Photo submitted No Strings Marionette Company’s rendition of “The Hobbit” includes puppets of the characters straight from “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. — RANDOLPH — What would you do if a wandering wizard, accompanied by a band of dwarves, drew you into a quest for treasure where you’d be certain…

Nov. 28 & 29 at 10 a.m. — WESTON — The Weston Christmas Bazaar is a two day holiday festival. It all takes place in the Weston Playhouse on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 and 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At the Bazaar, you will find over 50 booths displaying fine woodworking, artisan foods, handmade papers, jewelry, and fabric, woven and woolen crafts. Most goods…

Friday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee had several requests this summer for a winter or Christmas themed concert. To honor those requests, a Christmas Concert in the Park, complete with Santa Claus, cookies, and a holiday sing-along ,will be held Friday,  Nov. 28 at 4…

Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Killington Arts Guild invites the public to its next program, a Potluck Trio Holiday Concert, on Monday, Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the  Sherburne Memorial Library. Join in fun filled evening of listening pleasure with local folk music artists who will encourage you to sing along.…

Tuesday, Dec. 2 — RUTLAND — Enter December, and Downtown Rutland is ready for the holiday season. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, head to Depot Park for Santa’s arrival and the official lighting of the Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate with Christmas carols led by local choral groups, hot chocolate, goodies and more! Then, follow Santa to…

Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Christine Price Gallery at Castleton College will feature the works of local artists Bert Yarborough, Paul Bowen and M. P. Landis ,from Dec. 1 - 19, with an artist reception scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m. Entitled “Triage II,” the exhibit will feature individual and…

Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton College presents the Castleton Jazz Ensemble, Collegiate Chorale, Jazz Combos, and Wind Ensemble in four evenings of music on Dec. 2, 5, 8, and 10. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Castleton Jazz Ensemble, led by Robert Roth, presents a selection of pieces written or arranged by the…

Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m. — RANDOLPH — If you own and care for woodland, the fate of your land is probably important to you. You hope that future generations will benefit from your efforts. But hope is not a plan. Preserving your legacy requires planning, and that involves more than just having a will or…

Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — As a fundraiser for the Rutland Community Cupboard, Steve Costello, Vice President of Green Mountain Power, and a handful of other folks will be waiting tables Dec. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Three Tomatoes Trattoria in Rutland. All tips (and donations) will go to support the…

Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Middlebury College professor and author Jay Parini will consider Jesus, a figure who has dominated our collective imagination and cultural iconography for twenty centuries, in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. His talk, “Jesus: The Human Face of God,” is part of…

Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The ultimate tribute to Grateful Dead, Dark Star Orchestra will perform a show at the Paramount Theatre Dark Star Orchestra has been delivering this to both old and new Grateful Dead fans since 1997, when a group of talented musicians came up with an original concept – to…

Nov. 21-23 Did you miss the Killington and Pico swaps? There’s one more! Here’s a great opportunity to purchase new and pre-owned ski and snowboard equipment, clothing and accessories at great prices! All proceeds benefit Okemo Mountain School. Sellers keep 75 percent of the selling price and OMS receives 25 percent. Sale runs in Okemo…

Sunday, Nov. 23 It begins! Killington’s Loaded Turkey Rail Jam is back to kick off another great season of park competitions, serving up Thanksgiving dinner on the podium with a frozen turkey going out to the first place competitors and all the fixings going to second and third place. Registration starts 9 a.m.; competition starts…

Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — ArtisTree Community Arts Center in South Pomfret announces two upcoming events. On Friday, Nov. 21, they will host the local spotlight,  “Songwriter’s Showcase,” from 7-9:30 p.m. Enjoy three local artist not to be missed! The concert will be indoors in the new performance space. Hosted by Jim Yeager,…

Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the film “Undefeated” on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series. “Undefeated” isn’t a football movie; it’s a documentary about the Manassas Tigers’ football team, a severely underfunded…