Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum One of Billings’ Southdown ewes gets sheared as part of an annual demonstration. WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will open for its 33rd season on Friday, May 1, featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, free ice cream, and farm programs, in addition to the operating dairy…

Courtesy of Karen Deets “Marsh Mansion” by Jackee Foley will be on display at Brandon Artists Guild, part of Foley’s exhibit through June 2. Friday, May 1 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Jackee Foley is a third-generation resident of Brandon. She has contributed much to the community with her talents. For several years, Foley owned a…

Courtesy of Paramount Theatre COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD Photo two: THE RAT PACK IS BACK May 1 and 2 — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre brings two entertaining acts to the stage this weekend, for two nights of laughter and nostalgia. On Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m., “The Rat Pack is Back” takes to the…

Photo submitted Charlie Chaplin and Scraps from Chaplin's short film, “It's a Dog's Life.” By Stephen Seitz BRANDON – Silent film returns to Brandon Town Hall this coming Saturday night, May 2, when several of Charlie Chaplin’s legendary short silent comedies will be shown, accompanied by live, improvised music by Jeff Rapsis. The show begins…

Submitted Attendees don their best racing attire in a previous Kentucky Derby Gala fundraiser. Saturday, May 2 at 5 p.m. — LUDLOW — LPC-TV will hold its fourth “Kentucky Derby Gala – A Night at the Races” fundraising event on Saturday, May 2 at Willie Dunn’s Grille at the Okemo Valley Golf Course in Ludlow from 5-8:30 p.m. The event has become…

Courtesy of Brandon Music (l-r) Karen Luttik, Claire Black and Laurel Ann Maurer make up Trio con Brio, performing classical music at Brandon Music May 2. Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Professional chamber music ensemble Vermont Virtuosi’s Trio con Brio continues its 2015 season with a concert for flute, clarinet, and piano at…

Submitted Susanne Rappaport, pictured with a trusted companion. A reception in her memory will be held May 3 in Pawlet. Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. — PAWLET — The Pawlett Historical Society will host a reception in Susanne Rappaport’s memory at the Pawlet Town Hall, 122 School Street, Pawlet, from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.…

Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Recreation Department is once again offering its Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic with Instructor Shelly Lutz on Thursdays, April 30 through May 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Pine Hill Park. The clinic is designed for beginner to advanced-beginner mountain bike riders. Bike handling skills will be taught to build…

Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Rutland Young Professionals hold their April mixer on Thursday, April 30, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at PEGTV, Howe Center Building 24 in Rutland. The free event is themed “Local Media.” Learn what sources of local media are available, what they provide to the community, and their importance within…

Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. — TINMOUTH — On Friday, May 1, Cindy Kallet and Grey Larson will be at the old Firehouse in Tinmouth. Kallet and Larson are each well-known and loved for their decades of music making. Kallet is a superb singer, guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Larson is one of America’s finest players of the Irish…

Friday, May 1 at 5:45 p.m. — WELLS — The Wells United Methodist Church Ladies Aid presents a giant teacup auction on Friday, May 1. Viewing and bidding starts at 5:45 p.m. with drawings starting at 6:45 p.m. There will be hundreds of items! On 25 tables of collectibles will be items including jewelry, knick knacks, household,…

Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association is celebrating ten years of service to Cavendish and to commemorate the anniversary the organization will throw a party for the town. On Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at the Proctorsville firehouse the group will host a free pasta dinner for…

Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Spring into the joy of the long awaited season by attending the annual family friendly Freelance Family Singers Spring Concert. On Saturday May 2 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday May 3 at 3 p.m., the chorus, directed by Ellen Satterthwaite, will perform at Woodstock's First Congregational Church,…

Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The Vermont Philharmonic brings their annual spring concert to the Chandler Music Hall stage on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. This year's exciting program focuses on Russian masterpieces and features pianist Diane Huling with a performance of one of Sergei Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces, his Piano…

Saturday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — And they’re off! Chaffee Art Center hosts a Kentucky Derby Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Southside Steakhouse, 170 South Main Street in Rutland. The goal of the event is to raise funds and awareness for the area 501(c)(3) nonprofit Chaffee Art Center. Watch the…