The Mad River Valley Village

Onion River Chorus winter concerts
2024-12-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
In a program featuring “Frostiana” by American composer Randall Thompson, the Onion River Chorus will be presenting their winter concerts on Dec. 21st and 22nd. There will be a reception following the Sunday concert, with proceeds to benefit the Montpelier Food Pantry. Onion River Chorus is happy to offer special admission pricing for this concert. Suggested admission is $25 or “pay what you can” at the door. Advance tickets are available at sevendaystickets.com for $25 only. As always, 18 and under are free.
The 60-member chorus, now directed by Richard Riley, has presented unique programs for 45 years. In this concert, the chorus presents a typically diverse program with not only “Frostiana”, which is one of the most frequently-performed choral masterworks of the 20th century, but also two masterworks from 2010 by the Latvian composer Erik Esenwalds. The concert will also include three settings of the text “Ave Maris Stella” (“Hail, Star of the Sea”), as well as Thompson’s most famous work, “Alleluia,” first sung at the Tanglewood Music Festival in 1940. Lynnette Combs, long time friend and accompanist of the Onion River Chorus, will accompany the chorus on piano in “Frostiana” and other works.
“This program will be a unique opportunity for those in the audience to travel musically to territory both near and far,” says Riley. “I love the freshness of the poems by Robert Frost that underscore ‘Frostiana.’ We remember almost all of them, but are reminded how timeless they remain.” In addition to music from the U.S. and Latvia, the concert program will also take the audience to Italy and Norway.
For more info visit onionriverchorus.org or call 802.476.2541.

Chanukah Party with Community Song Circle with Ida Mae Specker and Avi Salloway
2024-12-29 16:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
A celebration of light in darkness filled with games, songs, story!
Vermont musicians Avi Salloway and Ida Mae Specker lead a song circle of hope and fiddle!
Community Potluck, discussion, menorah lighting and music by the fire ( or inside in case of rain).

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Andrew LaFrenz!
2025-01-01 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Andrew LaFrenz. Open 5pm – 9pm.

Live Music Wednesdays at Déco!
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Join us every Wednesday for a vibrant evening of live music with local artist Madigan Linnane.
This is the perfect way to wind down after a day on the slopes.
The music will run from 5-7 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Straightjacket Slumber Party!
2025-01-08 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Straightjacket Slumber Party. Open 5pm – 9pm.

DragonBoot String Quartet
2025-01-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N. Main Street a 8 N. Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Eleva Chamber Players Presents The DragonBoot String Quartet
The Eleva Chamber Players will present the New York City-based DragonBoot String Quartet on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3 PM at the United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church (8 North Main Street, Waterbury). Admission is $25, $20 for Seniors, Students. Tickets are available at https://www.elevachamberplayers.com or at the door.
DragonBoot, a quartet of vibrant and exceptionally talented young musicians, poised at the brink of promising careers, will perform music of two familiar composers, and will also introduce the audience to the work of a contemporary American composer. The program will include Haydn’s String Quartet Op.33 No. 1, Mozart’s String Quartet No. 21 in D – K575 and Caroline Shaw’s Three Essays for String Quartet.
The DragonBoot String Quartet includes violinists Cate Carson and Katya Moeller, violist Sydney Whipple (an Eleva member) and cellist Lila Holyoke. Built on a foundation of deep musical relationships, the members of this ensemble have fostered musical connections that have survived the test of time. Violinist Cate Carson and violist Sydney Whipple first played together at the California Summer Music Festival—over ten years ago. Cellist Lila Holyoke and violinist Katya Moeller have performed together in chamber ensembles for three consecutive years. Most recently, Lila and Cate performed together for seven weeks, sharing chamber works with children at Kneisel Hall. The DragonBoot String Quartet is the ultimate fusion of these avid chamber musicians, finally coming together at The Juilliard School. They are currently in the Honors Chamber Music Program at Juilliard, coaching with former Cavani Quartet member, Merry Peckham and Juilliard Provost and violist, Adam Meyer.
The Eleva Chamber Players is Central Vermont’s only professional string chamber orchestra and was founded in April of 2006 in Waterbury, Vermont with the mission of elevating the human spirit through music. Eleva’s concerts feature fine musicianship and fascinating dialogue that is both educational and inspiring. The conductor-less orchestra operates using a collaborative process and is composed of professional musicians with distinguished international careers from throughout Vermont and the United States. In addition to its annual November concerts, Eleva has conducted concert tours of Vermont wineries and various house concerts around the country.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-01-15 17:30 - 20:30 UTC, 2025-01-29 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York), 2025-02-12 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York), 2025-02-26 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals. Open 5pm – 9pm.

