Ongoing Events & Places of Interest
Movies in West Dover
Location: 4 Mountain Park Plaza, W. Dover, VT
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
Location: 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, VT
Bennington Museum
Location: 75 Main St., Bennington, VT
Mass Moca: Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: 87 Marshall St., N. Adams, MA
Sterling & Clark Art Institute
Location: 225 South St., Williamstown, MA
Brattleboro Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 9 AM - 2 PM
Location: 209 Austine Dr., Brattleboro, VT
Local farm produce, meats, syrup, fresh baked goods, fruits, cider, pickles, preserves, handmade soaps and more. www.brattleboroareafarmersmarket.com
Whitingham Holiday Pop-up Shop, Saturdays 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: 6677 Rte. 100, Whitingham, VT
Featuring handmade, repurposed and vintage items from local Vermont artisans.
Specific Dates
American Flatbread Benefit Bake
March 18, 2025 4 - 9 PM
Location: American Flatbread, 183 Rte. 100, W. Dover, VT
The Southern Vermont Board of Realtors is excited to hold a Benefit Bake for two local animal rescues with American Flatbread in West Dover on March 18th. Join us to support Second Chance Animal Center and Windham County Humane Society! Physical donations appreciated: blankets, towels, wet/dry food, unscented laundry soap, scrub pads. www.windhamcountyhumane.org 2ndchanceanimalcenter.org
Jazz Night
March 21, 2025 6 - 8:30 PM
Location: North Barn, Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Join us for dinner and community jazz nights as we honor this iconic genre and its impact on the world of music and beyond. Dive into the rich history of jazz as world-class artists from across the region weave together a rich tapestry of sounds, styles, and cultures.
Presented in collaboration with the Vermont Jazz Center, this free series is funded in part by the Vermont Arts Council. Tickets are not required for these performances. Donations are appreciated to support access to the arts and keep this series going.
Jill Connolly with the Eugene Uman Quartet:
Jill Connolly, Wes Brown, Claire Arenius and Eugene Uman have been performing together for many years. Eugene and Claire appear on Jill’s beautiful 2005 recording, Venus in Transit. The group performs timeless compositions from the great American Songbook such as "Georgia on My Mind,” "On a Clear Day," and "April in Paris,” as well as deeply personal material such as Horace Silver’s “Peace,” Abbey Lincoln’s “Throw it Away.” Jill sings from the heart, but she also swings like crazy. This band of long-time musical friends loves to groove, especially when propelled by drum legend, Claire Arenius and enhanced by the spirited solos by trumpeter Don Anderson. Jill Connolly vocals, Don Anderson trumpet, Eugene Uman piano, Wes Brown acoustic bass, Claire Arenius drums. www.retreatfarm.org
Vermont Comedy All Stars Live Stand-up Comedy Showcase!
March 21, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Gordon Clark and his Vermont Comedy All Stars return for an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy. Featured performers include:
Nico D’Elisa, a Burlington-based comedian and musician, finalist in Vermont’s Funniest Comedian contest, and lead singer of Nico Suave and The Mothership. Nico has shared the stage with comedy stars like Kyle Kinane and Beth Stelling.
Al Ghanekar, a Maine-based comedian, has performed across New England, the U.S., and internationally in Sydney and Mumbai.
Meredith Gordon, a local Vermont comic, has opened for national headliners, participated in Gilda Laugh Fest, and won Seven Daysies Best VT comic.
Adam Groppman, a comedian, writer, and actor from Massachusetts, has performed nationwide, written for the LA Weekly, and starred in short films at major comedy festivals.
Gordon Clark (host) is a longtime activist who took up comedy later in life and now produces and hosts monthly comedy showcases through Vermont Comedy All Stars. www.nextstagearts.org
Jackie Fabulous
March 21, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
Comedian Jackie Fabulous is back at Bennington Theater after a wildly successful show last year! A semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent, Jackie won over even Simon Cowell—who couldn’t resist walking on stage to give her a hug! With her razor-sharp wit and irresistible charm, Jackie is a stand-up powerhouse, writer, actor, producer, and motivational speaker who delivers side-splitting comedy with an empowering twist. Whether she’s keeping it clean or getting a little naughty, Jackie knows how to bring the laughs.
Her comedy has been featured on The Arsenio Hall Show, Gotham Comedy Live, BET, Last Comic Standing, and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. She’s also a regular at the country’s top comedy clubs, including The Comedy Cellar, The Hollywood Improv, and The Laugh Factory.
Beyond the stage, Jackie is an inspiring speaker, former lawyer, and soon-to-be author, using her own life experiences to uplift and empower audiences while making them laugh until they cry. After leaving Bennington Theater in stitches last time, she’s back for another unforgettable night! www.benningtontheater.org
Maple Festival Craft Fair
March 22, 2025 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT
Join us for this fun and festive show and help support our local artists and crafts people. Come in out of the cold and connect with your neighbors. There will be a bake sale and a raffle. Presented by I Love Art Space. www.iloveartspace.com
Friends of Fermentation Beerfest
March 22, 2025 12 - 10 PM
Location: Valley Craft Ales, 18 N. Main St., Wilmington, VT
Valley Craft Ales and Spillway Stage & Cafe are thrilled to present the Friends of Fermentation Festival on March 22nd.
