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 […]
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 […]
The Barnstead Inn is hosting an "Open Mic Night". It takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6:00-~8:00 pm. Basic equipment will be provided and all talent welcome. Fabulous food and beverages available at our Stonewall Tavern. The Barnstead Inn is located at 349 Bonnet Street, Manchester Ctr., Vermont. Questions, please email […]
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
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 […]
INSTRUCTOR: THOM WILLIAMS WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 8 – MARCH, 29, 2023 (MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR 4 WEEKS) 6 – 7:30 P.M. SVAC Member: $70; Non-member: $85 Ages: 16+ Now that you’ve mastered shutter speed, aperture and ISO in Beginner 1, and gotten your feet wet with composition in Beginner 2, it’s time to uncover your creative […]
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 […]
An hour of eclectic music juxtaposing classical string quartets with pop, rock, latin, jazz and Klezmer tunes. Special focus on three female composers: Grażyna Bacewicz, Florence Price and Gabriela Lena Frank in celebration of the International Women’s Day. Taconic Chamber Players: Joana Genova and Heather Braun, violins Ariel Rudiakov, viola Nathaniel Parke, cello Michael Rudiakov, […]
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section and rare book specialist and appraiser who is frequently seen on national TV, is coming to the Manchester Community Library on March 8th at 6pm. Ken will talk in part about the history of his historic bookshop as well as […]
INSTRUCTOR: LEE WILLIAMS THURSDAYS, MARCH 9–MARCH 30, 2023 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M. SVAC Member: $135; Non-Member: $165 Ages: Adult 16+ Discover drawing and printmaking with teaching artist Lee Williams. Lee will lead you through experimenting with a range of fun charcoal, ink and mixed media drawing techniques. He will also introduce printmaking methods that do not […]
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 […]
Back by popular demand! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with international concert and recording artist Maxine Linehan. A very special benefit for Red Fox Community School at the Southern Vermont Art Center's Arkell Pavilion. Maxine Linehan has performed for thousands at some of the world’s most prestigious and intimate venues from the iconic Théâtre du […]
Back by popular demand!! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with international concert and recording artist Maxine Linehan. A very special benefit for Red Fox Community School in the Southern Vermont Art Center's Arkell Pavilion. Maxine Linehan has performed for thousands at some of the world’s most prestigious and intimate venues from the iconic Théâtre du […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes artist Elinor Katz to lead this mosaic workshop. Picque Assiette Mosaic is a universally practiced craft. Artisans use shards of old ceramic china dishes, pottery and other related bits and pieces to create mosaic designs on all sorts of surfaces. In this three-day workshop, students will learn […]
This long standing and fun Vermont tradition promotes awareness about the needs and accomplishments of people with intellectual disabilities, and raises essential funds for Special Olympics Vermont. The Penguin Plunge brings in 40% of our operating budget and the success of this event will be critical. This past year, we've been able to host more […]
Violin, viola and cello students ages 5–18 and their teachers perform a family-friendly program. Free admission.
Violin, viola and cello students ages 5–18 and their teachers perform a family-friendly program.
After a week of in-school visits, Joana Genova, Heather Braun, Ariel Rudiakov and Nathaniel Parke perform a free concert for the community, featuring student composers from Long Trail School, and music by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Grażyna Bacewicz, Florence Price, Gabriela Lena Frank and Geoffrey Gee.
Taconic Music's Joana Genova, Heather Braun, Ariel Rudiakov and Nathaniel Parke are offering a free concert for the community, featuring student composers from Long Trail School and Burr and Burton Academy, and music by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Grażyna Bacewicz, Florence Price and Gabriela Lena Frank.
