By Evan Johnson As they’ve done in the past, Killington Resort started what is consistently the longest season in the east on Oct. 25. An arsenal of 1,700 guns and 88 miles of snowmaking pipe blasted for 10 hours to […]
Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
O.A.R. performs free concert
Rock band O.A.R. will headline a robust music and entertainment lineup when the 2016 Audi FIS Ski World Cup comes to Vermont’s largest ski area on Nov. 26-27, with a free concert immediately following Saturday’s races. Admission for race spectators […]
Zack’s Place is thankful for 10th annual Turkey Trot fundraiser, Thanksgiving
By Stephen Seitz Thursday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK — We all have something to be thankful for, and at Zack’s Place, they’re thankful for the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. “We started the trot 10 years ago as a […]
Changes on tap for Killington Turkey Trot, Nov. 24
By Evan Johnson KILLINGTON—Every late November, runners lace up their sneakers, don a few extra layers and earn their Thanksgiving dinners with the Killington 5K Turkey Trot. “It’s something we look forward to every year,” said Kate Munson, a local […]
Never in Vegas to play Pickle Barrel two nights
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 25-26—KILLINGTON—Never in Vegas will perform live at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub on Friday and Saturday night, Nov. 25-26. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the shows. Hit the club, and take the Barrel Rider home—don’t drink […]
Visitors invited to celebrate a late 19th-century Thanksgiving at Billings Farm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 25-27—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will be open for Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 25-27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The weekend will feature traditional cooking demonstrations in the […]
Vermont’s winter scene: where arts and the alpine define the landscape
VERMONT—As if stunning vistas and the joy of an exhilarating winter sport weren’t enough, today’s ski resorts and communities also offer a cultural immersion that is equal parts pride and pleasure. While Vermont’s ski resorts are well known for après […]
Brandon alpaca farm to host holiday open house
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 26-27 at 11 a.m.—BRANDON—Maple View Farm Alpacas hosts its annual holiday open house on Nov. 26 and 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, where you can learn about these gentle, intelligent fiber animals. Owners Ed and […]
“Tight Loose” screens at Snowshed, Friday
Teton Gravity Research’s 21st anniversary ski and snowboard film promises to showcase the limits of what’s possible in snowsports Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in youth-culture media, is pleased to announce the release and global […]
Foundry fills the air with pyrotechnics
Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—What better way to celebrate the World Cup than with fireworks? Sure to be seen from many locations around the mountain, The Foundry at Summit Pond will be putting on a fireworks display on Saturday, […]