Bread Loaf Writers' Conference
Description: Middlebury College Bread Loaf Writers' Conference invites the public to attend a lecture at 9 a.m. and readings at 4:15 and 8:15 p.m. Venue: Little Theatre. Street Address: off Route 125. City or Town: Hancock. County: Addison. Number for more info: 443-2700.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
For more info visit www.middlebury.edu. EXPOSED!
Description: Helen Day Art Center outdoor sculpture show. Artwork at display through town and recreation path. Venue: Town of Stowe. Street Address: 5 School St. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Cost: FREE. Contact: Anahi Costa. Number for more info: 8022538358. Email for more info: mail@helenday.com. Web Site: www.helenday.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
Town of Stowe
Stowe, VT 05672.
Les Miserables
Description: The international blockbuster makes its long-awaited Vermont premiere in one of the largest productions ever mounted on the Weston stage! Winner of eight Tony® awards including Best Musical, this unforgettable saga of love, courage and redemption in the life of escaped prisoner, Jean Valjean, is told through such memorable songs as “Who Am I?” “Master of the House,” and “One Day More.”. City or Town: Weston. County: Windsor. Cost: $29-55. Ticket Phone: 802.824.5288. Ticket Web Link: www.westonplayhouse.org. Number for more info: 802.824.5288. Web Site: www.westonplayhouse.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
Description: 11th annual Mad River Valley arts festival - call or go online for schedule. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Varies. Number for more info: 802 496-6682.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008.
Spinning Class
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Indoor group cycling with jumps, hill climbs, sprints and steady tours. Rewarding for anyone who can cycle at their own pace for 30 minutues. Call ahead 775-9916 to reserve space. Cost: $14. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:15 AM – 7:00 AM.
Marble Valley Kiwanis Club
Venue: Seward's Restaurant. Description: Meeting, nonmembers welcome. Street Address: North Main Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Michael Salem. Number for more info: 775-8071.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 AM.
Laughter Yoga
Submitted
Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Laughter has a profound impact on our health and well-being. It's a gentle exercise by filling your lungs and body with oxygen, deep-clears your breathing passages and exercises your lungs. When we laugh our bodies release a cocktail of hormones and chemicals that have startling positive effects on our system. Stress is reduced, blood pressure drops, depression is lifted, your immune system is boosted and more. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Traci, Laughter Leader. Email for more info: penat@pyramidvt.com. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Come and Grow Your Business
Venue: Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Street Address: 33 Stewart Rd./ Beaulieau Place conference center. City or Town: Berlin. County: Washington. Summary: BNI -Business Networking International, every Tuesday, visitors welcome weekly. Contact: Gisele Chouinard. Number for more info: 476-0913.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
WSWSU Armory Committee
Description: Meeting. Venue: Superintendent's office. City or Town: Chester. County: Windsor.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 AM.
WSWSU Executive Board
Description: Meeting. Venue: Superintendent's office. City or Town: Chester. County: Windsor.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 AM.
Wild People, Wild Places 4: A Photographic Journey through Vermont and Beyond
Description: A show of photographic work by Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson of Ember Photography. Open to the public on weekdays through September 26. Venue: Governor's Office, Pavilion Building, Montpelier. Street Address: 109 State Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: free. Contact: Tracy Martin. Number for more info: 802-828-0749. Email for more info: tracy.martin@state.vt.us.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Governor's Office
Pavilion Building, 5th floor
Montpelier, VT.
Creative Kids Camps
Description: Write, act, paint and create a unique show. Creative Kids is all about exploring our imaginations and expressing ourselves through the arts. Under the direction of Phantom veteran Katie Idol, currently pursuing her MA in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University in Cambridge. Venue: Edgcomb Barn. Street Address: Corner of Airport & Dump Rd. City or Town: Warren. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: $225 per week. Ticket Phone: 802 496-5997. Contact: katie idol. Email for more info: tuiidol3@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn.
For more info visit www.phantomtheater.info. Gates & Passages at Studio Place Arts
Description: A group multi-media art exhibit. 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: spa4arts@sover.net.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Studio Place Arts Main Gallery.
Pull for nature-- Canoe for free
Description: Community service opportunity: fun for all ages!
The Nature Conservancy needs volunteers to help stop the invasion of water chestnuts. Street Address: 115 Main Rd. City or Town: West Haven. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free--we provide snacks, boats, and gear. Contact: Calvin Maginel. Number for more info: 802.265.8645x24. Email for more info: cmaginel@tnc.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Southern Lake Champlain wetlands.
Spinning
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Indoor group cycling with jumps, hill climbs, sprints and steady tours. Rewarding for anyone who can cycle at their own pace for 30 minutues. Call 775-9916 ahead to reserve space. Cost: $14. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM.
Flood Brook School Curriculum & Policy Committee Meeting
Venue: Conference Room. Description: Curriculum & Policy Committee Meeting. Street Address: 91 VT Rte 11. City or Town: Londonderry. County: Windham. Contact: Wanda Mauti. Number for more info: (802) 824-6811. Email for more info: wmauti@fbus.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:30 AM.
Flood Brook Union School
91 VT Rte 11
Londonderry, VT 05148.
Flood Brook Union School
Description: Board curriculum and policy meeting. Venue: school. City or Town: Londonderry. County: Windham.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:30 AM.
Story Hour
Venue: 141 School St. Description: Public library offers story hour with Heidi Hammell. City or Town: Pawlet. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 325-3123.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
A Fine Line featuring prints by Ed Koren, Warrington Colescott, & David Bumbeck
Description: Prints by Ed Koren, Warrington Colescott, & David Bumbeck
Aug 2-September 3.
