by Christina Dryden | Jul 24, 2023
Join local author Amber Roberts at the Text Appeal book launch event at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, Vermont! Authors Amber Roberts and Audrey Ruoff will chat about the Burlington, Vermont-set novel Text Appeal, favorite book tropes, and all things romance at...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 29, 2023
Our annual Summer Reading Program is fun for youngsters & the whole family! The program rewards children for reading up to 12 books throughout the summer. You just need your books & our game board to guide you. Mom or Dad can bring in the children to get a...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 27, 2023
Get craft with us! This workshop will be presented by Trish Weill in the YA Loft. Open to...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 20, 2023
A self-guided tour of six lovely gardens. On the tour you will find gardens beautifully integrated into their unique properties and scaled to fit the landscapes. There is variety of size of properties: two are large with extensive perennial gardens, brooks and ponds...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 16, 2023
The Vermont Department of Labor invites you to attend our series of career readiness workshops this June, in partnership with the Manchester Community Library. Join us every Thursday evening to refresh your professional skills in resume writing, interviewing, and...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 16, 2023
Join us on a journey behind the scenes as we gain insight into the world of creativity and hear the artist talk about the inspiration and process of her work. Elizabeth Coleman, the former president of Bennington College, will facilitate the conversation. Tickets for...
by Christina Dryden | Jun 12, 2023
1PM Shotgun Scramble. Prizes, Awards and Reception. Proceeds benefit Head-to-Toe, providing hundreds of low-income children across southern Vermont with basic necessities that are essential to their well-being and education. Children are cared for throughout the year,...
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 15, 2023
Zak Hampton, Joe Plotts, and Brian DeAngelo present MOOSE CROSSING; bringing high energy jazz, fused w/ funk, rock, & blues to the New England area for over 10 years. Performing takes on classics from Duke Ellington F Frank Sinatra to more contemporary...
by Christina Dryden | May 15, 2023
Local author Gregory H. Vail presents the story of a World War I fighter pilot and a son’s pursuit of the Medal of Honor for his father. The Soft Mud of France is the inaugural work of Gregory Vail, a local area resident, who recently transplanted from Laguna...
by Christina Dryden | May 10, 2023
Looking to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day? Come join us at The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa! We’re offering all-day specials on breakfast, lunch, and dinner and Mom will receive a complimentary mimosa with any meal. Our menu is full of delicious options,...
by Christina Dryden | May 3, 2023
Don’t Miss this Memorial Day Tent Sale! Running all weekend Friday – Monday, Memorial Day weekend at JK ADAMS in Dorset VT. You will find cutting boards, serving boards, name brand products, linens and other great items made right here in Vermont. JK Adams has...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Spend the day at Lakota’s Farm for our Annual Buffalo Sunrise Spring Artisan Market! Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day on the farm. We will be kicking off the summer season with a celebration of local artists and makers, with live music, craft beverages,...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Help us Celebrate the Harvest Moon! Join Lakota’s Farm for their annual Buffalo Fall Artisan Market, Washington County’s largest and most prestigious outdoor fine arts & crafts festival. Our family-friendly Fall Artisan Market at Lakota’s Farm has that fall...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Featuring The Knights Program: Traditional Nordic Folk Songs Minuet Dromer Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 George Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 -INTERMISSION- Anna Clyne: “Shorthand” Featuring Karen Ouzounian, cello Antonín...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
A duo recital featuring Tara Helen O’Connor, flute, and Ran Dank, piano. This performance will provide the audience with an opportunity to experience this unique instrumental pairing as our renowned musicians perform classical masterworks. A reception will follow,...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Program: Nino Rota: Trio for Flute, Violin, and Piano I. Allegro non troppo II. Andante sostenuto III. Allegro vivace con spirito Tara Helen O’Connor, flute Axel Strauss, violin Ran Dank, piano Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70 No. 2 I. Poco...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Program: Mikhail Glinka: Sonata in D minor for Viola & Piano I. Allegro moderato II. Larghetto, ma non troppo Rimbo Wong, viola Jeewon Park, piano Camille Saint-Säens: Piano Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 41 I. Allegretto II. Andante maestoso ma con moto III. Poco...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Program: Leonard Bernstein: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (1941-1942) I. Grazioso II. Andantino Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet Winston Choi, piano Walter Rabl: Quartet in E-flat Major for Clarinet, Violin, Cello, & Piano, Op. 1 I. Allegro moderato II. Adagio molto...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
A fundraiser celebrating our 49th season, and benefiting the programs of the Manchester Music Festival. Featuring a virtuoso cello performance by Alexander Hersh. Wine bar and savory hors d’oeuvres presented by SVAC’s curATE café. Program: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
This solo salon recital with renowned pianist Adam Neiman provides the audience with a unique opportunity to experience an intimate performance of a classical masterwork. A reception will follow, giving attendees a chance to socialize and get to know the artists up...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Program: Giacomo Puccini: Crisantemi for String Quartet Qing Hou & Brian Hong, violins Lawrence Neuman, viola Astrid Schween, cello Frank Bridge: Piano Quintet in D minor, H. 49 I. Adagio; Allegro moderato II. Adagio ma non troppo; Allegro con brio III. Allegro...
by Christina Dryden | May 1, 2023
Featuring the Emerson String Quartet Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, violins Lawrence Dutton, viola Paul Watkins, cello Program: George Walker: Lyric for Strings Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 12 I. Adagio non troppo – Allegro non...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 24, 2023
This program explores the characteristics of our scaly friends: the reptiles! Meet reptile ambassadors up close and learn about the adaptations of these beautiful creatures to their habitats here in New England. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials complete the...
by Christina Dryden | Apr 20, 2023
Join Grassland Bird Trust (GBT) on Saturday, May 20 for an engaging day with raptors and migrating birds. The day starts with guided bird walks followed by talks from avian experts, a complimentary lunch and a live raptor demo. Tickets are $100. Proceeds go towards...
by Christina Dryden | Mar 27, 2023
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...
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 | Mar 8, 2023
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...
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 | Feb 6, 2023
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...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 6, 2023
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...
by Christina Dryden | Feb 6, 2023
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...