Saturday, Dec. 27 at 4 and 7 p.m.—QUECHEE— VINS is thrilled to bring “Bird of Prey,” the award-winning documentary from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to Upper Valley audiences this holiday season. Fourteen stories high in a rainforest tree, a pair of Philippine eagles struggles to raise their chick. Watch with us as this new life…

Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. —KILLINGTON—From rock to pop to country to dance to hip hop, a night with The Event Horizon has it all. The incredible vibe and relentless energy of the band’s performance, coupled with a state of the art stage production, make for an unparalleled experience. A…

Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m.—SPRINGFIELD— Gallery at The Vault announces a special Open Wall opportunity for local artists, 2020 Vision: Seeing Clearly. Artists offer perspectives that often capture a moment in time, render a particular detail, or prompt an emotional response.  As we enter this new decade, what visions can we present that allow us to consider it with…

Saturday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—The inaugural Festivus Rail Jam competition will take place under lights at the bottom of Lasky’s Lot at Suicide Six, so spectators can enjoy the action along with competitors. It’s a rail jam for the “restuvus!” Open to skiers and riders, with two hike-accessible rail selections to accommodate varying…

Thursday, Dec. 26 at 8 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Sixteen-year-old Broadway sensation Brandon “Taz” Niederauer will appear in concert at The Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. The Joey Leone Trio featuring Beau Sasser will be joining Brandon on stage for a killer night of rocking and rolling. Special guest Higher Education is also set to hit the stage to kick off…

Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3:30—KILLINGTON— What’s a family holiday vacation without some kid-centric fun?! Killington is offering guests a chance to experience more than just skiing this holiday season. On Dec. 28, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science will show off its birds of prey. Live falcons, hawks and owls provide the lens through which we…

Friday, Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—Experience an amazing torchlight parade of skiers and riders traversing Okemo’s Open Slope trail a 6:30 p.m., preceding a spectacular pyrotechnics show in the Okemo Clock Tower base area. Would you like a different perspective for Okemo’s fireworks display? Join in on a guided snowshoe hike up the mountain with…

Fans of “Vermont Wild,” Adventures of Fish & Game Warden series are welcoming a new volume this holiday season, with the release of Volume 6, featuring an teenager on a sky blue ATV trying to outrun a game warden. The new book contains a wild chase down Brandon streets. Volume six contains more than a dozen new, true…

By the Reverend Canon Lee Crawford If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy, but still the same amount of snow. A Winter Litany Let us pray to God, Saint Ditimar, Saint Bernard and all the saints… From long lift lines and cranky people, Good Lord, deliver us.…

The saying “the more the merrier” certainly applies during the holiday season. But during a season of big gifts, extra food and travel, “more” can exact a heavy toll on the environment. According to Stanford University, Americans generate 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve than during the rest of the year. While…

By Dj Dave Hoffenberg A lot has happened with Hamjob since my first article four years ago. They’re playing monthly this winter at the Nite Spot in Killington on Dec. 27, Jan. 11, Feb. 22 and March 21. Plus, there’s a bonus Moguls appearance March 14. They’re also playing this Friday at Center Street Alley…

Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.—BARNARD—The First Universalist Church and Society of Barnard will host BarnArts’ 9th annual Winter Carols at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.  Admission is free for this 75-minute performance under the direction of conductor Michael Zsoldos.  Choral performances by the BarnArts Youth and BarnArts Chorale are mixed with musical performances by…

Wednesday, Dec.18—POMFRET—The VSO Brass Quintet joins Counterpoint, this year guest-conducted by Kevin Quigley, to ring in the holidays in style. It’s a perfect blend of brass, voices, and good cheer! Selections range from a brass arrangement of a Bach chorale and majestic Poulenc motets, to popular tunes like “Sleigh Ride,” “Let It Snow,” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The program also…

All are welcome to potluck dinner and festivities Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— All are welcome to join Congregation Shir Shalom for lighting the candles, Chanukah songs, dreidel games, latkes, and potluck dinner. Bring your chanukiot and an entrée, vegetable, salad, latkes with accompanying garnish, or dessert to share for 10 people. Also bring…

Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance presents “The Nutcracker.” Experience the magic as dozens of area dance students come together to create this holiday favorite – the most-performed ballet in the world. Lavish costumes, soaring scores and imaginative choreography is sure to put the entire family into the…