This inaugural event will celebrate all things fermentable, featuring our favorite breweries from across Vermont and The Northeast. We'll also showcase talented artists who ferment delicious goods like kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, sourdough, coffee, and more.
Throughout the day, our Spillway performance space will host live music, with headliner Public Water Supply – Rochester, New York's premier Alt. Rock/Indie Americana act. Other confirmed acts include Shannon Roy & Michael Lashomb (Annie in the Water), Boojum(NYC), Keith Briggs (Bandwich) and local favorites The Maids.
We hope you'll join us for this exciting celebration of fermentation! Click here for tickets. www.valleybeer.io
Wildwood Ramble
March 22, 2025 10 AM
Location: Pool Nature Center, 117 Adams Crossroad, Marlboro, VT
Let's trek around in the woods! We'll gather in the lot at the Pool Nature Center and head off into the surrounding conservation area. We'll take the teachable moments as they come, but our main focus will be on exploring the area. Watch facebook for trail conditions update but expect snow and mud! Be sure to dress for the weather and with appropriate footwear. Donations are appreciated to support our programming and care for our non-releasable animals. www.vermontmuseum.org
Spring Maple Open House Weekend
March 22 - 23, 2025
Location: throughout Vermont
Mark your calendars for March 22-23 and join the sweetest celebration in Vermont! Locations across the state are gearing up to welcome you for another round of maple-filled fun and festivities.
Why Visit?
- Freshly fried donuts, maple-drizzled goodness.
- Maple hot dogs that are way better than they sound (seriously!).
- Sugar on snow—a Vermont classic.
- Maple creemees to top it all off.
- And don’t forget, it’s the perfect excuse for a scenic drive and fresh tracks in new corners of Vermont!
- Whether you’re a maple lover, an adventurer, or just someone looking for a fun weekend out, there’s something for everyone during Maple Open House. www.vermontmaple.org
Only in Bennington - Museum Stories
March 22, 2025 6:30 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
Join us for an evening of stand-up storytelling with a twist! In collaboration with the Bennington Museum, we’re bringing local voices to the stage for an event that’s all about the stories, quirks, and unique moments that make our town special.
This isn’t your typical storytelling event—it’s Pecha Kucha style! Presenters will tell their true Bennington-related stories using 20 slides that advance automatically every 20 seconds, creating an engaging, fast-paced experience.
The theme? "Only in Bennington." Hear from long-time locals and newer residents as they share personal tales, memorable events, and fascinating insights about our community. www.benningtontheater.org
One Man's Trash by Cirque Us
March 22, 2025 7 PM
Location: The Trapezium, 10 Town Crier Dr., Brattleboro, VT
Grab your garbage bags, pick up the recycling, and get ready to laugh and cheer as this repurposed circus turns trash into treasure! Originally produced in 2016 by Cirque Us, and following the overwhelming success of its 2022 revival, “One Man’s Trash” is back again in 2025 for its fifth national tour.
With the limitless spirit and can-do attitude of the circus, this cast reclaims and reanimates all that’s left in trash cans and littered in the garage to create a junkyard adventure like none other. Featuring a variety of unique and daring circus acts, the show is a testament to the power of community and teamwork. Be it the pass of a juggling club or the leap of an acrobat, “One Man’s Trash” is ready to prove what we’re capable of–what we’re all capable of–together.
Truly, this band of inventive acrobats, high-flying aerialists, and quirky clowns are just bursting to welcome you into their world! The dumpster doors are wide open– we can’t wait for you to jump in. www.necenterforcircusarts.com
Reggaefest
March 22 - 23, 2025
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Jam out to live Reggae music throughout the weekend, plus enjoy Sink or Skim on Saturday and Duct Tape Derby on Sunday. Click here for the schedule www.mountsnow.com
Sink or Skim
March 22, 2025
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Do you have what it takes to make it across the 100' pond? Show off your skills for a chance to claim one of the top prizes! www.mountsnow.com
Duct Tape Derby
March 23, 2025
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Get creative and build a craft of only Cardboard, Duct Tape, Zip Ties, and Paint, and compete for bragging rights on our tubing hill showdown! www.mountsnow.com
New Works Series: The AI at Delphi
March 23, 2025 2 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
New Works Series: Staged Readings of Plays in Progress
By Bella Poynton, Directed by Jeannine Haas, Featuring: Gabby Parsons, gripp prime, David Sutton, Kathleen Thunberg, and Ellington Wells
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant future—it’s here. But how will its relationship with humanity unfold?
In The A.I. at Delphi, a mother and daughter face an unsettling reality: one is human, the other is not. In a world where A.I. speaks the truth while humans deceive, where machines fight for survival as people spiral into self-destruction, the boundaries between life, technology, and morality blur.
Join us for a thought-provoking staged reading that asks: What does it truly mean to be human?
