Events for April 13, 2019

Ideasmyth Writing Retreats Apr. 5–7 & 12–14 Wilburton Inn & Restaurant, Manchester This National Poetry Month, the NYC communications collaboratory Ideasmyth is curating unforgettable retreats with polymath poets and writers of all stripes. No matter your preferred writing genre, there will be inventive seminars designed to challenge and inspire the experienced writer who wants to […]

WinterWonderGrass Announces 2020 Return to Vermont, Plus a Free Weekend of Music to Say Thanks WinterWonderGrass Music & Brew Festival is excited to announce its return to Vermont. Following enthusiastic support from locals, artists, fans and the New England music community at large, the nationally acclaimed bluegrass and brew gathering will be back, but at […]

The Vermont Bird and Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please contact Randy Schmidt at 802.362.2270 or at [email protected]. Meet in the Welcome Center parking lot, 8:00am, Free.

Art From the Schools Opening ReceptionSaturday, April 13 from 12-2 p.m.Yester HouseJoin SVAC for an afternoon of fun, and come celebrate the artwork of students from 15 local schools. Drinks and snacks will be provided.https://www.svac.org/class/art-from-the-schools-opening-reception/?wcs_timestamp=1555156800

Appraisal Fair – Is that Junk or a Treasure? Saturday, April 13, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm $5/Item – Up to 5 Items Find out if that quirky piece you always wanted to know about is a family heirloom worth a lot of money or just a quirky piece that has been in your attic […]

Second Saturday Hike: Curing Cabin Fever April 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm$5 Winter wearing you down? Need to get outside and sweep out the cobwebs? Join us on a staff-guided hike this afternoon to get rid of your cabin fever. This hike will be of moderate difficulty; participants must have appropriate footgear, water […]

A Trio of Children's AuthorsJo Knowles, William Alexander & Linda UrbanSaturday, April 13, 2019 - 3:00pmJoin us on Saturday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m. at Northshire Bookstore for a trio of children's authors: Jo Knowles--Young Adult author, William Alexander--Middle Reader author, and Linda Urban--Picture Book Author.Where the Heart Is by Jo Knowles - Ages 10-14, […]

Frank Howard, Paintings and Drawings Opening ReceptionApr. 13The Left Bank, BenningtonFrank Howard (1924-2013) painted for over sixty years in the Shaftsbury and Bennington areas. This exhibition, the first of his work in ten years, will bring together rarely seen paintings and drawings, focusing especially on his early career. Exhibit on display Apr. 8–Jun. 10. Opening […]

Susan PiverStart Here NowSaturday, April 13, 2019 - 6:00pmJoin us on Saturday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. as Susan Piver reads and discusses her book Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation.If you want to meditate but have no idea where to begin, this concise, jargon-free guide by best-selling […]

Taconic Music presents Ballet Meets the Beatles!Taconic Music Artistic Directors Joana Genova and Ariel Rudiakov invite the public to a one-night-only event, Ballet Meets the Beatles!, at 7pm on Saturday, April 13 at Maple Street School’s Hunter Hall in Manchester, Vermont.The multifaceted performance features Beatles tribute band Across the Pond, led by Jonathan Newell, performing […]