events , arts & attractions
MASKED JUL . 23-SEPT . 11
An exhibition of work by 22 Vermont artists with disabilities , organized by Inclusive Arts Vermont . Each piece offers the artist ’ s creative expression of the title — which arose in the early moments of the global pandemic . The work included is as complex and layered as the meaning of the word “ masked ” itself . Southern Vermont Arts Center , 930 SVAC Dr ., Manchester . 802-362-1405 or svac . org
DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL : BACK TOGETHER AGAIN : THE MUSIC OF ROBERTA FLACK AND DONNY HATHAWAY
JUL . 27-AUG . 7
Back Together Again is a theatrical concert featuring the music of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway . Friends since their college days , Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway soared to the top of the Billboard charts as one of the most cherished and mellifluous duos in music history , recording some of the most adored duets of all time . Broadway performers , and real-life husband-and-wife , Christina Acosta Robinson and Ken Robinson bring the love together again for a concert of the pair ’ s iconic hits . Dorset Playhouse , 104 Cheney Rd ., Dorset . 802-867-2223 or dorsettheatrefestival . org
GILDED AGE WEEKEND AT THE WILBURTON JUL . 29-31
Step back in time at the Wilburton ’ s 1902 mansion , for Gilded Age glamour , cocktails , nibbles , music , and dancing in the marble pavilion tent . Join us for the Gilded Age Garden Party on July 30 from 5-7pm . $ 50 per person . The Wilburton , 257 Wilburton Dr ., Manchester Village . 802-362-2500 or wilburtoninn . com
ART EXHIBIT AUG .
Carol Smith , artist . All month during open hours . Dorset Village Public Library , Rte . 30 and the Green , Dorset . 802-867-5774 or dorsetvillagelibrary . org
AARON DIEHL JAZZ TRIO AUG . 4
Manchester Music Festival ’ s Week5 shapeshifter concert features classically-trained pianist Aaron Diehl , one of the most sought-after jazz virtuosi of his generation . The Aaron Diehl Trio will perform Mirror , a program reflecting two worlds of music across time , melding the improvisational spirit of jazz with the compositional technique of Bach . In person and virtual . 7:30-9:30pm . Arkell Pavilion , Southern Vermont Arts Center , 930 SVAC Drive , West Rd ., Manchester . 802-362-1956 or mmfvt . org
OPEN FARM WEEK AND NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET DAY AUG . 5
Visit our biggest event of the year . Open Farm Week always brings out a market celebration , and this year it coincides with National Farmers Market Day ! Come support local farms , farmers , crafters , bakers , painters , potters , and more . Live music from Ransom Notes ! 4-7pm . Arlington Village Farmers Market , Arlington Rec . Park , 148 Rec . Park Rd ., Arlington . 802-430-3578 or arlingtonvillagefarmersmarket . com
GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL FAIR DAY AUG . 6
Fingers crossed for a return to our traditional event . Live auction , bargain booths , pony rides , food , music , art , and more ! Rain / Shine . Free admission . 9am-3pm . Townshend Common , 66 Common Rd ., Townshend . 802-365-9109 or gracecottage . org / events
HILDENE READS AUG . 10
Join Hildene staff for a book discussion via Zoom . Free . 5-6:30pm . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367-7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
SLATE VALLEY SCRAMBLE AUG . 13
Online registration is open until Aug . 10 for the third annual Slate Valley Scramble , a trail running race that features an 8K , half marathon , and kid ’ s fun run . 8:30am-1pm . Slate Valley Trails , Fairgrounds Trailhead , 131 Town Farm Rd ., Poultney . 802-236-4571 or slatevalleytrails . org / slate-valley-scramble
15TH ANNUAL FLY FISHING FESTIVAL AUG . 13
Join over 700 visitors who will enjoy the day with many activities , such as fly tying and casting demos , various vendors including painters , appraisers , artisans and professional and other angling related nonprofits . Free admission to the Museum . 10am-4pm . American Museum of Fly Fishing , 4104 Main St ., Manchester . 802-362-3300 or amff . org
SUMMER ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL AUG . 13-14
The Festival will feature artists , craft persons , Vermont vineyards / breweries / distilleries , specialty foods , kid ’ s activities , and musical entertainment . Sat . 10am-6pm ., Sun . 10am-4pm . Main Street Park at Junction of Rtes . 4 & 7 in Rutland . 802-775- 0356 or chaffeeartcenter . org
BERKSHIRE BANK PRESENTS : BROADWAY IN VERMONT A CONCERT SERIES AT THE SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS CENTER
JULY-SEP .
