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SUMMARY:Bennington Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:VAE joins in presenting live music from the VAE Pick-up Band in support of Bennington Pride and its annual Block Party that follows!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/bennington-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Bennington
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents
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SUMMARY:Vermont Arts Exchange presents: beheard.world Belonging and Othering
DESCRIPTION:A multimedia performance piece by Boston-based beheard.world\, a collective using arts for social justice. It combines dance\, film\, and spoken word to explore tribalism and bias\, featuring stories of individuals who have experienced “othering” (racism\, LGBTQ+ issues\, immigration prejudice) \n  \n“10 not-to-be-missed dance performances\, from a Boston Ballet classic to festivals brimming with variety”. ~ Karen Campbell\, Boston Globe \n“Hop\, Twist and Turn\, But Look Super Cool”. ~ NY Times \nDoors open at 7pm\, show starts at 8pm \nTickets: Students $5\, Adults $15 \nGet tickets HERE
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vermont-arts-exchange-presents-beheard-world-belonging-and-othering/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Main Street Banner-Post Card Project: “What Does Social Injustice and Social Justice Look and Feel Like to You?”
DESCRIPTION:  \nUnveiling Sat. May 30th 5:00pm Bennington Theater \nThese questions were presented to a variety of Bennington Youth through post cards. The replies came back and are being designed into a large visual\, graphic display on a banner\, 8” X 11’\, It will hang on the outside wall of the Bennington Theater on Main Street\,          sharing some of the thoughts and feelings to this topic close to home.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/main-street-banner-post-card-project-what-does-social-injustice-and-social-justice-look-and-feel-like-to-you/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173253Z
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SUMMARY:Basement Music Series Presents: Grace Fall Band with Sam Clement and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6pm – Show starts at 7pm \nInfluenced by soul\, R&B\, rock\, and funk\,Grace Fall writes and sings about the human conditions and dynamics. \nGrace Fall is a Vermont-based singer-songwriter. She grew up in California and Oregon\, singing along to the soul\, folk\, and reggae that was always playing in her home. These days she is honing her technical skills at Bennington College and enjoying building a new musical community on the East Coast. \nHer band is composed of fellow music students\, who come together to build upon the skills they’ve developed in the classroom\, collectively deepening their musical sensibilities through creative collaboration. Grace Fall – Vocals\, Eva Abramson – Drums\, Adriel Benko – Guitar\, Roan Clearwater – Piano\, Julian Conte – Bass \nTickets: Students $10\, Adults in Advance $20\, At the door $25 \nGet Tickets HERE
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/basement-music-series-presents-grace-fall-band-with-sam-clement-and-friends/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173807Z
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SUMMARY:Dads and Kids Create at Vermont Arts Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Cardboard Chaos with artist Rhonda Ratray. \nFridays: May 22-June 5th \n6-8pm \nThis 3-week “Cardboard Chaos” series invites any paternal figure (father figure\, step parent\, grandfather etc.) and child (ages 6-17) to collaborate on fun\, meaningful cardboard projects. With our innovative cardboard-cutting tool\, families can safely shape and build unique creations while enjoying quality time and shared accomplishment. \nFREE and open to all in Bennington County! \nDinner will be provided. \nOne child\, age 6+\, attends all events. \nRSVP required. Call Tiffany Gaghich at (802) 442-6934 to register by 5/18/26.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/dads-and-kids-create-at-vermont-arts-exchange/
CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Community Events,communityevents
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260505T204516Z
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SUMMARY:LOOK - The Show that Watches You Back!
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Arts Exchange + Village School of North Bennington’s Annual All-School Student Art Exhibit \nMay 15th – June 3rd \nOpening Reception May 15th 3:00 – 5:30pm \nMaurice Kahn Gallery at the \nLEFT BANK \n(around the corner at 5 Bank Street NoBenn.)
