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Rutland Winter Farmer's Market held at The Old Strand Theater, 77 Wales Street
Enter through the Rutland Area Food Co-op, Saturdays 10am-2pm - November 5 through April 28, 2012.

1 - Rutland, Vermont’s State House at 150 Years, Vermont State Curator David Schütz explores the architectural, cultural, and political significance of one of the nation’s oldest and best-preserved capitol buildings. Part of the First Wednesdays series. A Vermont Humanities Council event, Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., 7 – 8 p.m., free, 802-773-1860.

1 - Rutland, Mount Saint Joseph Academy a new arts series entitled “Uniquely MSJ.” A number of authors and journalists, all of whom are MSJ alumni, will talk about their careers, discuss their books, articles, and photographs, and answer questions from the host, Jennifer Bagley, Director of the MSJ Drama Program, and the audience, 7 p.m. at the Bagley Theater at MSJ., Mary McGarry Morris (MSJ ‘60), acclaimed novelist is the first guest, $10 admission fee, tickets will be available in advance at MSJ, Book King, Annie's Book Stop, or at the door.

1 - Wallingford, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Wallingford House, 10:30 a.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

1 - Castleton, Castleton State College presents Django Reinhardt’s gypsy swing jazz Hot Club of San Francisco: Cinema Vivant, Casella Theater, 7pm, Adults $10, Seniors, Students $7, Children $5, Fine Arts Center Box Office (802) 468-1119.

2 - Rutland, Community College of Vermont (CCV) will welcome Governor Peter Shumlin, the CCV Board of Trustees, and friends and community members to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony starting at 3 p.m. at the College’s newest academic center at 60 West Street, following the ribbon cutting, all will be welcomed in for refreshments and tours of the new building, free event parking available at MVT on West Street from 2-5 p.m.

2 - Rutland, Christ the King School's Open House will occur on Thursday, February 2, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at its campus at 60 South Main Street in Rutland. This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about children attending CKS as a new pre-K student or kindergartener, or as a transfer student through 8th grade, no RSVP is necessary to attend either open house. For more information, please contact CKS at (802) 773-0500.

2 - Rutland, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Bardwell House, 12:30 p.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

2 - Rutland, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Parker House, 10 a.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

 3 - Rutland, Charlie Albright performs classical concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $15, 18) & Under: $10, 775-0903.

3 - West Rutland, The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center holds opening reception for “Rock-a-bye Baby 2012” new works in colored pencil by Rita Fuchsberg, 5-78 p.m., 438-2097.

 3 - Middletown Springs, David Coffin With his harpoon, concertina, his larger-than-life singing voice, and of course, Pierre, his trusty limber-jack, Coffin will transport the audience back to 18th century Nantucket, Middletown Springs Elementary School, 15 School House Road,  7 p.m., $4/adult $2/child, 802-235-2098.

3 - Poultney, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Young At Heart Senior Center, 9:30 a.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

3 - Ira, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Ira Town Hall, 2832 West Rd., W. Rutland 12:30 p.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568

4 - Rutland, 10th Annual Winter Fest! This event is free with activities for the whole family. Snowshoeing demonstrations, snow carving, curling clinic, paintball course, obstacle course, story walk and snow maze, new this year "wife carrying", 11:00AM-3:00PM, Giorgetti Park, 2 Oak St Extension, (802) 773-1822.

4 - Rutland, A Kaleidoscope of Caregiving: Finding a New Perspective, Educational and inspirational speakers & workshops for caregivers. Light breakfast and Lunch are included. Registration required, Rutland Regional Medical Center, Community Health Education Center, 160 Allen Street, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Brenda Howe, Council on Aging, 786-5990.

 4 - Rutland - The Spark Your Winter Blues Dance and Silent Auction will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Rutland. All adults are welcome to attend the event, which will benefit Rutland Catholic Schools, Members of Satin and Steel and the On the Rocks band will perform. Tickets are only $10 per person and may be purchased from CKS and MSJ students, at the CKS and MSJ offices, or at the door on the night of the event. Light hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served and a cash bar will be available, call Mary Lou Tedesco Harvey (236-3485) or Joann Rotella Ballard (747-8199) for tickets, information, or to donate an item for the silent auction.

