Opera Vermont launches historic multi-year cycle of William Grant Still’s operas

Opera Vermont celebrates the “Dean of African American Composers” William Grant Still with the inaugural performance of “A Bayou Legend,” Nov. 14 and 15 in Randolph.

Simple Sage: The History behind the House

Local playwright brings five women, two centuries and one farmhouse together in new one-act, opening Nov. 7 in Rochester.

“There Once Was …” returns with GREEK MYTHS!

The Bald Mountain Theater will present its annual emersion into the world of folk and fairy tales in this production on July 25, 26 and 27 at the studio in Rochester.

Genius and power clash in new play

“You realize,” says the student to his teacher, “I could have you killed.” In the crackling new drama by Dana Yeaton and Colston Merrell, the teacher is Aristotle and the student is none other than Prince Alexander, the not-yet Great.

Krampusnacht: Stories of light and dark for the Winter Solstice

An eclectic mix of original material and seasonal traditions from around the world, “Krampusnacht” will be presided over by Krampus himself, the dark companion of St. Nicholas who punishes naughty children in European folklore.

Actors tell “Stories That Made Us” at Bald Mountain Theater

In “Stories That Made Us” the performers come to the rehearsal room with stories, tales or songs that delighted them as children, made them the artists that they are,

Sculpture and photography in Rochester; student work in Brandon

BigTown Gallery on Main Street in Rochester, introduces the work of Joel Taplin and McKenzie Taplin, with an exhibit from Feb. 10-Feb. 18.

Krampusnacht presents stories of light and dark

Bald Mountain Theater will once again present “Krampusnacht” for the Winter Solstice at the outdoor amphitheater in Rochester on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Krampusnacht calls for submissions

Bald Mountain Theater is calling for submissions and artists for the annual “Krampusnacht” show, a celebration of both the light and the dark sides of the Yuletide season.

Rochester gallery opens exhibit of Vermont photography past & present

“No Place Like Here: Photographs of Vermont past and present” will open with a reception and artist talk with Peter Moriarty on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 3-5 p.m. Pizza in the garden to follow — BYOB.

Four stories + eight actors + one musician + no rules = theatrical magic

The annual family-friendly summer favorite “There Once Was …” returns to Bald Mountain Theater on July 28-30 at Spice Studio in Rochester.

Info session set for Telephone Gap projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service invites comments for the proposed Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project located on the Rochester and Middlebury Ranger Districts of the Green Mountain National Forest.

Green Ridge Forest conserved

One of Vermont’s largest connected and privately-owned forests outside of the Northeast Kingdom — partially in Addison County — has been protected.

Rochester man runs for local state Senate seat

Mason Wade, who is running this November as an independent, joins a field that includes Bray, Hardy, Cornwall Republican Robert Burton and Bristol Republican Lloyd Dike. 

Enjoy an evening of poetry with the Jacksons

The Rochester Public Library will host an evening of poetry with two special guests, Major Jackson and Didi Jackson, on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m.

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