In conjunction with his exhibition in Chandler Gallery, Godenschwager will lead an artist talk, offering an inside look at his creative process, the stories behind key works, and the through-lines that have connected a remarkably varied career. The exhibition and talks are free and open to the public.

August 22 at 4pm: Art of Place - Shaping Randolph

Brunch is back for another season! Join us the last Sunday of June, July, and August at the Braintree Hill Meetinghouse for live music, bikes, food, drinks, and family fun!

​Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 34th Annual New World Festival on Sunday, September 6th 2026! Vermont's premier Celtic & Québécois music festival. This vibrant celebration of music, dance, and culture promises to be a day filled with joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

After performing music by Medieval mystic Hildegard von Bingen, with Vermont Public Classical in the Fall 2025, the Pandora Consort returns to Vermont to perform their new production of early American music: The Fire Within Her.

This fall, ‘The Lonely Days Are Gone: Community Square Dance Tour’ brings free concerts and square dances to historic town halls across Vermont.

Inspired by the state's long tradition of contra and square dancing, the tour welcomes neighbors of all ages to connect through live music, participatory dancing, and shared meals. The tour is headlined by Dorset fiddler, singer, and educator Ida Mae Specker, alongside Shrewsbury caller Sarah Gibson and The Ida Mae Specker Band.

One of the most popular works of the 18th century, Giovanni Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater offers a profound meditation on grief, empathy, and love. The gorgeous vocal lines are at turns soaring and intricate, supported by dramatic yet transparent writing for strings. The first half of the program will showcase our incredible soloists in other Italian works.

Stash will be accompanied by bass-player extraordinaire Noah Harrington for this very special evening of traditional Bluegrass, original compositions and Stash's signature restructurings of Bluegrass, Folk and Americana.

"Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights" is a modern, immersive production by the Grand Kyiv Ballet that re-imagines Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with vibrant lighting design, innovative technology, and illuminated costumes. This spectacle features world-class dancers performing a fusion of traditional choreography and contemporary visuals.

The second opera in Opera Vermont’s annual cycle at Chandler, William Grant Still’s Costaso is a sweeping three-act opera set in the Spanish-ruled American Southwest, with a story of passion, betrayal, and tragic sacrifice. This performance is a world premier.

Join the Grand Kyiv ballet on an unforgettable journey into a world of dreams, magic and triumph over evil. The Grand Kyiv Ballet invites you to a heartwarming experience that has thrilled audiences on the world's stages for years. In this enchanting tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve.

This year, choose from a 2PM matinee or 7PM evening show.

The beloved Irish folk supergroup Lúnasa, called the “hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” (The Irish Echo) returns for a festive holiday concert celebrating the winter solstice. Don’t miss some of the finest pickers, pipers and fiddlers in the world—Lúnasa will get your spirit (and your feet) moving!

We are thrilled to have Windborne back this year with a joyful and heartfelt celebration of song. Windborne’s lush vocals and unique arrangements bring light to a dark time, as they draw on midwinter music from traditional, classical, and folk from the US, British isles and beyond. Unique from their typical show, the holiday spirit is accentuated with added instrumentation, from banjos and guitars, to Lithuanian Kanklės, and Irish bodhran.