Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — FOLA will present “O Brother, Where Art Thou”, at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow’s Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is a 2000 crime comedy-drama film written, produced, co-edited and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, and starring…

Saturday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Be the envy of all your gardening friends and learn the tricks of the trade to getting your garden started indoors. The Billings Backyard Series presents Seed Starting & Garden Planning Like a Champ with Master Gardener Ben Pauly. Join Ben Pauly as he talks about…

By Victoria Gaither When Rutland’s Come Alive Outside asked local Vermonters to participate in the write a love letter to your town contest, love letters started pouring in. “We have had 50 letters come in so far from all over Vermont, from towns of all sizes and ages,” said Come Alive Outside Executive Director Arwen…

Seven species and three critical habitats received updated conservation designations on Vermont’s endangered and threatened species list, including the highly anticipated de-listing of the bald eagle after over a decade of restoration efforts. “The bald eagle’s de-listing is a milestone for Vermont,” said Wildlife Division Director Mark Scott. “This reflects more than a decade of…

By Katy Savage Anthony Cosentino lay in a hospital with a pump connecting his leg to his heart to keep him alive. His muscle mass was gone and 90% of his heart had stopped functioning, but he remembers telling his doctors, “I’m going to ski again.” Killington has been his go-to ski place since he…

By Nadie VanZandt Gardeners in cold climates have learned to extend the growing season by building greenhouses. As early as 30 A. D., reports of greenhouses appeared in the writings of the famous Pliny the Elder, Roman savant and scientific authority of his time. Pliny described specularia as garden beds fitted with wheels that were…

A popular advertising campaign suggests the country runs on coffee. However, a more accurate assessment may suggest the nation runs on digital devices. From smartphones to laptops to tablets to desktop computers, there isn’t a day that goes by that the average person doesn’t rely on a computerized device in some shape or form. Statista…

Sweet potatoes are a beloved side dish come the holiday season, as they make for the perfect complement to turkey and roasts. Despite the popularity of sweet potatoes, some misconceptions about them have prevailed. The terms “sweet potato” and “yam” often are used interchangeably, but they actually are two different plants. Sweet potatoes, according to…

Feb. 19-27 — BRATTLEBORO — Presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and Retreat Farm, the Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibit is a place-based celebration of artistic talent, creative ingenuity, and the rich history of ice fishing at the Retreat Meadows. The Artful Ice Shanties exhibit will be displayed in and around Farmhouse Square…

Saturday, Feb. 19 — RUTLAND — The Vermont State Fair’s 3rd annual snowmobile festival will be held at the Vermont State Fairgrounds at 175 South Main St. [Route 7] in Rutland on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In 2021, we had over 120 vintage and newer models on display. This year with…

Feb. 18-21 — Join birdwatchers around the world for the Great Backyard Bird Count. You can count on any or all of the four days for little as 15 minutes, or as long as you want. This is a great activity for families (and shut-ins)! Count birds in your backyard or your favorite nearby location.…

Are you ready for Mardi Gras? Acclaimed New Orleans vocalist and trombone player Glen David Andrews is touring the Northeast with his high energy band and is coming to a few venues in our area: Lost and Found in Albany, New York on Fri. Feb. 18, The Red Fox in Bondville, Vermont on Sat. Feb.19,…

Boarding the triple mountain challenge with Andy Rhodes By Brooke Geery There’s been a lot of recent talk from Colorado, Utah and other typical destinations that one might choose to ski bum that the dream is dead. Housing prices are through the roof! Lift lines are too long! Traffic is insane! Go home! You can’t…

February-July — RUTLAND— Grace Congregational Church is excited to announce its spring/summer concert lineup. On Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. it welcomes vocalists Ryan Mangan and Olivia Boughton to sing music by Renaissance and Baroque composers accompanied by Andrew Donovan on guitar. On March 13 at 6 p.m. Grace Church will present its youth and…

Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. — PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts presents a screening of the film “Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” at Next Stage on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $10. The screening is part of Next Stage’s programming in honor of Black…