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/look-the-show-that-watches-you-back/
LOCATION:The Left Bank Gallery\, 5 Bank Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T200000
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SUMMARY:Sal Mamudoski and his Americano Band: Balkan Romani Music ~ Concert and Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:A Benefit for the \nBennington County Multicultural Community Center \nPresented by the Bennington College Carriage Barn Music Series \nin Partnership with Vermont Arts Exchange \nFood and specially prepared beverages will be provided by Shaam Kabul and Zakia’s Afghan Food \nfeaturing qabuli\, bolani\, gosh-fils\, and specially prepared green tea and sheer chai (a spiced milk tea). \n\nTickets $20 \n Kids free or by suggested $5 donation \nBennington students free with ID. \nPurchase tickets HERE \nAll proceeds from this event will go to benefit the \nBennington County Multicultural Community Center \nThe Bennington County Multicultural Community Center is the local office of the ECDC (Ethiopian Community Development Council)\, a national refugee resettlement agency. The Community Center works directly with those who have recently arrived to the United States as refugees\, helping them start their new lives. The center also runs community programs that promote cultural exchange\, language learning\, local resilience\, and expanded opportunity for all residents of Bennington County.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/sal-mamudoski-and-his-americano-band-balkan-romani-music-concert-and-dance-party/
LOCATION:Greenwall Auditorium\, Bennington College\, 1 College Drive\, Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260810T185836Z
CREATED:20250924T171326Z
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SUMMARY:North Bennington Village Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at this wonderful event!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/north-bennington-village-block-party-2/
LOCATION:Park McCullough House Carriage Barn\, 1 Park Street\, North Bennington\, Vermont\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T190000
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SUMMARY:VAE Presents Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:This show is free to all. \nHomemade Latin food provided by Cultura available for purchase. \nBring a lawn chair or blanket to sit and enjoy the music or come with your dancing shoes on. \nRain venue is the Bennington Theater right around the corner at 331 Main Street. \nIn partnership with the Better Bennington Corporation. \nSponsored by the Bank of Bennington.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vae-presents-alex-torres-and-his-latin-orchestra/
LOCATION:Merchants Park in Downtown Bennington\, North Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:communityevents,Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T170000
DTSTAMP:20250506T142455Z
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SUMMARY:"Surfs Up" - The Village School of North Bennington All Student Art Show
DESCRIPTION:“The Village School of North Bennington All Student Show is one of our favorite exhibitions to host” says Rhonda Ratray\, Artist in Residence at the Left Bank and curator of the Maurice Kahn Gallery\, “The artwork is exciting and creative and it’s wonderful to see the pride the students have in their work. I regularly hear from visitors to the gallery that they are delighted by the exhibition”. \nTeaching Artist\, Caitilin McAdoo and Assistant Maria Scully worked with the students throughout the school year to create a show in which you’ll see paintings\, ceramics\, papier mâché\, chickens\, fish\, things made with recycled materials\, and prints. Says Caitilin\, “We turned paper plates into jellyfish and chickens. We used shredded documents from the office to make our own paper clay and utilized egg cartons and plaster of Paris to make fish that move. We tried new techniques for acrylic paint pours. Sixth graders designed their own independent projects based on what they were interested in. Second Graders wrote a book. Fourth graders learned some techniques for painting formal portraits. We carved our own printing blocks and made prints. Fifth Graders made plywood fish and Third Graders used the scraps to make their own sculptures. Pre-k students learned that elephants sometimes turn out to be giraffes and tanks can feature laser pointers for cats”. \nDon’t miss one of our favorite shows of the year.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/surfs-up-the-village-school-of-north-bennington-all-student-art-show/
LOCATION:The Left Bank Gallery\, 5 Bank Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T170000
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SUMMARY:From the Studio to the Streets: Vermont Arts Exchange\, 30 Years of Engagement Through the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Experience the three decades plus journey of the Vermont Arts Exchange\, through a visual exhibition\, stories\, video\, Art Bus\, live performance and interactive art making. \nJoin us for the opening reception from 3-5pm on Saturday\, April 5th. The exhibit will be up from Saturday\, April 5th to Sunday April 27th. PLUS…… VAE’s live and interactive concert with The Junk Man on April 27th from 2-4pm.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/from-the-studio-to-the-streets-vermont-arts-exchange-30-years-of-engagement-through-the-arts/
