By James Kent Catholicism and its many mysteries and secret rituals are on full display in “Conclave” (in theaters and on-demand.) The pope is dead. And the process of transferring the powers of God from one human vessel to another begins. Depending on one’s faith and knowledge of the subject, that process, the subject of…

Thursday, Dec. 5 through Saturday, Dec. 7. —KILLINGTON— The Vermont holiday festival returns to the Killington Grand Hotel from Dec. 5 to 7, bringing holiday cheer, community spirit, and family fun to Killington. Now in its 20th year, the festival offers an expanded schedule of activities, including live music, themed tree decorating, vendor shopping, and…

Saturday, Dec. 7 through Saturday, Jan. 4—WOODSTOCK—This December, Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock transforms into a holiday haven with an array of festive events and activities for all ages. Visitors can immerse themselves in the charm of Victorian Christmas traditions, enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, and explore the spirit of community through seasonal programming. Here’s…

WED 12/4 KILLINGTON6 p.m. Rivershed – Sammy B 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 Pallutto RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline open mic hosted by Josh LaFave THURS 12/5 BRANDON5:30 p.m.…

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2024-2025 competition season has deep roots in the Green Mountain State. In fact, three of the seven women on the Alpine A Team this season trained in Vermont before making the national team. Mikaela Shiffrin, 29, who trained at Burke Mountain Academy, leads the team as the…

The people who make the Killington Cup happen Hundreds of resort employees, volunteers from across the region and contractors have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks in order to pull off all that's necessary to make the Killington Cup a success.  “It was a real battle with Mother Nature this year, but once again…

 It’s bigger than a race, the Stifel Killington Cup is a celebration of the history and passion for Alpine ski racing. In addition to watching the fastest female ski racers in Slalom and Giant Slalom battle for the top prize on the signature Superstar trail, the weekend is packed full of entertainment including live music, fireworks, movie…

During the Killington Cup, Killington Resort provides exclusive access to the KWCF to provide VIP ticket sales, and these funds go to support the programs throughout the season. While there are many World Cup events each season, the Killington Cup is the only one giving back to the community. The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF)…

Organization funds programs that help more people fall in love with winter sports By Polly Mikula  Last month Mikaela Shiffrin announced a partnership with Share Winter, a foundation that brings winter sports to kids and communities that historically have not had access to them — she plans to expand her commitment with another announcement made in…

By Polly Mikula “Watching world-class skiing isn’t the only reason to attend the Stifel Killington Cup,” said Director of Brand Marketing and Events Amy Laramie. “I am really looking forward to this year’s lineup of music, with high-energy bands that will keep the party going all weekend long.” The action begins Friday on the Kona…

Fans ready to cheer Shiffrin’s success By Polly Mikula Mikaela Shiffrin, who attended Burke Mountain Academy in Vermont, has won the Slalom race at Killington six of seven times since the Killington Cup began in 2016. Fans always want to see her defend her title but this year that victory could bring with it another…

By Polly Mikula Mikaela Shiffrin, 29, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time Stifel Killington Cup slalom winner and the winningest Alpine skier in history is set to crack another milestone:  a historic 100th World Cup win, and it could happen this weekend at Killington Resort. The milestone is monumental. Two years ago in January 2023…

By Victoria Gaither On Friday, Nov. 22, at 5 p.m., the Killington Cafe and Wine Bar opened its doors to the community for an invite-only tasting opportunity. Owner/General Manager Joe Cuozzo and partners James Sherman and Howard Levin welcomed guests into the cafe and bar and sought feedback. It was a packed house, with guests…

WOODSTOCK—Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. The Zack’s Place 2024 Turkey Trot 5K Thanksgiving race returns, bringing together runners and walkers of all ages for a cherished holiday tradition. This annual event, now a staple in the Woodstock community, kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. with the starting line at Woodstock Elementary School.…

“Wicked,” the global musical sensation based on author Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, arrives in theaters some 20 years after its Broadway debut. Even if you haven’t seen the musical, you know about it, and chances are, you knew this movie was coming out around Thanksgiving. It would be near impossible not to know because the…