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SUMMARY:New Ceramics Studio Open House
DESCRIPTION:Stop in and check out the new studio.  We’ll have demonstrations on hand building and wheel throwing.  You’ll have the chance to get your hands dirty too.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/new-ceramics-studio-open-house/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Classes,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T190000
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SUMMARY:VAE's Basement Music Series Welcomes Session Americana Back to Bennington
DESCRIPTION:VAE welcomes Session Americana\, along with Eleanor Buckland from Lula Wiles\, back to Bennington. \nKnown for swapping instruments onstage\, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits\, Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations and touring like a band out of time\, always searching for a welcoming and homey venue\, a long lunch with old friends\, and a good glass of wine. \nEleanor Buckland\, now touring “in the band” brings a wealth of experience performing and collaborating\, a powerful rhythm guitar\, great fiddle chops\, sophisticated and soulful singing and a pile of great songs. \nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vaes-basement-music-series-welcomes-session-americana-back-to-bennington/
LOCATION:Bennington Theater\, 331 Main Street\, Bennington\, Vermont\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T170000
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SUMMARY:VAE's 33rd Annual North Bennington Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vaes-33rd-annual-north-bennington-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T191602Z
CREATED:20250911T174733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T191602Z
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SUMMARY:8 Week Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing\, 5:30-7:30pm
DESCRIPTION:$380\n8 week class\, Thursdays beginning October 2nd and ending November 20th\n5:30-7:30pm\nVAE Clay Studio\n\nCome have fun exploring the beginnings of what can be done on the pottery wheel. In this class you will learn about the basic properties of clay\, the foundations of working on the pottery wheel including centering\, throwing and trimming\, decorating and glazing techniques along with the safety around the use of the materials and the studio. Focus will be on simple forms such as cups\, mugs and bowls with room to explore.\n\n\nRob Viglas earned his BFA in Sculpture\, from UMass Dartmouth. After graduating he worked as a welder and apprentice to a master mold maker in an old dairy building in Pawtucket\, RI. He then went on to work as a mold maker for a glass artist and a studio assistant for other artists while going back to UMass to get his K-12 teaching certificate for Art. While back at school he took a Ceramics class and was immediately hooked and did his student teaching in the clay studio at Tabor Academy. Upon finishing school\, he and his wife moved to Vermont and set up a pottery studio in an old barn until they found a place in the woods nearby\, where they hand built their straw bale house and plastered it with a clay based plaster. Rob was lucky enough that his first full time teaching job at MAUMS\, where he ended up teaching Art for approximately ten years with his wife\, had several pottery wheels and two electric kilns so he was able to introduce students to working on the wheel. Rob and his family and are in the finishing stages of building their own Art studio which includes spaces for painting\, printmaking and clay with plans to build a small wood fired kiln. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/8-week-beginner-wheel-throwing-530-730pm/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T191624Z
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SUMMARY:8 Week Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing\, 1-3pm
DESCRIPTION:$380\n8 week class\, Thursdays beginning October 2nd and ending November 20th\n1-3pm\nVAE Clay Studio\n\nCome have fun exploring the beginnings of what can be done on the pottery wheel. In this class you will learn about the basic properties of clay\, the foundations of working on the pottery wheel including centering\, throwing and trimming\, decorating and glazing techniques along with the safety around the use of the materials and the studio. Focus will be on simple forms such as cups\, mugs and bowls with room to explore.\n\n  \nRob Viglas earned his BFA in Sculpture\, from UMass Dartmouth. After graduating he worked as a welder and apprentice to a master mold maker in an old dairy building in Pawtucket\, RI. He then went on to work as a mold maker for a glass artist and a studio assistant for other artists while going back to UMass to get his K-12 teaching certificate for Art. While back at school he took a Ceramics class and was immediately hooked and did his student teaching in the clay studio at Tabor Academy. Upon finishing school\, he and his wife moved to Vermont and set up a pottery studio in an old barn until they found a place in the woods nearby\, where they hand built their straw bale house and plastered it with a clay based plaster. Rob was lucky enough that his first full time teaching job at MAUMS\, where he ended up teaching Art for approximately ten years with his wife\, had several pottery wheels and two electric kilns so he was able to introduce students to working on the wheel. Rob and his family and are in the finishing stages of building their own Art studio which includes spaces for painting\, printmaking and clay with plans to build a small wood fired kiln. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/8-week-beginner-wheel-throwing-1-3pm/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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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:20250804T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250808T160000
