Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair

September 21 - 22, 2019            Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM

Location:  8 Memorial St., Deerfield, MA

Deerfield Valley Jazz Concert

September 21, 2019           8 PM

Location:  Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT

Monthly music and dancing fundraisers for area charitable foundations. Hosted by pianist Chris Bakriges with bassist Avery Sharpe and drummer Billy Arnold. Admission by tax-deductible donation at the door.  Benefiting The Gathering Place, an Adult Day Center that promotes empowerment, independence, and quality of life for elders, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.   www.gatheringplacevt.org

9th Annual Vermont Wildlife Festival

September 22, 2019         10 AM - 4 PM

Location:  Main Base Area, Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

The Vermont Wildlife Festival was first held in 2010 on Hogback Mountain in Marlboro Vermont. It was originally intended as an opportunity for locals and visitors to the region to share their passion for the outdoors in all its facets. Representatives from the hunting and conservation communities, wildlife rescues, State agencies and nature centers all came out for a fun day of learning and fun in the beautiful Vermont outdoors! The event has continued to grow and this year moves to Mount Snow resort! With the help of Mount Snow, the Southern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Zoocademy, the Museum is keeping that spirit of inclusiveness! The event is admission by a donation of your choice and we again have a wide variety of attractions to engage anyone with an interest in the outdoors. 

Please contact the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum for more information www.vermontmuseum.org (802) 464-0048.

Free Sunday Heirloom Orchard Strolls at Scott Farm

September 22, 2019           10 - 11 AM

Location:  Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, VT

Join Scott Farm Orchardist Zeke Goodband for a Sunday stroll through the heirloom orchards, otherwise not open to the public. We’ll discuss the pollinator project and our new bee hotels, along with the history of some of the 130 varieties we grow, the orchard ecology, pest management, how grafting was used to create the orchard, and taste some fruit. The strolls are free and there is no need to register. Tours last about 1 hour, rain or shine, no pets please.  www.scottfarmvermont.com

Hungry Lion Bike Tour

September 28, 2019

Location:  Town Hill, Whitingham, VT

On September 28, the Whitingam-Halifax Lions Club will host the Eighth Annual Hungry Lion Bike Tour (HLBT) through southern Vermont and western Massachusetts. The HLBT attracts riders from all across New England and even as far as New York City, to enjoy fall foliage rides of 5  to 75 miles.  Our 2019 tours will offer cyclists a choice of rides through a wide range of terrain, from challenging hills to riverside lanes, from rolling countryside to picturesque villages.

HLBT's four fully supported rides include rest stops with healthy snacks, water and beverages, as well as a barbecue & band celebration at the finish. Sag wagon support is available for riders who request it en-route, and riders are eligible to win a variety of prizes including bike gear and gift certificates from local businesses.  All rides start and finish at Town Hill in Whitingham, Vermont.   You’ll have the time of your life – and you’ll be helping end hunger and food insecurity in southern Vermont.  www.hungrylionbiketour.com

Peru Fair

September 28, 2019          9 AM - 4 PM

Location: All parking at Bromley Mountain, Peru, VT. Free shuttle to and from the fair  8 am - 5 pm

Celebrating 38 years! Fabulous Pig Roast, Music & Family Entertainment, Vermont Crafts, Cloggers, Antiques & Art Exhibits, Vermont Artisans Demos, Clowns & Magicians, Pony Rides, Food & Vermont Fare, Baked Goods, & Fun for Everyone!   Admission: $6.00 to benefit the Peru Fair Scholarship Fund.  perufair.org

17th Annual Walk for Animals

September 28, 2019             9 AM - Noon

Location:  Grafton Village Cheese Company, 400 Linden St., Brattleboro, VT

Join Windham County Humane Society for the 17th Annual Walk for Animals! Ask friends, family and colleagues to sponsor your walk with a donation that will provide loving care for animals in need. All human walkers receive ice cream at the finish, all canine walkers get dog biscuits and water, and top fundraisers win great prizes. Raise more than $50 and get an awesome Walk T-shirt that you can proudly wear around town!  www.windhamcountyhumane.org

37th Annual Marlboro Fair

September 28, 2019             10 AM - 4 PM

Location:  2987 Auger Hole Rd., Brattleboro, VT

It's that time of year for the Marlboro Fair! Our theme this year is The Next Generation and we are focusing on the youth of our small town. There will be games, live music, delicious food, the King Arthur Baking contest, animals from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, agriculture and arts&crafts displays, and local vendors. We also have new activities at the fair this year including: Test of Strength (use a hammer to ring the bell), dunk tank, face painting, and learn to juggle and do other circus arts with Vanlodostuff.  Breakfast: 8:30-11,  Lunch: 12-3, Tea Tent: 1-4.  $5 entry fee, $20 for families.  The Muster Field is on Ames Hill Rd in the center of town. Follow our signs!

