By Victoria Gaither Mountain biking is more than just a sport, it’s a catalyst that brings people together, transforming strangers into a tight-knit community. On Saturday, June 1, a group of downhill bikers were taking a break from the trails in the Snowshoe parking lot. The group — hailing from Canada, Pennsylvania, and Saratoga Springs,…

Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. - RANDOLPH – Randolph Village will celebrate International Make Music Day, a global annual event featuring free, live musical performances and events on the longest day of the year. This marks Randolph’s fifth Make Music Vermont celebration with a full day of free music programming for all. This year’s…

Friday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. —BARNARD—BarnArts brings Shakespeare outdoors once again with “Macbeth,” directed by Killian White. This classic tragedy will be performed in the orchard of Fable Farm June 21-22, 26, 28-29 at 6:30 p.m. and June 23 & 30 at 4 p.m. Picnicking is encouraged, though outside alcohol is prohibited. Fable Farm’s…

More than 30 equestrians from three states had an opportunity to hone their equine-related skills at the 2024 Orange County 4-H and Open Mounted Horse Clinic, May 31-June 2.  The annual event, held at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds in Tunbridge, put the 4-H principle of “learn by doing” into practice through riding lessons, workshops, interactive games and…

Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee is excited to kick off our 2024 concert season with the Whiskey River Band. This band will bring the best of classic country music. You will hear all of your favorite songs from Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash,…

Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Join us at the VINS Nature Center for a day celebrating all things reptile! From turtle shells to snake smells, you will discover the amazing world of reptile adaptations through close encounters, hands-on activities, crafts and more! Recount the history and current status of the iconic Timber Rattlesnake here in…

WED 6/ 19 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 Wilcox8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave SOUTH POMFRET6:30 p.m. Artistree – Jim Yeager Trio Thurs 6/20 BARNARD5:30…

Killington Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for this year’s July 4th Celebration and seeks participants and volunteers to help make the events successful. Participants can get involved in multiple ways. Children 12 years or younger can bring their patriotically decorated bike and ride in the parade. Parents of younger children can walk with…

 Friday, June 14 at 8 a.m.to Sunday, June 16 at 8 a.m.—GOSHEN—A free, fun, off-road ride and campout in the Green Mountain National Forest in Goshen. The event will be based at the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, 1288 Goshen-Ripton Rd, Goshen, which has been reserved for the weekend to offer this event free of charge…

Saturday, June 15, 5-7p.m. —POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney announces “Capturing Time: A Neil Rappaport Retrospective,” a major exhibition of the late Pawlet, Vermont based photographer. The show will cover Rappaport’s life’s work including portraits from the Pawlet Community Study, slate industry, farms, Vermont landscapes and rare photos from Comstock Prison where…

Hartford Area Chamber Prepares for Balloon Festival Friday, June 14 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, June 16 at 6 a.m. ­—QUECHEE —The Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, Village Green, Quechee, the longest running hot air balloon festival in New England, will celebrate its 44th anniversary in 2024 when thousands are expected to…

Wed 6/12 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangQUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Chris Pallutto8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave Thurs 6/13 BARNARD5:30 p.m. Fable Farm – Feast & Field with Le Winston BandBRANDON5:30…

With his 27th cookbook out just this past January, Jamie Oliver takes us on not just a cook’s tour of the 22 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, he takes us on the celebrity chef’s tour of cuisines and cultures that promises to rock us out of dinnertime ruts with casual, easy takes on delicious food.…

Tuesday, June 11 at  5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland, invites the community to the opening reception on June 11 of a new exhibit, Art …The Equalizer, An Exhibit about originality, diversity, and individuality featuring Beyond the Curve, American Abenaki COVID Experience.   Participants can mingle and get creative with interactive arts…

'Once upon a time with Barry Fell' by Howard Coffin  Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER —Howard Coffin, Vermont historian, author, and former Rutland Herald reporter will present his reporting on Harvard University professor Barry Fell's research on ancient stone structures and chambers in Vermont that led to Fell 's conclusion that Europeans,…