Winter in Vermont – 2012/2013
ALSO Check this calendar for other events in the area: www.thevermontstandard.com/calendar/
Starting in November, VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Science) exhibits will be open from 10-4pm and they will have daily live bird programs at 2pm (weekdays) and 11am and 2pm (weekends) – Quechee, VT, off of Rt. 4, www.vinsweb.org
The Prince & the Pauper Restaurant – Woodstock, VT – starting Nov. 4, (Sun-Wed), all Bistro Entrees $16, 457-1818
Melaza Restaurant in Woodstock is taking a vacation. Closed from Nov. 11-20 and closed Thanksgiving Day.
Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT, music every Thurs. night, 6-9pm
Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT, Briggs Opera House performs “Sleuth” – Oct. 31- Nov. 18. 802 296-7000 or www.northernstage.org
Nov. 3-4 – Woodstock, VT – November Horse-drawn Wagon Ride Weekends, Billings Farm Museum, 10-3:30pm
Nov. 4 – Hanover, NH – Dartmouth College Glee Club, 2pm, www.hop.dartmouth.edu
Nov. 9 – Woodstock, VT – Flamenco Dance Project, 7:30pm, www.pentanglearts.org
Nov. 10 – Woodstock, VT – Woodstock Vermont Film Festival, “Incendies” nominated for best foreign film, Billings Farm theatre, 3pm, http://www.billingsfarm.org/assets/pdf/wvfs-flyer-2012-2013.pdf
Nov. 10-11 – Woodstock, VT – November Horse-drawn Wagon Ride Weekends, Billings Farm Museum, 10-3:30pm
Nov. 16 – Hartland, VT – Winter Indoor Farmer’s Market, 4-7pm at Damon Hall (intersection of 3 Corners) across from Jessup’s Plaza
Nov. 17-18 – Woodstock, VT – November Horse-drawn Wagon Ride Weekends, Billings Farm Museum, 10-3:30pm
Nov. 22 – Woodstock, VT – The Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, on The Green
Nov. 23-25 – Woodstock, VT – Billings Farm Museum, Thanksgiving Weekend during the 1890’s, horse-drawn wagon rides, 10-3:30pm
Nov. 23-24 – Woodstock, VT – Holiday Fair, The Woodstock Inn & Resort Garden Level, 10 – 5 pm, free, featuring Vermont & New England crafts and art – perfect for Christmas shopping!
Nov. 24 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, Masonic Hal, Pleasant St., Rt. 4, 10-1pm
Nov. 25 – South Woodstock, VT – Brunchy Stuff and Shop, Vermont Horse Country Store, 9-2pm, Munch on brunch goodies while perusing the store for unique gifts and art esp. for the equestrian
Dec. 5 – Jan. 6 – White River Junction, VT – Peter Pan, Northern Stage, Briggs Opera House www.northernstage.org
Dec. 6 – South Woodstock, VT – Annual Holiday Party, Vermont Horse Country Store, 4-8pm, Rum cake, eggnog, music and an opportunity to buy those Christmas gifts esp. for the equestrian
Dec. 7-9 – Woodstock, VT – WASSAIL WEEKEND check out the parade on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQpAwfL27hU&feature=related
Dec. 7 – Woodstock, VT – 1-3:30pm – Christmas at the Billings Farm
4pm – School Choir on steps of Norman Williams Public Library
5-7pm – Christmas Visions
7:30pm – Wassail Weekend Concert – The Campbell Brothers -Town Hall Theatre, www.pentanglearts.org
Dec. 8 – Woodstock, VT – 10-3:30 – Christmas at Billings Farm
10-4pm – 11th Annual Holiday House Tour, www.pentanglearts.org
10-5pm Woodstock Wassail Holiday Craft Fair
11-2pm Wassail Cafe on The Green
12:30 Reading of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”, Norman Williams Library
