Your local guide to Vermont arts and culture, food

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Summer Events!
Your local guide to Vermont arts and culture, food, outdoors, family
fun and much more. Looking for something to do? Look inside.
Nature events at
North Branch Nature Center
Suzanne Vega
at Goddard College
Central Vermont Chamber
Music Festival in Randolph
Circus Smirkus
around the state
Contemporary Dance & Fitness
at Montpelier’s Third of July
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ANIMALS
❊ THURSDAYS: Green Mountain Dog Club
Monthly Meeting.
Learn about the club and events. All dog lovers welcome.
Fourth Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Commodore’s Inn, Stowe. 479-9843 or
greenmountaindogclub.org.
JUNE 23: Horses, Herd and Leadership
Demonstration
With Lucinda Newman, certified equine guided educator. Learn
how horses’ nature, herd dynamics and energetic cues can teach
you how to lead change and have leadership presence at this active
demonstration.
Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.–noon. Horses & Pathfinders, Moretown;
contact Hunger Mountain Coop for carpooling info. Free for co-op
member/owners, $10 nonmembers. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or
info@hungermountain.com.
JULY 12–15: Four Days of Dog Shows
Conformation classes for AKC breeds; companion events, obedience and rally for purebred and mixed-breed dogs. Ice-cream
social, barbecue and live music by Cold Country Bluegrass.
Thursday–Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tunbridge Fairgrounds.
Schedule at greenmountaindogclub.org. Register for barbecue with
Deb, bretlyn@madriver.com. Presented by the Woodstock Dog Club
and Green Mountain Dog Club.
JULY 21: Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic
Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.
Saturday, July 21, 2–3:30 p.m. Central Vermont Humane Society.
$10 per vaccine per animal. cvhumane.com.
AUGUST 11: Pet First Aid and CPR Class
Get Red Cross certified! Learn animal handling, restraint, pet first
aid and CPR using realistic animal mannequins in a hands-on
course.
Saturday, August 11, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Vermont Humane Society. $100. 476-3811 or cvhumane.com/petfirstaid.
❊ AUGUST 22: Dog Days of Summer
Bring your dogs for a swim in the Montpelier pool!
Wednesday, August 22, 5–7 p.m. Montpelier public pool. Admission
by donation to Central Vermont Humane Society. cvhumane.com.
ART & CRAFT
❊ SATURDAYS: Beaders Group
All levels of beading experience welcome. Free instruction available. Come with a project for creativity and community.
Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The Bead Hive, Plainfield. 454-1615.
❊ THROUGH JUNE: Art at Coffee Corner
Paintings by Sylvia Walker and Annie Limoge.
83 Main Street, Montpelier. 223-2906.
❊ THROUGH JUNE: Montpelier Scenes at Green
Bean Art Gallery
Photographs by Ron Lay-Sleeper.
Capitol Grounds, 27 State Street, Montpelier.
curator@capitolgrounds.com.
❊ THROUGH JUNE: Spring Bloom at Blinking
Light Gallery
Watercolors, oil paintings and pastels by Northfield artist Kathrena
Ravenhorst-Adams.
16 Main Street, Plainfield. info@blinkinglightgallery.com or blinkinglightgallery.com.
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❊ THROUGH JUNE: Sticks and Stones at O’Maddi’s
Deli & Cafe
Sculptural basketry by Tamara Wight.
7 South Main Street, Northfield. 485-4700.
JUNE 22 & 23: Photography Workshops with
Bryan Pfeiffer
Point-and-shoot workshop on Friday: learn your camera’s buttons,
dials and menus. In-depth session on Saturday: learn strategies and
camera settings for sports, wildlife, grandkids, flowers, landscape,
macrophotography and your own creative aspirations.
Friday, 6–9 p.m., First Baptist Church, Montpelier; $15; dailywing.net. Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m, $45; register at 454-5640 or
bryan@wingsphotography.com.
JUNE 28: Intro to Zentangle
Learn this relaxing, meditational method of creating beautiful
images from repeated patterns. Increase your focus, attention and
relaxation while learning a simple, powerful procedure that frees
your inner artist.
Thursday, June 28, 6:30–9 p.m. The Drawing Board, 22 Main
Street. $20 materials fee. Sign up in advance. 223-2902 or drawingboardvt.com.
JUNE 29–JULY 1: Vermont Quilt Festival
New England’s largest and oldest quilt festival. Exhibits, merchants’ mall, quilt appraisals, classes, lectures, free gallery talks and
vendor demos.
Friday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Champlain
Valley Expo, Essex Junction. $12 adults, $10 age 65 and older, free for
children under 14. vqf.org.
❊ JUNE 30: Funeral Lights
A multimedia art installation by Amy Königbauer & Knayte
Lander, appearing one night only.
Saturday, June 30, 8–11 p.m. 7 Baird Street (garage 1), Montpelier.
Free, but tickets required: get them at Buch Spieler in Montpelier and
Nutty Steph’s in Middlesex.
❊ THROUGH JULY 6: Re Count and Re Connect at
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Works by Kim Goertner Darling, Sabrina B. Fadial, Diana Gonsalves, Susan Sawyer and Sumru Tekin.
College Hall, 36 College Street, Montpelier.vcfa.edu.
❊ THROUGH JULY 6: Anatomy of Light at Central
Vermont Medical Center
Photographs by Andrew Kline.
Lobby, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin. cvmc.org.
❊ THROUGH JULY 7: Art at Studio Place Arts
Sc-EYE-nce, a science and visual arts fusion; Live Art, works by
Nicholas Heilig; and Digital Topographies, works by Karolina
Kawiaka.
201 North Main Street, Barre. 479-7069 or studioplacearts.com.
❊ JULY 11 & AUGUST 8: Quilting Group
Working meeting of the Dog River Quilters. Let’s quilt together!
Second Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Community room, Brown Public
Library, Northfield. Jean, 223-7984.
JULY 14: Wear Your Art
A simple silk-screening workshop, creating designs from templates.
Bring items to print and a simple design on paper.
Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m.–noon. The Drawing Board, 22 Main
Street. $35 materials fee. Sign up in advance. 223-2902 or
drawingboardvt.com.
❊ THROUGH JULY 28: Art at Contemporary
Dance & Fitness Studio
Pastels of Italy and Vermont by Jeneane Lunn.
18 Langdon Street (third floor), Montpelier.
Get Tested!!
Find out where you can get a free anonymous
HIV test. Be informed—fight HIV Stigma!
Join us at our table on State Street & Elm Street
from 11:30 to 1:00 on Wednesday, June 27.
www.HereInVermont.com
The Vermont People with AIDS Coalition
SUBMIT YOUR CALENDAR EVENT!
Send listings to Dana at calendar@montpelierbridge.com.
❊ THROUGH JULY: Curves, Naturally! at
Governor’s Gallery
Quilted fiber art by Greensboro artist Judy B. Dales. Above,
Garden Pearls.
109 State Street, fifth floor. Reception June 27, 3–5 p.m. Photo ID
required for admission. 828-0749.
❊ THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2: Red Fields & Yellow
Skies at Chandler Gallery
Group show by 12 state- and nationally renowned artists. Above,
one of Kathleen Kolb’s logging works.
71–73 Main Street, Randolph. 431-0204 or outreach@chandler-arts
.org.
FOUR DAYS of
DOG SHOWS
An Official American Kennel Club Event
Woodstock Dog Club & Green Mountain Dog Club
Thursday, July 12–Sunday, July 15
At the TUNBRIDGE FAIRGROUNDS
Show Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Conformation Classes for AKC Breeds
Companion Events, Obedience and Rally
for Purebred and Mixed Breed Dogs
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Ice Cream Social on Thursday
BBQ & Cold Country
Bluegrass Band on Saturday
Preregister with Deb Jones
at bretlyn@madriver.com
For further information
visit greenmountaindogclub.org
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❊ THROUGH AUGUST 1: Art at Gifford Medical
Center
Photographs by Bruce Small of West Brookfield.
44 South Main Street, Randolph. 728-2324 or giffordmed.org.
❊ THROUGH AUGUST 24: Wowie Maui at
Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Watercolors, oils and acrylics by Jeanne Evans.
135 Main Street, Montpelier. 223-3338.
❊ THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21: Textures of the
Earth at Tulsi Tea Room
Photos by Christian Tubau Arjona, a Spanish artist living in
Vermont.
