The Mad River Valley Village

11th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2023-07-13 16:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-14 16:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to present the 11th edition of the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. More than 100 outstanding paintings fill the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Outstanding artists from across North America compete for awards judged by Tim Saternow, AWS. The watercolor paintings illustrate the diverse styles of watercolor painting in play today. An additional show-within-a-show features the miniature watercolor paintings by members of Whiskey Painters of America. June 18 to July 22, 2023.

Free Wine Tasting at The Local
2023-07-13 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Mosey on in to try some of our rotating featured wines! We’ll give you the story of the wine you’re sampling and answer any questions you might have. It’s a great time to catch up with your neighbors & friends!

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

Make Your Own Ceramic Planter
2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Each month we are offering a hand building workshop where participants will make a specific project. This month we will be making unique and functional planters constructed from slabs of clay. Unlike wheel thrown pottery, slab building is easy to get the hang of. With no prior experience anyone can make a beautiful, functional piece of pottery, which can be personalized with texture and pattern. We will fire and glaze your pieces for you, having them ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks.

My Mother’s Three Mothers
2023-07-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
A woman’s search for her birth mother sends shock waves of secrets, shame, choices, & consequences through generations.
Inspired by a true story, Erin Galligan Baldwin’s new play asks “Who owns your story?”
Open Door Theatre’s 2019 staged reading received rave reviews and standing ovations as the play’s themes and events deeply touched audiences.
Lost Nation Theater is thrilled to present the show’s world premiere production, directed by Kathleen Keenan.
This play features mature themes.
Covid Safety Protocols: LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible. LNT strongly encourages audience members to wear masks which performers deeply appreciate, but masks are not required.
WHEN: Thursday- Sunday, May 25th – June 11th
TIME: 7:30pm Thursday–Saturdays; 2pm Sundays
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater
COST: $10–30 in person (depending on day/ticket type)
INFO: www.lostnationtheater.org
LNT SPONSORS: Capitol Copy, The City of Montpelier, National Life Group, Vermont Mutual Insurance, Eternity, The World, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, Montpelier Community Fund, The Estate of Ted Richards
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater, named “One of the Best Regional Theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, and Best in Vermont – VT Magazine, won Broadway World’s 2020 Theater of the Decade Award, and the 2019’s Regional Theatre of the Year Award, Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England Award, & NETC’s Outstanding Theater Award.

The play features mature themes.
Curtain is 7:30pm Thu/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun: May 25–June 11.

Willy Wonka at the Valley Players
2023-07-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-15 19:30 - 21:30 (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
2023-07-14 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

Design Made Visible
2023-07-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-15 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
‘Design Made Visible’ is a multi-disciplinary exhibition exploring the ‘table’ as metaphor, May 3-June 22 at Mad River Valley Arts. Open Tues-Sat 1-5pm.

Samson Jarvis Wedding Weekend
2023-07-14 15:00 - 2023-07-16 11:00 UTC

The Local: Free Wine Tasting
2023-07-14 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
Mosey on in for our FREE weekly tasting every Friday evening from 4:30-6:30pm. We’re always opening four to six bottles of wine for everyone to try. It’s a great way to learn about what we’re offering in our shop, catch up with your neighbors, and meet new friends!
Hope to see you Friday!
-Sam

The Phunktet plays at our Concerts on the Green!
2023-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us as we welcome The Phunktet! Are you ready to get funky? Well, there are nine musical funketeers who are ready to take you there.
Alex Stewart leads this fabulous group as they play originals and cover some of the best funk songs around.
Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm

Kind Bud & Nug at Hogan’s Pub
2023-07-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sugarbush Resort Golf Club
After a great day of golf, or not, enjoy Kind Bud, drinks and food at Hogan’s Pub. Drawing from a repertoire of over 780 tunes, Kind Bud is sure to play a favorite by request. Located at the Sugarbush Golf Course, Hogan’s Pub offers breathtaking scenic views of the Sugarbush Golf Club and the slopes of Lincoln Peak. Nug will be joining Bud on percussion.

Kind Bud is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from Vermont, performing over 1,000 shows across the United States. Throughout his career, Bud has shared the stage with Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company/Allman Brothers) David Gans, Michael Falzarano and other members of the New Riders of the Purple Sage and for 12 years, with his twin brother “Budd”,as The Kind Buds.
Bud has performed at music festivals such as the Gathering of the Vibes and the Oregon Country Fair and at venues that include Sweetwater, Fairfield Theatre Company, and Mexicali Live. During the Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well Shows, The Kind Buds performed 3 pre-shows at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. As a soloist, Kind Bud is the poolside musician for Island Gigs, a music destination resort in Jamaica and during the winter, one might find Bud playing an apres ski event at Sugarbush, Stowe, Killington, Jay Peak; Whaleback; Okeemo; Bromley Mountain. Readers may have seen Nug performing on a full kit as the first drummer of Double You or leading the Blizzard Boogie this past winter at Sugarbush Resort.

