Sunday, Jan. 15 at 12:55 p.m.—RUTLAND—Umberto Giordano’s exhilarating drama returns to the Met repertory for the first time in 25 years. Packed with memorable melodies, showstopping arias, and explosive confrontations, "Fedora" requires a cast of thrilling voices to take flight, and the Met’s new production promises to deliver. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva, one of today’s most…

Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.—LUDLOW—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 Sunday, he’ll play his…

The Ledgewood Yurt is back for 2023, serving an upscale, slopeside lunch, just off the Northbrook Trail at Killington Resort.  It is among the resort’s most distinctive dining experiences, open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday and peak days this season. For more info visit killington.com.

Friday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m.—KILLINGTON—All are cordially invited to the Killington Grand Hotel Oscar Ballroom for a cocktail party to benefit the Snow Angel Foundation. At this free event, you’ll hear the Johnson family’s personal story about on-mountain safety awareness and how NSAA is working to make the slopes safer for all. The event begins at 4 p.m. with…

Friday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Members of the Chaffee Art Center believe art has the power to transform lives and communities. Its upcoming exhibit from Jan. 13 to March 3, 2023 will display Black artists work. The opening reception is Friday, Jan. 13 from 5-7 p.m.  There is no charge for admittance. A donation would be…

Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount presents Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular, a smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the recordings of Pink Floyd. Laser Spectacular carries listeners away on a mind-expanding journey, driven by cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and large screen video projection, all choreographed to the masterful soundtrack of Pink Floyd.…

Friday, Jan. 13, at 4:30 p.m. —WOODSTOCK— Walk, snowshoe or ski around the Billings Farm loop by torchlight after-hours this Friday. Meet National Park Rangers from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm educators, and learn about the land and its history. Warm up at the firepits with complimentary s’mores, hot cocoa, and coffee.…

Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—Wallingford Town Hall Concert Series will present Gypsy Reel. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Gypsy Reel is known for playing high energy stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition, but garnered from the whole world. Based locally but performing worldwide, their music is an exciting synthesis of world rhythms…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Brian “Bglow” Glowacki is bringing his stand-up comedy show to the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, Vermont on Saturday January 21st at 7:30 p.m.  It’s going to be a live comedy taping. I first met Brian in the summer of 1998 in Nantucket, my only season there. We’ve stayed friends but I’ve…

By Brett Yates Local musicians will soon have a new opportunity to get together and play songs with their neighbors at the Pittsfield Town Hall. At last week’s meeting of the Pittsfield Select Board, officials gave permission to resident Dan Webb to organize acoustic jam sessions – free and open to all – inside the…

Rutland Rocks Curling Club will hold its Winter Learn to curl sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Giorgetti Arena in Rutland. Cost is $20 per person. Registration is available at rutlandrocks.com. Learn to Curl is open to all adults, ages 18 and over. Upon completing…

Monday-Friday, Jan. 2-6—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort along with select restaurants and retail shops in town are offering discounts and special activities for those with a valid college I.D. all week. Some highlights of the week include: Scenic gondola rides: You don’t need to ski or ride to float to the top of Killington Peak! The K-1 gondola…

Saturday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Head to the Li'l Stash on Saturday, Jan. 7 and compete for prizes in a friendly and fun environment. Grom skiers and riders 13 years and under will get a feel for park riding and experience the rules and navigation of the park with the help of our Woodward Mountain…

STATEWIDE — Vermont artist Carrie Pill is teaming up with Ski Vermont for a special project this ski season. The artist will visit all 20 of Vermont’s Alpine ski areas to ski and paint. These visits will include outdoor plein air painting on location, skiing, meeting up with locals, photographing and writing about each ski…

Saturday, Jan. 7 — PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts presents a screening of  "The Reverend," a documentary feature film, followed by a Q&A with director Nick Canfield on Saturday, Jan.7 at 2 p.m. at Next Stage in Putney. The subjects of the film, Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, perform at Next Stage at…