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Free theater workshop to explore character, gender

BENNINGTON - On Saturday, April 23, from 10 am to 5 pm, young adults ages 16 to 20 are invited to participate in a free, in-person performance workshop at the Bennington Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with Bennington Free Library and Vermont Reads.
The workshop is targeted to...

An afternoon of Renaissance and Mannerist love songs

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Camerata will perform an afternoon of Renaissance love songs Sunday, April 24, at 4 pm at the Brattleboro Music Center.
The concert, titled “To Live in Pleasure,” will feature love-centric works in six different languages, just in time for spring. It will...

ANUFF meets in Newfane

NEWFANE - The sylvan spirits of A Neighborhood Uniting For Fuelwood will be helping Patty Johnson get her firewood in Saturday, April 23 starting at 10 am. The address is at 638 Vermont 30.
ANUFF will have splitters going and will need people to run them as well as stackers, chain saws,...

Michael Veitch, of Bellows Falls, with Holocaust survivor Rita Schwartz.

Local songwriter puts Holocaust survivors’ story to music in PBS special

VERMONT - Witness the healing powers of music and friendship as Holocaust survivors share their stories with songwriters. “We Remember: Songs of Survivors” will premiere the week of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Tuesday, April 26, at 8 pm ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS Video app....

TVYS holds egg hunt at Wahoo’s

WILMINGTON - Twin Valley Youth Sports will host an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 17, at 1 pm. There will be popcorn, lemonade, and lots of eggs hidden. TVYS will have eggs filled with candy or tickets as well as different prizes like TVYS T-shirts and equipment that they’re no longer using....

Easter weekend services

Marlboro Meeting House MARLBORO - The Marlboro Meeting House will be gathering in person this Sunday, April 17, at 6:30 am for its annual Easter sunrise service, which now resumes after a two-year pause due to the pandemic. Pastor Matthew Deen will lead a short worship service...

The Vassar Devils are one of many groups to perform Saturday.

Performance by colleges’ best a capella groups

BRATTLEBORO - The 18th (almost) annual collegiate a cappella benefit concert, a benefit for the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, returns to Latchis Theatre on Saturday, April 9, at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. The concert will feature the Williams College Ephlats, Northeastern University Nor’...

Leland & Gray Players showcase student talent

TOWNSHEND - The Leland & Gray Players will present “An Evening of Short Plays” on Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, at 7:30 pm; and Saturday, April 16 at 2 pm.
Ever fallen in love with a mermaid? Recently break out of prison to reunite with your partner? Ever entered into an...

ANUFF will meet on Sunday, stockpile wood

TOWNSHEND - The wonder-workers of A Neighborhood United For Fuelwood will be slicing and dicing this Sunday, April 10, at Jim and Jay’s place at 329 Windham Hill Road, starting at 10 am.
ANUFF will have at least two splitters running and will need chainsaws, carts, mauls, and stackers....

“Frozen Jr.” brings magic and adventure to Brattleboro

BRATTLEBORO - Children ages 11 to 14 in New England Youth Theatre’s 2022 spring musical program will present “Frozen Jr.” Join Elsa, Anna, and all of their magical friends in Arenedelle. Full of courageous adventure and whimsical magic, Frozen Jr. is a touching and empowering story for anyone who...