Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host D. D. Guttenplan for a talk on his new book, “The Next Republic” - both an assessment of the current political leadership and a vision of those who can bring substantive change. Who are the new progressive leaders emerging to lead…

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 6-7—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will host its annual Harvest Weekend on Oct. 6-7, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The weekend features a husking bee and barn dance, plus a variety of 19th century harvest activities and programs for the entire family. A traditional husking bee will begin at noon each day,…

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 6-7—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort will be busy in the midst of fall foliage with a weekend full of events that will appeal to all ages. Harvest Faire takes place Saturday, Oct. 6 and features complimentary activities for the whole family including horse-drawn hay rides, a bounce house, apple launching and stein hoisting. Attendees are…

Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the fourth annual Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the harvest season by paying homage to the apple. Visit the heirloom apple orchard, sample vintage apple varieties and test peeling apples skills with an antique…

Oct. 5, 6, 7—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre ushers in October with a three-night bender of acts that is sure to heat up audiences. Kicking off the weekend is a ladies’ night out with Australia’s Thunder from Down Under, Friday, Oct. 5. It’s an 18-plus only show starting at 8 p.m., in what the Aussie’s call a…

Sept. 28-29—KILLINGTON—Wet your whistle with a backdrop of 4,241-feet of Vermont’s finest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, a plethora of fabulous food offerings and over 100 of the finest craft beers in the region. Brewfest returns to the Beast itself, Killington Resort, Saturday, Sept. 29. Since 1995, craft beer lovers have been flocking to the…

Thursday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—Yvonne Daley, noted author, journalist and professor, will read from her latest book, “Going Up the Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks, and Radicals Moved to Vermont,” on Thursday, Sept. 27 at Chittenden Public Library. The event will run from 6-7:30 p.m. The book is about the 1960s in Vermont, and…

Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Join the Castleton Free Library on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. for a Vermont Humanities Council Speakers Bureau event, “Song of the Vikings: The Making of Norse Myths,” presented by award-winning author Nancy Marie Brown. Like Greek mythology, Norse myths are still with us, inspiring storytellers from Tolkien to Neil Gaiman, Michael…

Sept. 27, 29—CASTLETON, RANDOLPH—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra ushers in fall with its annual “Made in Vermont” tour, a six-location tour with two stops within the local region this week. Concerts will be held Thursday, Sept. 27 at Castleton University’s Fine Arts Center for a 7 p.m. show; then Saturday, Sept. 29 at Chandler Music Hall…

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Rick Winston for a talk on his new book, “Red Scare in the Green Mountains.” What happened in Vermont when the anti-Communist fear known as the Red Scare swept the country? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Winston explores…

Friday & Saturday, Sept. 21-22—WOODSTOCK—Join the village of Woodstock for the sixth annual Pentangle Light Garden, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22, 6:30-10 p.m. each night. The Woodstock Village Green is turned into an illuminated light garden wonderland with a series of sculptural garden plots designed by local artists and featuring whimsical and creative uses of…

Saturday, Sept. 22—KILLINGTON—Vikings are coming to Killington, Saturday, Sept. 22, for the Vermont Viking Invasion held at the Sherburne Memorial Library. Come enjoy authentic encampments, hands-on workshops, storytelling, food, games, and a mead tent, to name a few things. There will be fun for all ages! The event is open to the public, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.…

Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—All are invited to VINS to celebrate the Sport of Kings — falconry! Experience the history, language, and traditions of this 3000-year old practice of hunting alongside a trained raptor. Witness flighted raptor demonstrations, learn about animal tracking on a forest hike, explore the medicinal plants growing in the meadow, and…

High-speed showdown Staff report Sept. 21-23—KILLINGTON—Skateboard and luge racers will bring top talent to the region for the Killington IDF World Cup, Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23. The track down East Mountain Road in Killington is the fastest race course in the world with speeds reaching upwards of 70 mph on skateboard and 83 mph on…

Sept. 20, 22—RUTLAND—On Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Thea Lewis for a talk on her new book, “Wicked Vermont.” Vermont is a picturesque landscape, but the idyllic setting hides a sometimes dark and desperate past. H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, may have been the University of Vermont’s deadliest student. A…