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COMMUNITY ARTS CALENDAR
Below are all arts related events in the Southern Vermont Area.
If you have an event that you would like posted, please email Beth Meachem at the Greater Manchester Arts Council.
For all area events, please visit the Manchester and the Mountains Regional Chamber of Commerce's Calendar.
August 2008 | September 2008
October 2008 | November 2008 | December 2008
Calendar updated August 10, 2008
DATE
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EVENT |
LOCATION/TIME | CONTACT |
| Aug. 1 - 10 |
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company presents NO CHILD... This 2006 Obie Award winner, recently seen on tour across the country, is a bravura performance not to be missed. Reminiscent of I am My Own Wife and The Syringa Tree, a single actor populates all of of Malcolm X High School, playing students, teachers, administrators, parents - even the janitor and security guard. NO CHILD... is a heartwarming and heart-wrenching look at the difference one teacher can make. |
Weston Playhouse, Weston Times Vary For times and information please visit the Weston Playhouse Website. Tickets: $28-$32 |
Weston Playhouse 802-824-5288 |
| Aug. 1 - 23 |
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company presents LES MISERABLES The international blockbuster makes its long-awaited Vermont premiere in one of the largest productions ever mounted on the Weston stage! Winner of 8 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." |
Weston Playhouse, Weston Times Vary For times and information please visit the Weston Playhouse Website. Tickets: $29-$55 |
Weston Playhouse 802-824-5288 |
| Aug. 11 | Hildene Book Club Please call for book of the month details. |
Hildene, the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center, Manchester 3:30PM FREE |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
| Aug. 11 | David Sanger, "The Inheritance: The World the Next American President Will Face" David Sanger, Chief Washington correspondent of the New York Times, returns to look at the Presidential elections and consider what the victor will confront on January 20, 2009. |
Weston Playhouse, Weston 8PM For times and information please visit the Weston Playhouse Website. Tickets: TBA
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Weston Playhouse 802-824-5288 |
| Aug. 13 | Thum Memorial Concert Under the Stars Wood's Tea Company's hearty blend of Maritime and Celtic folk music. |
Hildene, Events Tent, Manchester 6PM Admission: $5 |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
| Aug. 13 | Reporter's Privilege Discussion Learn about the origins, purposes and recent applications of reporter's privilege with media and First Ammendment law attorney Michael Grygiel. This event is sponsored by the Media Law Resource Center. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 14 | Tom Fels Former Massachusetts commune member tells the real story of life on a 1960's commune and what happened to some of these counterculture idealists in his new memoir, Farm Friends. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 14 | "PlayGroup" Discussion of AS YOU LIKE IT Just like a book group, only we'll be discussing and studying the script/novel of Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's production of Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT. Desserts available and the gallery will have savories available. |
Village Green, Weston 7PM FREE |
Annie Fujii 802-824-3669 OR Janet Warren 802-259-2007 |
| Aug. 14 - 30 |
Dorset Theatre Festival Presents: By: George S. Kaufman and Ring Lardner 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. |
Dorset Theatre, Dorset August 14: 3PM & 8PM |
Dorset Theatre Festival Box Office 802-867-2223 Or on their website |
| Aug. 15 | Richard Smith Learn about the pivotal Revolutionary War battles that took place in southern Vermont when author Richard Smith discusses his new book, The Revolutionary War in Bennington County. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 16 | Sheila Weller Bestselling author Weller tells the behind-the-scenes stories of three of rock's most brilliant singer/songwriters in Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon - and the Journey of a Generation. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 20 | STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING Grab this opportunity to see “Starting Out in the Evening”, one of the 10 best films of 2007 according to the New York Times and scores of others. In the film, an ambitious graduate student convinces an aging, all but forgotten novelist that her thesis can resurrect his career. Frank Langella delivers a nomination-worthy performance in this motion picture that one critic calls “a rare and beautiful story that is at once comic, insightful, and moving”. Based on the novel by Brian Morton (a NY Times Notable Book), the film is rated PG-13. Running time is 111 minutes. |
Mark Skinner Library, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Mark Skinner Library 802-362-2607 |
| Aug. 20 | Margaret Bartley Join Margaret Bartley for a violin and cello mini-concert, as she presents her award-winning book Grisha, the biography of cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, who fled the Russian Revolution and the Nazi Holocaust to settle in the Adirondack Mountains. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 20 | Celebration of music and movement, followed by a neighborhood celebration featuring music, food, art demonstations and more. | Lila's Pilates, Richville Rd, Manchester AND Manchester Depot, Manchester 6PM FREE |
802-362-6313 Ext. 15 or 802-867-0272 |
| Aug. 21 | "I Am Three" Performance A local band featuring Hughes on acoustic guitar and vocals, and Irving on double bass, harmonica and vocals. |
Night and Day Cafe, Oldham Street, Manchester |
Visit them on myspace for more details |
