Arts

Vermont author discusses timely novel

WARDSBORO- On Saturday, September 8, at 1 pm, the Wardsboro Public Library will host Vermont author Bernie Lambek, who will be talking about his latest Vermont-based legal mystery “Uncivil Liberties.”
This timely novel is set in a Vermont town. There is nothing simple about the mystery...

Author shares original illustrations for book

PUTNEY- Illustrator and children’s book author Alex Hiam will be presenting original illustrations for his books as well as new work at the Putney Public Library, 55 Main Street, from 10:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays, and from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturdays.
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Applications now open for craft fair

WILMINGTON- Applications are now being accepted for the seventh annual Bright Lights Craft Fair happening on December 8, at historic Memorial Hall.
Handcrafted work in all mediums are welcome. The previous fairs were a huge success and organizers are anticipating this year being better...

The “A Century of Caring,” exhibition will open Tuesday, September 18, at Historic Memorial Hall.

Exhibit explores history of health care in the valley

WILMINGTON- One hundred years ago, Putnam Memorial Hospital opened its doors in Bennington, and since then, a lot has changed. Putnam Memorial Hospital became Southwestern Vermont Health Care. Its subsidiary, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, manages practices in neighboring communities,...

Brother-sister art on display

MANCHESTER- The Southern Vermont Art Center will present the work of Susan Hoffman and Peter Hoffman at the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum and Galleries through Sunday, August 26.
For over 40 years, the sister and brother artists have each developed distinctive visual languages working...

Eric Sloane’s “Bucks County Barn”

Art center opens with reimagined curation

BENNINGTON- The Laumeister Art Center at Southern Vermont College opens with reimagined curation of its permanent collection and covered bridge museum. The center is open 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Central to the Laumeister Art Center at SVC are several works by Eric Sloane. Sloane was an...

“The New Yorker” cartoonist talks life, career

BRATTLEBORO- The Brattleboro Museum and Art Center has announced a much-anticipated talk by The New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast, author of the widely acclaimed graphic novel, “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”
Chast will speak about her work, life, and career in connection...

Photographer steams right through reception to exhibiting photographs

BRATTLEBORO- The Vermont Center for Photography, 49 Flat Street, presents “Steam & Steel,” photographs by O. Winston Link. He is best known for his photography and sound recordings of the last days of the steam railroad, and for pioneering night photography.
As a teenager, Link...

Art and craft festival

BENNINGTON- On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 3, 4, and 5, 125 artists, artisans, and specialty food producers will showcase their creations under spacious Camelot tents at the Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival happening at Camelot Village, 66 Colgate Heights.
Along with...

Artist shares beauty of Vermont

WARDSBORO- Since the completion of the renovation of the reception area at the Wardsboro Public Library last year, the Artist of the Month program has grown to become a cultural attraction for the community. The open lobby area near the circulation desk is ideal for the exhibitions, which...