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 […]

The Fair will be held, as always, in Rutland from August 16 to 20. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, and 8 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday with gates closing nightly at 10 p.m. This year’s fair will feature a variety of games, food, rides, music, and fun, including; Rosaire’s racing pigs; horse, […]

DaddyLongLegs is the confluence of three well-known Vermont musicians - Rick Ceballos, David Gusakov, and Matt Witten, whose talents merge to form a dynamic and highly original traditional folk trio. Their instruments include banjo, guitar, and fiddle. There is no charge for the concert. Stop by for this informal evening of music—attendees can sit under the IPJ […]

Several members of the Vermont Gas and Steam Engine Association will be on the grounds of the Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison to showcase examples of historical gas and/or steam engines. The event runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  They will demonstrate how these engines worked and what they were used for. Stop […]

Participate in a guided driving tour along part of the 1776-77 Mount Independence-Hubbardton Military Road. The tour starts with an orientation at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton. Meet there at 10:00 a.m. with your own vehicle. The tour will make various stops along the way, ending at 1:00 p.m. in Center Rutland. […]

Join Artistic Director, Joshua Collier, members of the BARN OPERA artistic team, and the Board of Directors of BARN OPERA for the first public open house in the new BARN OPERA House, in advance of our production of Ariadne auf Naxos in September. Come see the Barn, have a glass of wine, take pictures in […]

join Artistic Director, Joshua Collier, members of the artistic team, and the board of directors for the first public open house in the new BARN OPERA House, in advance of the production of Ariadne auf Naxos in September. Come see the Barn, have a glass of wine, take pictures in the beautiful space, make sure […]