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Rockin’ the Region with Jeremiah Strauss 

June 26, 2024
I had the pleasure of listening to Jeremiah Strauss two weeks ago at Rivershed and liked what I heard. You too can go see him, this Saturday June 29th at 6 p.m. This will be a solo show, but his band Red River North plays there too. The band plays with different lineups so July…

Symphony of Stars: Vermont Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024 Summer Festival Tour Featuring its Principal Musicians as Soloists

June 26, 2024
Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. - CASTLETON -  Entering its 90th anniversary season, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) proudly announces its 2024 summer festival tour titled “Symphony of Stars.” An annual tradition with performances in beautiful settings across the state, this year’s summer festival tour takes place July 2 through July 7 in Castleton,…

‘Dragonfly Habitat at the Edges of Weatherhead Hollow Pond: 2021-2024’ art exhibition

June 26, 2024
Saturday, June 29 - Tuesday, July 30 - Quechee – The stunning world of dragonflies comes to life in a unique and captivating art exhibition, “Dragonfly Habitat at the Edges of Weatherhead Hollow Pond: 2021-2024.” This collection of prints is the result of two summers of dedicated research and observations of dragonfly flight patterns and…

Extra Stout visits Fair Haven for second show in the series

June 26, 2024
Thursday, June 27 at 7 p.m. - FAIR HAVEN - Extra Stout, Vermont’s premier Irish Band, will be making their premiere performance at the Fair Haven Concerts in the Park on Thursday, June 27 starting at 7 p.m.. For a quarter of a century, Extra Stout has been performing traditional Irish music in and around…

Ludlow and Cavendish hold community meeting on flood resilience

June 26, 2024
Friday, June 28, from 4-7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Mapping for Resilience research team will host a community meeting for residents and people who work in the greater Ludlow and Cavendish area at the Ludlow Community Center. This event is being held so that people can connect or reconnect, share stories and memories of responding to …

Artist Talk by Fran Bull at the Chaffee 

June 26, 2024
Thursday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. - RUTLAND - Join us for nn artist talk by Fran Bull “Cherishing your Inner Worlds” at the Chaffee Art Center on Thursday, June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Free, but an RSVP is needed. Artist Fran Bull will delve into the many ways we can come…

Free concerts in the K-1 Base Area on Saturdays begin June 29

June 26, 2024
Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m. - KILLINGTON – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, today announces the 2024 Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series lineup.  The 10-week free concert series begins June 29 with singer-songwriter and multi-dimensional artist Ben Goldsmith and features top names from the regional and national…

The Rochester Chamber Music Society presents: Triton Brass

June 26, 2024
Sunday, June 30at 6 p.m. - ROCHESTER -  The Rochester Chamber Music Society presents Triton Brass, winners of the Fischoff Competition. The concert is presented free to the public in Rochester park in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the RCMS and promises to be an engaging performance. Triton Brass quintet will present music spanning…

Killington Music Festival celebrates 42 years

June 26, 2024
Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. - KILLINGTON - Now in its 42nd season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival takes much pride, pleasure and excitement in announcing beautiful music is again live on the mountain and its concert schedule for 2024. On Saturday evenings from June 29 through July 20 the…

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June 26, 2024
WED 6/26 BARNARD6:30 p.m. Fable Farm – Shakespeare’s MacbethLUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangQUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Chris Pallutto8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFaveSOUTH POMFRET6:30 p.m. Artistree – Sandiland & Vincent THURS…

‘Boo’ Al brings Texas roadhouse music to Vermont

June 19, 2024
By Adam Davis On a recent late spring mid-afternoon, I took in a performance by the latest troubadour to join the Rutland-area music scene. “Boo” Al Gilberti commands the center stage of downtown’s Depot Park, attracting patrons with the lure of a carnival barker to the weekly farmer’s market taking place nearby. Clad in a…

Rutland Rugby to host Keith Page Invitational to honor memory of beloved clubmate

June 19, 2024
The Rutland Rugby Club will host the Keith Page Invitational (KPI) rugby tournament on June 22 to honor the memory of longtime club member Keith “Moose” Page and raise funds for the Silver Towers Camp. The KPI tournament was renamed in 2014 to honor the late Keith “Moose” Page, a beloved club member who passed away in…

Musician Sammy Blanchette headlines Singo Fundraiser 

June 19, 2024
Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. —LUDLOW—Jane McGarry  is hosting a special SINGO Night on Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m., to raise funds for the United Church of Ludlow’s “Ring Out Love” Capital Campaign. Ludlow musician Sammy Blanchette, a.k.a. Sammy B, will perform the songs live, adding a unique twist to a fun event…

Consider these 7 tips to beat the heat

June 19, 2024
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid beverages that can dehydrate you, such as alcohol and caffeinated drinks. Keeping a bottle of water handy can help remind you to sip regularly. Wear Light Clothing: Opt for lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. These choices help your body…

Strawberry Festival continues with the fun at classic summer tradition at Middletown Springs Historical Society

June 19, 2024
Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The 49th "Annual Strawberry Festival" continues a long summer tradition at the Middletown Springs Historical Society on Sunday, June 23, from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.  The festival includes a craft fair, live music, a new exhibit about Dana S. Carpenter (1863-1940) business entrepreneur and beloved citizen of Middletown Springs,…