April 26-29—WOODSTOCK—Having had an amazing opening weekend, “Hair: The Tribal Rock Musical” will be performed four more times this weekend: Thursday, April 26; Friday, April 27; and Saturday, April 28 all at 7:30 p.m.; plus a 4 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 29. Shows are performed at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 the Green,…

April 26-29—RUTLAND—The award winning and gripping drama “Alabama Story” by Kenneth Jones will be presented by Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre on April 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at 2 p.m.; then again May 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. All performances take place in the Brick Box at the Paramount Theatre. The play was a finalist in…

Friday, April 27, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph in Rutland is hosting its spring open house and Accepted Students Day on Friday, April 27. The open house provides both prospective and accepted students and their families the opportunity to learn more about CSJ’s many degree programs, explore campus, and speak with admissions and financial aid counselors.…

Courtesy Pentangle Arts Michael Viruet portrays Berger, one of the lead roles in “Hair,” being performed by Pentangle Arts in the play’s 50th anniversary year.

Courtesy VINS Ice has a detrimental effect on the forest. Through experimentation, researchers are finding out just how bad it can be.

Courtesy VINS Learn to preserve and protect the earth at VINS during its Earth Day celebration, April 21-22.

Courtesy FOLA Dustin Hoffman stars as Benjamin Braddock in the 1967 film, “The Graduate.”

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Courtesy CCCA Ticks of various types are prevalent in the area. Learn about them and how to deal with their emerging presence in our area.

Tuesday, April 24, 9:30 a.m.—RUTLAND— Come celebrate! On Tuesday, April 24, BROC Community Action and Same Sun of Vermont will host an Earth Day event celebrating the completion of the largest rooftop solar array in downtown Rutland. Join the celebration at 45 Union St., Rutland from 9:30-11 a.m. The collaboration with Same Sun, USDA Vermont Rural Development…

KILLINGTON— The League of Vermont Writers (LVW) is hosting The Road to Publication, a day-long meeting on April 28 that will help writers to get their novel or non-fiction book published. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Summit Lodge, 200 Summit Road, Killington. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes lunch. The cost is $49 for…

Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Renowned pianist and entertainer Frank Chase returns to Killington for a special two-night “Ol Fahts’ Party” at The Foundry on Wednesday and Thursday, April 25-26.  Chase will be joined on stage by Rutland radio personality and musician Terry Jaye, and will be performing his signature repertoire of jazz, boogie-woogie, blues…

Monday, April 23, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Ready for softball? The Killington Softball League is starting to prepare for the upcoming spring/summer season – we’re just waiting on spring. If you’re interested in forming a team, playing on a team or you ran a team last year, head to Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road in Killington on Monday, April…

Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND— Community College of Vermont (CCV)-Rutland will host an information night on Wednesday, April 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. to discuss ways to save money on a college degree. Topics covered will include early college and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, as well as direct admissions and other programs. Pizza…

Courtesy Castleton U “After Midnight” is part of Wendy Copp’s exhibit at Christine Price Gallery at Castleton University.