34 Elm Street, Montpelier. Reception June 26, 5–7 p.m. 223-0043.
ACTIVISM
❊ JULY 19 & AUGUST 16: Meeting on Disability
Issues
Share stories and concerns.
Third Thursdays, 1–3 p.m. Vermont Center for Independent Living,
11 East State Street, Montpelier. 639-1522 or 229-0501 (both are
also V/TTY numbers).
❊ SATURDAYS: Weekly General Assembly for
Occupy Central Vermont
Saturdays, 3–5 p.m. Outside City Hall, Montpelier; rain location
Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Agendas and locations at occupycentralvt
.org. Heather, bettypageturner@gmail.com.
BICYCLING
❊ ALL SUMMER: Weekly Rides at Onion River
Sports
Cyclocross cruise, cycling 101, mountain bike ride, Onion River
Racing Wednesday Night World Championships and Onion River
Racing Thursday Night Nationals. Come in proper physical
condition depending on ride, bring water and a snack, and dress
appropriately for weather.
Complete schedule at onionriver.com.
❊ ALL SUMMER: Touring Rides with the Green
Mountain Bicycle Club
Many rides of varying distance and challenge all over Vermont.
Complete schedule at thegmbc.com.
❊ MONDAY–WEDNESDAY: Open Shop Nights
Have questions or a bike to donate, or need help with a bike
repair? Come visit the volunteer-run community bike shop.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. Freeride
Montpelier, 89 Barre Street, Montpelier. By donation. 552-3521 or
freeridemontpelier.org.
THURSDAYS: Mountain Bike Race Series at
Millstone
Casual and fun mountain bike races. For racers of all ages and
abilities. Barbecue follows. Benefits the Millstone Trails Association’s capital campaign for the proposed Barre Town Forest.
Thursdays, 5 p.m., June 28–August 2. Millstone Hill, Websterville.
$10 adults, $8 Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Association (MAMBA) members; $8 kids 12 and under, $6 MAMBA kids. 229-9409
or events@onionriver.com.
❊ FRIDAYS: Onion River Sports Friday Night Fix
Get to know your bike and learn a different element of maintenance with shop mechanics.
6 p.m.; June 29 and August 3, flat fix; July 13, ladies’ night. Onion
River Sports, Montpelier. onionriver.com.
JULY 7–8: Cannondale Demo Days at Millstone
Trails
Representatives from local bike shops, including Onion River
Sports, set riders up with free demos of 2013 models.
Saturday and Sunday. Millstone Hill, Websterville. $8 entry fee.
onionriver.com.
JULY 28: Onion River Century Ride
Pedal 111, 68 or 35 miles to benefit the Kellogg-Hubbard Library,
followed by a barbeque and celebration. Voted best century ride in
Vermont by Vermont Sports readers.
Saturday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. $50 before July 20, $65 after; or raise
pledges and receive Darn Tough socks or a ride jersey. Register at 2233338, tinyurl.com/onionrivercentury or at the library.
AUGUST 18: Third Annual Ride the Realm Bike
Ride
Green Mountain United Way’s 50-kilometer ride along the Connecticut River.
Saturday, August 18. Starts and ends at St. Johnsbury Academy.
745-0101 or gmunitedway.org. Register by August 1 and receive a free
T-shirt.
BOOKS & WORDS
❊ ALL SUMMER: Lunch in a Foreign Language
Bring lunch and practice your language skills with neighbors.
Noon–1 p.m. Mondays, Hebrew. Tuesdays, Italian. Wednesdays,
Spanish. Thursdays, French. Fridays, German. Kellogg-Hubbard
Library, Montpelier. 223-3338.
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❊ TUESDAYS: English Conversation Practice
Group
For students learning English for the first time.
Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m. Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, Montpelier Learning Center, 100 State Street. No meetings July 24 and 31.
Sarah, 223-3403.
❊ WEDNESDAYS: Authors at the Aldrich
Vermont authors from diverse walks of life—including gardener
Ed Smith, cartoonist Jeff Danziger, science writer Sue Halpern
and historian Paul Heller—talk about their books.
Wednesdays, 6 p.m., through August 22 (no event July 4). Aldrich
Public Library, Barre. Complete schedule at aldrich.lib.vt.us.
❊ THURSDAYS: Ongoing Reading Group
Improve your reading and share some good books. Books chosen
by group.
Thursdays, 9–10 a.m. Central Vermont Adult Basic Education,
Montpelier Learning Center, 100 State Street. No meetings July 26
and August 2. 223-3403.
JUNE 21–JULY 14: Summer Book Sale
High-quality books at low prices, organized by subject.
Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. All proceeds benefit the
library. 223-3338.
❊ JUNE 25–26: Visiting Writers Series at Goddard
Mitch Horowitz, vice-president and editor-in-chief of Tarcher/
Penguin Books, talks about how to get published, and novelist
Kathryn Davis reads from, talks about and signs her books.
Horowitz on Monday, 10 a.m.–noon.; Davis on Tuesday, 7–8:30
p.m. Goddard College, Plainfield. Free. goddard.edu.
❊ JUNE 23–AUGUST 7: Author Readings and
Signings at Bear Pond Books
Featuring Kate and Richard Russo, Alison Bechdel (June 26) and
Chris Bohjalian (August 7), plus poetry by Jane Shore (July 17)
and a new book of Vermont swimming holes by Dave Hajdasz
(July 3).
Russos Saturday, June 23, noon; other readings Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. bearpondbooks
.com/author-events or 229-0774.
❊ JUNE 27–JULY 7: Visiting Writers at Vermont
College of Fine Arts
Richard Bausch, Maureen Freely, Kathleen Graber, Michael
Hemery and Ron Charles give readings and offer lectures and
informal talks.
College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier. Schedule at
vcfa.edu/node/2734.
❊ JULY 19 & AUGUST 16: Clean Slate Quiz
Assemble your best small team, and enjoy food and drink service
outside on the patio while you play a dynamic trivia game!
7 p.m. both nights. Clean Slate Cafe, 107 State Street, Montpelier.
Free. 225-6166 or playtrivia@gmail.com.
JULY 20 & AUGUST 23: Extempo: Live Original
Storytelling
Tell a 5-to-71⁄2-minute, first-person, true story from your own
life! Sign up in advance, and come with your story already practiced to deliver it smoothly without the use of notes. No theme.
8 p.m. both nights. July 20: the Blue Barn, 117 West County Road,
Maple Corner (Calais). August 23: Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm Street,
Montpelier. Free to participants; $5 otherwise. 223-0184 or
extempovt.com.
JULY 27–28: Heritage Days Book Sale
Books and audio-visual materials for all ages at rock-bottom prices.
Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Aldrich Library
lawn, 6 Washington Street, Barre. Rain or shine.
CIRCUS
JULY 1–AUGUST 19: Circus Smirkus: Topsy Turvy
Time Travel
Vermont’s acclaimed traveling youth circus—with nine Vermonters in the ring this year—celebrates its 25th anniversary with
blasts from the past and fun from the future. Above, Maia GaworSloane of Richmond on wire.
August 15–16, 2 and 7 p.m., Montpelier High School. $20 adults,
$16.50 kids 2–12, free for kids under 2. More shows in Greensboro,
Essex, Manchester, Brattleboro and Hanover, New Hampshire; complete schedule at smirkus.org.
DANCE
❊ JUNE 28: Third Annual Pie and Poetry
With Vermont Poet Laureate Sydney Lea and poets Angela Patten
and Jim Schley. Readings followed by pie and beverages. Above,
locals at the 2011 Pie and Poetry events.
Thursday June 28, 7–8 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
❊ JULY 2 & AUGUST 6: Classic Book Club
First Mondays, 6 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield.
Free. Daniel, 793-0418.
❊ JULY 9: Annual Poetry Slam with Geof Hewitt
Participate in or watch a poetry competition for all ages. Prizes.
Monday, July 9, 7–9 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
❊ JULY 14: Talk Nerdy To Me
Are you a self-identified expert? What gives you a “nerd-on”? Sign
up in advance to share your nerdy passion via PowerPoint! Drink
beer, eat good food and learn about a broad assortment of topics
through the eyes of those to whom they are most nerdily dear.
Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m. Espresso Bueno, 136 North Main Street,
Barre. Free. 479-0896 or genuineadventures.com/talk-nerdy-tome.html.
❊ JULY 16 & AUGUST 20: Plainfield Book Club
Third Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free. 454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org.
