Author / Illustrator Jason Chin Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is so excited to welcome author/illustrator and Caldecott medalist, Jason Chin on Saturday, November 2nd at 10am!
Jason will be sharing LIFE AFTER WHALE, which follows a blue whale’s enormous body to the bottom of the ocean, where it sets the stage for a bustling new ecosystem to flourish.
Following the reading, Jason will do an illustration demonstration for the children!!

Album Release Concert
2024-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Join us for an intimate living-room performance by multi-instrumentalist Raphael Groten and violinist Rebecca Kodis as they share songs from their new CD, Unity—a musical prayer for healing. We’ll gather in the Common House of LTA’s co-housing village for this cozy event!
Unity began in 2020, when Raphael met Rebecca while playing a kirtan with a mutual friend. As their friendship and partnership grew, so did the repertoire found on this album. With ten songs offered as a healing balm for the world, Unity is Raphael and Rebecca’s prayer for this time.
Returning to Imaginary Road Studios to work with Will Ackerman and Tom Eaton, Raphael brought Rebecca and captured an album of heart-opening, soul-soothing music. Unity features Raphael’s nylon string guitar and flutes accompanied by Rebecca’s angelic violin. Rebecca’s violin shines, enriched at times with multiple layers creating an orchestral quality listeners have yet to hear in Raphael’s music. The additional highlights of Eugene Friesen on cello, Michael Manring on fretless bass and Will Ackerman’s timeless guitar weave seamlessly with the meditative and visionary qualities of this recording.

Dolls in My Pocket
2024-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Ghosts, witches, and dolls, oh my! A perfect Day of the Dead offering. Keryn Nightingale’s multimedia shows have delighted Phantom audiences for years. Don’t miss her latest – a story of generational trauma wrapped up in a Russian folktale!

Pianist Claire Black: “Forests & Fairy Tales”
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond, Vermont, 05488, United States
Pianist Claire Black creates a musical space for imagination and reflection with works by Schumann, Korngold, Janáček, and Bortkiewicz. Evocative titles depict ancient myths, wilderness and weather, flora and fauna. Listeners are invited to receive this imagery–through the distinct sound world of each composer represented–for what it is, and for what it might symbolize.
Suggested Donations: Adults $25 / Kids $5

Vermont Reads “Gather” Hike
2024-11-03 01:00 - 03:00 | Moretown Town Forest, School Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, Moretown, United States
Join the Moretown Library and Friends of the Mad River for a foraging and survival skills hike led by experts Cory Stephenson and Luke Foley, celebrating the Vermont Reads program and their chosen title, “Gather” by Kenneth M. Cadow. The Vermont Reads program invites Vermont communities to plan projects and events centered around a novel and its themes. The chosen novel for 2024 is “Gather” and its themes of rural life, resilience, class differences, addiction, housing and food insecurity, a deep relationship to the land, and the power of community.

Write Your Novel Tuesdays
2024-11-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Old Stagecoach Inn, 18 N Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
November brings NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month! For all you aspiring writers, join us Tuesday nights in November in our pub or parlor to work on your novel in a welcoming, community space. Get feedback and support from other writers, or just put your head down and write. And of course, our bar will be open to help get your creative juices flowing.
For more info about NaNoWriMo or to sign-up to officially participate in this monthlong challenge, check out their website https://nanowrimo.org/

Elemental
2024-11-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
ELEMENTAL is a group art show that speaks to the subject of water and its soulful impact in our daily lives. The global water cycle has a significant grasp on the hold of human lives and all other species with rhythms that pass through soils, vegetation and rocks before its destination into the atmospheres. Waterways from raindrop to stream-flow transport carbon and nutrients much like the human circulatory system in order to sustain life on this planet. It goes without saying we are vulnerable to the forces of water in complex ways. While water can destroy our built environment if climate ‘changes’ reach peak levels, water can also be one of our elixir’s in life, offering wisdom and endless inspiration. Artists
in Elemental share the ethereal beauty of water and ask us to reflect upon our deep connection to this element of nature. Unusual materials and whimsical forms in their varying creative practices force the viewer to contemplate colors, textures, and emotions of imaginal waterscapes, and to evoke the connection between them through the balance between harmony and disharmonies, structure and chaos and the dance between light and shadow.