Opening reception Saturday, August 2nd 5 -7pm
Gallery hours: Wed - Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 - 4, Mon and Tues by appointment
99 North Main Street
Rochester, VT 05767
802.767.9670
www.bigtowngallery.com. Venue: BigTown Gallery. Street Address: 99 North Main St. City or Town: Rochester. County: Windsor. Contact: Anni Mackay. Number for more info: 802.767.9670. Email for more info: anni@bigtowngallery.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
99 North Main St
Rochester, VT
05767.
Expanded Hours
Description: Vermont Creates is now open Saturday's for your shopping convenience! Find gifts from our areas newest emerging artists. Venue: Vermont Creates Gallery & Gift Shop. Street Address: 60 Center Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-665-1701. Email for more info: lgriffin@broc.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Vermont Creates
60 Center Street
Rutland, VT.
July Exhibitions
Description: Free Opening Reception 2-4 p.m. 7/19
Ten artists display their works throughout the galleries of Yester House, the Arts Center’s 28 room Georgian Revival mansion. Venue: Yester House Gallery. Street Address: West Road. City or Town: Bakersfield. County: Bennington. Cost: Free Opening Reception 2-4 p.m. 7/19. Thereafter, SVAC Members & Children under 13 Free, Non-members $8, Students $3. Number for more info: 362-1405. Web Site: www.svac.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Southern Vermont Arts Center
West Road
Manchester, VT.
Last Blast of Summer Camp- Treasures in the Forest
Description: Come explore the Village Park using a treasure hunt; collect your treasures to use on the afternoon crafts; eat lunch by the brook and of course, get wet to cool off. Ages 6-10. Street Address: 186 Townshend Rd. City or Town: Grafton. County: Windham. Age Range: Children. Cost: members $30 non-members $35. Contact: Betsy Stacey. Number for more info: 802-843-2111. Email for more info: staff@nature-museum.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Nature Museum.
Quilt Exhibition
Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: The 22nd annual juried exhibition of colorful and beautifully designed quilts made in Windsor County, quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Street Address: Route 12N & River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults $11, seniors $10, children varies. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN
Description: EVERY TUESDAY IN AUGUST ANNIE'S HOSTS A STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN WITH STORYTELLER CAROLE MCCLURE. SHE WILL BE ENTERTAINING THE CHILDREN WITH SONGS AND STORIES. THIS EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 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: PRYORFAMILY@COMCAST.NET.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM.
ANNIE'S BOOK STOP.
Tombs, Temples, Palaces, and Tea: The Social Role of Ceramics in Asia
Description: This exhibition explores the practical and social uses of ceramics in Asia.
Asian ceramics are the most varied in the world: they have been used for vessels, ritual objects, sculpture, and for even architectural ornament. They are also unrivaled in technical quality and in their sheer volume. Venue: Reiff Gallery. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: Free. Web Site: www.museum.middlebury.edu.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Middlebury College Museum of Art.
For more info visit museum.middlebury.edu. Treasure Hunt
Venue: Throughout Store. Description: August is the Pyramid's 1st Birthday celebration month - but rather than you giving us gifts - we want to give YOU gifts!!!!
Try your hand at this Treasure Hunt and not only will it lead you to a hidden treasure (surprise gift for just completing the hunt) - but the top three scores will receive gift packages of many of the products & services mentioned in Treasure Hunt.
Happy Hunting!!!!!! Street Address: 116 West Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Traci. Number for more info: (802) 775-8080. Email for more info: penat@pyramidvt.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center.
Time Travel Tuesdays
Submitted
Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: Lend a hand with 19th century chores and past times in the farmhouse. There’s plenty of work and fun for every age. Street Address: Route 12N & River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults $11, seniors $10, children varies depending on age. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Fearless
Description: A group show of work made by artists who are able to ignore the inhibitions that constrict many of us. Paintings from the heart. G. Roy Levin, Sonja Olson, Megan Miller, Colleen McCleary, Bob Mould. Venue: Cooler Gallery & Shop. Street Address: 85 North Main Street, Suite 250. City or Town: White River Junction. County: Windsor. Cost: Free ~ Reception: Friday, August 1st, 6-8pm. Contact: Gaal Shepherd, Director. Number for more info: 802-295-8008. Email for more info: coolergallery@together.net. Web Site: www.coolergallery.biz.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Cooler Gallery & Shop
85 North Main Street, Suite 250
White River Junction, VT 05001
Gallery open Th-F-S, 11am-6pm.
Jules Olitski: An Inside View
Description: Jules Olitski: An Inside View is the first career-long retrospective of prints made by the renowned American “Color Field” painter.
Museum is open daily from 11 am - 5 pm; Closed Tuesdays. Venue: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Street Address: 10 Vernon Street. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Cost: Adults, $4; Seniors, $3; Students, $2; Children 6 and under, FREE; Members, FREE. Number for more info: (802) 257-0124. Email for more info: info@brattleboromuseum.org. Web Site: http://www.brattleboromuseum.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
For more info visit www.brattleboromuseum.org. StoryTime with a Twist
Description: Stories and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org. Venue: Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Street Address: One College Street. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Age Range: Families. Cost: Free with ECHO admission. Contact: Linda Bowden. Email for more info: info@echovermont.org. Number for more info: 802-864-1848.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
For more info visit www.echovermont.org. American Red Cross Blood Drive
Description: Please help provide blood for patients in need! Each presenting donor will receive a coupon for a free carton of Friendly's ice cream. Street Address: 127 Convent Avenue. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: free. Contact: Melissa Walton. Number for more info: 802-658-6400. Email for more info: waltonme@usa.redcross.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Mount St Joseph Academy
gymnasium.
