The Mad River Valley Village

SKATIUM Open Air Ice Skating Rink
2025-01-12 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-18 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-19 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-25 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-26 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Skatium Ice Rink, 40 Slow Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come and enjoy open air ice skating and stick n’ puck hockey in the heart of downtown Waitsfield!
We will be open weekends and holidays from 12pm – 10pm, weather permitting. If we cannot open or our hours will change, we will post an update on facebook.com/skatium.
For more information and to purchase a Season Pass, see our website at skatiumvt.org.

Abstract^2
2025-01-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts (Mad Arts) presents Lisa Dimondstein, Julie Parker and Sandra Shenk in Abstract^2.
These three women photographers are dedicated to radicalizing the photo as image.
They abstract from a pre-existing abstract sculpture with the aim to capture the essential properties and relationships of the original abstract concept, and in doing so they remove themselves from any context or specific content or representation. The process involves eliminating any reference to real-world objects or situations and to focus only on the inherent structures and relationships.
The Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, in Enosburg Falls, has over 70 large abstract sculptures by renowned artist David Stromeyer. The photographs of Lisa, Julie and Sandra
are inventive abstractions from David’s sculpture. They utilize an in-camera multiple exposure technique to explore the intricate relationship between color, texture, movement, line and form.

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) | 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

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.

“River” Nature Documentary Screening
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join Friends of the Mad River and Moretown Library for a screening of the visually stunning documentary “River” narrated by Willem Dafoe. With gripping music and breathtaking shots of river systems around the world, this film explores the timeless relationship between humans and rivers.
There will be popcorn provided!
Check out the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/EBgIKJ6YhVY?feature=shared.
Note: In the case of inclement weather, the back up date for this screening with be February 3rd at 6 pm.

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | After Thoughts, 8 VT 17, 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
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!
