Upcoming Events

Field Notes: An Essay Gallery Hours: Friday 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5, Opening Reception: Friday May 3, 4-7 PM Artist's Talk: May 17, 5:30-7:00 PM Kate Fetherston’s paintings, in brilliant color and energy—“Field Notes”—focus on birdsong and the patterns and landscapes of spring.

Kate Fetherson

12:00pm-4:00pm All Species Day

All Species Day

Come Dressed as your Favorite Species and join in Celebrating our Interdependence with All of Life. 12 - 1 pm- Hubbard Park - Calling All Species, arrival of the Stag King, and line-up for Parade 1:15 - 2:15 pm- - Parade - From Park, to Main street and State Street 2:30 - 4:00 pm Birth Of Spring Pageant at Statehouse Saturday, May 4 - Pageant Rehearsal - Statehouse Lawn (Times are to be confirmed) 11:30-12:30 ~ Calling All Species - Hubbard Park Soccer Field, below Old Shelter. 1:00 - 3:00 pm ~ Birth of Spring Pageant - Includes dance practices: Samba for the parade, Congo and Yemayah for Birth of Spring, the Flower Children's Dance and Songs. 3:00 - 4:00pm ~ Maypole Dance- Statehouse Lawn Dance Rehearsal ~ Samba ~ Congo ~ Yemayah March 28 and April 25 -12noon at Capital City Grange - Northfield St/ Rte 12 just south of th I-89 overpass - Free Dances will be taught during Allison's Dance and Stretch Mon & Weds 12-1pm classes at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio Rm. 103 Stone Science Bldg VCFA 62 Ridge St. $5 For info and to sign up to dance: [email protected] Mask Making and Puppet Repair Workshops Saturdays - April 20 & 27, 10-3pm at AllTogetherNow! Community Arts Center. Come make a mask or costume, and/or help repair puppets. $10-25 suggested donation. Puppeteers and Volunteers Needed! Contact us for details: [email protected]

Kate Fetherson

1:30pm-2:45pm Screen Time & Your Body

Screen Time & Your Body

Feeling the effects of all that screen time on your body? Mind? Spirit? Build body awareness and learn simple, effective strategies to help you navigate the physical strain and mental drain of screen time with Movement, Mindset & Awareness. We'll explore mindset moments to help you better navigate what you want your relationship with your devices to be. Cost: $17 Registration HERE: https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/workshops

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

Adjusting Your Bike & Helmet for Comfort & Fit

5:30pm-6:30pm Adjusting Your Bike & Helmet for Comfort & Fit

Does your helmet slip around or give you a headache? Is your back or neck sore when you ride? Do you wonder if your seat is at the right height and angle? This session will address these questions and it will also teach you the “Eyes, Ears, and Mouth Test.” An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.

Kate Fetherson

6:45pm-8:00pm Unwind for a Restful Night's Sleep

Unwind for a Restful Night's Sleep

Sleep evades many people for so many different reasons. In this class you will learn some basics of sleep hygiene, non-sleep deep rest tips, how to build movement moments and pauses into your day to shift out of the "go, go, go" pace of life and enjoy a gentle movement practice to unwind from your day and prepare for a restful night's sleep. $17 for the class and supplemental Unwind & Rest audio track

Music Series Kickoff: Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers Quartet

5:00pm-7:00pm Music Series Kickoff: Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers Quartet

Please join us for our music series kickoff at Barr Hill for a night of jazz with Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers. We look forward to hosting you for an amazing night of music, cocktails and small plates.

Mosaic's annual Take Back the Night event is organized by youth, and is a series of happenings to raise community awareness about sexual violence and show solidarity with survivors. 4-6pm Pre-march sign making & activities at Montpelier High School (MHS) 6-7pm Downtown march and action - gather at MHS 7-9pm Speakout & candle-light vigil at the New Shelter in Hubbard Park

Onion River Outdoors 2024 Bike Swap

9:00am-12:00pm Onion River Outdoors 2024 Bike Swap

Find the perfect new-to-you bike, sell that old bike that's been taking up space in your garage all these years, or better yet, do both! From kids bikes to road bikes, full suspension bikes and fat bikes, it's all here and waiting for you! As always, our helpful and knowledgeable staff members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to guide you toward the bike that is best suited for your riding. For those of you selling, check our website for drop-off days.

