Form and Action
Description: Linda Maney and Missy C. Storrow exhibit water media on paper and canvas. Venue: Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington.
Friday, September 3, 2010 – Saturday, October 30, 2010.
3rd Annual North Branch Bluegrass Festival
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Venue: North Branch Festivalgrounds. Street Address: Bridgewater Center Road. City or Town: Bridgewater. County: Windsor. Description: An affordable family-friendly outdoor music festival. Overnight camping all week,Top quality weekend Stage Show, 15 musician's workshops, tasty & affordable homemade food. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Heather Kennedy. Ticket Phone: 1-802-672-3042. Cost: Day Tickets $20 adults & $5 kids ages 5-15, $50 Weekend Pass, $60 Earlybird Pass begins 8/29/10. Ticket Web Link: www.nbbluegrass.com. Number for more info: 1-802-672-3042. Email for more info: info@nbbluegrass.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010.
Bridgewater, VT.
Open Membership Enrollment
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Venue: Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County. Description: Open membership enrollment for current school year only $15. Includes Snack, gym, art, dinner, clubs, homework support. Contact us for more information and membership form.
Ages 6 - 16
Optional, Daily Member $1 per visit. Street Address: 71 Merchant's Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Jonny Rice. Number for more info: 747-4944. Email for more info: lmacfarlane@rutlandbgclub.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010.
71 Merchant's Row
Rutland, Vermont.
Pottery Classes
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Description: Register now for fall classes for adults, teens and children. Venue: Montpelier Mud. Street Address: 961 Route 2. City or Town: Middlesex. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Varies. Number for more info: 224-7000. Email for more info: info@montpeliermud.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010.
Montpelier Mud.
Vermont State Fair
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Venue: Vermont State Fairgrounds. Street Address: 175 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: More Free Entertainment than any other Fair in the Northeast. 10 Days of family fun. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Richard Rivers. Ticket Phone: 802-775-5200. Cost: $10. Ticket Web Link: www.vermontstatefair.net. Number for more info: 802-775-5200. Email for more info: vtstfair@comcast.net.
Friday, September 3, 2010 – Sunday, September 12, 2010.
Rutland, VT.
Fall Migration Bird Walks
Venue: North Branch Nature Center. Description: September is the peak of fall songbird migration, and the woods and fields along the North Branch are excellent places to witness it. Come for a morning walk to search for migrating warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes and more. Will meet Fridays September 3 and 17 and Saturdays September 11 and 25 and again on October 1. Street Address: 713 Elm Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: Free for members, $5 for nonmember. Contact: Chip Darmstadt. Number for more info: 802-229-6206. Email for more info: chip@northbranchnaturecenter.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Montpelier, Vermont.
Exposed! 2010 Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Description: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show. Tour Stowe downtown while enjoying great artwork. This year’s exhibition will feature up to 20 individual outdoor sculptures extending from the Helen Day front lawn to Chittenden Bank on Mountain Road, following the Stowe recreation path.
Location: Stowe downtown, Mountain Rd. & Recreational Path. Venue: Stowe downtown. Street Address: Rt. 100. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Anahi Costa. Number for more info: 802.253.8358. Email for more info: mail@helenday.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Stowe, VT 05672.
For more info visit www.helenday.com. REGISTER TO DANCE!!
Description: Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Capoeira, Tap, and African Workout classes; kids, teens, and adults. 36 years of professional instruction in a caring environment. Venue: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio. Street Address: 18 Langdon Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: varies: see schedule. Contact: Allison Mann. Number for more info: (802)-229-4676.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 AM.
Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio
By phone or on-line: cdandfs.com.
Safe Sport Screenings
Venue: Vermont Sports Medicine Center. Street Address: 5 Albert Cree Drive. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Vermont Sports Medicine Center offers free injury evaluations and consultations free of charge to help you obtain appropriate medical care for any athletic or musculo-skeletal injury. Injury consultations can provide home education programs for injury management, and immediate referral to appropriate medical providers. Consultations available by appointment at 775-1300. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: No Cost. Contact: Mark Sutherlin. Email for more info: msutherlin.vtsportsmedicine@ohscompanies.com. Number for more info: 775-1300.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Vermont Sports Medicine Center.
Brandon Farmers Market
Event Title: Brandon Farmers Market. Venue: Central Park. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Description: New vendors & goods. International cuisine, Arts & Crafts,& more.. local produce: Fresh in season produce. Contact: Wendy Cijka @ 273-2655.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Central Park
Brandon, VT.
Brandon Farmer's Market
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Event Title: Brandon Farmer's Market. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Description: Wide variety of farm & craft products. local produce: Fresh Seasonal Produce. Contact: Wendy Cijka @ 273-2655.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Central Park
Brandon, Vermont.
Build Your Money Muscles
Description: Build Your Money Muscles supports you in examining your attiudes and habits around spending and saving, and empowers you to make money a positive force in your life! This program was designed by Joan Sotkin. Venue: Central Vermont Community Action Council. Street Address: 195 Rte. 302-Berlin. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: FREE. Contact: Margaret Ferguson. Email for more info: mferguson@cvcac.org. Number for more info: 802-476-8493.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Central Vermont Community Action Council.
Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinic
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Venue: Young at Heart Senior Center. City or Town: Poultney. County: Rutland. Description: Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice provides blood pressure and foot care clinics. Cost: Suggested donation $2 for blood pressure screening and $5 for foot care. Email for more info: gohealth@ravnah.org. Number for more info: 802-775-0568. Web Site: www.ravnah.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Young at Heart Senior Center
Poultney, Vermont.
Foot Care & Blood Pressure Clinic
Submitted
City or Town: Poultney. County: Rutland. Description: Foot Care & Blood Pressure Clinic. Cost: Suggested Donation $5 - Foot Care / $2 Blood Pressure. Contact: RAVNAH. Number for more info: (802) 775-0568. Web Site: www.ravnah.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Young at Heart Senior Center.
Playgroup
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Venue: Rutland County Parent Child Center. Description: Children from birth to age 5 are welcomed and must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for activities, songs, and fingerplays. Please bring a snack for your child. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 773-8675.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Brandon.
Champlain Valley Fair presented by Progressive
Venue: Champlain Valley Exposition. Street Address: 105 Pearl Street. City or Town: Essex Junction. County: Chittenden. Description: Vermont’s largest fair means “fun guaranteed” for the entire family. The Champlain Valley Fair features fantastic rides – including two roller coasters. Savor the best variety of fair food, including local treats like corn on the cob, smoked meat and maple cotton candy. If you’re a shopper, browse in air-conditioned comfort among hundreds of vendors. Experience the best free entertainment, including acts like The Dazzling Mills Family jugglers, Anastasini Family Circus, and Dock Dogs. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Vizvarie. Ticket Phone: 802-878-5545. Cost: $10/$5. Number for more info: 802-878-5545. Email for more info: info@cvexpo.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – Saturday, September 4, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Champlain Valley Exposition.
On The Planet
Description: Exhibition involving artists from Japan and the US on biological diversity and environmental values. There will be a major, concurrent exhibit at Flynndog in Burlington and an exhibit of outdoors sculptures at Millstone Hill in Barre Town. Contact SPA at 479-7069 for directions and scheduled activities, including dance performances at Millstone Hill, artist talks, and other community events. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Studio Place Arts.
Preschool Story Time
Venue: Waterbury Public Library. Description: stories, rhymes, song. City or Town: Waterbury. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Number for more info: 244-7036.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Waterbury Public Library.
Rent canoes, kayaks & stand up paddleboards at North Beach
Description: Rent a boat right on the beach! ACA certified instructor will give you hints to help you get going on a memorable trip paddling along the beach, around Lone Rock Point or toward the downtown waterfront.
Additional park entrance fee.
Open 7 days a week from 10-6pm, weather permitting. Last boat rented at 4pm. Boats rented first come, first served basis. You can also rent from the store at 370 Dorset St. and go where you want to go. Call 802-651-8760. Venue: North Beach. Street Address: 52 Institute Road. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Number for more info: 802-651-8760. Email for more info: info@canoeimports.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
North Beach
52 Institute Road Entrance is behind Burlington High School
Burlington, VT, 05408.
For more info visit www.canoeimports.com. 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition
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Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by Windsor County quilters. Quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Dynamic Earth Exhibition
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Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: The Dynamic Earth provides visitors with an intuitive understanding of earth's active and changing systems that shape our global environment—whether it's weather patterns, ocean currents, plate tectonics, or volcanoes and earthquakes. The Dynamic Globe, with its sphere shaped screen, is an exciting and integral part of the Dynamic Earth exhibition. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. Contact: www.montshire.org or 802-649-2200.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Montshire Museum of Science.
Foodways Fridays
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Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: Discover how we use seasonal produce harvested from the heirloom garden in historic recipes. Take home different recipes each Friday! Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Norton BLK MKT Truck Tour
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Venue: Vermont State Fair. Description: Anyone that goes online is vulnerable to a malicious cyber attack. The bad guys are out there. They’re organized. They’re sophisticated. And this is a rare opportunity to see how they operate. People will board an 18-wheeler truck and take a self-guided tour of a mock BLK MKT to learn about cybercrime, hear real victim stories, and learn how to stay safe online. Street Address: 175 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Photography Exhibit featuring Lowell Klock
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Description: Amateur Photography Contest exhibiting over 200 photos from Vermont. Featured exhibit of black and white photos by Lowell Klock. Venue: Chaffee Art Center. Street Address: 16 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: Donations appreciated. Number for more info: (802) 775-0356. Email for more info: mary@chaffeeartcenter.org. Web Site: www.chaffeeartcenter.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701.
State of Craft, Exploring the Studio Craft Movement in Vermont, 1960-2010
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Description: State of Craft a landmark exhibition examining the evolution of the studio craft movement in Vermont (1960-2010) features more than 125 objects by 85 Vermont craftspeople, including master artists, emerging artists, and key individuals. It explores three overarching themes Living by “Making” Inspirations, and Communities and Connections, and is the centerpiece of a statewide showcase of Vermont crafts coordinated by the Vermont Crafts Council.Designated a Cultural Heritage event for 2010. Venue: Bennington Museum (plus 23 additional venues). Street Address: 75 Main Street. City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Number for more info: 802-447-1571. Email for more info: info@benningtonmuseum.org. Web Site: www.benningtonmuseum.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street
Bennington, VT
(Museum closed Wed. except in Sept. & Oct.).
For more info visit www.benningtonmuseum.org. Big Red Barn Art Show
Description: 13th Annual Group exhibit by 36 Valley Artists. Over 130 works, most for sale. Closed Mon, Tues and Wed. Venue: Big Red Barn at American Flatbread. Street Address: Route 100. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: none, but donations are welcome. Contact: Dotty Kyle. Number for more info: 802-496-4789. Email for more info: westhill@madriver.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Lareau Farm/American Flatbread. Rte 100, Waitsfield, 1/2 mile south of Rte 17 intersection.
