New Stage Players holds auditions for fall production
The New Stage Players will hold auditions July 22, 23 and 25 in Waterbury to cast a fall stage production of the play “Middletown” by Will Eno that presents a modern telling of the classic “Our Town” story.
Northern Spain pilgrimage comes to life in a one-woman show July 25-26 in Warren
Phantom Theater’s 40th Anniversary season continues with a dramatic presentation July 25-26 when renowned author, aviator and adventurer Susan Edsall performs her one-woman show, “Buen Camino” on the Edgcomb Barn stage.
Upcoming Green Mountain Club programs offer hiking tips for all ages
You probably know Vermont’s Long Trail, but are you familiar with the Green Mountain Club’s Short Trail?
The real story of the viceroy & the monarch
Monarch butterflies are noxious to potential predators because of the cardenolide toxins lacing their bodies, courtesy of the milkweed plants they fed on as larvae. Viceroy butterflies have no such defenses, so they act as a copycat, disguising themselves as monarchs.
Obituary: Henry LaVanway
Henry LaVanway, 63, of Duxbury, Vermont, passed away on June 12, 2025.
Vt. Philharmonic plays Summer Pops at Moose Meadow Lodge Aug. 10
Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury provides the outdoor setting to hear the big orchestral sound of the Vermont Philharmonic’s Summer Pops concert on Sunday, Aug. 10.
Garden club hosts Gardens of Waterbury tour on July 20
The local garden club, A River Runs Through It, hosts its Gardens of Waterbury annual self-guided tour of seven Waterbury gardens on Sunday, July 20.
Vt. carpenter who worked on Notre Dame restoration to share his story in Waterbury July 20
The Waterbury Historical Society on July 20 welcomes the Lincoln craftsman who worked on the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
The brilliant Blackburnian warbler is a treetop gem
While Blackburnian warblers are not uncommon in mature conifer and mixed hardwood forests, they can be hard to see, since they forage and nest high in the branches. But once spotted, they are easy to identify.
CReW marks ‘no muck’ flood anniversary at Thursday’s Concert in the Park
Waterbury’s long-term flood recovery group, CReW, would like to mark the July 10, 2023-24 flood anniversaries with an ice cream party at this week’s Concert in the Park.
July 9-Aug. 9: ‘Lines, Layers and Land’ brings abstract landscapes to Axel’s
Visual art turns a page at Axel’s next week with the July 9 opening of H. Keith Wagner’s abstract landscapes in a show titled ‘Lines, Layers and Land.’
July packs in performing arts on local stages
High summertime is more than just visits to the beach and hikes in the hills. There’s music and theater happening on stages around the region to take in.
Warren’s Phantom Theater celebrates 40 years of creative magic
Forty summers ago, a Broadway actress, a local architect, and a shared vision for creative collaboration planted the seeds of what would become one of Vermont's most distinctive theatrical ventures.
Waterbury Arts Fest brings music, food & art galore to downtown July 11-12
One of summertime’s biggest events in Waterbury is right around the corner as organizers at Revitalizing Waterbury put the finishing touches on plans for Waterbury Arts Fest next weekend.
Save this list for summer library happenings for adults
Summer reading isn’t just for the kids. The Waterbury Public Library has its own summer reading challenge for adults and plenty of ongoing and monthly programs to boot.
What’s on tap for Independence Day in reach of Waterbury
Neighboring towns are throwing parties on July 4 and Montpelier and Burlington celebrate on July 3. Check out some options to catch parades, fireworks, food, music and more.
Few Eastern box turtles call New England home
As a budding naturalist growing up in the concrete-heavy environs of Boston, I would regularly thumb through my family’s collection of nature books and daydream about the creatures within. One species I was particularly drawn to was the Eastern box turtle.
Vintage snowmobiles, motorbikes, etc., get a spot at the August Classic Car Meet
The Green Mountain Roamers Snowmobile Club of Waterbury has announced the debut of the Vintage Snowmobile & Powersports Show to be part of this year’s Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts Antique and Classic Car Meet, scheduled for Aug. 8–10 at Farr’s Field in Waterbury.
Kids have all the fun at the library in July
July programs at the Waterbury Public Library have fun in store for the library’s youngest patrons. Here are some highlights from children’s and teen programming at the library in July.
Circus Smirkus comes to town July 2-3
For the third year, Waterbury is at the top of the summer schedule for the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour which will set up at Farr’s Field on U.S. Route 2 for four shows on July 2 and 3.