The Mad River Valley Village

Zero Celsius
2026-02-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | 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.

Life Drawing Wednesdays
2026-02-18 18:15 - 20:15, 2026-02-25 18:15 - 20:15, 2026-03-04 18:15 - 20:15 | Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
✍🏻 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 Models, two weeks of Still Life or equivalent. All media are welcome except
photography.
WHEN
Every Wednesday Evening from 6:15 – 8:15 pm. Classes begin on Feb 4th.
WHERE
The UCC Waitsfield Village Meeting House. Located in Historic Waitsfield Village across from the VG. Parking is in back.
COST
The cost is $15/visit. Cash only Please.
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Photo / drawing courtesy Loida Alvarez (@Loida.art) — copyright 2026

The Oil Paintings of Elizabeth Ryan Swartz
2026-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Opening reception.
Representational oil paintings of both landscape and little towns and villages around New England.
These paintings are expressions of a love of the natural world and the desire to capture that beauty on canvas. Elizabeth’s materials of choice are primarily oil paints on linen panels.
For more details about the artist and her work, be sure to visit her website
www.ElizabethRyanSwartzArtist.com

Broadway’s Ben Bogen : A One Night Solo Engagement
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Montpelier Performing Arts Hub, 35 College St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
Broadway star Ben Bogen takes the stage for ONE NIGHT at The Performing Arts HUB in Montpelier, VT to bring you a stunning selection of Broadway favorites. Friday, 2/20 at 7:00 PM!
This fundraising performance supports the upcoming Acorn Youth Arts production of Jagged Little Pill. Ben will also be delivering a series of Open Community Masterclasses. More information and registration on TheaterEngine.
https://www.theaterengine.com/productions/3173
Ben Bogen is a Broadway performer and DC-based choreographer/teacher. Ben’s most recent Broadway and National Tour credits include: the Broadway National Tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (dance captain/swing), the National tour of Wicked (Ensemble), on Broadway in Frozen (Olaf u/s,Duke Weselton u/s), and both the NY & Touring companies of Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli alternate/Joe Pesci, asst dance captain). Most recently he played Charlie Wilcox in the DC premiere of the Tony Award winning play The Inheritance at Roundhouse Theatre and Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof at Signature Theatre. Other regional credits include the world premieres of The Flamingo Kid (Hartford Stage), Only Human (Off Broadway), and Sousatzka (Elgin Theatre – Toronto). TV/Film: Season 3 finale of Pose. Choreography/assoc directing credits: Shrek the Musical at The Henegar Theatre, Jersey Boys at Sierra REP and Spring Awakening at Clear Space Theatre Company. Ben has taught masterclasses at universities including Virginia Commonwealth U, U of Virginia, Texas Christian U, Lawrence U, U of Arizona, and George Mason U. He has also taught workshops across North America, Canada, and in Shanghai, China. He holds a BFA in musical theatre from The University of Michigan. Instagram: @benmbogen

Stark Mountain Foundation Presents the 8th Annual StorySki!
2026-02-21 10:30 - 14:30 | Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The beloved Stark Mountain Foundation tradition of StorySki continues as the 8th annual event invites young skiers and their families to enjoy a unique reading of I Wish It Would Snow by Sarah Dillard on Saturday, February 21st at Mad River Glen from 10:30AM-2:30PM. Literary adventurers will ski through the woods of Mad River Glen from page to page, immersing themselves in an unforgettable journey of adventure and imagination.
Young skiers and their families will ski from page to page and follow one bunny’s journey from wishing for snow to being buried in a blizzard! After a wild ride through the flakes and a cozy night at home, Bunny wakes up ready to play—only to find that his snowy wonderland is disappearing. Join us on the trail to see what happens next!
Please note: A valid lift ticket is needed to participate in this free event, pre-registration is appreciated!

