Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 7 p.m. —WALLINGFORD—Celebrate The Wallingford Village Market and Mamma’s at the Market’s joint grand opening this Saturday. The event, held at the Village Market’s location on Main Street, just south of the intersection of Routes 7 and 140, announces the joining of two local establishments. Attendees can enjoy food…

Charmaine N. Willis, a native of Killington and political science scholar, recently published “Trading with Pariahs: Trade Networks and the Failure of Economic Sanctions.” This new book, co-authored with Keith A. Preble, examines the effectiveness of economic sanctions, particularly its impact on countries considered international “pariah states” due to their violations of international norms. In…

By James Kent Perhaps all of the recent construction in Killington is to blame for stirring up nearby spooky spirits because this past weekend, more than a few of these seasonal haunters had taken up residence in the basement of the Killington Welcome Center.  The frights began last Thursday, Oct. 17, when the spirits leaned…

Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Wobbly Barn Nightclub will open its doors for its annual Halloween party, with proceeds going to support Killington Fire & Rescue. This year, the event requires purchasing advanced tickets to ensure smoother entry and to prevent turning people away at the door. Burlington’s DJ Stevie B will kick off…

Sunday, Oct. 27, Noon-4 p.m. — NORWICH — Stop by Honey Field Farm, for a family-friendly Honey Field Halloween event. Activities include a kid’s haunted house with sections for all ages, face painting, pumpkin painting, and spooky crafts at DIY stations. Classic Halloween games will provide entertainment, while trick-or-treating will occur from 12:30-2 p.m. The…

RUTLAND — Just in time for Halloween, the Mystery Jack O’ Lantern contest is back for another year of fun! A tradition of the Rutland Halloween Parade, this contest keeps participants guessing until the big reveal at the parade’s finale. Rutland residents of all ages are invited to solve the riddle and submit their guesses…

If visitors need additional evidence that our region is a wonderful place to raise a family, they need look no further than these photos from the second annual Truck-or-Treat event on held Sunday, Oct. 20, to benefit Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum.  Organizers, including Wonderfeet Kids Museum’s founder and Board Vice President Paul Gallo, emphasized that beyond…

The biggest Halloween events across the region take place this weekend, the most famous and well-attended of which is Rutland’s Halloween Parade, Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. It’s one of the largest and longest running Halloween parades in the U.S., this being its 63rd year!   This weekend in Rutland it’s the Running…

Friday, Oct.18 at 7 p.m. —POULTNEY— A live art media dance performance, Seed, Cloud, Hyacinth, Bird, will occur at Stone Valley Arts in Poultney. Directed by Erika Schmidt, the event combines dance, theater, audio/visual design, and live music in an innovative exploration of human behavior and collective experience. The Vital Spark Performance Group ensemble, featuring…

WED 10/16 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangQUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Kim WilcoxRUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFaveSOUTH POMFRET6:30p.m. Artistree – Acoustic Jam Session with host Kerry Rosenthal THURS 10/17 BRANDON5:30 p.m.…

 By Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont probably all run out to the garden on a fall evening as the temperature drops and a frost warning is issued. We throw a sheet over our fruit-covered tomato plants to eke just a little more growing time from the rapidly evaporating season. Ghostly visions…

Nick Wevursky, a standup comic in Rutland County, has always had a talent for finding humor in everyday life. Growing up across small towns in the Green Mountain state, he balanced activities like tending horse farms and snowboarding at Stratton, where his sister was a pro. Even as a kid, he loved making people laugh,…

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19—WOODSTOCK—The YOH Theatre Players will perform Robert Caisley’s "Front" at Woodstock Union High School on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. The play, set in England during the Blitz, dives into the struggles of individuals and families as they navigate the horrors of war. Tickets on sale for $5-$10. "Front"…

Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl brings his soulful Americana-folk music to Billings Farm & Museum for a fall barn show on Oct.19. Foehl, who has made Vermont his home, will be joined by an impressive lineup of musicians, including guitarist Val McCallum, drummer Jeff Berlin, and fellow singer-songwriter Putnam Murdock. Tickets…

Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—David Rogers, a prominent guitarist and composer, will perform at Artistree this weekend. The event offers an afternoon of diverse musical selections, including Spanish music, up-tempo Latin, The Beatles, pop song arrangements, music by J.S. Bach, and original compositions. Admission is $20. Rogers, described by The New York Times…