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JAGfest 4.0 supports African-American theatre during week-long residency

February 5, 2020
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Every February for the past four, JAG Productions has invited African-American theatre artists to spend a week in White River Junction to further the development of a new play or solo performance. Over the course of the one-week residency, three to five projects receive an intensive workshop, constructive feedback, and a…

Windsor High maintains its lead in Vermont high school bowling tournament

February 5, 2020
Saturday, Feb. 8—VERMONT— With only a few weeks to go in the Vermont high school bowling season, Windsor High boasts a three point lead over S. Burlington. Currently tied for third, Fair Haven High and Randolph have 52 points each. Howard Stockwell or Randolph leads the individual standings with a 207.7 average, with Cean Lieberman…

Attend a public hearing on Vermont Governor’s recommended FY 2021 State Budget

February 5, 2020
Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Vermont House and Senate Committees on Appropriations are seeking public input on the Governor’s recommended FY 2021 state budget and will hold a community-based public hearing at Rutland Public Schools’ Longfellow School Building Board Room, located at 6 Church St. in Rutland. The committees will take testimony on the…

Rutland High hosts 4th annual model and art show

February 5, 2020
Friday, Feb, 7 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— The 4th annual model and art show is this Friday in the Rutland High School cafeteria. All models, dioramas and original art are welcome. All entries are awarded a ribbon. This event it open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m., judging begins at 6 p.m., and awards…

Enjoy an evening of Infinite Lit at the Sparkle Barn

February 5, 2020
Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD— The Sparkle Barn is pleased to announce an Infinite Lit event on Friday. Infinite Lit is an evening of spoken word poetry coproduced by Michael Kingsbury and Bianca Zenella. Performers will stand up and in a poetic form share their original thoughts, ideas, and expressions. This month’s show will begin…

Middlebury Community Players presents ‘The Ladies of the Camellias’

February 5, 2020
Thursday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.—Middlebury Community Players presents Lillian Groag’s hilarious farce, “The Ladies of the Camellias,” at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. The show is based on an imagined 1897 meeting between the greatest French actress of the age, Sarah Bernhardt, and the most famous tragedienne of the era, Eleonora Duse. Since the women…

Dinner to benefit Australian relief efforts

February 5, 2020
Thursday, Feb. 6 at 4 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—To help raise money to aid those most affected by the Australian bush fires, Cavendish Town Elementary School (CtES) students -part of the Carmine Guica Young Historians’ Preserve and Serve program- are partnering with the Ludlow Rotary and Murdock’s Restaurant. On Feb. 6, from 4-9 p.m., Murdock’s Restaurant on the…

Rush tribute Lotus Land kicks off Pickle Barrel’s February lineup

February 5, 2020
Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Pickle Barrel Nightclub is set to host Lotus Land, an American Rush Tribute to the Canadian prog-rock band. Lotus Land will be at the house that rocks Killington to bring fans the well-known force of Rush live to the stage while honoring the ever popular band. Lotus Land’s…

Mini Shred Madness going down at Killington

February 5, 2020
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…

Mom’s Day Off to benefit cancer care

February 5, 2020
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…

Nordic Harmoni hosts twilight snowshoe

February 5, 2020
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.…

Killington announces opportunity to win entry into Woodward Peace Park Championships

February 5, 2020
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…

Little Haveli spices up Rutland’s dining scene

January 29, 2020
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…

Free Crepe Day at the Skinny Pancake

January 29, 2020
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…

Ghost of Paul Revere haunts the Pickle Barrel

January 29, 2020
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…