May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. Braided in Vermont – Kathy Detko & Lois Johnstone Using new…

May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. Ann McFarren Ann McFarren is a painter of oil and water…

May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. Allen Hill Press | Jeanne Amato Jeanne Amato lives and creates…

The Killington Adventure Center will operate Saturdays and Sundays May 28 through June 19, as well as Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. Beginning June 23, the Adventure Center will operate Thursday to Monday. All attractions are expected to open this weekend, with the exception of the Woodward WreckTangle and Trampoline Jump which will open…

May 28-29 —More than 150 Vermont artisans are opening their studios over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to take part in the 30th anniversary of Vermont’s Spring Open Studio Weekend. And you’re invited. This year’s tour promises to save the game for artisans. Like…

June 20-23 — KILLINGTON — Green Mountain National Golf Course in Killington will will host the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament and volunteers are needed to help make this another fun and successful event. The AJGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who…

Open to anyone who wants to feel more independent, empowered and capable during outdoor pursuits Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22—PITTSFIELD—Wilderness first aid certification can be achieved this weekend in a two-day course (16 hours). The course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who engage in shorter and less remote trips, including hikers, climbers, paddlers, bikers, skiers,…

Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. — CASTLETON — Mia Schultz, president of the Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP, will deliver the commencement address at Castleton’s 235th graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 14. Schultz is an educator, organizer, and problem solver — as well as an ardent champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and…

It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont. Youth and novice turkey hunting weekend is April 23 and 24 this year, and the regular spring turkey season is May 1-31. “The youth and novice turkey hunting weekend provides an excellent opportunity for experienced hunters to teach young or new hunters how to safely and successfully…

Tuesday, April 26, at 7:30 a.m.—POULTNEY—Join in for a slow-paced walk that will allow for observing and photographing. Friendly birders will happily share their knowledge with you. Bring water, a snack, insect repellent, cameras, field guides, and binoculars if you have them. Opportunities to leave early if needed. The hike will be about 3 miles…

Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.— WOODSTOCK—Lakou Mizik is a powerhouse collective of Haitian roots music with a soulful energy and a mix of styles that feels mystical and familiar at the same time. In the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake the band came together to show the world that their country…

By Sen. Alison Clarkson This year, instead of producing several smaller, focused bills, the Senate Economic Development (SED) Committee created one omnibus economic development bill with a wide range of proposals. It took longer than expected to finish and the House Commerce Committee is now considering it. The purpose of the bill is to “address…

Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Join us for your chance to see The Big and Tall Comedy Tour, one of the funniest shows in comedy, and help raise money for the American Legion of West Rutland. The Big and Tall Comedy Tour has been traveling across America since January 2018, raising money for America’s…

Friday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.—BRIDGEWATER—A solo exhibit of paintings by Katie Roberts will open at the Bridgewater Mill Marketplace, second floor, in Bridgewater on April 22, and be displayed through May 1. “A Salute to Earth Day” is a solo exhibit of paintings by Katie Roberts, a local nature artist. The exhibit will be…

Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON / RUTLAND — Enjoy two performances of Carl Orff’s masterpiece, “Carmina Burana,” performed by the Rutland Area Chorus, the Castleton University Chorale and soloists under the direction of Dr. Sherrill Blodget, with Dr. Charles Madsen and Dr. Alastair Stout performing the two piano…