Music Under the Stars - Windham Orchestra

September 28, 2019        5:30 PM

Location:  Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT

Gates open an hour before the music starts, with concertgoers free to spread out blankets and lawn chairs on the beautiful green at Farmhouse Square. Attendees can bring their own picnic dinner or choose from an array of food truck fare and creemees from the Farm Shop. Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, Youth $5, under 12 free. Presented by Retreat Farm and Brattleboro Music Center. www.retreatfarm.org

Free Sunday Heirloom Orchard Strolls at Scott Farm

September 29, 2019           10 - 11 AM

Location:  Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, VT

Join Scott Farm Orchardist Zeke Goodband for a Sunday stroll through the heirloom orchards, otherwise not open to the public. We’ll discuss the pollinator project and our new bee hotels, along with the history of some of the 130 varieties we grow, the orchard ecology, pest management, how grafting was used to create the orchard, and taste some fruit. The strolls are free and there is no need to register. Tours last about 1 hour, rain or shine, no pets please.  www.scottfarmvermont.com

Hands-on Pasta & Sauce Workshop with Chef Ted Fondulas

September 29, 2019               11 AM - 1 PM

Location:  Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, VT

Join award-winning chef Ted Fondulas and his wife, Linda, of Odyssey Events, to make homemade pasta two ways, plus two delicious sauces! Learn to make fresh fettuccine with a traditional Alfredo sauce, the Italian version of mac & cheese you’ll savor over lunch. We’ll also make tortellini with a mushroom filling, plus a fresh tomato and burned-butter sauce using just-picked heirloom tomatoes from Scott Farm to take home for dinner. You are sure to fall in love with this culinary art form while you test your skills at both hand and mechanical rolling!

About the Instructors: Ted and Linda Fondulas are the former owners of Hemingway’s in Killington Vermont, the celebrated 4- Star Mobil Travel Guide farm-to-table restaurant , voted one of Food & Wine magazine’s Top 25 Restaurants in America. Prior to establishing Odyssey Events, where they currently offer cooking classes, culinary tours, and event planning services, Ted and Linda directed Newhall Farm in Reading, Vermont.  Limited to 16 participants. $50 per person. Register Now 

12th Annual Domino Toppling Extravaganza

September 29, 2019 5:30 PM

Location: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, VT

An annual spectacle and crowd favorite, the Domino Toppling Extravaganza returns to BMAC for the 12th year in a row. Veteran domino toppler and YouTube superstar Lily Hevesh and other domino artists will arrive in Brattleboro 48 hours in advance to begin setting up the big show. Correctly guess how many dominoes are set up, and you could start the entire chain reaction! Watch the video of BMAC's 2018 Domino Toppling, which featured 30,000 dominoes. Doors open at 5 p.m. ADMISSION: Free for children 8 and under, $3 for BMAC members, $5 for all others. www.brattleboromuseum.org

American Red Cross Blood Drive

September 30, 2019

Noon - 5 PM

Location: Old School Community Center, 1 School St., Wilmington, VT

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.  Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

Gallery Walk

October 4, 2019           5:30 - 8:30 PM

Location:  downtown Brattleboro, VT

This festival of the arts features exhibit openings at galleries, eateries, and other businesses, most within a few blocks of Main Street. Activities, street performances, and more – a festive block party.  www.gallerywalk.org

Manchester Fall Arts Festival

October 4 - 6, 2019           10 AM - 5 PM

Location:  Riley Rink at Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Rd., Manchester, VT

Come to quaint, historic Manchester, Vermont for the annual Manchester Fall Art and Craft Festival at Riley Rink at Hunter Park. This Festival, bringing annual visitors from New York, Massachusetts, and elsewhere in the Northeast, provides a unique and memorable shopping experience. Find handcrafted creations made by expert Artists and Artisans, and meet the actual makers of the work. Visitors also enjoy the Specialty Foods and Spirits tent, with producers of Vermont products including maple syrup, craft distilled spirits, and other gourmet items. Also find wine, beer, and great food to eat on-site while you enjoy live music and other entertainment. Enjoy a memorable visit to beautiful Manchester!  Adult daily admission $10, Weekend pass $12, Kids Free. Free Parking. No pets, please.  craftproducers.com

Fall Open Studio Weekend

October 5 - 6, 2019            10 AM - 5 PM

Location:  Brattleboro, VT

The Vermont Craft Council’s Fall Open Studio Tour Oct. 5 and 6 will include artists in thirteen studios and one gallery in Brattleboro, West Brattleboro, Dummerston and Newfane. Of those artists, seven are members of Brattleboro-West Arts. 

Participating studios will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with many sites offering demonstrations as well as the opportunity to purchase art and talk to the professional artists who made it. The Brattleboro area offers a great diversity of artists, craftspeople and designers that have presented in art and craft shows nationally and internationally. Come savor the cultural richness and inspiration while getting a window into the creative process and the environments in which it happens. www.brattleboro-west-arts.com

2nd Annual "Shake Your Tail" Dance Pawty

October 5, 2019             8 - 11 PM

Location:  Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT

Gulp and Gallop 5K

October 12, 2019           9 AM

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

For the “athletic beer drinkers” there’s the 8th Annual Gulp and Gallop 5k Beer Run on Saturday! Gulp and gallopers make four laps starting and returning in the base area. Each time participants complete a lap they have their choice of water or a cup of beer to drink before heading back out onto the course. This fun run is for the 21+ crowd only (must bring valid government issued ID) and crazy outfits are highly encouraged.

