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Dec. 19-25, 2018
Gift-of-Life Marathon continues for three more days Give blood, save a life this holiday season
Dec. 19-21—RUTLAND—The 2018 annual Gift-of-Life Marathon blood drive continues for three days this week, Dec. 19, 20 and 21. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to give now to ensure that blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. Make an appointment or drop-in at the following locations: Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland, 12-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 21 at College of St. Joseph, 71 Clement Road, Rutland, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. How to donate blood Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental con-
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sent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete a pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, before arrival. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the app.
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Consider making a donation of blood during the next Rutland Young Professionals mixer, held in conjunction with the Gift of Life Marathon.
Rutland Young Professionals give back at December mixer Thursday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Rutland Young Professionals will hold their monthly mixer Thursday, Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m. at College of St. Joseph, 71 Clement Road, Rutland. December is the time of year when individuals give back to the community. This monthly mixer will take place in part with the Gift of Life Marathon blood drive. Guests will hear from Steve Costello, organizer of the Gift of Life Marathon, who will share some history about the blood drive. Local resident Dawn Hill will also tell her personal story about the difference that blood donations can make. Consider signing up for a donation time here and helping to save a life; or sign-up at the mix. Cash donations will be accepted for the American Red Cross in place of door prizes. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit rutlandyoungprofessionals.org.
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Downtown shops open late for holiday shopping event Thursday, Dec. 20—RUTLAND— The Downtown Rutland Partnership has organized a late night shopping evening on Thursday, Dec. 20, when participating locations will be open later than usual, offering discounts, refreshments, free gift wrapping, and
more. Get your last-minute purchases locally. Many shops will be open until 8 p.m. Enjoy the holiday-decorated windows while strolling. For a list of participating shops and offers, visit Downtown Rutland on Facebook.
Join ArtisTree for evening of holiday delight Saturday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—Tis the Season, A Holiday Evening will be held at ArtisTree Community Art Center on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. Bring the family for a “Small Works� closing reception at the gallery with cookies and hot cocoa. Afterwards, enjoy caroling over to the Grange Theatre for a holiday variety show by local performance artists. ArtisTree Community Arts Center is located at 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret. The Grange Theatre is located at 65 Stage Road, South Pomfret. For more information, visit artistreevt.org.
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Winter story series held at VINS Dec. 21, 11 a.m.—QUECHEE—This December and January children and their families are encouraged to join VINS for a read-aloud story series. They will be reading four captivating children’s books: “Kate Who Tamed the Wind” by Liz Garton Scanlon, “Extra
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and Jan. 18, from 11 a.m.-12 noon. The reading is included with general admission to the VINS Nature Center. VINS is located off Route 4 at 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee. For more information, contact 802-359-5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
Flagship holds free Christmas eve screening of holiday classic, ‘The Polar Express’ Monday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Ever wish you saw “The Polar Express” in theaters? Here’s a chance to see it for free on Christmas Eve, in Rutland. Head to Flagship Cinemas in the Rutland Shopping Plaza on Monday, Dec. 24 for a free showing of the holiday classic. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. show. Submitted
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A stare down between a girl and a dragon takes place in “Night Fires,” an annual event around the winter solstice.
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Dec. 21-23—MIDDLEBURY— The night fires will be lit once more on Dec. 21, 22 and 23 at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Theatre Group, Ltd’s annual winter solstice pageant or mystery play for our times will this year, as in many performances past, be a song of celebration for the earth and all who live upon it. With a winding tale held together by a spider who once was a woman and a man who is also a bear and then is a man once more, music and songs from all around the globe create a web of magic and wild mystery, of humor and pathos, within which the spoken words unfold. Hymns to bees and sparrows, maple trees and women are
danced as well as sung to music as diverse as traditional gospel, Latin American bachata, Bulgarian choral and contemporary waltzes from Finland. Poems from the Inuit who live high in the Pacific Northwest and by the great Spanish poet Antonio Machado jump up in between the written text created by Marianne Lust and Deborah Lubar. Love for this long tradition brings together a core group of dedicated and talented local performers with those who travel from California, Louisiana, Maine and New Mexico just to be a part of the joy of performing together in order to offer a gift to all who come to be a part of the audience. Pre-show singing begins
approximately twenty minutes before the performance. Performances are Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission; $21 for seniors; and $20 for students. Tickets may be purchased at townhalltheater.org, by calling 802-382-9222, at the THT box office, or at the door one hour before show time. The Town Hall Theater is located at 68 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury. Everyone is welcome at “Night Fires,” and young ones frequently love it. “Night Fires,” however, is not a kids’ show and occasionally includes material considered to be somewhat mature in nature and may not be suitable for all.