Pub Trivia with the MRV Libraries
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The MRV Libraries host their monthly session of pub trivia. Teams compete for prizes with four rounds of trivia inspired by a desire to make an escape and get away from it all. Call the restaurant at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for a team.

Keep Up Good Courage (an original play)
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
This play tells the story of MRV Union soldiers, through their correspondence with loved ones , of what happened during their nine month stay in Virginia from 1862-63. As they were looking forward to returning home in June, they were instead ordered to march North and found themselves engaged in an extraordinary battle. This story is a testament to the13th regiment who helped turn the tide of the war. The Songbird Project will provide musical accompaniment, with original and favorite Civil War era tunes.

Treasure Island
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Hardwood Union, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT
Presented by Harwood Union Theater
Thursday, November 7-through-saturday, November 9
7 p.m. at the Harwood Union High School Theater

Tickets are $10 adults & $5 students
Limited Seating Available

AFROMAN
2024-11-08 20:00 - 23:00 | After Thoughts, 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!!!! This is going to be an amazing show at the newest venue located in the Mad River Valley, Afterthoughts. AFROMAN with Vermont’s own MISTER BURNS!!!!!! Anyone who has attended any of our shows knows the talent of Mister Burns, but this is going to be epic paired up with a hip hop icon.
Afroman is an incredible hip hop artist that puts on one of the best live performances that you will ever see. Afroman’s best-known song is the 2001 hit “Because I Got High”, which gained popularity through Napster, local radio play, a feature on Howard Stern’s radio show, and the ‘stoner’ movie ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back’ (and accompanying soundtrack). His other most popular song, “Crazy Rap”, is often referred to as “Colt 45” because of its lyric “Colt 45 and two Zig Zags”.Afroman is also fond of referencing his independence from record labels and the “corporate world” and cites himself as an example of how an artist can take recording and distribution into their own hands.
In 2014 Afroman became a spokesman for NORML and Weedmaps, remade “Because I Got High” in favor of legalization, and released the EP “One Hit Wonder” and concept album “The Frorider.” http://www.afromanmuzzicc.

The Collection’s Annual Toy Store Day Play Palooza
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | The Collection, 110 Mad River Green Shopping Center, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come Play With Us!
The Collection’s Annual Toy Store Day Playpalooza
Drop-in Event, join us for games, activities, toddler play area, free gift with purchase, secret discounts and so much more! Stop by the Waitsfield Elementary Ski and Skate sale, then join us for more family fun!
Free, rain or shine, for all ages. Come start your holiday shopping too! We are ready to help you find the perfect holiday gift and wrap it as well.

Water Contemplations
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Instructor and Art Therapist Beth Kendrick introduces ‘Water Contemplations’ on November 16, 2-4 pm. Water symbolizes the essence of life and the fluidity of existence. In this exploratory gathering, we will engage the subject of water, inspired by the Mad River Valley Arts exhibit “Elemental”. We will celebrate our relationship to this essential element and work with creative processes to deepen our appreciation of water, thus deepening our understanding of ourselves. Join us on this inspiring journey!

Stick Season Stitches Fiber Retreat
2024-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Old Stagecoach Inn, 18 N Main St., Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Join fellow fiber enthusiasts for a fabulous fiber fling to celebrate the Vermont stick season’s joy! This Fiber Retreat will feature workshops, demonstrations, tours, and FUN!
Saturday workshop 9am – 12pm ($75) includes:
– Workshop w/ designer Ona Wöldten
– Project yarn and pattern
Or join us for a full, relaxing weekend ($225 plus lodging):
– Friday night dessert/cocktail reception
– Saturday workshop, followed by tours of sheep farm, covered bridges, brewery…
– Saturday lunch & dinner
– VT-themed SWAG

