Saturday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Hilton Park will take the stage at Brandon Music Saturday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. Coming from southern Maine, Hilton Park is a three-piece folk/Americana group that brings their stories to fans young and old all over New England and beyond. They are known for earthy, emotionally expressive and superbly…

Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—At the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vt. a panel of researchers will share their latest historical discoveries about Mount Independence history, Sunday, July 23, from 2-3:30 p.m. The panel is moderated by site interpreter and historian Paul Andriscin. Ennis Duling, editor of the new book “Strong Ground: Mount…

Saturday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.—South Pomfret—Join ArtisTree for a day of art workshops, demonstrations and celebrations for all ages with Kamu  Design Studio of Kobe, Japan. The day showcases a variety of art forms, most prominently ikebana, the elegant and disciplined Japanese art of flower arrangement that brings together nature and humanity. The day begins…

Tasting wine on the mountain July 14-16 — KILLINGTON — This year’s wine festival toasts 16 years of tasting events in the heart of the Green Mountains July 14-16, 2017. Throughout the weekend, representatives from dozens of wineries and distributors pour hundreds of wines and spirits from around the world. The Killington Wine Festival boasts one of the widest…

Saturday, July 15, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The free Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series kicks off Saturday, July 15, in conjunction with the Killington Wine Festival. The concert series runs for eight consecutive Saturdays, July 15 to Sept. 2, and features a variety of national acts that spans a diverse collection of musical genres. The concerts, begin at 3:30…

Friday, July 14, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Friday Night Live kicks off this Friday, July 14 from 6-10 p.m. on Center St. in downtown Rutland. Rock group, “8084” will take the stage at 8:15 p.m. and local opener Chris Pallutto at 7 p.m. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public. However, attendees are…

Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Americana band “Twangtown Paramours” will kick off Killington’s River Road Concert Series on Thursday, July 13. The series runs each Thursday through Aug. 24. The concerts are held at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to relax…

Series of free fishing clinics to be offered statewide July 10-17—STATEWIDE—A week full of fishing fun is just around the corner as Vermont State Parks and Vermont Fish & Wildlife will be hosting “Reel Fun Week” from July 10-17 at state parks throughout Vermont. “Reel Fun Week is new for 2017 and is intended to…

Friday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.—South Pomfret— On Friday, Ms. Anh Le, a new, vibrant voice on the pop music scene will perform in the Artistree Community Arts Center in South Pomfret. Anh Le hails from the University of Miami where she is a contemporary performance major at the Frost School of Music at the University…

Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m.—CAVENDISH—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, July 12 from 6-8 p.m. Sensible Shoes is a returning regular to the Proctorsville Green and is always warmly welcomed to the…

Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park will welcome Limbo Lounge on Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m.  Limbo Lounge is a band that will make you want to move your feet. With sounds from around the world including West Africa, Brazil, Ireland, the Caribbean and more this band…

Season continues with female-driven Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” Festival newcomer Liz Wisan portrays the famous detective July 12-29—DORSET— Dorset Theatre Festival continues its 40th Anniversary Season with the Regional Premiere of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” under the direction of Jen Wineman (“Twelfth Night” at Asolo Rep, “Sweeney Todd” at Playmakers Rep) runs for 16 performances between July…

Thursday, July 13, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The legendary Wailers band is carrying its revolutionary sound and message to loyal fans around the world. Steered by famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers’ band members, The Wailers are on the brink of musical history! This Wailers band promises to deliver music…

Thursday, June 13, 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Summer is here and so is Pentangle Arts’ annual Summer Brown Bag concert series. The series on the Village Green, began June 29.  5:30 p.m. There’s a lively and diverse line-up of talented musicians all of whom reside and perform in New England and many of whom live in Vermont. The…

Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN—One of the most colorful, action-packed events of the summer will take place this Saturday and the public is invited. The Rutland County RC Flyers annual Fun Fly will begin Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. at the site of the old Fair Haven Municipal…