The Mad River Valley Village

Kind Bud & Nug play Valley Meade Dispensary
2023-07-20 16:20 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Meade Dispensary, 8 Vermont Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Kind Bud and Nug play a free concert on the deck above Valley Meade Dispensary with food trucks outside. . With a repertoire of over 780 tunes, Kind Bud welcomes audience interaction and welcomes song requests.
Nug will be joining Kind Bud on percussion. Bring a chair or put on your dancing shoes for a good time.

Kind Bud is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from Vermont, performing over 1,000 shows across the United States. Throughout his career, Bud has shared the stage with Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company/Allman Brothers) David Gans, Michael Falzarano and other members of the New Riders of the Purple Sage and for 12 years, with his twin brother “Budd”,as The Kind Buds.
Bud has performed at music festivals such as the Gathering of the Vibes and the Oregon Country Fair and at venues that include Sweetwater, Fairfield Theatre Company, and Mexicali Live. During the Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well Shows, The Kind Buds performed 3 pre-shows at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. As a soloist, Kind Bud is the poolside musician for Island Gigs, a music destination resort in Jamaica and during the winter, one might find Bud playing an apres ski event at Sugarbush, Stowe, Killington, Jay Peak; Whaleback; Okeemo; Bromley Mountain. Readers may have seen Nug performing on a full kit as the first drummer of Double You or leading the Blizzard Boogie this past winter at Sugarbush Resort.
Kind Bud currently has 2 albums available for listening. “Peace, Love & Music”, recorded live June 21, 2019 at the Stonehenge Music Festival and “Jenuine Kind Bud” ~ songs to uplift humanity inspired by the poetry of Jen Ward. Both can be heard on your favorite streaming music station.
https://open.spotify.com/album/58EaJlik7dhfeiCBmu2kId…
https://music.apple.com/us/album/jenuine/1638327582
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0B7Z1VZSV…
https://www.pandora.com/…/kind-bud/jenuine/ALwqvmjf9fjvrZJ

MRV Camera Club
2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Valley Visitor Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
A gathering for people who are enthusiastic about photography. Learn from speakers and share your work.

MRV Camera Club
2023-07-20 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.

My Mother’s Three Mothers
2023-07-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
A woman’s search for her birth mother sends shock waves of secrets, shame, choices, & consequences through generations.
Inspired by a true story, Erin Galligan Baldwin’s new play asks “Who owns your story?”
Open Door Theatre’s 2019 staged reading received rave reviews and standing ovations as the play’s themes and events deeply touched audiences.
Lost Nation Theater is thrilled to present the show’s world premiere production, directed by Kathleen Keenan.
This play features mature themes.
Covid Safety Protocols: LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible. LNT strongly encourages audience members to wear masks which performers deeply appreciate, but masks are not required.
WHEN: Thursday- Sunday, May 25th – June 11th
TIME: 7:30pm Thursday–Saturdays; 2pm Sundays
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater
COST: $10–30 in person (depending on day/ticket type)
INFO: www.lostnationtheater.org
LNT SPONSORS: Capitol Copy, The City of Montpelier, National Life Group, Vermont Mutual Insurance, Eternity, The World, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, Montpelier Community Fund, The Estate of Ted Richards
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater, named “One of the Best Regional Theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, and Best in Vermont – VT Magazine, won Broadway World’s 2020 Theater of the Decade Award, and the 2019’s Regional Theatre of the Year Award, Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England Award, & NETC’s Outstanding Theater Award.

The play features mature themes.
Curtain is 7:30pm Thu/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun: May 25–June 11.

The Addams Family – The Musical
2023-07-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
THE ADDAMS FAMILY- THE MUSICAL
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
In The Addams Family, America’s darkest family comes to life in this original kooky musical about love, family, and growing up. This goth-feast embraces and celebrates the weirdness in all of us! Directed by Eric Love.
Covid Safety Protocols: LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible. LNT strongly encourages audience members to wear masks which performers deeply appreciate, but masks are not required.
COST: $10–35 in person (depending on day/ticket type)
Curtain is 7:30pm Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun: July 20–August 6.

Reflections by ‘f7’ Photo Group
2023-07-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Festival Gallery at Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield, 05673
March 22- April 27: Reflections by‘f7’ Photo Group
Reception: March 23, 5-7pm
Artist talk: March 23
Open Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 pm

Design Made Visible
2023-07-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
‘Design Made Visible’ is a multi-disciplinary exhibition exploring the ‘table’ as metaphor, May 3-June 22 at Mad River Valley Arts. Open Tues-Sat 1-5pm.

