Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local Vermont artist Ahren Ahrenholz currently on exhibit, through Nov. 29, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Entitled “X+O Artifacts of Inquiry” the exhibit will feature objects of texture and reflectivity.…

Friday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — As the season changes and the mountains are revealed in all their glory, the members of the Brandon Artists Guild are creating exciting new work. This new collection of winter themed work will feature a variety of styles and media including framed original art, prints, jewelry, wood, clay…

By Julia Purdy If being memorable is a measure of a compelling production, the play “Ransom,” coming to the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph on Saturday, Nov. 8, scores high. The scenes and the music have remained with me since 2010, the first time I attended “Ransom,” in the school auditorium in Rochester. The cast—all local…

Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Join us on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. as Brandon Music presents Swing Noire, Vermont’s acoustic Hot Club style quartet. Swing Noire invokes the energy of a swinging 1930s jazz club and transports audiences back to the early days of jazz with their unique take on hot…

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…