Wednesday, November 14
Greensboro– Mid-Week Movie: The Post at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6PM-8PM. $5. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Hardwick– Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union Band & Vermont Jazz Ensemble at the Hazen Union Gym. 5:30PM. Free & Open to the public. Info: 472-6511.
Montpelier– OLLI Presents Historian Amanda Kay Gustin, Vermont vs. Hollywood: 100 Years of Vermont in Film at the Montpelier Senior Center, 58 Barre St. 1:30PM.
Williamstown– “The Building of Fire Engines in Williamstown,” Presented by Earl Everhart, at the Gardens in Williamstown, 2844 VT-14. 6:30PM. Refreshments served. Info: 433-5565.
Thursday, November 15
Barre– Central Vermont Career Center Open House, 155 Ayers St #2. 5:30PM. Attendees will be able to visit programs and meet the teachers. Info: Website: http://cvtcc.org/.
Acoustic Night at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM. Free, for all ages. DJ Rome 802. 8PM. 21+ Info: 476-7919.
Berlin– Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Gifford Health Center, 2418 Airport Rd. 10AM-4PM. The General Surgery team at Gifford Health Care will provide free skin cancer screenings by appointment during a series of four sessions throughout the fall. Open to all Gifford and non-Gifford patients. Info: 728-2430.
Calais– Open Mic at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7PM. Info: 229-4329.
Greensboro– Schiller & Schiller Father and Son Blues Duo at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 5:30PM-7:30PM. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Hardwick– A Place at the Table: Film Screening + Panel Discussion on Hunger in the U.S. and VT at the St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 39 West Church St. 6:30PM-9PM. $5-$10 donation welcome (proceeds to benefit Area Food Pantry). Info/RSVP: www.WonderArtsVT.org.
Montpelier– GMC Meeting and Slideshow at the T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St. 7PM. General membership meeting (open to the public). Phyllis Rubenstein presents “The Walker’s Haute Route: From Chamonix to Zermatt,” a talk about her 120 mi hike in the French and Swiss Alps.
VT Department of Liquor Control Seminars 12:30-3:30 pm – Montpelier, (Restaurant, Bars, Hotels & Clubs) Reservations required 828-2339, or email jen.fisher@vermont.gov, For statewide Seminar schedules and locations, visit liquorcontrol.vermont.gov/education
Lost Nation Theater Presents LNT AID – Vermont Stars Come Out for Lost Nation Theater – One Night Only at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center. 7:30PM. Info: www.lostnationtheater.org.
Northfield– “The Railroad History of the State of Vermont,” featuring Jim Murphy, Expert on VT Railroad History at Norwich University. 12PM. Free. Info: 485-2183.
PLainfield– Smoke and Mirrors by VT Playwright Tom Blachly, Plainfield Town Hall Opera Hall. 7PM. About the wild and rollicking 1840 Presidential election (‘Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!’), with much contemporary relevance to our own political campaigns and culture. $12/$10. Tickets & Info: 229-5290.
Friday, November 16
Barre– Acoustic – Elizabeth Renaud at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM. Free, for all ages. Info: 476-7919.
Calais– The Brevity Thing at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
Middlesex– “The Return of Crazy Chase,” Performed by Allen Church at the Middlesex Town Hall. 7PM. celebrating the life, times, and music of Alfred “Crazy” Chase, a gifted and eccentric fiddler from the early 20th century who lived in Middlesex and Morrisville. Info: pwiley3@gmail.com.
Montpelier– Songs & Tales: Patti Casey & Pete Sutherland, a Concert & Fundraiser for the Center for Arts and Learning at the Unitarian Church. 7PM. An evening of quintessential traditional and contemporary American folk music, interspersed with exciting stories for all ages. $25/$15. Info: 595-5252.
VT Department of Liquor Control Seminars 9am-12 Montpelier (Stores) Reservations required 828-2339, or email jen.fisher@vermont.gov, For statewide Seminar schedules and locations, visit liquorcontrol.vermont.gov/education
PLainfield– Smoke and Mirrors by VT Playwright Tom Blachly at the Plainfield Town Hall Opera Hall. See 11/15 listing.
