The biggest Halloween events across the region take place this weekend, the most famous and well-attended of which is Rutland’s Halloween Parade, Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. It’s one of the largest and longest running Halloween parades in the U.S., this being its 63rd year!   This weekend in Rutland it’s the Running…

Friday, Oct.18 at 7 p.m. —POULTNEY— A live art media dance performance, Seed, Cloud, Hyacinth, Bird, will occur at Stone Valley Arts in Poultney. Directed by Erika Schmidt, the event combines dance, theater, audio/visual design, and live music in an innovative exploration of human behavior and collective experience. The Vital Spark Performance Group ensemble, featuring…

WED 10/16 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangQUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Kim WilcoxRUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFaveSOUTH POMFRET6:30p.m. Artistree – Acoustic Jam Session with host Kerry Rosenthal THURS 10/17 BRANDON5:30 p.m.…

 By Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont probably all run out to the garden on a fall evening as the temperature drops and a frost warning is issued. We throw a sheet over our fruit-covered tomato plants to eke just a little more growing time from the rapidly evaporating season. Ghostly visions…

Nick Wevursky, a standup comic in Rutland County, has always had a talent for finding humor in everyday life. Growing up across small towns in the Green Mountain state, he balanced activities like tending horse farms and snowboarding at Stratton, where his sister was a pro. Even as a kid, he loved making people laugh,…

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19—WOODSTOCK—The YOH Theatre Players will perform Robert Caisley’s "Front" at Woodstock Union High School on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. The play, set in England during the Blitz, dives into the struggles of individuals and families as they navigate the horrors of war. Tickets on sale for $5-$10. "Front"…

Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl brings his soulful Americana-folk music to Billings Farm & Museum for a fall barn show on Oct.19. Foehl, who has made Vermont his home, will be joined by an impressive lineup of musicians, including guitarist Val McCallum, drummer Jeff Berlin, and fellow singer-songwriter Putnam Murdock. Tickets…

Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—David Rogers, a prominent guitarist and composer, will perform at Artistree this weekend. The event offers an afternoon of diverse musical selections, including Spanish music, up-tempo Latin, The Beatles, pop song arrangements, music by J.S. Bach, and original compositions. Admission is $20. Rogers, described by The New York Times…

By James Kent My family are devoted fans of FX/Hulu’s “The Bear.” It’s one of the few shows the four of us watch together. My 16 and 12-year-old don’t share much in common, but they love “The Bear.” So, as you might imagine, we were all ready to binge season 3 when it premiered this…

Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m.—RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum hosts its much-anticipated 2nd annual Truck or Treat event from 1 to 4 p.m. This event promises an exciting combination of a “touch a truck” experience and a safe, supervised trick-or-treat for local children and families. The Truck or Treat event offers kids a chance to explore a variety…

Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 5 p.m—KILLINGTON—Prepare for a spooky, adrenaline-pumping afternoon as the Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) hosts its annual Haunted Hillside Relay Race on Saturday afternoon at Killington Base Camp. This event promises a fun-filled day of bikes, brews, and BOOs as riders compete in teams of three in a relay-style…

Haunted house benefited from $10,000 worth of donated decorations Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, 6-10 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington/Pico Area Association (KPAA) is back with its annual Haunted House event, taking place over three nights at the Killington Welcome Center. This year’s haunted house promises chills and thrills for all ages. A night…

Tree stand safety tips for hunters As hunting season approaches, Vermont Fish & Wildlife urges hunters to prioritize safety when using tree stands. While tree stands can improve visibility and keep hunters out of sight from deer, they also present significant safety risks if not used properly. Here are some essential safety tips to ensure…

Sunday, Oct. 13—RUTLAND—The Grace Congregational UCC in Rutland has a special connection with a university in Japan named Doshisha. This October marks the 150-year anniversary of its origin.  To celebrate this occasion, Dignitaries from Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, will visit Grace Congregational UCC on Oct. 13 to honor these 150 years.  On Oct. 9, 1874,…

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is bringing back its popular “Name a Plow” program for the third year, offering young Vermonters the chance to make their mark on the state’s iconic orange snowplow trucks. The initiative invites schools across the state to create unique names for the 250 full-sized snowplows in the AOT fleet,…