Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— Grace Church presents its fifth benefit concert Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. to benefit The Mentor Connector. Grace Church’s Sanctuary Choir, Slate Valley Singers, Jennifer Hoult on harp, Court Gettel and Christine Papandrea on flute, Barry Cohen on bassoon, and Alastair Stout are among the performers in this variety concert…

Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Burlington-based and award-winning trio Ameranouche will perform live at Brandon Music, Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., playing a passionate style of music they call gypsy flamenco swing. The trio’s name is derived from two words: American and Manouche, the gypsy tribe of Django Reinhardt. The rip-roaring ensemble is a super force of hot acoustic…

Monday, April 1—BRANDON— Acclaimed environmental artist Pat Musick and husband Jerry Carr, former astronaut, will visit the Human Connections installation project at the Compass Music and Arts Center, April 1. Two years ago the Compass Center hosted an art workshop involving 1,000 children and young people from all schools in the Rutland North East Supervisory…

RUTLAND— The Chaffee Art Center welcomes teens and young people to its new Open Studio Hub. This programming is open to teens and young people, ages 13-21 to stop by and enjoy the arts for free. Art supplies and light snacks will be provided. This free programming is made possible in part by the recent grant awarded…

Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—NO. POMFRET— The 10th annual Empty Bowls Project dinner will be held on March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Town Hall. All funds will benefit the Woodstock Food Shelf and Change the World Kids. Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations…

Saturday, March 30, 1 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION— “ Deployed,” a documentary play about the lives of female veterans by Nicola Smith and Samantha Lazar, will enjoy its first reading at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. This reading is free and open to the public. Reserve…

Friday, March 29—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION— On March 29 on Vietnam War Veteran Day will show our appreciation for more than 3 million Americans that served during the Vietnam War era. March 29 is the day in 1973 that the final troops returned to the U.S. from Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the war.…

Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Three of contemporary music’s most celebrated singer songwriters – Loudon Wainwright III; his former life partner Suzzy Roche; and their daughter, Lucy Wainwright Roche – will bring their critically acclaimed “ All in a Family ” concert to Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday evening, March 29, at 7:30…

Courtesy Killington Resort Festival goers sample beer in the on-snow event, the Vermont Brewers Festival.

Saturday, March 23, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the documentary “ Cameraperson ” on Saturday, March 23, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Kirsten Johnson’s 25 years of experience as a world-class documentary…

Submitted Ed Gerhard

Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Rhode Island native Erika Van Pelt will be making a debut appearance at The Foundry, Saturday, March 23. Van Pelt has flourished in the music scene and placed 10th on “American Idol” Season 11. Diving into the music world at the young age of 7, Van Pelt was active in…

Friday, March 22, 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Chandler Center for the Arts revived the popular community event known as the Mud Season Variety Show last season after a several-year hiatus and it was so immensely re-enjoyed that it’s happening again. The fun begins at 7 p.m on Friday, March 22 on the main stage. Enjoy talented folks from nine communities…

Saturday & Sunday, March 23-24— Vermont leads the nation by a commanding margin as the top maple producing state. Total U.S. maple syrup production in 2018 was 4.1 million gallons, with Vermont’s contribution accounting for more than 1.9 million of those gallons. In the spirit of friendly competition (‘tis the season of March Madness after…

Saturday & Sunday, March 23-24—POULTNEY— Poultney’s annual Maplefest celebration will be held Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 all around town. Local sugarhouses will be open both days, and many events will be held on Saturday, including the Maplefest Craft & Food Fair and the annual 5K Fun Run. New events were added this year…