❊ JULY 19 & AUGUST 16: Third Thursday
Travel Talks
Third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2,
Plainfield. Free. 454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org.
❊ WEDNESDAYS: Ecstatic Dance
7–9 p.m. First and third Wednesdays, Worcester Town Hall, corner
of Elmore Road and Calais Road; fourth Wednesdays, Plainfield
Community Center. $5–$10 donation. Fearn, 505-8011 or
fearnessence@gmail.com.
SATURDAYS: Contra Dances
All dances taught; no partner necessary. All ages welcome. Bring
soft-soled shoes.
First, third and fifth Saturdays, 8–11 p.m. Capital City Grange,
6612 Route 12 (Northfield Street), Berlin. $8. 744-6163 or
capitalcitygrange.org.
JUNE 25–30: Dear Pina
A dance/theater tribute to German choreographer Pina Bausch,
featuring many central Vermont dancers and choreographers.
Monday–Saturday, 7 p.m. Breeding Barn, Shelburne Farms. $15
Monday and Tuesday, $25 Wednesday–Saturday.Tickets at
flynntix.org. hannahdennison.org.
❊ JULY 27: Square Dancing with Jennifer Steckler
and Her Majesty’s Streak-o-Lean
Dare to be square at this dance that welcomes both beginners and
experienced folks.
Friday, July 27, 8 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. $5 suggested
donation.
JULY 28: Connect the Dots Dance
Val Medve and Martha Kent call English and Scottish country
dances to tunes by Carol Compton and Joanne Garton, then, after
a potluck supper, Medve calls traditional New England dance to
the Homegrown Chestnuts house band. No experience needed.
Saturday, July 28. English/Scottish, 2:30–5:30 p.m.; traditional
dance, 7:30–11 p.m. Capital City Grange, 6612 Route 12 (Northfield Street), Berlin. $10 English/Scottish, $18 traditional, $15 both.
Val, 899-2378, Martha, 879-7618, or Merry, 225-8921.
❊ AUGUST 1: Dance Festival:
BYU Idaho Dance Alliance
Brigham Young University’s 33-student touring dance group.
Wednesday, August 1, 7 p.m. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main
Street. Free. Tickets at 476-8188 or barreoperahouse.org.
see SUMMER EVENTS, page C.4
Summer is a time to
Renew, Revise, Refresh
Wilderness Programs for Adults
in Northern Vermont
vermontwildernessrites.com
Fran Weinbaum, Guide & Life Coach
fran@vermontwildernesrites.com
802-249-7377
Artwork by Heron Dance Art Studio
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Sunday, July 29, 1–5 p.m. Milarepa Center, Barnet. Free. 633-4136
or milarepacenter.org
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FILM
SUMMER EVENTS, from page C.3
FESTIVALS
❊ JUNE 22–24: Village-building Convergence
Transition Town and Occupy Vermont team up to host the Village
Gathering, a skill-share workshop weekend on creating community resilience with hands-on projects and discussions. Live music
by One Over Zero and Kris Gruen on Saturday night.
Twin Pond Retreat, Brookfield. By donation. Complete schedule at
vbc-vt.org.
❊ JUNE 23: Reach Fest 2012: A Celebration of
Time and Talents
Reach Service Exchange Network celebrates community. Demos
of members’ skills and talents, live music, food, awards and raffle.
Find out more about Reach and register on-site.
Saturday June 23, 1–4 p.m. Trinity Church, 137 Main Street,
Montpelier. Free.
JUNE 23: Rockfire
Daylong, family-friendly, cultural solstice festival with nonstop
live performances and entertainment among the old quarries.
Unveiling of Millstone Hill’s cultural heritage trail, temporary art
installations, live music by local artists emceed by Robert Resnik,
bonfires, firewalk and sky lanterns at dusk, and more.
Saturday, June 23, 2–11 p.m. Millstone Hill, Websterville. Advance:
$15 individual, $40 family; day of: $18 individual, $45 family.
Tickets at 479-1000, 476-8188 or barreoperahouse.org. Schedule at
rockfirevt.com.
JUNE 24: 10th Annual Strawberry Festival
Horsedrawn wagon rides, strawberry picking, storytelling by
Simon Brooks, kids’ crafts, music by Black Jack Crossing and
Haywire. Organic food concession, strawberry shortcake and
wood-fired pizzas. No pets, please.
Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Cedar Circle Farm, 225 Pavillion
Road (off Route 5), East Thetford. $5 per car. 785-4737 or cedarcirclefarm.org
❊ JULY 21: ReUse Fair
Artists and craftspeople display recycled and repurposed wares,
plus live music, tag sale, activities and food. Benefits Planting
Hope and ReSOURCE.
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Vermont College of Fine Arts
green. plantinghope@gmail.com.
JULY 20–22: SolarFest
A three-day, family-friendly festival that combines world-class
entertainment with workshops in renewable energy, sustainability
and community engagement.
Friday–Saturday. Tinmouth. Complete schedule at solarfest.org.
JULY 24–29: Druid Festival
Explore magic, healing, ceremony, and the spirit of nature. Workshops, food, sacred land, compassionate community and the annual Lughnasadh Harvest Festival! Family-friendly event. Come for
five days, the weekend, or just for the ceremony Saturday night.
Tuesday–Sunday. Dreamland in Worcester. $30/day adults,
free for children; optional meal plan. Register with Fearn,
fearnessence@gmail.com.
❊ JULY 29: Milarepa Festival Day
Featuring the Drepung Monks Tibetan Cultural Pageant, a
performance of ritual chanting and dance by monks from one of
Tibet’s great monastic universities. Refreshments served. Families
welcome.
JULY: Sci-Fi July at the Savoy Theater
Every weekend in July. 26 Main Street, Montpelier 229-0509 or
savoytheater.com.
FOOD
❊ MONDAYS & THURSDAYS: Summer Events at
Nutty Steph’s
Bacon Thursdays, 6 p.m.–midnight: Mary Go Round on July 5,
mustache night on July 12 (above, a previous year’s revelry), beach
party on July 28 with the Concrete Rivals. Teacher Appreciation
Mondays: free chocolate bar to all educators (recent paystub and
photo ID required).
Nutty Steph’s, Route 2, Middlesex. nuttystephs.com.
❊ SATURDAYS: Capital City Farmers Market
Vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, meat, maple syrup, fine crafts, prepared foods, plants and more. Live music all summer. On June 28:
demo with David Moyer of the Vermont Foodbank on stretching
your food dollars. Youth market on August 18.
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 60 State Street (corner of State and Elm ),
Montpelier. Through October 27. Carolyn, 223-2958 or manager@m
ontpelierfarmersmarket.com.
SUNDAYS: Gospel Brunch: A Community Meal
All-you-can-eat buffet of fresh fruit, bread, salmon and local meats
and cheeses. Mimosas and other drinks available for purchase
from both Red Hen and Nutty Steph’s.
Sundays, 10 a.m.–2 pm. Nutty Steph’s and Red Hen Baking Company, Route 2, Middlesex. $10 adult, $5 children 12 and under.
nuttystephs.com.
JULY 7 & AUGUST 3: Food Fundraisers for
Montpelier Food Pantry
Ice cream and other goodies on July 7, burgers and sausages on
August 3. Benefits the Montpelier Food Pantry.
Saturday, July 7, and Friday, August 3, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Montpelier
Shaw’s. justbasicsvt.org.
❊ JULY 7: Food Security in an Age of Climate
Change
An evening with Bill McKibben, Ben Hewitt and Rachel Nevitt,
hosted by Food Works at Two Rivers Center. Local-foods dinner,
followed by discussion.
Free Community Meals
For All in Montpelier
MONDAY 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Unitarian
Church, 130 Main Street
TUESDAY 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Bethany
Church, 115 Main Street
WEDNESDAY 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.,
Christ Church, 64 State Street
THURSDAY 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Trinity
Church, 137 Main Street
FRIDAY 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., St. Augustine Church, 18 Barre Street
SATURDAY Second Saturdays only,
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Trinity Church, 137
Main Street (hosted by folks from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and
First Baptist Church)
SUNDAY Last Sundays only, 4:30–5:30
p.m., Bethany Church, 115 Main Street
(hosted by Beth Jacob Synagogue)
SUBMIT YOUR CALENDAR EVENT!
Send listings to Dana at calendar@montpelierbridge.com.
