The Mad River Valley Village

Abstract^2
2025-02-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-08 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.

Women’s Telemark Tuesday Clinic
2025-02-04 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

Tuesday Tunes: Bruce Sklar Jazz Quartet
2025-02-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bruce Sklar, a central Vermont favorite, returns to the Taproom with an all-star jazz quartet!

Learn to Line Dance
2025-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join instructor Jean Elizabeth Shockley from Atomic Ranch Dance at the Moretown Library for a fun three week series and learn the basics of line dancing, no partner necessary!
Registration is Required, best suited for ages 14 and up.
Donations of $5-15 per class are greatly appreciated but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Wizard Wednesday
2025-02-05 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Rumble’s Bistro and Bar, Lincoln Peak
Make midweek magical with Wizard Wednesdays at Rumble’s! We’ll be serving up Little Wizards from Burlington Beer Co., and the BBCo crew will be hanging out with fun swag and plenty of cheers. Enjoy a special discount on draft Little Wizard while you relax and soak in the good vibes. Grab a pint, bring your crew, and let the magic happen!

Raclette Wednesdays
2025-02-05 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Weekly Alps-inspired Après featuring melted cheese on top of sausage and potatoes. Leave your boots in the car and cozy up with your favorite Lawson’s Finest brews.

Live Music Wednesdays at Déco!
2025-02-05 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!
2025-02-05 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
2025-02-06 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
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Thursdays at Mt. Ellen
2025-02-06 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Green Mountain Lounge, Mt Ellen
Hit the slopes at Mt. Ellen on Thursdays for just $49 and enjoy a full day of skiing or riding! After the thrills on the mountain, head to the Green Mountain Lounge for live après music from 3:00–6:00 PM featuring the sounds of Shrimptunes.Refresh with beer specials and giveaways from Fiddlehead Brewing —the perfect way to wrap up your day on the slopes. Don’t miss out on the fun!Christmas Week and Presidents’ Week are excluded from $49 Thursdays.

Free Cabot Fondue
2025-02-06 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 Thursdays
2025-02-06 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.

The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner with Zero Gravity Brewery
2025-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Allyn’s Lodge, Lincoln Peak
Join us, and our friends, at Zero Gravity Brewery 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 delicious fireside meal paired with beer from Zero Gravity. 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 5-9pm.BOOK NOW*Or tour/skin up with a guide.

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The focus of trivia this month, in honor of February is all about the heart and romance. Remember to reserve your table in advance at Deco.

IFSA Junior 2*
2025-02-07 07:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Mad River Glen, the fertile crescent of big mountain skiing in New England is proud to be hosting an IFSA sanctioned Junior Regional 2* competition. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain.
Important Registration Information:

Lift ticket or season pass required
Competitors MUST have an active 2025 IFSA Membership to register for this event.
This event is limited to 100 competitors.
The competition is a one-run event.
Helmets and back protectors are mandatory.

Age Categories
U12 Female & Male Ski
U15 Female & Male Ski
U19 Female & Male Ski
Event Timeline
Competitor Check-in/Bib Pickup Friday, February 7th from 8:00 to 9:00 am on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Tickets $70 competitor/$89 spectator vouchers will be distributed at check-in and must be redeemed at the ticket window. 1 competitor voucher/2 spectator vouchers per visiting athlete
Mandatory Safety Meeting 9:00 am on the 3rd floor of the Basebox
Venue Gazelle
Course Inspection 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Event Start 11:00 am
Awards ASAP following the completion of the event on the 3rd floor

EVENT SPONSORS:

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2025-02-07 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.

