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Exhibit Opening: For the Love of Vermont
10:00am-5:00pm Exhibit Opening: For the Love of VermontThe Vermont Historical Society is excited to present a major exhibition of paintings, prints, and drawings titled “For the Love of Vermont: The Lyman Orton Collection.” It is a selection from the largest private collection of 20th century artwork by Vermont artists, collected over the past 45 years by Lyman Orton, best known as the proprietor of The Vermont Country Store. This remarkable exhibition at the Pavilion Building is the first showing of works from The Orton Collection in central Vermont. Co-curated by the Vermont Historical Society. Among the 50 artists in the exhibition are Luigi Lucioni, Walton Blodgett, Francis Colburn, Cecil Bell, Rockwell Kent, Emile Gruppe, Ruth Mould, Mitzi Goward, and Paul Sample.
July 3rd Independence Day Celebration
3:00pm-10:00pm July 3rd Independence Day CelebrationJuly 3rd is the Capital City’s largest festival of the year with many activities happening downtown throughout the day. The fun begins at 3 pm with the July 3rd Food Truck Festival and the FamilyFest (for all ages!!) on the State House Lawn. After the FamilyFest, the Montpelier Mile Road Race begins at 6 pm and kicks-off the Parade! After enjoying the parade, join us on the State House Lawn for a performance by Dave Keller. The night is capped off by an epic fireworks show!
Celebrate 4th of July on July 3rd at Barr Hill
4:00pm-10:00pm Celebrate 4th of July on July 3rd at Barr HillOur bar and retail will be open on July 3rd to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. We will have cocktails and food available and if you stay till dusk we can watch the Montpelier fireworks from our lawn with a cocktail between 9-9:15pm. Feel free to bring a chair and enjoy the festivities. We will be staying open until 10pm!
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Montpelier Contra Dance
7:30pm-11:00pm Montpelier Contra DanceContra dance Saturday with caller Ben Sachs-Hamilton and live music by Thunderwing. The band includes Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, and Amy Engelsberg on piano and accordion. Come at 7:30 PM to change or clean your shoes for the Intro/Refresher lesson, taught by Ben, then dance from 8 to 11:00 PM with a brief break. Lots of friendly people to dance with! Admission: $12/adult, $5 kids & low income, $20 dance supporters! Choose the price that works for you.
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Informational Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm Informational MeetingWe will be hosting an Informational Meeting to give a joint Greenway Institute & VCFA update on the campus. Please join us! Have questions? Contact: Kristin Cantu, [email protected]
Vulture Sister Song
5:00pm-7:00pm Vulture Sister SongLed by Upper Valley dance artist, Ellen Smith Ahern, Vulture Sister Song is a family-friendly, interdisciplinary performance. 5pm Potluck + live folk music from teen band, The Purple House Trio + lantern scultpures from local artist Talitha Landis-Marinello 6pm Performance (~35 min., recommended 5 yrs.+) FREE! The show blends live storytelling, folk songs and electric lullabies, a migrating herd of lanterns, wild movement and a healthy dose of humor to connect artists and community members and celebrate the possibilities of vibrant interdependence.
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Three Penny Pint Night to support Vermont's Rivers
10:00am-9:00pm Three Penny Pint Night to support Vermont's RiversStop by Three Penny all day to commemorate the floods, sip a pint, enjoy fresh-off-the-grill favorites, and support healthy rivers. All day long, a portion of proceeds will go to Vermont River Conservancy's work to protect and restore rivers.
Author Event: Rebecca Makkai and Jess Row
7:00pm-8:30pm Author Event: Rebecca Makkai and Jess RowJoin us on Wednesday, July 10th at 7pm here in the store to celebrate the paperback release of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rebecca Makkai's novel "I Have Some Questions for You" and Jess Row's "The New Earth." Rebecca and Jess, author friends who love spending the summer here in Vermont, will discuss their respective novels and their creative processes. It's sure to be an interesting conversation about a pair of amazing books!
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Art Gallery Reception: Rachel Mirus
5:00pm-7:00pm Art Gallery Reception: Rachel MirusPlease join us at North Branch Nature Center for an evening celebrating Rachel Mirus’ art exhibit An Artist’s Collection of Curiosities. Tour the gallery, meet the artist, and enjoy some light refreshments. A portion of artwork sales will support NBNC in our mission of Connecting People with the Natural World. Rachel Mirus is a STEAM teaching artist, nature writer, and lifelong learner. Her passion is to inspire observation, experimentation, and creativity in students of all ages through her visual art, writing, and teaching.