Afterwards, check out the FREE 46th Annual Harvest Arts and Craft Show and the 22nd Annual Oktoberfest (admission required and not included).  www.mountsnow.com

22nd Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest

October 12 - 13, 2019            11 AM - 5 PM

Location:  Main Base Area, Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

Like most German-themed Oktoberfest events, the 22nd Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest will have plenty of beer, schnitzel and Oom-pah music; but throw in kids games, pumpkin painting, an apple sling shot and the famous “schnitzel toss” and you’ve got two days of fun for the whole family! A Columbus Day Weekend tradition since 1997, the Mount Snow Oktoberfest is one of our signature festivals and was named The Best Fall Event in VT for 2018 by Yankee Magazine .

The Kid’s Zone is where families will find festival games like the beanbag toss, bouncy house, pumpkin painting, donut eating on a string, and other kid-friendly activities. While the young ones are playing, the big kids can enjoy a large selection of beers from at least 25 different German and domestic breweries as well as authentic German fare served out of Marktfrisch in the Main Base Lodge. Plus, try your hand at games like the keg toss, yodeling contest and stein holding.  For you shoppers, don't forget the 46th Annual Harvest Arts & Craft Show going on inside the Base Lodge and for the "athletic beer drinkers" there’s the 8th Annual Gulp and Gallop 5k Beer Run on Saturday!  www.mountsnow.com

46th Annual Harvest Arts and Crafts Show

October 12 - 13, 2019         10 AM - 5 PM

Location:  Main Base Lodge, Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the 46th Annual Harvest Arts and Crafts Show featuring 50+ vendors including local artisans, specialty food makers and more. 

The event is conveniently located throughout the Main Base Lodge and base area. Did we mention that there is also FREE ADMISSION! Expect to see original works of art, handmade jewelry and furniture, sample homemade fudge and speak face to face with the purveyors. Then head outside and checkout our 22nd Annual Oktoberfest - two great events and truly a weekend not to be missed!  www.mountsnow.com

Whitingham Library Book Sale

October 12 - 13, 2019          9 AM - 2 PM

Location:  Whitingham Library, 2948 Rte. 100, Jacksonville, VT

Featuring fiction, non-fiction, large print, paperbacks, children's books, audio books and dvd's.  The Library is accepting donations Sept. 30th - Oct.10th during operating hours. Please call the library for more information. 802-368-7506.  EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! SATURDAY 8 AM - 9 AM -  "FILL YOUR OWN BAG $5".

Newfane Heritage Festival

October 12 - 13, 2019            10 AM - 4 PM

Location:  Town Common, Newfane, VT

On Columbus Day Weekend, tents blossom on the Newfane Common for the Heritage Festival. Amid the colorful fall foliage on the village streets and surrounding hillsides, talented artists and craftpeople display their creative efforts. Locals and tourists return year after year for this signature event in southeastern Vermont.  Juried Arts, Crafts, & Specialty Products are sold in the 91 Exhibitor spaces.  Each year there are wonderful new exhibitors along with long-time favorites.  www.newfaneheritagefestival.com

Reading and Signing: Archer Mayor

October 12, 2019         5 PM

Location:  Bartleby's Bookstore, 17 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT

Celebrating 30 years of Joe Gunther solving Vermont mysteries and 30 years of Bartlebys!  The murder of a small-time drug dealer snowballs into the most complex case ever faced by Joe Gunther and his VBI team. It is said a bright and clear bomber’s moon is the best asset to finding one’s target. But beware what you wish for: What you can see at night can also see you. Often with dire consequences.

Archer Mayor, in addition to writing the New York Times bestselling Joe Gunther series, is an investigator for the sheriff's department, the state medical examiner, and has twenty-five years of experience as a firefighter/EMT. He lives near Brattleboro, Vermont.  www.myvermontbookstore.com

Deerfield Valley Jazz Concert

October 12, 2019           8 PM

Location:  Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT

Monthly music and dancing fundraisers for area charitable foundations. Hosted by pianist Chris Bakriges with bassist Avery Sharpe and drummer Billy Arnold. Admission by tax-deductible donation at the door.  Benefiting West River Habitat for Humanity.

