By Tyson Andrews Tyson Andrews, a woodworker and founder of North Star Wood Art, returns to Killington after 25 years, creating an event to give back to the Neil family who lost their home to a fire. Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Tyson Andrews and Liquid Art, 37 Miller Brook Road, Killington,  invites the…

Saturday April 20 at 7 p.m. —BRANDON—The "Big Trouble in Brandon" event hits Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square, Brandon on Saturday at 7 p.m.. Headlining is former UVM star basketball player Ben Crenca who is now known as "Big Trouble Ben" in the world of pro wrestling. Ben stands over 7feet tall and weighs…

Courtesy TUSK Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m.—RULAND—TUSK is the number one tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. On Friday they will perform at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St. Rutland. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no…

April 20, at 7 p.m. —RUTLAND— Writer David Sedaris comes to the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland this Saturday.  Sedaris is one of America’s preeminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of…

WEST RUTLAND­—Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes (411 B.C.) and translated by Sarah Ruden on April 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21, 28  at 2 p.m. at the troupe's home at the West Rutland Town Hall Theatre at 35 Marble St. The play has been called a “play on…

Friday, April 19-Saturday April 20—For music lovers  interested in the lyrical and technical aspects of jazz and  improvised music, six brilliant pianists perform and discuss their  musical passions and the development of their personal styles. The Vermont Jazz Center  (VJC ), 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, invites music lovers  to  participate in a festival that…

Courtesy gracechurchvt.org James D. Hicks, a concert organist, will perform at Grace Church Sanctuary in Rutland, showcasing his extensive Nordic music research and releasing a a new commissioned work. Sunday, April 21 at 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— Organist James D. Hicks will perform at Grace Church Santuary, 8 Court St., Rutland. Hicks is a concert organist living…

Courtesy Sherburne Killington Historians Howard Coffin Friday, April 19 at 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Howard Coffin, a seventh generation Vermonter and the author of four books on the Civil War with a focus on Vermont and the Champlain Corridor will visit the Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Sherburne Historians will  host the noted historian presenting "Vermont…

Courtesy yourplaceinvermont Carlos Ocasio of Frydaddy Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m.—BELMONT— Get ready to kick up your heels and embrace the spirit of spring at the Spring Mud Fling , an old-style roadhouse dance hall jamboree with Frydaddy. The event is hosted by the Mount Holly Community Association (MHCA) and promises an evening of…

Saturday, April 20 at  11 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort's  passholder appreciation day, which features a free BBQ lunch at K-1, will happen in conjunction with Dazed & Defrosted. Beast 365, Winter 23/24, and Midweek passholders will be eligible to receive the free lunch after presenting their pass to a guest services member. The resort will also be…

Courtesy martystuart.net Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives By Aaron Irons, Last Word Features Friday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—This Friday catch Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. They’re one of the greatest — perhaps the greatest — …

Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The pond skim event will be held slope side of K-1 Lodge at Killington Resort. The event is sold out but should make for a teriific viewing event. The event starts at 11 a.m. and awards will be awarded at 2 p.m. The annual event showcases costumed competitors who will…

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…