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Sound Bath Healing
5:00pm-6:30pm Sound Bath HealingJoin Victoria Keen for a special transformative New Moon Sound Bath Ceremony invoking the ancient practice of observing the rhythm and influence of the moon on the tides and the waters of our bodies, which rules our emotions, subconscious, and inner life. Honoring the elements and bringing in all the senses, while combining Biofield Tuning, reiki, flower essences and a plethora of instruments Victoria guides you through a journey far inward and outward into the Timeless Now. To close out the ceremony Victoria offers group Reiki and Healy frequencies to integrate the work. No previous experience is needed. This experience is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators and journeyers.
Ecstatic Dance Vermont
7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance VermontEcstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music moving through five rhythms. The dance does not require a partner. Bring a friend! Alcohol and drug free. First time? Please come at 7 pm to warmup and join the welcome circle. Donation request $10
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Photography Workshop with John Snell
10:00am-11:30am Photography Workshop with John SnellGiven that nearly two trillion photographs will be made this year, what can we learn from them to have our few be better than average at achieving what we want? What do you want your photographs to show/be and what can you do to make sure they do/are? This will not be a class in how to use your camera. We’ll focus on steps you can take to have your photographs show and say more clearly what you want them to.
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Thermal Energy Networks Workshop
6:00pm-8:00pm Thermal Energy Networks WorkshopThis past legislative session, towns across Vermont were given the green light to take community control of this innovative heating and cooling technology. Join Debbie New of Vermont Community Thermal Networks as we break down what Thermal Energy Networks are, why they are a sustainable and resilient clean energy solution, and discuss how your town can join the growing movement to implement these networks across the state.
Flood Relief Fitness Challenge @ Alpenglow
6:30pm-7:15pm Flood Relief Fitness Challenge @ AlpenglowStrengthen your body, boost flexibility, and ignite your core—all while making a difference. For every plank, squat, downward dog, burpee, bicep curl, or crunch, we’ll raise funds to help those who lost their homes in Plainfield’s Heartache Hotel during last week’s floods. Let’s sweat it out together and strengthen to help rebuild lives! Choose what you pay, all proceeds will go to benefit residents of Plainfield's Heartbreak Hotel.
Flood the Streets with Art
9:00am-7:00pm Flood the Streets with ArtAfter the destructive flooding in Plainfield and Barre last week, the Flood the Streets with Art event, re-scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th , has been revised to meet the current needs of our wider community. Through the mediums of art, writing, and music, as well as a chance to donate to help the 2024 flood victims, the public will have the opportunity to come together to reflect, express their feelings, and support our neighboring communities who are currently suffering the effects of flooding.
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
12:00pm-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert SeriesEvery Wednesday at noon, from July 17 til Sep 11, we'll gather to hear some awesome music in the courtyard at the Christ Church at Elm and State in downtown Montpelier. From jazz to rock, classical to big band, the concerts fill our downtown streets with the beautiful sounds of our musical community. Brought to you by Monteverdi Music School, Montpelier Alive, Hunger Mountain Coop, and a number of AWESOME local business sponsors, these are NOT to be missed. BYO lunch, coffee, chair, or dancin shoes!
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Parkapalooza
5:30pm-7:00pm ParkapaloozaParkapalooza is Montpelier’s summer concert series hosted by the Montpelier Parks and Trees Department each summer. Playing live at the Tuning Forks Soundstage at the Old Shelter in Hubbard Park, Parkapalooza is a family friendly concert series featuring live music, a giant slip ‘n slide, lawn games, and a huge open space for people to gather and listen to live music.
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
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Moon Circles with Nyssa
6:00pm-8:00pm Moon Circles with NyssaCelebrating the cycles of Grandmother Moon is a powerful way to get in touch with our own cycles. We come together in Circle to take stock of where we get stuck, where we can meet our growth edge with compassionate curiosity, and where we are totally rocking it. We gather to connect deeply with ourselves, and our shared human-ness in community. Join Nyssa Green, Life Coach, Acupuncturist, & Herbalist for an evening of reflection, celebration, and community. We are a mixed age, gender diverse group. All are welcome.
Ecstatic Dance Vermont
7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance VermontEcstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music moving through five rhythms. The dance does not require a partner. Bring a friend! Alcohol and drug free. First time? Please come at 7 pm to warmup and join the welcome circle. Donation request $10
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Nurture You One-Day Retreat
9:00am-4:30pm Nurture You One-Day RetreatJoin Emerge with Amy LePage for this intergenerational retreat that welcomes parents and grandparents. This is time set aside just for you. To honor the uniqueness of your path as a parent. To tend TO YOU….which is vital in order to thrive. Enjoy gentle movement & yoga, time outside in nature, group and solo time, options for journaling and meditation, delicious and simple foods & more.
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Montpelier Contra Dance--and waltzing!