Admission is free! Your support through donations helps bring new works to life. www.benningtontheater.org
An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan and Light Opera
March 24, 2025 7 PM
Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
Topsy-turvy and true love are on the menu for the Windham Philharmonic in a concert of Gilbert & Sullivan gems complemented by Viennese operetta. Hugh Keelan conducts selections from The Mikado and H.M.S. Pinafore, alongside music by Johann Strauss II—the Waltz King—and Franz Lehar on Monday, March 24, at 7:00 pm in the Latchis Main Theatre.
Many stars join us, including a favorite of the Windham Philharmonic, soprano Elizabeth Wohl, amongst a constellation of solo singers including Marietta Formanek, Zoe Mickle, Nyx Del Prado and Finnegan Pucciarello. Jenna Rae and tenors James Anderson and Alan Schneider, known for their stunning performances in Brattleboro’s own TUNDI, also join us for this light and melodious evening.
Admission to this hour-long concert is by donation; baked goods will be available to purchase. www.latchis.com
Pizza & Raffle Fundraiser
March 25, 2025 4 - 9 PM
Location: American Flatbread, 183 Rte. 100, W. Dover, VT
Come join us at American Flatbread for a night of delicious pizza, exciting raffle baskets and other fun prizes! It’s going to be a fun-filled evening with friends, family, and of course, lots of cheesy goodness. Don’t miss out on the chance to win some awesome prizes while enjoying some of the best pizza in town. See you there!
This is a fundraiser for the 76th Annual Wardsboro 4th of July Street Festival & Parade. A portion of dine-in and takeout proceeds will help support the annual Wardsboro 4th of July Street Festival & Parade.
Wine & Improv with Stephanie Phelan
March 27, 2025 6:30 PM
Get ready for a night of hilarious improvisation where the only script is spontaneity! Join us for an interactive evening of improv games led by the incredible Stephanie Phelan, a seasoned performer and director.
Whether you're looking to unwind after a long week or just eager to try something new, this is the perfect way to let loose, have fun, and discover the joy of improv—no experience needed! We’ll start with the basics and move through group games and exercises at a pace that suits everyone. Price: $20 (Includes your first beverage: wine or beer)
Meet Your Improv Master: Stephanie Phelan - Stephanie holds a BFA in Playwriting and an MFA in Acting & Directing, with decades of experience both on and off stage. www.benningtontheater.org
Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll
March 28, 2025 4 - 7 PM
Location: downtown Wilmington, VT
The Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll is the ultimate late-winter experience in Southern Vermont. Offering the perfect pairing of local craft beer, gourmet chili and live music! Savor samples from Vermont’s top breweries and indulge in chili creations crafted by Deerfield Valley’s finest chefs.
Tasting stations are hosted inside Historic Downtown Wilmington’s charming boutiques, shops, and cafés, giving you the chance to discover the unique treasures these spaces have to offer. The event showcases over a dozen renowned Vermont breweries paired with specialty chili recipes that will also be featured in local Deerfield Valley restaurants post-event. Don’t miss your chance to cast your vote in the Chili Contest and help crown this year’s fan favorite! Tickets Available Now! www.visitvermont.com
Nani
March 28, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Breathing new life into the ancient Spanish-Jewish language, Nani creates a bridge between the past and future with socially relevant lyrics celebrating migration, gender, and female empowerment.
As a singer, composer, trombonist and pianist, her solo show invites the listeners into a world that is both timeless and modern. Her songs intertwine stories of Nani’s grandmother with present-day narratives, blending the sounds and smells of the marketplaces with raw flamenco-inspired vocals, soulful trombone harmonies, and heart-breaking piano. All this is topped off with electronic tracks from her laptop, creating an immersive elemental soundscape. “I play Ladino because I see the future when I look at the past.” - Nani Vazana www.nextstagearts.org
"South Pacific"
March 28 - 30 & April 2 - 6, 2025 3/28, 3/29, 4/3, 4/4, 4/5: Evening shows at 7 PM 3/29, 3/30, 4/5, 4/6: Matinees at 2 PM
Location: Monument Center for Arts, 44 Gypsy Lane, Bennington, VT
South Pacific, the groundbreaking musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, is celebrated for its social progressivity and theatrical innovation when it premiered in 1949. The musical is adapted from James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection, Tales of the South Pacific, which draws on his real-life experiences as a Lieutenant Commander with the U.S. Navy in Vanuatu. South Pacific explores themes of love and racial prejudice against the backdrop of World War II, delivering a powerful message through unforgettable music and storytelling. Tickets are priced at $40, Seniors $35, Students $30, Groups of 10 or more $25 www.monumentcentervt.org
Winter Storytelling with Roger Longtoe Sheehan
March 29, 2025 2 - 4 PM
Location: Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Basement Music Series: Jenna Nicholls
March 29, 2025 7 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
In a tapestry of sound, Jenna Nicholls weaves a spell—strumming her ukulele, conjuring the spirit of New Orleans on the piano, or crooning a cowboy’s tale with the soul of the West. Her melodies, like vintage vinyl spun anew, carry both the weight of memory and the promise of tomorrow.
