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Castleton U to participate in Global Day of Giving
November 25, 2015
#GivingTuesday to showcase spirit of philanthropy at Castleton Tuesday, Dec. 1 — CASTLETON — On Tuesday, Dec. 1 Castleton University will look to shine a light on its long-standing spirit of philanthropy by participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving held annually on the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The campaign aims to kick off…
First-time donors sought for Gift-of-Life Marathon
November 25, 2015
Dec. 1-15 — RUTLAND COUNTY — Organizers of the Gift-of-Life Marathon are appealing to local residents who have never donated blood to give it a try at the 2015 Gift-of-Life Marathon - 12 Days of Giving. “First-time donors are critical to the blood supply and our hopes for the 2015 Gift-of-Life Marathon,” said Steve Costello, a GMP…
Castleton invites community members to partake in entrepreneurial pitch event
November 25, 2015
Student final exam pitch open to the public Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:15 p.m. — RUTLAND — Castleton University invites local community members to participate in a “Final Exam Pitch” on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:15 p.m. in the Green Mountain Power Energy Innovation Center. Following a similar premise as the ABC television show “Shark Tank,” students…
Middlebury professor looks inside world of Impressionist painting
November 25, 2015
Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Middlebury College professor Kirsten Hoving will discuss the thinking behind the Impressionist art movement in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Dec. 2 at 7 pm. Her talk, “The Impressionists: Painters of Modern Life,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is…
Killington ski bum race series registration party to be held at welcome center, Dec. 2
November 25, 2015
Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. — KILLINGTON — It’s that time of year for teams to form for this season’s ski bum races at Killington! Local teams of skiers, snowboarders and telemark skiers race down Highline Trail at Killington Resort in pursuit of ski bum glory and bragging rights. The Registration Party will be held Wednesday,…
Historical Society holds annual meeting
November 25, 2015
Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the old brick schoolhouse, 12 North Bridgewater Road. A short meeting with the election of officers and Board members precedes a 6:30 p.m. presentation with Helen Mango, professor of geology and chemistry…
Brandon Library gears up for gift-giving
November 25, 2015
Dec. 1-2 — BRANDON — The Friends of the Brandon Free Public Library silent auction will be held from Dec. 1-4. Place bids whenever the Library is open: Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Friday, the auction will close at 1 p.m. Special items were donated…
Chaffee Art Center presents annual holiday boutique and gingerbread house contest
November 25, 2015
RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center’s annual Holiday Boutique opened Nov. 19 at the Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main Street, Rutland. “This exhibit marks the end of another great year for the Chaffee; a year during which our board, members and staff have worked tirelessly to continue to broaden the Chaffee Art Center’s presence in our…
KAG opens winter show, “All is White”
November 19, 2015
Courtesy of KAG Photographer Bruce Pike will be featured in the Killington Arts Guild’s new gallery show, “All is White.” Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Killington Arts Guild ushers in the season with a new gallery show, “All is White,” an all members’ show including watercolor, oil, acrylic, multi-media, photography, sculpture, wood…
St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble returns to Brandon
November 19, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Music St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble, an a cappella group from Russia, returns to Brandon Music for a night of Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil, Op. 37” and expressive Russian folk songs. The group performs Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. as part…
Thursday jazz jam session and discussion led by Prof. Fred Haas
November 19, 2015
Courtesy of NWPL Fred Haas Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Professor Fred Haas will lead a discussion and jazz jam on Thursday, Nov. 19 at Norman Williams Public Library, Downtown Woodstock. At 6:30 p.m., hear the informal discussion by Prof. Haas titled, “What is the Jam Session and Its Place in History?” From…
GMC and Community Concert Band give fall performance
November 19, 2015
Courtesy of GMC GMC Band Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. — POULTNEY — The GMC/Community Concert Band will perform its annual fall concert on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall. Directed by James Cassarino, the ensemble will play works by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Vaughan Williams, and others. The featured work will be Peter Warlock’s “Capriol Suite”…
Mill River students perform “Man of La Mancha”
November 19, 2015
Courtesy of Stage 40 Mill River students run through a dress rehearsal of the Tony-award nominated musical, “Man of La Mancha.” Nov. 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. — NORTH CLARENDON — On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., Mill River’s award winning theater program, Stage 40 presents the Tony-award nominated musical “Man of La…
Understand health alignment with Karen Dalury of Killington Yoga
November 19, 2015
Courtesy of Killington Yoga Karen Dalury Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Karen Dalury of Killington Yoga presents a yoga posture and alignment clinic on Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. This workshop is designed for yoga teachers of all disciplines, fitness professionals, body workers, and students wishing to advance their understanding…
Belly dancing/fusion event brings dancers from across New England
November 19, 2015
Courtesy of Castleton University Belly dancers perform in unison, celebrating the darker side of dance. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Dancers from across Vermont and New England will be performing in this year’s Dancing Darkly event on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the West Rutland Town Hall Theatre. The doors will be open…