The Mad River Valley Village

von Trapp Open Garden Days
2024-08-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-31 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | vonTrapp Greenhouse, 208 Common Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
We welcome you to visit our private garden on our Open Garden Days.
Come and enjoy the flowers, the view, and the frog fountain, and chat with Sally and Tobi about all things horticultural. Our Open Garden Days are organized in collaboration with the MRV Rotary as a fundraiser for local non-profits.
Entry fee: $10.00 / adult
Children under 18 free
Please leave your pets at home! They are not permitted on the property and there is no shade in our parking lot.

Big Red Barn Arts Show
2024-08-30 16:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-31 12:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-01 12:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The show originated in 1997 with 10 artists showing their work in the Warren Village Town Hall, now occupied by the Warren Library. Seeking more space to accommodate the growing number of participants, as well as to facilitate planning for the library, the show moved to the Red Barn Galleries in 2003, courtesy of owner George Schenk. The annual show now averages more than 30 participants with professional, amateur and “Sunday” artists and artisans participating.
The un-juried show, sponsored by the Valley Artists Guild, is open to any artist or artisan crafter over the age of 18 living in the towns of the Mad River watershed. Applications for displaying work in the 2024 Big Red Barn Art Show just closed, but artists wishing to be on the list for next year’s show are welcome to contact Dotty Kyle at 802-496-4789 or westhill@gmavt.net

Miranda Henne & Friends
2024-08-30 20:00 - 2024-08-31 21:00, 2024-08-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
World class cellist Miranda Henne invigorates traditional repertoire with surprising collaborations and startling choices. A joyful musical event!

Bread & Puppet Theater Presents: The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus and Gaza Grey Lady Cantata
2024-08-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Bread & Puppet presents The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus, a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet circuses that began at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont in 1970. As usual, the show will draw on traditional circus tropes and familiar Bread and Puppet iconography to draw attention to the urgent issues of the day. Stilt dancers, paper maché beasts of all sizes and a riotous brass band will make a raucous, colorful spectacle of protest and celebration.
This year The Beginning After the End of Humanity Circus will be performed in our outdoor amphitheater each Saturday and Sunday.
The Saturday circus will be followed by a performance of Gaza Gray Lady Cantata. Each Saturday, July 13th – August 31st at 3pm.
The Sunday circus will be followed by our traditional, large-scale outdoor pageant, a giant spectacle in the surrounding landscape. Each Sunday, July 14th through August 25th at 3pm.
*Please come early to allow time for parking and to enjoy side shows, beginning at 2pm.
All shows at The Bread & Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd. Glover, VT
Tickets for all summer shows are $10 each. Each ticket is for all performances on a given day. We ask that you purchase tickets ahead of time. However, it’s central to our philosophy that our performances are as accessible as possible and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Admission by cash donation for kids 6 and under. You can purchase tickets on our website at: https://breadandpuppet.org/book-tickets-for-upcoming-shows
Cheap Art: On all performance days Bread and Puppet’s Cheap Art – books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners from the Bread and Puppet Press – will be for sale in the Bread & Puppet Museum Store and in the Circus Field.
A bit more about our shows: Bread & Puppet’s founder and director, Peter Schumann, describes The Beginning After The End of Humanity Circus: “After the appropriate death dances for the burial of the empire-of-horror and it’s horrified humanity and after the screaming-trees-choir teaches earthlings how to scream against the daily atrocities, the new underneath-all-of-this humanity emerges from under the rubble, whose voices must make the new language that the new humanity needs.”
In the late 60’s through the mid 1970’s, Peter Schumann created a series of shows in response to the Vietnam war called “The Gray Lady Cantatas”. The shows featured the iconic gray lady puppets moving through vignettes both dreamlike and brutal. This new version, Gaza Gray Lady Cantata, was created and co-directed this spring by father-daughter team Peter and Maria Schumann. It uses texts from Palestinians living through the war in Gaza, and, like the older versions of the show, is a meditation on grief, war, and resistance.
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Background Information about Bread and Puppet:
Bread & Puppet Theater is an internationally celebrated company that champions a visually rich, street-theater style of performance art filled with music, dance and slapstick. Its shows are political and spectacular, with huge puppets made of paper maché and cardboard. Founded in 1963 by Peter and Elka Schumann on New York City’s Lower East Side, the theater has been based in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont since the early 1970s.