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SUMMARY:Wildwood Camp\, Ages 8-12 ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Monday-Friday \n10-4 \n$300 \nAges 8-13 ONLY \nInstructor: Max Perry \n\n\nEach day will be an adventure into the woods\, on the Paran Creek waterway and a special Art Bus trip to a hidden space in the wild. Participants will explore the village woods and learn about the local invasive species and the habitats of a variety of bugs and critters. \n\n\nArt making will happen back at the studio with group and individual sculptures made from materials collected on our outings. On hot days we’ll have water play to cool off. \n\n\n\nBring your imagination\, bathing suits\, towels\, bag lunch and a snack! \n\nRegistration will go live on Friday\, April 11th at 6pm \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/wildwood-camp-ages-8-12-only/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T185931Z
CREATED:20250331T142558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T185931Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Polymer Clay Camp\, Ages 5-8 ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Monday-Friday \n9am-12noon \n$200 \nAges 5-8 ONLY \nInstructor: Madalyn Olson \nArtist/Instructor Madalyn Olson will spend the week introducing new techniques with polymer clay. Polymer clay is a versatile\, non-toxic\, oven baked clay that is tons of fun! Campers will explore nature through sculpture. Campers will spend the week sculpting animals\, plants and isects using a variety of methods and will paint their own beautiful works of art. Found objects and plants will be our sculpting tools as well as our inspiration. Campers will get creative\, expand their sculpting skills and have fun at the VAE studio! \nRegistration will go live on Friday\, April 11th at 6pm \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/morning-polymer-clay-camp-ages-6-8-only/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T190000
DTSTAMP:20250715T172630Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250725T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T180000
DTSTAMP:20250714T172513Z
CREATED:20250714T172513Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds Good - Free concerts at Southern Vermont Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:VAE has been working with our friends at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester as they present “Sounds Good”\, a series of six free Friday night concerts\, starting Friday\, July 25th until Friday\, August 29th. These can be held inside our outside depending on the weather.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/sounds-good-free-concerts-at-southern-vermont-arts-center/
LOCATION:Southern Vermont Arts Center\, 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Drive\, Manchester\, 05254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T190025Z
CREATED:20250331T142745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T190025Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Danger\, Ages 8-12 ONLY
DESCRIPTION:CAMP DANGER IS SOLD OUT \nMonday-Friday \n10-4 \n$300 \nAges 8-12 ONLY \nInstructor: Matthew Perry \n\nCamp 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! \n\n\nBring your imagination\, bathing suits\, towels\, bag lunch and a snack!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/camp-danger-ages-8-12-only/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T190019Z
CREATED:20250331T142834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T190019Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Clay Camp\, Ages 8-12 ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Monday-Friday \n9am-12noon \n$200 \nAges 8-12 ONLY \nInstructor: Melanie Virgilio \n\nCome play in the new ceramics at VAE this summer\, where campers will learn to create both functional wares and sculptural works using clay. Campers will practice several hand-building techniques through experimentation and play to gain an understanding of the medium. Camp will be led by artist/educator Melanie Virgilio\, returning after 20 years to the VAE studio. \n\nRegistration will go live on Friday\, April 11th at 6pm \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/morning-clay-camp-ages-8-12-only/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20250611T181755Z
CREATED:20250611T181755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T181755Z
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SUMMARY:North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/north-bennington-outdoor-sculpture-show-3/
LOCATION:VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T150000
DTSTAMP:20250611T181512Z
CREATED:20250611T181512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T181512Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Jam
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/summer-jam/
LOCATION:Willow Park
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T150000
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T220000
DTSTAMP:20260810T190121Z
CREATED:20250404T132442Z
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SUMMARY:Sky High
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vermont Arts Exchange in partnership with the Park-McCullough Carriage Barn \nVermont based Funk collective born from the snow melt of the Green Mountains.  Groovy deep cuts\, wavy heavy hitters and a brass battery will take you so high you’ll never want to come back down. \nLee Paquin- Vox and Guitar\, David Kellner – Lead Guitar\, Art Amuso – Bass\, Jeff McRae – Drums\, Ethan Kelley – Sax\, Glendon Ingalls – Trumpet \n$20 in advance\, $25 at the door if not sold out\, $5 students\, kids under 12 free \nDoors open at 6pm\, show starts at 7pm \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/sky-high/
LOCATION:Park McCullough House Carriage Barn\, 1 Park Street\, North Bennington\, Vermont\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T191208Z
CREATED:20250418T124929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T191208Z
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SUMMARY:Junk Music™ with The Junkman™
