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…

Thursday, Aug. 23, 5 p.m.—WEST PAWLET—The West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual auction on Thursday, Aug. 23 at the West Pawlet Firehouse, Route 153, West Pawlet. Viewing starts at 5 p.m. with auction bidding at 6 p.m. Auctioneer Chris Mars, son of the legendary auctioneer Bus Mars, will call an entertaining Vermont auction. Chris uses rapid-fire, staccato calls to entice…

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.—CAVENDISH—The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. to hear the rocking good sounds of Rick Redington and the Luv. This is a rescheduled concert since Redington was originally scheduled for earlier this season…

CAVENDISH—Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m.—The town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to spend an evening listening to the sounds of Sensible Shoes on the Proctorsville Green on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Sensible Shoes is a returning regular to the Proctorsville Green and is always warmly welcomed…

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The marble sculpture of Revolutionary war hero Ann Story is taking shape under the capable hands of Evan Morse, artist in residence at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. The carving will be part of the Downtown Rutland Sculpture Trail. Evan Morse will discuss his work and the challenges presented…

Aug. 13-19—The fourth annual Open Farm Week will return the week of Monday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 19, and will feature a diverse schedule of rooted in Vermont on-farm activities for the whole family. Open Farm Week is a celebration of Vermont farms offering visitors a backstage pass to learn more about local food origins, authentic…

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Local sculptor Don Ramey is Artist in Residence at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center for the months of July and August. He is creating a large scale marble relief sculpture honoring the Vermont volunteers who served in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. The carving, part…

Saturday, Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—VA sponsors Welcome Home events around the country for returning military service members and their families. On Saturday, Aug. 11, White River Junction VAMC and the Vet Center will be hosting a music festival and cookout to honor local soldiers, combat veterans, and their families. The event will be…

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-12—RUTLAND—All are invited to attend the Chaffee Art Center’s 57th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-12 in Main Street Park at the junction of routes 4 and 7 in Rutland. The show features juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers. Rounding out the festival are food vendors,…

Saturday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m.—CASTLETON—Dog trainer Deb Helfrich will hold a program on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. about dog communication, at the Castleton Free Library. What is that dog saying? Is a yawn always just a yawn? Why does a dog shake off even when it’s not wet? Is a tail wag always friendly?…

Saturday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Join VINS for a day exploring the amazing lives of mammals, Saturday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Discover the specialties of these furred critters and find out how important they are to the natural world. See an amazing puppet show with Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals, find out about bears with…

“Good Neighbor” “Lights” “Ice Dam” Saturday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The opening reception for Ellen Shattuck Pierce’s solo exhibition, “Thirty-six Views of Home,” a collection of prints about motherhood, will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m. at The Alley Gallery, Center St., Rutland. Free wine, light refreshments, and live music will invite art-lovers and print-enthusiasts from all…