LOCATION:Bennington Museum\, 75 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T220000
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SUMMARY:Jenna Nicholls
DESCRIPTION:In a tapestry of sound\, Jenna Nicholls weaves a spell: strumming her ukulele or playing the piano with the spirit of New Orleans or crooning a cowboy’s tale with the soul of the West. Her melodies\, like vintage vinyl spun anew\, carry the weight of memory and promise of tomorrow. With three albums under her belt\, her songs have found their way into the heart of cinema and the pulse of television. On the road she’s shared stages with legends like Ingrid Michaelson\, and Oscar winner Glen Hansard. From the storied stages of Carnegie Hall and the Beacon Theatre\, Jenna’s music echoes through the night\, a testament to the enduring power of song. \n“Her ability melodically to leave me wanting the next part of the story is mesmerizing. Jenna points out universal moments in our lives and even though they’re personal to her\, I don’t feel left out. The level of descriptive writing in her lyrics is astonishing.”\n– Melissa Ferrick \n“Her songs land like a freight ship into the harbor of hearts and ears… The air changes. Pure mastery.”\n– Glen Hansard \nDoors open at 6pm\, show starts at 7pm \nTickets: $25 in advance\, $30 at door if not sold out\, $15 students \nhttps://tickets.benningtontheater.org/event/jenna-nicholls-sxeiz0
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/jenna-nicholls/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T220000
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SUMMARY:The Mammals
DESCRIPTION:The Mammals return to VAE’s Basement Music Series featuring folksingers Ruth Ungar\, Mike Merenda\, and a cohort of compelling collaborators who form a touring quintet on the fiddle\, banjo\, guitar\, organ\, bass\, and drums. Over the past 20 years they have quietly composed a canon of original songs (“Some of the best songwriting of their generation” – LA Times) that both reflect our culture and offer a vision of how the world might yet be.  “These days we sing about what we’re for over what we’re against\,” says singer/songwriter\, Mike Merenda\, and what they’re for is “nothing short of sublime” according to (Americana UK).\n\nDoors open at 6pm\, show starts at 7pm\n\nTickets: $25 in advance\, $30 at door if not sold out\, $15 Students\n\nhttps://tickets.benningtontheater.org/event/the-mammals-bmqilb
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/the-mammals/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T220000
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CREATED:20250220T193330Z
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SUMMARY:Alash: Music from Tuva
DESCRIPTION:A Benefit Concert for the \nBennington County Multicultural Community Center \nPresented by the Bennington College Carriage Barn Music Series in partnership with Vermont Arts Exchange \n  \nTickets $20\, Kids free or by suggested $5.00  donation\, Bennington students free with ID. \nAll proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Bennington County Multicultural Community Center \nThe Bennington County Multicultural Community Center is the local office of the ECDC (Ethiopian Community Development Council)\, a national refugee resettlement agency. The Community Center works directly with those who have recently arrived to the United States as refugees\, helping them start their new lives. The center also runs community programs that promote cultural exchange\, language learning\, local resilience\, and expanded opportunity for all residents of Bennington County. \n“The Tuvans were astonishing in various styles of khöömei (throat singing)\, \nfrom frightening growls to otherworldly overtone whistles … \nAlash’s many songs about ‘fast horses and pretty girls’ were pleasingly \npunctuated by equine snorts and neighs from their horse-head fiddles. \nThe result came close to magic …” \n— Songlines \n“It’s one of the most astonishing sounds a human body can produce. Imagine a subsonic growl\, a bullfrog’s croak\, some electric barber’s clippers and a high-frequency whistle—all reverberating out of a single larynx at once.” \n— Washington Post \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/alash-music-from-tuva/
LOCATION:Greenwall Auditorium\, Bennington College\, 1 College Drive\, Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250112T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250112T150000
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SUMMARY:Piano at Powers with Justin St. Clair
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free show and warm up with an afternoon coffee\, latte\, espresso\, tea or hot soup. Homemade sandwiches and salads available from the kitchen too. Hailing from North Bennington\, Justing is a Mount Anthony Union High School (MAUHS) graduate and is currently a senior at the University of Rhode Island (URI)\, majoring in jazz piano and music therapy. He has had the opportunity over the past years to study jazz piano from great mentors Zaccai Curtis and Andrew Wilcox. Justin has performed in some major ensembles like the Dave Zino’s Standards Ensemble\, Zaccai Curtis’ Afro-Cuban and Latin Ensemble\, and the URI Jazz Big Band lead by Dr. Emmet Goods. The most notable performance for Justin was when he played with the URI Rams Band this past summer at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival. \nWhile a student at MAUHS\, Justin had the opportunity to take part in Big Band\, Jazz Band and to study with piano teacher Matt Edwards. He also took part in VAE’s Bennington Music Exchange project where he wrote\, recorded and performed his first original work alongside musicians and recording engineers\, Sam Clement and Matthew Scott. Justin has performed locally at Prospect Coffee House with fellow Jazz friend Dave Cuite and has sat in with the local favorite band\, Beard and Glasses at the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show’s opening party. \nVAE is happy to present Justin as part of their emerging artists program. For more info\, call 802-379-3763.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/piano-at-powers-with-justin-st-clair/
