DragonBoot Returns!
2026-01-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N Main St, Waterbury, VT
Eleva is proud to present the return of the award-winning string quartet, DragonBoot, based at Juilliard for an unforgettable Winter afternoon. These extra-ordinarily talented women will make you experience string music like you’ve never heard before.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Waterbury Congregational Church
8 North Main, Waterbury, VT
PROGRAM:
Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 135
Shulamit Rhan: Glitter Shards and Doom: That Which Happened
Janáček: String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters”

Co-op Board of Trustees In-Season Meeting
2026-01-17 17:00 - 18:00
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com

Join us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

ZERO CELSIUS
2026-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts welcomes David Goodman and Porter Fox for a public conversation about ‘winter’ at the ZERO CELSIUS Exhibition in Waitsfield, VT — January 17, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM
David Goodman—award-winning journalist and host of The Vermont Conversation, known for his reporting on climate impacts and natural disasters—will join Porter Fox, acclaimed author of The Last Winter and a leading voice on the future of snow. Together, they will engage in a timely and thought-provoking dialogue focused on “winter.” Their conversation will explore how shifting winter conditions reflect broader climate realities, shape cultural memory, and influence our evolving relationship with the environment.
ZERO CELSIUS brings together artists whose work probes the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. The exhibition features artworks that reflect lived experiences of the cold season—and how those experiences shape, and are reshaped by, human and environmental relationships. Audiences are invited to reflect, listen, and participate in an exchange that feels both urgent and deeply grounded in place.
The public is warmly invited to gather, connect, and engage in this prescient dialogue on climate, winter, and change.

Zero Celsius
2026-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Join us Saturday Jan. 15th, 5:30 pm with David Goodman and Porter Fox in conversation about the future of snow and winter.
We are gathering to honor the winter spirit in all of us. This is a pertinent time to engage collectively around our beloved earth and the winter beauty she provides for our survival, which is at more and more risk. Ecological transformation is a collective issue, it impacts all of us, we all benefit from hearing experts, so let’s come together and listen.

Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project at the Big Picture; Featuring Reid Parsons
2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Harwood Alum, Reid Parsons, will return to the Mad River Valley to headline a fundraising concert for the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project at the Big Picture on Saturday, January 17th. The show will celebrate the legacy of high-quality music education at Harwood by featuring Parsons and including the current HUHS student band, the Glam Cowboys, as the opening act.
The show is part of a concert series presented throughout the Harwood district to support HARP, the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project. HARP was created to raise funds for key improvements that will benefit students, educators, and the broader community. The HARP seeks to transform an aging facility into a vibrant, safe, and fully equipped space that reflects the talent and dedication of our students and community. Despite years of excellence in our Music and Theater programs, the theater itself has not been substantially renovated since 1997 and no longer meets the needs of modern performances.
Harwood Theater Director Scott Weigand felt Parsons was a perfect choice to perform since she reflects the longstanding high caliber of the HUHS Music Department. A 2011 Harwood alum, Parsons was very involved in the Harwood Music department and was the lead in “Annie Get Your Gun” in 2009, the first Harwood show Weigand directed.
Parsons is now a Burlington-based singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, folk, blues, and jazz-infused Americana into something both grounded and expansive. Her debut full-length album, “Back to Back”, released in the spring of 2025, showcases her signature style: expressive vocals, layered arrangements, and songs that are as emotionally resonant as they are sonically rich. Written, arranged, and produced by Parsons herself, the record moves confidently between intimate ballads and full-band tracks with a deep sense of groove and feeling.
Opening the show for Parsons will be the Glam Cowboys, Harwood’s next generation of talent, made up of active members of the Harwood Music and Theater Departments. The Glam Cowboys are an indie-pop/rock band featuring Eireann McDonough on lead vocals, Tarin Askew on guitar and vocals, Cora Potts on drums, Cali Neville on bass, and Eliza Whitehair on keys.
Known for their coordinated attire and live energy, they perform a diverse collection of original music. They have performed at venues such as Zen Barn, Higher Ground, Firefolk Arts, and recently in MRVTV’s In-Studio Live Music Series.
Tickets are available at:
https://www.bigpicturetheater.info/event-details/harwood-auditorium-revitalization-project-presen ts-reid-parsons

THE REMNANTS
2026-01-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Localfolk Smokehouse, 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
Hard hitting Blues, Rock and Soul…
Come help us blow the doors off and dance till you drop with The Remnants at Cousins Brewing / Localfolk Smokehouse!

