Peanuts Gallery
Wednesday 3
For generations of listeners, nothing evokes the spirit of the season quite like Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The Middlebury Performing Arts Series invites folks to soak up that magic at the college’s Mahaney Arts Center when the acclaimed Isaiah J. Thompson Trio performs “A Guaraldi Holiday,” inspired by the composer’s nostalgic works.
Threads of Time
Ongoing
The iconic Japanese dress takes center stage at Fleming Museum of Art’s exhibit “Kimono: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse” in Burlington. Works of textile, ceramic, glass and other mediums — made by contemporary artists such as Itchiku Kubota and Michael F. Rohde — delve into the history and culture of the wrap, highlighting its evolution from ancient traditions to modern-day wear.
A World Apart
Friday 28
A dramatic reading of activist and playwright Crystal Zevon’s drama One Family in Gaza sparks introspection and empathy at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. The original work encapsulates Zevon’s real-life correspondence with a young Palestinian father in the Gaza Strip and chronicles his family’s experience surviving in the critically war-torn region.
Dream Catchers
Saturday 29
The renowned Albany Berkshire Ballet brings boundless joy with its rendition of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s magnum opus The Nutcracker at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. The annual holiday tradition boasts first-rate dancers from around the country in the sparkling spectacle of Clara and her magical journey through the Land of Sweets.
Tiny Homes
Opens Saturday 29
More than 60 storefront windows reveal itty-bitty pops of cheer during the monthlong Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures. Tiny terrariums? Check. Model trains? Check. Doll houses replete with wee rugs, portraits and chandeliers? Check, check, check! Beyond the diminutive displays, visitors shop a pop-up artisan market, attend puppet shows and tea parties, and devour scaled-down treats at local restaurants.
Northern Attitude
Tuesday 2
Yankee magazine editor emeritus Mel Allen presents his new book, Here in New England: Unforgettable Stories of People, Places, and Memories That Connect Us All, at Shelburne Museum. Best known for capturing the unique sense of place found in Northern states, Allen digs into what he calls the “common humanity that has always been part of the New England landscape.”
Light Bright
Ongoing
On the hunt for a new holiday tradition? Look no further than the Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s annual exhibit A Forest of Lights in Quechee. Illuminated displays, including a sparkle dome, a fiery tower and a pavilion of dancing lights, deliver merriment and mirth to all ages. After exploring, visitors warm their mitts with hot chocolate and treats by a cozy campfire.
This article appears in Nov 26 – Dec 2 2025.
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