Healthy Aging Exercise Program
Venue: Twin Valley Senior Center. Street Address: Old Schoolhouse Common. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Description: Gentle exercise program for stretching, balance, and strength. Free door to door transportation from local towns.. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: FREE. Number for more info: 426-3447.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Twin Valley Senior Center
Old Schoolhouse Common
Marshfield, VT.
Overeaters Anonymous
Event Title: Overeaters Anonymous. Description: Bethany United Christ Church. Street Address: 115 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Number for more info: 223-3079.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Bethany United Christ Church.
Peace vigil
Description: Seeking an end to wars. Street Address: State St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
In front of Montpelier Post Office.
2 grand Openings - "The Shadow Show" and the T.W. Wood gallery's new retail operation - 'The Wood Shop
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Description: The Wood Opens a New Show with a Reverence for the Past and a Celebration of the Present
August 24th sees the Opening of The Wood’s first “Open Call” Show in almost a decade, a new exhibit of a selection of works by its Founding Father, as well as the debut of its brand new retail operation, “The Wood Shop.”. Venue: T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center. Street Address: VCFA College Hall - 36 College Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: Free - Donations Gratefully Accepted. Contact: Joyce Mandeville or Bill Pelton. Number for more info: 802-828-8743. Email for more info: info@twwoodgallert.org. Web Site: www.twwooodgallery.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center
College Hall - Vermont College of Fine Arts
36 College Street
Mobntpelier, VT.
Aquadventure!
Description: Grab a paddle and explore the views, wildlife and history of Waterbury Reservoir by kayak or canoe with an interpretive guide. *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY 1:30PM* 802-244-7103. Venue: MUST check in at Contact Station. Street Address: 3444 Little River Rd. Waterbury, Vermont 05676. City or Town: Waterbury. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $3 adults, $2 kids. Contact: Brian Aust. Number for more info: 802-244-7103. Email for more info: greenwarbler@gmail.com. Web Site: http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/littleriver.htm.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Little River State Park.
Chelsea Farmers Market
Event Title: Chelsea Farmers' Market. Venue: Downtown Chelsea. Street Address: Intersection of Rt110 and 113. City or Town: Chelsea. County: Orange. Description: The Chelsea Farmers Market is a great community market, with local vendors offering seedlings and perennials, fresh produce, meats, cheese, baked goods, prepared foods, and fine crafts. A truly unique rural market located on the town green, the Chelsea Farmers Market has been in operation for 35 years! This year the market is adding weekly live entertainment on the green-- music, performance, kids activities, and community events! For more information, email ChelseaCommunityMarket@gmail.com. local produce: yes. Contact: Jessie Schmidt.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
North Green, at the intersection of Rt 110 and 113 in downtown Chelsea, VT.
Fair Haven Farmer's Market
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Event Title: Fair Haven Farmer's Market. Venue: Fair Haven Park. Street Address: Main St. Fair Haven VT - Rts 22a & Rt4. City or Town: Fair Haven. County: Rutland. Description: Lots of regional vendors with everything from Friuts & Vegetables to Baked Goods, Pickles, Jam, Crafts, and more. Something New every week. Specail Community Events most weeks. Come check out what Fair Haven Has Going ON! local produce: Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Pies, Jams, Jelly, Pickles, Relishes, Crafts & Much More. Contact: Sherry L. Smith - Market Manager.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
South End of the Fair Haven Park on The Green.
Hartland Farmers' Market
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Event Title: Hartland Farmers' Market. Venue: Hartland Library Road. Street Address: 153 Route 5. City or Town: Hartland. County: Windsor. Description: Artisanal cheeses, baked goods, crafts, eggs, herbs, meats, plants and flowers, prepared food, preserves, produce and spices, local music. 802-296-2032. local produce: 20 local vendors available. Contact: Sharon Irwin.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Library Road, 153 Rt 5, Hartland, VT.
Ludlow Farmers Market
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Event Title: Ludlow Farmers Market. Venue: front lawn of Okemo Mtn School. Street Address: 53 Main Street. City or Town: Ludlow. County: Windsor. Description: outdoor farmers market featuring locally grown produce, eggs, meat, prepared food products, and fine crafts. Contact: Jerry Milligan.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
53 Main Street, Ludlow, VT.
2010 Vermont State Fair
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Venue: Vermont State Fairgrounds. Street Address: 175 S Main st. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: This years Fair offers great family entertainment with hundreds of farm animals, daily free shows, arts & crafts, 4H & agricultural exhibits, horticultural displays, grandstand attractions, a petting zoo and much more.
The 2010 Vermont State Fair offers more FREE Entertainment then any other Fair in the Northeast. You will enjoy shows from The Magic of Lance Gifford & Co. Galaxy Girl, Eudora Farms and much much more. Age Range: All Ages. Email for more info: vtstfair@comcast.net.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – Sunday, September 12, 2010, 10:00 PM.
175 S. Main St.
Rutland, VT. 05701.
For more info visit www.vermontstatefair.net. Burlington's First Friday Art Walk
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Description: First Friday in September is fresh and new at the over 40 galleries and art venues staying open late welcoming walkers and sharing our incredible art scene. Take a guided tour or make your own. Pick up your copy of Art Map Burlington, First Friday Art Walk’s official publication, or check out the website for a list of participating venues. First Friday Art Walk & Art Map Burlington is sponsored by Burlington City Arts, Kasini House, Opportunities Credit Union, and the Robert Hull Fleming Museum. Venue: Throughout Burlington. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Cost: Free. Contact: Art Map Burlington. Number for more info: (802) 264-4839. Email for more info: info@artmapburlington.com. Web Site: www.artmapburlington.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Throughout Burlington.
Gallery Walk
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Description: Brattleboro's monthly first-Friday celebration of the arts includes exhibit openings at 35 to 50 or more galleries, cafes, retail shops and businesses, most in the downtown area. Many venues host meet-the-artist receptions, some with light refreshments, live music, and other special features. Venue: Gallery Walk, a collaboration with the Arts Council of Windham County. Street Address: PO Box 1528. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Cost: Free. Contact: Joy Wallens-Penford. Number for more info: 802-257-2616. Email for more info: info@gallerywalk.org. Web Site: www.gallerywalk.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown Brattleboro and a few nearby locations.
For more info visit www.gallerywalk.org. Gallery Walk, featuring performances by Luminz Dance Studio
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Description: First Quarter Moon, a six-minute production choreographed by Joan Sanchez, will be performed in the museum at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Luminz Studio dancers will also perform throughout the evening on the museum’s front lawn. Venue: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Street Address: 10 Vernon St. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Cost: Free. Contact: Teta Hilsdon. Number for more info: 802-257-0124. Email for more info: office@brattleboromuseum.org. Web Site: http://www.brattleboromuseum.org/2010/07/20/gallery-walk-featuring-performances-by-luminz-dance-studio/.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
Invasive Plant Medicine: Ecological Benefits
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Description: Local author Tim Lee Scott will talk and sign copies of his new book, Invasive Plant Medicine: Ecological Benefits and Healing Abilities of Invasives. Come learn how to live with invasives and turn damage to advantage. Presenter: Timothy Lee Scott. Cost: Free. Venue: Everyone's Books. Street Address: 25 Elliot St. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Web Site: http://www.everyonesbks.com. Contact: Nancy. Number for more info: 802-254-8160. Email for more info: everyonesbks@gmail.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Everyone's Books
25 Elliot St
Brattleboro VT 05301.
For more info visit invasiveplantmedicine.com. Opening reception for Ivey Hardy's "At the Shadow's Edge" Photography Exhibit
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Description: A body in motion tends to capture the attention of Valley resident and photographer Ivey Hardy.
Diverse works include the quiet whispers of the human body to the color and grandeur of American Rodeo.
As summarized by local Burlington art critic, Jacob Fricke, “each photo is also a poem…an overheard soliloquy of body language.”. Venue: The Big Picture Theater. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Contact: The Big Picture Theater. Number for more info: 802 496 8994.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00 PM.
The Big Picture Theater.
For more info visit www.bigpicturetheater.info. Third Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit
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Description: The Chaffee Art Center presents that Annual Vermont Amateur Photo Contest and Exhibit. This exhibit will focus on the People Places and Events of Vermont. Venue: Chaffee Art Center. Street Address: 16 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-775-0356. Web Site: www.chaffeeartcenter.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00 PM – Saturday, September 25, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Chaffee Art Center.
Coffee House and Music
Presenter: Richard Wilbur, organizer. Description: Groups & individuals perform Christian music for everyones enjoyment, along with snacks and beverages, informal & fun. Venue: Trinity United Methodist Church fellowship hall, enter & parking in the rear. Denomination: Methodist. Street Address: 137 Main Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Contact: Richard Wilbur or church secretary. Email for more info: rawilburjr@comcast.net. Number for more info: 802-229-1958. Web Site: www.trinitymethodistvt.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Trinity United Methodist Church, Main St Montpelier
Friday September 3, 7PM - 9 PM
Music, food & coffee, add your own music.
Teen Madness
Venue: Hedding United Methodist Church. Description: Tweens and teens. Street Address: 40 Washington St, Room 5. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Teens. Number for more info: 476-8156.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Hedding United Methodist Church.
Veterans Support Group
Event Title: Veterans Support Group. Description: For veterans of all wars, especially those with post-traumatic stress disorder, offering support, guidance to resources, etc. Venue: Hedding United Methodist Church, Barre Chapel room 1. Street Address: 40 Washington St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Number for more info: 476-8156.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Hedding United Methodist Church.
Death of a Salesman
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Description: Christopher Lloyd returns to Weston as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's powerful, award-winning play about a traveling salesman fighting changing times while struggling to capture the American Dream. City or Town: Weston. County: Windsor. Cost: Tickets start at $38. Ticket Phone: 802-824-5288.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
Weston Playhouse.
When Something Wonderful Ends/Going Green Symposium
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Description: After the death of her mother, Sherry's family home goes up for sale. Sifting through memories of a seemingly simpler time as she packs up her baby-boom childhood, Sherry begins to connect the dots between her Barbie collection and America's place in the rest of the world. A touching, funny, deeply personal and daringly global one-woman, one-Barbie play.
Part of our “GOING GREEN SYMPOSIUM”
Featuring presentations, Q&A's with Guest Speakers, and workshops daily. Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Dina Janis. Written By: Sherry Kramer. Cast: Jennifer Rohn. Cost: $20. Ticket Phone: 802-867-5777. Ticket Web Link: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Dorset Theatre Festival.
Art Films After Gallery Walk: “Years in the Making”
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Description: After Gallery Walk, come to BMAC to see this visually beautiful and joyous film. Working artists, all between 70 and 95 years old, share insights into the creative process as they face the challenges of aging. The 66-minute film captures their passion for art and for life… an inspiration to old and young, artists and art lovers. Venue: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Street Address: 10 Vernon St. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Cost: $5. Contact: Teta Hilsdon. Number for more info: 802-257-0124. Email for more info: office@brattleboromuseum.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
For more info visit www.brattleboromuseum.org. Moving Images: Works from the Permanent Collection of Photography and Video Art
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Description: The exhibition includes works by time-lapse-photography pioneers Eadweard Muybridge and Harold Edgerton, whose images capture bodies in motion, and more recent artists, like Hiroshi Sugimoto, who uses extremely long exposure times to create visions of stillness. The exhibit also includes video works by Tracey Moffatt, Peter Campus, and the Swiss team of Peter Fischli and David Weiss. Venue: Middlebury College. Street Address: 72 Porter Field Rd. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 802-443-3168. Email for more info: cfa@middlebury.edu. Web Site: http://www.middlebury.edu/arts/news/2010-2011.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 PM.
