| | NORTH BENNINGTON -- Historic Park-McCullough will present several special events for the 2009 holiday season. The season has special resonance for Historic Park-McCullough because Trenor and Laura Park and their family moved into their new house in North Bennington on Christmas Day in 1865. To this day, Park-McCullough is filled with the furniture, art and objects that surrounded them and their
Full Story WAITSFIELD -- As part of its yearlong celebration of 30 years in print, R. A. Montgomery has announced the release of the popular Choose Your Own Adventure series on the Amazon Kindle. The company Montgomery formed to re-launch the series in 2004 has agreed to a one year exclusive deal to bring its books to the Kindle Store.
Full Story BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Museum is seeking volunteer docents and educators to lead, teach and inspire visitors and young members of the community to appreciate fine art and the rich cultural heritage and history found at the museum through guided tours and educational programs.
In addition to speaking on the wonderful exhibitions at the museum, docents are presented with the opportunity
Full Story MONTPELIER -- Everyone has heard the saying "art feeds the soul," but people need to feed their bodies first.
In response to the dire economics Vermonters are facing this again winter, the Vermont Arts Council has organized its second doing our pART online art auction to benefit the Vermont Foodbank.
Full Story CHICAGO (AP) -- "The Oprah Winfrey Show," an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey’s production company said Thursday night.
Winfrey plans to announce the final date for her show during a live broadcast on Friday, Harpo
Full Story BENNINGTON -- From Nov. 19 through Dec. 31, the Bennington Museum will have on exhibit "Season's Greetings: Holiday Cards by Don Trachte and Friends," adding a whimsical touch to the annual Festival of Trees Celebration. Beginning in 1934, Don Trachte worked with the famed cartoonist Carl Anderson creating oftentimes humorous holiday cards which were sent to family and friends.
Full Story Thursday, November 19
Seth Warner - Is it Really You?
BENNINGTON -- Join the members of the Bennington Historical Society on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. when Cilfford Mullen present the character of Seth Warner, the fascinating and, too many, impressive leader of the era of the War for Independence.
Full Story ARLINGTON -- Since winter is just around the corner, now is the perfect time to check out the big, big book sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arlington Community House on Route 7A in Arlington.
All books are half price and the sale benefits the Martha Canfield Library. The wide selection for all ages and interests includes books about fitness, gardening, cooking,
Full Story BRATTLEBORO -- Twilight Music presents an evening of bluegrass music with Sam Bush Band guitarist and vocalist, Stephen Mougin, and Sirius XM Satellite Radio bluegrass channel DJ and banjo guru, Ned Luberecki, at New England Youth Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. The Stockwell Brothers will open the concert.
Full Story WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- David Demsey will discuss his research on the music of John Coltrane on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11:20 a.m. in Presser Choral Hall in the Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public.
Dr. David Demsey is Coordinator of Jazz Studies; Curator, Living Jazz Archives; and Professor of Music at William Paterson University.
Full Story CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- Hubbard Hall Projects continues Sewing Sundays during November and December. Led by Katrina Marie, an experienced fashion designer and master seamstress who runs her own gown & wedding attire business, Sewing Sundays is appropriate for ages 7 to adult. Participants under age 10, please bring an adult with you for assistance.
Full Story WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- The Jupiter String Quartet will perform on Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. They will also provide a chamber music master class for Williams students on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m. also in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. These free events are sponsored by the W.
Full Story CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- Valley Artisans Market will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Open House Reception on Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the freshly cut Bailey’s Tree Farm fir trimmed with members’ handmade ornaments. New work will grace the walls and shelves in the Store and Small Gallery.
Full Story NORTH BENNINGTON -- The Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) presents "Universal Health Care," an exhibition of work by seven advanced printmaking students from Bennington College, at VAE’s Mill Gallery at the Sage Street Mill from Saturday, Nov. 28 through the end of February. An artists’ reception at VAE will launch the show on Tuesday, Dec.
Full Story WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Williams College dance ensembles Kusika (traditional African dance and percussion), Sankofa (Step), and the Zambezi Marimba Band join forces for a two-part concert series. For the fall production, the ensembles will perform a new work titled In the Spirit, celebrating the impact of African popular music, dance and storytelling in the lives of people world-wide.
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