June 2008
2-6 Pre-School Arts Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
5 Brian Hall presents The Fall of Frost
7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
6 Cancer Survivors' Day Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center celebrates cancer survivors; 4-7 pm at the Cancer Center, on the SVMC campus, Bennington. Food and entertainment; free and open to the public. For more information, call 447-1836 or email cancer@phin.org
6 Tink Smith Golf Tournament Teams of 4 play in this shotgun scramble at the Stratton Mountain Golf Course. 1pm shotgun start. For more information or to register, visit www.strattonfoundation.org or call 297-2096
6 John S. Taylor presents The Just Enough House 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
6 Arts Kickoff Come out for our community-wide arts event. Kickoff will include a talk and display of work by Robert Truskowski. 5-7 pm. Bennington Museum (see index)
7 Pastel Society of America Opening 3-5 pm. Juried show of approximately 75 pieces of the signature members of the Pastel Society of America. Exhibit continues through Aug. 3. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
7 Chris Bohjalian presents Skeletons at the Feast 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
8 Garden Party Hildene's summer fundraiser is an enchanting evening with sumptuous hors d'oeuvres and music in the gardens filled with 1,000 peonies. 6-8 pm. Reservations requested. Hildene (see index)
8 Harpsichord Concert Listen to the intimate sounds of the music played on one of Walter and Berta Burr's finely crafted harpsichords. Fee; 3 pm. Bennington Museum (see index)
9 Hildene Book Club 3:30 pm, Welcome Center Beckwith Room. Free. Hildene (see index)
9 Digital Landscape and Nature Workshop Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
9-13 Pre-School Arts Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
13 Ken Davis presents America's Hidden History 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
13 The Man Who Loved China: Joseph Needham and The Making of a Masterpiece with author Simon Winchester. 7 pm at Misty Valley Books, Chester. For more information call 875-3400 or visit www.mvbooks.com
13-14 Mixed Media Collage with Cathy Taylor. InView Center for the Arts (see index)
13 Community Day and Opening for "Take Me Out to the Ball Game: A Summer of Baseball in Bennington" 3-8 pm. Bennington Museum (see box)
13 "Heroes and Legends: A Mike Schacht Retrospective" Grand Opening 3- 5 pm. Bennington Center for the Arts (see box)
14 "Art of the Animal Kingdom" Grand Opening 3-5 pm. Now in its 13th year, the exhibition will include artists from around the world. Wildlife art superstar John Seerey-Lester will be this year's Special Guest Artist. Exhibit continues through July 27. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
14 Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem 8 pm at the Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
14 Family Workshop-A Grand Old Flag It's Flag Day! Come find out how the American Flag has changed over the years and learn about flag rules. Make your own historic flag to wave proudly. For children ages 6 and older and their grown-ups. Fee; pre-registration required. 1-3 pm at Bennington Museum (see index)
14 June Exhibitions Free Opening Reception, 2-4 pm, Yester House Gallery. Eight artists display their works throughout the galleries of Yester House. SVAC (see index)
14 Heart Hike and Wellness Walk Southwestern Vermont Health Care's 19th annual community-wide walk celebrates heart attack survivors and wellness. Registration 9:30 am; walks of 1/2, 1, 2, or 3 miles begin at 10 am. Bennington Elks Lodge, Washington Ave. For more information, contact Kim Turner, 447-5076 or kjt@phin.org
14 Simon Winchester presents The Man Who Loved China 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
14-15 22nd Annual Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show
14-15 Ethan Allen Days Revolutionary War encampments, battle re- enactments, food, demonstrations, family fun. River Road, Manchester. Admission;10 am-4 pm. Hildene (see index)
15 Floyd Scholz Master carver will present a workshop for artists of all levels. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
16-18 Workshop: John Seerey-Lester Critique/lecture/one-on-one instruction. Artists of all levels welcome. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
16-20 Pre-School Arts Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
18-July 6 Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Young Company Production. Weston Playhouse (see index)
19 Tom Slayton presents Searching for Thoreau 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
19-28 Nobody Don't Like Yogi Dorset Theatre Festival production (see index)
20-22 Traveling Boutique with Lynn Adams Handmade enameled jewelry from Lynn Adams, a state juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Gift Shop; Wilson Museum. SVAC (see index)
21-24 Workshop: William Schneider Portraits in pastel. Artists of all levels welcome. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
22 Alan Nyiri Digital Photography Workshop. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
23-27 Pastel Painting with Robert Cartsen Quintessential Vermont in Past: creating diptychs, triptychs, and paired paintings. InView Center for the Arts (see index)
24-July 5 Doubt Mainstage Production. Weston Playhouse (see index)
