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2/14/09 - 12/31/10 in Burlington

INDIGENOUS EXPRESSIONS: Native Peoples of the Lake Champlain Basin
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission
Time:Daily
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

ECHO's Quadricentennial experience features archaeological and interactive exhibits, events, speakers, and a contemporary indigenous peoples? Portrait Gallery, all celebrating the vibrant past and future of our Native neighbors.

3/6/09 - 9/25/09 in Burlington

Reggae Night - Every Friday at Tilley's Cafe
City:Burlington
Place:Tilley's Cafe
Price:No Cover
Time:10pm - 1am, every Friday Night
Contact Name:Tilley's Cafe
Phone:802.658.4553
Email:tilleyscafe@comcast.net

Drink Specials: $4 Hurricanes and $4 Margaritas $2 Red Stripes and $3 Magic Hat Spinning hot reggae and hip hot beats all night! 21+ Under 21 must be in by 11PM Kick off your weekend with Tilley's!

5/1/09 - 9/4/09 in Burlington

The Robert Hull Fleming Museum
City:Burlington
Place:University of Vermont campus at 61 Colchester Avenue
Price:$5 for Adults; $10 for Families; $3 for Students & Seniors
Time:Tuesday - Friday, Noon until 4:00PM; Sat. & Sun. from 1:00 until 5:00PM
Phone:(802) 656-2090
Email:fleming@uvm.edu

The Robert Hull Fleming Museum houses Vermont's most comprehensive collection of art and anthropology. It regularly presents exhibitions of contemporary and historic art from around the world. The Museum is located on the University of Vermont campus at 61 Colchester Avenue, Burlington.

5/1/09 - 9/7/09 in Middlebury

Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Paddle for Porter
City:Middlebury

In 2000, the Helen Porter staff with the support of a special one-time grant were able to take more than 50 of its nursing home residents for an afternoon long ferryboat ride on Lake Champlain. The cruise brought back fond and powerful memories for many residents that had spent years living on or near the lake. As part of the Quadricentennial, Helen Porter wishes to immerse its residents its residents throughout all of 2009 with past Lake memories, the history of the discovery of the Lake as well as the natural history of Lake Champlain. Nursing home administrator Neil Gruber plans to paddle the length of Lake Champlain getting pledges from donors to raise funds to pay for the bus transportation, food and entertainment for another ferryboat cruise for the residents. Throughout the year as part of the nursing home's therapeutic recreational program, intergenerational programs will be held with Addison County school children and the nursing home residents to foster a greater knowledge and understanding of Lake Champlain by all the participants.

5/1/09 - 10/31/09 in Vergennes

Celebrate Champlain: Shipwreck Tours
City:Vergennes
Place:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Phone:To book shipwreck tours, call (802) 475-2022

In partnership with the Basin Harbor Club, LCMM will offer guided tours of area shipwrecks throughout the summer, shedding light on the incredible four hundred year legacy of underwater cultural resources of Lake Champlain. An excursion boat takes participants out on the lake to the site of a historic shipwreck. There, the operator deploys a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) like those used by nautical archaeologists. Participants help to guide the ROV as it explores the details of the site, instantly relaying images to an on-board monitor.

5/1/09 - 10/31/09 in Shoreham

Celebrate Southern Lake Champlain
City:Shoreham

Retrace the rich historical pathways taken by such well-known figures as Samuel de Champlain, Ethan Allen and Thomas Macdonough. From Chimney Point and Fort Frederic/Crown Point, Thunder Meadow, Fort Carillon/Ticonderoga, Mount Independence, north to Vergennes and the Otter Creek, or south to Whitehall, guests learn not just history but how seemingly small events shaped the course of not only the region but also the world. Experience the natural beauty created by glaciers 20,000 years ago and how they changed the history of settlement in North America. How did a small skirmish between Samuel de Champlain and the Iroquois at Thunder Meadow change the political landscape of the world hundreds of years later? What effects will current activities in the basin have on the environmental landscape of the region during the next 400 years? Lively stories of characters (both famous and infamous) who passed by these same routes make this an exciting corridor to visit. Walk-on tours (July & August; September 15-October 15): Tuesdays-Sundays, 1PM, at Larrabee's Point, Shoreham, Vermont, and Mondays, 1PM, Whitehall Marina, Whitehall, Vermont--one and one-half hour tours Dinner Cruises (July & August): Mondays, 5:30PM, Whitehall Marina, Whitehall, New York School Trips (May, June, September, October): May be scheduled at 9AM, 10:30AM, NOON, 1:30PM--one hour tours Seasonal Custom Tours: May be scheduled by client

5/1/09 - 10/31/09 in Quechee

Vermont Celebrates Champlain: Daily Live Bird Programs, Featuring Vermont’s Birds of Prey
City:Quechee
Place:VINS Nature Center
Price:Admission fee(s): $10/adults; $9/seniors; $8/children (children 3 and under free). No admission fee for VINS Members
Time:Three times daily at 11am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm

Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee as we explore Vermont’s natural world and environment through the eyes of its most majestic residents—raptors. From the Lake Champlain Basin to the Connecticut River Valley, birds of prey are found across Vermont. VINS’ raptors represent a key component of our region’s unique natural history, as their ancestors flew these same skies over Samuel de Champlain during his journey.

5/6/09 - 10/23/09 in Middlebury

Celebrate Champlain: Mapping Champlain’s New World
City:Middlebury
Place:Henry Sheldon Museum

A Henry Sheldon Musuem Exhibit Mapping Champlain’s New World Samuel de Champlain was not only known as the founder of New France, he was also a skilled cartographer. In recognition of the Champlain Quadricentennial, this exhibit features a stunning private collection of maps chronicling the evolution of the Lake Champlain region, Vermont and the United States from 1640 to 1911. Visitors will see how successive layers of land acquisition and use were made manifest as mapmakers depicted European conquest and settlement. Maps express the cultural, economic and political ideals of their makers and of the audiences for which they were made. The exhibit will encourage the public to think critically about the meanings of the maps they see every day.

5/15/09 - 10/15/09 in Shelburne

Celebrate Champlain: The Age of Steam
City:Shelburne
Place:Shelburne Museum

The 220-foot steamboat S.S.Ticonderoga tells the story of steam travel on Lake Champlain. Tour from stem to stern, below decks and upper decks, on the National Historic Landmark and learn about her role in the festivities 100 years ago.

5/15/09 - 10/15/09 in Vergennes

Franco-American & French-Canadian Days
City:Vergennes
Place:Basin Harbor Club
Time:Events will take place from 1pm-8pm.

The Basin Harbor Club on Lake Champlain will be hosting a weekly Franco-American/French-Canadian event. These events will include a historic and cultural tour cruising Lake Champlain from Basin Harbor Club to Crown Point, highlighting events that took place along the way. A garden tour and a themed Franco-American / French-Canadian dinner will follow the tour.

5/16/09 - 10/17/09 in Waitsfield

Waitsfield Farmers Market
City:Waitsfield
Place:On the Mad River Green in Waitsfield Vermont
Price:FREE
Time:Sat., 9 am - 1 pm
Contact Name:Michael Egan
Phone:(802) 472-8027
Email:michael@eganglass.com

Michael Egan has been a member of the Waitsfield Farmers Market for over 15 years. You can see his work and take a stroll around the green where you will find, music, agriculture, and refreshments! Come on by the market and say hi! Every Saturday on the Mad River Green in Waitsfield 9am-1pm.

5/16/09 - 10/18/09 in Burlington

A Quadricentennial Waterfront Adventure
City:Burlington
Place:Spirit of Ethan Allen III
Price:Varies

The Spirit of Ethan Allen III, Green Mountain Railroad, and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center are teaming together to offer a special Quadriecentennial Waterfront Adventure. Experience and learn first hand about the Lake, the Land and the People of the region. Embark on Samuel de Champlain’s journey four hundred years ago. We invite you to experience Burlington’s only daylong waterfront adventure that you are sure to remember as the highlight of your Vermont experience.

