Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Music Festival presents “ The World Traveler” on Saturday, July 11. This evening, the Killington Music Festival will be performing works of Johann S. Bach, Wolfgang A. Mozart, Claude Debussy and Johannes Brahms. The following  renowned faculty will be performing:  Joseph Silverstein, violin; Anat Malkin Almani, viola;…

July 11-12 — HUBBARDTON — Hundreds of re-enactors will gather for a colorful, full-scale history pageant paying tribute to the only battle fought on Vermont soil in the war for American independence. A “Revolutionary Weekend” will be held July 11 and 12 at the Hubbardton Battlefield in Hubbardton. Over 350 re-enactors from all over the Northeast will…

Saturday, July 11 at 7 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Bring your curiosity and a sense of wonder and find something wild in the woods at a Bioblitz! Join the fun on Saturday, July 11 at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock. Some of the region’s best naturalists, botanists, and foresters will be your guides on short expeditions…

July 27-31 — BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center presents “Puppet Palooza,” a puppetry arts camp for aspiring puppet designers and puppeteers, to be held July 27-31 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. The camp will be led by Laura King, literacy teacher leader and owner of “Friend-in-Hand” Puppetry Arts. Each morning, campers will…

Courtesy of  Vermont Woodlands Association With its head safely at bay in a tube, a rattlesnake is handled by expert Doug Blodgett in order to research this endangered species that lives in Vermont. Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — You are invited to the free Vermont Woodlands Association workshop, “Rattlesnakes In Vermont” offered on…

By Erica Harrington Representing Killington’s Church of Our Saviour in the 2014 Rochester parade, Richard Podlesney drives a decorated Jeep while Melissa Maravell sings.from the back, in 2014 parade. Dillon Dudley garners cheers with his bike stunts in the Rochester Independence Day parade in 2014. Saturday, July 4 — ROCHESTER — Rochester runs for the Fourth! The…

Courtesy of Town of Killington Youth donning the red, white and blue walk proudly on River Road in Killington’s annual July 4 parade. Saturday, July 4 — KILLINGTON — The 4th of July Celebration and Fireman’s BBQ is one of Killington’s most popular events of the summer and a very special event. Enjoy wonderful food cooked by the…

Courtesy of PEGTV A group of ladies looks on as the professional shows them how to use a video camera. Thursday, July 2 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — PEGTV, Rutland County’s public access television station, is pleased to invite the public to their free video workshop, “Composition & Camerawork: Helpful Tips for Better Video.” The workshop…

Courtesy of BAG “Sunflowers and Apples” is an oil painting by Kathy Domenicucci, part of  “Colors of Summer” at BAG. Friday, July 3 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Summer at the Brandon Artists Guild will focus on the fresh and vibrant work of two artists working in very different media. Althea Bilodeau creates contemporary feltwear, while…

Submitted Ramones of Comedy Friday, July 3 at 8 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — Unrestrained laughter — that is what lighthearted folks can expect to experience at Woolen Mill Comedy Club in Bridgewater on the evening of Friday, July 3. That night, a merry band of funny fellows, the Ramones of Comedy will be in the house. Ramones of…

Courtesy of Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby Drivers pile up the way only demolition derby can, as they vie for “last engine running.” Saturday July 4 — RUTLAND —July 4 is a smashing good time in Rutland, as events hit the Vermont State Fairgrounds during the Saturday holiday this year for Summer Smash 2015. From 9 a.m.-4…

Courtesy of Town of Woodstock Fireworks light up the sky above Woodstock’s Union Arena Community Center. Saturday, July 4 — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate Saturday, July 4 in Woodstock – rain or shine!  Festivities begin early, with the 39th Annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race, Team Challenge & Kids Fun Run sponsored by The Spectrum Teen…

Courtesy of VINS This eagle sculpture created by artist Wendy Klemperer will be dedicated to VINS in memory of Ernest “Babe” Ciardelli, on July 4. Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will celebrate Independence Day with Bald Eagle Day on Saturday, July 4. Explore the national symbol and…

Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort A hot dog eating contest is part of the fun at Okemo’s Great American Party, a celebration of Independence Day. Saturday, July 4 at 12 p.m. — LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Mountain Resort will celebrate Independence Day, July 4, with the return of the Great American Party presented by Kelley Powersports.…

Courtesy of Vermont GIA A student-created parade is led down Main Street in Castleton, displaying their hard work from the week prior. Saturday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Vermont Governor’s Institute on the Arts celebrates its 32nd year on July 4 as it presents a student-created samba parade to the community of Castleton.…