7:00pm-11:00pm Montpelier Contra Dance--and waltzing!Waltz session from 7:00 to 7:45 followed by an intro-refresher lesson for contra dancing. Starting at 8:00: 3 hours of tunes and contra dances. We ask for $5 each if you come to waltz. For the contra dancing, choose the price that matches you--$12 for regular adult-type people, $5 for kids or low-income people, or $20 to help support the band, caller and sound tech. Questions? Send an email to Tim: [email protected], or call him: 802-225-8921.
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® workshop with Eve Boltax
1:30pm-3:00pm Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® workshop with Eve BoltaxAwareness Through Movement (ATM) are the group classes within the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. The repertoire of ATM lessons consists of thousands of guided movement lessons designed to enhance kinesthetic awareness and improve movement and attention abilities. ATM is used to recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, enhance athletic performance, and promote overall well-being. It is based on neuroscience and motor learning principles, emphasizing the connection between movement, perception, and the nervous system's development. Wear clothes that you can move comfortably in. Mats are provided. Learn more: www.feldenkraisjamaicaplain.com
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
12:00pm-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert SeriesEvery Wednesday at noon, from July 17 til Sep 11, we'll gather to hear some awesome music in the courtyard at the Christ Church at Elm and State in downtown Montpelier. From jazz to rock, classical to big band, the concerts fill our downtown streets with the beautiful sounds of our musical community. Brought to you by Monteverdi Music School, Montpelier Alive, Hunger Mountain Coop, and a number of AWESOME local business sponsors, these are NOT to be missed. BYO lunch, coffee, chair, or dancin shoes!
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Parkapalooza
5:30pm-7:00pm ParkapaloozaParkapalooza is Montpelier’s summer concert series hosted by the Montpelier Parks and Trees Department each summer. Playing live at the Tuning Forks Soundstage at the Old Shelter in Hubbard Park, Parkapalooza is a family friendly concert series featuring live music, a giant slip ‘n slide, lawn games, and a huge open space for people to gather and listen to live music.
Songs and S’mores
6:00pm-7:30pm Songs and S’moresCome join us for an evening of songs and s’mores as we gather around the campfire to share each other’s company and revel in the joy of summer! This is a family friendly event and we welcome people of all ages! Bring your favorite song or campfire story, or just come as you are and join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening. The campfire will be located within close proximity to the Nature Center and all s’mores fixings will be provided! Registration required | All are welcome!
True Voice Workshop with Maité La Muse
5:30pm-8:30pm True Voice Workshop with Maité La MuseThis workshop is a safe and soft space for you to gently explore the hidden treasures and blocks inside of your voice, as well as the many sounds and stories that live within you. We will use practices to get comfortable using your voice and expand your capacity to receive your unique and authentic sound. In this workshop, you will investigate the blocks around your authentic voice, and be held and supported in softening those edges.
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
MHS Alumni Roundup
12:00am-12:00am MHS Alumni RoundupMHS alumni from all classes, faculty, staff and coaches are invited back July 26-27th to celebrate in a welcome street party with Langdon Street Tavern and an event with an afternoon of cooling off in the Montpelier Public Pool, food and ice cream trucks, face painter and activities for all ages, followed by a Mountaineers game. All proceeds of this event will support Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools Partners in Education (PIE), a respected 501c3 non-profit comprised of parents, caregivers, and community members who have a mission to “improve our schools, work together, and build community”.
Nature Night Hike
8:30pm-9:30pm Nature Night HikeDiscover nature in the dark! Come catch moths, uncover caterpillars under UV light, and learn all about what local critters are up to at night. We’ll let our eyes naturally adjust to the moonlight as we hike, play games, and explore the nature center after dark. Accessibility: This program will explore the grass and dirt trails around NBNC (https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/trailmap). The program will include but may not be limited to the Universal Access Trail. Please reach out if we can accommodate your accessibility needs! Ages 8 & up (with parents) | Free
Ecstatic Dance Vermont
7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance VermontEcstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music moving through five rhythms. The dance does not require a partner. Bring a friend! Alcohol and drug free. First time? Please come at 7 pm to warmup and join the welcome circle. Donation request $10
Shidaa Projects Ghana Summer Celebration
7:00pm-9:00pm Shidaa Projects Ghana Summer CelebrationShidaa Projects invites you to celebrate summer Ghana style with a West African Drumming and Dance performance hosted by Montpelier High School's Club Action! Move your feet to the African beat with the Shidaa drum and dance troupe featuring renowned dancer and choreographer Samuel "Maama" Marquay. There will be African clothing, artifacts, fans and more for sale at this event. Bring your water bottle! The performance offers plenty of opportunities for audience participation and is fun for the whole family! $20 admission at the door, kids under 10 free. This program is sponsored, in part, by Montpelier Alive and the City of Montpelier Community Fund.
