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“Cyber Seniors” to screen at the Gables

February 24, 2016
Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Gables at East Mountain will host a free screening of the documentary “Cyber-Seniors” on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. The critically acclaimed film, called “charming, hilarious and poignant” by NBC News, follows a spirited group of senior citizens as they discover the wonders of the internet…

Woodlands Workshop trains participants for winter wilderness first aid

February 24, 2016
Saturday, Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is hosting a Winter Wilderness First Aid Workshop in partnership with SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities) on Saturday, Feb. 27. This training will focus on concerns for a winter wilderness setting. There will be a review on wilderness versus urban environments and how the changes…

Chandler’s “Issues Play” series kicks off Sunday

February 24, 2016
Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The winners in Chandler’s 2015 competition for new plays on current social issues written by Vermont playwrights are Mike Backman of Quechee, Jeanne Beckwith of Roxbury, and Maura Campbell of Burlington. On the last Sundays of February, April, and May, their three prize-winning scripts will be produced in…

Wonderfeet dance to create memories with your favorite tot

February 24, 2016
Saturday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Winter Dance at Wonderfeet for Loved Ones and Little Ones will be held on Feb. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Kids will dance the evening away with their favorite adult and make a memory that will last forever. Get ready moms, dads, grandpas, grandmas and super…

Shakespeare company holds auditions for “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead”

February 24, 2016
Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — Shakespeare on Main Street is holding auditions for its 2016 summer production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” by Tom Stoppard. The play manages to combine Laurel and Hardy, “Who’s on First,” and Shakespeare. Actors (18+ years of age) wanting to audition should prepare a one-minute monologue from…

Annual Carving Studio Gala benefit approaches

February 24, 2016
Saturday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The countdown is on for the 2016 Marble Mardi Gras at the Rutland Country Club, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. Each year the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts the fundraising event in time to be a great cure for the winter blahs. The gala features cocktails…

GMP, EIC help the public work toward a sustainable future

February 24, 2016
Tuesday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — As population continues to grow and developing countries strive toward a standard of living like that enjoyed in the United States, we will be faced with new environmental and cultural challenges. Will we—and should we—be willing to give anything up in the way we live? What energy…

Country artists Parmalee to take to Pickle Barrel stage

February 24, 2016
Courtesy of Parmalee.com PARMALEE Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Hailing from Parmele, N.C., chart-topping country music band Parmalee comes to the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington on Wednesday, Feb. 24 for a 9 p.m. show. Doors open at 8 p.m. Get more info and tickets at picklebarrelnightclub.com.

Dirty Girl Mud Run

February 19, 2016
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Killington Brewfest

February 19, 2016
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National Theatre Live continues at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre

February 17, 2016
Courtesy of Pentangle Arts Council “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” tells the story of a mother and her son Abdul (above) who live in an Indian slum, that have an aim at collecting enough recycling to sell in order to purchase a home of their own. Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Pentangle Arts Council…

Winter wildlife tracking for Junior Rangers offered at National Park during winter break

February 17, 2016
Courtesy of National Park Service Deer tracks in the snow are fairly easily identified, with two hoof imprints and drag marks. Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Who is making all those tracks in the snow? Youngsters will learn how to identify animal tracks and make their own animal tracking book. This free winter break program…

Tracy Morgan back in the saddle, tour stops in Rutland

February 17, 2016
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre

Celebrates all things owls with VINS festival

February 17, 2016
Courtesy of VINS A snowy owl blends in effortlessly with its winter background, with the exception of its marble-like eyes. Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for its annual Owl Festival on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate all things owls. We…