| Aug. 21 | Mark Weston Scholar Mark Weston presents Prophets and Princes, his comprehensive history of Saudi Arabia, from the birth of Islam to the discovery of oil. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 22 | Joseph Persico Bestselling author Joseph Persico shares new documents that tell the true story behind FDR's relationship with Lucy Rutherfurd in his new book, Franklin and Lucy. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 23 | Phoebe Stone Acclaimed Vermont author Phoebe Stone presents Deep Down Popular, her new midchild novel about a sixth grade girl with a big crush on the most popular boy in town. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 2PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 23 | Tim Weiner Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents the paperback edition of his National Book Award-Winning, definitive history of the CIA, Legacy of Ashes. |
Northshire Bookstore, Manchester 7PM FREE |
Northshire Bookstore Linda Ellingsworth 802-362-3565 Ext. 128 |
| Aug. 28 - 31 |
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company presents AS YOU LIKE IT Shakespeare's tale of ardent lovers in the Forest of Arden has been an audience favorite for more than 400 years. A magnificent mixture of colorful characters, soaring music and witty verse, As You Like It proves that soulmates can be found in the most unexpected places. Come see our fresh approach to this timeless classic before it embarks on a New England tour. |
Weston Playhouse, Weston Times Vary For times and information please visit the Weston Playhouse Website. Tickets: $29-$55 |
Weston Playhouse 802-824-5288 |
DATE
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EVENT |
LOCATION/TIME | CONTACT |
| TBD | Lincoln Lecture Series By Today's Yardstick: Lincoln Democrat or Republican? |
Hildene, the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center, Manchester 10AM Admission: $2 |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
| Sept. 1 | The Broadway Boys Back by popular demand, six of Broadway's top male voices perform close harmony arrangements of Broadway and Pop standards - "a dynamic Symphony of Song!" |
Weston Playhouse, Weston 8PM For times and information please visit the Weston Playhouse Website. Tickets: TBA |
Weston Playhouse 802-824-5288 |
| Sept. 1 - 6 |
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company presents AS YOU LIKE IT Shakespeare's tale of ardent lovers in the Forest of Arden has been an audience favorite for more than 400 years. A magnificent mixture of colorful characters, soaring music and witty verse, As You Like It proves that soulmates can be found in the most unexpected places. Come see our fresh approach to this timeless classic before it embarks on a New England tour. |
Weston Playhouse, Weston Times Vary For times and information please visit the Weston Playhouse Website. Tickets: $29-$55 |
Weston Playhouse 802-824-5288 |
| Sept. 8 | Hildene Book Club Please call for book of the month details. |
Hildene, the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center, Manchester 3:30PM FREE |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
| Sept. 17 | A story walk in Manchester's historic downtown district as stores share the story of "Pumpkins" by Mary Lyn Ray. Get your pumpkin passport stamped and bring it to the Pumpkin Fest on October 18th to receive a free gift celebrating our fall harvest. Enjoy music, window shopping and our beautiful architectural past. | Manchester's Historic District, Manchester 6PM |
802-362-6313 Ext. 15 or 802-867-0272 |
| Sept. 27 | Mr. Lincoln's Gift Interactive reading of the children's book by author Whitney Stewart. Ages 9-11. |
Hildene, Pavilion, Manchester 10AM Materials Fee: $3 per child |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
DATE
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EVENT |
LOCATION/TIME | CONTACT |
| Oct. 3, 4 and 5 | Foliage Art and Craft Festival 200 booths of art, crafts, and specialty foods. |
Hildene Meadows, Manchester 10AM-5PM Admission: $7 |
Craft Producers 802-425-3399 |
| Oct. 13 | Hildene Book Club Please call for book of the month details. |
Hildene, the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center, Manchester 3:30PM FREE |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
| Oct. 15 | Bill LaBerge will host an open studio evening. Demonstrations, music, artist demonstrations and local food will celebrate Dorset's cultural past and present. | Bill LaBerge's Studio, Rte. 30, Dorset 6PM FREE |
802-362-6313 Ext. 15 or 802-867-0272 |
| Oct. 18 | Lincoln Lecture Series Lincoln and Habeas Corpus By Joe Fornieri |
Hildene, the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center, Manchester 10AM Admission: $2 |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
DATE
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EVENT |
LOCATION/TIME | CONTACT |
| Nov. 10 | Hildene Book Club Please call for book of the month details. |
Hildene, the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center, Manchester 3:30PM FREE |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
| Nov. 21, 22 and 23 | Thanksgiving At Hildene Self Guided Tours through the mansion decorated for the harvest. |
Hildene, Manchester Museum Hours Call for Admission Prices |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
DATE
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EVENT |
LOCATION/TIME | CONTACT |
| Dec. 6 | Uncle Vova's Tree Holiday activities based on the children's book. Ages 5-8. |
Hildene, the Beckwith Room in the Welcome Center, Manchester 10:30AM Registration Encouraged. Admission: $3 |
Hildene 802-326-1788 |
| Dec. 28, 29 | Hildene Holiday Evenings Self-guided tours through the mansion decorated for the holidays. Cider, carolers, and a bonfire. |
Hildene, Manchester 4:30PM-6:30PM Adults: $15 |
Hildene 802-362-1788 |
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