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Calendar of Events
Wednesday, November 28
BARRE- Open Mike. With host John Lackard. Gusto's, 28 Prospect St., no cover, 9pm. Info. 476-7919.
BERLIN- USDA Informational Open House. All farmers and aspiring farmers are welcome, light refreshments will be served. USDA Service Center, 617 Comstock Rd., 10am-2pm. Info. 802-658-2803.
MONTPELIER- A Streetcar Named Desire. Screening hosted by film impresario Rick Winston. Part of Osher Lifelong Learning series. Savoy Theater, 26 Main St., $5 non-members, 10am. Info. 223-1763.
A Long Way to Fly. Preschool discovery program for ages 3-5. North Branch Nature Ctr, $5 members/$8 non, 10-11:30am. 229-6206.
Blues with The Usual Suspects. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6-8pm. Info. 229-9212.
All in One Hand- The Pianist Paul Wittgenstein, The Man Who Would Not Give Up. Film screening and discussion led by library director Richard Bidnick. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 7pm. 223-3338.
Enjoy the Wonders of Fungi. Learn to culture and grow your mycelium into fungi, with Eric Swanson of Vermush. Hunger Mountain Coop, $10 members/$12 non, 5-7pm. Pre-register 223-8000 x202.
WEBSTERVILLE- Vermont Health Connect Forum for Small Businesses. Learn what the health benefit exchange will mean for your business. Hosted by Dept. of Health Access, VT Chamber of Commerce & Town of Barre. Municipal Bldg, 149 Websterville Rd., 6-8pm.
Thursday, November 29
BARRE- Twelve Angry Jurors. SHS Drama Club presents the courtroom drama. Spaulding H.S., $10/$8 seniors & students/$5 12 & under, 7:30pm. Advance tix at Next Chapter Books, cash/check only.
Granite City Grocery Public Listening Session. Learn about plans to establish a downtown grocery store and share your thoughts. First Presbyterian Church, 78 Summer St., 6:30pm. Info. 279-7518.
MONTPELIER- Green Mtn Care Board Public Meeting. Discussion of Porter Medical Ctr budget, rate review, more. Dept. of Financial Regulation, 89 Main St., 3rd fl., 1-5pm. http://gmcboard.vermont.gov/
Tim Brick. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6pm-close. Info. 229-9212.
David Budbill's Two for Christmas. Two shows in one: Budbill's translation of a 15th century miracle play, followed by his "Judevine" version of the same story, feat. the same actors. Lost Nation Theater, $20/$15 students & seniors/$10 ages 6-11, 7:30pm. 229-0492.
Star Wars Art Show Opening. Young Jedis should drop off their art by Nov. 24th. Galactic goodies will be served at this opening event. Kellogg-Hubbard Children's Library, 7-8pm. Info. 223-4665.
Create a Vision Board. Life empowerment coach Marianne Mullen helps you create a vision board to focus your intentions. Hunger Mtn Coop, $7 members/$10 non, 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. 223-8000 x202.
RANDOLPH- Start the Conversation. Discussion of end-of-life care and decision-making. W/VT Ethics Network, Visiting Nurse & Hospice of VT & NH. Gifford Conference Cter, 5-6:30pm. 728-2608.
STOWE- Relay for Life NordicStyle Open House. Learn more about the March event, pick up a team captain's kit, more. Trapp Family Lodge Nordic Ctr, 6-8pm. www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt
Friday, November 30
BARRE- Twelve Angry Jurors. Spaulding H.S., 7:30pm. See 11/29.
BRADFORD- Red Cross Blood Drive. All are encouraged to donate. Congregational Church, noon-5:30pm. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
GRANITEVILLE- Open House & Viewing of Rockwell Paintings. Public welcome to view 2 Norman Rockwell paintings commissioned by ROA. Rock of Ages Visitor Center, FREE, 4-6pm. 476-2275.
MARSHFIELD- Artist and Author Night. Celebrating new exhibit by Viiu Niiler at 6pm, followed by Jack Pulaski reading from his new book, Loves Labours, at 7pm. Jaquith Public Library. 426-3581.
MONTPELIER- Handel's Messiah. Annual holiday performance by Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. St. Augustine's Church, Barre St, $15/$12 senior/$5 student/$32 family, 7:30pm. 476-8188.
