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Stone Valley Arts celebrates 10th anniversary with a summer celebration that includes ‘Capturing Time: A Neil Rappaport Retrospective’
July 10, 2024
July 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.—POULTNEY—Stone Valley Arts, Stone Valley Arts 145 E. Main St., Poultney holds it's 10th anniversary summer cook out on Saturday July 13, 5-7 p.m. The event will feature a cookout, art and live music featuring the local sounds of Mean Waltons, an acoustic bluegrass duo from the Rutland area. The gallery…
Basin Bluegrass Festival rocks the region this weekend by DJ Dave Hoffenberg
July 10, 2024
The best, and most affordable festival around is the Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon, July 11-14. It’s been going strong for 28 years, with this being the 29. I’ve attended twice in the past and was blown away by all it had to offer. The music is exceptional. I didn’t know any of the bands…
The fourth annual Slate Valley Epic mountain bike race is a challenge for the most serious of mountain bikers
July 10, 2024
Sarturday, July 13 at —POULTNEY — Join Slate Valley Trails (SVT) , 131 Town Farm Road, Poultney on July 13 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. for the fourth annual Slate Valley Epic mountain bike race. Riders can expect some of the best singletrack riding with plenty of climbing and extraordinary views of southwestern Vermont and…
Rutland Country Club hosts golf, BBQ, and Chad Hollister Band concert to fight hunger
July 10, 2024
Saturday, July 13 at 11:30 a.m.—RUTLAND— The Rutland Country Club will be transformed into a multi-faceted fundraising event on Saturday, featuring a mix and match choice of golf, chicken BBQ buffet dinner, and capping it all off with a 7:30 p.m. concert featuring the renowned Chad Hollister Band. In case of rain, the concert will…
Soul Rockers will play July 10in Proctorsville
July 10, 2024
Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association are thrilled to announce that Soul Rockers, a group of talented local musicians, will be performing at the Concert on the Green series in Proctorsville. Soul Rockers are renowned for their captivating performances and exceptional musical talent. This…
WailOn Band Presents ‘A Tribute to REAL Country Music’
July 10, 2024
Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Joining us for their third season in a row and for our fourth concert in the town park will be The WailOn Band. WailOn features Chris Wiski as “Waylon” and joining him will be the WailOn band. The concert will be held on Thursday,…
Goshen Gallop is July 13
July 10, 2024
Saturday, July 13 at 4 p.m.—GOSHEN—The Goshen Gallop 5/10km Trail race is on July 13th— right around the corner! This race is our biggest event of the season and it’s always such a blast. We love seeing folks out enjoying the trails, whether they are attempting to set a new record or spending half their…
Sundays On The Hill concerts series features three of Vermont’s finest classical instrumentalists
July 10, 2024
Sunday, July 14 at 4 p.m. —WESTON —The Sundays On The Hill concerts series is delighted to have Counterpoint Chorus start the 26th year of providing wonderful concerts on July 14. All of the concerts will be held in the Old Parish Church on Route 100 in Weston. Admission is only $5 for adults, children…
R.A.V.E. (Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts) To Host 44th Annual RAVE Car Show and Flea Market
July 10, 2024
Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14 at 9 a.m. - RUTLAND - The Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts (R.A.V.E.) is pleased to invite everyone to attend their 44th Annual RAVE Car Show and Flea Market on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. There are many events planned…
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July 10, 2024
7/10 BOMOSEEN6 p.m. Lakehouse Pub & Grille – Shakey PinesBRANDON6 p.m. Brandon Inn (Behind) – Music on the Riverbend with Deb Bryson & the Hay BurnersLUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangPROCTORSVILLE6 p.m. Svec Memorial Green – Summer Concert Series with Soul RockersQUECHEE6…
Fourth of July celebrations, gratitudeand other July tidbits
July 3, 2024
July is a picnic and a red canoe and a sunburned neck and a softball game and ice tinkling in a tall glass. July is also the 4th of July. Among the red, white and blue, the parades, the picnics and the pool parties is the patriotism that might show up as a few tears…
Operation Dry Water: Boat sobriety heightened enforcement takes place July 4-6
July 3, 2024
The state of Vermont is reminding all Vermonters to boat safely this Fourth of July weekend. Recently released 2023 U.S. Coast Guard data show that alcohol use remains the primary known contributing factor in recreational boater deaths. In addition, 85% of people who drowned in a recreational boating incident were not wearing a life jacket. The…
Cynthia Huard performs her final concert at RCMS
July 3, 2024
Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m. - ROCHESTER - After thirty years as artistic director of the Rochester Chamber Music Society, Cynthia Huard will perform her final concert on Sunday, July 7, at 4 p.m. in the Federated Church. She will be accompanied by the newly appointed artistic director, violinist Adda Kridler, violinist Mary Rowell…
Know the good bugs for your garden
July 3, 2024
By Dr. Vern Grubinger, UVM extension Insect pests get a lot of attention because we see the damage they cause. Less obvious are beneficial insects that provide “biocontrol” of insect pests. These include predators that kill or disable their prey quickly and parasitoids that kill pests more slowly. Predators include lady beetles, ground beetles, lacewings…
Rockin the Region with Scott Forrest
July 3, 2024
A big weekend is upon us and a great way to celebrate it is by going to the Foundry on Saturday to see Scott Forrest at 6 p.m. I’ve known Scott for a while but recently reconnected with him musically. He did a showcase that George Nostrand and I put on at A Sound Space…