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Please call ahead to confirm events. Updated 1/18/10.
2010 ONGOING EVENTS
BARRE. Exhibits: “Art of Action,” in the main gallery, Suzy & Mark Markowitt on the second floor, and “In Balance” by Elizabeth Kendrick on the third floor. Free. Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 12-4. Studio Place Arts, 201 N. Main St. (802) 479-7069. info@studioplacearts.com. www.studioplacearts.com. January 12 – February 20.
BELLOWS FALLS. Third Friday Art Walk. Stores and galleries in town and in the surrounding area host special exhibits and events. 5-8 pm. Flyer available at Village Square Booksellers, 32 The Square. (802) 463-9404. villagesquarebooks.com. Monthly on the third Friday.
BELLOWS FALLS. Photography: Juried Invitational Show. At the Chapel Gallery at Immanuel Episcopal Church, 20 Church St. (802) 463-3100. January 15 through February 28.
BRANDON. Sixth Annual “Art in the Snow” Winter Weekend Celebration of the Arts. Over twenty artist studios and galleries: folk and fabric artists, potters and painters, sculptors, jewelers, open studios. Demonstrations, artist talks, wine tasting parties, evening music, snow sculpture in the park. Free admission. Sat. 11 am – 4:30 pm, Sun. 11 am – 2:30 pm. Throughout the village. (802) 247-4956. www.artinthesnow.com. January 23 & 24, February 27 & 28, March 27 & 28.
BRATTLEBORO. 4th Annual Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market. Over 30 vendors. Fresh local produce, cider, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, holiday wreathes, hot lunches, live music, cafe seating. 10 am to 3 pm at the Winter Garden, downtown on Main St. (802) 869-2141. farmersmarket@postoilsolutions.org. Open January 16, 30; February 13, 27; March 13 and 27.
BRATTLEBORO. Brattleboro Area Shape Note Singing. Everyone welcome to come sing, potluck snacks. 1:30–4:30 pm each third Sunday. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 16 Bradley Ave. For information please call Peter Amidon, (802) 257-1006. www.fasola.org.
BRATTLEBORO. Fair Winds Farm Sleigh and Wagon Rides. Half-hour reserved rides through fields and woods, and along a brook. Adults $10, kids 3-12 $6, minimum $50, after 5 pm $80. Enjoy the trail, farm animals, and farm store. Rustic, heated greenhouse also available for your event. Fair Winds Farm is a “Diversified, Horse Powered, Vermont Family Farm” on Upper Dummerston Rd. (802) 254-9067. fairwind@sover.net. www.fairwindsfarm.org.
BRATTLEBORO. Gallery Walk. Monthly celebration of the arts in downtown and nearby locations. 40-50 or more exhibit openings, many with meet-the-artist receptions and live music, plus occasional readings, dance, circus arts, theater, and more. Free. First Fridays from 5:30-8:30 pm. (802) 257-2616. www.gallerywalk.org.
BRATTLEBORO. Exhibits: “Drawing Itself—A Survey of Contemporary Practice,” Eric Aho—“Ice Box,” Marcy Hermansader—“Back Through Black,” Bill Long—“Through the View,” and Joseph Fichter—“Clarion Call.” Thurs-Mon 11 am – 5 pm. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St. (802) 257-0124. office@brattleboromuseum.org. www.brattleboromuseum.org. Through February 21.
BRATTLEBORO. Open Mic. Longest running in the area! 7:30-11 pm at Adagio Trattoria, 123 Main St. Hosted by Kevin Parry. To sign up for a 20 minute slot call (802) 254-6046. www.kevinparrymusic.com. Every Thursday.
BRATTLEBORO. Post Oil Solutions meets frequently and sponsors events with a mission to advance cooperative, sustainable communities. For info contact Tim Stevenson at info@postoilsolutions.org or www.postoilsolutions.org.
BURLINGTON. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Exhibits, workshops, programs, café, gift shop, story hour. Current special exhibits: “Monsters and Shipwrecks” and “Contraptions!” Daily 10 am – 5 pm. Admission: $9.50 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17, $8 seniors and students , under 3 free. One College St. (802) 864-1848. www.echovermont.org.
