LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2025-11-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing!
She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you.
$10 to participate. Dust off those boots and let’s boogie.

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades 4 – 6
2025-11-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 20th.
Beginning October 20th, 4th – 6th graders will begin a six week course. Focusing on three different artists, students will have the chance to explore, in depth, three very different types of creating – from 2 dimensional to three dimensional art.
Students will receive a book about each artist. The perfect way to expand your child’s creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO NIGHT
2025-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
DJ T.RAD is back with another NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO on November 30th 6-8pm.
$5/ card to play.
Bring in

Dinner with Kekla Magoon at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join acclaimed Vermont author, Kekla Magoon, for a reading from her New York Times bestselling book, “The Secret Library.” Following the reading, Kekla will answer questions from children. She’ll also share her insight into the writing process – all while enjoying delicious food!
Kekla is a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, four Coretta Scott King Honors, two Walter Award Honors, and an NAACP Image Award, in addition to being a finalist for the National Book Award!
The event is FREE.
Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com
Purchase a copy of “The Secret Library” in advance, using the event link!
Date: December 5th, 6pm – 7pm
Location: Inklings Children’s Books

Feel the Wheel Pottery Workshop
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Here’s your chance to try your hand at the potter’s wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months).
This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing.
You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using a simple to understand process, you will learn the foundational techniques needed to enjoy this meditative and somewhat magical craft. Most students will successfully throw at least 2 pots which will be fired and finished by us, ready to pick up in approximately 3 weeks.
If you throw more than 2 that you would like to keep we can finish them as well for $15/pot (first 2 are included). Shipping is available for additional fees.

Middle school musical ‘Mean Girls, Jr.’ hits the stage Dec. 5 & 7
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Harwood Union High School, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
The one-act musical comedy is appropriate for all ages. It tells the story made popular by the 2004 “Mean Girls” film, in which the lead character Cady Heron is the new girl at North Shore High School in Chicago. It follows her as she makes her way toward fitting in and finding friends and navigating the popular and controlling Regina George “Queen Bee.”
The production will be presented at Harwood Union Middle/High School with performances on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. (No show on Dec. 6 given the River of Light parade in Waterbury).
Admission will be by donation at the door. A bake sale will follow the shows with proceeds supporting the middle school theater program.

Holiday Ornament Making at Blockhouse
2025-12-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us for some holiday fun! Parents and children ages 3 and up can come make their very own ornaments to adorn their trees or hang around their houses. With a wide variety of available shapes, participants will cut ornaments from slabs of clay, using color and texture to decorate them. Examples & instruction will be provided.
If desired and time allows, participants can make a small gift item as well. Anyone can feel free to bring their own cookie cutter shapes, though the studio has a large selection.
This has been a very popular workshop each year.
Ornaments will be left at Blockhouse to be dried, fired and finished in a clear glaze. Pieces will be ready to pick up in approximately 2-3 weeks- just in time to start decorating!

Wreath Making with Art Pop at Inklings!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Art Pop! at Inklings on December 6th to create one-of-a-kind wreaths to kick off your holiday season!!
Children and their grown-ups will have a chance to create their own wreath with local mixed greenery and finish with the decorations of their choice.
Sign up while seats are still available, using the EVENT LINK
DATE: Saturday, December 6th
TIME: 11:00am – 12:00pm
COST: $30 / per child (includes materials)

MRVBC Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival
2025-12-06 17:30 - 22:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
MRVBC is a long-standing partner with Winter Wildlands Alliance screening the Backcountry Film Festival for 5 straight years. This event has sold out every year with proceeds supporting MRVBC programming and the Catamount Trail Association Youth Programs. MRVBC is pleased to have donated several thousands of dollars to the programs on behalf of the Mad River Valley backcountry community. The film festival tours 100+ cities and mountain towns, hosted by SnowSchool sites, local retailers, grassroots recreation and conservation groups, outdoor affinity groups, and many more community organizations.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30PM, film screening at 7:00pm
Come early to meet new back country buddies and
● Pre-party with drinks, and the newly re-opened café at the Big Pic!
● MRVBC merch give aways
● A lot of fun news to share about BC in the MRV

Author George Woodard Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Vermont author George Woodard for a reading of what is sure to be a lasting holiday classic – THE CHRISTMAS CALF!
This whimsical tale of wonder and delight invites us to be part of something truly magical. “A true holiday miracle through the perspective of a nine-year old farm boy.”
A holiday craft will follow the reading!

