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Antiques & Uniques -- Craftsbury, VT
July 14, 2012 to July 14, 2012
Craftsbury Common, VT
Craftsbury, VT
One hundred and one vendors of antiques, collectibles, wood working, festival, pottery, plants, jewelry, artwork. Visit the bake sale tent and the grill, listen to great live music. Information: www.townofcraftsbury.com.
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : $5 parking donation for Craftsbury Fire Dept.
Event Website
Phone : 802-586-7596


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ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS top of events
Vermont Artisan Festival 2012 -- Jeffersonville, VT
May 25, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Smugglers' Notch Resort, 23 VT Route 108 South
Jeffersonville, VT
Festival and trade show featuring the most talented and unique Vermont artists, craftsmen, musicians, performers and chefs. The event includes art showings, a live auction, several musical performances, and a vaudeville style performance. On Sunday a grilling competition will take place and be open to the public. Information: www.vtartisanfestival.com
Time : Friday, 3-6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone : 802-644-6506


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CHILDREN & FAMILIES top of events
Kids Pirate Festival -- Vergennes, VT
June 9, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Lake Champlain Maritime Museu, 4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT
Come in costume and enjoy exciting, pirate-themed activities, live performances with juggling, stilt-walking and comedy by Stephen Gratto & Sons, sing-alongs, dramatic play, make-and-take crafts for the whole family. With museum admission.
Time : 10am-5pm
Admission : Adult, $10; seniors, $9; students age 5-17, $6
Event Website
Phone : 802-475-2022


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COMEDY top of events
Green Mountain Comedy Festival -- Burlington, Winooski, White River, W. Glover, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Middlesex, VT
May 21, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Several cities; see website, VT
This year’s Green Mountain Comedy Festival is bigger and better than ever! One full week of hilarious standup and improv comedy. Performances will be held across the state in Burlington, Winooski, White River, W. Glover, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Middlesex and beyond. New this year: Standup Comedy workshops for adults and free improv workshops for kids and teens. Check out the website for schedule of performances. Information: www.greenmountaincomedy.com
Phone : 802-373-4703


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FOOD, WINE, BEER top of events
Stowe Wine and Food Classic 2012 -- Stowe, VT
June 22, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Road
Stowe, VT
Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings, food pairings, gala dinners, cooking seminars, and auctions while taking in the beauty of Stowe in summer. Major events are the Kickoff Wine Tasting, June 22, 5-7 p.m.; the Grand Tasting & Silent Auction, June 24, noon to 4 p.m.; the Gala Dinner & Auction, June 23, 6-11 p.m.; and the Demos, Seminars & Tastings, June 23 and June 24. Information and event schedules: visit www.stowewine.com.
Phone : 888-683-2427


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GENERAL top of events
Francine Reed --White River Junction, VT
May 18, 2012 to May 18, 2012
188 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT
Francine Reed is just as happy down home in the juke joint as she is in the world’s finest concert halls. This larger than life singer in Lyle Lovett's Large Band has also collaborated with many of the most respected names in gospel, country, rhythm and blues, including Delbert McClinton and Willie Nelson. Information: www.tupelohall.com
Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $25
Phone : 603-437-5100


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HISTORIC top of events
Battle of Shelburne Crossroads, Civil War Weekend -- Shelburne, VT
May 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Crossroads of Harbor and Bay Roads
Shelburne , VT
A Civil War encampment with infantry, cavalry, artillery & more. The Civil War Weekend will include two days of battles; infantry, cavalry and artillery demonstrations, and soldier and 19th-century civilian camp life. Learn about Vermont’s role in the Civil War, see Union and Confederate troops squaring off against each other using 1860’s tactics, and talk with re-enactors about the life of a typical soldier. Experience the past through living history. Information: www.vermontcivilwar150.org.
Time : Camp opens to the public Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m., with battles taking place at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday


Native American Heritage Festival -- Vergennes, VT
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT
Discover the vibrant Native culture of the Champlain Region as members of Abenaki tribes present singing, drumming, dancing, wampum readings, craft demonstrations, and other traditions. With museum admission. Sign up in advance for "Paddle to Prehistory." Information: http://lcmm.org
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Adult, $10; seniors, $9; students age 5-17, $6
Phone : 802-475-2022


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HOME & STUDIO TOURS top of events
Vermont Open Studio Weekend – Statewide, VT
May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012
VT
Vermont’s natural scenic beauty is enhanced each spring when the work of more than 285 Vermont artists and craftspeople can be seen firsthand during Vermont’s annual Open Studio Weekend. Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and the creative process in which Vermont artists and craftspeople invite the public to visit their studios during Memorial Day Weekend. Information: www.vermontcrafts.com.


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MUSIC top of events
Northsong Spring Concert -- Barton, VT
May 18, 2012 to May 18, 2012
Barton United Church Glover Rd (Rt. 16)Barton, VT 05819
Barton, VT
Northsong, a chamber choir under the direction of Anne K. Hamilton with Vivian Spates, accompanist, will perform the Schubert Mass in A flat major, Copland’s Old American Songs, Whitacre’s Animal Crackers, and Stroope’s Amor de Mi Alma. Information: www.northsong.org
Time : 7:30 p.m.
Admission : $5
Phone : 802-895-4942


Banjo Dan & the Mid-Nite Plowboys -- White River Junction, VT
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
188 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT
Since the 1970s, Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys have consistently delivered some of the finest, most dynamic and most original bluegrass music ever heard in this corner of the country. With countless performances under their belts and an extensive catalog of acclaimed recordings, the Plowboys have developed strong name recognition, a large fan base, and a reputation as top-notch entertainers. It's a reputation built on soulful lead singing, spot-on harmonies, fiery picking and a stage show full of energy, variety and humor. Information: www.tupelohall.com
Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $20
Phone : 603-437-5100


Northsong Spring Concert -- Newport, VT
May 20, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Newport United Church, Third Street
Newport, VT
Northsong, a chamber choir under the direction of Anne K. Hamilton with Vivian Spates, accompanist, will perform the Schubert Mass in A flat major, Copland’s Old American Songs, Whitacre’s Animal Crackers, and Stroope’s Amor de Mi Alma. Information: www.northsong.org
Time : 4 p.m.
Admission : $5
Phone : 802-895-4942


Tomorrow Never Knows (A Beatles Tribute) -- White River Junction, VT
May 25, 2012 to May 25, 2012
188 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT
Celebrating the music of The Beatles. Information: www.tupelohall.com
Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $15
Phone : 603-437-5100


Jon Pousette-Dart Band --White River Junction, VT
May 26, 2012 to May 26, 2012
188 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
The Pousette-Dart Band earned place in American music in the 1970s, playing with acts like The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, The Eagles, James Taylor, The J. Geils Band, Eddie Money, Manfred Mann, Jonathan Edwards, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Emmylou Harris, Gary Wright, Robert Palmer,Randy Newman, Journey, Billy Joel, and more. Information: www.tupelohallvermont.com/
Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : $30
Phone : 603-437-5100


Brook Bluegrass Festival --
June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2012
Ball Field, Route 109
Belvidere, VT
This one-day fest is a great way to spend the day as a family listening to live music and eating great food. Performances by Jimmy Gaudreau & Moondi Klein, Bluegrass Revisited, Big Spike Bluegrass, Cardigan Mountain Tradition, Bob Degree & The Bluegrass Storm, and Modern Bluegrass Quintet. No camping, pets or glass. Information; www.belviderecommunityclub.org
Time : 11 a.m to 8 p.m
Admission : $15, children under age 12 admitted free; free parking
Phone : 802-644-2498


Con Brio in Concert – North Bennington, VT
June 22, 2012 to June 22, 2012
Vermont Arts Exchange's Sage Street Mill, 29 Sage Street
North Bennington, VT
Powered by the strikingly soulful vocals of Xandra Corpora, San Francisco’s Con Brio (“with vigor or spirit”) blends old-school grit with new-school sophistication for a sound that’s wholly its own acoustic jazz-blues-soul-folk fusion. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/241154
Time : $18 and $22
Admission : Concert at 8 pm, doors open at 7 p.m.
Phone : 802-442-5549