BURLINGTON. Play: Souvenir. This hit Broadway play is the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, who suffered under the illusion that she was a great coloratura soprano, when in fact she couldn’t carry a tune. A hilarious and endearing portrait. $32.50 adults, $29.25 students. Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, Sat & Sun 2 pm. FlynnSpace, 153 Main St. (802) 863-5966. vtstage@vtstage.org. www.vtstage.org. January 27 through February 7.
BURLINGTON. Play: Shipwrecked. An Entertainment—The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself). $27 adults, $24.30 students. FlynnSpace, 153 Main St. (802) 863-5966. vtstage@vtstage.org. www.vtstage.org. March 10-28.
BURLINGTON. First Friday Art Walk. Galleries, studios, and interesting venues all around town. Map available. Free. 5-8 pm. (802) 264-4839. www.artmapburlington.com.
CHESTER. Activities at Gassetts Grange Hall. Ted Lee Benefit Memorial Jamboree Jan. 10, 1-4 pm (with raffles, 50/50 drawing, and refreshments.) Bingo, with refreshments on sale in the kitchen, every Thurs 6:30-9 pm, doors open at 4:30 pm. Craft workshops, everyone welcome, every Thurs 2-4 pm, free refreshments and coffee, info: Bonnie, (802) 875-3500. Monthly community breakfast Feb. 6, 8-10 am, $5 donation. Square and round dance Feb. 14, 7-11 pm, $5 donation. Gassetts Grange Hall, junction of Rts. 10 and 103N. For information call Dave (802) 875-2637.
CHESTER. Gallery 103. Dedicated to promoting fine American Craft and Design, with an exclusive showroom of Junker Studio Ironwork. Monthly “Featured Artists.” Owned and operated by Elise & Payne Junker. Gallery is open Thurs-Mon, 10 am - 5 pm. On Rt. 103, just south of town. (802) 875-7400. Gallery103.com.
DANBY FOUR CORNERS. Danby Dog Art Studio. Folk Art, Primitive Paintings & Reproductions by Susan Houghton Debus. Open most days—please call ahead. Studio is located at 1764 Tinmouth Rd, 1.5 miles north of the Four Corners Store. (802) 293-2489.
DANBY. Mountain View Ranch & Sun Bowl Ranch. Sleigh and wagon rides, all-season trail rides, lessons, special events. 502 Easy St. Call to reserve. (802) 293-5837. riding@mountainviewranch.biz. www.mountainviewranch.biz.
DORSET. Dorset Farmers' Market. Producer-only market with over 30 vendors selling locally made, premium Vermont Products. Winter hours: 10 am - 2 pm on Sundays through February 21. At J.K. Adams Kitchen Store, 1430 Rt. 30. Info: Nicole Henry, (518) 222-1149. marketmanager@dorsetfarmersmarket.com. www.dorsetfarmersmarket.com.
EAST CHARLESTON. NorthWoods Stewardship Center. Programs, workshops and special events in all seasons. Programs in Jan and Feb include: Tai Chi, Snowshoe Hikes, Cheese-Making at Home, Winter Birding, Winter Tree ID, Ski Touring, and Mitten Felting.154 Leadership Dr. (802) 723-6551. www.northwoodscenter.org.
EDEN MILLS. Dog Sledding. Tour the woods and meadows with friendly home-raised Alaskan Huskies on specially designed trails. Overnight lodging available. Eden Dog Sledding at Eden Mt. Lodge, off Rt. 100 north of Morrisville, VT. Call Jim Blair for rates and reservations. (802) 635-9070. www.edendogsledding.com.
GRAFTON. Exhibit: Art and Nature Photographs by Jeff Scott. Family programs and activities. Open Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4. The Nature Museum at Grafton, 186 Townshend Rd. (802) 843-2111. lillianwillis@nature-museum.org. www.nature-museum.org.
