Rocky Horror Picture Show
2025-10-23 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th.
Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged.
Adult $11
Child/Senior $9
Time & Location
Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

Food & Wine From Alto Piemonte: A 5 Course Meal Hosted By Ryan Connelly of Rosenthal Wine Merchant & Josh Turka of 5th Quarter
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
On Thursday, October 23rd, we’re reuniting one of my personal favorite pairings from last year — It’s Ryan Connelly from Rosenthal Wine Merchants & Josh Turka from 5th Quarter!
Ryan is just back from his buying trip in Piedmont, Italy, so we’re taking his new favorite Piedmont wines & pairing them with some Piedmont dishes that Josh will whip up. It’s five courses, five wines, five stars (from me to you).

LAST MRB PUB NIGHT Featuring The Loonz!
2025-10-23 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Don’t Miss Our Final Pub Night of the Summer! Join us Thursday, October 23rd in the pub for one last unforgettable evening of great food, cold drinks, and live music! We’re serving up all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items from 5 PM to 9 PM, with The Loonz bringing the vibes to our summer space one more time!

Stardust Speakers James Slinkman and Joshua Kuckens : “How the Earth Rides the Solar Wind”
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
On Oct 23rd at 5:30-7pm Presenters James Slinkman and Josh Kuckens will explore how the Earth’s magnetic field protects us from dangerous high energy particle radiation which is carried to Earth from the Sun by the “Solar Wind”.
We’ll explore how this reaction manifests itself via the generation of beautiful visible Aurora (aka the “Northern Lights”) in the Earth’s atmosphere. The key quantum mechanisms which are involved are briefly described. Images and videos of many of the phenomena, including the recent Vermont Aurora will figure prominently in the presentation.
Join us to hear and discuss incredible stories at the Mad River Valley Arts/ MRVtv in Waitsfield.

American Flatbread Benefit Bake for Mad River Mentoring
2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | American Flatbread, 46 Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
American Flatbread is generously hosting a Benefit Bake for Mad River Mentoring on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-8 pm. For every flatbread purchased, $5 is donated directly to our program! Not only will you enjoy a delicious meal, but you’ll also be contributing to a great cause. Your support helps us continue our mission and make a positive impact in our community. Bring your family, friends, and appetite and Join us in making a difference!
(Mad River Mentoring is a community-based mentoring program for young people, 8-18, in the Harwood Union School District. We carefully match adult volunteers with youth based on interests and hobbies. Mentoring pairs spend a few hours a month together hiking, walking, crafting, playing games, eating a creemee, or other activities they’re interested in, while also cultivating supportive relationships. For more information, visit our website at www.madrivermentoring.org)

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-10-23 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!

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 16th.
EXPLORE PAINTING, SCULPTURE, & WORK WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS. Starting October 16th, your young artists will begin a six week course. Each week children will receive their own book based on a featured artist.
Following a read aloud, children will jump into an art project based on the artist’s work. A perfect introduction to the wider world of creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

The Marsh House Apartments: Neighborhood Infill and Community-Centered Design with Nicola Anderson, Downstreet Housing and Community Development (Yestermorrow Fall Speaker Series)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Marsh House Apartments, a three-story building offering 26 energy-efficient, permanently affordable homes, is currently under construction and Ideally located in the heart of downtown Waterbury, VT. Among these, three apartments are designated for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and five will be reserved for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This new housing community is within walking distance of key services, amenities, and public transportation. The project also targets the Efficiency Vermont High-Performance energy standard, and the building will include a rooftop solar array.
Join Nicola Anderson from Downstreet to learn about the design and development process, how community input influenced the process, and strategies for resilient and appropriate neighborhood infill.
This talk is presented as part of our Fall 2025 Speaker Series. All talks are free and open to the public, and take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm. No registration required, just drop by.
Twice a year, we curate a series of lectures on a design/build theme. This Fall we are tackling part two of our “Innovative Homes” series, this time focusing in on multi-family homes. We’ll discuss different ways cities and towns are approaching sustainable housing development and affordability through case studies of unique living spaces.

