Wednesday, December 4
Barre– Connections for Change will meet 6:15 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Please join us for dinner and an informal time to meet and talk with substance use disorder treatment providers from the Barre area. There is no charge and childcare will be available. Join us to make a connection for change for the better in your life! For more information please call 476-3929.
Montpelier– John Lackard Blues JAM at Charlie O’s World Famous, 70 Main Street, 6PM. 802-223-6820.
The Third Man at the Savoy Theater, 26 Main St. Free for OLLI members; $5 suggested donation for all others. 12:30 PM.
Thursday, December 5
Montpelier– Winter Sale at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main St. 10AM – 4PM. Holiday decorations, toys, linens and more.
Katie Trautz, Rachel Rudi and Heidi Wilson perform traditional songs in three-part harmony at the Christ Church Episcopal 64 State St. Noon.
Waterbury– Shutesville Wildlife Lecture Series: Moose Presentation presentation on Moose by UVM PhD candidate Elias Rosenblatt, 7PM at the Green Mtn. Club Visitor Center, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd.
Friday, December 6
Barre– Winter Wonderland at the Barre Opera House, 6 N. Main St. 6:30PM. $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, under 5 free.
Berlin– Chamber $marts and Cents 2020 Legislative Preview, 8-9:30AM at Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce 963 Paine Turnpike.
Calais– Liam Alone (funky covers) at the Whammy Bar, 7:30PM.
Montpelier Alive’s Art Walk, presented by Magic Hat, showcases works of Central Vermont artists at locations across the city. Start at any venue and stop by as many participating venues as you like. Many will have the artist in attendance and refreshments for art viewers. Guidebooks will be available at participating venues.
Unveiling of Restored Whittredge Old Home By the Sea , Oil on Canvas. Join us for a chance to view the work, enjoy light refreshments, and meet and greet at the gallery. 6PM. At the T.W. Wood Gallery 46 Barre St.
Winter Sale at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main St. 10AM – 4PM. Holiday decorations, toys, linens and more.
Free to Be… You and Me A charming musical about the many possibilities of growing up. 7PM at U-32 auditorium. Admission by donation.
Plainfield– Learn to Crochet Snowflakes at Vermont Yarn Shop, Plainview Farm, 858 East Hill Rd., 9:30 A.M. – 12 Noon. With instructor Jennifer Garson Loughran. Cost is $25 plus $2.50 for materials. Students should know basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet and double crochet. For more information contact Vermont Yarn Shop at 454-1114.
Randolph– Our Lady of the Angels Christmas Bazaar, Rte. 66 & Hebard Hill Rd. 2-6PM. Over 20 vendors featuring a wide variety of gifts, decor, crafts & food, plus Parish bakery tables & raffle.
Saturday, December 7
Calais– Barn Band (50s, 60s, and 70s classic rock, folk) at the Whammy Bar, 7:30PM.
Greensboro– Ballet Wolcott Presents: The Nutcracker at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St., 7:00 pm. Advanced Tickets are $20, Students and Seniors $15. Day of Show Tickets are $30, Students and Seniors $20.
Wild Game and Chicken Pie Supper at the United Methodist Church in Greensboro Bend. $17 Adults, $8.50 Kids, under 5 free. 5PM. Also tag sale and bake sale.
Montpelier– Hike North Branch Nature Center Easy. 2 – 3 miles. We will learn about winter tree identification along hiking trails. Bring snacks and water. Contact Co-Leaders: Bob Popp, 454-1515 or vtpopps@aol.com or Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.
The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra with David Kaynor, will be performing its Winter Concert at 7 PM at the City Hall Arts Center at City Hall. Concert admission is by donation. For more info, www.vermontfiddleorchestra.org.
Annual Holiday Fair at the Unitarian Church from 9 am – 2 pm. Children’s books and toys, delicious baked goods and cookie table, uniquely decorated wreaths. Lunch in the tea room served 11:30-1:00 pm. Plus, jewelry, plants, crafts, seasonal music and more! 130 Main St.
Winter Sale at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main St. 10AM – 4PM. Holiday decorations, toys, linens and more.
Free to Be… You and Me A charming musical about the many possibilities of growing up. 11AM at U-32 auditorium. Admission by donation.
Morrisville– Tim Eriksen in Concert We are thrilled to welcome the legendary folk musician Tim Eriksen to River Arts, 74 Pleasant St. 7pm. $15 sliding scale.
Plainfield– Twinfield Holiday Craft Fair, 9AM-2PM at Twinfield Union School. Gift basket raffle.
Randolph– Community Holiday Variety Show Unwrap your talents and those of your neighbors at the Chandler Center for the Arts 71-73 Main St.
