Sunday, July 18 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — Cackling witches, moaning specters and rattling skeletons are the last things that come to mind in a concert featuring tuba, french horn and piano! But this Grace Congregational Church offers those sounds and more. Bill Keck, Ron Wold and Alastair Stout offer a concert of music…

By Curt Peterson Editor’s note: This is the fourth of the Covid Survival Series by reporter Curt Peterson about area restaurants and their adaptations during and plans post-Covid. There are very few people who are as genuinely optimistic as Cathy Emmons, co-owner with her husband, Bill Emmons, of Cloudland Farm in North Pomfret. When asked about…

Backyard barbecues beckon and poolside entertaining reigns supreme every summer. After guests have had their fill of fire-licked grilled burgers, hot dogs and chicken, a refreshing dessert that won’t have summertime hosts sweating preparation can make for the perfect culinary capper. “Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars” marry tangy cream cheese with sweet and velvety banana pudding atop…

Sunday, July 18 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum joins the nation in celebrating the “Great American Dessert,” Sunday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sample ice cream, sundae toppings and homemade cones. Enjoy the lively music of Tom McKenzie and take a wagon ride around the farm. Children can make ice…

Rock Landscaping is cruising to an undefeated season while the other teams are all tied up By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Rock Landscaping vs. Dirty Mike & The Boys Last game Rock battled Dirty Mike & The Boys and the game was close until the third inning. It was almost an identical first inning with the…

By Nadie VanZandt, UVM extension master gardener If your kale plants succumbed to cabbage worms, don’t fret. You can start a second planting in midsummer to enjoy a bountiful harvest in the fall. Kale is a good choice for succession planting because it thrives in cool weather, tolerates frost and matures quickly (40-65 days). This also applies to other plants with the…

Saturday, Aug. 7 — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — The 4th annual Tour de Slate bike ride is returning to Middletown Springs on Aug. 7. The Tour de Slate is made up of five different routes designed to provide an enjoyable ride no matter what your level of experience. The most challenging rides, for avid road cyclists, are the…

By Ethan Weinstein After a 40-year hiatus from farming, Mission Farm in Killington is working the land once again. Their goal: address the community’s needs through food and faith. Led by Executive Director Reverend Lisa Ransom and “Farm Priest” Reverend Rachel Field, three summer interns have joined the team. These divinity school students, planting rows…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Live music is what I missed most during the pandemic. Killington had a few places doing music but one had taken 15 months off, until now. One that people, including myself, have come to love seeing music at unfortunately had to take a break, until now. I am pleased to announce…

Friday, July 9 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — To celebrate summer’s bounty, the Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) presents Feast for the Eyes — a new, all-member, all-media art show. The exhibit opens with a free reception on July 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will run through Aug. 29. “Everyone’s hungry,” declared…

For the brave, adventurous and exceedingly hot By Brooke Geery Floating is a classic Vermont summer activity with many different vessels to choose from. A kayak or canoe will get you there faster and keep you drier, but as the mercury tops the charts, a simple rubber innertube is the best way out of the…

Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — The Big Band sound of Enerjazz returns to Fair Haven’s Concerts in the Park on Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m. This is the second in our series of eight summer concerts. This group has been a staple each year and always brings a crowd…

Explore eclectic string ensemble music during Homes & Gardens Tour Friday, July 9 at 6 p.m. — PITTSFORD — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is pleased to announce a visit to Pittsford during its 2021 summer season, coming together for a musical garden party at the Pittsford Village Farm on July 9 at 6 p.m. This free performance is part of…

Saturday, July 10 and 11, 6 p.m. ­— WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Vermont-based Loom Ensemble has gathered together local dancers and professional theatermakers to devise a dance-theater performance, to tour Vermont city parks this July, sponsored by Open Door Integrative Wellness of White River Junction. “Twenty Twenty / Twenty Twenty-One: Dance-Theater for Collective Liberation” invites…

Wednesday, 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…