4 - Rutland, Green Mountain Club hike, Hike short section of rail trail to paved road in Rupert and then an old dirt road between Rupert and West Rupert. Easy, 4-5 miles, 802-775-3855.

4 - Rutland, Take Your Child to the Library Day, Celebrate the role of libraries in a child's life.
Cupcakes and free books, while supplies last, Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 773-1860.

4 - Castleton, Vendor Fair & Scrapbooking Fundraiser at Castleton Elementary School, RT. 30, vendor fair 10-4 pm, vendor's $10 a table, scrapbookers' $40 day $20 1/2 day, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., 802-265-4426.

4 - Tinmouth, Annual Tinmouth Hook In, Rug Hookers gather to hook rugs and demonstrate the techniques and supplies needed to start this art form, Tinmouth Community Center, Route 140 in the center of town, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 802 446-2278.

 4 - Poultney, In celebration of Black History Month, the Green Mountain College Choir will host the Men’s Gospel Choir of the Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church from Albany, N.Y. Both choirs will offer an afternoon of lively music from the spiritual and gospel song traditions, Ackley Theater, One Brennan Circle, free, 3 p.m.

5 - Rutland, Healthy Heart Day at Diamond  Run Mall, 11 am-4 pm, tour the inflatable walk through MEGA heart, meet staff and ask questions of the Rutland Heart Center, 772-2400.

5 - Brandon, Brandon Town Players auditions for “Moon Over Buffalo” at First Congregational Church of Brandon, February 2-3-4 at 7pm. In the event of a winter storm an additional audition will be held at the church on Sunday, February 5 at 4pm. The play revolves around Charlotte and George Hay, an acting couple not exactly the Lunts on tour in Buffalo in 1953. Cast of 4 men and 4 women ranging in age from 20's and up. Please contact director Tim Rice at 802-558-5653 for questions or details.

6 - Rutland, Rental 101- Come learn the fundamentals of being a GREAT tenant! Program consists of four two-hour sessions. Topics discussed: Creating a realistic budget, understanding your lease and much more. Materials provided free of charge, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., RCHC, 46 Evelyn Street, Ste 201, free, 802-775-9286.

6 - Pittsford, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Village Manor, 11:30 a.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

7 - Rutland, Based on the award-winning television series Masters of Illusion, this exciting magic show features headlining illusionists, comedic magicians, daring escape artists, rare tigers, exotic birds, beautiful dancers, and a cast of 25. Plus, audience members will become part of the act as they are called on stage to assist with the illusions,  Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: Tickets: $45.50 - $55.50, 775-0903.

7 - Rutland, A Trilogy of Poets and their Experience: Workshop Series, Welcome to a workshop that focuses on the poetry of Theodore Roethke, Patti Ann Rogers and Elizabeth Bishop. The central themes that will be connecting these works are the positive and negative struggles of the poets’ own humanity and how nature is reflective of these. The workshop series will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 7:00pm each Tuesday beginning January 24 and ending February 21, 85 West Street, 802-775-4368.

7, 13 - Rutland, Annie's Book Stop's Reading Group will meet on February 7th and 13th to discuss February's book the Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, 170 South Main Street, 7 p.m., 802 775 6993.

7 - Castleton, Castleton welcomes, “Warriors Don’t Cry”, This one-woman play is based on the searing civil rights memoir, “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals. Beals, one of the Little Rock Nine, integrated Arkansas’ Central High School in 1957. Along side eight fellow student-warriors, they captured the world’s attention as they endured untold hatred and violence in pursuit of an education equal to that of their white counterparts, Casella Theater, 7 p.m., Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for Seniors. For more information or to reserve tickets please call the Fine Arts Center Box Office at (802) 468-1119.

8 - Rutland, Community Cinema: More Than a Month at Rutland Free Library, join us for a documentary film screening, popcorn, and panel discussion. Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman sets off on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. His tongue-in-cheek journey explores the complexity and contradictions of relegating an entire group’s history to one month in a “post-racial” America, Court St., 7-8:30 p.m., 773-1860.

