The Mad River Valley Village

Craig Mitchell Dance Party!!!
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Day Two of Dance Therapy weekend in the MRV and your Saturday night go to:
Craig Mitchell DJ Dance Party!
FREE ENTRY!

Live Music Wednesdays at Déco!
2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 Al’s Pals!
2025-03-26 17:30 - 20:30 | 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.

LIVE MUSIC: THE SHADY TREES
2025-03-28 16:00 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for a night of some good ole Northeast Mountain Music- a blend of Funk, Rock, Reggae, with a lil Twang.
Music starts at 8:30, but join us before hand for some burgers and beers at 4pm.

LIVE MUSIC: GREASEFACE + ROOSTWORLD: THE APRES SKI TOUR
2025-03-29 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
NO COVER
Greaseface self describe their music as Loud, in your face, and artery clogging. Originally hailing from the far reaches of Hinesburg, Vermont, Greaseface is comprised of childhood friends Jackson Glover, Brenden Provost, and Liam Thomas.
Roost.World: Electronic Dance Punk band + deejays from Burlington, VT. They describe their music to finding an old pair of rollerblades in the closet… tossing em on and boogyin on downtown to the laundromat, next to the graveyard, to pick up your clothes you forgot the other day. Then on a joyous afternoon ride home you spot Eugene at the ‘ole full service gas station and stop to smoke a few smokes and talk about things that just don’t matter.
This is sure to be a fun show.
Open at 4pm for beers and burgers. Music at 8:30PM

Penelope Benefit Concert by TURNmusic Ensemble + Mary Bonhag at Barre Opera House
2025-03-30 14:00 | Barre Opera House, 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
PENELOPE is a song cycle by composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, with lyrics by playwright Ellen McLaughlin. Inspired by Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey, PENELOPE is a meditation on memory, identity, and what it means to come home.
Come hear this, and string quartets from Bridgerton/Queen Charlotte, as the TURNmusic Ensemble presents these works with acclaimed soprano Mary Bonhag, March 30th, 2 pm at The Barre Opera House.
Free reception to follow sponsored by Red Hen Bakery, Jasper Hill Farm, Hunger Mountain Coop, JK Adams, and AR Market. Art auction to follow benefiting Brook Street High School and TURNmusic with paintings donated by Art Zorn.
Free youth tickets, adults pay what you can. Purchase tickets at Barre Opera House.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Red River North!
2025-04-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Red River North! Open 5pm – 9pm.

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
After a great December Line Dancing pop-up at Afterthoughts, we’re making it a regular event!
LAST THURSDAY of the MONTH | every month through May, 2025
PLEASE NOTE the March 27th has been rescheduled to April 3rd
Join us for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. All are welcome!
Grab your boots and come have a bite courtesy of Peace Burger before line dancing with Larissa 7 to 9PM!
+ Peace Burger & bar are open from 5 PM
+ Line Dancing lessons + open dancing from 7 to 9 PM
Admission is pay what you wish at the door: Venmo (preferred) or cash
What to expect:
Dancing:
+ Larissa will be reviewing/teaching several line dances at multiple entry levels, starting with beginner and going up from there
+ see tutorial videos on the Farmsprung Gatherings event page to review dances that were taught at previous pop-ups
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar that will be OPEN! I’ll build in some beverage breaks during the lesson
+ delicious smashburgers and MORE available for purchase from Peace Burger
Parking
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign (these are the Accessible spots)
Looking forward to dancing with you soon!

Impassioned Improvisations
2025-04-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Christ Episcopal Church, 64 State Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Montpelier Art Walk
Concert and Art Exhibition
Impassioned Improvisations
Arthur Zorn, organist, pianist & visual artist
Jordan Mensah & Samuel Mama Marquaye, percussion
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Christ Episcopal Church
64 State Street in Montpelier, VT
Arthur Zorn, visual artist, organist & pianist
Jordan Mensah & Samuel Mama Marquaye, percussion
Arthur Zorn, Vocalist, pianist and organist. Currently his art work has been on view in many local venues and in private collections. For more info see artzorn.com
Jordan Mensah, Ghanaian Percussionist, Teaching artist of Vermont Arts Council, Artistic Director of Shidaa Projects, Inc.
Samuel Mama Marquaye, Ghanaian percussionist, dancer, choreographer, Dance drumming Director of Shidaa Projects, Inc.
The 2 artists work together in Vermont community spaces and in schools, where they use West African drumming, dancing, fabric printing, story telling, tie & dye, and other cultural activities for education and for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For information contact Arthur Zorn vermontartmusic@gmail.com