For more info visit www.newenglandblood.org. PUBLIC ICE SKATING
Venue: Rutland Regional Fieldhouse. Description: FUN WITH FRIENDS. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
RUTLAND REGIONAL FIELDHOUSE.
Altered Books Workshop
Description: Come make an altered book or notebook! Appropriate for adults and children 12 & up. Call Jane at the library for more info. at 223-4665. Venue: East Montpelier Room. Street Address: 135 Main St. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free. Contact: Jane Napier, Children's Librarian. Number for more info: 802-223-4665. Email for more info: jnapier@kellogghubbard.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Junior Ranger Program
Age Range: Children.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 2:30 PM.
Stick and Puck
Venue: Rutland Regional Fieldhouse. Description: PRaACTICE YOUR HOCKEY SKILLS. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM.
RUTLAND REGIONAL FIELDHOUSE.
Tai Chi (Long Form)
Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Tai Chi started out with 13 basic movements and kept expanding until it reached 108 movements, with Bob. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Bob. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
HUMCTC Teen Center
Description: Tween and Teen Center with computers, table games, help with homework, good food, friendship and fun Monday thru Friday. Street Address: 40 Washington St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free. Contact: Teen Center Director. Number for more info: 476-8156. Email for more info: heddingumc@charterinternet.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hedding UMC
40 Washington St
Barre, VT 05641.
June Moon
Description: The only collaboration between Kaufman and the great Ring Lardner tells the story of a young songwriter who meets the right girl on the train into the Big Apple - where he then meets the wrong girl, and pens the song that will make his fortune! A comedic romp set in the wild and unpredictable music business of the 1920s. The second production of THE KAUFMAN COLLECTION, DTF's committment to rediscovering for American audiences George S. Kaufman's great works for the stage. Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Jesse Berger. Written By: George S. Kaufman and Ring Lardner. Cast: Mark Alhadeff, Mary Bacon, Todd Cerveris, Curran Connor, James Coyle, Larissa Goldberg, Margaret Laney, Ian Lowe, Spencer Moses, Angela Reed, Teresa Stephenson. Cost: $40 - evening, $35 - matinee, $15 - student. Ticket Phone: 802.867.5777. Ticket Web Link: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org. Contact: Amanda Brandes. Number for more info: 802.867.5777. Email for more info: dtftickets@gmail.com. Web Site: www.dorsettheatrefestival.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Dorset Theatre Festival.
Pottery Class
Description: Turning Point Recovery Center offers a pottery class. Venue: 141 State St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 773-6010.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 3:30 PM.
Pilates
Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Pilates with Christy. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Christy. Number for more info: 775-8080.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Pilates Class
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: For rock-hard abs and longer, leaner body lines, Pilates is terrific for core strength, balance and strength without bulk. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
African Work-out
Venue: Adamant Community Center. Description: Exercise class led by Caro Diallo from Senegal. Street Address: 1161 Martin Road. City or Town: Adamant. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Contact: Betsy Barstow. Number for more info: 802-223-3311.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Adamant, Vermont.
Body Pump Fitness Class
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: A high intensity workout using light barbells and lots of repetition. Designed to build lean muscle mass and muscle endurance, not recommended for the deconditioned or beginner. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Gentle Yoga Class
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: This class provides breathing and gentle stretching to calm both mind and body. All levels are welcome. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Meditation
Venue: Call for location. Description: Practitioners of Buddhism, Christ-centered, Sufi or other meditation are invited to sit in silence. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 773-6732.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
"Like Paper For Water"
Description: Solo exhibition by world internationally acclaimed artist Mariella Bisson. Using hundreds of bits of paper like a mosaic, Bisson creates enduring visions of waterfalls and forests. Venue: Gallery North Star. Street Address: 151 Townshend Road. City or Town: Grafton. County: Windham. Contact: Edward Bank. Number for more info: 843-2465. Email for more info: gallery@gnsgrafton.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Central Vermont Celiac Support Group
Event Title: Central Vermont Celiac Support Group. Description: A support group for individuals and families of individuals with Celiac Disease, a genetic autoimmune disorder requiring a life-long gluten free diet. Newly diagnosed and practiced Celiacs get together for sharing tips, good food, and new information. Venue: Central Vermont Medical Center. City or Town: Berlin. County: Washington. Number for more info: 802-888-4494. Email for more info: annemmaule@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Central Vermont Medical Center.
Divorce Support
Description: Divorce Care is a support group for those affected by divorce. Venue: Calvary Baptist Church. City or Town: Springfield. County: Windsor. Number for more info: 885-2349.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dynamos Fall Soccer Registration
Description: Dynamos Soccer Registration. City or Town: Northfield. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: $25 for first child $20 additional child if before August 31st. Contact: Michelle or Lori. Number for more info: 802-485-4936. Email for more info: michellebora@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM.
Free Clinic
Venue: 71 Grove St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Medical and dental care for the un- and underinsured. Number for more info: 775-1360.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Open Mic at Tuesday Night Live
Venue: Outdoor stage at Legion Field. Street Address: School Street. City or Town: Johnson. County: Lamoille. Genre: other. Description: It's an Open Mic for anyone to sing, dance, or play a musical instument on the Tuesday Night Live stage in Johnson. All ages are welcome to perform. Web Site: www.townofjohnson.com. Cost: Free. Contact: Cal Stanton. Number for more info: 802 730-5190. Email for more info: cal_05656@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Legion Field, School Street, Johnson, VT.