8 - West Rutland, Help West Rutland Compete for $10,000! - You'll also find out how The H.E.A.T. Squad is helping your friends and neighbors save money on their home heating bills and making their homes safer and more comfortable, West Rutland Town Hall Auditorium, 35 Marble St.,  7 – 8 p.m., free, 438-2303 ext. 224.

9 - Rutland, Scott Holson, VtSBDC'sTechnology Commercialization advisor will present a workshop on Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)programs, These workshops will highlight how to fund the development of your innovative ideas and intellectual property. SBIR/STTR money is non-diluted equity and can lead to sole source contracts for your innovation with the government, Fee $20, Register today at http://vtsbdc.centerdynamics.com/Events.aspx, for more information call Scott Holson at 802-281-5236.

 9 - Chittenden, The Unpredictables, RHS Capella Group performs at Chittenden Public Library, 223 Chittenden Rd., free, 6 p.m., 773-3531.

9 - Castleton, Castleton State College presents documentary A Blooming Business, takes a look at the toxic effects of flower plantations. 7pm, Casella Theater, Free.

9 - Castleton, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Castleton Meadows, 12:30 p.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

9 - Castleton, Castleton State College presents the Film The Dark Side of Chocolate, This film explores the consequences of our demands for Hershey, Nestles, Mars Bars, etc. It’s not just empty calories...but child labor, trafficking, slavery and other abuses, free, 12:30pm, Casella Theater.

9 - Wallingford, FREE Video Presentation and Discussion.  Strategies for Organization: Preparing for Homework and the Real World - 2 Part Video Presentation.  For Parents, Educators, and Professionals working with ALL students from upper elementary school through adults.  6:30 - 8:30pm.  Wallingford Elementary School. 802-446-3577.

10 -  Killington, Homemade soups and breads for dinner. Attendees bring chocolate item to share, Sherburne United Church of Christ, 4173 Rte. 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., free, 8024223843.

10 -  Rupert, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Community Building/Fire House, 10 a.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

11 - Saturday Night Coffeehouse Concert, February 11, Yankee Chank a killer Cajun band at Unitarian Universalist Church, 117 West St, Rutland VT 7:30pm. Tickets at door $15. Advance tickets at Tattersall’s Adult $12, Senior $8, Child $5. Info 802 492-2252.

11 - Rutland, Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre –  Dirty Dancing, 7 p.m., adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903.

11 - Rutland, Taste-of-Chocolate and Elvis - At 5:30 p.m. begin with 20+ varieties of chocolate to try and judge. Then at 7:00 p.m. Max will be performing music from Elvis Presley live on stage. There will be coffee, tea available! Also, there will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, dancing, singing and more, Godnick Center, Woodstock Avenue and Deer Street, $15.00 Adults - $5.00 children under 8, 802-282-8098.

11 - Spaghetti Dinner - All you can eat spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert, and drinks. Benefits Stafford Technical Centers Health Careers Academy. Saturday February 11 at Fair Haven Union High School 5-8pm. Tickets are on sale now from anyone in the Health Program and walk-ins are welcome.

11 - Killington, Monster Energy’s K-Town Showdown 2 will consist of three events, including two rail jams and a slopestyle, open to both skiers and riders of all ages. With six divisions, there are tons of prizes up for grabs so don’t miss out! 802-773-4181.

11 - Poultney, The Poultney Elementary School PTO is holding a Silent Auction in the PES gym to raise money towards funding our artist-in-residence, 10:00-1:00 in the Poultney Elementary School gym. There will be food for sale, music, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and many items to auction off.

11 - Poultney, Sweetheart Celebration, St Raphael's Church Hall, Main Street, Hors d'oeuvres,desserts non alcoholic beverages chocolate bar beginning at 6:30, Dancing to music of "Times Like These" at 7:00, $15.00 per person $25.00 per couple, 802-353-0341.

12 - Fair Haven, American Legion Post #49 holds Breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, bacon. sausage, ham, pancakes, french toast, hash, home fries, sausage, drinks, 72 S Main St., 8 – 11 a.m., $7.00 adult $3.50 children, 265-7983.