Kate Fetherson

7:30pm-9:00pm Concert by Onion River Chorus

Concert by Onion River Chorus

The Onion River Chorus performs Gioachino Rossini’s unique Petite messe solennelle. The 60-voice Onion River Chorus will be joined by soprano Lillian Broderick, countertenor Timothy Parsons, tenor Adam Hall, and bass Erik Kroncke. Pianist Mary Jane Austin and organist Lynnette Combs will also be featured. Richard Riley will conduct. Admission is $20; those 18 and under are free. Tickets are available at sevendaystickets.com and at the door. Due to flood damage to the Unitarian Church’s elevator last summer, the church is not handicapped accessible.

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK

2:00pm-3:30pm SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK

A walk to find spring wildflowers as well as new plant growth. We'll do an easy hike to the new part of Hubbard Park. including rich deciduous woods below cliffs. We'll especially search for spring ephemerals, which bloom before they get shaded out by new tree leaves. Meet Naturalist Gail Johnson at the New Shelter, Hubbard Park.ALL AGES. FREE.

Mending Workshop

1:30pm-3:30pm Mending Workshop

Have you ever wondered how to repair beloved clothes that are showing signs of wear? Learn how to mend your clothes in an empowering beginner-friendly workshop. The focus will be on repairing woven cloth garments and household items using simple tools and hand sewing techniques. Students will learn the basics of mending and the "why" of mending - the life cycle of clothing. Students are encouraged to bring 1-3 projects to work on, and will leave with the skills necessary to tackle a wide variety of mending opportunities. All tools and materials will be provided (scissors, pins and needles, thread and fabric). Students are also welcome to bring their own tools and supplies, and mending kits will be available for purchase from the instructor for $30 (optional). Contact Meg Reinhold for reserving a spot for the workshop or if you have any questions: [email protected]

Kate Fetherson

11:00am-6:00pm Mother's Day Brunch

Mother's Day Brunch

Please join us for to celebrate the wonderful women in your life - mothers, daughters, friends. We will have a special pre-fixe menu for $50.00 + tax and gratuity.

2024 Show Choir Concert

6:00pm-7:00pm 2024 Show Choir Concert

28 Middle and High School Students Strut Their Musical Theater Stuff! Directed by Kianna Bromley, Musical Director Molly Clark and Accompanist Daniel Bruce, students have been meeting weekly since mid-October honing their "Triple Threat" Talents! The Show Choir Concert is a culmination of all their work, and features song and dance from the Best of Broadway! IT'S FREE! (Donations gratefully accepted - pay what you wish.)

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

3:00pm-5:00pm Celebrating 49 Years of the Art Resource Association! at the Vermont State House Cafeteria Gallery

Celebrating 49 Years of the Art Resource Association! at the Vermont State House Cafeteria Gallery

Exhibition: April 30 – May 31 Hours: Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Opening Reception: May 15, from 3:00- 5:00pm. Free and open to the public The Vermont State Curator’s Office presents Celebrating 49 Years!, a members exhibition of the Art Resource Association (ARA) at the State House Cafeteria Gallery. Over 30 member artists will be exhibiting in a variety of creative disciplines. Image courtesy of artist, Marcia Hammond, Guacamole

Kate Fetherson

3:00pm-6:00pm Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Friday, May 17 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Free drop-in. Come visit with our first Visiting Teacher-Naturalist at NBNC, Noelani Jones. Ask questions, and view their work and process while they are printing and/or weaving at NBNC! These are casual drop-in hours with no formal programming planned. Their work highlights our dependence on nature and restoring a relationship with the land through seasonal, land-based crafts of natural dyeing and handweaving.

Kate Fetherson

11:00am-1:00pm Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Come visit with our first Visiting Teacher-Naturalist at NBNC, Noelani Jones. Ask questions, and view their work and process while they are printing and/or weaving at NBNC! These are casual drop-in hours with no formal programming planned.

John Lackard Blues Band

7:00pm-9:00pm John Lackard Blues Band

Come join us for some fantastic blues music. Open to the public for this event

Kate Fetherson

10:00am-11:30am Spring Family Nature Discovery Hike

Spring Family Nature Discovery Hike

Ages 6 & up (with parents) | Free Register at https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/spring-family-nature-discovery-hike/ Who is that bird singing in the tree? Why are all the frogs so noisy right now? What are all these flowers blooming on the forest floor? Come explore all the activity happening around NBNC on a Spring Discovery Hike. This program will explore the grass and dirt trails around NBNC. The program will include but may not be limited to the Universal Access Trail. Please reach out if we can accommodate your accessibility needs!

