Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—The music of Queen comes alive in 'One Night of Queen' performed by Gary Mullen & The Works, Tuesday night at the Paramount Theatre, downtown Rutland.. The performance recreates and pays tribute to the greatest band of all time, Queen, through a live stage performance featuring a band of talented…

Despite lingering snow cover in some areas of the state, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season if they keep a few strategies in mind. “Just like any other time of year, anglers fishing early in the spring should adjust their tactics…

Tickets go on sale April 15 The Dorset Theatre Festival recently announced its return to indoor performances at the Dorset Playhouse beginning June, 23 2022, and the 45th Main Stage Summer Season featuring Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of "Wait Until Dark" (June 23-July 9); the world premiere of "Scarecrow" written and performed by Heidi Armbruster (July…

Thursday, March 31 at 6-8 p.m. — RUTLAND — A new nonprofit in the region is hitting the ground running with its cornerstone social connection event, Gather Together, Thursday, March 31, 6-8 p.m., free at Taso’s Event Space at 28 Center St. in downtown Rutland. Social Tinkering began work in January 2020, just before we…

The 35th Vermont Scholastic High School and Middle School Chess Championships will be held on Saturday, April 16 at the Capital City Grange Hall on Vermont Route 12 in Berlin. All Vermont students are eligible to compete for state championships in Middle School (grades 6 through 8) and High School (grades 9 through 12) divisions.…

Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. — PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of traditional Irish, Scottish, English, and American folk music by Dublin-based duo Ye Vagabonds and New England fiddler/singer Lissa Schneckenburger on Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Ye Vagabonds, brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn, are…

The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library have thousands of books ready to find new homes. The book sales will begin in April. Dates and times for the book sales are as follows: Wednesday, April 6 from 4:40-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. - noon Wednesday, May 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday,…

Wednesday, March 30 at 3-7 p.m. — CHESTER — It’s prom time and the Chester Andover Family Center’s annual community service project, “Everyone Deserves a Special and Affordable Prom Outfit!” is back. We are celebrating the return of prom night with an open house prom shopping event on Wednesday, March 30 from 3-7 p.m. at…

April 6 — LEBANON, NH — How are productions, and specifically, opera productions created? From the director’s first ideas and concept, through collaboration with set, lighting, and costume designers, to the rehearsal process with singers and conductor, to the realization of the performance on the stage, director Helena Binder takes you through the process of…

April 1 - 3 and 7-10 — POMFRET — BarnArts is in rehearsals for “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams, opening on April 1 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 BarnArts Executive…

As spring temperatures arrive, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting Vermonters to report when lakes and ponds lose their ice cover, known as the “ice-out date.” The spring date when a lake becomes completely ice free from shore to shore lets DEC staff scientists know the best time to begin their seasonal…

Everyone should have a go-to sangria recipe in his or her cocktail repertoire. Sangria, when done right, can be a highly refreshing punch that is at home any time of the year. Sangria can be enjoyed on its own and sipped on a lazy, sunny afternoon, or paired with a delicious meal. Sangria recipes also…

Sweet yet savory ground meat served on a bun is a comfort food classic that has been a staple for restaurants and home cooks for decades. Sloppy Joes are beloved sandwiches that feature meat paired with a lip-smacking, tomato-based sauce. Some attribute the original Sloppy Joe to a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa, where in…

Friday, April 1 — RANDOLPH — Once again, on April 1, Randolph’s streets and riverside trail will become a village-wide anthology of poetry. PoemTown Randolph will launch its ninth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. Posters of over a hundred selected poems by poets from every corner of Vermont will be on display in the…

Mar. 26 and April 2 — If you would like to learn how to effectively hunt wild turkey gobblers in the upcoming spring hunting season, consider attending the turkey hunting seminars being offered by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and volunteer instructors on Mar. 26 and April 2. Learning to Hunt Spring Turkeys, designed…