BARNARD—BarnArts Summer Youth Theater kicked off on July 15 to produce the lively full-length production of "High School Musical"in just three weeks. The show opens at Barnard Town Hall on Friday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. with performances continuing Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m.…

RANDOLPH—The Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival continues with its 32nd season at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph with its second part following its successful visit in April with the string trio version of the Bach Goldberg Variations. The Festival musicians arrive again the week of Aug. 5. Founder, music director, and cellist Peter…

By Deborah J. Benoit, UVM Extension master gardener  Do you wish you had more of your favorite plants in your garden? By propagating new plants from those already there, you can have additional perennials for free. The easiest method to propagate perennial plants is by rooting cuttings, either in water or in soil. Catmint and…

Saturday, Aug. 3, 3-5:30 p.m. —KILLINGTON — Enjoy a freeconcert featuring Kind Hearted Strangers, with opening act Kenny Mehler, at the base of Superstar near the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar. This all-ages event invites attendees to bring lawn chairs and blankets for an afternoon of music in the cool mountain air. Originating in Colorado, Kind…

By Betsy Rhodes Now is the time to deal with wild (poison) parsnip, and when it’s overcast and has been raining is the perfect time to do it. The plants come out more easily when the ground is wet, and you’re less likely to develop a rash, which happens to some people if the sap…

Saturday, August 3, 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — Okemo Valley TV will present a screening of The Forgotten, a short documentary film detailing the impacts of the 2023 flood on the Cavendish community, in its parking lot. The event supports Planet Axis’s Flood Relief Film Tour. Filmed during and after the flood, the documentary features…

Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. —QUECHEE— The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will hold a day of exploring the amazing diversity of mammals. Discover the specialties of furred cousins and find out how important they are to  ecosystems. Meet a few live mammals that could live in your backyard with Squam Lakes Natural…

Aug. 1-Oct. 31 —QUECHEE— The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will host an exhibition featuring the work of Lynn Adams at the Neale Pavilion. After retiring from a long business career, Adams pursued a higher national diploma in jewelry, silversmithing, and allied crafts in the United Kingdom, with a focus on jewelry making and…

Sunday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, located at 69 Old River Rd., Woodstock, invites visitors to a day of farm-themed activities as restored antique tractors take center stage. Attendees can witness tractor parades, enjoy wagon rides, and participate in crafts and games. The event includes opportunities to learn about each tractor's history,…

July 3-Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th annual Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock has opened early due to favorable weather.  Curated by the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Master gardener, Ben Pauly and Kelly Way Gardens Manager Taylor Hiers, this year’s Sunflower House, spanning 20,000 square feet will…

New Hampshire head coach Josh White from Sanborn High School will lead the New Hampshire team  against the  2024 Vermont  head coach  Matt Trombly from Hartford High School. This summer classic brings together some of the finest high school football players from New Hampshire and Vermont, where the real winners are the kids in the Shriners Hospitals for Children. …

WED 7/31 BOMOSEEN6 p.m. Lakehouse Pub & Grille – Shakey Pines BRANDON6 p.m. Brandon Inn (Behind) – Music on the Riverbend with Jenni Johnson LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny Lang PROCTORSVILLE6 p.m. Svec Memorial Green – Summer Concert Series with Rick…

The 2nd annual Vermont Film Festival is happening this Thursday through Sunday and is packed full with something for everyone. Because they offer so much, the best deal is the all-access $100 pass. That gets you all three days of films, the welcoming party at Ramunto's Brick and Brew of Bridgewater with comedic shorts upstairs…

Friday, July 26—ASCUTNEY—The premier mountain bike festival returns this weekend to Ascutney, offering an array of activities including bike demos, guided rides, skills clinics, live music, and more. This year's event promises a mix of new and revamped trails for all skill levels, ensuring every participant can explore something new. E-bike enthusiasts are invited to…

July 26, 2024, 6-8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Come Alive Outside for an evening of snacks and poetry at Rotary Park, 142 North Main St., Rutland. This free event, part of the NatureRx programming, features the Paper Poet Bianca Zanella, who will lead attendees through poetry writing exercises and readings. Although there is no charge for participation, RSVPs…