The 2025 Farmers Night series will kick off Montpelier’s annual PoemCity celebration in honor of National Poetry Month with The Laureates Three on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:30 pm. Showcasing three distinguished Northern New England poets laureate—Bianca Stone of Vermont, Jennifer Militello of New Hampshire, and Julia Bouwsma of Maine.

This will surely be an evening that provides inspiration and a rare opportunity to observe how each of the northern New England states celebrates the art form! It coincides with PoemCity, the month-long city-wide observance coordinated by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the annual celebration of National Poetry Month each April. Started in   ...

The 2025 Farmers Night series will kick off Montpelier’s annual PoemCity celebration in honor of National Poetry Month with The Laureates Three on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:30 pm. Showcasing three distinguished Northern New England poets laureate—Bianca Stone of Vermont, Jennifer Militello of New Hampshire, and Julia Bouwsma of Maine.

This will surely be an evening that provides inspiration and a rare opportunity to observe how each of the northern New England states celebrates the art form! It coincides with PoemCity, the month-long city-wide observance coordinated by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library for the annual celebration of National Poetry Month each April. Started in 2010, PoemCity displays poems by Vermonters in storefront windows in downtown Montpelier and organizes a community calendar of poetry events for the month. Free and Open to the Public. Doors open at 7:00PM.
Located at the Vermont State House Chamber.

This 2025 Farmers Night event is Sponsored by Montpelier’s Kellogg-Hubbard Library

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The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery presents Montpelier artist Anne Sarcka in a solo exhibition, LIFE REFLECTIONS - adventures in painting. Twenty-years in the making, this collection of Sarcka’s paintings have been inspired by the human figure, landscapes, and intuitive abstraction –all painted as acrylic on canvas. Sarcka’s strong sensibility of pictorial composition and personal narrative often transcends reality, and verges into the sublime as an exhibition to be experienced. Exhibition dates are April 3 – June 27, 2025, with an Opening Reception and Montpelier Art Walk: Friday- April 4, from 4:30 – 7:00pm - Artist Remarks: 6:00pm . Free and open to the public. Refreshments s   ...

The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery presents Montpelier artist Anne Sarcka in a solo exhibition, LIFE REFLECTIONS - adventures in painting. Twenty-years in the making, this collection of Sarcka’s paintings have been inspired by the human figure, landscapes, and intuitive abstraction –all painted as acrylic on canvas. Sarcka’s strong sensibility of pictorial composition and personal narrative often transcends reality, and verges into the sublime as an exhibition to be experienced. Exhibition dates are April 3 – June 27, 2025, with an Opening Reception and Montpelier Art Walk: Friday- April 4, from 4:30 – 7:00pm - Artist Remarks: 6:00pm . Free and open to the public. Refreshments served

“Drawn to a vibrant palette, I love playing with colors and seeing how they interact. I often slosh paint on canvas without any particular intention and wait to see what shows up and where it leads. This way of working leans toward exploration and discovery, waiting for the subject to declare itself. The process, in which I remain curious and often am surprised, may bring me to subject matter I never would have imagined. I love that!” –Anne Sarcka

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A wonderful improvisation with organ/piano and drums. Come feel the music! Arthur Zorn, Vocalist, pianist and organist. Currently his art work has been on view in many local venues and in private collections. For more info see artzorn.com Jordan Mensah, Ghanaian Percussionist, Teaching artist of Vermont Arts Council, Artistic Director of Shidaa Projects, Inc. Samuel Mama Marquaye, Ghanaian percussionist, dancer, choreographer, Dance drumming Director of Shidaa Projects, Inc. The 2 artists work together in Vermont community spaces and in schools, where they use West African drumming, dancing, fabric printing, story telling, tie & dye, and other cultural activities for education and for pr   ...

A wonderful improvisation with organ/piano and drums. Come feel the music! Arthur Zorn, Vocalist, pianist and organist. Currently his art work has been on view in many local venues and in private collections. For more info see artzorn.com Jordan Mensah, Ghanaian Percussionist, Teaching artist of Vermont Arts Council, Artistic Director of Shidaa Projects, Inc. Samuel Mama Marquaye, Ghanaian percussionist, dancer, choreographer, Dance drumming Director of Shidaa Projects, Inc. The 2 artists work together in Vermont community spaces and in schools, where they use West African drumming, dancing, fabric printing, story telling, tie & dye, and other cultural activities for education and for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. For information contact Arthur Zorn [email protected]

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Lights, camera, action! ORCA Media presents Cinema on the Art Walk! Join us for a showcase of eclectic short films by Central Vermont filmmakers, from seasoned pros to fresh new voices. Learn how these films were created and how you can bring your story to life! Films will screen at the top of the hour between 4-8pm and will be accompanied by discussions. The Filmmaker Meet Up for local media makers in partnership with Vermont Production Collective, will be between 6-8pm. See you during Art Walk!

