All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Break Maids play Magic; scholarship funds available; hands-on Montshire exhibit
The Break Maids are bringing their soulful sounds back to Magic Mountain in Londonderry for a free concert from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. If you haven’t been out to Magic’s Black Line Brew Pub located in the base lodge of Magic Mountain, now is time. These three local women are bringing […]
With a little human intervention, an ice sculpture grows
Is it a work of art, a science demonstration or just cool? One Popple Dungeon resident has harnessed the power of gravity to raise this blue column near his home this winter. Peter Delaney, who lives two miles from the Grafton Road, said that he had seen this done before and decided to use the […]
Crab and cheese gnocchi a delightfully filling dish
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com We all love macaroni and cheese and there are many ways of preparing it so that it is more filling. Try substituting gnocchi for the macaroni. It’s a great alternative to traditional pasta and just a tad more filling. Combining the ocean’s harvest elevates this dish to a beautifully, robust standing. […]
Nature Center offers programs on climate change, winter wildlife tracking
The Grafton Nature Center offers two environment-related programs this week. First, the center is collaborating with Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society and The Rockingham Public Library to offer a talk titled Water and Vermont’s Changing Climate, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7 in the Rockingham Public Library, 65 Westminster St., in Bellows Falls. It will be […]
Misty Valley’s New Voices draws 200
Two hundred people attended Misty Valley Books’ 19th Annual New Voices 2013 authors event at the First Universalist Parish in the Stone Village on Saturday, Jan. 26. Misty Valley Books co-owner Bill Reed said the discussions during and after the event were lively and the comments following the event he called “glowing.” Bruce Johnson of […]
Grateful Garden seed sale; diabetes prevention program starts; Kurn Hattin singers to compete
The Grateful Garden, Chester’s school and community garden, is once again holding its vegetable, herb and flower seed sale. Choose from a variety of 50 seed packets from Fedco to get your garden growing. Select from 25 GMO-free seeds for $1.60 a pack or select from 25 organic vegetable, herb and flower seeds for $2.20 […]
Chorizo spring rolls with pepper salsa to get your Game Day on
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com With the right amount of heat in your bell pepper dipping “jam,” this recipe is sure to be made every Sunday when the game comes on. So be prepared and keep a couple of boxes of frozen puff pastries in the freezer. ½ (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed […]
2013 LEGO Contest coming up; early registration encouraged
Get those creative juices flowing: The 2nd Annual LEGO Contest, sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, is fast approaching. The contest is open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday March 2 at Willard Hall, located behind St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 313 Main St. in Chester. An […]
Make spanakopita a light but satisfying meal
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I adore Greek cuisine and have a lifelong ambition to someday visit that great nation. The ancient culture has intrigued me since I was a child, the language has grabbed my attention ever since I learned the Greek alphabet as a teen and the food makes me want to fly there […]
VTica exhibits The Mysterious Mind, offers art workshop
Mysterious Mind Exhibit at VTica Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts presents the Mysterious Mind Exhibition, art inspired by Jungian depth psychology, featuring the artwork of five New Englanders. The exhibition begins with a wine and hors d’oeuvres Opening Reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 1 at VTica, 15 Depot St. It will […]
Whole Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Cake has it all, anytime of the year
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Every week, a friend receives a cake similar to this in a diet package she receives. I took one look and, although decorative to a point, it was tasteless. Here is my recipe for a cake that encompasses softness, crunch and some good ol’ fashioned flavors that will put a smile […]
Misty Valley celebrates New Voices; volunteer at Family Center; Hymn Sing at St. Luke’s;
19th Annual New Voices at Misty Valley Books Misty Valley Books’ presents its 19th annual New Voices literary event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the First Universalist Church, on North Street in Chester’s Stone Village. Following the event, there will be a book signing and reception. Tickets are $10 and are only available […]
Whiting Library, Peoples Bank benefit Food Shelf; Noye’s Fludde at Weston Playhouse
Whiting Library holds Food for Fines Benefit The Whiting Library will hold a Food for Fines Benefit to aid the Chester/Andover Family Center during regular library hours, Monday Feb. 11 through Saturday, Feb. 23. The library, located at 117 Main St. in Chester, will collect donations of non-perishable foods in payment for current overdue book […]
Spaghetti carbonara with a Yankee spin
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Carbonara is usually made with eggs, cream, Parmesan cheese and bacon. I have substituted prosciutto for the bacon and omitted the cream altogether, making this classic dish much more appealing to those of you who wish to stay away from as much fat as possible but still want the flavor of […]
A holiday respite in delicious and light haddock in parchment
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I Need Fish! After the holiday eating, I truly need to lighten it up a bit: something simple (as always), fragrant and filling, in a non-guilty kind of way. Fish is the perfect answer. I think you will enjoy the great flavors steamed with the great touches of Mexico. Haddock Sabrosa […]
Contemporary artists interpret Parables in new exhibit
As part of its grounded4LIFE program, the Chester Baptist Church, 162 Main St. in Chester, invites the entire community to visit Picturing the Parables, an exhibit of 29 original artworks on display for the entire month of January. Picturing the Parables is a visual representation of some of most familiar teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. […]
Local students featured in OTW’s ‘Noye’s Fludde’
Eight students from the Chester/Ludlow area will participate in the upcoming Opera Theatre of Weston production of Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood) by Benjamin Britten. The one-act opera is a unique take on the well-known biblical tale of Noah and his Ark. Noye’s Fludde will mark the 13th annual Opera in Winter produced by OTW. Green […]
Extras sought for film scene to be shot Thursday, Dec. 20
The producers of a short film, currently in production in Chester, are looking for extras of all ages and additional cast for a funeral scene to be shot at the Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common, on Thursday, Dec. 20. Call time is 4 p.m. Thursday, with filming expected to be finished around 7:30 p.m. Those […]
Housewarming in Chester to raise fuel-assistance funds
State Rep. Leigh Dakin and former State Rep. Kathy Pellett are announcing the annual Housewarming Party to raise funds for local residents in need of winter fuel assistance. Now in its seventh year, the Chester/Andover Democrats will hold their annual “housewarming” fuel assistance event at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at Baba-A-Louis Bakery, 92 VT […]
Holly Jolly beginning of Christmas season
The second weekend of Overture of Christmas featured a puppet show at VTica, gingerbread house judging, caroling, storytelling and a live Nativity Scene. The 27th annual event was topped off with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of the Town Tree. Click on any photo below to launch the photo gallery.