Broadway stars will shine bright at the Southern Vermont Arts Center ’ s ( SVAC ) Arkell Pavilion this summer at BROADWAY IN VERMONT , a Concert Series hosted by Jersey Boys TONY AWARD ®️ Winner CHRISTIAN HOFF . The series runs from July to September 2022 and is sponsored by Berkshire Bank . The celebrity line-up includes :
Broadway ’ s original “ Annie ,” TONY AWARD ®️ Nominee ANDREA McARDLE on July 6 , 2022
EMMY ®️ AWARD Winner and International Star , LUCIE ARNAZ on August 18 , 2022 .
Broadway ’ s “ Rocky ,” 3-time TONY AWARD ®️ Nominee ANDY KARL and TONY AWARD ®️ Nominee ORFEH on September 2 , 2022 .
Broadway Legend , TONY AWARD ®️ Winner for A Chorus Line , DONNA McKECHNIE on September 17 , 2022 .
For Tickets : svac . org
A GARDEN POTPOURRI AUG . 14
The Bennington Garden Club presents “ A Garden Potpourri ”: An exhibition highlighting floral designs , photography , horticulture and conservation displayed in the beautiful Park McCullough Carriage Barn . The mansion will be open to the public , and craft vendors , food and drink will be available . 10am- 2pm . Park-McCullough Historic Governor ’ s Mansion , 1 Park St ., North Bennington . 802-442-5441 or parkmccullough . org and benningtongardenclub . com
THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH LECTURE AUG . 18
Julia H Casey discusses her research on the Rupert Counterfeiters . 12-1:15 pm . Dorset Historical Society , Rte . 30 at Kent Hill Rd ., Dorset . 802-362-0331 or dorsetvthistory . org
THE VERMONT CHALLENGE REIMAGINED AUG . 18-21
The Shires tour will take place over 4 days , but it ’ s now a relaxed tour allowing riders to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Vermont at a casual pace . The tour includes all lunches and dinners . Riders will choose where they wish to lodge . Registration deadline Aug . 6 . Limited to 35 riders . 203-668-0194 or vtchallenge . com
DORSET THEATRE FESTIVAL : THIRST AUG . 18-SEPT . 3
Thirst is a witty Irish drama wrapped in humanity by Ronán Noone and directed by Theresa Rebeck , set during Eugene O ’ Neill ’ s classic Long Day ’ s Journey Into Night . Failure , denial , and passion bubble as two Irish servants and an American chauffeur pass the day in the kitchen of the Tyrone family ’ s residence in 1912 . As tensions rise and the past rears its head , a search for love and belonging becomes the search for “ home .” Dorset Playhouse , 104 Cheney Rd ., Dorset . 802-867-2223 or dorsettheatrefestival . org
WESTON THEATER COMPANY : STEEL MAGNOLIAS AUG . 18-SEPT . 4
The funniest play that will ever make you cry . Through thick and thin , six women form friendships strong as steel - friendships they are forced to lean on when tragedy strikes . Weston Theater Company , The Playhouse , 8 Park St ., Weston . 802-824-5288 or westontheater . org
SUMMER IN A JAR : CANNING WORKSHOP WITH KEN & JANE AUG . 21
Learn to make and preserve a tomato-squashonion sauce ( a base for so many wonderful recipes ) using the safe and straight-forward pressure-canning methods of today . Limited to 10 participants , each of whom will take home a quart jar of sauce . Preregistration required by August 17 . 1-3pm . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367-7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org manchester life magazine 2022 37