Events Calendar

Faculty Spotlight Michael Mahnke – Memory In Material exhibition.

Exhibition Title: Historic Figures & Nature By Dodji KoudakpoExhibition Dates: January 26-March 15Thurs, Fri, Sat 12:00 pm-6:00 pmReception January 27, 5:30-7:30 pm Brief Synopsis: Dodji grew up in Togo where […]

The Vermont Biomedical Research Network is funding a visit by Taylor Hudson, who leads the assay development team at the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) in Berkley, CA. The IGI performs […]

The Vermont Biomedical Research Network is funding a visit by Taylor Hudson, who leads the assay development team at the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) in Berkley, CA. The IGI performs […]

MFA Amy Kolb Noyes – Bitter Brew: Consumption Choices & Consequences Exhibition March 11-April 5, 2024 and opening reception is on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

A hunter returns home to North Carolina with a mysterious green case. Following the death of his mother, he moves back into the family home where his mind begins to […]

MFA Amy Kolb Noyes – Bitter Brew: Consumption Choices & Consequences gallery event is from March 11-April 5, 2024. The opening reception is on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 3-5 […]

What is the Bridge Building Competition? Model bridges promote the study and application of physics and engineering and help students develop “hands-on” skills. Participating students get to experience what it […]

France, 1760. Marianne is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young woman who has just left the convent. Because she is a reluctant bride-to-be, Marianne arrives under […]

After an impulsive travel decision to visit friends, Freddie, 25, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. Freddie […]

Join us for the 2024 Spring Career and Internship Fair at Vermont State University's Johnson campus!When: Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Where: SHAPE Center Varsity Gym, VTSU Johnson […]

The Theatre Arts Program presents, She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen. It is a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with […]

Dozens of classes on topics ranging from kitting to birds to 3d scanning, bicycle repair, and solar power! No test or no grades - Just the pure joy of learning! […]

The Theatre Arts Program presents, She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen. It is a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with […]

Artists: Pamela O’Connor: "Creating art is a spiritual and authentic experience that I highly value. It is realism in the midst of mystery, chance in the midst of intention. My […]

What is the Bridge Building Competition? Model bridges promote the study and application of physics and engineering and help students develop “hands-on” skills. Participating students get to experience what it […]

Presented in partnership with the Vermont Humanities Council Speaker’s Bureau. Bill Mares began making his own beer 45 years ago, when homebrewing was illegal and there were no microbreweries in […]

Helen Gillet is a singer-songwriter and surrealist-archeologist exploring synthesized sounds, texture, and rhythm using an acoustic cello. For someone with her varied background, New Orleans, with its mix of cultures […]

The VTSU Castleton Wind Symphony presents "Outer Realms", a program featuring works that are inspired by space, other worlds, and the imagination. The concert will feature special guest soloist and […]

BFA Exhibit Featuring: Victoria Alinovi, Owen Whitney, and Kate Vogan is April 16-May 3 2024, and the Opening reception is on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

Presented in partnership with the Visual Art Program, Wellness Center, and the Center for Social Justice and Trauma Informed Care, this panel will be led by activist and artist Traci […]

Embark on a journey of discovery and connection at the "Intercultural Artifacts Exhibition," where the rich tapestries of the multilingual multicultural VTSU community come to life. This unique showcase organized […]

BFA Exhibit Featuring: Victoria Alinovi, Owen Whitney, and Kate Vogan is from April 16-May 3, 2024. Opening reception is on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

Marcie Hernandez’s music lives in cultural dualities. Born to Puerto Rican parents & raised in Rochester, NY, Marcie is a singer-songwriter with a sound that combines Latin rhythms & instrumentation […]

The VTSU Castleton Chamber Singers will present "Music For The Earth," an earth day themed concert, on Saturday 20th April at 3:00pm at the Castleton Federated Church. Admission is by […]

"A literary rock star in his day, Poe struggled with tragedy and addiction, poverty and loss, yet produced some of the world’s most original, visionary and enduring literature before dying […]

Hosted by The Wellness Center, this is a day full of activities, workshops and lectures. Students showcases will be highlighted. Vendors will be onsite throughout the day and raffles will […]

Art Soup is the culmination of collaboration between VTSU Castleton students, faculty, staff, and community members and features live music, dance, and much more! No reservation is required for this […]

VTSU Castleton’s Jazz Ensemble presents a night of musical entertainment featuring students, faculty, and community artists.

