Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Department of Theatre Arts presents “Macbeth” directed by Harry McEnerny beginning Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. One of William Shakespeare’s most well known plays, “Macbeth” takes viewers on a journey through one man’s lust for power and the horrific consequences that…

Nov. 3rd 2014, an outrageous blue sky and warm sun to keep the snow just right, kicked off the winter sports season at Killington Resort. The crowd patiently waiting at the K1 gondola were greeted by both Pres Smith & Mike Solimano. Once to the top it was a short hike along the new ramp…

This video shows the journey of Charlie Demarest and his recently restored water wheel at the Water Wheel Trading Post on Route 4 in Killington. The wheel was severely damaged by floods during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 causing the upper holding pond to be compromised along with the structure. Demarest has been working all summer…

RUTLAND—2014 marks the 40th anniversary of Hospice in the United States, and two organizations are coming together to celebrate the milestone with month-long community events. Beginning Nov. 2, 2014, Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) and Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) will host a series of events aimed at raising awareness of the…

Saturday, Nov. 1 — LUDLOW — With the entirety of NERFU (New England Rugby Football Union) given a bye-week on Nov. 1 to commemorate the USA Eagles hosting the New Zealand All-Blacks (currently ranked #1 in World Rugby by the International Rugby Board) in Chicago, the Black River Rugby club has decided to hold a day of…

Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — Chaffee Downtown is pleased to present “Oil & Water,” featuring husband and wife artists, Peter Huntoon and Mareva Millarc. The title, “Oil & Water” references the mediums of oil and watercolor paint and the marriage between Huntoon and Millarc, who use both media. The exhibit will open Saturday, Nov.…

Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. — POULTNEY — Poultney Fire Department, a 125-year-old department of Poultney citizen volunteers, has been selected to receive the 2014 Poultney Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award. The public is cordially invited to join the Chamber in honoring Poultney Fire Department’s present and past member volunteers at a public reception to be held…

Nov. 1 & 2 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature Wagon Ride Weekends each Saturday and Sunday in Nov., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., beginning Nov. 1 and 2.  Board the farm wagon pulled by a team of draft horses for a brisk ride around the farm. Rides will be…

Sunday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. — Join Maura Clancy, of Red Barn Baskets, for a one day basket making workshop at the Compass Music and Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No experience is necessary. Just in time for the holidays, participants will make their own versatile market basket. Use it…

Monday, Nov. 3 & Tuesday, Nov. 4 — ROCHESTER — The Rochester School PTO’s Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Family and Consumer Science room on Monday, Nov. 3 from 3 - 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. There will be an online component for those unable to attend. The online book…

Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The GMP College Connections lecture series is hosting its next energy discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Energy Innovation Center, 68-70 Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland. The free public event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately an hour. Light refreshments will be served. College of St. Joseph’s…

Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — Banjo virtuosos and husband-and-wife musical adventurers with divergent areas of specialty, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn will take to the Paramount Theatre stage on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. – only three weeks after the release of their much awaited and critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Banjoists…

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 24-26 — WOODSTOCK — Pentangle Players present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Considered one of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s irresistible family-friendly musical about Joseph the Dreamer is coming to the Woodstock Town Hall stage with an ensemble of talented actors…

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 24-26 — ROCHESTER — The White River Valley Players bring their acclaimed production of “Ransom,” a Civil War play with music, to venues in Rochester, Middlebury, and Randolph. The show was written and first performed by WRVP in 2010, then had its professional premiere by Lost Nation Theater in 2013. Inspired by the letters of…

Friday, Oct. 24 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 annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and Jack-o’Lantern Hike at the Education Center of the Edward F. Kehoe Green Mountain Conservation Camp on Point of Pine Road in…