Mondays, from 12 to 3pm - weekly Canasta Masters Can we deal you in for the Canasta Masters? Come learn how to play the Modern American Canasta @ Manchester Community Library on Mondays. The game of Canasta was developed in 1939 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Canasta is the Spanish word for Basket. There are many versions […]
Tuesdays from 3-4:30 - weekly Knitty Bitty The Manchester Community Library has a knitting group that meets every Monday - the Knit Wits - but the group is branching out to offer knitting lessons to kids who want to learn. If you are or know someone who is between the ages of 10 and 16 […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is happy to welcome back writer and photographer Christopher Dant to talk about photographs of Abraham Lincoln. Of the 136 photographs believed to have been made of Abraham Lincoln, only a handful remain today, nearly all from the last eleven years of his life. At the time, he […]
INSTRUCTOR: THOM WILLIAMS WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 1 – FEBRUARY 22, 2023 (MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR 4 WEEKS) 6 – 7:30 P.M. SVAC Member: $70; Non-member: $85 Ages: 16+ For students who have learned about the exposure triangle, it’s time to get into composition. Practice composition rules through weekly exercises to help expand your range as a […]
INSTRUCTOR: KEN AHLERING THURSDAYS, JANUARY 19–FEBRUARY 23, 2023 (IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE WILL RESCHEDULE, EXTENDING THE LENGTH OF THE SESSION) 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M. SVAC Member: $190; Non-Member: $230 Ages: Adult 16+ Learn to paint with oils in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. This class is ideal for those who have never painted before […]
Would you like to go beyond karma, to move from the cycle of karmic learning to living fully in spiritual consciousness? In this open discussion we will explore good karma, bad karma and keys to moving beyond the school of life into the realization of spiritual freedom. People of all ages, faiths, traditions, and walks […]
Would you like to go beyond karma, to move from the cycle of karmic learning to living fully in spiritual consciousness? In this open discussion we will explore good karma, bad karma and keys to moving beyond the school of life into the realization of spiritual freedom. People of all ages, faiths, traditions, and walks […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is happy to welcome back artist and teacher Anharad Llewelyn to lead this pet portrait painting workshop. Working from a digital photo of your favorite pet’s face, you will learn how to paint an acrylic portrait that you and your four-legged (or two-legged) friend will cherish for years […]
SVAC is delighted to welcome the Mowgli Jazz Trio back to curATE café for Jazz Brunch in February. Join us for an artful, farm-to-table meal with a beautiful musical centerpiece. Make your reservation today!
Bennington, VT -- On Sunday, February 5, at 4:00 p.m. Sage City Symphony will present a Winter Concert at Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA Building at Bennington College. Admission is free and open to all. The program will feature Symphony No. 39 in E♭ Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Concerto for Oboe d’Amore in A […]
Tuesdays from 3-4:30 - weekly Knitty Bitty The Manchester Community Library has a knitting group that meets every Monday - the Knit Wits - but the group is branching out to offer knitting lessons to kids who want to learn. If you are or know someone who is between the ages of 10 and 16 […]
Join us for a VERY limited, 4 course pre-fix menu with Chef Amy. Tuesday, February 7th , 2023 Seatings are in 2 waves, 5:00, 5:15 and 5:30 or 7:00, 7:15 & 7:30 Dining duration of 2 hours max per reservation, however the bar counter is open for cocktails all night if you chose to arrive […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is excited to present the screening of 'What is Cinema?' This documentary by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chuck Workman tackles the question of its title with over 100 clips and interviews with filmmakers such as Mike Leigh, Jonas Mekas, David Lynch, Robert Altman, Kelly Reichardt, Costa-Gavras, and Michael Moore, and […]
Join Merck Forest's education team for Kits and Cubs, a new preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm. Meet at our Visitor Center for a themed nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. Warm, water-proof or water-resistant clothing is strongly recommended. We hope to see […]