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2026-01-18 10:30 - 12:30
Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains, as well as our resident moose, bear, deer, fisher, coyote, red fox and more! Snowshoe rentals are available for only $15 with the program!
Please note: Advanced registration is required. To request a reservation please fill out the Reservation Request Form prior to your visit. Naturalist Programs start at 10:30 AM. They are approximately 2 hours in duration and are easy to moderate in terms of difficulty.
Program Fees

Two-hour programs

$39 per person

Tubbs Snowshoes are available in the Mad River Glen Rental Shop.

Snowshoe Rental with a Naturalist Program – Only $15!
Snowshoe Trail Pass (without a program) – $5

For more information call (802) 496-3551 x. 125 or naturalist@madriverglen.com.

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Crafting Kickoff!
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Get your crafting project kicked off! Spend time with Molly, our in-house fiber expert and the maker behind all of our knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch samples.
She’ll get you started, answer questions, and make sure you’re ready to take your project across the finish line!
A $10 reservation holds your spot and becomes a $10 credit to use on anything in the shop the day of the event; kits, supplies, or whatever catches your eye. Just bring your order confirmation with you to redeem your credit.

Madam Cutler & Co – On-Site Knife Sharpening
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co.
Walk away with tools that cut like new.

Sunday Sessions: Ryan Sweezey
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Award-winning Vermont singer/songwriter. Ryan is a true delight on stage and a top notch musician and performer.

Men’s Monday Alpine Program
2026-01-19 09:30 - 11:30
Formerly known as the Graybeard’s Clinic, this program is re-designed for men of all ages who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The program’s focus will be on learning how to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying them to the mountain’s legendary terrain. Participants will learn to ski groomers, bumps and trees better and with more confidence. Participants are placed in groups with skiers of similar ability and pace.
Dates: Mondays – January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23 & March 2, 9
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $389 – 8 Week Session
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Martin Luther King Day Call to Defend Democracy
2026-01-19 11:00 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Martin Luther King Day – a call for peaceful protest by the Mad River Green in Waitsfield town.
Hosted by Indivisible Calais, Indivisible Montpelier and Indivisible Mad River Valley. 40 signs of Fascism vs. Democracy will be on hand .
Bring your signs, your energy and make your voice heard!

MadLove Mondays
2026-01-19 12:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
– $5 pours of all our draft beers all day
– Mac and cheese specials
– Double your Toast loyalty points
– 20% off cases of beer in our retail shop
– Our favorite recorded live shows over the speakers. Have a favorite? Let us know!
Also! Monthly artist spotlights and community features.

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We Can! Women’s Telemark Tuesday Program
2026-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
A program for women and coached by women! This program is designed for the advanced novice to the all-mountain skier. Participants are placed in groups with skiers of similar ability and pace. Your coach will focus on technique, tactics and mental attitude to help you achieve your goals. Telemark in a supportive environment that will definitely build your confidence!
Dates: Tuesdays – January 20, January 27 & February 3
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $149 (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
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Zero Celsius
2026-01-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter.
From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, to reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and to share their own stories and memories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

MRV Chamber Board Meeting
2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings.
Executive Committee

Sean Kramer – Chair, – 1824 House Inn
Anna Nasset– Vice-Chair, Executive Committee – Stand Up Resources
Mimi Buttenheim– Treasurer; Executive Committee – Mad River Distillers
Mary Tuthill – Secretary; Executive Committee – Cabot Creamery

Board Members

Kim Donahue– Inn at the Round barn Farm
Susan Edwards – Waitsfield Wash Company
John Bleh – Sugarbush
Ed Read – Mad River Property Management
Matt Lillard – Mad River Glen
Roger Nishi – -Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Aron Shea – Shea Property Services

Taco Tuesday
2026-01-20 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Tuesday Tunes: The Dale and Darcy Band
2026-01-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Folk, bluegrass, Celtic tunes and Americana. Dale and Darcy’s four-piece band plays it all. The music of Doc Watson, John Prine, John Denver and so much more.