The 53rd Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair
2024-08-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Kenyon’s Field, 3337 Main St., Waitsfield, 05673
It’s not your Grandmother’s Craft Fair! Picture yourself in the beautiful Green Mountains listening to live music while you browse through a juried Fair of one-of-a-kind pieces – unique gifts, keepsakes for your home, or special touches to add to your wardrobe. Join us on Labor Day weekend for the 53rd Fair, with 80+ juried artists, 4 bands, food court & winery, door prizes, and for the kids, free face painting and the interactive, hands-on Dinoman Science Show at noon each day, which appeals to kids and adults alike. $5 entry fee per adult (proceeds support the Valley Players Community Theater); kids 12 & under enter for free; free parking. Held rain or shine, no pets, please! More info at madrivercraftfair.com.

Bread and Puppet presents: The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show
2024-08-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Bread & Puppet kicks off its 2024 Summer Season with a new performance, The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show, created by Peter Schumann and company along with a cohort of spring apprentices. The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show runs Sundays June 9th-July 7th at 3 p.m. in the Papier Maché Cathedral at the Bread and Puppet farm, 753 Heights Rd, Glover, VT.
About this show Peter Schumann says, “We, the Whole Kit & Caboodle bread bakers, peace and harmony terrorists and criminal trespassers of the fascist empire offer anti-hospital-bombing calisthenics in the face of the Freedom and Democracy Bullshitters, and precise funeral rites for the collapsing Western Civilization and make our divine paper maché weaponry, as retrieved from the cardboard industry’s available refuse to defeat the capitalist hegemony and celebrate a brand-new humanity with appropriate victory dances and demonstrate our birthright as children of the one and only Mother Dirt, who makes us and unmakes us and now requires our full undivided attention.”
Bread and Puppet’s Cheap Art – books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners from the Bread and Puppet Press – will be for sale in the Bread & Puppet Museum Store throughout the event.
Tickets for this and other summer shows are $10 each. We ask that you purchase tickets ahead of time. However, it’s central to our philosophy that our performances are as accessible as possible and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Admission by cash donation for kids 6 and under. You can purchase tickets on our website at https://breadandpuppet.org/book-tickets-for-upcoming-shows
The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show plays Sunday afternoons June 9th through July 7th at 3 p.m.. The Principle of Hope Circus plays at 3 p.m. (sideshows at 2 p.m.) every Saturday and Sunday July 13th through August 31st. All shows at the Bread & Puppet Farm, 753 Heights Rd/Rt. 122 in Glover, VT.

Bluegrass Brunch
2024-09-01 12:00 - 14:30 | Mad Bush Falls, 7575 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Longtime local legends Brett Hughes (guitar), Pat Melvin (bass), Caleb Elder (fiddle) and Beau Stapleton (mandolin) pick bluegrass on the deck every Sunday. Named after Brett’s Old Home Place on Prickly Mountain Road, these old fellers have a heckuva time and you will too! Thanks to Frost Beer Works for supporting live music!

Second Annual Made in the Mountains Art Show
2024-09-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont, 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 05747, United States
Local painters, glassblowers, stained glass artists and photographers display work inspired by and made in the mountains. Featuring pieces by Phil Bobrow, Michael Egan, Pim Volpi, Peter Hourihan, Christian Jaquith, Clare Walker Leslie, Sue Leppla, Rhoda Stockwell, Brad Winn, and Marnie Wikel. Opening reception!

