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Arlington
Aug 9, 2008
Norman's Attic
Town-wide tag & craft sale
Historic Rte 7A Arlington
802-362-6313 Map

Bennington
Apr 23, 2008
 Lecture by Mary Jo Wiggins
Topic is "Race, Gender and Change in Contemporary Life
Southern Vermont College, Everett Mansion Theatre (982 Mansion Drive)
Wednesday, 4:30 pm
Free
802-447-6388 or 802-447-6389 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Apr 26, 2008
 Ran Jia in Concert
Classical pianist Ran Jia, hailed as a "piano poet", launches new concert series at Bennington Center for the Arts
Bennington Center for the Arts (Vermont Rte 9 at Gypsy Lane)
Saturday, 4/26 at 7:30 pm
Admission
802-442-7158 Web Site | Map

Bennington
May 1, 2008 through Nov 1, 2008
 J. Seward Johnson Exhibit
15 lifesize cast bronze sculptures will populate historic downtown Bennington!
Main St., Bennington, Vermont (215 South St)
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Free
802-442-5758 Web Site | Map

Bennington
May 10, 2008
 Latin Party
Latin party and dancing lessons
Bennington Museum / Club Muse
7 pm-midnight
Admission
802-442-5619 or 802-442-5619 Web Site | Map

Bennington
May 10, 2008 through Nov 1, 2008
 J. Seward Johnson Exhibit
15 life-size cast bronze sculptures will be located throughout historic downtown Bennington
Downtown Bennington (P.O. Box 704)
All day everyday May thru October 2008
Free
802-442-5758 Web Site | Map

Bennington
May 24, 2008
 Mayfest Juried Arts & Craft Festival
An eclectic artisan-made only craft festival centered on historic Main St., Bennington, Vermont for just one day!
Main St., Bennington, Vermont (P.O. Box 704)
10am-5pm
Free
802-442-5758 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Jun 7, 2008 through Aug 3, 2008
 Pastel Society of America
Juried show of Society's members
Bennington Center for the Arts (Vermont Rte 9 & Gypsy Lane)
Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission
802-442-7158 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Jun 14, 2008 through Jul 27, 2008
 Art of the Animal Kingdom
Now in its 13th year, this is New England's premier wildlife exhibit & sale
Bennington Center for the Arts (Vt Rte 9 at Gypsy Lane)
Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission
802-442-7158 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Jul 17, 2008
 Midnight Madness
Zany sales from 7pm - Midnight! When feet hit the street and retailers slash prices and offer spectacular deals
Main St., Bennington, Vermont (P.O. Box 704)
Thursday night 7pm-midnight
Free
802-442-5758 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Jul 26, 2008 through Nov 30, 2008
 Impressions of New England
Artists from around the country turn their gaze toward New England's lush landscape.
Bennington Center for the Arts (Vermont Rte 9 at Gypsy Lane)
Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission
802-442-7158 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Aug 2, 2008 through Sep 14, 2008
 American Artists Abroad
Travel the world through the eyes of American artists
Bennington Center for the Arts (Vermont Rte 9 at Gypsy Lane)
Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission
802-442-7158 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Aug 10, 2008 through Sep 21, 2008
 Woman - The Artist's View
Artists from around the globe celebrate the endless facets of womanhood
Bennington Center for the Arts (Vermont Rte 9 at Gypsy Lane)
Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission
802-442-7158 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Aug 30, 2008 through Aug 31, 2008
13th Annual Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival
Area restaurants cooperate in a food tent with a huge variety of garlic-inspired goodies from their menus.
Colgate Park (Route 9 West)
10-5 pm
Admission
800-229-0252 or 802-368-7147 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Sep 13, 2008 through Sep 14, 2008
 15th Annual Bennington Quiltfest
More than 200 new & vintage quilts
Mount Anthony Union High School (Park Street)
9-5 pm
Admission
802-823-4631 or 802-447-7320 Web Site | Map

Bennington
Sep 20, 2008 through Nov 30, 2008
 Plein Air Painters of America
One of the most prestigious groups in the country
Bennington Center for the Arts (Vermont Rte 9 at Gypsy Lane)
Wednesday - Monday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission
802-442-7158 Web Site | Map

Manchester
Apr 13, 2008
 A Touch of Broadway
Lift your spirits with the soaring music of Broadway and a spellbinding yarn
Riley Center for the Arts (Seminary Avenue)
Admission
802-367-7787 or 802-362-0529 Map

