News for Brandon, Pittsford, Proctor, West Rutland, Leicester, Sudbury, Whiting and Goshen
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 […]
Immerse yourself in a Revolutionary War experience at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Vermont, on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4, 2022, for the “Soldiers Atop the Mount” annual weekend encampment. This event honors the soldiers who built and garrisoned Mount Independence in 1776-77, laying the foundation stones of the new […]
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.
David Allen, Associate Professor of biology at Middlebury College will present “The Ecology of Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases” in the Sheldon's barn. Allen studies the ecological, climate, and landscape factors which determine tick-borne disease risk. He uses a mix of fieldwork, lab-based and modeling methods. Over the last two decades, tick populations and cases of tick-borne diseases (like […]
Join fellow animal lovers for a leisurely 1-mile walk around Middlebury followed by music, food, prizes, and a pool party just for dogs in the Middlebury Town Pool. Sign up in advance or at the event. All proceeds benefit Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society. Detaiils can be found at www.homewardboundanimals.org
Megan Price is a Vermont Lakes Region native whose heritage is 100 percent Welsh. True to Megan's heritage, her original plan was to sing, but she decided writing was more likely to pay the bills. Megan worked as a news reporter, was later elected to serve three terms in the Vermont Legislature and later worked for […]
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” […]
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 […]
The Otter Creek Audubon Society and Moosalamoo Association invite you to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a bird walk to Silver Lake. Migrating songbirds, especially confusing fall warblers, will be the focus, as well as any water birds we might find on the lake. Meet at the Silver Lake Trail parking lot on Lake […]
ADDISON—The Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vermont, is hosting the annual Northeastern Open Atlatl Championship on Saturday, September 24, 2022, with special workshops on Friday and Sunday. All activities are outside. This is the 27th year of the event, and always a highlight of Vermont’s September Archaeology Month. On Saturday, the Chimney Point […]
The Dissipated Eight, Middlebury College's male a Cappella group, returns for their 6th year on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m at Brandon’s Town Hall. Their signature harmonies, touches of comedy, and interaction with the audience make them a Town Hall favorite. The group sings a range of songs from modern-day pop to traditional barbershop. […]
The Brandon Fire Department hopes you're ready for the 7th Annual BFD Cornhole Tournament. Registration is at 11 a.m., and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. They’ll be at Estabrook Park this year. Food and drink on site will be provided by Mae's Place and BBQ by the Dunmore Hose Company Members. This event is […]
The Pittsford Historical Society announces a public presentation on Sunday, Sept. 25, in the Fellowship Hall of the Pittsford Congregational Church. The annual Members' meeting will start at 5:30 with a pot-luck supper, followed by the meeting and the election of officers. After that comes a public presentation by Michael Dwyer: "Tales of a Photo […]
Just as social dance took off after the pandemic of 1918, all forms of community participatory dance are taking off now. Contemporary square dance is a great way to be active, meet new people and get back into a lively lifestyle after these many months of restricted activity. Square dancing has evolved a great deal […]
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 […]
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 […]
