Discover More from This Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment

GMC hosts staged reading of “Nickel and Dimed”

April 22, 2015
Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. — POULTNEY — While some Americans have benefitted by the economic rebound following the Great Recession of 2007, real wages (income after inflation) for most workers have been flat for the past five decades. Meanwhile, according to a 2014 study by the Economic Policy Institute, chief executive pay as a multiple of the…

Paramount 92nd Street “Y” Speaker Series continues with discussion on future of Israel

April 22, 2015
Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The LIVE in HD from the 92nd Street “Y” Speaker Series continues, addressing the long standing programmatic desire of the Paramount to bring notable Speakers (from a wide spectrum of fields) to the offerings at The Paramount. This new Speakers Series from one of the outstanding multi-faceted arts and…

Like a bear out of hibernation, Killington gets Dazed and Defrosted

April 14, 2015
Submitted MAX CREEK Saturday, April 18 at 12 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Enjoy the warm days and soft bumps in Killington with on-snow demos and live music during Dazed and Defrosted on Saturday, April 18 from 12-6 p.m. at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars at K-1 Base Area. The event is part of Killington’s Nor’Beaster spring celebration.…

Heliand Consort performs romantic program in Brandon

April 14, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Music Oboist Katie Oprea, a member of Heliand Consort, will be performing at Brandon Music, April 18. Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Music proudly presents the Heliand Consort on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Heliand Consort is a dynamic group of virtuoso musicians who perform engaging classical…

Original works by Rita Fuchsberg on exhibit at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center

April 14, 2015
Courtesy of Carving Studio and Sculpture Center “Lost Treasure,” oil on canvas, by local artist Rita Fuchsberg is part of an exhibit on display through May 3. Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center is currently hosting “Lost Treasure,” an exhibition of paintings by local artist Rita…

Broadway’s “Curious Incident” screens Live in HD at Paramount

April 14, 2015
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre A shot from a performance of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” leaves us even more curious to know about this pose! Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — Continuing on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m., the Paramount Theatre offers an encore broadcast of “The Curious Incident…

Cash bingo fundraiser benefits Rutland Youth Theatre

April 14, 2015
Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre is holding its annual Cash Bingo fundraiser on Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Tickets are $20 to play 10 games of bingo. Each game sheet has three cards for…

Join bigotry discussion with area scholars and clergy at Rutland Jewish Center

April 14, 2015
Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Murders targeting Jews in Europe have grabbed recent headlines. Even in the U.S., a model of diversity, anti-Semitism is on the rise. Why is this happening? And what does it mean to our society? To our world? "The Resurgence of Anti-Semitism: A Panel Presentation and Community Discussion" will…

Pentangle Arts presents violinist Helen Kim performing “The Art of the Violin”

April 14, 2015
Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Pentangle Arts is thrilled to present classical violinist Helen Kim, whose masterful and engaging performances have been profiled on national and international television. Kim will perform “Suite Populaire Espagnole” by Manuel De Falla; Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Opus 78 by Johannes Brahms; and, Sonata in A…

Violinists to perform classical, hip hop and R&B concert at Castleton

April 14, 2015
Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton presents the violin duo, Black Violin, on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Black Violin features Kev Marcus and Wil B, classically trained viola and violin performers. Over a decade ago, they got together and came up with a groundbreaking collaboration, fusing two…

Rutland selected for Navy Band Northeast’s tour

April 14, 2015
Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — America's Navy is coming to Rutland, one of three cities to host a performance by Navy Band Northeast during its April 2015 tour. Navy Band Northeast’s Pops Ensemble concert is scheduled for April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center Street, Rutland. Other locations…

Get a career checkup and triumph with CSJ and local professionals

April 14, 2015
Monday, April 20 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph is hosting “TRIUMPH” - Tips and Resources to Invigorate, Upgrade, and Manage your Professional Health - a career development workshop at noon on Monday, April 20, at Roots Restaurant in downtown Rutland. The free event includes lunch. What does your personal marketing muscle really…

Get a refresher on road safety with Smart Driver Course

April 14, 2015
Thursday, April 30 — RUTLAND — The AARP Smart Driver Course™ is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads, allowing them to remain independent for many years to come. The program will be…

Poultney students welcome community to be enlightened at Earth Fair on Earth Day

April 14, 2015
Wednesday, April 22 at 2 p.m. — POULTNEY — Poultney High School will host the 8th annual Poultney Earth Fair on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. The theme this year, chosen by Poultney’s seventh grade class, is “Global Changes, Our Actions.” Explore how small changes in our daily behavior can evolve into…

Bridgewater Village School students say goodbye to building with “Peter Pan, Jr.”

April 8, 2015
Courtesy of Kim Jackson Students construct the set of “Peter Pan, Jr.,” the last performance for students at the Bridgewater Village School, as it consolidates with Pomfret for the next school year. April 8 and 9 — BRIDGEWATER — For more than five years, the students at the Bridgewater Village School, under the direction of music teacher…