June 17, 18 at 7 p.m. — BARNARD —  BarnArts, having gained a reputation for staging edgy, controversial drama, presents the northern New England premier of a one-act play that was a 2014 Broadway success, “The Realistic Joneses.” The play takes place in settings familiar to the Upper Valley – in a backyard and on a…

Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. — LULDOW — LPCTV, community television for the Black River Valley and Okemo region is holding its annual meeting and elections for Board of Directors on Thursday, June 16. All community members in Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, and Mt. Holly are invited to attend and participate. For those unable to attend the…

Friday, June 17 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center announces the opening of “In Flanders Fields,” an installation by Fran Bull, running from June 10 through July 30. An artist reception will be held on Friday, June 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. This multi-media installation—including textiles, etchings, sculpture, and text—is Fran Bull’s reflection on…

Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park summer series has another great line up of entertainment for folks of all ages. The free Thursday night series begins Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. for a 10-concert series ending Aug. 18. Concerts go on rain or shine. The…

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Courtesy of BigTown Gallery “Earthly” is exhibiting in Rochester through mid-July. Talk with the artist on on June 12 during a reception and dinner. Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. — ROCHESTER — “Earthly,” an exhibition of drawings by Marcy Hermansader that presents small elements of nature as emblems, essential mysteries, or as objects of reverence, is…

Friday, June 10 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort kicks off summer with the return of the Jackson Gore Summer Music Series. Named a “2015 Best of New England Editor’s Pick” by Yankee Magazine, Okemo’s free concerts are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. most Friday nights throughout the summer. Starting June 10, the…

Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. — ORWELL — Historian and journalist Jack Kelly will be at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. to give a talk, “Getting to Know the Heroes of the Revolution.” Kelly will discuss Revolutionary War characters Seth Warner, Henry Knox, Richard Montgomery, Nathanael Greene,…

Saturday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — “Vermont Wild, Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens” author Megan Price will appear at the Rutland Free Library, Saturday, June 11 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to sign and dedicate books for those wanting a memorable keepsake for their dad or favorite grad, or maybe fun camp stories…

Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The premiere grownups’ playdate to benefit the Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will take place on Saturday, June 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. hosted by Stonehedge Indoor Golf. This event is a 21+ party for all the grownups that just wanna play! The cost for the event is $65 per…

June 11 & 12 — A Welsh weekend of events is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12 in the slate valley of Vermont and New York. The events are sponsored by Poultney Area St. David’s Society, co-hosted by the: Welsh-American Genealogical Society (WAGS), United Baptist Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Welsh Presbyterian…

Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Celtic rock band Gypsy Reel returns to Brandon Music on June 11 at 7:30 p.m., following a sold out show last year. Gypsy Reel plays high energy, stirring music rooted in the celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. Gypsy Reel’s lineup comprises of hot banjoist, guitarist and…

Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. — ROCHESTER — Now in its 22nd year, the Rochester Chamber Music Society will open the season with cellist Peter Stumpf on Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. in the Federated Church of Rochester. Known to many in our area as a long time member of the Johannes Quartet and the…

Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Vermont Center for Dance Education is proud to announce its annual full-length ballet production of “The Little Mermaid” on June 12 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Area youth ages 4 to 18 have been working since January on what promises to…

RUTLAND — Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has announced plans for a Rutland Maker Faire, to be held on Saturday July 30 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m during the annual Sidewalk Sale Days in Downtown Rutland. Organizers are looking for exhibitors to register for the Maker Faire. “The Maker Faire will be a celebration of the talent,…