Wednesday, December 12
Barre– GED Testing at the Barre Learnng Center, 46 Washington St. 4PM-9PM. Info: 476-4588.
Greensboro– Mid-Week Movie: Hidden Figures at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6PM-8:30PM. $5. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Montpelier– DANCE Studio Open House: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, 18 Langdon St. 3:30PM-8:30PM. We welcome friends, family, and prospective students to observe classes and learn more about us. Info: www.cdandfs.com.
OLLI Film Presentation: “L’Enfant” at the Savoy Theater, 26 Main St. 12:30PM. A young couple living on the edge who have a baby, and the drastic steps the father takes to make money. $5. Info: gracewgreene@comcast.net.
Thursday December 13
Barre– Chris Powers Acoustic at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM. Free, all ages. Also at Gusto’s: DJ Rome 802 Dance Hits. 8PM. Free. 21+
Calais– Open Mic, Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7PM. Info: 229-4329.
Montpelier– DANCE Studio Open House: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, 18 Langdon St. See 12/12 listing.
Wilhelm and Friends with Organist Lynnette Combs Free Concert at the Christ Church Episcopal, 64 State St. 12PM. all are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea, (and sometimes cookies) are provided. Info: 223-3631.
Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at the Christ Episcopal Church. 7PM. Features the Christ Church choir and community readers. Info: Christchurchvt.org, 223-3631.
Annual Holiday Art Sale at the Front, 6 Barre St. 9AM-7PM.
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.
Friday December 14
Barre– Dave Keller at Mulligans, 9 Maple Ave. 7PM. Dave will be playing all sorts of tasty grooves, including many from his new CD, Every Soul’s A Star.
Joe Sabourin, Acoustic, at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM. Free. Also at Gusto’s: Supernatural Cover Rock. 9PM. $5. 21+
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops at the Barre Opera House. 7:30PM. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo leads the Orchestra and Chorus in a festive program that ranges from an a cappella “Jingle Bells” to the blockbuster “Many Moods of Christmas.” Info: www.vso.org.
Berlin– Laugh Local VT Open Mic Comedy Night at the Dog River Brewery, 1400 US Route 302, Suite 4. 7PM sign-up. Please support local comedy. May contain some adult themes and is recommended for mature audiences. Free, but donations welcome. Info: 793-3884.
Calais– Marc Delgado (Singer, Songwriter) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
Montpelier– DANCE Studio Open House: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, 18 Langdon St. See 12/12 listing.
Annual Holiday Art Sale at the Front, 6 Barre St. 9AM-7PM.
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, December 15
Barre– Hannaford Grand Reopening Celebration, 456 South Barre Rd. 7AM. 1st 200 customers receive gift cards randomly valued between $5 – $250; product sampling; sweepstakes; and other activities.
Grand Opening of Rise Up Bakery at the Old Labor Hall at 46 Granite St.4PM-9PM. Come celebrate! Ribbon cutting, slide show, special recognitions, tours of the bakery. 6:30PM: live music and dancing with Colin McCaffrey, Doug Reid and Don Schabner, who join forces to play swing, blues, country and western music on guitars and fiddles.
Calais– Anachronist (Electric Alt-Rock) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
Craftsbury– Chickweed Performs at the Music Box. 7:30PM. Chickweed brings three wonderful women’s voices in three-part harmony to the stage. Suggested donation at the door $10, kids free. You can always BYOB. Info at www.themusicboxcraftsbury.org, 586-7533.
E. Montpelier– Holiday with the Animals at Central Vermont Humane Society, 1589 VT Route 14S. 10AM-2PM. There will be festive treats to eat, fun animal-related crafts, and plenty of shelter animals to greet. Info: www.centralvermonthumane.org/donate-now/.
Greensboro– The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 7PM-9PM. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Montpelier– Felting Fiber Workshop lead by Vermont artist and Educator Neysa Russo, Author of Felted Fiber Menagerie and Needle Felted Tapestries at the T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St. 10AM-3PM. Cost/Reg./Info: https://www.twwoodgallery.org/adult-art-classes.html.
DANCE Studio Open House: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, 18 Langdon St. 8:30AM-3:30PM. We welcome friends, family, and prospective students to observe classes and learn more about us. Info: www.cdandfs.com.
Live Music: Tammy Award Winner Michael T. Jermyn’s Aristocratic Peasants Silent Auction and Holiday Shopping, T.W. Wood Gallery. 1PM-3PM. Come enjoy quirky clever lyrics and melodic storytelling set to Jermyn’s soulfully haunting voice. Free & Open to the public. Info: www.twwoodgallery.org.
