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Say Cheese and Dine

Wine and cheese, the classic combination. While wine tastings are common practice elsewhere, in Vermont cheese tastings are apparently all the rage. If you are looking to become a cheese connosieur, head over to the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol on Friday, March 14 for "In Our Backyards: A Celebration of American Regional Artisan Cheese" with Jeff Roberts. The dinner will include a guided tasting of locally produced artisan cheeses, although you can also opt for just the dessert along with the talk. Dinner will be served at 6 or 6:30 p.m., and dessert at 7:15 p.m. Reservations are required, however, so make sure you call 802-453-2432 ahead of time to guarantee your place at this cheese-filled event.


Mark Shelton in Concert in Vergennes

If you are itching to hear the golden oldies, make your way down to Vergennes on Saturday night for Mark Shelton's renditions of classics like Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison, Rick Nelson, Neil Diamond "and more." The Vergennes Opera House promises "sets, dancers, lights and effects" along with the sweet sounds of Shelton, so make sure you don't miss out on these sure-to-be dazzling versions of "Pretty Woman" and "Beyond the Sea." He may not be Kevin Spacey, but Shelton could very well turn out to be the next best thing. The concert begins at 8 p.m and tickets cost $15 at the door, but are only $10 if you purchase ahead of time at www.captainradical.com.


Cabin Fever Dance in Middlebury

With the Ides of March upon us and snow still on the ground, you might be feeling a bit like Jack Nicolson in "The Shining." If so, get yourself to the Cabin Fever Dance at the American Legion in Middlebury on Saturday, March 15. The dance begins at 8 p.m., and in true Middlebury style, will be rockin' unil midnight. DJ Jamman will be making an appearance, and all proceeds will go toward the Otter Creek Child Center. So rather than going completely beserk from your ridiculous mid-term workload, get your groove on with the townsfolk. Tickets are available at the door and cost $10 per person and $18 per couple, a small price to pay for maintaining your sanity.


Potluck and Talk in Middlebury

The Addison County Localvores are at it again. On Wednesday, March 19 they will be hosting "Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection," a talk and potluck dinner at Ilsley Public Library. In her talk, Joanna Colweel with discuss Jessica Prentice's book on the "traditional beliefs and preparation of foods that feed our hearts and bellies and communities." Food samples will also be provided to attendees. The talk will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 6, after the talk, and last until 7:30 p.m. If you just cannot get enough of those organic Weybridge dinners, you might consider making the short trek down to Main St. on Saturday and Localvoring it up. For more information, call 802-462-3722.