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Clint Black to take the Paramount stage, June 9

June 1, 2022
By Dave Gil de Rubio, Last Word Features Clint Black considers himself lazy. It’s a rather absurd statement when you take into account what he did during the pandemic-fueled year-and-a-half of lockdown. In addition to performing on a regular live stream and launching a line of java called Clint Black Cowboy Coffee (available on his…

Cantabile Women’s Voices presents spring concerts

June 1, 2022
Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5 at 4 p.m. — NORWICH — Cantabile Women’s Voices, directed by Kathy Sherlock-Green with accompanist Jeanne Chambers, presents its spring concerts, “Wow, 20 Years!” Shows will take place on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Norwich Congregational Church and Sunday at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lebanon…

Artist’s Open House held in Bridgewater, May 28-29

May 25, 2022
May 28-29 — BRIDGEWATER — The gallery and studio of award-winning nature artist, Katie Roberts, within the Bridgewater Mill Marketplace, is host to Vermont Artist’s Open Studio. Open Studio will be free and open to the public, on the second floor of the Bridgewater Mill. Dates are May 28 and 29. Open hours are Saturday…

Explore the Poultney – Shrewsbury loop – Vermont Open Studio

May 25, 2022
May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. Braided in Vermont – Kathy Detko & Lois Johnstone Using new…

Explore the Castleton – Rutland loop – Vermont Open Studio

May 25, 2022
May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. Ann McFarren Ann McFarren is a painter of oil and water…

Explore the White River, Woodstock, Randolph loop – Vermont Open Studio

May 25, 2022
May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. Allen Hill Press | Jeanne Amato Jeanne Amato lives and creates…

Killington’s Adventure Center opens Memorial Day weekend

May 25, 2022
The Killington Adventure Center will operate Saturdays and Sundays May 28 through June 19, as well as Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. Beginning June 23, the Adventure Center will operate Thursday to Monday. All attractions are expected to open this weekend, with the exception of the Woodward WreckTangle and Trampoline Jump which will open…

Nostalgia rules in music

May 25, 2022
By Bill Forman, Last Word Features Thus far in 2022, nostalgia for the past in the music industry has struck a strong chord. February’s Super Bowl halftime show — with its tag-team lineup of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Eminem — was easily one of the most engaging and…

Vermont’s handmade movement highlighted in 30th anniversary of Open Studio Tour

May 25, 2022
May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. This year’s tour promises to save the game for artisans. Like…

Volunteer for the AJGA

May 18, 2022
June 20-23 — KILLINGTON — Green Mountain National Golf Course in Killington will will host the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament and volunteers are needed to help make this another fun and successful event. The AJGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who…

Explore fresh, local ingredients with chef-led date night cooking class at Billings Farm 

May 18, 2022
Thursday, May 19th at 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Prepare and eat mouthwatering food while spending a special evening at Billings Farm & Museum, with an opportunity to learn along the way. What could be a more elevated dinner date experience? Introducing Date Night Cooking Classes on May 19, Aug. 25, and Nov. 3. Part…

Join the female bird walk this Sunday

May 18, 2022
Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Rutland County Audubon Society will hold a female bird walk at the West Rutland Marsh on Sunday, May 22, led by Joel Tilley. This is a walk to identify female birds, not a walk just for female birders. All are welcome. Why focus on female…

Killington Mountain Guides offers wilderness first aid training, certification

May 18, 2022
Open to anyone who wants to feel more independent, empowered and capable during outdoor pursuits Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22—PITTSFIELD—Wilderness first aid certification can be achieved this weekend in a two-day course (16 hours). The course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who engage in shorter and less remote trips, including hikers, climbers, paddlers, bikers, skiers,…

Touch-A-Truck event held at the Sherburne Library

May 18, 2022
Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. — KILLINGTON — The Sherburne Memorial Library will hold an event for our smallest patrons, toddlers through children aged 5. We will hold a short story time with books about trucks and big equipment and then go out into the parking lot to visit hands-on with some very cool…

Next Stage Arts presents folk singers Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White, May 20

May 18, 2022
Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. — PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present contemporary folk singer/songwriters Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White at Next Stage on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. It has always seemed as if there were two Cheryl Wheelers, with fans of the New England songwriter relishing watching…