Vermont Public Community Calendar

20th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit: Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us

As communities face challenges ranging from climate disruptions to food access, compost offers a tangible way to rebuild local connections between food, soil, and people. This year’s theme celebrates compost as a cornerstone of healthy ecosystems and thriving communities. By returning organic matter and life to the soil, compost closes the loop between food and what we discard, enriching soils, improving water retention, and bolstering nutrient sovereignty and resilience. Whether on farms, in gardens, or at municipal and community scales, compost helps sustain the soil that sustains us all.

Are you inspired by the power of compost to nourish soil, strengthen local food systems, and support community resilience?

Join us at the 20th Vermont Organics Recycling Summit!

“Nostalgianator" is a fun feature of paintings by Todd DePerno, a graphic designer turned painter who worked with the likes of Burton Snowboards and the US Ski and Snowboard Teams among other brands. These paintings offer glimpses into his memories - from childhood in the 1970s to the many facets of life in Vermont. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4-7pm and will be on view through March 31 at Front Four Gallery. Front Four Gallery is open every day 10-5, so stop in before March 31 to see the work!

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.

“Nostalgianator" is a fun feature of paintings by Todd DePerno, a graphic designer turned painter who worked with the likes of Burton Snowboards and the US Ski and Snowboard Teams among other brands. These paintings offer glimpses into his memories - from childhood in the 1970s to the many facets of life in Vermont. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4-7pm and will be on view through March 31 at Front Four Gallery. Front Four Gallery is open every day 10-5, so stop in before March 31 to see the work!

“Nostalgianator" is a fun feature of paintings by Todd DePerno, a graphic designer turned painter who worked with the likes of Burton Snowboards and the US Ski and Snowboard Teams among other brands. These paintings offer glimpses into his memories - from childhood in the 1970s to the many facets of life in Vermont. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4-7pm and will be on view through March 31 at Front Four Gallery. Front Four Gallery is open every day 10-5, so stop in before March 31 to see the work!

“Nostalgianator" is a fun feature of paintings by Todd DePerno, a graphic designer turned painter who worked with the likes of Burton Snowboards and the US Ski and Snowboard Teams among other brands. These paintings offer glimpses into his memories - from childhood in the 1970s to the many facets of life in Vermont. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4-7pm and will be on view through March 31 at Front Four Gallery. Front Four Gallery is open every day 10-5, so stop in before March 31 to see the work!

Returning to Randolph on their 20th anniversary tour, The Garifuna Collective is a multi-generational ensemble that brings the history and spirit of Garifuna culture to life through music. Known for their role in the award-winning album Wátina, they create vibrant performances that honor tradition and connect generations.

Join us beforehand for a community mixer with free dinner, catered by Stockbridge Community Meals, and a bar by Fable Farm Winery. Registration required.

“Nostalgianator" is a fun feature of paintings by Todd DePerno, a graphic designer turned painter who worked with the likes of Burton Snowboards and the US Ski and Snowboard Teams among other brands. These paintings offer glimpses into his memories - from childhood in the 1970s to the many facets of life in Vermont. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4-7pm and will be on view through March 31 at Front Four Gallery. Front Four Gallery is open every day 10-5, so stop in before March 31 to see the work!

“Nostalgianator" is a fun feature of paintings by Todd DePerno, a graphic designer turned painter who worked with the likes of Burton Snowboards and the US Ski and Snowboard Teams among other brands. These paintings offer glimpses into his memories - from childhood in the 1970s to the many facets of life in Vermont. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4-7pm and will be on view through March 31 at Front Four Gallery. Front Four Gallery is open every day 10-5, so stop in before March 31 to see the work!

“Nostalgianator" is a fun feature of paintings by Todd DePerno, a graphic designer turned painter who worked with the likes of Burton Snowboards and the US Ski and Snowboard Teams among other brands. These paintings offer glimpses into his memories - from childhood in the 1970s to the many facets of life in Vermont. The show opens Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4-7pm and will be on view through March 31 at Front Four Gallery. Front Four Gallery is open every day 10-5, so stop in before March 31 to see the work!

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.

Experience Laurel Canyon, an acoustic trio of celebrated singers, songwriters, and producers paying definitive tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Grammy Award-winning writer/producer Mark Hudson, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Gary Burr, and veteran singer/songwriter Mark Mirando unite to perform the hits, revisit the early bands, and honor the solo years of C, S, N & Y.

Each member brings a storied musical legacy: Hudson has worked with Ringo Starr, Aerosmith, and Cher; Burr has penned chart-topping hits for artists from Garth Brooks to Christina Aguilera; and Mirando’s credits include recordings with Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson. Together, they capture the spirit and sound of a generation, a connection made all the more personal by Burr’s own experience in the audience at Woodstock in 1969.

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. Some months on 3rd Saturdays there is a Waltzing Session 7-7:45. Check the website or Facebook page. 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.

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.

Béla Fleck joins harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez in a striking all-star trio that redefines what a small ensemble can be. Fleck, a 19-time Grammy winner and genre-blurring banjo virtuoso, is joined by two of the most gifted musicians of their generation. Castañeda brings a dazzling voice to the harp rooted in jazz and world music, while Sánchez, a five-time Grammy winner, is celebrated for his visionary work in jazz and film. Together, they perform original music filled with fearless exploration, rich melodies, and grooves that twist, turn, and captivate.

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.

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.

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.