Courtesy  vermontvisitingnurses Friday, April 12 at 8 a.m.—CASTLETON—VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) will hold training for those interested in becoming Hospice volunteers. The training will be held  at the Castleton Free Library, 638 Main St., Castleton, 8 a.m.-4 p.m..  Training is free and open to individuals 16 years of age and older.…

Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Roots the Restaurant, 55 Washington St., Rutland will host VSO Jukebox: The Sound of Science, which will features compositions inspired and informed by scientific principles. We marvel at the structure behind Bach’s counterpoint, see how one composer translates the concept of the red-shift (the evidence behind the ever-expanding universe) into…

Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Ari Shaffir will perform at Rutland's Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland.  Shaffir is an American standup comedian. In addition to his numerous appearances on the Joe Rogan podcast, he is best known for his last special, “Jew,” which has garnered almost 6 million views and was written up in…

By Karen Ranz I hadn’t realized that the baking phenomenon that is Dorie Greenspan — winner of five James Beard awards, over a dozen books published, an internet sensation with the spontaneous upstart of a "Tuesdays with Dorie" — co-authored "Baking with Julia," bonding being over both being home cooks. (Of course, Julia was trained in France,…

Killington hosted its annual mogul competition and springtime party on April 6 at Outer Limits on Bear Mountain. The top 32 men and 16 women competed in an amateur competition for the Mogul Challenge cup. Competitors aged 11 and under were eligible. The event was filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy from competitors and spectators.…

This Saturday is a show not to be missed, at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub. One of my favorite bands to see live, Remember Jones, will be making their return at 8 p.m. I’ve seen them twice now and I always want more. Saturday night will feature a 7-piece band for two sets of no  …

Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m.—QUECHEE—Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), 149 Natures Way, Quechee will host its owl festival  featuring live owls that range from Vermont’s forests to habitats all over the world and discover their life stories. Crafts inspired by owls, games to test your owl skills will be available to participants. This…

Ludlow Rotary Club hosts international exchange students at Okemo In early March international exchange students and their Rotary sponsors gathered for the weekend at Okemo Mountain Resort for snow sports and friendship. The students, who are studying in southern Vermont and New Hampshire for the school year, had a great time skiing, snowboarding and riding the…

Tuesday, April  9 at 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— After a successful business show last year, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) will again host its business show. The show will serve as an opportunity to promote local businesses or organizations to potential new customers and make important connections within the Rutland County community.…

Saturday, April 6 at Noon—LUDLOW—The Snowmelt: The Slush Cup is the biggest event of the year at Okemo Ski Resort and is the highlight of the day, where participants test their skills on skis or snowboards to see if they can glide across the slushy pond or take a refreshing dip. Prizes await those who…

Saturday, April 6 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Wonderfeet Kids' Museum, Rutland’s very own children’s museum located in the Energy Innovation Center on Merchants Row, is bringing a fun-filled night of family entertainment to The Paramount Theatre stage, 30 Center St., Rutland this Saturday. Nationally renowned circus performer Troy Wunderle will be entertaining families for the evening, and…

Tuesday, April 9 at 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland will feature two singers at the height of their powers—radiant soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor sensation Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s sumptuous Shakespeare adaptation, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s…

Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH—The Chandler Center for the Arts, 71 N Main St., Randolph will host the 32nd annual Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, featuring "Goldberg Variations" for String Trio arranged by Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Michael Roth, violin. Joana Miranda, viola. Peter Sanders, cello. The"Goldberg Variations," originally for piano solo, work beautifully in this…

Sunday, April 7,at 3 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET— Artistree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret will host the American pianist Matthew Odell. Odell began his studies at the age of 10 and has since won acclaim for performances of a wide range of repertoire as a solo recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician. He has…

Thursday, April 4, from 6:30 -9:15p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is coming to the Woodstock Town Hall Theater, 31 The Green, Woodstock on April 4 to host the 2024 Wild and Scenic Film Festival. The event will feature an  evening of inspiring short films about stewardship, recreation and the resilience of our communities and…