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The Mad Mix Annual Members Show
The annual exhibit will be presented in the Festival Gallery in Waitsfield, It runs from June 8 until August 19 from 1 to 5:30 pm, with a reception on August 12, at 5:30. At the reception there will be a chance to meet many of the artists over wine, cheese and treats. During the show…
2 events,
4 events,
Oceans of Possibilities: Field Insect Exploration
Oceans of Possibilities: Field Insect Exploration
We'll use nets, magnifiers, and field guides in this hands-on exploration of the amazing insect critters in our backyard. The MRV Libraries’ Summer Learning Program is made possible in part by the VT Department of Libraries and our Friends organizations.
A Smooth Ride to Retirement
A Smooth Ride to Retirement
Love mountain biking & want to learn more about personal investing or retirement? Enjoy a scenic ride and a casual introduction to investing. Financial advising firm One Day In July is offering a “ride and learn” event in Rochester, VT. Designed for experienced mountain bikers interested in learning more about personal investing, this event will combine…
5 events,
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Live music is alive and well in the MRV! Al's Pals plays every Thursday night at the Mad River Barn!
Charlie Loves Our Band
Charlie Loves Our Band
A one-night only screening this Thursday, at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier. Charlie Loves Our Band is a feature-length documentary about the band From Good Homes (A GREAT JERSEY BAND!) The evening starts at 6:00 with a one-hour performance by Patrick Fitzsimmons, drummer for From Good Homes and singer-songwriter from Middlebury, Vermont. You can get tix at the Savoy Theater. Here…
Trivia Night at Hostel Tevere
Trivia Night at Hostel Tevere
The MRV Libraries are excited to present trivia nights at the Hostel Tevere in Warren. There's a different theme each month and it takes place the first Thursday of each month. Astound your friends and neighbors with your knowledge and enjoy some of that famous Mad River Valley conviviality. Sign up to play as an…
6 events,
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
Sally and Tobi von Trapp may have closed their greenhouse business at the end of the 2021 season, but in an incredible show of generosity, they have agreed to open their amazing display gardens for public tours this summer. They reached out to the Mad River Valley Rotary to offer public tours on selected summer…
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
We'll be rocking out to some tunes every Friday night at Hogan's Pub throughout the summer! Come join us from 5-8PM. Summer Schedule 7/29 Funkleberries 8/5 Chicky Stoltz 8/12 Shrimptunes 8/19 Amerikana Blue 8/26 Fabulous Wrecks 9/2 Detonators
Live Music Fridays at Alpino Vino
Live Music Fridays at Alpino Vino
Alpino Vino will be hosting live music each and every Friday throughout the summer from 5:30 – 7:30pm . Here's the linup; Friday, June 24th Madigan Linnane Friday, July 1st Medicine Tribe Duo Friday, July 8th Madigan Linnane Friday, July 15th Some Hollow Friday, July 22nd Madigan Linnane Friday, July 29th Brendan Gilhouly Friday, August…
Family (Outdoor) Movie Night
Family (Outdoor) Movie Night
Bring your family and a picnic dinner for an outdoor showing of "My Garden of a Thousand Bees", the fascinating PBS documentary about backyard pollinators. Free information about pollinators and wildflower seed packets will also be distributed. Part of the #PlantWildflowers initiative. Doors open at 6:30 for picnicking, film at 7:30.
5 events,
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
Sally and Tobi von Trapp may have closed their greenhouse business at the end of the 2021 season, but in an incredible show of generosity, they have agreed to open their amazing display gardens for public tours this summer. They reached out to the Mad River Valley Rotary to offer public tours on selected summer…
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Make the most of your Saturday with Stretch & Sip a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn…
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Don't miss out on tasting the Best of Vermont from local makers and growers. Check out the tasting details!
2 events,
2 events,
4 events,
MRV Restaurant Buying Group Meeting
MRV Restaurant Buying Group Meeting
The long awaited proposal for the development of a MRV Restaurant Buyers Group is ready to be presented to the MRV restaurant and lodging sectors. You are formally invited to attend an informational meeting at 10 am on Tuesday August 9th at The Mad Taco. There was a lot of time and effort put into developing this program…
ON THE ROAD with an OXYMORON with Keryn Nightingale
ON THE ROAD with an OXYMORON with Keryn Nightingale
Perennial Phantom favorite, Keryn Nightingale, returns to the Barn with a one-woman show featuring a VW bus, a cross country trip, Growing Up Skipper, Mod Ken, and The Osmonds. Honk if you remember Mod Ken! Advance tickets available at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/phantom-theater August 09 and 14 at 8:00 PM.