Planting School

10:00am-12:00pm Planting School

I want the best of all for when these young seeds grow, they are going to need you (the people listening), as they need the sunshine, the joy of the universe…Wabanaki Prayer for the Seeds (Traditional) The Seeds of Renewal Project's introductory-level Indigenous planting program is designed for farmers, gardeners, anthropologists, and people generally interested in food systems. It is taught by Dr. Frederick M. Wiseman, an ethnobotanist with experience in desert Southwest, Mexico, Central America, and Wabanaki food systems. The program is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

Drag Queen Story Hour

1:00am-2:00pm Drag Queen Story Hour

An inspiring Story Hour that captures the imagination of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. So that they can imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. Activities include creating multigender/multicultural doll people and making rainbow clouds.

Waltzes and Contra dances at Capital City Grange

7:00pm-11:00pm Waltzes and Contra dances at Capital City Grange

Waltzing from 7:00 to 7:45 will be an extra treat before the regular Montpelier Contra Dance from 8:00 to 11:00. Music for both will be by Springtide, a delightful band from Maine. Caller, Hannah will also teach a brief introduction/refresher lesson starting at 7:45 when the waltzing ends, until it's time to line up for contra dances at 8:00. Please come a bit early, and change (or clean) your shoes to protect the beautiful VT maple dance floor at the Grange Hall, which is located about 1 mile south of Montpelier on VT Rt. 12. Admission fees:

Kate Fetherson

9:00am-3:00pm Leather Sandal Making Workshop

Leather Sandal Making Workshop

Learn to make your own pair of handmade leather sandals in this one-day workshop led by sandal-maker Stace Fulwiler Wood. No previous experience necessary, beginners are welcome!

Yoga & The Pelvic Floor

11:45am-1:30pm Yoga & The Pelvic Floor

Join Amy LePage to build a better understanding of the pelvic floor and your yoga practice. The pelvic floor muscles are involved with movement, breathing, posture, pleasure, core stability, bodily functions, nervous system responses and more. Gain a deeper understanding of this often elusive part of the body and learn how to bring this awareness into your yoga practice in a way that supports the optimal function of your pelvic floor muscles.

Kate Fetherson

6:00pm-7:00am Vermont READS Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Vermont READS Last Night at the Telegraph Club

America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone with deportation, including Chinese Americans like Lily. Deportation was looming over her father–despite his hard-won citizenship–Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day. Join us in reading and discussing this poignant book about what it is to live under repressive social constraints.

Book Discussion with Outright Vermont

6:00pm-7:30pm Book Discussion with Outright Vermont

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes Room Join Outright Vermont as we explore the Vermont Reads book of the year “Last Night at the Telegraph Club.” This event will have discussion and activities that explore the themes of this book set in the 50s and how they are relevant today. Come share your ideas, opinions, and perspectives! Multiple copies are available at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Free, in person

Kate Fetherson

7:00pm-8:30pm Author Event: Birding to Change the World

Author Event: Birding to Change the World

Join us for a trio of dynamic bird babes in conversation about "Birding to Change the World," a new memoir by Burlington author and educator Trish O'Kane. Trish will be joined by The Bird Diva, Bridget Butler, and Rebecca Waterman, Bear Pond's own resident bird nerd. Themes of social justice, environmentalism, and education will be discussed under the lens of birding and it's greater impact. Birders and non-birders alike are welcome!

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

5:00pm-7:00pm Music Series - Ali T

Music Series - Ali T

Please join us for our summer music series with Alison Turner, better known as Ali T. Ali is an indie-pop singer-songwriter based in Vermont. We'll have fabulous cocktails and small plates. This is a free event, open to the community!

Public Forum on Recovery and Resiliency

6:30pm-8:30pm Public Forum on Recovery and Resiliency

Come learn about what's being done in Montpelier to build resiliency in our City at the next Public Forum on Recovery and Resiliency

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

4:30pm-5:45pm Breath & Your Body

Breath & Your Body

You breathe roughly 20,000 times a day. Join Emerge with Amy LePage to explore the awe-someness of your moving, breathing body with: - A whole-body approach to breath awareness and understanding breathing mechanics. Leave with simple, practical tips you can use every day to help you breathe those 20,000 breaths more easefully. $17

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

Kate Fetherson

7:30pm-2:00pm Three Sisters Four Women

Three Sisters Four Women

Written by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times. One that puts The Three Sisters points of view front and center! LNT presents the Regional Premiere! Masks are highly recommended. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected] to discuss options for seeing the show.