A production of VTSU Johnson's Dance Club, this showcase is presented at the end of each semester to highlight the hard work of our students. Raffles will be held during […]

Robing and Senior Award Ceremony for Graduating Seniors/Class of 2024.

MFA Caroline Loftus – Blackbird exhibition is May 7-18, 2024. The closing reception is on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

An ensemble of students and community members collaborate throughout the semester to bring you this beautiful concert.

A semi-annual Polaris Satellite Production., this event showcases the musical talent of students with pieces they have worked on throughout the Spring semester.

MFA Chelsea Pafumi May 13-18, 2024, and closing reception on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 3-5 pm.

MFA Caroline Loftus – Blackbird May 7-18, 2024, and the closing reception is on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

MFA Chelsea Pafumi May 13-18, 2024 and closing reception on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 3-5 pm.

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery and Rutland County Pride are proud to present the Rutland Pride Festival Exhibition of 2024. This vibrant collection of artwork from local LGBTQIA+ artists celebrates […]

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery and Rutland County Pride are proud to present the Rutland Pride Festival Exhibition of 2024. This vibrant collection of artwork from local LGBTQIA+ artists celebrates […]

The Walter Minaert Memorial Johnson Athletic Golf Tournament honors the memory of former athletic director Walter "Doc" Minaert. Hired in 1947, Minaert was the college's first teacher of health and […]

July 27-September 7Thurs, Fri, Sat 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Artist's Reception: August 9, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Graphic artist Alan Jeffery was born in Trenton New Jersey. A resident […]

Scramble tournament played at Montague Golf Club in Randolph, Vermont. All proceeds to benefit Vermont State University Knights Athletics on the Randolph and Williston campuses. The event includes 18 holes […]

This event is in support of Castleton Athletics.

Gallery open: July 27-September 7Thurs, Fri, Sat 12:00-6:00 pm Graphic artist Alan Jeffery was born in Trenton New Jersey. A resident of Vermont for 24 years, he currently lives in […]

An exhibit featuring Susan Smereka and Kevin Donegan. The reception and artist talk will be held on August 29th at 3pm.

Built upon the funky foundation of New Orleans, Soul Project NOLA bring their own voices to the mix of Funk, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, and Groove that the Crescent City continually […]

Gallery reception and artist talk with Susan Smereka and Kevin Donegan.

One Eye on Nature features photography and visual observation of Tracy Sherbrook. Opening reception Thursday, September 3 at 6 p.m.

Kekla Magoon writes novels and nonfiction books for children and teens, often on themes of identity, community, empowerment and social justice. Kekla received the 2021 Margaret A. Edwards Award, a […]

The Rutland Garden Club presents a National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show at the Castleton University Bank Gallery, 104 Merchants Row Downtown, Rutland, Vermont. Judging is conducted on September […]

2024 Knights Homecoming and Family Weekend is an all day event. Some events require advance registration and payment. Prices vary. Homecoming Highlights

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program presents The Moth Project on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00 PM in Casella Theater. Can a song about moths save the earth? The Moth project […]

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program presents (Un)Fractured: Neurodiversity on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 PM in Casella Theater. Based on the Vermont Public Radio series of the same name, a […]

2024 Lyndon Homecoming and Family Weekend Registration and payment is required for some events. Prices vary. Homecoming Highlights

2024 Johnson Homecoming and Family WeekendRegistration and payment is required for some events. Prices vary. Homecoming Highlights

Yacouba Sissoko, is a Master kora player from the djely tradition. He has devoted his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture, spread the word […]

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program presents a Workshop by the performers of Bala Bila on Tuesday, October 15th at 12:30 PM in the 1787 Room. BALA-BILA brings together two African […]

Vermont State University offers senior electromechanical/electrical engineering and manufacturing capstone courses each year, where student groups partner with industry to solve specific, real problems presented by organizations. Student groups work with these partners to […]

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program presents a performance by Bala Bila on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM in the 1787 Room. BALA-BILA brings together two African master musicians–Balla Kouyate […]

Reception and artist talk with MFA candidate Matt Neckers.