3 events,
Mad Mingle Chamber Mixer
Mad Mingle Chamber Mixer
The next Mad River Valley Chamber "Mad Mingle" mixer will take place on Wednesday, August 10th from 5 to 7:30 pm. This date has changed so please take note. The meeting will take place at the site of the new Chamber Visitors center and MRV Recreation Hub location down at the Localfolk Smokehouse. This is a…
3 events,
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Live music is alive and well in the MRV! Al's Pals plays every Thursday night at the Mad River Barn!
6 events,
VT Plein Air Festival
Valley Arts presents the 13th anniversary celebration of this popular event in the picturesque Mad River Valley. This will be the only plein air event listed in PleinAir Magazine for the state of Vermont. Meet and talk with artists, working in various mediums, who gather for days of painting in the great outdoors. The event…
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Visit amateur and professional artists painting the beautiful and historic Mad River Valley of Vermont in this three day event. The popular sidewalk art show is open for browsing all three days and the Children’s Plan Air (materials supplied free) returns on Saturday, August 13. Enjoy the numerous galleries, visit the Big Red Barn Art…
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Visit amateur and professional artists painting the beautiful and historic Mad River Valley of Vermont in this three day event. The popular sidewalk art show is open for browsing all three days and the Children’s Plan Air (materials supplied free) returns on Saturday, August 13. Enjoy the numerous galleries, visit the Big Red Barn Art…
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
We'll be rocking out to some tunes every Friday night at Hogan's Pub throughout the summer! Come join us from 5-8PM. Summer Schedule 7/29 Funkleberries 8/5 Chicky Stoltz 8/12 Shrimptunes 8/19 Amerikana Blue 8/26 Fabulous Wrecks 9/2 Detonators
9 events,
Vermont Senior Games 2022 State Championship Tennis Tournament
Competition open to Vermont residents 50 years of age and older as of 12/31/22. Awards are presented to athletes in five-year age brackets. Top three finishers in each age group qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Saturday, August 13: Men and Women's singles and Mixed Doubles. Sunday, August 14: Men and…
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Visit amateur and professional artists painting the beautiful and historic Mad River Valley of Vermont in this three day event. The popular sidewalk art show is open for browsing all three days and the Children’s Plan Air (materials supplied free) returns on Saturday, August 13. Enjoy the numerous galleries, visit the Big Red Barn Art…
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Make the most of your Saturday with Stretch & Sip a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn…
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Don't miss out on tasting the Best of Vermont from local makers and growers. Check out the tasting details!
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
Opening and Artists Talk: Janet McKenzie
Opening and Artists Talk: Janet McKenzie
View the thought provoking paintings of Janet McKenzie and hear her speak about her motivation and inspiration for her work. Meet the artist at the reception afterwards.
7 events,
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Vermont Plein Air Festival
Visit amateur and professional artists painting the beautiful and historic Mad River Valley of Vermont in this three day event. The popular sidewalk art show is open for browsing all three days and the Children’s Plan Air (materials supplied free) returns on Saturday, August 13. Enjoy the numerous galleries, visit the Big Red Barn Art…
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
ON THE ROAD with an OXYMORON with Keryn Nightingale
ON THE ROAD with an OXYMORON with Keryn Nightingale
Perennial Phantom favorite, Keryn Nightingale, returns to the Barn with a one-woman show featuring a VW bus, a cross country trip, Growing Up Skipper, Mod Ken, and The Osmonds. Honk if you remember Mod Ken! Advance tickets available at https://sevendaystickets.com/organizations/phantom-theater August 09 and 14 at 8:00 PM.
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
5 events,
Perfect Pairings: Vermont Cheese & Wines of the World
Perfect Pairings: Vermont Cheese & Wines of the World
Mary Tuthill, American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional and General Manager of the Mad River Taste Place, will team with Josh Turka, WSET Level 3 certified wine expert, to take class participants through a guided pairing of Vermont cheese and the world of wine. Focusing on four different wines, Mary & Josh will explain traditional…
ShareMRV Cooking Workshop
ShareMRV Cooking Workshop
This FREE garden to table workshop is designed to give you new ideas on how to use the abundance of farm fresh produce to provide healthy and delicious meals for your family. Email sharemrv@gmail.com or call (802) 505-9249 to save your spot at the event.
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Live music is alive and well in the MRV! Al's Pals plays every Thursday night at the Mad River Barn!
