August is a month of transitions on the Waterbury Public Library’s program schedule. Some regular programs have taken a short summer hiatus, and they start up again this time of year.

The Big Picture Theater Community Hub for the Arts is pleased to present the first Through Ellie’s Eyes Mountain Film Fest, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 7-9.

A nationally renowned modern dance troupe takes center stage when Phantom Theater presents award-winning choreographer, performer, and scholar Randee Paufve in a retrospective of her work at the Edgcomb Barn in Warren, Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8.

For one summer day, Stowe’s Strawberry Hill Farm welcomes music lovers for an afternoon and evening of live music in a quintessential Vermont setting.

A summer exhibition of Calais artist Heidi Broner’s paintings at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery has a reception set for Friday, Aug. 7.

Effective flood response is a matter of math: Volunteers + training = a faster cleanup. And a faster cleanup can make all the difference for affected residents when it comes to salvaging property, saving money, and maintaining the best possible mental health.

Gov. Phil Scott recently appointed 144 Vermonters to various state boards and commissions, his office announced this week.

It’s that time of year when the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department asks Vermonters for help in sizing up the state’s wild turkey population.

Montpelier’s community development nonprofit, Montpelier Alive, announced a grant program this week to help Washington County residents throw neighborhood parties.

Touring to support her debut album, singer-songwriter Becca Hannah stops at the Big Picture Theater and Café this Friday, July 24.

The Los Angeles-based Monday Nights Theatre Company has set its sights on Waterbury for a summer residency stint that will present two plays and several other theatrical events and workshops over the next two weeks.

The Waterbury Historical Society has mined its extensive collection of local artifacts, choosing a unique selection for its newest exhibit, “Worn History: Clothing, Textiles & Identities Across Generations.” A July 25 weekend program on local Civil War history offers a chance to view the exhibit as well.

The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall throws open the doors on Friday to a more than five-month exhibition of bold, abstract new paintings by Massachusetts artist Mary Lynn Burke. A free opening reception 6-8 p.m. will feature live piano music.

Now in its sixth year, “Broadway in Vermont” returns to Duxbury with Broadway stars performing a special outdoor summer concert in the Green Mountains on July 20. 

Two Highland Dance Vermont dancers will compete at the national championship in Dallas later this month.

In Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” the baker’s wife aptly remarks, “Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor.” And she’s right. Lost Nation Theater presents the multi-Tony-Award-winning musical masterpiece for just two upcoming weekends, Wednesdays-Sundays, July 22–Aug. 2, at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.

An annual local event and fundraiser is just around the corner, with a slight air of mystery surrounding it and a promise of discovering some hidden treasures.

Those curious about how electric vehicles work in Vermont, how much they cost, what new models are available, and the latest rebates and incentives can learn more at Waterbury LEAP’s Electric Vehicle Fest on Monday, July 20, at Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury.

Phantom Theater kicks off its 2026 summer season with a special concert on July 14 to support renovations to Harwood Union High School’s auditorium.

Dust off your cowboy hat, your fiercest boots, or come as you are to two nights of Queer Country Line Dancing at the Warren Town Hall – Thursdays, July 16 and Aug. 20.

Thirty-five years in as Waterbury’s community and economic development nonprofit, Revitalizing Waterbury turns a new page this weekend as it officially launches its new name: Discover Waterbury.

In his first book, “A Mother's Prayer,” published in May, former Harwood English teacher Steve Rand tells a deeply personal story of his mother’s life from her middle child’s perspective. Rand visits Bridgeside Books to talk about his writing process, the story of Anne Rand and its timely, poignant messages.

TURNmusic promises to keep live music happening every week in July at The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall and in Jack’s Alley. Find tickets online at sevendaystickets.com and more information at TURNmusic.org.

With Waterbury already having celebrated Not Quite Independence Day, here are highlights of where to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial around the region this July 4 weekend.