All Entries in the "In the Arts" Category
Dave Keller Band to play at Chester concert series July 18
Dave Keller Band will take the stage at the Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. Dave Keller earned three Blues Music Award nominations for Best Soul Blues Album of the Year in 2014, 2019 and 2021 […]
Luminous Crush kicks off Chester Concert Series
Luminous Crush is kicking off the five-week Chester Summer Music Series at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 on the lawn of the Academy Building, 230 Main St., across from the Green. Laura Molinelli and Bay Campbell present original bluegrass, alt country, psychedelic fusion, dream pop, indie rock and whatnot. Founded in 2015, with roots […]
Springfield Players presents ‘It Had To Be You’ Show runs weekends July 12-14 and July 19-21
Springfield Community Players second production of its 2024 season —It Had To Be You — will be presented at its theater at 165 South St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and 19 and Saturday, July 13 and 20, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 and 21. It Had To […]
2024 Cavendish concert season opens July 3 with Gypsy Reel
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite the public to join in an evening of fun on the Svec Memorial Green, located at the intersection of Depot and Main Streets, in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. The annual Cavendish summer music series begins with the sounds of […]
Art exhibit by Vincent DiBernardo opens July 6 with reception
Main Street Arts, 35 Main St. in Saxtons River, presents Pencil Me In, a selection of graphite drawings by Vincent DiBernardo. The exhibit opens on Saturday, July 6, with an artist’s reception from 3 to 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Sept. 1. Light refreshments will be provided by the artist’s daughter, who creates Smokin’ […]
Spunky ‘Junie B. Jones: The Musical’ views first-grade angst through purple-colored glasses
By Lorien Strange ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Bursting off the page and off the oversized pop-up book version of a first-grader’s journal that forms the set, Junie B. Jones: The Musical follows its sensitive and spunky character as she navigates the social challenges of first grade. The 60-minute Weston Theater Company production is being performed […]
VSO Summer Festival Tour in Grafton July 3
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, 783 Townshend Road in Grafton. Please bring blankets or folding chairs; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. The 2024 Summer Festival Tour, titled Symphony of Stars, will feature solos by three orchestra members. This […]
‘Jersey Boys:’ Hitting the high notes in intimate venue at Walker Farm Tony winning jukebox musical dives into rock history
By Lorien Strange ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC I’m sitting 15 feet from Tommy DeVito as he’s riffing on how he’s gotten little Frankie Valli to start singing with his group, but it feels as though we’re much closer as the cozy glow of neon signs in the background nudge the scene forward. Because the Weston […]
Cavendish announces Summer Concert Series Event kicks off Wednesday, July 3 with Gypsy Reel
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association, on behalf of the Town of Cavendish, presents the lineup of bands for the annual Wednesday Summer Concert Series on the Svec Memorial Green (intersection of Main and Depot streets), in Proctorsville. All performances begin at 6 p.m. The series starts on July 3 with local favorite Gypsy Reel, […]
LAHS announces 2024 summer schedule
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry, invites residents and guests to enjoy the many events that it has planned for the summer. It is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or by appointment. Collections manager Trystan Bates will be back this summer. His artistic talents […]
New iteration of Orton art collection to be on view at Manchester library
From Friday, June 14 to Saturday, Sept. 7, the Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave. in Manchester, will present a new iteration of “For the Love of Vermont: The Lyman Orton Collection.” The 2023 debut exhibition of paintings, prints and drawings from The Lyman Orton Collection broke all attendance records at two southern Vermont museums. […]
Artists wanted for fall fine art, craft exhibition Deadline to apply is May 15
The Old School Enrichment Council in Wilmington announces a call for artists for Art in the Valley, a three-day, juried indoor fine art and craft exhibition that will take place on Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29. The indoor show, featuring the works of 40 or more artists, will be held in the Old […]
Fundraising concert for Weston Playhouse flood repair set for May 11
University of Vermont professor and internationally renowned pianist David Feurzeig will present his 56th performance in the Play Every Town: Concert for a Cooler Climate series at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Feurzeig tailors his Play Every Town community concerts to suit each of […]
Nick Kekic, Chester glass artist, chosen for annual Smithsonian Craft Show D.C. show highlights finest North American crafts people
By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Chester glass blower Nick Kekic of Kekic Glass will make his first appearance with the Smithsonian’s 42nd annual Craft Show called ‘Creating Joy,’ to be held May 1 through 5 in Washington, D.C. He is one of 11 glass artists to exhibit among 120 in media such as […]
Music, applause return to Chester Town Hall Theater Teen Open Mic Night set for May 4
On Thursday evening, April 18, Upstairs at Town Hall, a volunteer community group, hosted a concert by the Convergence Quartet at Chester’s Town Hall Theater, 556 Elm St. The quartet was led by pianist and composer Eugene Uman, who also serves as Director of the Vermont Jazz Center in Brattleboro, and included bassist David Picchi, […]
Two string quartets to perform in Weston on April 28
Two string quartets — The Castleton Quartet and the Vermont State University String Quartet — will present a concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. The Castleton Quartet, comprising four central Vermont musician/educators, and the Vermont State University String Quartet, made up of four leading […]
Avant Vermont Dance presents SEASONS: Spring on April 20
Avant Vermont Dance concludes its yearlong performance series with SEASONS: Spring, a family-friendly evening of original ballet/modern dance and interactive art making, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at Comtu Cascade Park, Main Street in Springfield. Admission is by donation. Avant Vermont Dance’s company dancers and the AVD Youth Ensemble will showcase new works […]
Recycle Arts for Earth Day at Derry Library set for April 20
The South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St., invites children of all ages to celebrate Earth Day beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. Art teacher Casey Junker Bailey will lead a fun program of Recycle Arts. Bring old envelopes, toilet paper tubes, bottle caps and empty cereal or snack boxes and be […]
Chester Town Hall open house draws enthusiastic group, introduces upcoming events
Upstairs@Town Hall held an open house on Wednesday, March 13 to talk about its plans to bring music, theater, dance, poetry and community events to Chester’s restored Town Hall theater, at 556 Elm St. Those in attendance were enthusiastic about the initiative and provided feedback and suggestions on how to best use the space. Upstairs […]
GMUHS presents ‘Addams Family’ March 22 & 23
The Drama Department at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 VT-103 in Chester, presents the musical The Addams Family at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22 and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the school’s auditorium. The Addams Family gets thrown for a loop when Wednesday Addams, the princess of darkness, […]