Killington’s Little White Church holds Christmas Eve candlelight service Monday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Celebrate the season with scripture and carols on Monday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Little White Church on Route 4 in Killington. The community is welcomed to join us for this special service planned early in the afternoon so that people can enjoy the evening at home with family and friends. This non-denominational service is open to everyone.
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shelves. Last year’s event raised more than $24,000. Terry Jaye, program manager at Catamount Radio, and longtime radio personality and “Newly”wed Game host Ed Kelly, who participated in the first year as a contestant with his wife Fran, said tickets are expected to sell quickly. “It is a night of fun and important fundraising for some vital local organizations,” Jaye said. “Tickets have always sold very quickly, so folks won’t want to drag their feet when deciding whether or not to attend this night of laughs! Each year we’ve sold more than the last!” Paramount Programming Director Eric Mallette said the event has exceeded expectations each year. “Raising funds for local food shelves and a night of absolute hilarity… does it get any better? This event best exemplifies the Rutland that I love – community members coming together to help others that need a hand up. What a great night!” “We are excited to support the food shelves, but understandably nervous about the night,” contestant Eliza Wilcox said. “But a little bit of nervousness is a small price to pay for such an important cause.” Tickets went on sale Dec.15. Purchase at the Paramount Theatre, online at paramountvt.org or by calling 802-775-0903.
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Christmas at the Farm featured at Billings WOODSTOCK—Discover the traditions of a late 19th century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm & Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Billings Farm will be featured on weekends in December and Dec. 22-Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Christmas Day). Tour the authentically decorated farmhouse, visit the dairy farm for interactive programs including “An Introduction to Milking” and “Milking the Herd” at 3:15 p.m. each day. Holiday programs, making historic Christmas ornaments and candle dipping, plus the Academy Award® nominee film, “A Place in the Land” will be offered. Dec. 26 – Jan. 1. Horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides will also take place, if conditions permit, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Decorations of the period included fresh greens draped over mantels, windows, and staircases throughout the house. Small trees, packed in a jar or butter tub and placed on a tabletop were common. Many of the ornaments reflected an agricultural tradi-
tion, including strands of cranberries, popcorn, or dried apples that circled the tree. Apples studded with cloves, “exotic” oranges, silvered (foil-covered) chestnuts, painted pinecones, and acorns complemented the handmade paper ornaments, which rounded out many a tree’s decorations. In Woodstock, turn-of-the-century businesses advertised their wares for Christmas gifts. Most gifts were useful domestic items: fabric, clothing, umbrellas, linens, crockery, and carpet sweepers. Homemade, handcrafted items including fancy mittens, satin bows, and stockings filled with candies, nuts, and raisins were among the most common gifts given on Christmas Day. The Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Vermont Route 12. Admission is $16 for adults; $14 for age 62-plus; $8 for ages 5-15; $4 for ages 3-4; and is free for age 2 and under. For information, contact 802-457-2355 or visit billingsfarm.org.
Live Nativity, holiday music delight Brownsville Saturday, Dec. 22, 5 p.m.—BROWNSVILLE—On Saturday, Dec. 22, from 5-7 p.m., youth and adult members of the Brownsville Community Church will stage for the community the church’s first live Nativity. This will take place outside of the church in Tribute Park. Beginning at 6 p.m., members of the Brownsville Community Church Choir will lead with the music of the Christmas season. Hot beverages will be provided. Organizer Kathi Leary said, “The live Nativity is a portrayal of the story of the birth of Jesus as presented by the youth and adults of Brownsville Community Church. The manger with the characters that make up the Nativity – including live sheep – will be set outdoors with the moon and stars as its backdrop. There will be special songs and Christmas carols performed and lead by the Brownsville Community Church Choir beginning at 6 p.m. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words ... our hope is to provide that picture ... as we acknowledge that Jesus was born in a manger 2000-plus years ago. Everyone is welcome. All are invited and encouraged to either drive by to view this live Nativity, stop and observe it from their cars and/or get out of their cars and join in with the singing of carols.” The Brownsville Community Church is located on the Brownsville-Hartland Road, between Albert Bridge School and the West Windsor Town Hall. For more information, call 802-484-5944 or visit brownsvilleumc-vt.org.
