Nov. 18 - Dec. 24 — RANDOLPH — The annual Artisan Holiday Market in the Gallery at Chandler Center for the Arts opens for the season Thursday, Nov. 18, and runs through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The market, which features a wide variety of goods made by local artisans and specialty vendors, also will offer…

By Brooke Geery KILLINGTON—The longest season in the East is now “official” thanks to the 10th Loaded Turkey Rail jam, which took place on the Upper East Fall trail on Nov. 20. The amazing Woodward Killington park crew and the team of dedicated snow makers were able to put together an early-season set up of…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg My favorite DJ on the planet, DJ Z-Trip, is playing at the World Cup on Saturday at 11 a.m. and then later on that night at the Wobbly Barn. Needless to say it was an awesome phone chat. I first heard him when his “Uneasy Listening Volume 1” CD never left…

Nov. 26-28 — WOODSTOCK — Discover how Thanksgiving was observed in the 1890s. Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at Billings Farm & Museum from Nov. 26 through Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The special weekend will feature the traditional 1890 Farmhouse Thanksgiving table setting, holiday programs and activities. Share stories about your own family…

Saturday, Nov. 27 — STOWE — Businesses in Stowe are celebrating Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27. Now in its 12th year, Small Business Saturday continues to be an annual holiday shopping tradition the Saturday after Thanksgiving that’s part of a broader movement to “shop small” and keep dollars in the community.  With more than…

Skiers and snowboarders have no shortage of options to show their stuff this season By Brooke Geery Killington and other resorts in Vermont made the safe choice to cancel all but a few spring events last season — just another thing the pandemic took precedence over. But this season, thanks to vaccines and loosened restrictions,…

Reserve your ticket today Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The 2021 performance of Handel’s "Messiah" is on the horizon! Come listen to the Rutland Area Chorus and Festival Orchestra perform Part 1 and the Hallelujah Chorus, as well as "Ich freue mich in dir," BWV 133, by J.S.…

Nov. 18-21 — BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School presents "The Addams Family," a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, featuring an original story. It’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable…

By Matt Britt Late November isn’t just for stuffing and cranberry sauce — it’s intentionally a time to reflect on the blessings of the past year and share thanks. In the midst of all the uncertainty that so many of us have faced over the last two years, we at Rutland Young Professionals are also…

The Fair Haven Historical Society would like to thank their friends and neighbors for their support in purchasing "Fair Haven Memories Book II." The book came about following requests from local citizens to report on other aspects of our history including sports and local architecture. Deedee Bruce joined Ceil Hunt and Lorraine Brown and shared…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. recommends Vermonters wait to put up bird feeders until Dec. 1 to avoid attracting bears. Doug Morin, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s bird project leader, said, “This may be a particularly good winter for attracting winter birds arriving from Canada, including evening grosbeaks and purple finches. Black oil sunflower is…

Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. — ONLINE — Virtually appear to read and/or to listen to poetry with event host Bianca Amira Zanella. Those interested in reading can sign up at the beginning of the meeting, via the Zoom Chat Box feature. Zanella is a Vermont-based performance poet, paper artist, and events coordinator, and…

Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host a screening of "The Truffle Hunters," to benefit the Woodstock Vermont Film Series. Executive producer Geralyn Dreyfous is one of the most prolific and successful producers in independent documentary film, with 154 credits ranging from "Born Into Brothers," "Allen vs.…

Vermont’s Agency of Transportation (AOT) released the following report of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont for the week of Nov. 15-21. The following affect our readership in Central Vermont. I-89 Sharon – Bridge rehabilitation begins to wrap up for the season. Traffic has been reduced to one…

By Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Temperatures have dropped, and the garden has been put to bed for the season. There’s not much to do except peruse garden catalogs and shop for veggies in the produce section of the supermarket. Right? Wrong. While your outdoor garden may be on hiatus until…