LIVE MUSIC- PHISH FRIDAY’S FEATURING SPOOPH!
2025-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | 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: PHISH PHRIDAY W/SATAN’S DOGS
2025-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE SHOW
SATAN’S DOGS- A Burlington, VT tribute to Phish featuring Joe Agnello, Jack Vignone, Josh Dobbs, and Cotter Ellis join us for a night of the phinest phish songs.
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers. Music at 7ish.
www.afterthoughtsvt.com

MUSIC: DJ CHRIS LOGAN DANCE PARTY
2025-04-04 20:30 - 2025-04-05 00:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us on Friday, April 4th for a much needed dance therapy session with DJ Chris Logan.
FREE ENTRY
OPEN AT 4PM FOR BURGERS & NOMS FROM PEACE BURGER AND BEVVIES AT THE BAR.
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UVM String Quartet Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is proud to host the UVM String Quartet on Saturday, April 5th at 10am!
Join us for a celebration of the power of music; beginning with a reading of PLAYING AT THE BORDER, followed by a performance from the UVM String Quartet!
FREE and Open to All.

LIVE MUSIC: XAVWAX (ALL VINYL DJ)
2025-04-05 20:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
XAVWAX- CO-Owner of Buch Spieler records in Montpelier, VT is back again for another smooth set of all vinyl music. Come watch him work his magic on the turntables.
No Cover.
Open at 4pm for Beers & Burgers.

SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-04-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn

Music: Murs – the Underground King of Hip-Hop
2025-04-11 20:30 - 2025-04-12 00:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
MURS – The Underground King of Hip-Hop will be stopping @ Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT during his LAST RUN TOUR.
Hosted by Mister Burns with support from “The Greatest Wrestler Alive” Platinum Max Caster plus opening sets from I The Team and the incomparable DJ Myth. This is sure to be a special night.
Tickets are going fast…$15 now/$20 at the door.

LIVE MUSIC: THE GRIFT
2025-04-12 20:30 - 2025-04-13 00:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The Grift joins us back at Afterthoughts with an old school line up playing classic Grift tunes.
Tickets will be available at the door $10
www.afterthoughtsvt.com

Live music at Deco Restaurant and Bar with Madigan Linnane
2025-04-16 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Experience live music like never before every Wednesday with Madigan Linnane from 5:30-8:00 pm.
Join us for an unforgettable performance!

LIVE MUSIC: ZACH NUGENT BAND
2025-04-18 20:00 - 23:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
SATURDAY APRIL 18th Join us for live music with the Zach Nugent Band playing your favorite covers with some originals. $20 Door.
Grab food from Peace Burger and drinks from the bar at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT.

LIVE MUSIC: TSUNAMIBOTS W/MODEL 97
2025-04-19 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Surf punk played by angry robots? Yes, please!
The Tsunamibots make their debut on stage at Afterthoughts and will be joined by New York based rock/punk Band, Model 97.
FREE ENTRY
This will be a fantastic weekend for music so don’t miss it!
Open at 4pm for Peace Burger Food & Drinks from the bar.

LIVE MUSIC: PHISH FRIDAY FEATURING MARCUS REZAK’S GUMBO
2025-04-25 20:00 - 23:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join us for an extra special Phish Friday featuring renowned Phish tribute band, Gumbo, lead by Marcus Rezak. NO COVER.
“Marcus Rezak is an eminent force in the world of modern guitar.”
“He is known as a road warrior, playing over 200 headlining shows throughout the US every year, and for his prowess as a bandleader, fronting a
bountiful roster of projects ranging from original compositions to his high-octane Grateful Dead tribute Band Shred is Dead and the recently
established Gumbo paying homage to Phish’s 1.0 era on an authentic 90s rig on Languedoc Guitars and coveted gear used by Trey Anastasio
during the band’s formative years. “

LIVE MUSIC: SETH YACAVONE BAND
2025-04-26 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Seth Yacavone Band is returning to the Mad River Valley to make their debut at Afterthoughts on April 26th.
Promoting their new album SYBLINGS Vol 1, get ready for a night of spreadable JAMS!
Open at 4pm for burgers and beers.
Tickets available at Seven days Tickets: https://sevendaystickets.com/e/seth-yacavone-band

MUSIC: DJ MYTH
2025-05-02 20:30 - 23:59 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Get some much needed dance therapy on at Afterthoughts on Friday, May 2nd.
DJ Myth is back with host Shawn Caliber to spin the best tunes to move you on the dancefloor.
Free entry!
Open at 4pm for Burgers & Beers.

