Arts

Christmas music and art

Guilford- Friends of Music at Guilford presents “Joyeux Noël,” its 46th Christmas at Christ Church program, at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 7, and again at 4 pm on Saturday, December 8. Traditional elements of this event include vocal and instrumental music of the season, an entertaining story...

Author will discuss the legend of “Thunderbolt”

BRATTLEBORO- Celebrated local author Tim Weed will discuss the legend of “Thunderbolt” and the unique Round Schoolhouse in Brookline at the Brattleboro Words Project’s monthly roundtable discussion on Thursday, December 13, from 6 to 7 pm at 118 Elliot.
Weeks before his execution for...

Crafts for Christmas in one spot

WILMINGTON- The seventh annual Bright Lights Craft Fair happens at Memorial Hall, 14 West Main Street, on Saturday, December 8, from 10 am to 4 pm.
The craft fair will feature unique, hand-crafted items made by area artists and crafters including pottery, paintings, candles, forged iron....

Snowball Bazaar

BENNINGTON- The Second Congregational Church, UCC,115 Hillside Street, will hold its 70th annual Snowball Bazaar on Friday, November 30, from 5 to 8 pm, and Saturday, December 1, from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
There will be fresh, fragrant, and beautifully hand decorated wreaths and centerpieces. ...

Honoring those working with addiction, recovery

BRATTLEBORO- In connection with the exhibit “If she has a pulse, she has a chance,” the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center presents three events having to do with addiction and recovery: a talk by photographer and recovery coach Michael Poster on November 29; a reception honoring and thanking...

Celebrate crafts with a tour

PUTNEY- The public is invited to celebrate craft, culinary, and performance during the Putney Craft Tour, and visit 25 working studios that feature glass blowers, potters, jewelers, weavers, woodworkers, photographers – even artisan cheesemakers and bicycle makers.
Visitors will have the...

Author discusses her latest book at college

BENNINGTON- Author Mary Gabriel, who has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award, will lecture at Bennington College on her acclaimed latest book “Ninth Street Women: Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell...

Art exhibit honoring 50 years

BRATTLEBORO- Health Care and Rehabilitiation Services (HCRS) is hosting a month-long art exhibition at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden. This event is being held in honor of the agency’s 50th anniversary in order to honor half a century of creating meaning, inspiration, and empowerment in the...

One of Guilford artist Susan McDormand’s paintings.

Meet and greet the artist with “The Right Balance”

BRATTLEBORO- “The Right Balance,” an exhibit of paintings by Guilford artist Susan McDormand, is showing through December in the foyer and other gallery spaces at All Souls Church, 29 South Street. The public is invited to meet the artist and gain insights into her work at an artist’s reception...

Share your talents at the museum

BRATTLEBORO- The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center invites children of all ages to share their creative talents with the world by taking part in three programs offered by the museum this fall.
There are no age limitations for the 11th annual LEGO Contest and Exhibit. Submissions of...