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1/16/13 - 12/31/13 in Waterbury

Trivia Night - Every Wednesday
City:Waterbury
Place:Arvad's Grill & Pub
Price:FREE
Time:7:00pm
Contact Name:Patrick Dwyer
Phone:8022448973
Email:gm.arvads@gmail.com

Trivia Mania by Tophat Entertainment, every Wednesday evening from 7-9p @ Arvad's Grill & Pub. Draft specials, Comfort Food & much much more!


1/18/13 - 12/31/13 in Waterbury

Live Music - EVERY Friday Night
City:Waterbury
Place:Arvad's Grill & Pub
Price:FREE
Time:6:00pm
Contact Name:Patrick Dwyer
Phone:8022448973
Email:gm.arvads@gmail.com

Live Music in the Lounge@arvads each and every Friday evening!


3/8/13 - 3/8/15 in Barre

ARCC Collection of additional recyclables
City:Barre
Place:3 Williams Lane, Barre VT
Price:$1 per visit
Time:12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Contact Name:Cassandra Brush
Phone:802-498-7328
Email:cassandrab@cvswmd.org

Collection of all sorts of additional recyclables including CDs, DVDs, VHS and cassette tapes, books, textiles, yoga mats, downhill skis, cell phones, batters and much more. Visit website for a complete list and directions.


4/17/13 - 7/28/13 in Rochester

MASTERWORKS: SCULPTURE & PRINTS by HUGH TOWNLEY & From His Personal Collection
City:Rochester
Place:BigTown Gallery
Price:free and open to the public
Time:W-F 10-5 Sat 11-5
Contact Name:Rachel
Phone:(802) 767-9670
Email:info@bigtowngallery.com

Exploring the personal collection of the late artist Hugh Townley. The exhibition highlights significant artistic relationships and intellectual influences With original works by Duchamp, Dubuffet, Dali, H.C, Westermann, Zadkine, Callahan, Siskind and others, shown in a lively juxtaposition with Townley's own workand selected pieces from a lifetime of collected ephemera: exhibition posters, photographs and correspondence from fellow artists. Opening Reception April 20, 5-7pm


5/4/13 - 8/31/13 in Burlington

Fit Camp
City:Burlington
Place:Burlington waterfront by the skatepark
Price:Free
Time:10am
Contact Name:Caroline Casey
Phone:774-563-8273
Email:Cgcasey12@gmail.com

Stay motivated on the weekends and come join a free running and circuit based fit camp. Come have fun, get fit and enjoy judgement free exercise on the beautiful waterfront.


5/9/13 - 9/1/13 in Burlington

Biggest loser body transformation challenge
City:Burlington
Place:Shape Up Burlington, 29 Church Street
Price:$35
Time:6pm
Contact Name:Caroline Casey
Phone:774-563-8273
Email:Cgcasey12@gmail.com

Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge – join a fun, 12 week weight loss challenge – lose weight and earn prizes!!  Contact Caroline at Shape Up Burlington.


5/18/13 - 5/19/13

Northeast Kingdom Farm to Yarn Tour Weekend
Phone:802-626-8511
Email:assist@travelthekingdom.com

A FREE two day event! Visit NEK fiber producing farms and learn about where local fiber originates and how the animals are lovingly raised and cared for. Farm activities include tours, meeting the critters, knitting and spinning demos and more. Visit one or several farms as you choose.Refreshments and additional demonstrations will be available at Mountain Fiber Folk in Montgomery on Saturday and Sunday. Download the map of farms at http://www.travelthekingdom.com/event_detail.php?id=1232


5/18/13 - 5/19/13 in Dorset

Beadworks Gemstone Show
City:Dorset
Place:2260 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251
Price:$0
Time:10 am
Contact Name:Abigail Wall
Phone:203-852-9194
Email:abigail@beadworks.com

Beadworks will be bringing a curated collection of gemstones from around the world. This is a great event for artisans, jewelry makers, gemologists, crafters, and lovers of gorgeous things!


