Sept. 1 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Friday Night Live, Rutland’s community gathering and live concert series returns to Center St. and Merchants Row on Friday with activities, giveaways, shopping, visiting vendors, food trucks, and of course the free, live outdoor musical performance featuring headliner, “The Dave Mattews Tribute Band,” taking the stage at 8 p.m. Their…

  Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 30-Sept. 2—WOODSTOCK—Sustainable Woodstock will host two overnight 24-hour e-bike loans so participants can take an e-bike home and try it out. Test one out on a scenic route or commuting to work, the grocery store, etc. The Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library is sponsoring the event. There are four styles of e-bikes…

  Friday, Sept. 1 — STATEWIDE — Bear hunting season starts in September and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) reminds hunters to review the bear hunting regulations. Vermont has two bear hunting seasons. The early season, which requires a special bear tag, starts Sept. 1, and continues through Nov. 10 with one exception. Nonresident hunters…

  Thursday, Aug 31 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and…

  Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3—PLYMOUTH—During Labor Day Weekend the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, comes alive with the 18th Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 3, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Stars from Vermont and internationally known musicians team up for a lively…

  Saturday, Sept. 2 from noon - 1 p.m.—PLYMOUTH—The 2023 annual “Shakespeare Alive! A Bard-Based Variety Show” returns to Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation for an all-new free performance this Saturday at noon.  The performance is a mélange of bard-based entertainment for all ages. The Stand-Up Shakespeare troupe is a cast of professional actors and singers…

  As the summer winds down and the fall season approaches, students and parents alike are preparing for the start of the new school year. Whether you’re a kindergartner stepping into the classroom for the first time or a high school senior getting ready to tackle your final year, the following information will help students…

  Sunday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Daughtry, one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st Century, and special guest Ayron Jones  are ready to perform an acoustic set for the Paramount Theatre audience.  With a track record of selling over 9 million albums and 16 million singles worldwide, Daughtry has established themselves as…

  Friday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Village Green will be filled with the sounds of original country music from Oklahoma as Houston Bernard visits Woodstock this Friday. Bernard’s country roots run deep in a family tree that includes songwriters, touring musicians and an outlaw  nicknamed “Bitter Creek,” featured by The Eagles  on “Desperado.” …

  Usually for this article I interview musical artists, but I’m pleased to say this week I interviewed an actual artist. This article is about local Bridgewater artist Alice Michele. She is native to Quechee but currently calls Bridgewater home. You can find her on Instagram @alicemichele.art or if you want to reach out and…

  Sunday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m.—Killington—The Meadows & Mountains Festival is an annual community celebration featuring  a wide range of activities for all ages, from live music performances to delicious food and drink options. It will be held at Mission Farm on Mission Farm Road in Killington on Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fork…

  Sat.-Sun., Aug. 25-27—LUDLOW—The third annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival returns to Ludlow. The anticipated event wil kick off on Friday night from 5 -8 p.m. with the 6th annual Benson’s Chevy Cruise-In event (see page 16) and continue through Saturday and Sunday at Okemo Field on Route 103 and Bixby Road. The Best…

Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8 p.m.—LUDLOW—As part of the  Best of Vermont Summer Festival, Benson’s Chevrolet will host its 6th Annual Summer Cruise-In on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8 p.m.. This event will showcase classic cars and trucks and offers the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow car enthusiasts.  Benson’s Chevy Cruise-In is a celebration…

  Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—The “More Life Tour” starring Randy Travis is ready to captivate audiences with one of country music’s most iconic figures.  This event will bring together Randy Travis and his talented co-star, James Dupré, in a night filled with incredible musical performances.  This reunion reunites Travis and the band after…

By Sarah Calvin Josh Glassman had a dream. The Boston-based choral musician has long entertained the thought of producing a chamber music festival, but it wasn’t until a dear friend sought retirement that that dream became a reality. This summer, Glassman’s inaugural Otter Creek Music Festival premiered at the historic Salisbury Congregational Church and the…