The BALA-BILA production with Balla Kouyaté from the West African country of Mali and Matchume Zango from the Southeastern African country of Mozambique is historic because we believe that this […]

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery presents a group exhibition with artists Alicia Williams, JR Ewing, and Maxwell Ward. Through their diversity of expression, the show explores the different perspectives of Vermont […]

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program in partnership with the Vermont Humanities Speakers Bureau presents Stories from the VT Queer Archives on Thursday, October 24th at 12:30 PM in the Jeffords […]

Join us for a gathering of Vermont educators, employers, and community leaders on October 25 at the Randolph campus of Vermont State University, focused on the future of rural Vermont. […]

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program presents a screening of Craft in America: Quilts on Thursday, November 7th at 12:30 PM in the Jeffords Auditorium. Quilts hold history, share culture, and […]

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, […]

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program presents Veterans Day Presentation: World War I Veterans of Orwell, Vermont on Monday, November 11th at 7:00 PM in the Jeffords Auditorium. Zackery Quesnel, recent […]

Reception and artist talk with MFA candidate Finn Nutter Knowles.

Reception for BFA candidates Emmallie Bailey, Jason Flower, Danielle Hallam, and Savannah Kelly.

An ensemble of students and community members collaborate throughout the semester to bring you this beautiful concert.

The VTSU Castleton Soundings Program presents a screening of Twyla Moves on Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 PM in the Jeffords Auditorium. Twyla Moves explores the life of legendary dancer, […]

A semi-annual Polaris Satellite Production., this event showcases the musical talent of students with pieces they have worked on throughout the semester. Join us and be soothed by the smooth […]

Ray Vega – A veteran of the bands of Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, and Mongo Santamaria. He has also performed and recorded with Joe Henderson, Lionel Hampton, Mel Torme, and […]

The VTSU Music Arts Program presents the VTSU Castleton Chorale and Chamber Singers Concert on Saturday, December 7th at 7:00 PM in Casella Theater. VTSU Castleton University Chorale and Chamber […]

The VTSU Music Arts Program presents the VTSU Castleton Jazz Ensemble Concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 PM in Casella Theater. A night of music entertainment provided by the […]

The opening event for this series is at 6 p.m. on January 30.

Veena Chandra is an internationally renowned sitarist, composer, teacher,and choreographer. She is the founder and director of the Dance and MusicSchool of India in Latham, NY (celebrating 31 years) where […]

Before unveiling the renderings of their album entries, the group first collaborated in 2022, amalgamating their collective might on the song “More and More” for Camerieri’s solo project, CARM. The […]

Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets with conscious hip hop, reggae, and soul. Rigorously touring, LowDown […]

The VTSU Castleton Bank Gallery is proud to present "Tres Amigos," an exhibition featuring the works of Thomas Hacker, Glen Hacker, and Emil Gilmutdinov. These three family members explore vastly […]

When Brooklyn collective Gentleman Brawlers performs, it’s more than a concert: It’s an electrifying experience. Led by creative duo Becca Fox and Matt Walsh, the band channels musical inspo Talking […]

“Cirque Us Stories” is a thoughtfully curated show that flips through the pages of our troupe’s favorite stories to bring you a touching, thrilling narrative about community and identity. Interweaving […]

Rasa String Quartet explores the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another. Formed in 2019, the Boston-based ensemble consists of violinists Emma Powell and Maura […]

Vermont State University Castleton’s Spring Career Fair is taking place Tuesday, April 22nd from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the Glenbrook Gym. This in-person event is designed to connect students and […]