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Upcoming Events in Montpelier Vermont


January

Lewis Franco and Susannah Blachly In Concert -


Address: The Howard BEAN Cafe at Riverwalk Records , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 223-3334 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@riverwalkrecords.com
Web: www.riverwalkrecords.com
Fee: Free

4 - 7 Play - Lyrical Langston - A Multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary cast interweaves dance, drama and the music of Broadway, jazz, and the blues to tell the story of Harlem Renaissance poet, playwright, and lyricist, Langston Hughes.
The program is an inspirational journey of America's greatest voice of hope, joy, change and renewal.


Address: Montpelier City Hall Arts Center , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0492 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@lostnationtheater.org
Web: www.lostnationtheater.org

February

A Civil War Drummer Boy & His Sister - The workshop features a story, a craft project, and snacks from that time period.


Address: Vermont History Museum - Pavilion Building , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 828-2180 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: gbrown@vhs.state.vt.us
Web: www.vermonthistory.org

12 - 14 Winterfest 2006 - Regina and other Gems from American Opera - Founded by long time artistic colleagues Lisa Jablow and Tim Tavcar to present a wide range of interesting and underperformed musical and dramatic repertoire, Gallimaufry's initial offering will highlight some of the brightest lights in the world of American Opera, including the music of Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernestein, Marc Blitzstein, Lee Hoiby and Gian Carlo Menotti.


Address: Montpelier City Hall Arts Center , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0492 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@lostnationtheater.org
Web: www.lostnationtheater.org

April

Capital City Hash House Harriers - Runners and walkers from the Captitol area.
Hares lay a trail of flour or chalk for the hounds to follow, with a treat sometimes in the middle.
Email for more info.
1st timers. Others $5. Money is used to cover beer, flour & chalk expenses.
21 and older only.

Address: McGillicuddy's , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 760-8418 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: capitalcityh3gm@yahoo.com

28 - 10 53 Flavors - Tease Your Palette - To kick off the Palettes of Vermont statewide community art project, the Vermont Arts Council is offering an exhibit of Palette art by 53 Vermont artists who responded to a call for early submissions that could be used to help promote the project around the state. Come see the variety of interpretations, methods and media these artists have used. Come to our reception on April 20 from 3-6 pm in our Spotlight Gallery.


Address: The Vermont Arts Council's Spotlight Gallery , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 828-3293 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@vermontartscouncil.org
Web: www.vermontartscouncil.org/palettes/53/index.html
Fee: Free

May

VERMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY & HISTORY MUSEUM - Experience Vermont in our brand new interactive museum.
From an actual Abenaki wigwam, through the time of the Green Mountain Boys, to the Granite industry, to present day voices from the 20th century.
See and experience how Vermont has changed.


Ph: (802) 479-8500 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: kpaine@vhs.state.vt.us
Web: www.vermonthistory.org

Green Mountain Jazz Jam - The jam is free and runs from 4-8 P.M. Musicians and listeners of all ages, levels and experience are asked to join us to hear some of the great jazz Central Vermont has to offer. The 4-6pm period is an ideal setting for less experienced musicians. The period of 6-8pm is reserved for more experienced performers.


Address: T.W. Wood Art Gallery , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 828-8743 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Donation

9 - 8 Haitian Art Exhibit and Reception - Celebration of the Haitian Art Apprentice Program with Haitian food, classical guitar music by Jean Charles, a movie called Black Dawn by Robin Lloyd and Doreen Kraft, a history of Haiti as seen through art, a slide show of Haiti by Bob Belenky, a talk by Gody Boursiquot, a creative and immensely popular Haitian educator. All of the art will be for sale â€" art by children amd their teachers.
(Library is closed May 8-14)
Cosponsored by Central Vermonters for the Benefit of Haitian Children


Address: Kellogg Hubbard Library , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 223-3338 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: khlprograms@kellogghubbard.lib.vt.us
Web: www.kellogghubbard.lib.vt.us
Fee: Free

