Celebrate the magic of Wassail Weekend with a joyful, hands-on workshop for all ages! 🎄✨

Create your own collection of whimsical holiday ornaments at a variety of festive art stations—work solo or team up with family and friends to craft one-of-a-kind decorations that will sparkle on your tree or make heartfelt handmade gifts.

This merry morning of creativity is perfect for families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts of all kinds. Children under 12 should bring an adult to join in the fun!

Come get crafty and make memories to last all season long at Artistree! ❤️

10am – 12pm

Children $5 | Adults $10

Wassail Weekend Event at Artistree:

Celebrate the season with a joyous evening of music and togetherness at our annual Christmas concert!

Celebrate Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend in style with an evening of jazz and festive cheer at Artistree’s ”Holiday Music in the Hayloft”. Enjoy timeless holiday favorites and jazzy renditions of seasonal classics performed by professional local musicians in an intimate cabaret setting. Sip, sway, and soak in the spirit of the season as we toast to family, community, creativity, and the joy of live music.

Musicians/Artists include: Ben Kogan, Elizabeth Frascoia, Lola Dorsogna, David Westphalen, and Grey Cats featuring: Kathleen Dolan, Mark van Gulden & Glendon Ingalls

Tickets are “pay-what-you-wish” with a suggested donation of $20. Cash bar.

Artistree is located in Pomfret, VT.

Have fun and debut your musical talents on our warm and friendly “stage!” 7-9pm

LIVE Open Mic Nights at Artistree!

Join our relaxed, supportive, and fun atmosphere and show off your musical stuff! All levels and abilities are welcome to participate in the open mic experience. Come alone or with a group! Come to play or just to watch!

The Daily Artists begin the new year resolving to work on their artwork every day of the year. This exhibit will showcase works they created during 2025 as part of their daily art practice.

Opening Reception: Friday, January 9th from 5:30-7:30pm

Exhibit Dates: January 9 – February 7, 2026

Artistree’s Daily Artists is a welcoming and inclusive group of people who resolve to make art every day of the year. Establishing a practice of daily creativity can take many forms, depending on the individual’s ideas and media. The group meets monthly to support one another in this goal, and to learn about each other’s practice and techniques.

The Daily Artists of 2025 exhibit is the culmination of the group’s year of making art. Each exhibitor selects pieces that reflect what they’ve accomplished during their year of dedication to their art. Come see the results of their dedication!

The Artistree Gallery is located in Pomfret, VT

When Elizabeth Bennet meets the handsome Mr. Darcy, she believes he is the last man she could ever marry, but as their lives become intertwined, she finds herself captivated by the man she has sworn to hate forever.

Knitting & a Movie Night at the Grange Theatre!

- Bring your knitting needles, yarn, or any craft project!

- Complimentary selection of fine teas and sweet treats – BRING YOUR FAVORITE TEA MUG!

- Cozy seating and warm atmosphere, perfect for crafting and watching

- An opportunity to chat with fellow knitters

-All ages welcome!

Whether you’re a knitting pro or just starting out, come unwind, sip tea, and enjoy an evening of heartwarming entertainment.

Director: Joe Wright

Writers: Deborah Moggach, Jane Austen, Emma Thompson

Stars: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn

2005

Rating: PG

Duration: 2h 9m

Jammy Roots Rock

The Ben Kogan Band jammy roots rock with jazz and bluegrass sensibilities. Known for heartfelt lyrics and high-energy shows, Ben and his band have been lighting up local stages with original tunes and rich harmonies that speak to Vermont’s spirit and storytelling tradition since 2015.  

Ben Kogan graduated from the University of Miami for Jazz Bass. He briefly lived in Boston for 2 years where he performed with musicians that have become household names (Rubblebucket, Lake Street Dive, and David Wax Museum, Billy Wylder, Hey Mama) Following that he spent 12 years in NYC and Brooklyn, and recently moved to Woodstock, VT in 2021 with his wife and son.

While Kogan is a trained jazz bass player he has picked up acoustic guitar, piano, and songwriting along the way. In fact, he spent a year or so studying bluegrass guitar with bluegrass legend Michael Daves. Ben Kogan is also one of the co-organizers of Imagine Zero and Founder of Reusable Solutions. He currently lives in Barnard, VT.

The band is a collective of talented upper valley musicians. This show features Justin Park on Mandolin/Bass/Guitar/Vocals and Mark Burds Guitar/Bass/Vocals. 

“Tie my own shoes” is a new show by comedian Vicki Ferentinos.

Filled with fun stories, jokes and adventures about life lessons, epic fails and some unusual triumphs. Ferentinos has been on Bravo tv, The Food Network, Comedy Central and WOR radio and tours throughout the east coast. The NY Times called her “Effervescent and captivating”. Come out for an evening of laughter. 

Hailing from Japan, O’Jizo specializes in Irish traditional music, and combines the musical talents of Kozo Toyota on flute, guitarist Koji Nagao, and Hirofumi Nakamura on bouzouki and accordion.

Their band name comes from blending syllables of each player’s name (hirO, koJI, koZO). And their music is a blend of old and new Irish tunes, learned from years of study and travel to Ireland, the U.S., and Canada. They play expertly with a variety of moods, pacing, and use of musical space. 