Kate Fetherson

5:30pm-7:30pm Shibori Indigo Dye workshop

Shibori Indigo Dye workshop

Join us for an evening of dye magic! We’ll provide wine and nonalcoholic beverages so we can ‘cheers’ each other as we create. Learn the art of Shibori and Indigo dyeing, while enjoying the company of friends and neighbors. Shibori is a Japanese dye technique that typically involves folding, twisting, wrapping, bunching or sewing cloth and binding it, then dipping it into an indigo vat. The binds in the fabric will resist the dye, creating beautiful and interesting patterns with different shades of blue.

Three Sisters Four Women

7:30pm-2:00pm Three Sisters Four Women

Kate Fetherson

7:00am-9:00am Spring Birding at North Branch Nature Center

Spring Birding at North Branch Nature Center

FREE at North Branch Nature Center Part of our Friday morning spring birding series. A casual morning of birding for all interests and experience levels facilitated by NBNC staff and guest leaders. These outings are about enjoying, learning about, and spending time with wild birds. No binoculars? No ID guide? No problem! The only requirement is an appreciation of birds (though we do have binoculars for those who would like them). This outing covers between 0.25 and .6 miles. Terrain and surface: The trails are 6’-wide grass paths over compacted dirt. The trails are flat with no cross-grade. One 20’ section of the trail has a 10% grade over a 100’ distance, and can be avoided. There are several benches along the route.

Montpelier Pride Fest and Parade

4:00pm-7:30pm Montpelier Pride Fest and Parade

Come OUT and celebrate Montpelier Pride Fest!! 2:30-4pm Street Art downtown takeover hosted by Montpelier High School GSA with info hub at Rebel Heart on State Street. Join in for chalking, poetry, and “strut the walk” fashion takeovers. Fest is on Statehouse Lawn from 4-7pm with music with a local DJ, pole dance performances featuring Rivers Way Movement Studio, community organizations, resources and more! The Fest will end with a 6:45pm gathering to Parade along the sidewalk down Court St, across School St, down Main Street and turning onto State St to end back at the Statehouse Lawn. Bring your rainbow lights and fantastic looks! Let’s make the streets glow n shimmer! Brass Balagan will join us for musical vibes. Check out the full 12 day schedule at the website link.

Fri May 3

Kate Fetherson

Friday May 3rd 4:00 pm - Sunday Jun 2nd 5:00 pm
@ The Front, 6 Barre Street, Montpelier VT

Field Notes: An Essay
Gallery Hours: Friday 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5, Opening Reception: Friday May 3, 4-7 PM
Artist's Talk: May 17, 5:30-7:00 PM
Kate Fetherston’s paintings, in brilliant color and energy—“Field Notes”—focus on birdsong and the patterns and landscapes of spring.

Find Out More Email the organizer Read More

Sun May 5
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

All Species Day

Sunday May 5th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
@ Montpelier - Hubbard Park, Main and State ST and Statehouse Lawn

Come Dressed as your Favorite Species and join in Celebrating our Interdependence with All of Life.
12 - 1 pm- Hubbard Park - Calling All Species, arrival of the Stag King, and line-up for Parade
1:15 - 2:15 pm- - Parade - From Park, to Main street and State Street
2:30 - 4:00 pm Birth Of Spring Pageant at Statehouse

Saturday, May 4 - Pageant Rehearsal - Statehouse Lawn (Times are to be confirmed)
11:30-12:30 ~ Calling All Species - Hubbard Park Soccer Field, below Old Shelter.
1:00 - 3:00 pm ~ Birth of Spring Pageant - Includes dance practices: Samba for the parade, Congo and Yemayah for Birth of Spring, the Flower Children's Dance and Songs.
3:00 - 4:00pm ~ Maypole Dance- Statehouse Lawn
Dance Rehearsal ~ Samba ~ Congo ~ Yemayah
March 28 and April 25 -12noon at Capital City Grange - Northfield St/ Rte 12 just south of th I-89 overpass - Free
Dances will be taught during Allison's Dance and Stretch Mon & Weds 12-1pm classes at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio Rm. 103 Stone Science Bldg VCFA 62 Ridge St. $5
For info and to sign up to dance: [email protected]

Mask Making and Puppet Repair Workshops
Saturdays - April 20 & 27, 10-3pm at AllTogetherNow! Community Arts Center. Come make a mask or costume, and/or help repair puppets. $10-25 suggested donation.

