All Entries in the "In the Arts" Category
Former Chester resident comes out with Stone House mystery
Former Chester resident Carol Ann Leofanti has released a new book, The Stone House Killer, a psychological thriller, a work of fiction that takes place in a small town in Vermont featuring a man named Dale who became fascinated with the story about his distant relative, Phineas P. Gage. Gage is an historical figure, a […]
Candidates, jazz and classical music to grace Ludlow Auditorium in October
The Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will be holding three special events in October at the Ludlow Auditorium in Town Hall, 37 S. Depot St. First up is FOLA’s annual candidates forum, to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. The forum will present the candidates seeking the Windsor County Senate seats in Montpelier, along […]
Stone Village Art Guild holds fund-raising exhibit for Whiting Library
The Stone Village Art Guild, in collaboration with the Whiting Library in Chester, is holding an art exhibit/fundraiser through Oct. 29 at the library, 117 Main St. For this Art Off the Wall exhibit, local artists will be donating 50% of their art sales to the library. Artists in the exhibition are from Chester, Ludlow, […]
Celebrating lots and lots and lots of dots at South Derry Library
The South Londonderry Free Library invites kids and grownups too to join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey for our annual celebration of International Dot Day at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. This year will focus on artist Yayoi Kusama who created her distinctive art using lots and lots and lots of dots. The South Londonderry […]
Jazz returns to Chester Town Hall Sept. 26
Jazz returns to Chester’s Town Hall at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, as pianist Eugene Uman, director of the Vermont Jazz Center, is joined by four world-class musicians: Steve Cady on bass, George Robinson on drums, Matt Steckler on saxophone and vocalist Bella Holtz. Known as the “Family Band,” this marvelous quartet interprets the […]
LAHS opens fall local artists show Sept. 5, with reception Sept. 11
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces the opening of the 2026 Local Artist Show. The fall show, held annually at the historic Custer Sharp House, 2462 Middletown Road in Londonderry, features paintings, prints, collage, sculpture and fine crafts created by artists working in our communities. The show runs from Saturday, Sept. 5 through Saturday, […]
‘Primary Trust’ offers hope in a too-quickly changing world Through Sept 6 at the Weston Theater's Walker Farm
By Lorien Strange ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC After our worst fears are realized, we rebuild. But what do we do when the structures we make to cope hurt us, too? Weston Theater’s production of Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust is a map of one man’s struggle back through the cracks into equilibrium — not escaping change, […]
Creating impact within the warmth of a quilt Chester's Diak turns her artistic eye to the animal world
This article first appeared in the Vermont Arts Council’s Featured section on Aug. 12, 2026. It is reprinted with permission. By Lorien Strange © 2026 Vermont Arts Council It’s a lovely cool summer day as I walk along Main Street in Chester to Linda Diak’s house. Couples are out popping between an antiques […]
Harold Lloyd classic kicks off return of silent movie festival in Ludlow
Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will celebrate the return of its annual Classic Silent Film Festival at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall featuring the classic comedy Safety Last starring the great comedian Harold Lloyd. Jeff Rapsis will return to provide his original musical background to this great […]
Call for local artists for annual Derry Arts & Historical Society show
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society announces it annual Local Artist Show at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. This year’s show will be opened up to crafters of all crafts including jewelry artists and potters, needlework, cards and matted prints. The show opens on Saturday., Sept. 5, with a grand opening […]
Evening of poets at Grafton Library Aug. 25
Join the Grafton Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for an evening with three Vermont poets, as part of itson-going Neighbor-to-Neighbor Discussion Series. Brattleboro poet Tim Mayo will read from his latest poetry collection, Muscle Memories of Love and Disaster, exploring grief, loss, mortality, the suffering and hopes of the […]
Reception for wildlife photographer Aug. 14 'Illusion of Proximity' at Gallery at the Vault through Sept. 19
The Gallery at the Vault, 68 Main St. in Springfield, will be hosting a reception for wildlife photographer Steve Costello, who grew up in Burlington, on from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. The exhibit of his work, An Illusion of Proximity, will be on display from Wednesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Sept. […]
Rustie Bus closes out Chester Summer Music Series on Thursday
The annual Chester Summer Music Series closes out of Thursday with fan favorite Rustie Bus from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Academy Building Lawn in downtown Chester. Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy the show. Rain venue is Upstairs at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Rustie […]
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv closes out Cavendish concerts
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv take the stage at the Svec Memorial Green at Depot and Main streets in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 to close out another successful summer concert series organized by the Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Redington brings his songwriting talent to life […]
Make miniature art at Custer Sharp Aug. 1
Pop Up Art at Custer Sharp presents another fun free class for all ages from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 in the studio of the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Bring family and friends to make a stylish collection of original art cards with art teacher Casey Junker […]
Chester Green, Town Hall backdrop for eight GM students’ public artworks
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Next time you come to the Chester Town Hall or visit the Town Green, set aside a few minutes to take in the artworks produced by eight students in Marcia Dockum’s the Creative Arts Class at Green Mountain Union High School. On Tuesday, Steve Vertefeuille, who manages […]
Weston celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘RENT’ with heart-felt production
By Lorien Strange ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC There are almost as many ways to measure a show as there are the 525,600 minutes of a year, as RENT reminds us in “Seasons of Love.” The Weston Theater Company’s production of the ‘90s Broadway classic, which, like the musical itself, has one of its best moments […]
Cavendish concerts continue with Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners July 29
Deb Brisson & the Hay Burners will perform at the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, courtesy of the town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. The Green is located at the Depot and Main streets. The band features Deb Brisson’s supple and powerful lead vocals. […]
Free glow-in-the-dark art class in Londonderry
Pop Up Art at Custer Sharp presents another free class for all ages from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Have fun making your own Glow in the Dark Art, under the supervision of Christine Mix, to hang in your bedroom, tent […]
Springfield Community Band presents concerts on July 26 & 28
The Springfield Community Band will present two free concerts in late July. A pop/rock concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 on the lawn of Expeditionary School at Black River, 43 Main St. in Ludlow. Please bring a chair. James Pecsok will direct the band as it looks back many decades to […]