The Art of Dining
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Barnard Town Hall, 115 North Rd., Barnard, VT, 05072, United States
The Art of Dining
By Tina Howe
Directed by Linda Treash
Fridays & Saturdays, March 20-21 & 27-28 –7:30pm
Sundays, March 22 & 29 –2pm
Thursday, March 26 –7:30pm

Barnard Town Hall
115 North Rd., Barnard
Adults – $20
Student/Discount – $15
The Art of Dining is a front-of-house/back-of-house fine dining romp set in the 1970s! Ellen and Cal have risked everything to open The Golden Carrousel to showcase Ellen’s outstanding chef skills and Cal’s unending support for his wife’s food. Come meet the (happy?) couple along with the food-lover lovers, food-fussy friends, and quirky literary associates that descend on this trendy new French restaurant on the same night. Nothing brings people together like food!
“A spicy compote of social satire, slapstick zaniness, sight gags and the funniest play I’ve seen in a long time.” – Village Voice

Art on the Barns
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 and 10 more dates | Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
Wander through the farm and discover a bold outdoor art exhibition installed across its historic buildings. Moving beyond traditional gallery walls, this contemporary exhibition comes to life as the colors, forms, and textures interact with the ever-changing landscape. Each piece invites you to see the farm through a new lens, offering a fresh perspective with every visit. As spring unfolds, come see how the art interacts with new buds, fresh blooms, and vibrant greens.

Free Family Movie Night
2026-04-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Gather friends & family to enjoy the third movie based on popular novels on the big screen. Three teenage wizards delve into the mystery surrounding an escaped prisoner who poses a dangerous threat.

We are not allowed to list the title of the movie here… You can find out – and watch the trailer – by clicking HERE.

PG, 142 minutes. Children 10 and younger must be accompanied at all times by an adult (or responsible adolescent who is at least 14 years old).

Ron Miller - “A New Nation, Conceived in Liberty…”: Enlightenment Idealism and the Reality of the Modern World
2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Part one of “250 Years: Looking Back & Looking Ahead,” a four-part lecture series at Norman Williams Public Library, co-hosted by Woodstock History Center in collaboration with the Vermont Humanities Council. Free and open to all; first-come, first-seated.

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The United States is a paradoxical nation, established in a burst of idealism that has inspired generations of Americans, yet weighed down by oppressive cultural legacies that stubbornly persist. In 1776, giving voice to Enlightenment faith in reason, progress and the “rights of man,” Thomas Paine asserted, “We have it in our power to begin the world over again,” and the Declaration of Independence seemed to represent a fresh start for humanity. But old prejudices, old power structures, and old flaws of human nature remained unvanquished, and up to our own time they have effectively limited the revolutionary potential of the Declaration. The struggles of the past twelve score and ten years suggest that the power of Enlightenment idealism is considerably more modest than Paine, Jefferson, and their fellow revolutionaries wanted to believe.

Ron Miller of South Burlington has been an educational scholar and activist, teacher, publisher and bookseller, community leader and philanthropist. He received a Ph.D. from Boston University in American Studies. He has authored several books, and has founded, published, or edited several magazines. He has taught at Goddard College and Champlain College, and helped establish the Bellwether School in Williston. From 2014 to 2021 he ran the Learning Lab in Woodstock, where he taught American history and other topics. He is past president of the Norman Williams Public Library and has served on several other nonprofit boards.

Escape to Create (21+) at Billings Farm
2026-04-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
Welcome to TCC’s first 21+ Community Event
Escape the doldrums and join us for an evening of connection and creativity! Expect to feel inspired during a TCC-style art experience, while socializing and enjoying food from The Village Butcher and drinks from Vermont Mobile Spirits.

This evening is for you to explore and create together! Enjoy some drinks throughout the night while being led by our very own, Suzanna Marshall. She will lead you throughout the night if you want a more guided process or you have the option to work freely off the prompt given. It will be styled along the lines of a classic “Paint and Sip” but with a TCC Twist for the artwork! We hope you enjoy as you engage and chat with one another throughout the night!

