Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. — POULTNEY — Stone Valley Arts invites Celtic music enthusiasts to an evening of traditional Irish melodies with Extra Stout, a well-loved band from Rutland County. The event will occur in the first-floor gallery space at Stone Valley Arts. Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at…

The smash Broadway musical “Wicked” makes its long-awaited film debut in movie theaters this weekend. The film, which stars Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, premieres in two local area cinemas. The Woodstock Town Hall Theater begins showing “Wicked” on Saturday, Nov 23., with a special 11:30 a.m. show, including a costume…

By James Kent RUTLAND—On Saturday evening, Nov. 16, the place to be was at The Paramount Theatre. For those in attendance at the sold-out performance of the VSO’s Jukebox Quartet, the vibe was one of a secret club that you felt honored to be a part of, for this was no ordinary concert, not even…

BARNARD—Egyptian musician and educator Karim Nagi will visit schools across the Upper Valley during the week of Nov. 17-23 as part of BarnArts’ fall global music residency. The program culminates in a public performance on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at North Chapel UU in Woodstock. Nagi’s weeklong residency includes performances and workshops at…

Friday, Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to kick off the holiday season at the annual holiday exhibit & shoppe opening reception. Held in the historic 1890s Queen Anne Victorian mansion at 16 So. Main St., the event will feature holiday music, a wine and hot cocoa…

WED 11/20 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny Lang RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave SOUTH POMFRET6:30 p.m. Artistree – Acoustic Jam Session with host Kerry Rosenthal THUR 11/21 BRANDON5:30 p.m. Red Clover Ale…

The town of Poultney is rallying around energy efficiency on Nov. 13 at the Young at Heart Senior Center. From 5 to 7 p.m., people can learn tips, tricks, and incentives to save energy and money.  One organization attending the event will demonstrate the real-world value of renewable energy by mobilizing solar photovoltaic power and…

BRANDON—The Brandon Artists Guild launched its annual Merry & Bright Holiday Art Market on Friday, Nov. 8. Now open throughout the holiday season, the market invites art lovers and holiday shoppers to explore a curated selection of unique, handcrafted items perfect for the season, including bold pottery, shimmering stained glass, jewelry, ornaments, children’s gifts, and…

By James Kent There is such an excitement and enthusiasm to Matt LaRocca’s voice that after speaking with him for a few minutes, one can’t escape the feeling that they know him, have been friends for years, and can’t wait to hang out and talk again. LaRocca curates The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s (VSO) Jukebox series,…

By James Kent Anora is an exotic dancer at a Manhattan strip club. She dabbles in sex work on the side if the money’s right, and she’s interested enough in the man. At the club, she meets a young, immature son of a Russian oligarch. Anora, who goes by Ani, gets the assignment because she…

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The world premiere of “Truman and Nancy,” a one-act opera by acclaimed NYC composer William Zeffiro, will take place on Nov. 15 and 16 at the Barn Opera House in Brandon, Vermont. Inspired by the graphic novel “Capote in Kansas” by Ande Parks, the…

By Nathan Douglas Gardner KILLINGTON — Each November, as Vermont’s landscape transitions from autumn’s vibrant hues to the quiet calm before ski season, the Killington Grand Resort transforms into the lively hub of Carnage Con. Held over the weekend of Nov. 1-3, the event marked its 27th annual gathering, one of New England’s longest-running conventions…

RUTLAND — The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) welcomed the community back into Farmers Hall on Nov. 2. “We are incredibly happy to host the Winter Farmers Market again in Farmers Hall,” said an enthusiastic Heidi Lynch, the VFFC’s executive director. During the renovation of the VFFC buildings at the former industrial site at 251…

WED 11/13 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Kim Wilcox RUTLAND5 p.m. Moose Lodge – Liz Reedy and Nick Bredice8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THUR 11/14…

There is a moment that comes in the second half of Iranian film director Ali Abbasi’s film, “The Apprentice,” or as I call it, “Trump: The Prequel,” where Donald Trump, played by actor Sebastian Stan, has his manhood called into question by his wife Ivana, played by Maria Bakalova. The Don, hopped up on too…