Arts

This Week in History

10 years ago Twin Valley School Board members touted the benefits of their K-12 consolidation plan. The plan called for consolidation of the Whitingham and Deerfield Valley elementary schools in Wilmington, and the existing Twin Valley middle and high school grades in...

Allison Stieger lecture at Williamsville Hall

The Rock River Players hosts mythologist Allison Stieger for a lecture entitled “The Power of Mythology in Creative Life” on Thursday, March 26, at 7 pm, at the Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road. With a master's in mythological studies in depth psychology and experience with the Joseph...

Grant applications available through VT Arts Council

The Vermont Arts Council is now is accepting applications for two grant programs, Arts Projects and Arts Operating. Organizations may either apply for the Arts Project or Arts Operating grant, but not both. Arts Project Grants support VT 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and...

Gilbert Stuart, George Washington (detail), 1796-1803, oil on canvas

American Revolutionaries tours in April at The Clark

This April, the Clark Art Institute celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with a series of gallery talks given by members of the curatorial team. Each Wednesday talk highlights artworks from the Burrows Gallery of American Decorative Arts, including silver from the Henry Morris...

Jessie Haas at ByWay Books this Saturday

ByWay Books & More, 399 Canal Street, will host Jessie Haas, author of “Dearest Blood A Romance of the Revolution,” on Saturday, March 14, at 3 pm. This historical novel is a well-documented story of Fanny, a young lady whose fate was determined by an approaching war, the politics rousing the...

Tiny Theater, ByWay Books host St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Tiny Theater and ByWay Books & More invites the community to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday, March 17, from 5 to 7 pm at ByWay Books & More, 399 Canal Street. The gathering will celebrate the literature, music, food, and artistic heritage of the Emerald Isle. Audiences can...

Singer/songwriter series, open mic, and qigong at Williamsville Hall

The Williamsville Hall, 35 Dover Road, announces its March programming. On Saturday, March 14, at 6 pm, Lizzy Mandell and Colin McCaffrey will play songs from their new album, “To the Moon.” Presented by Rock River Music Events’ Singer / Songwriter Series, the evening features an opening set by...

Circus Spectacular at NECCA with performances sure to marvel

The New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA), 1 Town Crier Drive, announces the 16th annual Circus Spectacular, a fundraising production featuring an all-star lineup of international and local talent, on Saturday, March 7, shows at 4 and 7 pm, and Sunday, March 8, shows at 1 and 4 pm. This year...

Start with Art

“Start with Art” activities designed for little hands at the Clark

On Saturday, March 14, from 10 am to 12 pm, the Clark Art Institute offers a free morning of art, play, and exploration for preschoolers. “Start with Art,” a program designed for 3- to 6-year-olds and caregivers, features fun art-making activities and interactive artwork talks. March’s theme is “...

Paul Scheufele book reading at Bartleby’s

Bartleby’s Books, 17 West Main Street, will host a book reading and signing event with local author Paul Scheufele on Saturday, February 28, at 5 pm. Scheufelel will read from “Damaged Goods.” Scheufele creates character-driven stories that explore ethical dilemmas, family secrets, and the quiet...