The Mad River Valley Village

A Child’s Christmas in Wales & Other Tales
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
“The Man of 1000 Voices” – Mich Kabay – shares his love of dramatic reading performing Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Other Tales – perfect for the winter holidays. The event will feature works by Robert Frost and others, with stories & poems curated especially for families and children – and classic poetry and literature lovers of all ages. LNT is happy to join in Montpelier Alive’s “Cocoa Crawl” with this fun informal event! Sweet Concessions – including Hot Cocoa – will be available!
It’s Free! (tho’ donations appreciated)
Seating is limited, so we encourage signing up! Join us in our cozy and specially decorated for the holidays lobby within Montpelier City Hall! Masks are encouraged.
We will also record Mich’s performance for “Digital Viewing Experience”
which will be available thru Dec 31st!
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. Please, call (802)229-0492 to discuss alternatives.

“Enchanted Christmas” Concert by Christopher McWilliams
2025-12-13 16:00 - 17:30 | First Congregational Church Berlin, 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin, Vermont, 05602, United States
On Saturday December 13 at 4 pm, Christopher McWilliams and friends will present an “Enchanted Christmas” at First Congregational Church of Berlin (FCCB), 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin VT.
The program includes a rich variety of music in celebration of the holiday season, including “Ring Out, Solstice Bells” by Roger Emerson and the “A Gloucestershire Wassail” arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Admission is free, with donations to benefit Capstone Community Action. Following the concert there will be a reception in the FCCB Community Hall for the opening of “Fascinating Florals and More”, a new exhibit of paintings by Arthur Zorn. For more information about the concert and reception, see the FCCB website (fccbvt.org) or contact Rob Griffin at griffinsuter@hotmail.com.

New Exhibition and Opening Reception for Paintings by Arthur Zorn
2025-12-13 17:30 - 19:00 | First Congregational Church Berlin, 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin, Vermont, 05602, United States
On Saturday December 13 at 5:30 pm, First Congregational Church of Berlin (FCCB), 1808 Scott Hill Road, Berlin VT will hold an opening reception for “Fantastic Florals and More” a new exhibition of paintings by Arthur Zorn.
Arthur, an abstract expressionist who creates paintings out of contemplation, emotions, and deconstructed scenes from flowers to natural landscapes, has held many exhibitions at FCCB and elsewhere.
This new exhibition will be available in the FCCB Community Hall through Feb. 1, 2026. It can be viewed Sundays 10:30 am to 1 pm, and by appointment. For more information about the exhibition and reception, contact Arthur Zorn at 802 522 7649 vermontartmusic@gmail.com or see the FCCB website (fccbvt.org).

Broadway Rocks: Home for the Holidays
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N. Main Street a 8 N. Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Broadway Rocks: Home for the Holidays brings an intimate acoustic performance to the beautiful Waterbury Congregational Church on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This special evening will showcase real Broadway actors performing alongside piano in one of Vermont’s most resonant and picturesque spaces.
Tickets are available online
at https://broadwayrocks.ticketspice.com/broadway-rocks-huhs-home-for-the-holidays-2025.
The Waterbury Congregational Church has arranged for Broadway Rocks to present a concert that highlights the warmth, beauty, and clarity of the church’s historic sanctuary. Guests will experience cherished holiday music and Broadway favorites performed with the simplicity and elegance of acoustic arrangements, allowing the artists’ voices and stories to take center stage.
This performance continues the Broadway Rocks tradition of sharing world-class music with Vermont communities while supporting the importance of the performing arts in local schools and organizations. Community members are invited to enjoy a heartfelt and unforgettable evening of seasonal music inside one of Waterbury’s most beloved and inspiring venues.
About Merritt David Janes
Originally from Colchester, Vermont, Janes is a graduate of the Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City and is an alumnus of the University of Maine (Class of ’04; 2012 recipient of the Spirit of Maine Alumni Achievement Award). Janes’professional career began playing the title role in the first Broadway National Tour of the Wedding Singer as Robbie Hart. He then moved immediately into his second Broadway National Tour, in his second consecutive title role, as the youngest actor ever to tour the part of the murderous barber Sweeney Todd. He next played the magical French candelabra, Lumiere, as an original cast member of Disney’s newest creative version of the Beauty and the Beast Broadway National Tour. This role served as a great contrast to both of his previous productions, as did the role of Lord Farquaad in the Broadway tour of Shrek, which became an around-the-world adventure with an international run in Asia. He then played the role of Carl Hanratty chasing Frank Abagnale all over the country in the first Broadway Tour of Catch Me If You Can. He was an original cast member in the 25th Anniversary Broadway Tour of Phantom of the Opera and the first Broadway National Tour and Broadway run of School of Rock as Dewey Finn. He most recently performed in the Original Broadway Cast of SMASH and Back to the Future.

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2025-12-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing!
She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you.
$10 to participate. Dust off those boots and let’s boogie.