LOCATION:Powers Market\, 9 Main Street\, North Bennington\, Vermont\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241229T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241229T210000
DTSTAMP:20241218T133107Z
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SUMMARY:Kidbrass at the Prospect Mountain Lodge
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Arts Exchange and the Prospect Mountain Association\, invite you to a benefit concert for Prospect featuring Kidbrass\, Sunday\, December 29th at the Prospect Mountain Lodge\, located at 204 Prospect Access Road in Woodford\, VT. Tickets available at the door only and are $20.  Cash\, checks to Prospect Mountain Association and Venmo accepted. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Come early to claim your seat and to enjoy the beautiful setting.  Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available. BYOB or anything else you’d like to eat. \n“Kidbrass is a Brooklyn-based group of self-described recovering jazz musicians whose fusion of jazz and psychedelic rock underpins their trumpet and sax fueled party music. Formed in 2021\, Kidbrass has played regularly around New York City including residencies at The Bitter End\, The Sampler and Double.  Featuring members of Castle Rat\, Cab Ellis\, Nour Harkati\, Yuchtet and others\, members of Kidbrass have performed at Radio City Music Hall\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Bowery Ballroom and elsewhere. Kidbrass has earned their reputation as a band that works. Decadent electric guitar\, tenor sax\, trumpet\, drum and even bass solos take turns melting faces\, but their music always strives to include and elevate\, not alienate. Kidbrass drummer and MAUHS grad\, Leo Yucht returns with this exciting group guaranteed to warm up the lodge. \n“VAE has presented Leo several times and he always brings a good time and some of the best players around” says VAE director Matthew Perry\, “the lodge will be a great venue for this and supporting Prospect is icing on the cake”. \nProspect Ski Area has been a favorite for cross-country\, back woods and a competitive racing site for many years. Now in local control as a non profit 501c3 organization\, they’ve expanded snow making and are getting ready for a great season ahead. \n “Prospect\, for those of us who have been involved for many years\, is a labor of love\,” says Dave Newell\, PMA president of the Board\, “We kind of have a spiritual connection to this place and we want to preserve it in perpetuity for our children and grandchildren. \nLooking forward to seeing you for a great night of music in the lodge! \nFor further inquiries and RSVP contact Suzy Yucht: syucht@yahoo.com
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/kidbrass-at-the-prospect-mountain-lodge/
LOCATION:Prospect Mounain Lodge\, 204 Prospect Access Road\, Woodford\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T160000
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SUMMARY:“Draw Yourself Sleeping”
DESCRIPTION:Bennington College Sculpture Show \n\n\nOpening; Sunday\, December 8th\, 1pm – 4pm \n\n\nThe public is invited to “Draw Yourself Sleeping”\, an exhibition of work by fourteen Sculpture Students from Bennington College at the North Bennington Train Depot Gallery. The show opens  for a one-time only viewing and reception on Sunday\, Dec 8th\, 1pm – 4pm. The North Bennington Train Depot is located at 5 Depot Street in North Bennington. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. \n\n\nIn Bennington College’s Sculpture Studio / advanced practice course\, taught by faculty member John Umphlett\, students propose and execute projects of their own design. On exhibit will be work by Charlie Bell\, Jasmine Bete-Mitchell\,  Tali Mars\, Hollis Churchill\, Vic Coronel\, Julia Duva\, Chris Golovina\, Mac Goulis\, Aliza Khan\, Ethan Laird\, Nico Migdal\, Nicholas Pertz Kelley\, HaL Price\, and Lulu Wiley \n\n\n“’Making face’  is so important and engaging for the students\, to feel the pressure and realize it’s just a conversation. “  Umphlett states\,“Each student has been developing their practice and critiquing each other\, discussing prior critiques\, how the work can be read and what observations to further consider. Their works have been presented primarily on campus everywhere from controlled dark installation spaces to dance studios and outside. The students have been using this class to expand their advanced practices here at Bennington\, incorporating transferable skills and concepts developed in and outside of the visual arts. They have been challenging themselves to focus on work that pokes at complicated themes while they continue to direct material shaping towards their personal ethos.  The opportunity to show their work beyond the institution creates real world challenges. The practical aspects of installing a show combined with the responsibility toward self to propose their ideas into a larger community is priceless. The experience will help prepare the students to find out how to engage and listen and the best part\,celebrate and claim the experience.” \n\n\nThe exhibit is supported in part by the Vermont Arts Exchange and the Village of North Bennington. \nVic Coronel; performance\, projection\, video and sculpture
