The Mad River Valley Village

Memories
2024-03-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-23 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Black and White photography by Bonnie Barnes. Opening this Saturday, March 9th, 12-4 PM with Artist Talk at 1 PM.
Waitsfield UCC, Village Meeting House, upstairs, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield.

Poet’s Choice
2024-03-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
What if an angel offered a choice between a lifetime of happiness or fame and fortune as a result of expressing art? That is the question that Margaret (Sarah Storjohann, Barre), a poet, writer, and English professor, must face in this World Premier play by Vermonter Mary Pratt. Pem (Susan Lonyd, Fayston), a fallen angel chosen by God (Cynthia Seckler, Fayston) and Satan (Gabrielle Tamasi, Barre) themselves to settle this wager, comes to earth to find an artist to pose this question to, with admittance to heaven and wings or hell and a flamethrower on the line for Pem. The show also features Sarah DeBouter (Berlin), Wes Olds (Graniteville), and Carrie Phillips (Waterbury). Bridget Edwards (Winooski) is the Stage Manager and the show is directed by Doug Bergstein (Waitsfield).
Show dates/times are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, March 8-17. Tickets are $18 for evenings and $14 for Sunday matinees. Go to http://valleyplayers.com to buy tickets in advance.

Big Pick at the Hyde Away
2024-03-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Hyde Away Inn, 1428 Millbrook Rd (VT 17), Waitsfield, 05673
This Saturday, all the way from Bristol, enjoy a bluegrass spin on your favorite songs – no cover!!!

Comics and Queerness in Vermont and Beyond
2024-03-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Vermont Cartoonist Laureate, Tillie Walden, will facilitate a discussion about the intersection of indie comics with queer identity through her many graphic novels—from science fiction to memoir to historical retelling. Come and explore the power of visual narrative and learn why comics are relevant to Vermonters and beyond. This event is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council.

Trivia Night
2024-03-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Show off how smart you are and win prizes while dining and imbibing!!

“Cook and Book” Classes at Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-04-03 15:00 - 2024-04-17 16:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Vegging on the Mountain for “Cook and Book” at Inklings!
Starting Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00pm, Inklings will be hosting Vegging on the Mountain for a weekly class featuring a children’s book focused on food and a cooking project.
Each class, children will receive the featured book of the week. Following a reading of the book, Marci will discuss the story before leading the class through a cooking project based on the book.
PRICE for 3 Classes: $105.00 ($35 per class). Cost includes books and supplies.
REGISTRATION is required. Only 12 Seats Available.

I Am My Own Wife
2024-04-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
Lost Nation Theater present I Am My Own Wife, a remarkable experience starring fan favorite Stoph Scheer. Meet Charlotte von Mahlsdorf: a real-life trans woman who managed to survive Nazi Germany and the East German Communist regime. In the past few years, Scheer became one of the first openly trans and non-binary person to ever puppeteer in Hollywood. Scheer returns to tackle this challenging and charming solo show, where they once again play numerous characters of all genders.
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are strongly encouraged. (LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.)
WHEN: April 4 – 21, 2024
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT
TIME: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30pm; and, Sundays at 2:00pm
COST: $10 – $30 Center reserved guarantee seats available for additional fee.
INFO & TICKETS: WWW.LOSTNATIONTHEATER.ORG
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. We appreciate your understanding during this emergency situation. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email info@lostnationtheater.org to discuss options for seeing the show.
SPONSORS: Vermont Recovery & Resilience Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Strong Fund, The City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, National Life Group, The World, Eternity, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, The Estate of Ted Richards, The Mary Shriver Fund of the Alan Weiss Estate
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater winner “Theater of the Decade” – Broadway World (2020); “Best of New England”, Yankee Magazine, was named “One of the Best regional theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the New England Theatre Conference; and has won the People’s Choice awards from both Seven Days and The Times Argus for Best Theater.

Poetry Slam
2024-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Mad River Barn
The MRV Libraries and VT Slammaster Geof Hewitt hosts a Poetry Slam.