GRANVILLE, NY. The Slate Valley Museum. Exhibits, events, demonstrations, programs, and gift shop. Open Tues thru Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4 pm. Admission $5. Museum is downtown at 17 Water St. (518) 642-1417. www.slatevalleymuseum.org.
GREENSBORO. SKI-INN at Highland Lodge. Group ski every Thursday through March 11. Highland Lodge, 1608 Craftsbury Rd. (802) 533-2647. info@highlandlodge.com. www.highlandlodge.com.
LEBANON, NH. Listen Community Dinner. Free nutritious meals served from 5–5:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. At Sacred Heart Church on Hough St. (603) 448-4553.
LEBANON, NH. ValleyNet Community Technology Center. 10-seat computer lab in the new Grafton County Senior Citizens Council building, Campbell St., downtown. Center is open for walk-ins 9 am - 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri. Free. (802) 649-2126.
LEBANON, NH. Slow Fiddle Jam. Any traditional style, any instrument. 7-8 pm every Monday at the Upper Valley Music Center, 63 Hanover St. (603) 4448-1642. www.uvmusic.org.
LEBANON, NH. The Lebanon Winter Farmers' Market. Fresh food products, winter vegetables, free music. Every third Saturday through April. 10 am -1 pm. Lebanon United Methodist Church. (603) 448-5121. farmersmarket@lebcity.com. www.lebanonfarmersmarket.org.
LEBANON, NH. Exhibits year-round. Free admission. The galleries at AVA Gallery and Art Center, 11 Bank St. (603) 448-3117 or www.avagallery.org.
LUDLOW. Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. Classes and workshops. For information or to request a catalog, contact (802) 228-8770. www.fletcherfarm.org.
LYNDON CENTER. Public skating at Chester Arena. Public and free skating offered on select dates through March 1. Skate rentals and sharpening available. Students $2/Adults $3. Check website for dates/times. Fenton Chester Arena, Back Center Rd. (802) 626-9361. www.chesterarena.com.
LYNDONVILLE. Project Snowman 2010. The Wildflower Inn is encouraging families to get together this winter to build a snowman. Open to anyone anywhere. To be entered in a drawing to win a Free 7-Night stay at the inn, families just need to submit a photo of themselves and their snowman! Bentley Village at The Wildflower Inn, 2059 Darling Hill Rd. (802) 626-8310. www.projectsnowman2010.com. www.wildflowerinn.com. Through March 31.
LYNDONVILLE. Snowflake Festival. Chowder cookoff, Corporate Cup Race, special contests and events for the younger set, awesome skiing and riding, a quilt show at the library and much more. Lyndon Outing Club, Burke Mountain and the Cobleigh Library. (802) 626-9696. info@lyndonvermont.com. www.lyndonvermont.com. February 12 through February 28.
MANCHESTER. Visit historic Hildene, the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln. Mansion, grounds and walking tours. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Programs and holiday events. Open daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets: $12.50 adults, $5 youth, children under 6 free. Grounds pass: $5 adults, $3 youth, children under 6 free. (802) 362-1788. info@hildene. www.hildene.org.
MANCHESTER. Riley Rink. Southern Vermont's largest indoor skating facility with area's only Olympic-sized ice rink. Watch from our warm room overlooking the rink. Public skating hours, hockey leagues, ice skating programs, skate rentals, pro shop. Great food concession—breakfast, lunch and dinner. Riley Rink at Hunter Park, off Rt. 7 just north of town. (802) 362-0150. info@hunterpark.com. www.rileyrink.com.
MANCHESTER. Southern Vermont Art Center. Exhibits, special events, workshops. Off West Rd. (802) 362-1405. info@svac.org. www.svac.org.
MIDDLEBURY. Exhibit: “Greece vs. Rome. The 18th-Century Quest for the Sources of Western Civilization.” Piranesi prints of ancient Rome and plates from Stuart and Revett’s Antiquities of Athens document the debate that pervaded Rome during the Middlebury College Museum of Art. (802) 443-3168. January 7 through April 18.
