Sight-Specific Ongoing The 2024-2025 Curated Program at the newly minted Mill in Westport, N.Y., brings museum-quality contemporary art to the region. Curated by Catherine Ross Haskins, the exhibition displays works by Amy Ellingson, Adam Frelin, Stephen Hendee, Jillian Mayer and Ann Toebbe throughout the building's unique gallery spaces. Bird's the Word Friday 27 The Hunger Mountain Winter Bird Count allows Waterbury-area birders to contribute to the longest-running community science project in Vermont. The count began in 1900 when an ornithologist posed an alternative to the traditional Christmas side hunt (no shotguns necessary). Now in its 125th season, volunteers continue to provide invaluable data on feathered friends. Once in a Lifetime Tuesday 31 Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense bring the funky new-wave vibes to Higher Ground in South Burlington for an epic New Year's Eve show fit to burn down the house. The band, fronted by David Byrne doppelgänger Jon Braun, faithfully re-creates the group's genius, expertly executing all of its most danceable, quirky hits of the '80s and beyond. Early Bird Special Tuesday 31 The Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich offers New Year's at Noon for wee ones who desire that celebratory ringing-in experience — a little bit early. The morning features hands-on family activities, plus New Year's countdowns every hour, on the hour, until noon. Revelers are invited to dress creatively (jammies and glitter encouraged!) to usher in 2025 with style. Get Your Fixe Tuesday 31 Gastronomes buckle up for a New Year's Eve Dinner at Barr Hill distillery in Montpelier. The prix fixe menu of five delectable courses — including a chef's-kiss surprise course — serves up brown butter Tom Cat gougères, Maine crab cakes and seared yellowfin tuna. Paired with a cocktail or two, there's no better way to kick-start 2025. Word to the wise: Wear stretchy pants! Happy Feet Tuesday 31 Favorite local roots group Dave Keller Band play party tunes with enough energy to tear the roof off of Bent Nails Bistro in Montpelier. Folks don their dapper dancin' shoes and boogie down while Keller belts out soulful blues and slings some fiery guitar. For a New Year's Eve shindig to remember, look no farther than Langdon Street. Ballin' Out Tuesday 31 New Year's Eve With Joe's Big Band at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater includes a Champagne toast for those who imbibe and a swing…