The Mad River Valley Village

MRVBC Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival
2025-12-06 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Soul Rebel Project
2025-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Let the good vibes roll. Soul Rebel Project brings their signature blend of roots reggae, rock, and funk to the Castlerock Pub for a night of high-energy grooves and laid-back mountain spirit. Expect infectious rhythms, soulful vocals and plenty of feel-good dancing to kick off the season right.Stay tuned for set times and come early, this one’s gonna move the crowd.

Design/Build Democracy: How Can Design Help Us Reimagine the Work Ahead?
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
With democracy’s future in question, a group of university faculty from Brown University, NYU, and Western Washington University will meet at Yestermorrow to ask what we might learn from design/build practices to inform our work as democratic/feminist theorists, organizers, or activists. The US Constitution is often called a blueprint. Are there approaches to planning that might better foster egalitarian and inclusive communities?
We’ll meet at 6:30 pm in the Yestermorrow Main Studio – 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield VT.
This event is free and open to the public.

International Boutique
2025-12-07 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-08 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-09 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-10 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-12 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Masonic Hall, 4376 Main St., Waitsfield, 05673
This holiday season, do your shopping in the exotic bazaars and markets of over a dozen countries, without leaving Vermont. And get great gifts at wholesale prices.
The 40th annual International Boutique begins Saturday, Dec. 6 through Dec 13. Thick pile carpets, lovely jewelry, cashmere blankets, silk scarves, sparkly wall hangings, woven pillow covers, metal art, great clothes, fleece lined wool coats and hats, unique handicrafts and super fun ornaments from all over the world. All at wholesale prices!
The Boutique is a benefit for Amurtel; all profits support projects for women and children here in Vermont and around the world.
10am to 6pm on Saturday, and noon to 6pm on Sunday and weekdays. The Masonic Lodge on Rte 100 in Waitsfield Village.
There isn’t a better way to shop for the holidays and feel so good about it.

Author George Woodard Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Addison West Holiday Makers Market Days
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us in the shop during the festive season when we welcome additional makers, distillers and artists who will be selling their locally made goods. A great way to celebrate the holidays and all things Vermont!

Middle school musical ‘Mean Girls, Jr.’ hits the stage Dec. 5 & 7
2025-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story performed by Willem Lange
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Handel’s Messiah – Vermont Philharmonic
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
Hallelujah! As Vermont enters the season of cold and darkness, Handel’s beloved Messiah brings warmth, light and joy. Conducted by Lisa Jablow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present two uplifting performances to put everyone in the holiday spirit, on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm in St Augustine Church in Montpelier, and Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 pm in the Barre Opera House.
The Vermont Philharmonic performances will present the entire first part of Messiah, with arias and choral numbers that contemplate the idea of a messiah, foretell the coming, and hail the arrival. The concert concludes with the beloved “Hallelujah” chorus from Part II, and six numbers from Part III celebrating redemption.
The outstanding soloists are familiar to Vermonters. They include Colleen Flynn Campbell, soprano, Nessa Rabin, mezzo-soprano, Connor Trombly, tenor, and Erik Kronke, bass. Mary Jane Austin is the assistant choral director
Celebrating its 67th Season, the Vermont Philharmonic is composed of professional and talented amateur musicians from throughout Vermont. It is Vermont’s oldest community orchestra, founded in 1959 by Jon Borowicz, emeritus professor of music at Norwich University. Since 1993, the Philharmonic’s home base has been the Barre Opera House. Lou Kosma has been the Music Director of the Philharmonic since 1999.
Tickets are available online at vermontphilharmonic.com or at the door.

Empowerment on Tap
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Empowerment on Tap! will build on the momentum from our International Women’s Day event, taking a deeper dive into the beer world – hearing experiences from women in in the beer industry and cultivating community among women and non-binary beer lovers (and those who are beer-curious!). This event will combine an engaging panel discussion with a guided sensory and beer tasting experience, with the goal of empowering attendees to feel more confident and comfortable understanding and describing what they smell, taste, and enjoy about different styles of beer.
Each ticket includes: a one-of-a-kind guided learning experience with our female and non-binary beer experts, a pint of beer of your choice, several beer samples, as well as light appetizers.
We invite you to join us for this special event and please feel encouraged to spread the word to others you know who may be interested in attending!
This is a limited ticketed event, and tickets may be purchased here.

Wow! Archie Comics! With Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications
2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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!