Nicolas Payton & Cyrille Aimee Duo

October 12, 2019            8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

It came as a big surprise when New Orleans trumpeter Nicholas Payton agreed to play the Jazz Center, but only because he chose to perform as a duo with French vocalist Cyrille Aimée. The simple question to him: trumpet and voice? His response: “She has a looper, and I play all the instruments: trumpet, keys, bass… and we often sound like a full band.” After listening to samples of their performances and the audience’s gleeful response, we realized that this duo performance is going to create some of the hippest magic of the season.  www.vtjazz.org

Dummerston Congregational Church Apple Pie Festival

October 13, 2019            10 AM

Location:  Dummerston Congregational Church, 1535 Middle Rd., Dummerston, VT

Happening every Columbus Day Weekend for 40+ years; join us for freshly baked apple pies, cheese, hand-cranked ice cream and cider. We bake 1,500 pies each year and are open until we sell out!   Vermont Chamber Top 10 Fall Event!

17th Annual Heirloom Apple Days

October 13 - 14, 2019         9 AM - 4 PM

Location:  Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, VT

Celebrate heirloom apples—fresh, baked and squeezed! Join Orchardist Zeke Goodband in the Apple Barn at 10 AM and 1 PM for apple lore and a tasting of some of our 130 varieties of heirlooms in season. After the talk and tasting, guests can fill totes with the heirlooms they liked best, to purchase and take home, along with freshly pressed heirloom cider. Whetstone Ciderworks of Marlboro, VT offers complimentary hard cider samplings (for those 21 and up) and will have bottles for sale. Food vendors, to include Rigani Wood Fired Pizza and SpringMore Farm, will be cooking so guests can enjoy lunch at picnic tables overlooking the Farm’s scenic ponds and mini-covered bridge. Enjoy live music kids’ activities, and guided dry stone wall tours by The Stone Trust. New this year: a Make-Your-Own Caramel Apple Station! The Pick- Your-Own orchard and Farm Market will also be open. Admission and activities are free. Rain or shine. No dogs please.  www.scottfarmvermont.com

Brattleboro Literary Festival

October 17 - 20, 2019

Location:  throughout Brattleboro, VT

The 18th annual Brattleboro Literary Festival will be held from October 17 to October 20 at various venues in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont. The festival features readings, panels, and special events.  All events are free and open to the public.  www.brattleboroliteraryfestival.org

9th Annual Quilt & Craft Show

October 19 - 20, 2019           Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM

Location:  Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT

In Honor of Founder Suzanne Alice Wells Wurzberger   www.nortonhousequilting.com

Townshend Pumpkin Festival

October 19, 2019             10 AM - 9 PM

Location:  on the Common, intersection Rtes. 30 & 35, Townshend, VT

The Pumpkin Festival is a country fair with a craft show, plus Pumpkin Decorating contest, Halloween Costume Parade, best pumpkin pie contest, food vendors, FREE pony rides for kids during Vermont's foliage season, pumpkin pie sale, whole or by-the-slice.

Scarecrow in the Park

October 19 - 20, 2019             Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 3 PM

Location:  Cushman Park, corner of Rtes. 5 & 10, Bernardston, MA

The scarecrows, artists and craftspeople, two days of live music, Tractor Parade, Halloween dance party, artist demonstrations, a visit and demonstration with local canine police officers, lots of family activities, delicious food options, and more, make this an event that is not to be missed. This will be the seventh year that Scarecrow in the Park features artists and craftspeople selling their handcrafted wares and local musicians sharing their talents live.  Free Admission.  www.facebook.com/scarecrowinthepark

2nd Annual Pumpkin Promenade 5K & Fun Run

October 19, 2019          8 - 11 AM

Location:  Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT

The Gathering Place will be collaborating with The Retreat Farm for this year's 2nd Annual Pumpkin Promenade 5k and Fun Run. After the race, visit The Retreat Farms Goat Playground, grab a maple creamie in the store, pumpkin carving,face painting, lawn games and more! Honeycomb Coffee-house will be onsite. To pre-register visit www.gatheringplacevt.org.

Strolling of the Heifers' Fall Festival

October 19, 2019          11 AM - 3 PM

Location:  Robert Gibson River Garden, 157 Main St., Brattleboro, VT

Come to the River Garden to discover local art, crafts, specialty food, jewelry, gifts, clothing and more! Celebrate harvest season while browsing one-of-a-kind gifts, or pick up something for yourself!

Pumpkin Carving & Harvest Festival

October 19, 2019

Location:  Equinox Valley Nursery, Rte. 7A, Manchester, VT

Visit the Equinox Valley Nursery for a variety of fall activities, kids activities, vendors, food and drink. An annual tradition that benefits the Dorset Equine Rescue.  www.equinoxvalleynursery.com

Deerfield Valley Jazz Concert

October 21, 2019           8 PM

Location:  Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT

Monthly music and dancing fundraisers for area charitable foundations. Hosted by pianist Chris Bakriges with bassist Avery Sharpe and drummer Billy Arnold. Admission by tax-deductible donation at the door.  Benefiting The Gathering Place.