With three albums to her name, her songs have found their way into the heart of cinema and the pulse of television. On the road, she has shared stages with legends like Ingrid Michaelson and Oscar winner Glen Hansard. From the storied halls of Carnegie Hall to the glow of the Beacon Theatre, Jenna’s music echoes through the night, a testament to the enduring power of song.
"Her ability melodically to leave me wanting the next part of the story is mesmerizing... The level of descriptive writing in her lyrics is astonishing." www.benningtontheater.org
Heat Fund Benefit with Rythm Future Quartet
March 29, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: VT Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, #222, Brattleboro, VT
The Rhythm Future Quartet is passionate about keeping the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive. The group, named for a popular Django Reinhardt tune, is influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet its influences embrace the broad diversity of jazz today. Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet performs lyrical arrangements of Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions. The group also features guitarists Max O’Rourke and Henry Acker, as well as bassist Greg Loughman. Rhythm Future is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vital musical genre that continues to imbue the imagination of jazz in the 21st century.
Rhythm Future Quartet has released three albums, their most recent, Rhythm Future Quartet and Friends, features the critically acclaimed singer Cyrille Aimée, Brazil’s top bandoneonist, Hamilton de Holanda, and world-renowned guitarist Stochelo Rosenberg. Their penultimate release, Rhythm Future Quartet and Travels was picked as one of the best jazz albums of 2016 by All About Jazz and the Huffington Post. As an indication of their popularity, their version of Django’s “Minor Swing” has over four million views on YouTube, and their version of “Bushwick Stomp” from Travels has over three million Facebook views. www.vtjazz.org
Month of the Young Child - Vt Wildlife Exhibit
April 5, 2025 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Memorial Park, Brattleboro, VT
We will again take part in EES's celebration of the little ones! Join us at Memorial Park for games, kids' services, and lots of great presenters and activities! We'll bring the animals and artifacts for an up-close look at our back yard wildlife! www.vermontmuseum.org
Sip of Spring Festival
April 5, 2025 Noon - 5 PM
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Join us on Saturday, April 5 for Mount Snow's Sip of Spring Festival! This free event will feature a number of local and regional brands offering a variety of beers, ciders, and ready-to-drink beverages as well as giveaways, food trucks, and live music.
Admission is free, and beverage tickets can be purchased day of in Marketfresh, Canned, and High Timber Cafeteria. See you on April 5!
Participating Vendors: Lawson's Finest Liquids, Stowe Cider, Fiddlehead Brewing, von Trapp Brewing, Lyvely Drinks, Zero Gravity Craft Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Viva Beverages, Maine Beer Company, Soulmate Brewing, Long Trail Brewing. www.mountsnow.com
Jon Rudnitsky
April 5, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
Jon Rudnitsky is a versatile comedian and actor known for his appearances on "CONAN" and Comedy Central's "THE COMEDY JAM," where he performed "Footloose" with Kenny Loggins. He tours nationally and was named one of the "New Faces" at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.
A graduate of USC's BFA Acting Conservatory, Rudnitsky received the John Ritter Memorial Award for Outstanding Comedic Performance. Originally from New Jersey, he now lives in New York City, regularly performing at The Comedy Cellar.
Rudnitsky joined the 41st season of "Saturday Night Live" as the only new cast member, with his "Dirty Dancing" Weekend Update bit standing out as a highlight. He has starred alongside Reese Witherspoon in "Home Again," appeared in Hulu's "Catch-22" with George Clooney, and will be seen in upcoming films "I Love Your Forever" and "Our Little Secret." www.benningtontheater.org
Mike Block Trio
April 5, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
The Mike Block Trio, featuring Joe K. Walsh (mandolin/vocals) and Zachariah Hickman (bass/vocals), is led by cellist, singer, and composer Mike Block, hailed by Gramophone Magazine as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene.” The trio infuses American roots music with contemporary and international influences, bringing a fresh and personal perspective to the acoustic music world. www.nextstagearts.org
Animal Drawing Session
April 8, 2025 6 - 8 PM
Location: Calf Barn, Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Join us to form a deeper connection with our favorite farm residents and other artists while creating unique art inspired by the Farm. Led by Felipe Delfino, local artist and resident Farm Manager, our drawing sessions include hands-on instruction and basic supplies for artists looking to practice animal figure drawing using our resident furry models.
Felipe is a Brazilian artist and designer that chose Brattleboro for his home. He loves making art that connects people and nature. You can catch him teaching workshops at First Proof Press, or feeding and caring for the Retreat Farm critters.
Enroll in all three sessions and receive a $15 discount. Artists 14+ are welcome to attend.
Space is limited to 10 people per class and advanced registration is required. www.retreatfarm.org
Trivia Night Live!
April 10, 2025 Bar 6 PM, Trivia 7 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and join us at the Bennington Theater for a fun night of questions and answers led by trivia master Jim Thatch!
There will be seven rounds of trivia to test your knowledge of movies, music, television, food, geography, science, sports, and other unique categories!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams!
