Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — Join all of VINS' longtime supporters who have shown dedication and commitment to VINS’ mission on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Events will include complimentary behind-the-scenes tours (two tours held at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.), a guided hike through our inspiring nature trails…

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. — On Saturday, July 25 Jamisyn Baker, Sophia Tedesco, Maguire Baker, and Jaryn Mazzariello-Peer had a lemonade stand to raise money for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Members of the Rutland City Fire Department stopped by to show their support and get some lemonade. The Rutland Walk to End Alzheimer’s…

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. — BOMOSEEN — The Rutland County Humane Society’s 8th Annual Dog Dock Diving competition will take place on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 12-3 p.m. at the Lake House Pub and Grill on Lake Bomoseen (Rte. 30). There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd longest jumps as well as biggest splash and most comical. There is…

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site welcomes three outstanding regional musicians for the Grace Coolidge Musicale on Sunday, Sept. 13.  Bozena O’Brien (violin), Gary Hodges (cello), and Abigail Charbeneau (piano) will perform in the Coolidge Museum & Education Center at 4 p.m. Refreshments follow at the…

RUTLAND — Phoenix Books Rutland, born through a community-supported pre-buy program and local investment, will celebrate its grand opening Sept. 28, followed two days later by an event with arguably Vermont’s most successful author, Chris Bohjalian. “We’ve been blessed with incredible community support, so we wanted to do something big to mark the opening,” co-owner Michael…

Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will be holding the Wonderpaws Festival in downtown Rutland, Saturday, Sept. 26, on Center Street from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wonderpaws Festival is a new community event that will provide an opportunity for kids, families and community members to celebrate a day in downtown with their dogs. The festival will feature…

Courtesy of Chandler Center For the Arts JO DEE MESSINA Friday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Jo Dee Messina, popular country music artist out of Nashville, opens the Chandler 2015/16 season, performing on the main stage on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Hailing originally from Massachusetts, she has received critical acclaim for her…

Courtesy of PEGTV Andrew Wilson, a local professional videographer, is the guest speaker at PEGTV’s free workshop “Camera & Audio” on Sept. 4. Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — PEGTV is offering free video workshops to community members interested in learning how to achieve the best quality video taping. Workshops will be held on the…

By Norma Jean Rollet “Delphinium With Mountain View” is a pastel painting by Norma Jean Rollet, on display at Brandon Artists Guild. Friday, Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Local artist Norma Jean Rollet will be the featured artist at the Brandon Artists’ Guild  Sept. 2 through Nov. 3 with the opening reception on Sept.…

Courtesy of Gerd Hirschmann Fabian and Roxana Belmonte dance the forbidden dance with other  professional instructors during the 10th anniversary celebration of “Moonlight in Vermont,” Sept. 10. Sept. 10-13 — BRANDON — From Sept. 10-13, the historic town of Brandon, Vt., turns into an international tango destination. The 10th anniversary celebration of the “Moonlight in Vermont” tango…

Courtesy of FOLA Robert Redford stars in “All is Lost” about a man lost at sea, showing in Ludlow on Saturday. Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will feature the film, “All is Lost” on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium, 37 S. Depot…

By Andy Cambria RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — When four young jazz virtuosos decided to join forces, the Rhythm Future Quartet was born. Named after a Django Reinhardt tune, the Rhythm Future Quartet performs dynamic and fiery arrangements of gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw from rhythms heard…

Courtesy of Town of Killington SANTA MAMBA Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Santa Mamba returns to perform at Killington Resort on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The free concert is the final installment of the Town of Killington’s Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series, presented by Long Trail Brewing…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Toothbrush rugs lie on the grass at Billings Farm & Museum. Learn to make one on Saturday! Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host Traditional Craft Saturdays on Saturdays in September, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors…

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Photo One: Festival-goers take part in a contra dance under a tent during a prior New World Festival. Photo Two: Seasoned musicians and those new to the festival will perform. Sunday, Sept. 6 — RANDOLPH — Chandler’s New World Festival celebrates its 23rd year on Sunday, Sept. 6 with a…