Wilmington Women's Weekend

October 26 - 27, 2019

Location:  downtown Wilmington, VT

Celebrating 'sisters doing it for themselves' in 2019! Join us for a micro-business fair/Marketplace in Memorial Hall on Saturday from 11-3, and leave time for special events and to visit Wilmington's many independent shops and restaurants. Round out the day with an inspiring keynote speaker in Memorial Hall at 7:30 pm (doors and cash bar open 7:00 pm). Gather for breakfast and a hike up Haystack on Sunday, and leave refreshed and ready to take on the world! More details and event tickets coming soon.  www.wilmingtonworksvt.com

Fallapalooza

October 26, 2019           11 AM - 3 PM

Location:  downtown Bennington, VT

Store front trick-or-treating, specials, gifts, and children’s activities! Downtown Bennington comes alive with fall treats and safe Halloween fun.  www.betterbennington.org

Stories by the Fire

October 26, 2019              5:30 - 8:30 PM

Location:  Vermont Distillers, 7755 Rte. 9, Marlboro, VT

Join Museum staff and our friends from Vermont Distillers for a friendly evening of fire and fun! We'll provide some good old fashioned fire side tales and invite you to share your own. Meanwhile Vermont Distillers will be offering some of their locally-produced liquors for the adults and hot cocoa for the kids. This event will take place on the Western end of the Scenic Overlook behind the Distillery.

12th Annual On-the-Farm Apple Harvest Dinner

October 26, 2019             6 PM

Location:  Scott Farm Orchard, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston, VT

An apple lover’s delight, this 4-course harvest dinner is held in the Apple Barn, the farm’s comfortable event venue. From salad to dessert, each course, prepared by Chef Tristan Toleno of Enterra Catering, features select heirloom apples, heirloom cider, and now vegetables grown at Scott Farm for an unforgettable meal.  The staff, who helps to serve the meal, takes great pride in sharing the fruits of their labor with locals and visitors to the area, many of whom have enjoyed this event for years. Don’t forget it’s BYOB. The price of the dinner is $50, and sells out fast so be sure make reservations soon!  www.scottfarmvermont.com

Note: Seating is assigned at tables of 10. If you wish to sit with someone or a group of friends, please let Kelly know when or after signing up.
Please also let us know if you or members of your party need use of the wheelchair accessible entrance or parking, have any food allergies, or would prefer a vegetarian option.  In lieu of sending tickets, we’ll check your name off a master list when you arrive.SEE THE MENU from 2018 to get an idea of what to expect! Please note: Dinner tickets are non-refundable, although you’re more than welcome to re-gift your tickets to someone else.Register Now.

Trick-or-Treating Downtown

October 31, 2019          4 - 6 PM

Location:  downtown Wilmington, VT

Shops stay open late as goblins, ghouls, and fairies run around downtown! 

Local Youth & Jazz

November 1, 2019           5 PM

Location:  downtown Brattleboro, VT

Local youth ensembles perform jazz in numerous downtown venues as part of Brattleboro’s monthly Gallery Walk night. Collaborators include area schools, BrattRock, Youth Services, the Boys and Girls Club, 118 Elliot, Echo, Tulip Cafe, The Lounge and Gallery Walk. Listeners stroll through town and listen free of charge as jazz music is performed by students and young pros. www.vtjazz.org

Gallery Walk

November 1, 2019           5:30 - 8:30 PM

Location:  downtown Brattleboro, VT

This festival of the arts features exhibit openings at galleries, eateries, and other businesses, most within a few blocks of Main Street. Activities, street performances, and more – a festive block party.  www.gallerywalk.org

Dove of Peace Christmas Bazaar

November 2, 2019          9 AM - 2 PM

Location:  Father Casey Hall, Our Lady of Peace Church, 90 Seventh St., Turners Falls, MA

There will be handmade crafts, including knitted scarves in TFHS colors, a multi-raffle, gift baskets, baked goods including homemade French meat pies and apple pies, attic treasures, a children’s room, Christmas ornaments, and a visit from one of Santa’s elves! Lunch will be available at the Christmas Cookie Cafe. Free Admission.

Harold Lopez-Nussa Quartet

November 2, 2019          8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

Emerging Artist, 36 year-old Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa headlines the Festival with his quartet on Saturday, Nov. 2^nd. Harold and his brother, drummer Ruy Adrián, were born into a highly respected family in the Cuban music world. In 2018, the Kennedy Center paid tribute to this family’s legacy. The music the López-Nussa brothers play is based on Cuban clave; it is thrilling, danceable and energetic. They will be joined at the Jazz Center by trumpeter Mayquel González and bassist Julio César González.  www.vtjazz.org

A Country Christmas

November 9 - 10, 2019           Sat. 9 AM - 2 PM, Sun. 9 AM - Noon

Location:  Shelburne-Buckland Community Center, 53 Main St., Shelburne Falls, MA

The fair will offer unique country crafts, sewn, crocheted and knitted items, hand-made dolls, hand-painted Christmas ornaments and home décor, Stained glass works, home-made candies and bake goods, Attic Treasures, themed gift baskets, Buckland’s famous J. G. Haigis Baloney and Tea Cup Auction. A big raffle will round out the offerings. A delicious choice of lunch items will be available on Saturday. Get your Christmas shopping done early!  For more information call (413) 625-6405. Presented by St. Joseph Parish of Shelburne Falls.