Calling all nonprofits! Manchester Community Library invites you and your organization to join us at Community Conversation, an event designed to benefit nonprofits in Southwestern Vermont. Community Conversation will provide a forum for discussion and exchange between organizations. Participants from across the region will meet, share, and learn about one another. Our goal is to […]
INSTRUCTOR: KEN AHLERING THURSDAYS, JANUARY 19–FEBRUARY 23, 2023 (IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE WILL RESCHEDULE, EXTENDING THE LENGTH OF THE SESSION) 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M. SVAC Member: $190; Non-Member: $230 Ages: Adult 16+ Learn to paint with oils in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. This class is ideal for those who have never painted before […]
Join us on Thursdays for Grange at Hill Farm's Pizza Night. Every Thursday night from 5-9 pm, Chef Austin Poulin and the team will be firing up the wood-fired oven and baking a variety of specialty pizzas focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients! Count on $5 draft beers and a menu with an assortment of […]
Would you like to go beyond karma, to move from the cycle of karmic learning to living fully in spiritual consciousness? In this open discussion we will explore good karma, bad karma and keys to moving beyond the school of life into the realization of spiritual freedom. People of all ages, faiths, traditions, and walks […]
INSTRUCTOR: ROBERT O’BRIEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. SVAC Member: $99; Non-Member: $125 Ages 16+ Join award-winning watercolorist Robert O’Brien, AWS, NWS, via Zoom to explore the winter landscape – from the warmth of your home. After a few years of virtual classes, we recognize real benefits […]
A LA CARTE SPECIALS Lobster Pot Pie slow-cooked lobster with onions, celery, and fennel in a puff pastry bowl Veal Osso Bucco with cheddar polenta, gremolata, and roasted root vegetables Dry Rubbed Half Pound of Shrimp with Meyer lemon cocktail sauce Molten Chocolate Cake Our regular menu is also available Note: closed on February 14, […]
The Gallery at the MCL is thrilled to announce its newest exhibit – Student Art. Students from Burr and Burton Academy have put together a show to exhibit the skills and talents they have gained and developed through their art classes. The exhibit will include portraiture in graphite as well as acrylic and oil on […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes back arts educator Stacy Gates to lead this dot mandala on pottery workshop. In Buddhist culture, mandalas are said to transmit positive energy to the environment and to the people who view them. They are believed to effect purification and healing, and to achieve a sense of […]
Bennington Performing Arts Center—The Home of Oldcastle Theatre Company presents Gypsy Layne Burlesque and Cabaret Gypsy Layne Burlesque and Cabaret return to BPAC for their annual Valentine’s show––they are excited to spice up your Valentine's Weekend! The fan-favorite burlesque and cabaret troupe returns to Bennington Performing Arts Center for some Adult Only fun and we […]
At Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, in Manchester, VT. Free. Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along forest and meadow trails and around the main house. For more information, contact stephanie@hildene.org or call […]
Image: Chloe Wilwerding, A Great Homesickness II SVAC’s annual Solo Exhibition Program showcases diverse talent throughout the galleries of Yester House. Artists representing a range of media are selected from a highly qualified pool of applicants. The 2023 participating solo artists are Domenica Brockman, Janet Cathey, Priscilla Heine, Rose Klebes, Lorna Ritz, Elise Robinson, Angela […]
Join MW Farmstead at the Historic Salem Community Courthouse for a Valentine's Soap & Sip. $50/couple includes light refreshments and creation of four bars of soap. Please, RSVP to MWFarmstead@gmail.com
In person at our Southern Vermont Arts Center -- Tickets Required Event date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 6:00pm Event address: 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive Manchester, VT 05255 Please Note: Tickets are required for this event taking place at Southern Vermont Arts Center Instant NYTimes bestseller and Northshire Staff Favorite TJ Klune will […]
Bennington Performing Arts Center—The Home of Oldcastle Theatre Company presents Gypsy Layne Burlesque and Cabaret Gypsy Layne Burlesque and Cabaret return to BPAC for their annual Valentine’s show––they are excited to spice up your Valentine's Weekend! The fan-favorite burlesque and cabaret troupe returns to Bennington Performing Arts Center for some Adult Only fun and we […]
SVAC is delighted to welcome the Mowgli Jazz Trio back to curATE café for Jazz Brunch in February. Join us for an artful, farm-to-table meal with a beautiful musical centerpiece. Make your reservation today!
