The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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Skiers and riders will meet at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen in the wee hours of the morning to rise and rip! Exact time and location will be TBD each week based on conditions. The event leader will communicate the details each week via email/text to all who opt in to the group. Feel […]
Regular Taproom favorite John Lackard brings his blues and rock n’ roll back to the stage.
“Pour Boys” Jack Garvin and Joerg Klauck are back in The Local’s Tasting Room! Jack and Joerg are known for hosting creative and engaging wine tastings, so you won’t want to miss this one when they’ll talk about (and we’ll taste!) why there’s never been a more exciting time than right now to drink the […]
Affordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the world. Whether in the US, an […]
This month we are collaborating with the Friends of the Mad River to bring you a challenging water oriented trivia.
Pick up your Green Up trash bags and get out in your community on Saturday, May 4 to clean up your neighborhood roads and waterways. As a volunteer, you make a huge difference for our environment. Green Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways, and the livability of […]
For the second 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 Mad River Valley Green Valley Rally. Vermont’s annual Green Up Day takes place on Saturday,May 4, 2024 with the Green Valley Rally being […]
Take the scare out of dental care. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to get a dental exam! Come for a book reading, learn and play about dental visits with certified Child Life Specialist, Kellie Maas from Coastal Coping. Recommended for children ages 2 – 8. There is a $10 charge per family, payable on […]
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]
On Tuesday, May 7th Lawson’s Finest Liquids will be hosting the next Mad Mingle chamber mixer in their Tap Room beginning at 5:30 pm. MRV Chamber members are invited for a great opportunity to connect with your MRV business colleagues, meet Lawson’s Finests recently hired CEO Adeline Druart, and to learn more about what is […]
Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between brothers Rob and Jim McCuen (Swing Noire), Freeman Corey (Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass) and Jake Munson. Corey, a fiddle player who grew up on a dairy farm in Benson, is the son of a fine, old-time […]
Join us on May 8th at 3PM! Spencer from Salt & Sand Studios is coming back to Inklings, to help children create one-of-a-kind glass images for Mother’s Day!!! REGISTRATION is required. Just follow the LINK. – No experience necessary. – $25 per student. – 1 hour experience. – Ages 7 and up. – Vaccination required, […]
Come join us for a day of networking, learning, and fun at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for all womenpreneurs looking to connect with like-minded individuals. Enjoy delicious brews, engaging conversations, and valuable insights to help grow your business. Don’t miss out on this […]
Come join us for a day of networking, learning, and fun at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for all womenpreneurs looking to connect with like-minded individuals. Enjoy delicious brews, engaging conversations, and valuable insights to help grow your business. Don’t miss out on this […]
Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro. Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading, […]
The Pitcher Inn is pleased to announce the opening of the Farmhouse Spa in our historic Warren Village. We welcome you to join us for an open house this coming Saturday. We will be offering complimentary chair massages, tours of the new space and refreshing mocktails and beverages along with fresh bites from the Almost […]
Treat mom to an afternoon of relaxation and fun at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom! Enjoy morning yoga 11am-12pm, pilates 12:15pm-1pm a Props to Mom plant swap (bring something green take something green), mom-osas, special bites to eat, and Stichdown Farm flowers pop-up!
Cooie’s clear, soulful and vibrant vocal stylings and Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment come together to lend gorgeous expression to the popular and traditional music we all know and love. This duo brings songs to life across multiple genres, featuring Adlai’s strengths as a seasoned singer/songwriter and keyboardist, and Cooie’s heartwarming and hilarious stories. That new […]
SunCommon is excited to celebrate the return of the spring time sun with a “Sip & Sun” community event at Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield Come down to Lawson’s where SunCommon will provide snacks and a complimentary beverage for everyone who attends. In the world of solar, things are always changing. Come down and talk […]
SunCommon is excited to celebrate the return of the spring time sun with a “Sip & Sun” community event at Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield Come down to Lawson’s where SunCommon will provide snacks and a complimentary beverage for everyone who attends. In the world of solar, things are always changing. Come down and talk […]
Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5pm – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!
We’re excited to host winemaker Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa winery in The Tasting Room. He’ll be visiting us all the way from the rolling hills of Staffolo (Ancona) in Italy’s Marche region. At a young age, Baldi devoted himself to his family’s old vineyards and introduced to La Staffa biodynamic methods, working with indigenous […]
Get Fired Up! This week’s line up includes Live Music by Running in Circles with Wood Fired Pizza & other Italian delights!
Have you ever wanted to draw your pet and have them look 3D? Or make a drawn ball look truly round? Artists have a toolkit of tricks for giving their work depth on a flat page and in this workshop, we’ll try them out for ourselves. Come learn all the secrets to make your art […]
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com […]
Join Us For Mad River Riders 2024 Season Kickoff Party Come join us at the Mad River Barn on Saturday, May 18th at 5pm to kick off the 2024 season. Enjoy mingling with other biking enthusiasts, light apps, and a short presentation on our trail enhancement and programming plans for the 2024 season. Pub Open […]
Inklings is so excited to welcome author – and Waitsfield native – Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE. This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It’s […]
The “Singing and Living in Harmony” theme of the concerts speaks to the important role that music plays in our own personal life and in our connections with others. Music of Hildegard von Bingen, Ola Gjeilo, Gwyneth Walker, and more. Guest Artists: The Hildegard Ensemble, (for Stowe:) and Students of Stowe Middle High School For […]
Kick off our summer community concert series with Harwood High School’s flagship modern music ensemble – The Assembly Band. Featuring some of the best youth talent in Vermont, this 14-piece band leans into the jam-band-funk-pop realm performing music from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tedeschi Trucks, Grateful Dead, Ozomatli, The Doobie Brothers, Sammy Rae and […]
The Chris Peterman Quartet brings together four of Vermont’s finest and most sought-after musicians, playing a wide variety of contemporary and classic jazz in a uniquely melodic style, and focused on the dialog and interplay that are the heart of jazz. Their repertoire includes compositions by the band as well as reimaginings of the music […]
Join us online for a general information session for prospective students. We are beginning to offer these information sessions as a time for folks to learn more about our school and our programs, campus life, and student trajectories, and to ask any questions of our staff. While we will provide information that will be useful […]
Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!