Bennington, VT -- On Sunday, March 12, at 4:00 p.m., kids of all ages are invited to attend Sage City Symphony’s annual Youth Concert at Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA Building at Bennington College. Admission is free and open to all. The program will feature the first movement of Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor […]
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 […]
March 14th, 3.14, is the day of Pi in the Math World. Come celebrate Pi Day at the MCL with a pie sale to raise money for PAVE – Project Against Violent Encounters. The day will also include the Pi recitation challenge. How many digits can you memorize and recite? The Premier Pi Proclaimer will […]
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 […]
In pie we crust! Stop by MCL today from 10:am - 6:00pm and buy a slice of pie to support Project Against Violent Encounters. We have: Salted Maple Pie Chocolate Pudding Pie Apricot Frangipane Tart Maple Sugar Pie Almond & Strawberry Jam Tart Pecan Pie Strawberry Creme Pie Plus, we have power and heat. Stay […]
The Barnstead Inn is hosting an "Open Mic Night". It takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6:00-~8:00 pm. All talent levels are welcome and basic equipment is provided. Fabulous food and beverages available at our Stonewall Tavern. The Barnstead Inn is located at 349 Bonnet Street, Manchester Ctr., Vermont. Questions, […]
The Theatre Adventure Traveling Troupe will offer an interactive theatrical presentation sharing techniques and activities in theater warm-ups, improvisation, and storytelling. The troupe is composed of seasoned actors and mentors who share a passion for performing. They love engaging their audiences with joy, delight, and enthusiasm. The actors will be visiting the Manchester Community Library […]
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 welcomes Rosanna Moran and the Tall Spire Ringers to lead this interactive concert and workshop. They will ring some of your favorite music and then invite audience members to try their hand at ringing the bells! It is NOT necessary to read music, (although it is helpful). We will […]
Friday March 17th, 2023 Join us for your St. Patty’s Day celebration! We are bringing back our traditional buffet, along with live music from Ida Mae Specker (6pm-10pm). (Menu) Menu Subject to change
Solo acoustic guitar and strong, soulful vocals, Joe recaptures the sounds of classic rock artists, including the Beatles, Sting, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, and James Taylor. As the tunes play, grab a cocktail from Falcon Bar, enjoy the warmth of the fire pit & the fresh mountain air.
11th Annual 24 Hours of Stratton March 18 & 19, 2023 Stratton Mountain Resort Don't miss the 11th Annual 24 Hours of Stratton A one-of-a-kind opportunity and your only chance to ski Stratton at night under lighted trails and starry skies into the sunrise! Join hundreds of winter enthusiasts from across New England for a magical […]
You are invited to a 60 minute slow flow yoga session at Vermont Flannel’s Manchester location! Everyone is welcome, from the experienced yoga practitioner to the absolute beginner. Our instructor, Sita Watanabe, received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification here in the hills of Manchester, Vermont 6 years ago. She has taught many types of classes […]
Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Saturday at MCL. In honor of International Recycling Day we will be working with a variety of recyclable materials to create something new. Parents and caregivers are welcome to make something too!
Singer and historian Linda Radtke, in period garb and “Votes for Women” sash, celebrates the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, specifically highlighting the decades-long persistence of Vermonters, both women and men. Music was essential to the movement: each state convention of suffragists began and ended with songs such as “Shall Women Vote?” […]
Join us as John Lyons serenades us with acoustic cover songs from the 1970s - 2000s
Vermont Wedding Association 21st Annual Middlebury Bridal Show Sunday March 19, 2023 Middlebury Inn 14 Court Square, Middlebury VT 05753 The Middlebury Inn has been welcoming generations of great gatherings of families and friends since 1827! Enjoy the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts in a full-service hotel situated in downtown Middlebury. Have […]
Not the Weed You Used to Know: The Health Benefits of THC and CBD Are you curious about THC and CBD? The Bennington Garden Club is hosting an afternoon with Benjamin May of Berkshire Roots at 3:00pm Sunday March 19th at the East Arlington Federated Church. Benjamin will explain how cannabinoids work within the human […]
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 […]
Monday evenings can be a drag, but they don’t have to be. Get your flow back when you Practice with Paige in an intermediate level yoga session in the Hunter Community Room Mondays at 5 pm. This practice will be centered around spinal flexibility and core stability. Bring your mats, your blankets, and whatever props […]