For their March 2025 East Coast tour they will collaborate with Boston duo Matt & Shannon Heaton. The Heatons are integral figures in Boston’s Irish traditional music scene, performing extensively, teaching, and welcoming players of all levels in sessions and other community events. With Shannon on flute and vocals, and Matt’s rhythmic, nuanced guitar and bouzouki playing, the duo is known for their engaging, dynamic stage presence. They have collaborated with members of O’Jizo for over a decade.

O’Jizo Video: https://youtu.be/jlkTerIk7KA

Website: https://www.ojizo.org

Heaton Video: https://youtu.be/0X1vuJaMXV4

Website: https://mattandshannonheaton.com

“Let me add to the heap of praise about Cindy’s show. What a messenger, Pierce, who grew up in Hanover and graduated from UNH, is known for her fearless personality and non-stop humor.” – Actor Dan Butler

Cindy Pierce is known for her fearless personality and non-stop humor. Those characteristics converge in Glitchy Business, which chronicles Pierce’s unique take on life — navigating both the ordinary and the extraordinary — that shaped her path, including stories about growing up as the youngest of seven in an inn, navigating relationships, parenting mishaps, and the ongoing adventure of being human. At its heart, the show is about learning to be kinder to yourself, worry less about others’ opinions, and dive into life — glitches and all.

Cindy’s ability to poke fun at herself leaves the audience members feeling lighter and less alone. “I can’t help myself from generating or tripping into cringe-worthy situations,” she said. “Embarrassment doesn’t get its hold on me because the humor of the situation jumps into the front seat before the incident has fully unfolded. By the time I became a mom, it was clear that becoming an even-keeled, well-behaved adult was not an option. Shameless gusto is how I roll.”

Past audience members describe Glitchy Business as highly entertaining, honest, and relatable.

“I haven’t stopped thinking about Cindy’s show for over a week — the mark of unforgettable impact. It’s freeing, moving, and downright hilarious — every darn minute.” – Nini Meyer, Executive Director of Positive Tracks

From raging fiddle tunes, to saxophone solos and unrequited love songs, the music of The Faux Paws would be hard to pin down with standard genre descriptions. The trio’s contagious groove, and feel-good melting pot folk music has been honed over ten years of playing together, and is the sound of three close friends (two of which happen to be brothers), who feel a musical kinship that transcends any stylistic limitations.  Now, after nearly a decade of music making, the bi-coastal trio are releasing their self-titled debut album “The Faux Paws”

Brothers Andrew and Noah Van Norstrand grew up playing contra dance music with their musician mother in the band Great Bear. Chris Miller grew up in Florida, and he was enamored with bluegrass, and studied jazz before going on to play with GRAMMY nominated Cajun-country band The Revelers. Since meeting in 2012, the trio have toured across North America several times, sometimes under the name The Faux Paws, sometimes as part of other larger ensembles.  But due to their commitments to other bands and musical projects, the timing was never right to focus on making The Faux Paws a priority. Instead, they took their time learning about different styles of music from one another, and finding where their interests and skills could create unexpected and exciting new sounds. “I love super glossy pop music, and Chris is always pushing more of a jazz influence” says Noah.. “But we all have a strong background in dance music, so almost everything we do has rhythm and groove, and is based around hook and feel”. 

It may have taken The Faux Paws ten years to make their debut album, but those years have clearly not gone to waste. Now, with an experimental but cohesive vision, the trio brings together seemingly unrelated musical elements into one joyful and distinctive collection, deeply rooted in the raw humanity of folk dance and music traditions.

It may have taken The Faux Paws ten years to make their debut album, but those years have clearly not gone to waste. Now, with an experimental but cohesive vision, the trio brings together seemingly unrelated musical elements into one joyful and distinctive collection, deeply rooted in the raw humanity of folk dance and music traditions. 

PRESS:

“…a compelling blend of traditional music virtuosity and driving dancehall rhythms alongside progressive instrumentation and improvisation” – Kara Kundert, Bluegrass Pride

“There’s so much that’s straightforwardly eccentric about The Faux Paws on paper that the contrast between sounds and sensibilities relaxes into a logical whole. The three have carved out a unique character in a genre where distinguishing oneself is a surprisingly difficult task. Considerable musical talent…they’re undoubtedly good. Whatever first impression the trio makes on paper, they make a better one with this record.” – Andy Crump, No Depression

A truly unique ensemble with such style, flair and soul that it’ll make you do a double take. – Brian Carroll, Red Line Roots 

“[The Faux Paws] play an interesting mix of bluegrass and folk music, with elements of jazz and other roots music styles thrown in…[‘Guacmaster’] launches as a tasty mandolin number before Miller’s sax leads the guys off in a different direction. An amusing and clever take on the fiddle tune tradition.” – Bluegrass Today

LINKS: 

https://thefauxpawsmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/thefauxpaws

https://www.instagram.com/thefauxpawsmusic

As spring arrives, we bring you a special, intimate Jukebox quartet program that invites listeners onto the proverbial porch—where music flows freely, stories are shared, and a sense of place is felt in every note. Porch Songs honors the legacy of American folk traditions and the communal spirit that sustains them. 



Experience Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Higdon’s exploration of her Southern roots in Southern Harmony, Appalachian-infused stylings of fiddler and composer Mark O’Connor, brand new arrangements of by bluegrass legend Matt Flinner, music from Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, and more. This program celebrates the magical place where classical and folk traditions meet. 

Brooke Quiggins-Saulnier and Joana Genova, violin; Stefanie Taylor, viola; John Dunlop, cello; Matt LaRocca, curator and host.