Community Line Dancing: November Pop-Up!
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Alright MRV, I think we all need to DANCE!
(It’s good for your mental health**). And I’m going to try to do my bit to make that happen.
I’m hoping to host at least 1 such pop-up every month this winter with locations TBD on a monthly basis. Excited to announce our next pop-up will be at the Waitsfield Village Meeting House! (1st floor of Waitsfield UCC, 4355 Main St)
Pre-registration online preferred (through my website), or pay at the door:
Pay what you can at multiple price points (from $11), trying to make this financially accessible to everyone!
Here’s what to expect & bring:
Attire:
+ comfy shoes for dancing (boots are fun but not required)
+ layers—not sure what the temp will be like that day, but it’s always good to have the ability to thermoregulate in the moment!
Lessons:
+~ 1 hr reviewing/teaching different line dances at multiple entry levels—see tutorial videos on my website to review “Muddy Muddy” and “Wagon Wheel” from October’s pop-up
+ After lessons I’ll play music and folks will get a chance to practice the dances we learned at different tempos .
+ Feel free to bring snacks and NON ALCOHOLIC beverages (house rules for the Meeting House). I’ll provide some light snacks and water.
Hope to see you there!
** No, seriously. check out this meta-analysis of dance as a mental health intervention: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17432979.2024.2377389#abstract

The Sharon Academy presents a production of Footloose at Chandler Music Hall
2024-11-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Chandler Music Hall, 71 N Main Street, Randolph, VT, 05060, United States
Cut Loose with Footloose!
The Sharon Academy’s student-led production of Footloose is hitting the stage! Join us for this high-energy musical about a city boy who brings dance and rock ‘n’ roll to a town where both are banned.
Show Dates:
Friday, November 22nd, 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 23rd, 7:00 PM
Location: Chandler Music Hall, Randolph
Tickets: $16 for adults, $12 for youth/students 18 and under
Don’t miss this unforgettable performance!

Winter Art Event 2024
2024-11-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Warren Public Library Reception Room, 413 Main Street 413 Main Street, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
Winter Art fest 2024 is presented by the artists ad crafters of the Guild of Valley Artists. This show includes fine art, photography, sculpture, glass, fine crafts, cards and prints. It will be located in the reception room of the Warren Library on Main Street in Warren, VT. There is no admission fee but donations will be accepted. Children are always welcome. The event will take place on Saturday November 23, from 10AM to 5PM, Sunday November 24 from 10AM to 4PM. There will be special preview shopping hours on Friday, November 22 from 5PM to 7 PM.

Special Saturday Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-11-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings will welcome Bobbi Rood on Sat. November 23rd at 11am, for a reading of the award-winning book, FRY BREAD.
Following the reading, children will have the chance to try homemade fry bread with toppings, provided by Bobbi!

Painting with Flowers at Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-11-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Painting with Flowers! Join Erica from A Colour Reverie at Inklings on November 30th to create one-of-a-kind cards, just in time for the holidays!!
Using dye flowers grown in Erica’s garden, she will show us how to steep them in hot water to extract their colors – looking and acting like watercolors – allowing children to create their own unique holiday cards.
Use the EVENT LINK to REGISTER. Or with the QR code.
DATE: Saturday, November 30th
TIME: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
COST: $30

The Songs I’ve Lived: Home For The Holidays
2024-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Harwood Union High School, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Broadway Actor and Colchester High School Class of 99 Graduate Merritt David Janes is bringing Broadway back to Vemront in a special Holiday performance with lots of talented friends from the big stage!
Join us for an evening of Broadway Actors singing songs and telling stories from the roles they have played with a festive holiday twist featuring songs from many of your favorite Broadway shows including Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked and more!