MONTPELIER. Exhibit: "Land, River, Sky." Paintings by Strafford, VT artist Micki Colbeck. A common theme of this show is the balance between the wild and cultivated landscape. Free. Mon-Thurs, 8 am - 4:30 pm, Fri 12:30 - 4:30. Vermont Supreme Court, 111 State Street. (802) 828-0749. tracy.martin@state.vt.us. Through February 26.
MONTPELIER. Exhibit: "Expanded Boundaries." Paintings by Elizabeth Nelson whose work draws heavily on the moody landscapes of her home in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Governor's Office, Pavilion Building, 5th Floor, 109 State St. (802) 828-0749. tracy.martin@state.vt.us. Through January 25.
MORRISVILLE. Lamoille Valley Year-Round Farmers Artisan Market. 3-6:30 pm. River Arts. manager@farmersartisanmarket.com. www.farmersartisanmarket.com. Every Wednesday.
NORWICH. Montshire Museum. Exhibits, workshops, events, and family activities year-round. 10 am - 5 pm. Montshire Museum, One Montshire Place, off Rt. 5. (802) 649-2200. montshire@montshire.org. www.montshire.org.
PITTSFORD. New England Maple Museum. Tour through Vermont’s famous maple industry and visit our gift shop. Open daily 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. On Rt. 7, south of town. (802) 483-9414. www.maplemuseum.com.
POULTNEY. Community Breakfast. Hosted by the Slate Valley Ministry the last Saturday of each month. $1/person, under 14 free. All welcome. Breakfast served 8-10:30 am, Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 84 Church St. (802) 287-2252.
POULTNEY. Free Historical Audio Walking & Driving Tours. View and learn about Main Street Poultney, East Poultney Village, and the Quarries, Farms & Forests. (802) 287-5252, (802) 287-2010. www.poultneyhistoricalsociety.org. www.poultneyvt.com.
PUTNEY. Exhibit: Mid-Career Retrospective by Brian D. Cohen. Free. Daily 9 am – 6 pm. Currier Center for the Arts, The Putney School, 418 Houghton Brook Rd. (802) 387-7312. Brian Cohen. bcohen@putneyschool.org. www.putneyschool.org. Through February 20.
QUECHEE. VINS Nature Center. Nature Store open 10 am - 5 pm, exhibits till 4 pm. Admission: adults $10, seniors $9, youth (3-18) $8, children 2 and under free. 6565 Woodstock Rd. (802) 359-5000. info@vinsweb.org. www.vinsweb.org.
RUPERT. Merck Forest and Farmland. Camping, cabins, trails, farm, workshops and seasonal events. Visitor's Center and store with certified organic maple syrup, our own 100% wool blankets, and more. Open year round, dawn to dusk. 3270 Rt. 315, west of Manchester. (802) 394-7836. info@merckforest.org. www.merckforest.org.
RUTLAND. ArtHop Rutland: Second Friday Night, Art & Culture Event. 5–8 pm. Downtown and around town (guides available at participating locations). arthoprutland.blogspot.com. arthoprutland@gmail.com
RUTLAND. Himalayan Salt Cave. Come relax in the only public Himalayan Salt Cave in North America. Mon–Fri 10 am – 8 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am – 6 pm. $10. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, 120 Merchants Row. Reservations. (802) 775-8080. www.pyramidvt.com.
RUTLAND. Exhibits, Workshops, Classes. Chaffee Art Center/ Rutland Area Art Association, 16 South Main St. (802) 775-0356. info@chaffeeartcenter.org. www.chaffeeartcenter.org.
RUTLAND. WalkRutland. Get out and get your exercise with friends and neighbors in volunteer-led groups. Lots of great locations and convenient schedules. Call for the schedule in your town or to volunteer. (802) 775-0555, www.WalkRutland.com.
