By Julia Purdy Here are two itineraries for foliage viewing in Rutland County. Hopefully you will enjoy them as much as we do. Colvin Hill Road loop Whether you approach this road from Danby or Wallingford, you will be treated to views that can only be experienced from the high country. Begin at Route 7.…

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, at 7:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Deemed a “must see” in theaters, "Top Gun: Maverick" (PG-13) will be playing this weekend at Woodstock Town Hall, presented by Pentangle Arts. After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing…

Friday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 25 — VIRTUAL — "Food for the Rest of Us" examines how getting back to the land is tied to other movements such as Black Lives Matter, Idle No More and Time's Up. "Food for the Rest of Us" is a feature film that presents four stories of people…

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15 at 7 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The YOH Theatre Players of Woodstock Union High School and Middle School (100 Amsden Way, Woodstock) will present "Radium Girls" by D.W. Gregory at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. Marcia Bender is the director of The YOH Theatre Players.…

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. — BROWNSVILLE — Get ready for the Lucy Mac 5K9 on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Ascutney Outdoors. Runners and walkers can participate solo, or as a team, and enjoy the thrilling and beautiful trails of Ascutney Mountain — all in support of the animals at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society.…

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m.— POULTNEY — The officers of Poultney Museum of History and Art are pleased to announce that on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., award-winning Poultney author Jill Coupe will be featured at Poultney Museum during a Meet the Author – Book Signing event. This event is…

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.— BRANDON — Brandon Music is delighted to welcome back Swing Noire on Saturday Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. to perform their inimitable style of "gypsy" jazz. If you haven’t heard this music (especially live) you are in for a treat. Great energy, soul, sophistication, and improvisation are the hallmarks of…

Wednesday, Oct. 12 — CASTLETON —After two years of a “pandemic pause” the Castleton Woman’s Club has planned a year of interesting, educational, and entertaining programs to welcome back members and guests. The club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Old Medical Chapel on the Castleton University campus. Meetings start at…

Saturday, Oct. 15 — QUECHEE — A festive year of appreciation for volunteers, members, visitors, sponsors, supporters, and neighbors will culminate with a celebration of Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) history and co-founders. A deep understanding of the VINS origin story is vital to truly appreciate the current success, vision, and trajectory of the…

Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — "Holly's Story" returns to the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Seen by more than 22 million music fans since it opened in London’s West End in 1989, "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," the show that inspired a generation of…

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Bennie and the Jets, the premier Elton John tribute band, will play the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland on Saturday. The band is led by Greg Ransom, whose vocals are naturally exactly like Elton Johns, and Greg’s piano playing is right on the money. Ransom has the ability to make…

Thursday, Sept. 29 — CASTLETON — Castleton University professor of voice and and Barn Opera Brittenica founder Joshua Collier presents a lecture on developing your dream business and succeeding in the arts on Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Jeffords Auditorium at Castleton University. Praised for his “thrilling high range” and “passionate commitment to character”,…

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2 — STATEWIDE — The second Vermont Open Studio Weekend (VOSW) in the celebration of the event’s 30th year will be held Saturday and Sunday this weekend from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. It gives visitors and collectors the opportunity to plan a tour that brings them through the small towns…

Saturday, Oct. 1 — ROCHESTER — Join Rochester Public Library for an evening of poetry with two special guests, Major Jackson and Didi Jackson, Saturday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. The Jacksons are Rochester residents and Vanderbilt University professors. Didi and Major Jackson will read new and selected poems from their latest volumes inspired by Vermont’s natural…

Saturday, Oct. 1— PLYMOUTH — The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the seventh annual Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  This celebration of the harvest pays special tribute to the apple! Visit the site’s heirloom apple orchard and sample vintage apple varieties. The day begins at…