Middlebury College Museum of Art, Overbrook Gallery; and Axinn Center, Winter Garden Screening Room.
Sam Adams
Submitted
City or Town: Castleton. County: Rutland. Genre: hip-hop. Description: Live performance by Sam Adams.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 PM.
Castleton State College Campus Center.
Open Membership Enrollment
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Venue: Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County. Description: Open membership enrollment for current school year only $15. Includes Snack, gym, art, dinner, clubs, homework support. Contact us for more information and membership form.
Ages 6 - 16
Optional, Daily Member $1 per visit. Street Address: 71 Merchant's Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Jonny Rice. Number for more info: 747-4944. Email for more info: lmacfarlane@rutlandbgclub.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010.
71 Merchant's Row
Rutland, Vermont.
Pottery Classes
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Description: Register now for fall classes for adults, teens and children. Venue: Montpelier Mud. Street Address: 961 Route 2. City or Town: Middlesex. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Varies. Number for more info: 224-7000. Email for more info: info@montpeliermud.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Montpelier Mud.
Community Yard Sale
Description: Large Community Yard Sale: Household Goods, Toys, Clothes, Lawn and Garden, Furniture including King Size Bed frame, Wingback Chair and Hutch. To benefit Williamstown Middle School Sports Program. Street Address: 319 VT Route 64. City or Town: Williamstown. County: Orange. Age Range: All Ages.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
319 VT Route 64, Williamstown, VT just about 1/4 mile up route 64 from Route 14 in Williamstown.
Exposed! 2010 Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Description: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show. Tour Stowe downtown while enjoying great artwork. This year’s exhibition will feature up to 20 individual outdoor sculptures extending from the Helen Day front lawn to Chittenden Bank on Mountain Road, following the Stowe recreation path.
Location: Stowe downtown, Mountain Rd. & Recreational Path. Venue: Stowe downtown. Street Address: Rt. 100. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Anahi Costa. Number for more info: 802.253.8358. Email for more info: mail@helenday.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Stowe, VT 05672.
For more info visit www.helenday.com. REGISTER TO DANCE!!
Description: Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Capoeira, Tap, and African Workout classes; kids, teens, and adults. 36 years of professional instruction in a caring environment. Venue: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio. Street Address: 18 Langdon Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: varies: see schedule. Contact: Allison Mann. Number for more info: (802)-229-4676.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 AM.
Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio
By phone or on-line: cdandfs.com.
Safe Sport Screenings
Venue: Vermont Sports Medicine Center. Street Address: 5 Albert Cree Drive. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Vermont Sports Medicine Center offers free injury evaluations and consultations free of charge to help you obtain appropriate medical care for any athletic or musculo-skeletal injury. Injury consultations can provide home education programs for injury management, and immediate referral to appropriate medical providers. Consultations available by appointment at 775-1300. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: No Cost. Contact: Mark Sutherlin. Email for more info: msutherlin.vtsportsmedicine@ohscompanies.com. Number for more info: 775-1300.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Vermont Sports Medicine Center.
Spinning Class
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Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: One hour spinning class. Cost: $10. Free for Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
The Gymnasium.
Capital City Farmers Market
Street Address: 60 State Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Fresh, local, produce, prepared foods using local products, and a changing variety of crafts over the season. local produce: greens, ramps, fiddleheads, potatoes. Contact: Carolyn Grodinsky.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Montpelier, VT.
For more info visit www.montpelierfarmersmarket.com. Downtown Rutland Farmers Market
Event Title: Downtown Rutland Farmers Market. Venue: Depot Park & Evelyn Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: One of the state's largest farmers markets, located in Downtown Rutland, featuring nearly 90 vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, maple, honey, handcrafts, hot foods, cheese, wine, baked goods, pickles, jellies, sauces and more. local produce: fresh greens, fiddleheads, bedding plants. Contact: Pat Carbonell.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Depot Park, downtown Rutland.
Goldwing Motorcycle Meeting / Ride
Venue: Midway Diner. Description: GWRRA meeting to be followed by ride (weather permitting). City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: no cost. Contact: Nate Evans. Number for more info: 802-773-9197. Email for more info: Lnevans@comcast.net.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM.
Midway Diner
120 S.Main St. Rutland, Vt.
Annual Book Sale at the Grafton Public Library
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Venue: Library Lawn. Street Address: 204 Main Street. City or Town: Grafton. County: Windham. Description: Hundreds of books will be on sale from 9A.M. to 3 P.M. on the library green in historic Grafton, Saturday, September 4th. The latest fiction, older classics, children’s favorites, cookbooks, and biographies are just some of the categories. We also have a number of audio-visual materials available for sale.
The day long sale is extremely important for the finances of the town library.
Prices with a few exceptions are $2 for hardbacks, $1 for paperbacks and $1 for audio-visual. Cost: none. Web Site: www.graftonpubliclibrary.org. Contact: Michelle Dufort. Email for more info: librarian@graftonpubliclibrary.org. Number for more info: 802-843-2404.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Grafton, Vermont.
Kids Workshop
Submitted
Venue: The Rutland Home Depot. Description: The Kids Workshop teaches children do-it-yourself skills. Ages 5 to 12, continually from 9 to noon, takes about 20 minutes. Adult must accompany child. Free Admission. Street Address: 299 US Rte 4 East. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Eugene Diou. Number for more info: 802-786-6900. Email for more info: expeditor_4502@homedepot.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Rutland Home Depot.
North School Fundraiser Yard Sale
Submitted
Street Address: 49 Main Street. City or Town: North Springfield. County: Windsor. Description: Held rain or shine. Books, household and decor items, and more. All proceeds go to help maintain and improve the North School property for continued public use. Access and parking is off lower School St. Bring the kids, playground on site. Web Site: http://nsps.awardspace.us. Contact: Jean Willard. Email for more info: ed44vt@gmail.com. Number for more info: 802-886-2730.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
North School Recreation Park.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Strength & Sweat class
Submitted
Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: One hour workout - weights and aerobics. Cost: $10. Free to Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
The Gymnasium.
French Roundtable
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Venue: Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Description: Parlez-vous français? Meet and practice your French speaking. Everyone - any ability - is welcome to participate in a little international conversation. Street Address: 16 Park Street. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Matthew Gibbs. Number for more info: 802-247-0050. Email for more info: books@briggscarriage.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Briggs Carriage Bookstore.
Champlain Valley Fair presented by Progressive
Venue: Champlain Valley Exposition. Street Address: 105 Pearl Street. City or Town: Essex Junction. County: Chittenden. Description: Vermont’s largest fair means “fun guaranteed” for the entire family. The Champlain Valley Fair features fantastic rides – including two roller coasters. Savor the best variety of fair food, including local treats like corn on the cob, smoked meat and maple cotton candy. If you’re a shopper, browse in air-conditioned comfort among hundreds of vendors. Experience the best free entertainment, including acts like The Dazzling Mills Family jugglers, Anastasini Family Circus, and Dock Dogs. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Vizvarie. Ticket Phone: 802-878-5545. Cost: $10/$5. Number for more info: 802-878-5545. Email for more info: info@cvexpo.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Champlain Valley Exposition.
Northfield Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Description: The Northfield Labor Day Celebration is a three-day community event tons of good, old-fashioned Family Fun and live entertainment all day and night long, including, Marko the Magician and Hypnotist, and the Local Talent Show, The Big Basin Band, Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys and the Starline Rhythm Boys, and the car show will be back, too! There's also going to be plenty of local and international foods, games of luck and skill, displays and booths, and other new and exciting things. City or Town: Northfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Number for more info: 802-485-9206. Email for more info: info@northfieldlaborday.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – Monday, September 6, 2010, 3:00 PM.
On the Common, Northfield, VT.
Rent canoes, kayaks & stand up paddleboards at North Beach
Description: Rent a boat right on the beach! ACA certified instructor will give you hints to help you get going on a memorable trip paddling along the beach, around Lone Rock Point or toward the downtown waterfront.
Additional park entrance fee.
Open 7 days a week from 10-6pm, weather permitting. Last boat rented at 4pm. Boats rented first come, first served basis. You can also rent from the store at 370 Dorset St. and go where you want to go. Call 802-651-8760. Venue: North Beach. Street Address: 52 Institute Road. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Number for more info: 802-651-8760. Email for more info: info@canoeimports.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
North Beach
52 Institute Road Entrance is behind Burlington High School
Burlington, VT, 05408.
For more info visit www.canoeimports.com. 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition
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Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by Windsor County quilters. Quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Dynamic Earth Exhibition
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Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: The Dynamic Earth provides visitors with an intuitive understanding of earth's active and changing systems that shape our global environment—whether it's weather patterns, ocean currents, plate tectonics, or volcanoes and earthquakes. The Dynamic Globe, with its sphere shaped screen, is an exciting and integral part of the Dynamic Earth exhibition. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. Contact: www.montshire.org or 802-649-2200.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Montshire Museum of Science.
Norton BLK MKT Truck Tour
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Venue: Vermont State Fair. Description: Anyone that goes online is vulnerable to a malicious cyber attack. The bad guys are out there. They’re organized. They’re sophisticated. And this is a rare opportunity to see how they operate. People will board an 18-wheeler truck and take a self-guided tour of a mock BLK MKT to learn about cybercrime, hear real victim stories, and learn how to stay safe online. Street Address: 175 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Photography Exhibit featuring Lowell Klock
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Description: Amateur Photography Contest exhibiting over 200 photos from Vermont. Featured exhibit of black and white photos by Lowell Klock. Venue: Chaffee Art Center. Street Address: 16 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: Donations appreciated. Number for more info: (802) 775-0356. Email for more info: mary@chaffeeartcenter.org. Web Site: www.chaffeeartcenter.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701.
State of Craft, Exploring the Studio Craft Movement in Vermont, 1960-2010
Submitted
Description: State of Craft a landmark exhibition examining the evolution of the studio craft movement in Vermont (1960-2010) features more than 125 objects by 85 Vermont craftspeople, including master artists, emerging artists, and key individuals. It explores three overarching themes Living by “Making” Inspirations, and Communities and Connections, and is the centerpiece of a statewide showcase of Vermont crafts coordinated by the Vermont Crafts Council.Designated a Cultural Heritage event for 2010. Venue: Bennington Museum (plus 23 additional venues). Street Address: 75 Main Street. City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Number for more info: 802-447-1571. Email for more info: info@benningtonmuseum.org. Web Site: www.benningtonmuseum.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street
Bennington, VT
(Museum closed Wed. except in Sept. & Oct.).
