Courtesy of Fair Haven Concerts in the Park The Spurs USA stand in front of the gazebo and a crowd in Fair Haven village park. Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park 2016 Summer Series once again welcomes Spurs USA to the stage. This is the third in the…

Courtesy of VSO The backdrop at Stowe is not unlike others to be seen during the VSO’s summer festival tour, a yearly event that is performed in outdoor settings throughout Vermont. CHITTENDEN, SO. POMFRET — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra and TD Bank bring the 2016 Summer Festival Tour to the hills of Mountain Top Inn and…

Courtesy of Otter Creek Festival of the Arts In its first season, the Otter Creek Festival of the Arts features 23 performances by local and international artists. Wednesday, June 30 at 8:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Otter Creek Festival of the Arts (OCFA) has launched its inaugural season with a festival featuring Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset…

Friday, July 1, at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — The Brandon Artists Guild’s summer show, Solids and Surfaces, opens Friday, July 1, at the guild’s gallery at 7 Center St., Brandon and celebrates the natural environment with a presentation of handcrafted furniture by Richard Haver and painted landscapes by Grace Mellow. In two and three dimensions, these…

By Rik Champine The finale of many July 4 festivities is the light show of fireworks held after dark. July 1-2 — BRANDON—The Brandon Independence Day celebration begins  Friday, July 1, with food and a street dance at 5 p.m. in Central Park, with hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more. At 6 p.m. the…

Courtesy of KMF SIMON GHRAICHY Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m — KILLINGTON — On July 2 at 7 p.m. the Killington Music Festival’s Chamber Orchestra pays tribute to Maestro Joseph Silverstein with a challenging performance to maximize the audience’s entertainment. Artistic Director Daniel Andai conducts the orchestra while performing as solo violinist with guest…

Courtesy of Cartref Taid St. John’s Episcopal Church, circa 1831, is reopening this summer for evening prayer services. Saturday, July 2 at 4 p.m. — POULTNEY — Historic St. Johns Episcopal Church reopened in June as a summer chapel with service of evening prayer. The second of three services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday,…

Courtesy of RRCC Voted the area’s best fireworks in recent years, the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. Saturday, July 2 at 9:45 p.m. — RUTLAND — Don’t miss the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza, the area’s largest fireworks display, taking place on Saturday, July 2 promptly at…

Saturday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m. — CAVENDISH — For close to 40 years, the Saturday before the Fourth of July is marked by the annual plant sale of the Cavendish Historical Society. The sale takes place on Saturday, July 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, 1958 Main St. (Route…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Historic baseball is one of the many traditional events featured during Billings Farm & Museum’s “Old Vermont 4th” celebration. Monday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate the Billings Farm & Museum’s “Old Vermont 4th” on Monday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., featuring historic baseball, traditional…

Courtesy of Town of Killington Youth donning the red, white and blue walk proudly on River Road in Killington’s annual July 4 parade. Monday, July 4 — KILLINGTON — The 4th of July Celebration and Fireman’s BBQ is one of Killington’s most popular events of the summer. Enjoy food cooked by the fire department and other volunteers throughout…

Courtesy of Brownsville Community Church The Newhall family donates their time and the food for the annual July 4 pancake breakfast at Brownsville Community Church. Monday, July 4 at 7 a.m. — BROWNSVILLE — On Monday, July 4, Brownsville Community Church and the Newhall family will sponsor the annual pancake breakfast, open to the public. The doors…

Courtesy of VINS The United States’ national emblem, the bald eagle is the focus of a July 4 celebration at VINS. Monday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE —  The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will celebrate the Fourth of July with Bald Eagle Day on Monday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University is pleased to present EnerJazz as part of its 21st annual summer concert on Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. Vermont’s 18-member high-energy classical big band prides itself on playing favorite hits from the swing era with as close to the original…

Wednesday, July 6 at 8 p.m. — BRANDON — Join the popular swing dancing scene in Vermont! Swing dance instructor David Allan will teach beginner and intermediate level courses at Brandon Music, in association with the Compass Music and Arts Center. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27. The beginner class runs…