5/19/09 - 10/17/09 in Bennington

Bennington Moosefest 2009
City:Bennington
Place:Bennington County
Price:FREE
Time:All Day
Phone:(802) 447-3311
Email:moosefest2009@comcast.net

A whole herd of beautifully decorated fiberglass Moose will return to Bennington. The moose had such fun in 2005 that this year they are bringing their entire families...bull,cows and babies. Bennington is your Family Fun destination! Check our web site for details and events. See you in Bennington! Event is sponsored by the Bennington Chamber of Commerce

5/21/09 - 8/9/09 in Middlebury

Pastoral Vermont: Paintings and Etchings of Luigi Lucioni
City:Middlebury
Place:Mahaney Center for the Arts, Museum of Art, Christian A. Johnson Gallery
Price:FREE
Time:Tues - Fri 10-5pm & Sat-Sun 12-5pm
Phone:(802) 443-5007

In a career that spanned more than 60 years, the Italian-born artist Luigi Lucioni (1900–1988) devoted much of his attention to developing and refining a personal vision of the Vermont landscape. This exhibition of more than 50 oil paintings, etchings, and watercolors considers the leitmotifs of his vision: rolling hills, verdant valleys, majestic trees, and aging barns, along with his painstaking devotion to still-life subjects and meticulously painted portraits.

5/21/09 - 8/9/09 in Middlebury

Making Sense of Thomas Kinkade
City:Middlebury
Place:Mahaney Center for the Arts, Museum of Art, Overbrook Gallery
Price:FREE
Time:Tues-Fri 10-5pm & Sat-Sun 12-5pm
Phone:(802) 443-5235

It is easy to dismiss the work of contemporary landscape painter Thomas Kinkade as kitsch and brush aside his popularity as only a successful marketing phenomenon. But to do so ignores his sincere zeal and the deep resonance his work holds for many people. This exhibition, guest curated by Michael Clapper, associate professor of art history at Franklin and Marshall College, considers Kinkade in the context of work that ranges from Norman Rockwell to Komar and Melamid.

5/23/09 - 9/7/09 in Quechee

VINS Nature Center Summer Hours and Programs
City:Quechee
Place:VINS Nature Center
Price:$10/adults; $9/seniors 65+; $8/children 3-18; children under 3 are free
Time:10:00am - 5:00pm
Contact Name:VINS Nature Center
Phone:802-359-5000
Email:info@vinsweb.org

VINS will be open Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 days/week 10am - 5pm. Live Animal Programs daily at 11am and 3:30pm; Fri, Sat and Sun additional program at 1:30pm. Raptor exhibits, songbird aviary, rehab in action, poison dart frog exhibit, butterfly garden, nature trails and more open 7 days/week 10am - 5pm! For more information, please visit www.vinsweb.org or call 802-359-5000. VINS is located 1/4 mile west of the Quechee Gorge on Route 4 in Quechee, VT.

5/23/09 - 10/18/09 in Plymouth

A Lake Champlain Childhood: Early Years of Grace Coolidge
City:Plymouth
Place:Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
Phone:802-672-3773

Vermont’s Queen City of Burlington sets the stage for this story of a remarkable girl who grew up to be First Lady of the nation. Using artifacts and graphics from several public and private collections, this exhibit examines the life of Grace Anna Goodhue in the years before she met an aspiring young politician named Calvin Coolidge.

5/23/09 - 10/18/09 in Vergennes

Discover 1609: Navigating Through History
City:Vergennes
Place:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Price:Adults: $10, Seniors: $9, Students: $6, Under 5: free
Time:Daily, 10am-5pm
Contact Name:Chris McClain
Phone:802-475-2022
Email:info@lcmm.org

To honor the 400th anniversary of Champlain’s explorations, the Maritime Museum has created a special exhibit that provides an enriched perspective on Samuel de Champlain, his Native allies, and their activities in the region. “Discover 1609: Navigating Through History” is a timeline exhibit that invites you to discover the man behind the myth, and features some highlights of the 11,000 years of Native American culture that preceded Champlain’s arrival, and of the four centuries that followed.

5/29/09 - 10/4/09 in Burlington

Celebrate the Age of Sail on Burlington Bay
City:Burlington
Place:Burlington Waterfront at ECHO
Price:Admission fee(s): 2 hour sails: Adults $35, Children (12 and under) $20
Time:3 sails daily at noon, mid-afternoon, and evening

Sailing 3 times daily from Burlington’s waterfront, the classic sailing vessel “Friend Ship” takes visitors back to a time to when commercial sailing craft plied Lake Champlain’s waters moving goods and passengers on a nautical highway stretching from Quebec City to New York City and westward to the Great Lakes. Along the way we sail by historic sites and over wrecks of canal schooners, a horse powered ferry, and other remnants of the Lake’s past. We take in views of geologically significant sites like the Burlington Thrust Fault, Juniper Island and Rock Dunder or “Odziozo”, long an important and sacred site to the area’s Native Americans. We observe the boat’s depth gauge as it traces the contours of the Lake’s bottom and conversation frequently shifts to the natural history of the Lake while lighthouses and breakwaters remind us of the government’s role in supporting over two centuries of trade in the Champlain Valley. No two sailing trips are the same, but discussion topics may range from the Lake’s discovery by Samuel de Champlain to “Champ” our resident monster, as well as the significant battles of the American Revolution and the War of 1812 that were fought on these waters. Environmental challenges and man’s progress in addressing them also spark lively discussions. Guests are encouraged to participate in the operation of the boat but are also free to sit back and simply enjoy the sail.

5/30/09 - 10/25/09 in Burlington

Celebrate Champlain: Shipwreck Tours for All Ages on Burlington Bay
City:Burlington
Place:Shipwreck Tour
Phone:802-578-6120

Explore Lake Champlain’s incredible and intact shipwrecks without getting wet. Cruise to the shipwreck site with an experienced captain, and become part of the exploration as the wreck is located with a digital depth sounder. Once 'discovered', we deploy an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) that sends streaming video images to a screen onboard and we proceed to explore the wreck. Learn about the people and boats who used to travel Lake Champlain and get a look at a piece of history that remains intact and untouched. This experience combines history with technology and is great for all ages.

5/31/09 - 11/15/09 in Manchester

Celebrate America's First Victory Tour
City:Manchester
Place:Backroad Discovery tours
Email:Bckrddisc@aol.com

In 1775, Ethan Allen marched 70 miles north from his residence in Bennington, Vermont to capture Fort Ticonderoga for America's First Victory on May 10, 1775. Two years later, the resounding victory at the Battle of Bennington was instrumental in stopping Burgoyne's march down Lake Champlain and the Hudson River Valley and ultimately surrendering at Saratoga. In just over two hours, this tour covers over 30 points of interest and 15 sites on the National Register of Historic Places that were involved in these historic events. You will see places where the Green Mountain Boys lived, met (and drank), camped and planned their victories. The tour leaves from Manchester and covers about 20 miles between Manchester and Bennington, Vermont. The route covered is the basic route taken by Ethan Allen marching north from Bennington and by John Stark and the Green Mountain Boys going south to the Battle of Bennington. The route includes two covered birdges and other scenic sites in the Shires of Vermont. Your guide will be Dick Smith, author of the best selling book "The Revolutionary War in Bennington County".