Workshop: Pea Shoots, Pea Sprouts and Raw Goddess Dressing!
Presenter: Linda Wooliever and Peter Burke. Venue: Hunger Mountain Coop. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Description: Join the Indoor Gardener, Peter Burke and the Raw Food Lady, Linda Wooliever for an hour and a half of fun! We'll talk about sprouts, sprouts and more sprouts and then what to do with your sprouts once they're ready! Nothing is more local than growing things yourself and with sprouts, it can happen in your own kitchen!
Space is limited, please pre-register. Contact: Krystal or Robyn. Email for more info: info@hungermountain.com. Number for more info: 223-8000. Cost: $16 members/$18 non members.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hunger Mountain Coop conference room.
Line Dancing
Venue: Canadian Club. Description: Beginners welcome. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Cost: $6.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:15 PM.
Canadian Club.
Concert with "The Moonlighters" Big Band
Venue: Canaan Green. Description: Final concert of summer series sponsored by Canaan Lions Club. Bring the family, lawnchairs and a picnic for an evening of great musical entertainment! This 16-piece big band has been together for over 15 years. Features vocalists as well! Rainsite: Canaan Elementary School. Street Address: rte. 4. City or Town: Canaan. County: Grafton NH. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Free of charge. Contact: themoonlightersbigband@yahoo.com. Number for more info: 603-523-4407. Email for more info: themoonlightersbigband@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Canaan, NH Green on Rte. 4. Rainsite: Canaan Elementary School.
Decorative Painting Classes
Description: Beginning and intermediate painting lessons with acrylics. Venue: Castleton Corners. Street Address: Route 4A West. City or Town: Castleton. County: Rutland. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $15 plus projects. Contact: Ellie Chiccarelli. Number for more info: 468-3191.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Handy Hammers & Ruby Red Paint at Tuesday Night Live
Venue: Legion Field. Description: A community sculpture with images of sheep silhouetted against undulating, rolling hills is part of a community collaboration. Johnson State College art-ed majors invite youngsters to explore the shape and form of a community sculpture. Help place the cut-out sheep or paint the wood construction. All materials provided. Street Address: School Street. City or Town: Johnson. County: Lamoille. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Contact: Leila Bandar. Number for more info: 802 635-1469. Email for more info: leila.bandar@jsc.edu.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Legion Field by the baseball diamond. School Street, Johnson, VT.
Pittsford School Board
Description: Meeting. Venue: Lothrop School library. City or Town: Pittsford. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:30 PM.
Watershed Council Meeting
Description: Watershed Council meeting for the Basin 10 Water Quality Management Plan. Basin 10 includes the Black and the Ottauquechee Rivers. Brian Fitzgerald, Ecologist with the Dam Safety and Hydrology Section of the Department of Environmental Conservation, will speak on dams in the Basin and regulation of river flows. The Council will then discuss recommendations and actions to address related issues and concerns to be included in the Basin Plan. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Street Address: The King Farm, 3117 Rose Hill. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Marie Caduto. Number for more info: 802-885-8958. Email for more info: Marie.Caduto@state.vt.us.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Office.
Survivors after a Suicide
Submitted
Event Title: Survivors after a Suicide. Description: This is a support group for people who lost a loved one due to suicide. For children under 14, please contact the clinic directly. Street Address: 167 North Main St. City or Town: Wallingford. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Maple Leaf Clinic.
Belly Dancing
Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Belly dance is a Western name for an Arabic style of dance developed in the Middle East, with Alicia. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Alicia. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Concert of Prayer
Description: a county wide time of prayer. Denomination: Christian. City or Town: Middletown Springs. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Middletown Springs Community Church.
Concert on the Green
Venue: on the Green, rain location CSC Casella Fine Arts Center. Description: Gypsy Reel performs. City or Town: Castleton. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Help for Parents
Description: Wits’ End support group is for parents dealing with alcohol or substance abuse issues. Venue: Grace Congregational Church. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Learn French
Description: French language classes at two levels, based on films, songs and tv. Venue: Misty Valley Books. Street Address: 58 the Common. City or Town: Chester. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $95 for six sessions. Email for more info: billreed@vermontel.net. Number for more info: 802 875 3400.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Misty Valley Books
On the Green
Chester, VT.
Lessons from the Connecticut for the Batten Kill
Presenter: State Representative David Deen. Venue: Equinox Hotel. Street Address: Historic Rte 7A. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Description: This presentation will be at the annual meeting of the Batten Kill Watershed Alliance. Rep. Deen is a fly fishing guide and river steward on the Connecticut River, and also serves as chair of the House Fish and Wildlife Committee. He will give us the benefit of his expertise and experience in both contexts to use in our stewardship of the Batten Kill. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Cynthia Browning, Executive Director of BKWA. Email for more info: exdir@battenkillalliance.org. Number for more info: 802.375.9019. Cost: free. Web Site: www.battenkillalliance.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Batten Kill Room at the Equinox Hotel
Historic Rte 7A
Manchester, VT 05054.
Meeting on Vandalism
Description: Join us for a lively discussion on how to come up with solutions to stop the vandalism in Wallingford. Reps from the Vt. State Police, Sheriff's Dept. and possibly RUN will be in attendance. City or Town: Wallingford. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Wallingford Town Hall
75 School Street
Wallingford.
