Harlem Renaissance
Sunday 20
New York City jazz and R&B duo Acute Inflections conjure vintage vibes with a packed performance of soulful music and clever comedy at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. Rapt listeners sway to the beat of a Cotton Club-inspired program, complete with silky smooth, swoon-worthy vocals that summon the heart of 1920s and ’30s Harlem.
Clothes Encounters
Saturday 19
Cold Hollow Sculpture Park artist-in-residence Garfield Morgan shares insight into his practice and works at a reflective artist talk in Enosburg Falls. The multidisciplinary maven’s current exhibit tackles topical issues — including environmental degradation at the hands of fast fashion — and shines a light on marginalized communities.
On Bing’s Wings
Opens Wednesday 16
If you’re already dreaming of frosty December snowscapes and luscious hot cocoa, Weston Theater’s production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas can take you there — mentally. Based on the 1954 musical blockbuster set in Vermont, the festive stage production brings charm, holiday spirit and countless classic, crooning numbers so full of heart, you just might see snowflakes.
Sip, Sip, Hooray!
Friday 18 & Saturday 19
Killington Uncorked — formerly known as the Killington Wine Festival — takes taste buds on a tour from France to California with diverse local and international offerings. Friday features an Estate Tasting Gala at the Peak Lodge, replete with scenic gondola rides and expertly crafted gourmet bites. On Saturday, a Grand Tasting at K1 Lodge pours on breathtaking panoramic views, live music and specialty vendors.
Leisurely Lit
Friday 18-Sunday 20
Devotees of 19th-century literature know it’s never too hot for afternoon tea. The Governor’s House in Hyde Park hosts attendees in Regency-era dress (or any kind of dress, if petticoats aren’t your thing) for Emma-inspired diversions at Jane Austen Weekend. Book discussions, needlework, carriage rides and croquet invite guests to get in touch with their inner Jane Fairfax or Mr. Knightley.
Major Players
Sunday 20
Preeminent Vermont pianists Mary Jane Austin & Alison Cerutti tickle the ivories at a powerhouse program titled “Oh, Summer Rhapsody!” at the historic Barre Opera House. Two grand pianos perfectly showcase lively works such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos and a four-hands adaptation of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Chorus Lines
Monday 21
“Broadway in Vermont” brings popular hits from the Great White Way to Duxbury’s picturesque Moose Meadow Lodge. Colchester-born stage veteran Merritt David Janes leads a stellar squad of fellow show biz stars in a magical outdoor concert of unforgettable musical numbers. Between tunes, performers slip in anecdotes about their own professional journeys.
This article appears in Jul 16-22, 2025.
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