River Gallery School Benefit Auction

November 9, 2019            5 - 8 PM

Location:  River Gallery School, 32 Main St., Brattleboro, VT

In-house River Gallery School Benefit Auction and Raffle with all proceeds benefiting extensive scholarships and outreach programming. Join us for this fun community event with quality crafts, gift certificates, donations from local vendors, and so much more. Passed hors d'oeuvres and cash bar offered. Price: $25.00 - Includes food. www.rivergalleryschool.org

Turkey Hangover Hill Climb

November 29, 2019

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

Burn off some of those turkey day calories and get your legs in shape for a great winter of skiing by coming out for our annual fun run! More info on start location and times to come. There will be prizes for top finishers as well as for the best costumes. Bragging rights for all!  *Children under 18 must have a parent/guardian present.  www.mountsnow.com

Torchlight Parade, Fireworks & Santa!

November 30, 2019          5:45 PM

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

Join us as our Mount Snow Ski and Snowboard School instructors will descend the Canyon ski trail in a beautiful torchlight glow. Immediately following we’ll light up the sky with a huge fireworks display. The best place to watch our instructors descend Canyon is between the Clocktower and the Cape House.  Immediately after, be sure to join us in the base lodge to get your holiday photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus!  www.mountsnow.com

Gallery Walk

December 6, 2019           5:30 - 8:30 PM

Location:  downtown Brattleboro, VT

This festival of the arts features exhibit openings at galleries, eateries, and other businesses, most within a few blocks of Main Street. Activities, street performances, and more – a festive block party.  www.gallerywalk.org

Dover Holiday Craft Fair

December 7, 2019           10 AM - 4 PM

Location:  Town Hall, 190 Taft Brook Rd., E. Dover, VT

Local artists and crafters!  Unique handcrafted gifts for everyone on your holiday list!

VJC Big Band Celebrates Nat King Cole

December 7, 2019            8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

Each year, the VJC Big Band performs a benefit gala for the VJC Scholarship Program. For this concert, the ensemble, under the direction of Rob Freeberg, will honor one of the greatest jazz vocalists and pianists: Grammy Hall of famer Nat King Cole, who celebrated his centennial birthday-anniversary in March of 2019.

Expressing Cole’s music, using many of the big band arrangements prepared for Cole himself, will be vocalist, Peter Eldridge who has performed in some of the world’s most preeminent venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and the Kennedy Center. As a member of New York Voices, Eldridge is a two-time Grammy-award winner. His original music has been covered by artists such as Nancy Wilson, Paquito D’Rivera, and Jane Monheit.  www.vtjazz.org

Founders Day - $12 Ticket

December 13, 2019

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

Mount Snow has one of the most colorful and interesting histories of any resort in the ski industry thanks in large part to our visionary founder and National Ski Areas Association Hall of Fame member, Walter Schoenknecht. We celebrate our great history with discounted lift tickets for Founders Day!  Purchase your $12 Founder's Day lift ticket here: mountsnow.com/tickets-passes  Please note that the Founder's Day Deal is valid for December 13, 2019 only.  Limited quantities available. MUST buy online in advance. Tickets on the day of the event will be available for $49 at the ticket window.  www.mountsnow.com

Demo Day

December 14, 2019

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

Come try out this year's newest skis on snow for FREE.  More info on sign up and participating brands coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

Carinthia Classic

December 21, 2019

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT

The acclaimed park builders at Carinthia Parks construct a one-of-a-kind, plaza-style setup that will be loaded with rails, boxes, and a whole arsenal of unique features found nowhere else but here. Athletes will need to choose their line carefully so they can go big, get technical, and flex their style.

The plaza will be perfectly located for spectating in the base area of Carinthia just outside our brand new base lodge.  There will be a DJ, beer garden, giveaways, and more making this a great opportunity to check out the new lodge while watching some of the best skiers and riders in the northeast! 

This competition is open to both skiers and riders, and there will be separate categories for males and females.  More info on registration coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

Grommet Jam #1

December 27, 2019

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

#1 of 3 Grommet Jam events for our 12 and under skiers and riders happening December 27 at Mount Snow. This event series is a great way for kids to get out and learn a few things from our coaches and ski school instructors.