For more info visit www.benningtonmuseum.org. Traditional Craft Saturday
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Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: Pottery with Ara Cardew from Quechee, VT will demonstrate the steps & techniques involved in pottery making and will let visitors try their hand on the wheel. Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Yoga PranaShakti, moderate class Saturdays 10am
Submitted
Venue: Studio Bliss, (The Opera House building). Street Address: 59-67 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Parvati teaches Kripalu style Yoga with her own PranaShakti flavor, every class offers students a possibility to spiritually deepen their practice. For sincere students of all levels. Beginners are warmly welcome. www.yogapranashakti.com. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $10-12/class. Contact: Parvati. Web Site: www.yogapranashakti.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Studio Bliss.
Big Red Barn Art Show
Description: 13th Annual Group exhibit by 36 Valley Artists. Over 130 works, most for sale. Closed Mon, Tues and Wed. Venue: Big Red Barn at American Flatbread. Street Address: Route 100. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: none, but donations are welcome. Contact: Dotty Kyle. Number for more info: 802-496-4789. Email for more info: westhill@madriver.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Lareau Farm/American Flatbread. Rte 100, Waitsfield, 1/2 mile south of Rte 17 intersection.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Venue: The Inside Scoop. Description: Meet and practice your Spanish. All abilities welcome. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 247-6600.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tree-A-Rama
Description: Learn how to identify common area trees and learn about their many uses, including edible and medicinal ones. Meet in the picnic shelter parking lot inside the main gate. Venue: nature program. Street Address: 2 Main Street. City or Town: East Thetford. County: Orange. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free. Contact: Roxanne Barbeau. Number for more info: (802) 295-2855. Email for more info: roxanne.p.barbeau@usace.army.mil.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Union Village Dam, East Thetford, VT.
Kung Fu and Escrima
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Event Title: Kung Fu and Escrima. Venue: Martial Arts like you see in new Karate Kid and Avatar. Street Address: Main Street. County: Rutland. City or Town: Fair Haven. Category: Martial Arts. Home Team: Visit us on Facebook. Cost: $6 per class or $40 per month. Contact: Robert Bride. Number for more info: 802-265-3470. Email for more info: alaorob8@yahoo.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Alao Kung Fu
Fair Haven Fitness
Fair Haven Vermont.
For more info visit alaokungfu.com. Mad Flea
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Event Title: Mad Flea. Venue: The Big Picture Theater. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Description: Every Saturday through September 4 the flea market and bazaar will take place from 11am to 3pm in the parking lot of the Big Picture Theater & Café. Food and drinks will be available on site as well as live music and performances to create an atmosphere of the traditional European flea markets and bazaars. Call to reserve a spot, just $10! Contact: The Big Picture Theater.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bigpicturetheater.info. On The Planet
Description: Exhibition involving artists from Japan and the US on biological diversity and environmental values. There will be a major, concurrent exhibit at Flynndog in Burlington and an exhibit of outdoors sculptures at Millstone Hill in Barre Town. Contact SPA at 479-7069 for directions and scheduled activities, including dance performances at Millstone Hill, artist talks, and other community events. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Studio Place Arts.
2 grand Openings - "The Shadow Show" and the T.W. Wood gallery's new retail operation - 'The Wood Shop
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Description: The Wood Opens a New Show with a Reverence for the Past and a Celebration of the Present
August 24th sees the Opening of The Wood’s first “Open Call” Show in almost a decade, a new exhibit of a selection of works by its Founding Father, as well as the debut of its brand new retail operation, “The Wood Shop.”. Venue: T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center. Street Address: VCFA College Hall - 36 College Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: Free - Donations Gratefully Accepted. Contact: Joyce Mandeville or Bill Pelton. Number for more info: 802-828-8743. Email for more info: info@twwoodgallert.org. Web Site: www.twwooodgallery.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center
College Hall - Vermont College of Fine Arts
36 College Street
Mobntpelier, VT.
Chester Old Home Days
Submitted
Venue: Fair. Description: OLD HOME DAYS, RIDES, FOOD, GAMES ENTERTAINMENT, CRAFT & FLEA MARKET VENDERS AND FIREWORKS AT DUSK. Street Address: ROUTE 103 SOUTH. City or Town: Chester. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: MARIE WADE. Number for more info: 802-875-2763. Email for more info: andsherri@comcast.net.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:00 PM.
American Legion Post #67.
Gassetts Grange #327 Bake Sale
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Description: selling baked goods and will have information about the Grange and what we do. Street Address: RT 103 N. City or Town: Chester. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: admission is free. baked items vary in price. Contact: Barbara Kendall. Number for more info: 8022454847. Email for more info: BarbKendall@comcast.net.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
American Legion Hall
RT 103 N
Chester VT 05143.
Strategy Games - Yu-Gi-Oh
Submitted
Description: Trading of Yu-Gi-Oh Cards, duels, quarterly tournaments. Village Square Booksellers carries Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon & Magic, as well as Dungeons & Dragon's books & Graphic novels. Presenter: Village Square Booksellers. Cost: free. Venue: Village Square Booksellers. Street Address: 32 Square. City or Town: Bellows Falls. County: Windham. Web Site: www.villagesquarebooks.com. Contact: Pat Fowler. Number for more info: 802-463-9404. Email for more info: vsbooks@sover.net.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bellows Falls.
An Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind: What Were You Thinking, Isaac Kendall and Benjamin McCool?
Submitted
Description: Modern day historian and site interpreter Paul Andriscin will interview two American soldiers from the 1700s so he and the audience can find out first hand from them what happened 233 years ago at Mount Independence and during the Northern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Street Address: 497 Mount Independence Road. City or Town: Orwell. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5.00 for adults and free for children under 15. Contact: Elsa Gilbertson. Number for more info: (802) 759-2412. Email for more info: elsa.gilbertson@state.vt.us.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Mount Independence Historic Site.
For more info visit www.historicvermont.org. Death of a Salesman
Submitted
Description: Christopher Lloyd returns to Weston as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's powerful, award-winning play about a traveling salesman fighting changing times while struggling to capture the American Dream. City or Town: Weston. County: Windsor. Cost: Tickets start at $30. Ticket Phone: 802-824-5288.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
Weston Playhouse.
Plymouth Folk & Blues Concerts
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Venue: Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site. Street Address: 3780 Route 100A. City or Town: Plymouth. County: Rutland. Genre: blues. Description: Stars from Vermont and nationally known musicians team up for a lively two-day festival of folk and blues music performed in the pure country air of historic Plymouth Notch. Organized by Jay Ottaway and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. Children’s concert and songwriting workshop both days. Web Site: http://www.plymouthfolk.com. Cost: Free; donation is suggested. Contact: Bill Jenney. Number for more info: (802) 672-3773. Email for more info: william.jenney@state.vt.us.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:00 PM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Calvin Coolidge Historic Site.
For more info visit www.historicvermont.org. Chicken Pie Supper
Venue: United Church of Northfieldd. Description: The United Church of Northfield, 58 Main St. is having a "Chicken Pie Supper" on Saturday, September 4 from 5:00 - 7:00. The doors open for take out at 4:30. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Proceeds will support the ministries of the UCC of Northfield. Handicap accessible. Contact: Brenda Cruickshank 485-5793. Street Address: 58 South Main Street. City or Town: Northfield. County: Washington. Cost: $10 adult; $5 years 12 and under. Contact: Brenda Cruickshank. Number for more info: 802-485-5793. Email for more info: keepsakefiber@yahoo.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
United Church of Northfield.
For more info visit www.unitedchurchofnorthfield.org. fund raising dinner
Submitted
Venue: MT. HOLLY MUSEUM - BENEFIT DINNER. Description: HAM- POTATO-VEGETABLES-ROLL-PIES
ALL YOU CAN EAT - HOME STYLE. Street Address: LAKE ST. City or Town: Belmont. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: ADULTS-$10.OO CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER $5.OO. Contact: Sandy Montgomery. Number for more info: 259-2099. Email for more info: DRSAM@VERMONTEL.NET.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 5:00 PM.
ODD FELLOWS HALL IN BELMONT.
Pawlet Community Church Roast Pork Dinner
Submitted
Venue: Pawlet Community Church. Description: Roast Pork Dinner with Stuffing, Potatoes, gravy and all the fixings. Dessert this month will be ginger bread with whip cream. City or Town: Pawlet. County: Rutland. Cost: Adults $10.00. Contact: Doreen Mach at 325-3428 or Judy Coolidge at 325-3073. Number for more info: 325-3022.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 5:00 PM.
Death of a Salesman
Submitted
Description: Christopher Lloyd returns to Weston as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's powerful, award-winning play about a traveling salesman fighting changing times while struggling to capture the American Dream. City or Town: Weston. County: Windsor. Cost: Tickets start at $38. Ticket Phone: 802-824-5288.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM.
Weston Playhouse.
Ripton Community Coffee House
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Venue: Ripton Community House. Street Address: Route 125. City or Town: Ripton. County: Addison. Genre: acoustic. Description: Award-winning singer-songwriter Devon Sproule performs. Web Site: www.rcch.org. Cost: $8 adults; $5 seniors; $3 children. Number for more info: 388-9782. Email for more info: folks@rcch.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Route 125
Ripton, Vermont 05766.
Barnaby's Artist Showcase
Submitted
Venue: Curtis' All American Restaurant. Street Address: 908 VT. Route 103 South. City or Town: Chester. County: Windsor. Genre: acoustic, blues, bluegrass, country, rock. Description: Every week Curtis' has a different artist, many of which are local to the area playing many different types of music in a acoustic setting. Web Site: www.curtisbbqvt.com. Cost: FREE. Contact: Christopher Parker. Number for more info: 802-875-6999. Email for more info: admin@curtisbbqvt.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Curtis' All American Restaurant.
When Something Wonderful Ends
Submitted
Description: After the death of her mother, Sherry's family home goes up for sale. Sifting through memories of a seemingly similar time as she packs up her baby-boom childhood, Sherry begins to connect the dots between her Barbie collection and America's place in the rest of the world. A touching, funny, deeply personal and daringly global one-woman, one-Barbie play. Call 802 867 5777 for more information! Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Dina Janis. Written By: Theresa Rebeck. Cost: $42.00. Ticket Phone: 801 867 5777. Ticket Web Link: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org. Contact: Nikki Hughes. Number for more info: 802 867 2223. Email for more info: dina@dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Dorset Playhouse.
When Something Wonderful Ends/Going Green Symposium
Submitted
Description: After the death of her mother, Sherry's family home goes up for sale. Sifting through memories of a seemingly simpler time as she packs up her baby-boom childhood, Sherry begins to connect the dots between her Barbie collection and America's place in the rest of the world. A touching, funny, deeply personal and daringly global one-woman, one-Barbie play.