Green Valley Rally
2025-05-03 08:00 - 14:00 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the third consecutive year the Mad River Valley towns Green Up Committees are collaborating to make the most of the effort. They are coordinating their efforts under the banner of the Green Valley Rally. Vermont’s annual Green Up Day will take place on May 3, 2025 with the Green Valley Rally being the epicenter for all activities here in the MRV. It will take place at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center (at the corner of Routes 100 and 17) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. People can stop by to pick up Green Up bags, morning snacks, and roadside assignments. People will also have the chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Mad River, stewardMRV, and Valley conservation and knotweed eradication programs, and other stewardship organizations.
GREEN UP DAY BOTTLE DRIVE
Organizers are asking all Green Up Day volunteers to separate clean(ish) refundable cans found along the roadsides this year. They will provide separate clear bags for these cans and ask that people bring the bags back to the Welcome Center. Funds raised from redeemed the cans are donated to the Mad River Valley Interfaith Council, which serves neighbors in need.
VOLUNTEER JOB FAIR
Starting at noon and running through 2 p.m. there will be a BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. for Green Up Day and stewardMRV volunteers. During that time there will also be a stewardMRV volunteer job fair. People can learn more about other conservation and stewardship opportunities. Representatives from various local organizations involved in stewardship in The Valley will be on hand to share information about volunteer opportunities. Those interested can look into becoming a stewardMRV site steward, a Friends of the Mad River Watch volunteer, a Mad River Path volunteer or even help out with the Mad River Valley Recreation District.
TIRE RECYCLING
The Mad River Resource Management Alliance (MRRMA) is collecting tires at the Earthwise Transfer Station on Green Up Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those who find a tire along a roadside can bring it to the transfer station for recycling free of charge. To recycle personal tires, the MRRMA will process those (with or without rims) for $5 each.
VOLUNTEER BBQ
There will be a BBQ for all Green Up day volunteers to come celebrate our collective efforts. The grill will be lit starting at noon! The John Packard Blues Band will be playing for the entertainment of our volunteers. Thanks to Afterthoughts and Valley Meade Dispensary for sponsoring the live music!
APRES GREEN UP DAY KENTUCKY DERBY AT Afterthoughts
Green Up Day always coincides with the Kentucky Derby so Afterthoughts will be hosting an Apres-Green Up Day Kentucky Derby party with a build your own Kentucky Derby hat contest. Entries must be made from repurposed, reused and reimagined materials (not necessarily litter from Green Up Day). The event will start around 4 pm, contest judging at 5 pm., Derby viewing at 6:50.
For more Green Up Day information contact:

Waitsfield: Bri Skoldberg, briskoldberg@gmail.com, 802-829-0878
Fayston: Patty Pasley, plpasley@gmail.com, 802-825-1893
Warren: Warren Town Office, clerk@warrenvt.org, 802-496-2709
Moretown: Mike Dimotsis, dimotsisjane@gmail.com, 802-469-2812
Swim Holes, Ira Shadis, ira@friendsofthemadriver.org

Mad River Chorale Spring Concert
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
“Luminous Night of the Soul”
Mary Jane Austin, Conductor
with Alison Cerutti at Piano & String Quartet
Music of Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Lauridsen & Gjeilo

Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Waitsfield United Church of Christ
Sunday, May 4 at 4 p.m. – Waterbury Congregational Church

Adults: $20; Seniors/ Students: $15; 11 & under Free
madriverchorale.org
802-496-4781

LIVE MUSIC: THE E-BLOCK
2025-05-03 20:30 - 23:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The E-Block is a 4-piece R&B band originated in upstate New York, blending the acoustic warmth of singer-songwriter music with an ice-cold rhythm section informed by modern R&B.
With a deep bag of influences and free-flowing style, The E-Block has earned a reputation as a unique live act in the New York scene and beyond.
FREE SHOW!

Mad River Chorale Spring Concert
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:30 | Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N Main St, Waterbury, VT