Orwell Village School Board Meeting
Event Title: Orwell Village School Board Meeting. Description: Regular Meeting - Orwell Village School. City or Town: Orwell. County: Addison.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Orwell Village School.
Rutland Regional Planning Commission
Summary: Rutland Regional Planning Commission's Board of Commissioners monthly meeting. Meeting Location: Asa Bloomer Building - 2nd Floor conference room. Street Address: 67 Merchants Row. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Web Site: www.rutlandrpc.org. Number for more info: 775-0871 x201. Email for more info: mblucher@rutlandrpc.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Rutland Town Board of Education
Description: Regular meeting. Venue: Mr. Bender's room. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Still Black, Still Proud: An African Tribute to James Brown
Genre: funk, R&B, world. Venue: Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts. Street Address: East Wheelock Street. City or Town: Hanover NH. County: Grafton NH. Description: Musical directors Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley, with special guests Cheikh Lo and Vieux Farka Toure, present African-flavored tribute to the music of singer James Brown, American "Godfather of Soul". Age Range: Adults. Contact: Hopkins Center for the Arts. Cost: $28, Dartmouth students $5. Ticket Phone: 603-646-2422. Ticket Web Link: hop.dartmouth.edu. Email for more info: hop.box.office@dartmouth.edu. Number for more info: 603-646-2422.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover NH.
Sunderland Select Board
Meeting Location: Sunderland Elementary School. Street Address: 98 Bear Ridge Road. City or Town: Sunderland. County: Bennington. Number for more info: 375-6106. Email for more info: sunderlandvt@comcast.net.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Yoga/Relaxation
Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Yoga and relaxation with Bill. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Bill. Number for more info: 775-8080.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Laughter Yoga
Submitted
Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center Yoga Studio. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Laughter Yoga is based on the philosophy of "Acting Happiness." It involves a combination of laughing, exercises, yogic breathing, playfulness and stretching. Simply going through the physical motions of happiness creates the very chemistry of happiness. These exercises are appropriate and beneficial for all, regardless of their cognitive, sensorial or motor abilities/limitations. We start with artificial forms of laughter and soon reach a crescendo of genuine belly laughter. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Traci. Email for more info: penat@pyramidvt.com. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
"Madame Butterfly"
Venue: Lebanon Opera House. City or Town: Lebanon N.H. County: Sullivan N.H. Genre: classical. Description: Opera North presents Puccini's opera, fully staged with orchestra, sung in Italian with English supertitles. Web Site: www.operanorth.org. Ticket Phone: 603-448-0400. Ticket Web Link: www.operanorth.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:30 PM.
African Work-out
Venue: Plainfield Community Center/ Plainfield Co-op. Description: Exercise class led by Caro Diallo from Senegal. Street Address: Main Street. City or Town: Plainfield. County: Washington. Age Range: Adults. Cost: $10. Contact: Betsy Barstow. Number for more info: 802-223-3311.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Plainfield, Vermont.
MEN'S HOCKEY
Venue: Rutland Regional Fieldhouse. Description: MEN'S OPEN HOCKEY. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
RUTLAND REGIONAL FIELDHOUSE.
Peace Through Music: Vermont Women Making A Difference
City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Genre: other. Description: Combining musical performances with historical narrative on how Vermont women have created “bridges of peace through music,” Linda Radtke, Kathy Cadwell, Elisabeth Von Trapp, and Rebecca Padula perform songs and present historical narrative about Arwin Sexauer, poet, musician, and peace activist, and Project Harmony, founded as a music and cultural youth exchange program to ease the tensions of the Cold War. Sponsored by the Vermont Women’s History Project: www.womenshistory.vermont.gov. Web Site: www.womenshistory.vermont.gov. Cost: FREE. Number for more info: 802-828-5940.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Unitarian Church.
Piano Stories
Description: Classic literature narrated with piano accompaniment. Venue: The Skinner Barn - Waitsfield, VT. Street Address: 609 Common Rd. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Directed By: Ethan Bowen. Cast: starring Ethan Bowen. Cost: $18 - adults / $12 - children. Ticket Phone: 802 496-4422. Ticket Web Link: www.theskinnerbarn.com. Contact: Peter Boynton. Number for more info: 802 496-4422. Email for more info: pboynton@madriver.com. Web Site: www.theskinnerbarn.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Skinner Barn.
Summer Music From Greensboro
Venue: United Church of Christ. Street Address: Greensboro Village. City or Town: Greensboro. County: Orleans. Genre: classical. Description: Oboe and Strings
Igor Leschichin, oboe
Jae Lee, violin
Daniel Chong, violin
Frank Shaw, viola
Cynthia Forbes, cello
PROGRAM
Crusell: Divertimento in C major
Schubert: Quartettsatz, D.703
Finzi: Interlude for oboe and string quartet
Webern: Langsamersatz (1905)
Beethoven: Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op.135. Cost: General admission $16 Students under 18 FREE Seniors $15. Email for more info: Fonthillsplendens@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 PM.
United Church of Christ
Greensboro Village.
Summer Music From Greensboro
Venue: United Church of Christ. Description: Oboe and Strings
Igor Leschichin, oboe
Jae Lee, violin
Daniel Chong, violin
Frank Shaw, viola
Cynthia Forbes, cello
PROGRAM
Crusell: Divertimento in C major, Op.9
Schubert: Quartettsatz, D.703
Finzi: Interlude for oboe and string quartet,Op. 21
Webern: Langsamersatz
Beethoven: Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op.135. Street Address: Greensboro Village. City or Town: Greensboro. County: Orleans. Cost: General admission $16 Students under 18 FREE Seniors $15. Email for more info: Fonthillsplendens@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 PM.
