New screenings of Waterbury filmmaker George Woodard’s 2023 feature film, “The Farm Boy,” are taking place this month.

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 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. 

Vermont’s ski history is told across dozens of now “lost” ski hills that once dotted the landscape. Waterbury claimed a handful and local historian Brian Lindner will share those stories at two upcoming presentations Jan. 23 and 30.

The Eleva Chamber Players present the New York City-based DragonBoot String Quartet in concert in Waterbury on Saturday, Jan. 11.

For the third year, members of the local Chabad of Stowe and Waterbury Jewish community will host a giant menorah in downtown Waterbury to mark the eight days of Chanukah’s Festival of Lights. 

For the 15th consecutive year, Waterbury stopped in its tracks for a glowing, waving, stomping procession through the downtown known as the River of Light lantern parade.

In the weeks ahead of Christmas, multiple events and projects unfold in Waterbury to spread the holiday spirit. Many are kid-focused or kid-friendly. Santa Claus and Christmas trees are popular themes. Check out the list here.

Planning for Winterfest 2025 is in the home stretch and events officially kick off with a silent auction at Bridgeside Books this Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bridgeside Books.

The December calendar is filling up with scores of performances and events popping up. 

Waterbury Roundabout will have several Community posts this month with listings for upcoming events. This one will focus on performances. Another will cover all things Santa (and reindeer) and Christmas trees.