Local Lowdown

Comedian performance
Feb. 25, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. &
9 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ready to laugh out loud? The Town Hall Theater (THT) hosts Jason P. Lorber, a renowned comedian, as part of its THT Cabaret series. Lorber was a finalist at the Higher Ground 2011 Comedy Battle. Tickets are $10. Call the THT at (802) 383-9222 or send an email to http://www.townhalltheater.org with any additional questions.

Snowshoe extravaganza
Feb. 26, 12 a.m. – Feb. 27, 12 a.m.
The Spirit in Nature trail offers a two -mile path for all to enjoy on snowshoes. The route, part of the Green Mountain Club Bread Loaf section, weaves through the trees and along the Middlebury River. All are invited to take pleasure in the tranquil trail. Contact Ruth Penfield at http://www.spiritinnature.com if interested, as she will lead groups throughout the 24-hour period.

“The Songs of Richard Rodgers”
Feb. 26, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Broadway star Bill Carmichael, a Vergennes, Vt. local, will perform at the Vergennes Opera House. His show, in honor of composer Richard Rodgers, who worked on “Oklahoma!” and “The Sound of Music,” includes coffee and dessert for all in attendance. Tickets, $18 per person and $30 per couple, are available for purchase at http://www.vergennesoperahouse.org or call (802) 877-6737 to reserve a spot.

Art in the snow
Feb. 27, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Brandon, Vt. is excited for its two-day arts celebration. The festivities honor the town’s arts, food and wine. Activities include tours of open studios, art classes, music, wine tasting and an antique and book sale. Online registration is encouraged, and further information can be found online at http://www.artinthesnow.com.

Silent film screening
Feb. 27, 2 p.m.
Two films will be premiered at the Middlebury American Legion, located off of Route 7 S, in honor of the “Vermont in War and Peace: a Silent Double Feature” celebration. The Sheldon Museum, in addition to the Middlebury Legion Post 27 and the Vermont Historical society, have planned the movie spectacular. “The Movie Queen” by Margaret Cram Showalter will be the first of the two shown films. Shot in Midddlebury in 1939, pianist Steve Weber will play alongside the screen’s action. The second film, “Vermont State Guard in World War II,” illustrates the training regiments of the VSG during WWII in places like Montpelier, Vt., Berlin and Moscow. O’hAnleigh will perform musical pieces from 1940-1945 to accompany the film. Contact the Sheldon Museum at (802) 388-2117 for more information.

Legislative breakfast
Feb. 28, 7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Do you wish for your voice to be heard? Join local representatives and senators at the Orwell Fire House to discuss issues in Addison County. Breakfast will be served and the official program and open conversation begins at 7:30 a.m.