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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES top of events
Tour de Heifer Bicycle Tour -- West Brattleboro, VT
June 3, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Lilac Ridge Farm 30 Covey Road
West Brattleboro, VT
The second annual Strolling of the Heifers Tour de Heifer is set for Sunday, June 3. The Tour is a trio of scenic farm-to-farm bicycle rides tailored to all levels of ability, with 10-mile, 30-mile and 60-mile routes. There is also a five-mile walking option. Information: www.strollingoftheheifers.com/parade-a-weekend-2012/tour-de-heifer
Time : 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : See website for registration information
Phone : 802-380-0226


Small Boat Festival at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum-- Vergennes, Vt
July 21, 2012 to July 22, 2012
4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT
Lake-friendly family event at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Longboat try-outs; Live music by Rick Norcross; Boat and outboard motor restoration demos. Saturday: 3-mile Challenge Race (entry fee includes museum admission). Sunday: Kids’ Duct Tape Regatta. Information: http://lcmm.org
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $10; senior, $9; students age 5-17, $6
Phone : 802-475-2022


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PARADES & FIREWORKS top of events
Strolling of the Heifers Parade & Festival -- Brattleboro, VT
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Downtown Brattleboro, Main Street
Brattleboro, VT
A weekend of fun and education for the whole family, built around the world-famous agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade. Information: www.strollingoftheheifers.com
Time : 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 802-380-0226


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PERFORMING ARTS, THEATER, DANCE top of events
“Lyddie” at Lost Nation Theater – Montpelier, VT
April 26, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street-City Hall
Montpelier, VT
This is a Lost Nation Theater original stage adaptation of Katherine Paterson’s moving novel about a young girl’s dream to reunite her family and save their small 1840s Vermont farm. Historical fiction & Vermont storytelling at its best. Information: Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street-City Hall Montpelierwww.lostnationtheater.org
Phone : 802-229-0492


“Thoroughly Modern Millie” – Stowe, VT
June 20, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Stowe’s Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Memorial Building, 67 Main Street
Stowe, VT
Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City on a quest to marry for money. The story takes place in 1922 and follows Millie as she embraces the flapper lifestyle, makes friends and encounters a shady hotel owner with a secret past. Millie soon discovers that marrying for money may not be all it is cracked up to be. Information: www.stowetheatre.com
Time : Wednesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m.
Phone : 802-253-3961


“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” – Weston, VT
June 21, 2012 to July 8, 2012
Weston Rod & Gun Club, 982 Route 100
Weston, VT
The whole Peanuts gang comes to vivid life in this delightful, warmly funny musical written by Weston alum Clark Gesner and performed by the theatre’s Young Company of BFA musical theater students. Information: www.westonplayhouse.org
Phone : 802-824-5288


La Bohème by the Green Mountain Opera Festival -- Barre, VT
June 22, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Barre Opera House, 6 North Main Street
Barre , VT
The Green Mountain Opera Festival celebrates its seventh season with a production of Puccini’s most beloved opera La Bohème. This tragic love story set in bohemian Paris of the 1850’s will feature international soprano Mary Dunleavy as the silk flower maker Mimì, and tenor Richard Troxell (Don José, Carmen 2011) as the poet Rodolfo. Life in a Left Bank Paris garret is immortalized by the rich characters, the heart wrenchingly beautiful arias and universal longing for love. Dates: June 22 and June 24. Information: http://greenmountainoperafestival.com/calendar.htm.
Time : Friday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 24, at 3 p.m.
Admission : $25-$70
Phone : 802-476-8188


"The Green Gold Tree" -- Brattleboro, Vt
June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
In connection with the exhibit The Golden Game, the Bluebird Theater presents the premiere performances of The Green Gold Tree, a multimedia production based on Goethe’s Faust, featuring lantern slides, film, and puppets by Julia Zanes; gold textiles by Michele Ratte; and original music by Donald Saaf. Information: www.brattleboromuseum.org
Time : 1-3:30 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $8; seniors, $6; students, $4
Phone : 802-257-0124