6/4/09 - 9/4/09 in Vergennes

Lake Studies: Meditations on Lake Champlain
City:Vergennes
Place:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Price:free
Time:7:00 PM
Contact Name:Adam Kane
Phone:802-475-2022
Email:adamk@lcmm.org

Poet, and UVM Professor, Daniel Lusk (“Kissing the Ground: New and Selected Poems”) will present a cycle of original poems based on what lies beneath the surface of Lake Champlain as part of the Maritime Museum’s Distinguished Speakers Series. “Lake Studies: Meditations on Lake Champlain” encompasses Natural and human history, legend and lore, shipwrecks, prehistoric relics, and ancient species as subjects of this poet’s new works. Free and open to the public.

6/8/09 - 7/6/09

Northeast Kingdom Regional Online Tourism Auction
Place:www.travelthekingdom.cmarket.com

Over 150 Items up for bid including recreational passes, Lodging Stays, Hand Made Crafts, VT made products, restaurant gift certificates and more...

6/17/09 - 7/21/09 in Weston

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company: Stuart Little
City:Weston
Place:In Weston on the Village Green
Phone:802.824.5288
Email:mail@westonplayhouse.org

A WPTC Young Company Production. Based on the classic children’s book and made popular by the recent animated film, Stuart Little is a charming 60 minute play about the boy who was born a mouse. Join Stuart in his adventures involving simple household items, a toy boat race and a trip in a tiny car to find his feathered friend. The show will be performed in Weston before touring to outdoor locations across the state.

6/22/09 - 9/3/09

Vermont Lake Monsters Game

Enjoy monster-sized family fun on a Vermont summer evening with Burlington's Single-A Minor League baseball team and their mascot Champ - Lake Champlain's mysterious sea monster who may have been sighted by French explorer Samuel de Champlain! Enjoy Champ's antics and great baseball - grand-sized entertainment for all ages.

6/23/09 - 7/24/09 in Weston

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company: Fully Committed
City:Weston
Place:On the Playhouse MainStage - Village Green, Weston
Phone:802.824.5288
Email:mail@westonplayhouse.org

Weston Favorite and Scrubs star Sam Lloyd Jr returns to inhabit 40 characters in this hilarious one-man comedy. In the windowless reservation office of Manhattan’s toniest restaurant, he fields calls from a multitude of colorful customers - including a wealthy socialite, a Sopranos-esq gangster, a Kentucky tourist, a Japanese business woman – all wanting a reservation for a fully committed weekend. Back by popular demand, this unforgettable tour-de-force sold out every performance during our 2003 OtherStages season.

6/26/09 - 8/21/09 in Island Pond

Friday Night Live in Island Pond
City:Island Pond
Place:Downtown Island Pond, Gazebo Park
Time:5 PM
Phone:802-723-9889
Email:chamber@islandpondchamber.org

Friday nights this summer promises to make your senses come alive. See and be seen as Downtown Island Pond bustles with activity. Discover local merchants clothing, jewelry, gifts and more. Smell and taste delectable foods from downtown restaurants. Experience art, in all forms, being created and displayed against the backdrop of the downtown's historic buildings. Listen to and enjoy performers from diverse musical styles. Tickle your sense of humor and drama with a variety of entertainment.

6/28/09 - 7/7/09

Bike Champlain: Vermont to Quebec City Bike Tour
Place:Lake Champlain
Price:$3395 (11-day trip)

Cycle the shores of the route that Samuel de Champlain followed 400 years ago when he discovered Lake Champlain. Follow the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain north to the Richelieu and St. Lawrence rivers and on to Quebec City. Historians, naturalists and cultural scholars will provide deeper insights into the region throughout the trip, and visits to related points of interest are planned. This special, 10-day Quadricentennial trip is limited to 18 guests per trip. Trips are professionally guided and supported by a van and trailer to carry luggage. Deluxe lodging and most meals are included as is transportation back to Burlington, Vermont, at the conclusion of the trip. Mileage ranges from 40-65 miles per day, and terrain is gently rolling, making the trip suitable for all levels of cyclists.

6/28/09 - 8/16/09 in Various Locations

Circus Smirkus's Big Top Tour: Smirkus Ever After
City:Various Locations
Phone:1-802-533-7443

During the summer of 2009, our talented Troupers will turn the pages on Aesop, the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, bringing classic fairytales to life through the spectacle and enchantment of circus. It’s fee, fi, fo fun!, sure to delight circus-goers of all ages! See you at the circus!

6/28/09 - 8/16/09 in montpelier, greensboro

Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale
City:montpelier, greensboro
Place:greensboro, MontPelier
Price:$14 - $18 kids under 2 free
Contact Name:Marialisa Calta
Phone:802.223.8921
Email:Marialisa@smirkus.org

Vermont’s acclaimed, non-profit international traveling youth circus raises its circus tent for the 22nd annual Big Top Tour! This year's theme is "Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale." Performers ages 10 to 18 dazzle with astounding aerials, clever clowning, mind-boggling juggling and amazing acrobatics. The Boston Globe called Smirkus a "treasure." Family Fun magazine said: "One of America's best circuses!" It’s fee, fi, fo fun!

6/29/09 - 7/11/09 in Burlington

Puppets, Masks,
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission
Time:2 hours
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Daily, join ECHO artist-in-residence Frank Gonzalez in our classroom, as he explores the magnificence of Lake Champlain endangered species by assisting children in the creation of puppets and masks made out of recycled objects. On July 11th, Burlington Parade Day, children will be invited to march displaying their creations. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

6/29/09 - 7/11/09 in Burlington

Puppets, Masks, & Other Transformations
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:12:00 p.m.-2 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Daily, join ECHO artist-in-residence Frank Gonzalez in our classroom, as he explores the magnificence of Lake Champlain endangered species by assisting children in the creation of puppets and masks made out of recycled objects. On July 11th, Burlington Parade Day, you are invited to march displaying their creations. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

6/29/09 - 7/31/09 in Burlington

INDIGENOUS EXPRESSIONS: Native Peoples of the Lake Champlain Basin.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:10:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Ongoing. ECHO's Quadricentennial experience features archaeological and interactive exhibits, events, speakers, and a contemporary Portrait Gallery, all celebrating the vibrant past and future of our Native neighbors. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org.

7/1/09 - 7/18/09 in Dorset

Dorset Theatre Festival: Merton of the Movies
City:Dorset
Place:Dorset Theatre Festival
Phone:802-867-2223 (Sept - May) OR 802-867-5777 (June - Aug)
Email:dtfoffice@gmail.com

Merton of the Movies, By George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly, Directed by Jonathan Silverstein. THE KAUFMAN COLLECTION: Volume III. A young man travels west from a small town in Kansas to become a "serious" actor. With the help of a young starlet, he navigates the pre-talkie Hollywood system and finds stardom in the most unlikely of ways. The third production of THE KAUFMAN COLLECTION, DTF's commitment to rediscovering for American audiences George S. Kaufman's great works for the stage.

7/1/09 - 7/31/09 in St. Johnsbury

Patty Mucha Art Exhibit
City:St. Johnsbury
Place:Catamount Arts Center
Phone:802-748-2600

Show runs through July 31. Mini Retrospective presents the multi-media work of well-known area artist Patty Mucha as created over the past several decades. The 1960's Art World in new York produced POP Art and Happenings. Patty Mucha, of Barnet, was there as wife and collaborator of Claes Oldenburg. Her retrospective will showcase her own work from that era as well as many pieces that she has created in the intervening years. As a high light to this exclusive exhibit, Ms. Mucha will also present a slide show presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 in the Catamount Cabaret. With a fine selection of slides, anecdotes and snippets read from her forthcoming memoir, CLEAN SLATE, she will recount her experiences as a participant in the happenings of the 1960's and her contribution in the sewing of the early Oldenburg soft sculptures.

7/1/09 - 8/9/09 in East Dorset

The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows
City:East Dorset
Place:Harold Beebe Farm
Phone:(802) 496-4878
Email:info@vt-summerfestival.com

The Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows are a chance for equestrians to spend July and August where the summer is its most beautiful: Vermont's Green Mountains. Quaint New England towns of the Manchester & the Mountains area, noted for their charm, first class accommodations, world-class dining and excellent show facilities, host the fourteenth annual Vermont Summer Festival.