United Church of Christ.
Youth Drama Intensive Performance
Venue: Haybarn Theatre @ Goddard College. Description: Youth from Boston and Vermont communities will perform original work at the Haybarn Theatre at Goddard College in Plainfield, VT on Tuesday, August 19 at 8:00pm. Street Address: 123 Pitkin Rd. City or Town: Plainfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: George Hallsmith. Number for more info: 802-454-8315x353. Email for more info: gayle.cormier@goddard.edu.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Goddard College
Haybarn Theatre
123 Pitkin Rd.
Plainfield, VT 05667.
For more info visit www.goddard.edu. Open Mic hosted by Konundrum
Venue: CJ's Suds South. Street Address: Route 7. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Genre: rock. Description: Full Band Open Mic hosted by local favorites Konundrum. It is a mix of music depending on who comes in to play. We have many solo acts and full bands who perform weekly. Bring a guitar or drumsticks and we supply the rest. Web Site: http://www.myspace.com/konundrumvermont. Cost: No Cover. Contact: Rick Urbani. Number for more info: 802-236-9617.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:00 PM.
Bread Loaf Writers' Conference
Description: Middlebury College Bread Loaf Writers' Conference invites the public to attend a lecture at 9 a.m. and readings at 4:15 and 8:15 p.m. Venue: Little Theatre. Street Address: off Route 125. City or Town: Hancock. County: Addison. Number for more info: 443-2700.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
For more info visit www.middlebury.edu. EXPOSED!
Description: Helen Day Art Center outdoor sculpture show. Artwork at display through town and recreation path. Venue: Town of Stowe. Street Address: 5 School St. City or Town: Stowe. County: Lamoille. Cost: FREE. Contact: Anahi Costa. Number for more info: 8022538358. Email for more info: mail@helenday.com. Web Site: www.helenday.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
Town of Stowe
Stowe, VT 05672.
Les Miserables
Description: The international blockbuster makes its long-awaited Vermont premiere in one of the largest productions ever mounted on the Weston stage! Winner of eight Tony® awards including Best Musical, this unforgettable saga of love, courage and redemption in the life of escaped prisoner, Jean Valjean, is told through such memorable songs as “Who Am I?” “Master of the House,” and “One Day More.”. City or Town: Weston. County: Windsor. Cost: $29-55. Ticket Phone: 802.824.5288. Ticket Web Link: www.westonplayhouse.org. Number for more info: 802.824.5288. Web Site: www.westonplayhouse.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
Weston Playhouse, Weston, VT.
Vermont Festival of the Arts
Description: 11th annual Mad River Valley arts festival - call or go online for schedule. City or Town: Waitsfield. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Varies. Number for more info: 802 496-6682.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
Got Cholesterol?
Venue: RAVNAH Office. Street Address: Albert Cree Drive. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: RAVNAH offers comprehensive cardiovascular/cholesterol health risk screening, call 775-0568 in advance for appointment. Cost: $30. Number for more info: 775-0568. Web Site: http://www.ravnah.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 8:30 AM.
Wild People, Wild Places 4: A Photographic Journey through Vermont and Beyond
Description: A show of photographic work by Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson of Ember Photography. Open to the public on weekdays through September 26. Venue: Governor's Office, Pavilion Building, Montpelier. Street Address: 109 State Street. City or Town: Montpelier. County: Washington. Cost: free. Contact: Tracy Martin. Number for more info: 802-828-0749. Email for more info: tracy.martin@state.vt.us.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Governor's Office
Pavilion Building, 5th floor
Montpelier, VT.
Creative Kids Camps
Description: Write, act, paint and create a unique show. Creative Kids is all about exploring our imaginations and expressing ourselves through the arts. Under the direction of Phantom veteran Katie Idol, currently pursuing her MA in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University in Cambridge. Venue: Edgcomb Barn. Street Address: Corner of Airport & Dump Rd. City or Town: Warren. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Cost: $225 per week. Ticket Phone: 802 496-5997. Contact: katie idol. Email for more info: tuiidol3@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn.
For more info visit www.phantomtheater.info. Gates & Passages at Studio Place Arts
Description: A group multi-media art exhibit. 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: spa4arts@sover.net.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Studio Place Arts Main Gallery.
Poultney Farmers' Market
Street Address: Main Street. City or Town: Poultney. County: Rutland. Description: Find local produce, meat, baked goods, maple syrup, crafts and more, call 468-5805 for more information.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Body Pump Fitness Class
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: A high intensity workout using light barbells and lots of repetition. Designed to build lean muscle mass and muscle endurance, not recommended for the deconditioned or beginner. Sign up in advance. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
Gentle Pilates Class
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Moderately paced, easy-to-do exercises for core fitness and longer, leaner body lines. Excellent for beginners and those with limited abilities. Sign up in advance. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
For more info visit www.vsandf.com. Toddler and Infant Story Hours
Description: Join our children's librarian in a fun-filled hour of stories, crafts and snack. Toddler storytime provides an opportunity for you and your child to explore the library, enjoy books together and visit with other families. Sharing books with your child encourages healthy language development, helps you bond with your child and stimulates their rapidly growing minds. It also helps to build a strong foundation for later learning. Cost: Free. Venue: Maclure Library's Children Room. Street Address: 840 Arch St. City or Town: Pittsford. County: Rutland. Contact: Lynn Hughes. Number for more info: 483-2972. Email for more info: maclurelibrary@comcast.net.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
A Fine Line featuring prints by Ed Koren, Warrington Colescott, & David Bumbeck
Description: Prints by Ed Koren, Warrington Colescott, & David Bumbeck
Aug 2-September 3.
