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Vermont goes to extremes to attract the toughest athletes
February 3, 2016
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“Exit Through the Gift Shop” looks at graffiti artist, Banksy
February 3, 2016
Saturday, Feb. 6 at 3 & 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 3 and 5 p.m. Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation. Fiercely guarding his anonymity…
13th annual Woodchuck Festival returns to West Pawlet
February 3, 2016
Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — The 13th annual Woodchuck Festival in West Pawlet will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A fundraiser event sponsored jointly by the West Pawlet Ladies Auxiliary and the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, this annual event is held at Mettawee Community School, 5788…
“The Imitation Game” screens in Ludlow
February 3, 2016
Submitted (from Left to Right) Keira Knightley, Matthew Beard, Matthew Goode, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Allen Leech star in The Imitation Game Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — “The Imitation Game” will be FOLA’s (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) next movie in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Based on the…
Science Pub explores the mysteries of the universe
February 3, 2016
Courtesy Middlebury College EILAT GLIKMAN Sunday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Join Science Pub on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. for this month’s topic, “Mysteries of the Universe” with Eilat Glikman, assistant professor of physics at Middlebury College. The pub will be held at Fair Haven Inn, 5 Adams Street, Fair Haven,…
Isa Oehry talks about new book, “Under A Blue Moon,” at Norman Williams
February 3, 2016
Submitted Author Isabella S. Oehry new book “Under A Blue Moon” Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Author Isabella S. Oehry introduces her newly released book “Under A Blue Moon” on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock. The book is a non-fiction chronicle, an inspiring journey of heart and soul, which takes…
Castleton presents acclaimed British vocal ensemble, Voice
February 3, 2016
Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University welcomes the acclaimed British vocal ensemble Voice on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Formed in 2006, the Voice trio explores a selection that is diverse while still contemporary, performing works by Hildegard of Bingen and other early masters, traditional songs, and…
SunCommon presents showing of climate change documentary at Paramount
February 3, 2016
Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — SunCommon is sponsoring a screening of “This Changes Everything” at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. “This Changes Everything” is a documentary inspired by Naomi Klein’s book by the same name. It presents the impacts of…
Vermont offers year-round freshness
February 3, 2016
By Skye Chalmers Vermont’s farmers’ markets offer fresh vegetables and specialty foods, even in winter. Vermont is a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, and it boasts more farmers’ markets per capita than any other state in the country. Fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, meats, and specialty foods are available nearly year-round. Locally, we’re privileged to have…
David Gaschen set to entertain Castleton audience
January 28, 2016
Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton welcomes internationally renowned vocalist David Gaschen as he presents “The Phantom and Beyond” on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Best known for his devoted title character in “The Phantom of the Opera,” Gaschen graduated from Texas Tech University in 1993 with a…
Gospel-great Mavis Staples graces Paramount stage
January 28, 2016
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre MAVIS STAPLES Friday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — Gospel singer Mavis Staples will perform at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss a chance to hear one of the greatest gospel singers of all time right here in Rutland. Staples is the breathtaking voice powering…
Brandon Music presents double-neck guitarist Ian Ethan Case with Bertram Lehmann
January 28, 2016
Courtesy of Brandon Music IAN ETHAN CASE Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Ian Ethan Case, a Boston-based multi-instrumentalist best known for his innovative approach to the 18-string acoustic double-neck guitar, has become a favorite at Brandon Music. He will perform there along with Berklee College of Music percussionist Bertram Lehmann on Jan. 30…
Acclaimed singer-songwriters give an evening of original folk music
January 28, 2016
Courtesy of Phil Henry PHIL HENRY Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Two duos of acclaimed Vermont singer-songwriters will join forces for one evening of original music at the West Rutland Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 30. Rutland’s Phil Henry and Gary Moon will split the performance with Ripton’s Richard Ruane and Beth…
“Salvage” gallery opening to be held Saturday at Chandler Gallery
January 28, 2016
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts “Black, White and Read All Over” by Elizabeth Fram is part of “Salvage,” an exhibit opening at Chandler. Saturday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Chandler Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of “Salvage.” This thought-provoking group show features more than 20 Vermont artists working with found…
Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler presents “Love! Valour! Compassion!”
January 28, 2016
Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Join Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler Music Hall for the first Vermont presentation of Terrence McNally’s 1994 play “Love! Valour! Compassion!” in a staged reading to benefit Vermont CARES and the HIV/HCV Resource Center. “Love! Valour! Compassion!” introduces us to eight gay men who gather for three memorable…