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CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR Monday, December
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BRATTLEBORO Sci-Fi Reading Group: "This is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone: From Goodreads: "Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.". 7-8:30 p.m. Sci-Fi Reading Group meets 3rd Fri. of every month in the Quiet Reading Room. Open to readers and dreamers of all ages. Even those who haven't read the book are welcome to join! Suggestions welcome for books for future discussions. Free. Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St. Information: 802-254-5290; Click for more info on Web in new window.
BRATTLEBORO The Sweetback Sisters Country - Christmas Singalong Spectacular: The Sweetback Sisters are decking the halls with their modern take on the golden age of country music. This wildly popular show delivers a veritable explosion of yuletide splendor, complete with trivia, prizes, and, of course, all the holiday tunes you know and love. Year-round, The Sweetback Sisters and their band of brothers wow audiences with their family-style harmonies and blazing instrumentals. For this show, the Queens of Christmastime put their signature twist on holiday classics and hidden gems that are sure to get even your scroogiest uncle in a festive spirit. Songbooks and plenty of warm fuzzy feelings provided. 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at door, $15 for kids under 12. The Stone Church in Brattleboro, 210 Main St. Information: Tickets: www.stonechurchvt.com.
BRATTLEBORO Open Mic Monday at River Garden Marketplace: Acoustic Open Mic hosted by local music legend Kevin Parry! Whether you have a talent to show off or just want to support local musicians, Open Mic Mondays are what’s popping!. 6-8 p.m. Sign-up starts 5 p.m. You can also sign up at www.kevinparrymusic.com/openmic.php. Free. River Garden Marketplace, 157 Main St. Information: ; Click for more info on Web in new window.