Lunch Hour Poetry-Sharing Circle. Come share the works of your favorite poets with other folks in a small group setting. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes Room, noon-1pm. Info. 595-2563.
Matchstick Productions "Superheroes of Stroke" Movie Premiere. Benefits VLT efforts to save Bolton backcountry. Cash bar. Savoy Downstairs Theatre, $15, 7pm. RSVP to events@onionriver.com
Barika. Performing to kick off Afro-Beat Weekend. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $5, 10:30pm.
Jacob Green & Charlie Messing. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 6pm-close. Info. 229-9212.
David Budbill's Two for Christmas. Lost Nation Theater, 7:30pm. See description 11/30.
Get Help Navigating the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Options. Free 1/2 hr. appointments w/Wanda Craig of CVCOA. Montpelier Senior Activity Ctr, 9am-noon. Call 479-7553 for apptmt.
NORTHFIELD- Scrag Mountain Music pres. the Spektral Quartet. Come as you are, pay what you can. Green Mtn Girls Farm, farm supper 5:30-6:30pm, concert 7pm. www.scragmountainmusic.org
PLAINFIELD- Dead Man Rises and Other Short Shows. Part of Bread & Puppet's 50th anniversary drive to revive old shows. Goddard College, Haybarn Theatre, sliding scale donations, 7pm. 322-1685.
WORCESTER- Mad Mountain Scramblers. Together again for a "sweet night." Fundraiser for Friends of Doty PTO, free sundae w/concert admission. Town Hall, $5 person/$10 family, 6:30pm.
Saturday, December 1
BARRE- Twelve Angry Jurors. Spaulding H.S., 7:30pm. See 11/29.
BARRE TOWN- Snowmobile Safety Course. Anyone born after July 1983 must complete a course to ride on VAST trails. Co-hosted by Barre Town Thunder Chickens & Montpelier Rec. Dept. Barre Town School, FREE, 8am-3:30pm. Call 225-8699 to pre-register.
CABOT- Cabot Community Chorus. Annual Christmas Concert, refreshments served. Cabot Church, free-will offerings, 6:30pm.
GREENSBORO BEND- Wild Game & Chicken Pie Supper. All you can eat, takeout available. United Methodist Church of Greensboro Bend, $15/$7.50 kids 5-12, seatings 5pm, 6pm & 7pm. 533-2637.
GRANITEVILLE- Open House & Viewing of Rockwell Paintings. Public welcome to view 2 Norman Rockwell paintings commissioned by ROA. Rock of Ages Visitor Center, FREE, 9am-5pm. 476-2275.
HARDWICK- Jay-Koh Music. Denver musician performs covers and originals. Positive Pie, 87 So. Main St., 9:30pm.
MONTPELIER- Winter Farmers Market. Produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more. Live music this week by Patti Casey. VT College of Fine Arts gym, 10am-2pm.
Old-Fashioned Holiday Fair. Holiday items, wreaths, cookies, toys, quilt raffle, music, lunch and more. Unitarian Church, 9am-2pm.
New Nile Orchestra. Using standard instrumentation, NNO members transpose traditional Ethiopian melodies into something danceable. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $5, 10:30pm.
An Evening at the Library. Live music, artist Mary Azarian as guest of honor, silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, more. Fundraising evening for the KHL. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, $50, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
Irish Sessions, 2-5pm; Eric George, 6pm-close. Both at Bagitos Café, 28 Main St.. Info. 229-9212.
David Budbill's Two for Christmas. Lost Nation Theater, 2pm and 7:30pm. See description 11/30.
Vermont Fiddle Orchestra. Concert w/ guest soloist Donna Hebert. Vermont College of Fine Arts, College Hall Chapel, $15/$12 students & seniors/free for kids 12 & under, 7pm. RSVP 1-877-343-3531.
Author Signing: Vermont Wild III. Join author Megan Price and game warden John Kapusta for a reading and signing of the newest book in the series. Bear Pond Books, FREE, 11am-1pm. 229-0774.
MORETOWN- Moretown Christmas Bazaar. Local books, baked goods, decorations & other crafts. Also live harp music, lunch available, new mitten & sock collection. Town Hall, 10am-3pm. Info. 496-2901.
Photos with Santa. Kids welcome to have their picture taken with Santa, decorate cookies, make a Christmas craft ad more. Lunch available. Precious Moments Preschool, donations, noon-3pm. 496-4516.