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Arts Exchange presents Junk Music™ with The Junkman™\, Sunday\, April 27th 2-4 pm Bennington Museum’s Paresky Court. The concert celebrates the closing of VAE’s 30 year anniversary exhibition titled “From the Studio to the Streets\, 30 Years of Community Engagement through the Arts”. The exhibit is on display in the lobby entrance gallery. The concert is free to the public. \n\n\nThe Junkman  will present an overview of his music throughout the years\, discuss his relationship with VAE and especially their new projects for the immediate future. He’ll lead the audience in a Junkjam where they can pick up a provided reused material and sticks\, and take part in a communal Junkjam!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/junk-music-with-the-junkman/
LOCATION:Bennington Museum\, 75 Main Street\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260810T185954Z
CREATED:20250404T123508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T185954Z
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SUMMARY:Eugene Uman Trio Featuring Bella Holtz
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vermont Arts Exchange in partnership with the Park-McCullough Carriage Barn \nBella Holtz-Vocals\, Eugene Uman-Piano\, \nSteve Cady-Bass\, George Robinson-drums \nPerforming music from the Great American Song book and jazz standards as well as originals by Uman and Cady \n  \nTickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door if not sold out. Seating is limited \nDoors open at 6pm\, show starts at 7pm \n  \nPhoto Credit: \nBella- Marissa Leshnov \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/eugene-uman-trio-featuring-bella-holtz/
LOCATION:Park McCullough House Carriage Barn\, 1 Park Street\, North Bennington\, Vermont\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20250414T174529Z
CREATED:20250321T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T174529Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250221T134133Z
CREATED:20250221T134133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T134133Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250221T133041Z
CREATED:20250221T132613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T133041Z
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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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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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SUMMARY:The Velvet Wave
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the timeless sounds of your favorite instrumental surf rock classics with The Velvet Wave\, who deliver and electrifying performance that’ll have you dancing on the warm sands of nostalgia.\n\nA “beach and boardwalk” themed night with Tarot readings\, fun\, food and drink.  Appropriate beach attire highly encouraged.\n\nDoors open at 6pm\, show starts at 7pm.\n\n\nAdvance General Admission $20\, At the door $25 if not sold out\, Students $10 \nPre-Purchase your tickets below \n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/the-velvet-wave/
LOCATION:Little City Cider Co.\, 139 Shields Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,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
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T170000
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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:20240921T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T220000
DTSTAMP:20240828T170217Z
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SUMMARY:A Happy Birthday Party: 30 Years of VAE and 50 Years of Matty Stecks
DESCRIPTION:Happy 30th Birthday to VAE and Happy 50th to creative collaborator and musical instigator\, Matty Stecks!\nJoin us to celebrate Saturday September 21st at Little City Cider Co. in Bennington\, VT.\n\nThis family fun day kicks off at 4pm with bands intersecting world traditions\, rock\, funk and jazz along with a cookout BBQ by Powers Market and the VAE Art Bus onsite making art. Featuring onstage; Julian Gerstin Sextet – \nCaribbean rhythms\, Balkan and Arabic flourishes\, beautiful melodies\, the intensity of jazz. Heard – Passion for West African\, Brazilian\, Caribbean\, jazz sounds and beyond. Improvising together to create irresistible grooves\, set in a unique sonic tapestry. Matty’s Marauders – An altogether alt persona\, once saxman Matt Steckler emerges from the shadows to traverse the rock/dance space-time continuum. Wrapping up the evening with the Cosmic All-Star Jam!\n\nCome celebrate all good things art + music\, which = A GOOD LIFE!\n\n\n\nCook out BBQ by Powers Market\n\nAdvance General Admission $15\, At the door $20\, Students and Seniors $10\, Kids under 6 are free.  Purchase your tickets below. \n\nProceeds to benefit Vermont Arts Exchange\n\n\nSponsored by CoCard Anderson\, Mahar McCarthy Real Estate\, Juniper Lane\, RK Miles\n\nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/a-happy-birthday-party-30-years-of-vae-and-50-years-of-matty-stacks/
LOCATION:Little City Cider Co.\, 139 Shields Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240825T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240825T220000
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SUMMARY:Coffee House Jazz - The Convergence Trio with special guest Paul Austerlitz
DESCRIPTION:Eugene Uman’s Acoustic Convergence Trio performs the compositions of Eugene Uman\, many of which are based on the indigenous rhythms of Colombia\, South America. All three of its members are on the faculty of the Vermont Jazz Center Summer Jazz Workshop and have distinguished careers as recording and performing artists. Listeners can expect to hear a diverse program that features original music based on Colombian rhythms such as cumbia\, currulao\, passillo\, bambuco as well as Cuban rhythms including rumba and bembe. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/coffee-house-jazz-the-convergence-trio-with-special-guest-paul-austerlitz/
LOCATION:Prospect Coffee House\, 1 Prospect Street\, North Bennington\, Vermont\, 05257
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Concerts
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