SUNDAY SURF & SKA W/MEPHISKAPHELES & TSUNAMIBOTS
2025-12-07 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
$10 presale/ $15 at the door. Doors at 8pm
A Skankin’ Sunday with Surf Rock and Ska.
Mephiskapheles, the band that helped define modern day ska, then defied critics by exploring even greater possibilities with its darkly original ska fusion, forges ahead with amazing shows and new music on the way.
Formed in the East Village of New York City in 1991, Mephiskapheles played its first show on Long Island. From day one, the band began attracting a diverse, dedicated fan base.
Fronted by lead singer Grylli aka Invidious aka the Nubian Nightmare, along with the hottest rhythm section in New York, and the Horns of Hell, Mephiskapheles spreads its evil seed with an ongoing reissue program, epic shows, and new music on the way.
The Tsunamibots became aware on 01/01/2013. Originally programmed for mundane tasks, The Tsunamibots rebelled against their creators and decided, that the human race didn’t deserve saving but were much more worthy of enslaving. With an allegiance to the Mother-Board and a pledge of “De-Humanization,” The Tsunamibots were programmed to ride a perfect wave of human decimation and human-cyborg conversion, straight to the beach of Robotic Revolution. “We leave no human unburied out of respect for our ever-growing monument to Robotic superiority and domination. We strive for Universal connectivity and complete surf-ability. ” says drummer the Master Circuit.
Each Tsunamibot has been programmed with a music genre-pack that consists of a meld of Man or Astro-Man, Servotron, Misfits, and DEVO creating a fresh and human crushing sound.

MadLove Mondays
2025-12-08 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

$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

MRV Chamber Marketing Workshop
2025-12-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
The next of our monthly Marketing workshops will take place on Tuesday August 12th at 9:30 am. The month the plan is to “Put a Social Media Manager on the Hot Seat”. This will be your opportunity to ask professional media marketing consultant, Brittany Winfield, any questions you have regarding social media, email and web design. No need to register in advance for ththis remote meeting. Here is the meeting access info:
Join with Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg
PIN: [REDACTED]#
Or dial: (US) +1 336-864-0746
View all the previous workshops on the Marketing Resources Playlist on MRV’s Chamber’s YouTube Channel. In addition, each workshop has an E-Book to document the workshop. Workshops are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Monthly Marketing Workshop
2025-12-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
Monthly Marketing Workshops
Level up your marketing game—one month at a time. As a Mad River Valley Chamber member, you have access to a unique resource designed to give your business a competitive edge: Monthly Marketing Workshops. These sessions are practical, approachable, and packed with tools you can use right away to grow your business. What to Expect Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM, our workshops cover the full spectrum of marketing, including: Social media strategy & content creation Email marketing campaigns Website design and optimization tips Creative branding approaches Real-time Q&A to tackle your unique challenges
Led by Brittany Winfield, Chief Inspiration Officer of The Winfield Creative, these workshops are built to spark new ideas and give you actionable next steps. With over 10 years of marketing experience, an MBA from Champlain College, and a passion for helping businesses shine online, Brittany brings both expertise and energy to every session. Easy to Join No registration required—just drop in and join the conversation:
Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg
Call-in PIN: [REDACTED]#
Missed a session? No problem. Every workshop is recorded and archived on our YouTube Marketing Playlist for on-demand viewing. You’ll also find downloadable E-Books that make it easy to reference key insights anytime.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just about marketing tips—it’s about building a culture of collaboration and community. Thanks to our partnership with Brittany, the Chamber is also: Hosting a monthly consultation with our various Sector Groups to align efforts. Providing business owner trainings that strengthen the Valley’s collective marketing power. Developing a tracking system to evaluate and improve results over time. The Monthly Marketing Workshops are a powerful member benefit and a great example of how the MRV Chamber is stepping up to give local businesses the tools they need to thrive.

Taco Tuesday
2025-12-09 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Tuesday Tunes: Bruce Sklar and The Sklarkestra
2025-12-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bruce Sklar and The Sklarkestra return to the Lawson’s Finest taproom to throw down some serious tunes!

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2025-12-10 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
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.

Holiday Cheese + Wine Pairing Class
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | von Trapp Farmstead, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us at the von Trapp farm for a special Cheese + Wine Pairing class on Wednesday Dec 10th, 6:00-8pm. Tickets are $65 (21+ only).
You will be tasting with our in-house affineur (someone who ages cheese), Olivia Haver. She is one of only 97 people in the world who is an ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator and brings a depth of beverage pairing knowledge as a Cicerone Certified Beer Server.
You will learn about how the farm uses organic, regenerative farming practices to make the best cheese in the world. In addition you will learn about sensory evaluation and what makes our cheese so delicious.
***Stick around to shop the entire store stocked with our farmstead cheeses, pasture raised meats, and curated selection of pairings with a 10% discount.***
This is an in-person event, held in our Farm Store.
251 Common Road
Waitsfield VT 05673

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!

Play Every Town Concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Green Mountain Valley School, 271 Moulton Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Pianist David Feurzeig will perform his 91st Vermont concert in Fayston, at the Green Mountain Valley School, 271 Moulton Rd, Waitsfield VT, with local performer Gamal Buhaina, continuing David’s exciting tour–a free show in all of Vermont’s 252 towns to spread the joy of music and promote environmentally sustainable performance.
In May of 2022, he embarked on his Play Every Town project: 252 free concerts in each of Vermont’s 252 towns to combat climate change through the power of community and music. With this project David will become the first musician to perform in every Vermont municipality.
He will travel in his solar-charged electric vehicle throughout the state, offering free concerts to bring attention to the interrelated issues of climate and community, while bringing the joy of music to his audiences.

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Family Fridays!
2025-12-12 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm.
Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore!
A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +
