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Events 2010

Chambers of Commerce Contact Info for Southern Vermont

Vermont Institute of Natural Science Visitors' Note: while every effort has been made to get the times and places of these events right, we encourage you to call ahead and confirm dates and time. All phone numbers are in area code 802 unless otherwise specified.

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April - October
Season of Mystery Scavenger Hunts Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 802-447-3311; 800-229-0252 (toll-free) or visit www.bennington.com.

Apr. 1 - Nov. 30
Manchester - Revolutionary War Tour Your guide will be Dick Smith, author of bestseller book, The Revolutionary War in Bennington County. You will see, via an 8-passenger tour vehicle, more than 25 points of interest including over 15 sites on the National Register involving Ethan Allen,the Green Mtn. Boys & the Battle of Bennington. You will also see 2 of the areas covered bridges. A free Revolutionary War site map is available via e-mail request. Call for details.
Location: Sites are located in Manchester, Arlington, Dorset, Bennington, Sunderland
Address: call or email for pick up locations, Manchester
Time:Daily, 9:30-11:45 am. Cost: Adm.
Phone: 802-362-4997
Email:
bckrddisc@aol.com
Web: www.backroaddiscovery.com

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Spring-Summer

July 13 - North Bennington - Historic Park-McCullough "Sherlock Holmes Playhouse on the Veranda" 7p.m. Phone: 802-442-5441 Web: www.parkmccullough.org

July 16 - Bennington - Bennington Museum "Murder on the Orient Express" Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

July 15 - Bennington "Midnight Madness"The busiest night of the year on Main Street, and for a good reason - the discounts are unbelievable! We provide the entertainment, but you'll be focused on the bargains. The stores reopen after hours and the excitement begins immediately so come early. Location: Downtown Address: All of Main Street, Bennington Time: Thursday 6PM-12AM Cost: Free Phone: 802-442-5758 Email: director@betterbennington.com Web: www.betterbennington.com

July 16 - Aug. 22 - Bennington "Fridays at Five"Round up your co-workers and friends, and head down to Center Stage to start the weekend off right. Each week we bring you high energy big band, latin, or country music to get the party started. A full cash bar and new dance floor and tables in the open air right on Main Street. Free to the public. Location: Center Stage Address: 501 Main Street, Bennington Time: Friday 5PM -7PM Cost: Donation Phone: 802-442-5475 Email: director@betterbennington.com Web: www.betterbennington.com

July 17 - Bennington "Bennington Arts Guild Hosts Guest Artists"Bennington Arts Guild welcomes two guest artists, Bill Botzow and Dr. Steve Anisman, Saturday night July 17th, from 5 to 8 pm, with a "Meet the Artist" Gallery Opening. The majestic beauty of Alaska inspires Bill Botzow's watercolors and graphite drawings on rice paper. The metal sculptures of Dr. Steve Anisman use lines to create motion and change, and produce a visual rhythm. Anisman gets some of his inspiration from his love of music and his experiences playing jazz drums. Anismanıs and Botzow's work will be on display until Aug 10 at the Bennington Arts Guild Gallery. Location: Bennington Arts Guild Gallery Address: 103 South Street Bennington, Vermont Time: 5PM -8PM Cost: Free Phone: 802-442-5475 Web:www.benningtonartsguild.org

July 17 and August 1st - Bennington - Oldcastle Theatre at Bennington Center for the Arts "Leading Ladies" 7p.m. Phone: 802-447-0564Web: www.oldcastletheatre.org

July 23 - Bennington - Bennington Museum "Bunny Lake is Missing" Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

July 23 - Manchester - Hildene-The Lincoln Family Home "VAE's SIZZLING EIGHTH-ANNUAL SHOW OF SALSA & LATIN RHYTHMS' ALEX TORRES AND HIS LATIN ORCHESTRA AT HILDENE!" Vermont Art Exchange's Basement Music Series once again took the chill off winter. Now, VAE heats up summer with a sizzling concert by annual favorites Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra at Hildene on Friday, July 23. Gates open at 5 p.m., with dance lessons at 6:30, followed by music and dancing at 7:30. Advance tickets for this all-weather concert are $14 for adults and $12 for students through Brown Paper Tickets, the first and only fair-trade ticketing company,‹ price includes service fee. Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for students at the door on the day of show on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 5 are admitted for free! Phone: 800-838-3006 Web: www.vtartxchange.org

