Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Reeve Lindbergh for a discussion of her new book, “Two Lives.” Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator/authors Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, writes about the intersection of fame and privacy from her unique perspective – as the spokesperson for the arguably most…

Wednesday, May 16, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Vermont Psychiatric Survivors will host a free screening of the feature-length documentary “Crazywise” on May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Conference Center, 1 Scale Ave., Rutland. After the 82-minute screening, cast member Gogo Ekhaya will participate in a post-screening discussion about the film. Hearty, complimentary refreshments will be served. Tickets are free and…

Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.—CASTLETON—Girls on the Run Vermont (GOTRVT) announces its Central Vermont 5k celebration taking place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19 at its new location: Castleton University. This energetic event, presented by Carris Reels, is the culmination of GOTRVT’s 10-week after school empowerment program for local girls in grades 3-8, and…

Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—DaddyLongLegs is the confluence of three well known Vermont musicians whose talents merge to form a highly original acoustic trio. David Gusakov, Rick Ceballos, and Matt Witten are playful and dynamic, infusing catchy folk songs, Celtic and “old-timey” melodies, and early minstrel and jazz pieces with passion and intricacy. The trio can be…

Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Rickey Gard Diamond to celebrate the launch of her new book, “Screwnomics: How Our Economy Works Against Women and Real Ways to Make Lasting Change.” In “Screwnomics,” Diamond shares personal stories, cartoons, and easy-to-understand economic definitions in her quest to explain the unspoken…

Saturday & Sunday, May 12-13—CASTLETON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is looking for volunteers to join Friends of the Green Mountain Conservation Camp program for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2018 season. This year, the GMCC Kehoe “workcation” weekend will be May 12-13 and the GMCC Buck Lake workcation weekend will be May 19-20. “We…

Saturday, May 12, 8:30 p.m.—POMFRET—On Saturday May 12, the Horizons Observatory will host a star party in partnership with the Springfield Telescope Makers (STM) of the Stellafane Observatory and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. The event will be located at the Horizons Observatory at Prosper Valley School, 1071 Pomfret Road, Pomfret, and will be free and…

Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Haydn’s “Mass in Troubled Times” will be the featured work at the Vermont Philharmonic’s spring concert at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. The program will also include Brahms’ orchestral “Variations on a Theme” by Haydn and a “Scandinavian Suite for Solo Viola and Strings,” featuring composer Frank Foerster as soloist. The D…

Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—See the remarkable Boston-based band, Mile Twelve, at Brandon Music on May 5. Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles, Evan Murphy, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Nate Sabat, BB Bowness and…

Saturday, May 5—KILLINGTON—Due to conditions, Killington Resort’s spring party will continue for one more weekend, as the Killington Triathlon has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 5. Individuals and teams will be tested on their athletic ability as they ski, bike, and run. If spots are still available, day-of registration will be held. The entry fee…

Saturday, May 5, 10:30 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces the dedication of a public artwork on Saturday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. The permanent installation at the Castleton Town Offices is in partnership with the town. Led by master sculptor Nora Valdez, a team of teen carvers created the stone bench this past summer.…

Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Green Up Day is in its 48th year and as always Rutland County Audubon Society will be at West Rutland Marsh to help tidy up one of its favorite birding spots. Meet at the West Rutland Town Hall at 9 a.m. Bags will be provided. Bring gloves; and waterproof boots…

Friday, May 4, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Artists Guild (the BAG) presents the new paintings of Dave Fifield. This new collection of paintings titled “Head In The Clouds” runs May 4 to June 26. The public is invited to the opening reception Friday, May 4 from 5-7 p.m. Fifield grew up in Vermont and graduated from…

Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Vermont-based folk duo Cricket Blue, will be performing live at The Chaffee Arts Center in Rutland on Thursday, May 3. This new music series is hosted by The Chaffee Arts Center on Route 7 in Rutland. Starting at 7 p.m., Cricket Blue makes its Chaffee Arts Center debut with a duo performance by…

Friday & Saturday, May 4-5—RUTLAND, MIDDLEBURY—Ladies’ Night Out Women’s Chorus will present spring concerts in Rutland and Middlebury on May 4 and 5. The program, “The American Songbag, Plus!” includes traditional American folk music, popular music from the 1940s and 50s, and some other specials like “Jolene” by Dolly Parton and “Silvy” by Huddy Ledbetter,…