Arts & Leisure
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‘Rappahannock County’ asks us to stretch our empathy
Kelsey Wood offers a review of the recent Opera Company of Middlebury’s production of “Rappahannock County”. Psst… she’s an opera singer too!
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An evening of music in Vergennes connects ‘Roots to Sky’
Otter Creek Music Festival will close its 2026 season with an immersive musical experience at the Vergennes Opera House featuring Moira Smiley and Rasa String Quartet.
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The Meeting House at Cornwall hosts new works by Brandon composer and pop duo
From contemporary classical to indie-pop, go see new music at The Meeting House in Cornwall Oct. 11 and 14.
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Tina Friml returns home to film her first one-hour comedy special
Be part of Vermont comedian Tina Friml’s live taping of her one-hour comedy special on Friday, Oct. 16.
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Two free films to screen in Middlebury
See photographer Jim Westphalen’s film “Vanish” and the “Soundtrack to a Coup d’état” in Middlebury this month. These films are free and open to all.
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Expand your artistic experience in Middlebury
Try a dance masterclass, or support students trying something brave (and maybe weird) on stage. Either way, it’s sure to be entertaining and expand your artistic repertoire.
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Spirits of Rokeby present four evenings of ‘The Impending Crisis’
Get into the Spiritualist history of the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh with the annual Spirits of Rokeby performances held Oct. 16-17 and 23-24.
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New exhibit opens in Johnson Memorial Gallery in Middlebury
The new exhibit “Rooted in Land, Shaped by Fire” explores stewardship, cultural continuity and environmental change. See it at Johnson Memorial Gallery in Middlebury through Nov. 20.
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Free organ recital at Middlebury College Chapel, Oct. 21
The Director of Music at St. Steven’s Episcopal Church will give a special concert on the Middlebury College organ on Oct. 21, at 12:15. Mark your calendars!
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5-Town Friends hosts fourth annual World Singing Day in Lincoln
Sing with community on World Singing Day, Oct. 18, at Burnham Hall in Lincoln.
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Felt artist Althea Bilodeau Lamb to give free artist talk at Brandon Artists Guild
Brandon Artists Guild president closes the 2026 Artist of the Month series with a talk on her hand-dyed, hand-felted work on Friday, Oct. 16.
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Big grooves, cool vibes
From Grammy legends to rising stars, step into Town Hall Theater’s inaugural House of Jazz Festival, Oct. 9–11. Grab your seats now!
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Who is Mary Postgate?
Consider grief, repression, and the terrible clarity of revenge with Middlebury Acting Company’s presentation of “Mary Postgate” by Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Jay Parini and staring Vanessa Dunleavy…
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Bluebird Improv brings legendary comedians to Middlebury
Bluebird Improv brings legendary comedians to Middlebury on Thursday, Oct. 8. Totally unscripted. Completely unpredictable. Absolutely unmissable.
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Trivia fun tests facts in Ferrisburgh
Test your Vermont trivia at a fun competition in Ferrisburgh on Friday, Oct. 2. Free and open to all.
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Addison County artists featured in 20th annual Art at the Kent exhibition
Woah, three Addison County artists are featured in this year’s contemporary art exhibition at the Kent in Calais.