July 25 - Bennington - Bennington Museum "Unsolved Mysteries of Bennington" with Ted Bird. Bennington Historical Society 2 p.m Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

July 29 - August 1 - Pownal - Green Mountain Energy Park "BMW RA Rally 2010"

July 30 - Bennington - Bennington Museum "The List of Adrian Messenger" Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

July 30 - Manchester - Southern Vermont Arts Center"Peter Duchin Quartet featuring Roberta Fabiano" 7:30 p.m. Phone: 802-362-2522 Web: www.duchinentertainment.com

July 30, 31, & August 1 - Stowe "6th Annual Taste of Stowe Arts Festival"150 Artists and Artisans exhibit their works under gorgeous Camelot tents. Find fine art and craftwork, meet the artists, and enjoy a variety of demonstrations. Live music, food, beer, wine, and more... Visit our website for details and updates. Location: Stowe Events Field Address: Mountain Road RTE 108, Stowe Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10am-5pm Cost: Adm. Phone: 802-425-3399 Email: info@craftproducers.com Web: www.craftproducers.com

July 27 - North Bennington - Historic Park-McCullough "Sherlock Holmes Playhouse on the Veranda" 7p.m. Phone: 802-442-5441 Web: www.parkmccullough.org

Jul. 30 - Aug. 7 - Wilmington "Vermont's 3rd Annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival"Visitors to the Valley will find childrens activities, jam making, blueberry themed specials in the local eateries, blue music events, a blue car auto show, blueberry bake sales, blue beer, pick your own blueberry opportunities. Location: Mount Snow Valley Address:Wilmington Phone: 802-464-8092 Email: info@visitvermont.com Web: www.vermontblueberry.com

August 6 - Bennington - Bennington Museum "Cloak and Dagger" Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

August 6 - Manchester - Southern Vermont Arts Center "Hankerin' 4 Hank: The Music of Hank Williams Sr" 7:30 p.m. Phone: 802-362-2522 Web: www.hankwilliamssrtribute.com

Aug. 6 - 8 - Manchester "32nd Annual Southern Vermont Arts Festival"175 Artists and Artisans exhibit under gorgeous camelot-style tents. Find fine art and craftwork, meet the artists, and enjoy demonstrations. Live music, food, beer, wine and more... Visit our website for details and updates. Location: Hildene's Meadow Address: 1844 River Road, Manchester Time: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10am-5pm Cost: Adm. Phone: 802-425-3399 Email: info@craftproducers.com Web: www.craftproducers.com

August 7 - North Bennington - Historic Park-McCullough "Murder at the Mansion - An Original Mystery Event" 7 p.m. Phone: 802-442-5441 Web: www.parkmccullough.org

Aug. 7 - Arlington "Norman's Attic Craft Fair and Townwide Tag Sale"Arlington is the place to be if youıre looking for unique handcrafted items, antiques, collectibles and much more. Thereıs even a map showing town-wide yard sale locations. Plus, our very special guests include co-authors Nan OıBrien and Rockwell model Buddy Edgerton, authors of ³The Unknown Rockwell ­ A Portrait of Two American Families.² Theyıll be joined by many of Norman Rockwellıs Arlington models who will be on site for book and print signings, and to talk about their experiences Location: St James church and Arlington town green Address: Historic Route 7A, Arlington Time: Sat 8 AM - 3 PM Cost: Free Phone: 802-375-9952 Email: stjamesparishoffice@gmail.com Web: Norman's Attic

August 10 - North Bennington - Historic Park-McCullough "Sherlock Holmes Playhouse on the Veranda" 7p.m. Phone: 802-442-5441 Web: www.parkmccullough.org

