By Noreen McGill For a moment, I knew. I was graceful. I was all beauty in movement, at last, a ballerina, light transcendent. The 50 years slipped away when I pulled on my pink tights. The spider veins, bumps and sunspots from my legs and the grand bunion disappeared as my foot slipped daintily into the…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Internationally acclaimed, award-winning folk band Le Vent du Nord will bring their soulful sounds back to Randolph for a performance at Chandler Center for the Arts. The Quebec-based group was last in town in 2018 for Chandler’s New World Festival and became a favorite with their vast repertoire of traditional…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Lovers of authentic folk and Americana music welcome opportunities to hear the Michele Fay Band perform well-crafted original songs and Americana music. This energetic and unpretentious group brings forth a comfortable groove of folk, swing, and bluegrass-influenced songs, woven seamlessly together. Fay’s heartfelt lyrics are central to the ensemble, as…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Join instructors Kathy Budd, Elaine Nordmeyer, and Charlotte Tuttle, members of the Maple Leaf Quilter’s Guild, as they sew hexis together to create the beginnings of a table runner or a large quilt at Chaffee Art Center. The cost is $15 and supplies are needed for participation. While you’re at…

Sunday, March 1 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—“The Greatest Love of All” brings Houston’s musical legacy to life in this critically acclaimed stage show described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids. With the accompaniment of a five-piece live band, two backing vocalists and four choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting,…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.—RUTLAND—After bringing the house down as Bob Marley’s 2020 special guest, Brian Glowacki returns to Rutland for a night of laughs in the Brick Box at Paramount Theatre on Saturday night. Brian Glowacki has quickly become a crowd favorite across the country due to his unique views…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Are you ready for the 18th annual Comedy Night on Okemo Mountain? This year’s fundraising event will feature Kara with a K. Kara has performed in comedy clubs throughout the Los Angeles area, including the Staples Center and the Hollywood Improv. She has been seen on NBC, TLC, WE and…

Saturday,  Feb 29 at 12:15 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—Handel’s tale of intrigue and impropriety in ancient Rome arrives in Town Hall Theater, Middlebury on Feb. 29, with star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the controlling, power-hungry Agrippina and Harry Bicket conducting. Sir David McVicar’s production ingeniously reframes the action of this black comedy about the abuse of power to “the present,” where it should loudly…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969, selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic, colorful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.—NORTH CLARENDON—Rutland Youth Theater is set to perform three shows of the play “Peter Pan Jr.” Shows are Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and February 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m at Mill River Union High School. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—“They Say a Lady Was the Cause of It” is an evening-length dance production, that embodies a contemporary exploration of agency, identity, and relationships. Inspired, in part, by “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf, and “Undine Geht” by Ingeborg Bachmann, this work examines the complexities of gender roles imposed by society, as well as the fight…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Four of Vermont’s unique and innovative musical voices, Masefield, Perkins, Bolles & Ross, will perform as part of the “Live & Up” series at Chandler Center for the Arts. Admission is by donation. The longtime acoustic collaboration consists of Jamie Masefield on mandolin, Doug Perkins on acoustic guitar, Tyler Bolles…

Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m.—BOMOSEEN—Yes, it’s about math, but not your old math. If you remember mathematician Kenneth Mulder from a previous Science Pub, you know this will be a fascinating afternoon. Mulder will explain how Hollywood battles, economies, the evolution of species and emergency evacuation situations have one thing in common: all are…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 9 a.m.—POMFRET—Suicide Six is hosting a fat bike banked Slalom unlike any other. Specifically built for shredding, this all-new downhill course is mellow enough for groms but boasts enough berms and features to challenge anyone. Practice in the morning; the race starts at 1 p.m. with aprés beers and fun to…

Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Author Jason Barney will be at Phoenix Books in Rutland for a book talk on “Northern Vermont in the War of 1812.” Vermont played a critical role in the War of 1812. Burlington was a significant military base and harbor for American vessels, but history isn’t just about the larger…