Puppeteers and Volunteers Needed! Contact us for details: [email protected]

Sun May 5
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm

Screen Time & Your Body

Sunday May 5th 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
@ 15 State St. - 3rd Floor - Elevator Available

Feeling the effects of all that screen time on your body? Mind? Spirit? Build body awareness and learn simple, effective strategies to help you navigate the physical strain and mental drain of screen time with Movement, Mindset & Awareness. We'll explore mindset moments to help you better navigate what you want your relationship with your devices to be.

Cost: $17
Registration HERE: https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/workshops

Tue May 7
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Adjusting Your Bike & Helmet for Comfort & Fit

Tuesday May 7th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
@ Montpelier Senior Activity Center

Email the organizer

Wed May 8
6:45 pm to 8:00 pm

Unwind for a Restful Night's Sleep

Wednesday May 8th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
@ 15 State St. - 3rd Floor - Elevator Available

Wed May 8
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Music Series Kickoff: Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers Quartet

Wednesday May 8th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Fri May 10
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Take Back the Night

Friday May 10th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Montpelier High School

Mosaic's annual Take Back the Night event is organized by youth, and is a series of happenings to raise community awareness about sexual violence and show solidarity with survivors.

4-6pm Pre-march sign making & activities at Montpelier High School (MHS)
6-7pm Downtown march and action - gather at MHS
7-9pm Speakout & candle-light vigil at the New Shelter in Hubbard Park

Sat May 11
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Onion River Outdoors 2024 Bike Swap

Saturday May 11th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
@ 89 Main Street Montpelier VT

Sat May 11
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Concert by Onion River Chorus

Saturday May 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Unitarian Church of Montpelier

Email the organizer Read More

Sat May 11
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK

Saturday May 11th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
@ New Shelter, Hubbard Park

Sat May 11
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Mending Workshop

Saturday May 11th 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
@ Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co, 64 Main Street, Montpelier VT 05602

Have you ever wondered how to repair beloved clothes that are showing signs of wear? Learn how to mend your clothes in an empowering beginner-friendly workshop. The focus will be on repairing woven cloth garments and household items using simple tools and hand sewing techniques. Students will learn the basics of mending and the "why" of mending - the life cycle of clothing.

Students are encouraged to bring 1-3 projects to work on, and will leave with the skills necessary to tackle a wide variety of mending opportunities. All tools and materials will be provided (scissors, pins and needles, thread and fabric). Students are also welcome to bring their own tools and supplies, ...

Have you ever wondered how to repair beloved clothes that are showing signs of wear? Learn how to mend your clothes in an empowering beginner-friendly workshop. The focus will be on repairing woven cloth garments and household items using simple tools and hand sewing techniques. Students will learn the basics of mending and the "why" of mending - the life cycle of clothing.

Students are encouraged to bring 1-3 projects to work on, and will leave with the skills necessary to tackle a wide variety of mending opportunities. All tools and materials will be provided (scissors, pins and needles, thread and fabric). Students are also welcome to bring their own tools and supplies, and mending kits will be available for purchase from the instructor for $30 (optional).

Contact Meg Reinhold for reserving a spot for the workshop or if you have any questions: [email protected]

Sun May 12
11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday May 12th 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Please join us for to celebrate the wonderful women in your life - mothers, daughters, friends. We will have a special pre-fixe menu for $50.00 + tax and gratuity.

Sun May 12
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

2024 Show Choir Concert

Sunday May 12th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

28 Middle and High School Students Strut Their Musical Theater Stuff!
Directed by Kianna Bromley, Musical Director Molly Clark and Accompanist Daniel Bruce, students have been meeting weekly since mid-October honing their "Triple Threat" Talents!
The Show Choir Concert is a culmination of all their work, and features song and dance from the Best of Broadway!
IT'S FREE! (Donations gratefully accepted - pay what you wish.)

Wed May 15
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Celebrating 49 Years of the Art Resource Association! at the Vermont State House Cafeteria Gallery

Wednesday May 15th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
@ Vermont State House cafeteria

Exhibition: April 30 – May 31
Hours: Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Opening Reception: May 15, from 3:00- 5:00pm.
Free and open to the public

The Vermont State Curator’s Office presents Celebrating 49 Years!, a members exhibition of the Art Resource Association (ARA) at the State House Cafeteria Gallery. Over 30 member artists will be exhibiting in a variety of creative disciplines.