Lineup:
“Corrupted” by Everett Walke
“Twotanic: Sinking Again (The Legacy of John Wilkes-Booth)” By Ruby McElwain
“The Thaw” directed by Sarah Wi   ...

Lights, camera, action! ORCA Media presents Cinema on the Art Walk! Join us for a showcase of eclectic short films by Central Vermont filmmakers, from seasoned pros to fresh new voices. Learn how these films were created and how you can bring your story to life! Films will screen at the top of the hour between 4-8pm and will be accompanied by discussions. The Filmmaker Meet Up for local media makers in partnership with Vermont Production Collective, will be between 6-8pm. See you during Art Walk!

Lineup:
“Corrupted” by Everett Walke
“Twotanic: Sinking Again (The Legacy of John Wilkes-Booth)” By Ruby McElwain
“The Thaw” directed by Sarah Wisner & Sean Temple

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Celebrate the launch of the new PoemCity Anthology 2025 with readings from headlining poets Bianca Stone, Chard deNiord, and Toussaint St. Negritude on his bass clarinet; followed by an open mic for poets with poems in the anthology. Come and sign up at the door (first come, first serve) to read your poem from this year’s anthology! Free and open to the public. Refreshments served and autographed books for sale.

Bianca Stone is the Vermont Poet Laureate and author of seven books of poetry, most recently What is Otherwise Infinite (Tin House, 2022), which won the 2023 Vermont Book Award in Poetry. Chard deNiord is a former Vermont Poet Laureate (2015-19) and the author o   ...

Celebrate the launch of the new PoemCity Anthology 2025 with readings from headlining poets Bianca Stone, Chard deNiord, and Toussaint St. Negritude on his bass clarinet; followed by an open mic for poets with poems in the anthology. Come and sign up at the door (first come, first serve) to read your poem from this year’s anthology! Free and open to the public. Refreshments served and autographed books for sale.

Bianca Stone is the Vermont Poet Laureate and author of seven books of poetry, most recently What is Otherwise Infinite (Tin House, 2022), which won the 2023 Vermont Book Award in Poetry. Chard deNiord is a former Vermont Poet Laureate (2015-19) and the author of nine books of poetry, most recently Westminster West (Tupelo Press, 2025), and One As Other (Green Writers Press, 2024). Toussaint St. Negritude is the former Poet Laureate of Belfast, Maine, and is the author of the poetry debut Mountain Spells (Rootstock, 2024).

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Phoebe Potts wants a tiny little baby, & she's stopping at nothing to get one. Her hilarious, award-winning solo takes a comic look on the agony of adoption.

Phoebe's hilarious, heartfelt performance (complete with her own hand-cranked cartoon illustrations) chronicles her quest - and takes us on a journey that encompasses race, religion, interconnectedness and love.?Deeply heartfelt, wholly uproarious: the show is honest, brave, illuminating, and very entertaining.

Masks are encouraged. *The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]   ...

Phoebe Potts wants a tiny little baby, & she's stopping at nothing to get one. Her hilarious, award-winning solo takes a comic look on the agony of adoption.

Phoebe's hilarious, heartfelt performance (complete with her own hand-cranked cartoon illustrations) chronicles her quest - and takes us on a journey that encompasses race, religion, interconnectedness and love.?Deeply heartfelt, wholly uproarious: the show is honest, brave, illuminating, and very entertaining.

Masks are encouraged. *The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected] to discuss options for seeing the show.

7:30pm Thu-Fri; 2pm & 7pm Sat; & 11am Sun
April 9-13, 2025

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2025 Farmers Night series will conclude for the season with The Evans / Asbell / Stats Trio - A Day in the Life of Jazz. Presenting a Collection of Popular Music from The 30’s thru the 60’s. The trio includes Samirah Evans, jazz vocalist, accompanied by guitarist Paul Asbel and bassist Clyde Stats.

The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition which goes back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to barbershop, perform in the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night during the   ...