Concerts for a Cause – Doug Shick
2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Warren United Church, 339 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Concerts for a Cause is excited to start 2025 with a concert on Wednesday, January 15 at 7 pm featuring Doug Shick. The concert is free but donations are welcomed to support the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service (MRVAS).
Doug lives in Warren and performs regularly at the Hancock Hotel and other local venues. As a member of the Woodstock generation himself, he has developed an authentic and eclectic “boomer-friendly” repertoire with appeal for all ages featuring songs from the 1920s to the 2020s. Doug is a former member of MRVAS, having served as an EMT for 9 years. He’s excited to share his musical talents to benefit the valuable services that MRVAS provides to our community.
Please join us on January 15, 7 pm, at Warren United Church to hear some great music and support our local ambulance service.
Concerts for a Cause is an ongoing concert series that aims to bring music to the community while supporting local Vermont charities. Warren United Church has graciously donated the space for these concerts. The featured musician for each concert selects the Vermont-based charity they would like their concert to benefit. We are seeking additional musicians to perform in the coming months, so please contact the coordinator, Christopher Cummiskey, at mrvcfac@gmail.com if you are a musician who would like to donate your talents to a concert

Concerts For a Cause
2025-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Warren United Church, 339 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Concerts for a Cause Presents Doug Shick To Support the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service. Concerts for a Cause is a year-long concert series that aims to bring music to the community while supporting local Vermont charities. The concert is free for everyone but donations to the charity are greatly appreciated. MRV AMBULANCE SERVICE is the recipient of this concert’s donations.

OG Afroman performing with Mister Burns and MightyCeej
2025-01-18 20:00 - 2025-01-19 00:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Yes, THE Afroman is coming to Vermont!🙌 Saturday, January 18th right here in Waitsfield!
Featuring special guests @misterburnsvt & @mightyceej. Bring your appetite too as Peace Burger will be slinging smashburgers, fries, chicken fingers and more for your eating delight.
Doors at 8pm – $40 tickets – 21+ – See you there!
WHERE: afterthoughts – the new bar/venue above Valley Meade Dispensary.
Come check it out!

Apres Ski with John Lackard Blues Band
2025-01-19 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for some Apres Ski drinks at Afterthoughts and eats by Peace Burger.
John Lackard and his band will play from 5:30-8:30pm. This is a free event.
Peace Burger will have smashburgers, delicious fries, chicken and more for your eating pleasure while Afterthoughts has a well stocked bar and pleasant atmosphere to unwind after a long day on the mountain.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2025-01-22 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ragged Company. Open 5pm – 9pm.

80’s Dance Party at Afterthoughts
2025-02-15 20:00 - 2025-02-16 00:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Totally Rad 80’s Dance Party with Mister Burns on Saturday, February 15th. 8pm
Free Entry- 21+ please!

LIVE MUSIC W/ZACH NUGENT & DANIEL MARC
2025-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Don’t miss Vermont-based guitarist & vocalist, Zach Nugent joined by songwriter Daniel Marc for a night of acoustic country hits and Dylan faves.
$15
Doors at 6PM. 7-9PM
Peace Burger will be serving his classic smashed hamburgers and more.
Come out for good tunes, good food and overall good vibes. ✌️
www.afterthoughtsvt.com

Montpelier Community Gospel Choir Black History Month Concerts
2025-02-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-23 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
Montpelier Community Gospel Choir Presents: “Clap Your Hands!” Black History Month Concerts
Montpelier, VT | Saturday, February 22, 7:00 PM | Sunday, February 23, 4:00 PM
In celebration of Black History Month 2025, the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir is proud to present our Third Annual Black History Month Concerts
Our “Clap Your Hands!” concerts will celebrate African American history through the gospel music of Kurt Carr, Percy Gray, Jr., and Edwin Hawkins, along with songs by Moses Hogan and traditional Spirituals. This year, we are joined by gifted vocalist, Dr. Jolie Rocke of Houston, TX!
Come ready to clap your hands with us in joy, hope, and inspiration!

DANCE PARTY – 90s-2000s Dance Party with DJ MYTH
2025-02-22 20:00 - 2025-02-23 00:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Calling all Millennials and Gen Zers and/or appreciators of early 90s-2000s music.
Get your dance on at Afterthoughts corner of 100 & 17 on Saturday, February 22nd. 8-12AM
FREE ENTRY
21+
Food by Peace Burger starting at 5PM

LIVE MUSIC- PHISH FRIDAY’S FEATURING SPOOPH!
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT AFTERTHOUGHTS (8 VT Route 17)- Above Valley Meade Dispo. 7-10PM
SPOOPH- a PHISH nostalgia band plays live at Afterthoughts. Phish Friday’s happen once a month and are brought to you by SPOOPH!. Peace Burger will be serving up smashed hambs, so stop in and grab some food, listen to good tunes and enjoy your Friday night.
2/28- SPOOPH
4/4 – Satan’s Dogs

Live Music: The Grift & Neon Ramblers
2025-03-01 20:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
A dual show of great music in one night!
The Grift and Neon Ramblers will take the stage at afterthoughts on Saturday, March 1st.
Tickets are $10 at the door only.
Open at 6pm for Burgers & Beer. Music at 8pm