14 - Rutland, RRCC holds their February mixer at Vermont State Employees Credit Union, 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

14 - Castleton, Castleton State College presents Viver Brasil: Feet on the Ground, the martial arts dance from of Brazil, 7pm, Casella Theater, Adults $15, Seniors, Students $12, Children $10, (802) 468-1119.

15 - Rutland, AFLAC Alive, held at Noel Conference Center, Diamond Run Mall, 5 - 6 p.m., refreshments, 802-753-7252, RSVP to Floyd_amidon@us.aflac.com.

17 - Rutland, Cirque Mechanics: Boomtown! - Journey to a time and place rich in adventure! Wonder at the outstanding acrobatics, as early mining inspired machines serve as the playground for prospectors and adventure seekers in Cirque Mechanics? newest production, BOOM TOWN. This magical performance will transport young and old alike to the 1865 mining town of Rosebud, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious and unexpected events full of the lore, excitement, and adventure of the old west, Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $39.50-55.50, 775-0903.

17 - Rutland, Vermont's Wildflowers: A Birdwatcher's Appreciation, Rutland Audubon"s Roy Pilcher will talk about the area's wildflowers from his experiences and photography, Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., 1:30 – 3 p.m., $5 or Osher membership, 492-2300.

17 - Brandon, world renowned pianist, Peter Seivewright will present a concert at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., 7 – 9 pm, 802.465-4071.

18, 19 -  Brandon, Art in the Snow, Brandon’s Winter Arts and Wine Festival has numerous events all over town, for more information call 802-247-6401 or visit http://brandon.org/

18 - Brandon, Felting Demonstrations at Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio, Located at Maple View Farm, the Vermont Fiber Mill & Studio uses alpaca fiber to create a variety of products from roving to felt to yarn. During Art in the Snow, Debbie will demonstrate felting techniques on the FeltLOOM, a unique piece of equipment used to create felted fabric and objects from carded fiber, 185 Adams Rd., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., 802-236-9158.

18 -  Brandon, Crepe Making with Chef Robert, For Art in the Snow, Chef Robert will teach you how to make French, savory, and dessert crepes. And you get to eat them too! Join Chef in his new Culinary Theater for this fun and tasty lesson, 11 Center Street, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., $20 per person, (802) 247-9997.

19 - Brandon, Classical performance by Peter Seivewright at Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Rd., 2 – 3 p.m., During Art in the Snow, join Peter Seivewright for a short performance followed by a “Meet the Artist” talk, 802.465-4071.

21 - Killington, Sherburne United Church of Christ celebrates Shrove Tuesday with Pancake and Waffle Brunch, 12 – 2 p.m., 4173 Rte. 4, free, 802-422-3843.

22 - Killington, Fis Freestyle Noram Cup Conclusion at Killington Ski Resort, Freestyle skiers from all over the world will descend on Killington Resort to compete in moguls and dual moguls. Come and watch some of the world’s top talent battle it out in hopes of making the World Cup Tour, 773-4181.

23 - Fair Haven, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Appletree Apartments, 9:30 a.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568.

25 - Rutland, Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre –  The African Queen, 7 p.m., adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903.

28 - Rutland, Rutland Free Library holds class on E-Readers, did you get a Kindle, Nook or other eReader for the Holidays? Come to this Technology Tuesday Session to learn step-by-step how to get library books, 6:30 - 8 PM, Fox Room, 773-1860.

28 - Rutland, United Way and the James T. Bowse Health Trust are offering a non-profit board member training course on Tuesdays From Feb. 28 – March 27, free, for more information or to RSVP call  773-7477.

29 - Rutland, RAVNAH holds a blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinic at Godnick Adult Center, 12:30 p.m., for more information call (802) 775-0568

Rutland Winter Farmer's Market held at The Old Strand Theater, 77 Wales Street
Enter through the Rutland Area Food Co-op, Saturdays 10am-2pm - November 5 through April 28, 2012.

1 - Rutland, RRCC & REDC hold Legislative Bus Trip to State House in Montpelier, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., $15, RSVP required, sponsored by OMYA Inc., call 773-2747 for more information.