Part of our “GOING GREEN SYMPOSIUM”
Featuring presentations, Q&A's with Guest Speakers, and workshops daily. Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Dina Janis. Written By: Sherry Kramer. Cast: Jennifer Rohn. Cost: $20. Ticket Phone: 802-867-5777. Ticket Web Link: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Open Mic Night
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Venue: The Killarney an Irish Pub. Street Address: 44 Pond Street. City or Town: Ludlow. County: Windsor. Genre: acoustic, blues, bluegrass, classical, country, electronic, funk, fusion, folk, other, rock, R&B, reggae. Description: Any and all ages and muscial abilities are welcome to come play, enjoy and support local musicans. Web Site: www.killarneyludlow.com. Cost: free. Contact: (802) 228-7797. Email for more info: VTIrishpub@yahoo.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 PM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 AM.
The Killarney an Irish Pub.
The Cop Outs
Venue: The Reservoir. Street Address: One South Main St. City or Town: Waterbury. County: Washington. Genre: rock. Description: Live Music. Cost: Free.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 PM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 2:00 AM.
Centre Dance Studio Open House
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Venue: Centre Dance Studio. Description: Join us Saturday from 10:00-1:00 to tour the studio, get class information, and meet the director. We would love to meet you! Street Address: 610 McKinley Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Tara Bombardier. Number for more info: 802-773-6400. Email for more info: taravt@hotmail.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 PM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:00 AM.
Centre Dance
610 McKinley Ave.
Rutland, Vt 05701.
Hike with Green Mountain Club
Description: Difficult. 10.0 miles round trip. Mount Carrigain via the Signal Ridge Trail. One of the best views in the Whites. Joint event Montpelier and Northeast Kingdom GMC sections. Contact leader for meeting time and place in either Montpelier or St. Johnsbury. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Contact: Michael Chernick. Number for more info: 223-0918. Email for more info: chernick5@comcast.net. Web Site: http://www.gmcmontpelier.org/events/index.htm.
Sunday, September 5, 2010.
White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Open Membership Enrollment
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Venue: Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County. Description: Open membership enrollment for current school year only $15. Includes Snack, gym, art, dinner, clubs, homework support. Contact us for more information and membership form.
Ages 6 - 16
Optional, Daily Member $1 per visit. Street Address: 71 Merchant's Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Jonny Rice. Number for more info: 747-4944. Email for more info: lmacfarlane@rutlandbgclub.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010.
71 Merchant's Row
Rutland, Vermont.
Pottery Classes
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Description: Register now for fall classes for adults, teens and children. Venue: Montpelier Mud. Street Address: 961 Route 2. City or Town: Middlesex. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Varies. Number for more info: 224-7000. Email for more info: info@montpeliermud.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010.
Montpelier Mud.
Public Breakfast
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Description: Ham, Eggs, Homefries, Toast, Juice, Coffee. City or Town: Danby. County: Rutland. Cost: $6.00.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Marble Lodge #76
100 South Main Street
Danby, VT 05739.
Exposed! 2010 Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Description: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show. Tour Stowe downtown while enjoying great artwork. This year’s exhibition will feature up to 20 individual outdoor sculptures extending from the Helen Day front lawn to Chittenden Bank on Mountain Road, following the Stowe recreation path.
Location: Stowe downtown, Mountain Rd. & Recreational Path. Venue: Stowe downtown. Street Address: Rt. 100. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Anahi Costa. Number for more info: 802.253.8358. Email for more info: mail@helenday.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Stowe, VT 05672.
For more info visit www.helenday.com. REGISTER TO DANCE!!
Description: Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Capoeira, Tap, and African Workout classes; kids, teens, and adults. 36 years of professional instruction in a caring environment. Venue: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio. Street Address: 18 Langdon Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: varies: see schedule. Contact: Allison Mann. Number for more info: (802)-229-4676.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00 AM.
Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio
By phone or on-line: cdandfs.com.
Safe Sport Screenings
Venue: Vermont Sports Medicine Center. Street Address: 5 Albert Cree Drive. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Vermont Sports Medicine Center offers free injury evaluations and consultations free of charge to help you obtain appropriate medical care for any athletic or musculo-skeletal injury. Injury consultations can provide home education programs for injury management, and immediate referral to appropriate medical providers. Consultations available by appointment at 775-1300. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: No Cost. Contact: Mark Sutherlin. Email for more info: msutherlin.vtsportsmedicine@ohscompanies.com. Number for more info: 775-1300.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Vermont Sports Medicine Center.
Eureka Lodge Breakfast
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Venue: Eureka Masonic Lodge. Description: Pancake Breakfast: Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hash, Home Fries, Maple Syrup, Coffee, Tea, O.J. Street Address: North Main St. City or Town: Fair Haven. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $7, Kids 6-12: $3, 5 and Under: Free.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Eureka Masonic Lodge
North Main St.
Fair Haven.
Beginner Bird Walk - Geprag Park
Venue: North Branch Nature Center. Description: A special opportunity for young birders (ages 8-16) to join us in an "Intro to Birding" walk at Geprag Park in Charlotte. This program is sponsored by Green Mountain Audubon society and NBNC. For more information and to register please call 802-434-7672. Street Address: 713 Ellm Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free. Contact: Green Mountain Audubon Society. Number for more info: 802-434-7672. Email for more info: larry@northbranchnaturecenter.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Charlotte, Vermont.
Champlain Valley Fair presented by Progressive
Venue: Champlain Valley Exposition. Street Address: 105 Pearl Street. City or Town: Essex Junction. County: Chittenden. Description: Vermont’s largest fair means “fun guaranteed” for the entire family. The Champlain Valley Fair features fantastic rides – including two roller coasters. Savor the best variety of fair food, including local treats like corn on the cob, smoked meat and maple cotton candy. If you’re a shopper, browse in air-conditioned comfort among hundreds of vendors. Experience the best free entertainment, including acts like The Dazzling Mills Family jugglers, Anastasini Family Circus, and Dock Dogs. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Vizvarie. Ticket Phone: 802-878-5545. Cost: $10/$5. Number for more info: 802-878-5545. Email for more info: info@cvexpo.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – Monday, September 6, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Champlain Valley Exposition.
Rent canoes, kayaks & stand up paddleboards at North Beach
Description: Rent a boat right on the beach! ACA certified instructor will give you hints to help you get going on a memorable trip paddling along the beach, around Lone Rock Point or toward the downtown waterfront.
Additional park entrance fee.
Open 7 days a week from 10-6pm, weather permitting. Last boat rented at 4pm. Boats rented first come, first served basis. You can also rent from the store at 370 Dorset St. and go where you want to go. Call 802-651-8760. Venue: North Beach. Street Address: 52 Institute Road. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: All Ages. Number for more info: 802-651-8760. Email for more info: info@canoeimports.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
North Beach
52 Institute Road Entrance is behind Burlington High School
Burlington, VT, 05408.
For more info visit www.canoeimports.com. 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition
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Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by Windsor County quilters. Quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Dynamic Earth Exhibition
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Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: The Dynamic Earth provides visitors with an intuitive understanding of earth's active and changing systems that shape our global environment—whether it's weather patterns, ocean currents, plate tectonics, or volcanoes and earthquakes. The Dynamic Globe, with its sphere shaped screen, is an exciting and integral part of the Dynamic Earth exhibition. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. Contact: www.montshire.org or 802-649-2200.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Montshire Museum of Science.
Ice Cream Sundays
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Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: Lend a hand making and sampling ice cream right here at the farm – a different flavor each week. We’ll share scientific and historical perspectives of this dairy delight and keep track of visitor favorites! Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Norton BLK MKT Truck Tour
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Venue: Vermont State Fair. Description: Anyone that goes online is vulnerable to a malicious cyber attack. The bad guys are out there. They’re organized. They’re sophisticated. And this is a rare opportunity to see how they operate. People will board an 18-wheeler truck and take a self-guided tour of a mock BLK MKT to learn about cybercrime, hear real victim stories, and learn how to stay safe online. Street Address: 175 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
State of Craft, Exploring the Studio Craft Movement in Vermont, 1960-2010
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Description: State of Craft a landmark exhibition examining the evolution of the studio craft movement in Vermont (1960-2010) features more than 125 objects by 85 Vermont craftspeople, including master artists, emerging artists, and key individuals. It explores three overarching themes Living by “Making” Inspirations, and Communities and Connections, and is the centerpiece of a statewide showcase of Vermont crafts coordinated by the Vermont Crafts Council.Designated a Cultural Heritage event for 2010. Venue: Bennington Museum (plus 23 additional venues). Street Address: 75 Main Street. City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Number for more info: 802-447-1571. Email for more info: info@benningtonmuseum.org. Web Site: www.benningtonmuseum.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street
Bennington, VT
(Museum closed Wed. except in Sept. & Oct.).
For more info visit www.benningtonmuseum.org. The Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market
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Event Title: The Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market. Venue: Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market. Street Address: South Western corner of Mt. Tabor Ave. and Route 7 South. City or Town: Mount Tabor. County: Rutland. Description: The Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market has adjusted its schedule to accommodate our customers and vendors needs. We will be open Sundays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (weather permitting) until October 17. If you are a musician, entertainer, or local Chef and would like to perform at the market or are Local business that wishes to display brochures please contact us. Non-Profits are always welcome for free! The first day for all new vendors is ALWAYS a FREE day. local produce: Veggies Fruit Berries Herbs Flowers Bread Cheese Jams Maple. Contact: Nikki Kuhn.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Sue and Elbert Crosby have graciously offered us the use of their 3+ acre field across Route 7 from E.C. Crosby & Sons True Value Hardware store and lumberyard. The Main Market field is on the South Western corner of Mt. Tabor Ave. and Route 7 South.
For more info visit www.greenmountainharmony.com. The Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market
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Event Title: The Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market. Venue: Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market and food. Street Address: Corner of Mount Tabor Avenue and Route 7 South. City or Town: Mount Tabor. County: Rutland. Description: The Green Mountain Harmony Farm, Flea, Arts and Crafts Outdoor Market will be open Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM weather permitting.
Come join us for lunch, our vendors are serving up a variety of delicious food, drink and baked goods. We have picnic tables and benches under the shade of maple trees and a port-o-let for your convenience.
On site parking and admission are always free! local produce: Carrots,Cabbage, Tomatos, Potatos, Squash, Onions, Shallots, Garlic, Herbs, Flowers. Contact: Nicolet Kuhn nikki_kuhn@yahoo.com 802 293 2009.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Sue and Elbert Crosby’s field on the corner of Mount Tabor Avenue and Route 7 South in Mount Tabor, Vermont.
For more info visit www.greenmountainharmony.com. Church Services
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Description: Pastors: Daryl Martens & Steve Knisely
Sunday School for all ages 9:45
Church Service 10:45. Denomination: Community. City or Town: Andover. County: Windsor.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:45 AM.
Andover-Weston Road
Andover, VT.
Big Red Barn Art Show
Description: 13th Annual Group exhibit by 36 Valley Artists. Over 130 works, most for sale. Closed Mon, Tues and Wed. Venue: Big Red Barn at American Flatbread. Street Address: Route 100. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: none, but donations are welcome. Contact: Dotty Kyle. Number for more info: 802-496-4789. Email for more info: westhill@madriver.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Lareau Farm/American Flatbread. Rte 100, Waitsfield, 1/2 mile south of Rte 17 intersection.
