Funding is now available for Vermont artists and arts organizations through the Vermont Arts Endowment Fund and the Concert Artists Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. The Vermont Arts Endowment Fund awards grants up to $5,000 to support the creation and presentation of new work by Vermont artists and arts organizations. Grants are typically made…

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Courtesy of Green Mountain College RAFE MARTIN Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — Rafe Martin will present an evening of stories that open doorways into the ancient path of myth and spiritual awareness on Friday, March 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. His performance will be in the Withey Hall Gorge on the Green Mountain College campus. “Tales for the…

By Jerry LeBlond The White River Valley Players cast of “Rumors” includes: (left to right) Cari Burkard as Cookie Cusack, Robert Melik Finkle as Ernie Cusack, Cameron Davis as Officer Welch, Tristan Rich-Goding as Lenny Ganz, Steve Augustus as Ken Gorman, Janine Reeves as Chris Gorman, Zeb Washburn as Glenn Cooper. March 20-21 — ROCHESTER — The White…

Courtesy of Brandon Music YABUNO ETTUN PROJECT Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — A unique musical experience is in store for the audience on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. when Brandon Music welcomes back the Yabuno Ettun Project. Ehud Ettun, bassist, and Haruka Yabuno, pianist, describe their music as “simple, but unique, and fun.” The…

RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre recently announced the unveiling of their third LIVE in HD programming initiative: Live in HD from the 92nd Street “Y” Speakers Series and the second half of the Live in HD from the National Theatre Series. In a commitment to the continued exploration of vibrant uses of the Expanded Exhibition Technology, the…

Submitted Hand crafted soup bowls are included in the ticket price of Soup Bowls for Hunger, benefitting local food shelves. Thursday, March 26 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — The ninth annual Soup Bowls for Hunger will be held on Thursday, March 26 in the Rutland High School Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 which includes soup, roll, dessert,…

March 21 — MENDON — Pico Mountain loves its pass holders. So much, in fact, that its throwing a big old party and offering specials. Season pass holders are invited to the season ending party on Saturday, March 21 for “My Pico, My Spring Celebration,” including a complimentary barbecue exclusively for loyal pass holders from 11 a.m.…

Friday, March 20 at 9 a.m. — POULTNEY — 3SquaresVT is a nutrition program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that boosts your food budget to help you stay healthy and independent. If you are over 65 or receive SSI and have a checking or savings account, you do not have to get a swipe card. Instead,…

Friday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The 40th Army Band’s Liberty Belles woodwind quintet will be performing at The Gables at East Mountain on Friday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. The program will feature a variety of musical styles including classical, marches, cinema and ragtime. The presentation is free and open to the public.…

Saturday, March 21 at 8 a.m. — POULTNEY — Bunny footprints have been recently sighted in the snow around Poultney. If your family is looking for an affordable outing to welcome in Easter, head to the annual Breakfast with Bunny Saturday, March 21 from 8-11 a.m. at the Methodist Church on Main Street, Poultney. Since the 1980's…

Win him (or her) and get a date Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Foundry would like to invite the wonderful women of Killington and the surrounding areas to join in the ultimate ladies' night out which will include this year's Killington Bachelor Auction on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. It's a…

March 21-22 — POULTNEY, MIDDLEBURY — Now in their 11th season, the Champlain Philharmonic will take the stage on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Ackley Hall of Green Mountain College in Poultney and Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury under the baton of music director, Paul Gambill. Sadly…

APRIL 7-8 — RUTLAND — Whether offering a farm stay experience, farm stand, pick-your-own operation or barn tours for groups, many Vermont farms are turning to agritourism, education and direct sales to supplement their farm income and increase profits. On April 7-8, farmers, agricultural service providers, educators and others interested in exploring agritourism opportunities are invited to…

RUTLAND — Rutland Area VNA & Hospice (RAVNAH) will offer a free eight-week hospice volunteer training course for individuals who wish to become hospice and palliative care volunteers in the Rutland County, Dorset and Rupert areas. There will be eight three-hour sessions beginning in late March that will meet two times a week on Thursday afternoons…