March 20 and March 27 at 8 p.m.—POMFRET—With theaters across the country temporarily closed due to the impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic, many entertainment seekers are left devoid of the live entertainment experiences they crave. In an innovative move, Artistree presents an all‐new compelling live entertainment experience that audiences can enjoy from the comfort of…

Casting for ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ open now RANDOLPH—Chandler is happy to announce that it will proceed with a filmed version of this year’s summer youth musical. Last year Chandler had to forego the annual summer tradition of having dozens of local youth come together to entertain and enliven Fourth of July weekend. This year, so…

March 19-28—MIDDLEBURY—The exciting online monthly movie series Split/Screen resumes with its March edition, coming up March 19-28. Co-presented by the Vermont International Film Festival [VTIFF] and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival [MNFF], Split/Screen will continue through June 2021, with each festival curating a selection of four films in alternating months.  MNFF takes the wheel for…

Rutland County Little League (RCLL) announced the beginning of the 2021 season on March 12. The first practices for all divisions begin, weather permitting, April 19. The divisions are T-Ball for 4-6 year olds, Coach Pitch for 7-8 year olds and Majors for 9-12 year olds. Every division in RCLL is co-ed. “The goal of…

Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—The Sheldon Museum invites you to take a sweet mystery tour on Saturday, March 20, and find museum founder Henry Sheldon at five Addison County sugarhouses. At each sugarhouse, you’ll look for a full-size image of Henry and take a picture with him! Participants can share their photos with the Sheldon Museum on…

Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, and its parent company, Powdr, announced March 11 that 2021-22 season passes are on sale now, including the new Pico KA All Seasons Pass giving passholders access to Killington Resort year-round. “Killington is a mecca for year-round adventure with lifts spinning to provide…

March 18-22—RUTLAND—Pure Water for the World, Inc. (PWW) announces its inaugural H2O = Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction event, March 18-22 in celebration of World Water Day. PWW is an international nonprofit with its roots firmly planted in Vermont. Founded by members of the Brattleboro Rotary Club, PWW is headquartered in Rutland, with offices in Honduras…

Editor: This event has been rescheduled due to too much snow! Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—You are invited to Mission Farm for a hands-on morning class with teacher and consultant Lisa McCrory (Earthwise Farm and Forest). This class will focus on practical processes for listening to the land, responding to and learning about the…

Vermont ice conditions are deteriorating rapidly on lakes throughout the state because of recent warm weather, according to Col. Jason Batchelder, Vermont’s chief game warden. “While some of the best ice fishing of the season can come during mid-to-late March, the ice will be going fast,” said Batchelder.  “It is especially important to pay attention…

by Melinda Myers When your plant list is longer than the available gardening space it is time to expand your planting options. Create new gardening space by adding raised bed gardens, elevated planters, and containers wherever space allows. Convert the end of the drive or edge of the patio into raised bed gardens. Just use…

Thursday, March 18 at 5 p.m.—VIRTUAL—Since spring of 2020, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. has partnered with the Vermont Farm to Plate Network to host “Vermont Wild Kitchen,” a Facebook Live cooking show taking place on the third Thursday of each month.  March’s episode will feature Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer who will prepare traditional…

Fill your kitchen with the scent of fresh bread baking Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Join Billings Farm & Museum’s Chef Emery for Basic Breadmaking, a live Zoom presentation, as part of the Billings Backyard Series. Ever thought making  a fresh loaf of bread was too much work or too intimidating? In the next Billings…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg In this pandemic world, you don’t get to see new music that often so I highly suggest going to see Sami Eldebs this weekend. You have four opportunities starting Thursday 6-10 p.m. at Jax, Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. at the Pickle Barrel and Sunday 5-9 p.m. at The Foundry. I…

Luna, a domestic shorthair cat doted on by registered nurse Tricia Noelle of Rutland Town, took her first runs at The Beast on March 5. She liked going up down more than going up, and this is not her first taste of adventure. “She is a great local cat who also paddle-boards and goes camping,”…

Hartford Area Chamber postpones Father’s Day weekend event to Labor Day weekend 2021 due to Covid-19 QUECHEE—Despite encouraging signs of the pandemic coming under control as vaccinations increase, the timing of large outdoor events remains in doubt.  To ensure a safe and successful festival, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) has announced the Quechee…