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Megan Price sells her “Vermont Wild: Adventures of Vermont Fish & Game Wardens” books at fairs and festivals throughout the state.
The ‘Vermont Wild’ story behind the state’s most surprising bestsellers By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger
Vermonter Megan Price rewinds back a decade to the time a state fish and game warden shared a string of work stories he said belonged in a book. Take the one about a cow-courting bull moose whose tranquilizer wore off while being trucked away. A bear that decided to play hide and seek with authorities in a cornfield. A family of raccoons that sprung its cage in the back of a speeding cruiser. Price, a former reporter and state legislator, wondered: Would people buy such true yet seemingly tall tales? Fast-forward to her coming author appearance and a call from a local-boy-gone-Hollywood producer. So begins the latest chapter of Price’s “Vermont Wild: Adventures of Vermont Fish & Game Wardens,” a menagerie of memories turned into a book, then a five-volume-andcounting collection and now a potential television series. Browse your local book shop and you might sniff at seeing the self-published paperbacks’ cartoon covers next to tony hardcover tomes. But talk to the owner they’ll likely tell you the “Vermont Wild” volumes are not only the store’s bestselling state titles but also bigger than such global blockbusters as Harry Potter – in part because they appeal to “reluctant readers” who usually hunt for entertainment elsewhere. “They sell big numbers for a small bookstore,” said Becky Dayton, owner of Middlebury’s Vermont Book Store. “We just keep reordering them.” Price, a former Rutland Herald-Times Argus reporter and three-term member of the Vermont House of Representatives, wasn’t aiming to be an author when, attending a Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, now retired Johnson warden Eric Nuse shared his stories of more than three decades in the field. “There are a ton of wildlife books, but they’re written really seriously,” she said. “I thought I could do something different.” Price asked a school librarian what young people requested most. “She said the book they check out again and again is ‘True Stories of Bear Attacks.’ There’s sometimes an elitist attitude in the literary world. I thought I’m going to write for people who don’t read – like boys who read for their driver’s permit. Nobody writes for them.” Price collects and shares harrowing yet humorous stories accessible to all ages. “You’re supposed to go by the Chicago Manual of Style, which I bought and sits on my desk,” she said. “I try to stick to the way people talk, as long as it makes sense.”
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Considered the most performed ballet in the world, “The Nutcracker” is staged around the world during the holiday season each year.
Holiday classic set on Paramount stage Sunday, Dec. 23, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—A holiday classic is made even more special with the likes of area children performing it. Sunday, Dec. 23, Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance presents “The Nutcracker” at the Paramount Theatre for two performances: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Experience the magic as dozens of area dance students come together to create this holiday favorite – the most-performed ballet in the world. Lavish
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The Sheldon Museum’s train layout includes a gondola ski lift, skiers, snowboarders, and rock climbers.
Henry Sheldon Museum displays holiday exhibit
MIDDLEBURY—The Sheldon Museum is bursting with creativity and excitement this holiday season. Don’t miss the amazing operating train layout, miniature Christmas tree display, and two holiday exhibits. “Ho Ho Historical Holidays to You” is curated by the Sheldon’s archivist Eva Garcelon-Hart and Sheldon trustee and archives volunteer, Lucinda Cockrell, featuring classic Christmas images, antiques postcards, seasonal cards, written holiday memories, and toys from the Sheldon’s collections. “Overthe-Top Holiday,” a glittering holiday display created by Sheldon trustees – and led by Warren Kimble, Liz Markowski, Danielle Rougeau, and Deborah Foster – includes numerous lighted trees, tinsel, silver balls, antique sleds and skates, traditional
Santas, and traditional red and green paper chains. This year the Middlebury Garden Club has added a festive touch throughout the Museum with lots of vibrantly adorned ornaments and tinsel. In what has become an annual holiday tradition in Middlebury, the elaborate Lionel train layout is sure to delight all ages. The assemblage stands three levels high, with tracks running Lionel O gauge trains, Lionel 027 gauge trains, and an upper track running HO trains. New this year is an entire remake of the mountain including a gondola ski lift, skiers, snowboarders, rock climbers, and tunnels through the mountain to show off the HO train. The backdrop of the Green Mountains painted by local artist
Gayl Braisted adds atmosphere. Last year Gabe the Lamplighter was added to the display. The train layout is made possible by a team of volunteer engineers who operate the trains Dec. 2-Jan. 12. Also on view are 19 colorful, one-of-a-kind miniature Christmas Trees decorated by local artists, to be raffled in support of the Museum’s children’s activities. The raffle drawing is on Friday, Dec. 21. The Henry Sheldon Museum is located at One Park St., Middlebury. Holiday hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, 16, and 23 from 12-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for ages 6-18; $4.50 for seniors; and $12 for a family. For information, visit henrysheldonmuseum.org.