Blow your own Glass Eclipsements!
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-08 16:00 | salt and sand studios, 3955 Route 100, Warren, 05674
Come and experience the excitement of working with hot glass. Work with our experienced instructor to create your own one of a kind blown glass eclipsement.
Three Days Only
Saturday April 6th – 10am to 4pm
Sunday April 7th – 10am to 4pm
Monday April 8th – 10am to 2:45pm
Each ornament takes approximately 15 minutes. When booking you can book for more than one person by booking one time slot per person.

A Hill Farmers Story and Other Vermont Tales
2024-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
A lively evening of film, storytelling and music revolving around Vermont’s rural landscape, featuring Kate Youngdahl-Stauss’ short documentary based on the hundred year old diaries of a Granville farmer, staged performances from the popular anecdotal history “Take Me Back,” and the music of singer/songwriter – and farmer – Kris Gruen. Something for every taste and suitable for families.

MRV Arts Total Eclipse Event
2024-04-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Join us
April 8, 1-6pm games art fire
sweets
5031 Main St, Unit 2, Waitsfield, VT
info@madrivervalleyarts.org, 802-224-6878

Total Eclipse For the Art
2024-04-08 14:00 - 19:30 | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
An OPEN BARN event to support artists participating in a residency this summer
Don’t miss seeing the upcoming full-occlusion solar eclipse! The Mad River Valley will be in the perfect path for viewing this celestial event, and Stowell Barn is surrounded by a beautiful unobstructed vista that can’t be beat. Eclipse photographers looking for where to set up? Look no further!
Come check out our recently-restored historic space and enjoy some light snacks, good company, games, a celestially-themed playlist, and a collaborative dance composition demo following the eclipse (no dance experience needed to participate). All are welcome!
This event is open to the public, and will be ‘contribute what you can’ at the door/online. All contributions* will directly support dancers and choreographers participating in the CHIMERA Art Co-Lab hosted by Farmsprung Gatherings in July, 2024.
We are opening the barn doors early this year for this special event: keep in mind that this is Vermont in early April, and the barn is technically 3 season so it may be CHILLY! We have a patio heater for hand warming and are planning for some warm beverages, but check the weather and dress accordingly.
Limited parking on site on the grass, with additional public parking at Common Road.
Remember you shouldn’t look directly at the eclipse—bring protective eye-wear! We will have limited eclipse shades available.
*Please note that financial contributions—although directly benefiting artists—are not tax deductible.
A note re: accessibility–if you have specific needs please alert us ahead of time and we will do everything we can to accommodate you! We have portable ramps to make our barn space and dance floor accessible, but the space is surrounded by grass which can be challenging for wheelchairs.

Concert at Firefolk Arts: Indie Folk + Americana / all ages
2024-04-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Firefolk Arts, 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
CONCERT: Thursday, April 11
3 Indie Folk Artists- Live Show
6:30 doors / 7 pm show — $15 // Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the Door
All ages are welcome! + Mocktails for sale during this show
Join us for a concert featuring touring musicians, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (Queer Americana from Philly, PA), Blair Borax (Indie Folk from Portland, Oregon) and Avery Lavoie (Vermont folk).
Firefolk Arts brings you this intimate event, providing a cozy atmosphere to immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics of these 3 artists.

Staged Reading of the play Murder By the Book
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Warren Library, 413 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674
Everyone is invited to the Staged Reading of the play Murder by the Book, written by Canadian playwright Laura Teasdale and sponsored by Louise Penny. The comedy takes place in the library and you might recognize some of the characters. Refreshments will be served. Donations welcome.