Join us for our second annual tent sale Friday May 24 through Sunday May 26. Three days only! Huge discounts on everything from books, to kitchen items, to decor and clothing. Select floor model furniture also on sale.
General Stark’s Pub opens for the summer with Friday night fish fry from 4:30 until 8:30 tonight. Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dinning atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday, […]
Come kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a free concert at Camp Meade with Brett Hughes and That Bluegrass Band! Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm. Food and drink available for purchase.
Get Fired Up! For our Final Wood Fired Friday we have Live Music by Ragged Company with Wood Fired Pizzas and other Italian delights!
Join us for the 1st Annual Memorial Day Pig Jig at Mount Ellen! Featuring live music and a pig roast. Free. Doors open at 11am.11:30am – 1pm – GuitFiddle3:30pm – 4:30pm – Wild Leek River Band
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]
Led by Vanessa Santos Eugenio Saturday, May 25th, 2024 — 3-6 PM COST: $30 Join Vanessa Santos Eugenio for a gentle afternoon, learning a history of tea and creation of various teas, intuitive gongfu style brewing, and meditative practice. We will explore two types of high mountain oolongs and one hong cha (red tea). While […]
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the off-season from Memorial Day weekend through Green & Gold weekend. Dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 8:30 PM with brunch offered on Sundays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 […]
Bettenroo is a dynamic, versatile musical duo with undeniable vocal strength. Lori Jacobs & Anne Davey‘s flawlessly blended harmony is complemented with instrumental versatility of guitar, bass, and occasional percussion. Based in Delaware & Vermont, Bettenroo performs in the US and beyond. They have been featured on Freeman Stage (a host to many national acts like Alison Kraus, Chicago, Melissa Etheridge, […]
Montpelier fan favorites The Bent Nails House Band will take you from rock to soul to funk to country to jazz to Motown and back again. Come dance and sing along as they venture out of the bistro and onto our outdoor stage! Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Join Brian Mohr (Ember Hill Farm) at Living Tree Alliance’s (LTA) community orchard to learn about planting and caring for fruit trees and berry bushes. Brian will model a few techniques, and then folks will plant fruit trees and shrubs in the orchard. LTA educator Melanie Grubman will also lead families in some activities, and […]
The MRV Rec District is a key player in the Conservation and Recreation (CRV) project, part of our VOREC grantLauren. We hope you will attend our 2nd Community Forum! We all love to recreate and we all care about a sustainable environmental future. Fifteen local recreation and conservation groups are part of this effort and […]
Please join the seven HUHS students and two faculty who traveled to Chakouri, Northern India in March as they share their documentary film made in conjunction with students from the Himalayan Intercollege. The film is entitled “Himalayan Conservation” and will be shown at the Big Picture Theater from 5:00- 6:30 on Thursday, May 30. Admission […]
Written by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times. One that puts The Three Sisters points of view front and center! Get privy to the inner lives – and secret loves – of our […]
Gopher, a new non-profit transportation service operated by Community Rides VT in Barre is celebrating one year of providing door-to-door rides in all electric vehicles for rural Vermonters throughout Washington County and neighboring towns in Orange County. Gopher it and help us celebrate at this free event. All are welcome on May 30 in the […]
Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back! Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!
Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you […]
Please join us for a reception to Meet the Artist, Ashley H Mohrman at Stephanie Grace Ceramics at Mad River Green Shopping Center on Friday, May 31, 3-5. The exhibit includes Ashley’s joyful and exuberant botanical compositions that reflect Ashley’s celebration of nature and beauty. Each image and every flower pressed captures a meaningful story […]
Join Camp Meade on the green for a free musical celebration with Greenbush Trio. Doors open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Take a walk through the MRV Libraries Bear Art Gallery Display and discover how artists of all ages used a variety of materials to make their 5 x 7 canvas of each bear come alive. Talk with individuals from the MRV Bear Initiative and nosh on some bear-like sugar cookies.
Have you ever wondered which bird is making what sound in the overwhelming chorus of song this time of year? Then join the library and the Mad Birders as we delve into the exciting world of birding using our ears. We will meet indoors on Saturday afternoon to learn the basics, then practice these skills […]
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]
Help Spring Hill School celebrate 40 years of helping children (and grown ups) grow! Coming up Saturday, June 1st is the second part of our annual fundraiser “The Bid & Boogie”. We checked off the “Bid” last fall with a very successful online auction and now it’s time to party! Please plan to join us […]
Bread & Puppet will host our traditional Museum Open House Sunday, June 2nd at 2 p.m. As always, this celebratory afternoon of performances, bread, and museum appreciation will mark the beginning of a bustling summer season at the Bread & Puppet farm. The Open House will begin at the entrance of our Museum, where local […]
To celebrate Spring Hill School’s 40th birthday, Spring Hill School presents the Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show, “The Perils of Mr. Punch: Let’s Agree to Disagree” . We’re so pleased to welcome Modern Times back for a second year. This is an event for all! Co-founders Rose Friedman and Justin Lander are a […]