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/draw-yourself-sleeping/
LOCATION:North Bennington Train Depot
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T220000
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SUMMARY:Billy Wylder Comes to Bennington
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) is happy to partner up with Little City Cider for a night of dancing and having fun with the lively\, Billy Wylder. Join us Saturday\, December 7th\, at Little City Cider at 139 Shields Drive\, Bennington\, VT.  Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. \nFrom the front-lines at Standing Rock to the archaic streets of Jerusalem\, the Sahel Desert to Carnegie Hall\, music has been the source of strength for Billy Wylder. The band features Avi Salloway (Bombino/Hey Mama/Avi & Celia) joined by an inspired cast of singular artists who have performed across six continents including concerts at Coachella\, Newport Folk Festival\, New Orleans Jazz Fest\, Montreal Jazz Fest\, Carnegie Hall\, and Lincoln Center. \nThis is the last show of the season for the band as they wind up their touring in 2024. The music weaves together American folk and rock with sensibilities from the Sahara Desert\, exploring new musical space akin to Devendra Banhart\, Beck\, and Tinariwen. The musical evolution of Billy Wylder is built on grooves informed by ancient African rhythms\, art-rock textures\, expansive guitars\, violins\, synths\, and drum machines. Salloway’s lyrics flow with inspiration from mythical songwriting hero Leonard Cohen\, while threading together more abstract imagery reminiscent of Thom Yorke. \nTheir latest album\, Trying to Get Free was recorded at Great North Sound Society (Parsonsfield\, ME)\, Alta Mira Sound (Alhambra\, CA) and Zumix (East Boston\, MA) and produced by Salloway and celebrated producer Sam Kassirer (Lake Street Dive\, Josh Ritter). The band is named after Salloway’s grandmother\, Wilma “Billie” Hotaling.” She was a prolific painter\, author\, musician\, and educator”\, states Avi. \nTickets are $10 for students and $15 general admission purchased in advance and are available at https://billywylder.com/shows. Tickets will be available at the door for $20. The show is sponsored in part by Hampton Inn. \nFor more info call VAE at 802-379-3763. \nhttps://billywylder.com/shows
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/billy-wylder-comes-to-bennington/
LOCATION:Little City Cider Co.\, 139 Shields Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20241010T103745Z
CREATED:20240925T153220Z
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SUMMARY:VAE's 32nd Annual North Bennington Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Get your Freak on!!!!!  Everyone invited!! Join us at 4pm Sunday\, Oct. 27th at VAE\, next to/behind the North Bennington Post Office for VAE’s 32nd Annual North Bennington Halloween Parade. After party with awards ceremony at Lion’s Park with special live music by the VAE Pick Up Band featuring; Matty Stecks on horns\, Sam Clement on guitar and Darryl Kniffen on drums. Bring your own instruments and form your own parade band! Stay for refreshments by Norshaft Lions and a huge Bonfire. Bring on your best creativeness. Rain or Shine so plan ahead! Huge thanks to the North Bennington Volunteer Fire Department for their help with this popular and fun event!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vaes-32nd-annual-north-bennington-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240629T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T200000
DTSTAMP:20240626T141229Z
CREATED:20240626T141229Z
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SUMMARY:27th Annual NBOSS ~ North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us and many more for the Opening Reception Party Saturday\, June 29th 4-8pm at 48 Main Street\, North Bennington. \nCurated by Joe Chirchirillo \nShow runs June 29 – Nov. 13 2024 \nMeet the artists of the 50+ sculptures sited around the Village \nLive music from Bennington’s very own new Surf Band\, Velvet Wave\, plus the awesome Ransom Notes \nHot food by the Corner of India and Hotdogs by Kevin \nDon’t miss out on North Bennington’s biggest community gathering and Southern Vermont’s longest-running sculpture show. \nMore info at NBOSSVT.COM \nAlso\, save the date and don’t miss… \nNBOSS at the Museum  \n20+ sculptures on the Bennington Museum grounds. \nCurated by Jamie Franklin \nReception Party\, Saturday\, September 21st\, 1-3pm \nBoth shows are free to the public
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/27th-annual-nboss-north-bennington-outdoor-sculpture-show/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20240626T141734Z
CREATED:20240626T141734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T141734Z