2025 Farmers Night series will conclude for the season with The Evans / Asbell / Stats Trio - A Day in the Life of Jazz. Presenting a Collection of Popular Music from The 30’s thru the 60’s. The trio includes Samirah Evans, jazz vocalist, accompanied by guitarist Paul Asbel and bassist Clyde Stats.

The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition which goes back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to barbershop, perform in the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night during the legislative session—and the concerts are free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:00PM

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Julie Pellissier-Lush, the first Indigenous Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island, relates some of the “Seven Generations” stories about how the Mi’kmaq People came into being. These stories are filled with joy and hardships, and Pellissier-Lush will accompany them with drumming and poetry that might inspire you to learn more about who you are and where you come from.

This event is a hybrid event, available in person at Kellogg-Hubbard Library or live streamed. Register below to learn more information.

Registration requested but not required : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mikmaq-creation-stories-with-poetry-and-song-tickets-1242455932139?aff=oddtdtcre   ...

Julie Pellissier-Lush, the first Indigenous Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island, relates some of the “Seven Generations” stories about how the Mi’kmaq People came into being. These stories are filled with joy and hardships, and Pellissier-Lush will accompany them with drumming and poetry that might inspire you to learn more about who you are and where you come from.

This event is a hybrid event, available in person at Kellogg-Hubbard Library or live streamed. Register below to learn more information.

Registration requested but not required : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mikmaq-creation-stories-with-poetry-and-song-tickets-1242455932139?aff=oddtdtcreator

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The Vermont State Curator’s Office presents Moments in Time -
Works by Vermonters with Dementia at the State House Cafeteria. The show features work from 13 Vermonters and includes artistic mediums ranging from wood carvings, drawings, paintings, and quilts. – on view from April 1-May 1, with an opening reception on April 10 from 2:30-5:00.

There will be an opportunity to meet some of the artists who are featured in the show. The event is free and open to the public with an ice cream celebration at 3PM.
Moments in Time is an exhibit like no other, featuring pieces created by Vermonters with dementia. This collection of art celebrates their creativity and   ...

The Vermont State Curator’s Office presents Moments in Time -
Works by Vermonters with Dementia at the State House Cafeteria. The show features work from 13 Vermonters and includes artistic mediums ranging from wood carvings, drawings, paintings, and quilts. – on view from April 1-May 1, with an opening reception on April 10 from 2:30-5:00.

There will be an opportunity to meet some of the artists who are featured in the show. The event is free and open to the public with an ice cream celebration at 3PM.
Moments in Time is an exhibit like no other, featuring pieces created by Vermonters with dementia. This collection of art celebrates their creativity and invites viewers to explore their perspectives. Organized by the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, this show seeks to foster understanding, spark conversation, and bring attention to the far-reaching effects of dementia on patients and their loved ones.
Free and Open to the Public.

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Montpelier's Monthly Circle Sing

We gather every second Monday at the Montpelier Performing Arts HUB on 35 College St. Dive into collaborative vocal magic with your neighbors. New folks are always welcome.

What is "Circle Singing?"

In a super supportive, playful, and judgment-free space, you're invited to explore singing the music of the moment. Together we interweave musical patterns, rhythms, harmonies, melodies, movement, words, percussive sounds, and come out with a lot of joy and aliveness. In the traditions of Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, Zuza Gonçalves, and others, we co-create the songs we need to sing and share. Our listening, trust a   ...

Montpelier's Monthly Circle Sing

We gather every second Monday at the Montpelier Performing Arts HUB on 35 College St. Dive into collaborative vocal magic with your neighbors. New folks are always welcome.

What is "Circle Singing?"

In a super supportive, playful, and judgment-free space, you're invited to explore singing the music of the moment. Together we interweave musical patterns, rhythms, harmonies, melodies, movement, words, percussive sounds, and come out with a lot of joy and aliveness. In the traditions of Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, Zuza Gonçalves, and others, we co-create the songs we need to sing and share. Our listening, trust and willingness to share our imperfect voices leads us through a little vulnerability and into music and connection that deeply feeds our hearts and souls.

Feel free to reach out with questions at [email protected] — I’m happy to share more about what to expect.

RSVP to [email protected]. Payment of $20-$40 can be sent via Venmo (@David-Ruffin-Voice) or in cash at the event. While payment at the time of RSVPing is not required, it is much appreciated and guarantees your spot.

Come on out and make some beauty!

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