The Right Tone
Monday 29
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington kicks things up a notch at Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles native taps into a storied career of blockbuster collabs — including the score for the 2020 Michelle Obama doc, Becoming — to blow listeners’ minds with his unique brand of modern jazz.
Saxy Time
Starts Thursday 25
St. Vincent Credit: Courtesy of OK McCausland
Hepcats tap their toes well into the midnight hour at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, taking over the City of Saints for 10 days. A jam-packed, boundary-busting schedule boasts big names such as Lionel Richie and St. Vincent (pictured)at more than 500 indoor and outdoor shows. No wonder the annual affair holds a Guinness World Record for largest jazz fest!
Great Minds
Saturday 27
Credit: Courtesy of Greg Gorman
Art in all forms is lifted up at the inaugural TEDxWoodstock, an inspiring program of community conversation, ideation and exchange across disciplines at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Under the banner “Art Is … ,” thought-provoking talks by cultural giants — including world-renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp and trumpeter Rodney Marsalis — dissect how creativity shapes society and vice versa.
Sip Happens
Saturday 27
Burlington Wine & Food Festival Credit: Courtesy
Prep your palate for the Burlington Wine & Food Festival at Hula, where hundreds of international and local wines and spirits are paired with sublime bites curated by the region’s top chefs. The premier culinary showcase toasts a 15-year milestone with two sessions of exhibitors and artisan vendors, epicurean demos, seminars, live music, and meet and greets.
Keys to the Kingdom
Saturday 27
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium Credit: Courtesy
Curious minds peek behind the curtain at Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium’s Fairbanks Unlocked fundraiser in St. Johnsbury. This rare after-hours opportunity invites visitors to explore the historic treasure trove with an evening of stargazing, interactive stations and an auction of once-in-a-lifetime experiences offering a deeper connection to the museum — all to benefit science education.
Knight Life
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28
Vermont Renaissance Faire Credit: Courtesy
Hear ye, hear ye! The 10th edition of the Vermont Renaissance Faire rolls into the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, bringing medieval merriment for all. Wearing garb from royal to mythical, folks feast on local provisions, marvel at armored combat and jousts, and amuse themselves with acrobatics, dancing and live music. Pro tip: Don’t miss the unicorn.
Fabrics of Time
Ongoing
Artwork by Anna McNeary Credit: Courtesy of Corey Riddell
Interdisciplinary Rhode Island artist Anna McNeary’s solo show “Hand Me Down” traces humanity’s past, present and future through fabric at Extra Special With Cheese gallery in Burlington. The exhibit of recent works combines textiles, printmaking, soft sculptures and works on paper to reimagine society’s rampant clothing waste as a kind of ephemera.