The Rules:
1) Players can play individually or in teams up to 6 players
2) Host Jim Thatch will read questions and each team writes down their answers. Points are tallied after each round.
3) Refreshments are available. (no outside food or beverages allowed) www.benningtontheater.org
Keith Murphy and The Band of Amber plus Jenna Moynihan
April 11, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and singer Keith Murphy with The Band Of Amber (Ty Gibbons, Anand Nayak, Richie Barshay) and their special guest Jenna Moynihan at Next Stage on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 pm. Since their debut performance at Next Stage in June, 2024, the quartet has expanded its repertoire and refined its ensemble sound, adding Scottish fiddler phenomenon Moynihan to the mix for this show.
Keith Murphy began forging a distinctive sound in the world of traditional song at an early age, growing up surrounded by the rich tradition of folk songs, ballads, and dance music of his native Newfoundland. Over the years, and through his travels as a musician, he's incorporated elements of many other traditions, including the repertoire of his adopted home in Vermont. He is a noted instrumentalist and well known for his playing with Nightingale, Childsplay, Boston Revels, Tony Barrand, Hanneke Cassel, Yann Falquet, and his most enduring collaborator - his wife and fiddler, Becky Tracy. He is also the founder and artistic director of the Brattleboro Music Center’s Northern Roots Festival.
Formed to support Murphy's most recent solo project “Bright As Amber," The Band Of Amber incorporates bass, drums, and electric guitar over his fingerstyle acoustic guitar and singing of old songs. Anand Nayak (Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem) is a Grammy nominated producer and multi-instrumentalist who crafts beautifully sensitive and atmospheric textures on electric guitar. Richie Barshay who has played with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Natalie Merchant, Bobby McFerrin, and is a member of the Klezmatics, is a drummer of astounding range and musicality. Ty Gibbons is an acclaimed composer for film and TV and a member of the Vermont indie folk band Red Heart the Ticker. As an acoustic bass player, he melds an understanding of traditional folk song with his other wide ranging musical talents.
A versatile and inventive 5-string fiddler and vocalist, Jenna Moynihan will open the show with a solo set, and then sit in with The Band of Amber. She also performs in a duo with Scottish harpist Mairi Chaimbeul, as well as with the Seamus Egan Project, and Hanneke Cassel Band. www.nextstagearts.org
Open Stage Showcase Performance
April 13, 2025 5:30 PM
Location: New England Center for Circus Arts, 10 Town Crier Dr., Brattleboro, VT
Watch the stars of tomorrow on stage today at our Open Stage Showcase. In this curated performance you’ll see new works by a variety of performers showing off their circus skills. And you’ll get to support them through feedback with our audience survey, and vote for the winner of the Audience Choice Award. www.necenterforcircusarts.org
Concert: UMass Percussion Ensemble
April 13, 2025 7 PM
Location: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, VT
The outstanding UMass Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Ayano Kataoka’s students perform contemporary works for marimba, vibraphone, drums, and more in BMAC’s Wolf Kahn & Emily Mason Gallery.
Percussionist Ayano Kataoka is known for her brilliant and dynamic technique, as well as the unique elegance and artistry she brings to her performances. A versatile performer, she regularly presents music of diverse genres and mediums. A leading proponent of contemporary repertoire, Kataoka has participated in several consortiums to commission works for solo marimba or chamber ensemble from such composers as Charles Wuorinen, Martin Bresnick, Paul Lansky, and Alejandro Viñao. She was the first percussionist to be chosen for The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society Two, a three-season residency program for emerging artists offering high-profile performance opportunities in collaboration with The Chamber Music Society. Ms. Kataoka joined the faculty of the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2008. www.brattleboromuseum.org
Senevazi
April 18, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Featuring Mehrnam Rastegari on Persian kamancheh and vocals, Daro Behroozi on Persian ney and saxophone, and Matt Moran on davul, Senavazi is a trio that draws from a rich repertoire of Persian, Kurdish, Azeri, Roma, and Turkish traditions, along with original compositions by Rastegari inspired by the sounds of the region. The group showcases unique syncopated grooves from diverse Iranian folk traditions, many of which are rarely performed in a global context. These are paired with the dynamic 9/8, 7/8, and 2/4 rhythms that have long captivated fans of creative instrumental dance music. www.nextstagearts.org
Wine & Improv with Stephanie Phelan
April 24, 2025 6:30 PM
Get ready for a night of hilarious improvisation where the only script is spontaneity! Join us for an interactive evening of improv games led by the incredible Stephanie Phelan, a seasoned performer and director.
Whether you're looking to unwind after a long week or just eager to try something new, this is the perfect way to let loose, have fun, and discover the joy of improv—no experience needed! We’ll start with the basics and move through group games and exercises at a pace that suits everyone. Price: $20 (Includes your first beverage: wine or beer)
Meet Your Improv Master: Stephanie Phelan - Stephanie holds a BFA in Playwriting and an MFA in Acting & Directing, with decades of experience both on and off stage. www.benningtontheater.org
The Met: Live in HD: Le Nozze di Figaro
April 26, 2025 1 PM
Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024-25 Live in HD season continues on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00 pm, with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro.
Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading an extraordinary cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel stars as the clever valet Figaro, opposite soprano Olga Kulchynska as his betrothed, the wily maid Susanna. Baritone Joshua Hopkins is the skirt-chasing Count, with soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife and mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino.
Le Nozze di Figaro runs 3 hours and 55 minutes with one intermission. General admission is $22, $20 for MET CLUB FOREVER members and $10 for students. For questions or advance credit card purchases, please contact Jon Potter at 802-254-1109 or jon@latchisarts.org. www.latchistheatre.com
Big Woods Voices
April 26, 2025 2 PM
Location: Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
Big Woods Voices is pleased to present a special program for “Poetry Month” at Brattleboro’s Brooks Memorial Library on Saturday, April 26, at 2 PM.
Big Woods Voices celebrates a cappella vocal harmony through arrangements grown from American roots genres, world folk styles, poets old and new, and Will Danforth’s rich creative well. For this special program, we will highlight compositions inspired by the poetry of W.B. Yeats, David Whyte, Wendell Berry, Alice Oswald, Daniel Leavens Cady (!) and others. From heart-moving to foot-grooving, prayerful to fun-filled, dissonant to dulcet, Big Woods Voices brings the spirit of poetry to life through rich harmonies and soulful interpretations. From our audience: “The music last night was extraordinary…the exquisite care each of the four of you put in, your combined harmonic sound, your humility, your bright spirits sending out the hope we are thirsty for. Each song was a jewel, a treasure.” “Singing sublime; songs sophisticated and meaningful; altogether a ‘pinch me, I’m in southern Vermont’ experience!”
The Voices (from high to low) are Amanda Witman, founder of the Brattleboro Pub Sing; Becky Graber, director of the Brattleboro Women’s Chorus; Will Danforth, an award-winning, multi-instrumental solo acoustic artist and a member of the Brattleboro Camerata; and Alan Blood, long-time member of area groups such as the Blanche Moyse Chorale, I Cantori, Blue Moon, and House Blend. You can check their album out on Spotify: Poetry in Harmony. www.bigwoodsvoices.com
Wags to Riches Party & Auction 2025
April 26, 2025
6 - 9 PM
Location: Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Join us for a tail-wagging good time with fabulous food by Peter Havens, music, drinks, and a chance to win fantastic items at the silent & live auctions. www.windhamcountyhumane.org
Stephene Wrembel Quartet
April 26, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing, and world music, enchanting audiences worldwide with his distinctive sound.
Wrembel is also a highly respected composer. His original compositions have graced acclaimed films such as Midnight in Paris ("Bistro Fada"), Vicky Cristina Barcelona ("Big Brother"), and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris won the Grammy Award® for "Best Compilation Soundtrack." At the 2012 Academy Awards®, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his "All-Star Band," performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding, Pharrell, and Sheila E.
With an impressive discography of 19 albums released under his name and the pseudonym The Django Experiment, Wrembel recently released a triptych—three CDs entitled Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3—recorded with his band and Canadian improvisational pianist Jean-Michel Pilc. Released in April 2024, the triptych has received glowing reviews in DownBeat, Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York Jazz Record, and more. Wrembel’s collaborations with top musicians like mandolinist David Grisman and Grammy Award®-winning guitarist Raul Midon further showcase his remarkable versatility.
Additionally, Wrembel is a dedicated musical director and educator. Since 2003, he has curated the Django a Gogo Music Festival, a celebrated week-long event honoring the Sinti guitar style, held in Maplewood, New Jersey, and at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Town Hall. The festival features a series of master guitar classes.
Wrembel has shared the stage with legends including Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Roots, Medeski Martin & Wood, Me’shell Ndegeocello, John Scofield, Larry Keel, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Sam Bush. His performances on NPR’s prestigious Mountain Stage and the syndicated radio show Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour further demonstrate his diverse talent. Wrembel’s performances transcend genre boundaries, offering something unique for every music lover. As he himself puts it, “I just play my own music. It’s not only for rock lovers, Django Reinhardt fans, or jazz enthusiasts. It’s for music lovers.”
Don’t miss your chance to see Stephane Wrembel live with his world-class band, featuring Josh Kaye on guitar and oud, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass, and Nick Anderson on drums. www.nextstagearts.org
Twelve Angry Jurors
May 1 - 4, 2025 Thursday & Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 2 & 7:30 PM, Sunday 2 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
This May, Bennington Theater presents Twelve Angry Jurors—a tense, thought-provoking drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A powerful adaptation of Reginald Rose’s classic Twelve Angry Men, this compelling play explores the fragility of justice, the weight of prejudice, and the power of one voice to change everything. www.benningtontheater.org
Paula Poundstone
May 3, 2025 7 PM
Location: Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone returns to the Latchis Theatre on Saturday, May 3, at 7 pm.
Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2.
Poundstone had a full Latchis house in stitches during her last appearance here in March 2018.
Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time. www.latchistheatre.com
Trivia Night Live!