5/19/13 - 10/20/13 in Stowe

Stowe Farmers' Market
City:Stowe
Place:Red Barn Shops, Mtn. Rd. Stowe
Price:free
Time:10:30- 3:00
Contact Name:Barb Conn, market manager
Phone:802-498-4734
Email:rooster@vtlink.net

The Stowe farmers' market happens every Sunday, mid May through mid October in the field next to the Red Barn shops off the Mountain Rd. in Stowe. Come see our wonderful variety of Vermont made products, produce and prepared food!


5/19/13 - 10/20/13 in Stowe

Stowe Farmers' Market
City:Stowe
Place:Red Barn Shops, Mtn. Rd. Stowe
Price:free
Time:every Sunday, 10:30- 3:00
Contact Name:Barb Conn, market manager
Email:rooster@vtlink.net

The Stowe Farmers' Market takes place every Sunday in the field next to the Red Barn shops on the Mountain Rd. from mid-May through mid- October.


5/21/13 - 5/21/13 in Rutland

Kin Conversations
City:Rutland
Place:Calvary Church, Grove St. Rutland
Price:Free
Time:6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Contact Name:Diane Robie
Phone:802-747-0490
Email:drobie@eckerd.org

Eckerd is sponsoring Kin Conversations for all who care for relative children regardless of legal involvement, caregiving arrangements or age of caregiver. Come meet other relative caregivers in the area who understand the joys and tribulations of caring for a loved one. The discussions will be focused areound specific topics, networking and support, special activities and more. Meeting every third Tuesday of the month. Dinner and childcare provided.


5/21/13 - 5/21/13 in Burlington

Science and Stories: Bubble Magic
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO
Price:Free with admission
Time:11 a.m.
Contact Name:Front Dest
Phone:1-877-324-6386
Email:info@echovermont.org

Can you make a round bubble? Sure you can! How about a square bubble? Join Elizabeth at Science and Stories and make some crazy bubbles!


5/21/13 - 5/21/13 in Montpelier

Small Business Health Care Forum
City:Montpelier
Place:Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Price:Free (pre-registration required)
Time:12:00 - 2:00 pm
Contact Name:Anna
Phone:802-223-3338
Email:ahouston@kellogghubbard.org

Vermont Health Connect is a new health insurance marketplace launching in October that is designed to help you, your family or your small business find, compare and purchase health coverage. You’re invited to a small business forum with Deputy Commissioner Lindsey Tucker and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to learn more about upcoming health reforms. The first portion of the forum will focus on what Vermont Health Connect means for small businesses in Vermont—who can get coverage through Vermont Health Connect, the choices that small business owners will have related to employee’s coverage, tax credits available now and more. The second portion will be presented by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Snacks will be provided. Please pre-register at http://tiny.cc/ChamberRegistration


5/22/13 - 5/26/13 in Burlington

Green Mountain Comedy Festival
City:Burlington
Place:Burlington and Beyond
Time:ALL DAY
Contact Name:Nathan Hartswick
Phone:802-373-4703
Email:nhartswick@gmail.com

The 5th Annual GMCF is going to be bigger and better than ever! 5 nights of standup, improv and sketch comedy, plus workshops for all ages.


5/23/13 - 5/23/13 in Essex

Ice & Easy
City:Essex
Place:Essex Resort
Price:$65.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Time:6PM
Contact Name:Linda Fondulas
Phone:802.764.1489
Email:newhallvt@gmail.com

Smitten Everytime: In apple-speak ice cider is a dessert wine, not a hard cider. Most ice cider is made from freezing the juice of apples, then fermenting the resultant concentrate. Our Vermont climate of long, cold winters produces a natural, superior flavored beverage. Winner of many gold medals, Vermont ice ciders have smitten many chefs into pairing the delicious elixirs with seasonal localvore cuisine. Come taste Eden Ice Cider along with ice ciders of Hall Home Place and Newhall Farm.


5/23/13 - 5/23/13 in Montpelier

Hiking the Appalachian Trail
City:Montpelier
Place:Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Price:Free
Time:6 PM
Contact Name:Anna
Phone:802-223-3338
Email:ahouston@kellogghubbard.org

Have you ever dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail? Mary Murphy, a Vermont wilderness guide, will share a stunning slideshow of her 2009 solo Thruhike of the Appalachian Trail and answer questions about long-distance hiking in Vermont and beyond. Come ready for a tale of adventure, and bring your questions about camping gear, life on the trail, and planning your own backpacking trip in the New England mountains.


