What's Up Wilmington: January 2025

Events, News, Dining, and Outdoor activities in and around Wilmington Vermont Coming up this month.

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December 30, 2024

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Here's everything happening around Wilmington and southern Vermont this month.

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As we jump head-first into winter here in southern Vermont, there's a wonderful array of events to look forward to.

From business networking to concerts, to painting workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s a look at what’s happening in and around Wilmington this month!

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In and Around Wilmington

Music @ The White House Inn

The White House Inn is running a Saturday Night winter music series in their cozy and historic cellar.

The events don’t have ticketing links, but the schedule can be seen here (via their Instagram).

Music @ Valley Craft Ales

January 4th

Brule County Bad Boys — Valley Craft Ales

Come on down to THE honky tonk of the winter season! Get down with the Bad Boys as they help us two step the frost from our bones and kick of January with a Yee-Haw. Cowboy hats/boots and large belt buckles not required… just strongly encouraged. See y’all on the dance floor!

www.valleybeer.io/events/brule-county-bad-boys-1

January 15th

BANDWiCH — Valley Craft Ales

Come join us for some fun Wednesday night full band action. A five course meal from the rolling forests and mountains of Maine. Now serving up Funk, Fusion, Futuresoul, and beyond for your enjoyment.

www.valleybeer.io/events/bandwich-1

January 18th

Space Bacon — Valley Craft Ales

Link: $10 Tickets

www.valleybeer.io/events/space-bacon

January 25th

Bearly Dead — Valley Craft Ales

Tickets $15 Bearly Dead:  Not just another Grateful Dead cover band. A cosmic exploration of the Grateful Dead catalog! Bearly Dead, Boston-based quintet, performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours. T

www.valleybeer.io/events/bearly-dead

Pettee Memorial Library

January 9th

Writer’s Group

January 10th

Stargazing Series

Bennington

Trivia Night @ Bennington Theater

January 9th

Trivia Night Live!

Trivia Night Live! Buy tickets for @Bennington Theater on 01/09/2025, Bennington, VT from vivenu. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and join us at the Bennington Theater for a fun night of questions and answers led by trivia master Jim Thatch!There ...

tickets.benningtontheater.org/event/trivia-night-live-xau7lh

Brattleboro

January 3rd

Gallery Walk

Brattleboro Gallery Walk

www.brattleboro.com/events-calendar/

January 19th

Brattleboro Concert Choir Winter Concert: January 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Brattleboro Music Center. Enjoy a performance by the Brattleboro Concert Choir.

Stone Church

January 19th

Mind Left Body

Mind Left Body is a western Massachusetts’s based ensemble specializing in thoughtful interpretations of classic Grateful Dead music. Hailing from the Pioneer Valley, performances showcase vocal harmonies and expansive musical explorations while also staying deliberate and focused on the beautiful songwriting talent that propelled the Grateful Dead to the ranks of one of America’s most interesting rock and roll bands. For more information on MLB, visit mindleftbodyband.com.

January 25th

Half Waif & Kristine Leschper

Half Waif’s See You At The Maypole is a deeply personal and communal exploration of loss, resilience, and transformation. Written amidst profound grief following a miscarriage and other life trials, Nandi Rose channels her pain into songs that celebrate both the weight of sorrow and the promise of renewal. The album features dynamic arrangements, live takes, and contributions from a rich ensemble of collaborators, creating a sound that’s both intimate and expansive. With themes of motherhood, connection, and nature’s lessons, the record invites listeners to embrace life’s full spectrum of colors. Join Half Waif for an unforgettable evening of music that honors humanity's collective journey through light and shadow.

North Adams

Slowdive @ MASS MoCA

Slowdive @ Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)

Jan 31, 2025 - North Adams, MA

www.bandsintown.com/e/106155106-slowdive-at-massachusetts-museum-of-contemporary-art-(mass-moca)?came_from=253&utm_medium=web&utm_source=city_page&utm_campaign=top_event

Outdoor

Fort Dummer State Park in Guilford

About 10 minutes from Brattleboro, Fort Dummer is a awesome state park for off-season exploration. Park at the gate and check out the sunset trail.

Fort Dummer state park (taken in November, be prepared for snow!)

Dining

January Pick: Clara’s Cucina

Looking upon Wilmington from. a hill to the east is the historic, charming, and reportedly haunted White House Inn. The Inn operates a delicious and exciting upscale italian eatery called "Clara’s Cucina”. Try their homemade pasta. Try the Meatballs. Try anything! It won’t disappoint.

Gnocchi and meatballs from Clara’s

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