11 - 8 Haitian Art Reception and Exhibit - Reception includes showing of short film Black Dawn by Robin Lloyd and Doreen Kraft, classical guitar music by Haitian Jean Charles, slide show of Haiti by Bob Belenky, Haitian food, a visit with Haitian educator Gody Boursiquot of "CODEHA". 60 paintings on exhibit and for sale. Exhibit May 1, 2006 to May 31, 2006. Co-sponsored by Central Vermont Friends of Haitian Children


Address: Kellogg Hubbard Library , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 223-3338 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: rsenechal@kellogghubbard.lib.vt.us
Web: www.kellogghubbard.lib.vt.us
Fee: Free

18 - 5 Play - Laughing Wild - The New Yorker Magazine hails playwright Christopher Durang as one of the funniest men in the world, able to make the audience laugh out loud time and time again.
Suggested for mature audiences.


Address: Lost Nation Theater at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0492 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@lostnationtheater.org
Web: www.lostnationtheater.org

3 - 7 Doodles Gone Mad - In conjunction with Montpelier Art Walk. Prolific local artist Cristine Cambrea Stone will feature her original artwork at Phoenix Rising in Montpelier.
Cristine who some proclaim is the Peter Maxx of the new millennium will be showing originals and prints.
The exciting thing is every time you look at one of her pieces a person can discover different dimensions and perspectives not seen before.


Address: Phoenix Rising , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0522 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

4 - 5 Eve Jacobs-Carnahan Open Studio Weekend - Unusual knitted sculpture--both whimsical and thought-provoking. Visit the artist, sit in the garden, see carding and spinning demonstrations.


Ph: (802) 223-4016 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.evejacobs-carnahan.com
Fee: Free

4 - 5 Kari Meyer's Open Studio Weekend -


Address: Kari Meyer's Studio , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 272-4763 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: kari@karimeyer.com
Web: www.karimeyer.com
Fee: Free

4 - 5 Blue Roof Designs Open Studio Weekend - Using handmade papers and materials from around the world, I custom bind journals and photo albums. My books are completely handcrafted using traditional bookbinding techniques and all materials are acid-free. Items can be custom ordered in your choice of size, color or style. I also create custom design wedding invitations, announcements, and guest books.


Address: Blue Roof Designs , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-1342 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: erscampbell@hotmail.com
Fee: Free

6 - 5 - "Mineral Evolutions," paintings on silk and canvas by Maggie Neale, will be on display at the Vermont Supreme Court in Montpelier May 29 - June 28. Opening reception Friday, June 2, 5-7 PM.


Address: Vermont Supreme Court , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 555-1234 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.colormusings.com
Fee: Free

June

VT MOUNTAINEERS - Games are played in all the New England States. Home games are played at the Montpelier Recreation Field on Elm Street.
Please go to our website for schedule and ticket information.
Low cost family entertainment. Facilities have concession and souvenir outlets.


Ph: (802) 223-5224 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: secretary@thevermontmountaineers.com
Web: www.thevermontmountaineers.com

Palette Exhibit - Sponsored by TW Wood Gallery


Address: TW Wood Gallery , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 828-8743 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: joyce.mandeville@tui.edu

Palette Exhibit - Sponsored by the ReStore


Address: The ReStore , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-1930 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@therestore.org

9 - 31 Exhibit of Janet Van Fleet's Museum Cases - Museum Cases is an exhibit containing eight mixed-media sculptures on steel stands, encased in steel frames. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, June 1, 2006, from 5-7 PM. The work in this exhibit was partially funded by grants from the Arts Endowment Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation and the Vermont Arts Council.


Address: T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, Vermont , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 828-8743 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: woodartgallery@tui.edu
Web: www.twwoodgallery.org
Fee: Free

9 - 31 Exhibits at T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center - "The Passage of Time," results of an open call on the theme, and "Museum Cases" by Janet Van Fleet will be on display at the T. W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center in Montpelier. Opening reception June 1, 5-7 PM.


