events , arts & attractions
SHAKESPEARE IN THE WOODS 2022 SEASON AUG . 24-SEPT . 11
Shakespeare in the Woods returns with a new season of unconventional outdoor classical theatre ! The 2022 season will feature bold and fresh productions of Coriolanus , A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream , and Titus Andronicus . Performances are Weds . -Sun ., 7pm curtain , rain or shine . On the lawn at Northshire Civic Center , Riley Rink at Hunter Park , 410 Hunter Park Rd ., Manchester Center . 802-779-3315 or shakespeareinthewoods . com
5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AUG . 26
The Arlington Village Farmers Market turns five years old today ! Join us for a piece of birthday cake . Thank you for supporting small businesses and come “ fill your fridge ” every Friday with homegrown and handmade local goods . Live music from Hale Mountain Band ! 4-7pm . Arlington Village Farmers Market , Arlington Rec . Park , 148 Rec . Park Rd ., Arlington . 802-430-3578 or arlingtonvillagefarmersmarket . com
OLDCASTLE THEATRE COMPANY : SHEEPDOG AUG . 26-SEPT . 4
Amina is a police officer patrolling the streets of Cleveland where she grew up . Ryan escaped small-town Ohio to join the force . She ’ s African American , he ’ s white . Sheepdog challenges audiences to candidly examine class , race , love , and that infinitesimal , life-changing moment before a police officer discharges their weapon . 2pm and 7:30pm . Bennington Performing Arts Center , 331 Main St ., Bennington . 802-447-0564 or oldcastletheatre . org
ART EXHIBIT SEPT .
Patti Campbell , artist . All month during open hours . Dorset Village Public Library , Rte . 30 and the Green , Dorset . 802-867-5774 or dorsetvillagelibrary . org
NINTH ANNUAL STONE SKIPPING FESTIVAL SEPT .
Join Lake Paran for our 9th Annual Stone Skipping Festival ! Throw with the pros at New England ’ s only stone skipping event . Watch or compete against the world champions as they attempt to beat the world record of 88 skips ! Try it yourself . Fun for everyone . Free Admission , pay a small fee to compete . Paran Recreations , 269 Houghton St ., North Bennington . 802-442-8457 or alisadeltufo @ gmail . com
AN ORCHESTRAL EVENING SEPT . 1
Manchester Music Festival is delighted to welcome the musician-led , Grammy ®️ Award-Winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra to the stage . Performing works by Geminiani , Hailstork , and finishing the evening with Vivaldi ’ s Four Seasons . This is certain to be an edge-of-your-seat musical event ! In person 7:30-9:30pm . Arkell Pavilion , Southern Vermont Arts Center 930 SVAC Dr ., West Rd ., Manchester . 802-362-1956 or mmfvt . org
GARLIC TOWN , USA SEPT . 3
This annual festival , produced by the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce , is a highlight of the year . Bennington . com
WAGON RIDES AT HILDENE SEPT . 4-OCT . 23
Join farm manager-educators Ann and Kim for a wagon ride exploration of Hildene Farm . Learn about diverse natural and cultivated ecosystems and sustainable farming . Swing by the greenhouse , hayfields , orchard , wetland overlook , compost facility , apiary , animal barn , and vegetable and flower gardens . Preregistration required at least 48 hours in advance . Sundays by appointment 10am-12pm . or 1-3pm . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367-7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
SOUTHERN VERMONT ARTS FESTIVAL SEPT . 9-11
Art , Craft , Music and Food . Featuring over 125 Artists and Artisans selling their handmade creations . Several exhibitors will be giving live demonstrations of their master craftsmanship . 10am-5pm . Riley Rink Events Field , 410 Hunter Park Rd ., Manchester Center . 802-316-5019 or southernvtartsfest . com
MAPLE LEAF HALF-MARATHON AND KOTLER 5K SEPT . 10
A beautiful and challenging half-marathon and a flat-ish 5K in the heart of Southern Vermont . Virtual Race option available . 8am . 340 Recreation Park Rd ., Manchester . manchestervtmapleleaf . com
THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH LECTURE SEPT . 15
“ A Time Traveler ’ s Theory of Relativity : A Novel Set in Dorset ’’ presented by its author Nicole Valentine . 12-1:15pm . Dorset Historical Society , Rte . 30 at Kent Hill Rd ., Dorset . 802-362-0331 or dorsetvthistory . org
THE MET IN MANCHESTER SEPT . 15
Manchester Music Festival is excited to present A Night at the Opera , featuring the extraordinarily talented singers of The Metropolitan Opera ’ s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program , performing a dazzling selection of operatic works with piano accompaniment . In person 7:30- 9:30pm . Arkell Pavilion , Southern Vermont Arts Center , 930 SVAC Dr ., West Rd ., Manchester . 802- 362-1956 or mmfvt . org .
