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The Capitol Steps returns to the Paramount Theatre with fresh political humor

February 4, 2015
Photo courtesy of The Capitol Steps The Capitol Steps perform live for crowds unafraid to get away from their computers and see the real performers. Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Capitol Steps, a Washington, DC-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate staffers, will present a show based on songs…

VINS invites public to Wine and Dine

February 4, 2015
Friday, Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites winter-loving adults (21 and above) to join the Winter Wine and Dine on Friday, Feb. 6 from 5:15 - 9 p.m. This event is the perfect way to celebrate a winter night in Vermont: a beautiful, evening hike in the…

“Fiddler” finally takes to the stage at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre

February 4, 2015
Feb. 5-15 — WOODSTOCK — The anticipation has been building with behind-the-scenes previews, dress rehearsals, and interviews, and the show is finally here. Pentangle Arts and ArtisTree Theatre Company proudly present “Fiddler on the Roof” being performed at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre for multiple performances: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. preview performance; Friday, Feb. 6 is…

Bow Thayer rocks Chandler in “First Friday” series

February 4, 2015
Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Chandler presents Bow Thayer as part of their new “First Friday” series, on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Gallery. Chandler kicked off this new series with an intimate evening of guitar playing from Burlington duo The DuPont Brothers in November, followed by dancing with…

First Friday Open Mic benefits Alzheimer’s Association

February 4, 2015
Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. — CHITTENDEN — The Wildwood First Friday Open Mic continues at the Church of the Wildwood, 347 Holden Rd. in Chittenden, on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy some of Central Vermont’s most creative talent performing at this popular community event. A portion of…

“The Lego Movie” comes to Ludlow

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The next FOLA movie at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium will be “The Lego Movie” on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. “The Lego Movie” is a 2014 computer animated adventure comedy film directed and co-written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and featuring the voices of Chris…

Reveal your inner goddess in Rutland Rec workshop

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 — RUTLAND — Reveal your inner goddess with Rutland Recreation Department in a new workshop Feb. 7 through March 7 (no class on Feb. 14). In four sessions, explore what “Goddess” means to each of us, how we exemplify that state and then create an outfit that expresses who our inner goddess is, to…

Rid winter blues at Christian school auction and dance

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 — RUTLAND — The Annual Spark Your Winter Blues Auction and Dance will be held at the Holiday Inn in Rutland on Feb. 7. This adult event has been a great success in helping both Christ The King School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy with their respective fundraising. The night will feature a basket auction, a silent auction, of a variety…

Billings Farm & Museum to host forestry program, Feb. 7 

February 4, 2015
Photo courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Learn how past forestry methods have shaped today, in Billings program. Saturday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District and the Billings Farm & Museum invite the public to an afternoon forestry program on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 3 - 5 p.m.in the…

Learn to track animals that may be visiting your backyard

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Wonder what critters are traveling through your backyard? Come and learn the tracks and signs of many common Vermont mammals. Learn how fast they are moving, their mood, their most recent meals (with scat) and so much more, at a Working Woodlands Workshop, “Animal Tracking,” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.…

Violinist, Paul Huang performs at The Paramount Theatre’s Passages Series

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre presents Paul Huang, violinist, the second in the three-part 2014/2015 “Passages at the Paramount” Series, on Saturday Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Passages Series is in its seventh season of presenting, in association with Young Concert Artists, (NYC) some of the great emerging soloists…

Woodchuck Festival returns to West Pawlet

February 4, 2015
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — The 12th annual Woodchuck Festival in West Pawlet will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. A fundraiser event sponsored jointly by the West Pawlet Ladies Auxiliary and the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department, this annual event is held at Mettawee Community School, 5788…

Fundraiser set for local resident Bruce Oldenburg

February 4, 2015
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Friends of well-known local resident Bruce Oldenburg will host a benefit on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 3 -  8 p.m. at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. A two-time cancer survivor, Mr. Oldenburg is now battling a rare form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. He has been undergoing chemotherapy since this…

Emmy-award winning actress is keynote speaker at heart event

February 4, 2015
TRACEY CONWAY Photo courtesy of Tracey Conway Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND — Emmy-award winning actress Tracey Conway will be the keynote speaker at “Matters of the Heart,” an event focused on creating awareness and providing education about heart health. The event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 – 4:30…

Pancakes aplenty will be on hand at West Pawlet VFD fundraiser

February 4, 2015
Photo submitted by Janice B. Edwards Left to right: Joey Mullen, Morgan Hosley and Harley Stearns, members of West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department. Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — On Sunday, Feb. 8, the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a pancake breakfast charity fundraiser event from 7:30  - 11 a.m. All are…