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ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]
Experience Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Winner up close and personal. Surprisingly modern, ordinary moments become unforgettable in Our Town.This beloved American classic wowed Broadway audiences as recently as 2024! Our production of this funny & touching masterwork features local actors and ‘characters’ – some of whom may have been “born to play the […]
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]
WELCOME TO EARTH NIGHT EARTH NIGHT is about harnessing the energy of the global nightlife scene to embody sustainability, power solutions, and inspire action. We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 9th annual edition of our global fundraising initiative, organized by DJs For Climate Action. We are once again harnessing the power of music […]
Join our special guest, Miss Gladys, for a reading of Love is Still Winning on Saturday, April 18th at 11am. Parents will adore this bilingual English-Spanish picture book as it introduces little ones to possibilities in which they can bring love and kindness into the world.
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]
Time & Location Apr 18, 2026, 6:30 PM Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA About the event 2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour Waitsfield, VT – Trout Unlimited: MadDog Chapter The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable […]
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Local Mad River Romance author, will lead the three week workshop. Participants will discover more about the “romance” genre, recognize the major beats necessary. discuss typical tropes and work on a short romance-based story. Pre-registration is encouraged. –
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]
Join us for the closing reception of our exhibition Zero Celsius. This special evening is your final opportunity to experience the interdisciplinary show and to acquire an art piece—whether for your own collection or as a meaningful gift for someone who appreciates the arts. Living with art enriches our lives, connecting us to the creative […]
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]
Here’s your chance to try your hand at the potter’s wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months). This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing. You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using […]
Here’s your chance to try your hand at the potter’s wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months). This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing. You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using […]
We’re excited to offer our third annual Group Games night! We’ll have the library to ourselves to play a variety of group games: Hide & Seek, Sardines, Library Tag, and more! Light refreshments will be served, but be sure to eat dinner beforehand or pack it with you. Recommended for children 8+, but younger children […]
Inklings welcomes Vermont author Christy Mihaly on Apr. 25th at 11AM, for a reading of her brand new book, “Music and Silence: The Passion and Protest of Pablo Casals.” This inspiring picture book is a wonderful biography of Pablo Casals, a UN Peace Medal recipient who used his songs – and his silence – to […]
Renowned pianist David Feurzeig will perform his 98th Vermont concert on Sunday April 26, at 3:00pm in Waterbury, VT at the Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 North Main Street, with local performers David Goodman, clarinet, Stefanie Weigand, voice, and Matt LaRocca, viola, continuing David’s exciting tour–a free show in all of Vermont’s 252 towns to spread […]
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Mad Arts is excited to present Off The Wall, our annual community art fundraiser and a beloved Mad River Valley tradition. Artists from across the Valley and throughout Vermont have been invited to create original works on a 12 × 12 inch panel—each piece a unique expression of creativity and experimentation. Proceeds from the exhibition […]
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Thursday, May 7th @ 6:30pm Please join us for this amazing documentary honoring the lives of Terry Brown and Dana Fuller, two firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Followed by a discussion and Q&A with your local fire department. About the film Please join us for this amazing documentary to […]
The Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly “hook in” a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers! We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory […]
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
On Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and […]
Once icy winter has ended and spring has shaken off it’s last chill our fields turn vibrant green with lush grass. Freshly grown and nutrient dense, it’s time for our cows to return to their favorite spot. Share in the joy as our cows dance, holler, and feast on fresh pasture. Join us to welcome […]
Vermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
On Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm, Onion River Chorus presents the famous Requiem Mass in C minor by 19th-century Italian composer Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842). Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main St.). The Onion River Chorus is directed by Richard Riley and […]
Interested in learning more about basic tapestry and weaving techniques? Master weaver, Susan Snider, will provide weaving instruction to a limited number of participants. Individuals in this workshop will use a simple frame loom and other “unique weaving frames” to create a piece which expresses a thought, memory, idea or inspiration. Because this session begins […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Come to Joslin Library for a panel discussion with three authors on the art of writing picture books. Hear from Kate Hosford, Tanya Lee Stone, and Brian Wray about their artistic process, what draws them to this unique storytelling medium, and what it’s like to work in the picture book industry. This program is for […]
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
Anna Sobel, a Klezmer musician, tabla player, puppeteer and inspring performer comes to the Mad River Valley to lead this meditative call-and-response chanting that draws from traditional Indian devotional practices and from the Jewish mystical tradition. The evening begins with a catered farm dinner, and will close with a crystal-bowl sound bath. Open to all […]
Time & Location May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA About the event Saturn People’s Sound Collective 20 pieces @ the intersections of creative big band music, postmodern rock + outer space. A very special immersive show with live improvised video projections from Vanish Works. […]
Vermont watercolor artist Avi creates gentle, nostalgic watercolor prints inspired by the overlooked moments and objects of daily life. With a soft, intentional style, her work feels both personal and comforting—like a visual diary of the things that make a place feel like home.
We hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend – Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am – 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
In this workshop, adults & children ages 5+ will explore hand-building techniques to create their very own whimsical gnomes. Students will be able to personalize their gnomes with colorful underglazes. Examples will be provided for inspiration. These little gnomes will make great gifts and decorations! There is no limit to ho many gnomes participants can […]
We hope to see you at the Vermont Open Studio Weekend – Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 10am – 5pm. Come visit the wonderful artists at the cabin studios in our Arts Village: Alyssa DeLa Bruere Art Gallery & Studio, Kurt Budliger Photography Gallery & Studio, Painted Iris, Tabbatha Henry Designs, and […]
Student Art Show Brings Mad River Valley Schools Together at Lareau Farm & Forest Waitsfield, VT — May 2026 — The Mad River Valley community is set to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and young talent at the upcoming Student Art Show, hosted at the Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm & Forest. The exhibition will run […]
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]
Emerging from the 1970’s NYC jazz scene, keyboardist Pete Levin and bass player Tony Levin, have performed and recorded with the biggest names in jazz and rock. Pete has worked with everyone from from Miles Davis, to Charles Mingus, to Paul Simon. Tony has performed and recorded with John Lennon, Dire Straits, and Pink Floyd, […]
Sunday, May 31st join us for an evening of fun! Award Winning Novelist Mima Tipper Book Sale @ 5:30 Mima Tipper reads an excerpt from “Channeling Marilyn” followed by a discussion @ 6pm Screening of Marilyn’s classic comedy “Some Like It Hot” @ 6:45pm Followed by Marilyn themed cupcakes! Time & Location May 31, 2026, […]
Yes, we are focusing on law and order in all genres, on the screen, in books, well-known criminals, and those dressed in blue. Call Deco at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for you and your team soon.