Karaoke Night at Emily’s Bar & Bistro
2024-09-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Emily’s Bar & Bistro, 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 056673
Belt it out at Karaoke Night with DJ Chris and TuthAnn at Emily’s, the first Monday of every month from 7-10 pm. Sign-uyops start at 6:30

FREE FALL JAMBOREE MUSIC CLASS for GRAND OPENING IN MORETOWN ON THE FARM
2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Living Tree Co-housing, 96 Living Tree Lane, Moretown, Vermont, 05660, United States
If you want to bring joy to your family-you won’t want to miss this sample class offering of songs, instrumental play with drums and more, song stories, puppets, props and so much fun accompanied by guitar with Miss Andrea of Musical Munchkins as she celebrates the fall season and upcoming holidays AND HER GRAND OPENING AT LIVING TREE COHOUSING ON THE FARM.
For 30 years, Miss Andrea has been offering music classes and performances for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in her own centers as well as daycares, nursery schools, Libraries, Recreation centers, and birthday parties: 5 years in Vermont and the last 25 years in New York.
She is thrilled TO OFFER a 12-week session which will begin on Wednesday, Sept 11th in her home ground at Living Tree Cohousing on the farm as well as in Montpelier on Fridays & Sundays, and Thursdays in Stowe.
Join her for the music, and after class, feel free to take a walk to see the chickens and the sheep, a natural playground, and the sugar house.
LET US KNOW YOUR COMING- click on class schedule and go to MORETOWN OPEN HOUSE.

Wild Pink
2024-09-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Festival Gallery at Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield, 05673
WILD PINK is a group show about the natural and cultural relationship of the ancient color PINK. There is certainly no dearth of pink in the natural world or in human culture. We accessorize, cosmeticize, gender-ize and interiorize to the point of being ‘tickled pink’. In the animal and floral world pink as hue and shade exists multifold. Whether to shock, protest or code the millennials, pink has survived the test of time. This show examines the fluid origins of PINK in ‘natural’ and/or ‘cultural’ contexts. This is open media, interdisciplinary, multimedia, installation, all contemporary crafts and design arts in two/three dimensions for the wall and floor.
Reception & Artist talks: Sept. 26th, 5-7pm

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour
2024-09-05 16:00 - 16:45 | Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you there.

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
September’s trivia, in honor of banned books week, is “All About the Book.” One doesn’t have to be a bookworm because we will have categories for everyone. Remember to call the Hostel Tevere (802-496-9222) in advance to reserve a table.

OUTPOUR ‘24 A DAYLONG MUSIC FEST TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THIS SUMMER’S FLOOD
2024-09-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Mount Ellen, Mount Ellen
Join us at Mt. Ellen on Saturday, September 7th, for a full day of food, drink and live music to benefit Vermont flood relief efforts. 100% of ticket proceeds goes towards the Vermont Community Foundations VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund, along with proceeds from the raffle.
Live music featuring Abby Jenne, Kind Bud, Guitfiddle, Ragged Company, Running in Circles and The Grift. Doors at 11:00 AM with first notes at noon. Advanced tickets are $25; day-of $30. Limited tickets available. Kids 12 and under are free.
This is a shine only event; in the event of weather cancellation 100% of ticket proceeds will go to VT Flood Relief.

Musical Munchkins with Miss Andrea Free Event
2024-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Join Miss Andrea of Musical Munchkins for a Fall Jamboree music program geared for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with singing, movement, props, puppets, drums and shakers.
Miss Andrea was a preschool music teacher for 25 years in New York and 5 years in Vermont and now lives in the Mad River Valley where she offers her own music classes and performs at birthday parties, library programs, and concerts throughout Vermont. She also has an album out on Spotify and iTunes: Happy House with Miss Andrea & Friends.

Moth in the Barn
2024-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Phantom Theater, Corner of Airport & Dump Roads, Warren, VT
Real life stories told by and for your neighbors and friends. Stay tuned for the theme!