29 Sundays on the Hill Concert Kinhaven Music School faculty. Admission; 4 pm at the Church on the Hill, Weston.
28 Clay Camp & Open Studio Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
28 Great American Backyard Camp-Out Bring your family and a tent for this camp-out in the park! Manchester Parks and Recreation (see index)
28 Monte Carlo Night Join us for an evening that promises to be lively, challenging, adventurous, entertaining and, with any luck at all, profitable. 6 pm, Yester House Gallery. SVAC (see index)
July 2008
2 Vermont Symphony Orchestra "From Vermont With Love." 7:30 pm, Hildene Meadowlands, Manchester. Gates open for picnicking 6 pm. For more information visit www.vso.org or call (800) VSO-9293
3-19 The Dining Room Dorset Theatre Festival production (see index)
4 Wardsboro Street Fair & Parade Historic books and cards. Raffles for painting and handmade quilt; tickets for sale at Wardsboro Library, Wardsboro Country Store or West Wardsboro Store beg. April 1. Also Super Raffle of over 20 items. 9 am; across from Wardsboro Town Hall. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Wardsboro Library (see index)
4-6 4th of July Celebration & Bluegrass Festival 4th of July fireworks on Saturday. Stratton Mountain (see index)
4 5K Fun Run/Walk Starts at 9 am at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Manchester. Manchester Parks and Recreation (see index)
4 Vermont Voltage vs. Southern Vermont All-Stars Soccer 8 pm at Applejack Field at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park. Manchester Parks and Recreation (see index)
4 Fireworks 9:15 pm (approx.) at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Manchester. Manchester Parks and Recreation (see index)
5 Bucky Pizzarelli & the John Pizzarelli Trio 7:30 pm in Arkell Pavilion. For ticket information, call the Box Office at SVAC (see index)
5 The Lustre Kings Bromley Mountain (see index)
7 Open Studio Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
9 Washington County Band Concert Variety of pop and old favorites return to Hildene's event tent. Rain or shine; gates open for picnicking 6 pm; concert begins 7 pm. Admission. Hildene (see index)
9-Aug. 17 Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows 6 weeks of top equestrian competition. At the Harold Beebe Farm, Rte 7 North, East Dorset. For schedule and more information, visit www.vt-summerfestival.com
10 Mellon Tytell presents My Lucky Dog 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
10 MMF Thursday Night Series With special guests Jaime Laredo, violin; Sharon Robinson, cello; and David Deveau, piano. Works by Dvorak, Kodaly and others. At the SVAC Arkell Pavilion. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
10-26 The Light in the Piazza Mainstage Production. Weston Playhouse (see index)
11 Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra Lively Latin music at the Hildene event tent. An all-weather event. Gates open for picnicking 5 pm; dance lessons 5:30-7:30 pm; concert 7:30 pm. For ticket information, call Vermont Arts Exchange, 442-5549
12 Antiques Show Antique dealers and recognized experts from the northeast. 10 am-4 pm on the Meadows; early and regular admission. Forbes & Turner Production. Hildene (see index)
12 Janet Fish: Into the Light Free Opening Reception, 2-4 pm, Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum. Exhibition surveys four decades of work by Vermont painter Janet Fish. Approximately 30 paintings and pastels borrowed from private collectors, museums and the artist's own holdings. SVAC (see index)
12 Family Workshop-Take Me Out to the Ballgame Enjoy an afternoon dedicated to America's favorite pastime. Learn about local baseball heroes and check out our jerseys, bats and more from the Joe DiMaggio estate. For children ages 6 and older and their grown-ups. Fee; pre- registration required. 1-3 pm at Bennington Museum (see buzz box)