May 8, 2025 Bar 6 PM, Trivia 7 PM
Location: Bennington Theater, 331 Main St., Bennington, VT
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and join us at the Bennington Theater for a fun night of questions and answers led by trivia master Jim Thatch!
There will be seven rounds of trivia to test your knowledge of movies, music, television, food, geography, science, sports, and other unique categories!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 teams!
The Rules:
1) Players can play individually or in teams up to 6 players
2) Host Jim Thatch will read questions and each team writes down their answers. Points are tallied after each round.
3) Refreshments are available. (no outside food or beverages allowed) www.benningtontheater.org
Endea Jones & The Cookout
May 10, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: VT Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, #222, Brattleboro, VT
You’ve seen Endea Owens as the bassist on the Late Show’s house band, or heard her on Jon Batiste’s Grammy-winning album “They are.” Come dig the Cookout, her acoustic bass-led sextet of rhythmically charged music. Endea Owens is known as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists. As a Detroit-raised Recording Artists, Bassist, and Composer, she has been mentored by Jazz Icons the likes of Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, and Ron Carter as well as toured/performed with Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Holliday, Diana Ross, Rhonda Ross, Solange, Jon Batiste, Jazzmeia Horn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Steve Turre to name a few. Endea was a part of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert house band, won an Emmy, Grammy Award, and a George Foster Peabody Award, and her work has appeared on Jon Batiste’s Grammy Award-winning album “We Are”, Oscar-nominated film Judas and the Black Messiah, and H.E.R’s widely acclaimed Super Bowl LV performance. She has composed a piece entitled “Ida’s Crusade” for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, which was later performed by the NYO Carnegie Hall Orchestra, and has written for brands such as Pyer Moss and Glossier and has been commissioned by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. www.vtjazz.org
Animal Drawing Session
May 13, 2025 6 - 8 PM
Location: Calf Barn, Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Join us to form a deeper connection with our favorite farm residents and other artists while creating unique art inspired by the Farm. Led by Felipe Delfino, local artist and resident Farm Manager, our drawing sessions include hands-on instruction and basic supplies for artists looking to practice animal figure drawing using our resident furry models.
Felipe is a Brazilian artist and designer that chose Brattleboro for his home. He loves making art that connects people and nature. You can catch him teaching workshops at First Proof Press, or feeding and caring for the Retreat Farm critters.
Enroll in all three sessions and receive a $15 discount. Artists 14+ are welcome to attend.
Space is limited to 10 people per class and advanced registration is required. www.retreatfarm.org
Spring Fling Craft Fair
May 24, 2025 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT
Crafts, bake sale, raffle. Presented by I Love Art Space. www.iloveartspace.com
38th Annual Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival
May 24, 2025 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: downtown Bennington, VT
The festival transforms Main Street into a vibrant hub featuring an exciting variety of craft and food vendors, music, entertainment, a kid's zone, and more! Free admission for all! www.betterbennington.com
Geneviève Racette, plus G Rockwell and Hilary Weitzner
May 30, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Geneviève Racette, a highly acclaimed folk-pop musician from Québec, has captured the hearts of listeners with her gentle yet powerful emotional resonance. Since her debut EP in 2014, she has gained significant industry support for her folk-pop tracks. Geneviève has become a rising star in both the French- and English-speaking Canadian music scenes, known for her vulnerable lyricism and ethereal vocals.
Her third full-length album, Satellite, released in March 2022, features nine songs that explore self-discovery and reflection through the cycle of love. The record has garnered widespread recognition, with glowing reviews from major outlets like Rolling Stone, Exclaim!, CBC, Women of Americana, the Americana Music Association, Sirius XM, and numerous other publications and radio stations. A standout track is "Someone," a beautiful duet with City and Colour’s Dallas Green.
Geneviève’s career has seen remarkable growth since the release of her previous album, No Water, No Flowers, which took her from regional recognition in Quebec to national acclaim. She earned a Canadian Folk Music Award, performed with City and Colour at Osheaga, and received rave reviews from media outlets, music publications, and blogs. Her music has been featured on radio stations across Canada and the USA.
As a woman in the music industry, Geneviève is committed to surrounding herself with like-minded women-identifying individuals. She takes pride in the fact that over 80% of her team consists of women musicians and industry professionals. Fine-tuning her artistic vision and building a strong network, Geneviève approached the release of Satellite with a renewed creative mindset and a goal to share her music across North America and beyond—a feat she has achieved with unwavering dedication.
Geneviève has headlined numerous shows across Canada and the United States and showcased at prestigious events such as Folk Alliance International, Folk Music Ontario, NERFA, AMERICANAFEST, and Canadian Music Week. Looking ahead, her fourth album, Golden, is set for release next fall, building anticipation for the next chapter in her already impressive musical journey. www.nextstagearts.org
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber
June 8, 2025 6 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber, founded by Greg Tate, is a sprawling ensemble of NYC-area musicians whose prodigious chops and adherence to Butch Morris's Conduction system allow them to open the AstroBlack stargates to a darkly energetic, many-splendored celestial realm of cosmic riddim, esoteric rambunctiousness, and eclectic blue cheer!