Burr and Burton Academy invites the community to join us in the dedication of the newly named Lu French Observatory. The dedication ceremony will celebrate Lu’s life and generosity and her love of astronomy. For years, Lu was actively involved in the BBA Astronomy Club and enjoyed many nights stargazing at the observatory. The French […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Anne Corso, Executive Director at Southern Vermont Arts Center, to talk about artwork by women artists in the collection of SVAC. Ask a Vermonter to name a famous painter from the state and one will likely hear the names Norman Rockwell, Luigi Lucioni or Wolf Kahn. But […]
Trivia Night is back! Get ready to match your wits as James Thatch trivia master commands the helm. Teams of up to six people are welcome to put their brains to the test and compete for PRIZES! The bar at BPAC is thrilled it can now serve ready-to-drink cocktails, expanding the menu to serve more […]
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 […]
The MHS Trivia Night will be a 90 minute event with 6 categories of questions about Vermont and Manchester. Teams of up to 4 competitors will turn in answers; prizes will be awarded as each category is completed. At the end of the night, an overall grand prize will be awarded to the team who […]
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 […]
Stratton Mountain and East Street Archives join to celebrate the history, tradition and progression of a sport that got its start right here at Stratton, Vermont. HOMESICK makes its debut March 24-26. Three days of events with legends, pros, up-and-comers, and YOU. Sign up for one, sign up for them all, and send it all […]
A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered… Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the […]
Sawyer Powers is a senior attending Long Trail School. She presents a country themed concert of both solar and ensemble music in which different genres make an appearance. Sawyer found her passion for music when she was a child, growing up attending bluegrass festivals and finding herself in the music every summer. She started playing […]
Solo acoustic guitar and strong, soulful vocals, Joe recaptures the sounds of classic rock artists, including the Beatles, Sting, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, and James Taylor. As the tunes play, grab a cocktail from Falcon Bar, enjoy the warmth of the fire pit & the fresh mountain air.
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 […]
Monday evenings can be a drag, but they don’t have to be. Get your flow back when you Practice with Paige in an intermediate level yoga session in the Hunter Community Room Mondays at 5 pm. This practice will be centered around spinal flexibility and core stability. Bring your mats, your blankets, and whatever props […]
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is honored to host a panel discussion concerning the current state of global democracy. Democracy faces challenges. Some might say it is in crisis, both here in the U.S. and around the world. Join us for an informed and insightful conversation with esteemed diplomats and scholars, Mansour Farhang […]
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 […]
EvThe First Amendment prevents Congress from passing any laws that abridge the freedom of speech. But what does that actually mean? On Sunday, April 2, Professor Meg Mott considers the history of speech laws in the United States, how states and municipalities have tried to curb offensive speech, and how the Supreme Court has ruled […]
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 […]
United Counseling Service (UCS) looks forward to hosting a spring job fair on April 1, 2023, from 9-11am at the Coffee Bar in downtown Bennington. Job seekers can stop by to meet some friendly faces from the UCS Human Resources team and learn more about opportunities at one of the biggest employers in Bennington County. […]
Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop organized by Mother Myrick’s Confectionery. The workshop will be led by well known artist, mural painter & educator Kim Ray. You only need to bring 3 uncooked eggs. The art of pysanka dates back to ancient times, when eggs were decorated in the spring as a symbol of the rebirth of […]
Spring weekends include some of the best events of the season where goggle tans and t-shirts are the accessories of choice as we enjoy spring's soft snow, longer days and sunshine. Try not to take a dip during the 2023 Pond Skim at Stratton on April 1, 2023. The pond is back as participants try […]
Manchester Community Library is proud to partner with The Ruth Stone House (RSH) to offer a free writing workshop for Poetry Month. RSH Cofounders Bianca Stone and Ben Pease will host a two-hour generative workshop where new work will be written and discussed. Bianca Stone is a writer, visual artist and teacher born and raised […]
Along with a friendly, natural stage presence, Miles plays with a unique, vivid guitar style. His detailed and extraordinary versions of great classic folk and rock ballads are a staple of his live shows. Miles also writes and performs original music that reflects the influence of these diverse artists.
