The Board of Deacons of the Brandon Congregational Church wishes to invite you and your family to a special service to honor and remember those in our broader community who have passed away within the last year. They will be asking the name of your loved one when you come into the church to be […]

BARN OPERA presents a performance of Puccini's "Tosca" at Castleton University on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Set in Rome at the time of Napoleon's invasion of Italy, "Tosca" is a roller coaster story of love, lust, murder, and political intrigue. Carried on the wings of Puccini's richly romantic score, "Tosca" […]

The Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network (VSARN) is putting together a day to promote racial equity and youth activism at the Statehouse in Montpelier, from ten to two. The morning will be complete with workshops exploring more profound anti-racism work concepts, music from a student band, and conversations with some Vermont Legislators. A Lunch will break […]

Prepare to be mesmerized by the powerful, spellbinding, and propulsive sounds of the Taiko drums. To kick off the Mahaney Arts Center’s 30th anniversary, Burlington Taiko performs two half-hour sets on the MAC’s back lawn each afternoon. Come early on Friday to follow a parade from the center of campus starting at 3:30 PM. All […]

Gregory L. Norris writes regularly for numerous short story anthologies, national magazines, novels, and the occasional episode for TV or film. Gregory novelized the NBC TV classic by Gerry Anderson, The Day After Tomorrow: Into Infinity. Gregory won HM in the 2016 Roswell Awards in Short SF Writing and placed in 2021. In 2019, Gregory […]

If you enjoy wildlife, be sure to make plans to attend the 20th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison, Vermont, on Saturday, October 1. Activities at Dead Creek Wildlife Day are especially for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching, or learning about Vermont’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems. The event will be held at the […]

Vermont Open Studio Weekend celebrates its 30th Anniversary Year on October 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and galleries and studios in Brandon and across Vermont. Open Studio maps are already available at the Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center Street (Route 7), 802 247 4956. It is sponsored by the Vermont Crafts […]

The Rochester Public Library will host an evening of poetry with two special guests, Major Jackson, and Didi Jackson, on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. Didi and Major Jackson will read new and selected poems from their latest volumes inspired by Vermont’s natural landscape and seasons. The Jacksons are Rochester residents and Vanderbilt University […]

The Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center will host Dr. Cornell West as a featured speaker during the Diversity Speaker Series at the Flynn Theater in Burlington on October 1, 2022, at 6 p.m. Dr. West will be joined by a community panel asking questions. Tickets are $10-43 at https://www.flynnvt.org/Events/2022/9/cornel-west

Fall Fun in Brandon! Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Music, Vendors, "Mac Down" macaroni and cheese competition, Food by Dallas. Buy your scarecrow, face painting, games, books, and more, as there are many ways to enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon! Free admission, free entertainment! Estabrook Park in Brandon, Oct 2, 1 to 4 p.m.! Brought to […]

1800 and Froze to Death: The Cold Year of 1816 1816 has long been known as the year without summer. This talk includes scores of anecdotes about the dark year of failed crops, scarce food, and religious revival. Sponsored by Maclure Library.

A song circle will be held at the Godnick Adult Center in Rutland from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. The song circle welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Admission is free. Those taking part will need to fill out a form with basic information once a year. For further information, call Jack Crowther at […]