By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, UVM Ext. Master Gardener   Rather than leaving a field or patch of soil open over the winter, consider cover crops. A cover crop is basically a temporary seeding of an area that would otherwise have exposed soil. The crop is a placeholder for future crops that will be grown there.…

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — GFour Productions, winners of 68 Drama Desk and 54 Tony Awards, will present “Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’” at The Paramount Theatre for a one-night-only performance on Tuesday. This uproarious sequel to the internationally acclaimed Menopause The Musical continues the comedic exploration of menopause,…

Vermont author Ethan Tapper’s first book: “How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World” will be published on Sept. 10 by Broadleaf Books. The launch of “How to Love a Forest” will be celebrated with a book tour throughout New England.  How to Love a Forest, which has received the…

I’ve known Chad Hollister for about 25 years now. I’ve seen him solo, duo, trio, quartet; I’ve even seen him when he was in Entrain. Needless to say I’m a big fan of his music, but I’ve never seen the big band. I’ve always wanted to so I’m excited I finally get to see it,…

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6—BRANDON—$25 per carload per film. Fans of scary Halloween movies can rejoice. The drive-in movies at Estabrook Park in Brandon are back. This weekend offers several horror classics presented by Dark Shadows Entertainment.  On Friday evening, spend time with the Sanderson Sisters in the Disney favorite, "Hocus Pocus" (7 p.m. start time).This will…

Saturday- Sunday, Oct. 5-6 — TUNBRIDGE— The 36th Annual Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival arrives this weekend, Oct. 5-6 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds. Admission to the Festival is $8 a day, $5 for children under 12 years; toddlers are free. The Festival enjoys a classic setting amidst the Vermont hills at the peak of Fall…

Friday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The third annual Twin State Comics and Zine Fair (TWIST) returns to White River Junction on Oct. 4 at The JAM (Junction Arts & Media). Known as a hub for independent cartoonists and home to the Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS), the town earns…

Oct. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Various locations throughout Vermont. This weekend, Vermont’s vibrant art community prepares to welcome visitors for its annual Vermont Open Studio Weekend. Over 120 private studios across the state will open their doors, offering art lovers a unique opportunity to explore where creativity comes to life. Organized by the Vermont Crafts…

WED 10/2 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Kim Wilcox RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THURS 10/3 BRANDON5:30 p.m. Red Clover Ale Company – Open Mic…

The word “curry” is used to describe a variety of things. First it is a mix of spices that often combines coriander seeds, turmeric, cumin, chili peppers, fenugreek, clove, mustard, and even nutmeg or ginger. This produces a warm and robust spicy taste that can flavor various foods. Curry also is used to describe a…

Newly adopted pets waste little time becoming beloved members of a household. But much like young children, pets are a significant responsibility, and they rely on their human caretakers to ensure their safety. Pets are susceptible to illness and injury just like their human companions. The Pet Poison Hotline reported a 51 percent increase in…

Thursday, Sept. 26, 6-9 p.m.—BARNARD—BarnArts is celebrating their last Feast & Field music series event of the year with a queer dance party on Thursday. DJ gEndEReNdeR & DJ kell will get everyone dancing (and keeping warm) on a crisp autumn evening in the orchard.  DJ gEndEReNdeR is a sometimes filmmaker, amatuer DJ, and professional…

By Catherine Hurley/VTDigger Vermont’s apple growers are expecting a bountiful harvest this year, following a season affected by a late-spring frost in some parts of the state last year. “Reports of an excellent apple season are true overall,” said Terence Bradshaw, a University of Vermont professor and fruit specialist. “Most are reporting above average yields.” One night in…

Vermont Smoke & Cure and WhistlePig Whiskey unveil Maple Old Fashioned Smoked Meat Sticks Vermont Smoke & Cure, a rural smokehouse maker of premium meat products, and WhistlePig Whiskey, acclaimed for its exceptional rye whiskey, on Monday, Sept. 23, announced a groundbreaking collaboration: Maple Old Fashioned Smoked Meat Sticks. This innovative product marks a creative partnership in the…

Sunday, Sept. 29, 4-7 p.m. – BENSON – Slate Valley Cares will host its 4th Annual Fall Fundraiser at 1293 Park Hill Road, Benson. The event will feature live performances by the Bird Mountain String Band and The Wheelin’, along with chicken and biscuits provided by The Wheel Inn. A vegetarian option will be available…