2pm – 28th Annual Wassail Parade (lots of horses, carriages, costumes) down Main St. to Green
2:30pm – Yule Log and Memory Tree Lighting on The Green
2:30-4:30 – Christmas Visions
3-4:30 – Christmas A Capella concert by the Ten of NYC, Woodstock Congregational Church
4pm – Lighting of the Luminaries, Woodstock Rotary Club
6:30 pm – Wassail Feast with YOH Players Theatre at the Woodstock Inn, $55/pers. 802 457-6609 for reservations
Dec. 9 – Woodstock, VT – 10-3:30 Christmas at Billings Farm
10-3 pm – Woodstock Wassail Holiday Craft Fair
4 pm – Annual Messiah Sing, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
Dec. 5 – Jan. 6 – White River Junction, VT – Peter Pan, Northern Stage, Briggs Opera House www.northernstage.org
Dec. 13-16 – Hanover, NH – “The Christmas Revels” – an Irish celebration of the Winter Solstice, order tickets online or 603-646-2422, http://www.revelsnorth.org
Dec. 16 – Woodstock, VT – “If you ever leave me…I’m going with you”, Woodstock Town Theater, 3pm, www.pentanglearts.org
Dec. 16 – Claremont, NH – The Nutcracker, Claremont Opera House, 1pm
Dec. 22 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, Masonic Hal, Pleasant St., Rt. 4, 10-1pm
Dec. 24 – Plainfield, NH – Christmas Eve Dinner, Home Hill Inn & Restaurant, 4 course tasting menu, $55/person, www.homehillinn.com, 603 – 675-6165
Dec. 25 – Woodstock, VT – Christmas Buffet Dinner, Woodstock Inn, $55/pers.$27.50/12 and under, reserve 802 457-6621
Dec. 29 – Claremont, NH – Recycled Percussion (from America’s Got Talent!!), Claremont Opera House, 8 pm
Dec. 31 – Plainfield, NH -New Years Eve Dinner, Home Hill Inn & Restaurant, 5 course tasting menu, $65/person, www.homehillinn.com, 603 – 675-6165
Jan. 12 – Vermont/statewide – Winter Trails Day, Nordic ski centers provide free ski rentals and lessons today!
Jan. 18 – Woodstock, VT – John Mceuen and Alpin Hong, Woodstock Town Theater, 7:30pm, www.pentanglearts.org
Jan. 19 – Quechee, VT – VINS Winter Fun Day, special events, Off of Rt. 4, www.vinsweb.org
Jan. 26 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, Masonic Hal, Pleasant St., Rt. 4, 10-1pm
Feb. 2 – Hartland, VT – Annual Tiki Torch Trek, 5-8pm, Fun event with food along the trek, check for details in Jan. at www.hartlandwintertrails.org
Feb. 9 – Woodstock, VT – John Jorgenson Quintet – Woodstock Town Theater, 7:3pm, www.pentanglearts.org
Feb. 15-17 – Woodstock, VT – The Vermont Flurry – snow sculpture on the Woodstock Village Green
Feb. 18 – Quechee, VT – VINS Owl Prowl, off of Rt. 4, www.vinsweb.org
Feb. 18 – Quechee, VT – VINS Owl Festival, off of Rt. 4, www.vinsweb.org
Feb. 23 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, Masonic Hal, Pleasant St., Rt. 4, 10-1pm
Feb. 24 – Hanover, NH – Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble, “Glimpses of Love”, 2pm, www.hop.dartmouth.edu
Mar. 9 – Woodstock, VT – Karan Casey and John Doyle, Woodstock Town Theater, 7:30pm
Mar. 23 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, Masonic Hal, Pleasant St., Rt. 4, 10-1pm
Apr. 20 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, Masonic Hal, Pleasant St., Rt. 4, 10-1pm
May 25 – Woodstock, VT – Winter Farmer’s Market, Masonic Hal, Pleasant St., Rt. 4, 10-1pm