P U L LO U T S U P P L E M E N T TO T H E B R I D G E
Saturday, July 7. Dinner, 5:30 p.m.; discussion; 7:30 p.m. Capitol
Plaza Ballroom, 100 State Street, Montpelier. Reservations required
for dinner; discussion open to the public, $5 suggested donation. 2331515 or foodworksvermont.org.
❊ JULY 11: Midsummer’s Eve Wine-Tasting
Benefit
Sample local table wine, fruits and cheese, tour gardens, browse
a silent auction, and listen to live music. Benefits Rhythm of the
Rein therapeutic riding program.
Wednesday, July 11, 5–8 p.m. Lakeview Inn, Breezy Avenue, Greensboro. $5 suggested donation. 426-3781 or rhythmoftherein@aol.com.
JULY 12–AUGUST 22: Meat and Dairy Classes
with Rural Vermont
Learn how to handle and prepare farm-fresh meat and poultry and
how to make yogurt, ice cream, cheeses and more from raw milk.
Above, a goat cheese workshop.
Workshops in North Clarendon, South Wheelock, Fairfield and
Shelburne. Complete schedule at ruralvermont.org. $20–$40 sliding
scale. Register at 223-7222.
JULY 19: Summer Cooking for Well-Being
Understand which foods match this season and your constitution,
explore the role of mindfulness in healthy digestion, create menu
plans, taste samples, and take home recipes.
Thursday, July 19, 6–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier. $8
co-op member/owners, $10 nonmembers. Register at 223-8000, ext.
202, or info@hungermountain.com.
❊ JULY 22: Rural Vermont Raw-Milk Ice-Cream
Social
Bring the family and and join raw-milk enthusiasts for an evening
of homemade ice cream, music, guest speakers and a celebration
commemorating Rural Vermont’s 50th dairy class.
Sunday July 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Flack Family Farm, 3971
Pumpkin Village Road, Fairfield. Free. Rain or shine. 223-7222 or
ruralvermont.org.
❊ AUGUST 7: Cheese Tasting
With Leslie Polubinski. Taste local and global cheeses paired with
honey, jams, and a variety of area farm and food products.
Tuesday, August 7, 7–8:30 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free,
but RSVP required: 276-3535 or girard745@yahoo.com.
❊ AUGUST 14: Wild Edibles Slideshow and
Discussion
With Annie McCleary of Wisdom of the Herbs School. Learn
about Vermont’s wild bounty and how to use what nature offers.
Tuesday, August 14, 6–7:30 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
P U L LO U T S U P P L E M E N T TO T H E B R I D G E
❊ AUGUST 19: Market Day in Brookfield
Produce, meats, and cheese for purchase, along with prizes, surprises and a silent auction to benefit Old Town Hall renovations.
Sunday, August 19, noon–4 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
Presented by Floating Bridge Food & Farms Co-operative and Brookfield Community Partnership.
❊ AUGUST 28: There’s More to Tea than Tetley
With John McConnell of Vermont Liberty Tea Company.
Tuesday, August 28, 7–8:30 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
GARDENING
JUNE 23: The Herb Garden
Learn how to choose and grow herbs, make a simple herb vinegar
and learn to preserve herbs for year-round culinary use and warming wintertime teas.
Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m.–noon. The Farmer’s Kitchen at Turkey
Hill Farm, Randolph Center. $25, includes handouts and recipes.
728-7064
JUNE 23: Growing a Summer Tea Garden
Learn about easy-to-grow plants that offer medicinal qualities, add
beauty to the garden and make delicious beneficial teas. Samples
provided.
Saturday, June 23, 3–4:30 p.m. East Warren Community Market,
42 Roxbury Mountain Road, East Warren. $10 plus $5 materials fee.
Register at 552-0727, rebeccad@vtherbcenter.org or wildheart
wellness.net.
JUNE 27: Plant It And They Will Come:
Gardening with Native Plants
Learn simple and effective techniques for creating better wildlife
habitat and feeding stations. Come prepared to get a little dirty.
Saturday, June 27, 5–7 p.m. North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm
Street, Montpelier. $15 nature center members, $20 nonmembers.
229-6206.
❊ JUNE 27: Learn About Container Gardening
with Ed Smith
Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield. Free.
426-3581 or jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com.
HERBS
❊ JUNE 28: Herbal First Aid Kit
With Marie Frohlich, health coach. Learn how to create your own
herbal first aid kit for the summer. From bee stings to sunburn, all
you need are a few herbal essentials.
Thursday, June 28, 5:30–7 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or
info@hungermountain.coop.
JUNE 30–JULY 30: Summer Herb Workshops at
Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism
Learn about treating sleep issues with herbs, making your own
flower essences, fermented foods and health, sexual health, drawing herbs, and growing and wildcrafting herbs.
Sleep June 30, flower essences July 15, fermentation July 16, sexual
health July 23, drawing July 28 and growing/wildcrafting July 30.
250 Main Street, Montpelier. $10–$18. More info at 224-7100 or
vtherbcenter.org.
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
Look for previews of all local Independence Day festivities in our next
issue, June 28.
❊ JULY 3: Montpelier’s Independence Day
Celebration
Parade, performances, food and celebrations of all kinds,
Volunteers needed: contact Paul at volunteer@montpelieralive.org.
❊ JULY 4: Worcester: Celebrating The 150th
Anniversary of The Civil War
Civil War encampment, parade, chicken barbecue, strawberry
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festival, raffle, dog show, duck race, games, historic displays, food,
fireworks and more.
Encampment schedule at worcestervthistoricalsociety.org. Parade
questions and sign-up: Michelle, 223-4206. Food vendor questions:
Audrey, 223-5985, or Judy, 223-8635.
KIDS & TEENS
❊ ALL SUMMER: The Basement Teen Center
Cable TV, PlayStation 3, pool table, free eats and fun events for
teenagers.
Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m.; Friday, 3–11 p.m. Basement Teen
Center, 39 Main Street, Montpelier. 229-9151.
❊ MONDAYS: Youth Group
Games, movies, snacks and music.
Mondays, 7–9 p.m. Church of the Crucified One, Route 100, Moretown. 496-4516.
❊ TUESDAYS: Cub Capers Storytime and Songs
For children age 3–5 and their families.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Children’s room, Bear Pond Books, 77 Main
Street, Montpelier. 229-0774.
❊ TUESDAYS: Morning Playgroup
Storytelling inspired by seasonal plants, fruits and herbs with
in-house astrologer Mary Anna Abuzahra, plus crafts, games and
activities. Walk follows. All ages welcome.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Main Street, Montpelier. Free.
tulsiteallc@gmail.com.
❊ TUESDAYS: Second-Language Story Time
Tales in American Sign Language, plus monthly special events
with native speakers.
Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Cutler Memorial Library, Route 2, Plainfield. Free.
454-8504 or cutlerlibrary.org.
❊ THURSDAYS: Nature Hikes with Onion River
Kids
First and third Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Through August. Location may
vary, call 223-6025 for details.
❊ SUNDAYS: Story Time at Onion River Kids
Outdoor adventure tales and childhood classics.
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 7 Langdon Street, Montpelier. 223-6025.
❊ ALL SUMMER: Events for Teens and Kids at the
Aldrich Library
Free lunch every day Monday–Friday, no-obligations teen book
club on Mondays, Wednesday teen game nights, crafts and events
for kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Lunch, noon; crafts, 1 p.m.; teen events, 5 p.m. Lunch and crafts
through August 17; no lunch July 4. Aldrich Public Library, Barre.
476-7550.
❊ JUNE 22–AUGUST 3: Library Events for All
Ages at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Participate in the summer reading program Dream Big, learn
about the night sky, hear nocturnal legends, make a fairy door,
or check out the legendary tie-dye party and stuffed-animal
sleepover.
Kellogg-Hubbard childrens’ library, Montpelier. Complete schedule at
the library, or at 223-4665 or kellogghubbard.org.
❊ JUNE 23–30: Kids’ Library Activities in
Williamstown
Reading with childrens’ author Amy Sprague; stories, critters,
crafts and snack with Bill Palin; and puppet performance of The
Elves and the Shoemaker by Traveling Storytellers & Company.
Reading June 23, storytime June 27, puppets June 30. Ainsworth
Public Library, Main Street, Williamstown. Schedule at 433-5887 or
ainsworthpubliclibrary.wordpress.com.
❊ JUNE 25–JULY 30: Library Events for Kids in
Marshfield
Dream big: read! Learn about dreams, stars and plants, and nocturnal animals with nighttime-themed crafts and activities during
weekly storytimes and special programming.