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Family Resource Center and VAE present ~ Summer Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday June 22nd at Lower Willow Park \n\n\n11am – 3pm for a fun filled\, free family day featuring live music from Dan Costello and Dragon’s Breath\, plus hula hooping and other jester activities from Emma Page. There will be food\, craft activities by VAE and Stacey Sherman Studio\, games and a variety of local non profits sharing the goods and services they provide to our community. \n\n\nA blended summer Jam of goodness! \n\n\nSpecial thanks to Lead Sponsor\, The Bank of Bennington
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/sunrise-family-resource-center-and-vae-present-summer-jam/
LOCATION:Willow Park
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Past
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240503T210000
DTSTAMP:20240420T095214Z
CREATED:20240420T095214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T095214Z
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SUMMARY:Soggy Po' Boys
DESCRIPTION:This concert is free and open to the public. \nAs part of the Basement Music Series\, Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) is excited to present a night of brass-fueled\, swinging music of New Orleans with the Soggy Po Boys\, Friday\, May 3rdat 7pm at the Mount Anthony Union (MAU) High School Auditorium at 301 Park Street in Bennington. \n\n\nVAE puts on this concert to celebrate thirty years as a non-profit community arts organization\, committed to arts education and empowering youth through music. As part of this special concert\, VAE has partnered with the Soggy Po Boys to hold a day-long school residency with both Arlington Memorial High School and the MAU music departments during the day. Students will work alongside the seven talented musicians and break out into in sessions in percussion\, voice and instrumental ensembles. As part of the evening experience\, students will join the band on stage for a few songs and surprises for the audience. VAE Director Matthew Perry says\, “This part of the evening will be fun because it will not be rehearsed. The energy will be high and the students onstage will be learning a lot about improvisation and performing\, all in front of a live audience. Well\, ‘fun’ for us.”
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/soggy-po-boys-2/
LOCATION:Mount Anthony Union High School Auditorium\, 301 Park Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240330T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240330T210000
DTSTAMP:20240325T135850Z
CREATED:20240223T165128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T135850Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Party '24
DESCRIPTION:Beach Party ’24\nSaturday\, March 30th\nFeaturing surf band\, “The Velvet Wave”\n\nA Beach and Boardwalk themed night with activity\, fun food\, drink and a groovy visual light show. Appropriate beach attire highly encouraged.\n\nDoors 6:00 ~ Show 7:00\nLittle City Cider Co. located at 139 Shields Drive in Bennington\, VT\n________________\nTickets are; $20 in advance\, $25 at the door if not sold out\, students $10.\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/beach-party-24/
LOCATION:Little City Cider Co.\, 139 Shields Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T210000
DTSTAMP:20240219T152844Z
CREATED:20240219T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152844Z
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SUMMARY:BMS 20th Anniversary & Reunion Concert with Howard Fishman
DESCRIPTION:Visit https://benningtontheater.org for tickets.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/bms-20th-anniversary-reunion-concert-with-howard-fishman/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231209T210000
DTSTAMP:20231127T160414Z
CREATED:20231127T160414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T160414Z
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SUMMARY:A reading of Truman Capote’s Holiday Classic\, "A Christmas Memory"
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Public Theater in collaboration with Vermont Arts Exchange\, Vermont Community Foundation and Vermont Public presents a reading of Truman Capote’s holiday classic A Christmas Memory\, performed by renowned actor Dan Butler and directed by Dina Janis. The reading will be held at Little City Cider in Bennington on December 9th at 7 pm.\n\nPerformances are free but audiences are encouraged to make a donation to VCF’s VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund.\n\nThis first presentation is in partnership with Vermont Arts Exchange and will be followed by a performance at the Savoy Theater in Montpelier on December 15th at 6pm\, concluding with a final showing at Vermont Public’s Stetson Studio One in Colchester on December 19th at 7pm. There is no charge to attend these performances but audiences are encouraged to make a donation to Vermont Community Foundation’s VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/a-reading-of-truman-capotes-holiday-classic-a-christmas-memory/
LOCATION:Little City Cider Co.\, 139 Shields Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T170000
DTSTAMP:20230928T115127Z
CREATED:20230928T115127Z
