PIAZZOLLA PROJECT Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The Piazzolla Project brings together the talents of four unique musicians to explore the diverse sounds of Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla’s “Nuevo Tango.” At Brandon Music on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m., tango fans will recognize the famous milonga “Oblivion” and the haunting song “Los Pajaros…

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 21 - 23 — STOCKBRIDGE — This Friday, participants will enjoy the start of three days of music, camping , jamming, and festivities. The events begin Friday, Aug. 21 and jam on through Sunday evening, Aug. 23. The venue is located on the beautiful Tweed River Tubing site at the junction of Route 100 and…

A girls holds up a chicken at Green Mountain Girls Farm in Northfield, Vt. Vermont’s Open Farm Week ended Sunday, Aug. 9 after a week of mostly sunny skies and a break from the heat with temperatures in the 70s. Participants were invited to sample foods and drinks like wine, cider, fruits and cheese; enjoy…

The Killington boys’ relay team placed second in both the medley relay and free relay. Pictured are: (l-r): Matt Titterton, Bailey Peters, Lucas Godfrey, Griffin Van Neil, and Kyle Wereither. KILLINGTON—On Aug 1-2, at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Junction, the Killington Sharks swim team competed at the state meet. A swimmer…

Megan Stearns dances with Farm to Ballet. Formerly of Long Island, she lives in Burlington, Vt, where she is the creative director for Let’s Grow Kids, a statewide public education campaign. Sunday, Aug. 16 — POULTNEY — Farm to Ballet, a Burlington-based dance company, will stage throughout Vermont performances of an original composition linking farmers and food…

CHANGE OF LOCATION: This Tuesday's Winter in August event will be held in the Vermont Farmers Food Center at 251 West Street due to inclement weather. Tuesday, Aug. 11 — RUTLAND — Come out and help celebrate the ski industry at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce 34th Annual Winter In August Celebration on Tuesday,…

KILLINGTON — The 2015 best of three League Championship between the Killington Deli Team and “Clearly” Moguls was an epic battle for the ages. This was a rematch of last year’s championship and once again it went all three games. Game one CM’s pitcher Ronzoni Hacker started out hot delivering a first pitch strike to…

Paramount Theatre to present two works in from acclaimed NYC Theatre Company BEDLAM RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre recently announced that BEDLAM, an Off-Broadway NYC theatre in its third season, will make its second annual appearance at the Paramount Theatre Thursday and Friday evenings, Aug. 13 and 14. Following up on it’s single performance last…

Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Hops in the Hills guests enjoy samples of their favorite brews in complimentary festival glasses. Aug. 7-9 — LUDLOW — Okemo Mountain Resort will host its annual Hops in the Hills Beer and Wine Festival, a Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top Ten summer event, Aug. 7 through 9. Jackson Gore will be…

Photos by Robin Alberti and Rob Kovalesky Photo One: A young rider screams with excitement as he rides down Killington Resort’s newest adventure ride, the Beast Mountain Coaster, which opened Saturday. Photo Two: The view looking down the new Mountain Coaster track from the seat of on of the 35 blue “smart” cars. Photo Three:…

Third  World With so many events featuring wine, beer and food tastings along with music and fun activities, Vermont’s becoming a summer festival destination. On the heels of the Killington Wine Festival that took place July 17-19 comes Jerkfest this weekend (also in Killington); Hops on Top in Rutland, Aug. 4; Hops in Hills next…

Courtesy of Downtown Rutland Partnership The Little Circus sets up a tall apparatus, with performers flying high above the street on Merchants Row. Local merchants set out sidewalk sale tents along the closed streets of Merchants Row and Center Street in downtown Rutland. Sidewalk sales, circus, brew festival, and movies highlight the week of activities…

By Paul Holmes Early in the morning on Thursday, July 16,  Paul Holmes and his Golden Retriever Maggie hiked to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise. “I have been waiting for a crisp clear morning with a potentially good sunrise with some wild flowers in the foreground,” said Holmes, a photographer in…

Walk, jog or run your way to the finish line! KILLINGTON — The Biggest Loser RunWalk is returning for another Half Marathon/5K and one-mile Kids’ Race on Sunday, July 26 in Killington. From the first-time runner to the elite athlete, the Biggest Loser RunWalk Killington encourages visitors and locals to hit the wooded roads and gear…

Taste over 300 wines from around the world KILLINGTON–The Killington Wine Festival celebrates its 14th anniversary July 17-19 with three days of specialty wine tasting events. Gaining more attention each year, this signature event attracts hundreds of wine and food enthusiasts. Throughout the weekend, representatives from over 30 wineries and distributors pour more than 300…