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Fair Haven welcomes big band, Enerjazz
July 16, 2014
Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — On Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m., Enerjazz Big Band returns to Fair Haven for a concert in one of Vermont’s most beautiful parks. Enerjazz is a Rutland county based band that made its public debut a few years ago right here in Fair Haven. Since…
Historic Pierce Hall is home to Rochester contra dance
July 16, 2014
Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. — ROCHESTER — The next Rochester contra dance will be held on Thursday, July 17 from 7-10 p.m. at Pierce Hall, 38 Main St., Rochester. The fee to participate is a $5-10 sliding scale. Mary Wesley will teach dances to the music of Pete's Posse (Pete Sutherland on piano and fiddle;…
Free concert to be held on River Road, Thursday
July 16, 2014
Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Sherburne Memorial Library on River Road in Killington welcomes back Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils on Thursday, July 17. The free concert runs from 6-7:30 p.m. on the lawn at the Library. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner, and enjoy the show! For more…
Chaffee Downtown holds lectures featuring “Pulsation” artists
July 16, 2014
Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Chaffee invites you to a lecture and book signing by Pat Musick currently exhibiting her work in "Pulsation" at Chaffee Downtown Gallery, 75 Merchants Row on Wednesday, July 16 from 6-7 p.m. Rejoin them on Friday, July 18 from 7-8 p.m. for a lecture given by the other…
The Town of Hubbardton celebrates its 250th birthday
July 16, 2014
Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19 — HUBBARDTON — Celebrating its 250th birthday, the Town of Hubbardton is planning an entertaining two-day party enjoyable for everyone. Beginning on Friday, July 18, Center Grange 290 will kick-off the festivities with a pig roast or chicken barbecue with all the fixins', at 5 p.m. Take outs are available.…
Jeeps take over Killington
July 16, 2014
July 18-19 — KILLINGTON — Have you seen a lot of Jeeps around the Killington area? They’re back! Killington Resort hosts the 8th Jeep® Jamboree, an off-road adventure weekend that bring together the outdoors, down-to-earth people, and their Jeep 4x4s. The Grand Resort Hotel is headquarters for the event. The event is sold out, as it does…
New York Times columnist discusses her book, at Shir Shalom
July 16, 2014
July 18 at 6 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Award winning NY Times columnist and author Alina Tugend, will discuss her book, “Better by Mistake: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong” on Friday, July 18. Ms. Tugend will challenge us to find ways to embrace our innate fear of failure and discover ways to confront our mistakes and…
Solarfest celebrates 20 years of success as a solar-powered festival and sustainability conference
July 16, 2014
July 18-20 — TINMOUTH — This summer, on July 18, 19 and 20, SolarFest will celebrate its twentieth year with three days of inspirational workshops on a variety of sustainability focused topics, creative performances and music across two stages powered entirely with renewable energy, and more than 60 exhibitors, craft and fantastic food vendors. SolarFest is an…
Chandler’s Vermont Pride Theater Festival continues to break new ground
July 16, 2014
July 18-20 — RANDOLPH — The fourth annual Vermont Pride Theater summer festival will again showcase performances of two Vermont premieres and a world premiere in Chandler Music Hall on July 18-20 and July 25-27. Adding to the level of activity this year will be youth-oriented events on July 22 and 23, a film and a poetry…
The toughest 10k in New England? You decide.
July 16, 2014
Saturday, July 19 at 4 p.m. — GOSHEN — This weekend marks the date for the 36th Annual Goshen Gallop. This race carries the reputation as the “toughest 10k in New England.” Taking place in Goshen, at Blueberry Hill Inn in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, this rugged course takes runners up to elevations between 1,800…
Killington Music Festival presents European Impressions
July 16, 2014
Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. — On Saturday, July 19, the Killington Music Festival Faculty Artists perform one of Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concertos and Bruch’s String Octet. Learn how Schoenberg’s poetic Verklarte Nacht brings to life the poem by Richard Dehmell. The following renowned faculty will be performing: Zoran Jakovcic, violin; Francisco Caban, violin; Anat…
Tour the gardens of Mt. Holly
July 16, 2014
Saturday, July 19 at 9:30 p.m. — BELMONT — The eighth annual Mt. Holly Garden Tour will be held Saturday, July 19 from 9:30-4 p.m. Come visit their diverse high-altitude gardens on this self-guided tour. Tickets and a map are available on the day of the tour at the Mt. Holly Community Center and Library, 26 Maple…
Peter Griggs gives concert at Church Of Our Saviour
July 16, 2014
Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Church Of Our Saviour (Episcopal) will host internationally known guitarist/composer Peter Griggs in a concert, “500 Years of Music for Guitar,” on Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. Mr. Griggs will perform music for the classical guitar from the Renaissance to the Contemporary, including works by Gaspar Sanz,…
Wells Variety Day Fair has something for everyone
July 16, 2014
Saturday, July 19 at 9 a.m.— WELLS — The 37th annual Variety Day Fair is being held on Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Wells. The Village Park will have 40 vendors offering great diversity in antiques, flea, art, distinctive crafts, collectibles, specialty foods, body care items, various types of interesting plants and herbs, as…
Gift-of-Life Summer Mini Marathon returns for third year
July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 22 at 12 p.m. — RUTLAND — Fresh off a national-record-setting drive in December, Rutland’s Gift-of-Life Summer Mini Marathon Blood Drive returns for a third run this summer, aiming to boost regional blood supplies cut short by donor travel and school vacations. “With the glow of December’s record-setting drive still warming hearts, we’re hoping for…
