March 2010
1 Domino Toppling III The Perrucci Bros. of Perkasie, PA, build–then topple–an original domino course of thousands of handmade dominoes. Guess the correct number and you could start the entire chain reaction! 5:30 pm at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. For more information: 257-0124 or www.brattleboromuseum.org
2 “Alpaca: From Commodity to Branded Luxury” Innovation Lecture by designer and entrepreneur Sandra Jordan. 2:45 pm at SVC (See Index)
3 First Wednesday Lecture, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” with Ken Burns. 7 pm, Latchis Theatre, Brattleboro. For more information: www.brooks.lib.vt.us or 802-254-5290
4 Howard Frank Mosher presents Walking to Gatlinburg: A Novel. 7 pm at Northshire Bookstore (See Index)
5 Lecture by Dr. Delos ‘Toby’ Cosgrove Sponsored by Four Colleges Issues Forum. 7:30 pm at Williams College, Williamstown, MA. SVC (See Index)
5 Club Muse Come to the Irish Pub Night to break up the winter blues. 8–11 pm. $5 cover at the door. On the second floor of the Bennington Museum (See Index)
5–6 Spring Fling Extravaganza Burr & Burton Academy (see box)
5–7 Almost Maine presented by The Dorset Players. Mar. 5 & 6 at 7:30 pm; Mar. 7 at 2 pm. Dorset Players (See Index)
6 PBJ Rail Jam Stratton Mountain (See Index)
8 Hildene Book Club Beckwith Room, 3:30 pm. Free. Hildene (See Index)
8–10 Women’s Ski and Board Workshop Stratton Mountain (See Index)
9 Winter History Series Author and historian Jason Emerson on “Robert Todd Lincoln and African Americans.” Free; 7 pm in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room. Hildene (See Index)
10 Stephen King March Film Series, “Cat’s Eye” 7 pm, Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro. For more information: www.brooks.lib.vt.us or 254-5290
12–14 Almost Maine presented by The Dorset Players. Mar. 12 & 13 at 7:30 pm; Mar. 14 at 2 pm. Dorset Players (See Index)
13 Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Stratton Mountain (See Index)
13 Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Did somebody say “Dual Grand Slalom”? You bet your Dew they did! Last chance to qualify for the national championships. Bromley Mountain (See Index)
13 Art From the Schools Free Opening Party, 2–4 pm. Perennial favorite showcases work by area students from elementary to high school. Exhibit continues through Apr. 8. Yester House Gallery at SVAC (See Index)
13 Fifth Annual Appraisal Fair Bring family heirlooms or the odd, quirky piece you always wanted to know about, and let an expert panel of art and antique appraisers explain and evaluate them. $5 per item, with a limit of 5 items. 1–4 pm at the Bennington Museum (See Index)
13 A Tribute to Jimmy Giuffre NY-based sextet. 8 pm at the Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro. For more information: 802-254-9088 or www.vtjazz.org
13 Bird Walk The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a bird survey at Hildene. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8 am. Free. Hildene (See Index)
13 New England Hemophilia Snow Shoe Hike Stratton Mountain (See Index)
13–14 Gorgeous Gardens & Green Living Show at Riley Rink, Manchester. (see box)
15–22 The U.S. Open Snowboarding Championship Stratton Mountain (See Index)
18 Museum ABCs Pre-School Program Designed for children ages 3–5, includes stories, gallery visits, and an activity. Topic: “Landscapes.” 1:30 pm; free. Bennington Museum (See Index)
19 “Presidents, Family and Culture: Rethinking History” Innovation Lecture by historian and author Annette Gordon-Reed. 7 pm at the Bennington Center for the Arts. Sponsored by SVC (See Index)
20 Annette Gordon-Reed presents The Hemmingses of Monticello. 7 pm at Northshire Bookstore (See Index)
20 River Gallery School Annual Benefit Auction to support art programs and scholarships, Brattleboro. For more information: www.rivergalleryschool.org or 802-257-1577
20 Pruning and Grafting Workshop for backyard fruit growers. At Scott Farm, Dummerston. 9 am–noon. Instruction and hands-on practice. Class will discuss care and proper tools. Fee: $40; reservations necessary. Participants encouraged to bring their own tools. For more information: 802-254-6868 or scottfrm@sover.net
20–21 Spring Fling Weekend Live band, $39 lift ticket and Sun Mountain adventure pass giveaways, pond- skimming contest and the Trampoline Things. Weather permitting, the Sun Mountain Flyer ZipRider will be in action as well as our 2nd annual Cardboard Box Derby on Sunday. Bromley Mountain (See Index)
20–21 12th Annual Whitingham Maple Festival all day in Whitingham. For more information: www.whitingham-maplefest.us/index.html or 802-464-1154
21 VSO Sunday Matinee Series 3 Concert 4 pm at the Paramount Theatre, Rutland. For information & full schedule: www.vso.org or call the VSO Box Office at 864-5741, ext. 10
21 Peter and the Wolf Prokofiev’s composition performed by the Manchester Music Festival. 3 pm at Maple Street School. For more information: 362-1956 or www.manchestermusicfestival.org