Randolph– Chandler’s 17th Annual Holiday Artisans Market at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. Hours & info: www.chandler-arts.org.
Saturday, November 17
Barre– GED Testing at the Barre Learnng Center, 46 Washington St. 11AM-4PM. Info: 476-4588.
DJ LaFountaine at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9:30PM. Free, 21+ Info: 476-7919.
Northwestern Vermont Model Railroad Association “Vermont Rails” Show at the Barre City Auditorium. 10AM-4PM. $6/$2. Info:www.nwvrailroad.org and 598-0905.
Calais– Bella and the Notables (Jazz Standards) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
Chelsea– Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Chelsea Senior Center at the United Church, 13 N Common. 9AM-2PM. Homemade crafts, raffle, lunch.
EAST Montpelier– Dana and Sue Robinson at the Old Meeting House. 7PM. Americana-roots and folk duo, Dana and Susan Robinson combine vivid, songwriting and storytelling, with fiddle tunes, banjo grooves, elegant melodies, and rich harmony singing. $15 at the door. Info:https://oldmeetinghousevt.weebly.com.
Montpelier– Part 2 of Pine Cone Wreath Making Workshop with Vermont Artist and Educator John Landy at the T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St. 10AM-1PM. Make an decorate your own beautiful holiday wreath. Cost/Reg./Info: https://www.twwoodgallery.org/adult-art-classes.html.
¡Viva La Marimba! at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, 36 College St. 7PM. Join marimba soloist Jane Boxal, who will perform the Concerto para Marimba y Orchestra No. 1, Op. 20 by composer Jorge Sarmientos. Free. All ages. RSVP: mcovt.org.
500 Years of Music for Guitar at the Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State St. 7PM. Transport yourself through the centuries and around the world. Everything from an Irish jig, Spanish flamenco, and Brazilian samba to classical works through the ages. Free-will donation. Info: 223-3631.
Capital City Thanksgiving Farmers Market, Montpelier High School Gym, 5 High School Dr. 10AM-2PM. Featuring 50 local vendors will be selling seasonal produce, local meat, artisan bread and cheese, hot food, handmade crafts, and more. Get everything you need for your Thanksgiving meal from local farms. Info: 793-8347.
Forum on The Impact of This Election on Congress & The VT Legislature at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main St. 10AM-12PM. George Twigg, VT Director for Rep. Peter Welch, and David Zuckerman, Lieutenant Governor, will discuss their views on how the election results will influence the 2019 Congress and the VT legislative session. They will be joined by members of the VT legislature who will add their perspectives. Audience participation encouraged. Free.
Orchard Valley’s Annual Holiday Market at Vermont College of Fine Arts Gallery, 36 College St. 10AM-3PM. Info: 456-7400.
Morrisville– Annual Craft & Bake & Vendor Sale at the VFW Post 9653. 9AM-2PM. Soup & sandwiches available. Info: 888-4919.
Northfield– Laurette Davis Memorial: Ladies Night Out at the American Legion Post 63. 6PM-10PM. Featuring Karaoke with Levi Beach. Open to the public. No cover charge, 21 and up.
PLainfield– Smoke and Mirrors by VT Playwright Tom Blachly, Plainfield Town Hall Opera Hall. 7PM. See 11/15.
RANDOLPH– Gifford Presents Free Seminar on Retirement Planning at Strode Independent Living at Morgan Orchards, 89 Tom Wicker Lane. 10AM-2PM. Free & open to the public. Includes lunch. Registration & Info: 728-2380.
Chandler’s 17th Annual Holiday Artisans Market at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. Hours & info: www.chandler-arts.org.
Sunday, November 18
Montpelier– ¡Viva La Marimba! at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, 36 College St. See 11/17 listing. 4PM. Note Sun. time.
Winged Productions Presents A Mighty Outcry at Christ Church, 64 State St. 3PM. An original musical about the life of Joan of Arc with music and lyrics by Paul Dedell. $8/$4. Info: 223-3631.