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story performed by Willem Lange
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
Beloved Yankee storyteller Willem Lange is back- for his 50th Anniversary – Live and On Stage (and livestreamed) at Lost Nation Theater performing his reading of “A Christmas Carol: a ghost story” by Charles Dickens. Lange uses the cutting of the novel Dickens himself used when performing the tale. Emmy-winner Lange’s tradition of reading Dickens’ Christmas Carol began in 1975. He always performs to benefit “The Haven” in the Upper Valley. In addition, LNT will donate a percentage of its proceeds to Just Basics Food Pantry and Good Samaritan. The performance runs approximately 70 minutes without an intermission.
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are strongly encouraged. (Seating may be slightly reduced to allow for more patron spacing). LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. We appreciate your understanding during this emergency situation.

Wow! Archie Comics! With Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications
2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Join Nancy Silberkleit, Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications, for a conversation about Archie Comics, creativity, literacy, and the use of comics in education. The Archie Comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest-running brands in the history of the comic industry. Archie Comics have sold over 5 billion comics and are published in a dozen different foreign languages and distributed all over the world. Archie Comics has spawned characters whose popularity has spilled over into other media and who have become part of popular culture.
Nancy stepped into her role as Co-CEO of the company in 2009 with a vision that the comic book as a graphic novel is a valuable tool for developing literacy among first-time readers and instilling a love of reading for everyone. In this talk, Nancy introduces Archie Comics and shows why comic books are needed in classrooms and libraries with her fervent belief that comic books can be used to engage a variety of learners, while promoting literacy and a love of reading.

Kat and Brett 12th Annual Holiday Show Season!
2025-12-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Kat Wright and Brett Hughes return for their 12th Annual Holiday Show Season! Featuring Tyler Bolles on bass, Will Seeders on pedal steel guitar and banjo, and Leon Campos on keys (and a special guest— or many!)
We’re calling this one The Twelve Years Of Christmas, and with it comes all of the harmonious, irreverent and mischeivous, sentimental and cynical, sad and happy and heartfelt songs of the season— some of Brett’s originals, a few re-imagined classics, and some left-field gems that fell out of the Christmas-adjacent Tree.
It’s become a tradition we love and look forward to sharing with you again!

Gingerbread decorating (adults)
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us in the barn for gingerbread house decorating. Grab you friends for an evening of merry-making, cocktails and light snacks.
Call, text or go online to reserve your kit.

Daybreak Dance Party!
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Start your morning with an energizing Daybreaker Dance Party from 9:30 to 11:30 AM!
Wake up and dance your way into the day with joyful movement and an upbeat DJ set in a fun, community atmosphere. No better way to get your blood flowing and mood boosted. Bring things that light up or glow.
Pajamas encouraged! Featuring DJ El profe!

A Child’s Christmas in Wales & Other Tales
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:15 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
“The Man of 1000 Voices” – Mich Kabay – shares his love of dramatic reading performing Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Other Tales – perfect for the winter holidays. The event will feature works by Robert Frost and others, with stories & poems curated especially for families and children – and classic poetry and literature lovers of all ages. LNT is happy to join in Montpelier Alive’s “Cocoa Crawl” with this fun informal event! Sweet Concessions – including Hot Cocoa – will be available!
It’s Free! (tho’ donations appreciated)
Seating is limited, so we encourage signing up! Join us in our cozy and specially decorated for the holidays lobby within Montpelier City Hall! Masks are encouraged.
We will also record Mich’s performance for “Digital Viewing Experience”
which will be available thru Dec 31st!
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. Please, call (802)229-0492 to discuss alternatives.

“Enchanted Christmas” Concert by Christopher McWilliams
2025-12-13 16:00 - 17:30 | First Congregational Church Berlin, 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin, Vermont, 05602, United States
On Saturday December 13 at 4 pm, Christopher McWilliams and friends will present an “Enchanted Christmas” at First Congregational Church of Berlin (FCCB), 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin VT.
The program includes a rich variety of music in celebration of the holiday season, including “Ring Out, Solstice Bells” by Roger Emerson and the “A Gloucestershire Wassail” arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Admission is free, with donations to benefit Capstone Community Action. Following the concert there will be a reception in the FCCB Community Hall for the opening of “Fascinating Florals and More”, a new exhibit of paintings by Arthur Zorn. For more information about the concert and reception, see the FCCB website (fccbvt.org) or contact Rob Griffin at griffinsuter@hotmail.com.

New Exhibition and Opening Reception for Paintings by Arthur Zorn
2025-12-13 17:30 - 19:00 | First Congregational Church Berlin, 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin, Vermont, 05602, United States
On Saturday December 13 at 5:30 pm, First Congregational Church of Berlin (FCCB), 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin VT will hold an opening reception for “Fantastic Florals and More” a new exhibition of paintings by Arthur Zorn.
Arthur, an abstract expressionist who creates paintings out of contemplation, emotions, and deconstructed scenes from flowers to natural landscapes, has held many exhibitions at FCCB and elsewhere.
This new exhibition will be available in the FCCB Community Hall through Feb. 1, 2026. It can be viewed Sundays 10:30 am to 1 pm, and by appointment. For more information about the exhibition and reception, contact Arthur Zorn at 802 522 7649 vermontartmusic@gmail.com or see the FCCB website (fccbvt.org).

