by Christina Dryden | May 30, 2023
Mark your calendar for @Theomfestival kicking off on July 26th – July 30th 2023 Shop in our Vendor Village, take one of our 40+ epic classes/workshops and dance the night away with evening ecstatic dance events and nightly kirtan concerts. The OM Festival is a 5...
by Christina Dryden | May 17, 2023
Join us for the opening reception for “The Red Dress” exhibition in SVAC’s Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum on Saturday, July 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. 13 YEARS. 50 COUNTRIES. 374 CONTRIBUTORS. MILLIONS OF STITCHES. 1 RED DRESS. The Red Dress project,...
by Christina Dryden | Mar 16, 2023
Enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends from our a la carte Easter Brunch menu at the Chop House in the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa from 10am – 3pm on Sunday, April 9. Visit with the Easter Bunny and don’t forget to bring your own camera for a...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 27, 2023
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...
by Christina Dryden | Nov 28, 2022
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...
by Christina Dryden | Nov 15, 2022
Award winning mystery author S. Lee Manning and debut author J.B. Manning discuss not just their very different thrillers, their writing processes, and why they write what they write, but also how their writing affects their marriage and how their marriage affects...
by Christina Dryden | Sep 28, 2021
Bennington, VT — After a hiatus of more than a year due to the pandemic, on Sunday, November 14, at 4:00 p.m. Sage City Symphony will present a Fall Concert at Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA Building at Bennington College. Admission is free and open to all....
by Christina Dryden | Jul 13, 2021
When Vermont’s leaves burst into vibrant color, Stratton’s Harvest Fest brings flannels and Fall cheer to the Village with endless family fun. Enjoy live music, scenic lift rides, peak fall foliage, and delicious food options along with the season finale of...
by Christina Dryden | Jul 13, 2021
When Vermont’s leaves burst into vibrant color, Stratton’s Harvest Fest brings flannels and Fall cheer to the Village with endless family fun. Enjoy live music, scenic lift rides, peak fall foliage, and delicious food options along with the season finale of...
by Christina Dryden | Jul 13, 2021
When Vermont’s leaves burst into vibrant color, Stratton’s Harvest Fest brings flannels and Fall cheer to the Village with endless family fun. Enjoy live music, scenic lift rides, peak fall foliage, and delicious food options along with the season finale of...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 25, 2021
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Anne Corso, Executive Director at Southern Vermont Arts Center, to talk about the art of glass. Inspired by this summer’s exhibition 2021˚ F: 10th Anniversary of the Vermont Glass Guild at SVAC, Corso...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 7, 2021
Pick yourself up a “Pocket Full of Kryptonite” at Stratton this summer as The Spin Doctors play in the return to live music and the first show of the 2021 Stratton Mountain Music series. A staple of the ’90s music scene with six albums including the...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 19, 2021
Instructor: Corry Buckwalter Dates: July 17 & July 24, 2021 (two Saturdays) Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $80; Non-member: $100 In the first session, Corry offers a series of easy and structured exercises. Learn the essential techniques for painting...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival on Sunday, August 1, 2021, for a chamber music concert featuring the rising stars of our Young Artists Program performing works by Mozart, Brahms, Dohnányi, and Medtner. Matinee performance at 11:00 am and evening performance at 5:00 pm....
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival on Sunday, July 25, 2021, for a chamber music concert featuring the rising stars of our Young Artists Program performing works by Beethoven, Bernstein, and Svendsen. Matinee performance at 11:00 am and evening performance at 5:00 pm....
