WED 4/23 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. The Public House – Chris Pallutto RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THUR 4/24 BOMOSEEN6:30 p.m. Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Taproom - …

Getting a comic delivered by mail rules! A couple of days ago, “Batman: Court of Owls,” the graphic novel, flew straight into my snail-mail inbox hot off the reprint press of comic book land—perfect timing for this week’s column. Shout-out to Jon M. from Connecticut for sending it my way—and for getting me back into…

By James Kent What began as a cozy wine-and-charcuterie hideaway tucked inside the Spa at the Woods building has blossomed into one of Killington’s most exciting new dining experiences. Since its opening in November 2024, the Killington Café & Wine Bar has steadily evolved its menu from simple small bites to elevated but approachable cuisine…

Saturday, May 17, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.—RUTLAND — Community members, local businesses, and youth will gather at Rutland Bowlerama on May 17 for a day of bowling, music, and fundraising at The Mentor Connector’s 17th annual Mentor Bowl. With a galactic theme of “Mentoring is Out of This world,” this year’s event aims to…

Stop by the Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield this Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m. to catch Nate Martel and his four-piece psychedelic rock band Outer Stylie. If you can get there early, Space Mooves & The Cosmic Cows kick off the evening at 6 p.m. Outer Stylie started in 2008 at UMass Amherst. Joining…

Maxie’s Deli at 93 State St. in Rutland is the place to go for subs when looking for a stacked sandwich at a fair price.  On this evening, sub-making gurus Aiden Farrell and Chris Wideawake stood ready to make two large steak-and-cheeses and a large spicy turkey sub for a hungry customer. Maxie’s is a…

Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON–Killington Resort is sending off the season in style with its annual Dazed and Defrosted spring celebration. Known for its lively atmosphere, free live music, and nod to the season’s most dedicated skiers and riders, the event will take place slope side of the K-1 Lodge and is open to…

If you didn’t get the opportunity to see The Dirty Water Dance Band (DWDB) at Killington Resort’s Cooler in the Mountains concert series in 2023, you’re in luck because Killington is bringing them back this Saturday, April 19, outside the K1 Base Lodge, as part of Dazed and Defrosted at 1:30 p.m. They share the…

WED 4.16 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance QUECHEE6 p.m. The Public House – Kim Wilcox RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave SOUTH POMFRET6:30 p.m. Artistree – Acoustic Jam Session hosted by Kerry Rosenthal THUR 4.17 BOMOSEEN6:30 p.m. Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Taproom…

Val Kilmer (December 31, 1959- April 1, 2025) is gone. While celebrities pass on, as do we all, sometimes a loss hits home harder than others. Why? It’s difficult to say. But for this filmgoer of a certain age, Kilmer was a part of that '80s experience. He left an impression, and although his health…

By James Kent RUTLAND—On a night when earlier in the day the Vermont Symphony Orchestra announced its federal funding had been eliminated, the VSO’s Jukebox Quartet proved why music and art matter and why losing it would be a profound loss to American culture and society no billionaire can affix a price tag to. An…

By Ellie Trinkle Warning: This review may contain spoilers of the show “White Lotus” for those have not seen the series, or its most recent season. HBO’s hit series “White Lotus” has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with its stunning visuals, class commentary, and dynamic soundtrack. Season 3, whose finale premiered this past Sunday,…

Staff report Killington’s annual Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge was Saturday, April 5. Amateur bumpers took to the slopes of Outer Limits in challenging weather conditions to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men and 16 women earned a change to compete in a head-to-head competition for the Mogul Challenge cup. The top…

By James Kent RUTLAND — Students at three Rutland-area schools will get a firsthand look—and listen—at the joy of live music when the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Musicians in Schools program visits Rutland Northeast Primary School, Rutland Northwest Primary School, and Rutland Intermediate School on Friday, April 18. These special performances will feature the VSO’s brass…

The Vermont Community Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity for arts-based projects to foster community belonging, social cohesion, and collaboration across the state. Recognizing the critical role the arts play in enhancing mental and physical wellbeing, the Foundation offers grants to support events and initiatives in the visual, performing, musical, and literary arts that…