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Experience an evening of culture, community and a touch of Vermont glamour at the Snowdance Film Soiree 

January 17, 2024
Saturday, Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m.­—Woodstock — The intersection of cinema and winter will unfold on Saturday, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Snowdance Film Soiree. The event is hosted to support the Woodstock Vermont Film Series, an outlet curated and directed by award-winning filmmaker Jay Craven for sharing stories not  heard every day as…

Rockin’ the Region with Kara Tondorff

January 17, 2024
One of my top events from last year was the 2nd annual Singer/Songwriter Festival at Rivershed Killington. On Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m., for the first time, they’re hosting “Wintersong: A Celebration of Female Songwriters.” One notable difference, besides being all female, is that owner Kara Tondorff is one of the performers. I’ve heard a…

VINS  featuring the art of Jeanette Fournier

January 10, 2024
Submitted   Jan.10-April 30—QUECHEE— VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, is holding an artist exhibition featuring the art of Jeanette Fournier at VINS Neale Pavilion. Jeanette is a self-taught artist whose watercolor paintings are inspired by her passion for and love of the natural world. She specializes in illustrative drawings and paintings of animals,…

“A Response to Our Times: Reversing Climate Change Through Plant-Based Eating”

January 10, 2024
Submitted   Jan. 13 at 1 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Plant-Based-Eating Initiative (PBE Initiative) will present a program and panel discussion “A Response to Our Times: Reversing Climate Change Through Plant-Based Eating" at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. The PBE Initiative is a local group of concerned citizens interested in learning and teaching about what…

Assistance for Vermont business owners affected by the summer 2023 floods

January 10, 2024
  Thursday, Jan.  from 1-4:45 p.m.—LUDLOW— Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Entrepreneurial Legal Lab and Legal Services Vermont will hold a clinic at Fletcher Memorial Library, 88 Main St., Ludlow for Vermonter's who need assisitance by  the summer floods.F  As a result of high demand and ongoing community needs, they will continue to offer monthly…

Groms go off at Killington’s Mini Shred Madness 

January 10, 2024
By Brooke Geery  Killington hosted the cutest comp of the year on Saturday, Jan. 5 in Red’s Backyard terrain park on Ramshead. Mini Shred Madness went down on a custom-built setup, featuring a box, flat rail, down rail, and jump, perfect for the littlest rippers to show off their stuff.   Skiers and riders were…

Woodstock VT Film Series: ‘Joan Baez I Am a Noise,’ documents a deep look back and inside 

January 10, 2024
Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum   Saturday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The film, "Joan Baez I Am a Noise" (2023),directed by Miri Navasky, Karen O’Connor, and Maeve O’Boyle, documents legendary folk singer/activist Joan Baez who, facing the end of a 60-year musical career, takes an honest look back and a deep look inward as…

Torchlight Snowshoe adds an element of delight to an already fun-filled MLK Weekend at Billings Farm and Museum

January 10, 2024
Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum   Jan. 12 at 4:30 p.m. —WOODSTOCK—Snowshoe, ski or walk  the Billings Farm trail  by torchlight as evening begins. As part of Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road in Woodstock the torchlight snowshoe event  is a pleasant way to keep warm in the…

Woodstock observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend with a 3 day event full of family fun

January 10, 2024
Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum  Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont, is hosting a weekend of celebrations and activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day from January 13-15. Visitors can watch Joan Baez's documentary "I Am a Noise" i n the Visitor Center Theater, explore the 1890 Farm Manager's House, enjoy horse-drawn…

The Benderz are performing both Friday and Saturday night at the Wobbly Barn

January 10, 2024
Courtesy The Benderz Fri. Jan 12-Sat. Jan.13—KILLINGTON—The Benderz, a touring cover band based out of Philadelphia, are hitting the stage at the Wobbly Barn on 2229 Killington Road, for two nights of live music. With years of touring and playing music to thousands of fans all over the country, every show that they play is…

Killington Parks and Recreation has started its winter open gym activities

January 10, 2024
  Killington Parks and Recreation adult open gym has officially started for the winter season. Running from Jan. 8-Mar. 17, organized teams can compete against each other in indoor soccer, pickleball and basketball.Anyone interested in registering for a team, message Killington Indoor League on Facebook.  Drop-in rate for any of the sports offered is $5…

Rockin’ the Region: Chad Hollister makes his debut at Artistree 

January 10, 2024
This Friday Jan. 12, head to South Pomfret to see Chad Hollister make his debut at Artistree 7 p.m. I’ve known Chad for 25 or so years and have always liked his music. My favorite kind of music is music that moves you and his definitely does. This will be a solo show. Chad said,…

Maple sugar farmers Nikki Whelley and Mary McCuaig to host a sweet workshop at Billings Farm and Museum

January 2, 2024
Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum Mary McCuag at work in a the sugarhouse. McCuag, a maple sugar farmer, will be on hand at Billings Farm & Museum to discuss the science behind the syrup. Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Learn about the world of maple sugaring with Mary McCuaig of Top Acres Farm and Nikki…

George Gagnidze stars as King Nabucco in Met Opera: ‘Nabucco’ (Verdi)

January 2, 2024
Courtesy metopera.org A classic Met staging featuring Baritone George Gagnidze as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska, reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille.   Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Ancient Babylon comes to life at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland this Tuesday in this classic Met staging of.…

Senior Solutions holds monthly meeting to help caregivers

January 2, 2024
Submitted Family caregivers for loved ones with dementia are invited to attend the monthly Memory Café on the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Willard Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St., Chester.    Thursday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m.—Family caregivers for loved ones with a form…