Axel’s Shoot Out salutes three Vermont photographers
Photographers from Enosburg, Stowe and Waterbury were declared the winners in the 6th annual Shoot Out photo contest at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop.
‘Sharing Spaces’ exhibit by Peggy and Shapleigh Smith opens Feb. 19 at Axel’s
Peggy and Shapleigh Smith’s “Sharing Spaces,” at Axel’s Gallery and Frame Shop opens Feb. 19 and runs through March 29.
Vermont Repertory Theatre’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ includes local cast members
Vermont Repertory Theatre steps back to Victorian London to present some delightfully theatrical horrors in “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” Feb. 28-March 7 at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington.
Squirrel dreys are much more than nests
Dreys are shaggy masses of leaves nestled against a tree trunk or cupped in a fork of branches 20 to 40 feet above the ground. Squirrels not only rear their kits in them, but also use them as shelter during many months of the year.
Mad River Glen hosts Stark Mountain Foundation’s StorySki on Feb. 22
On Feb. 22, Mad River Glen hosts Stark Mountain Foundation’s annual family-friendly StorySki event.
Duxbury Land Trust hosts winter walks
Local hikers interested in a guided nearby hikes — one with a chance to explore newly conserved lands by Duxbury Land Trust — can mark their calendars for two upcoming winter walks.
Stowe library serves up chocolates, gardening with Charlie Nardozzi Feb. 11
Vermont gardening guru Charlie Nardozzi is due for his annual visit to the Stowe Free Library.
Curtains going UP!
Local stages will be busy this month with productions spanning comedy and drama, fiction and non-fiction.
Monthly workshops will coach property owners on how to add new housing units
The Waterbury Housing Task Force will hold a series of four monthly workshops starting Feb. 11 to coach local property owners interested in learning how to increase their housing capacity by adding apartment units to existing dwellings.
Northeastern hawks soar through winter
Driving on Vermont’s Interstate highways in winter, I often notice large hawks perched in trees on woodland edges at regular intervals along the road. With the stark landscape providing better visibility and many bird species gone for the winter, this is a great time of year to hawk-watch.
Waterbury Recreation launches earlier summer camp signups Feb. 4
It may be the time of year to be checking forecasts for possible snow delays and cancellations of school, but Waterbury Recreation is set to open a new earlier registration for its Summer Recreation Camp.
15th Winterfest serves up chill-defying events for all ages
As January draws to a close, Waterbury celebrates winter regardless of what Mother Nature dishes out. This Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 15th Waterbury Winterfest opens with outdoor and indoor events running through Sunday, Feb. 2.
Feb. at the library: silent reading, de-cluttering, landscape paintings
The Waterbury Public Library’s calendar is busy heading into February. Here are some highlights from adult programs coming up. For a full schedule of events and activities, including children’s and youth programs, visit WaterburyPublicLibrary.com online.
Farmers Night tradition brings free evening entertainment to the State House
The start of the new year and the new legislative session in Montpelier signal another tradition begins anew: the Farmers Night Weekly Concert Series.
Tips on calling 911 from the backcountry
If you’ve ever imagined calling for a backcountry rescue, here’s an insight into how the 911 call would go.
Frost quakes: Groans of Old Man Winter
Frost quakes events occur when a rapid drop in air temperatures dramatically decreases the temperature of waterlogged soil, typically after rain or a thaw.
Mad River Glen hosts amphibians, reptiles Jan. 25
It may be the dead of winter, but the Stark Mountain Foundation and Mad River Glen are hosting reptiles and amphibians on Saturday, Jan. 25.
‘The Farm Boy’ screenings honor the Battle of the Bulge
New screenings of Waterbury filmmaker George Woodard’s 2023 feature film, “The Farm Boy,” are taking place this month.
MLK concert Jan. 19 in Montpelier looks to establish an annual event
The Montpelier Chamber Orchestra along with the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir and Shidaa Projects will present an MLK, Jr. commemorative concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, in Montpelier.
TURNmusic invites composers for creative March session; Jan. concerts postponed
TURNmusic in Waterbury has postponed two performances of the TURNmusic Quartet planned for Jan. 18-19 due to illness, but plans to reschedule. Meanwhile, it has put out a unique call to composers of all ages and genres to contribute to a special creative project planned for March in Burlington.