Vermont Public Community Calendar

January 8-April 23rd, 2026
Reception: January 17, 5:30-7pm

ZERO CELSIUS unfolds at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, bringing together artwork that explores the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Featuring sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. Visitors are invited to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and share their own stories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

As the new year begins, we are pleased to announce the kick-off of the 2026 Farmers Night Weekly Concert Series on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30pm with Bob Wagner & Friends.

Burlington-based musician Bob Wagner is celebrated for his soulful guitar work, vocals, and evocative songwriting. His dynamic collaborations bring together a cast of exceptionally
talented musicians. Wagner’s versatility shines where he seamlessly blends blues, folk, rock, soul and improv. Joining him at Farmers Night will be the talented:
Josh Weinstein - bass, vocals, and Dan Ryan on drums. This should be an evening that will surely speak to your heart while you’re tapping your toes.

This year’s offerings kick-off in mid-January, and include a dozen weekly Wednesday performances with the exception of a break for Town Meeting in early March. The series concludes in mid-April.

The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition which goes back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to spoken word, perform in the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night at 7:30 during the legislative session. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
For the complete 2026 Farmers Night Calendar visit: https://legislature.vermont.gov/the-state-house/events/farmers-night-concert-series/

January 8-April 23rd, 2026
Reception: January 17, 5:30-7pm

ZERO CELSIUS unfolds at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, bringing together artwork that explores the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Featuring sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. Visitors are invited to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and share their own stories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

January 8-April 23rd, 2026
Reception: January 17, 5:30-7pm

ZERO CELSIUS unfolds at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, bringing together artwork that explores the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Featuring sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. Visitors are invited to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and share their own stories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

Annual Scottish Tea at the First Presbyterian Church of Barre, the green Church across from St Monica's Catholic Church. $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. No reservations needed, get tickets at the door. Tea, scones, short bread, oat cakes and crumpets. Our vestry is finally done after flooding. Come celebrate with us and enjoy.

January 8-April 23rd, 2026
Reception: January 17, 5:30-7pm

ZERO CELSIUS unfolds at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, bringing together artwork that explores the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Featuring sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. Visitors are invited to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and share their own stories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

Filippo Ciabatti conducts this all-Vivaldi program featuring one of Baroque music’s most famous works, The Four Seasons, with Upper Valley Baroque’s own Susanna Ogata performing the stunningly virtuosic violin solos. The program opens with works for strings and soprano, including his gorgeous In furore iustissimae irae, performed by the “exemplary, impassioned” Nola Richardson.

The second Farmers Night of 2026 is Wednesday January 28 at 7:30 pm-- featuring Allison Mann and Colin McCaffrey! These seasoned performers will present rollicking folk and jazz, with beautifully blended vocal harmonies, accompanied by Colin’s expressive guitar, and weaving a lovely combination of gravity and humor. A wonderfully-crafted and fluid rapport of musical energy which is truly unique—it promises to be an evening their many fans will not want to miss!

This year’s offerings kick-off in mid-January and include a dozen weekly Wednesday performances with the exception of a break for Town Meeting in early March.
The series concludes in mid-April.

The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition which goes back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to spoken word, perform ins the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night at 7:30 during the legislative session. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Dragging some nightlife to the capital city. Every other month you can catch the terrific Vermont Drag Trip, Rhedd Rhumm, Sasha Sriracha and Miss Chekova giving you a great way to end your month! Live singing, dancing, lip syncing, comedy and whatever else decides to happen, this is the place to be! You must be 21 or over to attend.

Guitar slung low, microphone turned up, and emotion overflowing, Joe Samba taps into rock ‘n’ roll spirit and reggae soul all at once. The Massachusetts-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist sonically teeters on an axis of island-inflected grooves and gritty guitar-craft balanced by his dynamic vocals. He finds the sweet spot between smoked-out Caribbean bliss and sweat-soaked punkified energy. It’s why he’s quietly emerged as a phenomenon, toppling charts at #1 and performing alongside everyone from The Dirty Heads to Pepper.

Montpelier Winterfest returns with a full weekend of winter fun, outdoor adventure, and cozy community gatherings in the heart of Vermont. This free, family-friendly festival invites everyone to celebrate the season together.

Enjoy sledding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, ice skating, puzzle events at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, live music, movies, downtown shopping and dining, and more. Don’t miss horse-drawn wagon rides on State Street, ice sculptures on the library lawn, and the 31st annual Ice on Fire celebration on Sunday afternoon with a bonfire and performances.