Stand Up For Safety Workshop
2025-10-22 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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. The MRV CARES Stand Up for Safety workshops are designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or well-being of themselves, their co-workers, or guests.
Through these interactive sessions, participants will gain tools and awareness to:

Recognize the signs of potential harm, harassment, or exploitation.

Respond appropriately and safely when concerns arise.

Connect those in need with the right support services.

The training is practical, approachable, 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 equip front-line staff with the confidence and knowledge to help keep the Mad River Valley a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
Workshop Details
October 22- 10-11 am : GBV Bystander Training
Learn the basics of gender-based violence bystander training. You will learn the 4D’s in bystander prevention and how you can empower yourself and others to stand up and make a difference in the lives of your co-workers and customers.
January 7 – 10-11 am: Understanding DV, HT, and Stalking
This month we will dive into various forms of gender-based violence: domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking. We will look at how these crimes can be identified in customers and also with your coworkers and learn how to respond with compassion and action. We will also identify local and national resources.
April 1 – 10-11 am: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In this session learn about the various forms of sexual assault and how we can stand up during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and all year long. We will identify how to recognize the signs that may lead up to sexual assault as well as how to respond if someone discloses to you. We will also identify local and national resources.
August 5 – 10-11 am Workplace Culture
Creating a supportive culture in the workplace takes leadership and response from all members. This session examines how we can effectively lead and create a supportive place for all. Looking at language and action through stories, exercises, and videos, attendees will learn how to be stand-up in all aspects of their jobs.
MRV CARES is a collaboration between local businesses, resorts, and organizations committed to standing up to gender-based violence and fostering a community of care.

Stand Up For Safety Workshop
2025-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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. The MRV CARES Stand Up for Safety workshops are designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or well-being of themselves, their co-workers, or guests.
Through these interactive sessions, participants will gain tools and awareness to:

Recognize the signs of potential harm, harassment, or exploitation.

Respond appropriately and safely when concerns arise.

Connect those in need with the right support services.

The training is practical, approachable, 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 equip front-line staff with the confidence and knowledge to help keep the Mad River Valley a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
Workshop Details
October 22nd: GBV Bystander Training
Learn the basics of gender-based violence bystander training. You will learn the 4D’s in bystander prevention and how you can empower yourself and others to stand up and make a difference in the lives of your co-workers and customers.
January 7th: Understanding DV, HT, and Stalking
This month we will dive into various forms of gender-based violence: domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking. We will look at how these crimes can be identified in customers and also with your coworkers and learn how to respond with compassion and action. We will also identify local and national resources.
April 1st: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In this session learn about the various forms of sexual assault and how we can stand up during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and all year long. We will identify how to recognize the signs that may lead up to sexual assault as well as how to respond if someone discloses to you. We will also identify local and national resources.
August 5th: Workplace Culture
Creating a supportive culture in the workplace takes leadership and response from all members. This session examines how we can effectively lead and create a supportive place for all. Looking at language and action through stories, exercises, and videos, attendees will learn how to be stand-up in all aspects of their jobs.
MRV CARES is a collaboration between local businesses, resorts, and organizations committed to standing up to gender-based violence and fostering a community of care.

After School Cafe
2025-10-22 03:30 - 05:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments.
STARTING OCTOBER 14th
3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

A Conversation Around Eco-Anxiety and Resilience: A VT Reads event
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Join the MRV Libraries, Friends of the Mad River, and psychotherapist Maia Kiley for a conversation around eco-anxiety and resilience.
We will unpack the common experience of climate distress, which people experience as a range of emotions in response to news about climate change. Through information, discussion, and group exercises we will increase our understanding of climate distress and how we might begin to move from distress towards resilience.

