BRATTLEBORO — In her debut poetry collection "Moon Jar," Didi Jackson explores the life-altering loss of a husband to suicide.

CAMBRIDGE, NY — A special exhibit will celebrate the Valley Artisans Market's 40th anniversary, with an artist reception Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and the public is welcome.

BRATTLEBORO — Photographer Jade Doskow presents a hands-on photography workshop inspired by the work of Minor White on Aug. 28, at 4 p.m. at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

From the opening bars to its closing refrain, the Fort Salem Theater’s electrifying production of the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning "Next to Normal" builds in suspense, drawing viewers into a hot mess of family relations where everyone is holding onto something far beyond when they should.

Editor’s note: The writer is a longtime Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller’s Association member who neither participates in its fairs, nor received compensation from the association for this article.

When Jeff Oster arrived at Tom Eaton’s Newburyport, Mass., studio last year to begin recording the album “Brothers,” the first thing he did was walk across the parking lot.

WESTON — When we were very young, my brother and I read many Dr. Seuss books, such as “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “The Cat in the Hat,” but our favorite was “Horton Hears A Who.” To this day, when emphasizing a point, one of us will repeat Horton the Elephant’s mantra to those with smaller ear…

CHESTER — George Nostrand is returning to Chester for an acoustic performance with Krishna Guthrie at the Pizza Stone, 91 Pleasant St., Friday at 6 p.m.

PUTNEY — This weekend marks the beginning of a 10-day marathon of concerts at Yellow Barn, with events every day between July 29 and Aug. 7. There are still tickets available for most nights, but audience members are encouraged to purchase tickets early as Yellow Barn has been enjoying a sol…