HUBERT SCHRIEBL
PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
During the past 6 summers, PFCM
has performed 39 concerts in
Southern Vermont, commissioned 10
world premieres, and showcased 10
works of visual art. This season will
add an additional 10 events, 2 new
world premieres, and an expanded
visual arts residency. Aug. 1–11.
pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com
STRATTON MOUNTAIN MUSIC SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
Head to the mountains for outdoor
concerts under the tent Jun.–Aug. Look
for big names to headline Stratton’s
main stage under the stars including
The Marshall Tucker Band on Jun. 30.
A full schedule can be found online.
1-800-STRATTON or stratton.com
LATIN JAZZ CONCERT TO BENEFIT
SOLAR ENERGY FOR PUERTO RICO
Join Eric Hangen and La Ruta at the
Southern Vermont Arts Center for an
unforgettable evening of Latin jazz to
benefit solar energy projects in Puerto
Rico. May 26. 930 SVAC Dr., Manchester.
svac.org
MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thursday evening concerts throughout
the summer months featuring world-
class musicians. Special Saturday night
presentations including A Night at the
Opera on Jul. 28 and the Orchestral
Evening on Aug. 11. Each Sunday,
Manchester Music Festival’s newest talent
performs at the Young Artists Concerts.
Jul. 12–Aug. 11. Southern Vermont Arts
Center, 930 SVAC Dr., Manchester.
802-362-1956 or mmfvt.org
THE MILL
Housed in Remember Baker’s original
gristmill and surrounding buildings, THE
MILL is a historic campus created with a
focus on connectivity, creativity, innovation,
and collaboration. At THE MILL, history,
the humanities, the arts, education, and
community all intersect. themillvt.com
MUSIC AS MEDICINE
Join the Manchester Community Library as
guitarist Eric Despard shares his journey to
becoming the first trained Medical Musician
on May 30, and again for a classical guitar
concert on Jun. 13 where he will perform
music spanning 500 years. 138 Cemetery
Ave., Manchester. 802-362-2607 or
mclvt.org
SUMMER SOLSTICE CONCERT
Get down on the farm at Earth Sky Time’s
Summer Solstice Concert featuring an
amazing 12-piece band from Venezuela.
Jun. 21. Earth Sky Time Community Farm,
1547 Main St., Manchester. 802-384-1400 or
earthskytime.com
TACONIC SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Presenting its summer festival from Jun.
22–Jul. 15 at Burr and Burton Academy’s
Riley Center for the Arts. Jun. 23 Summer
Festival Opening Concert. Master classes
at Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester
Fridays Jun. 22–Jul. 13. 802-362-7162 or
taconicmusic.org
UNITED COUNSELING SERVICES
PRESENTS THE ME2/ORCHESTRA
As part of their 60th anniversary
celebration, United Counseling Service will
host the fabulous Me2/Orchestra. Founded
in Burlington, Vermont, the Me2/Orchestra
is the only classical music organization
in the world for musicians with mental
illnesses and those who support them.
Led by a once-world-renowned conductor
whose own career was shattered by his
diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the Me2/
Orchestra’s exhilarating performances
challenge societal stereotypes about
mental illness. May 5. Southern Vermont
Arts Center, 930 SVAC Dr., Manchester.
802-238-8369 or me2orchestra.org
WORLD CLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
by resident and guest musicians
CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS
in non-traditional venues
2018 SUMMER FESTIVAL
June22—July 15
Weekly concerts at the Riley Center for the
Arts at Burr & Burton, masterclasses and more.
THANKSGIVING CONCERT
Saturday, November 24
Manchester Community Library
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Monday, December 31
Concert, festive hors d'oeuvres, cash bar
at the Inn at Manchester
FAMILY PROGRAMS Free concerts and
demonstrations for families and children
STRINGS FOR KIDS Violin, viola
and cello lessons for ages 5–18
PO Box 732 | Manchester, VT 05254
[email protected]
802.362.7162
taconicmusic.org
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