7/2/09 - 7/8/09 in Burlington

Quadricentennial Indigenous Expressions Celebration.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:10:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Join ECHO to help celebrate our INDIGENOUS EXPRESSIONS exhibit and Lake Champlain's Quadricentennial through many Native activities. Learn what a bola is, practice making twine as the Abenaki people did, and even play some Native games. Programs run daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free with admission, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington Waterfront. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

7/2/09 - 7/12/09 in Burlington

Queen City Harborwalk
City:Burlington
Place:Waterfront Park
Time:various
Contact Name:Thea Lewis
Phone:802-351-1313
Email:queencityharborwalk@gmail.com

A colorful walking tour explores the history of Burlington's original center of commerce and the people who shaped the Queen City.

7/2/09 - 7/14/09 in Burlington

Burlington International Waterfront Festival
City:Burlington
Place:Burlington Waterfront

Burlington’s Champlain International Waterfront Festival (July 2-14) promises 13 days of world-class performances, food events, history forums, a Native American encampment, and recreational activities downtown and along our resplendent lake waterfront. From our Tony Bennett concert to an original radio variety show by Vermont teens, we’ve got something for everyone.

7/2/09 - 7/14/09 in Burlington

Ethan Allen Homestead Guided Tours
City:Burlington
Place:Ethan Allen Homestead
Price:Admission: Adults $7 | Vermonters, Seniors, and AAA Members $5 | Children ages 6 - 12 $3 | Family Maximum $25 | Free to children under age 6

It would take many, many years after Samuel de Champlain's arrival to the Lake Champlain Valley for there to be significant areas of European settlement in Vermont. Learn about the early settlement of Vermont with a visit to the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, the historic home of Vermont's founder Ethan Allen, built in 1787. The Museum's recreated tavern welcomes visitors to the Homestead with a orientation 20-minute film, followed by guided tours with costumed tour leaders. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3 p.m.) and on Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

7/2/09 - 7/14/09 in Burlington

ECHO's Think! Cafe will feature a special Native American menu
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:No admission to ECHO necessary.
Time:10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

ECHO's Think! Cafe will feature a special Native American menu with rabbit stew, wild rice dishes, and corn stew from Sugarsnap.

7/2/09 - 8/25/09 in Grafton

Localvore Dinners at The Old Tavern at Grafton
City:Grafton
Place:The Old Tavern at Grafton
Price:$25 pp
Time:6 p.m.
Contact Name:Guest Services
Phone:802-843-2231
Email:info@oldtavern.com

Starting June 2 - EVERY TUESDAY EVENING through the summer. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal that is 100% local. Three courses, just $25! Every Tuesday night. Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly recommend reservations: 802-843-2231. Menus are posted each week at OldTavern.com. Support your local food producers! The Old Tavern is a member of the Vermont Fresh Network.

7/3/09 - 7/5/09 in East Burke

Vermont Fourth
City:East Burke
Phone:802-626-5836

Three days of traditional Vermont fun -- fireworks and chair lift rides on Burke Mt., concerts (including the Vermont Philharmonic), fiddlers contest and workshops, Burklyn Arts Council juried Vermont craft fair, BBQ chicken dinner in the park, train rides with political comedian Danny Gore, Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor, Northeast Kingdom Farmers' Markets and more.

7/3/09 - 7/5/09 in Grafton

Grafton Music Festival
City:Grafton
Place:Grafton, Vermont
Price:varies
Time:varies
Email:info@graftonmusicfestival.com

The Grafton Musical Festival, a new musical event with performances planned from July 3-5 in Grafton, Vermont. Friday, July 3: afternoon entertainment in Grafton Village, kids carnival, then the annual VSO Concert & fireworks that evening. Saturday, July 4: Outdoor concert with Love Bomb. July 5: Gospel service at Grafton Church & Gospel Brunch at The Old Tavern at Grafton. GraftonMusicFestival.com.

7/3/09 - 8/23/09 in Vergennes

Sky, Water, Land, Light: Vermont Artists Look at Lake Champlain
City:Vergennes
Place:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Price:Museum admission- Adults: $10, Seniors: $9, Students: $6, Under 5: free
Time:10am-5pm
Contact Name:Eloise Beil
Phone:802-475-2022
Email:eloiseb@lcmm.org

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has selected paintings by 24 Vermont artists that reflect aspects of the lake’s history and connect to themes of enduring interest for “Sky, Water, Land, Light: Vermont Artists Look at Lake Champlain.” The exhibit is part of LCMM’s year-long “Discover 1609” slate of programs, exhibits, and publications which help to celebrate and illuminate Samuel de Champlain’s voyage to the Lake. A reception with the artists will take place on Saturday, July 25 from 1-4 p.m.

7/5/09 - 7/5/09 in Orwell

The American Withdrawal from the Mount
City:Orwell
Place:Mount Independence State Historic Site
Time:2pm

On July 5 and 6, 1777, American forces withdrew from Mount Independence and Fort Ticonderoga as the British arrived. Commemorate this event with a special musical interpretation by members of the Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife & Drum Corps at the Mount Defiance overlook on the Baldwin Trail. Will we hear an echo?

7/5/09 - 7/5/09 in Danville

Concerts On The Green in Danville
City:Danville
Place:on the Green
Time:7 pm

Concerts on the Green are held throughout the summer from July every Sunday through August. The 7 PM concerts are sponsored by the Danville Pope Library and will feature various local bands, donations are appreciated. In the event of rain, the concerts move into the Danville United Methodist Church, also located on the Green.

7/5/09 - 7/5/09 in Stowe

Vermont Symphony Orchestra: Summer Festival Tour
City:Stowe
Place:rapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
Time:Gates at 5:30 p.m. | Concert at 7:30 p.m.

In celebration of Lake Champlain’s Quadricentennial, the VSO presents a salute to Uncle Sam—Vermont’s own Uncle Sam, that is, Samuel de Champlain, who discovered our bordering-on-great lake in 1609. The VSO pays tribute to our Frenchman in America with Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” and a program both Gallic and aquatic: an overture by Berlioz, selections from Les Misérables, Sousa’s Hands Across the Sea March, Handel’s Water Music, and show tunes from South Pacific. Fireworks accompany the 1812 Overture for a dramatic bon soir. Tickets are available through Stowe Performing Arts at (802) 253-7792 or through FlynnTix at (802) 86-FLYNN (additional fees apply).

7/6/09 - 7/6/09 in Burlington

Summer StoryTime.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

7/6/09 - 8/14/09 in Montpelier

Trinity United Methodist Church Summer Youth Program
City:Montpelier
Place:Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier
Price:$25 per session or $125 for 5 weeks get the 6th week FREE
Time:9 am - 12pm only
Contact Name:Pastor Becca Clark
Phone:229-9158/ 839-8548
Email:docreatedee@gmail.com

Summer Youth Program for children 3-10 from 9am - 12pm only. We will have art and crafts projects, cooking, indoor and outdoor play, song/dance, hikes to local park, and meet new friends

7/7/09 - 7/7/09 in East Charleston

Near Full Moon Paddle
City:East Charleston
Place:Northwoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive
Price:$10. Call or email to register.
Time:7 pm
Phone:802-723-6551
Email:events@northwoodscenter.org

(Rain date: Wednesday, July 8, 7pm). Join NorthWoods for the third of our seasonal moonlight paddles. NorthWoods staff will provide a guided tour where we will explore the quiet waters of the Clyde River. Our evening will culminate with a return paddle under the light of the rising moon. Weather permitting; dress appropriately.