Address: T. W. Wood Gallery & Art Center , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 828-8743 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: woodartgallery@tui.edu
Web: www.twwoodgallery.org
Fee: Free

13 - 5 Art Therapy Association of Vermont Art Exhibit 2006 - The Art Therapy Association of Vermont is sponsoring an exibit in the State House cafeteria in Montpelier. Opening reception Monday, June 5, 4-5 PM. This exhibit is being funded by a grant from National Life of Vermont.


Address: State House Cafeteria , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 877-3636 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free

17 - 7 Girl Art Fun Palette Exhibit -


Address: Re-Store , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-4971 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: sukimc@pshift.com
Fee: Free

23 - 17 Lost Nation Theater presents Stone - Lost Nation Theater premiered Stone in 2005 and returns by popular demand in 2006 with a streamlined script and more melodies by our Music Historian John Mowad.
At is heart, a celebration of the history and traditions of the community of Barre granite workers.


Address: Lost Nation Theater at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0492 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@lostnationtheater.org
Web: www.lostnationtheater.org

1 - 2 Relay For Life of Central VT -


Address: Montpelier High School , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-5861 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Donation

July

Onion River Century Ride - Ride ends with a Post ride BBQ. There is an entry fee plus pledges can be raised.
We will also have a raffle with other great prises.


Address: Montpelier Recreation Field , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-9409 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: ryan@onionriver.com
Web: www.onionriver.com

8 Kellogg Hubbard Library: Featuring Palettes of Vermont - Sponsored by Art Resources Association



Address: Kellogg Hubbard Library , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 485-8056 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bergmaney@tds.net

August

11 - 28 Lost Nation Theater Presents Urinetown -The Musical - With a hilarious book & lyrics by Greg Kotis and mordant and witty music and additional Lyrics by Mark Hollman.
A comedic romp in which nothing and no one is safe from scrutiny and satire. This tongue-in-cheek burlesque lampoons heroes, villains, the haves and the have-nots, lovers and losers and the keystone cops.


Address: Lost Nation Theater at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0492 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@lostnationtheater.org
Web: www.lostnationtheater.org

2 - 3 10th Annual Used Musical Instrument Sale - Produced by Central Vermont Share the Music, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Sellers receive eighty percent of the selling price and CVSM retains a twenty percent commission.
Cash, local checks with ID, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express will be accepted.
All profits of the sale will be used to provide music scholarship assistance to individuals.

Address: Bethany Church , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-4416 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: CVSM@adelphia.net
Web: www.sharethemusicvt.org

September

Chicken Pie Dinner at Trinity United Methodist Church - Address: Trinity United Methodist Church , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-9158 (Always call and confirm events)

October

Chicken Pie Dinner at Trinity United Methodist Church - Address: Trinity United Methodist Church , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-9158 (Always call and confirm events)

December

12th Annual Solidarity Craft Fair - Planting Hope is a Vermont based non-profit organization dedicated to creating educational opportunities in Northern Nicaragua.
Please call for more information.

Address: Unitarian Church , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0947 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: planting_hope@yahoo.com
Web: www.plantinghope.org

American Roots Music - Accompanying himself on guitar, banjo, ukulele, and other instruments, Murphey conveys the lively variety of the American musical tradition. From Jimmie Rodgers to the Carter Family, from Honolulu to Memphis, and from the parlor to the backporch, Murphey plays songs you know you've heard somewhere.


Address: La Brioche , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 229-0443 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: dmurphey1@verizon.net
Fee: Free

First Night Montpelier - The Montpelier Downtown Community Association presents First Night Montpelier with more than 60 performances in 15 venues, all within walking distance.
The event draws more than 2,500 people to central vermont and more than 200 volunteer to the Capital City for this signature event.


Address: 15 locations thoughtout Montpelier , Montpelier, Vermont
Ph: (802) 223-9604 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: heather@mdca.org
Web: www.mdca.org

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