Broadway Rocks: Home for the Holidays
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N. Main Street a 8 N. Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Broadway Rocks: Home for the Holidays brings an intimate acoustic performance to the beautiful Waterbury Congregational Church on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This special evening will showcase real Broadway actors performing alongside piano in one of Vermont’s most resonant and picturesque spaces.
Tickets are available online
at https://broadwayrocks.ticketspice.com/broadway-rocks-huhs-home-for-the-holidays-2025.
The Waterbury Congregational Church has arranged for Broadway Rocks to present a concert that highlights the warmth, beauty, and clarity of the church’s historic sanctuary. Guests will experience cherished holiday music and Broadway favorites performed with the simplicity and elegance of acoustic arrangements, allowing the artists’ voices and stories to take center stage.
This performance continues the Broadway Rocks tradition of sharing world-class music with Vermont communities while supporting the importance of the performing arts in local schools and organizations. Community members are invited to enjoy a heartfelt and unforgettable evening of seasonal music inside one of Waterbury’s most beloved and inspiring venues.
About Merritt David Janes
Originally from Colchester, Vermont, Janes is a graduate of the Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City and is an alumnus of the University of Maine (Class of ’04; 2012 recipient of the Spirit of Maine Alumni Achievement Award). Janes’professional career began playing the title role in the first Broadway National Tour of the Wedding Singer as Robbie Hart. He then moved immediately into his second Broadway National Tour, in his second consecutive title role, as the youngest actor ever to tour the part of the murderous barber Sweeney Todd. He next played the magical French candelabra, Lumiere, as an original cast member of Disney’s newest creative version of the Beauty and the Beast Broadway National Tour. This role served as a great contrast to both of his previous productions, as did the role of Lord Farquaad in the Broadway tour of Shrek, which became an around-the-world adventure with an international run in Asia. He then played the role of Carl Hanratty chasing Frank Abagnale all over the country in the first Broadway Tour of Catch Me If You Can. He was an original cast member in the 25th Anniversary Broadway Tour of Phantom of the Opera and the first Broadway National Tour and Broadway run of School of Rock as Dewey Finn. He most recently performed in the Original Broadway Cast of SMASH and Back to the Future.

Exhibition Members Art Expo + Mad Arts Holiday Party
2025-12-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Stop in to our Exhibition Members Art Expo + Mad Arts Holiday Party!
Exhibition is up December 16-23, with our holiday party on Dec. 18th 5:30-7pm. Food from Fifth Quarter Butcher + Provisions and wine will be provided.
This is a chance to mingle with art lovers, shop at our first Art & Design shop, buy gift certificates to our Garden Tours, Pasta Dinner and Farm to Table in 2026, along with membership sign-ups.

A MOTH Inspired Holiday Storytelling Event
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Presented by Phantom Theater:
True stories told by your friends and neighbors hosted by national Moth storyteller, Bobby Stoddard.
The night’s theme: HOLIDAY GIVING – Guess it’s the thought that counts… Receiving that gift you never thought you needed (or wanted), or giving the gift that ‘bombs’, please come to share or listen to others tell their stories of “gifts gone wrong”.
In the spirit of giving, a portion of the proceeds is going to Hope Beneath the Tree.

Studio 100 presents: The Nutcracker
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Harwood Union High School, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Step into the magic of the holidays with Studio 100’s adaptation of The Nutcracker — a spirited reimagining of the classic ballet, performed by our talented young dancers!
Follow Clara on her enchanting adventure through dazzling dreamscapes filled with snowflakes, toy soldiers, and sweets from around the world — each brought to life through a colorful mix of ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary dance.
This joyful performance blends tradition with creativity, showcasing the energy and imagination of our dancers while keeping the heart of The Nutcracker alive.
A perfect holiday celebration for the whole family!

“A Perfect Day” concert by Onion River Chorus
2025-12-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
“A Perfect Day,” a cantata written in 1994 by Plainfield composer Dennis Murphy, along with three short pieces for organ also by Murphy, will be performed by Onion River Chorus, under the direction of Richard Riley, on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 pm.
Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. in Montpelier.
There will be a reception following the Sunday concert, with proceeds to benefit the Montpelier Food Pantry. Tickets are $25 at the door or in advance at sevendaystickets.com.
As always, 18 and under are free.