Image courtesy of artist, Marcia Hammond, Guacamole

Thu May 16
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Thursday May 16th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

Friday, May 17 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free drop-in. Come visit with our first Visiting Teacher-Naturalist at NBNC, Noelani Jones. Ask questions, and view their work and process while they are printing and/or weaving at NBNC! These are casual drop-in hours with no formal programming planned.

Their work highlights our dependence on nature and restoring a relationship with the land through seasonal, land-based crafts of natural dyeing and handweaving.

Fri May 17
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Friday May 17th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

Find Out More Call the organizer

Fri May 17
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

John Lackard Blues Band

Friday May 17th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ American Legion Post 3 Montpelier

Come join us for some fantastic blues music. Open to the public for this event

Call the organizer

Sat May 18
10:00 am to 11:30 am

Spring Family Nature Discovery Hike

Saturday May 18th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
@ North Branch Nature Center

Ages 6 & up (with parents) | Free
Register at https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/spring-family-nature-discovery-hike/

Who is that bird singing in the tree? Why are all the frogs so noisy right now? What are all these flowers blooming on the forest floor? Come explore all the activity happening around NBNC on a Spring Discovery Hike. This program will explore the grass and dirt trails around NBNC. The program will include but may not be limited to the Universal Access Trail. Please reach out if we can accommodate your accessibility needs!

Sat May 18
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Planting School

Saturday May 18th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
@ Vermont History Museum, 109 State Street, Montpelier

I want the best of all for when these young seeds grow, they are going to need you (the people listening), as they need the sunshine, the joy of the universe…Wabanaki Prayer for the Seeds (Traditional)

The Seeds of Renewal Project's introductory-level Indigenous planting program is designed for farmers, gardeners, anthropologists, and people generally interested in food systems. It is taught by Dr. Frederick M. Wiseman, an ethnobotanist with experience in desert Southwest, Mexico, Central America, and Wabanaki food systems. The program is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

Sat May 18
1:00 am to 2:00 pm

Drag Queen Story Hour

Saturday May 18th 1:00 am to 2:00 pm
@ Sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church 64 State Street, Montpelier

Sat May 18
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Waltzes and Contra dances at Capital City Grange

Saturday May 18th 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
@ Capital City Grange Hall, 6612 VT 12, Berlin VT 05602

Sun May 19
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Leather Sandal Making Workshop

Sunday May 19th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
@ Wilder Arts Studio, 7 Main St, Montpelier

Learn to make your own pair of handmade leather sandals in this one-day workshop led by sandal-maker Stace Fulwiler Wood. No previous experience necessary, beginners are welcome!

Sun May 19
11:45 am to 1:30 pm

Yoga & The Pelvic Floor

Sunday May 19th 11:45 am to 1:30 pm
@ Rooted Yoga

Mon May 20
6:00 pm to 7:00 am

Vermont READS Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Monday May 20th 6:00 pm to 7:00 am
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Main Street, Montpelier

Mon May 20
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Book Discussion with Outright Vermont

Monday May 20th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Hayes Room
Join Outright Vermont as we explore the Vermont Reads book of the year “Last Night at the Telegraph Club.” This event will have discussion and activities that explore the themes of this book set in the 50s and how they are relevant today. Come share your ideas, opinions, and perspectives! Multiple copies are available at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Free, in person

Tue May 21
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Author Event: Birding to Change the World

Tuesday May 21st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
@ Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St Montpelier

Thu May 23
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Music Series - Ali T

Thursday May 23rd 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Thu May 23
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Public Forum on Recovery and Resiliency

Thursday May 23rd 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
@ Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre Street

Come learn about what's being done in Montpelier to build resiliency in our City at the next Public Forum on Recovery and Resiliency

Sun May 26
4:30 pm to 5:45 pm

Breath & Your Body

Sunday May 26th 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm
@ 15 State St. - 3rd Floor - Elevator Available

You breathe roughly 20,000 times a day. Join Emerge with Amy LePage to explore the awe-someness of your moving, breathing body with:
- A whole-body approach to breath awareness and understanding breathing mechanics. Leave with simple, practical tips you can use every day to help you breathe those 20,000 breaths more easefully. $17

Thu May 30

Three Sisters Four Women

Thursday May 30th 7:30 pm - Sunday Jun 16th 2:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Thu May 30
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Shibori Indigo Dye workshop

Thursday May 30th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
@ Wilder Arts Studio, 7 Main Street