Winter Collective: Edgewater Gallery at Addison West
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us for a Winter Art Reception with Edgewater Gallery, featuring a curated selection of seasonal works with featured artist, Jim Westphalen, who will be in attendance, along with works by Dale Najarian & Dietlind Vander Schaaf.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN’S THE GOLD RUSH
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The Big Picture and Phantom Theater are thrilled to present The Gold Rush- one of the greatest and most classic silent movies, accompanied with piano music by Randall Pierce. Sunday February 22, at 4 PM **Free for members
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
About the event
The Big Picture and Phantom Theater are thrilled to present The Gold Rush- one of the greatest and most classic silent movies, accompanied with piano music by Randall Pierce. A delightful blend of slapstick humor, poignant emotion, and social commentary, The Gold Rush encapsulates Chaplin’s strengths as a writer, director, and star. While on a mission to find gold in Alaska, a lone prospector and Big Jim, a gold seeker, take refuge in a cabin during a blizzard. Chaplin – proving his belief that tragedy and ridicule are never far apart – set out to transform tales of privation and horror into a comedy. He decided that his familiar tramp figure should become a gold prospector, joining the mass of brave optimists to face all the hazards of cold, starvation, solitude, and the occasional incursion of a grizzly bear.
Randal Pierce is a composer and pianist living in Burlington, VT. He has been commissioned to write scores for silent films by The Flynn Theater, The Vermont International Film Festival, Burlington City Arts, The Discover Jazz Festival, The Green Mountain Film Festival and Big Picture Theater. Randal is also a music director for UVM’s Department of Theater and Dance and performs and writes for theater workshops, performances and recordings in NYC.
Tickets will be available at the box-office. Price of admission is $15.

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-02-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-08 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.

Feel the Wheel
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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 a simple to understand process, you will learn the foundational techniques needed to enjoy this meditative and somewhat magical craft.
Most students will successfully throw at least 2 pots which will be fired and finished by us, ready to pick up in approximately 3 weeks.

A Wrinkle In Time
2026-02-27 19:00 - 2026-02-28 19:00 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
Alexa Kartschoke directs & choreographs the culminating project of LNT’s advanced intermediate dance-theater production intensive, performed by LNT’s students ages 9-17!
All your favorite characters from Madeline L’Engle’s beloved classic are in this enchanting stage adaptation by Morgan Gould in 45 magical minutes. See how Misfit Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin, aided in their quest by three celestial beings – Mrs What, Mrs Which, & Mrs Who – crusade across universes to free their dad from an evil cosmic entity. Their escapades unfold right in front of you through imaginative dance & acting, fantastical lights & sound, and more! The story soars! Explore the importance of trusting yourself and the power of true connection! A Wrinkle in Time is an intergalactic good versus evil coming of age adventure.
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but not required. (LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.)
Montpelier City Hall/LNT’s elevator is still out of commission due to the flood. Patrons using wheelchairs or walkers please call or email the box office for alternatives. 802-229-0492. info@lostnationtheater.org Thanks for your understanding.

The Oil Paintings of Elizabeth Ryan Swartz
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Gallery open Saturday afternoon.
Original oil paintings of natural landscapes, seascapes, rural buildings.

Playful Poetry
2026-03-05 13:00 - 2026-03-12 14:30 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Susan Bauchner, poet and performer, will lead two Playful Poetry workshops focusing on how to write limericks, haikus and more.
No previous experience necessary.

Journey through Dance
2026-03-08 14:00 - 14:30 | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
Waltzes and Tangos, Minuets and Gavottes – the Vermont Philharmonic’s annual Family Concert at 2 pm on Sunday March 8th is a Journey through Dance, with music by J.S. Bach, Offenbach, Prokofiev, Handel, Tchaikovsky, and more. Conducted by Lou Kosma, the concert at the Barre Opera House is a family favorite. Audiences will happily recognize Offenbach’s Can-Can, Khachaturian’s Masquerade Waltz, and Angel Villoldo’s Kiss of Fire tango among others.
In addition to the dances, old and new, the program features two special new works. Michael Close’s North Star was written for virtuoso violist Elizabeth Reid, who will be performing the work at the concert. Michael is a cellist and music educator living in Worcester VT, and the senior composer-mentor at Music-Comp, encouraging and supporting students in composing and arranging music. Grayson Eley, a multi-talented freshman at Harwood Union, has enjoyed his participation in Music-Comp for three years. He wrote Homecoming to celebrate that special place of physical or mental welcome we call “home.”
The Vermont Philharmonic is celebrating its sixty-seventh year of making beautiful music in Central Vermont. The concert is sponsored by Passumpsic Bank of St Johnsbury. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $5 for students. Tickets and information are available at vermontphilharmonic.com or at the door.
