The Mad River Valley Village

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Andrew LaFrenz!
2025-01-01 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Andrew LaFrenz. Open 5pm – 9pm.

Free Cabot Fondue
2025-01-02 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-01-09 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative!
Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-01-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-09 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia
2025-01-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
In the New Year we plan to challenge you with questions about space travel, astronomy, black holes and whatever sci-fi books, music and movies might come to the surface.
To reserve a table in advance, please contact Deco restaurant at the Hostel Tevere (802) 496-9222.

Abstract^2
2025-01-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-10 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts (Mad Arts) presents Lisa Dimondstein, Julie Parker and Sandra Shenk in Abstract^2.
These three women photographers are dedicated to radicalizing the photo as image.
They abstract from a pre-existing abstract sculpture with the aim to capture the essential properties and relationships of the original abstract concept, and in doing so they remove themselves from any context or specific content or representation. The process involves eliminating any reference to real-world objects or situations and to focus only on the inherent structures and relationships.
The Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, in Enosburg Falls, has over 70 large abstract sculptures by renowned artist David Stromeyer. The photographs of Lisa, Julie and Sandra
are inventive abstractions from David’s sculpture. They utilize an in-camera multiple exposure technique to explore the intricate relationship between color, texture, movement, line and form.

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2025-01-03 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Our live music series continues this season on Fridays, après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Fridays 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!

Winter Music Schedule:
12.20 The Caleb Garby Trio
01.03 Atom & the Orbits
01.10 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
01.17 Rob Pierce & Bob
01.20 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
01.24 Madigan Linnane
02.07 Fun Dip
02.14 Local 28
02.28 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
03.07 John Lackard Trio
03.14 Clint Bierman & Friends
03.21 Jaded Ravins
04.04 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
04.11 Dave O & Mike Schuster
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner
2025-01-03 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Allyn’s Lodge, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674
Allyn’s Lodge provides an intimate atmosphere lit by candles and a crackling fire. Guests are welcomed to Allyn’s Lodge with a champagne toast, followed by an elegant five-course meal. Beer and wine are available for additional purchase. The dinner at Allyn’s Lodge typically lasts from 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Following the fireside dinner, guests bundle up to either ski or snowboard down a freshly groomed trail or descend to the base in the comfort of the heated cabin cat. Skiing down in the quiet of the night heightens the senses, providing an experience many guests return for again and again. (This experience is for advanced skiers and snowboarders only.) BOOK NOW

Women’s Alpine Ski Clinic
2025-01-04 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Alpine ski clinics by women, and for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. The price per day includes the clinic and lunch.
Dates: Saturdays – January 4, February 1 & March 1
Time: 9:30 am until 3:00 pm
Cost: $249/day or $309/day with lift ticket
RESERVE NOW

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2025-01-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-05 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 am Join one of Mad River Glen’s Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest 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! Easy to moderate difficulty. Learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

SKATIUM Open Air Ice Skating Rink
2025-01-04 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-05 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Skatium Ice Rink, 40 Slow Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come and enjoy open air ice skating and stick n’ puck hockey in the heart of downtown Waitsfield!
We will be open weekends and holidays from 12pm – 10pm, weather permitting. If we cannot open or our hours will change, we will post an update on facebook.com/skatium.
For more information and to purchase a Season Pass, see our website at skatiumvt.org.

The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner with Frost Beer Works
2025-01-05 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Allyn’s Lodge, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674
Join us, and our friends, at Frost Beer Works for an evening at Allyn’s Lodge, midway up Lincoln Peak, for an intimate and elegant five-course meal in a rustic atmosphere. Arrive at Allyn’s Lodge via our Cabin Cat* and enjoy a champagne toast followed by a delicious fireside meal paired with Frost Beers. View the sample menu below. Additional beer and wine will be available for purchase. After dinner, advanced skiers and riders may bundle up to ski and/or snowboard back to the base area on a freshly groomed trail under the cover of darkness with a guide. Non-skiers and riders may take the Cabin Cat back down. Dinners typically run from about 5-10pm. BOOK NOW*Or tour/skin up with a guide.

Women’s Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Telemark ski programs by women, for women using positive attitudes, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This program is designed for intermediate telemark skiers and above. Eight 2-hour lessons on Tuesday mornings. Space is limited.
Dates: Tuesdays – January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 25 & March 4
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 – 8 Week Session (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
RESERVE NOW

Live Music Wednesdays at Déco!
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Join us every Wednesday for a vibrant evening of live music with local artist Madigan Linnane.
This is the perfect way to wind down after a day on the slopes.
The music will run from 5-7 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Straightjacket Slumber Party!
2025-01-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Straightjacket Slumber Party. Open 5pm – 9pm.

Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2025-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Women’s Mid-Week clinics are 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 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 27 & March 6 (No session 02.20.25)
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Cost: $349 – 8 week session
RESERVE NOW

How to Write a Children’s Book
2025-01-09 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Have you been thinking about writing a children’s book, but aren’t sure where to begin?
Wondering whether to rhyme or not to rhyme? How many words are too many words?
Join picture book author (& owner of Inking’s Children’s Books) Brian Wray for a four week workshop and discover how to create short, inviting, and presentable picture books.
Pre-register online by accessing upcoming programs at joslinmemoriallibrary.com

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2025-01-09 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Our live music series continues this season on Fridays, après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Fridays 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!

Winter Music Schedule:
12.20 The Caleb Garby Trio
01.03 Atom & the Orbits
01.09 Kolleen & Trey
01.10 Straight Jacket Slumber Party
01.17 Rob Pierce & Bob
01.20 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
01.24 Madigan Linnane
02.07 Fun Dip
02.14 Local 28
02.28 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
03.07 John Lackard Trio
03.14 Clint Bierman & Friends
03.21 Jaded Ravins
04.04 Brett Hughes & Lowell Thompson
04.11 Dave O & Mike Schuster
Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-01-09 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us and Nor’Easter Catering every Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Taproom as they serve up a variety of oysters on the half shell and a rotating menu of seafood dishes like shrimp ceviche, crab quesadillas, lobster rolls and more.

Socrates Cafe open to the public – Discussion Question: How do we “live now” while still respecting the past?
2025-01-09 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Harwood Union High School Library, 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VT, 05660
Join us for the next Community Socrates Café
January 9th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM
Discussion Question: How do we “live now” while still respecting the past?
Students from Harwood’s Harkness Leadership class will be hosting a community Socrates Café on Thursday, January 9th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the HU library. A Socrates Café is an opportunity for dialogue about timeless and timely questions that all human beings deal with. Rather than being a debate or a discussion, a Socrates Café is a dialogue where participants are encouraged to listen to and learn from one another.
This form of discourse- and its focus on the search for knowledge- comes from the great philosopher Socrates, who observed that “Wisdom Begins in Wonder.” These gatherings are open to all community members, regardless of age, experience, or background. Harwood students who are experienced in leading Socratic Dialogues will facilitate the discussions.
Community members of all ages are invited, and refreshments will be provided. For questions and more information, please contact Adam Sargent at asargent@huusd.org.
