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January 19, 2017
Wednesday Jan. 18 Bikram Yoga ** 6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300. RAVNAH Clinics ** 8:30 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/foot care clinics: 8:30 a.m. at Dorset Area VNA &…

PossumHaw to perform farewell concert at Tinmouth Old Firehouse, band to retire after winter

January 18, 2017
Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—TINMOUTH—The Old Firehouse Crew is pleased but sad to announce that PossumHaw will be bringing their much-loved original bluegrass and folk music to Tinmouth one last time on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. After performing together for 12 years, PossumHaw is playing its final round of shows this winter. Husband…

Vermont’s Heliand Consort presents “Crossing the Bar” program

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Vermont based woodwind trio Heliand Consort is presenting a program titled “Crossing the Bar” at Brandon Music on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The group will explore the relationship between classical and folk music, with selections ranging from Flemish Renaissance folk songs to music of Dvorák and Gershwin.…

Duane Carleton and Rick Redington bring back the Heavily Brothers

January 18, 2017
Friday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Music fan-favorites Rick Redington and Duane Carleton will reunite their acoustic duo the Heavily Brothers on Friday, Jan. 20 at The Foundry in Killington. The 9 p.m. show is free and open to anyone 21 years of age and older. The Heavily Brothers perform a wildly diverse and unpredictable range…

Paramount Theatre offers wide variety of performance genres

January 18, 2017
RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre has a busy week with a variety of acts in genres of all types. Running Jan. 19-21 is the No Strings Marionette Company with its popular puppet show, “Nick of Time” being performed at the Paramount Theatre’s sibling mini-theatre, the Brick Box. Suspend reality and take a trip that is truly out…

“Gypsy,” the great American musical, to be featured in Ludlow

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Considered by many to be one of the greatest American musicals on Broadway, “Gypsy” will be presented by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium. “Gypsy” is a 1959 musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,…

Proctorsville resident talks about photographing local wildlife

January 18, 2017
Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.—CAVENDISH—On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., noted photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk about his wildlife photos. The presentation will take place at the Cavendish town office meeting room, 37 High Street in Cavendish. O’Donoghue is an accomplished photographer, especially concentrating on all…

Brandon gets crafty with annual sale at Compass

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.—BRANDON—Once again the Compass Music and Arts Center is holding its popular winter season arts and crafts sale. Artists and crafters, like anyone, tend to accumulate too much stuff. However, when their studios fill up, others benefit! The sale, to be held Jan. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will offer…

Simone Dinnerstein returns for ninth appearance

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Simone Dinnerstein will perform a recital at Chandler Music Hall on Saturday evening, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. This extraordinary pianist has made her way into the hearts of Randolph audiences over the years and this will be her ninth appearance at the Chandler Steinway. Dinnerstein is a critically lauded…

Ludlow Rotary celebrates 90 years

January 18, 2017
LUDLOW—At its first luncheon meeting in January this year, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) celebrated its 90th birthday. The club was founded in January, 1927. LRC President Tesha Buss said, “In 90 years, we’ve been able to do a lot to help individuals and groups in the Ludlow area as well as numerous national and…

Learn to reduce stress with Intro to Tai Chi class

January 18, 2017
Thursday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton Community Center will offer a beginner Tai Chi program on Thursday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. This will be the first of six weeks, learning the basic six movements of Tai Chi. The program will continue to the advanced movements for those who wish to move on. Tai Chi…

Student volunteers help at spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Slate Valley Museum

January 18, 2017
Monday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m.—GRANVILLE, N.Y.—A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Slate Valley Museum will be held on Monday, Jan. 23, 5-8 p.m. at Bernardo’s Restaurant in Granville. Diners will enjoy a spaghetti dinner with salad and bread for just $7; for those on the go, a $8 take-out meal will be available. No…

RYT holds open auditions for “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk”

January 18, 2017
Sunday & Monday, Jan. 22-23—RUTLAND—Rutland Youth Theatre holds open auditions for “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk,” a comedy by Linda Daugherty. The auditions are open to those in grades 3-8 only. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and directed by Mikki Lane, “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk” is much more than a play about Jack and…

Carving Studio offers upcoming alabaster carving workshop

January 18, 2017
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Hand-carving techniques will be demonstrated and stone carving lore will be discussed, in Alabaster Carving with Scott Cahaly on Saturday, Jan. 28. In the first Carving Studio and Sculpture Center workshop of 2017, participants will have the opportunity to carve their own piece of alabaster. Beginners and experienced sculptors…

VWMA to hold annual meeting at Andrew Pearce Bowls

January 18, 2017
Friday, Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) is holding its annual meeting at Andrew Pearce Bowls and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park (MBRNHP) in Woodstock, on Jan. 27, 1:30-5 p.m. The meeting will start with a tour of Andrew Pearce Bowls led by Andrew, in Hartland (Route 4). Andrew Pearce bowls combine…