26 Chris Bohjalian presents Secrets of Eden. 7 pm at Northshire Bookstore (See Index)
26 Annual Maple Street Talent Show 6:30 pm at Hunter Hall. Maple Street School (See Index)
26–28 9th Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend Celebrate the Vermont maple season by visiting sugarhouses throughout the state. Watch syrup being made and sample maple products. For a list of participating sugarmakers: www.vermontmaple.org or 800-837-6668
27 Full Moon Snowshoe Hike Stratton Mountain (See Index)
27 American Musuem of Fly Fishing Spring Training Day (see box)
27 The Black and Blue Bash brought to you by the Stratton Foundation (See Index)
27 FreeRide/Freestyle/SnowBoard Jump Jam Stratton Mountain (See Index)
April 2010
1 A Foolish Special! There’s nothing foolish about this deal–a two-for-one Thursday. Bromley Mountain (See Index)
2 Club Muse Come out for a 90s dance party. Bring a date, a group of friends, and join the party. 8–11 pm. $5 cover at the door. On the second floor of the Bennington Museum (See Index)
2–3 7th Annual One-Act Festival Presented at 7:30 pm by the Dorset Players (See Index)
3 Burgers and Bonks Rail Jam Stratton Mountain (See Index)
3 2nd Annual Spell Check! A spelling bee for grownups at the Latchis Hotel and Theatre, Brattleboro. To benefit the Brattleboro Arts Initiative. For more information: www.latchis.com or 802-254-6300
4 Easter Celebration Sunrise Service at the Summit, Easter Egg Hunt; Golden Watermelon Hunt. Stratton Mountain (See Index)
8 Fireworks Ensemble Performing their own brand of classical music, along with pieces developed as part of the MMF’s Young Composers Project. At the Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy. For more information: 362-1956 or www.manchestermusicfestival.org
8 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Maple Street School Annual Spring Production. Hunter Hall at 6:30 pm. Maple Street School (See Index)
10 Captain Richard Phillips presents A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy Seals and My Dangerous Days at Sea. 7 pm at Northshire Bookstore (See Index)
10 Bird Walk The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8 am. Free. Hildene (See Index)
10–11 Spring Fling Weekend including the Loyal Guest BBQ and the Pond Skim Competition. Stratton Mountain (See Index)
12 Hildene Book Club Beckwith Room, 3:30 pm. Free. Hildene (See Index)
12–16 Vacation Week Workshops Daily workshops from 1–3:30 pm for children ages 6–9. A variety of topics. Fee; registration required. Bennington Museum (See Index)
13 Winter History Series Author and historian Jason Emerson on “Robert Todd Lincoln and his Children and Grandchildren.” Free, 7 pm in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room. Hildene (See Index)
15 Museum ABCs Pre-School Program Designed for children ages 3–5, this story hour includes stories on the month’s topic, visits to the galleries, and an art or craft activity. 1:30 pm; free. Bennington Museum (See Index)
17 Peter Bernstein Tribute to Attila Zoller 8 pm at the Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro. For more information: www.vtjazz.org or 254-9088
17 Photographer Jan Lourie Join Jan Lourie who will speak on her work. The exhibition of her photographs will remain on view at the museum throughout the month. Time TBA. Bennington Museum (See Index)
18 Bennington Historical Society Program: “The Irish in Vermont” Presented and discussed by Vince Feeney. 2 pm; free. Bennington Museum (See Index)
23 Stoneware Collectors’ Lecture Richard Prowse will speak on Norwalk Pottery. 4 pm in the Paresky Education Center. Free with admission to the museum. Bennington Museum (See Index)
23–25 & 30 The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, directed by Marilyn Grange. At the Dummerston Grange, Dummerston. For more information: 802-258-1344 or www.vermonttheatrecompany.com
24 Bird Walk The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a bird survey at Hildene. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8 am. Free. Hildene (See Index)
24 Spring Open House for prospective students and their families. 8:30 am at SVC. For more information: 447-6304 or admissions@svc.edu
25 Parnas/Serkin Trio in the Brattleboro Music Center, 4 pm. For more information: 802-257-4523 or www.bmcvt.org
May 2010
1 Green Up Day Vermont Don’t forget to Green Up today—and every day! 40th anniversary of this statewide event. Check local listings for activities, or visit www.greenupvermont.org
1 Bill McKibben presents “Eaarth”: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. 7 pm at Northshire Bookstore (See Index)
1–2 9th Annual Fruit Tree Sale at Scott Farm, Dummerston. Featuring best-quality bare root trees. Ezekiel Goodband, orchardist, will answer fruit-growing questions and provide sage advice each day. Sat: 9 am–4 pm; Sun: 10 am–3 pm. For more information: 802-254-6868 or scottfrm@sover.net
