Feb 6, 2012, Marlboro
 The Tea Party Movement, Republican Party & the 2012 Election
This year’s lecturer, Ronald Shaiko, will discuss the genesis of the Tea Party Movement and the movement's impact on the 2010 elections, on congress through the Tea Party Caucus, and on the Republican Party during the ongoing elections. Shaiko is senior f
Ragle Hall (Marlboro College)
Free
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Feb 7, 2012 through Feb 10, 2012, Marlboro
 Machine as Medium
Marlboro senior Zach Parks presents a show of kinetic sculpture and drawing revolving around the theme of using mechanics as an artistic medium, where both artistic and technical methods constitute the process of making. Each sculptural piece is a functio
Drury Gallery (Marlboro College)
Free
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Feb 10, 2012, Putney
Darol Anger, Brittany Haas, Lissa Schneckenburger & Friends
Twilight Music presents “Sweethearts’ Night Out” - roots music couples Darol Anger (Republic Of Strings, Turtle Island String Quartet, David Grisman Quintet, Montreux, Mike Marshall) and Emy Phelps, Lissa Schneckenberger and Corey DiMario (Crooked Still),
Next Stage (15 Kimball Hill)
Fri., 7:30 pm
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Feb 11, 2012, Brattleboro
 Tia Fuller Quartet in concert at the Vermont Jazz Center
Tia Fuller combines precision with harmonic exploration & endless energy that make her performances must-see events. A member of the band touring with Beyoncé, Fuller is equally dynamic strutting on a funky pop riff on a stadium stage, or fronting her own
Vermont Jazz Center (72 Cotton Mill Hill #222)
8 pm
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Feb 12, 2012, Grafton
Hot Mustard
HOT MUSTARD features April Hobart, a guitarist and lifelong bluegrass singer teamed up with singer/fiddler/banjo picker Bill Jubett, forming a classic duet. When banjo picker Bruce Stockwell, 40-year vet, Merlefest contest winner along with wife/bassist K
Phelps Barn at the Grafton Inn (92 Main Street)
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Feb 12, 2012, Marlboro
 Music for a Sunday Afternoon
Marlboro’s newest faculty member in the music department will perform a concert of improvised and original music on the piano. Most of the material was written within the past three months, with some pieces especially written for this occasion. Matan Rubi
Ragle Hall (Marlboro College)
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Feb 12, 2012 through Mar 3, 2012, Marlboro
 Paintings - David Rohn
Watercolorist David Rohn will exhibit a collection of his paintings in Drury Gallery. Rohn received his art training at the University of Michigan, and taught art for 12 years at Windham College in Putney, Vermont, before moving to New York. To date he ha
Drury Gallery (Marlboro College)
Free
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Feb 13, 2012, Marlboro
 Neither Wolf nor Dog
Minnesota author Kent Nerburn will discuss his book, Neither Wolf Nor Dog: On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder as part of a class on the Dine and Lakota peoples. The book tells the story of Nerburn’s road trip with a dog named Fatback and Lakota elder
Woodard Classroom (Marlboro College)
Free
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Feb 14, 2012, Brattleboro
Singing Valentines
Love is one of the best reasons to celebrate, so make sure your Valentine’s Day 2012 won’t be ho-hum! Send a Singing Valentine to friends and loved ones in the Brattleboro area, and for those far away, singing valentines over the phone are available. A S
Brattleboro area (within 15 miles)
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Feb 14, 2012, Wilmington
Valentine's Day Private Sleigh Ride
Snuggle up with your sweetheart under an authentic bearskin lap robe in our vintage single horse sleigh pulled by a Morgan horse. Journey through the woods, across the ridge of our mountain back down to the farm. The journey lasts about 40 minutes. Reserv
Adams Farm (15 Higley Hill)
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Feb 16, 2012, Marlboro
 The Beloved Community in Action
Civil-rights activists in the 1960s worked for a committed body of citizens in which everyone participates equally, an ideal still in search of realization. Jim Kates, who worked with the Student Nonviolent Committee in Mississippi in the mid-1960s and as
Apple Tree (Marlboro College)
Free
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Feb 18, 2012 through Feb 19, 2012, Brattleboro
Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition
Harris Hill Ski Jump, the only Olympic-size, 90-meter ski jumping hill in New England, will be the only domestic stop in a 9-event International Skiing Federation schedule and will also serve as the US American Ski Jumping tournament finals. See the best
Harris Hill Ski Jump
varies - check website
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Feb 18, 2012 through Feb 19, 2012, Brattleboro
Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition
The 2012 Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition offers spectators an opportunity to experience the Olympic sport of ski jumping up close in all its breathtaking, heart-stopping glory. Watch more than 60 jumpers launch from the take off and soar more than 300
Harris Hill Ski Jump (Cedar Street)
11 a.m. on both Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th.