11th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2023-07-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to present the 11th edition of the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. More than 100 outstanding paintings fill the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Outstanding artists from across North America compete for awards judged by Tim Saternow, AWS. The watercolor paintings illustrate the diverse styles of watercolor painting in play today. An additional show-within-a-show features the miniature watercolor paintings by members of Whiskey Painters of America. June 18 to July 22, 2023.

JW Francis plays at our Concerts on the Green
2023-07-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Come on out for a JW Francis solo event! While he usually tours with a band, JW Francis is touring solo this summer and, as Vermont holds a special place in his heart, he is playing at Camp Meade. He describes himself as a “lofi bedroom slacker jangle pop musician trying my best” and we think you will fall in love. Come join us for a good time! Doors at 5pm, JW plays at 5:30pm.

Play Every Town #37: Warren
2023-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Warren United Church, 339 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Play Every Town comes to Warren!
Last May composer-pianist David Feurzeig embarked on Play Every Town: 252 free concerts in each of Vermont’s 252 towns to combat climate change through the power of community and music. With this project David will become the first musician to perform in every Vermont municipality. He is traveling in his solar-charged electric vehicle throughout the state, offering free concerts to bring attention to the interrelated issues of climate and community, and to call into question the normality of long-distance touring and travel, while bringing the joy of music to his audiences.

Waitsfield Farmers Market
2023-07-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Welcome to the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market. We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers, makers, bakers, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.
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.
Established in 1993, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market for decades has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses who provide the highest quality products to market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, May-October, you’ll find us on the green!
Every Saturday, Rain or Shine from 9 am to 1 pm
May 13th – October 14th, 2023
Our market can be found on the Mad River Green in Waitsfield, Vermont.

11th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2023-07-22 12:00 - 21:00 | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to present the 11th edition of the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. More than 100 outstanding paintings fill the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Outstanding artists from across North America compete for awards judged by Tim Saternow, AWS. The watercolor paintings illustrate the diverse styles of watercolor painting in play today. An additional show-within-a-show features the miniature watercolor paintings by members of Whiskey Painters of America. June 18 to July 22, 2023.
Show Hours
Thursdays & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturdays & Sunday – Noon to 9 pm

Sunday Service with Bob Wagner & Friends at our Concerts on the Green!
2023-07-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us as we feed our souls at the Sunday Service with Bob Wagner and Friends. You won’t want to miss this monthly residency on the Green! Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.

Clowning Around – Structured Silliness for 3.5-4 Year olds
2023-07-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Structured silliness! Led by Kolleen & Bobby Kintz, this class for kids ages 3.5-4 years old will explore creative movement, comedic expression and ensemble creation. Campers will play games, move their bodies, make music and find their funny. Students will share some of what they’ve learned at a showing for parents during the final class. This class will be a drop-off class; however, there is a shared room in our space where parents can be close by and in sight, if that is more comfortable for your child.

Please complete one form for each child who will be attending class. We will send additional information about class procedures as we get closer to June 19th. Don’t hesitate to call Kolleen at 802-377-1742 or email kolleenkintz@gmail.com with any questions.

Kolleen Kintz attended Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in 2010. Starting in 2011, she and Bobby began training with Dody Disanto at The Center for Movement Theatre in Washington DC. They have performed with the DC Fringe Festival, Zip Zap Circus and regularly at Clown Cabaret. In 2014, the duo traveled to Haiti to volunteer with Clowns Without Borders and performed for over 5000 children. Kolleen later became a hospital clown for Healthy Humor and made rounds as Dr. Pickle at Johns Hopkins for 6 years.

Kolleen & Bobby Kintz have been teaching artists since 2013. Beginning their journey with the instruction of 3 & 4 year olds, in Del Ray, VA. Later developing their own circus camp for ages 5-13, which ran in Baltimore at Morgan State University for 5 years. More recently, the journey has been parenthood! It is very exciting to be offering this class to the community, in our new hometown of Waitsfield.

The Round Up
2023-07-26 17:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Mad River Glen Wednesday Night Live Music Series
2023-07-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come on up to Mad River Glen every Wednesday for live music and tasty vitals and libations at general Stark’s Pub!
Check out the line up!

7/12 Medicine Tribe Trio
7/19 Evan Jennison
7/26 TBD
8/2 TBD
8/9 TBD
8/16 Ragged Company
8/23 Atom and the Orbits
8/30 Danielle Keegan and friends
9/6 Jaded Ravins
9/13 Alex Budney and Friends
9/20 Easy Street Duo
9/27 She Was Right
10/4 TBD