Coaches and instructors from our Training Center and Ski & Snowboard School will help out our little jibbers in our Grommet park at Carinthia in the morning and after a lunch break (not included) we'll have a fun park competition with an awards ceremony to immediately follow. Registration for this popular event is 70 youngsters so be sure to reserve a spot by pre-registering online. Prizes and raffle for participants immediately following the competition at the Carinthia Base Lodge.  More info on times and registration coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

NYE Torchlight Parade and Fireworks

December 31, 2019                 5:45 PM

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Join us as our  Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School  instructors will descend the Canyon ski trail in a beautiful torchlight glow. Immediately following we’ll light up the sky with a huge fireworks display. The best place to watch our instructors descend Canyon is between the Clocktower and the Cape House.  www.mountsnow.com

Champian Fulton Quartet

January 18, 2020             8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

Award-winning Oklahoma-born singer and pianist, Champian Fulton, seems to be always on tour.  She will soon be performing in Germany, Denmark, France, Italy, Spain, California, Chicago…and now – Vermont!  Fulton grew up around jazz. Her father ran the Clark Terry Summer Jazz Workshop, so she was surrounded by music and hung out with the legendary players within Clark Terry’s circle of luminaries.  www.vtjazz.org

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks

January 19, 2020                 5:45 PM

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Join us as our  Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School  instructors will descend the Canyon ski trail in a beautiful torchlight glow. Immediately following we’ll light up the sky with a huge fireworks display. The best place to watch our instructors descend Canyon is between the Clocktower and the Cape House.  www.mountsnow.com

Grommet Jam #2

January 20, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

#2 of 3 Grommet Jam events for our 12 and under skiers and riders. This event series is a great way for kids to get out and learn a few things from our coaches and ski school instructors.

Coaches and instructors from our Training Center and Ski & Snowboard School will help out our little jibbers in our Grommet park at Carinthia in the morning and after a lunch break (not included) we'll have a fun park competition with an awards ceremony to immediately follow. Prizes and raffle for participants immediately following the competition at the Carinthia Base Lodge.  More info on registration coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

USASA Southern Vermont Series - Slopestyle

January 24 - 26, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

The Southern Vermont Snowboard and Freeski Series is one of the longest running USASA series in the country. It was created by Suzi Rueck in 1989 and at the time called The Green Mountain Series. From the early 2000’s Scott Palmer ran the series for 15 years until he passed the torch to Ross Powers and Paul Kelly for the 2016 season.

Snowboarding and freeskiing is not just about competing. The Southern Vermont Series promotes sportsmanship, camaraderie and pride.

Many of the top level snowboard and freeski athletes in the world have been a part of The Southern Vermont Series. We currently have the 2nd largest USASA Series in the country.  More info on registration coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

Season Passholder Appreciation Weekend

February 1 - 2, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

We say thanks to our valued Season Passholders with a weekend full of fun events and more. This is the one weekend a year when any and all Mount Snow 2019/20 Season Passes are valid, so there is no excuse for you not to come and join in on the fun!   www.mountsnow.com

Cloud Nine Nuptials

February 14, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Mount Snow in the most romantic way possible: renew your vows or get married on the mountain at the top of Cloud Nine on Friday, February 14.  More info and registration coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

Bobby Watson & Horizon

February 15, 2020             8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

Simply put, Bobby Watson is one of the most important alto saxophonists/jazz musicians on the scene today. His recorded output measures in the hundreds, he is revered as a jazz educator, and many of his compositions have become jazz standards. The group Watson is best known for is the ensemble that will perform at the Jazz Center: Horizon. Watson, along with bassist Curtis Lundy and drummer Victor Lewis, launched the first edition of Horizon, an acoustic quintet modeled in many ways after the Jazz Messengers but one with its own distinct slightly more modern twist. The group is now considered one of the preeminent small groups of the mid-1980s to mid-1990s when they toured constantly and recorded several highly acclaimed titles for Blue Note and Columbia. Watson and Lewis continue as the backbone of the group. At the VJC’s performance they will be joined by venerable alumni pianist Ed Simon and bassist Essiet Okon Essiet as well as trumpeter Giveton Gelin.  www.vtjazz.org

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks

February 16, 2020                 5:45 PM

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Join us as our  Mount Snow Ski & Snowboard School  instructors will descend the Canyon ski trail in a beautiful torchlight glow. Immediately following we’ll light up the sky with a huge fireworks display. The best place to watch our instructors descend Canyon is between the Clocktower and the Cape House.  www.mountsnow.com

Grommet Jam Finals

February 17, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

#3 of 3 Grommet Jam events for our 12 and under skiers and riders. This event series is a great way for kids to get out and learn a few things from our coaches and ski school instructors.

Coaches and instructors from our Training Center and Ski & Snowboard School will help out our little jibbers in our Grommet park at Carinthia in the morning and after a lunch break (not included) we'll have a fun park competition with an awards ceremony to immediately follow. Prizes and raffle for participants immediately following the competition at the Carinthia Base Lodge.  More info on registration coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

Bud Light Mardi Gras

February 22, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Join us as Mount Snow transforms into Bourbon St. Oh, and what would Mardi Gras be without beads? We will have over 12,000 to giveaway in lift lines, lodges, parties, and other locations all day long!  So get out your purple, green, and gold and join Mount Snow and Bud Light for this epic party!  Schedule of events coming soon!  www.mountsnow.com