MEETING OF THE GRINDS : A GRAVEL AND MTB FESTIVAL SEPT . 18
An all-day cycling festival bringing together cyclists of all genres . Event will feature gravel , singletrack and adventure rides for all ages and abilities . Vendors , food , demos , and beverages including craft brews from Zero Gravity and Halyard Brewing Co . 8am-6:30pm . Slate Valley Trails , Fairgrounds Trailhead , 131 Town Farm Rd ., Poultney . 802-236-4571 or slatevalleytrails . org / meeting-of-the-grinds
BIRD WALK SEPT . 18 , OCT . 8 , NOV . 19 and DEC . 10
Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds , their abundance , and changes in populations . Appropriate for birders of all skill levels , the walks run along forest and meadow trails and around the main house . Free . 8-9:30am . Hildene , 1005 Hildene Rd ., Manchester . 802-367- 7960 , stephanie @ hildene . org or hildene . org
THE PERU FAIR SEPT . 24
An old-fashioned country fair ! Fabulous Pig Roast , Music and Family Entertainment , Vermont Crafts , Cloggers , Antiques and Art Exhibits , Vermont Artisans Demos , Clowns and Magicians , Pony Rides , Food and Vermont Fare , Baked Goods , and Fun for Everyone ! 9am-4pm . Town of Peru , Main St ., Peru . perufair . org or perufair @ gmail . com
SOUTHERN VERMONT FALL MINERAL & GEM SHOW SEPT . 24-25
Minerals , Gems , Custom-made jewelry , Crystals , and polished stones for sale by top Northeastern Vendors . Sat . 10am-5pm ., Sun . 10am-3pm . Southwestern Vermont Mineral & Gem Club , Inc ., Grace Christian School , Kocher Dr ., Bennington . Bill Cotrofeld 802-375-6782 or 802-233-1339 .
WESTON THEATER COMPANY : WOODY SEZ : THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE SEPT . 28-OCT . 23
Be transported by the inspirational story of America ’ s great troubadour . Four performers , playing more than 20 instruments , paint a portrait of a man whose songs brought joy and understanding to generations . Walker Farm , 703 Main St ., Weston . 802-824-5288 or westontheater . org
ART EXHIBIT OCT .
Wendy Martin , artist . All month during open hours . Dorset Village Public Library , Rte . 30 and the Green , Dorset . 802-867-5774 or dorsetvillagelibrary . org
HUES OF AUTUMN OCT . 1
The Arlington Garden Club will hold a small standard Flower Show that will be free and open to the public . 12-5pm . The Watkins House at the Arlington Common , 3938 VT Rte . 7A , Arlington . arlingtongardenclub . com
HARVEST FESTIVAL OCT . 8
Join us for our Fall Harvest Festival ! We ’ ll have all the cozy sweater-weather activities you can imagine ! 10am-5pm . Better Bennington Corporation , Main St ., Downtown Bennington . 802-681-5625 or admin @ betterbennington . com
FALL ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL OCT . 8-9
The Festival will feature artists , craft persons , Vermont vineyards / breweries / distilleries , specialty foods , kid ’ s activities , and musical entertainment . Sat . 10am-5pm ., Sun . 10am-4pm . Main Street Park at Junction of Rtes . 4 & 7 , Rutland . 802-775-0356 or chaffeeartcenter . org
2022 KOMEN VERMONT WALK OCT . 15
Vermont MORE THAN PINK Walk is a Komen signature fundraising event . Participants put aside everything else in their lives and share their stories and raise money . 8:30am-12pm . Northshire Civic Center , Hunter Park , 410 Hunter Park Rd ., Manchester Center . 802-548-4691 or komen . org / vermontwalk
38 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine . com