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Frog Hollow’s traveling exhibit comes to an end with a visit to Woodstock’s public library

August 26, 2015
Courtesy of Frog Hollow Archistream, a traveling mobile educational facility crafted from a 1969 Airstream, will make the final stop of a Vermont tour in Woodstock on Friday. Aug. 28-29 — WOODSTOCK — Frog Hollow, known for being the first state-recognized craft center in the nation, is at the tail end of a unique traveling exhibit touring…

Antique and classic car/motorcycle show cruises into Ludlow

August 26, 2015
Submitted Got a classic car to show off, or really like to “ooh and ahh” over the eye candy? Head to Ludlow this weekend! Aug. 29-30 — LUDLOW — The Okemo Valley welcomes an Antique and Classic Car and Motorcycle Show to the region the weekend of Aug. 29 and 30 to the grounds of the Fletcher…

Mill worker heir to discuss history of Bridgewater Woolen Mill in program on Sunday

August 26, 2015
Courtesy of Bridgewater Historical Society Workers pose for a photo alongside - and atop - the Bridgwater Woolen Mill in an old photograph part of an exhibit, “The Bridgewater Woolen Mill: The Fabric of a Community.” Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Historical Society hosts  “Bridgewater Woolen Mill - Artifacts, Photos and…

Paddlers seek out loons and late-lunch with VINS

August 26, 2015
Courtesy of VINS A loon floats serenely on glassy water. Paddlers will be looking for the elusive divers with VINS on Sunday. Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites adventure-seeking adults, 21 and above, to join educators for a guided paddle on the serene waters of Grafton…

Violinist Scott Woolweaver to lead Pentangle’s 18th annual Mozart Festival

August 26, 2015
By Matthew Wan SCOTT WOOLWEAVER Sunday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Pentangle Arts is proud to present the 18th Annual Mozart Festival, directed by acclaimed violist Scott Woolweaver. This annual August event was originally conceived as a gift to the greater Woodstock and Upper Valley community by the late Father William Patrick Gallagher, priest…

West Rutland and Rutland Town to collaborate on “smart growth” plan for Route 4

August 26, 2015
Monday, Aug. 31—RUTLAND TOWN, WEST RUTLAND—The towns of Rutland and West Rutland will host the first of several public work sessions, which will focus on potential improvements to the Route 4A and Business Route 4 corridor, on Monday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Rutland Town auditorium. The project is funded by a…

RYT holds open auditions for production of “Sleepy Hollow”

August 26, 2015
Aug. 30 and 31 — RUTLAND — Rutland Youth Theatre holds open auditions for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on Sunday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Aug. 31. Produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom, based on the book by Washington Irving dramatized by Mary and Andrew Arnault, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is the classic story…

Black River Good Neighbors plan major fundraiser

August 26, 2015
LUDLOW — The staff and volunteers at Black River Good Neighbor Services are again gearing up for their annual Stick Season Social and silent auction scheduled for Nov. 7. The event will be held again at Sam’s Steakhouse on Route 103 South in Ludlow. Right now the planners are focusing on the silent auction and raffle,…

Castleton Presents Derek Hughes

August 26, 2015
Stand up magician finalist on America's Got Talent to perform at Castleton University. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. - CASTLETON - Castleton University presents the mind-blowing magical talents of America’s Got Talent finalist Derek Hughes onSaturday, August 28 at 9 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Magician and comedian Derek Hughes is well known for his…

Town of Killington’s Cooler in the Mountains concert series presents Entrain

August 19, 2015
Submitted ENTRAIN Saturday, Aug. 22 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Entrain will perform a free concert at Killington Resort’s Snowshed Adventure Center on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The concert is part of the Town of Killington’s Cooler in the Mountains summer series. Since the group’s inception in 1993, Entrain has been thrilling…

The Piazzolla Project explores “Nuevo Tango” in Brandon 

August 19, 2015
PIAZZOLLA PROJECT Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The Piazzolla Project brings together the talents of four unique musicians to explore the diverse sounds of Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla’s “Nuevo Tango.” At Brandon Music on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m., tango fans will recognize the famous milonga “Oblivion” and the haunting song “Los Pajaros…

Community open house and picnic to be held at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

August 19, 2015
Submitted A girl plays animal Olympics at the community open house and picnic held at Vermont’s only national park. Saturday, Aug. 22 at 12 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate summer by enjoying a special afternoon of discovery and fun at the national park in Woodstock. Taking a cue from previous occupants of the park’s historic Mansion —…

Keaton’s “The General” headlines silent film festival

August 19, 2015
Submitted Buster Keaton stars in “The General,” a silent film garnering 18th rank on the American Film Institute’s 100 best American movies of all time. Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — FOLA (The Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will present its annual silent movie festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m., in the Ludlow…

Dog Days of Summer pool party to be held at Northwood Pool

August 19, 2015
Saturday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Let your favorite pooch enjoy the end of summer with a dip in the pool at the Dog Days of Summer pool party. The cool-pool event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Northwood Pool on Post Road, Rutland Town. There will be a free swim…

Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival gives encore performance in Woodstock

August 19, 2015
Courtesy of Pentangle Arts Violinist David Cerutti is one of six internationally acclaimed instrumentalists performing in the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival. Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Pentangle Arts is thrilled to once again welcome the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival to Woodstock for an encore performance, Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m.…