13 Sundays on the Hill Concert Middlebury String Trio. Admission; 4 pm at the Church on the Hill, Weston.
13 Workshop: Katherine Josten Art from the heart of nature. For artists of all media: visual, performance, literary, musical, mixed media. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
13 Floyd Scholz Master carver will present a workshop for artists of all levels. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
14 Hildene Book Club 3:30 pm, Welcome Center Beckwith Room. Free. Hildene (see index)
14 Music Camp & Drawing & Painting Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
14 Young Artist Concert Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
14-15 Smirkusology: A Science Extravaganza! Circus Smirkus performance at Vermont Agriculture Business Education Center, Brattleboro. Shows at 2 and 7 pm both days. For more information, visit www.smirkus.org
14-17 & 20-24 Children's Literature Manuscript Workshops with Barbara Seuling. InView Center for the Arts (see index)
16 MMF Master Class Bayla Keyes, violin. At the Riley Center, Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
16 Ballet Manchester at Arkell Pavilion SVAC (see index)
17 MMF Thursday Night Series Special guest, pianist Davide Cabassi, 2005 Van Cliburn Competition finalist. At the SVAC Arkell Pavilion. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
18-20 Hemmings Concours d'Elegance Stratton Mountain (see index)
18 Theresa Rebeck presents Three Girls and Their Brother 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
19 Music from Manchester at the Clark Art Institute (see buzz box)
19 Sylvia Markson's Magic Trunk Show Bromley Mountain (see index)
19 July Exhibitions Free Opening Reception 2-4 pm, Yester House Gallery. Ten artists display their works in the galleries of Yester House. SVAC (see index)
19 Duke Ellington Orchestra 7:30 pm, Arkell Pavilion. Ticket information, call the Box Office at SVAC (see index)
19 Anne Rivers Siddons presents Off Season 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
19-20 Rock River Artists Tour (see buzz box)
19 Lincoln Lecture Series "Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, A Study of Styles" by Brooks Davis. 10 am in the Pavilion. Hildene (see index)
20 All Aboard! Help bring our Pullman car, the Sunbeam, home! Family fun celebration. Welcome Center, 11 am-2 pm; free. Hildene (see index)
20 Sundays on the Hill Concert The Brass Connection, classical and pops. Admission; 4 pm at the Church on the Hill, Weston
21 Workshop: John Pitcher John Pitcher's field sketching and nature journaling. Artists of all levels are welcome. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
21 Clay Camp & Open Studio Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
21 Young Artist Concert Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
21-23 & 26-27 Junior Golf & Kids Kamp Stratton Mountain (see buzz box)
22 Northshire Performing Arts Presents Tenor Salvatore Licitra Look for a stunning repeat of Licitra's 2005 sold-out performance. Arkell Pavilion, SVAC. Tickets and more information, call 867-4146
23 MMF Master Class Heidi Kushios, flute. At the Riley Center, Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
23-Aug. 10 No Child... Other Stages Production. Weston Playhouse (see index)
24 Hubbard Hall Under the Stars Rain or shine. Gates open for picnicking at 5:30 pm; play at 7 pm. Free. Hildene (see index)
24 Mark Weston presents Prophets and Princes 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
24 MMF Thursday Night Series: Journey for the Battenkill Including Schubert's ‘Trout' quintet and works by Spohr and Mozart. Sponsored by Orvis. At the SVAC Arkell Pavilion. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
24-Aug. 9 A Year With Frog and Toad Dorset Theatre Festival production (see index)
26 Richard Erdman Presents Vermont born and internationally known sculptor Richard Erdman discusses aspects of contemporary sculpture in relation to the power of abstraction. Event will provide the launching point of The Vermont Marble Trail project (see related box, p. 22). Arkell Pavilion at SVAC (see index)
26 Teddy Bear Parade Stratton Mountain (see index)
26 2nd Annual Mt. Holly Garden Tour Over 12 participating gardens. Tickets and maps sold at Belmont Library. 9 am-4 pm rain or shine. $12 adults; $6 youth. For more information, call 259-3333
26 Mediterranean Romance Dinner The Wilburton's signature dinner. Gourmet buffet featuring warm flavors of the Mediterranean. Music performed by Hellenic Nights, who will also teach Greek and Israeli dancing. 6 pm at The Wilburton Inn, Manchester. For reservations call 362-2500
26 "Impressions of New England' Opening 3-5 pm. Romantic Vermont covered bridges and misty scenes of the Maine coast. Bustling Boston cityscapes and beautiful fall foliage renditions. Exhibit continues through Nov. 30. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
26 Jamaica Old Home Day Come and join us at Vermont's Street Party! Events, parade, games for kids, food, music, craft vendors, Award Quilt Show and The Chili Cookoff! Noon-5:30 pm, Jamaica. For more information, email: stay@threemtn.com
26 The Best Little Quilt Show in Vermont Featuring only award- winning quilters. 11 am-5 pm. Jamaica Town Hall. For more information, email: jbobsto9@aol.com
