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ALL WEEKEND LONG…
March 19-22: Experience a "show about matters of the heart and matters of the closet" according to Isherwood of the New York Times with performances of Love, Loss, and What I Wore at the Grange Theatre in Pomfret.
March 20-22 & beyond: Embark on a grand and glorious quest for magic when the whole family catches a showing of the animated film, Onward (PG), playing at Pentangle Arts’ Woodstock Town Hall Theatre.
March 21-22: Satisfy your sweet tooth and then some, with syrupy samples, sap collection and boiling demonstrations (check schedule), and more during the free Maple Open House Weekend at Sugarbush Farm!
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March 21-22: From an intro and history to attunement, demonstrations and practice of techniques like Gasho meditation and Gyoshi ho, you’ll uncover the art of palm healing with Reiki Certification Workshops I (Saturday) and II (Sunday) at Artistree. See links for pricing and details.
March 21-22 & beyond: Then, get hands-on another way during your choice of cooking (and eating!) classes with Odyssey Events, including: Hand-made Pasta, Up-a-Notch Veggies, and The Soufflé Also Rises and Local Apple-Tart – and it’s all happening in Bridgewater. See link for more information.
![Cooking Veggies at Odyssey Events VT](/sites/default/files/styles/1440/public/media-images/fullsizeoutput_ab0a.jpeg?h=f4188143&itok=fSERX0kC)
THURSDAY, MARCH 19…
6:30 - 8:30 PM: St. Paddy’s Day celebrations aren’t over till the bangers and mash are served! During an evening of Mix, Mingle & Make Food at Artistree, you’ll craft this Irish pub food classic, sausage and mashed potatoes, with help from chef Holly Pierce. See link for details.
![Bow Thayer musician](/sites/default/files/styles/1440/public/media-images/bow-thayer-final.jpg?h=c3e680bf&itok=IhX11XUH)
7 – 9 PM: Then, this next event will be music to your ears, literally… don’t miss out on Open Mic Night, featuring musical collaborations of friends, neighbors, and you at Artistree!
7:30 - 10 PM: Or leave the strumming up to the likes of Americana, bluegrass, folk, indie, and rock songwriter Bow Thayer when he plays live at The Barnard Inn & Max's Tavern.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20…
Start your weekend on the right foot with your choice of the play, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, and the family-friendly film, Onward!
SATURDAY, MARCH 21…
The early bird gets the worm with these morning adventures starting at 9 AM:
- 9 AM: Stretch your legs on the beautiful grounds of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller during this week’s timed parkrun 5k! One-time advanced registration required.
- 9 – 11 AM: Learn about the species that surround us and collect data on their activities during the Working Woodlands Workshop: iNaturalist Tutorial with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
- 9 AM – 12:30 PM: In the mood for maple? You’re in luck! Samples of syrups and maple-infused desserts, as well as sap boiling demonstrations and tours await during the free Sugar Maple Celebration at the First Congregational Church.
- 9 AM – 1 PM: Or get artsy at Artistree during two workshops: Artist’s Toolbox: Color and The Art of Lettering on Clay.
![man making maple syrup boiling](/sites/default/files/styles/1440/public/media-images/man-3305271_1920.jpg?h=f30d5fb4&itok=4uP4KCNY)
10 AM – 2 PM: The maple madness continues... Peek inside a sugar shack and see of the syrup is made at King Farm during their Maple Sugar Shack Open House – you may even get to sample some of the sweet amber goodness!
10 – 2:30 PM: Or find magic within the woods when you bring the kids to a Winter Forest Fairy Hunt at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS), complete with trail exploration, fairy house construction, hot chocolate, and even a meet-and-greet with a fairy godmother! See link for details.
![Beer up close](/sites/default/files/styles/1440/public/media-images/timothy-dykes-Lq1rOaigDoY-unsplash.jpg?h=7c9b1a90&itok=tWaA0fzL)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Work through your emotional roadblocks for every Chakra shade in the rainbow during Color it Out! Wellness Workshop at the Woodstock Athletic Club. See link for details.
1 – 4 PM: Or if Long Trail is the only brewery you crave, grab a $3 can, grab a seat, and enjoy the sweet sounds of Sammy B & King Arthur as they perform live in Bridgewater!
3 & 5:30 PM: Get an insider’s look at our 35th president’s Amherst College speech about poetry and power during showings of the movie, JFK: The Last Speech, presented by the Woodstock Vermont Film Series at Billings Farm & Museum.
7 – 10 PM: Get a serving of folk/Americana, pop, funk, rock, blues, and soul with a side of delicious food when you hear the Brooks Hubbard Band perform live at the Public House Pub in Quechee.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22…
10 AM: It’s a Sunday Funday for the record books, because the mud, maple, and rural dirt roads are calling as part of The Vermont Overland Maple Adventure Ride.
10 AM – 4 PM: Or for a more leisurely end to your weekend, Vermonters can explore the wonders of VINS for $5 (today only), from state-of-the-art raptor enclosures to nature trails, the canopy walk, and beyond.
![VINS forest canopy walk in winter](/sites/default/files/styles/1440/public/media-images/forestcanopywalkvinswinter.jpg?itok=bA0BdYFq)