Join MW Farmstead at the Salem Community Courthouse for a fun afternoon of Bath Bomb creation! Sunday, Feb. 12th @ 1:00pm. Ages 5-18 are welcomed to join us Valentine's weekend to learn the process and create 2 bath bombs each. $15/pp to join and must be pre-registered for the event. Reserve a spot now by […]
Mon Feb 13th - Fri Mar 17th Our 3rd annual model home-building contest has begun! Any student grades k-12 in Bennington County are encouraged to participate. The contest will have 3 groups based on age, and a grand prize of $1,000 cash, in addition to prized for each group. Submission deadline is March 17th 2023. […]
Join Merck Forest's education team for Kits and Cubs, a new preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm. Meet at our Visitor Center for a themed nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. Warm, water-proof or water-resistant clothing is strongly recommended. We hope to see […]
Tuesdays from 3-4:30 - weekly Knitty Bitty The Manchester Community Library has a knitting group that meets every Monday - the Knit Wits - but the group is branching out to offer knitting lessons to kids who want to learn. If you are or know someone who is between the ages of 10 and 16 […]
Grange at Hill Farm will be hosting a special prix-fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner on Tuesday, February 14th. The meal will include 5 courses inspired by our community of farmers with the option of adding a curated wine pairing. 🍷 Sit at the chef’s counter or the main dining room and watch the culinary team craft […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes wine experts Nancy Koziol and Kaiya Kirk to lead this special wine-tasting class. Call it a Hallmark Holiday if you wish but Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world. In countries and cultures where it's not, there are other romance-based holidays and traditions that have been around for […]
Join us in a casually elegant nightclub-like setting at the Inn at Manchester’s Events Barn. Willis Delony, piano; Michael Craner, bass; Matt Niedbalski, drums and some surprise guests perform great jazz standards (and some romantic selections for Valentine’s Day). Cash bar opens at 7, show starts at 7:30. General admission $30. Cash bar.
Join Merck Forest's education team for Kits and Cubs, a new preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm. Meet at our Visitor Center for a themed nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. Warm, water-proof or water-resistant clothing is strongly recommended. We hope to see […]
Join Executive Director, Ed Surjan, and members of the Board of Trustees for this Inaugural Town Hall. Learn what’s been going on at the Library, and what is on the horizon! There will be a 10-15 presentation, and then a chance for you to ask questions, and give feedback. This will be a quarterly event. […]
Join us, via Zoom, Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 to 8:30pm as we celebrate Black History Month with a discussion of Passing Strange, a fascinating work of nonfiction by Martha A. Sandweiss. “Clarence King is a hero of nineteenth-century western history. Brilliant scientist and witty conversationalist, bestselling author and architect of the great surveys that mapped […]
INSTRUCTOR: KEN AHLERING THURSDAYS, JANUARY 19–FEBRUARY 23, 2023 (IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE WILL RESCHEDULE, EXTENDING THE LENGTH OF THE SESSION) 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M. SVAC Member: $190; Non-Member: $230 Ages: Adult 16+ Learn to paint with oils in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. This class is ideal for those who have never painted before […]
Join us on Thursdays for Grange at Hill Farm's Pizza Night. Every Thursday night from 5-9 pm, Chef Austin Poulin and the team will be firing up the wood-fired oven and baking a variety of specialty pizzas focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients! Count on $5 draft beers and a menu with an assortment of […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to partner with the Manchester Historical Society to present this talk about the history of Manchester Center. Join us for a look back at the changes in Manchester Center over the past 260-plus years, from a small mill-town with one proprietor; to industrial hub; to a […]
The Dorset Players and Charlie's Coffee Shop proudly present "Dead Man's Cell Phone" by Sarah Ruhl. Directed by Marisa Valent, "Dead Man's Cell Phone" plays February 17th and 18th at 7:30pm and February 19th at 2pm. An incessantly ringing cell phone at a quiet cafe. Jean (Debbie Warnock) at the next table has had enough. […]
Local singer-songwriter, Patty Keough (pattykeough.com), will be performing live at The Copper Grouse Restaurant on two separate Fridays in February. Join us on either February 17th or February 24th from 5-7pm. She’ll be playing some of her original music in a variety of styles, the perfect way to unwind after a work week in the […]
Investigate Hildene’s forested landscape with ECO-AmeriCorps member Rose West. Topic changes every month; $5 in addition to admission; free for members. Questions: contact stephanie@hildene.org or call 802-367-7960.
Join us for a virtual tour of restored 1903 Pullman railcar “Sunbeam.” Collections & Exhibits Manager Jesse Keel leads the tour and hosts a discussion on the role of Black Porters in the Pullman Company, the rise of America’s Black middle class, the formation of the Black labor movement and the momentum for the Civil […]
INSTRUCTORS: MARISA PAGLICCIA AND BELLA INGEGNERI MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. SVAC Member: $230, Non-Member: $285 Ages: 6-9 Come join Marisa and Bella for a week of embracing the Scandinavian concept “Hygge!” Hygee (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is the quality of coziness and togetherness that leads to a feeling […]
INSTRUCTOR: CYNTHIA ROSEN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 23, 2023 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. SVAC Member: $175; Non-Member: $220 (Scholarships available. Please apply early by contacting Erin at ekaufman@svac.org.) Grades 9-12 This is a four-day workshop for high school students who have a strong interest in art. Day 1: Paint a still life. […]
Join Merck Forest's education team for Kits and Cubs, a new preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm. Meet at our Visitor Center for a themed nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. Warm, water-proof or water-resistant clothing is strongly recommended. We hope to see […]
Tuesdays from 3-4:30 - weekly Knitty Bitty The Manchester Community Library has a knitting group that meets every Monday - the Knit Wits - but the group is branching out to offer knitting lessons to kids who want to learn. If you are or know someone who is between the ages of 10 and 16 […]
Join Merck Forest's education team for Kits and Cubs, a new preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm. Meet at our Visitor Center for a themed nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. Warm, water-proof or water-resistant clothing is strongly recommended. We hope to see […]
It's a mid-winter break-out. We'll have a bonfire with s'mores and some games and activities to chase away the winter chill. A fun day to get outside and enjoy the winter air!