Kind Bud currently has 2 albums available for listening. “Peace, Love & Music”, recorded live June 21, 2019 at the Stonehenge Music Festival and “Jenuine Kind Bud” ~ songs to uplift humanity inspired by the poetry of Jen Ward. Both can be heard on your favorite streaming music station.
https://open.spotify.com/album/58EaJlik7dhfeiCBmu2kId…
https://music.apple.com/us/album/jenuine/1638327582
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0B7Z1VZSV…
https://www.pandora.com/…/kind-bud/jenuine/ALwqvmjf9fjvrZJ

Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem at Knoll Farm
2023-07-14 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Knoll Farm, 700 Bragg Hill, Fayston, Vermont, 05673
Bring your family and friends to Knoll Farm for a picnic on the hillside. Presenting Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem! Harmony, rhythm, indelible songs – these are the hallmarks of Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, the New England based folk quartet now in its 20th year. From the Newport Folk Festival to California World Music Festival and beyond, this band’s steadfast brew of wit, camaraderie, and musicality leaves audiences everywhere humming and hopeful, spirits renewed. We feel incredibly lucky to invite this superb band back to Knoll Farm.

Waitsfield Farmers Market
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.

Postponed: Row 34 Oyster Pop-Up
2023-07-15 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
We apologize. Due to the recent flooding in the state of Vermont, this event has been postponed. Stay tuned for more information regarding a new date. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

11th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2023-07-15 12:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-16 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm, 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to present the 11th edition of the Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition. More than 100 outstanding paintings fill the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Outstanding artists from across North America compete for awards judged by Tim Saternow, AWS. The watercolor paintings illustrate the diverse styles of watercolor painting in play today. An additional show-within-a-show features the miniature watercolor paintings by members of Whiskey Painters of America. June 18 to July 22, 2023.
Show Hours
Thursdays & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturdays & Sunday – Noon to 9 pm

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.

What’s His Name
2023-07-15 20:00 - 2023-07-16 21:30 (America/New_York) | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
Phantom favorite, Keryn Nightingale’s new creativity memoir features childhood artifacts in miniature sets, delivered to the audience in 800+ projected photographs. A cracked fairytale with a whiff of Edward Gorey.

Waterbury Garden Tour and Plant Sale
2023-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | GARDEN TOUR and PLANT SALE, Waterbury Home Gardens Around Town, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Gardens of Waterbury, A Garden Tour and Plant Sale in Waterbury, VT
7 beautiful country gardens will be showcased at the height of their summer growing season on this self-guided tour around Waterbury Vermont
Sponsored By: A River Runs Through It (ARRTI) Garden Club
Date and time
Sunday, July 16 · 9am – 3pm EDT
Location
56 S Main St 56 South Main Street Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676
Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
6 hours
Mobile eTicket
A River Runs Through It (ARRTI) Garden Club of Waterbury Vermont will be hosting a Garden Tour on Sunday, July 16th 2023, 9 AM – 3 PM, rain or shine .
ARRTI will be showcasing 7 beautiful Vermont gardens located in and around town of Waterbury and Waterbury Center. The gardens chosen for this self-guided tour include a variety of interesting ecological settings such as riverside, brookside, mountainside, sun, and shade gardens. Most of the gardens are located at private homes but we’re also excited to include the Waterbury Public Library’s Book Garden on this tour.
Site maps and details will be sent on Saturday evening July 15th, the evening before the event.
Parking is limited in some locations so carpooling is encouraged and highly recommended. Most of the gardens are located at private residences on dirt roads. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while touring the gardens and attending the sale. Please leave your pets at home.
During the garden tour hours, ARRTI will also be holding a Plant and Garden Paraphernalia Sale, which will be held on the lawn at the Wesley United Methodist Church located at 56 S. Main St., Waterbury, VT. Garden tour attendees and the general public are welcome to stop at this central location for information, refreshments and to purchase plants and gardening-related items for sale. All proceeds benefit ARRTI community grants, programs and garden projects.
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Chakra Yoga Series
2023-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Soul Yoga, 126 Joslin Hill Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Based in the Hatha tradition, each class in this 8-class series focuses on one or more of the body’s 7 chakras, or energy centers. Classes include a variaty of yoga asanas, meditations, pranayama as well as a brief discussion of an element of the chakra system. These classes are suitable for every student, including beginners and more experienced yoga practitioners, and for every body. Come experience a personal opening as you watch the meadow behind the studio enjoy a warm spring awakening. Preregistration is required. Students may attend any one or all of the classes.
Taught by Claire Lindberg, PhD, RN. RYT-500, RPYT.

Summer Sundays: Granville Daze
2023-07-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Granville Daze started in July 2021. John and Victoria Crowne have been married over 33 years and moved with their 2 children, now grown men, to Granville Vermont in 2006. They sing all original music all the time, written by John. Their tag line is: Organic music handcrafted and harvested in the Green Mountains of Vermont. They have been performing around central Vermont and Enfield New Hampshire. The goal was to get good enough to play for the neighborhood. They didn’t expect the success and support they have received from the musical community. They sing about Peace, love, songs that make a statement about the environment and social activism. They recently submitted a song for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest. Granville Daze is excited to play for Lawson’s Finest and their friends in Waitsfield and surrounding towns.
