May 20083 79th Annual Members’ Open Free Opening Reception, 2–4 pm. Open only to Artist Members who live in Vermont or within a 50-mile radius of the Arts Center, the Annual Members’ show features more than 200 works from some of the finest artists in the Northeast. Yester House Gallery. SVAC (see index)3 SVAC Sculpture Garden Opens for the season. Artists’ Reception 2–4 pm. Throughout the campus; no admission charge. SVAC (see index)3 Green Up Day Don’t forget to help Vermont Green Up today! Check local listings for events7 First Wednesdays (Brattleboro) “Don Quixote: The Greatest Novel Ever” A First Wednesdays Classic Book Program. Amherst College Professor Ilan Stavans discusses how Don Quixote and his servant, Sancho Panza, have become, literally, men for all seasons. Vermont Humanities Council (see index)7 First Wednesdays (Manchester) “The Great Camps of the Adirondacks” Vermont State Curator David Schutz shares examples of the Adirondack style of architecture, along with colorful stories of the Gilded Age millionaires who summered in the Adirondacks. Vermont Humanities Council (see index)9 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House CBS commentator Charles Osgood. Presented by Northshire Bookstore at The Equinox Resort & Spa in Manchester, 7 pm. Northshire Bookstore (see index)10 Renowned fishing author John Gierach Presented by Northshire Bookstore at Orvis in Manchester, (time TBA). Northshire Bookstore (see index)10 Bestselling author Elizabeth George 7 pm at Northshire Bookstore (see index)10 Figuratively Speaking: the Artwork and Jewelry of John and Linda Whitney Opening reception 6–7 pm. Exhibit continues through end of May. Frog Hollow Craft Center (see index)11 J. C. Leyendecker: America’s “Other” Illustrator Free Opening Reception, 2–4 pm. Exhibit continues through July 6. Traveling exhibition consists of approximately 50 original painted illustrations from the Haggin Museum of Stockton, CA, which holds the world’s largest collection of Leyendecker’s work. Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum SVAC (see index)16 Jazz From the Schools An annual favorite; free concert features some of the finest student jazz musicians from elementary, middle and high schools from the four corners of the Northshire. 7 pm, Arkell Pavilion. SVAC (see index)28–30 “Why It Matters: The Nine Most Important Elections in American History” Hildene’s 6th Symposium. At the Equinox Resort & Spa. Hildene
30 Masters in the Mountains Golf Tournament Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s Annual Benefit Golf Tournament at the Equinox Resort. 8am and 1pm shotgun starts. Limited to the first 50 teams registered. For information or sponsorship opportunities, contact PJ Venti, 440-4024 or email venp@phin.org
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BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS Rte 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington. Oldcastle Theatre Company Box Office 447-0564 or www.oldcastle.org Hearing assistance system available
BENNINGTON MUSEUM West Main Street, Bennington. Wheelchair accessible. Hrs 9 am–5 pm daily. Adm for those over 12 and non-members. Call 447-1571 or visit www.benningtonmuseum.org
BROMLEY MOUNTAIN Rte 11, 6 miles east of Manchester. For information call 824-5522 or www.bromley.com
DORSET PLAYHOUSE Cheney Rd, Dorset. Tickets and box office information at 867-5777
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 www.hildene.org
MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL For tickets and more information, call 362-1956; outside Vermont 800-639-5868. Or visit www.manchestermusicfestival.org
MANCHESTER PARKS and RECREATION For more information on programs and events, call 362-1439, email: ahmpr@sover.net, or www.manchesterrec.com
MISTY VALLEY BOOKS On the Common in Chester. Call 875-3400 or visit 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
PARK-McCULLOUGH HOUSE North Bennington. For information/tickets call 442-5441 or www.parkmccullough.org
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER (SVAC) West Rd, Manchester. Hrs: Tues–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12–5pm. For information/tickets call 362-1405 or www.svac.org
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 ARTS EXCHANGE For more information on classes, workshops, Basement Music Series concerts or other events, call 442-5549 or visit VAE’s new website at www.vtartxchange.org
VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL Brattleboro events at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., 254-5290; Manchester events at First Congregational Church,3624 Main St., hosted by Mark Skinner Library, 362-2607. To learn more about the First Wednesdays series, visit www.vermonthumanities.org or call 262-2626.
