American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and […]

Continuum Ballet is a New York City based dance company comprised of classically trained dancers with contemporary artistic voices. The company creates work that plays in the concert dance spectrum while celebrating a spirit of dancemaking that is inspiring and progressive. Continuum aims to expand the role of creativity in the art of ballet by […]

Join musical quartet Cantrip for a night of spellbinding entertainment. 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, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship.  Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and […]

The Flying Words Project is at once imaginative, experimental, and intense! Deaf American Sign Language poet Peter Cook presents three-dimensional imagery while collaborator Kenny Lerner's spoken words allow the hearing in the audience to literally see the ASL image and become lost in the movement. Together they have created a moving tapestry uniquely accessible to […]

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Collegiate Consent Week, the Wellness Center in partnership with the Soundings Program will host an educational event in collaboration with New Story, a local domestic violence prevention organization. This impactful session will address critical topics including consent, recognizing one's rights in relationships, the characteristics of healthy versus […]

“Dreamcatcher” is a collection of works dealing with Native America, and the Native American perspective. These visions are brought to life by artist Leland Faulkner using the tools of theater, mime, spoken word, and visual magic.  In the Chippewa/Anishanabe language, Leland’s name is Wabuzouns, Little Rabbit. In his “Dreamcatcher” program, those who listen and watch […]

Now that Vermont is reviewing Act 250—legislation that has done so much to create a unique rural landscape in our state—it’s worth asking what we value in landscape in the first place. Why are inhospitable mountains beautiful? What’s actually attractive about a ruined barn?  New York Times Bestselling author M. T. Anderson considers the politics […]

We have all heard amazing stories of survival that rendered us awestruck. But too often, we don’t realize the wealth of information we can learn from people who make it to the other side of life’s most daunting challenges. In this lecture, New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias chronicles harrowing survival stories and […]

Inspired by the Teaching the Present Moment series, the Soundings Program and Professor Rich Clark present "This Is Not Normal". Drawing on the disciplinary lens of Political Science, Professor Clark will detail the work of the current presidential administration and the transition from democracy to authoritarianism in America today.  How to get tickets/sign up:   Advanced […]

This presentation, hosted by seasoned health educator Annie Valentine, focuses on mental health literacy and education. Valentine will explore the definition and spectrum of eating disorders, cultural and societal influences, finding joy in movement, and strategies for supporting peers. Participants will gain insight on what a healthy relationship with one's body looks like and knowledge […]

This educational program will be presented in collaboration with the State of Vermont Division of Substance Use and Turning Point Center of Rutland County and the Wellness Center. This presentation aims to engage students in a meaningful discussion about substance use prevention, recovery, and harm reduction. The speakers will offer their professional insight on the […]

The VTSU Castleton Theatre Arts Program presents PUFFS: or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be […]