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Back Country Café
The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for daily specials. (802) 422-4411
Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie
Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant.com (802) 422-4030
Clear River Tavern
Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear River Tavern to sample chef Tim Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more. We’re nestled on 10 wooded acres in Pittsfield, 8 miles from the Killington Road. Our live music schedule featuring regional acts will keep you entertained, and our Butternut Inn friendly service will leave you with a smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that If you’re craving a good home Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.” www.clearrivertavern.com (802) cooked style breakfast, the Butternut 746-8999 Inn and PancakeWednesday house the Jazz Pianist Every 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Serving a Live seasonal menu featuring VTis highlights spot to be. Featuring local bacon, Drewski’s On The River ham and|sausage from the- Green Live Jazz Pianist Every Wednesday 6:30 8:30 p.m. 802.457.5000 ontheriverwoodstock.com Chef Andrew and his wife Francine Mountain Smoke house, all theLocated meat is guaranteed delicious. in On The River Eggs Inn, and Woodstock VT serve the famous pancakes and 802.457.5000 ontheriverwoodstock.com omelets are also on the menu.|Not inAthe moodscenic for eggs? Try out the Killington all you waffles and fine, homemade, short drive from Located On The River Inn, Woodstock VT can eat pancakes option.inbutternutinnkillington.com (802) 422-5660 fresh-locally sourced food, with A short scenic drive from Killington warm and friendly atmosphere. Our promise is to make the best food Vermont has to offer! (802) 422-3816. Birch Ridge drewskisontheriver.com Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998, dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to Highline Lodge complete your day in Killington. Visit the Highline lodge. Join us Featuring Vermont inspired New American cuisine in the inns dining in our newly renovated fireplace room and Great Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, lounge featuring craft cocktails, hand crafted cocktails, fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and local brews, small plates and lively wonderful house made desserts. www.birchridge.com (802) 422-4293 conversation. Our in-house restaurant offers fresh, seasonal local fare with a menu changing monthly. The intimate dining room and outside patio are the perfect spots for private events, conferences and weddings. Charitys Contact Kristen Anderson at kristen@highlinelodge.com. This 1887 Saloon features burgers, its famous French Onion Soup, craft beer and so much more. Find Inn at Long Trail something for everyone on the Looking for something a little expansive menu. The live music line different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish up includes live piano Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. So come Pub for a perfectly poured pint chill out and fill up after skiing or riding and get a taste of the renovated of Guinness, live music on the Saloon style that’s been 131 years in the making! (802) 422-3800 weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. innatlongtrail.com/Home.html 802-775-7181
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FOOD The Foundry
The Foundry, Killington’s premier dining destination, offers fine cuisine in a stunning scenic setting. Waterside seating welcomes you to relax and enjoy craft beer and wines selected by the house sommelier. Impeccable, chef-driven cuisine features locally sourced meats and cheeses, the freshest seafood, homemade pastas and so much more. www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
JAX
1887 SALOON
JAX Food & Games, Killington’s hometown bar, offers weekly live entertainment, incredible food and an extensive selection of locally crafted beers. Locals favorite menu items include homemade soups of the day, burgers, nachos, salads and daily specials. JAX offers $.50 wings and $1 corn dogs from 3-6pm and serves late night food until last call. www.supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-5334
Jones’ Donuts
Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810
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Killington Market
Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s onmountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.
Lake Bomoseen Lodge
The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251.
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Liquid Art
Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain.
Lookout Tavern
With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665 Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and a new steakhouse menu - your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap.Warm up by the terrace fire pit after dinner! Just a short drive from Killington. mountaintopinn.com, 802-4832311.
