Wild Pink
2024-10-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Let’s Talk Italy
2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:15, 2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:15 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Susan Day, who has been touring Italy for over 20 years (mostly by bicycle), will lead participants on a journey of the contemporary Italian countryside–with a bit of language thrown in. She’ll share information about the different geographic regions, and what makes them unique, particularly when it comes to food and wine. Participants will practice helpful words and phrases, laugh at themselves as they pronounce double constants and the Italian “r”, translate menus, and spend at least one session cooking.
A presto! Pre-registration is required. Go to the Joslinmemoriallibrary website and Click on Upcoming Programs to register.

Book Launch – Janet Hubbard Brown’s Novel
2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
Longtime Mad River Valley resident, world traveler, teacher, bon vivant, and author of more than two dozen books – Janet Hubbard Brown left us one last literary gift before her recent death: The Eloquence of Grief, published by Touchpoint Press.
Join us as we celebrate Janet’s final novel with a Book Launch in the Red Barn Galleries at the Lareau Farm. The event features selected readings from the book and a cash bar. Price of admission includes a copy of the novel.
A co-production of Phantom Theater and the Big Picture Theater.

Book Page Wreath Making Workshop
2024-10-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Join the Warren Public Library to make decorative dahlia-shaped wreaths using discarded book pages. All materials will be provided. This workshop is most suitable for ages 13-adult.
​The workshop is free, but please register in advance at warrenlibrary.com.

Janet Hubbard Book Launch
2024-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
– Janet Hubbard – longtime Mad River Valley resident, world traveler, teacher, bon vivant, and author of more than two dozen books – left us one last literary gift before her recent death: a new novel, The Eloquence of Grief. To celebrate this achievement, Janet’s friends, admirers and wider community are invited to a Book Launch in the Red Barn Galleries at the Lareau Farm. The event features selected readings from the book, light refreshments, and a cash bar. The $20 admission includes a copy of the novel. Presented by Phantom Theater and The Big Picture Theater, with gratitude for assistance from Tempest Book Store.

The Tempest
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare’s magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it’s Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
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: Thursday, October 10 – 27, 2024
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT
TIME: Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm; 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.

Around the World in 120 Days
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join Moretown Resident Bill Nowlan at Moretown Library for an evening of human interest stories and photographs from a recent four month journey that took him literally around the world . While traveling with Semester at Sea, a floating college campus, he visited nine countries in Asia and Africa . With six days in each port, Bill had time for meaningful exploration and interaction with the local communities. He says he came home a changed man. Light refreshments will be served.

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Part murder mystery and part psychological thriller, this play is brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. A police detective (Ray Merrill, Montpelier) arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house (Sarah McDougal, Warren, and Wes Olds, Graniteville); a spinster with a curious background (Karin Stevenson, Essex); an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef (Paul Cavaliere, Montpelier); a retired Army major (Brent Adams, Warren); a strange man who claims his car has overturned in a drift (Aric Brown, Middlesex); and a former judge who makes life miserable for everyone (Marci Robinson, Warren). It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate.
The play is directed by Ruth Ann Pattee (Fayston) with assistance from Stage Manager Joanne Puente (Worchester). Set design is also by Pattee, with Doug Bergstein (Waitsfield) as set build crew chief. The lighting and sound design is by Jasper Mayone (Waitsfield) with assistance from Irene Halibozek (Williston).

Gallery Opening in Partnership with Mad River Valley Arts
2024-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Rumble’s Kitchen, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, 05674, United States
Join us for a Gallery Opening with Mad River Valley Arts! After Community Day and Oktoberfest activities end, make your way into Rumble’s and immerse yourself in local art.
Hanging in the Rumble’s foyer, this new art installation features three unique local painters. Come by and chat with the artists, check out their work, and learn more about our community partner – Mad River Valley Arts. This event is free and Rumble’s will be open.

Inklings Children’s Books Anniversary Party!
2024-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Inklings Children’s Books in celebrating their first anniversary!!
Starting at 10am, Inklings is hosting an all-day celebration filled with drinks, cupcakes, story time, craft making and more!
We can’t wait to see you. FREE and open to all!

von Trapp Farmstead Farm Tour & Artisan Cheese Tasting
2024-10-12 15:00 - 16:30 | von Trapp Farmstead, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Trace the path of von Trapp Farmstead’s award-winning organic cheeses on a guided farm tour: from pasture to store!
Beginning at the farm store, we’ll walk out on pasture and learn about how we manage soil health and cultivate a diverse diet for our cows. From there, we’ll go find the cows – either on pasture or in the covered barnyard taking a mid-day break in the shade and then learn a little about cheesemaking. Finally, we’ll return to the farm store where you’ll get to sample all of our cheeses and check out the many local products in the store!
Some things to keep in mind:
Wear closed toe shoes
Dress for the weather (hats, sunscreen, raincoat, etc.)
Leave your animals at home
During check out, you will read the Vermont Act 31 Agritourism liability warning
Our tour is geared towards adults and older children. We do not recommend this tour for toddlers and young children. If you do plan to bring young children, they need their own ticket and must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the tour

