By Karen D. Lorentz Killington is famously big and has an abundance of terrain that offers skiers and riders of all ability levels a huge choice of wide, groomed cruisers, narrow classic New England runs, moguls, steeps, all manner of glades and trees, terrain parks, halfpipe, and gentle learning hills. It’s that size and variety…

Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Come join the fun on New Year’s Eve VAC’s 27th Gala Dinner Dance and Auction on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, at the Rutland Country Club. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 7-8 p.m. followed by an elegant dinner and dancing to Bobby and Susie Dick until 1…

RANDOLPH — Starting Jan. 1, bands throughout New England will have the opportunity to enter Chandler Music Hall’s second annual Beat the Band contest. In celebration of the diversity and originality of music being produced across the region, Chandler is inviting both amateur and professional bands from all genres to compete for the opportunity to perform…

Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 & 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) will bring its 40th annual touring production of “The Nutcracker” choreographed by ABB Artistic Director Madeline Cantarella Culpo to The Paramount Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The ABB’s “Nutcracker” performances, with lavish sets and scenery designed by…

Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rescheduled due to inclement weather, the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) will now host their annual Tree of Remembrance Tree Lighting Ceremony and Memorial Service on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Conference Center in Rutland. The Tree of Remembrance is a…

Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The annual Community Christmas Celebration sponsored by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will be featured on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. This will be the fifth such program to celebrate Christmas conducted by FOLA for the residents and visitors to Ludlow…

Thursday,  Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Hand In Hand community dinners are held every Thursday from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Social Hall (basement) of the U.U. Church at 7 Church St. in Woodstock. You may enter through the back door, which is down the driveway, or through the upstairs doors facing the…

Dec. 19 & 20 — RUTLAND — The award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents “Shrek the Musical,” full Broadway show with live orchestra, on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom and guest directed by Meghan Hakey, “Shrek…

Dec. 19-21 — STOCKBRIDGE — Sculptor M. Julian Isaacson and his wife Lee Ann have expanded Stone Revival Gallery & Gift Shop and its offering to encompass other Vermont artists and Vermont Products and collectibles. The gallery is now nearly three times larger after their summer renovations. The gallery now includes paintings and sculpture by…

Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Matthew Dickerson and Susan Nop join Brandon Music on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to present a concert celebrating their Christmas CD “The Brilliant Whiteness of Snow.” This harmony-rich lyric-oriented Americana music duo brings together influences of folk, bluegrass, blues, gospel, country and the singer-songwriter tradition with…

January — RUTLAND — Are you ready for your young teen to start watching younger siblings, stay home alone or begin babysitting but you aren’t sure if they are ready? Register your son or daughter for our upcoming Safe Sitter® classes and have peace of mind that they are prepared. Rutland Regional Medical Center offers monthly Safe…

Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the award winning film “20 Feet From Stardom” on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series. Millions know their voices, but no…

Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — The annual Community Candlelight Service at Tyson Church will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Familiar carols will be sung, and there will be a children’s time using a book with lovely illustrations of the Christmas story. A social time following the service will provide…

Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre is happy to bring country music superstar, LeAnn Rimes to the stage with her “One Christmas” tour on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m., with special guest Levi Hummon. LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 40 million albums, won two Grammy® Awards, three Academy of…

Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Music is delighted to welcome, all the way from Russia, the vocal group, the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The Ensemble offers a program that helps introduce audiences to Russian spiritual music, as well as to get acquainted with the unforgettable…