Harvest Moon Cabaret
2024-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
Celebrate a Spectacular Season! The brainchild of marvelous musician Dan Bruce and quintuple talent Taryn Noelle! This eclectic energetic evening showcases all you can find at Lost Nation Theater! Enjoy this fun cabaret that highlights the vast array of shows/events/performances/education programs and performers at Lost Nation Theater in 2024! Our 35th Anniversary Season at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center!
From Song and Dance to Puppetry! A two-act evening featuring many fan favorites including: Kim Bent, Dan Bruce, Ann Harvey, Kathleen Keenan, Taryn Noelle, Jennifer Sassaman, Susan Reid, Shanda Williams, and members of LNT’s The Prom and The Tempest! Hosted by Stoph Scheer!
Masks are strongly encouraged.
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT
COST: Admission By Donation
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.

Green Mountain Photo Show
2024-09-08 12:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts and the Valley Artist Guild have teamed up to produce the 34th annual Green Mountain Photo Show at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm and Forest, 48 Lareau Road in Waitsfield. Think Outside the Frame is the thematic focus this year, encouraging photographers to employ experimental photo practices and presentations.
The exhibit shows September 8 to October 13, Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00 to 9:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 9:00. Entry is free to all. The public can meet the photographers at the Opening Reception on September 8th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Past years have included works on paper, metal and glass, framed and unframed, using film and digital formats and a wide variety of manipulation in printing. Each exhibitor may display up to three pieces plus a small works piece. More information regarding participating is available at madrivervalleyarts.org under Exhibitions.
Volunteers and exhibiting photographers are needed to chaperone the show. Photographers may bring and display additional work while chaperoning, a great opportunity to talk with visitors and promote your work.
The exhibition is being sponsored by Creative Microsystems Corporation in Waitsfield and Art Works Frame Shop & Gallery in South Burlington.

Steelers Bar(n) at 1824 House
2024-09-08 13:00 - 16:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Yinz can come dahn and wutch the stillers on the tv. We are just north of tahn on hundrid. Translation: Come out and watch the Steelers play the Atlanta Falcons on the 65″ TV in our Barn. Our food menu includes Pierogies, our “Burgh” sandwich with fries and slaw on it, a Pittsburgh Salad with fries and chicken tenders and more…. Doors open 15 minutes before kickoff. Renegade will be played in 4th quarter! It’s a burgh thing!

Made in the Mountains Art Show
2024-09-08 14:00 - 2024-09-29 16:00 | Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont, 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 05747, United States
Photography, stained glass, painting, and blown glass made and inspired by the Green Mountains. Featuring local artists including Phil Bobrow, Michael Egan, Pim Volpi, Peter Hourihan, Christian Jaquith, Clare Walker Leslie, Sue Leppla, Rhoda Stockwell, Brad Winn, and Marnie Wikel. Open on Sunday afternoons through September!

Think Outside the Frame – Green Mountain Photo Show
2024-09-12 00:00 | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Think Outside the Frame at Green Mountain Photo Show
Mad River Valley Arts and the Valley Artist Guild have teamed up to produce the 34th annual Green Mountain Photo Show at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm and Forest, 48 Lareau Road in Waitsfield. Think Outside the Frame is the thematic focus this year, encouraging photographers to employ experimental photo practices and presentations.
The exhibit shows September 8 to October 13, Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00 to 9:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 9:00. Entry is free to all. The public can meet the photographers at the Opening Reception on September 8th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Past years have included works on paper, metal and glass, framed and unframed, using film and digital formats and a wide variety of manipulation in printing. Each exhibitor may display up to three pieces plus a small works piece. More information regarding participating is available at madrivervalleyarts.org under Exhibitions.
Volunteers and exhibiting photographers are needed to chaperone the show. Photographers may bring and display additional work while chaperoning, a great opportunity to talk with visitors and promote your work.
The exhibition is being sponsored by Creative Microsystems Corporation in Waitsfield and Art Works Frame Shop & Gallery in South Burlington.