INSTRUCTOR: KEN AHLERING THURSDAYS, JANUARY 19–FEBRUARY 23, 2023 (IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE WILL RESCHEDULE, EXTENDING THE LENGTH OF THE SESSION) 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M. SVAC Member: $190; Non-Member: $230 Ages: Adult 16+ Learn to paint with oils in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. This class is ideal for those who have never painted before […]
Join us on Thursdays for Grange at Hill Farm's Pizza Night. Every Thursday night from 5-9 pm, Chef Austin Poulin and the team will be firing up the wood-fired oven and baking a variety of specialty pizzas focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients! Count on $5 draft beers and a menu with an assortment of […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is happy to welcome back Middlebury College Professor Matthew Dickinson to talk about partisanship in America. Journalists, politicians, and cable-news pundits tell us that America is a deeply divided nation. But is it? This talk examines the evidence regarding the widely shared assumption that we live in a […]
Local singer-songwriter, Patty Keough (pattykeough.com), will be performing live at The Copper Grouse Restaurant on two separate Fridays in February. Join us on either February 17th or February 24th from 5-7pm. She’ll be playing some of her original music in a variety of styles, the perfect way to unwind after a work week in the […]
Get a brief primer on the owls in our area, and then head out for a hike to see if we can see or hear any owls thay may be out and about. $10 per person, space is limited, and reservations are required. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Covid protocols will be […]
Join Merck Forest's education team for Kits and Cubs, a new preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm. Meet at our Visitor Center for a themed nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. Warm, water-proof or water-resistant clothing is strongly recommended. We hope to see […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is happy to welcome back Bill Freedman to lead this study of poetry. Poetry by six of the most significant English language poets of the 20th century will be examined in this six-week program. We’ll begin with poems by W.B. Yeats, T.S. Eliot, Wallace Stevens, and Robert Frost […]
Join us in front of the big screen in the Hunter Community Room as we watch three women tackle prejudice and sexism with math and science in an out of this world biographical drama. Licensing agreements prevents us from telling you the name of this film, but can you guess what it will be? Bring […]
Tuesdays from 3-4:30 - weekly Knitty Bitty The Manchester Community Library has a knitting group that meets every Monday - the Knit Wits - but the group is branching out to offer knitting lessons to kids who want to learn. If you are or know someone who is between the ages of 10 and 16 […]
Christian Anti-Semitism-From Antiquity to Present Day “Come let us reason together” Jewish-Christian Conversations - A Forum Series sponsored by Israel Congregation, First Congregational Church of Manchester, and The Interfaith Council of Northshire We are excited to announce a new interfaith venture aimed both at educating and creating opportunities for connections and dialogue. The inaugural two-part […]
Join Merck Forest's education team for Kits and Cubs, a new preschool/toddler and parent meet-up group, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30pm. Meet at our Visitor Center for a themed nature exploration, songs, story time, and take-home craft or project. Warm, water-proof or water-resistant clothing is strongly recommended. We hope to see […]
Join us on Thursdays for Grange at Hill Farm's Pizza Night. Every Thursday night from 5-9 pm, Chef Austin Poulin and the team will be firing up the wood-fired oven and baking a variety of specialty pizzas focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients! Count on $5 draft beers and a menu with an assortment of […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to partner with the Manchester Historical Society to present this talk about the history of The Pullman Company. In 1867 George Pullman hit on an idea that would revolutionize train travel across the world. Railroads were the economic engine of the country by the second half […]
On Friday, March 3, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will hold their 20th Annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser. Moms ski or ride for just $25 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their kid or kids (including honorary moms and pet moms). Regular lift tickets cost $89. Once again, this year’s event will benefit […]
Join us at 6pm for a special evening of traditional Indian cuisine. Our chefs collaborated with Tanya Gyani Mitra to curate a special five course menu. There will also be special bar pairings; cocktails, beer & wine to add on. Reservations Required - call the Dorset Inn at 802-867-5500
