TINMOUTH — Deep in the forests of Vermont, young performers craft their own original plays—not on a stage, but among the trees. Theater in the Woods camp offers a unique summer experience where children ages 7-16 collaborate to write, rehearse, and perform plays in an immersive natural setting. Since its founding in 2016, Theater in…

RUTLAND—Snowbank Productions, led by community snow sculptor Matt Morris, were in Depot Park in Rutland this past Saturday, Feb. 15, preparing for the Snow Sculpting National Qualifier on Sunday, Feb. 16, a part of Rutland’s Winterfest 2025 celebration. Morris, who has been creating impressive snow sculptures for years in his hometown of Waterloo, Ontario, is…

Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 22—WOODSTOCK — Film lovers in the area have an opportunity to experience “A Complete Unknown,” the Academy Award-nominated film about Bob Dylan’s early rise to fame, on the big screen at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. The film will be shown for three screenings: Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22,…

By Ellie Trinkle It is easy for a film to get viewers to imagine what it would be like to be in a character’s shoes, but it is rare for a movie to actually place us in their shoes. RaMell Ross’ historical drama “Nickel Boys” accomplishes this and is easily one of the most poignant,…

Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) and the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) present an evening of ski films at Heald Auditorium, Ludlow Town Hall. The event features “40 Years on the Trail,” a short CTA film by Climb High Productions, followed by “Variable,” a documentary by filmmaker Jamie Kennard chronicling…

WED 2/19 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Alex Shier6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy6 p.m. Rivershed – Rhys Chalmers6 p.m. The Foundry – Jenny Porter7 p.m. Pickle Barrel - Badfish8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW2 p.m. Okemo’s The Bull – Chuck and…

Director Greg Kwedar’s film finds the humanity living within the souls of men who society has locked away If you’ve heard of the film “Sing Sing,” it’s likely due to the critical attention placed on its two lead performances, Colman Domingo, playing the real-life "Divine G," and Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, portraying a version of…

Last Tuesday, Feb. 4, Atmosphere brought their “Imagine The Fun Tour” with Sage Francis and Mr. Dibbs to the Pickle Barrel Nightclub. You don’t see many Tuesday night concerts at the Pickle, but what you did see was a sold-out crowd. The place was packed with locals, tourists, and people you haven’t seen at the…

Editor's Note: Correction: In the Feb. 5 print edition of the Mountain Times we listed this show as cancelled. This was an error on our part. This show will go on as scheduled. We apologize for any confusion. Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.—Rutland—Acclaimed banjo virtuoso Noam Pikelny will take the stage for an evening…

Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 23—BARNARD —BarnArts launches its 2025 season with a bold new production of “Antigone,” running Feb. 14-15 & 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 16 & 23 at 2 p.m. at Barnard Town Hall. This reimagined take on Sophokles’ classic tragedy, translated by poet Anne Carson, blends humor, music, and…

Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The White River Indie Film Festival (WRIF) returns to the Upper Valley, bringing an electrifying selection of global indie films, compelling documentaries, and locally produced works. Hosted at JAM – Junction Arts & Media and the Briggs Opera House, this year’s festival carries the theme “Hand Over…

By Adam Davis Rutland Winterfest will be kicking off its 23rd straight year with a large number of new events in downtown Rutland starting Friday, Feb. 14 with events held daily through Saturday, Feb. 22. There’s truly something for everyone at this year’s Winterfest, as there are now over 40 free and low cost events…

Award-winning Brazillian filmmaker Walter Salles does what all great filmmakers do when tackling heavy subject matter; he drills down to focus on one family amid tumult, providing the viewer a ringside seat into life under a Brazil’s brutal military dictatorship without trying to tackle every facet of the history behind a regime which lasted from…

WED 2/12 KILLINGTON2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge – Sammy B6 p.m. Killington Cafe & Wine Bar – Open Mic hosted by Liz Reedy6 p.m. Rivershed – Scott Forrest8 p.m. Jax Food & Games – Nick Bredice LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by…

RIPTON—This winter, the Rikert Outdoor Center is launching Adaptive Bike Days, a program aimed at making outdoor recreation more accessible for individuals with mobility challenges. Running every Wednesday through March, this initiative allows participants to explore Vermont’s winter landscapes on specially designed adaptive bikes. The program is offered free of charge and takes place from…