I’ve owned “Watchmen #1” since the day it came out, or close to its release date in September of ’86. It’s spent most of its life bagged but not boarded. The spine is still crisp, as are the edges. It lies relatively flat, and the color seems good. Maybe slightly dimmer. I think I’ve been…

Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. —RUTLAND— Country music star Chris Janson will take the stage at the Paramount Theatre for a one-night-only concert packed with chart-topping hits, heartfelt storytelling, and undeniable energy. A Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum artist, Janson is known for his dynamic live performances and signature blend of rowdy fun…

Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m. —RUTLAND— The Champlain Philharmonic returns to Grace Congregational Church for its spring concert series featuring acclaimed pianist Diana Fanning. Celebrating its 21st season, the orchestra welcomes Fanning, who will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3—the same piece she performed in the Philharmonic’s inaugural concert two decades ago. Fanning, renowned…

Saturday, March 29 at 9 a.m—KILLINGTON— Killington resort hosts Boarding for Breast Cancer’s (B4BC) Love Your Peaks fundraising event, supporting breast cancer awareness, prevention, and survivor programs. Participants are invited to register, fundraise, and dedicate a day on the slopes to promote a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means for breast cancer prevention. Activities…

By James Kent No adult enjoys hitting those milestone birthdays, and when Emmy-Award-winning actor Hank Azaria saw his 60th birthday approaching last year, he opted to do something to cheer himself up. Calling it a “gift of joy” to himself and his friends, Azaria decided to throw a birthday celebration. As part of this occasion,…

WED 3.26 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Sammy B6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. The…

If you haven’t watched either season of AppleTV+’s “Severance,” this review probably isn’t for you. Let this serve as a warning and opportunity: If you haven’t yet watched “Severance,” why on earth would you want to read on and spoil the fun? If you haven’t dipped into the wild world of “Severance,” with its second…

By Curt Peterson Sunday afternoon, March 16, mild temperatures, and a loyal fanbase from every generation found Damon Hall filled with folks cheering local young woman Jenna Rice, singing pieces from her latest five-song album, “Salt and Strawberries.” Her earlier albums are “Bottle Collection” (2019) and “Chapters Turn and Bridges Burn” (2021). Rice, 27, radiating…

Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.—POULTNEY—Poultney MapleFest returns with a full day of maple-themed activities, community events, and family fun. The festival kicks off with a free pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the Poultney United Methodist Church, 108 Main St., followed by the Fifth Season Ride & Race at 9 a.m. from Analog…

By William O’Donnell March 20, at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The jam scene, notorious for featuring 20-minute guitar solos dripping with psychedelia, sees 10-year touring veteran Yam Yam taking a much different approach. Hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this primarily instrumental quintet’s signature sound is upbeat, playful funk music bursting at the seams with youthful exuberance. Yam Yam…

“One of Them Days” is the first theatrical R-rated female-driven Black comedy since 2017’s “Girls Trip,” and that is a shocking statistic. Released in theaters in mid-January of this year, “One of Them Days” was a modest hit, making $49 million off a budget of $14 million. The movie’s high-concept premise, two friends/roommates have just…

By James Kent March 28 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Grammy-Award-winning banjo virtuoso Noam Pikelny hits the stage at the Paramount Theatre for a bluegrass extravaganza on Friday, March 28. This time around, Pikelny is bringing along some friends. Playing with Pikelny is a crack group of amazing players, with Jake Eddy playing guitar, Teo Quale playing mandolin,…

WED 3/19 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Rhys Chalmers6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW 6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m.…

By William O’Donnell March 16, at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—When it comes to improvisational music, few bands take the art of jamming as seriously—and as fluidly—as Spafford. The Arizona-based quartet, known for their electrifying live shows and seamless musical exploration, is set to bring their signature blend of genre-bending grooves to the Pickle Barrel in Killington on…

By James Kent Nearly a year after opening Kaleidoscope Art Supply on Center Street in downtown Rutland, Raven Crispino continues cultivating a welcoming and inclusive space where artists of all levels can explore their creativity. Despite the economic challenges of maintaining a small business, Crispino remains deeply committed to fostering a vital arts community and…