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
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Somatic Movement Half Day Retreat
9:00am-1:00pm Somatic Movement Half Day RetreatA deep dive into a variety of somatic practices that foster body awareness exploring your internal landscape and how this part of you interacts with the world around you. Move, Breath, Slow Down, Pause, Activate, Rest & More through Sensory Exploration. Event held at a beautiful retreat location in Berlin, VT
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
MHS Alumni Roundup
12:00am-12:00am MHS Alumni RoundupMHS alumni from all classes, faculty, staff and coaches are invited back July 26-27th to celebrate in a welcome street party with Langdon Street Tavern and an event with an afternoon of cooling off in the Montpelier Public Pool, food and ice cream trucks, face painter and activities for all ages, followed by a Mountaineers game. All proceeds of this event will support Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools Partners in Education (PIE), a respected 501c3 non-profit comprised of parents, caregivers, and community members who have a mission to “improve our schools, work together, and build community”.
Grounding Before Birth
2:00pm-5:00pm Grounding Before BirthThere is a transformation that occurs when you give birth. It’s not just physical. It’s mental, emotional and for many, a spiritual experience as well. Your Grounding Before Birth Guides are experienced practitioners. Jessica Buckley is a Certified Coach and Rites-of-Passage Guide and Amy LePage is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Somatic Practitioner, Childbirth Educator. The Grounding Before Birth Ceremony is an opportunity to root into your intuition and courageously trust your body as you prepare for birth.
The 4th Annual Maple Roots Festival
11:00am-12:00am The 4th Annual Maple Roots FestivalMaple Roots Music Festival features 14 bands on two stages, activities for kids and local vendors. Bands are: Steady Betty, Kat Wright Trio, Nick Cassarino & The Family Band, MLS & Friends, Avi Salloway, Vermont Jazz Ensemble and late night party with Select Sound System. The Festival Village Stage aka’ Steven Yardley’s “Jambulance” will feature The Eames Brothers Band, Samara Lark and The Outfit, Brett Hughes & That Bluegrass Band, Maples Busy Morning, Mikahely (solo), Andriana & The Bananas, and M.I.N.C. The Festival Village will include the Maple Roots Kids Area “Busyville”with Linda Bassick and Greg Rothman which will have kids activities from 12pm - 5 pm, leading up to a parade through the festival grounds and ending with a kids concert by Maple’s Busy Morning. The Festival Village will also feature local food and beverages. Gates will open at 11am, music will begin at 12pm. Free admission, rain or shine, $25 fee for parking. no overnight camping permitted.
Chalk Talk - Resilient by the River
1:00pm-1:30pm Chalk Talk - Resilient by the RiverStop by Elm and Langdon Streets to learn about the USGS flood gauge and how we can become more flood aware, adapted, and resilient. We'll trace the history of our watershed and discuss how we can adapt to living in a floodplain and use river forecasts for last moment preparations. This short talk at the Langdon St Gauge is offered by the Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience www.montpelierstrong.org
Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
9:00am-1:00pm Capital City Summer Farmer's MarketShop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Sam Thurston: Various Works
4:00pm-5:00pm Sam Thurston: Various WorksSam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT. Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
The Prom! the musical
7:30pm-2:00pm The Prom! the musicalEric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
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Author Event: M.T. Anderson and Howard Norman
7:00pm-8:30pm Author Event: M.T. Anderson and Howard NormanWe are so excited to celebrate the release of two novels by local author friends and neighbors, M.T. Anderson and Howard Norman! Join us at 7 pm in the store on Wednesday, July 31st , for good conversation and great books! M.T. Anderson's adult debut novel "Nicked" is available July 23rd and Howard Norman's "Come to the Window" is for sale on July 9th.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Montpelier Performing Arts Hub
6:00pm-7:00pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Montpelier Performing Arts HubThe Montpelier Performing Arts Hub is purchasing 35 College Street (Gary Library) on the campus of Vermont College of Fine Arts!! This ambitious project began in early January and has grown exponentially since then, thanks to all the early believers in our mission and incredible community support. Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 31st at 6:00 pm and celebrate this achievement with a toast and some celebratory dancing. The evening will feature the amazing Bent Nails House Band and a cash bar!
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
12:00pm-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert SeriesEvery Wednesday at noon, from July 17 til Sep 11, we'll gather to hear some awesome music in the courtyard at the Christ Church at Elm and State in downtown Montpelier. From jazz to rock, classical to big band, the concerts fill our downtown streets with the beautiful sounds of our musical community. Brought to you by Monteverdi Music School, Montpelier Alive, Hunger Mountain Coop, and a number of AWESOME local business sponsors, these are NOT to be missed. BYO lunch, coffee, chair, or dancin shoes!
