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Sculpture Fest transforms local farm

August 5, 2021
By Virginia Dean WOODSTOCK—For the past three decades, Woodstock residents Charlet and Peter Davenport have hosted the multi-artist event, “Sculpture Fest,” on their farm on Prosper Road. Displays of individual works of art are sprinkled all over their hillside, and community members and visitors are encouraged to come see the works. The tour is free…

Ghosts and spirits join the audience for the premiere of ‘Second Sight or the Way of Holiness’ in Pittsford

August 5, 2021
By Brooke Geery “Second Sight or the Way Of Holiness” premiered to a packed house on Turs- day, July 29, for a three-day run inside the Caldwell family’s barn in Pittsfield. The play, written by Rutland native Ryan Mangan, melds Vermont history and spirituality to tell the story of the Eddys, a real Vermont family…

Rockin’ the Region with Kent Baker

August 5, 2021
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg "ii-V-I" are jazz changes and chords but it’s also the name of the new jazz trio playing at the Foundry every Sunday from 5-9 p.m. If you like jazz, I highly recommend them. They’ve been there about a month now and the staff and patrons have given good reviews. Kent Baker,…

BarnArts celebrates 10 years of Summer Youth Theater with “Fiddler”

August 5, 2021
Friday, Aug. 6-Sunday, Aug. 8—BARNARD—BarnArts presents “Fiddler on the Roof” this weekend at the Barnard Town Hall. This is the 10th celebration year of BarnArts Summer Youth Theater program, which teaches music theater to 30 youth over a 3-week program each summer. As part of the celebration, BarnArts will be performing the full script instead…

RYT’s ‘Macbeth’ is best enjoyed in open air

August 5, 2021
By Brooke Geery Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Rutland Youth Theatre’s (RYT) traveling summer production of “Macbeth” has enabled local student thespians to get back in front of an audience in a safe, outdoor manner this summer. As is tradition, the performances of Shakespeare’s tragedy are free and open to the public, and have been hosted…

VINS announces Insect Festival 2021: bugs, bees, caterpillars

August 5, 2021
Aug. 6-7 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is excited to announce the 2021 Incredible Insect Festival! New this year, VINS invites everyone to join for both virtual and in-person events. On Friday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m., VINS will be hosting a virtual webinar just for VINS Members, “Growing Up as…

Explore the history of the paranormal

August 5, 2021
TV personality and paranormal researcher Brian Cano brings his "History of the Paranormal" program to Wilson Castle in Proctor, Aug. 6-7 Aug. 6-7 — PROCTOR — Brian Cano will be hosting tours of his popular interactive exhibit during the daytime from noon-4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday , with investigations slated for 7 p.m. and…

Live musical performance at the Briggs Opera House held for veterans

August 5, 2021
Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. — WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The White River Junction U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare System announced this month that Re-Creation’s “Rockin’ in the USA!” show will appear at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction on Aug. 5 bringing a new stage presentation to veterans and their…

Mellow Yellow to play at Fair Haven Concerts in the Park

August 5, 2021
Aug. 5 at 7 p.m.— FAIR HAVEN — The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park welcomes back Mellow Yellow to the stage. According to a recent news release from the band, the group “pays tribute to the 60s and 70s with truly authentic renditions of some of the genre’s greatest songs. With attention to detail, the…

Cavendish concerts continue with Gypsy Reel

August 5, 2021
Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association and the town of Cavendish invite everyone to spend an evening of fun on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville on Wednesday, Aug. 4, starting at 6 p.m. when the annual summer music series continues with the sounds of Gypsy Reel.…

Grilling turns the breakfast tables on a beloved staple 

August 5, 2021
Grillmasters insist that just about everything tastes a little better when cooked over a flame. Even though grilling often is reserved for lunch or dinner, there’s something to be said about preparing breakfast on those hot grates as well. According to Andrew Schloss and David Joachim, authors of the cookbook “Mastering the Grill: The Owner’s…

Listen to Chad Hollister’s acoustic rock in Hartford’s Lyman Park

August 5, 2021
July 7 at 6:30 p.m. — HARTFORD — Join us at Lyman Point Park for a concert in the park featuring Chad Hollister. Hartford’s summer concert series, held ever Wednesday evening, continues with Hollister’s acoustic rock. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free concert. Hollister has opened for such greats as Bob Dylan,…

Get ready for Rutland County Humane Society’s Trails for Tails

July 28, 2021
Join us in person or virtually to walk, run or bike on the beautiful trails of Pine Hill Park in Rutland to help the animals at RCHS! On Aug. 14, 2021, we will be hosting our Trails for Tails 1-mile Fun Run, 5K run, and 5.2-mile bike ride. Unable to join in person? No problem!…

Rockin’ the Region with Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

July 28, 2021
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg The band not to be missed is Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. They’re playing tonight on the midway lawn at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction. They’re also playing down in Hartford, Connecticut, on Sept. 25 as part of Farm Aid with Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John…

Fair Haven community story walk sponsored by Fair Haven Library

July 28, 2021
Aug. 1-8 — FAIR HAVEN — The third and final story walk for the summer will be in the Fair Haven park from Aug. 1-8. The Fair Haven Free Library board of trustees hopes to encourage an appreciation of children’s literature through this project. It would like to thank the First Congregational Church of Fair…