KILLINGTON– As spring weather creeps in to replace winter, Killington Resort announces its 2017 Nor’Beaster events line-up. After kicking off the winter season with another first-in-the-East October opening and electrifying Audi FIS Ski World Cup races in November, Killington quickly eclipsed the previous winter’s snowfall totals before proceeding to pick up nearly five feet of…

Wednesday, April 5—BRANDON—Take swing dance lessons with instructor and Dancing with the Rutland Stars instructor David Allan. Allan will teach beginner and intermediate level courses at Brandon Music, in association with the Compass Music and Arts Center. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26. The beginner class runs 6:30-7:30 p.m.,…

Saturday, April 1, 2 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y. – The Slate Valley Museum is excited to host Knitting in America, a lecture with Carolyn Webb Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. The talk will give a history of the craft and how it affected the home front. Did you know that, were it not for sock knitters during…

Saturday, April 1, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 7th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum concludes with the award-winning documentary “Sonita” Saturday, April 1 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. The film is open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations…

Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m.—LUDLOW—It’s no April Fools’ joke—Okemo Mountain Resort has scheduled an on-the-snow beer festival April 1. Based on the overwhelming success of its three-day summer beer festival called Hops in the Hills, Okemo introduced a one-day winter beer celebration called Hops on the Snow three years ago. The event will take place…

Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler Music Hall presents Anaïs Mitchell and Sam Amidon, who will co-bill on the main stage Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. These two artists will provide an evening of balladry and folksong, original songs and sounds intertwined with Americana folk traditions and ageless themes. Tickets are available online at chandler-arts.org or…

Hibernation kicks off 2017 Nor’Beaster Saturday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Another great season with Killington terrain parks is coming to an end. Before they put the metal back in the shop, come lap the parks for one last spring event Saturday, April 1, the Hibernation Park Jam. Soft landings, good vibes, goggle tans and a BBQ…

Tuesday, April 4, 12 p.m.—RUTLAND—The annual event that has customers lined up for hours is here: Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is Tuesday, April 4, from 12-8 p.m. at Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops around the world. The closest one to our readers is on Woodstock Avenue in Rutland, next to Applebee’s. Is it…

Wednesday, April 5, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Chaffee Art Center holds a workshop with local artist/muralist Kathryn Palmer-Wiegers, Wednesday, April 5, 6-9 p.m. The workshop, Paint Your Own Mini-mural, will use the techniques of Palmer-Wiegers. She is responsible for several Rutland murals, including “Batman” on the Griffin Building, and the recently installed “Elephant” located near the entrance to…

March 31, April 1—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre presents the great classic “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk,” a comedy by Linda Daugherty, March 31, 7 p.m. and April 1, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed by Mikki Lane, “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk” is much more than a play about Jack…

Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Pianist Diana Fanning and cellist Dieuwke Davydov formed a strong musical connection 40 years ago which developed into an international duo. The duo celebrates this milestone with an international tour, including a stop at Brandon Music April 1. Fanning and Davydov have been acclaimed for their virtuosic brilliance, musical insight, and…

Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Daymark is an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power, and Northern swagger. The group performs at Brandon Music Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Fusing the talents of Will Woodson (flute, border pipes), Dan Foster (fiddle) and Eric McDonald (guitar, vocals), the group presents a…

Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—With the drive of Celtic fiddling, spontaneity of jazz, soul of the blues and intricacies of chamber music, the Jeremy Kittel Band captivates and energizes audiences. Don’t miss an upcoming performance in the Casella Theater at Castleton University on Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jeremy Kittel…

RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre in Rutland continues to bring exciting entertainment to the region. This week, it brings in two totally different acts—the Kung Fu demonstration of the Shaolin Warriors and stand-up comedian Ed Asner. Shaolin Warriors take to the stage Sunday, April 2 for an early 4 p.m. show. It’s more than a Kung Fu…

Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Mount St. Joseph Academy (MSJ) and Christ the King School (CKS) for the annual auction and dance at the Holiday Inn in Rutland, Saturday, April 1. This is an adult-only, fun-filled evening that kicks off with a silent and live auction, followed by dancing with music provided by MC Sounds.…