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival on Sunday, July 18, 2021, for a chamber music concert featuring the rising stars of our Young Artists Program performing works by Boulanger, Beach, and Brahms. Matinee performance at 11:00 am and evening performance at 5:00 pm. More...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival for free recitals on Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm throughout the summer. These solo or duo performances in a traditional salon setting provide the audience with a unique opportunity to experience our renowned guest musicians in a...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival on Sunday, July 11, 2021, for a chamber music concert featuring the rising stars of our Young Artists Program performing works by Dvořak, Schumann, and Mendelssohn. Matinee performance at 11:00 am and evening performance at 5:00 pm. More...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival for free recitals on Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm throughout the summer. These solo or duo performances in a traditional salon setting provide the audience with a unique opportunity to experience our renowned guest musicians in a...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival for free recitals on Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm throughout the summer. These solo or duo performances in a traditional salon setting provide the audience with a unique opportunity to experience our renowned guest musicians in a...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival for free recitals on Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm throughout the summer. These solo or duo performances in a traditional salon setting provide the audience with a unique opportunity to experience our renowned guest musicians in a...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 12, 2021
Join Manchester Music Festival on Thursday, July 15, 2021, for a chamber music concert featuring MingHuan Xu, violin; Edward Arron, cello; and Winston Choi, piano performing works by Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Bartòk, and Schoenfield. Matinee performance at 2:00 pm and...
by Christina Dryden | Mar 29, 2021
Includes 3-hour course and a signed copy of Rich Marantz’s Book: The Way of the Voice of Peace This will be an outdoor, socially distanced event and masks are required. Call Vinny to reserve your space 802.362.2450 Stay Friday night (May 14), add only $65.00 for...
by Christina Dryden | Mar 26, 2021
2- year SOLO cert, nationally recognized This course is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast and for those interested in learning more about managing medical emergencies in the back country setting. $275.00 Includes 1 night stay Call to reserve and to get pricing for...
by Christina Dryden | Mar 15, 2021
Instructor: Anharad Llewelyn Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $5; Non-Member: $10. Supplies are the responsibility of the participant. A link to Anharad’s Zoom-based April 7 “meeting” will be available to participants at 5pm the day...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 26, 2021
Instructor: Douglas David Dates: Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19, 2021 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $230; Non-Member: $290 Ages 14+ Join Douglas David for an oil painting class suitable for students at any level. Class will be based on the...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 26, 2021
Instructor: Alexandra Langstaff Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021 Time: 9 – 10 a.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $18; Non-member: $20 Join Alexandra for a guided journey through a series of yoga postures that help to increase flexibility, strength, balance and focus. Aerial yoga...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 26, 2021
Instructor: Robert J. O’Brien Dates: Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2021 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $99; Non-Member: $125 Ages: 14+ Award-winning watercolorist Robert O’Brien AWS, NWS welcomes students to his virtual studio. Open to all levels. This...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 22, 2021
Instructor: Anharad Llewelyn Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: $5 for SVAC members; $10 for non-members. Supplies are the responsibility of the participant. A link to Anharad’s Zoom-based March 10 “meeting” will be available to participants at 5pm...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 22, 2021
Instructor: Troy Wunderle Dates: Sunday, May 16 (includes break for lunch) Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: One attendee: SVAC Member $45; Non-Member $55 Two attendees: SVAC Member $65; Non-Member $80 Three or four attendees: SVAC Member $80; Non-Member $100 Please...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 22, 2021
Instructor: Anharad Llewelyn Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: $5 for SVAC members; $10 for non-members. Supplies are the responsibility of the participant. A link to Anharad’s Zoom-based March 10 “meeting” will be available to participants at 5pm...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 22, 2021
Instructor: Chalice Mitchell Dates: Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23, 2021 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (see session information below) Cost: SVAC Member: $105; Non-Member: $130 Ages: 14 – Adult In this four-session workshop, students will learn to paint recognizable...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 22, 2021
Instructor: Alexandra Langstaff Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021 Time: 9 – 10 a.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $18; Non-member: $20 Yoga in the Trees is back!! Join Alexandra for a guided journey through a series of yoga postures that help to increase flexibility, strength,...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 22, 2021
Instructor: Troy Wunderle Dates: Monday, April 12 – Friday, April 16 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $225; Non-Member: $275 Wunderle’s Big Top Camp is full of fun, safe circus adventures appropriate for a wide range of skill levels and ages. Equipment used...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 22, 2021
Instructor: Chalice Mitchell Dates: Saturday, April 10 & Sunday, April 11, 2021 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (See session information below.) Cost: SVAC Member: $105; Non-Member: $130 Ages 14+ Learn to paint your own landscape in sumie! Chalice Mitchell lived in Japan...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 22, 2021
Instructor: Troy Wunderle Dates: Monday, April 12 – Friday, April 16 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member: $225; Non-Member: $275 Wunderle’s Big Top Camp is full of fun, safe circus adventures appropriate for a wide range of skill levels and ages. Equipment used...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 22, 2021
Instructor: Anharad Llewelyn Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Cost: $5 for SVAC members; $10 for non-members. Supplies are the responsibility of the participant. A link to Anharad’s Zoom-based February 10 Paint & Sip will be available to...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 28, 2020
Panel: Diana Weymar, Eben Haines and Delaney Dameron Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Time: 7 – 8 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member $5; Non-member $10 Join SVAC Executive Director Anne Corso for a Zoom-based conversation with three of the people behind SVAC’s winter exhibition,...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 28, 2020
Instructor: Diana Weymar Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021 Time: 2 – 4 p.m. Cost: SVAC Member $20; Non-member $30 Ages 14+ Stitch with Diana Weymar, creator and curator of the international Tiny Pricks Project. Be part of the massive public art undertaking Diana has...