Concerts for a Cause
2024-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Warren Church, 339 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674
National touring artists and part-time Valley residents The Twangtown Paramours are playing a concert at the Warren United Church benefitting the VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund

Camp Meade Fall Family Festival
2024-10-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us for our inaugural Fall Family Festival and Community Art Show! Free tickets available at our website.
11-5 = Food (Peaceburger) + drinks (The Local) available (+ Red Hen 11-3)
11-5 = Story Walk + cabin tours
11-5 = Face painting + art projects
11-2 = Instrument Petting Zoo
11-12 = Lawn games
12-1 = Story Time w/ George Leal (English) + Jessica Robles (Spanish)
12-2 = World of Leaves walks with Gail Johnson
1-3 = Pumpkin painting, carving
2:30 = Fire onion lighting (weather-permitting) + Carving contest prizes
3-5 = Community Art Show Opening Reception
Our shared experiences of making, working and playing create connections that bridge our differences, so the Planetary Art Institute offers opportunities for neighbors, friends, and families to experience delight, surprise, and togetherness through creativity and collaboration.

Pianist Claire Black: “Forests & Fairy Tales”
2024-10-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Charlotte Congregational Church, 403 Church Hill Rd, Charlotte, Vermont, 05445, 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 Donation: $20
This is a benefit concert jointly presented by Charlotte Congregational Church and Claire Black. Audience contributions, after expenses, will be split equally between New Community Project (to support weekly food shares) and JUMP / Joint Urban Ministry Project (to fund bus vouchers). For more information, visit newcommunityproject.info and jumpvt.org.

Book Discussion: “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
The Warren Public Library September book discussion features the 1938 book “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. This classic work of Gothic fiction centers on the experiences of the unnamed narrator, a young woman who has recently married a wealthy widower only to find their marriage overshadowed by the memories of his late wife, Rebecca.
Copies of the book are available to check out from the library. Register at warrenlibrary.com.

Just Getting By Film Screening & Community Discussion
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | The Big Picture Theater & Cafe, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Just Getting By, a new documentary film by Bess O’Brien, is a sweeping, yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters who are struggling with food and housing insecurity.
The film, being presented by ShareMRV and The Big Picture Theater, will run from 5:00-6:30PM at The Big Picture Theater & Cafe on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Following the community screening, a community discussion will be hosted by Capstone Community Action from 6:30-7:00PM.
The event is FREE to all.

Line Dancing Pop-Up with Larissa
2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Alright MRV, I hear you want to DANCE! Help me try out some future programming for next season—if folks are interested, I’ll offer this kind of gathering more regularly in the future.
I’m offering more LINE DANCING lessons by popular demand before we close up Stowell Barn for the season.
Join me for some low-stakes social dancing that you can do solo—no dance experience required (plus no hetero-normative male/female, lead/follow roles to navigate!).
This Thursday it will be pay what you wish at the door via Venmo, Square (credit card), or cash.
Here’s what to expect & bring:
Attire:
+ comfy shoes for dancing (boots are fun but not required)
+ wear warm clothes you can move in, specifically LAYERS! It’s going to be chilly this late in the season, but once we start moving we may warm up some and may want to don/doff layers. I’ll have the patio heater going, but keep in mind that Stowell Barn is a 3 season space
Lessons & Dancing:
+ ~ 45 min to 1 hr lessons for 3 different line dances at multiple entry levels (beginner & advanced beginner); folks can participate in as much or as little as they’d like.
+ After lessons I’ll play music and folks will get a chance to practice the dances we learned at different tempos on our sprung floor (your knees and feet will thank you)
+ if folks have dances they’d like to do that I’m NOT teaching, I’m happy to take requests for later in the evening! Just let me know what songs to add to the playlist. I’m planning to cover “Muddy Muddy,” “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” and “Wagon Wheel”
Other info:
+ Feel free to BYOB—I’ll provide water too.
+ Couches and seating available when folks want to sit out anything, or need a rest between dances
+ Parking on the grass by the barn
+ Barn is accessible by ramp (from a grass parking surface), but the dance floor has a 2 inch step up
+ portalet available on site; it unfortunately is not accessible
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

VT Kindness Project: The Faces of Aces
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
A presentation on the cutting edge science of trauma and resilience, followed by a
screening of the film The Faces of ACEs, a discussion, and a demonstration of a few simple techniques for regulating stress.
Facilitated by filmmaker and trauma educator Kimberly Pierce, founder of The Vermont Kindness Project. No registration required!

Wild Woogs Children’s Workshop!
2024-10-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Unnamed Venue, United States
Join Wild Woogs on Oct 18th, from 3:30-5:30pm, for a creative afternoon of gettin’ Woogy!
In this two hour workshop Natalie from Wild Woogs will be guiding kids to create their own Woog, made from socks, stuffing, felt, buttons, needles, thread, yarn , etc.! They will brainstorm together “Woog characteristics” (spikes? teeth? and more).
Kids will be introduced to light hand sewing techniques and creative ways to reuse old materials such as socks, fabric scraps etc. They will be encouraged to let their imaginations run wild!
This “woogshop” is recommended for kids 6 yrs and older. Kids need to be able to hold and cut with scissors on their own. (Parents are welcome to accompany their child if they think they will need help with that skill.)
