The Mad River Valley Village

The Round Up
2023-10-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Sweet Spot, 1178 Senor Road, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
All are welcome!
This is a free event that has
Food trucks, Music, and Spirits.
A place where friends, families neighbors gather for good conversations, tasty food, and a good time!
The Round Up takes place by the Covered Bridge in Waitsfield, VT.

Live Music Thursdays at The Filling Station
2023-10-19 06:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-26 06:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-02 06:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-09 06:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-16 06:00 - 20:00 | Filling Station, Rt 2, Middlesex, Vermont, 05068, United States
Join us for The Filling Station’s Thursday night music series! Check out the line-up:

8/17 – Ali T
8/24 – Tom Bisson
8/31 – The Rough Suspects – Acoustic Duo

Peecycling for Clean Water and Fertile Farms
2023-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Julia Cavicchi, Education Director of the Rich Earth Institute in Vermont, will present a program about the paradigm-shifting practice of peecycling: reclaiming a “waste” as a resource to complete the food nutrient cycle. Human urine contains vital nutrients for growing crops. By reclaiming urine as an agricultural resource, communities can prevent downstream pollution, access an abundance of local fertilizer, and conserve clean water. Peecycling kits will be available for interested participants to take home after the workshop.

MRV Camera Club
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Chamber of Comerce, 9 VT Rt 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Our meetings will provide opportunities to meet like individuals who enjoy sharing, learning, and creating though challenges, presentations, and photo shoots.

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2023-10-21 09:00 - 13:00
Local produce, plant starts, fruit trees, bushes, maple, honey, flowers, seedlings, eggs, meats, cheeses, fish, crafts, art, clothes, bread, baked goods, liquors, and prepared foods all by Vermonters.
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
May 13th – October 14th, 2023
* Note: There is a smaller, unofficial market on October 21st that is optional for vendors.

Five Week Writing Workshop
2023-10-24 16:00 - 2023-11-28 16:00, 2023-10-31 16:00 - 2023-12-05 16:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Join Mary Kathleen Mehuron and Lee Hall Delfausse in a 5 Week Writing Workshop, starting September 26- October 31st
Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Except not Oct.10th
$50
benefits go to MRVArts
Scholarhships are available
Participants will work on developing writing skills. Each session will have a theme, such as parallel structures. After an introduction, approximately one third of each class will be devoted to writing on a specific topic, followed by reading that day’s work and a brief critique of the essays. See workshop details at https://www.madrivervalleyarts.org/madrivervalleyarts/workshop

Scrag Mountain Music Sacred Songs of the Mary’s: Celebrating the Divine Feminine
2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine’s Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT, 05601
Concerts
Fri., Oct. 27 @ 7:30 pm I St. Augustine Church 16 Barre St., Montpelier
Sun., Oct. 29 @ 4 pm I Warren Church 339 Main St., Warren
Marshfield-based chamber music series Scrag Mountain Music presents Sacred Songs of the Mary’s, a program of ecstatic and contemplative early and early-inspired music that connects back to the Divine Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene and celebrates the Divine Feminine. Scrag co-Artistic Directors Mary Bonhag (soprano) and Evan Premo (bass and viola da gamba) are joined by celebrated classically trained musician, sound healing practitioner, and founding member Anonymous 4, Ruth Cunningham (voice, recorder, harp, and flute), on works by Hildegard of Bingen, Kathy Wonson Eddy, and others. The program also includes a new chant by Cunningham based on the text from the non-canonical gospel of Mary Magdalene.

Salvation Farms Aid
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Double E Performance Center, The Double E T-Rex Theater 21 Essex Way, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05425, United States
Salvation Farms Aid is a benefit concert for Salvation Farms, a non-profit working to build increased resilience in Vermont’s food system through agricultural surplus management. The benefit concert was designed in the image of Farm Aid and inspired by Phish’s Halloween concerts. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite musician for this Halloweekend event! Featuring three musical acts, a visual artist, local food and drinks, a silent auction for local goodies and getaways, and more!

Pizza & PG-13 Movie Night
2023-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Come to Moretown Library for a Halloween themed movie night geared towards anyone who watches PG-13 rated titles and featuring free pizza! Bring any other snacks or beverages and a cozy chair (or use one of ours). Visit our website for the movie title (hint: Cousin IT makes an appearance).

Red River North at Emily’s Bar & Bistro
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Live music at the legendary Emily’s Bar & Bistro!

Scrag Mountain Music Sacred Songs of the Mary’s: Celebrating the Divine Feminine
2023-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Warren Church, 339 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674

Halloween Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books
2023-10-31 09:30 - 10:45 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 31, for an extra special Halloween storytime! A morning filled with stories, crafts, and Musical Munchkins with Andrea.
Costumes welcome, but not required. Reading begins at 9:30a. Music starts at 10a!
Best for ages 1 – 4, but open to all!!

Stick Season Stitches Fiber Retreat
2023-11-03 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Stagecoach Inn, 18 N Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Workshops, exclusive projects and colorways, and fun with fellow fiber enthusiasts!
– Exclusive colorway from Bobolink Yarns and retreat project pattern (from Irasburg, VT)
– Fingerless Mitts workshop with Leslie Roth
– Increases and Decreases workshop with Judy Bond
– Tour of Aurora Spinnery
$150 fee includes all events, project materials, lunch on Friday, and swag bag.