6 events,
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
Sally and Tobi von Trapp may have closed their greenhouse business at the end of the 2021 season, but in an incredible show of generosity, they have agreed to open their amazing display gardens for public tours this summer. They reached out to the Mad River Valley Rotary to offer public tours on selected summer…
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
We'll be rocking out to some tunes every Friday night at Hogan's Pub throughout the summer! Come join us from 5-8PM. Summer Schedule 7/29 Funkleberries 8/5 Chicky Stoltz 8/12 Shrimptunes 8/19 Amerikana Blue 8/26 Fabulous Wrecks 9/2 Detonators
Friday Films: Vermont Filmmakers Night at Sugarbush
Friday Films: Vermont Filmmakers Night at Sugarbush
Come enjoy free outdoor movies this summer on Friday nights at Sugarbush Resort. Our new outdoor movie screen will be set up on the grass at the bottom of Super Bravo Express Quad. We will be showing three short documentaries. Alli Rood Allie grew up in the Mad River Valley and is the daughter of…
6 events,
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
vonTrapp Garden Tour to Support the MRV Rotary Club
Sally and Tobi von Trapp may have closed their greenhouse business at the end of the 2021 season, but in an incredible show of generosity, they have agreed to open their amazing display gardens for public tours this summer. They reached out to the Mad River Valley Rotary to offer public tours on selected summer…
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Make the most of your Saturday with Stretch & Sip a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn…
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Don't miss out on tasting the Best of Vermont from local makers and growers. Check out the tasting details!
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
Toussaint St. Negritude – Poet and Musician
Toussaint St. Negritude – Poet and Musician
Hear Toussaint St. Negritude reflect the artshow “Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie” through improvisational performance of his poetry and music. Former Poet Laureate of Belfast, Maine, poet, bass clarinetist, and composer Toussaint St. Negritude conjures whole liberations in full tempo. US Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks Hear described his work as…
3 events,
Awaken Your Greatest You Transformational Retreat for Women
In the healing natural beauty of Waitsfield, Vermont, you are invited to join us for a transformative experience over four nights and five days. It’s a one-of-a-kind tranquil experience, that takes place in part on a working organic vegetable and fruit farm, designed to awaken and elevate your physical, emotional and spiritual state of being.…
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
3 events,
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Al’s Pals at the Mad River Barn
Live music is alive and well in the MRV! Al's Pals plays every Thursday night at the Mad River Barn!
3 events,
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
Live Music Fridays at Hogan’s Pub
We'll be rocking out to some tunes every Friday night at Hogan's Pub throughout the summer! Come join us from 5-8PM. Summer Schedule 7/29 Funkleberries 8/5 Chicky Stoltz 8/12 Shrimptunes 8/19 Amerikana Blue 8/26 Fabulous Wrecks 9/2 Detonators
5 events,
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Stretch & Sip at Featherbed Inn
Make the most of your Saturday with Stretch & Sip a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn…
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Summer Sampling Series at the Taste Place
Don't miss out on tasting the Best of Vermont from local makers and growers. Check out the tasting details!
Global Community Festival
Global Community Festival
Spend an afternoon celebrating what makes us universally human through music, food and art. Enjoy musical performances under the tent including blues, folk, jazz and soul. Enjoy lunch from our global food trucks and visit the art show “Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie.” Share your experience by painting a prayer…
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
3 events,
Earth & Fire – pottery and glass exhibit
Mad River Valley Arts is pleased to be adding the new exhibit “Earth & Fire” this summer for potters and glass artists. It will take place from August 28 thru October 14 in the Mad River Arts Festival Gallery in Waitsfield. Come see 2D and 3D objects in glass and clay, from utilitarian to abstract…
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
“Courage, Justice and Hope: The Inclusive Paintings of Janet McKenzie
Janet McKenzie’s paintings remind us that we are all created equally, majestically and mysteriously in God’s likeness. Her art displayed within a beloved and iconic church, honors diversity and inclusion. The deepest subject which threads throughout every painting is our universal humanity. May these paintings serve as a force for good – encouraging social, gender…
3 events,
Mad River Valley Women in Business
Mad River Valley Women in Business
The next meeting of the MRV Chamber's Women in Business Group will take place on Wednesday, August 31 from 5 to 7 pm at Lawson's Tap Room. The meeting will include mixer/social time, a special guest speaker and then planned programming that includes women business leaders, from the MRV, sharing their insight and knowledge. Each…