7/9/09 - 7/9/09 in Lyndonville, VT

Androcles and the Lion
City:Lyndonville, VT
Place:Vermont Children's Theater
Time:7 PM
Phone:802-626-5358
Email:info@vermontchildrenstheater.com

Children 12 and under: $4, Teens/Seniors: $6, Adults: $8. Delightful musical version of Aesop's fable about the friendship between Androcles and the lion. Performed by local actors 7 to 9 years old. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado. At the Vermont Children's Theater, 2283 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT.

7/9/09 - 7/11/09 in Lyndonville

Androcles and the Lion
City:Lyndonville
Place:Vermont Children's Theater
Price:$4-$8
Time:7 pm
Contact Name:Laura Duey
Phone:802-626-5358
Email:info@VermontChildrensTheater.com

In this rollicking comedy, the main character is an aristocratic, but boring gentleman, who decides that becoming a pirate will make him more appealing to his beloved, and sails off to Treasure Island. The performers are all local children, and the performance is suitable for families. Tickets available at the theater.

7/9/09 - 7/12/09 in Burlington

Children's Make and Take
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission
Time:5 hours
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

An activity table for children ages 5-12 in ECHO?s classroom. Children will be guided by Abenaki Teens on how to make a traditional toy or craft ? faux wampum necklace, birch bark triangle/ball game. Children get to keep the item they craft. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

7/9/09 - 7/12/09 in Burlington

1609 Abenaki Encampment.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Visit a 17th century Abenaki encampment for demonstrations, songs, dancers, discussions and films. There will also be daily guest appearances by their Mohawk cousins along with ongoing indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. Free, by ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington Waterfront. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

7/9/09 - 7/12/09 in Burlington

Children's Make and Take
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

An activity table for children ages 5-12 in ECHO?s classroom. Children will be guided by Abenaki teens on how to make a traditional toy or craft - faux wampum necklace, birch bark triangle/ball game. Children get to keep the item they make. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

7/9/09 - 7/12/09 in Burlington

Craft Demonstrations.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:11:00 a.m. ?5:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Artists and Craftspeople of Abenaki descent will demonstrate traditional Eastern Woodland Crafts ? basket making, twining, finger weaving, beading, bark containers. Free with admission, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington Waterfront. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

7/9/09 - 7/25/09 in Weston

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
City:Weston
Place:On the Playhouse MainStage - Village Green, Weston
Phone:802.824.5288
Email:mail@westonplayhouse.org

This delightful musical hit follows six memorable wiz-kids, all vying for the coveted county title. Praised by The Wall Street Journal as a “super-smart show” and “bona-fide crowd pleaser,” The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee boasts lovably eccentric characters, ingenious songs, and audience participation. A not-to-be-missed Vermont premiere.

7/10/09 - 7/10/09 in Burlington

Quebecquois Day at ECHO.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Select demonstrations will be spoken in Quebecquois! Free with admission. www.echovermont.org, 1-877-ECHOFUN

7/10/09 - 7/12/09 in Stowe, Vermont

23rd Annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival
City:Stowe, Vermont
Place:Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
Price:Age 13 and up: $8.00. Age 12 and under: Free.
Phone:802.253.7355
Email:info@stoweflake.com

The Festival will kick-off on Friday, July 10 at 4 p.m. with a twilight balloon launch at 6:30 p.m. The event will continue with sunrise launches at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, and a second twilight launch at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Viewing the morning launches is complimentary for all visitors. Admission for the evening festival events is $8 (children 12 and under are admitted for free). Located at the AAA Four-Diamond Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, this year’s celebration will include a children’s corner with a variety of activities, live entertainment, delicious food and a beer and wine garden. Festival attendees are welcome to join in the fun; hot-air balloon rides are priced at $275 per person, plus tax, and advanced reservations are recommended. Tethered rides on the hot-air balloons may be available for $10 per person.

7/10/09 - 7/12/09 in Tinmouth

SolarFest 2009
City:Tinmouth
Place:Forget-Me-Not Farm
Time:Gates open at Noon on Friday and at 8:00am on Saturday and Sunday.
Contact Name:Patty Kenyon
Phone:802-235-2707 (home office)
Email:info@solarfest.org

SolarFest 2009 promises to be our best festival ever. Join us for three days of world-class musicians, dancers and performance artists, a stellar line-up of speakers, and over 90 workshops on renewable energy and sustainability topics. All for the price of a weekend festival ticket! You won't want to miss this year's SolarFest! Gates open at Noon on Friday and at 8:00am on Saturday and Sunday.

7/11/09 - 7/11/09 in St. Johnsbury

Annual Benefit Garden Tour with the Catamount Arts Center
City:St. Johnsbury
Place:Catamount Arts Cneter
Time:10 AM
Phone:802-748-2600
Email:info@catamountarts.org

Enjoy a self-guided tour of some of the Northeast Kingdom's most spectacular private gardens. See beautiful gardens that range from the intimate to the expansive. Some mix flower and vegetable beds with stone wall pathways, water ponds, established arbors, shade gardens and one that also is a nursery.

7/11/09 - 7/11/09 in East Charleston

4th of July Butterfly Count
City:East Charleston
Place:Siskin Ecological Adventures
Phone:802-673-5638

Bring your camera and go out looking for these colorful creatures.

7/11/09 - 7/11/09 in Brattleboro

24th Annual Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Clambake & Auction
City:Brattleboro
Place:Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Price:$40 / $50
Time:5:30 p.m.
Contact Name:Information line
Phone:802-257-8314
Email:info@bmhvt.org

Celebrate the 24th Annual Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Clambake & Auction! Includes a seafood meal in a great atmosphere under the big tent on the Hospital grounds. Silent & chance auctions return as favorites. NEW: A Fund-a-Need event - directly supporting the hospital’s uncompensated care fund. Tickets on sale June 1st for $40; after June 15 $50 – buy online. More details: www.bmhvt.org, 802-257-8314. 5:30 p.m. start.

7/11/09 - 7/11/09 in Craftsbury

39th Annual Craftsbury Antiques and Uniques Show
City:Craftsbury
Place:Craftsbury Common
Time:10 am - 4 pm
Email:cherrick@vtcas.org

Join us in beautiful Craftsbury Common for a great day of meandering among over 100 vendors of antiques, collectibles, jewelry makers, quilters, potters, woodworkers, and many other antiques dealers, craftspeople and artisans. Visit the legendary bake sale tent and the grill, listen to great live music, and enjoy free children's activities. Parking benefits the Craftsbury Fire Department and donations are encouraged to support services for children and families. A Top Ten Summer Event!

7/11/09 - 7/12/09 in Rupert

Sheepdog Trial & Farm Festival
City:Rupert
Place:Merck Forest
Price:There is no charge for admission, but donations are encouraged.
Time:8am - 4pm
Phone:802-394-7836
Email:info@merckforest.org

Our Sheepdog Trial & Farm Festival is held every July. This is a great opportunity to see sheepdogs in action showing off their skills as working dogs. Well-trained sheepdogs help move flocks from pasture to pasture, separate one sheep from the rest, and herd an entire flock into a barn or pen. Under the commands of their handlers the dogs herd the sheep through the course and are awarded points based on their skills. Other highlights include sheep shearing, draft horse demos, maple syrup demos, wagon rides, a children's fishing derby and other children’s activities, and concessions featuring Merck Forest pasture-raised meat. Mark your calendars for July 11 & 12, 2009. The event runs from 8am - 4pm each day.

7/12/09 - 7/12/09 in Orleans

Husband and Wife Golf Tournament at Orleans Country Club
City:Orleans
Place:Orleans Country Club
Phone:(802)754-2333
Email:irene@pshift.com

Vermont Golf Association, State Husband and Wife Tournament - VGA state run tournament affectionately called Divorce Open. Couples play for gross and net prizes. Sign up two weeks in advance in pro shop.

