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Shrewbury’s Jonathan Lorentz returns to Brandon
July 25, 2014
Photo by Carey Hough JONATHAN LORENTZ Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Jonathan Lorentz and his Trio return to Brandon Music on Saturday, July 26 for a 7:30 p.m. Known primarily as a jazz saxophonist, Lorentz is currently performing gospel, spirituals, and blues, a concept he calls the “Soul Revival.” A native of Shrewsbury,…
Fly Dogs soar into the Foundry again this summer
July 25, 2014
Photo by Robin Alberti This pooch takes a valiant leap off the dock at the first Foundry Fly Dogs event, held June 28, a fundraiser for Nathan Whitehorne of 4Paws Academy. Saturday, July 26 at 11 a.m. — KILLINGTON — The Foundry at Summit Pond hosts the Fly Dogs event for the second time this summer on…
Perennial favorite, Phil Abair Band to perform at Okemo’s free concert series
July 25, 2014
Photo courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Kenny Gulfield plays bass guitar and adds vocals to the Phil Abair Band, next on the bill at Jackson Gore’s Summer Music Series. Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort will host a free concert on July 25 featuring the Phil Abair Band as part of…
Vermont artist Carolyn Shattuck to be featured at Castleton Downtown Gallery
July 25, 2014
Photo submitted Pop-up art is a specialty of Vermont artist, Carolyn Shattuck, whose work is on display at Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. CASTLETON — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local Vermont artist Carolyn Shattuck running from July 16 through Aug. 16, with an…
Hot Day at the Zoo kicks off Killington’s free concert series
July 25, 2014
Cooler in the Mountains brings popular artists to Killington for six weeks this summer Saturday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Hot Day at the Zoo brings old time vocals and a mix of “Zoograss” with them as the quartet appears in concert at Killington Resort on Saturday, July 26 from 3:30-6 p.m. The band’s…
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…