IFSA Adult 2*
2025-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Mad River Glen is proud to be hosting an IFSA Adult 2* event. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain. This event is limited to 50 competitors. It is a one run event on Saturday, the primary venue is Lift Line accessible from the Single Chair.
Weather
Stay tuned to the mountain forecast.
Categories
· Female & Male Ski
Registration Information
There is no day-of registration. Competitors and spectators will need to check in and collect bibs, ticket vouchers and event information on the 3rd floor of the Basebox.
· Lift tickets are required for competitors – a $70 ticket voucher will be given out at bib pick-up to each visiting competitor. This discount ticket voucher will then need to be redeemed at the ticket booth in order to purchase a discounted competitor ticket.
· We will offer (up to 2 per athlete) $89 spectator vouchers. Discount ticket vouchers will be issued at bib pick-up and will then need to be redeemed at the ticket booth to purchase a discounted spectator ticket.
Venue
The venue will be Lift Line under the Single Chair. The length of the course will run roughly from Tower 12 down to the finish just above Tower 9. Lift Line is our primary venue but it is subject to change at the discretion of the Technical Director depending on conditions on the day of the event.
Event Timeline
Saturday, February 8th
Check-in/Bib Pick up 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Safety Meeting 9:00 AM
Course Inspection 9:30-10:30 AM
Event Start 11:00 AM
Event Finish 2:00 PM
Awards Deck of the Single 4:20 PM
Venue Inspection Information
· Venue inspection is mandatory for all athletes.
· Only registered competitors and IFSA certified coaches are allowed on venue.
· During inspection, athletes must be aware of everyone else around them.
· On the day of competition athletes must have an opportunity to have access to the competition venue to inspect the terrain and features within the venue. If the venue must be changed or altered significantly, after the initial venue inspection, athletes must have an opportunity for another inspection.

Slow riding/skiing is mandatory during venue inspection.
· The Technical Director and/or head judge may disqualify a competitor from the competition for riding fast or recklessly during inspection.
· Athletes may not practice, session or rehearse a line during inspection or jump/drop any features within the venue boundary.
· In blind areas it is advised that athletes verbally announce themselves to make others aware of their presence and intended next move/position.
· Athletes are to be respectful of fellow athletes, coaches, and officials during inspection.
· Athletes should be kind to the snow while inspecting.
· Terrain enhancement will not be tolerated, any coach or competitor found altering the venue in any way without prior consent from the Technical Director will be expelled from the competition and black listed for future events – this is a ZERO tolerance policy.
· Infractions of inspection rules may result in disqualification from the event.All competitors must wear a helmet and back protector.
Click here for information on IFSA JUDGING CRITERIA

SPONSORS:

Parlor Skis Demo Day
2025-02-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Parlor was founded on a shared passion for skiing in New England, with a focus on designing and building great products.
Our goal is to share this passion with as many people as we can.
Look for the Parlor tent in the base area and take advantage of a free demo!

Women’s Telemark Clinic
2025-02-08 09:45 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Telemark ski clinics by women, and for women use positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals.
Dates: Saturdays – January 11, February 8, March 8
Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: $249/day ($309/day with lift ticket)

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2025-02-08 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. Click here to Request A Reservation today or click here to learn more about our Naturalist Programs.

CTA / MRVBC Intro to BC Touring
2025-02-08 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort – Mt. Ellen, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
Have an AT, Tele, or Splitboard setup, but are new to uphilling or backcountry touring? Looking for some tips from experienced (and friendly!) skiers and riders to get you started?
Join us for an Introduction to Backcountry Touring during these afternoon clinics hosted by the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) in partnership with our CTA Chapters MBA and MRVBC and local resorts Bolton Valley and Sugarbush, with event support from SCOTT Sports.
See website for more info and to register.

SKATIUM Open Air Ice Skating Rink
2025-02-08 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.

Live Après Music
2025-02-08 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Multiple Locations, Sugarbush Resort
Saturday Après Lineup | February 8Rumble’s Bistro & Bar | 3–6 PMUnwind with John Kitonis and Friends Acoustic as they set the mood with their relaxed, soulful sounds.Wunderbar | 2–5 PMKick back with the one and only Jimmy the Great, bringing great vibes and acoustic energy to your Saturday afternoon.Green Mountain Lounge | 3–6 PMTurn up the fun with The Detonators, delivering an electrifying performance to cap off your day on the slopes.Castlerock Pub | 3–6 PMCatch Huntley live and enjoy beer specials from our friends at von Trapp Brewing. It’s the perfect après pairing!

Walt’s After Dark
2025-02-08 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Walt’s Glen House, Mt Ellen
Grab your headlamp and join us Saturday nights (weather and terrain permitting) this winter for a special après at Walt’s at the Glen House. Catch last chair or tour/skin up the Mt Ellen Uphill Route for dinner and drink at the historic Glen House. With it being “Walt’s After Dark” and all, participants should be comfortable skiing or riding down (it’s the only way down) via headlamp under any conditions.Last call is at 7:30pm!Know before you go! Please check our trail report before starting your tour. And remember, Uphill Travellers must have their FREE uphill travel pass prior to traveling uphill.

NVC U10 Giant Slalom Race
2025-02-09 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U10 Giant Slalom.
https://vara.org/