7/12/09 - 7/12/09 in Barton

NEK Pulling Association Horse/Pony Pull
City:Barton
Place:Orleans County Fairgrounds
Phone:802-525-3555

NEK Pulling Association Horse/Pony Pull.

7/12/09 - 7/12/09 in Lyndonville

Androcles and the Lion
City:Lyndonville
Place:Vermont Children's Theater
Price:$4-$8
Time:2 pm
Contact Name:Laura Duey
Phone:802-626-5358
Email:info@VermontChildrensTheater.com

In this musical version of the Aesop’s fable, Androcles removes a thorn from the Lion's paw, and the Lion returns the favor by not eating Androcles in the Roman arena. The performers are all local children, and the performance is suitable for families. Ticket available at the theater

7/13/09 - 7/13/09 in Burlington

7/14/09 - 7/14/09 in Greensboro

Summer Music from Greensboro
City:Greensboro
Place:United Church of Christ
Price:General admission $16
Time:8:00 PM
Contact Name:Vincent Nicolosi
Email:SummerMusicFromGreensboro@gmail.com

Synergy Brass Quintet: Bobby Thorp and Rachel Rodriguez, Trumpets; John Hurrell, Horn; Jordan Witt, Trombone; Jesse Chavez, Tuba. Classical Summer Music: From Glinka and Gershwin to Sousa

7/15/09 - 7/15/09 in Burlington

Wacky Wednesdays.
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Activities to engage the brain, move the body, and create contraptions, appropriate for ages 8 ; possible materials fee. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

7/15/09 - 8/2/09 in Weston

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company: The Year of Magical Thinking
City:Weston
Place:At OtherStages - Weston's Rod & Gun Club
Phone:802.824.5288
Email:mail@westonplayhouse.org

This remarkable one-woman show which starred Vanessa Redgrave on Broadway explores the many fascinating ways the mind copes with loss. The Year of Magical Thinking is adapted from the bestselling memoir by Joan Didion, chronicling her struggle with the passing, in one year, of her husband and daughter. At once both personal and universal, Didion's unique and memorable exploration of her need to find life in the face of death is illuminating, moving, and - surprisingly - comforting.

7/16/09 - 7/16/09 in Burlington

Meet the Scientist: Lake Champlain - Home To A Mystery Animal?
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Bio-acoustician E. von Muggenthaler will discuss her research that led to the discovery of bio-sonar signals in Lake Champlain. Only dolphins and whales echolocate underwater, as a form of communication and as a food searching technique, but there are none in this Lake. What creature is making this high frequency sound? Free with admission.1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

7/16/09 - 7/18/09 in Lyndonville

A Pirate's Life for Me
City:Lyndonville
Place:Vermont Childrens Theater
Price:$4-$8
Time:7 pm
Contact Name:Laura Duey
Phone:802-626-5358
Email:info@VermontChildrensTheater.com

In this rollicking comedy, the main character is an aristocratic, but boring gentleman, who decides that becoming a pirate will make him more appealing to his beloved, and sails off to Treasure Island. The performers are all local children, and the play is suitable for families. Tickets available at the theater.

7/17/09 - 7/17/09 in Waterbury

Chicken BBQ and Art Hop
City:Waterbury
Place:Stowe Street, Waterbury
Price:$8 adults, $5 kids, $1 music cover
Time:5:00 - 10:00
Contact Name:Rev. Peter Plagge
Phone:802-244-6606
Email:peter@waterburyucc.org

Enjoy delicious home-cooked BBQ to kick off the Stowe Street Arts Festival - $8 pays for a full meal with all the fixings and brownies & ice cream for dessert! Food is served from 5-7, and the Art Hop - dancing with music by Phill 'n the Blanks - starts at 7:00 pm. Rain or shine!

7/17/09 - 7/17/09 in Derby Line

Dan Mills and the Podd Brothers at the Haskell Opera House
City:Derby Line
Place:Haskell Opera House
Time:7:30 pm
Phone:802-873-3022

Adam and Matt Podd return to the Northeast Kingdom via NYC, Boston and Rave Reviews. New CD promotional tour.

7/17/09 - 7/17/09 in Orwell

Music on the Mount: Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife & Drum Corps
City:Orwell
Place:Mount Independence State Historic Site
Time:7pm

Enjoy Revolutionary War era music, dramatic readings, and more with this performance by the Seth Warner Mount Independence Fife & Drum Corps led by Rustan Swenson. Swenson will provide commentary about the music and its uses, both military and civilian. This group is much in demand for parades and programs.

7/17/09 - 7/17/09 in Newbury

Cracker Barrel Fiddlers Contest
City:Newbury
Place:on the Common
Price:$6
Time:7PM
Contact Name:Lomond Tougas
Phone:802-866-5917
Email:info@crackerbarrelbazaar.org

A wonderful evening of musical entertainment: fiddlers compete for cash prizes and audience choice awards. Food concessions on site; bring your own chair. Sit back and enjoy the music!

7/17/09 - 7/17/09 in Burlington

7/17/09 - 7/18/09 in South Hero

Antique Show and Sale
City:South Hero
Place:South Hero, VT
Price:$3.00
Time:Fri 9:00 to 5:00, Sat 9:00 to 4:00
Contact Name:James Holzschuh
Phone:1-802-372-6425
Email:cidervt@sover.net

Come to the 47th annual Islands Antique Show and Sale, this year sponsored by C.I.D.E.R., Inc, Friday July 17th and Saturday the 18th. The location of the event is just 25 short minutes north of Burlington at the Folsom Educational and Community Center located on South Street in South Hero, Vermont. Over 20 vendors from Vermont and New York will display antique furniture, glassware, china, vintage kitchen implements, posters, quilts, Vermont post cards, metal and wooden toys, clocks, books, prints, and ephemera of all sorts. The sponsor for this event, C.I.D.E.R., is a small non-profit human service agency in Grand Isle County whose mission is to keep elders and persons with disabilities in the homes and independent as long as possible.

7/17/09 - 7/19/09 in Killington

8th Annual Killington Wine Festival
City:Killington
Contact Name:Killington Chamber of Commerce
Phone:800.337.1928

Over the last 7 years, the Killington Wine Festival has become a signature event for the Killington region each July. Every year the wine festival continues to grow, using the the Green Mountains of Vermont and Killington Peak as a scenic backdrop for tasting wines from around the world. The 2008 edition displayed 300 wines represented by 33 wineries/suppliers. At the 2009 festival, Vermont wine distributors partnering with the Killington Chamber of Commerce plan to have 40 wineries and wine suppliers presenting over 400 wines from around the world. For additional information about the Eighth Annual Killington Wine Festival, or to purchase tickets call the Killington Chamber of Commerce at 800.337.1928.

7/17/09 - 7/19/09 in Burlington

DemocracyFest
City:Burlington
Place:Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Burlington
Price:$55 includes all speakers, trainings and entertainment, plus dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday
Time:9am-11pm
Contact Name:Jessica Falker
Phone:802-483-4330
Email:jjem1999@yahoo.com

DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features trainings, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it! The 6th Annual DemocracyFest will be held July 17th-19th at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, VT! More information about the event can be found here: http://www.DemocracyFest.net Speakers and trainers include Gov. Howard Dean, Sen. Mike Gravel, Gov. Madeleine Kunin, Mayor Bob Kiss, Sen. Doug Racine, Sen. Hinda Miller, Rep. David Zuckerman, Rep. Sandy Haas, Rep. Michael Fisher and Dr. Deb Richter. Plus there will be entertainment by musicians Rebecca Padula, Emma's Revolution, Bobby Kendes and Axiomatic, comedy by Rep. Jason Lorber, film screenings, book signings, many tabling organizations and vendors, silent auction, children's' activities area, and much more!

