Celebrate in downtown Rutland Saturday with a street party, Parade of Heros, concert and fireworks Staff report The whoopie pie — alternatively called a black moon, gob (term indigenous to the Pittsburgh region), black-and-white, bob, or "BFO" for Big Fat Oreo — is an American baked product that may be considered either a cookie, pie,…

Sunday, Aug. 28 — WESTON — The Sundays On The Hill concert series is delighted to host this talented flute and harp duo on Aug. 28 in the Church on the Hill (Community Church) in Weston at 4 p.m. Admission is still only $5 for adults. Children 12 and under may attend at no charge.…

Sunday, Aug. 28 — PLYMOUTH — The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site will host a Grace Coolidge Musicale on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. The 45-minute concert, entitled Eloquent Expressions is free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Donchian Foundation; donations are welcome. Pianist Abigail Charbeneau and cellist Kate…

Saturday, Aug, 27 — POULTNEY — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the National Wild Turkey Federation are excited to announce an upcoming tour to highlight land management practices to improve wildlife habitat for game species at Birdseye Wildlife Management Area in Poultney on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 12 - 3 p.m. The tour…

Saturday, Aug. 27 — BARNARD — BarnArts and the Barnard Rec Department are collaborating on the return of a cherished summer tradition, the Barnard Street Dance, this year at the Barnard Town Hall, Saturday Aug. 27. This family-friendly, non-alcoholic party gets started at 3 p.m. with the band, “ItsComplikated” providing the soundtrack for games and fun…

Saturday, Aug. 27 — WEST PAWLET — Wayward Goose Farm is hosting a benefit concert in their haymow on Saturday, Aug. 27, featuring the musical talents of Dayna Kurtz and Helen Gillet. They are raising money for the National Network of Abortion Funds, a grassroots network building power to remove financial, logistical, cultural and political…

Thursday, Aug. 25 — BARNARD — BarnArts Center for the Arts, a small community-based nonprofit located in Barnard presents Mister Chris and Friends, with support from NEFA as part of their Thursday Music Series at Feast and Field. Aug. 25, Mister Chris and Friends, will perform with support from the New England States Touring program of the New England…

Aug. 27 game will highlight Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival Saturday, Aug. 27 — RUTLAND — Eight fun and funny couples are lined up, and tickets are now on sale for Rutland’s Newly-Wed Game to benefit the Rutland Community Cupboard and BROC’s Community Food Shelf. The event is the part of the Aug. 27 Rutland Whoopie…

Aug. 19-21 — LUDLOW — As part of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce 2nd annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival, there will be a car show and 5th annual Benson’s Chevy Cruise-In. The car show is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 in Ludlow at the Okemo Field on Route…

Saturday, Aug. 20 — PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of brass-fueled, swinging music of New Orleans by the Soggy Po’ Boys, as part of the 2022 Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series,t on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at Cooper Softball Field in Putney. The jazz septet brings…

Aug, 20-21 — LUDLOW — The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the second annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 in Ludlow. The event will take place at Okemo Field on Route 103. This festival is a great opportunity for everyone including…

Saturday, Aug. 20 — CASTLETON — Step back in time as hostesses in colonial attire greet guests in homes along Castleton’s historic Main Street during the 82nd annual Colonial Day House Tour, Saturday Aug. 20. The Castleton Woman’s Club sponsors this annual event featuring over a dozen sites throughout the village including outstanding period homes,…

Vermonter Myra Flynn takes the outdoor stage at Feast & Field as part of BarnArts Music on the Farm series on Thursday, Aug. 18. This exceptionally talented singer-songwriter embraces the dichotomy of her Half Irish and half African American ancestry to craft highly original songs that blend soulful vocals with a delivery that doesn't let…

A roadtrip through Proctor, Pittsford, Florence, Brandon, Shoreham By Julia Purdy Who doesn’t love the romance, intrigue and bucolic setting of a covered bridge? Vermonters are no different — Vermonters cherish our heritage of covered bridges, and the Vermont Historic Bridge Program, begun in 1988, is committed to keeping authentic public covered bridges in service…

Saturday, Aug. 20 — LUDLOW — It’s that time of year, when the rubber duckies are preparing for race down the Black River in the Ralph D Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race to help a local group. This year it will be Reinbow Riding of Mt. Holly. The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) will be sponsoring the…