summer
arts
MARBLE HOUSE PROJECT ARTSEED
MAY 2–OCT. 24
An afternoon event on select Saturdays
featuring work from Marble House Project’s
multidisciplinary artist residents. Work
includes music and dance performances,
open studios, readings, and artist talks.
Free and open to the public. Marble House
Project, 1161 Dorset West Rd., Dorset.
marblehouseproject.org
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER
930 SVAC Dr., Manchester. 802-362-1405 or svac.org
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
APR.–SEP.
Throughout the year, Paramount Theatre
presents numerous impressive acts including
concerts, magicians, opera, musicals, and more.
Highlights of the summer include Randy Houser,
Lyle Lovett, the Metropolitan Opera, and The
Righteous Brothers. 30 Center St., Rutland.
802-775-0570 or paramountvt.org
PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
JUL. 29–AUG. 8
Pikes Falls Chamber Music Festival will
hold its ninth, admission-free season in
2020. This season will include the annual
Community Day on Aug. 4, a visual art
collaboration and artists residency, and
concerts from the Pikes Falls Chamber
Ensemble and special guest artists. Jamaica.
pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com
ROCK RIVER ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOUR
JUL. 18–19
A tour that has earned its following well beyond
Southern Vermont, the annual two-day offering
features more than 15 accomplished artists
in a range of media from functional ceramics
to thread on fabric, inlay to collage. Visitors
get an intimate look at the unique locations
where each artist works. South Newfane.
802-275-7129 or rockriverartists.com
SHAKESPEARE IN THE WOODS
AUG. 20–SEP. 6
An unconventional outdoor classical theatre
festival offering bold and innovative modern
productions of Coriolanus, Aug. 20–23; A
Midsummer Night’s Dream, Aug. 27–30; and
Titus Andronicus, Sep. 3–6. Student matinees
on Fridays including post-show talkbacks
and workshops. Northshire Civic Center at
Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Rd., Manchester.
802-779-3315 or shakespeareinthewoods.com
STRATTON MOUNTAIN MUSIC
MAY–OCT.
Music sounds better in the mountains.
Featuring large venues, local talent, rising
stars, and internationally acclaimed artists,
get outside on warm summer and autumn
nights with seating under the tent and on
the lawn. Enjoy music, good food, cold
brews, and friends. Stratton Mountain Resort.
1-800-STRATTON or stratton.com
ADULT AND TEEN WORKSHOPS &
CLASSES
Grow your artistic skills at SVAC, which offers
opportunities for all levels of experience
in a variety of mediums and styles taught
by skilled professional artists. SVAC has an
onsite studio building, and the sculpture-
studded campus nestled in the Green
Mountains provides a stunning setting
to create en plein air. Both single session
classes and series offered.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
SVAC hosts children’s classes and camps
year-round with a full lineup of visual arts,
dance, and performing arts summer camps
for ages 5–18. In addition, any time SVAC
is open, visit “Artventure,” the gallery with
birds wearing fancy hats painted on the
walls; small tables stocked with art supplies;
a puppet theater ready to use; and books to
read and beanbags for sitting and cuddling.
Summer Student Show on view Jun. 1–Sep.
6 showcasing work made in SVAC’s summer
programs by students of all ages.
ROCK THE HILL
APR. 24
Local schools send their bands to SVAC for
a evening of great music and community.
Proceeds benefit SVAC’s educational
outreach programs.
2020ºF: GLASS AND TECHNOLOGY
MAY 9–JUL. 5
SVAC’s Wilson Museum will host the
Vermont Glass Guild’s 10-year anniversary
exhibition. Opening reception on May 9.
SOLO SHOWS
MAY 23–JUN. 28 & AUG. 22–OCT. 4
Yester House will be transformed into
individually curated exhibitions featuring
select artists. Opening receptions on May
23 & Aug. 22.
MEMBER SHOWS
JUL. 4–AUG. 16 & OCT. 10–NOV. 29
Throughout the season, rotating solo
shows feature a variety of work from
current artist members and new artists to
Yester House. Opening receptions on Jul.
4 & Oct. 10.
WOMEN TAKE WILSON EXHIBITION
SERIES
JUL. 11–NOV. 1
The artists featured individually exemplify
what it means to be a successful woman
artist in today’s society. Monumental: Misoo
Bang and Sarah Tortora and Happy: Lauren
Booth, Jul. 11–Aug. 30. Opening reception
on Jul. 10. Two Sides of a Dream: Adrien
Broom, Sep. 5–Nov. 1. Opening reception
on Sep. 4.
FIRST ANNUAL BLUES SHOWCASE
AUG. 1
SVAC’s 2020 lineup brings nationally
known blues artists to Southern Vermont.
Performers include Alexis P. Suter Band,
Bruce Katz Band, James Armstrong Band,
and the Johnny Rawls Band.
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