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SUMMARY:VAE’s 31st Annual North Bennington  Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Lift off from VAE ~ Post Office for another wild and weirdly fun walk down Main Street and back to Lion’s Park. Costume Awards\, Bonfire\, music and refreshments by Norshaft Lions. “Hello Me” Face Painting onsite at VAE at 2:00pm.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vaes-31st-annual-north-bennington-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T180000
DTSTAMP:20220823T140844Z
CREATED:20220823T140844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T140844Z
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SUMMARY:Free "End of Summer Latin Dance Party" with Alex Torres and his Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) is happy to announce a free community concert with an “End of Summer Latin Dance Party”.  Come enjoy Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra on Saturday\, August 27th at 4pm at Merchant’s Park in Downtown Bennington. This will be our tenth time presenting Alex going back to 2002 at Lake Paran where we partied all night up on the hill overlooking the lake. \nFormed October 1980 in Amsterdam\, NY\, this twelve-piece orchestra is led by the Bronx-born bassist Alex Torres.  They have been presented by hundreds of festivals\, performing arts centers and events annually to perform their original blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as Salsa\, Merengue\, Cha-cha\, Bomba\, Plena and Latin Jazz.  J Kochalka\, from Vermont describes an Alex Torres concert saying\, “From then on a holiday carnival air prevailed and there was no stopping the dancers.” Don Wilcox from Bluesprint\, NY notes\, “…the moment I will cherish most was watching people of all cultures and colors dancing\, transfixed by the Latin rhythms of Alex Torres & His Orchestra.” – Don Wilcox\, Bluesprint\, NY \nJoin VAE for this free concert as we thank our community for all their support over the years. There will be some food & drink onsite or pick up a to-go dinner at one of our local restaurants\, set up a lawn chair and get ready to enjoy some fabulous music and time with friends. Merchant’s Park is a substance-free area and no alcohol is allowed. \nThis free community concert is presented by the Vermont Arts Exchange with support by the Better Bennington Corporation and sponsors; The Coffee Bar\, TPW Real Estate\, Tri-State Area Federal Credit Union and GVH Studio\, Inc. \nFor more info\, call VAE at 802-379-3763.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/free-end-of-summer-latin-dance-party-with-alex-torres-and-his-orchestra/
LOCATION:Merchants Park in Downtown Bennington\, North Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210819T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210819T193000
DTSTAMP:20210525T150857Z
CREATED:20210525T150857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T150857Z
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SUMMARY:Moose Junior at Norshaft Lions Park
DESCRIPTION:Moose Junior is coming to Bennington this Summer! The Vermont Arts Exchange is firing up the Art Bus and bringing along a fun musical concert for the whole family. There’ll be music for toddlers to teens and beyond! Be ready to sing and dance along with these talented “moosicians” who will be playing classic\, animated songs that your children will love. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free and open to all. In case of rain\, we’ll reschedule so stay connected to VAE!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/moose-junior-at-norshaft-lions-park/
LOCATION:Norshaft Lions Park\, Houghton Lane\, North Bennington\, Vermont\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T193000
DTSTAMP:20210707T151922Z
CREATED:20210525T150646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T151922Z
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SUMMARY:Moose Junior at Beech Court
DESCRIPTION:Moose Junior is coming to Bennington this Summer! The Vermont Arts Exchange is firing up the Art Bus and bringing along a fun musical concert for the whole family. There’ll be music for toddlers to teens and beyond! Be ready to sing and dance along with these talented “moosicians” who will be playing classic\, animated songs that your children will love. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free and open to all. In case of rain\, we’ll reschedule so stay connected to VAE!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/moose-junior-at-beech-court/
LOCATION:Beech Court\, 201 Beech Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T193000
DTSTAMP:20210525T150722Z
CREATED:20210525T150514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T150722Z
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SUMMARY:Moose Junior at Willowbrook
DESCRIPTION:Moose Junior is coming to Bennington this Summer! The Vermont Arts Exchange is firing up the Art Bus and bringing along a fun musical concert for the whole family. There’ll be music for toddlers to teens and beyond! Be ready to sing and dance along with these talented “moosicians” who will be playing classic\, animated songs that your children will love. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free and open to all. In case of rain\, we’ll reschedule so stay connected to VAE!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/moose-junior-at-willowbrook/
LOCATION:Willowbrook Apartments\, 22 Willowbrook Drive\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,communityevents,Concerts,Exhibitions
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