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Snow covered grounds welcome all for Sleigh Ride Weekend at Billings
January 14, 2015
Jan. 17-19 — WOODSTOCK — Horse-drawn sleigh rides, sledding with jack jumper sleds, and programs and activities for all ages plus the award-winning documentary, “A Time for Justice,” will be featured at the Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Weekend on Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, Jan. 17, 18, and 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Climb…
Russian Duo to perform soulful passionate music in Brandon Saturday evening
January 14, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — On Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Russian Duo will perform at Brandon Music. Russian Duo is an international project, born out of a love of traditional music and classical elegance. Oleg Kruglyakov, a balalaika virtuoso, and Terry Boyarsky, a masterful pianist, have teamed up for exuberant performances of soulful,…
“The Art of Place” opens at Chandler, Jan. 17
January 14, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 17 at 12 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Opening on Jan. 17 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, “The Art of Place” is an ambitious new exhibit showcasing work from both well-established and emerging artists from around the northeast. This exhibit will run through March 8, with regular gallery hours Fridays 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays…
ArtisTree Theatre Company and Pentangle Arts present “Fiddler on the Roof”
January 14, 2015
Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — ArtisTree Theatre Company and Pentangle Arts are thrilled to present the worldwide hit musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Feb. 5 – 15 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. One of multiple surrounding events, the cast of “Fiddler” will give a sneak peek on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Norman Williams…
VINS presents Jeannette Fournier’s watercolor exhibition
January 14, 2015
QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to present a winter art exhibition of the watercolor paintings of Jeanette Fournier. Her animal and nature artwork will be on exhibit in the VINS Nature Center Classroom from Jan. 5 through March 31. Jeanette is a wildlife artist whose watercolor paintings are inspired by…
“Blue Jasmine” is first movie of FOLA’s 2015 series
January 7, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — “Blue Jasmine” will be FOLA’s (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) first movie for its 2015 film series, showing on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. “Blue Jasmine” is a 2013 American dark comedy drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. It tells the story of a rich Manhattan…
“Dinosaur 13” showcases T-Rex, Sue unveiling
January 7, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 10 at 3 & 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the award-winning film “Dinosaur 13” on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series. Please note that the date of the film was changed…
West Rutland native Phil Henry gives free concert to celebrate release of new album
January 7, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Nothing bothers West Rutland School music teacher and singer-songwriter Phil Henry more than the expression, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” Henry refutes that old adage when he celebrates the release of his new album, “Aberdeen,” in a free concert at the West Rutland Town…
African music brings culture to Tunbridge
January 7, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — TUNBRIDGE — Kina Zoré will be bringing his global sounds of peace and brotherhood to the Tunbridge Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 10 in a concert presented by MountainFolk. Kina Zoré unites story and song through vibrant rhythms and rich instrumental colors, creating music that delights as much as it…
Contemporary jazz fusion band Eight 02 returns to Brandon Music
January 7, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Music welcomes back the popular jazz fusion band Eight 02 on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Eight 02 describes itself as a “post-Bop contemporary jazz fusion group with a particular knack for improvisational risk-taking.” This band is a collaboration between founding members of Picture This and…
Think your home brew can “Make the Cut?”
January 7, 2015
On Monday, Jan. 5, Beverage Warehouse in Winooski and 14th Star Brewing Company in St Albans announced a home brew competition with the goal of giving an amateur Vermont resident home brewer the chance to see if their home brew can compete commercially. The challenge is a statewide competition, with partners including Farrell Distributing and…
Stash Party
December 31, 2014
monday • jan. 5 If you’re a college kid who’s here for Killington’s college week, you don’t want to miss the kick off event — Stash Party! Meet at the Stash House on Bear Mountain for live music and lunch, from 12-2 p.m. Come ready to shred the natural terrain in the park created by Jake…
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month
December 31, 2014
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month nationwide, and there is no better place to experience the thrill of learning to ski or ride than in its original state. Vermont has some of the best instructors in the world, and plenty of terrain for those starting out. Learn to ski and ride month isn’t…
Wildwood First Friday benefit series continues into the New Year
December 31, 2014
Friday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — The Wildwood First Friday open mic happens again at the Church of the Wildwood on Friday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy some of mid-Vermont’s most creative talent performing at this popular community event. A portion of the free-will donations of this event…
Killington College commences Jan. 5 at The Stash
December 31, 2014
Jan. 5-13 — KILLINGTON — Calling all college students! Killington College is filled with loads of activities both on and off the hill. Enjoy lunch at the Stash House, parties in the Umbrella Bars, Teton Gravity Research Movie Premiers, and Monster Energy Wobbly Barn parties. Students will receive discounts at restaurants, nightclubs and retail shops along the…