Wed Jul 3
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Exhibit Opening: For the Love of Vermont
Wednesday Jul 3rd 10:00 am to 5:00 pm@ Vermont History Museum, 109 State Street, Montpelier
Wed Jul 3
3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
July 3rd Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday Jul 3rd 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm@ State House Lawn, Montpelier, VT 05602
July 3rd is the Capital City’s largest festival of the year with many activities happening downtown throughout the day. The fun begins at 3 pm with the July 3rd Food Truck Festival and the FamilyFest (for all ages!!) on the State House Lawn. After the FamilyFest, the Montpelier Mile Road Race begins at 6 pm and kicks-off the Parade! After enjoying the parade, join us on the State House Lawn for a performance by Dave Keller. The night is capped off by an epic fireworks show!
Wed Jul 3
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Celebrate 4th of July on July 3rd at Barr Hill
Wednesday Jul 3rd 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm@ 116 Gin Lane
Our bar and retail will be open on July 3rd to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. We will have cocktails and food available and if you stay till dusk we can watch the Montpelier fireworks from our lawn with a cocktail between 9-9:15pm. Feel free to bring a chair and enjoy the festivities. We will be staying open until 10pm!
Fri Jul 5
Sam Thurston: Various Works
Friday Jul 5th 4:00 pm - Sunday Jul 28th 5:00 pm@ The Front, 6 Barre Street, Montpelier VT
Sam Thurston's solo show at The Front includes carved basswood heads and figures, painted still lifes, and small ceramics. Half of the show is devoted to current work, and half traverses the decades back and forth between a 14th Street apartment in NYC and a farmhouse in Lowell VT.
Sam is a member of The Front, a cooperative with a gallery at 6 Barre Street in Montpelier. Gallery hours are Fridays 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5. Opening Reception Friday July 5, 4-7pm Artist's Talk Thursday July 18, 6-7pm
Sat Jul 6
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Montpelier Contra Dance
Saturday Jul 6th 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm@ Capital City Grange Hall, 6612 VT 12, Berlin VT 05602
Contra dance Saturday with caller Ben Sachs-Hamilton and live music by Thunderwing. The band includes Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle, and Amy Engelsberg on piano and accordion.
Come at 7:30 PM to change or clean your shoes for the Intro/Refresher lesson, taught by Ben, then dance from 8 to 11:00 PM with a brief break. Lots of friendly people to dance with!
Admission: $12/adult, $5 kids & low income, $20 dance supporters! Choose the price that works for you.
Mon Jul 8
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Informational Meeting
Monday Jul 8th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ Noble Hall, 39 College Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
We will be hosting an Informational Meeting to give a joint Greenway Institute & VCFA update on the campus. Please join us!
Have questions? Contact: Kristin Cantu, [email protected]
Tue Jul 9
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Vulture Sister Song
Tuesday Jul 9th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ Capital City Grange
Led by Upper Valley dance artist, Ellen Smith Ahern, Vulture Sister Song is a family-friendly, interdisciplinary performance. 5pm Potluck + live folk music from teen band, The Purple House Trio + lantern scultpures from local artist Talitha Landis-Marinello
6pm Performance (~35 min., recommended 5 yrs.+) FREE!
The show blends live storytelling, folk songs and electric lullabies, a migrating herd of lanterns, wild movement and a healthy dose of humor to connect artists and community members and celebrate the possibilities of vibrant interdependence.
Wed Jul 10
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Three Penny Pint Night to support Vermont's Rivers
Wednesday Jul 10th 10:00 am to 9:00 pm@ Three Penny Taproom, 108 Main Street, Montpelier
Stop by Three Penny all day to commemorate the floods, sip a pint, enjoy fresh-off-the-grill favorites, and support healthy rivers. All day long, a portion of proceeds will go to Vermont River Conservancy's work to protect and restore rivers.
Wed Jul 10
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Author Event: Rebecca Makkai and Jess Row
Wednesday Jul 10th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm@ Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St Montpelier
Join us on Wednesday, July 10th at 7pm here in the store to celebrate the paperback release of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rebecca Makkai's novel "I Have Some Questions for You" and Jess Row's "The New Earth." Rebecca and Jess, author friends who love spending the summer here in Vermont, will discuss their respective novels and their creative processes. It's sure to be an interesting conversation about a pair of amazing books!
Thu Jul 11
6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Soccer
Thursday Jul 11th 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm@ Vermont College Green
An international friendly soccer game to commemorate one year anniversary of the July 11, 2023 flood in Montpelier is be played between Bengray Boys Sports Club and Montpelier All-Star. Bengray Boys Sporting Club are on a soccer tour in Vermont from July 7 to 14.
