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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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Sunday, Jan. 25 — RUTLAND — The Vermont Wedding Association will put on the 29th Annual Rutland Winter Bridal Show at the recently renovated Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington this Sunday. The spacious ballroom offers among the largest square footage in the area and has been hosting events in Rutland County for over 25 years. Area wedding professionals will…

Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” now in its 25th year, continues to thrill audiences on tour in the U.K. and around the world is now coming to Rutland’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 22 for one show only at 7:30 p.m. The Paramount Theatre, a fully ADA compliant…

Saturday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington has another fun line up of rail jams coming at you all winter long. On Saturday, Jan. 24, join your fellow park rats for some sliding and jibbing in the K-Town Showdown. Whether you’re still locking in tricks or laying them all down, come keep the stoke alive…

Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 a.m. — QUECHEE — Join the Town of Hartford for the 14th annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby at Dewey’s Pond, Quechee Main St., Quechee on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Children will be placed in age-appropriate divisions based on the number of registered participants; all children ages 14…