Join the 2nd Annual Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout!!
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Mad River Green Shops, 107 M, waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Come celebrate the holidays in the Mad River Valley at the 2nd Annual Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout!!
Step back into the charm of an old-fashioned holiday and join local shops on Saturday December 7th, from 12pm – 4pm, for Live Music, Cookie Decorating, S’more Making, Crafting, Delicious Food, and Hot Chocolate- and a visit from Santa!!!
Join the Holiday Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win big prizes!!
Follow participating shops for more information.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Bridge Street:
Holiday Card Making and Stories at Early Literacy Labs, 12PM – 4PM
Cookie Decorating at Joslin Memorial Library, 1PM – 3PM
Santa’s Helpers Collect Letters to Santa at Library Steps, 1PM – 2PM
Santa Claus on Bridge Street, 1PM – 2PM
Lighting of luminaries at 4:15PM
Mad River Green Shops:
Beignets, Hot Cocoa, and Holiday Treats from Three Mountain Cafe, 12PM – 4PM
Free S’more making, 12PM – 4PM
Write Letters to Santa and Crafts at Inklings Children’s Books, 12PM – 4PM
Live Holiday Music w/Madigan Linnane, 12:30 – 1:30PM
Santa’s Helper Collects Letters to Santa at The Collection, 2:15PM – 3:15PM
Candy canes at Whippletree Designs
Photos with Santa at Inklings Children’s Books, 2:15PM – 3:15PM
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
Artisans’ Gallery
Barrie Fisher Photo + Gallery
Blockhouse Studio
The Collection
Deadrise Revival
Drip Culture
Early Literacy Labs
5th Quarter Butcher Shop
Gracie’s Tamales
Inklings Children’s Books
Joslin Memorial Library
Mad River Massage
Mad River Taste Place
The Mad Rover
Quayl’s Chocolates
Product Think Tank
Salt & Sand Studios
Serenity Now Studio
Someday Boutique
Stephanie Grace Ceramics
Three Buds Apothecary
Three Mountain Cafe
Whippletree Designs

Bella Voce “Glorious Season” Holiday Concerts
2024-12-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall, 18 Campus Dr. Saint Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont, 05439, United States
Bella Voce begins the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with a spectacular program that includes a performance of Vivaldi’s venerated classic Gloria and many more holiday favorites! The centerpiece for the Glorious Season holiday concerts is Antonio Vivaldi’s timeless Gloria for women’s voices with trumpet, oboe, strings and continuo. Joining Bella Voce for these performances is the University of Vermont’s String Ensemble. The String Ensemble will also perform their own selections as will under the direction of Dr. Yutaka Kono. In addition, the concert will feature a variety jubilant songs of the season by Robert De Cormier, Dan Forrest, Randol Bass and more!

Winter Bazaar at Camp Meade
2024-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
The Planetary Art Institute and ONE Arts invite you to a Winter Bazaar at Camp Meade! Three days to explore…
ART: Artisan holiday market, local Youth Art Show, cabin studio displays + creative projects for ALL AGES!
FOOD: Warm drinks, Red Hen chili + bread, Friday wine + beer from The Local + food trucks like Pizza Bodega + Aladdin Middle-Eastern cuisine!
LIGHT: Bonfire + lantern display from Waterbury’s River of Light parade!
GINGERBREAD: Help us decorate our village, vote your favorite + take home a sweet treat!
MUSIC: Holiday sounds + Sunday creative workshop for ALL AGES with D Davis!
There is so much creativity in our community, so come on out to support, connect, and find something special with—or for—your neighbors, friends, and family!

Community Line Dancing: December Pop-Up!
2024-12-13 18:30 - 21:00 | After Thoughts, 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Larissa Ursprung (Farmsprung Gatherings LLC) is offering more LINE DANCING lessons by popular demand! Pop-ups at different venues throughout the Mad River Valley–times and locations TBD on a monthly basis throughout the winter.
Come for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. All are welcome!
Admission: Pay what you wish at the door via Venmo (preferred), credit card, or cash
Dancing:
+ 6:30 to 8PM: reviewing/teaching several line dances at multiple entry levels–see event page for more details & video tutorials that review dances from previous pop-ups
+ 8 to 9 PM: open dancing! Larissa will quickly review, then call dances from the lesson and previous pop-ups; folks can join in as they wish, or hang out at the bar and cheer their neighbors on
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar that will be OPEN! Beverage breaks will be built in during the lesson
+ Food options available for purchase from Peace Burger
Parking available:
1. along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
2. across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
3. a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign

Author / Illustrator Liza Woodruff Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is thrilled to welcome back author & illustrator Liza Woodruff on Saturday, December 14th at 10am!
Liza will be reading PHIL’S BIG DAY: A GROUNDHOGS STORY, the story of young Punxsatawney Phil on the eve of his big day. Will Phil’s anxiety get in the way or, with a little help, will he take on the challenges of the day?
Following the reading, Liza will lead the children through an illustration demonstration!

Winter Bazaar at Camp Meade Day 2
2024-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
