Vermont Public Community Calendar

This holiday season, New England Youth Theatre presents Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale of family love and perseverance: Little Women, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain and directed by NEYT’s Artistic Director, Ben Stockman. The four March sisters and their mother Marmee face new hardships when Mr. March leaves home to serve as a Union chaplain in the U.S. Civil War. Having lost their family’s fortune, their deep affection for one another, innate hopefulness, and inner spark of creativity are all they have to carry them through.

VSO’s annual tour of festive brass and vocal music with Counterpoint Chorus returns to Manchester for the holiday season. The evening includes carols such as Silent Night, Deck the Halls and The First Nowell, and a focus on compositions by Vermont composer Erik Nielsen alongside works of Moses Hogan, traditional tunes arranged by Robert De Cormier and John Rutter, and a world premiere by Music-COMP and Mount Mansfield Union High School student Sam Acus. Conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew, with special guests Burr & Burton Academy vocalists.

A wonderful evening of mingling with friends, neighbors and family. There will be a delightful selection of cookies and sweets to sample and savor while enjoying the music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. All are welcome and costumes are joyfully encouraged! Feel free to come dressed in festive or Nutcracker-inspired attire. We love it when fairies, ballerinas, tin soldiers and even dragons show up!

This holiday season, New England Youth Theatre presents Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale of family love and perseverance: Little Women, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain and directed by NEYT’s Artistic Director, Ben Stockman. The four March sisters and their mother Marmee face new hardships when Mr. March leaves home to serve as a Union chaplain in the U.S. Civil War. Having lost their family’s fortune, their deep affection for one another, innate hopefulness, and inner spark of creativity are all they have to carry them through.

Back by popular demand! Join King Wenceslas and his loyal page as they embark on snowy new adventures with Vermont Suitcase Company. Vermont Suitcase Company will be joined by Heedless of the Gale singing songs of the season. Bring your friends and family and celebrate with laughter and song!

This holiday season, New England Youth Theatre presents Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale of family love and perseverance: Little Women, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain and directed by NEYT’s Artistic Director, Ben Stockman. The four March sisters and their mother Marmee face new hardships when Mr. March leaves home to serve as a Union chaplain in the U.S. Civil War. Having lost their family’s fortune, their deep affection for one another, innate hopefulness, and inner spark of creativity are all they have to carry them through.

This holiday season, New England Youth Theatre presents Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale of family love and perseverance: Little Women, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain and directed by NEYT’s Artistic Director, Ben Stockman. The four March sisters and their mother Marmee face new hardships when Mr. March leaves home to serve as a Union chaplain in the U.S. Civil War. Having lost their family’s fortune, their deep affection for one another, innate hopefulness, and inner spark of creativity are all they have to carry them through.

Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present contemporary folk singer/songwriters Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier for an evening of luminous storytelling — songs of heart, conscience, and connection that illuminate both inner and outer landscapes.

Known for her poetic lyricism and deeply empathetic writing, Antje Duvekot has earned top honors from the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Kerrville Folk Festival, and the Boston Music Awards. A captivating performer, she has toured internationally and appeared at leading festivals including Newport, Philadelphia, and Mountain Stage.

A five-time Independent Music Award winner and Grammy-nominated artist, Seth Glier brings a visionary voice to modern folk. His work as a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and cultural diplomat has taken him around the world, collaborating with artists across continents and championing songwriting as a vehicle for positive change.

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of light, song, and community at Next Stage’s Winter Solstice Celebration! Join us from 2:00–3:00 pm for luminaria decorating and our festive cookie swap drop-off (bring a batch to share!). Return from 4:00–4:30 pm to pick up an assorted selection of cookies to take home.

From 3:00–4:30 pm, join friends and neighbors for a joyful Putney Holiday Community Sing-Along. Led by Rich Grumbine on guitar, the sing-along invites everyone to request and join in on favorites from a songbook of 60 beloved holiday tunes—traditional, secular, and children’s classics. Lyrics will be projected on the big screen so everyone can follow along.

Free and open to all!