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Feb 19, 2012, Marlboro
 Music for a Sunday Afternoon
Winner of 2011’s prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, pianist Benjamin Hochman will perform works by Bartók, Schubert, Jorg Widmann and Brahms in this Sunday afternoon concert. Hochman has achieved widespread acclaim for his thoughtful performances as a
Ragle Hall (Marlboro College)
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Feb 24, 2012, Marlboro
 Black in Latin America Film Screening
The PBS film Black in Latin America examines how Africa and Europe came together to create the rich cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Latin America is often associated with music, monuments and sun, but each of the six countries featured in Bla
Gander Building (Marlboro College)
Free
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Feb 25, 2012, Marlboro
 Wendell-Judd Cup
Join novice and veteran cross-country skiers for this annual event. Check in at the Campus Center between 1:00 and 1:45pm before heading out on the 5.5-mile course from the college to South Pond and back again. Snowshoers are also encouraged to participat
Marlboro College (Marlboro College)
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Feb 26, 2012, Marlboro
 Negrura Peruana Concert
Afro-Peruvian culture flourished in Peru, giving the world a unique musical tradition that blends Spanish, indigenous and African influences into a dynamic, percussive dance style with a character all its own. Emigrating from Lima to Connecticut in the 19
Ragle Hall (Marlboro College)
Free
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Feb 28, 2012, Marlboro
 Women in Popular Culture
Apple Tree (Marlboro College)
Free
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Mar 7, 2012, Brattleboro
 The Book of Kells
Dartmouth professor Jane Carroll considers one of the treasures of Western civilization, the Book of Kells, and how the Irish monks’ lavish illustrations of the 1200-year-old Gospel manuscript illuminate the artists’ thoughts about theology and the power
Brooks Memorial Library (224 Main Street)
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Free
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Mar 7, 2012, Grafton
Beatles Trivia/Film Night
Join us for free at the Phelps Barn at 7pm on January 4, February 1 and March 7 for Beatles Night! The evening will be narrated by Daniel Star-Tambor and activities will include showings of the films "A Hard Days Night" (January 4), "Help" (February 1) a
The Phelps Barn at the Grafton Inn (92 Main Street)
Free
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Mar 10, 2012, Brattleboro
 "Hot Jazz for Warm Homes" Winter Benefit Concert
"Hot Jazz for Warm Homes" Winter Benefit, to assist families and individuals with fuel assistance needs in Windham County. Proceeds donated to Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) & Windham County Heatfund.Featuring Argentinian guitar virtuoso
Vermont Jazz Center (72 Cotton Mill Hill #222)
8 pm
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Mar 16, 2012 through Mar 25, 2012, Statewide
Vermont Shop Hop
Sixteen quilting shops around the state are involved with the annual Vermont Shop Hop. Visit at least eight shops to be eligible to win prizes. Each shop offers prizes and specials during the shop hop.
Statewide, location listed on our website
Mon.-Sat., 9-6, Sunday, 9-3
802-238-8048 Web Site

Mar 24, 2012 through Mar 25, 2012, Whitingham
Whitingham Maple Festival
Seven Whitingham sugar makers open their doors for residents, visitors, and guests. Learn about ‘the art and science’ of Maple syrup and sugar making. Whitingham, known as the birthplace of Brigham Young, has two monuments noting Young’s achievements. The
Open sugar houses, school, municipal center, Town of Whitingham
Saturday 9 - 4, Sunday 9 - 3
Free
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Jun 1, 2012 through Jun 3, 2012, Brattleboro
Strolling Of The Heifers Parade and Live Green Expo
The world-famous agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade — Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. An 11-acre Live Green Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun
Main Street
10AM-4PM
Free
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Jun 7, 2012 through Jun 10, 2012, Bellows Falls
 13th Annual Roots on the River Festival
Annual roots music festival in Bellows Falls VT: June 7-10, 2012 Canadian singer/songwriter Fred Eaglesmith anchors this 4 day festival. 9 shows, 5 venues, 4 days. Outstanding lineups, great food reasonably priced, free parking, deluxe ticket packages. A
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