Tuesday Tunes: Chicken Fat Injection
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Chicken Fat Injection is a Vermont band made up of some of the finest players in the region. With over 300 shows behind them, the group communication and groove is transcendent, bordering on ‘one mind’.

CFI’s choice of – and approach to – material is unique. Believing that playing sets that cross genres is not only refreshing and unexpected for an audience, the band remains fresh on each gig; CFI is dedicated to exploring the common languages of Funk, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Country, Reggae and Rock – in real time. It’s all CFI – and it’s all Groovy.
As a quartet, CFI is: George Petit on guitars and vocals, John Rivers on electric bass, Geza Carr on drumset and Mike Hartigan on keyboards…upon occasion, when the party permits, we expand to an nonet, adding up to a full five-piece horn section that includes Jake Whitesell (tenor), Rob DeBruyn (tenor), Avery Cooper (alto/bari), Conor Young (tpt/flug) and Nate Reit (t’bone).

Taco Tuesday
2025-10-21 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas.
Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.

Scams, Fraud and Identify Theft with the BBB
2025-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Hosted by the Moretown Library and presented by the Better Business Bureau, get an overview of prevalent scams, fraud, and identity theft. You will learn how to identify them and protect yourself from falling victim to scam, fraud, and identity theft. BBB has free resources they offer related to this topic such as a free scam tracker where consumers can report or look up a scam, and read the latest scam news and tips. You will learn how to be proactive and better avoid scams by taking action.
Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit public service organization which, for over 100 years, has helped people make smarter decisions and has evolved to meet fast changing marketplace needs. With a mission to be a leader in advancing marketplace trust, BBB encourages and supports best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses.

The Salt Stones by Helen Whybrow, A Climate and Ecology Book Discussion
2025-10-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Join local author and Knoll Farm shepherd extraordinaire, Helen Whybrow, for a discussion of her recent publication, The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd’s Life.
The book has garnered wonderful press and has even been longlisted for the National Book Award.

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades 4 – 6
2025-10-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s
2025-10-19 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Make your summer Sundays delicious. For just $30, enjoy an appetizer and entrée from Rumble’s rotating menu, featuring seasonal flavors and chef-crafted dishes. Available Sunday evenings all summer long. Come for the food, stay for the views and treat yourself to a weekly dinner worth looking forward to.

Sunday Sessions: Robin Gottfried
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Joining us for the launch of our year-round Sunday afternoon music is Vermont recording artist, Robin Gottfried. Come on down for this solo performance Sunday October 19th!

Celestial Sounds
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
Some out-of-this-world music opens the Vermont Philharmonic’s 67th season with a concert program that includes Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Concerts are Saturday, October 18th at 4:00 at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, and Sunday October 19th at 2:00 pm at the Barre Opera House. Music Director Lou Kosma has been the orchestra’s beloved Music Director and Conductor since May 1999.
The Planets, a seven-movement orchestral suite, was composed between 1914 and 1917. Each movement of the suite is named after a planet of the solar system and its supposed astrological character: Mars, the Bringer of War; Venus, the Bringer of Peace; Mercury, the Winged Messenger; Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity; Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age; Uranus, the Magician; and Neptune, the Mystic. As the titles suggest, the movements offer a variety of moods.
Mozart composed his last symphony, appropriately nicknamed “Jupiter”, in 1788. It is regarded as one of the greatest symphonies in classical music, celebrated for its grandeur, formal complexity, and contrapuntal mastery.
The Vermont Philharmonic is celebrating its sixty-seventh year of bringing the joy of classical music to Central and Northern Vermont. The concert is sponsored by Community National Bank. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $5 for students. More information about the Vermont Philharmonic is at vermontphilharmonic.com.
Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.

Ragged Company and Pappy Biondo
2025-10-18 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cousin’s Brewing Comopany, Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Cousins Brewing brings you an evening with Ragged Company- performing hard rocking originals and covers from blues, alt country, and rock.
Pappy Biondo kicks off the evening with his virtuoso finger picking skills.