27 Digital Landscape and Nature Workshop Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
26-27 Civil War Re-enactors 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Admission at the Welcome Center. Hildene (see index)
27 Komen Vermont-New Hampshire Race for the Cure Raise pledges, run or walk. At Hildene Meadowlands in Manchester Village. To register, volunteer, or for more information, visit www.vtnhcure.org or call the race office at 362-2733
27 "It's All About Marble" A marble-producing historical exhibit and celebration sponsored by the Dorset Historical Society. 1-4 pm at the Dorset Historical Society, Bley House, on Rte 30, Dorset.For more information, call 867-0245 (see buzz box)
28 Young Artist Concert Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
30 Ballet Manchester at Arkell Pavilion SVAC (see index)
31 MMF Thursday Night Series: Journey Down the Third Stream Classical jazz concert including works by Ravel, Bernstein and Martinu. At the SVAC Arkell Pavilion. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
31-Aug. 23 Les Misérables Mainstage Production. Weston Playhouse (see index)
August 2008
1 New England Shakespeare Under the Stars Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare as you've never seen! At the event tent, rain or shine. Gates open for picnicking 5 pm; play begins 6 pm. Admission. Hildene (see index)
1 Dave Brubeck Quartet 7:30 pm, Arkell Pavilion. Ticket information, call the Box Office at SVAC (see index)
2 "American Artists Abroad" Opening 3-5 pm. Travel the world through the eyes of American artists. Exhibit continues through Sept. 14. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
1-3 Southern Vermont Art & Craft Festival 26th annual art and fine craft fair. One-of-a-kind and limited-edition works. Craft demonstrations & food. On Hildene's Meadowlands. Hours: Fri. & Sun.10 am-5 pm; Sat. 10 am-6 pm. For more information, call Craftproducers Markets, Inc. at (802) 425-3399
2 5th Annual Gear Up for Lyme Mt. Equinox Uphill Bike Climb A 5.4- mile bicycle race up scenic Mt. Equinox Skyline Dr. for experienced cyclists. Presented by Manchester Rotary Club to benefit the Lyme Disease Assoc. and other local charities. For registration, sponsorship information, visit www.gearupforlyme.com or call Andy Holzman, 362-3226
2-3 & 4-6 Women's Golf Programs Stratton Mountain (see index)
3 Sundays on the Hill Concert Alla Breve, guitar and flute Duo. Admission; 4 pm at the Church on the Hill, Weston.
4 Water Arts Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
4 Young Artist Concert Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
4-8 Kid's View Art Camp for Children InView Center for the Arts (see index)
7 MMF Thursday Night Series: Journey Through the Orchestral Sound MMF's annual orchestral concert with Wayne DuMaine, trumpet and Shoshana Rudiakov, piano. Works by Haydn, Chopin and Beethoven. At the SVAC Arkell Pavilion. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
9 Michael Feinstein in Concert 7:30 pm, Arkell Pavilion. Ticket information, call the Box Office at SVAC (see index)
9 Sylvia Markson's Magic Trunk Show Bromley Mountain (see index)
9 The Red Barn Affair The familiar silent auction rises to a new level. Cocktails, light fare, live music, silent and live auctions, raffles, door prizes and more. 5-7:30 pm; 170 Main St., Wardsboro. Tickets $10, on sale beg. July 4 at the Street Fair, Wardsboro Library, by email or phone. Friends of the Wardsboro Library (see index)
9-10 Dog Days of Summer Stratton Mountain (see index)
9 Lincoln Lecture Series "Governing the Confederacy" by William Cooper. 10 am, Beckwith Room. Hildene (see index)
9 Family Workshop-History Mystery Work together using old maps, photographs and other documents to piece together the past of a well- known Bennington location. 1-3 pm. Bennington Museum (see index)
10 Floyd Scholz Master carver will present a workshop for artists of all levels. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
10 Music at Dionondehowa (see buzz box)
10 "Woman-The Artist's View" Opening 3-5 pm. Artists from around the globe celebrate the endless and fascinating facets of womanhood. Exhibit continues through Sept. 21. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
11 Young Artist Concert Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
11 Water Arts Camp Vermont Arts Exchange (see index)
11 Hildene Book Club 3:30 pm, Welcome Center Beckwith Room. Free. Hildene (see index)
11-15 On-Location Watercolor Workshop with Judi Wagner. InView Center for the Arts (see index)
13 MMF Master Class The Shanghai Quartet. At the Riley Center, Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
13 Robert D. Thum Memorial Concert Wood's Tea Company's hearty blend of Maritime, American and Celtic folk music. Concert held at the event tent, rain or shine. Admission. Gates open 5 pm for picnicking; concert at 6 pm. Hildene (see index)
14 MMF Thursday Night Series: Journey Through the Romantics' Minds' Eye Special guests: the Shanghai Quartet. At the SVAC Arkell Pavilion. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
14-30 June Moon Dorset Theatre Festival production (see index)
16 The Lustre Kings Bromley Mountain (see index)
17 Sundays on the Hill Concert Counterpoint, directed by Robert DeCormier. Admission; 4 pm at the Church on the Hill, Weston.