5/23/13 - 5/27/13 in South Burlington

Spring Carnival
City:South Burlington
Place:University Mall
Price:Free Admission
Contact Name:Jamie Polli
Phone:8028631066
Email:umallfacebook@gmail.com

The FAIR comes to town....early..at University Mall! Miller Amusements will present 15 rides, games, and concessions in the U-Mall parking lot, free admission. Some rides include Tilt-A-Whirl, Tornado, The Zipper, and more. Thursday & Friday 5-10, Saturday & Sunday 12 Noon-10pm, Monday (Memorial Day) 12 Noon-6pm.


5/23/13 - 6/2/13 in Pittsfield

2013 Peak Ultra
City:Pittsfield
Place:Pittsfield, VT
Price:$60-900
Time:4:00 pm
Contact Name:Thomas Villarreal
Email:Thomas@peak.com

WHAT: Ultra Trail Run - 30, 50, 100, 200, and 500 MILE TRAIL. The 50 milers will do the first 40 miles on the East side of Route 100 and then they will do their last ten miles on the west side. The 50 mile course is very scenic but also very demanding. The longer races will all do a rugged 10 mile loop in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Runners will repeat the loops 10, 15, 20, or 50 times. Each loop has 2400 vertical therefore the 30 miler will feature 7,200, 100 miler will feature 24,000, 150 miler will feature 36,000, 200 miler will feature 48,000 and 500 miler will feature 120,000 elevation change. WHEN: 500 mile race starts Thursday, May 23rd at 4 p.m. The 200 starts Thursday May 30th at 4 p.m. The 50/100 will start at 6 a.m. on Saturday June 1st. -Course closes Sunday at 4 p.m.


5/24/13 - 5/26/13 in Moretown

Moretown Vt 250th Celebratioin
City:Moretown
Place:Moretown, Vt
Time:All day
Contact Name:Stephanie Venema
Phone:802-496-2035
Email:svenema@gmavt.net

Three day celebration includes yard sales, barbecues, historical walks through town. On Sunday May 26th, historical exhibits at Town Hall and old clapboard mill demonstration.


5/25/13 - 5/25/13 in Stowe

Stowe Spring Artisan Market
City:Stowe
Place:Stowe Village
Price:free
Time:10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contact Name:Adele Taplin
Phone:802.793.2101
Email:adele@stoweaccess.com

This artisan market will feature local artist and artisans as well as musicians along the Main Street of Stowe. Look for the white tents.


5/25/13 - 5/25/13 in Thetford

Open Fields Medieval Festival
City:Thetford
Place:Thetford Hill Green
Price:$7 per person; children 4 and under are free.
Time:11am-3pm
Contact Name:Mindy Wren
Phone:802-785-2077
Email:info@VTMedFest.com

During this family-friendly festival, the Thetford Green comes alive with the sights and sounds of a Medieval village. A King & Queen, knights and ladies, peasants, craftsmen, shepherds, and farmers gather to celebrate the age via music, dance, games of skill and chance, food, traditional crafts, storytelling, Benny the Dragon, feats of juggling and acrobatics, and the No Strings Marionette Company performing The Hobbit. Costumes encouraged. Named a 2013 "Pick for Kids" in the Vermont Vacation Guide.


5/25/13 - 5/27/13 in Stratton

Mountain Mayham & Memorial Day Weekend
City:Stratton
Place:Stratton Mountain Resort
Time:10:30 am
Contact Name:Stratton Resort
Phone:1-800-STRATTON
Email:feedback@stratton.com

It’s mayhem on the mountain when a 5K mudder and rail jam make the most of the last of the season’s snow. Hit the season’s final rails at the Mayhem Jam, perfected by the Parks Crew.