Exhibition Members Art Expo + Mad Arts Holiday Party
2025-12-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Stop in to our Exhibition Members Art Expo + Mad Arts Holiday Party!
Exhibition is up December 16-23, with our holiday party on Dec. 18th 5:30-7pm. Food from Fifth Quarter Butcher + Provisions and wine will be provided.
This is a chance to mingle with art lovers, shop at our first Art & Design shop, buy gift certificates to our Garden Tours, Pasta Dinner and Farm to Table in 2026, along with membership sign-ups.

A MOTH Inspired Holiday Storytelling Event
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Presented by Phantom Theater:
True stories told by your friends and neighbors hosted by national Moth storyteller, Bobby Stoddard.
The night’s theme: HOLIDAY GIVING – Guess it’s the thought that counts… Receiving that gift you never thought you needed (or wanted), or giving the gift that ‘bombs’, please come to share or listen to others tell their stories of “gifts gone wrong”.
In the spirit of giving, a portion of the proceeds is going to Hope Beneath the Tree.

Studio 100 presents: The Nutcracker
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Harwood Union High School, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Step into the magic of the holidays with Studio 100’s adaptation of The Nutcracker — a spirited reimagining of the classic ballet, performed by our talented young dancers!
Follow Clara on her enchanting adventure through dazzling dreamscapes filled with snowflakes, toy soldiers, and sweets from around the world — each brought to life through a colorful mix of ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary dance.
This joyful performance blends tradition with creativity, showcasing the energy and imagination of our dancers while keeping the heart of The Nutcracker alive.
A perfect holiday celebration for the whole family!

“A Perfect Day” concert by Onion River Chorus
2025-12-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
“A Perfect Day,” a cantata written in 1994 by Plainfield composer Dennis Murphy, along with three short pieces for organ also by Murphy, will be performed by Onion River Chorus, under the direction of Richard Riley, on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 pm.
Both concerts will be at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main St. in Montpelier.
There will be a reception following the Sunday concert, with proceeds to benefit the Montpelier Food Pantry. Tickets are $25 at the door or in advance at sevendaystickets.com.
As always, 18 and under are free.

MATINEE: It’s a Wonderful Life
2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Playing Sunday December 21st @3pm PG – 1946 – 2h 10m Members are free
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman see the value of his own life.

Missing Pieces – East Coast Premier
2025-12-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Imagine community arts night meets supper club. That is the energy we are capturing at this event. Come share a meal with friends and neighbors, browse art by local artists and students, and then end the evening with the first East Coast screening of the movie Missing Pieces, written and directed by the Valley’s own Cameron Andrews.
Cameron and the Missing Pieces cast and crew have been screening the movie at film festivals, having won Best Director and Best Actress in a feature at North Hollywood Cinefest. Cameron wanted this event to be about community and sharing the importance of supporting the Arts, especially in our young people.
Feel free to join us for dinner and art browsing, or you can also drop in for the movie at 7pm. Admission will be by donation, and all money will go to the Big Pic.
If you would like to join us you can sign up for the potluck here:https://bit.ly/BigPicPotluck

Cam’s vision:
Missing Pieces has always been a community affair, from the crowdfunding that made it possible to the time donated by its cast and crew in order to get it made. I hope to keep this spirit going through every screening. The Valley is where I first learned what community meant, and I have carried the Valley with me through every phase of my life. With this event I’d like to not only screen my film for my hometown, but actively involve the community as well. Support from family, friends, and teachers is what initially gave me the belief in myself to pursue art as a career. Now, bringing this project of mine home, I’d love to offer space to local artists, especially Harwood students, whether painters, poets, or even filmmakers, to showcase their art ahead of our showing. And nothing says family like a home cooked meal. I’d love to host a community potluck before the screening in tandem with the local artists’ display to allow the community to gather, hang out, and enjoy some local art before the screening. I see it as an arts-focused supper club, with our film as the centerpiece. I believe that the future of art, and film specifically lies not in seeing it only as a finished product to be consumed, but as a process which has been undertaken by the artists who made it. I want to celebrate that process and the joy of creating with the people who have helped me cultivate that joy.
Check out the Trailer

The Beat Goes On!! New Year’s Eve Celebration
2025-12-31 13:00 - 19:30 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
The Beat Goes On!! Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater’s third annual New Year’s Eve Celebration! A full day of festive celebration of drumming, dancing, music, and theater that’s fun for the whole family! Events at 1pm, 3pm & 6pm! Free! (Or By donation) Sponsored in part by Montpelier Alive!
Youth Drumming Workshop at 1:00pm led by Samuel Maama Marquaye. Limited to 20 participants. Register ahead! Drop-ins welcome, but will likely only be able watch/listen.
Musical Showcase at 3:00pm with Christopher McWilliams, Denise Ricker & Lotta Sutter. Reservations recommended.
The Main Event: at 6:00pm THE BEAT GOES ON! takes the stage
A special performance by Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater. Dancer/Drummer & Choreographer Samuel Maama Marquaye (from Ghana), Shidaa Artistic Director Jordan Mensah leads community drum and dance enthusiasts with Lost Nation Theater’s Kathleen Keenan, Susan Reid, and Kim Bent . Suggested donation of $15. Masks encouraged..
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. Please, call (802)229-0492 to discuss alternatives.

Zero Celsius
2026-01-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
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, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, to reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and to share their own stories and memories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.