Outback Pizza
The best wood fired pizza on the mountain, and other Italian dishes. Please come in and sit by the fireplace and enjoy pizza and other dishes. Cozy atmosphere. Located in the Killington Mall - look for the bears. Open daily at 3 p.m. 2841 Killington Road, Killington. 802-422-9885.
Pickle Barrel
The house that rocks Killington is the largest and most exciting venue in town. With 4 bars, 3 levels and 2 stages, The Pickle Barrel offers 1 legendary party featuring live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Dining options include pizza, chicken wings, chicken tenders and French fries.
Peppinos
Chef-owned since 1992, Peppino’s offers Neapolitan cuisine at its finest: pasta, veal, chicken, seafood, steak, and flatbreads. If you want it, Peppino’s has it! Apréshour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads. For reservations, call 802-422-3293. peppinosvt.com.
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PIZZA OPEN DAILY AT 3 P.M. 802.422.9885 2841 KILLINGTON ROAD
Celebrate the holidays at the Birch Ridge Inn
SERVING EVERY DAY UNTIL 10P FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS UNTIL 11P
Serving Dinner from 6:00 PM Nightly thru the Holiday Season
20 Years Serving Guests At the Covered Carriageway 37 Butler Road, Killington birchridge.com - 802.422.4293
Book now for Christmas and New Years Eve Restaurant closed Sunday December 23 to allow staff family time to celebrate the holidays
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MATTERS Red Clover
Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802-775-2290, redcloverinn.com
Rosemary’s
Rosemary’s the casual fine dining restaurant at the Inn at Long Trail is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6-9pm; and later this fall also Thursdays. Chef Reggie Serafin’s uses a host of fresh local Vermont and New England products. The menu highlights comfort foods., and Gluten free entrees are available.Please call for reservations 802.775.7181
Seward’s Dairy
If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
Sugar and Spice
Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832.
Sunup Bakery
Killington’s favorite bakery and sandwich shop offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches served on fresh English muffins, bagels croissant and even gluten free bread is USE Gluten Free Goodies Available available. AWEvariety of sandwiches are freshly made with all organic products. Serving Breakfast & Lunch Local & Organic Enjoyyou’re fresh baked bread & rolls. If coffee is something craving, they have an espresso bar. www. INGREDIENTS Daily soup specials! sunupbakery.com (802) 422-3865 Take-out: 802.422.3865 | sunupbakery.com
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
STEAKHOUSE AND NIGHTCLUB
Since opening our doors in 1963, the Wobbly Barn has raised the standard of excellence for steakhouses and nightclubs in Killington to a whole new level, winning awards for outstanding food and après in the northeast. Our well-known, distinguished dining is the trademark of the Wobbly Barn. As our name implies, our restaurant was created by collecting pieces of barns from across New England, ten in total and we feature the finest beef, enhanced by a tempting variety of chops, entrees, seafood and our world famous soup, salad and fresh bread bar. Plus, our celebrated nightclub boasts the best live entertainment, parties and dancing on the mountain.The Wobbly Barn is truly Killington’s home for Good Time Dining & High Altitude Entertainment! 2229 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 0575. (802) 422-6171 www.killington.com/wobbly
Vermont Butcher Shop
Vermont Butcher ShopAs Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll be able to see and taste the difference.
