Why join this course? To develop new skills, expand your technological knowledge, learn how to use new devices, grow your social connections, and spend meaningful time in a fun learning environment. Who is this course for? Anyone who is interested in continued learning, anyone who would like to learn how to be proficient in the […]
INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE COX MONDAYS, MARCH 18–JUNE 3 (SKIPS APRIL 15 FOR SPRING BREAK AND MAY 27 FOR MEMORIAL DAY) 3:30–5 P.M. SVAC Member: $260; Non-member: $325 Ages 10–14 Theater games, improvisation, dramatic play and scene work–in a fun, non-competitive environment. Acting classes take place on the stage in SVAC’s Arkell Pavilion theater. Scholarships available. Please […]
Acoustic guitarist Peter Miles continues to perform at the Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar every other Monday from 5pm - 7:30pm. Along with a friendly, natural stage presence, Peter 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, […]
Actor David Mills portrays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. surmounting his early uncertainties and transforming into a world-renowned civil rights icon. Be reawakened and elevated with highlights from Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” “I Have a Dream,” and “Promised Land.” This event will take place in person at the Manchester Community Library and […]
A seconds sale not to be missed! Hundreds of products in several varieties from Bennington Potters and JK Adams. Do not miss this opportunity! Deep discounts on product. Factory tours will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11am and 1pm. Final factory tour available Monday at 11am. A great trip for the family! And […]
A seconds sale not to be missed! Hundreds of products in several varieties from Bennington Potters and JK Adams. Do not miss this opportunity! Deep discounts on product. Factory tours will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11am and 1pm. Final factory tour available Monday at 11am. A great trip for the family! And […]
Post-it Note Poetry is a creative writing activity that involves using post-it notes to write and display short poems. This workshop encourages participants to think outside the box, experiment with language, and engage with poetry in a fun and accessible way.
A seconds sale not to be missed! Hundreds of products in several varieties from Bennington Potters and JK Adams. Do not miss this opportunity! Deep discounts on product. Factory tours will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11am and 1pm. Final factory tour available Monday at 11am. A great trip for the family! And […]
A seconds sale not to be missed! Hundreds of products in several varieties from Bennington Potters and JK Adams. Do not miss this opportunity! Deep discounts on product. Factory tours will be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11am and 1pm. Final factory tour available Monday at 11am. A great trip for the family! And […]
INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE COX MONDAYS, MARCH 18–JUNE 3 (SKIPS APRIL 15 FOR SPRING BREAK AND MAY 27 FOR MEMORIAL DAY) 3:30–5 P.M. SVAC Member: $260; Non-member: $325 Ages 10–14 Theater games, improvisation, dramatic play and scene work–in a fun, non-competitive environment. Acting classes take place on the stage in SVAC’s Arkell Pavilion theater. Scholarships available. Please […]
The Bennington Garden Club will host “Growing for the Gardener” at the Manchester Community Library on April 11th at 1PM, a program presented by eminent garden designer and propagator, Helen O’Donnell. As a co-owner of The Bunker Farm in Dummerston, Vermont, Helen sells a wide range of rare, unusual, and tried-and-true plants which she mainly […]
The Green Mountain Club was founded in 1910 with one goal: to build a long-distance hiking trail that spans the length of Vermont’s mountains — The Long Trail. Over the years, the Green Mountain Club has evolved and now maintains roughly 500 miles of trail in Vermont, including 74 backcountry campsites, on the Appalachian Trail […]
Poet Leah Umansky Reads From Her New Volume: OF TYRANT In Conversation with Claire North Leah Umansky is the author of three collections of poetry, most recently, OF TYRANT (Word Works Books 2024.) She earned her MFA in Poetry at Sarah Lawrence College and has curated and hosted The COUPLET Reading Series in NYC since […]
INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE COX MONDAYS, MARCH 18–JUNE 3 (SKIPS APRIL 15 FOR SPRING BREAK AND MAY 27 FOR MEMORIAL DAY) 3:30–5 P.M. SVAC Member: $260; Non-member: $325 Ages 10–14 Theater games, improvisation, dramatic play and scene work–in a fun, non-competitive environment. Acting classes take place on the stage in SVAC’s Arkell Pavilion theater. Scholarships available. Please […]