Open Fiber Night
2023-11-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Stagecoach Inn, 18 N Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Relax in our parlor with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts. Bring a project to work on or just come for the camaraderie, and perhaps sip a beverage from our bar as you chat with with neighbors and travelers. What a cozy way to spend a chilly evening!

Mountaintop Film Festival
2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | The Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mountainfilm On Tour returns to the Big Picture Theater with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Food and drink will be available At the Big Picture Café. Runtime is approximately 2 hours.All ticket sale proceeds benefit The Waitsfield Children’s Center

Mountainfilm On Tour – Waitsfield
2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to the Mad River Valley for its annual showing! Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will soon visit Waitsfield with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. See the complete playlist at www.mountainfilm.org/tour/schedule.
Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in Waitsfield, VT can be purchased online at https://www.waitsfieldchildrenscenter.org.
Food and drinks are available from The Big Picture Café. The Café opens at 5pm.
Mountainfilm on Tour in Waitsfield, VT is hosted by The Waitsfield Children’s Center as a fundraiser to support their mission to provide high-quality, affordable childcare in the Mad River Valley. By purchasing Mountainfilm on Tour tickets, you can view an inspiring collection of films while also supporting The Waitsfield Children’s Center.

Dark Star Project
2023-11-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Grateful Dead (amongst other artists) cover band. Offering up rich, tasty music.

Cycle of Memory Film Showing
2023-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
The Mad River Valley Libraries and the Central Vermont Council on Aging invite the community to attend a special screening of Cycle of Memory, the new award-winning documentary about two siblings’ bicycle adventure to find the memories of their grandfather. Mel Schwartz, lost to Alzheimer’s. are dealing with the impacts of this disease. Guided by old photographs of Mel’s 1945 trip, they search for places aged by time. Cycle of Memory explores the importance of intergenerational connection, healing painful pasts, and leaving a meaningful time capsule for the future. There will be a short facilitated discussion after the film, along with shared community resources to support those who are dealing with the impacts of this disease.

Karaoke Night at Emily’s Bar and Bistro
2023-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Emily’s Bar and Bistro hosts their famous Karaoke nNight on the first Monday of every month.
Join in on the fun!

Eleva Chamber Players “The Baroque Effect”
2023-11-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Waterbury Congragational Church, Route 100, Waterbury, VT
The Eleva Chamber Players will explore the influence of Baroque music through the ages by performing Telemann’s Concerto in F for 3 Violins Respighi’s Ancient Airs & Dances Suite 3, Vivaldi’s Spring from The Four Seasons and Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite in C Major (Op. 29, No. 2). The concerts will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church (8 North Main Street, Waterbury) and on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm at The Inn at Round Barn Farm (1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield). A pre-concert reception will take place before the Round Barn performance. Admission is $25, $20 for Seniors, Students. Tickets are available at https://www.elevachamberplayers.com or at the door.

Eleva Chamber Players “The Baroque Effect”
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Inn at the Round Barn, 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield 1661 East Warren Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States

Empty Bowl Benefit
2023-11-12 16:00 - 19:30 | Zenbarn, 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, Vermont, 05677, United States
2023 Empty Bowl Event to raise relief funds for flooded farms and families
The Mud Studio, a pottery studio and gallery in Waterbury is pairing up with Blockhouse Studio in Waitsfield to create a flood- relief benefit to be hosted by Zenbarn in Waterbury, Sunday, November 12. All flood-recovery funds raised will benefit NOFA VT’s
Farmer Emergency Relief Fund and the Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund.
Attendees at the 2023 Empty Bowl Benefit get to pick out a bowl to keep from hundreds created by area potters and have it filled with their soup of choice, donated by local restaurants and chefs. A variety of artisan cheeses, crusty bread, and delicious desserts will round out the dinner menu. The bar at Zenbarn will also be serving up drinks for purchase.
Seatings are at 4 and 6 pm, with a fresh restock of bowls at each. Tickets start at a giving level of $35 for adults. Tickets are available at www.themudstudio.com with a limited number available at the door. It is recommended to check ticket availability online prior to arrival at the door. An online auction of local crafts, services, and gift certificates accompanies this event. Patrons can view and bid on items through a link on the ticket website, and view larger items in person at the benefit.

The Songbird Project
2023-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Are you ready for change? The shift from fall to winter brings strong emotions – from regret and anxiety to joy and resilience. Join The Songbird Project 4:00 pm Saturday November 18th at the Waitsfield UCC Village Meeting House, upstairs, to celebrate “stick season” through music. This free program offers unique arrangements of works from Norah Jones and Don Henley to Van Morrison and Louis Armstrong. Donations will be shared with VINS. Follow us today on Facebook!

The Big Kicker at Mt. Ellen
2023-11-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Sugarbush Resort – Mt. Ellen, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
Join Sugarbush at Mt. Ellen for the kick-off the 2023 – 2024 ski and ride season! There will be live music in the Green Mountain Lounge, a bonfire, rail jam at the bottom of Straight Shot, and pizza.
Rail Jam on the bottom of Straight Shot, participants under the age of 18 will need parent present for waiver signature.

Music for a Vibrant City
2023-11-18 19:00 - 20:45 | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
The Montpelier Chamber Orchestra is back, and like Montpelier and other Vermont post-flood towns, is becoming vibrant again. We will be holding our first full concert in almost four years. Locally well-known music director Daniel Bruce will be conducting Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, Mozart’s Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess, and Florence Price’s uplifting Andante Moderato from her String Quartet in G Major. The concert will be free, with a suggested donation of $20 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and no charge for children.
