Stowe Jewish Film Festival
2023-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, 122 Hourglass Drive, Stowe, VT, 05602
Hava Nagila The Movie:

Hava Nagilais instantly recognizable – musical shorthand for anything Jewish, a happy party tune that you dance to at weddings, bar mitzvahs and even at Major League Baseball games. It conjures up wistful smiles, memories of generations past…and no shortage of eye rolling. But as audiences will discover in Hava Nagila (The Movie), the song is much more than a tale of Jewish kitsch and bad bar mitzvah fashions. It carries with it an entire constellation of history, values and hopes for the future. In its own believe-it-or-not way, Hava Nagila encapsulates the Jewish journey over the past 150 years. It also reveals the power of one song to express and sustain identity, to transmit lessons across generations and to bridge cultural divides and connect us all on a universal level. Featuring interviews with Harry Belafonte, Connie Francis, Glen Campbell, Leonard Nimoy, Regina Spektor and more, Hava Nagila (The Movie) follows the song from the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the kibbutzim of Palestine to the cul-de-sacs of America.

JCOGS is hosting the film and a dance party in the tent under the stars with the JCOGS band, dance instruction and Israeli inspired desserts. There are season patron tickets available on the JCOGS website as well as individual tickets. Or you can pay at the door. Check out all our summer events at www.jcogs,org

Stowe Jewish Film Festival
2023-08-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Jewish Community Center of Greater Stowe, 1189 Cape cod rd., Stowe, VT, 05602

Design Made Visible
2023-08-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-12 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.

The Mad Contemporary
2023-08-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-12 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield, VT is excited to present ‘The Mad Contemporary’ a cartoon and comics exhibition this August 2- September 14.
The opening reception is on August 3, from 5-7pm. There will be an artist talk on August 3rd at 5:30pm.
MRVArts has invited over a dozen creators of varying ages to share this hybrid art form of pictorial narrative from their own point of view and visual language. Feelings, ideas and personal myth unfold in dramatic sequencing or single captions of imagery with text. Each of their pictorial approaches of character, action, symbol and commentary create story for the purposes of human connection, reflection and social understanding. Come join us and see how this powerful medium of communication draws upon contemporary life today.
The gallery is free to all and open Tuesday- Saturday from 1-5 pm.

Free Wine Tasting at The Local
2023-08-10 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!

MRB Pub Music Series: Sweatpants & Some Hollow
2023-08-10 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Sweatpants & Some Hollow

More Cooking with Marci
2023-08-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ShareMRV garden, Lareau Farm and Forest Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, Vermont, Waitsfield, United States
Click here for more details

WORLD WINE DINNER – ARGENTINA/CHILE
2023-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Pitcher Inn, 275 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Our World Wine Dinner series continues this month with a “tour” of Chile and Argentina on Thursday, July 20, led by our culinary and viticultural talents Chef Jacob Ennis and Sommelier Tunney King. Enjoy Corvina Ceviche, Tomatoes Rellenos, Tamales Salteños, Carne Asada with Chimichurri, Cordero al Palo (lamb), and Alfajores Milhojas (the best dulce de leche you’ve ever tasted). The wines will include a Pipeno, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Carignan, and Torrontes.
We’ll be serving in the Brook Room, so we encourage fans to make their reservations early. May’s Italian wine dinner sold out. Call 802.496.6350 or email info@pitcherinn.com for reservations.
And if you would rather spend the night at the inn than drive home, we will discount your room rate 25%.

My Mother’s Three Mothers
2023-08-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-08-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-08-12 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.

Time Stands Still
2023-08-10 20:00 - 2023-08-12 21:30 (America/New_York) | Edgcomb Barn, 970 Dump Rd, Warren, Vermont, Warren, United States
After barely surviving a bomb blast while covering war in the Mideast, photojournalist Sarah Goodwin finds herself caught in a tug of war between her career and a quiet domestic life in Brooklyn. Heralded Vermont director Joanne Greenberg’s production of a Broadway hit by Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies is sure to be a barn burner!