In 2025, Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber celebrates twenty-six years of “never playing anything the same way once.” As always, BSAC pays tribute to their sonic Sensei, Maestro Lawrence Butch Morris (1947–2013), for showing them "THE WAY" of Conducted Improvisation, and to their founder and co-leader, Gregory Stephen Ionman Tate (1957–2021), for creating the caramelized spaceship that grants BSAC access to a vast, darkly energetic cosmic realm of noise and riddim.
Now in their twenty-sixth year, BSAC is led by Jared Michael Nickerson, the electric bubble bassist, business manager, and co-leader since the group's inception.
As Greg Tate used to say, BSAC is "a territory band, a neo-tribal thang, a community hang, a society music guild aspiring to the condition of all that is molten, glacial, racial, spatial, oceanic, mythic, antiphonal, and telepathic." www.nextstagearts.org
Animal Drawing Session
June 10, 2025 6 - 8 PM
Location: Calf Barn, Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Join us to form a deeper connection with our favorite farm residents and other artists while creating unique art inspired by the Farm. Led by Felipe Delfino, local artist and resident Farm Manager, our drawing sessions include hands-on instruction and basic supplies for artists looking to practice animal figure drawing using our resident furry models.
Felipe is a Brazilian artist and designer that chose Brattleboro for his home. He loves making art that connects people and nature. You can catch him teaching workshops at First Proof Press, or feeding and caring for the Retreat Farm critters.
Enroll in all three sessions and receive a $15 discount. Artists 14+ are welcome to attend.
Space is limited to 10 people per class and advanced registration is required. www.retreatfarm.org
Convergence Project
June 14, 2025 7:30 PM
Location: VT Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, #222, Brattleboro, VT
Join VJC Director, Eugene Uman as he mines his repertoire of original music with a dream team of collaborators. www.vtjazz.org
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Display
July 2, 2025 6 - 10 PM
Location: Baker Field, 1 School St., Wilmington, VT
Celebrate Independence Day and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display with family and friends in beautiful Wilmington, VT. Food vendors, cotton candy, music and bouncy house fun begins at 6 p.m. Rain date is July 6th.
Parking is available at the following lots with shuttles provided by the MOOver to the field. MOOver riders receive priority arrival and departure over all other vehicles.
- Howe Farm Field – off of Rte 100 North, just past WW Building Supply
- Wilmington Town Garage – off Chimney Hill (21 Haystack Road)
- All MOOver Park n’ Ride locations
- Accessible parking is available at the field. Please let the street attendant know this is needed and they will let you through. www.visitvermont.com
Wardsboro 4th of July Street Fair & Parade
July 4, 2025 9 AM - 1 PM
Location: Wardsboro, VT
Join us in celebrating this year’s 76th Annual Wardsboro 4th of July Street Fair and Parade! This year, the festival is proud to host:
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A celebratory parade with floats, vintage cars, fire trucks and more
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Delicious homemade strawberry shortcake and pies
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A finger-licking chicken BBQ
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Many children's games and activities
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Live music performed by locals
Schedule:
9 am - Street Festival Begins (along with road closures)
10 am - Parade Begins
1 pm - Roads open
Parking: There are several parking lots available to park in along Route 100 in Wardsboro. Main Street is closed to vehicle traffic from 9 am. to 1 pm.
Tony Trischka's EarlJam
August 9, 2025 6 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Tony Trischka is widely regarded as the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world. For more than 50 years, his playing has inspired generations of bluegrass and acoustic musicians, showcasing the many voices he has brought to the instrument.
Tony will be honoring the music of Earl Scruggs, the pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass—and, in Tony’s opinion, in any genre.
Trischka recently acquired extremely rare recordings of jam sessions with Scruggs and John Hartford. He has transcribed and recorded Scruggs’s note-for-note solos from many of these sessions, including songs Earl never recorded.
An album featuring this music is currently in production with a new label founded by some of the creators of Rounder Records. The album will also feature several bluegrass luminaries.
Alongside his ace band—Michael Daves on vocals and guitar, fiddler Alex Hargreaves, and bassist Jared Engel—Tony will trace Scruggs's story from his childhood to his final years. This show, which debuted at Joe’s Pub in New York City, has already garnered significant interest, including an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry—a rarity for a banjo player these days.
“Earl is my North Star, a lifelong pathway. And I’m not alone,” says Trischka, a banjo innovator and educator who has influenced everyone from Béla Fleck to Steve Martin. “Through his music, this shy kid from Flint Hill, North Carolina, went on to enrich the lives of countless thousands. When I first heard 16 notes of Scruggs-style banjo at the age of 13, I put down my folk guitar and mercilessly pestered my parents to buy me a banjo. Once in my hands, that 5-string became my obsession—and it has been for 60 years.”
He adds, “The depth of his genius becomes ever more apparent when I transcribe his solos, which I’ve been doing my entire musical life, now with renewed vigor. Discovering new twists and turns in his playing is pure joy—and, in fact, it’s the inspiration for this tribute show and album.” www.nextstagearts.org
More events can be found at vermontvacation.com/stay-and-play/events/southern