Acoustic guitarist Peter Miles continues to perform at the Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar every other Monday from 5pm - 7:30pm. Along with a friendly, natural stage presence, Peter 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, […]
Poet, Educator – and a Reformer Sarah Cleghorn 1876-1959 Join us to hear the story of a remarkable Manchester woman who used her fierce intellect and considerable literary talents not only to contribute to the community she loved, but to advocate for important social reforms to a wider audience. Her friend the poet Robert Frost […]
This family friendly Potluck is intended to celebrate the bipoc community. Bringing families together in a safe, loving, and supportive environment to meet your neighbors, find support, share resources, speak on community issues and opportunities while having some fun! The gathering will feature a “monthly hair clinic (free to families but a gratuity is appreciated), […]
Introducing April’s workshop Mandala, led by Michaelle Flynn. The underlying pattern for this workshop’s Mandala is the Sacred Geometric Pattern called the Seed of Life. Just in time for spring. “The geometric sacred pattern known as the Seed of Life is often associated with spiritual concepts such as the center of consciousness or the divine […]
Join the Manchester Democratic Town Committee for an afternoon of team trivia, with a special guest host, earth-friendly prizes, giveaways and of course FUN! Teams of 5 are encouraged to register by April 15th. For more information contact Joanne O’Connor at joanneleslieoconnor@gmail.com.
INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE COX MONDAYS, MARCH 18–JUNE 3 (SKIPS APRIL 15 FOR SPRING BREAK AND MAY 27 FOR MEMORIAL DAY) 3:30–5 P.M. SVAC Member: $260; Non-member: $325 Ages 10–14 Theater games, improvisation, dramatic play and scene work–in a fun, non-competitive environment. Acting classes take place on the stage in SVAC’s Arkell Pavilion theater. Scholarships available. Please […]
Join us for a rollicking ride through some of the Bard’s finest poetry and most compelling characters! Featuring scenes and monologues from some of Shakespeare’s best known plays, including Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, Henry V, and Julius Caesar, this original compilation digs into universal themes such as the price of power, the risks of […]
One hundred years ago, a full generation before Rosie the Riveter, women rolled up their sleeves and entered war industries where they had never been welcome before. They ran powerful machinery, learned new skills, and faced the sullen hostility of the men in the shops. In this illustrated lecture, historian Carrie Brown reveals their courage […]
Bring in your hiking / first aid kit and join Ariel Temple at the MCL to learn how to use it! The first half of this workshop will cover the Ten Essentials, first aid kit basics, and over-the-counter medications that can come in handy. In the second half of the workshop, Ariel will go over […]
A photographer for 40 years, Peter Bosco holds an MFA in photography from Ohio University and taught photography at several colleges in Connecticut. He was the teacher coordinator at the renowned Maine Photographic Workshops in Rockport, where he worked with celebrated photographer Arnold Newman. Peter later worked as Mr. Newman’s first assistant and personal printer […]
INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE COX MONDAYS, MARCH 18–JUNE 3 (SKIPS APRIL 15 FOR SPRING BREAK AND MAY 27 FOR MEMORIAL DAY) 3:30–5 P.M. SVAC Member: $260; Non-member: $325 Ages 10–14 Theater games, improvisation, dramatic play and scene work–in a fun, non-competitive environment. Acting classes take place on the stage in SVAC’s Arkell Pavilion theater. Scholarships available. Please […]
Acoustic guitarist Peter Miles continues to perform at the Copper Grouse Restaurant & Bar every other Monday from 5pm - 7:30pm. Along with a friendly, natural stage presence, Peter 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, […]
Join this Country Blues duo at Southern Vermont Arts Center on Saturday, May 4th for a concert benefiting the Manchester Community Library. 6:00 – 7:30 PM Opening acts from Burr & Burton Academy and Long Trail School 7:30 – 9:00 PM Paul Rishell & Annie Raines Country Blues guitar and harmonica masters Paul Rishell & […]
Interested in learning to forage for mushrooms and more? Missed out on our foraging hikes last year? Here's your chance.... It's time for our Spring Foraging Hike! This is your chance to learn foraging techniques with mushroom expert Christopher Denette. Join us for a guided hike and gain skills in identifying various wild mushrooms, other […]
