summer
arts
summer arts
BENNINGTON BAROQUE PLAYS BACH DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL MANCHESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL
APR. 19 JUN. 25-SEP. 5 JUL. 9–AUG. 8
Bennington Baroque presents music by
Bach and Handel with Emily Hale (baroque
violin), Mathieu Langlois (baroque flute),
André Laurent O’Neil (viola da gamba),
and Sandra Mangsen (harpsichord). Park-
McCullough House, 1 Park St., North Bennington.
802-681-7210 or benningtonbaroque.org
DORSET PLAYERS
APR. 11 & MAY 15–24
The Dorset Players present Freddi Shehadi and
The Expressions in concert on Apr. 11. May 15–25,
the nuns are back in Nunsense II: The Second
Coming. The same nuns from Nunsense are back
on stage at Mt. Saint Helen’s School presenting
a thank-you show for all the people who
supported them in the past. But now, they’re
a bit slicker, having been bitten by the theatre
bug. Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd., Dorset.
802-867-5570 or dorsetplayers.org
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Dorset Theatre Festival, under the leadership
of Dina Janis, is proud to announce its 43rd
season, featuring Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39
Steps, Jun.25-Jul.11; the world premiere of
Thirst directed by Theresa Rebeck, Jul. 16-Aug.
1; Howards End based on the novel by E.M.
Forster, Aug. 6-22; the smash-hit comedy, Native
Gardens, Aug. 27-Sep. 5; and The Pipeline Series,
Jul. 7, Jul. 26, and Aug. 18. Dorset Playhouse,
104 Cheney Rd., Dorset. 802-867-2223 or
dorsetheatrefestival.org
EARTH SKY TIME CONCERTS ON THE FARM
MAY 24–OCT. 11
Concerts on the farm feature lively music
and great local eats and brews. Haitian Roots
Concert, May 24; Afrobeat Party, Jun. 7; Solstice
Reggae Dance Party, Jun. 21; Summer Bluegrass
Hoedown, Jul. 5; Solarfest, Jul. 26; Latin Dance
Party & Concert, Aug. 9; Psychedelic African
Funk, Aug. 21; Moonshine Music Festival with
Billy Wylder and Friends, Sep. 6; Funk on The
Farm Festival, Oct. 11. 1547 Main St., Manchester.
802-384-1400 or earthskytime.com
During its 2020 summer season, Manchester
Music Festival is celebrating both the
250th birthday of Beethoven and the 100th
anniversary of the 19th amendment by featuring
works from Beethoven and women composers
on every one of its festival concert programs.
Join the Festival for Thursday evening chamber
music concerts throughout the summer and
complimentary Saturday masterclasses and
recitals. Special Saturday night performances
include A Night at the Opera on Jul. 25 and
the Orchestral Evening on Aug. 8. Each Sunday
afternoon, MMF’s university-level talent
perform in Young Artists Concerts. Southern
Vermont Arts Center, 930 SVAC Dr., Manchester.
802-362-1956 or mmfvt.org