Green Energy Planning Workshop
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Sustainable Woodstock, Efficiency Vermont, and Norman Williams Public Library are partnering to bring you an interactive workshop designed to help you map out a path for your home’s energy future.

Using less energy to condition your home means spending less money – making your home more affordable, more comfortable, and more resilient. Efficiency Vermont will offer a brief presentation on popular technologies and incentives, while the focus of the evening will be on the discussions that develop around your questions regarding your home.

This workshop is free; registration is required. Please reserve your spot HERE.

Kevin Graffagnino - Ira Allen and the Green Mountain Frontier
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Part two of “250 Years: Looking Back & Looking Ahead,” a four-part lecture series at Norman Williams Public Library co-hosted by Woodstock History Center in collaboration with the Vermont Humanities Council. Free and open to all; first-come, first-seated.

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Land speculator, revolutionary, pamphleteer, politician, and empire builder, Ira Allen was a key figure on the Green Mountain frontier. In a remarkable Vermont pioneer generation that included such noteworthy leaders as Ethan Allen, Thomas Chittenden, Moses Robinson, Isaac Tichenor, and Stephen Row Bradley, Allen stood out for his extraordinary energy, vision, and accomplishments. Allen helped create and sustain the independent State of Vermont; held such important state offices as treasurer, surveyor general, and member of the Governor’s Council; published hundreds of pages defending Vermont against a host of internal and external enemies; and represented Vermont in negotiations with the British Empire, other American states, and Congress.

Kevin Graffagnino is author/editor of 17 books on Vermont history, including The Shaping of Vermont, Vermont in the Victorian Age, and Vermont Heritage: Essays on Green Mountain History, 1779-1920. His most recent books are Ira Allen: A Biography and Vermontiana: An Annotated Checklist, 1764-1899, both of which came out in 2024. Dr. Graffagnino was curator of Vermont history at the University of Vermont library’s Special Collections 1978-95 and executive director of the Vermont Historical Society 2003-08.

Sheep Shearing at Billings Farm & Museum
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
Come watch the farm’s sheep and goats get their spring haircuts! Witness the skill and care behind this seasonal tradition, learn how shearing tools and techniques have evolved over time, and gain insight into the shearing process.

Joseph J. Ellis - The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Part three of “250 Years: Looking Back & Looking Ahead,” a four-part lecture series at Norman Williams Public Library co-hosted by Woodstock History Center in collaboration with the Yankee Bookshop and Vermont Humanities Council. Free and open to all; first-come, first-seated. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

On the eve of the American Revolution, half a million enslaved African Americans were embedded in the North American population. The slave trade was flourishing, even as the thirteen colonies armed themselves to defend against the idea of being governed without consent. This paradox gave birth to what Joseph J. Ellis calls the “great contradiction”: How could a government that had been justified and founded on the principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence institutionalize slavery? How could it permit a tidal wave of western migration by settlers who understood the phrase “pursuit of happiness” to mean the pursuit of Indian lands?

Joseph J. Ellis is the author of many works of American history, including Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson, which won the National Book Award. A frequent contributor to Ken Burns’ celebrated films, Ellis is featured in The American Revolution, airing on PBS. Ellis’ essays and book reviews appear regularly in national publications and his commentaries have been featured on major programs. He lives in Vermont with his family.

Word Games! | "Library After Hours"
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Calling all crossword puzzlers, Wordle fans, spelling bee champs: time to relax, mingle, and play games!

For this April’s Library After Hours, we will focus on word games: Bannagrams, Boggle, Quiddler, Upwords, Scrabble, and any other favorites you might wish to add.

Bring friends and meet new folks. BYOB; we’ll supply munchies.

Baby Farm Animal Celebration
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
Don’t miss the cutest event of the year! This fun-filled weekend offers a special opportunity to interact with the farm’s newest and cutest arrivals, meet farmers, and experience the wonders of farm life firsthand!

Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides and explore engaging hands-on activities, including animal-themed crafts and games. Sample Billings Farm cheeses, grab a bite from on-site food vendors, and don’t forget to stop at the Museum Gift Shop for Vermont-Made keepsakes and cuddly stuffies!