Jack Jump World Championships

March 1, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

The Jack Jump World Championships return to Mount Snow again this March! A combination of homemade Jack Jump design and ingenuity and user skill will factor into determining who can make it down our dual paneled slalom Charlie's Chase course with the best combined time. After the race join us for an after party complete with awards and a bib raffle for all competitors.  Speed, great racing, fantastic crashes and a ton of fun make the Jack Jump World Championships at Mount Snow a can't miss- So get your Jack Jump ready!  More info on schedule and registration coming soon!  www..mountsnow.com

Emerging Artist: Joel Ross "Good Vibes"

March 14, 2020              8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

When deciding on which emerging artists to feature in the Jazz Center’s season, we put out a call to a group of young jazz lovers: “who would you like to hear?” The most requested name was easily vibraphonist Joel Ross, who had appeared at the VJC before as a sideman with Marquis Hill in February 2018. With the impetus of the release of his debut album on Blue Note Records, KingMaker, we are happy to present Ross at the VJC with his own ensemble.  www.vtjazz.org

St. Patrick's Ticket Deal - $17.00 Lift Ticket

March 17, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Come celebrate St.Patrick's Day at Mount Snow!  We'll be offering a $17 Lift ticket (online only) and be hosting live music on Main Street during the day.  Purchase your $17 St. Patrick's lift ticket here: mountsnow.com/tickets-passes  Please note that the St. Patrick's Day Deal is valid for March 17, 2020 only.  Limited quantities available. MUST buy online in advance. Tickets on the day of the event will be available for $49 at the ticket window.

Bud Light Reggaefest

March 20 - 22, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Bud Light Reggaefest returns to Mount Snow for a weekend of fantastic live Reggae music! Featuring great performances at the Snow Barn as well as a party out in the Base Area Saturday and Sunday. Plus check out our annual  Sink or Skim Pond Skimming and the Duct Tape Derby.  www.mountsnow.com

Bud Light Sink or Skim

March 21, 2020

Location:  Main Base Area, Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Our annual pond skimming competition! Think you can make it across our 100 foot long icy cold pond? Don your best costume and give it a shot!  Those who make it across dry will be judged by our esteemed panel based on costume, form & style to determine this year's Sink or Skim Champion and winner of a 2020/21 Season Pass!  www.mountsnow.com

Bud Light Duct Tape Derby

March 22, 2020

Location:  Tubing Hill, Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

A Mount Snow Signature Event! The Duct Tape Derby has grown into one of the funnest and most unique competitions you'll ever witness (or be involved in). Build a craft of only Cardboard, Duct Tape, Zip Ties and Paint. That's it!  www.mountsnow.com

12th Annual Winter Brewers Festival

March 28, 2020

Location:  Main Base Area, Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

Join us as we celebrate springtime, live music, and of course, beer!  More info on breweries and tickets will be announced soon!  www.mountsnow.com

Bud Light Gladeiator

March 29, 2020

Location:  Mt. Snow, W. Dover VT

The Glade-iator competition is a mogul skiing contest on the soft bumps of the legendary Ripcord, one of the steepest trails in the east! Competitors will show off their bump and jump skills and will be judged on a combination of time, form, line, and aerial maneuvers off one of our two jumps (option of small or large). This is also one of the best spectator events of the year, complete with sun, snow and a cash BBQ & Bud Light bar. Ripcord will be closed to the public, so the best way to get there is to take River Run from the top of the Canyon Express lift.

Spectators are invited to come hang out at the bottom of Ripcord and enjoy the BBQ and Beer Garden! Spectators must be able to ski Intermediate terrain (River Run).  www.mountsnow.com

Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings & Bill Stewart Trio

April 5, 2020             4 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings, and Bill Stewart formed a trio in 1989 at a club called in Auggies in NYC (it is now the upper west side jazz haven called Smoke). Since that fateful night this group has toured the world and recorded numerous albums. According to the New York Times, they are the “the best organ trio of the last decade.”   www.vtjazz.org

4th Annual Solo Jazz Piano Festival

April 24 - 25, 2020        8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

Our fourth annual solo jazz piano festival celebrates the VJC’s nine-foot Steinway concert grand piano, a gift from the Mckenzie Family Charitable Trust. This festival honors the piano’s immense contribution in jazz by presenting leading and upcoming musicians who have devoted their lives to mastering the instrument’s creative potential and stylistic legacies. The event is both educational and performance-based, including, from all four of the headlining artists, master-class style presentations (offered to pianists and non-pianists) as well as a free-wheeling Q & A session panel.  www.vtjazz.org

Terri Lyne Carrington

May 16, 2020          8 PM

Location:  Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT

Three-time Grammy award winner Terri Lyne Carrington grew up in a musical family – her first set of drums belonged to her grandfather who was Fats Waller’s drummer. A true protégé, she received a full scholarship to Berklee School of Music at age 11 where she was mentored by the legendary Jack DeJohnette. After Berklee, Carrington’s talent, ability and work ethic have earned her recognition as one of the most formidable musicians on the scene today.  www.vtjazz.org