Thursday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.—ROCHESTER—The Vermont Humanities Council and the Rochester Public Library present a discussion of the book, “The Line Becomes A River: Dispatches From The Border,” on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. VHC scholar Jim Schley will lead the discussion of this memoir of a young INS border patrol agent, Francisco Cantu. After growing…

Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Archer Mayor for a talk on his new Joe Gunther novel, “Bury the Lead.” About the book: Joe Gunther and the VBI team are investigating a murder and an arson case – both potentially related to an outbreak of ebola. When the body…

Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Twangtown Paramours will perform for the fifth consecutive year at Brandon Music, Saturday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. The husband and wife’s acoustic “Sophisticated Americana” sound is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes that continues to captivate audiences. Both MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis are known for their…

Saturday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.—HARTLAND—The Windsor County Democrats Committee will hold its popular Pasta and Politics dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Damon Hall in Hartland. Special invited guests include: Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Peter Welch, candidate for governor Christine Hallquist, Secretary of State Jim Condos, Treasurer Beth Pearce,…

Saturday, Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—On Saturday, Oct. 13 The Beast is celebrating the Killington summer crowd -– mountain bike and Beast365 pass holders. This appreciation party is more than a typical backyard gathering. Hot off the press is this year’s edition of 4241’ Magazine, and Killington Resort is honoring those that contribute by sharing their…

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Historical Society and the Friends of the Library are hosting a Charter Day event on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the library. Vincent Feeney will visit with a talk on Levi Allen, Ethan Allen’s black sheep brother. Levi Allen was an outsider within his own…

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 12-13—RUTLAND—Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents one of the most beautiful of all fairy tales, “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted by Stewart Paterson with music by Savourna Stevenson. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed by Mikki Lane, the timeless appeal of “The Snow Queen” lies in its persuasion…

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Girl Scouts love to travel – from the field trips they take as Brownies to the global adventures they go on as teens. Bonnie Anderson, a Girl Scout from Harrisville, New Hampshire, recently returned from a GSGWM council trip to Iceland, where she spent the last week of July with six girls…

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host D. D. Guttenplan for a talk on his new book, “The Next Republic” - both an assessment of the current political leadership and a vision of those who can bring substantive change. Who are the new progressive leaders emerging to lead…

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 6-7—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will host its annual Harvest Weekend on Oct. 6-7, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The weekend features a husking bee and barn dance, plus a variety of 19th century harvest activities and programs for the entire family. A traditional husking bee will begin at noon each day,…

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 6-7—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort will be busy in the midst of fall foliage with a weekend full of events that will appeal to all ages. Harvest Faire takes place Saturday, Oct. 6 and features complimentary activities for the whole family including horse-drawn hay rides, a bounce house, apple launching and stein hoisting. Attendees are…

Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the fourth annual Plymouth Notch Antique Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the harvest season by paying homage to the apple. Visit the heirloom apple orchard, sample vintage apple varieties and test peeling apples skills with an antique…

Oct. 5, 6, 7—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre ushers in October with a three-night bender of acts that is sure to heat up audiences. Kicking off the weekend is a ladies’ night out with Australia’s Thunder from Down Under, Friday, Oct. 5. It’s an 18-plus only show starting at 8 p.m., in what the Aussie’s call a…

Sept. 28-29—KILLINGTON—Wet your whistle with a backdrop of 4,241-feet of Vermont’s finest autumn foliage and enjoy live music, a plethora of fabulous food offerings and over 100 of the finest craft beers in the region. Brewfest returns to the Beast itself, Killington Resort, Saturday, Sept. 29. Since 1995, craft beer lovers have been flocking to the…

Thursday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.—CHITTENDEN—Yvonne Daley, noted author, journalist and professor, will read from her latest book, “Going Up the Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks, and Radicals Moved to Vermont,” on Thursday, Sept. 27 at Chittenden Public Library. The event will run from 6-7:30 p.m. The book is about the 1960s in Vermont, and…