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O’Dwyers Public House
Whether you are looking to enjoy a wholesome pint of the ‘black stuff’, or a local brew or a tasty meal while listening to some great live music, O’ Dwyer’s Pub has something for you. We endeavor to provide the freshest ingredients, the friendliest of service, & the very best of live entertainment in the most unique and authentic setting. Great food comes from great ingredients, and it is for this reason that customers are drawn to O’ Dwyer’s Pub “There are no strangers here, only people who have not yet met.” (802) 422-3535
steakhouse FARM TO NIGHTCLUB SINCE OPENING OUR DOORS IN 1963, T H E WO B B LY BA R N H A S RAISED THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR STEAKHOUSES AND NIGHTCLUBS IN KILLINGTON TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
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Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights Live Jazz Pianist Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
802.457.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT A short scenic drive from Killington
2229 Killington Rd. Open Tuesday - Sunday 4 p.m. (802) 422-6171 killington.com/wobbly
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Stratton Mountain. The festival started in Colorado and is in it’s seventh year there, and also goes to Lake Tahoe. This was its first time on the East Coast. For a first-year festival I was impressed with the setup and layout of the area. They took over a main parking lot at Stratton and put up a big main stage and three tented side stages. They also had a kids’ tent, merch tent, first aid, big water stations, food trucks, vendors and lots of bathrooms. A big plus that I haven’t seen at any festival was a beer and cider tasting all three
Grant Farm days – for free – from 2-5 from a musician. We were p.m. The organizer, Scotty talking about bluegrass and Stoughton, and his team the genres it covers. He said at Bonfire Entertainment how metal and bluegrass have a great vision for this are similar, which I agree festival. They focus on the with, and watching him community and make sure play you can see the simiall involved have a good larities. That’s not the funny time – from the musicians part. He said, “The reason to the audience. Stoughton we’re all here is because of is a genuine person and the ‘Cotton Eyed Joe.’” very thankful to Stratton for He’s referring to the 1995 hosting his event. I spoke to remix by Rednex. He then some of the musicians who went around to all the other are also grateful for getting musicians in the press tent, to be a part of this. telling them this. Being a DJ Let’s talk about the and having played this song music. Every single band thousands of times, I never was spectacular, and there would have thought of this was not one musician I because the Rednex are a would not go see again. Swedish Eurodance group. I love discovering new They took this traditional music, and for me, I found folk song and remixed some new favorites. From it dance-style with their the side stages were John banjos and fiddles, which Stickley Trio, Ghost of most bluegrass bands Paul Revere, The Kitchen have in their ensemble. Dwellers, Lindsay Lou, and I’m not sure if Rednex feels Grant Farm (who did both this way, but since Stickley a regular set and a gospel sees bluegrass cross many set). Starting the day on genres, he is glad they did Sunday with some gospel what they did. was quite the treat. Another I also discovered some huge favorite of mine was main stage acts that I now the Jeff Austin Band. I’ve absolutely love. Fruition’s seen Austin with Yonder harmonies were on point Mountain String Band, but and their music moved me. he left them to form his I’ve seen Keller Williams own band. He took a risk, many times and am a long and it definitely paid off. time fan. He was on fire I spoke with Stickley who with his funny talk while had one of the best and tuning his guitar. The music funniest quotes I’ve heard was a huge wow for me.
Vermont Wild:
I’ve never seen him with the Keels and now want to see them every chance I get. They did so many great covers like “Sex and Candy” from Marcy Playground, “Roadhouse Blues” by The Doors and “Seven Bridges Road” by The Eagles. If moe. was a bluegrass band, you would have Billy Strings. moe. is known for it’s long jams,and a set might only seem like a few songs since they just play and play. That was Billy Strings. Their music is incredible. Billy is an amazing picker and shreds a guitar. Every musician on the stage ripped their instrument. After their set, I believe I speak for the audience in saying our minds were blown. The main stage closed out with Railroad Earth, and what a way to go. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen these guys, but they’ve only got better. They’re an eclectic group of guys who are all amazing musicians. You can see the good time they’re having on that stage. It was an amazing show and they had two special guests: Charlie Rose (banjo/guitar/peddle steel) and Danny Louis, keyboardist from Gov’t Mule. See photos on page 15B.
Local author sees big sales
continued from page 7B Spot Price’s table and shade tent at a local fair or festival and you’ll hear her hawk books with the bravado of a carnival barker. “Do you like the outdoors?” she asks one passing father and son. “Take this to hunting camp and read it out loud. You drink a beer and he drinks a soda and you’ll laugh like crazy.” One woman promised to send the book to her son in Hollywood. “I figured he parked cars or delivered coffee,” Price recalls. Then the author heard from Geoffrey Sharp, a Middlebury-raised producer of such Emmy-nominated projects as the Showtime film “Walter and Henry.” Now working on television documentaries with actor Morgan Freeman, Sharp is shopping the “Vermont Wild” books to studios as a possible series. Price, for her part, isn’t counting her chickens just yet. Set to appear Sunday at Phoenix Books in Essex, she’s collecting more stories for a sixth volume to be published next year. “I’ve come to believe these adventures are more than entertainment, they’re an important part of Vermont history,” she said. “They are true working-man outdoor stories filled with independent Yankee, can-do spirit.” Price tells skeptical teenagers her books could even make them smarter. “I believe reading opens your mind and you think more,” she said. And if not? “It can’t hurt,” she reassures.
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Billy Strings
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