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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Casey and McCaffrey are two of Vermont’s most beloved musical treasures, having created individually and together an artistic landscape as ruggedly beautiful as the Green Mountains of Vermont, where they both grew up. Gorgeous vocal harmonies and rock solid acoustic instrumental work – both are internationally known as award-winning songwriters and singers – together their […]

The weekend kicks off on Friday, August 26, with a street dance on the City Green featuring music by “The Hitmen” and sponsored by One Credit Union. The street dance runs from 7 to 10 p.m and features food from the 3 Squares Café Food Truck. Activities continue Saturday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. […]

The day begins with a pancake breakfast at the Vergennes Fire Station from 7 to 10 a.m. The “Little City Races” 5K, 10K and 15Ks kick off at 8:30 and 9 a.m. with on-site registration available at 7:30 at Vergennes Union Elementary School. Other activities include free wagon rides sponsored by Vermont Federal Credit Union and […]

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the National Wild Turkey Federation are excited to announce an upcoming tour to highlight land management practices to improve wildlife habitat for game species at Birdseye Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Poultney. The tour will be led by Travis Hart and Andrea Shortsleeve, wildlife habitat biologists with the […]

Don't miss Tony Award® nominees and Broadway’s most dynamic couple, Andy Karl and Orfeh, at the Southern Vermont Art Center's Arkell Pavilion on Friday, September 2nd! The concert is an eclectic mix of pop, R&B, and Broadway show tunes sure to move and groove you!  Tickets range from $35-$80 and can be purchased at  SVAC.ORG The Arkell Pavilion is located at the […]

Another chance to dance the night away with the “Silverbacks” Dance Band.  A blues and classic rock band that offers authentic blues and vintage rock and roll tunes. The band offers a great selection of songs that are recognizable and thoroughly danceable.  Tickets are $14 for couples…$14, $8 for adults, and $7 for seniors and students.