Students present ‘the life of a village against the life of the stars’

Come see “one of the sagest, warmest and most deeply human scripts” at Wright Memorial Theater in Middlebury, opening April 30.

Residency promotes Mexican cultural heritage through dance and music

Saturday, Sunday and Monday, check out Tierra del Sol’s free community events from Mexican folk dancing, to floral headpieces, to a conversation over food. Everyone’s welcome!

Literary voices go live: NER Out Loud returns to the Zoo

Listen to some live-action lyricism on April 23 from NER Out Loud in Middlebury.

Middlebury moves: From West African rhythms to contemporary mastery

Do you like to “move it, move it”? Check out this month’s West African drum and dance class and Movement Matters master class.

Trad music takes teens to Sweden

How far can traditional music take 24 teens? Find out from four Addison County musicians who tell us all about this year’s touring group.

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” profiles a trailblazing actor still in the game

Learn more about the Academy Award winning Deaf actor Marlee Matlin from Jay Craven’s review — then go see the film on April 15 at the Middlebury Marquis.

Boogie on over to the Vergennes Opera House for the LC Jazz free community concert and dance, April 18

Boogie on over to the Vergennes Opera House for the annual free community concert and dance with LC Jazz on April 18.

Lush and deeply personal sounds from Katie Martucci come to Middlebury

Find out what it means to “get personal” with Katie Martucci and Jacob Drab on Sunday, April 19 in Middlebury.

Local luthier lights up Starksboro session

Bristol luthier Micah Plante will perform at the Starksboro Library on April 17, from 7-9 p.m.

Banjo and guitar tunes to twang in the New Haven Library

Just two more concerts for the annual Winter Into Spring Musical Library Tour! Catch Sara Grey and Kieron Means in New Haven on April 16.

Middlebury’s Diana Fanning to perform in Burlington and beyond

Middlebury pianist Diana Fanning performs solo concerts in Burlington, Germany, Middlebury and more.

Meet Milo the Pet of the Week!

Meet Milo, a true best friend.

Ask a Master Gardener: Start your garden early with cold frames

Eager to get going in the garden? Start with coldframes. Learn how from this Master Gardener.

That’s absurd! Student-actors become ‘The Maids’ to find meaning

Take a walk on the wild side and get tickets to go see the upcoming production of “The Maids” — the 1947 suspense thriller by French playwright Jean Genet. “In the absence of their mistress, two maids — Claire and Solange — indulge in a dangerous game of … (read more)

Ruminations from the Roost: Village Music – Beth Duquette and Mark Mulqueen

Beth Duquette and Mark Mulqueen have been quiet leaders of robust music scenes in Ripton, Lincoln and beyond. Steve Harris dug a little deeper to learn more about this musically motivated couple.

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