“The Hound of the Baskervilles” – Weston, VT
June 29, 2012 to July 7, 2012
Weston Playhouse, 12 Park Street
Weston, VT
This fast-paced and endlessly inventive take on the classic Sherlock Holmes mystery features three actors who play many different characters, switching roles on a dime and taking audiences on a wild ride. Information: www.westonplayhouse.org
Phone : 802-824-5288


“Peter Pan” – Randolph, VT
July 5, 2012 to July 8, 2012
Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main Street
Randolph , VT
An all-star cast of more than 125 youth from Central Vermont and the Upper Valley presents a fully-staged production of this beloved family musical based on the play by James M. Barrie, with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and music by Mark Charlap. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the children Wendy, Michael and John are joined by pirates and Indians in this wonderful musical fantasy embellished with show-stopping songs, "Never Never Land", "I Won't Grow Up" and "I'm Flying". Information: www.chandler-arts.org/events.php?event=215
Time : Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $18; students $12; 6% Vermont state sales tax will be added at purchase
Phone : 802-728-6464


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SCIENCE & NATURE top of events
Our Body: The Universe Within – Burlington, VT
April 14, 2012 to July 14, 2012
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, One College Street
Burlington, VT
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center opens a fascinating, artful and educational exhibit consisting of actual human bodies and organs. Appropriate for all ages (with parental guidance), this exhibit literally goes under the skin, revealing the mysteries of the human anatomy and allows you the insight to the inside; giving you a true look at the inner workings of the extraordinary human body. Exhibit open through September 3. Information: www.echovermont.org
Time : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults 18-61, $12.50; seniors and students, $10.50; children age 3 to 17, $9.50.
Phone : 802-864-1848


Amazing Amphibians – Shelburne, VT
May 19, 2012 to May 19, 2012
Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT
Spring is a perfect time to discover Vermont frogs and salamanders! We will hike into their favorite habitats and search for these incredible creatures from egg to adult. Bring your mud boots for some pond dipping fun. Information: www.shelburnefarms.org.
Time : 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Admission : Adult and child, $12; each additional child is $6
Phone : 802-985-8686


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SHOWS & EXHIBITS top of events
Manchester Antique and Classic Car Show -- Manchester Center, VT
June 9, 2012 to June 10, 2012
Dorr Farm, 595 Bonnet Street
Manchester Center, VT
Featuring BMW and Buick cars. Music, trivia, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and other activities throughout both Saturday and Sunday. Information: www.manchestercarshow.com
Phone : 800-362-4144


Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show -- East Dorset, VT
July 4, 2012 to August 12, 2012
Harold Beebe Farm, VT Route 7
East Dorset, VT
The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows are a chance for equestrians to spend July and August in Vermont's Green Mountains. The Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, just off scenic Route 7 North, offers a well equipped hunter/jumper facility. The show grounds boast five all-weather rings, including one of the largest Grand Prix fields in New England, as well as several all weather schooling and riding areas, permanent wash racks, paddocks and extended trails for casual enjoyment.
2012 Schedule includes Vermont Summer Special, July 4-8; Manchester Summer Festival Horse Show, July 11-15; Manchester Classic Horse Show, July 18-22; Valley Classic Horse Show, July 25-29; Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show, Aug 1-5; Vermont Summer Celebration, August 8-12. Information: www.vt-summerfestival.com/index.php
Phone : 802-496-4878


Dog Show -- Tunbridge, VT
July 12, 2012 to July 15, 2012
Tunbridge Fairgrounds, 1 Fairgrounds Lane
Tunbridge, VT
Woodstock Dog Club & Green Mountain Dog Club will sponsor an Official AKC ervent with conformation classes for AKC Breeds and Companion Events, Obedience & Rally for purebred and mixed breed dogs. Information: www.greenmountaindogclub.org
Time : 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 802-249-8336


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