Nov. 28- Jan 1. —RANDOLPH—For many years Chandler Center for the Arts has had the good fortune of hosting No Strings Marionettes for a Thanksgiving weekend performance. It has become a tradition that the community looks forward to each year, and one of the first performances in Chandler’s usual packed holiday show line up. This…

LUDLOW— Happy Holidays! The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) is encouraging participation in the first annual Okemo Valley Lights for the holidays. Businesses, municipalities, neighborhoods and residents in the region are asked to make an extra effort to decorate this year to help celebrate the holiday season. Everyone could use more joy this…

MIDDLEBURY—The Sheldon Museum announced its annual Miniature Christmas Tree Raffle. This year’s raffle is online and features nine one-of-a-kind 24” miniature Christmas trees decorated and donated by talented local artists. The raffle will support the Museum’s children’s education programs. Tickets are available through Sunday, Dec. 20 and the drawing will take place on Monday, Dec.…

By Brooke Geery Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 9 p.m.— In its eighth season, the History Channel show “Forged in Fire” challenges “world-class bladesmiths [to] re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.” On Nov. 25 at 9 p.m., one of those bladesmiths will be Kyle Farace, originally from Windham, Vermont. Farace, 34, now lives in…

Friday Nov. 27 - Tuesday, Dec. 24—RANDOLPH—The holiday market is back in time for all of your holiday shopping needs. For the first time ever, Chandler is offering an online market to help our community shop safely while still supporting our local creative economy by purchasing locally-made gifts for the holidays. The online and in-person…

Miracle, the popular Christmas pop-up bar—is coming to Vermont with Miracle on Main Street in Ludlow and Miracle at Wolf Tree in White River Junction. Miracle is a global pop-up concept that started in New York in 2014; it partners with bars and restaurants around the world to offer masterfully crafted Christmas cocktails in cheery…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.—Make your holidays Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingley with 43 youth artists starring in the local non-profit children’s theater company, Pride’s Young Artists, holiday musical, “Elf The Musical, Jr.!” “Elf The Musical, Jr.” will be streaming live in high definition the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased…

Sunday, Nov. 29 at 9:30 a.m.—Rest, relax, rejuvenate, strengthen, stretch, flow to support Antwan’s recovery! Join local yogis and musicians on Sunday for an incredible day of yoga and music to celebrate one of the kindest and most humble people, Antwan Drew. Antwan was diagnosed with kidney disease over a year ago, his medical expenses…

Three local organizations, Lacewing Productions, Bundle, and Better Middlebury Partnership, announce the kick-off of Find Your Wings (FYW), an interactive, community-driven public sculpture project. FYWa’s goal is to enhance downtown Middlebury’s beauty and appeal while simultaneously serving as an economic driver. Artists and community members will work collaboratively to create public art for display in…

Rutland Young Professionals is offering three opportunities to give back to the community, the state, and the organization in the coming weeks. Adopt-a-Family Rutland Young Professionals is proud to partner with Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Adopt-a-Family program to make a difference in the lives of underserved families this holiday season. Last year was their first…

Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m.—MANCHESTER—Taconic Music will present its fifth annual Thanksgiving concert on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., via livestream from the Riley Center for the Arts at Burr and Burton Academy. The concert, which is sponsored by Manchester Designer Outlets, honors the legacy of acclaimed cellist Michael Rudiakov, as this year…

Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Women’s Club is sponsoring a tree of remembrance in Ludlow’s Veteran’s Park.  Join them for a special lighting and holiday sing-a-long in Veteran’s Park in Ludlow on Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for High School students from Ludlow, Proctorsville, Plymouth…

The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee regrets that there will be no public tree lighting this year. As in years past however, the trees will still be lit throughout the holiday season for everyone to enjoy.  In the past, the committee has also welcomed Santa with a little help from our friends at…

Holiday House handmade angels still available The Fair Haven Free Library will be returning to Curbside Service only beginning Friday, Nov. 27.  They are asking that patrons who call to request books for pick up do so at least one day in advance to give librarians an opportunity to select and package books.  They want…

USDA Forest Service officials in Vermont are welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree on the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) with the purchase of a $5 permit. For the first time, permits will now be available for purchase either online (an additional $2.50 service fee applies) or in-person at a GMNF office. In support…