Courtesy of Brandon Music Clutches, by Rachel P. Smith, are a unique, hand-made gift available for purchase in Brandon. BRANDON — “The Art of Giving - : - The Giving of Art” holiday show continues at the Compass Music and Arts Center, providing art enthusiasts and holiday shoppers with a selection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry…

Courtesy of BarnArts JUDI BYRON Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. — BARNARD — The First Universalist Church on Rt. 12 in Barnard will host BarnArts 5th annual Winter Carols: Songs from a Small Planet at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec 18. Admission is free for this 75-minute performance including BarnArts Youth, BarnArts Chorale, cello ensemble Banish…

Saturday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Saturday, Dec. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Lauren K. Stein, author of “Fresh Made Simple,” for a book signing and meet and greet. Customers who could use a chocolate pick-me-up will be in luck! Stein will bring samples of black and white bark,…

Friday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Dec. 18, the Community College of Vermont will host a community arts event, Café CCV, at its Rutland academic center from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will showcase student artwork from fall semester classes including stained glass, acrylic painting, ceramics, drawing, photography, python programming, and biology.…

Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The town of Ludlow will hold its annual Community Christmas Celebration on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. The Community Christmas Celebration will feature area performers and students in a wide variety of Christmas music. This will include students from Ludlow Elementary…

Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Broadway performer Bill Carmichael and favorite local pianist Fred Barnes team up for an evening of American standards and show-tunes at Brandon Music on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The duo will present some holiday songs along with simply beautiful renditions of popular songs like Cole Porter’s…

Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. — RUTLAND – Vermont Ostomy Group, a support group for individuals with bowel and bladder ostomies and continent diversions, will hold meetings at the Rutland Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice (RAVNAH). RAVNAH is located at 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland. The next group will meet on Saturday, Dec. 19 from…

RUTLAND — Mountain View Equipment is pleased to launch the 2015 “Kids and Christmas” program at each of its four dealerships. “Kids and Christmas” is a program where customers have an opportunity to make a donation to a local charity. If they choose to do so, they receive 10 percent off their transaction, up to a…

Courtesy of Killington ART Garage These unique coasters were created using alcohol-based inks. Join the workshop Thursday to create your own! Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON —  Sally D. Curtis is back at Killington ART Garage! Join her on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. with Alcohol Based Inks, another fun project using…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A smiling staffer decorated the Christmas tree at Billings Farm & Museum. Dec. 11-13 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will open for Wassail Weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11, 12, and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Farm will feature historic Christmas ornaments – to make…

Courtesy of Brandon Music Sarah Blacker Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Sarah Blacker’s catch-phrase, “songs save lives,” speaks to their role in her own life. A rebellious teenager, she is grateful that her wayward journey through life has led up to making her edgiest record to date. Fueled by the desire to evolve,…

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Glen Miller Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — On Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 .m., the Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both…

Courtesy of Rutland Youth Theatre Actors of Rutland Youth Theatre rehearse for the upcoming production of “Elf, the Musical, Jr.” Dec. 11-12 — RUTLAND — Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre, in partnership with the Paramount Theatre, presents “Elf, the Musical, Jr.” on Dec. 11 and 12. Produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom and based on the…

By Robin Alberti Locally-made treasures abound at Vermont holiday fairs. Saturday, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Vermont Farmers Market annual Christmas Holiday Show returns to the Holiday Inn on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Find over 60 vendors Vermont-made crafts and foods, plus a wide range of holiday décor.…

Courtesy of JGabeler Photography Kevin Olaynack sits with his dog Junior, the duo behind the annual Humane Holiday benefit party that takes place at JAX Food and Games. The evening benfits the animals at Rutland County Humane Society. Monday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington’s annual KO’s Humane Holiday party to benefit the…