James Kent

Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. —RUTLAND— After a rainout last year, Bark for Life will return to the Vermont State Fairgrounds, bringing together dogs, families, and community members for an afternoon of activities, fundraising, and remembrance in support of the American Cancer Society.

Friday through Sunday, May 15-17 —LUDLOW— Music on the Mountain will return to Jackson Gore Village at Okemo Mountain for its third year, bringing a full day of live music, community, and recovery-focused programming to what organizers describe as the largest sober music festival in the country.

“Euphoria: Season 3” on HBO/Max arrives four years after the conclusion of its stellar second season. It’s difficult to imagine that an entire four-year high school career has passed since the last installment of a story set in the world of high schoolers, yet here we are.

“Old Dogs on the Porch,” a new two-act play written by Herb Childress and directed by Mikki Lane for Theatre in the Woods, held its debut performances this past weekend at the Wallingford Town Hall.

By James Kent I cannot say that Kenneth Lonergan’s semi-autobiographical 2000 play “The Waverly Gallery” is an uplifting experience, but it is a thought-provoking one, handled with deft and care by director Bill Coons and the cast and crew of The Shaker Bridge Theatre.

By James KentPaging Mr. Darcy! Tucked away off Pleasant Street in downtown Woodstock, a hidden gem awaits shoppers. Pemberley Garden & Antiques, the brainchild of avid gardeners and business partners Carolyn Kimbell and Sukie Azar, has opened its doors, offering a thoughtfully curated mix of flowers, gardening tools, antiques, and locally inspired goods.

“Widow’s Bay,” a new series on Apple TV that’s currently streaming its first season, is a hauntingly good time in front of the television set. If the show feels as New Englandish as its New England coastal setting suggests, that’s because most of the exteriors are shot in and around Gloucester, Massachusetts, and, as someone who hails from Massachusetts, I appreciate the authenticity.

By James KentAfter quietly building a strong client base over the past few months, Cornerstone Caregiving officially celebrated its Rutland presence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 18, at its offices located at 734 U.S. Route 4 in Rutland.

By James KentVermont’s favorite summer pastime has upped the ante for 2025 with the VT Creemee Passport. No, this won’t get you over the border to Canada, and you can’t use it to vote, but when you bring your VT Creemee Passport to participating creemee businesses, you’ll collect stamps and earn free perks like sprinkles, maple drizzle, and size upgrades.

Director Jon Favreau’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is the first big-screen adventure for the dynamic duo who gained popularity over the past several years on the Disney series “The Mandalorian.