3 - Rutland, Carving Studio and Sculpture Center holds annual Marble Mardi Gras at the Rutland Country Club at 5:30 PM on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The popular event begins with hors d'oeuvres and bidding on Silent Auction items. Dinner is served at 7:00 and followed by a Live Auction led by Bobby Prozzo. Dancing to live music by "On The Rocks" rounds out the gala evening. Tickets are $65.00 per person; RSVP by February 20. To make arrangements for donating an item, please contact the at (802) 438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org.

3 - Killington, The best free riders in the east and beyond will gather at Killington's Stash to take advantage of the natural terrain and all the creative elements the mountain has to offer. Riders will be rewarded for picking the best lines and nailing the best tricks on rock jibs, log rides, rainbow trees, giant Shreddies and jibbable buildings, 802-773-4181.

4 - Castleton, SCIENCE PUB: Climate Change and Vermont, Dr. Alan Betts, Atmospheric Research, held at Lakehouse Pub & Grill, Route 30, 3 mi. north of RT. 4a, 4 – 6 p.m., free, 273-3000.

 6 - Rutland, Celtic Night: Journey of Hope - Direct from Ireland, the finest voices of the Celtic world are showcased against a thundering backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship to tell the epic story of a proud and passionate people who dared to leave their beloved country for a better life in America, Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $28.50-38.50, 775-0903.

8 - Castleton, Castleton State College presents Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maatthai with Filmmaker Lisa Merton, 6:30pm, 1787 Room, FREE, Tickets Required, (802) 468-1119.

 9 - Rutland, Rockapella, the former house band from PBS's Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, performs concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $21.50-28.50, 775-0903.

10 - Rutland, The Irish Comedy Tour performs at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $20, 775-0903.

  11 - Rutland, Vermont Symphony Orchestra performs concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 4 p.m., Tickets: On Sale Now, 775-0903.

11 - Fair Haven, American Legion Post #49 holds Breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, bacon. sausage, ham, pancakes, french toast, hash, home fries, sausage, drinks, 72 S Main St., 8 – 11 a.m., $7.00 adult $3.50 children, 265-7983.

13 - Rutland, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Business Show at the Holiday Inn, Route 7, 4-7:30 p.m., open to the public, over 85 exhibitors displaying products and services from the Rutland Region, $3 admission fee, door prizes and free parking, for more information call 773-2747.

14 - Rutland, Community Cinema: Revenge of the Electric Car at Rutland Free Library, join us for a documentary film screening, popcorn, and panel discussion. Filmmaker Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars. Without using a single drop of foreign oil, this new generation of car is America’s future, Court St., 7-8:30 p.m., 773-1860.

15- 18, 21 - 24 - Castleton, Castleton Theater Arts presents Chicago, All performances begin at 8 p.m., except for Sunday, March 18 which is at 2p.m., Casella Theater, General Public $12, College Community $7, (802) 468-1119.

16 - Rutland,  Dynamic violin virtuoso Hahn-Bin performs concert at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $15, (18) & Under: $10, 775-0903.

17 - Rutland, Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre –  Monty Python and The Holy Grail, 7 p.m., adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903.

17 - Killington, Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle at Killington Ski Resort, this is a team-based event, which is open to all ages / levels and allows exploration of the entire mountain! Each team of 2 must check off all the checkpoints, lifts, runs and hikes around the mountain before time runs out, 773-4181.

22 - Castleton, Castleton Career and Grad School Fair, Castleton State College Campus Center, Noon – 2:30 PM, $125 registration fee for a table and two lunches, Please call: Judith Carruthers 802 468 1339, Registration form and tax information: www.castleton.edu/careers

24 - Rutland, The 2012 15th Annual HBRA-SV Home & Recreation Show will be held at the Spartan Arena (formerly the Fieldhouse) behind the Diamond Run Mall, Route 7 South, Rutland, Vermont from 9:00am to 3:00pm.  We are excited to use this location again this year because it allows for more space and expanded activities, plus outdoor displays.  There will be food concessions, a contractor only special drawing, demonstrations, 30-Minute “How To” Workshops, plus free kid’s activities and door prize drawings that will take place throughout the day. Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont (802)773-0672.

