There’s a cool show this Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Pickle Barrel, and that’s moe. stly, which is Rob Derhak (bass/vocals) and Al Schnier (guitar/vocals) from the band moe. This will be an acoustic show, a rarity from moe.  moe.stly started out of Covid. Al started doing a live show out of his house.…

   Courtesy Killington.com Subaru WinterFest is a unique, three-day music and mountain lifestyle event located outside the K-1 Base Lodge at Killington Resort. This free event welcomes friends, family, skiers, snowboarders, music enthusiasts, and dog lovers to celebrate their shared passion for adventure and the winter season.   Friday-Sunday, Feb.2-4—KILLINGTON—The Subaru WinterFest is a free,…

  With the ease of finding recipes online the cookbooks and recipe cards of yesteryear will become history. And so will the stories that go along with them. I wish I had saved my mother’s cookbook with its iconic green cover. But when my husband, Peter, and I moved into my family home it was…

We all know the feeling. You ski or ride around the corner, stoked to get back on the lift and head up for another run. As the liftline comes into view, your shoulders droop and all your energy seems to immediately swoop away. You quickly calculate the odds. Would it be better to wait in…

  The company I work for just had our annual managers’ meeting. It was a chance to bring our satellite teams together in one room to share information, highlight wins and losses, and engage in some supportive training. We try to make it fun and informative since most of the people involved must travel away…

Courtest Vt Fish & Wildlife Dept. To celebrate Free Ice Fishing Day, Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. will hold an Ice Fishing Festival for kids and others new to ice fishing at Elmore State Park in Elmore on Saturday, Jan. 27.     Saturday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m.—STATEWIDE—Vermont’s state-wide Free Ice Fishing Day is held…

  Submitted Thursday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Killington Grand Hotel from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. All donors will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Visit redcrossblood.org/superbowl for details. Registration Visit redcrossblood.org and enter KILLINGTON to schedule an appointment,…

Submitted Sat. Jan. 27-Sun. Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Players and Stage Write will team up to produce one of off-Broadway’s longest-running hit favorites, "The Little Shop of Horrors," on April 26-28 at Rutland’s Paramount Theatre., 30 Center St., Rutland. Featuring a live band, professionally designed costumes, and one much larger-than-life man-eating plant, this…

Submitted   Saturday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET— Artistree Community Arts Center, on 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret will present Tango Norte for a milonga (social dance). There will be a tango with a lesson starting at 6 p.m.  with guest violinist Jakob Breitbach. Eva Zimet will teach a few steps of the Argentinian…

By Sam Watson Midnight North will perform at the Pickle Barrel this Thursday. The band was formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh, son of Phil Lesh who founded and played with The Grateful Dead, and Elliott Peck, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’s current lineup was completed when drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham…

  Submitted January—RUTLAND REGION—Come Alive Outside the program encouraging children and families to spend more time being active outdoors and exploring their local community, has kicked off  in the Rutland area.  Every elementary school in Rutland County, plus 6 community groups, are handing out the  Winter Passport allowing kids to earn points and win prizes…

Courtesy rutlandbridalshow.com The 37th annual Rutland Regional Bridal Show will be held at The Brandon Inn on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m. The event, hosted by the Vermont Wedding Association, marked its 167th show, bringing together brides, grooms, and wedding professionals.   Sunday, Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Inn, 20 Park Street, Brandon, will…

Staff report Lauren Teton learned to paint a few years ago at a paint and sip class, where she created paintings for the first time. Now, she’s teaching others. The self-taught artist is launching paint and sip classes, where she’ll teach guests step-by-step how to create Van Gough’s “Starry Night” and other designs.  “I’ve created…

Friday, Jan.19 at  8 a.m.—RUTLAND—VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) provides training for those interested in becoming hospice volunteers. Training will be held on Friday, Jan.19 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Casella Conference Room at the Rutland office, located at 7 Albert Cree Drive. Training is free and open to…

  Courtesy castleton.edu The Vermont State University’s Castleton Women’s Ice Hockey team stands at the ready for a recent Pink the Rink game. Saturday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Vermont State University’s Castleton Women’s Ice Hockey team will host the 15th annual Pink the Rink game against Plymouth State University at 3 p.m. at the…