By Kevin Berne DAEL ORLANDERSMITH July 14-31 — WESTON — One of America’s most highly acclaimed playwrights and actors, Dael Orlandersmith is a Pulitzer finalist, an Obie winner, and a Drama Desk nominee. In 2014, she brought her groundbreaking monologue “Stoop Stories” to Weston’s OtherStages. This summer she’s back with her latest “tour de force,” a gripping…

Courtesy of Carving Studio and Sculpture Center “Tango” by Ivan Alberto Rojas Tovar, artist in residence, is on display at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND —The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts Peruvian sculptor Ivan Alberto Rojas Tovar as artist in residence through the month…

Courtesy of Killington Music Festival Killington Music Festival faculty sit with their instruments before a performance Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — On Saturday, July 16, the Killington Music Festival will be performing works of Schubert and Glazunov as part of the Killington Music Festival’s “Music in the Mountains” concert series. Schubert’s beloved “Trout”…

Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — “Virtuosos on both clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), Peter and Will Anderson are one of the most extraordinary set of brothers performing music today. They are known for their exciting arrangements of jazz classics and fresh original music. Since being recognized internationally as teenagers, the twins have attended New York’s Julliard and…

Saturday, July 16 at 9 a.m. — FAIR HAVEN — The public is invited to the Rutland County RC Flyers annual Fun Fly on Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site of the old Fair Haven Municipal Airport. Take Exit 2 off of Route 4 and follow the signs. The Fun Fly…

Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can participate in making and sampling hand-cranked ice cream several times during the day, while learning the history and science of the…

Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. — BRANDON — The 28th annual Great Brandon Auction takes place on Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. in Brandon’s Central Park. Previewing begins at 2 p.m. This is the one auction not to miss this summer! Bring family and friends along with chairs to bid. The auction offers antiques, collectibles,…

Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — On Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m., the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts a program about one of the site’s most beloved features—the flower garden started by Calvin Coolidge’s stepmother, Carrie Brown Coolidge. The program is free; donations may be made to the site’s garden…

Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — This Thursday evening the 10th annual Rutland Summer Evening Bridal Show will be held at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center at Killington Resort. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Many local vendors will be there showcasing their offerings and offering give-aways. Over $2,000 in…

Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. — ORWELL — Find out what to do with family history research notes on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. Joanna Tebbs Young will lead a workshop, “Turning your Genealogical Research into a Narrative.” The hands-on workshop will focus…

Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University is pleased to present the Green Brothers Band as part of the 21st Annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion on Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. Based out of Castleton, the five-member Latin, jazz, funk, and reggae group has been performing…

Sunday, July 17 at 9:30 a.m. — HUBBARDTON — On Sunday, July 17 at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site a town resident from 1777 comes back to life to take visitors on a walk to the East Hubbardton Cemetery.  Site interpreter Carl Fuller will talk about the early residents of Hubbardton who are buried in the…

Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join the Vermont Council on Rural Development and Vermont PBS for an important discussion with all five gubernatorial candidates on Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join the audience at the Paramount Theatre for the live forum (or watch later on Vermont PBS.)The forum will focus…

Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland is currently featuring the works of local artist Beth Miller running through Aug. 6. An artist reception is scheduled for Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Entitled “This World Is Exactly What I Wanted,” the exhibit will feature a variety of works…

Saturday July 16 at 4:30 p.m. — ROCHESTER — Don’t miss this Rochester tradition of music, dance, community, and a great summer night’s entertainment for the whole family. The White River Players present SummerNight in Rochester on Saturday, July 16 from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. See old favorites and discover new talented musicians in the White River…