1–2 The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, directed by Marilyn Grange. At the Dummerston Grange, Dummerston. For more information: 258-1344 or www.vermonttheatrecompany.com
6 Maple Street School Spring Concert Hunter Hall at 6:30 pm. Maple Street School (See Index)
8 81st Annual Members’ Exhibition Free Opening Party, 4–6 pm. Open only to SVAC Artist Members residing in Vermont or within a 30-mile radius of the Arts Center. More than 200 juried works from some of the finest artists in the region. Exhibition continues through June 15. Yester House Gallery. SVAC (See Index)
8 Bird Walk The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a bid survey at Hildene. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8 am. Free. Hildene (See Index)
8 The Sculpture Garden Free Opening Party, 4–6 pm. The Sculpture Garden is a combination work-of-art and work-in-progress. Visitors encounter pieces exhibited in the lower meadow and around the grounds of Yester House Gallery and the Wilson Museum. SVAC (See Index)
13 Museum ABCs Pre-School Program Designed for children ages 3–5, this pre-school story hour includes stories on the month’s topic, visits to the galleries to observe and talk about a piece of art or object, and an art or craft activity. 1:30 pm; free. Bennington Museum (See Index)
14–16 3rd Annual MFD Motorcycle Weekend to benefit breast and ovarian cancer research. In West Dover, sponsored by Mothers for Daughters’ Bikers for the Cure. For more information: www.mothers-for-daughters.com
15 “Spring Into Health” Community Health Fair by Grace Cottage Hospital. At Leland & Gray H.S. gym and Townshend Common, 10 am–2 pm. Free health tests, kids’ activities, food, prizes, plus a visit by the DHART helicopter. 5K Road Rally at 8:30 am (entrance fee); Red Cross blood drive 9:30 am–2:30 pm. Info: 365-9109
20–23 Guys & Dolls Presented by the Dorset Players. Performances on the 20th–22nd at 7:30 pm; matinee on the 23rd at 2 pm. Dorset Players (See Index)
22 Bird Walk The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8 am. Free. Hildene (See Index)
22 Howard Brofsky and Friends 8 pm at the Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro. For more information: www.vtjazz.org or 254-9088
27–30 Guys & Dolls Presented by the Dorset Players. Performances on the 27th–29th at 7:30 pm; matinee on the 30th at 2 pm. Dorset Players (See Index)
29–30 From Our Gardens to Yours Annual Spring Plant Sale. On the town common, Main St and Rte 100, Wardsboro. Plants, seedlings, heirloom vegetables, herbs, books, raffle. Bake sale on Sat. only. 9 am rain or shine. Free. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Wardsboro Library. Details: www.friendsofwardsborolibrary.org or 896-9766
29–30 Open Studio Weekend (see buzz box)◊
INDEX
BENNINGTON CENTER for the ARTS VT Rte 9 t Gypsy Lane, Bennington. For more information: 442-7158 or www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org
BENNINGTON MUSEUM 75 Main Street (Rte 9), Bennington. Open daily 10 am-5 pm; closed on Wednesday. Admission; children and students grade K-12, free. Completely handicapped accessible. For more information: www.benningtonmuseum.org or 447-1571
BROMLEY MOUNTAIN Route 11, 6 miles east of Manchester. Open weekends only 5/23-6/14; daily 6/19-9/7; weekends only 9/8-10/12. Hrs 10:30 am-5 pm; 10:30 am-5:30 pm. For more information: 824-5522 or www.bromley.com
HILDENE Main House Rte 7A, Manchester Village. Open daily 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Admission; children under 6 and members, free. For information/events/hours/tickets: 362-1788 or www.hildene.org. For more information on Bird Walks: call Randy Schmidt at 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com
InVIEW CENTER FOR THE ARTS at the Landgrove Inn. For workshop details & updates, tuition, Inn rates during workshops: www.landgroveinn.com, 824-6673, or vtinn@sover.net
MAPLE STREET SCHOOL For more information on events: fbisselle@maplestreetschool.com or 362-7137
MISTY VALLEY BOOKS On The Common in Chester. For more information and updates on events: 875-3400 or www.mvbooks.com
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE In Manchester. Schedule is subject to change. Visit www.northshire.com or call 362-2200; outside Vermont 800-437-3700
OLDCASTLE THEATRE COMPANY in residence at Bennington Center for the Arts (see above). Performances Thurs-Sat, 8 pm. Thurs, Sat, & Sun, 2 pm matinee. Walk-ins welcome. For more information: 447-0564 or www.oldcastletheatreco.org
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER (SVAC) West Rd, Manchester. Hrs: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. For information call 362-1405 or www.svac.org. Ticket information at Box Office, 362-2522
STRATTON MOUNTAIN All dates subject to change due to weather and other factors. For the most up-to-date event information/tickets call 1-800-STRATTON or www.stratton.com
VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA For information & full schedule: www.vso.org or call the VSO Box Office at 864-5741, ext. 10
