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Filmmakers accompany premiere of film in Belmont

April 28, 2016
Courtesy of Mount Holly Town Library Independent filmmakers Michael Maglaras and Terri Templeton introduce their film “Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA” in Belmont on Sunday. Sunday, May 1 at 4 p.m. — BELMONT — On Sunday, May 1 at 4 p.m., the Mount Holly Town Library and the Book Nook will co-sponsor a…

GMC presents a “Fonteyn Farewell: An Evening of Drama and Song”

April 28, 2016
Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — The Green Mountain College Choir and Cantorion, directed by prof. James Cassarino, will offer their annual spring performance Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in GMC’s Clara Hitchcock Fitzpatrick Jones Concert Hall (Ackley Hall). This year, the program recognizes the contributions of Paul and Marsha Fonteyn. Paul Fonteyn is retiring from…

Country’s “Hillbilly Hercules,” Aaron Tippin to take to Paramount stage

April 20, 2016
Courtesy of Parmount Theatre AARON TIPPIN Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — Aaron Tippin will be coming to Rutland on Saturday, April 23 for a performance at the Paramount Theatre, at 8 p.m. Aaron Tippin is a force of nature, a man whose passion for music fuels an array of other vigorous enthusiasms. Apart…

Chaffee holds school vacation art activities

April 20, 2016
April 20-22 — RUTLAND — Visit the Chaffee Art Center and experience the 2016 Annual Student Art Exhibit and a variety of art activities. There will be free-draw any day in either of two classrooms or join for a highlighted self art activities. Wednesday, April 20 is Mandala Madness. Color in a pre-designed mandalas or create your…

Fourth Annual Castleton Scholars Celebration set for April 21 at the university

April 20, 2016
Thursday, April 21 at 12:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University is pleased to announce that the fourth annual Castleton Scholars Celebration,“A Showcase of Original Student Work,” will be held on Thursday, April 21 from 12:30-1:50 p.m. in the 1787 Room of the Campus Center. The annual celebration gives the university the opportunity to showcase the rich…

Sherburne women hold meeting to discuss future of club

April 20, 2016
Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Sherburne Women’s Club members and non-members are invited to join a discussion on Thursday April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Sherburne Memorial Library. The Killington community has evolved over the years, and the Sherburne Women’s Club and its mission must also evolve in order to stay viable…

CCV to hold financial aid workshops

April 20, 2016
Thursday, April 21 at 11:30 a.m. — RUTLAND — During the next few months, the Community College of Vermont (CCV) will hold four financial aid workshops at its Rutland academic center for local residents to learn about available federal and state student aid and receive guidance on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For…

Learn to work with nature’s water cycles with local editor/writer Jan Lambert

April 20, 2016
Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Fletcher Memorial Library holds a slide show program presented by author and editor Jan Lambert in the Community Room, 88 Main Street, Ludlow. Are you concerned about floods, droughts, violent  storms and rising temperatures in our region? If so, you are not alone! But there is a…

Hilton Park brings roots music to Tinmouth Old Firehouse

April 20, 2016
Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. — TINMOUTH — The Tinmouth Old Firehouse brings new music from band Hilton Park at 7:30 on April 22. Hailing from southern Maine, Hilton Park is known in the northeastern U.S. for earthy, emotionally expressive and superbly crafted Americana, folk and blues. Every song tells a story, and there’s a story…

VINS celebrates Earth Day

April 20, 2016
April 22 & 23 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) as they celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Nature Center is open until 5 p.m.  On this 46th Earth Day, celebrate love and appreciation for our…

Statewide handbell concert gathers in West Rutland

April 20, 2016
Saturday, April 23 at 4 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Handbell Association of Vermont will be holding the 35th annual Vermont spring ring, “Marble Valley Rings,” at West Rutland School on Saturday, April 23. The event will culminate in a free 4 p.m. concert for the public. Each spring this event travels around the state to give access to…

Killington to thank pass holders with free lunch

April 20, 2016
Saturday, April 23 — KILLINGTON — Saturday, April 23 is the Dazed and Defrosted Festival with on-snow demos, live music and season pass holder appreciation party! Pico Mountain season pass holders and midweek pass holders too are invited to the barbecue, and can head direct-to-lift and ski for free on Saturday, April 23. There will be a…

Central Vermont’s largest event for baby boomers and seniors returns to Rutland

April 20, 2016
Saturday, April 23 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — Vermont Maturity Magazine will present the fifth annual Central Vermont 50+ Expo on Saturday, April 23 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Rutland from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo is a day of fun and learning designed for Vermonters age 50 and older, though all…