24 - Rutland, The Shirelles and The Drifters perform concert at the  Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8 p.m., Tickets: $31.50-46.50, 775-0903.

31, April 1 - Killington, Vermont Freeride Open at Killington Ski Resort, This action-packed weekend will feature the best skiers and snowboarders competing in big air, halfpipe, big mountain and mogul events, 773-4181.

1 - Rutland, A new musical  Monty Python's Spamalot, features the most dazzling dance sequences of the season, a bevy of beautiful show girls, flying cows, killer rabbits, coconut carrying swallows, and French people, Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 4pm & 8pm •• Tickets: $49.50 - $59.50, 775-0903.

1 - Killington, Vermont Freeride Open at Killington Ski Resort, This action-packed weekend will feature the best skiers and snowboarders competing in big air, halfpipe, big mountain and mogul events, 773-4181.

10 - Rutland, RRCC holds their April mixer at Roots Restaurant, this is a joint mixer with Earth Waste Systems, 51 Wales St., 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

12 - Rutland, Vermont Council for Quality - 3rd Annual Health Care Quality Conference - "Taking Health Care to the Next Level". Location and Host: Rutland Regional Medical Center, CVPS/Leahy Conference Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT. Featuring the Studer Group and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, both Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients, who will highlight their best practices in performance excellence and share tools and tips to help your health care organization get to the next level!! For more information go to: www.VermontQuality.org or call VCQ at 802-655-1910.

14 - Killington, Bud Light Intergalactic Pond Skimming Championships at Killington Ski Resort, A wacky rite of Spring, skim the pond or watch while others try. Prizes will be awarded for best skim, best splash, best costume and the special judge’s award, 773-4181.

15 - Rutland, The Ariel Quartet performs classical concert at the  Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 3pm •• Tickets: $15, (18) & Under: $10, 775-0903.

21 - Rutland, Jungle Jack Hanna showcases some of his furry and feathered animal friends from all parts of the world  at the  Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 1pm/6pm •• Tickets: $19.50-26.50, 775-0903.

22 - Rutland, Glenn Miller Orchestra perform concert at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 2:00pm •• Tickets: $19.50 - $29.50, 775-0903.

27 - Rutland, Comedian and TV host Joan Rivers performs at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8pm •• Tickets: $49.50-69.50, 775-0903.

 5 - Rutland, TheatreWorksUSA presents Dr. Seuss’s musical, Seussical, at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 2 p.m., Tickets: $12.50 - $19.50, 775-0903.

5 - Green Up Vermont Day, Statewide.

6 - Rutland, Loyalty Day Parade, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Rutland County Post 648. Best and largest parade in the state. 2:00 PM. Downtown Rutland, Music and Dancing to Follow at VWF Post. 

10 - Rutland, RRCC holds their May mixer at The Meadows, 157 Heritage Hill Place, 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

12 - Rutland, Deadliest Catch - In this rare, live, interactive event the Bering Seas toughest crew swap stories as they take the audience through some of the roughest situations the captain and crew have ever had to face on the high seas, Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers bring the intense and unbelievable world of crab fishing to a live audience, Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 8pm •• Tickets: $54.50-74.50, 775-0903.

26, 27  - Statewide - Vermont Celebrates 20th Annual Open Studio Weekend May 26 & 27, 2012 - Open Studio Weekend is an annual statewide celebration of the visual arts when Vermont artists and craftspeople invite the public to visit their studios during Memorial Day Weekend. More than 226 sites will be open during this event, with more than 300 artists and artisans participating.

26 - Rutland, Whose Live Anyway? Starring Starring TV's Ryan Stiles appear at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., 7:00pm •• Tickets: $29.50-54.50, 775-0903.

12 - Killington, RRCC holds their June mixer at Green Mountain National Golf Course, Barrows-Towne Road, Route 100, 5-7 p.m., door prizes, hors’doeuvres, 50/50 raffle and more, for more information call 773-2747.

23 - Rutland, Car Show: Studebaker Drivers Club, Avanti Club and Antique Studebaker Club, Holiday Inn Rutland, no admission charge, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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