Discover More from This Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
First Friday benefits Alzheimer’s organization
November 4, 2015
Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — The Chittenden Wildwood Church open mic series continues on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Wildwood, 347 Holden Road in Chittenden. Musicians, poets and storytellers of all ages are invited to perform. The acoustics are great but a sound system is provided for…
BRGNS annual Stick Season Social to be held in Ludlow
November 4, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — Black River Good Neighbor Services is holding its sixth annual Stick Season Social at Sam’s Steakhouse on Saturday, Nov. 7 starting at 6 p.m. “Stick Season is that time between the fall leaves and the winter snow. There are no free concerts and not much to do, so…
The Really Big Show celebrates 20 years of local entertainment
November 4, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Really Big Show XX returns to Rutland’s Paramount Theatre for a community night of talent on the stage. Local talent puts together the best acts, dances, stand-up, music, and more in a benefit for the United Way of Rutland County. Performers in the 20th Really Big Show…
Woodstock Vermont Film Series continues with “Meru”
November 4, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Meru” on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Fifteen films and documentaries from around the world have been selected for the big screen in the museum’s theater, with high definition…
Youth hunters eat free with proof of deer at West Pawlet breakfast
November 4, 2015
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — On Sunday, Nov. 8 there will be a fund-raiser pancake breakfast sponsored by and held at the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, located at 2806 Vermont Route 153 (Main Street) from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The West Pawlet firehouse is a handicap accessible site. All are welcome.…
Thinking of going solar?
November 4, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. — KILLINGTON — For anyone thinking about installing solar panels and how it helps both your pocket book and the environment, join the Killington Energy Committee’s round table discussion on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Sherburne Memorial Library from 3 to 5 p.m. The team, as well as friends and neighbors…
Julia Purdy to talk on eugenics in Chittenden
November 4, 2015
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — Julia Purdy of Chittenden will talk about the eugenics movement in Vermont, whereby well-meaning reformers tried to “cleanse” the Vermont gene pool by a sterilization program aimed at the hill farmers, the indigent, and the “feebleminded.” Not a pretty story, but one worthwhile revisiting. There are some interesting…
Families invited to Halloween festival at Kehoe Education Center in Castleton
October 29, 2015
Submitted Lit jack-o’-lanterns light a trail that will host nature hikes during the Halloween Festival at Kehoe Education Center. Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. — CASTLETON — Looking for a “wild” family-based adventure for Halloween this year? The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is inviting families to attend the third annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and…
Understand the risks and rates of cancer in Rutland County; early detection is key!
October 29, 2015
Submitted October is breast cancer awareness month - women over 40, don’t miss your mammogram! Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Knowing your risk for cancer is the first step toward prevention or early detection. Join public health analysts from the Department of Health and physicians from the Foley Cancer Center on Wednesday, Oct.…
Three artists featured in BigTown’s “Hot Houses, Warm Curves” exhibit
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of BigTown Gallery Rick Skogsberg’s “Can’t Lose Shoes” is a collection of shoes that he has painted since April, 2015. Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. — ROCHESTER — BigTown Gallery in Rochester celebrates its newest exhibit, “Hot Houses, Warm Curves,” drawing, photography and painting. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12, with an…
Wagon Ride Weekends featured at Billings
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Phil Warren leads Belgian horses Tom and Jerry, pulling a wagon full of Billings Farm visitors. The ride is part of a weekend that highlights Vermont’s rural heritage. Nov. 1, 2 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature Wagon Ride Weekends each Saturday and…
Put your garden to bed with tips from Ron Krupp
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of VINS Author Ron Krupp will discuss his new book, “The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening” at a talk in Quechee, Sunday. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will host a gardening discussion with Ron Krupp on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the…
Comedian Tracy Morgan to bring his “Picking Up The Pieces” tour to Rutland
October 29, 2015
RUTLAND — Multi-talented comedian Tracy Morgan is back at it, announcing the “Tracy Morgan: Picking up the Pieces” tour, his latest major multi-city standup tour starting in February, 2016 — and he’s coming to Rutland! The tour takes to the Paramount Theatre stage on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets ($44.75 - $59.75) went…
VT Backcountry Community builds momentum, plans 3rd annual forum
October 29, 2015
©Brian Mohr/EmberPhoto There’s never a shortage of fresh powder in the backcountry! Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. — ROCHESTER — On Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., the doors will open at the Pierce Hall Community Center in Rochester for the 3rd Annual Vermont Backcountry Forum & Celebration, co-hosted by the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) and its Vermont Backcountry Alliance (VTBC) program,…
“The Big Red Dog” wags into Rutland
October 29, 2015
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre The cast of “Clifford the Big Red Dog” surrounds the large pup on stage. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Everyone’s favorite canine, “Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! — A Big Family Musical” is coming to the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. As Clifford and company…