NORTHFIELD- Hike with Green Mtn Club. Moderate, 7-8 miles on Paine Mountain. Limit of 8 people, w/ car spotting. Meet 9am at Montpelier H.S. or 9:30am at Norwich Univ. RSVP to 223-0020.
NORTHUMBERLAND, NH- Open House and Toys for Tots Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy, and enjoy refreshments, sales, raffles and more. Potato Barn Antiques, 9am-5pm. 606-636-2611.
RANDOLPH- Dustin Lance Black's "8" the Play. Staged reading of the new play about California's struggle for marriage equality. Chandler Music Hall, $20/$10, 7:30pm. Info. 728-6464.
ROYALTON- Annual Christmas Craft Sale. Held by So. Royalton Senior Center. All kinds of homemade crafts, large raffle, lunch available 11am to 1pm. Royalton Academy Building, Rte 14, 9am-2pm.
STOWE- Annual Christmas Fair. Featuring decorated wreaths, baked goods, jewelry, puzzles, quilt raffle, entertainment for the kids & much more. Stowe Community Church, Main St., 9:30am-2pm.
WARREN- Scrag Mountain Music presents the Spektral Quartet. Come as you are, pay what you can. Warren United Church, 4pm. Info. www.scragmountainmusic.org
WATERBURY- Baked Bean and Ham Lunch. With red flannel hash, fruit salad, dessert, more. Takeouts available. Waterbury Grange Hall, 317 Howard Ave., $10/$5 kids 4-12, noon. RSVP 244-1192.
Fall Craft Workshop. Learn to decoupage, with Sue Premore, for teens through adults only. All materials and instruction provided. Waterbury Public Library, FREE, 9am-11am. Pre-register 244-7036.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Farewell & Welcome Open House. Offer best wishes to Flora O'Hara and welcome new librarian, Robert Youngberg. Refreshments. Ainsworth Public Library, 10am-noon. Info 433-5887.
Sunday, December 2
BARRE- Handel's Messiah. Annual holiday performance by Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. Barre Opera House, $15/$12 senior/$5 student/$32 family, 2pm. Info. 476-8188.
Twelve Angry Jurors. Spaulding H.S., 2pm. See description 11/29.
Fukushima Never Again. Documentary about the nuclear disaster resulting from the March 2011 tsunami. Panel discussion to follow. Old Labor Hall, Granite St., by donation (benefits Labor Hall), 4pm.
ELMORE- Hike with Green Mountain Club. Moderate 3+/- miles RT, Elmore Mountain chimney viewpoint with option to summit. Meet at Montpelier H.S. Call 249-0520 for meeting time.
MARSHFIELD- Seed Saving Begins Now! Join Anne Miller to learn how to start seed saving. Jaquith Library, 1pm. Info. 426-3581.
MONTPELIER- Eric Friedman. Performing for Sunday brunch. Bagitos Café, 28 Main St., 11am-1pm. Info. 229-9212.
Scrag Mountain Music presents the Spektral Quartet. Come as you are, pay what you can. Lost Nation Theater, 4pm. Info. www.scragmountainmusic.org
Holiday Barbershop Concert. Feat. men's & women's internationally-ranked choruses & more. VT College of Fine Arts Chapel, $10/free under age 8, 1:30pm & 4:30pm. Tix at door or in advance, 505-9595.
You Saved Me, Too: What a Holocaust Survivor Taught Me about Living, Dying, Loving, Fighting, and Swearing in Yiddish. Susan Kushner Resnick shares her new book. Beth Jacob Synagogue, vegetarian potluck 12:30pm, presentation 1:15pm foll. by signing. 279-7581.
NORTHFIELD- High School Juried Art Show Awards Ceremony. Public welcome. Norwich University, Chaplin Hall Gallery, 2-4pm.
NORTHUMBERLAND, NH- Open House and Toys for Tots Drive. Potato Barn Antiques, 9am-5pm. See description 12/1.
PEACHAM- North Country Chorus 65th Annual Christmas Concert. Peacham Congregational Church, $10 adults/$5 students, 3pm. Info. www.northcountrychorus.org
PLAINFIELD- Art Opening. Reception for exhibit of Central Asia photographs by international photographer Theodore "Teo" Kaye. Blinking Light Gallery, 11am-1pm. www.blinkinglightgallery.com
STOWE- 40th Army Band: Vermont Holiday Treasures. With guest narrator Tim Kavanagh. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, FREE, 2pm. Reserve tickets at www.sprucepeakarts.org or 760-4634.