Storytime on Mondays, 10 a.m. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield.
Schedule at marshfield.lib.vt.us. 426-3581 or jaquithpubliclibrary@
gmail.com.
❊ JUNE 25–JULY 27: Summer Fun at the
Waterbury Public Library
A musical story time, nature walks and owls, a theater performance and summer reading, plus crafty afternoon on Tuesdays in
July and a circus-themed Independence Day float.
Complete schedule at waterburypubliclibrary.com. Waterbury Public
Library, 28 North Main Street, Waterbury. Free. 244-7036.
❊ JUNE 20–JULY 25: Traveling Summer Story
Time
Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s story time comes to your community.
Berlin Firehouse, June 20; East Montpelier Firehouse, June 27;
Worcester Town Hall, July 11; Rumney School, July 18; Maple
Corner Community Center, July 25. All programs 10:30 a.m., except
Worcester 11 a.m. 223-4665.
❊ JULY: Where is Waldo in Montpelier?
Search for the iconic character in a striped shirt and black specs
hiding in 20 downtown businesses to win prizes.
July, all month. Visit Bear Pond Books or the Kellogg-Hubbard
Library in Montpelier to get started.
❊ JULY 6: Self Defense for Teens and Tweens
Learn basic moves to keep you safe on the streets. Wear loose,
comfortable clothing you can move around in. Everyone under 18
will need to have a parent/guardian sign a waiver.
Friday, July 6, 3 p.m. Aldrich Public Library, Barre.
❊ JULY 12: Kids’ Author Reading: Jennifer Gennari
Vermont College of Fine Arts grad Gennari presents her novel,
My Mixed-Up Berry Blue Summer, the story of a 12-year-old
pie-baking Vermonter whose family experiences bullying after
Vermont’s civil-union law passes.
Thursday, July 12, 4 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 229-0774.
❊ JULY 19: What’s New and Hot for Kids’
Summer Reading
Local authors Jo Knowles, Kate Messner and Linda Urban read
from their new books, share their favorites and share the experience they have in using books to talk with kids.
Thursday, July 19, 4 p.m. Bear Pond Books, 77 Main Street, Montpelier. Free. 229-0774.
❊ JULY 19: Caps for Sale
Performance by the PuppeTree.
Thursday, July 19, 6 p.m. ReSTORE, 30 Granite Street, Barre. Free.
477-7800.
JULY 19–AUGUST: Camps at the Woods at
Wihakowi
Camp Allegro, traditional summer camp for girls age 8–13; two
theater camps for kids in grades K–6 and 6–12; and Summer’s
End, youth empowerment conference for age 15–24.
Complete schedule at 877-966-3588 or stayinnvermont.com.
❊ JULY 20: No Strings Marionettes presents Jack
and the Beanstalk
Family-friendly traditional puppet theater.
Friday, July 20, 7–9 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
nostringsvt.com.
❊ JULY 25: Story Tour: Fun, Fantastical Tales
from Around the World
Annie Hawkins’s stories captivate and delight all ages.
Wednesday, July 25, 7–8:30 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
❊ AUGUST 5: Kids’ Movie and Popcorn Party
Bring the whole family for Up, the 2009 Disney-Pixar film about
the adventures of an elderly man and a young stowaway who fly to
South America by floating in a house.
Sunday, August 5, 3–5 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. Free.
see SUMMER EVENTS, page C.6
Community Herb
Workshops
at Vermont Center for
Integrative Herbalism
Herbal Support for the
Musculoskeletal System
with Rebecca Dalgin, VCIH Graduate
Wednesday March 21st, 6-8 pm
250 Main Street,
Suite 302, Montpelier
Pre-registration required
for all workshops.
Contact 224-7100 or
info@vtherbcenter.org.
For workshop details
and descriptions, visit
vtherbcenter.org
Techniques and Tips for
Successful Plant Propagation
with Joann Darling, Gardens of Seven Gables
Wednesday March 28th, 6–8 pm
Herbal Medicine Making
with Betzy Bancroft, VCIH Core Faculty
Monday April 2nd, 6–8 pm
Secrets of Our Cycle
two-part series with Abigail Houghton,
VCIH Graduate
Mondays April 9th and 16th, 6–8 pm
HEADING OUT?
Tell them you saw it in The Bridge!
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❊ indicates FREE or by-donation event
SUMMER EVENTS, from page C.5
MUSEUMS
❊ ALL SUMMER: Sullivan Museum
Tol’ ko Po Russky, Pozhaluista (“Russian Only, Please”), chronicling the history of the Russian school at Norwich University,
1968–2000.
Norwich University, Northfield. Through January 2013. 485-2183.
❊ JUNE 21–30: The History of Goddard College
Photographs, films and archival documents from 1969 to 1979,
curated by Goddard staff member and alumnus Dustin Byerly.
Pratt Center Library, Goddard College, 123 Pitkin Road, Plainfield.
Through June. 454-8311 or goddard.edu.
❊ JULY 26: Opening of New Galleries at the
Vermont History Center
Check out The Emergence of the Granite City: Barre, 1880–1940 in
the Barre Heritage Gallery and Icons, Oddities & Wonders in the
Special Collections Gallery. Refreshments served, accompanied by
Scottish, Italian and French music. Above, an odddity on display.
Thursday, July 26, 5–7 p.m. Vermont History Center, 60 Washington
Street, Barre. Jackie, 479-8514.
MUSIC
❊ ALL SUMMER: Music at Bagitos
Live local music nearly every night, plus Irish/Celtic session on
Saturdays, blues jam on Wednesdays, Sunday brunch with music
and open mics.
Most shows 6–8 p.m. 28 Main Street, Montpelier. Complete schedule
at 229-9212 or bagitos.com.
❊ ALL SUMMER: Music at Big Picture Theater
Valley nights on Wednesdays, plus other special events.
48 Carroll Road (just off Route 100), Waitsfield. Most shows by
donation. Complete schedule at 496-8994 or bigpicture
theater.info.
❊ ALL SUMMER: Music at Charlie O’s
Live local music Fridays and some Saturdays; karaoke on Tuesdays.
70 Main Street, Montpelier. Complete schedule at venue or call 2236820.
❊ ALL SUMMER: Music at Fresh Tracks Farm
Live local music most Fridays, 6–9 p.m., plus parties, fundraisers
and other special events.
4373 Route 12, Berlin. Complete schedule at 223-1151 or
info@freshtracksfarm.com.
❊ TUESDAYS: Waterbury Community Band
Concert in the Park
A varied program of marches and other concert band selections.
Good neighbor benefit concert, at Waterbury Congregational
Church on August 16, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Concerts alternate between Rusty Parker Memorial Park in Waterbury (June 26) and Waterbury Center Park (July
10). Free. Through July; no concerts July 3 and 17. Bill, 223-2137 or
info@waterburycommunityband.org.
❊ TUESDAYS: Gazebo Concerts in Stowe
Featuring the Michael Arnowitt Jazz Trio on July 24, Dave Keller
and the Dave Keller Band on July 31, the Waterbury Community
Band and the Morrisville Military Band on August 7 and Banjo
Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys on August 14.
Tuesdays, 7 p.m., July 24–August 14. Helen Day Memorial Building
lawn; rain location: Stowe Community Church. Free.
TUESDAYS: Summer Music from Greensboro
Chamber music concerts.
Tuesdays, 8 p.m., July 17–August 14. Church of Christ, Wilson
Street, Greensboro. $20 per concert, $85 season ticket; free for youth
under 18. 533-2301 or summermusicfromgreensboro@gmail.com.
❊ WEDNESDAYS: Middlesex Summer Concerts
Featuring, in order of appearance, the Heckhounds, the Onion
River Jazz Band, Jenni Johnson, the New Nile Orchestra, the
Anthony Santor Quartet and the Doug Perkins Bluegrass Unit.
Bring a picnic.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. July 11–August 15. Martha Pellerin-Andy
Shapiro Memorial Bandstand (next to Rumney School), 433 Shady
Rill Road, Middlesex. Free. 229-0881.
❊ WEDNESDAYS: Capital Band Concert
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music with your
neighbors. Want to play along? Bring your instrument, music
stand and a chair.
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. State House lawn near the Pavilion Building.
Free. Through August 15; no concert July 4.