Opening reception Saturday, August 2nd 5 -7pm
Gallery hours: Wed - Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 - 4, Mon and Tues by appointment
99 North Main Street
Rochester, VT 05767
802.767.9670
www.bigtowngallery.com. Venue: BigTown Gallery. Street Address: 99 North Main St. City or Town: Rochester. County: Windsor. Contact: Anni Mackay. Number for more info: 802.767.9670. Email for more info: anni@bigtowngallery.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
99 North Main St
Rochester, VT
05767.
Baby-Toddler Lap Time
Venue: Waterbury Public Library. Description: baby toddler lap time. City or Town: Waterbury. County: Washington. Age Range: Children. Number for more info: 244-7036.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Waterbury Public Library.
Expanded Hours
Description: Vermont Creates is now open Saturday's for your shopping convenience! Find gifts from our areas newest emerging artists. Venue: Vermont Creates Gallery & Gift Shop. Street Address: 60 Center Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Number for more info: 802-665-1701. Email for more info: lgriffin@broc.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Vermont Creates
60 Center Street
Rutland, VT.
July Exhibitions
Description: Free Opening Reception 2-4 p.m. 7/19
Ten artists display their works throughout the galleries of Yester House, the Arts Center’s 28 room Georgian Revival mansion. Venue: Yester House Gallery. Street Address: West Road. City or Town: Bakersfield. County: Bennington. Cost: Free Opening Reception 2-4 p.m. 7/19. Thereafter, SVAC Members & Children under 13 Free, Non-members $8, Students $3. Number for more info: 362-1405. Web Site: www.svac.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Southern Vermont Arts Center
West Road
Manchester, VT.
Last Blast of Summer Camp- Water Bioblitz
Description: Come explore our local pond to see how many different creatures we can find; sketch your favorite three and return to the museum to create one or more for our Pond Diorama; eat lunch by the brook and, of course, get wet to cool off. Ages 6-10. Street Address: 186 Townshend Rd. City or Town: Grafton. County: Windham. Age Range: Children. Cost: members $30 non-members $35. Contact: Betsy Stacey. Number for more info: 802-843-2111. Email for more info: staff@nature-museum.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Nature Museum.
Quilt Exhibition
Venue: Billings Farm & Museum. Description: The 22nd annual juried exhibition of colorful and beautifully designed quilts made in Windsor County, quilting demonstrations and activities for children and adults. Street Address: Route 12N & River Road. City or Town: Woodstock. County: Windsor. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: Adults $11, seniors $10, children varies. Contact: Billings Farm & Museum. Number for more info: 457-2355. Email for more info: info@billingsfarm.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Songs & Stories
Venue: Book King. Description: Elise Cassarino sings songs and reads stories for children and Gus Bloch accompanies on the ukulele. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: Children. Cost: Free. Number for more info: 773-9232.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM.
Tombs, Temples, Palaces, and Tea: The Social Role of Ceramics in Asia
Description: This exhibition explores the practical and social uses of ceramics in Asia.
Asian ceramics are the most varied in the world: they have been used for vessels, ritual objects, sculpture, and for even architectural ornament. They are also unrivaled in technical quality and in their sheer volume. Venue: Reiff Gallery. City or Town: Middlebury. County: Addison. Cost: Free. Web Site: www.museum.middlebury.edu.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Middlebury College Museum of Art.
For more info visit museum.middlebury.edu. Treasure Hunt
Venue: Throughout Store. Description: August is the Pyramid's 1st Birthday celebration month - but rather than you giving us gifts - we want to give YOU gifts!!!!
Try your hand at this Treasure Hunt and not only will it lead you to a hidden treasure (surprise gift for just completing the hunt) - but the top three scores will receive gift packages of many of the products & services mentioned in Treasure Hunt.
Happy Hunting!!!!!! Street Address: 116 West Street. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: FREE. Contact: Traci. Number for more info: (802) 775-8080. Email for more info: penat@pyramidvt.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center.
Fearless
Description: A group show of work made by artists who are able to ignore the inhibitions that constrict many of us. Paintings from the heart. G. Roy Levin, Sonja Olson, Megan Miller, Colleen McCleary, Bob Mould. Venue: Cooler Gallery & Shop. Street Address: 85 North Main Street, Suite 250. City or Town: White River Junction. County: Windsor. Cost: Free ~ Reception: Friday, August 1st, 6-8pm. Contact: Gaal Shepherd, Director. Number for more info: 802-295-8008. Email for more info: coolergallery@together.net. Web Site: www.coolergallery.biz.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Cooler Gallery & Shop
85 North Main Street, Suite 250
White River Junction, VT 05001
Gallery open Th-F-S, 11am-6pm.
Jules Olitski: An Inside View
Description: Jules Olitski: An Inside View is the first career-long retrospective of prints made by the renowned American “Color Field” painter.