by Christina Dryden | Dec 11, 2020
Instructors: Susan White and Maria French Date: Monday, January 18, 2021 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $10 Though SVAC is usually closed on Mondays, we are open for children in honor of Dr. King. Two beloved local artists welcome children in grades K – 3 for a variety...
by Christina Dryden | Sep 30, 2020
Live theater! BarnArts brings IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE to Factory Point Town Green in Manchester Sinclair Lewis’s 1935 satirical novel, written in Vermont and adapted for the stage, is performed “radio drama” style in an appropriately distanced but fully live version by a...
by Christina Dryden | Sep 30, 2020
We are coming together to honor the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, one of the most influential and well-loved Supreme Court Justices in U.S. history. There will be a candlelight vigil to honor RBG – Ruth Bader Ginsberg – near the Roundabout in the middle...
by Christina Dryden | Aug 24, 2020
Enjoy an afternoon of live music, wood-fired pizzas, Wilcox’s Ice Cream, and a photo op with Daffodil, our favorite bovine. Buy a ticket for a square on the bingo pasture and a chance to win a cash prize. Daffodil has the final say on where her cow patty lands....
by Christina Dryden | Feb 12, 2020
Girls ages 8 – 17: What are YOU doing this summer? Why not spend a week or two (or more!) dancing, making new friends & having a BLAST with American Dance Training Camps – the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp in the beautiful Sierra Mountains of Stratton,...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 12, 2020
Girls ages 8 – 17: What are YOU doing this summer? Why not spend a week or two (or more!) dancing, making new friends & having a BLAST with American Dance Training Camps – the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp in the beautiful Sierra Mountains of Stratton,...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 12, 2020
Girls ages 8 – 17: What are YOU doing this summer? Why not spend a week or two (or more!) dancing, making new friends & having a BLAST with American Dance Training Camps – the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp in the beautiful Sierra Mountains of Stratton,...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 5, 2020
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company A musical inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS celebrates friendship, loving who you are, and the importance of taking chances. As Charlie Price struggles to save his family’s century-old shoe factory, in steps Lola, a drag queen with...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 27, 2020
Enjoy a fun night of Vermont trivia at the Library. You and your team of up to four people will compete for prizes and test your knowledge of the Green Mountain State as well as local trivia. There will be six rounds of questions, with one round devoted to Manchester...
by Christina Dryden | Jan 6, 2020
Saturdays, January 18, January 25 and February 1 at 2:00 pm in Bennington “Women’s Suffrage in Film” is a three-part film series sponsored by the Bennington Branch of AAUW and co-presented by the Bennington Free Library and the Bennington Center for the...
by ManchesterVermont.com | Jun 27, 2019 | Summer
Southern Vermont continues to be a year-round destination for couples looking to say their vows among the rolling Green Mountains. Here you will find lush landscapes scattered with towering oak, maple and pine, stone walls that were once used as property dividers now...
