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Climate and Ecology Book Discussion

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

In partnership with the MRV Libraries and the Friends of the Mad River, this month’s book discussion is about “Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy. Set in a future where many animals have gone extinct, the story is about a young woman who talks her way onto a fishing boat and follows Artic terns to Antarctica. Please […]

The Moth: a storytelling event

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Tonight’s theme: It happened one holiday… Hosted by national Moth storyteller, Bobby Stoddard. Stories of Christmas crises, Hanukkah lights, 4th of July explosions and so much more told by your neighbors and friends. Come to listen, come to tell!

Holiday Concert, “Peace On Earth”

Waterbury Congragational Church Route 100, Waterbury, VT

Mad River Chorale’s holiday concert this year has the sorely-needed theme, Peace on Earth. Music by FInzi, Buxtehude, Poulenc, Britten and Chilcott includes some familiar and some less-familiar music of the season. We are delighted to announce that the audience singalong of familiar carols and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah will return after a […]

Animal Tracking Workshop

Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Curious about wildlife activity now that winter is upon us? Luckily, snow offers us a great canvas to see exactly who is here 🙂 Join Friends of the Mad River and Dave Muska, naturalist and educator, for a workshop on tracking and trailing wildlife, aimed at beginner-level participants. We’ll start at the shelter at Lareau […]

Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout

Mad River Valley Mt Ellen

Join Waitsfield shops for an afternoon of holiday cheer and extended hours on Saturday, December 16. From 12pm – 4pm, participating Waitsfield stores – see list below – welcome everyone for an activity-filled day of fun for the children, allowing grown-ups the chance to explore the shops of Waitsfield. PLANNED ACTIVITIES: Lower Waitsfield: Cookie decorating […]

Paint Your Own Ornaments- Holiday Walkabout at Blockhouse Studio

Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

As part of the Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout, Blockhouse Studio will be offering the chance to paint your own colorful designs on pre-cut ceramic ornaments ($8ea). We will have a variety of shapes to choose from. Ornaments will be left with us to be glazed & fired and will be ready for pick up in time […]

Holiday Art Sale & Gift Card Workshop

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

Join us for a Holiday Card Workshop with ‘A Wink Design. There will be treats and goodies and an Art Sale. While your in the gallery be sure to check out the Vermont Abenaki Art Exhibition.

Holiday Concert, “Peace On Earth”

Waitsfield United Church Village Meeting House 4355 Main St, Waitsfield

Mad River Chorale’s holiday concert this year has the sorely-needed theme, Peace on Earth. Music by FInzi, Buxtehude, Poulenc, Britten and Chilcott includes some familiar and some less-familiar music of the season. We are delighted to announce that the audience singalong of familiar carols and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah will return after a […]

Trivia Night

Emily’s Bar & Bistro 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

Show off how smart you are and win prizes while dining and imbibing!!

Weekly Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Weekly Storytime at Inklings! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30am for a read aloud under the cherry blossom tree. And what goes better with books than a delicious snack?! Bring any item from Three Mountain Cafe and get 10% off your second book purchase.

“A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story” performed by Willem Lange.

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Famed & beloved Yankee storyteller Willem Lange is back- Live and On Stage (and livestreamed) at Lost Nation Theater performing his reading of “A Christmas Carol: a ghost story” by Charles Dickens. Lange uses the cutting of the novel Dickens himself used when performing the tale. Emmy-winner Lange’s tradition of reading Dickens’ Christmas Carol began […]

Solstice Stargazing

Moretown Recreation Fields 79 School Street, Moretown, Vermont, United States

Drop in anytime and explore the sky on the longest night of the year with Joel Greene from the Vermont Astronomical Society. Telescopes, binoculars and hot chocolate will be provided, please make sure to dress to be comfortable outside.

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

Rochester School Auditorium 222 South Main St, Rochester, Vermont, United States

The White River Players present “The Night Before Night Before Christmas,” an eagerly anticipated annual holiday event. This year’s theme is Tales From the Forest: A Community of TreesTells Its Stories. This charming original story takes you on a journey through a forest where the trees themselves tell their own unique stories interspersed with seasonal […]

Christmas Eve Dinner

Tucker Hill Inn 65 Marble Hill Road, Waitsfield

A special 3 course menu. Reservations are required.

Trivia Night

Emily’s Bar & Bistro 5081 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

Show off how smart you are and win prizes while dining and imbibing!!

New Years Eve Dinner

Tucker Hill Inn 65 Marble Hill Road, Waitsfield

A special 5 course dinner. Reservations required.

Pub Trivia with the MRV LIbraries

Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, United States

Bring a team and compete for prizes with four rounds of “Ice Ice Baby” themed trivia hosted by the Mad River Valley Libraries. Contact the restaurant in advance at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for a team.

