Come listen to, or join in with the Compass Music & Arts Center Faculty House Band.

Every year, hundreds of people descend upon Brandon for its Annual Yard Sale Day, which helps recycle and reuse. Start getting your goodies and treasures together to tempt the treasure seekers who’ll travel our streets! With dozens of yard sales registered on the official listing and scores more set up around town, Brandon will be a […]

The band will perform a free, family-friendly concert.

Silent film program postponed from July 23 due to excessive heat; film to be screened with live musical accompaniment. He never smiled on camera, earning him the nickname of "the Great Stone Face." But Buster Keaton's comedies rocked Hollywood's silent era with laughter throughout the 1920s. Acclaimed for their originality, clever visual gags, and amazing […]

Vermont's finest blues musicians are performing at Brandon Music in our final season at 7:30 pm. Authentic blues guitarist and vocalist Dennis Willmott, acclaimed guitarist Paul Asbell, legendary Kenny B on bass, keyboardist and music producer Chuck Eller, the effervescent Jeff Salisbury on drums, Bob Stannard on harmonicas and vocals and Johnny Falk on guitar and […]

Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell hosts another August “Hike into History” guide walk from 12–3 pm. Your guide is Stephen Zeoli, president of the Mount Independence Coalition friends group for the site, and one of the editors of their prize-winning book, Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution. 

This two-man staged reading play will be performed live at the Brandon Town Hall. It is a dialogue between Ethan Allen and his younger brother Ira that brings you dramatically through the narratives of their adventures at Ticonderoga, in British captivity, organizing and founding the State of Vermont, and more! The presentation runs approximately 45 […]

Great readings open to the public.

Monthly bird walk in the West Rutland Marsh. Join our friendly and knowledgeable birders on our monthly marsh walk in this Audubon Important Bird Area. No experience necessary. Go the entire 3.7 mile loop, or go halfway. Meet at the marsh boardwalk kiosk on Marble Street at 7 am. All are welcome! More info: birding@rutlandcounty- […]

The festival will take place in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the Junction of Routes 4 & 7. Art in the Park is Vermont's oldest continuing arts tradition and the Chaffee Art Center’s major fund-raising event, oc- curring twice yearly in mid-summer and autumn. The festival is sponsored by: Casella Waste Management, MUD Radio 101.5, […]

This romantic drama, starring Rudolph Valentino, celebrates its 100th anniversary. It features Valentino (in his first starring role) as a sexy bullfighter. Will he choose the pure love of Carmen or the sinister charms of Dona Sol? This movie is shown in honor of the 96th anniversary of Valentino's untimely death at age 31. Free […]

The festival will take place in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the Junction of Routes 4 & 7. Art in the Park is Vermont's oldest continuing arts tradition and the Chaffee Art Center’s major fund-raising event, occurring twice yearly in mid-summer and autumn. The festival is sponsored by: Casella Waste Management, MUD Radio 101.5, Rutland […]