❊ WEDNESDAYS: Summer Concerts in Barre
Robert Resnik and Marty Morrissey, the Green Mountain Swing
Band, Patti Casey and Bob Amos, the Dave Keller Band, the Michael Arnowitt Jazz Trio, Sherri’s Jubilee and more entertain locals
in a weekly outdoor concert.
Wednesdays, 7–8 p.m. Currier Park; rain location Universalist
Church, 19 Church Street. Free. Through August 22; no concert July
4. Schedule at thebarrepartnership.com.
❊ THURSDAYS: Brown Bag Concert Series in
Montpelier
Hourlong lunchtime performances by KT and the Trailblazers, the
Dave Keller Band, Green Mountain Swing, the Starline Rhythm
Boys, Long Shot Music and Patti Casey, the Great Brook Blues
Band, and more.
Thursdays, noon, July 12–August 30. Christ Church courtyard, State
Street, Montpelier. Free. Schedule at montpelieralive.org/brownbag.
❊ THURSDAYS: Music at Neci on Main
Thursdays, 6–9 pm. 118 Main Street, Montpelier. No cover. Complete schedule at 223-3188 or necidining.com.
❊ THURSDAYS: Free Summer Concert Series in
Marshfield
Local tunes by Cold Country Bluegrass, Michael Arnowitt and
the ImproVisions Jazz Quartet, Dana and Susan Robinson,
Atlantic Crossing, and the Michele Fay Band. Bring your chair or
blanket and a picnic. Food available for purchase.
East Calais, VT
2 GILBERT & SULLIVANS!
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
June 28, 29, 30; July 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 • 7:30 p.m.
YEOMEN OF THE GUARD
July 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 • 7:30 p.m.
$20
TICKETS :
$10 children 12 and under
LOCATION, RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION :
501 Blachly Road, East Calais
456-8968
www.unadilla.org
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Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., July 5–August 9. Old Schoolhouse Common
gazebo, 122 School Street, Marshfield. Free. Schedule at marshfield
.lib.vt.us. 426-3581 or jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com.
❊ THURSDAYS: Ukulele Group
All ages and abilities welcome.
Second and fourth Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. Montpelier Senior Activity
Center, 46 Barre Street, Montpelier. 223-2518.
❊ SATURDAYS: Norwich University’s Summer
Carillon Concert Series
Bring a picnic and a lawn chair for free outdoor concerts on
Norwich’s 47-bell Charlotte Nichols Greene Memorial Carillon.
Rain or shine. Demo and tour of bell tower follows.
Saturdays, 1 p.m., July 7–August 4. Free. Diana, 485-2318 or
dweggler@norwich.edu.
❊ SATURDAYS: Dan Boomhower at Cider House
Restaurant
Piano tunes.
Saturdays, 6 p.m.–close. Route 2, Waterbury. 244-8400.
❊ SATURDAYS: Shape-Note Sing
Ian Smiley leads tunes from The Sacred Harp. All welcome; no
experience necessary.
First and third Saturdays, 6:30–8 p.m. Tulsi Tea Room,
34 Elm Street, Montpelier. By donation. Ian, 229-4008 or
vtshapenotesingers@gmail.com.
❊ SUNDAYS: Music at Skinny Pancake
Old-time session with Katie Trautz and friends, followed by live
music on the patio.
Sundays. Session, 4–6 p.m.; concert follows. 89 Main Street, Montpelier. Complete schedule at 262-2253 or skinnypancake.com.
JUNE 22–23: Sixth Annual Carolan Festival
A gathering for people who play, listen or dance to the music of
Turlough O’Carolan, Irish harper and composer, 1670–1738.
Opening theater/concert piece on Friday by Patrick Ball (above);
on Saturday, open and small sessions, music and dance performances, potluck supper and evening country dance. Rain or shine.
Friday, 7 p.m., Old Meeting House, 1620 Center Road, East
Montpelier. Saturday, 10 a.m.– 9 p.m., Mallery Farm, 108 Norton
Road, Worcester. Friday: $15 advance, $20 at door; Saturday: $10
individual, $15 family, $5 off with Friday ticket stub. Tickets at Bear
Pond Books in Montpelier, 229-9468 or carolanfestvt.com.
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JUNE 22 & 24: Green Mountain Opera Festival:
La Bohème
Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Barre Opera House, 6 North
Main Street. $25–$70. Tickets at 476-8188 or barreoperahouse.org.
JUNE 29: The Kind Buds in Concert
Acoustic guitar jam duo inspired by musician and songwriter Jerry
Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Refreshments available.
Friday, June 29, 7–10 p.m. Old Town Hall, Brookfield. $5.
thekindbuds.com.
JUNE 29–JULY 8: Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Outdoor Summer Concerts
The orchestra promises musical smiles with a humor-themed program, performed in outdoor settings across the state.
All concerts start at 7:30 pm.; gates open 5–5:30 p.m. for picnicking. $31–$35 adults; prices vary for children. June 29 at Sugarbush
Resort; July 7 in Randolph; July 8 in Stowe: tickets and complete
schedule at 800-876-9293, ext. 10, or vso.org.
❊ JULY 3–7: Vermont’s Own 40th Army Band in
Concert
Featuring the concert band, the Liberty Belles woodwind quintet,
the Green Mountain Show Band, a big-band ensemble, and the
Power of 10 power rock show band.
July 4, 8 p.m., in Jeffersonville; July 6, 7:30 p.m. in South Royalton; additional performances around the state. Free. 338-3480 or
vtguard.com/band.
❊ JULY 4: Bob Murray, Jeremiah McLane and
Susannah Blachly
Music that springs from the musicians’ personal truths. Part of the
Strafford UU Concert Series
Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 p.m. Strafford UU Church, corner of Justin
Morrill Highway and Route 132. $15 suggested donation. 765-4295
or strafforduuchurch.org.
JULY 5–AUGUST 15: Adamant Music School
Concerts and Classes
Piano concerts, master classes with André Laplante, John O’Conor
and Menahem Pressler, and granite sculptures and paintings on
display.
Concerts: $10 adults, $6 seniors and students; $50/day master classes.
Complete schedule at adamant.org or 223-3347.
❊ JULY 6 & AUGUST 3: Coffeehouse
Enjoy live music and share your own. Fellowship, potluck snacks
and beverages.
First Fridays, 7–9 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main
Street, Montpelier (park and enter at rear). Free. Dick, 244-5191,
472-8297 or rawilburjr@comcast.net.
❊ JULY 8 & AUGUST 12: Shape Note/Sacred
Harp Sing
No experience needed. All welcome.
Second Sundays, 5–7 p.m. Plainfield Community Center (above the
co-op). By donation. 426-3849 or 426-3850.
❊ JULY 8–AUGUST 15: Craftsbury Chamber Players
Concert series in Hardwick and Burlington, plus special preseason
bluegrass concert with Kenji Bunch.
Bluegrass July 8, 7 p.m., Craftsbury Common; free. Thursdays, 8
p.m., July 12–August 16, Hardwick Town House, 127 Church Street;
$22 adults, $20 seniors, $8 students. Schedule at craftsburychamberplayers.org/concerts or 800-639-3443.
JULY 11: Movement of the People:
The Fela Kuti Project
Thirteen-piece Afrobeat band. Come for dancing. Cash bar.
Wednesday, July 11; doors open at 7 p.m, show at 8 p.m. Goddard
College, Plainfield. $10 adults, $5 kids. Tickets at the door and cash
only. goddard.edu.
❊ JULY 12: The Attic Series presents Tympanon
The trio performs tunes and songs of Quebec and France
Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m. Reach offices, 138 Main Street, Montpelier.
$10 suggested donation. Reservations recommended; Susan, 2291403 or hendrixfiddle@gmail.com.
❊ JULY 19 & AUGUST 16: Songwriters’ Meeting
Meeting of the Northern VT/NH chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Bring copies of your work.
Third Thursday, 6:45 p.m. Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. John,
633-2204.
❊ JULY 20: Ron West Tribute Concert
Honor the memory of one of Vermont’s finest fiddlers. Guest
performers include Adam Boyce, Sarah Hotchkiss, John Mowad,
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Mark Sustic, the Sap Run Fiddlers and many more. Dancing and
refreshments.
Friday, July 20, 8 p.m. Canadian Club, Route 14, Barre. $8–$10
suggested donation. 877-343-3531 or vtfiddleorchestra.org. Hosted by
the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra and the Northeast Fiddlers Association.