7/17/09 - 7/26/09 in Burlington

J.B
City:Burlington
Place:Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
Price:$15 general admission, $12 students and seniors
Time:8pm Thur-Sat 2pm Sun
Contact Name:Aaron Ballard
Phone:843-209-0992
Email:redstagetheatre@gmail.com

J.B. is the premier performance of Burlington's Red Stage Theatre Company. Special performance and discussion with local theologians: July 19 Tickets: $25 Winner of the 1959 Pulitzer Prize, J.B. delves deep into many of the unanswered questions of our existence in a world where justice may be an illusion and the inexplicable, healing power of love can be all too easily forgotten. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center 60 Lake St (at Lake and College) Burlington, VT.

7/18/09 - 7/18/09 in Waterbury

Stowe Street Arts Festival
City:Waterbury
Place:Stowe Street, Waterbury
Price:free
Time:10 am - 4 pm
Contact Name:Jeanne Kirby
Phone:244-5321
Email:ssaf@revitalizingwaterbury.org

Celebrate the arts at this day-long arts festival on Stowe Street in friendly Waterbury Village. Street is closed for over 60 artists and craftspeople; artist demonstrations; musical and dance performances; chalk painting; gourmet hamburger cook-off. Rain or shine. Art and crafts for sale, food available, handicapped-accessible. Family friendly.

7/18/09 - 7/18/09 in Lyndonville

Stars and Stripes 2009
City:Lyndonville
Place:Bandstand Park
Phone:802-626-9696

Stars and Stripes celebrates our community with music, a parade, vendors and crafters, and lots of fun! Bandstand Park will have crafters, vendors and food all afternoon.

7/18/09 - 7/18/09 in Newbury

Cracker Barrel Bazaar
City:Newbury
Place:Village Common
Price:free admission
Time:9AM-4PM
Contact Name:Martha Griswold
Phone:802-866-5380
Email:info@crackerbarrelbazaar.org

Family entertainment – cruises on the CT River, hay rides, sheep dog trials, live music, puppet shows, silent auction, book sale, children’s games, children’s ballet performance, Mad Science show, great foods, demonstrators and vendors of unique arts and crafts.

7/18/09 - 7/18/09 in West Burke

It's Ice Cream Special Day at the Farmstand!
City:West Burke
Place:Willoughby Gap Farmstand
Phone:802-467-3921

It's Ice Cream Special Day at the Farmstand! There's more than just fruits and veggies here - try their new Maple creamies, Homemade Pies and homemade pies to order, Homemade breads and homemade breads to order, their own beef cuts, New Story Walk and more fun things for the children. Visit the goats, the lambs, the calves, and chickens, too.

7/18/09 - 7/19/09 in South Newfane

Rock River Artists Tour
City:South Newfane
Place:Old Schoolhouse, Dover Road
Price:Free
Time:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Contact Name:Roger Sandes, Coordinator
Phone:802-348-7865
Email:rsandes@myfairpoint.net

An unparalleled weekend of nature and culture. Fifteen professional artists open their homes, gardens and studios to visitors. The self-guided tour begins at the Old Schoolhouse on Dover Road in South Newfane. View artists' work here and set out on your adventure! Watch a raku artist master fire to create luminous glazes, see a woodworker shape a block of Vermont maple, or even have your portrait taken by a professional photographer. Explore the riverbanks, shaded back roads and sunny hillsides of Southern Vermont as you enjoy painting, clay work, textile arts, fine prints, collage, cabinetry and more.

7/19/09 - 7/19/09 in Lyndonville

A Pirates Life for Me
City:Lyndonville
Place:Vermont Childrens Theater
Price:$4-$8
Time:2 pm
Contact Name:Laura Duey
Phone:802-626-5358
Email:info@VermontChildrensTheater.com

In this rollicking comedy, the main character is an aristocratic, but boring gentleman, who decides that becoming a pirate will make him more appealing to his beloved, and sails off to Treasure Island. The performers are all local children, and the play is suitable for families. Tickets available at the theater.

7/19/09 - 7/19/09 in East Hardwick

Cooking with Lavender
City:East Hardwick
Place:Perennial Pleasures Nursery and Tea Garden
Price:$45.00
Time:1 pm
Phone:802-533-2117
Email:annex@perennialpleasures.net

An entire delicious afternoon dedicated to lavender! Learn about creating vinegars, honey, syrups and liqueurs, plus lavender truffles and more, with hands-on participation by all. Free samples to take home. Please call to reserve your place.

7/20/09 - 7/20/09 in Burlington

7/21/09 - 7/21/09 in Greensboro

Summer Music from Greensboro
City:Greensboro
Place:United Church of Christ
Price:General admission $16
Time:8:00
Email:SummerMusicFromGreensboro@gmail.com

The Zajkowski Trio: Alexander Romanul, violin; Cynthia Forbes, Cello; Thomas Zajkowski, Piano

7/22/09 - 7/22/09 in Burlington

7/22/09 - 8/8/09 in Dorset

Dorset Theatre Festival: The Hollow
City:Dorset
Place:Dorset Theatre Festival
Phone:802-867-2223 (Sept - May) OR 802-867-5777 (June - Aug)
Email:dtfoffice@gmail.com

THE HOLLOW, By Agatha Christie, Directed by Carl Forsman. From the pen of Britian's master of suspense comes a mystery of sexual jealousy and deception. One weekend at the Angkatell country home, just outside of London, Dr. John Cristow is murdered... and all three of the women who love him are suspects.

7/23/09 - 7/23/09 in Burlington

Urban Bat Walk
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free Event
Time:1.5 hours
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

The bat pups will be joining their parents in flight at the end of July. Join Barry Genzlinger, the Bat Guy, with a program about their flight patterns and eating habits. Rain or shine the program will begin at ECHO and end up with a walk to watch them flying at dusk on the waterfront. Part of Wind: Power

7/23/09 - 7/23/09 in Burlington

Urban Bat Walk
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:FREE to the public.
Time:7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

The bat pups will be joining their parents in flight at the end of July. Join Barry Genzlinger, the Bat Guy, with a program about their flight patterns and eating habits. Rain or shine the program will begin at ECHO and end up with a walk to watch them flying at dusk on the waterfront. Part of Wind: Power

7/23/09 - 7/25/09 in Lyndonville

The Wiz
City:Lyndonville
Place:Vermont Children's Theater
Price:$4-$8
Time:7 pm
Contact Name:Laura Duey
Phone:802-626-5358
Email:info@VermontChildrensTheater.com

In this Broadway musical version of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. The performers are all local high school students. Tickets available at the theater.

7/23/09 - 7/26/09 in Newport

Kingdom Aquafest
City:Newport
Place:Prouty Beach
Time:9am-11pm
Contact Name:Chris Johansen
Phone:802-323-1273
Email:cjohansen2002@yahoo.com

Aquafest is back! Newport, Vermont’s premier community summer event takes place at Prouty Beach July 23-26, 2009 with new events, new entertainment and some older events that are back by popular demand such as the Aquafest Bed Races. Events include The Parade of the Pets, Newport’s Got Talent, The Kingdom Swim, a volleyball tournament, kayak races, live entertainment, children’s events, great food and lots more. Vermont’s North Country Chamber of Commerce, IROC and The Newport Recreation Department sponsor the event. It’s sure to be fun for the entire family and a weekend to mark on your summer calendar. For more information contact Vermont’s North Country Chamber of Commerce at 802-334-7782 or visit www.kingdomaquafest.com.

