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SUMMARY:Jazz Night with Beard and Glasses
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Arts Exchanges welcomes in the new year with this special concert \nDoors open at 6pm\, show starts at 7. \nSuggested $10 donation at the door \nSeating is limited \nDinner will be available in restaurant next door starting at 5pm. \nFor dinner reservations call 802-442-4466 \nDrinks\, regular drip coffee and baked goods will be available for purchase in the cafe during the show.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/jazz-night-with-beard-and-glasses/
LOCATION:Pangaea Cafe\, 3 Prospect Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Jenna Nicholls
DESCRIPTION:In a tapestry of sound\, Jenna Nicholls weaves a spell: be it strumming her ukulele 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 the promise of tomorrow. \n“Jenna Nicholls is a shining gem\, pure and simple. A refreshingly unique songwriter with a wonderful sense of melody\, a captivating lyrical style all her own and a stellar voice with which to bring her copious talents to the world.”- Larry Campbell (3 x Grammy winning producer) \n“A voice that stops pedestrians in their tracks.” – Relix \nTickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door if not sold out\, $15 Students \nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/jenna-nicholls-2/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts
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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:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T200000
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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/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Community Events,communityevents
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T220000
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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:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T180000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T180000
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SUMMARY:29th NBOSS ~ North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one the largest and most favorite community events! \nFrom sunrise to sunset\, seven days a week\, June-November\, this annual North Bennington show features over 40 artists from New England and beyond. This year we include more sculptures at Hiland Hall Garden\, Bennington Museum\, downtown Bennington\, McCullough Library and Park McCullough House.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/29th-nboss-north-bennington-outdoor-sculpture-show/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T160000
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SUMMARY:Wildwood Camp
DESCRIPTION:July 20-24 \nMonday-Friday 10-4 \nAges 8-12 \nInstructed by Max Perry \n$300 \nEach day will be an active adventure into the woods hiking and exploring places like the Paran Creek waterway and special Art Bus trips to hidden spaces in the wild. One day we’ll work with the folks from the Battenkill Watershed Alliance along the Walloomsac River. Each camper will get to plant a tree along the river while learning how it helps the not only the riverbank but the fish and the habitats of bugs and critters. As well as participate in the removal of invasive species such as bittersweet. \nArt making will happen back at the studio with group and individual sculptures made from materials such as the invasive plants we collect on our outings. On hot days we’ll have water play to cool off. \nBring proper hiking footwear\, bathing suits\, towels\, water bottle\, bag lunch and a snack! \nRegistration opens April 17th at 6pm. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/wildwood-camp/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T160000
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SUMMARY:Camp Danger
DESCRIPTION:July 27-31 \nMonday-Friday 10-4 \nAges 8-12 \nInstructed by Matthew Perry \n$300 \nBack by “dangerous demand”\, Camp Danger is the place where we take supervised risks while having a good time. You will learn appropriate ways to use sharp tools\, power equipment\, and how to make a fire and throw an axe. You will earn the privilege and responsibility of using these tools. We will teach you about some of the dangerous things out in the world with the hopes you’ll be prepared a little bit if you find yourself in a challenging situation. We will explore the Paran Creek and discover hidden water holes and find out who lives in them. On hot days we’ll create water play and have a “dangerous” guest visitor and more! \nBring your imagination\, bathing suits\, towels\, bag lunch and a snack! \nRegistration opens April 17th at 6pm. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/camp-danger-3/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T222310Z
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SUMMARY:Clay\, Draw and Sculpture Camp
DESCRIPTION:August 3-7 \nMonday-Friday 9-3 \nAges 8-12 \nInstructed by Madalyn Olson and Lee Williams \n$300 \nThis unique week-long camp has the day divided with two teaching artists bringing their own special art mediums to our campers. \nThe first half of the day starts off with multi-media artist Madalyn Olson in the VAE Clay Studio exploring the world of hand-building. You’ll create one-of-a-kind clay creations from bowls and cups to animals and birds. Campers at any skill level will be able to improve their techniques in building and glazing while creating functional and non-functional ceramic pieces. \nAfter lunch\, the second half of the day takes you outside to the Art Shed with sculptor Lee Williams. You’ll work on drawings that lead to building sculptures and look examples of his work and others as inspiration and to look further at how sculptures are put together. Available materials for building your own sculptures include natural materials from our environment like vine\, wood\, and recycled objects. A variety of power and hand tools will be used and shown how to properly use them. \nA mini exhibition will be held at the end of the week\, showing off the week’s creations! Bring water bottle\, bag lunch\, snack and your imagination! \nRegistration opens April 17th at 6pm. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/clay-draw-and-sculpture-camp/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T222213Z
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SUMMARY:Cute Camp
DESCRIPTION:August 10-14 \nMonday-Friday 9-3 \nAges 8-12 \nInstructed by Madalyn Olson and Rhonda Ratray \n$300 \nWhat makes something CUTE? We will explore that idea looking at proportion and shape and level of detail. We will bask in the sparkle of the Kawaii aesthetic\, experimenting with bright colors and pastel pallets. Campers will spend the week making the cutest animals and the most adorable foods! …And will be able to answer the questions\, “Can something be too cute?” and “How many kinds of ‘cute’ are there?” \nMornings with Madalyn will focus on creating cuteness in clay. Afternoons with Rhonda will explore drawing and constructing cuteness with air dry clay\, felt\, paper mache and more! Bring a water bottle\, bag lunch\, snack and your sparkle! \nRegistration opens April 17th at 6pm. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/cute-camp/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261031T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261007T202535Z
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SUMMARY:VAE’s 34th Annual North Bennington Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the biggest party of the year!  We leave the Vermont Arts Exchange front yard at 48 Main Street and meander down to Pangaea\, around the fountain and back up Main Street\, then right on Houghton to Lion’s Park for the After Party. Live music\, refreshments by Norshaft Lions and the famous Halloween Costume Awards. \nSo get out the duct tape\, face paint\, cardboard\, sewing machine\, welding torch\, whatever… and let’s get creative and creepy. Music Makers of all kinds are welcomed to bring your own magic to the scene. \nNote: this is a walking parade only.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vaes-34th-annual-north-bennington-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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