Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m.—QUECHEE—Compete head to head against a team of VINS educators in a good old fashioned game of trivia! VINS is teaming up with Questionable Co. at The Public House Pub to present a night of nature-themed trivia. Test out your knowledge of natural history and challenge your identification skills while…

Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The New K-1 Lodge is open! The public is cordially invited to a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting of the brand new, state-of-the-art K-1 Base Lodge. Nearly three years in the making, this new lodge is almost twice the size of its predecessor, with three floors, 900 seats, 45 restrooms…

Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m.— Thetford —Last May composer-pianist David Feurzeig embarked on "Play Every Town": 252 free concerts in each of Vermont’s 252 towns to combat climate change through the power of community and music. With this project, he will become the first musician to perform in every Vermont municipality.  On Saturday, he’ll…

Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Follow Sue and Marv Elliott, long-time Rutland birders and Audubon members, as they visit and photograph The Grand Tetons. Learn some of the history, flora and fauna of this beautiful American natural area. Presented by Rutland County Audubon in the Fellowship Room of the Grace Congregational Church, located at 8…

By Curt Peterson Fourteen-year-old Abraham Dunne of Hartland has selected pieces from his “treasure trove,”  for display in White River Junction as a “One Piece Curation” reserved by the Main Street Museum “for younger folks involved firsthand with storytelling through museum curation.” His finds will be exhibited until March 31.  Dunne, an engaging, articulate and…

Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m.—CASTLETON—Jessilyn Dolan, director of the American Cannabis Nurses Association, will present a lecture and discussion panel regarding the advantages and disadvantages of cannabis use from medical and healthcare perspectives at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Jeffords Center Auditorium at Castleton University. Panel members will include experts from the Castleton…

Sunday, Jan. 22 — RUTLAND—Celebrate your engagement and meet the largest group of the area’s top wedding professionals at the Rutland Bridal Show. Visit vendors to find great ideas and offers to make your special day, the very best it can be and enter to win a large selection of prizes.  The largest number of…

Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Brian Glowacki’s comedy feels like home. His playful style and originality have quickly taken him from a small town class clown to a nationwide crowd favorite. Glowacki’s likability on stage paired with sharp observations on life have quickly catapulted him into one of the nation’s premier emerging talents. Glowacki is…

Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Matt Fraser is America’s pop psychic medium and star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment. His sold-out live events, television appearances, and spiritual teachings have allowed him to bring healing, hope and laughter to a global audience of fans and followers from all around the world. From heartfelt emotional readings to stunning…

Thursday, Jan. 19 at 8 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND— Join our friendly and knowledgeable birders on our monthly marsh walk in this Audubon important bird area. No experience necessary. Go the entire 3.7-mile loop or go halfway. Meet at the marsh boardwalk kiosk on Marble Street in West Rutland at 8 a.m.All are welcome! For more info,…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Royals are bringing their pop masterpiece to the Pickle Barrel this Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m. I saw them last winter for their first time in Killington and my first time seeing them. I’m really looking forward to seeing the show again. I highly recommend you go…

Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8:30 a.m.—RUTLAND—Winter Regulars and Rarities birding trip will be hosted by Rutland County Audubon.  Search out winter visitors such as rough-legged hawks, snow buntings and winter ducks. Meet at Otter Valley Union High School at 8:30 a.m.  Dress for the weather and bring lunch.  Alternate date in case of bad weather…

Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven Historical Society will host a visit from Polly Seddon Allen on Sunday at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the American Legion Post 49 on South Main Street in Fair Haven.  Ms. Allen will present her research and findings and give an overview…

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15 at 3 p.m.—Woodstock—Directors Miller and Pollard explore the enduring legacy of tennis legend and humanitarian Arthur Ashe in “Citizen Ashe,” an elegant and poignant feature documentary. The film charts Ashe’s personal evolution from Grand Slam champion to global activist against a tumultuous backdrop that included the civil rights movement, South African…

Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.—VIRTUAL—The Chittenden Country Historical Society (CCHS) and the Ethan Homestead Museum will present an eye-opening and inspiring talk to be given by Vera Longtoe Sheehan, a member of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, titled “Abenaki Erasure, Eugenics and Ethnocide.”  Regional Indigenous culture began long before the Green Mount State was named,…