All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
2013 LEGO Contest coming up; early registration encouraged
Get those creative juices flowing: The 2nd Annual LEGO Contest, sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, is fast approaching. The contest is open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday March 2 at Willard Hall, located behind St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. An […]
Make spanakopita a light but satisfying meal
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I adore Greek cuisine and have a lifelong ambition to someday visit that great nation. The ancient culture has intrigued me since I was a child, the language has grabbed my attention ever since I learned the Greek alphabet as a teen and the food makes me want to fly there […]
VTica exhibits The Mysterious Mind, offers art workshop
Mysterious Mind Exhibit at VTica Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts presents the Mysterious Mind Exhibition, art inspired by Jungian depth psychology, featuring the artwork of five New Englanders. The exhibition begins with a wine and hors d’oeuvres Opening Reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 1 at VTica, 15 Depot St. It will […]
Whole Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Cake has it all, anytime of the year
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Every week, a friend receives a cake similar to this in a diet package she receives. I took one look and, although decorative to a point, it was tasteless. Here is my recipe for a cake that encompasses softness, crunch and some good ol’ fashioned flavors that will put a smile […]
Misty Valley celebrates New Voices; volunteer at Family Center; Hymn Sing at St. Luke’s;
19th Annual New Voices at Misty Valley Books Misty Valley Books’ presents its 19th annual New Voices literary event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the First Universalist Church, on North Street in Chester’s Stone Village. Following the event, there will be a book signing and reception. Tickets are $10 and are only available […]
Whiting Library, Peoples Bank benefit Food Shelf; Noye’s Fludde at Weston Playhouse
Whiting Library holds Food for Fines Benefit The Whiting Library will hold a Food for Fines Benefit to aid the Chester/Andover Family Center during regular library hours, Monday Feb. 11 through Saturday, Feb. 23. The library, located at 117 Main St. in Chester, will collect donations of non-perishable foods in payment for current overdue book […]
Spaghetti carbonara with a Yankee spin
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Carbonara is usually made with eggs, cream, Parmesan cheese and bacon. I have substituted prosciutto for the bacon and omitted the cream altogether, making this classic dish much more appealing to those of you who wish to stay away from as much fat as possible but still want the flavor of […]
A holiday respite in delicious and light haddock in parchment
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I Need Fish! After the holiday eating, I truly need to lighten it up a bit: something simple (as always), fragrant and filling, in a non-guilty kind of way. Fish is the perfect answer. I think you will enjoy the great flavors steamed with the great touches of Mexico. Haddock Sabrosa […]
Contemporary artists interpret Parables in new exhibit
As part of its grounded4LIFE program, the Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. in Chester, invites the entire community to visit Picturing the Parables, an exhibit of 29 original artworks on display for the entire month of January. Picturing the Parables is a visual representation of some of most familiar teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. […]
Local students featured in OTW’s ‘Noye’s Fludde’
Eight students from the Chester/Ludlow area will participate in the upcoming Opera Theatre of Weston production of Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood) by Benjamin Britten. The one-act opera is a unique take on the well-known biblical tale of Noah and his Ark. Noye’s Fludde will mark the 13th annual Opera in Winter produced by OTW. Green […]
Extras sought for film scene to be shot Thursday, Dec. 20
The producers of a short film, currently in production in Chester, are looking for extras of all ages and additional cast for a funeral scene to be shot at the Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common, on Thursday, Dec. 20. Call time is 4 p.m. Thursday, with filming expected to be finished around 7:30 p.m. Those […]
Housewarming in Chester to raise fuel-assistance funds
State Rep. Leigh Dakin and former State Rep. Kathy Pellett are announcing the annual Housewarming Party to raise funds for local residents in need of winter fuel assistance. Now in its seventh year, the Chester/Andover Democrats will hold their annual “housewarming” fuel assistance event at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at Baba-A-Louis Bakery, 92 VT […]
Holly Jolly beginning of Christmas season
The second weekend of Overture of Christmas featured a puppet show at VTica, gingerbread house judging, caroling, storytelling and a live Nativity Scene. The 27th annual event was topped off with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of the Town Tree. Click on any photo below to launch the photo gallery.
Holiday favorite turned on its ear; well-loved authors at Misty Valley; St. Luke’s Christmas celebration
Totally Scrooged! one man show in Grafton It’s open season on the holiday season as comic actor Pickles Reese unloads both barrels and blows the doors off tradition in histour d’ farce Totally Scrooged! This saucy solo sendup of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is presented one night only, at 7:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 14, at […]
Cranberry scones for your sweetheart
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com As many of you know, I am a strong advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness for personal reasons and even more so during the holidays. Everybody is somebody’s sweetheart and that mantra holds true for those who have died from this terrible disease. I have certain ways to remember the loved ones […]
Overture to Christmas kicks off with kids’ crafts and carolers
Alight snow fell over Chester on Saturday, Dec. 1, the first day of Overture to Christmas, now in its 27th year. Following an elfish breakfast at the American Legion, children and parents packed tables at Chester-Andover Elementary School to paint pottery ornaments, create lace and bead candy canes and decorate Christmas cookies. The St. Luke’s […]
Opera Theatre seeks audience singers for Noye’s Fludde
Opera Theatre of Weston artistic directors Nan Nall and Lise Messier will present a new production of Noye’s Fludde by Benjamin Britten at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland and at the Weston Playhouse in January. Britten arranged three well-known hymns for this opera to be sung by the “congregation” to underscore the drama unfolding on […]
Impressive poached pear in pastry with fig sauce
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Here’s a great break from tradition, yet traditional because of the use of figs. Many of us have only gotten close to figs in one way, and that is eating Fig Newtons. Many may think that’s how figs taste. In essence, yes. But, in reality, figs are so much more fragrant […]
Briefs: Whiting Library raffle; St. Luke’s Annual Tea and Sale; new exhibit at VTica
Local woodworker Albert Williams has donated a cherry wood children’s table and chairs set to the Whiting Library to be raffled off to help meet the library’s year-end budget goals. It can be seen at the library, located at 117 Main St. in Chester. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the library, from […]
Fragrant lamb for a special Christmas dinner
By Jim Bailey http://theyankeechef.blogspot.com/ There aren’t many times when I can ‘meat’ out recipes with lamb as the central theme, but thank goodness, Christmas is one. I have repeatedly extolled my love of this meat and, during the holidays, I love to show people just how easy it is to prepare fragrant lamb. If I […]
