Bookshop presents original ‘Spooky Tales’ in two performances Oct. 11-12
Bridgeside Books presents its third annual scary story performance, Spooky Tales 2024: Twisted Folklore, on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12.
Water-themed art abounds in two downtown Waterbury exhibits
Two art shows converge in downtown Waterbury over the next several weeks, both with water central to their themes and purpose.
The Valley Players invite audiences to keep the mystery of ‘The Mousetrap’
Opening on Oct. 4, The Valley Players present Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit, “The Mousetrap,” for three consecutive weekends in October in Waitsfield.
How wet weather affects fall foliage
The Northeast is famous for its fall foliage, as the lush, green leaves of summer transform into bright hues, turning hillsides and valleys into quilts of scarlet, ochre, and gold. Among the brightest foliage is that of our region’s various maple species. But as our summers have become on average warmer and wetter, the celebrated bounty of fall color may fade.
Waterbury performance premieres student compositions
Music-COMP kicks off its 30th season with a free concert in Waterbury on Sunday, Sept. 29, presenting the world premiere of six student works written during a summer program.
Free veterinary clinic for pets with senior owners coming to Waterbury
The Waterbury Area Senior Center will host a special veterinary clinic on Oct. 22 for local pets with senior owners.
The Children’s Room marks 40 years with annual Barn Dance
It’s that time of year for The Children’s Room’s annual Barn Dance & Harvest Fest at Beard’s Barn but this year’s celebration has the extra bonus of marking the nonprofit’s 40th year in operation.
Late-blooming flowers feed multiple types of native, wild bees
As the height-of-summer floral abundance fades, goldenrods and asters fill the landscape with hits of yellow, purple, pink and white. Beyond the beauty they provide, these late bloomers are a critical food source for several native species of wild bees.
Waterbury Arts announces grants for public art
The volunteer-led Waterbury Arts organization has announced it will award grants of up to $3,000 annually to support public art projects proposed for all areas of Waterbury.
Sept. 19-Oct. 25: Grange Hall hosts exhibition, ‘Lifting the Veil’
The Waterbury Grange Hall Cultural Center welcomes the exhibition 'Lifting the Veil' that runs will through late October. The show features work by a group of artists around the theme of connecting the living with those who have “crossed the veil” into whatever the next state may be.
Announcements from the Duxbury Town Office
Duxbury's Town Office will be closed the week of Sept. 16. Tax bills also have been mailed with payments due Oct. 11.
Common Market Sept. events will tout garden harvest & expanded service
Expanded and rebranded last summer, the Waterbury Common Market plans several events this month to share its programs and invite the community to visit and learn about its services to provide food to those in need in the Waterbury area.
One-night cabaret to support Stowe Theatre Guild’s return
After a multi-year hiatus, Stowe Theatre Guild announces that the curtain will rise again and a Sept. 21 cabaret benefit is poised to give the nonprofit theater company a boost to kick off its return.
Black willow multi-tasks as a forest powerhouse
I often spot black willow trees as I’m kayaking along a riverbank or lakeshore. While perhaps less picturesque than its (non-native) cousin the weeping willow, black willow is native to the Northeast and provides a host of ecological benefits.
Stowe Mountain Rescue has ‘Ground Control’ tips for backcountry safety
Stowe Mountain Rescue’s Facebook page is a community resource, sharing communications about the organization’s trainings, calls to assist people in the backcountry, and timely guidance to those venturing out to do so safely. SMR gave us permission to share the following dispatch posted on Sept. 1 that uses David Bowie’s 1969 classic tune “Space Oddity” as a metaphor.
TURNmusic September performances at The Phoenix
Fall is in the air and events at The Phoenix Gallery and Music Hall are back inside with TURNmusic in September.
Sept. 12: The Hunt for Sunzilla (and more) comes to Rusty Parker Park
The 31st Annual Waterbury Rotary sunflower growing contest known as The Hunt for Sunzilla, the Monster Sunflower, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. at Rusty Parker Memorial Park in conjunction with the final Waterbury Farmers Market of the season.
September programs at the Waterbury Public Library
September calendars fill up quickly with back-to-school events and more. Waterbury Public Library has its share of upcoming free programs and ongoing offerings for all ages.
Historical society hosts ‘make a deal’ sale and marks historic anniversary
The Duxbury Historical Society has two important upcoming events on its September calendar: its annual Let’s Make a Deal lawn and bake sale is this Saturday, and later this month a special presentation marks the 80th anniversary of the 1944 B-24 bomber crash on Camel’s Hump.
New England American-asters are the stars of late summer
Before the trees put on their colorful autumnal cloaks, the newly rewilded fields at my home turn to gold and purple. New England American-aster begins blooming in August or September and continues to splash the meadows with deep purple color well into October, mixing with the bright yellow of goldenrod flowers.