CHICAGO (AP) -- "The Oprah Winfrey Show," an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey’s production company said Thursday night. Winfrey plans to announce the final date for her show during a live broadcast on Friday, Harpo   Full Story

BENNINGTON -- From Nov. 19 through Dec. 31, the Bennington Museum will have on exhibit "Season's Greetings: Holiday Cards by Don Trachte and Friends," adding a whimsical touch to the annual Festival of Trees Celebration. Beginning in 1934, Don Trachte worked with the famed cartoonist Carl Anderson creating oftentimes humorous holiday cards which were sent to family and friends.   Full Story

Thursday, November 19 Seth Warner - Is it Really You? BENNINGTON -- Join the members of the Bennington Historical Society on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. when Cilfford Mullen present the character of Seth Warner, the fascinating and, too many, impressive leader of the era of the War for Independence.   Full Story

ARLINGTON -- Since winter is just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check out the big, big book sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arlington Community House on Route 7A in Arlington. All books are half price and the sale benefits the Martha Canfield Library. The wide selection for all ages and interests includes books about fitness, gardening, cooking,   Full Story

BRATTLEBORO -- Twilight Music presents an evening of bluegrass music with Sam Bush Band guitarist and vocalist, Stephen Mougin, and Sirius XM Satellite Radio bluegrass channel DJ and banjo guru, Ned Luberecki, at New England Youth Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. The Stockwell Brothers will open the concert.   Full Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- David Demsey will discuss his research on the music of John Coltrane on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11:20 a.m. in Presser Choral Hall in the Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public. Dr. David Demsey is Coordinator of Jazz Studies; Curator, Living Jazz Archives; and Professor of Music at William Paterson University.   Full Story

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- Hubbard Hall Projects continues Sewing Sundays during November and December. Led by Katrina Marie, an experienced fashion designer and master seamstress who runs her own gown & wedding attire business, Sewing Sundays is appropriate for ages 7 to adult. Participants under age 10, please bring an adult with you for assistance.   Full Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- The Jupiter String Quartet will perform on Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. They will also provide a chamber music master class for Williams students on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m. also in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. These free events are sponsored by the W.   Full Story

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- Valley Artisans Market will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Open House Reception on Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the freshly cut Bailey’s Tree Farm fir trimmed with members’ handmade ornaments. New work will grace the walls and shelves in the Store and Small Gallery.   Full Story

NORTH BENNINGTON -- The Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) presents "Universal Health Care," an exhibition of work by seven advanced printmaking students from Bennington College, at VAE’s Mill Gallery at the Sage Street Mill from Saturday, Nov. 28 through the end of February. An artists’ reception at VAE will launch the show on Tuesday, Dec.   Full Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Williams College dance ensembles Kusika (traditional African dance and percussion), Sankofa (Step), and the Zambezi Marimba Band join forces for a two-part concert series. For the fall production, the ensembles will perform a new work titled In the Spirit, celebrating the impact of African popular music, dance and storytelling in the lives of people world-wide.   Full Story

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- The Hubbard Hall Projects Dance and Movement Program will hold its monthly Contra Dance on Sunday, Nov. 22, beginning at 4 p.m. in the new Freight Depot Theater behind Hubbard Hall. November’s dance features Peter Stix calling with the Cambridge Dance Orchestra playing. Join us for old-fashioned and new-fangled simple, fun participatory dances, contras, squares,   Full Story

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- Bring your school, organization, club or scout group to Hubbard Hall for a unique hands-on learning and team-building experience. Gathered around our traditional wood-fired Quebec-style outdoor bread oven, your group will learn about the art, science, and history of bread baking.   Full Story

BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Museum is pleased to continue its ABC program on Nov. 19 with "Autumn with Grandma Moses." Developed and presented in collaboration with the Bennington Free Library, this program is designed specifically for the younger set and their parents or care givers. Museum ABCs is a pre-school story hour that will take place at 1:30 p.   Full Story

POULTNEY -- Green Mountain College will host two concerts in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The College and Community Concert Band fall performance will be held on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clara Hitchcock Fitzpatrick Jones Concert Hall in Ackley. Conducted by associate professor of music James Cassarino, the concert will feature works by Moussorgsky, Anton Bruckner, Billy   Full Story