❊ JULY 23–AUGUST 4: Lyra Summer Music
Workshop
Performances by faculty and student string players and pianists.
Concerts July 23, 27, 29 and August 2, 7:30 p.m.; and August 4, 1
p.m. Chandler Music Hall, 71–73 Main Street, Randolph. $10–$15
suggested donation. Schedule at lyrasummermusic.com.
JULY 24: Mantra Music Performance
Before the concert (above, band members), try yoga with Anjali
Budreski or a healing summer meal with Lisa Masé.
Tuesday, July 24. Yoga, 5 p.m.; meal, 6 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m. Goddard College, Plainfield.
❊ JULY 28: Worst. Song. Ever.
Perform a cover version of a bad pop song. Bring your own musical instrument(s) or sing it a cappella. Sign up in advance. Audience voting and prizes for best, worst and more. Part of the Barre
Heritage Festival and Homecoming Days.
7 p.m. Espresso Bueno, 136 North Main Street, Barre. Free. 4790896 orplaytrivia@gmail.com.
JULY 29: Goddard College Concerts: Suzanne Vega
Since the 1980s, Vega’s neo-folk style has ushered in a new female,
acoustic, folk-pop singer-songwriter movement including Tracy
Chapman, Shawn Colvin and the Indigo Girls.
Sunday, July 29; doors open at 7 p.m. Outdoors at Goddard College,
Plainfield. $25 in advance. wgdr.org.
AUGUST 11–12: Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra
Summer Pops Concert
Featuring Adam Laurence Herskowitz, tenor, and the Vermont
Philharmonic Chorus.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Barre Opera House; Sunday, 4 p.m., Moose
Meadow Lodge, Duxbury. vermontphilharmonic.org.
❊ AUGUST 18–26: Central Vermont Chamber
Music Festival
Performances by the LARK Quartet, the Sixth Floor Trio and festival artists, plus a Breakfast with Bach featuring Sounding Joy!, a
childrens’ concert and more.
Chandler Music Hall, 71–73 Main Street, Randolph; and other Randolph-area locations. Free–$25. Tickets and schedule at 728-6464 or
centralvtchambermusicfest.org.
❊ AUGUST 18: 10th Anniversary of Godstock
Performances by local Christian artists. Worship, music and fun
for the whole family. Bring a picnic or buy refreshments.
Saturday, August 18, 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Green Mountain Community Alliance Church, Route 100, Duxbury. 244-7418 or
underoneroofministry.com.
AUGUST 24–25: 16th Annual Used Musical
Instrument Sale
Sell your instrument or get a new one to benefit Central Vermont
Share the Music’s music scholarship assistance to local individuals.
Drop off instruments Friday, 4–7 p.m.; sale Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. 229-0295, 2294416, cvsm@comcast.net or sharethemusicvt.org.
AUGUST 24–SEPTEMBER 1: Mozart’s Magic Flute
Opera presented by Echo Valley Community Arts. Set design by
local artists Nicholas Hecht and T. Adam Smith.
August 24, 26, 31 and September 1, 8 p.m. Sculpture Building, Goddard College north campus. Naomi, 225-6471.
OUTDOORS & SPORTS
❊ ALL SUMMER: Outings with the Montpelier
Section of the Green Mountain Club
Hike, walk, paddle and bike your way around Vermont with other
local outdoor enthusiasts.
Complete schedule at gmcmontpelier.org/events.
ALL SUMMER: Montpelier Rec Department
Swimming lessons, camps for kids, tae kwon do, kayaking,
paddleboarding, adult coed kickball and more.
55 Barre Street, Montpelier. Complete schedule at 225-8699 or
montpelierrec.org.
❊ SATURDAYS: Roller Derby Open Recruitment
and Recreational Practice
Central Vermont’s Wrecking Doll Society invites quad skaters age
18 and up to try out the action. No experience necessary. Equipment provided: first come, first served.
Saturdays, 5–6:30 p.m. Montpelier Recreation Center, Barre Street.
First skate free. centralvermontrollerderby.com.
SUNDAYS: Coed Adult Floor Hockey
Equipment provided.
Sundays, 3–5 p.m. Montpelier Recreation Center, Barre Street. $5.
363-1531, bmfloorhockey@gmail.com or vermontfloorhockey.com.
❊ JUNE 23: Standup Paddleboard Free Demo Day
Fun, easy and great exercise. Experience paddling from a whole
new perspective. All boards and equipment provided.
Saturday, June 23, 1–4 p.m. Wrightsville Beach. Free.
Weather permitting: contact Clearwater Sports at 496-2708 or
clearwatersport@madriver.com if questionable.
JUNE 24: Vermont Paddleboard Festival
Try out more than 50 models of paddleboards from 12 manufacturers and check out clinics and classes, a paddleboard yoga demo
and races. For all experience levels and abilities.
Sunday, June 24, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Waterbury Center State Park. $5,
benefits Friends of the Winooski; plus $3 day-use park fee (no fee with
state parks pass). vtpaddlefest.com.
❊ JUNE 30–AUGUST 22: Summer Events at
North Branch Nature Center
Learn more about bird banding, bioluminescent creatures and
plants, ferns, bumblebees, moths, butterflies, katydids (above) and
more. Lots of outdoor exploration and hands-on discovery.
Complete schedule at northbranchnaturecenter.org. North Branch
Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, Montpelier. Free–$15. 229-6206.
JULY 2: Better Birding with Bryan Pfeiffer:
Solving Shorebirds
Sandpipers and plovers will soon be moving south. Learn to identify and enjoy them. Bring your binoculars.
6:30–8 p.m. First Baptist Church, School Street, Montpelier. $10.
vermontbirdtours.com.
JULY 3: Montpelier Mile
One-mile race through historic downtown Montpelier to kick off
Montpelier’s Independence Day festivities. All ages welcome.
see SUMMER EVENTS, page C.8
MORE Community
Herb Workshops!
at Vermont Center for
Integrative Herbalism
Sexual Health for Herbalists and (other)
Health Care Providers
with Dana Woodruff, community herbalist/educator
Monday, July 23rd, 6–8pm
Cost: $12/$10 members, ORE hours accepted
250 Main Street,
Suite 302, Montpelier
Pre-registration required
for all workshops.
Contact 224-7100 or
info@vtherbcenter.org.
For workshop details
and descriptions, visit
vtherbcenter.org
Drawing Herbs: A Botanical Exploration
with Jesse LoVasco, family herbalist
Saturday, July 28th 10am–noon
Cost: $12/$10 members
Growing & Wildcrafting Herbs for Your
Home Apothecary
with Larken Bunce, core faculty/co-director VCIH
Monday, July 30th, 5:30–8pm
Cost: $12/$10 members
PAG E C . 8 • S U M M E R E V E N T S G U I D E , J U N E 21, 2 012
SUNDAYS: Deepening Our Jewish Roots
Fun, engaging text study and discussion on Jewish spirituality.
Sundays, 4:45–6:15 p.m. Yearning for Learning Center, Montpelier.
Rabbi Tobie Weisman, 223-0583 or info@yearning4learning.org.
❊ indicates FREE or by-donation events
SUMMER EVENTS, from page C.7
$5–$20; benefits the Montpelier Rotary Club. Registration opens at
3:45 p.m. day of race. Preregister at Onion River Sports or 2299409, events@onionriver.com, or onionriver.com.
AUGUST 14–15: Long Trail Bound Educator
Summit
Educators of all grade levels, formal and informal, learn about the
natural history of Vermont’s Green Mountains, develop their outdoor leadership skills, connect with other educators and become
familiar with the newly launched Long Trail Bound activity guide.
Tuesday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Green
Mountain Club visitor center, Waterbury Center. $100, includes
materials and meals. Register by July 31 at 241-8323 or green
mountainclub.org.
AUGUST 25: Hiking and Yoga
A moderate three-hour hike, followed by an hour of hatha yoga
with Leo Leach. All experience levels welcome.
Saturday, August 25, 1–5 p.m. Green Mountain Club visitor center,
Waterbury Center. $12. Register by August 11 at 241-8323 or green
mountainclub.org.
JUNE 30 & JULY 7–8: Hiking and Drawing
Workshops with John Geeza
Learn how to express the connection you feel with nature in visual
form. Geared to those who have had some experience in drawing
and painting, but also open to beginners.
