Can discrimination exist in an America where everyone is Black? That's among the questions posed by The Flying Ace(1926), a rare surviving example of movies produced early in the 20th century for Black audiences in segregated cinemas. The Flying Ace, recently named to the U.S. National Film Registry, will be screened on Saturday, Sept. 10 […]

As summer winds down, contemporary square dancing is winding up. The Cast Off 8’s Square Dance Club has been dancing again for more than a year, and now, with reduced COVID restrictions, the club is ready to kick off the fall season. Just as social dance took off after the pandemic of 1918, all forms […]

The Sheldon Museum presents “Bees Besieged: A History of Beekeeping,” a talk by Bill Mares. Mares, a writer, and a beekeeper for 50 years, will tell of the origins and evolution of beekeeping, sometimes referred to as “farming for intellectuals,” with a particular emphasis on his new book, with Ross Conrad and others, The Land of Milk […]

“The Art of Halves Half Knots,” a new textile arts exhibit at the Chaffee Art Center, will have its opening reception on Friday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for admittance. Donations are appreciated. Stop by and enjoy music by pianist Marna Grove, a glass of wine, or Haitian Blue […]

BARN OPERA is thrilled to return to live performance with Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. Known for innovative takes on masterworks, this BARN OPERA production will be no exception. Artistic director (Joshua Collier) has a new concept that takes the already comedic opera and turns it on its head, providing a night of operatic self-deprecation […]

The annual West Rutland Block Party will take place on the Town Hall Green and Marble Street on Saturday, September 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Marble Street from Campbell Street to Main Street will be closed to traffic to host the festivities.  The day will feature games, craft vendors, and food trucks.  The musical entertainment will […]

Traveling to Brandon Town Hall from Poultney, “Moose Crossing” plays youthful, energized takes on classic jazz tunes from Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and beyond. They also perform funkier jazz-infused takes on rock and pop tunes from the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, the Doors, and more.   Ticket: Adults, $8, Seniors and Students, $6.  

Bluegrass is the ultimate good-time music, honoring tradition while encouraging innovation.  So, Brandon Music is delighted to welcome back Snake Mountain Bluegrass on Saturday, September 17th at 7:30 p.m.  Always a favorite with Brandon Music audiences (they performed in November 2021 to a packed house), Snake Mountain's “toe-tapping tunes combine the best of modern and traditional bluegrass” […]

BARN OPERA is thrilled to return to live performance with Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. Known for innovative takes on masterworks, this BARN OPERA production will be no exception. Artistic director (Joshua Collier) has a new concept that takes the already comedic opera and turns it on its head, providing a night of operatic self-deprecation […]

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, mushroom expert Meg Madden is back at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell to lead another of her popular mushroom exploration walks. The walk runs from 1 to 4 p.m.  Look for and learn about mushrooms on Mount Independence. Are the mushrooms you see this time of year […]

Robert De Cormier was born in 1922, and Vermont will celebrate his centennial in style. On Sunday, September 18, at 3 p.m. at Grace Church in Rutland, six Vermont choruses will join forces to celebrate the legacy of this key figure in Vermont's musical history. Come hear the Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont, The […]

As summer winds down, contemporary square dancing is winding up. The Cast Off 8’s Square Dance Club has been dancing again for more than a year, and now, with reduced COVID restrictions, the club is ready to kick off the fall season. Just as social dance took off after the pandemic of 1918, all forms […]