The Mad River Valley Village

Design Made Visible
2023-07-08 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.

PEACE OF MIND at FIREFOLK ARTS
2023-07-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Firefolk Arts, 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Art + Food Pop Up, featuring AAPI / Asian Artists and Filipino Food, Desserts, + Herbal Mocktails

Mad Carbo Dinner Party
2023-07-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Inn at Round Barn Farm, 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
In partnership with the Mad Marathon, we will be hosting the 2023 Mad Carbo Dinner Party! Come hungry because we’ll have a buffet ready to fuel your crew for the big day. *Beverages will be available to purchase separately. **Please have your ID and ticket confirmation ready upon arrival.

My Mother’s Three Mothers
2023-07-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-07-09 19:30 - 21:30 | 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
2023-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 | 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!

Mad Marathon
2023-07-09 07:00 - 14:30 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The twelfth annual Mad Marathon, Mad Half, relays, 5Km and 10km are scheduled for July 9, 2023 in the Mad River Valley, in Central Vermont.
Racers will run through this rural community on back and dirt roads, with views of the Green Mountains, challenging rolling farmlands with tough climbs and descents, villages, historic barns, covered bridges and fields of Vermont cows!The Mad River Valley is the winter home of Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski areas, and the summer offers a host of sport opportunities in golf, biking, kayaking, canoeing, fly fishing and more.
The marathon course is certified and sanctioned by the US Track & Field. The certification number is VT22002JK and therefore a Boston Marathon qualifier. Walkers are more than welcome for the Mad Half and there is a category for Mad Half Walkers..
“Thank you all for your amazing support of this exciting world’s most beautiful marathon,” said race director Dori Ingalls.

Chakra Yoga Series
2023-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

11th Annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition
2023-07-09 12:00 - 21:00 | 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

Willy Wonka at the Valley Players – Sensory Friendly Show
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States

Summer Sundays: Ragged Company
2023-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Hard rockin’ originals and covers from blues, alt country, and rock!

Mal Maiz plays our Concerts on the Green!
2023-07-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us as we welcome Mal Maiz back to the Green. Vermont-based, this band will get you up and dancing as they explore the psychedelic side of Latin music. They have new material and promise you a very good time. Come on out!
Doors at 5pm, band plays at 5:30pm.

Summer Art Camps at Camp Meade
2023-07-10 00:00 - 2023-07-21 23:59 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Looking for creative inspiration for a young artist? Announcing summer art & music camps at Camp Meade!
This July and August, kids can try their hand at glass blowing and fusing with glass artist Sam Lightner of Lightner Glass, create a fairy house or explore the flora and fauna of the rainforest with artist-educator Heather O’Hare, or have a rock star experience at Rise Up Rock Camp with music educator Dov Michael Schiller. Several camp weeks are available – visit our website to learn more and sign up.

Farm and River Camp
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 15:00 | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of our homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games, Every morning we rotate through stations of cooking, crafts and farming putting our hands together to grow food for the food bank and enjoy play in our natural playground and tree house.
In the afternoon, we explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Our property has a private swimming beach on the river and wonderful clay deposits for endless body painting, building and exploration. Join us for some old fashioned fun offered for three weeks this summer. Please inquire about paying per diem if your child can not attend for the week.

Gentle Hatha Yoga
2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Valley Soul Yoga, 126 Joslin Hill Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Based in Hatha Yoga tradition, this class supports flexibility, stability, balance, and strength. Asanas (poses) in seated, lying, and standing positions are included. Meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama) are part of this practice. This class is suitable for any adult who wants a gentle meditative practice and may be especially helpful for those new to yoga.

Comics and Cartoons Summer Camp
2023-07-10 13:00 - 2023-07-14 16:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Instructor: Visiting cartoonists throughout the week with artist/art educator Sam Talbot-Kelly
Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, the participants will have completed a short cartoon to be featured in our August gallery show.
Scholarships are available on a sliding scale basis.
Artist: Dan Abdo

Clowning Around – Structured Silliness for 3.5-4 Year olds
2023-07-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House, 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Structured silliness! Led by Kolleen & Bobby Kintz, this class for kids ages 3.5-4 years old will explore creative movement, comedic expression and ensemble creation. Campers will play games, move their bodies, make music and find their funny. Students will share some of what they’ve learned at a showing for parents during the final class. This class will be a drop-off class; however, there is a shared room in our space where parents can be close by and in sight, if that is more comfortable for your child.

Please complete one form for each child who will be attending class. We will send additional information about class procedures as we get closer to June 19th. Don’t hesitate to call Kolleen at 802-377-1742 or email kolleenkintz@gmail.com with any questions.