Aug. 12 - 15 - Wilmington "Wilmington, VT Old Home Week"It is best described as a town reunion, a celebration of Wilmington_s citizens, past, present and future, and a honoring of its history. Events traditionally include a parade, a town dinner, class and family reunions and tours of local points of interest. Some events include: Ice Cream Social- Friday Evening Parade- Saturday morning Village Banquet- Saturday Evening Location:Wilmington Phone: 802-464-6572 Web: www.oldhomeweek2010.com

August 13 - Bennington - Bennington Museum "The Big Clock" Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

August 14 - Manchester - Southern Vermont Arts Center "Lucie Arnaz" Enjoy a powerhouse of song and showbiz savvy with Lucie Arnaz, the daughter of iconic parents Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Phone: 802-362-2522 Web: www.luciearnaz.com

August 15 - Bennington "Battle Day Parade "

August 20 - Bennington - Bennington Museum " Witness for the Prosecution." Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

August 20 - Manchester - Southern Vermont Arts Center "Twiddle" Twiddle, a Vermont-based quartet, has a strong fan base on both coasts with complexities that conjure up Coltrane, Ranglin and Zappa, yet still embrace the roots of jam-band traditions.Twiddle is a sound that defiantly weaves and dodges through musical genres. Phone: 802-362-2522 Web: www.twiddlemusic.com

August 20 - Sept 5 - Bennington - Oldcastle Theatre at Bennington Center for the Arts "A Song For My Father"Phone: 802-447-0564 Web: www.oldcastletheatre.org

August 22 - Bennington - Bennington Museum "Unsolved Mysteries of Bennington" with Ted Bird. Bennington Historical Society 2 p.m Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

August 24 - North Bennington - Historic Park-McCullough "Sherlock Holmes Playhouse on the Veranda" 7p.m. Phone: 802-442-5441 Web:www.parkmccullough.org

August 27 - Bennington - Bennington Museum " The Thin Man" Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

September 3 - Bennington - Bennington Museum " North by Northwest" Part of the Classic films on Classic Mystery Themes series of outdoor movies. Movie time is 8 p.m. Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

September 4 - 5 - Bennington " 15th Annual Garlic and Herb Festival"Just 1.5 miles west of the four corners (junction VT Routes 7 & 9) in BENNINGTON Vermont at Camelot Village. Join garlic-lovers from throughout New England as they come to sample food and crafts from 50 different vendors all made from -you guessed it- garlic and herbs! Phone: 802-447-3311 Web: www.lovegarlic.com

Sept 17 - 19 - 20 - Pownal " 44th Annual Bennington Car Show & Swap Meet" Phone: 802-447-3311 Web: www.bennington.com

September 18 - 19 - Bennington - MAU Middle School "Bennington Quiltfest" Phone: 802-823-4631 Web: www.benningtonquiltfest.com

September 18 - Bennington - Center Stage on Main Street " Car Show Cruise-in" 4:00 PM - 07:00 PM. The Better Bennington Corporation brings the Bennington car show to you with the cruise-in. Watch the cars cruise up and down Main Street while you enjoy live entertainment at Center Stage. Phone: 802-442-5758 Email: Web:www.betterbennington.com

Late Sept - Mid-October "Fall Foliage"

October 1-17 - Bennington - Oldcastle Theatre at Bennington Center for the Arts "Awake And Sing"Phone: 802-447-0564 Web: www.oldcastletheatre.org

October 2 - Bennington - Former Bennington Brush Company Bldg "Mystery Brew"At Southern Vermont Home Brew Fest, presented by the Bennington Museum and Madison Brewing Company. 12-5 p.m.Phone: 802-447-1571 Web: www.BenningtonMuseum.org

October 9 - Manchester - Southern Vermont Arts Center "The Platters"One of the leading R&B groups of the 50's, The Platters secured their first hit in 1955 with Only You, followed by many more including The Great Pretender, My Prayer and Twilight Tim. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes arguably remains the group's best-loved release..Phone: 802-362-2522

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For complete listings and updated information call:
Arlington Chamber of Commerce 802-375-2800
Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce - Bellows Falls
Bennington Chamber of Commerce: 802-447-3311
Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce: 802-254-4565
ibrattleboro.com
Manchester Chamber of Commerce: 802-362-2100
MT Snow/Wilmington Chamber of Commerce: 802-464-8092

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