Arts, Dining & Entertainment

Find a wide variety of events from across Rutland and Windsor Counties that are open to the public; from art gallery openings to library events to theater performances to sheep sheering events and everything in between! (For live music events see the music scene category.) Got an event coming up that we should include? Please let us know! Email events@mountaintimes.info

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Subaru WinterFest returns for a weekend of music, gear demos, and winter fun

January 29, 2025
Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 — KILLINGTON — Subaru WinterFest is back, bringing an action-packed weekend of live music, outdoor adventure, and winter lifestyle experiences to Killington Resort. Running from Friday through Sunday, this free event invites skiers, snowboarders, music fans, and adventure enthusiasts to celebrate their love for winter with gear demos, live performances,…

Explore Killington’s winter beauty with Base Camp snowshoe tours

January 29, 2025
For those looking to experience Vermont’s winter landscape up close, Base Camp Snowshoe Tours offers a scenic and accessible way to explore the outdoors. Departing from 2363 US Route 4, Killington, these guided tours provide an immersive snowshoeing experience for both beginners and seasoned adventurers. With fresh snowfall covering the trails, conditions are prime for…

Exploring regenerative agriculture with ‘Common Ground’

January 29, 2025
Feb. 1 & 2 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Vermont Film Series presents “Common Ground,” a documentary highlighting how regenerative agriculture can restore soil health and mitigate climate change. Screenings occur Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater. Directed by Rebecca Harrell Tickell and…

Academy Award nominations for 2025

January 29, 2025
The nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards came out on Thursday, Jan. 23, and any year where four of my top film picks get nominated for Best Picture and Director, I can’t complain. Out of the 10 nominees for Best Picture, I’ve seen eight, and seven of those I’ve reviewed for The Mountain Times since…

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Wondertee golf outing to benefit Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum

January 29, 2025
Feb. 1 at 8 a.m. — RUTLAND — Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum is bringing its signature spirit of fun and play to Stonehedge Indoor Golf on Saturday, Feb. 1, for an exciting indoor golf tournament designed for adults. The 18-hole, six-person team scramble offers a day of friendly competition while supporting the museum’s mission of inspiring…

Subaru WinterFest returns for a weekend of music, gear demos, and winter fun

January 29, 2025
Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 — KILLINGTON — Subaru WinterFest is back, bringing an action-packed weekend of live music, outdoor adventure, and winter lifestyle experiences to Killington Resort. Running from Friday through Sunday, this free event invites skiers, snowboarders, music fans, and adventure enthusiasts to celebrate their love for winter with gear demos, live performances,…

Listings Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

January 29, 2025
WED 1/29 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge- Nick Bredice6 p.m. Rivershed – Rhys Chalmers7 p.m. Pickle Barrel - Mihali8 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 Public House – Chris…

Townline Grill and Bakery smashes it in Rutland

January 22, 2025
By James Kent A new dining spot has taken root off Route 4 in Rutland. Townline Grill and Bakery, known to locals as a popular food truck, now occupies the space in the former Restoration BBQ location. Owner and primary cook Tracy Rose launched her food truck in 2021, gradually building a loyal following. In…

David Lynch (1946-2025)The Red Curtain draws on one of cinema’s true masters.

January 22, 2025
There are filmmakers who redefine the movie-going experience and those who reshape it. David Lynch did both. He remains one of the most important filmmakers and certainly one of the most unique, risk-taking, and singular visionaries to ever pick up a movie camera. When critics discuss films that push the boundaries of the medium, Lynch’s…

Lindsey Vonn is making a comeback; her memoir hints why

January 22, 2025
By Karen D. Lorentz Lindsey Vonn was the top female ski racer with 82 World Cup wins when she retired from racing in 2019. She was closing in on Ingemar Stenmark’s 86 wins when her injuries caught up with her. Now at age 40, she has rejoined the U.S. Ski Team after an almost six-year…

Rockin’ with ROC and Grateful Dub

January 22, 2025
This Thursday, Jan 23. at 8 p.m., the Pickle Barrel hosts one of my top shows from last year, New Hampshire’s own Roots of Creation (original reggae), which will be opening up for themselves, so to speak. Their other band, Grateful Dub, is the headliner of the evening, and if you can’t guess, they do…

Vermont’s free ice fishing derby returns to Silver Lake for a day of fun and learning

January 22, 2025
Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. — Barnard —The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. invites anglers of all ages to participate in its free ice fishing day, a statewide event when fishing licenses are not required to fish on any waterbody open to ice fishing. To mark the occasion, an ice fishing festival will take…

Create Your Own ‘Starry Night’ at Spa at the Woods

January 22, 2025
Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON—The fee is $45.  payable by credit card. Participants limited to 5. Participants can paint their rendition of Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” at Spa at the Woods under the guidance of local artist Lauren Teton. No prior experience is needed, and all materials are provided. The…

Shaker Bridge Theatre brings ‘The Effect’ by Lucy Prebble to the stage 

January 22, 2025
Jan. 23 through Feb. 9 — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—$20-$45. Shaker Bridge Theatre presents “The Effect” by Lucy Prebble at Briggs Opera House. This thought-provoking drama follows two clinical trial participants whose intense chemistry raises questions about love, science, and human connection. As their relationship deepens, the supervising doctors find themselves at odds over the ethical…

Listings Jan. 22 – 28

January 22, 2025
WED 1/22 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge- Rhys Chalmers6 p.m. Rivershed – Red Daisy Revival8 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 Public House – Kim Wilcox RUTLAND8 p.m. Center…

Rutland Area NAACP hosts annual Freedom Fund Brunch

January 15, 2025
Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. —RUTLAND—The Rutland Area NAACP will hold its annual Freedom Fund Brunch at Grace Congregational Church in Rutland. Held over Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, the event celebrates racial and social justice achievements and honors the legacy of Dr. King and the NAACP. This year’s theme, “love,” highlights the…

‘The Brutalist’ is a monumental achievement in film

January 15, 2025
With home viewing becoming the preferred way to watch movies, it’s a rare delight to encounter a film that demands to be seen in a theater. Brady Corbet’s "The Brutalist" is one such film. This 215-minute epic, shot in stunning VistaVision and presented in 70mm, is a cinematic experience that makes the journey to the…