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Join Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed artists on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations along with featured dancers from Scottish and Irish traditions that are sure to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas and seasonal melodies with a Celtic twist. Heely is a DC-based US National Scottish Fiddle Champion, award-winning Irish fiddler, Scots Gaelic Singer and harpist.

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We hope you, your families, and your friends can join us for this Mexican dinner and silent auction, hosted by the Oaxaca travel students of Spanish 4 and 5.

This event is in support of the MHS Travel Equity Fund, and takes place Wednesday, December 18th, 6–8 pm. Silent auction closes at 7:30 p.m.

This fundraiser will help ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in educational travel experiences. Your presence directly supports our efforts.

There will be only 80 dinners available, so please RSVP to reserve your spot. You are also welcome to stop by for the silent auction only if you prefer. This is a great chance to enjoy a delicious homemade Mexican meal and take care of some holiday shopping in one evening.

We look forward to seeing you there and greatly appreciate your support for our students and their learning opportunities.

Comedy show with a twist—audience members play bingo during the show, crossing off joke premises for a chance to win prizes!

New York's only bingo themed comedy show is coming to Vermont for one night only. Come for the laughs; stay for the bingo prizes!

Join New York comedians Joey Rinaldi (NPR) & Aditya Mayya (Food Network) and their special guest comedy friends at Charlie O's on Thursday December 18th for an unforgettable night of jokes, wild stories and, of course, bingo!

Celebrate the holidays with us at Spruce Peak Arts!

The Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!

“The beloved gospel ensemble the Blind Boys of Alabama…remains perennially fresh, whether it’s interjecting godliness into unexpected songs or, as in this case, saluting Christmas.” – The New Yorker

To ensure a legitimate and hassle-free experience, always purchase tickets to Spruce Peak Arts events directly from our official website. Third-party resellers often charge inflated prices and may sell duplicate or invalid tickets.

Spruce Peak Arts does not work with any third-party vendors. For the best price and peace of mind, buy your tickets exclusively from sprucepeakarts.org or contact our box office directly at 802-760-4634.

Plainfield Arts welcomes the return of Vermont Suitcase Company’s annual holiday production, “The Continuing Adventures of King Wenceslas and His Page Edith,” back for a third year with all-new scenes and guaranteed laughs!

Follow King Wenceslas and his Page, Edith, across the deep and crisp and even snow of Medieval Europe in their comedic search for meaning and goodness. This family-friendly comedy inspired by the classic carol has quickly become a beloved Vermont holiday tradition with its quick-paced physical comedy, stage magic, and puppetry - all performed by four actors!

This concert will feature guest artists the Skylark String Quartet – a wonderful group with Vermont Symphony Orchestra players to join us in an array of evocative pieces for mixed voices and strings including two new works by our Composer-in-Residence, James Stewart.

On the weekend before Christmas, the Onion River Chorus will be singing about “A Perfect Day” - but this perfect day is not about Christmas!

“A Perfect Day” is a 65-minute-long cantata written in 1994 by Plainfield composer Dennis Murphy (1934-2010), for solo tenor, chorus, and five instruments. “A Perfect Day,” along with three short pieces for organ also by Murphy, will be performed by Onion River Chorus, under the direction of Richard Riley.

There will be a reception following the Sunday concert, with proceeds to benefit the Montpelier Food Pantry. Tickets are $25 at the door or in advance at sevendaystickets.com. As always, 18 and under are free.

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.

Bring the whole family for a festive one-night screening of the classic film White Christmas on Sunday, December 21 at the Randolph Playhouse.

This heartwarming Hollywood musical that made Vermont famous for yuletide magic is filled with memorable songs, beautiful dance numbers, and iconic holiday moments—is a cozy way to celebrate the season together. Vermont’s annual dose of vintage Hollywood holiday cinematic sparkle.

Hollywood, VT at the Randolph Playhouse is a new community-driven film series celebrating Vermont-connected stories and vintage cinematic joy. Festive outfits encouraged: cozy flannel, bright scarves, or a touch of 1950s holiday glamour.

Join us for a joyful holiday performance with Beth Telford and Justin Park on Sunday, December 21 at 2 PM, as they share music from their Cape Breton repertoire alongside festive seasonal favorites. Their blend of fiddle, guitar, and mandolin creates tight interplay, vibrant energy, and a fresh take on traditional tunes.

Beth has been part of Vermont’s traditional music community since 1983 and is known for her deep expertise in Celtic styles, especially the music of Cape Breton, which she studied with legendary fiddler Jerry Holland. She has performed widely throughout the region and has taught fiddle to students of all ages.

Justin Park (mandolin, guitar, vocals) has performed at Chandler Music Hall, New World Festival, and Bluegrass Brunch this year. Audiences may also recognize him from Trifolium, Mountain Dog, or past collaborations with Beth.

On the weekend before Christmas, the Onion River Chorus will be singing about “A Perfect Day” - but this perfect day is not about Christmas!

“A Perfect Day” is a 65-minute-long cantata written in 1994 by Plainfield composer Dennis Murphy (1934-2010), for solo tenor, chorus, and five instruments. “A Perfect Day,” along with three short pieces for organ also by Murphy, will be performed by Onion River Chorus, under the direction of Richard Riley, on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 pm. Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. in Montpelier. There will be a reception following the Sunday concert, with proceeds to benefit the Montpelier Food Pantry.

Tickets are $25 at the door or in advance at sevendaystickets.com. As always, 18 and under are free.

Cabot Arts Presents presents the 6th annual Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration on Friday and Saturday, January 2nd and 3rrd in Cabot Vermont. The festival features an exciting array of performing arts and activities for all ages. Twelve events are featured in four venues throughout Cabot Village including concerts, dance, storytelling, theater, arts and crafts workshops, games bonfires, and outdoor activities including a sunset parade.

The concept of the “12th Night” Festival, though a nod to the 12 days of Christmas, is actually a reference to pre-Christian, Celtic, and Roman mid-winter celebrations which marked the end of the old year, and the rebirth of the new year.

Venues in Cabot Village include the Willey Building (town hall) auditorium, the Cabot United Church, and Harry’s Hardware. Outdoor activities will take place on the Cabot Village Common and on the Cabot Trails system.

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.

A Stephen Kellogg performance is like watching Ted Lasso live. Whether he’s playing music or doing stand-up, his shows leave people inspired and restored. For more than two decades, this wordsmith, TedX speaker, stand-up comic, author and troubadour has delighted audiences around the world.

Planet Bluegrass calls him “a first class songwriter with a poet’s gift for fresh imagery,” and Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says of Kellogg, “there are few people in rock n’ roll who are just so great.” He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year award and has had his work nominated for a Grammy. Rolling Stone magazine describes his sound as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers.” The recent “Sit Down & Stand Up” Tour was a one man show that opened to rave reviews from fans and critics alike, culminating in a two-night filming for a forthcoming one-hour comedy special.

A mix of music, humor and storytelling, each performance paints a unique canvas that covers the full spectrum of human emotions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll go home with a full heart.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.