Saturday, Sept. 22—KILLINGTON—Vikings are coming to Killington, Saturday, Sept. 22, for the Vermont Viking Invasion held at the Sherburne Memorial Library. Come enjoy authentic encampments, hands-on workshops, storytelling, food, games, and a mead tent, to name a few things. There will be fun for all ages! The event is open to the public, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.…

Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—All are invited to VINS to celebrate the Sport of Kings — falconry! Experience the history, language, and traditions of this 3000-year old practice of hunting alongside a trained raptor. Witness flighted raptor demonstrations, learn about animal tracking on a forest hike, explore the medicinal plants growing in the meadow, and…

High-speed showdown Staff report Sept. 21-23—KILLINGTON—Skateboard and luge racers will bring top talent to the region for the Killington IDF World Cup, Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23. The track down East Mountain Road in Killington is the fastest race course in the world with speeds reaching upwards of 70 mph on skateboard and 83 mph on…

Sept. 20, 22—RUTLAND—On Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Thea Lewis for a talk on her new book, “Wicked Vermont.” Vermont is a picturesque landscape, but the idyllic setting hides a sometimes dark and desperate past. H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, may have been the University of Vermont’s deadliest student. A…

By Alan Sculley Grammy Award-winning musician Michael McDonald will make an appearance at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, Monday, Sept. 17 for a 7:30 p.m. show. As McDonald tours this summer to promote the recent release of “Wide Open,” his first album of new original material in 17 years, he is getting a boost of…

Sept. 13-29—SO. POMFRET—The ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival continues with its second show of the season, “The Fantasticks,” the longest running musical in history! Performances will be held Sept. 14-29 (with a special preview performance on Thursday, Sept. 13) at the Grange Theatre on Stage Road in South Pomfret. “The Fantasticks” is the longest-running musical in the…

Sunday, Sept. 2, 12 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler’s New World Festival will present a diverse array of the finest regional and international performers from the Celtic and French Canadian music and dance traditions on Labor Day Sunday, Sept. 2. Events go from noon-11 p.m. A stellar line-up headlined by Le Vent du Nord and Irish singer and guitarist…

Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park are partnering to host Labor & Leisure Day on Saturday, Sept. 1. It’s a day to experience both the daily work routines – and fun – of life on a farm, while also enjoying leisure and recreational activities at the park. At Billings…

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH—On Wednesday Sept. 5 at 7 p.m., Vermont Pride Festival at Chandler will present Paul Lucas’ groundbreaking play “Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women,” at the First Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Randolph. The staged reading, in one act, will be followed by a talkback. The play was given its world premiere at…

Saturday, Sept. 1, 12 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The Stand Up Shakespeare Company presents one free performance at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 12 noon. The annual “Shakespeare Alive! A Bard-Based Variety Show” returns for an all-new, never-before-seen collection of scenes, skits, soliloquies and songs! Stand Up Shakespeare is a…

Saturday, Sept. 8. 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—The Alzheimer’s Association invites the public to join the fight to end the disease by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk will take place on Sept. 8 at 9 a.m., starting in Rutland’s Main Street Park. Participants will complete a 2-mile walk, with a shorter option available, and will learn…

Friday, Aug. 31, 4 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon artist Tecari Shuman will present an exhibition of 42 paintings of abstract and modern art that he has developed over the past year and a half, Aug. 31-Sept. 29 at Compass Music and Arts Center. An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 31, 4-7 p.m. Shuman’s work explores the…

Friday, Aug. 31, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) announces a show of new paintings by Leicester artist Ashley Wolff.  The exhibit, Reinventing the View, runs Aug. 31-Nov. 5.  The public is invited to meet the artist at the opening reception Friday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m. Wolff has built a devoted following with her colorful…

Friday, Aug. 31, 5:30 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—Suicide Six Ski Area and ArtisTree Community Arts Center bid a celebratory farewell to summer with an outdoor bluegrass festival at the ski area’s base lodge on Friday, Aug. 31. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with free lift rides available for concertgoers until 6:15 p.m. Musical performances kick off with the festival opener…

Athletes elevate their game and push their limits KILLINGTON—Killington welcomes the second annual Under Armour Mountain Running Series, in its second of three races, Aug. 25. In partnership with POWDR, the trail running series is designed for running professionals and enthusiasts alike who want to experience trail running in some of the most beautiful and…