Museum is open daily from 11 am - 5 pm; Closed Tuesdays. Venue: Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Street Address: 10 Vernon Street. City or Town: Brattleboro. County: Windham. Cost: Adults, $4; Seniors, $3; Students, $2; Children 6 and under, FREE; Members, FREE. Number for more info: (802) 257-0124. Email for more info: info@brattleboromuseum.org. Web Site: http://www.brattleboromuseum.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
For more info visit www.brattleboromuseum.org. Strength Training Class
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Straightforward and moderately paced hand weight exercises and stretches, with no fancy steps or moves. Perfect for beginners, seniors, and moderate exercisers. Cost: $14. Number for more info: 775-9916. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Wings of Hope
Event Title: Wings of Hope. Description: Women building community, mutual support and nurture. Venue: Hedding United Methodist Church. Street Address: 40 Washington St. Room 1. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Number for more info: 476-8156.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 11:30 AM.
Hedding United Methodist Church.
Chair yoga
Venue: Mountain View Medical. Street Address: adjacent to Central Vermont Medical second floor. City or Town: Berlin. County: Washington. Description: chair yoga. Contact: Ellen Fein. Number for more info: 229-2352.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Mountain View Medical.
Photography lessons
Description: photography lessons. Venue: Orange East Senior Center. City or Town: Bradford. County: Orange. Number for more info: 222-4782.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Orange East Senior Center.
Spinning
Venue: Vermont Sport and Fitness Club. Street Address: 40 Curtis Ave. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Indoor group cycling with jumps, hill climbs, sprints and steady tours. Rewarding for anyone who can cycle at their own pace for 30 minutues. Call 775-9916 ahead to reserve space. Cost: $14. Web Site: http://www.vsandf.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Cardio Hip-Hop
Venue: Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center. Street Address: 116 West St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Description: Move to some old skool hip-hop moves and music for a cardio workout with Bill. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $6. Contact: Bill. Number for more info: 775-8080. Web Site: www.pyramidvt.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Public Ice Skating
Description: Fun with friends. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
Overeaters Anonymous
Description: Support for people struggling to deal with their overeating. Come be part of the solution. Change is possible. Venue: Rutland Turning Point Center. Street Address: 141 State St. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland. Contact: Lisa. Number for more info: 579-4544.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Computer Know-How
Venue: Mark Skinner Library. Description: One-on-one tutorial sessions in basic computer usage. City or Town: Manchester. County: Bennington. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Meet the Scientist - Blue-Green Algae
Venue: Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Street Address: One College Street. City or Town: Burlington. County: Chittenden. Description: Are you curious as to what scientists are finding out about phosphorus and how our actions may contribute to Lake Champlain's water quality? Join Dr. Mary Watzin, UVM, as we look at the algae and learn a bit of how she does her laboratory work. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org. Age Range: Families. Contact: Linda Bowden. Email for more info: info@echovermont.org. Number for more info: 802-864-1848. Cost: Free with ECHO admission.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
For more info visit www.echovermont.org. AQUADVENTURE!
Description: Explore Waterbury Reservoir looking for herons, loons, kingfishers, Oscar the osprey, maybe a bald eagle and sweeping views of the Green Mountains. Venue: Meet at CONTACT STATION. Street Address: 3444 Little River Rd. City or Town: Waterbury. County: Washington. Age Range: All Ages. Cost: $3 adults, $2 kids, free for kids 12 and under. Contact: Brian Aust, Park Interpreter. Number for more info: (802) 244-7103. Email for more info: warbler@gmavt.net.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Little River State Park, Waterbury, VT.
Stick and Puck
Description: Practice your hockey skills. City or Town: Rutland. County: Rutland.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM.
Survivors of Incest
Event Title: Survivors of Incest. Description: Twelve step program. Venue: AWARE. Street Address: 88 High St. City or Town: Hardwick. County: Caledonia. Number for more info: 472-6463.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
AWARE.
Food Shelf and Voucher Assistance
Presenter: Hedding UMC Food Shelf. Street Address: 40 Washington ST. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Description: Food Shelf: 3 days food, once per month. Also vouchers for other help & Assistance with getting resources. Age Range: All Ages. local produce: fruit and vegetables in season. Cost: Free. Ticket Phone: 802-476-8156. Email for more info: HeddingUMC@charterinternet.com. Number for more info: 802-476-8156.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hedding UMC
40 Washington ST
Barre, VT 05641.
HUMCTC Teen Center
Description: Tween and Teen Center with computers, table games, help with homework, good food, friendship and fun Monday thru Friday. Street Address: 40 Washington St. City or Town: Barre. County: Washington. Age Range: Teens. Cost: Free. Contact: Teen Center Director. Number for more info: 476-8156. Email for more info: heddingumc@charterinternet.com.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hedding UMC
40 Washington St
Barre, VT 05641.
June Moon
Description: The only collaboration between Kaufman and the great Ring Lardner tells the story of a young songwriter who meets the right girl on the train into the Big Apple - where he then meets the wrong girl, and pens the song that will make his fortune! A comedic romp set in the wild and unpredictable music business of the 1920s. The second production of THE KAUFMAN COLLECTION, DTF's committment to rediscovering for American audiences George S. Kaufman's great works for the stage. Venue: Dorset Playhouse. Street Address: 104 Cheney Road. City or Town: Dorset. County: Bennington. Directed By: Jesse Berger. Written By: George S. Kaufman and Ring Lardner. Cast: Mark Alhadeff, Mary Bacon, Todd Cerveris, Curran Connor, James Coyle, Larissa Goldberg, Margaret Laney, Ian Lowe, Spencer Moses, Angela Reed, Teresa Stephenson. Cost: $40 - evening, $35 - matinee, $15 - student. Ticket Phone: 802.867.5777. Ticket Web Link: w