Sunday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m.—RUTLAND— Join the Vermont Symphony Orchestra for Masterworks, Sunday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. Guest conductor James Feddeck makes his VSO debut with a program showcasing the versatility of VSO musicians. The concert opens with Haydn, then fast-forwards 150 years to Stravinsky’s chamber concerto, “Dumbarton Oaks.” Notoriously difficult…

Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Keyboardist Beau Sasser will join Joey Leone on stage at The Foundry at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 28. Sasser will be the fourth special guest to jam out with Joey for The Foundry’s Monday Blues Night performances. Sasser’s early musical influences started with his grandmother’s piano playing. Hailing from Memphis,…

Sunday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE— SunCommon in conjunction with the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will host a free workshop to discuss solar power generation and battery storage on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at Crow’s Bakery on Depot St., Proctorsville. Residents of any town are invited to attend. The presentation will be both…

Hannaford Supermarkets is committing to a $50,000 donation to its Feeding America food bank partners throughout New England and New York. The donation will be used to meet an increased need in communities due to the impact of the partial federal government shutdown. Hannaford stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York will…

Thursday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND— Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) will host this month’s VeggieVanGo program on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9-10 a.m. in the parking lot by the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at RRMC. The Vermont Foodbank’s VeggieVanGo program provides free fresh, healthy veggies and fruits for low income Vermonters. They also work with physicians and medical…

Saturday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND— Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre will offer two opportunities to catch a sneak peek of its upcoming performance of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” On Saturday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m.-12 noon they will present a few scenes from the show at Phoenix Books Rutland. Then, on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 5:30-8 p.m.,…

Saturday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Vermont Pride Theater presents a staged reading of “The Laramie Project,” Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Chandler Center for the Arts. This is VPT’s eighth annual winter benefit, with the proceeds this year going to the Matthew Shepard Foundation, whose mission is to erase hate by replacing it with…

Friday, Jan. 25, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND— The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to its exhibit opening reception for “Winter Wonderland” on Friday, Jan. 25, 5-8 p.m. “Winter Wonderland” will feature members of the East Mountain Mentor Artists (EMMA) in the first floor galleries where the creative work of these artists will be hung. Exhibiting EMMA members include: Mary…

Thursday, Jan. 24, 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Elovaters are set to return to the Pickle Barrel stage on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. After a successful show last winter in Killington, The Elovaters are amped to bring back good vibes, positivity, and even some new music from their sophomore album, “Defy Gravity.” Hailing straight from…

Thursday, Jan. 17, 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Albany, New York jam-band Formula 5 is set to play at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17. Formula 5 blends one-of-a-kind, original projects with recognizable covers to create a wide variety of energy fueled music. Known for their ability to improvise during sets, each show…

Saturday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— David and Nathan Gusakov, father and son, play original songs and old tunes about the beauty and peace of home, of delight and sadness and the wild human emotions inherent in living and dying. Featuring clawhammer banjo, wicked fiddling, and family harmonies, the Gusakovs are creating some of today’s most…

Saturday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m.—CHITTENDEN— The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a series of introductory seminars this winter on a variety of ice fishing techniques. These clinics that are open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing. Participants will learn about fishing regulations and techniques, fish identification, ice safety…

Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND— On Saturday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Lizi Boyd for a story time featuring her new picture book, “Night Play.” About “Night Play”: It’s time for bed. Everyone is asleep. Or are they? Arlo and his stuffed animal friends like to put on pretend plays. But after Arlo falls…

Saturday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND— “Kashmir, the Live Led Zeppelin Show” was created by vocalist Jean Violet back in 2000. It has grown from the streets of New York City to now being one of the top Led Zeppelin tribute bands touring nationally and internationally. Kashmir’s primary focus is capturing the live performance and raw…

Saturday, Jan. 19, 6 p.m.—LUDLOW— Okemo Mountain School and The Book Nook proudly present a book talk by Vermont historian and preservationist Brian L. Knight, author of newly released “ Snowboarding in Southern Vermont, ” Saturday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. The event takes place at the OMS Fitness Facility. There will be a short…