Vermont Public Community Calendar

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

On October 22, 2023, at the Grande Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, singer/producer/star of The Beat Goes On Lisa McClowry walked away with Tribute Artist of the Year honors from the Josie Music Awards (the world’s largest international independent artists awards ceremony) for her portrayal of Cher in this theatrical extravaganza celebrating six decades in the life and career of the Goddess of Pop.

One of the iconic divas of the 20th century, who parlayed her music stardom into success on movie screens and TV, Cher is a living legend. Having sold 100 million records to date, she is one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Her achievements include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Cannes Film Festival Award, the Billboard Icon Award, and awards from the Kennedy Center Honors and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s.

Friday, March 6, 7pm, the fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi comes to speak at Spruce Peak Arts!
Tickets price range: $57.97 to $85.25

Isaac Mizrahi has worked extensively in the entertainment industry as an actor, host, writer, designer and producer for over 30 years. He is the subject and co-creator of Unzipped, a documentary following the making of his Fall 1994 collection which received an award at the Sundance Film Festival. He hosted his own television talk show The Isaac Mizrahi Show for seven years, has written two books, and has made countless appearances in movies and on television. He currently serves as a judge on Project Runway: All-Stars.

He is Chief Designer for the Isaac Mizrahi brands, a division of Xcel Brands, Inc. In 2009, Mizrahi launched his lifestyle collection, “ISAACMIZRAHILIVE!” on QVC. His IMNYC collection is currently sold at Lord & Taylor and Hudson’s Bay Company.

Mizrahi has directed productions of A Little Night Music and The Magic Flute for the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Annually, he directs and narrates his production of the children’s classic Peter and The Wolf at The Guggenheim Museum in New York. He has performed cabaret at Café Carlyle, Joe’s Pub, West Bank Café and City Winery locations across the country.

Mizrahi has his own production company, Isaac Mizrahi Entertainment, under which he has several projects in development in television, theatre and literature. His memoir, I.M., was published in February 2019.

Celebrate the end of winter with Indian classical dance.

Occurring on the last full moon day of the Hindu lunar-solar calendar, Holi marks the start of the harvest season and is a time to reset, renew and forgive for errors past.

As part of the festivities, participants will learn and observe the basics of Indian classical dance. Dancer Nithya Ramesh and her students will present and teach examples of the Bharatanatyam dance form.

All are welcome for this free family event.

Brooklyn Rider returns to Spruce Peak Arts!

With a repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, and genre-defying collaborations, Brooklyn Rider, the innovative string quartet known for their adventurous spirit and captivating performances, redefines the boundaries of chamber music. Their dynamic approach and technical prowess promise an electrifying concert experience that resonates with audiences of all musical tastes.

A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

Whether touring as a ‘Duo’ or with his ‘Acoustic Group’ or his ‘Large Band,’ Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music.

A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships, and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt’s finest album is 1987’s Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983’s Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008’s Same Old Man, and 2021’s Leftover Feelings.

Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose collaboration began in 2017 during a video shoot, Just Cross the River From Queens, at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. They have toured throughout the United States and internationally since 2019, recently released their first full-length duo recording, and served as Artists-In-Residence at NYC’s Symphony Space for the 2024–25 season.

Their performances reflect a shared devotion to the history, stories, and significance behind the music they play. Together, Paxton and Lichtman present an energetic and engaging program of acoustic blues, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley pop songs, 1920s jazz, twin fiddle hoe-downs, and original songs and compositions.

A Smithsonian Folkways recording artist, Paxton presents Black folk music across stride piano jazz, deep blues, rural fiddle and banjo music, ragtime, and other turn-of-the-century traditions, inviting audiences to experience the music as it was given to him. Lichtman is a world-traveling bandleader and multi-instrumentalist known for leading the trad-jazz jam sessions at Mona’s Bar in New York City since 2007.

The ensemble dazzles with a repertoire of timeless classics.

Filippo Ciabatti, director

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.

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

Cape Breton’s Celtic legend Natalie MacMaster and Fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy invite some of the World’s top Celtic Musicians to join them for an incredible night!

This musical journey will feature true all-stars of the Celtic world from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond. Natalie and Donnell will explore the connections between Celtic styles across countries and take the audience from the music’s ancient roots to its modern trends.

Join Natalie, Donnell, their daughter Mary Frances and their special guests for an unforgettable night!

Handel's gripping dramatic oratorio resonates through the fingertips of a leading Baroque ensemble and the voices of the Clarion Choir.

The English Concert returns under the direction of Harry Bicket with Handel's Hercules—a rarely performed oratorio that blends the grandeur of myth with the intimacy of human emotion.

Part opera, part tragedy, "Hercules" tells the story of a hero's return home and the unraveling that follows, moving from fiery arias to aching laments and capturing a volatile mix of emotions.

Known for their clarity and precision, The English Concert will be joined by the critically acclaimed Clarion Choir—praised for their radiant blend of sound—and their founder, the visionary conductor and Juilliard-trained Steven Fox '00, as well as a cast of renowned soloists to bring this dramatic work to life.

Join us for a pre-show talk.

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

The Grand Kyiv Ballet returns to Randolph's Chandler Center for the Arts on March 11, 2026, with their stellar rendition of Giselle, the classic French ballet by composer Adolphe Adam. The story follows a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner, and whose world is shattered when she discovers the truth about his identity.

Exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and tragedy, Giselle is celebrated for some of ballet’s most beautiful choreography and its hauntingly expressive score.

This timeless masterpiece of the classical repertoire is performed by the finest dancers of the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater.

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

Boston Dance Theater returns and performs Red is a feeling—an evening of short dance works woven together by the color red that highlight themes of the human experience including love, longing, and the fight to live.

THE TENDERBELLIES are a Vermont-based string band that seamlessly blends Americana, bluegrass, new grass, jazz and rock. Their music ranges from bold and brazen to delicate and somber through tightly arranged songs and improvisational exploration.

The Tenderbellies’ latest album released in 2025, “When the Thunder Rolls”, is the culmination of a decade of gigging and songwriting.

About opener WILL AUSTIN - With a sound rooted in folk and Americana, Will Austin brings sharp songwriting and an unforced stage presence that draws listeners in from the first song.

Wrap up the Freezy Cheeks 5K series with the final race at Switchback Brewing Company! Enjoy a flexible open start format from 11 AM to 12 PM. Registration includes one limited beverage.

-$30 individual registration
-Race Bundle—Sign up for all three Freezy Cheeks races (1/18, 2/8, and 3/15) and save. $75 includes entry to all races, plus a special Freezy Cheeks buff.

-2-Person Special—Bundle up with a buddy and run together. $50 total for both runners.

-Friendly reminder: Prices increase on January 16, 2026.

PALS for Life welcomes anyone who has been affected by breast cancer, with a doctor referral and physical therapy consult after 6-8 weeks post radiation and chemotherapy.

• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
• Lymphedema Seminar and nutritional information provided by staff from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
Specialists

Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

The Infamous Stringdusters are a celebrated American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and genre-blending style. The GRAMMY® Award-winning Americana quintet — Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Andy Hall (dobro), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (double bass) — have musical influences that truly run the gamut, but their common denominator is certainly bluegrass — the sound that has in essence defined the course of their career.