Arts

Lives of tables

Brattleboro- “Gordon Meinhard: The Lives of Tables” is on view at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center through March 7.
While the works in the exhibit could be described as contemporary still life paintings of tables, BMAC chief curator Mara Williams said that as the series progresses,...

Author talks barn restoration, history

WILMINGTON- On Saturday, February 22, at 4:30 pm, John C. Porter will discuss his book, “Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a Valuable Resource.” Get those barn restoration and history questions ready.
The new edition of “Preserving Old Barns” is a wonderful resource for barn...

Winter expeditions in 1776 and 2015

“Skiing with Henry Knox: A Personal Journey Along Vermont’s Catamount Trail” by Sam Brakeley
Islandport Press, 2019
Sam Brakeley’s long-time girlfriend has just completed her medical studies at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Now she has accepted a residency in Salt Lake City, thousands of...

Poet Sophie Cabot Black

Celebrated poet to read work

MARLBORO- Marlboro College welcomes back alumna and celebrated poet Sophie Cabot Black, ‘80, for a reading of her work. She will be presenting on Thursday, February 27, at 7 pm, in Apple Tree. The event is free and open to the public.
Black’s latest collection, “The Exchange” (2013),...

Auction items include certificates to area restaurants, theater tickets, and a daylong sailing trip.

Online auction

TOWNSHEND- To benefit its patient care fund, Grace Cottage Hospital is launching its sixth annual online auction on Valentine’s Day. Bidding on more than 80 items, donated by generous friends of Grace Cottage, will continue through February 24.
The auction features over 60 items for every...

Museum holds free open house

MARLBORO- Join the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum for an afternoon of backyard wildlife. The museum’s annual open house is free to the public on Saturday, February 15, from 1 pm until closing.
This year will feature opportunities to learn about the wild critters who call local...

Pick up your passport to the animal kingdom with “The Conservation Supergirl”

WILMINGTON- Join Bartleby’s Books for a family fun event with CS Wurzberger on Saturday, February 15, at 4:30 pm. Wurzberger will be reading from and discussing her books, including “KISSes for Awesome Animals.”
Wurzberger, aka The Conservation Supergirl, is a wildlife conservation coach...

Author, photographer visits local book store for a reading of his latest book

WILMINGTON- Join Bartleby’s Books for a reading with Jon Meyer, author and photographer of “Love Poems From Vermont: Reflections on an Inner and Outer State,” on Saturday, February 8, at 4:30 pm. This event is part of Wilmington Works’ Snowflake Saturdays in the Village.
The book shows...

Card making workshop

NEWFANE- The Moore Free Library will offer an all-ages card making workshop on Friday, February 7, from 5 to 6 pm.
Stamping enthusiast Cindy Crawford will bring along paper and rubber stamps to assist participants in making two Valentine’s Day cards.
This activity is part of the...

Photographer shares her love for local nature

WILMINGTON- Bartleby’s Books is hosting its annual show of Nicki Steel’s photography throughout the month of February. Steel’s show will focus on her Hearts in Nature series as well as new works. It is a celebration of love, and also a selection of photos which highlight landscapes and scenery...