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

Passage

The Front 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

A telling of the major arcana of tarot through the medium of rug hooking and the perspective of someone who has lived over 2 decades with a deep connection to the land and it’s inhabitants

Book Discussion

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

Read the book in advance and come to the library for a discussion and light refreshments. The January selection is Octavia E. Butler’s “The Parable of the Sower.” This speculative novel, first published in 1993, envisions a dystopian United States between the years 2024-2027. Copies of the book are available to check out from the […]

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has remained so ever since. Concept, […]

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts Opening Reception

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

Reception: Jan. 11, 5-7 pm Artist Introduction: Jan. 11, 5:30pm What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a […]

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has remained so ever since. Concept, […]

Passage

The Front 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

A telling of the major arcana of tarot through the medium of rug hooking and the perspective of someone who has lived over 2 decades with a deep connection to the land and it’s inhabitants

Teddy Bear Clinic at Inklings Children’s Books!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Take the scare out of medical care. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to get a check up. Come for a book reading, learn and play about doctor visits and routine medical procedures with certified Child Life Specialist, Kellie Maas from Coastal Coping. Recommended for children ages 2 – 8. There is a $10 charge […]

Passage

The Front 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

A telling of the major arcana of tarot through the medium of rug hooking and the perspective of someone who has lived over 2 decades with a deep connection to the land and it’s inhabitants

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has remained so ever since. Concept, […]

Mad River Mocktails Event at Product Think Tank

Product Think Tank 102 Mad River Green Shops, Waitsfield, VT

Join us this Saturday, January 13th from 2 – 5 PM to enjoy and explore a delicious mocktail or beverage sans alcohol, but tasty and satisfying! Whether you’re participating in dry January, are sober curious, or have made including non-alcoholic beverages a part of your routine, we’re happy to provide this option to your holiday […]

Passage

The Front 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

A telling of the major arcana of tarot through the medium of rug hooking and the perspective of someone who has lived over 2 decades with a deep connection to the land and it’s inhabitants

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has remained so ever since. Concept, […]

Climate and Ecology Film Discussion: Surviving the ’72 Flood

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

🌿We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Mad River Valley Libraries on a monthly environmental-themed book club. For January, in partnership with the Moretown Library, we’re excited to mix things up and watch a documentary instead! 🌿 We’ll be watching and discussing two documentaries: The first tells the story of the 1972 Rapid City […]

Blood Drive at Cabot Creamery Offices

cabot creamery Mad River Park - 193 Home Way, Waitsfield, VT

American Red Cross Blood Drive at Cabot Creamery Waitsfield Headquarters 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM – Make an appointment today!

Musical Munchkins Holiday winter classes for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Our winter session weaves a tapestry of Holiday and winter songs movement games, puppets, flannel board stories, songbooks, instruments: Jingle Bells, glockenspiels, xylophones, Triangles, Woods, lollipop drums, and of course our Gathering drums that will keep your little ones singing, playing, dancing and having a great time while learning so much. After music class, you […]

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has remained so ever since. Concept, […]

Live Music with “Cooper”

Tracks 275 Main Street, Warren, VT, United States

Join us in Tracks to hear local favorite Bob “Cooper” Recupero as he entertains on his guitar with covers by artists ranging from Hank Williams and John Prine to Lyle Lovett and Bob Dylan. Enjoy with a local craft draft or a full 3-course tavern dinner (or both)!

Holiday Winter Baby music classes for 4mos- 14 mos (non walkers)

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Musical Munchkins Baby music class. Babies are musical in the womb, so it’s never too early to begin your musical education with your baby. You will learn delightful musical ways to play with your baby, make friends, and nurture your baby’s sensory development and natural musicianship. Babies love the gentle bouncing, instrument plays with shakers, […]

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has remained so ever since. Concept, […]

Cookbook Club

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

January’s cookbook club highlights recipes from Milk Street Simple by Christopher Kimball. Prepare a recipe from the book and bring it to the library for a potluck dinner. The book will be available at the library to browse and photocopy your chosen recipe. Register at the library or at warrenlibrary.com.

Mad River Valley Camera Club

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

What we’re about The purpose of the group is to provide a gathering place for people who are enthusiastic about photography. We are open to anyone who enjoys the art, the craft, or the creative process of photography. Our meetings will provide opportunities to meet like individuals who enjoy sharing, learning, and creating though challenges, presentations, […]

Beyond the Curve

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Vermont Abenaki Artist Association presents a special exhibition about the American Abenaki COVID experience. On view at Mad River Valley Arts Oct 21st-Jan 6th Tues-Sat 1-5pm, with a reception and curatorial talk Oct 21st 5-7pm. Sponsored by Sugarbush Resort.

John Anderson Exhibit at MRV Arts

Festival Gallery at Valley Arts 5031 Main Street,, Waitsfield

What’s the big idea? As a freshman in college, my first grade on a paper was a D- minus. When I spoke to the professor about my failure, he told me I knew the material, the facts, but had no Big Idea. This was a huge lesson then and has remained so ever since. Concept, […]



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