Bobby, Martin & John: Once Upon an American Dream Photography Exhibit
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Description: Iconic images from the archives of LOOK Magazine photojournalist Stanley Tretick document the courage and struggles of Martin Luther King, Jr. John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy. Venue: Southern Vermont Arts Center. Street Address: West Road. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free Admission on Sundays. Number for more info: 802 362 1405. Email for more info: info@svac.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Southern Vermont Arts Center.
Brunch & Book Sale
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Venue: St Paul's Church. Description: Pancakes w/real maple syrup, eggs, homefries, sausage, fruit, homemade bread & desserts, assorted casseroles, homemade soup and several beverages. Street Address: 27 State St. City or Town: Windsor. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6.00 & $3.00 preschool. Contact: Joanne. Number for more info: 802-674-6461. Email for more info: dubberuss@comcast.net.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
St Paul's Episcopal Church
27 State St
Windsor, VT05089.
18th annual New World Festival
Venue: Chandler Music Hall. Street Address: 71-73 Main Street. City or Town: Randolph. County: Orange. Description: The New World Festival celebrates the Celtic & French Canadian heritage of northern New England through music and dance. 5 continuous performance stages, activities for children, crafts and food. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Kathy Corrao. Ticket Phone: 802-728-6464. Cost: Adults $35/$30 in advance; Students 18 and under $10; Children 12 and under $5; Children under 2 free. Ticket Web Link: www.chandler-arts.org. Number for more info: 802-728-9878. Email for more info: director@chandler-arts.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 PM – Monday, September 6, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Randolph, Vermont.
2 grand Openings - "The Shadow Show" and the T.W. Wood gallery's new retail operation - 'The Wood Shop
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Description: The Wood Opens a New Show with a Reverence for the Past and a Celebration of the Present
August 24th sees the Opening of The Wood’s first “Open Call” Show in almost a decade, a new exhibit of a selection of works by its Founding Father, as well as the debut of its brand new retail operation, “The Wood Shop.”. Venue: T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center. Street Address: VCFA College Hall - 36 College Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: Free - Donations Gratefully Accepted. Contact: Joyce Mandeville or Bill Pelton. Number for more info: 802-828-8743. Email for more info: info@twwoodgallert.org. Web Site: www.twwooodgallery.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center
College Hall - Vermont College of Fine Arts
36 College Street
Mobntpelier, VT.
Picturesque Tea and Tours
Venue: Justin Morrill Historic Site. Description: Join a member of the Friends of the Morrill Homestead for a walking tour of Morrill’s Strafford and a tour of his Gothic Revival cottage. Co-sponsored by Debbie Blanchard and the Friends of the Morrill Homestead. Pre-registration is required. Tours start at 12:30 PM with Tea at 2 PM. Street Address: 214 Justin Morrill Highway. City or Town: Strafford. County: Orange. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $28.00. Contact: Mary Victor Giersch. Number for more info: 765-4288.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:30 PM.
Justin Morrill Historic Site.
Chess Club
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Venue: Briggs Carriage Bookstore. Description: Chess players of all ages and abilities welcome. Our loyal group is always looking for new players to join our ranks! Street Address: 16 Park Street. City or Town: Brandon. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Matthew Gibbs. Number for more info: 802-247-0050. Email for more info: Books@briggscarriage.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Briggs Carriage Bookstore.
Weed Dating
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Description: Like speed dating, but on a farm! Singles (or friend-seekers) will spend an hour doing light weeding with rotating partners, then receive a farm tour and refreshments. Please pre-register by contacting the NOFA Vermont office. Street Address: 2658 Northam Road. City or Town: Shrewsbury. County: Rutland. Cost: $10 NOFA-VT members/$15 non-members. Contact: NOFA Vermont. Number for more info: 802-434-4122. Email for more info: info@nofavt.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Alchemy Gardens.
For more info visit nofavt.org. Bread & Puppet
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Venue: BigTown Gallery. Description: Bread & Puppet's Ressurection Circus. Street Address: 99 N. Main St. City or Town: Rochester. County: Windsor. Cost: Fee. Number for more info: 802.767.9670. Email for more info: info@bigtowngallery.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
BigTown Gallery, Rochester, VT.
Death of a Salesman
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Description: Christopher Lloyd returns to Weston as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's powerful, award-winning play about a traveling salesman fighting changing times while struggling to capture the American Dream. City or Town: Weston. County: Windsor. Cost: Tickets start at $30. Ticket Phone: 802-824-5288.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
Weston Playhouse.
Hike Into History
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Description: Archaeologist Allen Hathaway focuses on archaeology on another of his popular guided hikes on the Mount’s trails. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Vermont Archeology Month program. Venue: Mount Independence Historic Site. Street Address: 497 Mount Independence Road. City or Town: Orwell. County: Addison. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5.00 for adults and free for children under 15. Contact: Elsa Gilbertson. Number for more info: (802) 948-2000. Email for more info: elsa.gilbertson@state.vt.us. Web Site: http://www.HistoricVermont.org/MountIndependence.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Mount Independence Historic Site.
For more info visit www.historicvermont.org. When Something Wonderful Ends
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Description: After the death of her mother, Sherry's family home goes up for sale. Sifting through memories of a seemingly similar time as she packs up her baby-boom childhood, Sherry begins to connect the dots between her Barbie collection and America's place in the rest of the world. A touching, funny, deeply personal and daringly global one-woman, one-Barbie play. Call 802 867 5777 for more information! Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Dina Janis. Written By: Theresa Rebeck. Cost: $42.00. Ticket Phone: 801 867 5777. Ticket Web Link: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org. Contact: Nikki Hughes. Number for more info: 802 867 2223. Email for more info: dina@dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Dorset Playhouse.
When Something Wonderful Ends/Going Green Symposium
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Description: After the death of her mother, Sherry's family home goes up for sale. Sifting through memories of a seemingly simpler time as she packs up her baby-boom childhood, Sherry begins to connect the dots between her Barbie collection and America's place in the rest of the world. A touching, funny, deeply personal and daringly global one-woman, one-Barbie play.
Part of our “GOING GREEN SYMPOSIUM”
Featuring presentations, Q&A's with Guest Speakers, and workshops daily. Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Dina Janis. Written By: Sherry Kramer. Cast: Jennifer Rohn. Cost: $20. Ticket Phone: 802-867-5777. Ticket Web Link: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Stowe Performing Arts Music in the Meadow
Venue: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow. Street Address: 700 Trapp Hill Road. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Genre: other. Description: The United States Air Force Band of Liberty performs Broadway show tunes, patriotic songs, marches and a tribute to the men of women of the Armed Forces. Pcinics welcome. Rainsite: Jackson Arena, Stowe. Concert location hotline: 802-253-7321, Ext. 3. Web Site: www.StoweArts.com. Cost: FREE; no tickets required. Contact: Lynn Paparella. Number for more info: 802-253-7792. Email for more info: spa@StoweArts.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow, Stowe, Vermont.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
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Venue: Turning Point Club, 141 State St. Description: Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. No weigh-ins, dues, or fees. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Turning Point Club
141 State Street
Rutland.
When Something Wonderful Ends
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Description: After the death of her mother, Sherry's family home goes up for sale. Sifting through memories of a seemingly similar time as she packs up her baby-boom childhood, Sherry begins to connect the dots between her Barbie collection and America's place in the rest of the world. A touching, funny, deeply personal and daringly global one-woman, one-Barbie play. Call 802 867 5777 for more information! Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Dina Janis. Written By: Theresa Rebeck. Cost: $42.00. Ticket Phone: 801 867 5777. Ticket Web Link: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org. Contact: Nikki Hughes. Number for more info: 802 867 2223. Email for more info: dina@dorsettheatrefestival.org. Web Site: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Dorset Playhouse.
Yoga PranaShakti Gentle class Sundays 8.15am
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Venue: Studio Bliss. Description: Parvati teaches Kripalu style Yoga with her own PranaShakti flavor, every class offers students a possibility to spiritually deepen their practice. For sincere students of all levels. Beginners are warmly welcome. www.yogapranashakti.com. Street Address: 59-67 Merchants Row (The Opera House). City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $10-12 / class. Contact: Parvati.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:15 PM – 9:45 PM.
Rutland, VT.
Open Mic Night
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Venue: The Killarney an Irish Pub. Street Address: 44 Pond Street. City or Town: Ludlow. County: Windsor. Genre: acoustic, blues, bluegrass, classical, country, electronic, funk, fusion, folk, other, rock, R&B, reggae. Description: Any and all ages and muscial abilities are welcome to come play, enjoy and support local musicans. Web Site: www.killarneyludlow.com. Cost: free. Contact: (802) 228-7797. Email for more info: VTIrishpub@yahoo.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 9:00 PM – Monday, September 6, 2010, 12:00 AM.
The Killarney an Irish Pub.
On the Trail of Justin Morgan
Venue: Former Bean Farm. Description: Guided walks to the pasture monument on the farm where the original Morgan horse lived his last days.
24-hour advance reservations required. City or Town: Chelsea. County: Orange. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: free will donation. Contact: Julia Purdy, guide. Email for more info: laughinotter05@yahoo.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010.
Green Mountain Club Hike
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Description: Follow the Long/Appalachian Trail from Route 140 in Wallingford to Clarendon Gorge at Route 103. Moderate. 6.3 miles. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Gerry & Chryl Martin. Number for more info: 802-492-2244.
Monday, September 6, 2010.
Meet at 9 AM in Rutland Main Street Park near the east end of the fire station.
Open Membership Enrollment
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Venue: Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County. Description: Open membership enrollment for current school year only $15. Includes Snack, gym, art, dinner, clubs, homework support. Contact us for more information and membership form.
Ages 6 - 16
Optional, Daily Member $1 per visit. Street Address: 71 Merchant's Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Jonny Rice. Number for more info: 747-4944. Email for more info: lmacfarlane@rutlandbgclub.org.
Monday, September 6, 2010.
71 Merchant's Row
Rutland, Vermont.
Pottery Classes
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Description: Register now for fall classes for adults, teens and children. Venue: Montpelier Mud. Street Address: 961 Route 2. City or Town: Middlesex. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Varies. Number for more info: 224-7000. Email for more info: info@montpeliermud.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010.
Montpelier Mud.
Spinning & Yoga Class
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Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: 40 minutes of spinning, followed by 20 minutes of Yoga. Cost: $10 for non-members. Free for Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM.
The Gymnasium
11 Cottage Street
Rutland City.
Exposed! 2010 Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Description: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show. Tour Stowe downtown while enjoying great artwork. This year’s exhibition will feature up to 20 individual outdoor sculptures extending from the Helen Day front lawn to Chittenden Bank on Mountain Road, following the Stowe recreation path.
Location: Stowe downtown, Mountain Rd. & Recreational Path. Venue: Stowe downtown. Street Address: Rt. 100. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Anahi Costa. Number for more info: 802.253.8358. Email for more info: mail@helenday.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Stowe, VT 05672.