Kolleen Kintz attended Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in 2010. Starting in 2011, she and Bobby began training with Dody Disanto at The Center for Movement Theatre in Washington DC. They have performed with the DC Fringe Festival, Zip Zap Circus and regularly at Clown Cabaret. In 2014, the duo traveled to Haiti to volunteer with Clowns Without Borders and performed for over 5000 children. Kolleen later became a hospital clown for Healthy Humor and made rounds as Dr. Pickle at Johns Hopkins for 6 years.

Kolleen & Bobby Kintz have been teaching artists since 2013. Beginning their journey with the instruction of 3 & 4 year olds, in Del Ray, VA. Later developing their own circus camp for ages 5-13, which ran in Baltimore at Morgan State University for 5 years. More recently, the journey has been parenthood! It is very exciting to be offering this class to the community, in our new hometown of Waitsfield.

The Local – Guided Wine Tasting with La Garagista
2023-07-10 17:30 - 19:00 | The Local: Wine & Beer, 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, 05602, United States
At this guided wine tasting event, Deidre Heekin, owner and winemaker at La Garagista, will present five of her most sought after wines. Heekin is a truly original winemaker who creates wines that celebrate Vermont’s unique agricultural character. She is passionate about holistic and regenerative agriculture, exploring the botanical diversity of hybrid grapes and their various wine expressions, simple and honest winemaking, and the creative narratives of place.
Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, and tickets are required.

Fayston Planning Commission
2023-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
Agenda
https://faystonvt.com/meeting-type/planning-commission/

Banned Book Discussion
2023-07-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
The second discussion in the Warren Public Library’s summer “banned book” series features Ashley Hope Perez’s book “Out of Darkness.” The third-most frequently challenged book of the 2021-22 school year, “Out of Darkness” portrays a forbidden romance between two teens: a Mexican-American girl and an African-American boy in 1930s Texas. Read the book in advance and come for snacks and discussion, ages teen-adult. Books are available to check out at the library.

Banned Book Discussion
2023-07-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
The third book in the Warren Public Library’s “banned book” summer discussion series will be The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. First published in 1970, this book was the 4th mostly-frequently challenged book of the 2021-22 school year. Copies of the book will be available at the library to read prior to the discussion. Register at https://forms.gle/4t9UdHH3LCWTgGd77

Pick-Up Ultimate Frisbee
2023-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooks Field – Warren Elementary School, 296 School Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Come join in the fun — Mad River Disc hosts weekly pick-up games and an annual tournament, The Mad Hatter.
Where: Brooks Field, Warren VT
When: May – November; Mondays 6-8 pm
We play under the lights in the fall & until the snow flies.
Mad River Disc is dedicated to the health of ultimate frisbee, and is focused on building community and friendly competition in the Mad River Valley.

Waitsfield Select Board – (2nd Monday)
2023-07-10 18:30 - 22:00 | Waitsfield Town Offices, 4144 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
The Select Board’s regular meetings are generally held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, at the Waitsfield Town Office (4144 Main Street), and start at 6:30 p.m. Please check the meeting schedule to confirm dates and times; the Board may change or add dates and times as needed.
Questions for the Select Board may be directed to Town Administrator Annie Decker-Dell’Isola (townadmin@gmavt.net)
Current Meeting Agenda
Select Board 2022 Meeting Calendar (March 2022 – February 2023)
Interested in watching Waitsfield Select Board meeting videos from MRVTV? Click here.

Warren Planning Commission (2nd Monday)
2023-07-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Town of Warren, 42 Cemetery Rd., Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.
The Warren Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Selectboard and is responsible for both long range planning functions and short range development regulation. Long range planning functions include periodic update of the Town Plan, drafting land use and development regulations to implement that plan, and offering policy recommendations on matters related to Warren’s growth and development. The Commission is provided staff support from the Zoning & Planning Office by Ruth Robbins as Planning Coordinator.
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.

Warren Planning Commission (2nd Monday)
2023-07-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Town of Warren, 42 Cemetery Rd., Warren, VT, 05674, United States
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm
in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.
The Warren Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Selectboard and is responsible for both long range planning functions and short range development regulation. Long range planning functions include periodic update of the Town Plan, drafting land use and development regulations to implement that plan, and offering policy recommendations on matters related to Warren’s growth and development. The Commission is provided staff support from the Zoning & Planning Office by Ruth Robbins as Planning Coordinator.
The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Warren Municipal Building Zoning & Planning Office.

Reflections by ‘f7’ Photo Group
2023-07-11 13:00 - 17:00 | 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