Morrisville– Annual Craft & Bake & Vendor Sale, VFW Post 9653. 9AM-2PM. Soup & sandwiches available. Info: 888-4919.
Randolph– Chandler’s 17th Annual Holiday Artisans Market at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. Hours & info: www.chandler-arts.org.
Monday, November 19
Sharon– Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Sharon Health Center, 12 Shippee Ln. 9AM-4PM. The General Surgery team at Gifford Health Care will provide free skin cancer screenings by appointment during a series of four sessions throughout the fall. Open to all Gifford and non-Gifford patients. Info: 728-2430.
Tuesday, November 20
Greensboro– Trivia Tuesdays at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6:30PM-7:30PM. Every Tuesday! Free. Teams up to 6. Info & Reserversations: 533-9399.
Wednesday, November 21
Greensboro– Mid-Week Movie: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6PM-8PM. $5. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Thursday, November 22
Montpelier– 46th Annual FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Bethany Church, 115 Main St. 11:30AM-2PM. The Washington County Youth Service Bureau/Boys & Girls Club, with support from the Central Vermont community, is hosting the meal. All welcome. Thanksgiving delivery service is available for those unable to leave their homes and can be scheduled by calling 229-9151.
Friday, November 23
Barre– Bon-Fire (AC/DC Tribute to Bon Scott) at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9PM. $5. 21+ Info: 476-7919.
Calais– Kelly Ravin and Halle Jade at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
Greensboro– The Lebowski Fest at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6PM-8PM. Call your bowling buddies, order up a White Russian in the Café, and join HCA in celebrating this cult classic movie. Bathrobes are optional, and no ferrets please. $5. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Hardwick– Black Friday Book Sale at the Jeudevine Library, 93 N. Main St. 10AM-5PM. Come by and get some great books at great prices! Support the Library! Info: 472-5948.
Montpelier– Flannel Friday! Montpelier’s cozy version of Black Friday. Shoppers wearing flannel enjoy great sales! Info: montpelieralive.org.
New Yorker Cartoonist & Vermont Cartoonist Laureate Edward Koren at Bear Pond Books. 12PM. Edward Koren has long been associated with The New Yorker magazine, where he has published over 1100 cartoons, as well as numerous covers and illustrations. Info: 229-0774.
Randolph– Chandler’s 17th Annual Holiday Artisans Market at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. Hours & info: www.chandler-arts.org.
Saturday, November 24
Barre– DJ LaFountaine at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9:30PM. Free, 21+ Info: 476-7919.
5th Annual Craft/Vendor Event, 9AM to 3PM, Old Labor Hall, 84 Granite Street, Barre,
Calais– Them Boys (Danny Coane, Colin McCaffrey, Dave Rowell) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
Montpelier– Small Business Saturday. Shop local! Info: montpelieralive.org.
Randolph– Chandler’s 17th Annual Holiday Artisans Market at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. Hours & info: www.chandler-arts.org.
Sunday, November 25
BARRE – 2nd Annual Craft/Vendor Event, 9AM to 4PM, Barre Elks, 10 Jefferson Street, Barre, Proceeds Benefit Elks Charities
Randolph– Chandler’s 17th Annual Holiday Artisans Market at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. Hours & info: www.chandler-arts.org.
Monday, November 26
Montpelier– Cider Monday. Shop local and enjoy complimentary cider in stores all over Montpelier. Info: montpelieralive.org.
Tuesday, November 27
Greensboro– Trivia Tuesdays at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6:30PM-7:30PM. Every Tuesday! Free. Teams up to 6. Info & Reserversations: 533-9399.
Randolph– GED Testing at the Randolph Learning Center, 10 S. Main St. REg: 10:30AM; Test: 11AM-4PM. Info: 728-4492.
Wednesday, November 28
Greensboro– Mid-Week Movie: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6PM-8PM. $5. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Montpelier– OLLI Presents Author Baron Wormser, Ways of Biography at the Montpelier Senior Center, 58 Barre St. 1:30PM.