5/25/13 - 9/2/13 in Burlington

Opening Day of BIGGER THAN T-REX exhibit.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO
Price:Free with admission
Time:10 a.m.
Contact Name:Front Dest
Phone:1-877-324-6386
Email:info@echovermont.org

Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Opening Day of BIGGER THAN T-REX exhibit. Skeletons of Gigantotosaurus, Mapusaurus, and more carnivorous dinosaurs; some of them larger than the legendary T-Rex. Hands-on dig pit, video of actual dinosaur excavation, and animatronic raptors round out this exciting and crowd-pleasing exhibition. At ECHO through September 2, 2013. Free with admission. 1.877.324.6386


5/26/13 - 5/26/13 in Stratton Mountain

Golf Course Expo & Open House
City:Stratton Mountain
Place:Stratton Mountain Golf Course
Time:10:30 am
Contact Name:Stratton Resort
Email:feedback@stratton.com

Start this season of right at our 27-hole golf course. A Geoffrey Cornish designed gem, our course has played host to six LPGA Tournaments. Come play like a pro.


5/29/13 - 5/29/13 in Montpelier

KHL Film Discussion Series with Richard Bidnick Chopin: Desire for Love
City:Montpelier
Place:Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Price:Free
Time:7:00 pm
Contact Name:Anna
Phone:802-223-3338
Email:ahouston@kellogghubbard.org

This lush historical drama follows the life of native son pianist & composer Frederic Chopin, focusing on the 19th-century musical giant's ill-fated love affair with the controversial, married author who called herself George Sand. Piotr Adamczyk, Danuta Stenka star; soundtrack by Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanuel Ax, Pamela Frank, and more.


5/31/13 - 5/31/13 in Burlington

Green Mountain Cabaret's
City:Burlington
Place:Club Metronome
Price:$10 for standing/$15 for seated, $15 day of show
Time:8:00pm
Contact Name:Leif Peepers
Phone:617-721-8148
Email:greenmountaincabaret@gmail.com

After their spectacular "Spring Teasing" offering in April, Green Mountain Cabaret is back to scintillate, titillate, and stimulate your senses by "Tapping The May-Pole!" Green Mountain Cabaret is Vermont’s hottest Neo-Burlesque Variety Show! Join the Sugar Shakers, The Peepers, and their special guests for an evening filled with sensual dances, witty banter, and a few unexpected surprises that will have you screaming "MAY WE HAVE SOME MORE?" The fun begins on Friday May 31st at Burlington's premiere venue: Club Metronome. 21+ Doors: 7pm, Show: 8pm


5/31/13 - 6/2/13 in Johnson

Cinderella & An Evening of Dance
City:Johnson
Place:Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College
Price:adults $20;ages 3-18 $15; 2&under FREE
Time:6PM & 1PM
Contact Name:Helena Sullivan
Phone:802-253-5151
Email:stowedance@aol.com

Come enjoy over 200 students perform in this great annual production featuring ballet, creative dance, jazz, hip hop, modern, lyrical, contemporary and tap dance. Presented by Stowe Dance Academy & Mad River Dance Academy Artistic Director: Helena Sullivan Shows: Friday, May 31 6:00 PM Saturday, June 1 6:00 PM Sunday, June 2 1:00 PM Tickets available at SDA, 177 South Main St, Stowe or by calling 253-5151 (Visa/MC accepted)


5/31/13 - 6/2/13 in Bondville

Stratton LGBT Passport Weekend
City:Bondville
Place:Stratton
Price:$879
Time:all day
Contact Name:Myra Foster
Phone:1-800-STRATTON
Email:mfoster@intrawest.com

Choose from a two-day Ultimate Tennis Experience at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School - or - Two days of health, wellness and outdoor activities including golf school, golf tournament, and Farm to Table Demonstrations. Visit our website for more details. Please mention VERMONT.COM when booking your reservations! Farm-to-table dinner with DJ Scotty Thomson entertaining available (6/1) for only $100 with wine


5/31/13 - 6/9/13

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
Place:varies
Price:prices varies, some events FREE
Time:varies
Phone:802-863-7992

Jazz legends and local bands take Flynn's mainstage and various venues in Burlington for 10 days of exceptional JAZZ. Pancho Sanchez, Bobby McFarrin, Branford Marsalis, Dr. Lonnie Smith, John Scofield, Eliane Elias and more.



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