Saturday, June 30, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; July 7–8, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Green Mountain Club visitor center, Waterbury Center. $30 oneday wokshop; $185 weekend workshop. Register at least one week in
advance at 241-8323 or greenmountainclub.org. johngeeza.ca.
SALES
❊ JUNE 30: Float-Building and Tag Sale for
Planting Hope
Plan for Montpelier’s Independence day parade.
Saturday, June 30; Tag sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; float-building starts at
1 p.m. Clothes Pin Factory, 1 Granite Street, Montpelier.
JULY 3–7: Summer Sale at the Trinity Community
Thrift Store
Tuesday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 137
Main Street, Montpelier. 229-9155.
SPIRITUALITY
P U L LO U T S U P P L E M E N T TO T H E B R I D G E
❊ ALL SUMMER: Christian Science
God’s love meeting human needs.
Reading room: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Tuesdays, 5–8
p.m.; and Wednesdays, 5–7:15 p.m. Testimony meeting: Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 p.m., nursery available. Worship service: Sundays,
10:30–11:30 a.m., Sunday school and nursery available. 145 State
Street, Montpelier. 223-2477.
❊ MONDAYS: Christian Meditation Group
People of all faiths welcome.
Mondays, noon–1 p.m. Christ Church, Montpelier. Regis, 223-6043.
WEDNESDAYS: Zen Meditation
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. 174 River Street, Montpelier. Call Tom
for orientation, 229-0164.
❊ WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS: Shambhala
Buddhist Meditation
Instruction available. All welcome.
Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.–noon. Program and discussion follow Wednesday meditation. Shambhala Center, 64 Main
Street, Montpelier. Free. 223-5137. With Zen Affiliate of Vermont.
THURSDAYS: Science of Mind Principles
Study group for inquiring minds of all faiths.
First and third Thursday, 6–8 p.m. Universal Rivers of Life, 28
East State Street, Suite 4 (second floor), Montpelier. 223-3427 or
robin@universalrivers.com.
❊ THURSDAYS: Ecumenical Group
Songs of praise, Bible teaching, fellowship.
Second and fourth Thursday, 7–9 p.m. Jabbok Center for Christian
Living, 8 Daniel Drive, Barre. Free. 476-3873.
THEATER
JUNE 21–AUGUST 18: Summer Shows at Lost
Nation Theater
Romantic musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change;
cutting, poignant parenting comedy God of Carnage; and Into the
Woods Jr., a one-act version of Stephen Sondheim’s musical by
youth theater camp students; plus camps, cabarets, and special
performances.
Complete schedule at lostnationtheater.org. Lost Nation Theater, 39
Main Street, Montpelier. Thursdays and Sundays, 7 p.m.; Fridays
and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; occasional 2 p.m. matinees on weekends.
General prices: $25 Thursday, $30 Friday–Sunday, $10 age 6–11,
$5 discount for students and seniors. Tickets at 229-0492 or
lostnationtheater.org.
JUNE 22–JULY 8: Avenue Q at the Valley Players
This puppet-based play that deals with adult themes won the Tony
“Triple Crown” for best musical, best score and best book. Come
see what the fuzz is all about.
Friday–Sunday, 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee July 8. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield. Tickets at 583-1674. valleyplayers.com.
❊ JUNE 23: The Madness of Engleburt
Spyglass Theater performs a series of improvisational skits, with
pieces based on character, specific problems and audience suggestions. Fresh, energetic and hilarious. Refreshments served.
Saturday, June 23, 7:30 p.m. College Hall gallery, Vermont College
of Fine Arts, Montpelier. $5 suggested donation. 223-1010.
JUNE 28–SEPTEMBER 9: Summer Shows at
Unadilla Theatre
Two Gilbert and Sullivans—Pirates of Penzance and Yeomen of
the Guard—Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I, Athol Fugard’s Road
to Mecca, Samuel Becket’s Happy Days, Tom Blachly’s Scattered
Showers and David Lindsey-Abaire’s Kimberly Akimbo.
Most shows Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m., with some exceptions;
complete schedule at unadilla.org. 501 Blachly Road, East Calais.
$20 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Tickets at 456-8968.
JULY 5–8: Peter Pan at Chandler
An all-star cast of more than 125 youth and teens from central
Vermont and the Upper Valley present a fully staged production of
this beloved family musical.
Thursday–Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Chandler Music Hall,
71–73 Main Street, Randolph. $18 adults, $12 students; plus 6
percent tax. Tickets at 728-6464 or chandler-arts.org.
JULY 7–AUGUST 25: Phantom Theater
Performances and Events
Dance performances, one-act plays, stunt comedy, author readings, workshops, theater, poetry and more.
Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Road, Warren. Schedule at phantom
theater.info. Tickets at 496-5997.
❊ JULY 12–AUGUST 19: QuarryWorks Theater
This summer’s offerings: Smokey Joe’s Café, July 12–22; The Ugly
Duckling, July 28–August 5; and The Importance of Being Earnest,
August 9–19.
Thursday–Sunday, 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and
Sunday. Duckling Saturday 2 and 5 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Quarry
Road, Adamant. Complete schedule at adamant.org. Free, but space is
limited: reservations at 229-6978.
JULY 13–22: Summer Pride at Chandler Festival
Dramatic readings of the plays Still Fighting It, The Homosexuals
and The Children’s Hour, followed by discussion between the audience and cast and a reception.
Friday–Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Chandler Music Hall, 71–73 Main
Street, Randolph. Advance: $17 adults, $12 students; day of: $20
adults, $15 students; three-play pass: $34 adults, $24 students.
Schedule and tickets at 728-6464 or chandler-arts.org.
WELLNESS
❊ THURSDAYS: Free HIV Testing
Vermont CARES offers fast oral testing.
Thursdays, 1–4 p.m. 58 East State Street, suite 3 (entrance at the
back), Montpelier. vtcares.org.
❊ TUESDAYS: Medicare and You
New to Medicare? Have questions? We have answers.
Second and fourth Tuesdays, 3–4:30 p.m. Central Vermont Council
on Aging, 59 North Main Street, Suite 200, Barre. Free. Register at
479-0531.
❊ JUNE 29: The Intention of Dreams: A
Presentation of Archetypal Dreamwork
With Sue Scavo and Bill St. Cyr of North of Eden. Learn how
understanding the intention of dreams can help you live in the full
radiance of physical, psychological and spiritual health.
Friday, June 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community room, Montpelier. Free. Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or
info@hungermountain.coop.
JUNE 30: A Workshop In Risking the Growthful
With Sandra Lucas, gestaltist and transformational life coach.
Explore the barriers to risking through gestalt experiments with
imagery, metaphor, poetry, visualization and dialogue.
Saturday, June 30, 1–2:30 p.m. Hunger Mountain Coop community
room, Montpelier. $10 co-op member/owners, $12 nonmembers.
Register at 223-8004, ext. 202, or info@hungermountain.coop.
YOGA
❊ MONDAYS: Sliding-Scale Yoga Classes
With Lydia Russell-McDade. Build strength and flexibility as you
learn safe alignment in a nourishing, supportive environment. Each
class weaves in inspirations from nature and Tantric philosophy.
Mondays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. Plainfield. $5–$20 suggested donation.
saprema-yoga.com.
❊ TUESDAYS: Rhythmic Flow Vinyasa
With Lori Flower. Outdoor practice if weather permits.
Tuesdays, 6–7:15 p.m. All Together Now, East Montpelier.Through
the summer. $5–$15 suggested donation. 324-1737 or sattvayoga.
wordpress.com.
❊ JULY 12 & AUGUST 9: Partner Yoga Playshop
Class outdoors if the weather is nice.
Two Thursdays, 5:30–7 p.m. All Together Now, East Montpelier,
$8–$18 suggested donation. 324-1737 or sattvayoga.wordpress.com.
JULY 14 & AUGUST 11: Acro Yoga
With Lori Flower. Above, acrobatics in action.
Two Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. River House Yoga, Plainfield.
324-1737 or sattvayoga.wordpress.com.
JULY 1 & AUGUST 4: Plant Spirit Yoga Retreats
With Lydia Russell-McDade. Practice plant spirit yoga and
meditation and outdoor plant journeying in woods and gardens.
Organic lunch. Intermediate yoga; no experience with meditation
or plant spirit medicine required.
July 1, Metta Earth, Lincoln; August 4, Twin Pond Retreat, Brookfield. $60–$120 sliding scale. Registration required:
lydia_dragonfly@hotmail.com. saprema-yoga.com.
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