Saturday, June 15, 5-7p.m. —POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney announces “Capturing Time: A Neil Rappaport Retrospective,” a major exhibition of the late Pawlet, Vermont based photographer. The show will cover Rappaport’s life’s work including portraits from the Pawlet Community Study, slate industry, farms, Vermont landscapes and rare photos from Comstock Prison where…

Hartford Area Chamber Prepares for Balloon Festival Friday, June 14 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, June 16 at 6 a.m. ­—QUECHEE —The Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, Village Green, Quechee, the longest running hot air balloon festival in New England, will celebrate its 44th anniversary in 2024 when thousands are expected to…

Wed 6/12 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangQUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Chris Pallutto8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave Thurs 6/13 BARNARD5:30 p.m. Fable Farm – Feast & Field with Le Winston BandBRANDON5:30…

With his 27th cookbook out just this past January, Jamie Oliver takes us on not just a cook’s tour of the 22 countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, he takes us on the celebrity chef’s tour of cuisines and cultures that promises to rock us out of dinnertime ruts with casual, easy takes on delicious food.…

Tuesday, June 11 at  5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland, invites the community to the opening reception on June 11 of a new exhibit, Art …The Equalizer, An Exhibit about originality, diversity, and individuality featuring Beyond the Curve, American Abenaki COVID Experience.   Participants can mingle and get creative with interactive arts…

'Once upon a time with Barry Fell' by Howard Coffin  Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER —Howard Coffin, Vermont historian, author, and former Rutland Herald reporter will present his reporting on Harvard University professor Barry Fell's research on ancient stone structures and chambers in Vermont that led to Fell 's conclusion that Europeans,…

Vermont’s annual, statewide Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8 this year, and it will be highlighted by opening day of the state’s regular bass fishing season. Free Fishing Day gives resident and nonresident anglers the opportunity to go fishing without a license for the day in Vermont lakes and streams. Free Fishing Day…

Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9 at 10 a.m. —WOODSTOCK—What better place to celebrate dairy than on a working dairy farm?  Sample delicious dairy products and get up close with cow cuteness at this fun food event for all ages.  This family-friendly event features fresh food and craft beverages, along with live music, educational programs, and…

Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. —ROCHESTER—The Rochester Chamber Music Society celebrates 30 years in south-central Vermont. Artistic director and concert artist Cynthia Huard has curated the varied and dynamic programming during the past 30 years and will retire from RCMS this summer. Huard, a long-time favorite on the series with her sensitive, expressive piano…

WED 6/5 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Chris Pallutto 8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THURS 6/6 BARNARD5:30 p.m. Fable Farm – Feast & Field with…

Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m.—BARNARD—BarnArts Feast and Field Music Series launches May 30 with a return of beloved Mexican fiddle virtuosos the Villalobos Brothers as celebrated season openers. The outdoor music series continues each Thursday through September with an eclectic selection of artists ranging from Vermont talent, such as Myra Flynn, Bow Thayer, and…

By Jerry Leblond

Friday,  May 31—WOODSTOCK—  Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society will hold its annual benefit gala & auction at Billings Farm & Museum, located at 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. The theme for this year’s event, “The Care We Give,” underscores the essential services and resources provided by the society, benefiting animals both during their stay and after…

Saturday, June  at noon—KILLINGTON—The Huck Finn Catfish Derby, a community event to benefit Killington Elementary School (KES), will be held ar at The Foundry at Summit Pond in Killington. For only $5, participants can register for the derby, with trophies awarded to the winners. The event promises a delightful afternoon with delicious burgers and hot…

Saturday, June 1at 1  p.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton Free Library, 638 Main St., will celebrate its new addition and the elevator on Saturday, from 1-3 p.m. The elevator will provide unprecedented convenience and ease of access for all. A ribbon-cutting will take place at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served with music by The Plumb Bobs.…