For more info visit www.helenday.com. Labor Day Bake & Gift Sale
Venue: Brown Public Library. Street Address: 93 South Main St. City or Town: Northfield. County: Washington. Description: Baked goods, drinks, gifts and raffle tickets will be on sale. Cost: Free. Web Site: http://www.brownpubliclibrary.org. Contact: Brown Public Library. Number for more info: 802 485-4621.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Brown Public Library
93 South Main St.
Northfield, VT 05663.
REGISTER TO DANCE!!
Description: Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Capoeira, Tap, and African Workout classes; kids, teens, and adults. 36 years of professional instruction in a caring environment. Venue: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio. Street Address: 18 Langdon Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: varies: see schedule. Contact: Allison Mann. Number for more info: (802)-229-4676.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 8:00 AM.
Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio
By phone or on-line: cdandfs.com.
Safe Sport Screenings
Venue: Vermont Sports Medicine Center. Street Address: 5 Albert Cree Drive. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Vermont Sports Medicine Center offers free injury evaluations and consultations free of charge to help you obtain appropriate medical care for any athletic or musculo-skeletal injury. Injury consultations can provide home education programs for injury management, and immediate referral to appropriate medical providers. Consultations available by appointment at 775-1300. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: No Cost. Contact: Mark Sutherlin. Email for more info: msutherlin.vtsportsmedicine@ohscompanies.com. Number for more info: 775-1300.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Vermont Sports Medicine Center.
Playgroup
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Venue: Chaffee Art Gallery. Description: Children from birth to age five are welcomed and must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for activities, songs,and fingerplays. Please bring a snack for your child. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 773-8675.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Rutland.
Champlain Valley Fair presented by Progressive
Venue: Champlain Valley Exposition. Street Address: 105 Pearl Street. City or Town: Essex Junction. County: Chittenden. Description: Vermont’s largest fair means “fun guaranteed” for the entire family. The Champlain Valley Fair features fantastic rides – including two roller coasters. Savor the best variety of fair food, including local treats like corn on the cob, smoked meat and maple cotton candy. If you’re a shopper, browse in air-conditioned comfort among hundreds of vendors. Experience the best free entertainment, including acts like The Dazzling Mills Family jugglers, Anastasini Family Circus, and Dock Dogs. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Vizvarie. Ticket Phone: 802-878-5545. Cost: $10/$5. Number for more info: 802-878-5545. Email for more info: info@cvexpo.org.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 10:00 AM – Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Champlain Valley Exposition.
24th Annual Quilt Exhibition
Submitted
Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by Windsor County quilters. Quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Dynamic Earth Exhibition
Submitted
Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: The Dynamic Earth provides visitors with an intuitive understanding of earth's active and changing systems that shape our global environment—whether it's weather patterns, ocean currents, plate tectonics, or volcanoes and earthquakes. The Dynamic Globe, with its sphere shaped screen, is an exciting and integral part of the Dynamic Earth exhibition. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. Contact: www.montshire.org or 802-649-2200.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Montshire Museum of Science.
State of Craft, Exploring the Studio Craft Movement in Vermont, 1960-2010
Submitted
Description: State of Craft a landmark exhibition examining the evolution of the studio craft movement in Vermont (1960-2010) features more than 125 objects by 85 Vermont craftspeople, including master artists, emerging artists, and key individuals. It explores three overarching themes Living by “Making” Inspirations, and Communities and Connections, and is the centerpiece of a statewide showcase of Vermont crafts coordinated by the Vermont Crafts Council.Designated a Cultural Heritage event for 2010. Venue: Bennington Museum (plus 23 additional venues). Street Address: 75 Main Street. City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Number for more info: 802-447-1571. Email for more info: info@benningtonmuseum.org. Web Site: www.benningtonmuseum.org.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street
Bennington, VT
(Museum closed Wed. except in Sept. & Oct.).
For more info visit www.benningtonmuseum.org. Healthy Aging Exercise Program
Venue: Twin Valley Senior Center. Street Address: Old Schoolhouse Common. City or Town: Marshfield. County: Washington. Description: Gentle exercise program for stretching, balance, and strength. Free door to door transportation from local towns.. Age Range: Seniors. Cost: FREE. Number for more info: 426-3447.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Twin Valley Senior Center
Old Schoolhouse Common
Marshfield, VT.
INTRO TO GROWING GRAPES
Venue: Elmore Roots Nursery. Description: Want to get into growing grapes? Not sure how to get started? Come and learn how to plan, prepare, plant and maintain your own home vineyard. This will be an interactive workshop that will help you determine the varieties, materials, tools, etc. need to grow grapes with success in Northern Vermont. The nursery will remain open, after the workshop, from 5-6 for any tool or plant purchases. Street Address: 631 Symonds Mill Rd. City or Town: Lake Elmore. County: Lamoille. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Contact: David Fried. Number for more info: 802-888-3305. Email for more info: fruitpal@elmoreroots.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Elmore Roots Nursery
631 Symonds Mill Rd
Wolcott, VT 05680.
1/2 Price Wings & Nachos
Submitted
Presenter: Chef Amy Chamberlain. Venue: The Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern. Street Address: 2594 Depot Street. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Description: Every Monday and Tuesday evening this summer, enjoy our delicious and satisfying wings or a heaping plate of nachos at half price! Age Range: All Ages. local produce: always. Email for more info: goodfood@perfectwife.com. Number for more info: (802) 362-2817.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Perfect Wife Tavern.
Rutland Youth Theatre The Shakespeare Project Workshop
Submitted
Description: Rutland Youth Theatre presents after-school Shakespeare Workshop Grades K-6 this fall. (No previous experience necessary!)
By taking the most famous scenes and monologues from the canon of Shakespearean works and presenting them in a contemporary style, new and often remarkable interpretations of the classic materials emerge. A wonderful way to introduce young actors and audiences to the fantastic world of Elizabethan literature. Venue: Rutland Youth Theatre @ Dana Rec Center. Street Address: East Center Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Directed By: Saskia Hagen Groom. Cost: $80 residents $90 non (12 sessions). Contact: Saskia Hagen Groom. Number for more info: 802 558-4177. Email for more info: saskiahagengroom@hotmail.com. Web Site: www.rutlandrec.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Rutland Youth Theatre
Dana Recreation Center
East Center Street
Rutland, VT 05701.
Commit to Quit – Group Program
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Venue: Community Education at Rutland Regional. Street Address: 254 Stratton Rd. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: A free stop smoking program to assist you in quitting for good. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: 0. Number for more info: 802.747.3768.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Community Education.
Gentle Yoga
Venue: Yoga Mountain. Description: beginners welcomed. Street Address: 79 Main Street (second floor, no elevator). City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: $14. Contact: Ellen Fein. Number for more info: 229-0366.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM.
Yoga Mountain.
"Kick it" class
Submitted
Venue: The Gymnasium. Description: One hour of aerobic activity - learn kickboxing skills, including punches and various kicks. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Cost: $10. Free to Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
The Gymnasium
11 Cottage Street
Rutland.
Spinning Class
Submitted
Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Group class of stationary biking to music. Speed work, hills, jumps. Great fun! Please call 773-5333 to reserve your spot. Cost: $10. Free to Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
The Gymnasium
11 Cottage Street
Rutland.
Green Mountain Cloggers
Venue: Green Mountain Tavern. Description: exhibition dance team classes, donation $20 per month. Street Address: 10 Keith Ave. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Number for more info: 522-2935.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
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Venue: Meeting Rm. 4. Description: Is food a problem for you? OA may have some answers. No Weigh-ins, dues or Fees. Open to all.802.775.9872. Street Address: 160 Allen St ·. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rutland Regional Medical Ctr.
Alternative Worship Service
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Presenter: Reverend Deb Estey. Description: Mondays - Pastor Deb offers an alternative worship service. Coffee served and craft materials provided for your creative side. Music accompanied by guitar. All are welcomed. Denomination: Methodist. Street Address: 71 Williams St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Email for more info: rutlandumc@aol.com. Number for more info: (802)773-2460. Web Site: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/rutland.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:30 PM.
United Methodist Church.
Wallingford Selectboard
Submitted
City or Town: Wallingford. County: Rutland.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:30 PM.
75 School St
Wallingford.
West Coast Dance Lesson
Submitted
Venue: Holiday Inn Rutland Vermont. Description: Come learn one of the most popular dances. No partner necessary to take class. Dance to Blues,Pop, contemporary and funky cool stuff ! Street Address: Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: 10.00. Contact: karencdance@comcast.net. Email for more info: karencdance@comcast.net.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rutland Vermont.
For more info visit www.ludlowswingdanceclub.net. Sanctuary Kripalu Yoga Dance
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Description: Music, yoga, movement in a safe setting. All ages. Be transformed. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $5. Contact: Sanctuary Integrative Medicine. Number for more info: 802-775-7848. Email for more info: mel4admd@gmail.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM.
Peak Performance Studio
Howe Center.
Barre Tones Women's Chorus
Venue: Alumni Hall at Barre Auditorium. Street Address: Seminary Hill. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Genre: other. Description: a cappella singing in the barbershop style. Web Site: http://www.barretonesvt.com. Cost: guests welcome, no charge. Contact: Judy Morgan. Number for more info: 802-223-2039. Email for more info: rjmorgan1956@comcast.net.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Alumni Hall, Barre Auditorium.
Curbstone Chorus
Venue: Rutland High School. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: other. Description: Rutland Curbstone Barbershop Chorus invites all men interested in singing to join them for a rehearsal. Number for more info: 273-2911.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:00 PM.
St. Monica Bingo
Venue: Central Vermont Catholic School. Description: Pastimes begins at 6 p.m. regular games at 7 p.m. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Barre-Tones Women's a cappella chorus rehearsal
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Venue: Alumni Hall. Street Address: adjacent to Barre Auditorium. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Genre: other. Description: a cappella singing, women's chorus of 30+ members. Learn the craft of singing without accompaniment. Good singing voice required, but music sight reading skills is not required. Web Site: http://www.barretonesvt.com. Cost: free to visitors. Contact: Judy. Number for more info: 802-223-2039. Email for more info: sroy1439@yahoo.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Weekly at Alumni Hall, adjacent to Barre Auditorium.
Mental Health Support Group (NAMI)
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Event Title: Mental Health Support Group ( NOT affiliated with Rutland Mental Health). Description: National Alliance of the Mentally Ill - NAMI Connections is open to and welcomes anyone living with a mental illness. It is a discussion group type format. Venue: Rutland Mental Health Education and Wellness Center. Street Address: 78 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: NAMI Vermont. Number for more info: (800) 639-6480. Email for more info: info@namivt.org. Web Site: www.namivt.org.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Education and Wellness Center (RMH)
78 South Main Street, Rutland, VT.
Select Board Meeting
Submitted
City or Town: Benson. County: Rutland.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Benson Town Offices.
A.A. Meeting
Street Address: 88 High Street. City or Town: Hartford. County: Caledonia. Description: 12 Step Alcoholics Anonymous, Big Book text study. Number for more info: 802-472-6463.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
AWARE.