7/24/09 - 7/24/09 in Burlington

7/24/09 - 7/24/09 in Montgomery Center

Wine and Cheese Reception / Silent Auction Fundraiser
City:Montgomery Center
Place:Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn
Price:Admission is free, however, an $8 per person ($15/couple) donation is suggested.
Time:6 pm
Phone:(802) 326-4306
Email:info@phineasswann.com

The Montgomery Public Library is proud to announce its first Wine & Cheese Reception / Silent Auction Fundraiser hosted at the beautiful Phineas Swann Bed & Breakfast located on Route 118 in historic Montgomery Center. Come enjoy the summer evening ambiance of Phineas Swann as you and your party sip Chardonnay and nibble exquisite cheeses. Admission is free, however, an $8 per person ($15/couple) donation is suggested. The Silent Auction fundraising event will be proudly displaying local and regional craft and food items, gift certificates to restaurants, B&B, service stations, and much more. All proceeds will benefit the Montgomery Public Library. The library earnestly needs to raise funds to recuperate from this year’s level-funding budget. Your item donations and attendance at this entertaining fundraiser will be enthusiastically appreciated.

7/24/09 - 7/26/09 in Grand Isle

CIAO Art Show
City:Grand Isle
Place:Grand Isle School
Price:Free
Time:Fri, 1pm-7pm,Sat & Sun 10am-5pm
Contact Name:Biffie Gallant
Phone:(802) 343-7118

The Champlain Islands Artists Organization (CIAO) is again hosting their annual juried art show at Grand Isle School, US Route 2, Grand Isle. Over fifty island artists and artisans will be exhibiting their work from July 24 to July 26. Watercolors, oils, photography, fabric art, pottery, stained and fused glass, jewelry and mixed media are included. This is the best display in one place of the talent and creativity of Lake Champlain Islanders. Hours: Friday, July 24 1pm - 7pm, artists' reception 4pm - 7pm, Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26 10am - 5pm. For information call Biffie Gallant (802) 343-7118.

7/25/09 - 7/25/09 in Peacham

The Peacham Library Antique Show and Sale
City:Peacham
Place:Peacham Elementary School, 340 Bayley Hazen Rd.
Time:9 am - 3 pm

Lunch Available on the Grounds. Featuring the Following Quality Antique Dealers:Little Red Hen Antiques, East Calais VT. Joan Nielsen, Troy NY. B. Hertz Antiques, East Burke VT. Kent Degoosh, Richford VT. Virginia Beardmore, Mt Holly VT. Mrs Douglas Kittell, Enosburg Falls VT. Olde Times Remembered, Plainfield VT.

7/25/09 - 7/26/09 in Orwell

Soldiers Atop the Mount
City:Orwell
Place:Mount Independence State Historic Site
Price:dmission $6.00 for adults, free for children under 14
Time:9:30am - 5:30pm

This living history weekend honors the American, British, and German occupation of the Mount. Reenactors demonstrate military tactics, artillery, camp life, colonial crafts, cooking, and clothing. After the military tacticals meet and greet the soldiers. Guided camp tours, trail tours, drilling lessons, and children’s history scavenger hunt and activities. Saturday afternoon enjoy the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence.

7/26/09 - 7/26/09 in Manchester

VT/NH Komen Race for the Cure
City:Manchester
Place:Hildene Meadows
Time:Begins at 9am
Phone:(802) 362-2733
Email:info@vtnhcure.org

The Komen Race for the Cure® series is the largest series of 5k runs in the United States. Since its origination in Dallas in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure® series has grown from one local race to a national series of 112 five kilometer (5k) and one mile fitness runs/walks with more than 1,000,000 participants. Each year, the Foundation's Grant Program award project grants and fellowships in basic and clinical research, and grants in the areas of breast cancer education, treatment and screening projects for the medically underserved. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over 583 grants from its Grant Fund to recipients who were selected through a peer review process recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

7/26/09 - 7/26/09 in Newark

Newark Old Home Day
City:Newark
Place:Newark Town Park
Time:10:30 am
Phone:802-467-3788

Service, 10:30 am. Fleamarket and BBQ 11-3 pm. Newark Old Home Day, Chicken BBQ & Flea Market. Newark Volunteer Fire Department flea market and chicken BBQ.

7/27/09 - 7/27/09 in Burlington

Summer StoryTime
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Stories, songs, and crafts link young minds to the wonders of nature. Free with admission. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

7/28/09 - 7/28/09 in Greensboro

Summer Music from Greensboro
City:Greensboro
Place:United Church of Christ
Price:General admission $16
Time:8:00 PM
Email:SummerMusicFromGreensboro@gmail.com

Altschuler-Mouffee Duo: Emil Altschuler, Violin; Jerome Mouffee, Guitar. Music of de Falla, Paganini, Bach and Piazolla

7/29/09 - 7/29/09 in Burlington

Wacky Wednesdays
City:Burlington
Place:ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Price:Free with ECHO admission.
Time:11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Contact Name:Front Desk
Phone:1-877-ECHOFUN
Email:info@echovermont.org

Activities to engage the brain, move the body, and create contraptions, appropriate for ages 8 ; possible materials fee. 1-877-ECHOFUN, www.echovermont.org

7/30/09 - 8/1/09 in Lyndonville

The Wiz
City:Lyndonville
Place:Vermont Childrens Theater
Price:$4-$8
Time:7 pm
Contact Name:Laura Duey
Phone:802-626-5358
Email:info@VermontChildrensTheater.com

In this Broadway musical version of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. The performers are all local high school students. Tickets available at the theater.

7/30/09 - 8/22/09 in Weston

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company: Rent
City:Weston
Place:On the Playhouse MainStage - Village Green, Weston
Phone:802.824.5288
Email:mail@westonplayhouse.org

The modern-day musical that swept the nation tells the stories of a group of artists on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The make-shift family journeys through a year experiencing the joy of rebellion, the beauty of love and the heartbreak of death. From the first chord to the last refrain, audience members will be entranced and moved by the heroic characters and their daily struggles. Based on La Bohème, This rock phenomenon won the Tony Award® for Best Musical and includes the hit song “Seasons of Love.”

7/31/09 - 7/31/09 in Burlington

7/31/09 - 8/9/09 in Rochester

BigTown/BigTent
City:Rochester
Place:BigTown Gallery
Price:call for ticket info
Time:all day
Contact Name:Anni Mackay
Phone:802.767.9670
Email:info@bigtowngallery.com

This years tented performing arts festival in BigTown Gallery's amphitheater is in for ten days with a well selected, local and regionally well-known group of talented performers. Our quintessential summer theater venue hosts a fine gathering for friends and families to witness the true joy of out door theater. Good times abound with our packaged ticket offerings when you plan for a week of great performing combined with dining specials at our exceptional restaurants right in the village - all within walking distance. Join us in the BigTent for one of Rochester's many performing arts events keeping this small community thriving. Where the folk are friendly and truly happy sharing a slice of a good life while we all enjoy a splendid summer in the Green Mountains. Some of the featured performers include: The Rochester Chamber Society with Cynthia Huard and Francois Clemens; Piano Stories with pianist and composer, Larry Hamberlin, and actor, Ethan Bowen; Poetry reading by Paul Muldoon, poetry editor of the New Yorker; The Variety Show hosted by Dorothy Robson; The Shakespeare Company visiting from Bread Loaf and more!

7/31/09 - 8/9/09 in Rochester

BigTown/BigTent
City:Rochester
Place:BigTown Gallery
Time:all day
Contact Name:Anni Mackay
Phone:802.767.9670
Email:info@bigtowngallery.com

This years tented performing arts festival in BigTown Gallery's amphitheater is in for ten days with a well selected, local and regionally well-known group of talented performers. Our quintessential summer theater venue hosts a fine gathering for friends and families to witness the true joy of out door theater. Good times abound with our packaged ticket offerings when you plan for a week of great performing combined with dining specials at our exceptional restaurants right in the village - all within walking distance. Join us in the BigTent for one of Rochester's many performing arts events keeping this small community thriving. Where the folk are friendly and truly happy sharing a slice of a good life while we all enjoy a splendid summer in the Green Mountains.