Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Rock and roll band Sparks the Rescue will appear in concert on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. The show is open to anyone 21 years of age and older. This high-energy group crosses a multitude of musical genres including alternative, pop, punk, pop-rock and…

Friday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — The temperatures have fallen, the landscape has turned white, and everyone is eager to get out and soak in Vermont’s winter season once again. Compass Music and Arts Center’s Winter Art Mart is an exhibit which celebrates this stunning season by showing work by local artists, many portraying…

Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — Join the Paramount Theatre on Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. and celebrate the album that redefined psychedelic music and made the internationally touring super-group, Classic Albums Live, what they are today. With such legendary cuts as “Money,” “Great Gig in the Sky” and “Time,” “Dark Side of the…

Saturday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host the award-winning film “A River Changes Course” on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series. “A River Changes Course” is the story of three families living in contemporary Cambodia, as they struggle to…

QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) 2015 Summer Nature Camp schedule is now online and open for registration. Children will enjoy fun and educational programs, in which they’ll have a chance to spend a week immersed in hands-on nature adventures. Camps for children in pre-kindergarten through grade eight are available at four locations…

Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9:45 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Mini Shred Madness returns to Killington Resort on Saturday, Jan. 17. This one is for the groms! Join the excitement in the Easy Street Terrain Park on Ramshead Mountain and compete for prizes in a friendly and fun environment. Grom skiers and snowboarders age 13 years and under…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…