Full event schedule and more details on our website!

American music masters Edgar Meyer (bass) and Mike Marshall (mandolin) join together with George Meyer (violin) for a special collaboration usually only heard on the summer bluegrass festival circuit! Expect to hear works from the genre bending Short Trip Home album of many years ago as well as new music written specifically for this tour. Edgar’s son George is charting his own course in the musical world and represents the next generation of artists expressing their unique voices and perspective. He certainly has strong roots!

Montpelier Winterfest returns with a full weekend of winter fun, outdoor adventure, and cozy community gatherings in the heart of Vermont. This free, family-friendly festival invites everyone to celebrate the season together.

Enjoy sledding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, ice skating, puzzle events at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, live music, movies, downtown shopping and dining, and more. Don’t miss horse-drawn wagon rides on State Street, ice sculptures on the library lawn, and the 31st annual Ice on Fire celebration on Sunday afternoon with a bonfire and performances.

Full event schedule and more details on our website!

Dark Side of the Mountain celebrates the music of legendary psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd in a way that sets it apart from traditional tribute acts.

Rather than recreating familiar songs note for note, Dark Side of the Mountain channels the spirit of Pink Floyd’s early years—when the music was raw, exploratory, and fueled by boundless psych-rock energy. The show is immersive and improvisational, capturing what it might have felt like to experience Pink Floyd live in the early 1970s.

The performance is paired with a live-projection visual element that evolves alongside the music, creating a fully sensory experience that draws audiences deep into the sound and atmosphere.

This is not a nostalgia act.

It’s a bold, electrifying journey into the experimental heart of one of rock’s most influential bands—designed to be felt as much as heard.

Erica Heilman presents Rumble Strip: Making stories in the closet. In this hour, we'll talk about the art of interviewing, the horrors of editing, and what's the point anyway? We can all figure that last part out together. This is a FREE event as part of the Capital City Grange speaker series. All are welcome to attend in person or online. The talk is followed by a Community Potluck at 6 p.m. (please bring a dish to share).

The Montpelier Contra Dance happens every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday at the Capital City Grange Hall. We dance to live music with contra dance bands and callers from around New England and beyond. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. We use gender neutral role terms. There's a newcomers lesson at 7:45 pm and dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info at www.montpeliercontradance.org $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Cash preferred. Venmo or CC accepted. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com.

How are gender roles perpetuated in our own homes? What is the "mental load"? What are the models of partnership for a two-income household? How do both parents benefit from gender equity in the home? Explore the topic of gender equality at home with Dad Guild and author Kate Mangino and receive a free copy of her book, "Equal Partners".

The soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and soul in a pint-sized powerhouse.

Nomfusi is one of South Africa’s most sought-after performers. Immense in voice and presence, she brings charm and intensity to every stage.

Often compared to a young Miriam Makeba with a touch of Tina Turner, the multiple SAMA and Metro FM Award nominee blends her African heritage with the soul and Motown sounds she grew up with. Her performances are cathartic and electrifying, praised worldwide for their raw emotional force.

Nomfusi has shared the stage with Lionel Richie at Germany’s Stimmen Festival and was selected to portray Miriam Makeba in Long Walk to Freedom, the Nelson Mandela biopic described by The Hollywood Reporter as “the largest South African production ever mounted.”

As Seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as Puppy Pals Live leads the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy it is no surprise this show has been a hit all over the USA!

The power of Ann Wilson’s voice meets the spirit of classic rock in a performance that brings the house down.

Heartless is the only tribute dedicated exclusively to the music and performances of Ann Wilson of Heart. Led by vocalist Jasmine White, the band captures the soaring range and emotional intensity that made Wilson one of rock’s most iconic voices. From Heart’s chart-topping anthems to the Led Zeppelin songs Wilson famously interpreted on tour, Heartless delivers each song with undeniable stage presence. Complete in character and adorned with original stage-worn attire from Ann Wilson herself, White delivers a performance that is both authentic and unforgettable.

Opening the night is Nothingsafe: An Alice in Chains Experience. Fronted by Seattle-based Layne Staley tribute vocalist SteveO, the band channels the raw and timeless depth of Alice in Chains’ catalog with unflinching intensity, setting the stage for a powerful night of rock.