Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Rescheduled from its original date in January, Mini Shred Madness will finally be held this weekend. Head to the park on Ramshead to compete for prizes in a friendly and fun environment. Grom skiers and riders, 13 years and under, will get a feel for park riding and experience the…

Friday, Feb. 7 at 9 a.m.—PERU—Bromley Mountain ski resort will hold its 18th Annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser. Moms ski or ride for just $25 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their kid or kids. Once again, this year’s event will benefit women’s breast cancer care at the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center in…

Monday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.—LANDGROVE—Nordic Harmoni is hosting a Twilight (Moonlight) Snowshoe Party at the Landgrove Inn in Landgrove. Snowshoeing is available on land around the Inn starting at 5 p.m. Headlamps are recommended. Free glögg (mulled wine) will be available  for snowshoers on the far end of the north lawn of the Inn.…

Riders can now enter into a user generated content contest to qualify for the 2020 Woodward Peace Park Championships, which will be hosted at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon from April 20-26, 2020. Woodward Peace Park, a featured venue at Killington’s Woodward Mountain Park, is a unique, ever-evolving terrain park designed to maximize creativity and…

By Brooke Geery Rutland’s food scene leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the ethnic department. However, things are looking up with the opening of Little Haveli on North Main Street. The Indian joint is set up for quick grab and go, with a lunch buffet Monday-Friday and made-to-order dinner served every day but…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 8 a.m.—QUECHEE—Have you noticed how nowadays everything seems to have a holiday? Mother-in-Law Day, Jumping Jacks Day, Banana Bread Day.  These are all valid reasons to celebrate, but they tend to distract from the really big holidays… like International Crepe Day! Or, as Skinny Pancake calls it, “Free Crepe Day.” For…

Local venue to host nationally beloved folk group Thursday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Pickle Barrel Nightclub is excited to host The Ghost of Paul Revere, a “holler-folk” quartet. The Portland, Maine natives will be live on the stage of the house that rocks Killington to kick off the weekend. Bringing bluegrass and all-around Americana…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University Arts series continues with a performance by Samite. The TED Talk speaker, world-renowned musician and photographer, has remarkable stories based upon his work with refugees and survivors of war. A former refugee from Uganda, Samite has worked with groups as diverse as child soldiers in East Africa to…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Liquid Art’s Wine Dinner series kicks off for 2020. At this event, diners will taste five wines perfectly paired with five chef-created courses. Join in between 7 and 10 p.m. for delicious food and wine in a welcoming and comfortable environment. The cost is $80 per person, call 802-422-2787 for…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Sparkle Barn is pleased to announce six performances of “Vincent.” The Marble Valley Players will present “Vincent,” a one-man play written by Leonard Nimoy, based on the play “Van Gogh” by Phillip Stephens and on letters written between Vincent Van Gogh and his brother, Theo. This multi-image dramatic staging received rave…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 12 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—The Woodstock Inn & Resort invites snowshoe enthusiasts to stomp “The Face” of Suicide Six ski area at the 5th annual Snowshoe Face Race. The approximately 1.5 mile course starts at the J-bar leading participants along a 600 foot vertical climb up the face of the mountain, continuing to the Easy Mile before finishing at…

Saturday Feb 1 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon Music is delighted to welcome two of Vermont’s most talented jazz musicians, mandolin maestro Jamie Masefield and gifted pianist Tom Cleary, for a special evening of music.  This performance is guaranteed to take the piano and mandolin to diverse musical settings yet to be discovered and could only be performed…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m.—HARTLAND—Ice fishing can be challenging, so the state will host several clinics to help anglers catch some fish when it’s cold outdoors. “Our ice-fishing clinics will be held from mid-January through February, with the possibility that some dates may change according to ice and weather conditions,” said Fish & Wildlife…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The Vans® Snowboard Jam Series is coming to Killington. In this style-focused competition, inverts and rotations over 720 degrees are not permitted. Style is everything. Competitors will earn cash for tricks in four jam sessions, two sessions for ages 15 and under and 30+ and two for ages 16-29. There…

Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Vans® is hosting a cash for tricks jam in the Dark Park VT, behind the Darkside Snowboard Shop. There will be grom, women’s and men’s divisions, and it is free to enter! A BBQ and free board waxing start at 6, and the competition goes down from 7-9 p.m. The Darkside…