17 Alan Nyiri Digital Photography Workshop. Fee. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
18 Young Artist Concert Riley Center at Burr and Burton Academy. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
18-20 Family Golf School Stratton Mountain (see index)
18-22 Come Paint with Me Plein Air, all media, with Bobbi Mullen. InView Center for the Arts (see index)
20 Ballet Manchester at Arkell Pavilion SVAC (see index)
21 MMF Thursday Night Series: Journey Through Song: Singers from the Metropolitan Opera with Soprano Jennifer Check and others. Caren Levine, piano. At the SVAC Arkell Pavilion. Manchester Music Festival (see index)
22-24 Bondville Fair Stratton Mountain (see index)
23 August Exhibitions Free Opening Reception, 2-4 pm, Yester House Gallery. Eight artists display their works throughout the galleries of Yester House. SVAC (see index)
23 Green Mountain Senior Games 5K/10K Run followed by a BBQ and lawn games. Manchester Parks and Recreation (see index)
23-24 Toyota Trail Challenge Stratton Mountain (see index)
23-24 34th Annual VADA Antique Show 60 select dealers in room settings. $300 door prize drawing each day. Hrs. 10 am-5 pm Sat; 10 am-4 pm Sun. Hunter Park Pavilion, Manchester. For more information, call 885-3705
24 Digital Landscape and Nature Workshop Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
24 "The Imagination of DaVinci-Breaking the Code" Presented by longtime SVAC artist & PBS Host David Dunlop. A reception for and presentation by Dunlop, host of "Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop," a new PBS series. 5:30 pm at Yester House Gallery & Arkell Pavilion. SVAC (see index)
30 "Diana Walker: Photojournalist" Free Opening Reception, 2-4 pm, Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum. This exhibition features the work of photojournalist Walker of Time magazine; spans her 25 years of covering presidential administrations from Gerald Ford to Bill Clinton. SVAC (see index)
30-Sept 1 Labor Day Weekend Celebration Stratton Mountain (see index, p. 20)
31 Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys 1-4 pm on the Sun Deck. Bromley Mountain (see index)
September 2008
1-5 Children's Literature Manuscript Workshops with Barbara Seuling InView Center for the Arts (see index)
6 Maple Leaf Half Marathon & 5K Start time: 8:30 am. Celebration and awards immediately following races. For more information, call 800-362-4144 or 362-2100. Register online at manchestervtmapleleaf.com
6 "Launch into Motion" Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Health Fair. Come learn about exercise and healthy eating. Free screenings; children's activities; entertainment; healthy snacks. 9 am-noon. BMH parking lot, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro. For more information, 257-8316
8-12 Portraits in Oil with Clayton J Beck III. InView Center for the Arts (see index)
8 Hildene Book Club 3:30 pm, Welcome Center Beckwith Room. Free. Hildene (see index)
9-12 Traveling Boutique: Theresa Girzone King Jewelry Beautiful handcrafted jewelry in sterling silver, with accent of cultured pearls and a beautiful array of colored gemstones. Gift Shop; Wilson Museum. SVAC (see index)
13 Art on the Hill A Free Family Day on the SVAC Campus, 10 am-3 pm. All members of the family are invited to participate hands-on in a variety of artistic media and to have a lot of fun in the bargain. SVAC (see index)
13 Fourth Annual Tour de Grace 19-mile downhill bike rally to Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend, or 21-mile expert ride. Registration at Stratton, 8-10 am. Bus for bikes and riders provided back to Stratton. $25 registration fee to benefit Grace Cottage Hospital. Helmets required. For more information, visit www.gracecottage.org or call 365-9109
13 Lincoln Lecture Series "Lincoln Today: Democrat or Republican?" 10 am, Beckwith Room. Hildene (see index)
14 Sundays on the Hill Concert Elisabeth von Trapp with Erich Kory, cello. Admission; 4 pm at the Church on the Hill, Weston.
