By Curt Peterson Amanda Ann Palmer’s ceramics studio seems a “hidden corner of creativity.” She makes her beautiful array of hand-made pottery pieces that range in size from small tree ornament mushrooms and coffee mugs to good-sized fruit bowls. She exhibited her wares at Reading Greenhouse’s crafts fair last weekend, and generally at Long River…

By Adam Davis The Killington Cafe and Wine Bar will open in mid-November at The Woods Resort & Spa off the lower portion of Killington Road. The new Cafe and Wine Bar will aim to fill a niche for the town as the only bar to focus on offering a large, curated selection of imported…

Start planning for the 3rd annual Vermont Comedy Festival, Dec. 5-8, with shows throughout this region. I spoke with comics and co-founders Collen Doyle and Matt Vita to learn more about this year’s event. They received hundreds of submissions from comedians all over the country, which they had to whittle down to about 50. Those…

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION —On Oct. 30, The Shaker Bridge Theatre board of directors announced the appointment of Adrian Wattenmaker as managing director of Shaker Bridge Theatre. Wattenmaker joins founder and artistic director Bill Coons as co-leader of this regional professional theatre company. The Shaker Bridge Theatre’s mission is to discover and create provocative, contemporary plays…

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9 at 5:30 p.m.—POULTNEY—Theater in the Woods Vermont will kick off its 10-Minute Plays Fundraiser at Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney with an evening of four short plays by local and visiting writers, accompanied by a fall dinner of soups, salads, and sides. This event aims to support…

Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sam Robbins will bring his acclaimed “old soul” sound to the Hayloft at Artistree Community Arts Center, performing his unique blend of folk, Americana, and storytelling on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. Known for his intricate acoustic guitar work and smooth, evocative vocals, Robbins evokes the…

Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Renowned acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke, celebrated for his innovative fusion of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and classical styles, will perform live at the Paramount Theatre. Kottke’s career spans over five decades, making him one of the most influential guitarists from the 1960s. Kottke is known for his signature 6- and 12-string…

By James Kent By the time comedian Nurse Blake arrives in Rutland for his Nov. 21 performance at the Paramount Theatre, he’ll have performed nearly 180 shows of his “Shock Advised Comedy Tour.” The tour, which began in 2023 and has taken Nurse Blake around the country and to places as far away as Australia…

WED 11/06 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Chris Pallutto RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THURS 11/07 BARNARD5:30 p.m. Rumney Barn at Fable Farm – Za’atar…

By Pat Wise When shadows grow long on All Hallows’ Eve, Prizes are sought or tricks will unsleeve. Draped in disguise, your image transformed, Haunting for gains, or victims be scorned. The streets seem to whisper, this horror-filled night, Faint glows of  lanterns cause shadows of  fright. Ghouls approach doors with intentional grace, Offering greetings with…

Ellen Kuras’ film reminds that someone higher up holds the strings to freedom of the press. This past week, two billionaires, who also own two of the most influential newspapers in the United States, showed that money can buy many things, but it can’t buy courage. The Washington Post’s motto is “Democracy Dies in the…

Oct. 31-Nov 3—BARNARD—Four opportunities are left to catch BarnArts’ production of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” at Barnard Town Hall, including a special Halloween Night show. Last week’s shows were a big hit with audiences, and the show on Oct. 31 promises a festive twist, with Halloween-themed improv woven into the performance and plenty of candy…

Big Pops Sandwich Shop marked a new chapter with the grand opening of its Ludlow location on Friday, Oct. 25,  at 57 Pond St. Big Pops has grown from its roots in Manchester, which launched in June in an Airstream. Open daily, Big Pops Sandwich Shop offers a range of menu items, including sandwiches, salads,…

Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m.  —LUDLOW—Benson’s Chevrolet hosts its annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween. This free, family-friendly event at the dealership offers candy, games, and Halloween fun. Kids of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes, whether as ghosts, goblins, or superheroes, to enjoy trick-or-treating from creatively decorated car trunks…

Nov. 2, from 5-8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Basin Ski Ride & Bike’s Annual Blast-Off Party, a hallmark event for kicking off the ski season, will take place on Saturday at The Lookout Tavern. The event promises an exciting evening for attendees, complete with raffles, music, and refreshments, while raising funds for a crucial local cause—supporting the Killington Search…