The Mad River Valley Village

Pub Music Series: Dave O
2023-07-06 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Dave O

Circus Smirkus
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Farr’s Field, 2081 US Rte 2, Waterbury, 05676
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.
Each year brings a new storyline and original full-length show combining the best in traditional and contemporary circus styles. We give our Troupers the full experience of touring in a classic traveling tent show. That means a complete immersion in circus life. Smirkos endure rigorous training, daily chores and the loading in and loading out of the Big Top. They revel in the joy of performance and the camaraderie of a common purpose — the passion of a shared dream and nearly 50 shows in just six weeks!
★ Tuesday, July 4 at 6:00PM
★ Wed, July 5 at 1:00 & 6:00 PM
★ Thurs, July 6 at 1:00 & 6:00 PM

Willy Wonka at the Valley Players
2023-07-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory… or suffer the consequences. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonaldBased on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl
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CAST:Willy Wonka – Wes Olds (Graniteville)Charlie Bucket – Zane Demarais (Websterville)The Candy Man/Phineous Trout, reporter – Ashley Hall (Warren)Augustus Gloop – Jane Schaefer (Waitsfield)Mrs. Gloop – Carrie Phillips (Waterbury)Veruca Salt – Camille Edgcomb (Warren)Mr. Salt – Jordan Streeter (Montpelier)Violet Beauregarde – Naomi Niewiadomski (Waitsfield)Mrs. Beauregarde – Charlotte Robinson (Warren)Mike Teavee – Tarin Askew (Warren) andMrs. Teavee – Stefanie Seng (Waterbury)Grandpa Joe – Clem Turmel (Milton)Mr. Bucket – Matt Bellew (St. Albans)Mrs. Bucket – Cassandra Demarais (Websterville)Grandma Josephine – Joanne Puente (Worcester)Grandma Georgina – Marci Robinson (Warren)Grandpa George – Joe Robinson (Warren)Oompa Loompas – Tommy O’Grady (Waitsfield), Sunny Randall (Moretown), Ava Robinson (Warren), and Elizabeth Treacy (Fayston)
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NEW! Buy a Shout-Out to a members of the cast or crew!
Your message of up to 20 words will appear in the playbill insert for each show.
Donation of $10 goes to support the show and more famnily friendly theater at the Valley Players!

Reflections by ‘f7’ Photo Group
2023-07-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-15 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

The Grift at the Inn at the Round Barn Farm
2023-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Inn at Round Barn Farm, 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Lawson’s Finest Liquids is sponsoring a FREE concert featuring Vermont’s favorite band; The Grift! Food and beverages will be available for purchase from The Round Barn. Bring the whole family!

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Waitsfield Farmers Market
2023-07-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Modern Pop Art Experience
2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Join artist Michael Albert for a hands-on artist talk and collage workshop, part of his cross-country library tour. Albert is nationally known for making collage artworks from cereal boxes & other printed cardboard consumer brand packages. His work has been described as a cross between Pop Art, Cubism & Recycling! Best for elementary/middle school-aged children. Part of the MRV Libraries “All Together Now” summer learning program.

PEACE OF MIND at FIREFOLK ARTS
2023-07-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Firefolk Arts, 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Art + Food Pop Up, featuring AAPI / Asian Artists and Filipino Food, Desserts, + Herbal Mocktails

Willy Wonka at the Valley Players – Sensory Friendly Show
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States

Summer Art Camps at Camp Meade
2023-07-10 00:00 - 2023-07-21 23:59 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Looking for creative inspiration for a young artist? Announcing summer art & music camps at Camp Meade!
This July and August, kids can try their hand at glass blowing and fusing with glass artist Sam Lightner of Lightner Glass, create a fairy house or explore the flora and fauna of the rainforest with artist-educator Heather O’Hare, or have a rock star experience at Rise Up Rock Camp with music educator Dov Michael Schiller. Several camp weeks are available – visit our website to learn more and sign up.

Farm and River Camp
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 15:00 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of our homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games, Every morning we rotate through stations of cooking, crafts and farming putting our hands together to grow food for the food bank and enjoy play in our natural playground and tree house.
In the afternoon, we explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Our property has a private swimming beach on the river and wonderful clay deposits for endless body painting, building and exploration. Join us for some old fashioned fun offered for three weeks this summer. Please inquire about paying per diem if your child can not attend for the week.

Comics and Cartoons Summer Camp
2023-07-10 13:00 - 2023-07-14 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Instructor: Visiting cartoonists throughout the week with artist/art educator Sam Talbot-Kelly
Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, the participants will have completed a short cartoon to be featured in our August gallery show.
Scholarships are available on a sliding scale basis.
Artist: Dan Abdo

Clowning Around – Structured Silliness for 3.5-4 Year olds
2023-07-10 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Mad River Glen Wednesday Night Live Music Series
2023-07-12 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Pub Music Series: Jaded Ravins
2023-07-13 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Jaded Ravins

Lawn Games
2023-07-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Stop by to play lawn games, have fun with bubbles, and cool off with a popsicle. These outdoor activities are suitable for all ages. Part of the MRV Libraries “All Together Now” summer learning program.

Shibori/Indigo Summer Camp (Ages 8-14)
2023-07-17 13:00 - 2023-07-21 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Instructor: Miriam Jacobs, artist, teacher, textile designer
Textile camp explores new possibilities with 100% cottons, pre-washed cotton garments, for ready to wear, functional and decorative purposes. Shibori is a dyeing technique that involves folding, clamping, pole-wrapping, and the insertion of various objects into the fabric to create patterns.
Scholarships are available on a sliding scale basis.