RUTLAND. Winter Farmers Market. The downtown Rutland Farmers Market moves indoors till Spring! Produce, prepared food vendors, artisanal cheeses, varied crafts, eggs, meats, mushrooms, peanut brittle, breads, baked goods, sweet breads, cider, wine, maple, live local entertainment. 10 am to 2 pm every Saturday through May 8. Located in the Old Strand Theater (enter through the Rutland Natural Food Co-Op at 77 Wales St.). For more info call Greg Cox (802) 683-4606. vtfarmersmarket.org.
SAXTONS RIVER. Main St. Arts. Workshops and classes for adults, teens, and children. Something for every interest. (802) 869-2960. www.mainstreetarts.org.
SHELBURNE. Shelburne Farms. Welcome Center, Farm, and Farm Store. Family programs, workshops, events. Open year round 10 am – 5 pm. Enjoy eight miles of walking trails in woodlands and meadows. Walkers, check in with the Welcome Center. Admission. Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Rd. off Rt. 7. (802) 985-8686. www.shelburnefarms.org.
SOUTH WALLINGFORD. Line Dancing every Tuesday. Beginners and experienced. $5 per person, snack bar available. 6-9 pm at the Maple Valley Grange Hall, Rt. 7. (802) 446-2872. www.wallingfordvt.com.
SPRINGFIELD. Shape Note Singing. Come and join us. 7 pm on the first and third Fridays at Pat and Walt Colteryahn’s, 8 Lincoln St. For more information please call (802) 885-9521.
SPRINGFIELD. Stellafane. A place and an organization devoted to amateur astronomy, founded by Russell W. Porter in 1923, and considered by many to be the “Birthplace of Amateur Telescope Making.” Home to The Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc., an active amateur astronomy and telescope-making club that sponsors many events, classes, activities, and a convention. Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc., PO Box 601, Springfield, VT 05156. Webmaster@Stellafane.com. www.stellafane.com.
ST. JOHNSBURY. First Wednesdays Lecture Series. 7 pm. Also seminars, exhibits, writers’ group, scrabble club. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St. Free. (802) 748-8291. www.stjathenaeum.org/events.htm. igelber@stjathenaeum.org.
ST. JOHNSBURY. Winter Farmers Market. Seasonal produce, Vermont-made products, art, crafts. Welcome Center, Railroad St. (802) 592-3088. On the first Saturday of each month through April.
STOWE. Winter Exhibit. Wafaa Bilal: “Agent Intellect.” Questions our ever increasing dissolution of reality we are exchanging for virtual landscapes. Adults $5, seniors and students $3, children free. Wed–Sun 12-5 pm. Helen Day Art Center, 5 School St. (802) 253-8358. mail@helenday.com. www.helenday.com. January 21 through April 4.
STOWE. Vermont Fine Art Gallery 10th Anniversary Winter Show. Tues-Sat 10:30 am - 5:30 pm, Mon 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, Sun by Appointment. Vermont Fine Art Gallery in the Gale Farm Center, 1880 Mountain Rd. #3. (802) 253-9653. vtfineartgallery@aol.com. www.vermontfineartgallery.com. February 1 through March 31.
THETFORD. Bold Paths Adventure Travel sponsors a spring break trip to Florida for kids and/or families, Feb. 14-21. Swim and snorkel with the manatees at Crystal River State Park. Seminole culture, beaches, swimming, hiking, camping. For info call Bonna Wieler, (802) 333-3549. bonna@boldpaths.com. www.boldpaths.com.
TINMOUTH. Contra Dance every fourth Friday of the month. Admission $8, $6 for teens, $3 for children 5-12, under 5 free. Refreshments available. 8 pm at Tinmouth Community Center, Rt. 140, 5 miles west of Wallingford. For info or directions call (802) 446-2928. Tinmouthvt.org.
WALLINGFORD. Lunch at the First Congregational Church of Wallingford. Come alone or bring a friend or neighbor. Free. Thursdays 11:30 am - 1 pm. (802) 446-2817. www.wallingfordvt.com. Beginning February 26.