Manchester
Apr 23, 2008
 Love and Language
Amherst College Professor Ilan Stavans Discusses Variations of Love
First Congregational Church (3624 Main Street)
7 pm
Free
802-362-2607 Map

Manchester
May 1, 2008 through Nov 30, 2008
Revolutionary and Civil War Tour
This war tour covers sites in the Shires of Vermont from Manchester to Bennington
Sites are located in Manchester, Arlington, Dorset, Bennington, Sunderland
Daily, 9:30-11:45 am
Admission
802-362-4997 Web Site | Map

Manchester
Jun 14, 2008 through Jun 15, 2008
 22nd Annual Manchester Antique & Classic Car Show
Antique & Classic Car Show
Dorr Farm on Route 30
8am - 4pm
Admission
800-362-4144 Web Site | Map

Manchester
Jul 11, 2008 through Aug 15, 2008
Summer Concerts on the Green
Friday Evenings July 11 - Aug 15, 2008
Manchester Town Green (Depot Street)
Fridays, 7:00-8:30
800-362-4144 Map

Manchester
Jul 25, 2008 through Jul 27, 2008
Mediterranean Festival Weekend
Food,wine,music and dance of the Mediterranean
Battenkill Terrace, the mansion (River Road)
Admission
800-648-4900 or 802-362-2500 Web Site | Map

Manchester
Aug 1, 2008 through Aug 3, 2008
 30th Annual Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival
Glorious white Camelot tents housing 180 juried artists and artisans
Hildene Meadows (Hildene Meadows)
10am - 5pm
Entry Fee
802-425-3399 Web Site | Map

Manchester
Sep 6, 2008
Prudential Stratton Properties Maple Leaf Half Marathon & 5K
Beginning in the late 1970s, the Maple Leaf had grown in stature and appeal, attracting world-class athletes
802-362-4144 Map

Manchester
Sep 24, 2008
18th Annual Win Hoyt Charity Golf Tournament
Charity Golf Tournament
800-362-4144 Map

Manchester
Sep 28, 2008 through Nov 18, 2008
Surprise Season Tours
Late fall Sampler tours in Southern Vermont. Reservations necessary
Manchester, Vermont & surrounding areas
Daily, 12:30-3:30 pm
Admission
802-362-4997 Web Site | Map

Manchester
Oct 3, 2008 through Oct 5, 2008
 16th Annual Hildene Fall Arts Festival
185 juried artists and artisans display and sell their very own creations
Hildene Meadows (Hildene Meadows)
10-5 pm
Admission
802-425-3399 Web Site | Map

Manchester
Dec 1, 2008 through Dec 23, 2008
Inn to Inn Holiday Tour
Guided tour of classic & historic inns of Manchester, decked out in exquisite holiday finery! Town overview & more!
Daily tours. E-mail or call for times
Admission
802-362-4997 Web Site | Map

Manchester Center
Jul 27, 2008
Komen Vermont-NH Race for the Cure
5k race to benefit Vermont-NH affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Hildene Meadows
July, 27 2008, 8:30 am
802-362-2733 Map

Manchester Center
Aug 23, 2008 through Aug 24, 2008
 VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS' ASSOCIATION ANTIQUES SHOW
34th VADA Antiques Show, Hunter Park in Manchester Center Aug 23 (10-5 ) & 24 (10-4) info 885-3705
Hunter Park Pavilion 1.3 miles north of blinking light (rte 7A )
Saturday, 10-5 & Sunday, 10-4
Admission
802-885-3705 or 802-484-5942 Web Site | Map

Manchester Center
Sep 23, 2008 through Sep 24, 2008
 Vermont Antiques Dealers' Association Antiques Show & Sale
60 select dealers with the best antiques Vermont has to offer, in room settings
Hunter Park Pavilion (Rte 7A, 1.3 miles north of blinking light)
Saturday, 10-5 pm Sunday, 10-4 pm
Admission
802-885-3705 or 802-484-5942 Map

North Bennington
Jul 20, 2008
Davydov-Fanning Duo in concert
Pianist Diana Fanning & cellist Dieuwke Davydov in concert
Park-McCullough House (1 Park Street)
Sunday, July 20, 4:00 PM
Admission
802-442-5441 Web Site | Map

Statewide
May 24, 2008 through May 25, 2008
 2008 Open Studio Weekend
The opportunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into the working studios of more than 200 Vermont craftspeople
Free
802-626-8511 Web Site |

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