Monday, December 3
MONTPELIER- Presentation on Southern China. Ellie Hayes shares her images and personal experiences. Co-hosted by Barre Senior Center. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 7pm.
Capital Orchestra Holiday Concert. The community orchestra performs seasonal pieces for brass and for strings, works by Haydn & more. Unitarian Church, donations appreciated, 7:30pm. 223-8610.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Friends of Ainsworth Public Library. Join us and support the library. Ainsworth Public Library, 6pm.
Tuesday, December 4
MONTPELIER- Empowering Your Intentions: Going Beyond Hopes and Wants. Workshop with Fred Cheyette. Hunger Mountain Coop, FREE, 6-7:30pm. Pre-register 223-8000 x202.
MORRISVILLE- GED Testing. Social studies, science & reading at 11am, take 1 or 2. Morrisville Learning Center, 52 Portland St. Pre-register 888-5531.
RANDOLPH- Reducing Food Waste Through Source Reduction. Workshop co-spons. by VTC, Agency of Natural Resources & the EPA. VTC, Judd Hall, 8:30am-3pm. Register at www.vtc.edu/groundwork
WARREN- Warren Public Library Trustees Meeting. All patrons and friends invited. Warren Public Library, 8:30am.
Wednesday, December 5
BARRE- Open Mike. With host John Lackard. Gusto's, 28 Prospect St., no cover, 9pm. Info. 476-7919.
Senior Day: Parlor Music. The Peace and Pardon singers perform turn-of-the-century songs and holiday selections. All are welcome, holiday refreshments will be served. Aldrich Public Library, 1:30pm.
Advance Directives Film and Workshop. Join CVHHH staff for the film "Start the Conversation," followed by a workshop on preparing Advanced Directives (living wills). Aldrich Library, 5:30-7:30pm.
MARSHFIELD- Classic Film Night. Tom Blachly & Rick Winston, offer a brief introduction and optional post-film discussion. Jaquith Library, Old Schoolhouse Common, School St, 7pm. Info. 426-3581.
Herbal Class: Immunity Tincture and Cold Care Capsules. Led by Sage Zelkowitz. Jaquith Public Library, $1-$10 sliding scale materials fee, 3-5pm. Info. 426-3481.
MONTPELIER- Diplomatic Challenges We Face. Presentation by veteran diplomat George Jaeger. Part of VHC's First Wednesdays series. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, FREE, 7pm. Info. 223-3338.
On the Waterfront. Screening hosted by film impresario Rick Winston. Part of Osher Lifelong Learning series. Savoy Theater, 26 Main St., $5 non-members, 10am. Info. 223-1763.
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Five actors and one sound effects wizard bring Capra's classic to life. Lost Nation Theater, $10 advance/$15 door/kids under 11 free w/paying adult, 7pm. 229-0492.
Thursday, December 6
BARRE- GED Testing. Social studies, science & reading at 3pm, take 1 or 2; writing at 5:30pm, math at 6pm, take only one. Barre Learning Center, 46 Washington St. Pre-register 476-4588.
BERLIN- Improving Energy Efficiency in Municipal Buildings. Forum held by Efficiency Vermont. Central VT Chamber of Commerce, 33 Stewart Rd., 6:30-9pm.
CALAIS- Jay Ekis. Performing at The Whammy Bar at the Maple Corner Café, 31 W. County Rd., 6:30-8:30pm. Info. 229-4329.
MONTPELIER- It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Lost Nation Theater, 7pm. See description 12/5.
RANDOLPH- Eat It, Beat It and Prevent It: Food as Medicine. Author and chef Wendell Fowler discusses what's in the foods we love. Gifford Conference Center, FREE, 6-8pm. RSVP 728-7100 x6.
Friday, December 7
BARRE- Vermont Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops. With the VSO Chorus and conductor Robert DeCormier. Barre Opera House, 7:30pm. Info. 476-8188 or www.vso.org.
BERLIN- Ag Finance Hour. Meet with a farm business management specialist to work on financial planning for your farm. UVM Extension office, 617 Comstock Rd., $15. Call 223-2389 for an appointment.
MONTPELIER- Art Walk. Montpelier galleries and other businesses host a variety of exhibits, receptions, and specials. Downtown locations, 4-8pm.