Vermont Women & the Civil War presented by Historian Howard Coffin
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown United Methodist Church, 962 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Vermont’s remarkable Civil War battlefield record is well documented, But little is known of how Vermont women sustained the home front.
With nearly 35,000 of the state’s able-bodied men at war, the monumental tasks of keeping more than 30,000 farms in operation became very much a female enterprise. And women took the place of men in factories and worked after hours making items needed by the soldiers.
Vermont women served as nurses in the state’s military hospitals and in the war zone. This story is told in their words, from letters and diaries that describe life during the Civil War in the Green Mountain State.

NO KINGS Valley Rally
2025-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Celebrate democracy with your neighbors at the corners of MAIN & BRIDGE STREETS
No thrones. No crowns. No kings.
Hosted by INDIVISIBLE MAD RIVER VALLEY — because IT’S UP TO US.
Then head to MONTPELIER AT NOON for the STATE HOUSE RALLY —
A double feature for community and country!
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/850872/

Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting
2025-10-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | VT
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. 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

Stardust Speaker: Mariama Jones shares “Constellations & Cultures’
2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mariama Jones the Science Educator from The Fairbanks Museum comes to Mad River Valley Arts on Oct.17, 5:30-7pm.
Humanity’s obsession with the stars is so ancient its been depicted in cave paintings. We have always looked up at the stars with wonder and curiosity which led us to create the patterns that we now call constellations. These constellations often come with stories meant to explain the existence of stars, tell epic tales or teach important lessons.
Every culture has their own constellations and stories which we will explore in this presentation one story at a time.
Join us for Constellations & Cultures at Mad River Valley Arts /MRVtv.

Family Fridays
2025-10-17 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 October 17th 2025, adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, rotating activities in the Red Room. A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. More information coming soon.
The Bigger Picture is thrilled to collaborate with Inkling bookstore to bring you Family Family’s. Relax and unwind in the lounge while children are entertained reading stories and making seasonal crafts in the Red Theater next door.
Ages 3 and up

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-10-16 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 Al’s Pals! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

“From Earth to Earth” Special Screening
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Playing October 16th @ 5pm A film screening and community conversation about Natural Burials, hosted by the Mad River Valley Cemetery Commissions and the founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery. Free and open to all—bring your questions and a friend!
About the event
From Earth to Earth: Exploring Natural Burial in the Mad River Valley and Beyond
Wednesday, October 16 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield
Free and open to the public
Join the Mad River Valley Cemetery Commissions for an evening of film, conversation, and community learning centered on natural (green) burial—an environmentally conscious, deeply personal alternative to conventional burial and cremation.
We’ll begin with a screening of From Earth to Earth, a moving 20-minute documentary that introduces natural burial through the voices of Vermonters who helped make it legal and those whose experiences show how it can bring peace, healing, and reconnection to the cycles of nature.
Following the film, stay for a Q&A and community discussion with:
Michelle Acciavatti, founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery—Vermont’s first conservation cemetery
Jim Hogle, President and Outreach Coordinator at Vermont Forest Cemetery
Local cemetery commissioners from across the Mad River Valley
Together, we’ll explore what natural burial looks like in practice, how it’s being embraced here in Vermont, and what options are currently—or could be—available in our own towns.
Whether you’re planning ahead, supporting a loved one, or simply curious, this event offers a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and begin the conversation.
Doors open at 4:45 PM
Complimentary dessert and a cash bar will be available in the lounge after the formal program.

Sushi Thursdays at Rumble’s
2025-10-16 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Sushi Thursdays are rolling into Rumble’s! Join us every Thursday this summer for fresh-made sushi, creative rolls and stunning mountain views. Whether you’re a purist or a spicy tuna lover, there’s something on the menu for you. Dine in, sip something cold and make Thursday your new favorite night out.
