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The Oh Hellos hit the Cooler in the Mountains stage on July 23

July 20, 2016
ourtesy of Town of Killington THE OH HELLOS

Big band brings big sounds to big crowd

July 20, 2016
Courtesy of FH Concerts in the Park ENERJAZZ Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Enerjazz and its big-band sound will be performing at the Fair Haven Concert in the Park on Thursday, July 21 at 7 p.m. This concert marks the sixth of ten concerts for the summer season. Concerts have been very well attended…

New Stockbridge festival “ NoTown ” announces debut lineup

July 20, 2016
Courtesy of Christine Lillie Bow Thayer, Tony Lee Thomas, and Rick Redington—among many other bands—will play at new festival No Town at the site of Tweed River Tubing in Stockbridge. July 22-24—STOCKBRIDGE—The brand-new, Vermont-born music festival, NoTown, has announced its inaugural lineup. The NoTown festival is set for three days, July 22-24, at Tweed River…

Vermont Pride Theater presents sixth annual festival at Chandler

July 20, 2016
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Chandler Center for the Arts presents six performances during Vermont Pride Theater festival, July 22-31. July 22-31—RANDOLPH—In its sixth summer season, Vermont Pride Theater is presenting four thought-provoking performances: East Coast premieres of two new plays and two guest artists new to Vermont, featuring issues such as gender…

Multi-genre band Gin Blossoms comes to Rutland

July 20, 2016
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre GIN BLOSSOMS

Vt. Race for the Cure features Judy Collins live at Stratton

July 20, 2016
Cancer Awareness Ribbon Saturday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m.—MANCHESTER—It’s been said that the annual Vermont Race for the Cure is a tough act to follow. Until now. This year’s race, on July 23 beginning at 2:30 p.m., is followed by a rare live performance by one of the greatest vocalists of all time and a…

Okemo celebrates summer with blueberry fest

July 20, 2016
Sunday, July 24 at 10 a.m.—LUDLOW—July is National Blueberry Month and Okemo Mountain Resort is celebrating with its second annual Blueberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 24. Okemo’s family-friendly celebration of this healthy superfood will begin in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard. Start the day with a blueberry pancake brunch, and…

KMF presents Good Ole Lovin ’ concert this weekend

July 20, 2016
Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Music Festival’s Music in the Mountains presents Good Ole KMF Lovin ’ on Saturday, July 23, at 7 p.m. This evening the Killington Music Festival will be performing a potpourri of composer favorites from the past seasons, including Dvorak, Mozart, Grieg, Piazzolla and Bloch. The following renowned faculty will…

Paramount announces party to preview upcoming season

July 20, 2016
Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Supporters and patrons of the Paramount Theatre along with members of the media are invited to attend this free event to learn about the next season of world-class entertainment to take to The Paramount stage. The announce party is Friday, July 22, at 6 p.m. “The upcoming season continues the…

Vermont woodworker meet-up at Clearlake Furniture in Ludlow

July 20, 2016
Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association is holding its next woodworker and member meet-up July 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Clearlake Furniture in Ludlow. There is no fee to attend this event, and you do not need to be a Vermont woodworker to attend. The afternoon event will run from 1:30…

RYT’s “ Hamlet ” coming to a venue near you

July 20, 2016
July 20-29—RUTLAND—Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” as a traveling troupe in several Rutland County locations and in Springfield, July 20-29. The play is produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom; stage manager is Barb Lassen. Set in the early kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the soul-searching that Prince Hamlet undergoes when his…

Rochester Chamber Music Society presents “ Fairy Tales ” and more

July 20, 2016
Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m.—ROCHESTER—The Rochester Chamber Music Society presents its third concert of the season Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m. in the Federated Church in Rochester. The summer series, under Artistic Director Cynthia Huard, has continued to attract audiences from around the state to its performances of classical standards as well as…

Tour Mt. Holly’s gardens

July 20, 2016
Saturday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m.—BELMONT—Enjoy diverse, high altitude gardens, including a wide range of perennials, organic vegetables, and creative landscaping ideas during the 10th annual Mt. Holly Garden Tour on Saturday, July 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This self-guided tour features strolls through woodland gardens and vistas from upland gardens. Many gardeners…

Hubbardton Days continues in second year of town celebration

July 20, 2016
Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Following a very successful Hubbardton Day last year, the town of Hubbardton has decided it would like to continue it as an annual event. PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 23, but due to weather non-cooperation, organizers have moved it up a day! On Sunday, July…

Killington hosts a jam-packed weekend featuring wine, music and a bridal show

July 14, 2016
Courtesy of the Town of Killington Cooler in the Mountains concertgoers clap along with a band during last year’s summer concert series. The sunny warm weather added to the night’s enjoyment. Wine Three days of mountain wine events start Friday night, July 15, and continue until Sunday, July 17  at Killington Resort. The Killington Wine Festival…