Fly Fishing Film Festival
2024-04-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) is back on the road January 2024 with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead!
Tickets: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/…/The-2024-Fly-Fishing….
Join in the fun at The Big Picture Show in Waitsfield on Saturday April 13th. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the Show begins at 7:00 PM
This year there will be films that take you into the science of the Costa Marlin Project, to the deep depths of the jungle for the massive Peacock Bass, and will have a Steelhead story with characters as rare as the fish itself + many, many more.
The F3T is the original and largest fly fishing film event of its kind and we are proud to be an annual community event for all anglers.
Come for the action and stay for the prizing.
All proceeds help The MadDog Trout Unlimited Chapter to fund local river conservation, angler education, and the TU Trout in the Classroom Program.
See this year’s trailer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMBr-m7M-2XFmt3AaAUeeboe1bFZ4aEz/view

A Celebration of Showing Up: Storytelling and More…
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Zenbarn, 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, Vermont, 05677, United States
In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm, in the real world all rests on perseverance. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
Join us for an evening of inspiring stories told by Vermont storytellers, celebrating the work of the communities of compassion that are all around us. You’ll get to hear stories told by some very known Vermonters, and from people who will be new to you. They come from Vermont Public Radio, state government, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Vermont Public Interest Research Group, Spectrum, Energy Action Network and other organizations.
The ‘Master of Ceremonies’ is Irish storyteller Gareth Higgins. Gareth was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during “The Troubles” in northern Ireland, and is now a writer, speaker, and activist. He’s also a wonderful storyteller who pulls you in with warmth, vulnerability, and lots of humor. Gareth will be joined by James Stewart, Vermont musician extraordinaire and VPR host.

Mad River Triathlon
2024-04-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Around the Valley
Mad River Triathlon is a four-sports event set in picturesque Mad River Valley, VT. The running race starts at the Warren School and follows the Mad River Path and VT 100. Racers will follow footpaths along the River and the shoulder of the road for 5 miles to the start of the paddling leg at Lareau Swimming Hole in Waitsfield.
Transitioning to canoes and kayaks (or anything else that floats), racers will paddle 6 miles of fast-moving water, interspersed with class I and occasional II rapids to the takeout on Meadow Road and the beginning of the biking leg.
A 10-mile-long bike leg consists of gravel roads, single track, unimproved forest roads, and pavement. The bike leg brings racers to the base of Mount Ellen for the final AT ski event.
The ski event will consist of skinning up Mount Ellen and skiing down to the finish line.

Book Club: Last Night at the Telegraph Club
2024-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Harwood Union High School Library, 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VT, 05660
Join us for community, discussion, and fun!
When: Monday, April 15 at 5:30
Where: Harwood Union High School Library
No pre-registration required. Just drop by!
Email: programs@outrightvt.org

Open Mic Night
2024-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you a space to share it with others.
Please RSVP whether you are planning to perform, spectate, or spectate until you work up the courage to perform! We will have a special wine & beer by the glass menu as well as a limited food menu for the evening.
Doors open at 5:00pm. Performances begin at 6:00pm.

Climate & Ecology Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join the Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Libraries for a climate and ecology-themed book discussion. In April, we will be discussing “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan.
In The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Pollan explores our food choices and their connection to our health and survival as a species and offers a glimpse into America’s food and agriculture business. Join us for this discussion which will be co-facilitated by a Harwood High School student studying Food Systems.
Copies of the book are available to check out from Moretown Memorial Library and other MRV Libraries.

“Little One & Me Yoga” at Inklings Children’s Books
2024-04-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Unnamed Venue, United States
Join Karen McPhillips from Salt & Sand Studios at Inklings for LITTLE ONE & ME YOGA on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am! Karen will start by reading Yoga Bunny.
This gentle and fun class is designed specifically for a parent or caregiver and their children, ages 18 months to 4 years. Older children are welcome too! Promoting balance, coordination, motor skills and mindfulness, Karen will introduce and reinforce mechanisms for movement, independence and stress relief. And of course … some giggles too.
Investment: $20 (one adult, one child)
Karen McPhillips is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and continuing education instructor (Yoga Alliance) with over 20 years of yoga practice and 15 years’ experience sharing her passion for yoga, mindfulness, meditation and yoga teachings with little ones. Her classes blend strong foundational knowledge and safety with a free spirit and ready laughter for an experience that is fulfilling, comprehensive and fun.