Open Mic Night
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Venue: The Killarney an Irish Pub. Street Address: 44 Pond Street. City or Town: Ludlow. County: Windsor. Genre: acoustic, blues, bluegrass, classical, country, electronic, funk, fusion, folk, other, rock, R&B, reggae. Description: Any and all ages and muscial abilities are welcome to come play, enjoy and support local musicans. Web Site: www.killarneyludlow.com. Cost: free. Contact: (802) 228-7797. Email for more info: VTIrishpub@yahoo.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 12:00 AM.
The Killarney an Irish Pub.
Open Membership Enrollment
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Venue: Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County. Description: Open membership enrollment for current school year only $15. Includes Snack, gym, art, dinner, clubs, homework support. Contact us for more information and membership form.
Ages 6 - 16
Optional, Daily Member $1 per visit. Street Address: 71 Merchant's Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Jonny Rice. Number for more info: 747-4944. Email for more info: lmacfarlane@rutlandbgclub.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
71 Merchant's Row
Rutland, Vermont.
Strength & Sweat class
Submitted
Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Strength class with aerobics. Cost: $10 for non-members. Free to Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM.
The Gymnasium
11 Cottage Street, Rutland.
Exposed! 2010 Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
Description: Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show. Tour Stowe downtown while enjoying great artwork. This year’s exhibition will feature up to 20 individual outdoor sculptures extending from the Helen Day front lawn to Chittenden Bank on Mountain Road, following the Stowe recreation path.
Location: Stowe downtown, Mountain Rd. & Recreational Path. Venue: Stowe downtown. Street Address: Rt. 100. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Anahi Costa. Number for more info: 802.253.8358. Email for more info: mail@helenday.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Stowe, VT 05672.
For more info visit www.helenday.com. REGISTER TO DANCE!!
Description: Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Capoeira, Tap, and African Workout classes; kids, teens, and adults. 36 years of professional instruction in a caring environment. Venue: Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio. Street Address: 18 Langdon Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: varies: see schedule. Contact: Allison Mann. Number for more info: (802)-229-4676.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 8:00 AM.
Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio
By phone or on-line: cdandfs.com.
Safe Sport Screenings
Venue: Vermont Sports Medicine Center. Street Address: 5 Albert Cree Drive. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Vermont Sports Medicine Center offers free injury evaluations and consultations free of charge to help you obtain appropriate medical care for any athletic or musculo-skeletal injury. Injury consultations can provide home education programs for injury management, and immediate referral to appropriate medical providers. Consultations available by appointment at 775-1300. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: No Cost. Contact: Mark Sutherlin. Email for more info: msutherlin.vtsportsmedicine@ohscompanies.com. Number for more info: 775-1300.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Vermont Sports Medicine Center.
Spinning Class
Submitted
Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: 45 minutes of hills, speed work, jumps on a stationary bike to music with an instructor. Group class. Cost: $10. Free for Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
The Gymnasium
11 Cottage Street
Rutland, VT.
Weekly Playgroup
Submitted
Venue: Mount Holly Library. Description: Children from birth to age five must be accompanied by an adult for activities, songs, and fingerplays. Please bring a snack. City or Town: Belmont. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-773-8675.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Belmont.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Event Title: CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. Description: Free 6-week workshop for community members caring for someone with a long-term or life-limiting illness. The workshop focuses on self-care techniques and provides tools to help reduce feelings of stress, guilt, anger and depression. Venue: Central VT Home Health and Hospice. Street Address: 600 Granger Road. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Contact: Louise Rauh. Number for more info: 223-1878. Email for more info: smusik@cvhhh.org. Web Site: www.cvhhh.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
CVHHH.
For more info visit www.cvhhh.org. On The Planet
Description: Exhibition involving artists from Japan and the US on biological diversity and environmental values. There will be a major, concurrent exhibit at Flynndog in Burlington and an exhibit of outdoors sculptures at Millstone Hill in Barre Town. Contact SPA at 479-7069 for directions and scheduled activities, including dance performances at Millstone Hill, artist talks, and other community events. Venue: Studio Place Arts. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Studio Place Arts.
Starting Your Own Business Workshop
Venue: National LIfe Building, North Lobby, 6th Floor. Presenter: Dave Rubel. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Summary: Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The seminar is designed for individuals who are thinking about going into business but need assistance with the procedures involved and government regulations regarding starting up a business in Vermont. Cost: $40, $5 for guest/partner. Web Site: www.vtsbdc.org. Contact: Dave Rubel. Email for more info: drubel@vtsbdc.org. Number for more info: 223-4654.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
National LIfe Building
North Lobby, 6th Floor.
For more info visit vtsbdc.centerdynamics.com. 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition
Submitted
Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: A juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by Windsor County quilters. Quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Street Address: 5302 River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors: $11, Children: $3-6. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 802-457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Billings Farm & Museum.
Dynamic Earth Exhibition
Submitted
Venue: Montshire Museum of Science. Description: The Dynamic Earth provides visitors with an intuitive understanding of earth's active and changing systems that shape our global environment—whether it's weather patterns, ocean currents, plate tectonics, or volcanoes and earthquakes. The Dynamic Globe, with its sphere shaped screen, is an exciting and integral part of the Dynamic Earth exhibition. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street Address: One Montshire Road. City or Town: Norwich. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Programs are free with paid admission, $10 for adults, $8 for ages 2 to 17 and free for ages under 2 and members. Contact: www.montshire.org or 802-649-2200.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Montshire Museum of Science.
Merry Music and Tall Tales
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Venue: Trinity Episcopal Church. Street Address: 85 West Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: acoustic. Description: Elise Cassarino and Gus Bloch sing songs
and tell stories for children, infants and toddlers. Use red door wheelchair ramp
entrance. Cost: Free, good will offerings welcome. Contact: Gus Bloch. Number for more info: 775-0788. Email for more info: gusbloch@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Trinity Episcopal Church
85 West Street
Rutland.
State of Craft, Exploring the Studio Craft Movement in Vermont, 1960-2010
Submitted
Description: State of Craft a landmark exhibition examining the evolution of the studio craft movement in Vermont (1960-2010) features more than 125 objects by 85 Vermont craftspeople, including master artists, emerging artists, and key individuals. It explores three overarching themes Living by “Making” Inspirations, and Communities and Connections, and is the centerpiece of a statewide showcase of Vermont crafts coordinated by the Vermont Crafts Council.Designated a Cultural Heritage event for 2010. Venue: Bennington Museum (plus 23 additional venues). Street Address: 75 Main Street. City or Town: Bennington. County: Bennington. Number for more info: 802-447-1571. Email for more info: info@benningtonmuseum.org. Web Site: www.benningtonmuseum.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street
Bennington, VT
(Museum closed Wed. except in Sept. & Oct.).
For more info visit www.benningtonmuseum.org. Storytime Songs and Stories for Children at Annie's Book Stop
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Description: Storytime songs and stories for children with Carole McClure at Annie's Book Stop. Presenter: Carole McCLure. Cost: None. Venue: Annie's Book Stop. Street Address: 170 South Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Carole Mcclure. Number for more info: 8027756993. Email for more info: anniebookstopvt@gmail.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Annie's Book Stop 170 South Main Street Rutland VT 05701.
Storytime
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Venue: Joslin Memorial Library. Description: Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers. Street Address: 4391 Main Street. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: free. Contact: Stacy Werner or Joy Worland. Number for more info: 496-4205. Email for more info: waitsfield@vals.state.vt.us.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Joslin Memorial Library, Waitsfield.
Self-guided tours on ON THE PLANET
Venue: Studio Place Arts. Description: Self-guided tours of ON THE PLANET outdoor sculptures located at abandoned quarries on Millstone Hill in Barre Town. Visit Studio Place Arts in Barre for map and directions. September 7, 14, 21 noon-6PM. Street Address: 201 N Main St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sue Higby. Number for more info: 802-479-7069. Email for more info: info@studioplacearts.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Millstone Hill.
2 grand Openings - "The Shadow Show" and the T.W. Wood gallery's new retail operation - 'The Wood Shop
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Description: The Wood Opens a New Show with a Reverence for the Past and a Celebration of the Present
August 24th sees the Opening of The Wood’s first “Open Call” Show in almost a decade, a new exhibit of a selection of works by its Founding Father, as well as the debut of its brand new retail operation, “The Wood Shop.”. Venue: T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center. Street Address: VCFA College Hall - 36 College Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: Free - Donations Gratefully Accepted. Contact: Joyce Mandeville or Bill Pelton. Number for more info: 802-828-8743. Email for more info: info@twwoodgallert.org. Web Site: www.twwooodgallery.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center
College Hall - Vermont College of Fine Arts
36 College Street
Mobntpelier, VT.
On the Trail of Justin Morgan
Submitted
Venue: Woodstock History Center/Dana House Museum. Description: The original Morgan horse once lived and raced in Woodstock. Walking map of Morgan-related sites; oil painting of Figure on view. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free-will donation for special Morgan Trail exhibit. Contact: History Center. Number for more info: 802-457-1822.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 12:00 PM – Sunday, September 12, 2010, 4:00 PM.
Spinning Class
Submitted
Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: 40 minutes of stationary biking to music with an instructor. Hills, jumps, speed work included. Cost: $10. Free for Gymnasium members. Contact: Sue LaPlante. Number for more info: 773-5333.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 12:10 PM – 12:50 PM.
The Gymnasium
11 Cottage Street, Rutland.
Downtown Rutland Tuesday Market
Submitted
Event Title: Downtown Rutland Tuesday Market. Venue: Depot Park, Downtown Rutland. Street Address: corner of Merchants Row & Evelyn Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Downtown's mid-week market offers fresh produce and a smattering of hot foods and crafts geared to Rutland's weekday workforce. Come see us to stock up on farm fresh produce, dinner or that unique gift. local produce: fresh greens, fiddleheads, bedding plants, early radishes. Contact: Pat Carbonell.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Depot Park, Downtown Rutland.
Kindermusik, ages 5-7 yrs.
Submitted
Venue: Music studio. Description: An exceptional class for teaching children the fundamentals of music in a fun and active atmosphere with their peers. Because play remains the primary way children learn, we play games, do circle and partner dances, sing songs, and much more. Street Address: 1421 E. Main St. City or Town: East Poultney. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: $9 per class + materials. Contact: Heidi Brown. Number for more info: 8028844236. Email for more info: musicwithheidi@gmail.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM.
East Poultney, VT.
1/2 Price Wings & Nachos
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Presenter: Chef Amy Chamberlain. Venue: The Perfect Wife Restaurant & Tavern. Street Address: 2594 Depot Street. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Description: Every Monday and Tuesday evening this summer, enjoy our delicious and satisfying wings or a heaping plate of nachos at half price! Age Range: All Ages. local produce: always. Email for more info: goodfood@perfectwife.com. Number for more info: (802) 362-2817.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Perfect Wife Tavern.
Pilates Class
Submitted
Venue: The Gymnasium. Street Address: 11 Cottage Street. City or Town