Our Lady of the Angels Christmas Bazaar, Rte. 66 & Hebard Hill Rd. 9AM – 2PM. Over 20 vendors featuring a wide variety of gifts, decor, crafts & food, plus Parish bakery tables & raffle.
West Fairlee– Annual Christmas Bazaar 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the West Fairlee Church 954 Rt. 113. For info: Bonnie Cray at 802-333-9655
Sunday, December 8
Barre– Northeast Fiddlers’ Association Monthly Jam and Meet, noon – 5PM, at the Canadian Club, Rt. 14. Fiddlers and public welcome. Local food shelf donations welcomed. Contact: Bill Camerson 565-7377.
Brookfield– Brookfield Community Singers Singing light, fun music, Christmas music at the Pond Village Church, 3:00 p.m. For information: call Irma at 728-3849 or iphartigan@gmail.com
Greensboro– Ballet Wolcott Presents: The Nutcracker at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St., 2:00 pm. Advanced Tickets are $20, Students and Seniors $15. Day of Show Tickets are $30, Students and Seniors $20.
Montpelier– Dance, Sing, and Jump Around! With winter here, it’s time to get out and dance with your family and friends! The Capital City Grange, 6612 Vermont Route 12, 3- 4:30 PM. Free for children. Suggested donation for adults $5, but NO ONE is turned away!
Morrisville– Sunday Brunch at the VFW Auxiliary 9653, 9-10:30AM. $10 adults, $5 kids under 10. Info: 888-4919.
Randolph– Randolph Singers at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. 7:30PM.
Wednesday, December 11
Montpelier– Recovery Collective: Open House A special open house to celebrate and thank the recovery community for all their work in 2019! 12 – 1:30pm. Recovery Vermont, 100 State St., Suite 354, Capitol Hotel Plaza.
Thursday, December 12
Metalwerx Vermont’s Tuba/Euphonia Quartet, will make the historic sanctuary ring with the bright sound of brass, including some holiday favorites at the Christ Church Episcopal, 64 Main St. Noon.
Friday, December 13
Barre– Holiday Craft Sale at Capstone Community Action, 20 Gable Place, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jewelry, hats, scarves, teas & herbal gifts, soft flannel items and more. Everything is made by Local artists. Info: 479-1053.
Braintree– Carolyn Egeli hosts a Holiday Open House at her art studio located at 750 Brainstorm Road, from 5 – 8 PM. Also exhibiting will be sculptor, Dr. Chris Wilson. Todd Keenhold of “Braintree” will be playing Christmas Carols on his acoustic guitar and Christmas Carol Song Books will be handed out so everyone can sing along. The Carolyn Egeli Art Studio will also be open on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10 – 4 PM. For information: 240-925-7320.
Randolph– David Sedaris’ The Santaland Diaries. Comedy based on his time working in Macy’s as Crumpet the Elf. Mature audiences only. At the Chandler Center for the Arts 71 N. Main St. 7:30PM.
Saturday, December 14
Barre– Montpelier Community Gospel Choir at the First Presbyterian Church, 19 South Seminary Street, 7 pm. Admission by suggested donation of $10-$15 per person or $25-$30 for families. For more information, call (802) 778-0881 or visit vtgospel.com.
Craftsbury– The Michael Hahn Trio will perform a diverse variety of acoustic music at the Music Box, 147 Creek Rd. 7PM.
Montpelier– Holiday with the Animals at the Central Vermont Humane Society 1589 VT Route 14 S. Join us for a fun-filled holiday party. Enjoy delicious snacks, fun crafts, visiting adoptable animals, and chatting with Santa & Mrs. Claus. More info and wish list at www.centralvermonthumane.org.
Touch of Vermont Holiday Gift Market is the spot to buy gifts from some of the best makers in Vermont. Crafts from over 45 Vermont artisans. At City Hall 9AM – 4PM.
Plainfield– 59th Annual Plainfield Christmas Bird Count Join the nation’s largest and longest-running citizen science project. To participate please visit https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/christmas-bird-count/. 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 15
Montpelier– Montpelier Community Gospel Choir at the Bethany United Church of Christ, 115 Main Street, 4 pm. Admission by suggested donation of $10-$15 per person or $25-$30 for families. For more information, call (802) 778-0881 or visit.
Monday, December 16
Montpelier– Ring, Christmas Tower Bells! For the ninth consecutive year, noon-hour recitals of Christmas carols will be played on the historic tower bells of Montpelier’s Trinity United Methodist Church. The programs will begin at 11:58 on December 16-21, 23, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Tuesday, December 17
Warren– The VSO Brass Quintet joins forces with Counterpoint at the Warren United Church (802) 496-2713. 7:30PM. Tickets are available through Ginny Roth 496-3865.
Wednesday, December 18
Montpelier– 2nd Annual Stories for the Season a holiday-inspired special event – one night only at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center. 7PM.