Fri Jul 12
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Art Gallery Reception: Rachel Mirus
Friday Jul 12th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ North Branch Nature Center
Please join us at North Branch Nature Center for an evening celebrating Rachel Mirus’ art exhibit An Artist’s Collection of Curiosities. Tour the gallery, meet the artist, and enjoy some light refreshments. A portion of artwork sales will support NBNC in our mission of Connecting People with the Natural World.
Rachel Mirus is a STEAM teaching artist, nature writer, and lifelong learner. Her passion is to inspire observation, experimentation, and creativity in students of all ages through her visual art, writing, and teaching.
Fri Jul 12
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Sound Bath Healing
Friday Jul 12th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
Fri Jul 12
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ecstatic Dance Vermont
Friday Jul 12th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm@ Christ Church 62 State Street Montpelier
Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music moving through five rhythms. The dance does not require a partner. Bring a friend!
Alcohol and drug free. First time? Please come at 7 pm to warmup and join the welcome circle. Donation request $10
Sat Jul 13
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Photography Workshop with John Snell
Saturday Jul 13th 10:00 am to 11:30 am@ Montpelier Senior Activity Center- Upstairs in Activity Room
Given that nearly two trillion photographs will be made this year, what can we learn from them to have our few be better than average at achieving what we want? What do you want your photographs to show/be and what can you do to make sure they do/are?
This will not be a class in how to use your camera. We’ll focus on steps you can take to have your photographs show and say more clearly what you want them to.
Wed Jul 17
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thermal Energy Networks Workshop
Wednesday Jul 17th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Unitarian Church of Montpelier
This past legislative session, towns across Vermont were given the green light to take community control of this innovative heating and cooling technology. Join Debbie New of Vermont Community Thermal Networks as we break down what Thermal Energy Networks are, why they are a sustainable and resilient clean energy solution, and discuss how your town can join the growing movement to implement these networks across the state.
Wed Jul 17
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
Flood Relief Fitness Challenge @ Alpenglow
Wednesday Jul 17th 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm@ 141 Main Street Montpelier, VT 05602. Located in the basement.
Strengthen your body, boost flexibility, and ignite your core—all while making a difference. For every plank, squat, downward dog, burpee, bicep curl, or crunch, we’ll raise funds to help those who lost their homes in Plainfield’s Heartache Hotel during last week’s floods. Let’s sweat it out together and strengthen to help rebuild lives!
Choose what you pay, all proceeds will go to benefit residents of Plainfield's Heartbreak Hotel.
Wed Jul 17
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Flood the Streets with Art
Wednesday Jul 17th 9:00 am to 7:00 pm@ downtown Montpelier
After the destructive flooding in Plainfield and Barre last week, the Flood the Streets with Art event, re-scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th , has been revised to meet the current needs of our wider community. Through the mediums of art, writing, and music, as well as a chance to donate to help the 2024 flood victims, the public will have the opportunity to come together to reflect, express their feelings, and support our neighboring
communities who are currently suffering the effects of flooding.
Wed Jul 17
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Wednesday Jul 17th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Christ Church Courtyard
Every Wednesday at noon, from July 17 til Sep 11, we'll gather to hear some awesome music in the courtyard at the Christ Church at Elm and State in downtown Montpelier. From jazz to rock, classical to big band, the concerts fill our downtown streets with the beautiful sounds of our musical community. Brought to you by Monteverdi Music School, Montpelier Alive, Hunger Mountain Coop, and a number of AWESOME local business sponsors, these are NOT to be missed. BYO lunch, coffee, chair, or dancin shoes!
Thu Jul 18
The Prom! the musical
Thursday Jul 18th 7:30 pm - Sunday Aug 4th 2:00 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens, and stage veterans in their LNT debut. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. For wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected]
Thu Jul 18
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Parkapalooza
Thursday Jul 18th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm@ Hubbard Park
Parkapalooza is Montpelier’s summer concert series hosted by the Montpelier Parks and Trees Department each summer. Playing live at the Tuning Forks Soundstage at the Old Shelter in Hubbard Park, Parkapalooza is a family friendly concert series featuring live music, a giant slip ‘n slide, lawn games, and a huge open space for people to gather and listen to live music.
Fri Jul 19
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Moon Circles with Nyssa
Friday Jul 19th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
Celebrating the cycles of Grandmother Moon is a powerful way to get in touch with our own cycles. We come together in Circle to take stock of where we get stuck, where we can meet our growth edge with compassionate curiosity, and where we are totally rocking it. We gather to connect deeply with ourselves, and our shared human-ness in community.
Join Nyssa Green, Life Coach, Acupuncturist, & Herbalist for an evening of reflection, celebration, and community. We are a mixed age, gender diverse group. All are welcome.