Scrag Mountain Music, Spiritual Sounding: Sacred Trees
2024-04-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Friday, April 26 5-6 pm
Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield
Join Evan Premo (multi-instrumentalist/composer and Scrag Mountain Music co-Artistic Director) and Mikahely (Burlington-based singer-songwriter instrumentalist originally from Madagascar) as they improvise on instruments made of trees. Evan and Mikahely will musically explore what trees can teach us about who we are as spiritual beings, and Mikahely will speak about the importance of trees in Madagasy spiritual practice. Evan’s Spiritual Soundings feature improvised loop-based ambient music presented with an intentional theme. The community is invited to participate using any spiritual modality — meditation, prayer, deep listening, movement etc — while holding the intention of the session’s theme. The hope is that this music and these gatherings will facilitate deep meditative experience which connects audiences to one another and all consciousness.
Space is limited and there are a limited number of chairs available. Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance and are invited to bring a cushion or mat to sit on.
This program is presented in conjunction with Mad River Valley Arts’s exhibition RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants running through April 26. Reception following the Spiritual Sounding.
Please note that space is limited and there are a limited number of chairs available. Attendees are encouraged to reserve “Pay what you can” tickets in advance at scragmountainmusic.org and are invited to bring a cushion or mat to sit on.

Firefolk Arts – Workshop + Artist Reception
2024-04-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Firefolk Arts, 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
To close out our current art exhibition “Rooted Revelations,” by Lebanese-American artist, Feda Eid, she’ll offer a workshop + live performance, at which she shares a heritage-based activity for people of all ages to participate in.
Free to all – All are welcome / All ages. No cost. (donations are encouraged) // Space is wheelchair accessible, but restroom is not.
Details:
Hand Me Down Ritual Clothesline workshop. Rooted Revelations reflects on household objects, foods and sensory practices, seen as portals for passing on ancestral or intuitive knowledge. Feel free to bring an object of significance to add to our remembrance circle.
This will be a reflective community gathering, given the ongoing issues in Gaza, making space for ways we can act toward the liberation of all oppressed and marginalized communities.
Art Prints will also be on sale for Gaza mutual aid. Full amount will be donated to trusted mutual aid efforts.

MRV Libraries May Pub Trivia
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
This month we are collaborating with the Friends of the Mad River to bring you a challenging water oriented trivia.

Kentucky Derby Watch Party
2024-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Put on your best derby clothes and hats and join us on May 4th in our barn to watch the “Fastest 2 minutes in sports”.
We will be offering Mad River Valley Mint Juleps made with Mad River Distillers Bourbon and Floodwoods Maple syrup.
We will have Kentucky food favorites available: Kentucky Hot Browns, Pimento Cheese, Bourbon Meatballs and more….

Mother’s Day Glass Gift Event at Inklings!
2024-05-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us on May 8th at 3PM! Spencer from Salt & Sand Studios is coming back to Inklings, to help children create one-of-a-kind glass images for Mother’s Day!!!
REGISTRATION is required. Just follow the LINK.
– No experience necessary.
– $25 per student.
– 1 hour experience.
– Ages 7 and up.
– Vaccination required, masks optional.
– Pieces will be ready for pickup in two days.
(Shipping available).

Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books
2024-05-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro.
Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading, children will have the chance to create butterflies of their own!
Mina Smith created her nonprofit, Love Your Neighbor VT, to help challenged, vulnerable, and homeless people from all walks of life. She is passionate about educating others on safety and care for children, and is part of the Miss Vermont and Miss America Scholarship Organization.

Meet the Winemaker: Riccardo Baldi
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
We’re excited to host winemaker Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa winery in The Tasting Room. He’ll be visiting us all the way from the rolling hills of Staffolo (Ancona) in Italy’s Marche region. At a young age, Baldi devoted himself to his family’s old vineyards and introduced to La Staffa biodynamic methods, working with indigenous yeast and aging in concrete tanks. Over the course of this wine tasting event, Baldi will share with guests his beautiful wines, and it is sure to be a special evening for those with a passion for wine and winemaking.
