Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m.—LUDLOW—There will be a guided full moon snowshoe hike at Okemo Mountain Resort, Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow on March 25, 6-8 p.m. Local expert  Joe Karl will lead the adventure which begins at the Ice House parking lot at Jackson Gore This free guided snowshoe hike invites attendees to…

Retro ski weekend comes to Killington, March 23-24 By Sarah Calvin Saturday, March 23—KILLINGTON—Sno-Search Ski & Snowboard Tours will host a weekend in the time warp as they bring 1986 back to Killington for the third year running. Hosted by the self-described “king of theme parties,” avid ‘80s fan Arik Colbath, weekend highlights include an…

On Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, over 103 locations across Vermont will open their doors to the public, offering an inside look into the process of maple syrup production. During this sugaring season, visitors can explore the intricate techniques used by maple sugarmakers, from tapping trees to bottling the final product Activities include…

“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn,” said Lewis Grizzar. March can be a bit dismal as many await the end of a long winter and the coming of spring. It’s like winter is holding on tight but spring is trying to get its foot in the door. We have…

Courtesy dressagirlaroundtheworld "Transforming Lives, One Stitch at a Time:": Join Caren Helm as she hosts the 6th sewing bee for the Dress a Girl Around the World program at Castleton Community Center. Learn to craft sundresses destined for Hope 4 Women International, a non-denominational organization that has delivered over 2 million dresses to 81 countries.…

Courtesy Pico Ski Resort Ski enthusiasts mentor young racers during the Vertical Challenge at Pico Mountain, where skiiers and riders get experience racing through gates. Pico Mountain hosts the Vertical Challenge, a free ski and snowboard race series in the Northeast, sponsored by tour sponsors. The event, which offers snowy activities for all ages, features…

Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Next Wednesday night the Paramount Theatre hosts Kenny Wayne Shepherd a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum bandleader who still sounds like the future of the blues.  Kenny Wayne Shepherd has always sought to give fans something unexpected each time he releases an album. “I don’t want to be a predictable artist like in…

Girls on the Run Vermont’s registration for its spring program is now open statewide. GOTR is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires students in grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy, and confident.  The 10-week program incorporates movement to empower participants to develop critical life skills, build confidence, cultivate positive connections with peers,…

Community-based, family-friendly celebration with food, music, and fun! Saturday, March 11 at 6 p.m.—BARNARD—The BarnArts annual celebration of winter almost being over, Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Barnard Town Hall, 274 Barnard Road, Woodstock. This all-ages community celebration includes a taco bar, mask-making…

Killington welcomes back the Red Bull Slide-In Tour on Sunday, March 10.  X Games gold medalist and snowboard-style king Zeb Powell will once again return to the slopes at Killington with another stacked roster of Red Bull athletes, including: Alex Caccamo Jesse Augustinus Brantley Mullins Brooklinn Khoury Luke Eich Kelly Wakasa Jamad Finn Schedule: Morning session: 9-10 a.m.…

By Karen Ranz One year ago, the most recent cookbook by celebrated pastry chef, Gesine Bullock-Prado, “My Vermont Table Recipes for All (Six) Seasons,” hit the bookstore shelves as an immediate New York Times bestseller. Twelve months in, Vermont’s local booksellers report it’s a perennial favorite, copies going off the shelves in many cases to…

By Karen D. Lorentz   Courtesy Okemo Ski Resort   March and April can be the “kindest months” for skiers and riders. Most years the longer and sunnier days soften the snow, and the fun kicks up into celebration mode with special events. March 9-10 This weekend, Magician Tom Joyce will entertain for après time…

Courtesy Killington SheJumps is holding a day celebrating women and the great outdoors at Get the Girls Out! Event participation is free and there will be special discounts on skiing lessons and rental gear.   Friday, March 8—KILLINGTON— Join SheJumps as we celebrate Get the Girls Out!, a nationwide campaign uniting women and girls—transgender and cisgender—as well as…

Railroad Earth makes their long-awaited return to Vermont, all while making their debut at the Parmount Theatre in Rutland. You can catch them this Friday March 8, a rescheduled show from November. The band is in their 24th year, with 25 just around the corner. I’ve seen the band four or so times but the…

Beginning Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m., on International Women’s Day, Missy Raines and her band Allegheny take the stage touring Raines' new album, "Highlander."Missy Raines is a trailblazer in bluegrass music,  an industry dominated by male performers. She is the most awarded bass player in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Association with…