Fri Jul 19
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ecstatic Dance Vermont
Friday Jul 19th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm@ Christ Church 62 State Street Montpelier
Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music moving through five rhythms. The dance does not require a partner. Bring a friend!
Alcohol and drug free. First time? Please come at 7 pm to warmup and join the welcome circle. Donation request $10
Sat Jul 20
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Nurture You One-Day Retreat
Saturday Jul 20th 9:00 am to 4:30 pm@ Berlin, VT
Join Emerge with Amy LePage for this intergenerational retreat that welcomes parents and grandparents. This is time set aside just for you. To honor the uniqueness of your path as a parent. To tend TO YOU….which is vital in order to thrive. Enjoy gentle movement & yoga, time outside in nature, group and solo time, options for journaling and meditation, delicious and simple foods & more.
Sat Jul 20
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Montpelier Contra Dance--and waltzing!
Saturday Jul 20th 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm@ Capital City Grange Hall, 6612 VT 12, Berlin VT 05602
Waltz session from 7:00 to 7:45 followed by an intro-refresher lesson for contra dancing. Starting at 8:00: 3 hours of tunes and contra dances. We ask for $5 each if you come to waltz. For the contra dancing, choose the price that matches you--$12 for regular adult-type people, $5 for kids or low-income people, or $20 to help support the band, caller and sound tech. Questions? Send an email to Tim: [email protected], or call him: 802-225-8921.
Sun Jul 21
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® workshop with Eve Boltax
Sunday Jul 21st 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
Awareness Through Movement (ATM) are the group classes within the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. The repertoire of ATM lessons consists of thousands of guided movement lessons designed to enhance kinesthetic awareness and improve movement and attention abilities. ATM is used to recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, enhance athletic performance, and promote overall well-being. It is based on neuroscience and motor learning principles, emphasizing the connection between movement, perception, and the nervous system's development.
Wear clothes that you can move comfortably in. Mats are provided.
Learn more: www.feldenkraisjamaicaplain.com
Wed Jul 24
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Wednesday Jul 24th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Christ Church Courtyard
Every Wednesday at noon, from July 17 til Sep 11, we'll gather to hear some awesome music in the courtyard at the Christ Church at Elm and State in downtown Montpelier. From jazz to rock, classical to big band, the concerts fill our downtown streets with the beautiful sounds of our musical community. Brought to you by Monteverdi Music School, Montpelier Alive, Hunger Mountain Coop, and a number of AWESOME local business sponsors, these are NOT to be missed. BYO lunch, coffee, chair, or dancin shoes!
Thu Jul 25
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Parkapalooza
Thursday Jul 25th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm@ Hubbard Park
Parkapalooza is Montpelier’s summer concert series hosted by the Montpelier Parks and Trees Department each summer. Playing live at the Tuning Forks Soundstage at the Old Shelter in Hubbard Park, Parkapalooza is a family friendly concert series featuring live music, a giant slip ‘n slide, lawn games, and a huge open space for people to gather and listen to live music.
Thu Jul 25
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Songs and S’mores
Thursday Jul 25th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm@ North Branch Nature Center
Come join us for an evening of songs and s’mores as we gather around the campfire to share each other’s company and revel in the joy of summer! This is a family friendly event and we welcome people of all ages! Bring your favorite song or campfire story, or just come as you are and join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening. The campfire will be located within close proximity to the Nature Center and all s’mores fixings will be provided! Registration required | All are welcome!
Thu Jul 25
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
True Voice Workshop with Maité La Muse
Thursday Jul 25th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
This workshop is a safe and soft space for you to gently explore the hidden treasures and blocks inside of your voice, as well as the many sounds and stories that live within you. We will use practices to get comfortable using your voice and expand your capacity to receive your unique and authentic sound. In this workshop, you will investigate the blocks around your authentic voice, and be held and supported in softening those edges.
Fri Jul 26
MHS Alumni Roundup
Friday Jul 26th 12:00 am - Saturday Jul 27th 12:00 am@ Langdon Street Tavern / Pavilion at the Pool / Mountaineers Game
MHS alumni from all classes, faculty, staff and coaches are invited back July 26-27th to celebrate in a welcome street party with Langdon Street Tavern and an event with an afternoon of cooling off in the Montpelier Public Pool, food and ice cream trucks, face painter and activities for all ages, followed by a Mountaineers game.
All proceeds of this event will support Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools Partners in Education (PIE), a respected 501c3 non-profit comprised of parents, caregivers, and community members who have a mission to “improve our schools, work together, and build community”.