WEST NEWBURY. Eastern Square Dance. Traditional singing squares, waltzes, polkas, foxtrots, two-steps, Virginia Reel, Portland Fancy, Paul Jones, others. With Adam Boyce, fiddler/caller. 8 pm at the Community Hall on Tyler Farm Rd. (802) 484-7719 or adamrboyce@juno.com. Fourth Saturdays.
WEST RUTLAND. Free Financial Fitness Classes by NeighborWorks® of Western Vermont. Topics covered include: Basic Budgeting, Using a Checkbook, Saving and Investing, Borrowing Basics, Credit, and Renting in Vermont. Call to find out the dates of topics that interest you. 3-5 pm Thursdays at the NeighborWorks office at 110 Marble St. (802) 438-2303 x 216.
WEST RUTLAND. Reiki Experience. Classes at 11 am with Sylvie Lio and open-share healings at 3 pm. All are welcome. Vermont Herbal General Store, 518 Main St. (802) 438-2766. info@vermontherbal.com. www.vermontherbal.com. The last Sunday of each month.
WEST RUTLAND. Exhibit: "In Flanders Fields." The artist’s attempt to add her "silent scream" to the human chorus of those for whom war is anathema. Free. Regular gallery hours are Sat and Sun, 1-4 pm, or by appointment. Carving Studio & Sculpture Center Gallery, 259 Marble St. (802) 438-2097. info@carvingstudio.org. www.carvingstudio.org. Through March 28.
WESTMINSTER. Homemade soup and bread. Every Wednesday noon to 2 pm at the First Congregational Church on Route 5 in Westminster. The simple meal is free, with donations accepted. (802) 722-4148.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Public Sitting & Walking Meditation. Free meditation instruction is available at most of these times. Sun 9 am - 12 noon, Mon 6-6:30 pm (ages 18-35), Tues 5:30-6:30 pm, Wed 5:30-6:30 pm. Thurs 12-1 pm. Shambhala Meditation Center of White River, 158 South Main St. (802) 785-4304. whiteriver.shambhala.org.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Listen Community Dinner. Free nutritious meals served 5:15-5:45 pm every Monday and Wednesday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 749 Hartford Ave. (603) 448-4553.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Second Hand Rose Shop at the United Methodist Church, 106 Gates St. is open Wednesdays from noon to 3 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. Exhibits, workshops, classes. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio. 85 N. Main St., Suite 160. (802) 295-5901. trps@sover.net. www.tworiversprintmaking.com.
WILMINGTON. Adams Farm. Tour the livestock barn, see the animals, and visit the farm store. Open during the winter. Special events and sleigh rides. Call for rates and reservations. Adams Farm, Higley Hill Rd. (802) 464-3762. www.adamsfamilyfarm.com.
WILMINGTON. Sleigh Rides at Adams Farm. Ride in a horse-drawn sleigh through the countryside; then stop at a cozy log cabin in the woods for hot cocoa and music from the antique player piano. Tuesday through Sunday, weather permitting. Call for reservations. Adams Farm, Higley Hill Rd. (802) 464-3762. www.adamsfamilyfarm.com.
WOODSTOCK. Billings Farm & Museum. Premiere Jersey dairy farm. Tour the barns, the 1890 Farm House, and exhibits! Special programs. Open winter weekends in Jan. & Feb. Sleigh ride weekends on Jan. 16-18 and Feb. 13-21. Admission: adults $11, over 62 $10, children 5–15 $6, 3–4 $3, 2 & under free. 10 am – 5 pm. North of the Woodstock village green on Rt. 12. (802) 457-2355. info@billingsfarm.org. www.billingsfarm.org.
WOODSTOCK. First Run Movies at the Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Old-fashioned movie-going experience with state-of-the-art Dolby Digital sound system and the largest movie screen in the Upper Valley! Fri-Mon, 7:30 pm. Adults $8, seniors $7, under 12, $6. (802) 457-3981. www.pentanglearts.org.
WOODSTOCK. Hand-in-Hand Community Meal. All are welcome. Free, donations accepted. Every Thursday, 5-7 pm in the Social Hall of the Unitarian Church, 7 Church St. (802) 457-9272.
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