Stratton Magazine – Southern Vermont's Journal of Living

• May 14, 2013
  • BBA Spring Musical
    
    Info: 362-1775 or burrburton.org
• May 16, 2013
  • Figures in Pastels
    
    Workshop with Aline Ordman. Info: 824-6673 or landgroveinn.com
  • Portraits Workshop
    
    With Aline Ordman. Info: 824-6673 or landgroveinn.com
• May 17, 2013
  • Annual MFD Motorcycle Weekend
    
    Rain-or-shine event to support breast and ovarian cancer research. Info and registration: mothers-for-daughters.com
• May 18, 2013
  • Garden Club of Manchester Plant Sale
    
    9 am–1 pm, rain or shine. Perennials and herbs. Proceeds benefit GCM’s civic beautification projects.
  • Howard Brofsky and Friends
    
    8 pm. Brofsky's sound, on his preferred cornet, is sublime and always tasteful. He's been around the jazz block and earned the moniker "Dr. Bebop." Info: vtjazz.org
  • Vermont Reading Partners Spring Craft Fair
    
    10 am–4 pm. Free. Numerous artisans, crafters, specialty foods, raffles and concessions.
  • Basement Music Series presents Miss Tess & the Talkbacks
    
    8 pm; doors open 7 pm. Tickets: vtartxchange.org
  • "Spring Landscapes and Farmlands in Pastel"
    
    9:30 am–4:30 pm. Adult workshop with Robert Carsten. Info: 362-1405; to register: svac.org
  • "Our Fragile Home"
    
    Opening Reception 3–5 pm. Exhibit continues through July 14. Info: 362-1405 or svac.org
  • Anyone Can Whistle
    
    7:30 pm. Presented by the Dorset Players. Info: Box Office, 867-5777; Admin. Office, 867-5570; or dorsetplayers.org
  • "Printemps"
    
    Opening Reception 2–4 pm. Juried exhibit of works reflecting the theme of spring continues through June 30. Info: 362-1405 or svac.org
• May 19, 2013
  • Beethoven in Vermont
    
    3 pm. Windham Orchestra Concert. Beethoven Egmont Overture and more. Tickets and info: 257-4523 or bmcvt.org
  • Anyone Can Whistle
    
    2 pm. Presented by the Dorset Players. Info: Box Office, 867-5777; Admin. Office, 867-5570; or dorsetplayers.org
  • "SVHC–Screen Time & Children"
    
    3 pm. Presented by Dr. Lynn Mann of Southwestern Vermont Health Care. Info: 362-2200; 800-437-3700; or northshire.com
  • 3rd Annual Shires of Vermont Marathon
    
    Classic point-to-point 26.2 mile road race. Applications and online registration available at shiresofvermontmarathon.com. Organized by Batten Kill Valley Runners, race benefits community mental health and developmental services. Info on registering, volunteering or sponsoring: Robert Pini, info@ShiresofVermontMarathon.com or 442-5491 x281.
• May 21, 2013
  • Youth Shakespeare Performance
    
    Info: vtartxchange.org
• May 22, 2013
  • Garden School at Evernest
    
    With Erica Bowman. 6-week course; exact times still pending. Updates and info: andromedadesigns.com
  • "Persepolis"
    
    4–5:30 pm. Lecture on the graphic novel with Williams College Professor Leyla Rouhi. Info: greenmtnacademy.org
• May 23, 2013
  • BBA Spring Performing Arts Showcase
    
    Performances at 6 & 8 pm. Info: 362-1775 or burrburton.org
  • Anyone Can Whistle
    
    7:30 pm. Play by Stephen Sondheim presented by the Dorset Players. Info: Box Office, 867-5777; Admin. Office, 867-5570; or dorsetplayers.org
• May 24, 2013
  • May Full Moon Hike
    
    7:30 pm. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free; everyone is welcome. Call ahead to sign up: 394-7836
  • "Evening Under the Stars"
    
    BBA Annual Gala. Info: 362-1775 or burrburton.org
• May 25, 2013
  • Open Studio Weekend
    
    Artists open their studios, in downtowns as well as at the ends of dirt roads, to the public for the weekend.See how they works and speak to them directly. Maps, participating studios and info: vermontcrafts.com
  • Mountain Mayhem Mudder
    
    Stratton’s snow holds out for this annual Memorial Day event. Info: 800-STRATTON or stratton.com
  • South Londonderry Street Fair and Gigantic Tag Sale
    
    10 am–4 pm. Benefit for the South Londonderry Free Library. Info: Mimi Wright, 824-6560 or 375-4807
  • Barn Open House
    
    9 am–noon.Tour the newly renovated 1840s barn to see its transformation into
    enlarged library space. Free during annual plant sale. Info: 896-9766 or friendsofwardsborolibrary.org
  • "From Our Gardens to Yours" Spring Plant Sale
    
    9 am–noon, rain or shine. Annuals, locally-hardy perennials, vegetable seedlings
    including Gilfeather Turnips; raffle and bake sale on Town Common. Free. Info: 896-3416 or friendsofwardsborolibrary.org.
  • Full Flower Moon Hike
    
    7 pm. Springtime hike under the Full Flower Moon to view blooming spring wildflowers and watch the moon rise. Free; all ages welcome. Info: merckforest.org
  • Julia Reed presents “But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria: Adventures in Eating, Drinking, and Making Merry”
    
    6 pm. Info: 362-2200; 800-437-3700; or northshire.com

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