Fri Jul 26
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Nature Night Hike
Friday Jul 26th 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ North Branch Nature Center
Discover nature in the dark! Come catch moths, uncover caterpillars under UV light, and learn all about what local critters are up to at night. We’ll let our eyes naturally adjust to the moonlight as we hike, play games, and explore the nature center after dark. Accessibility: This program will explore the grass and dirt trails around NBNC (https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/trailmap). The program will include but may not be limited to the Universal Access Trail. Please reach out if we can accommodate your accessibility needs! Ages 8 & up (with parents) | Free
Fri Jul 26
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ecstatic Dance Vermont
Friday Jul 26th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm@ Christ Church 62 State Street Montpelier
Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music moving through five rhythms. The dance does not require a partner. Bring a friend!
Alcohol and drug free. First time? Please come at 7 pm to warmup and join the welcome circle. Donation request $10
Fri Jul 26
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Shidaa Projects Ghana Summer Celebration
Friday Jul 26th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm@ Montpelier High School
Shidaa Projects invites you to celebrate summer Ghana style with a West African Drumming and Dance performance hosted by Montpelier High School's Club Action! Move your feet to the African beat with the Shidaa drum and dance troupe featuring renowned dancer and choreographer Samuel "Maama" Marquay. There will be African clothing, artifacts, fans and more for sale at this event. Bring your water bottle! The performance offers plenty of opportunities for audience participation and is fun for the whole family! $20 admission at the door, kids under 10 free. This program is sponsored, in part, by Montpelier Alive and the City of Montpelier Community Fund.
Sat Jul 27
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Somatic Movement Half Day Retreat
Saturday Jul 27th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm@ Berlin, VT
A deep dive into a variety of somatic practices that foster body awareness exploring your internal landscape and how this part of you interacts with the world around you. Move, Breath, Slow Down, Pause, Activate, Rest & More through Sensory Exploration. Event held at a beautiful retreat location in Berlin, VT
Sat Jul 27
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Grounding Before Birth
Saturday Jul 27th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm@ Berlin, VT
There is a transformation that occurs when you give birth. It’s not just physical. It’s mental, emotional and for many, a spiritual experience as well.
Your Grounding Before Birth Guides are experienced practitioners. Jessica Buckley is a Certified Coach and Rites-of-Passage Guide and Amy LePage is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Somatic Practitioner, Childbirth Educator.
The Grounding Before Birth Ceremony is an opportunity to root into your intuition and courageously trust your body as you prepare for birth.
Sat Jul 27
11:00 am to 12:00 am
The 4th Annual Maple Roots Festival
Saturday Jul 27th 11:00 am to 12:00 am@ Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks - 1168 County Rd Montpelier VT
Sat Jul 27
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Chalk Talk - Resilient by the River
Saturday Jul 27th 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm@ Elm and Langdon Street
Stop by Elm and Langdon Streets to learn about the USGS flood gauge and how we can become more flood aware, adapted, and resilient. We'll trace the history of our watershed and discuss how we can adapt to living in a floodplain and use river forecasts for last moment preparations. This short talk at the Langdon St Gauge is offered by the Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience www.montpelierstrong.org
Sat Jul 27
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
Saturday Jul 27th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm@ 133 State St, Montpelier
Shop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!
Wed Jul 31
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Author Event: M.T. Anderson and Howard Norman
Wednesday Jul 31st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm@ Bear Pond Books
We are so excited to celebrate the release of two novels by local author friends and neighbors, M.T. Anderson and Howard Norman! Join us at 7 pm in the store on Wednesday, July 31st , for good conversation and great books! M.T. Anderson's adult debut novel "Nicked" is available July 23rd and Howard Norman's "Come to the Window" is for sale on July 9th.
Wed Jul 31
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Montpelier Performing Arts Hub
Wednesday Jul 31st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ 35 College Street Montpelier, VT
The Montpelier Performing Arts Hub is purchasing 35 College Street (Gary Library) on the campus of Vermont College of Fine Arts!!
This ambitious project began in early January and has grown exponentially since then, thanks to all the early believers in our mission and incredible community support. Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 31st at 6:00 pm and celebrate this achievement with a toast and some celebratory dancing.
The evening will feature the amazing Bent Nails House Band and a cash bar!
Wed Jul 31
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Wednesday Jul 31st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Christ Church Courtyard
Every Wednesday at noon, from July 17 til Sep 11, we'll gather to hear some awesome music in the courtyard at the Christ Church at Elm and State in downtown Montpelier. From jazz to rock, classical to big band, the concerts fill our downtown streets with the beautiful sounds of our musical community. Brought to you by Monteverdi Music School, Montpelier Alive, Hunger Mountain Coop, and a number of AWESOME local business sponsors, these are NOT to be missed. BYO lunch, coffee, chair, or dancin shoes!
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