By Victoria Gaithier The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is gearing up for winter and Black History Month exhibitions. “We are in Vermont, and it’s cold. I thought it would be kind of fun to do ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ and because February is not far off to feature BIPOC artists for Black History Month,”…

Catching up with Leaderboard Larry By Brooke Geery Larry L. is still in the lead. If you open the Killington app and toggle over to Season then tap Vertical Feet, you’ll find him sitting comfortably at No. 1. He’s logged well over 1.5 million feet of vertical as of Jan. 17, taking nearly 1,400 left…

Saturday, Jan 22 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK —The Woodstock Vermont Film Series will present “Try Harder” a humorous and heartfelt look at the reality of the American college application process. The documentary focuses on San Francisco’s top public high school, Lowell High school, where seniors are stressed out. As they prepare…

Saturday, Jan. 22 at 8 a.m. — NORWICH — Have you ever wanted to try riding a fat bike in the snow? How about an electric fat bike? Come try this amazing winter activity while supporting the Upper Valley Land Trust. No prior experience necessary. On Saturday, Jan. 22, Vermont Bike & Brew will be…

Kimchi, sauerkaut, fermented foods workshop with Chef Emery Saturday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — According to scientists, fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha increase the diversity of gut microbes and lead to lower levels of inflammation. It turns out these can be easy to make at home and fun too. Who…

A postmodern fairytale about love and loss Jan. 21-30 — PUTNEY — The Wild Goose Players are proud to present the world premiere of “Food & Shelter” by award-winning playwright Sean Hurley. Written at the outset of the pandemic and safely rehearsed throughout, the Next Stage production opens Jan. 21 and will run through Jan.…

Jan. 20-22 — VIRTUAL — Farms will have an opportunity to learn about farmer profitability, grazing rented land, how to best communicate with employees and related topics at the 26th annual Vermont Grazing and Livestock Conference, Jan. 20-22. The virtual conference will address the theme, “Grazing as the Roots of a Thriving Community and Healthy…

As winter sets in, many Vermonters are preparing for one of the most popular cold weather pastimes in the state — ice fishing. Anglers spend more than 400,000 days each winter ice fishing in Vermont, and the state’s Fish & Wildlife Dept. is encouraging more people to give it a try. Department fisheries biologist Shawn…

Jan. 23-24 — SOUTH POMFRET — BarnArts will be holding auditions for “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams on Sunday, Jan. 23 and Monday, Jan. 24 at the Grange Theatre in South Pomfret. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948 and is Tennessee Williams' most famous work. The production, directed by…

Cheese is a comfort food that boasts a sizable fan base. There are all sorts of appealing cheeses to cater to any craving, ranging from soft varieties like ricotta or brie to hard cheeses like pecorino romano or gorgonzola. Cheese features prominently in many dishes, including quiche. Quiche is a rich, cheese custard tart that…

The Poultney Mettowee Natural Resource Conservation District is holding its annual plant sale fundraiser. A variety of native trees and shrubs for landscaping, naturalizing and foraging as well as a variety of berries and fruit trees are available. There are many benefits to using locally grown, native plants in your landscape. Native plants are more…

While the official number of deer taken in Vermont’s 2021 hunting seasons will not be available for a few more weeks, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. reported the final tally was around 15,600 deer, according to a preliminary report released Dec. 29. Those deer will provide approximately 3.1 million servings of local, nutritious venison.…

Jan. 14-15 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is very excited to announce its upcoming winter wildlife celebration. First, join VINS on Friday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. for their free public virtual event. A donation of $10 per household would be greatly appreciated. This virtual event is in conjunction with…

Saturday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. — PUTNEY — Walter Parks and Rob Curto present “Swampalachian Trail” at Next Stage Arts. Walter Parks, longtime guitarist sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens, joins accordionist Rob Curto to present “Swampalachian Trail.” The show is the "soundtrack" to the building of America encompassing historic songs of European and…

A Woodstock Vermont Film Series feature documentary Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — “The Loneliest Whale” is a cinematic quest to find the elusive creature known as the “52 Hertz Whale,” which scientists believe has spent its entire life in solitude calling out at a frequency different that of any…