All Entries in the "In the Arts" Category
Springfield Band closes season Aug. 15 at Hartness House
The Springfield Community Band will present its final concert of the summer season at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. Congratulations go out to trombonist Vaughn Hadwen who will be completing the unparalleled achievement of 70 years with the band. As always, the final concert of […]
The Silverbacks to play in Proctorsville Aug. 16
The Silverbacks return to the gazebo on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Based in Brandon, the Silverbacks mix authentic blues and rock classics, managing to sound fresh and familiar at the same time. At the root of nearly all classic rock songs is the blues. The band […]
Green Sisters wrap up Chester music series Wednesday
The Green Sisters, who were scheduled to kick off the Chester Summer Music Series before flooding interrupted the plan, are now the last act of the season. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. Hailing from a small farm […]
International String Trio returns to Weston
The Sundays on the Hill concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the return of the International String Trio to the stage at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20 at the Weston Community Church, 37 Lawrence Hill Road. The International String Trio is the most requested group of the concert series. It is composed […]
Intimate Walker Farm brings new life to classic musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
By Bob Behr ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC It was raining outside as we ran from the car into Walker Farm to see Singin’ in the Rain. Later on and deep into the show, rain fell at the rear of the stage near a door open to the outside – and for a moment I believed […]
Local artists sought for Derry exhibit and sale
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society’s annual Local Artists Exhibit runs from Aug. 19 to Oct. 17 at The Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry. Exhibit hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you would like to exhibit, contact Valerie Johnson by phone at 802-875-3865 or via e-mail or […]
‘Play Every Town’ comes to Landgrove Town Hall Aug. 11
Composer-pianist David Feurzeig brings Play Every Town to Landgrove Town Hall, 88 Landgrove Road in Landgrove. Concert #39 of 252 Community Concerts for a Cooler Climate will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11. Feurzeig embarked on Play Every Town, a free concert in each of Vermont’s 252 towns, to combat climate change through […]
Springfield Community Band concert Aug. 8 at Hartness House
The Springfield Community Band will present a free concert (rain or shine) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. Band members Danielle St. Amand (flute) and Alex Brady (alto sax) will conduct. Both are music educators in local schools. The concert will include selections from The […]
Yankee Chank returns to Proctorsville concert series Aug. 9
Yankee Chank returns to the gazebo on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Yankee Chank is a Vermont group that performs traditional Cajun music from the heart of southwest Louisiana. The French-speaking people of eastern Canada were the inspiration for the southern Cajuns and thereby inspired Yankee Chank. […]
Frydaddy to play to Chester Music Series Aug. 10
Frydaddy is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. Led by Carlos Ocasio, the Frydaddy band has been serving up a spicy gumbo of rockin’ soul in the Upper Valley for close […]
Sundays on the Hill concert Aug. 6 in Weston
The Sundays on the Hill concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary of bringing musical talent to Weston. Vermont’s premiere flute quartet, Pipe Dreams, performs in the Weston Community Church, 37 Lawrence Hill Road, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 6. Come enjoy music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Bozza and more. Admission is only $5 for adults, thanks […]
Chester music series continues Aug. 3 with Dave Keller Band
The Dave Keller Band is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. During the past decade, Dave Keller has earned a reputation as a “magnificent soul singer” (Elmore Magazine), a “stellar” […]
Sammy B returns to Proctorsville concert series Aug. 2
Sammy Blanchette will return to the gazebo on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street in Proctorsville, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Blanchette, also known as Sammy B, is a New England-based singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist who has been playing in the region for several years. His style is a broad mix of rock, blues, reggae, […]
Springfield Community Band concert Aug. 1
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. The scope of the evening’s program is wide, including samples from a variety of musical styles and vintage. Ranging from a French horn composition by […]
Mark Huntley & Friends in concert July 26 in Proctorsville
The Town of Cavendish continues its summer music series with a concert by Mark Huntley and Friends at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26 on the Svec Memorial Green, Main Street, in Proctorsville. Huntley has been an integral part of the Vermont music scene for many years, on his own and as drummer with a variety of […]
Springfield Band performs at Hartness House Tuesday
The Springfield Community Band, under the direction of Nick Pelton, will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at the Hartness House, 109 Front St. in Springfield. This concert, a band favorite, is a collection of soundtracks and theme songs from movies and TV shows. Among the selections to be played are […]
Chester concert series continues July 27 with Better Days Band
The Better Days Band is the next act in the Chester Summer Music Series. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. The band plays classic rock and R&B hits, sprinkled with many rare B-side gems from “back in the day.” […]
Party Crashers kicks off music series in Chester on July 20
Party Crashers will kick off the Chester Summer Music Series on Thursday, July 20. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Academy Building, across from the Green in Chester. Touted as the Upper Valley and Central Vermont’s hottest band, this six-piece, high-energy dance band has been rocking the New England music scene […]
The Gully Boys return to Proctorsville Green July 19
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association, on behalf of the Town of Cavendish, invites everyone to the Cavendish concert series at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19. The Gully Boys return to the gazebo on the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville. The Gully Boys are a professional rock/jam band from the Green Mountains, influenced by […]
Sundays on Hill concert with Counterpoint canceled
Sundays on the Hill in Weston is canceling its concert scheduled for 4 p.m. today, Sunday, July 16 with the Counterpoint Chorus. Extensive damage caused by last week’s flooding at Lawrence Hill Road, throughout Weston and southern Vermont as well as today’s forecast for additional rain with dangerous flash-flooding risk make it best to hold […]