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-01-21 12:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
Every Wednesday come to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for some big time flavor: A massive jalapeño cheddar beer bratwurst made with Sip of Sunshine by our friends at 5th Quarter Butcher, served on a pretzel bun made by none other than Patrick from Green Mountain Twisters Pretzels, comes with a side of crispy greens and a side of German potato salad, and your choice of draft beer! All of this for just $20! Are we kidding?! Never. We’re all business, baby.

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Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-01-21 12:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
Every Wednesday come to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for some big time flavor: A massive jalapeño cheddar beer bratwurst made with Sip of Sunshine by our friends at 5th Quarter Butcher, served on a pretzel bun with a side of crispy greens and a side of German potato salad, and your choice of draft beer! All of this for just $20! Are we kidding?! Never. We’re all business, baby.

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Waitsfield Elementary School Ski Program
2026-01-21 12:30 - 14:30
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Waitsfield Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2026-01-21 14:30 - 17:00
Join us après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 for FREE live music! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Fiddlehead White Ale Wednesday
2026-01-21 14:30 - 17:00
Fiddlehead beer specials, give aways and live music by REDadmiral sponsored by Fiddlehead Brewing Company

Cookbook Club: Mocktail Hour
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
This month the Warren Public Library Cookbook Club is mixing up mocktail recipes from “The Art of Mixology: Mocktails” by Parragon Books.
We’ll display the book at the library for you to browse and choose a beverage to prepare. Snacks and appetizers — store-bought or homemade — are also welcome.
Register at the library or at warrenlibrary.com.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2026-01-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ragged Company! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

We Can! Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2026-01-22 09:30 - 11:30
The Women’s Mid-Week clinic is sold out for 2026. These clinics are our most popular adult ski school offerings, if you are interested in joining for the 2027 ski season please contact the Ski School Desk.
The Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic is designed for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This eight-week program meets for 2-hour sessions on Thursday mornings.
Dates: Thursdays – January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 26 & March 5 (No session 02.19.26)
Time: 9:30 am until 11:30 pm
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STAND UP FOR SAFETY WORKSHOPS
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or well-being of themselves, their co-workers, or their guests.
These interactive sessions will equip front-line staff with practical tools to:

Recognize signs of harm, harassment, or exploitation
Respond appropriately and safely when concerns arise
Connect individuals in need with the right support services

The workshops are approachable, hands-on, and rooted in real-world hospitality settings — from restaurants and inns to shops and recreation businesses. While the curriculum is still being finalized, the goal is clear: to ensure the Mad River Valley remains a safe and welcoming place for all. The workshops are organized and facilitated by Anna Nassset Consulting.
Upcoming Workshops will all take place at the MRV Chamber Welcome Center

January 22 – 10-11 am: Understanding DV, HT, and Stalking
Explore how to identify and respond to domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking in both customers and co-workers, and learn about available local and national resources.
April 7- 10-11 am: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Learn to recognize early warning signs of sexual assault, how to respond to disclosures, and how to connect survivors with resources and support.
August 5 – 10-11 am: Workplace Culture
Discover how to build a supportive workplace culture where all employees feel safe and valued, through stories, exercises, and practical leadership strategies.
Back in October 22 GBV Bystander Training was offered
We learned the basics of gender-based violence prevention, including the 4D’s of bystander intervention, and how to empower yourself and others to make a difference.

A Community Commitment
“Hospitality is the backbone of the Mad River Valley’s economy and culture,” said Eric Friedman, Executive Director of the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. “By giving our front-line staff the tools and confidence to recognize and respond to difficult situations, we’re not just protecting individuals — we’re strengthening the fabric of our community and ensuring the Valley remains a safe, welcoming place for everyone.”
About Stand Up for Safety
A collaboration between local businesses, resorts, and organizations committed to standing up to gender-based violence and fostering a culture of care in the Mad River Valley.
For more information about the workshops, or to learn how your business can get involved, please contact info@madriverrvalley.com and/or visit www.madrivervalley.com/stand-up-for-safety