Reiki Clinic. Half hour sessions. Montpelier Senior Activity Ctr, 58 Barre St., $15, 1-5pm. Call 522-0045 for appointment or information.
MSAC Holiday Bazaar. Baked goods, arts & crafts, CDs by pianist Ron Merkin. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 4-7pm.
Book Signing: Images of America: Williamstown. With author Doreen Chambers. VT History Museum, 109 State St., 3:30-5:30pm.
Illumination Night. All are invited for the annual lighting of the tree, luminarias, hot drinks & cookies, and music to recognize all winter holidays. Vermont College of Fine Arts, College Hall, 5:30-7pm.
PLAINFIELD- The Saturn People's Sound Collective. 19-person band directed by Brian Boyes. Goddard College, Haybarn Theatre, advance tix $15, doors 7pm, show 8pm. www.goddard.edu/saturn
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 6pm. Info. 583-1674.
Saturday, December 8
ADAMANT- Ira Friedman Jazz Quartet. With Rob Morse, Keith Gibbs and Paul Reynolds. Adamant Community Club, $10 in advance (at Coop)/$15 at door, optional potluck 5:30pm, show 7pm.
BRADFORD- Sandy Victims Benefit Spaghetti Supper. Handicapped accessible, all proceeds benefit storm victims. Masonic Lodge, 1958 Waits River Rd., by donation, 5:30-7:30pm. 222-4014.
CRAFTSBURY- Laslo Cameo. Randy Bulpin & Leslie Campos perform on fiddle, guitar and dobro. The Music Box, 7:30pm. 586-7533.
HARDWICK- Hillside Rounders. Brothers Rich and Mike Sicely have made music together since they could get their hands around a guitar. Positive Pie, 87 So. Main St., 9:30pm.
MARSHFIELD- Marshfield School of Weaving Holiday Studio Sale. Textiles, pottery, baskets, blacksmithing & more, all handmade by local artists. 589 Eaton Cemetery Rd., 10am-3pm. 426-3733.
MONTPELIER- Afinque. Classic Salsa/Salsa Dura cover band from Burlington. Ages 21+. Positive Pie, 22 State St., $5, 10:30pm.
MSAC Holiday Bazaar. MSAC, 58 Barre St., 9am-4pm. See 12/7.
Katie Trautz and the New Foundry. Original folk and old-time with a unique contemporary inflection. The Black Door, 9:30pm.
Shouts & Cradle Songs: A Christmas Celebration. Performance by Counterpoint Chorus. Christ Episcopal Church, $20/$15 seniors/$5 students & financially challenged, 7:30pm. Info. 802-540-1784.
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 6pm. Info. 583-1674.
WARREN- The King and the Thrush. Hosted by Warren Public Library, Jennings and Ponder offer this tale suitable for all ages. Light refreshments. Warren Town Hall, FREE, 1pm. RSVP 496-3913.
WATERBURY- Waterbury Farmers Market. Thatcher Brook Primary School, Stowe St., 10am-2pm.
Season of Lights Story & Craft Time. Stories about Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa, make a craft to take home. for kids in grades K-4. Waterbury Public Library, FREE, 10am. Register 244-7036.
WILLIAMSTOWN- Endowment Fund Craft Fair. Including Friends of Ainsworth Library holiday raffle and drawing. Williamstown Middle High School, 9am-3pm.
Sunday, December 9
BARRE- Northeast Fiddlers Association Monthly Jam and Meet. Fiddlers and public welcome. Canadian Club, Rte 14, donations accepted, noon-5pm.
MONTPELIER- Montpelier Antiques Market. Furniture, art, ephemera, postcards, books, more. Elks Country Club, $5 early buying at 7:30am/$2 regular admission 9am, 7:30am-1:30pm. 751-6138.
Young Adventurers Club Family Walk. Easy 1-2 mi. walk through Hubbard Park & Montpelier. YAC is a Green Mtn Club group for families with young children. Call 229-0933 for mtg time & place.
Auditions: Ransom. Adults and youth age 10+ invited to audition for this musical inspired by letters from a VT Civil War soldier. Show runs 4/25-5/12. Lost Nation Theater, by appointment. Info. 229-0492.
WAITSFIELD- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Valley Players Theater, $10 adults/$8 kids 12 & under, 2pm. Info. 583-1674.
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