Vermont Plein Air Painting Festival in the Mad River Valley
2023-08-11 00:00 - 2023-08-13 23:59 (America/New_York) | Gallery at Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street, #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
A unique three-day painting event for artists and art aficionados alike. Whether you are a participating artist (Continental breakfast and map of painting sites available at check-in) or a casual observer, there is something for everyone. Artists gather to paint in the fresh air and meet new friends while visitors have the rare opportunity to see art in the making. A sidewalk art show, free children’s paint-outs, and other activities make for the perfect family venture. The Mad River Valley with its three covered bridges and quaint villages is the perfect place to experience painting in the great outdoors.

10am-4pm daily
Held throughout the Mad River Valley, headquarters on Bridge St in Waitsfield
Participating artists: $25 registration fee or $30 day of event
Visitors: free, children welcome
Click Here to Register

The Local: Free Wine Tasting
2023-08-11 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

Honey & Soul plays our Concerts on the Green!
2023-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Join us for the beautiful sounds of Honey & Soul. Check out their freshly released “Lady King” album and come support this soul-folk powerhouse! Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.

Music Featuring Madigan Linnane
2023-08-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Madigan Linnane is an emerging singer/ songwriter attending Berklee College of Music. When she’s not at school, you can find her in The Mad River Valley in Vermont. Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combine with a modern folk/pop/indie musical style producing songs that appeal to broad audiences.

Vermont Senior Games – Tennis
2023-08-12 00:00 - 2023-08-13 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Bridges Resort, 202 Bridges Circle, Warren, 05674
The Vermont Senior Games (VSG), a program of the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sport, is a member organization of the National Senior Games Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating active adults to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement.
Competitions in women’s, men’s and mixed doubles and singles. Competition is grouped by age groups.
Open to everyone. Do not need to be a Vermont resident.

Waitsfield Farmers Market
2023-08-12 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.

Solar Science Saturdays
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Have you ever seen sunspots? Now you can! Every Saturday in August (weather permitting), stop by the Warren Library lawn and use our sunspotter and sunoculars to safely view the sun. Play our space -themed How Big? How Far? How Hot? sorting game and learn about the upcoming solar eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024.
Special thanks to the Vermont Department of Libraries and the Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program.

Stretch & Sip
2023-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT, 5864 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Make the most of your Saturday with a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn for this unique, al fresco, weekly seasonal event in a gorgeous landscape.
For locals, visitors, 16 YO and up who’d like to start winding down their day with gentle mindful yoga-based movement followed by refreshments and connection with like-minded people.
If you prefer something other than tea to drink please feel free to BYO. Bring a swimsuit or swim in your yoga clothes for extra refreshment.
Bring a mat or towel on which to practice.
Sunscreen and bug spray is recommended.

Live Music in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard
2023-08-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Warren, 05674, United States
Enjoy Live Music in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with rotating musicians throughout the summer!

Live Music in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with GuitFiddle
2023-08-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Warren, 05674, United States
Enjoy Live Music with GuitFiddle in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard!

Chakra Yoga Series
2023-08-13 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: Madigan Linnane
2023-08-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Madigan Linnane is an emerging musician who now resides in The Mad River Valley. Her thoughtful lyrics, drawn from emotional life experiences, combined with a modern folk/pop/indie musical style create songs that appeal to broad audiences.
Over the last several years she has delighted listeners with performances in coffee shops, restaurants, country clubs, farmer’s markets and a variety of private events. A versatile musician performing a mix of originals and covers, Madigan plays acoustic guitar, ukulele and piano but is best known for her velvety, tender vocal style and original songwriting. Madigan took first place in Padavano’s Place 2018 Singer-Songwriter contest by performing 3 original songs including her Christmas song, Snow Falls. Victor Infante of the Worcester Telegram wrote that she “…has a way of focusing on the joy her persona finds in other people’s delight, a perspective that skirts the consumerism of the season.”