Annual Holiday Art Sale at the Front, 6 Barre St. 11AM-5PM.
Randolph– Donna the Buffalo at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main St. 7:30PM. With roots deep in old-time fiddle music and the string band sounds of Appalachia, the Celtic realm, French Canada, and Louisiana, Donna the Buffalo has woven together a soulful mix of rock, folk, reggae, country, Cajun, and zydeco sounds. Info: 728-6464. Also at Chandler: 17th Annual Holiday Artisans Market Hours & info: www.chandler-arts.org.
Stowe– Bud of The Kind Buds at Tap 25, 151 Main St. Free. Info: http://thekindbuds.com.
Sunday, December 16
Greensboro– The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 2PM-4PM. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Montpelier– Annual Holiday Art Sale at the Front, 6 Barre St. 11AM-5PM.
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.
STOWE– RBG Documentary at the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, 1189 Cape Cod Rd. 2PM. Free, accessible, and open to the public. Refreshments served. Info: www.JCOGS.org.
Monday, December 17
Stowe– Annual Messiah Sing at the Stowe Community Church, 137 Main St. 7PM. Audience members encouraged to join in. Bring your own score/some are available at the door. The orchestra, soloists and choruses will be conducted by Daniel Bruce. All welcome. $8/adults. Info: 253-7257.
Tuesday, December 18
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, December 19
Greensboro– Mid-Week Movie: Murder on the Orient Express at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6PM-8PM. $5. Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Montpelier– Lost Nation Theater Presents Stories for the Season – a Special Holiday-Inspired Special Event at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center. 7PM. Join favorite LNT artists and fans for cozy dramatic readings of stories from around the world that celebrate the return of the light from a host of traditions. Info: www.lostnationtheater.org.
OLLI Presents the film, “The Unknown Girl” at the Savoy Theater, 26 Main St. 12:30PM. A young doctor is determined to discover the identity of an African woman found dead near her office. Rick Winston will facilitate a discussion following the film. Info: gracewgreene@comcast.net.
Warren– VSO Brass Quintet/Counterpoint at the Warren United Church, 339 Main St. 7:30PM. The ensemble is pleased to present the VT premiere Nancy Tillman’s beloved children’s book, “On the Night You Were Born.” Info: Visit www.vso.org.
Thursday December 20
Barre– Jason Baker Acoustic at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM. Free. Also at Gusto’s: DJ Rome 802, Dance Hits. 8PM. Free. 21+
Calais– Open Mic at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7PM. Info: 229-4329.
Greensboro– Music @ The Café: Sam Bulpin at the Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St. 6PM-8PM. No cover, please tip performers and servers. Sam Bulpin is local student, musician, and aspiring actor. With his youthful energy, prepare for a night of jazz, contemporary, and festive tunes to kick up the holiday season! Info: www.highlandartsvt.org.
Montpelier– Harpist Judi Byron Free Concert at the Christ Church Episcopal, 64 State St. 12PM. all are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Coffee, tea, (and sometimes cookies) are provided. Info: 223-3631.
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.
Friday December 21
Barre– Elizabeth Renaud Acoustic at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 5PM. Free. Also at Gusto’s: Heartless Tribute to Heart & Led Zeppelin.9PM. $10. 21+
Calais– Papa’s Porch (Bluegrass) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
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 December 22
Barre– Moving Light Dance Company Presents The 12th Annual Green Mountain Nutcracker at the Barre Opera House. 7PM. Experience the joy of one of Vermont’s most cherished holiday traditions, The Green Mountain Nutcracker, a classic story with an enchanting local twist. Tickets & Info: barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
DJ LaFountaine Dance Hits at Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St. 9:30PM. Free. 21+
Calais–Liz Beatty and the Alternates (Electric Blues, Soul) at the Whammy Bar, 31 W. County Rd. 7:30PM. Info: 229-4329.
Montpelier– Onion River Choral Concert at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. 7:30PM. $20. Followed by reception. Info: www.onionriverchorus.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, December 23
Barre– Moving Light Dance Company Presents The 12th Annual Green Mountain Nutcracker at the Barre Opera House. 2PM. Experience the joy of one of Vermont’s most cherished holiday traditions, The Green Mountain Nutcracker, a classic story with an enchanting local twist. Tickets & Info: barreoperahouse.org, 476-8188.
Montpelier– Onion River Choral Concert at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. 4PM. $20. Followed by reception. Info: www.onionriverchorus.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.