20 VINS Birds of Prey Bromley Mountain (see index)
20 Harvey Frommer presents Remembering Yankee Stadium 7 pm at the Northshire Bookstore (see index)
22-Oct. 13 Fall Foliage Extended Gondola Schedule Stratton Mountain (see index)◊
20 "Plein Air Painters of America" Opening 3-5 pm. Scenes completed on location in one sitting will be on display and are available for purchase. Exhibit continues through Nov. 30. Bennington Center for the Arts (see index)
25-29 Craig Nelson's Plein Air Workshop InView Center for the Arts (see index)
27 Peru Fair In Peru Village, 9 am-4 pm. Parade at 9:45 with pig roast, live music, and much more in true old fashioned Peru Fair Flair! Please be there! For more information visit perufaircommittee@earthlink.net
27 52nd National Fall Open Free Opening Reception, 2-4 pm. Yester House Gallery at SVAC (see index)
27 Mr. Lincoln's Gift Interactive reading of the children's book by author Whitney Stewart. Ages 9 to 11, 10 am in the Pavilion. Materials Fee $3 per child. Hildene (see index)
28-Oct. 6 As You Like It Mainstage Production. Weston Playhouse (see index) ◊
INDEX
BENNINGTON CENTER for the ARTS VT Route 9 at Gypsy Lane, Bennington, VT. For more information, including fees for workshops, call 442-7158 or visit http://www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org/
BENNINGTON MUSEUM West Main Street, Bennington. Completely handicapped accessible. Hrs 10 am-5 pm; closed Wednesday. Adm; children and students grades K-12 free. Call 447-1571 or visit http://www.benningtonmuseum.org/
BROMLEY MOUNTAIN Full schedule online. Open weekends 5/24-6/15, daily 6/16-9/1. 10:30 am-5 p.m., 10:30a.m- 5:30 pm Saturdays in July and August. Rte 11, 6 miles east of Manchester. For information call 824-5522 or http://www.bromley.com/
DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL Cheney Rd., Dorset. No Monday performances. Eve performances Tues., Thurs-Sat. Matinees Wed & Sun, some Saturdays, 3 pm. Tickets and box office information at 867-5777 or visit http://www.dorsettheatrefestival.org/
FRIENDS of the WARDSBORO LIBRARY For event details, including ticket information and FAQ visit http://www.friendsofwardsborolibrary.org/
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 call 362-1788 or http://www.hildene.org/
InVIEW CENTER FOR THE ARTS at the Landgrove Inn. For workshop information call 824-6673, email: vtinn@sover.net or visit http://www.landgroveinn.com/
MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL For tickets and more information, call 362-1956, or if outside Vermont, 800-639-5868. Or visit http://www.manchestermusicfestival.org/
MANCHESTER PARKS and RECREATION For more information on programs and events, call 362-1439; email: ahmpr@sover.net; or visit http://www.manchesterrec.com/
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE In Manchester. Schedule is subject to change. Visit http://www.northshire.com/ or call 362-2200; outside Vermont 800-437-3700
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER (SVAC) West Rd, Manchester. Hrs: Tues- Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. For information call 362-1405 or http://www.svac.org/ SVAC ticket information at Box Office, 362-2522. Ballet Manchester tickets and information, call Ballet Manchester, 362-0759
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 http://www.stratton.com/
VERMONT ARTS EXCHANGE For more information on classes, workshops, Basement Music Series concerts or other events, call 442-5549 or visit VAE's website at http://www.vtartxchange.org/
WESTON PLAYHOUSE 703 Main St, Weston Village Green. Mat & Eve performances. Cabaret & dinner available. Other Stages performances at Weston Rod and Gun Club. Box Office 824-5288 or http://www.westonplayhouse.org/
.jpg)
