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Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum to reopen in new space

February 4, 2015
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will reopen to the public at its new location, 11 Center Street in Rutland, on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 - 4 p.m. In addition to the new space, the museum will also be expanding the hours it is open to the public. The…

Windsor County Democrats discuss legalization of  marijuana at forum

February 4, 2015
Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. — HARTLAND — The Windsor County Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting at Damon Hall, Hartland Three Corners on  Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. This meeting will be a forum and discussion of legalizing marijuana. There will be two speakers:  advocating legalization will be Matt Simon, New…

Proctor Variety Show invites community to evening of dinner and entertainment

February 4, 2015
Monday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. — PROCTOR — The annual Proctor Variety Show and community potluck dinner will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at Proctor Jr/Sr High School. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the show following at 6:45 p.m. Proctor Jr/Sr High School will host this year’s annual Proctor Variety Show and community pot…

BROC offers free networking lunch

February 4, 2015
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join BROC us for the monthly Lunch Network Business Connection to network, connect, learn and share information that will benefit your small business. Take the opportunity to develop new partnerships and strengthen old relationships, while keeping current on the issues that affect your business today and in the…

PoemTown Randolph seeks entries through February

February 4, 2015
RANDOLPH — PoemTown Randolph organizers are excited to announce a celebration of poetry in Randolph throughout the month of April, National Poetry Month, and are seeking submissions from Vermont poets as the centerpiece of the month-long event. PoemTown Randolph 2015 presents public opportunity for Vermont poets to share their work. In response to last year’s successful inaugural…

Brady Crain welcomes all to be discovered at open mic nights

February 4, 2015
Photo by Robin Alberti Brady Crain, left, accompanies a fellow musician during an open mic night at Liquid Art. By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — Have you ever had a desire to perform in front of an audience, but the opportunity has never presented itself? Check out open mic at Liquid Art on Wednesday nights from 6-9…

First Wednesdays Talk in Rutland Cancelled and Rescheduled

February 4, 2015
Rutland ~ The Vermont Humanities Council‘s First Wednesdays lecture with Dartmouth professor Jane Carroll, scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, February 4, at Rutland Free Library at 7:00 pm has been has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 3. The talk,“Knight to Queen: Chess, Courtly Life, and the Game of Love in the Middle Ages,” is part of…

Video: 2015 Winter Death Race

January 29, 2015
Bobby Lanctot of the Mountain Times interviewed three men who were DNQ's (Did Not Quit) Marco, from Texas, Jeff, North Carolina, and Rob, from New York. These three were the last to finish at 6am on Monday morning,there journey began at 9pm Friday night, in sub zero temps that reached 30 below zero. No prizes…

“50 Shades! The Musical Parody”

January 28, 2015
Tuesday, Feb. 3 • 7 p.m. Don’t restrain yourself! Submit to “50 Shades! The Musical Parody” today. This sexy and hilarious send-up to “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the novel, has audiences rolling on the floor and dancing in the aisles. Now it’s your turn to experience the show that has sold-out audiences across the country…

Theatre group readies for “Fiddler on the Roof” with pre-productions open to the public

January 28, 2015
Jan. 31 & Feb. 4 — WOODSTOCK — ArtisTree Theatre Company and Pentangle Arts are gearing up towards the official presentation of the worldwide hit musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” being performed Feb. 5 – 15 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. As preview events, Artistree is offering the following behind-the-scenes events free and open to the public:…

Science Pub takes a look at how our choices impact the world

January 28, 2015
Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Join the next Science Pub on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Fair Haven Inn, with this month’s guest, Professor Andrew Vermilyea, of Castleton College. Professor Vermilyea will discuss “Stranded Polar Bears? That’s the Least of It.” Professor Vermilyea spent years studying melting glaciers in…

“The Little Engine That Could” adaptation comes to Chandler Center for the Arts

January 28, 2015
Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. — RANDOLPH — “The Little Engine That Could” is a classic children’s story that illustrates the power of friendship, inner strength, and self-confidence, as expressed in the plucky little train engine’s determined refrain: “I think I can! I think I can!” On Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m., Chandler Center for…

Learn to manage chronic illness with free Healthier Living workshop

January 28, 2015
Monday, Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — Managing a chronic condition can be full of challenges. Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Healthier Living Workshops have helped many with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, chronic pain and other issues overcome the challenges of chronic illness. Healthier Living Workshops are free six-week sessions starting Monday, Feb. 2 at…

Dartmouth professor discusses chess and medieval courtship

January 28, 2015
This event has been cancelled and rescheduled. To read more Click Here Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Dartmouth professor Jane Carroll will look at how the game of chess was used for courtship in earlier times in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Her talk, “Knight to…

Student art show opens at Brandon Artists Guild

January 28, 2015
Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Artist Guild is happy to announce a new student art show opening on Feb. 5. From the quiet of winter emerges much energy and excitement as local students present their art in this annual show. It is a very special time for students, their families and…