Spring comes to Southern Vermont

After a long winter with much snow, hints of spring have arrived here in Southern Vermont. Robins have appeared on front lawns and the crocuses have begun to peek out from under the soil.

Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra Come Back to VAE

Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra come back for another great performance at the Sage Street Mill on Saturday, February 26th at 8:00pm. Tickets available by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.vtartxchange.org

Winter Festival and Penguin Plunge this weekend!

Visit the village of North Bennington for the annual "Penguin Plunge and Winter Festival". Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Many fun wintertime events. View the carvers creating their masterpieces at the Ice Carving Contest. Watch pets strutting their stuff at Pet Fashion Show. Plus many more events and activites. Visit www.bennington.com for more information.

Celebrate the New Year with... FIREWORKS

December 31...Celebrate New Years Eve with Stratton from 7-10 pm. Enjoy fireworks, a torchlight parade, fun family activities and more! "Appetites from Around the World," music, a magician, a balloon sculptor, face painting, crafts and games!! There will also be a 21 Jump Salute presented by Stratton Freestyle. Come to Stratton to ring in the New Year!! Go to www.stratton.com/events/new_years_eve.htm for more information.

Holiday celebration in downtown Bennington

Come to downtown Bennington for a variety of fun holiday activities including; historic tours, silent auction, bonfire, caroling, wagon rides and more! Events ongoing from 1-8 pm on Saturday, December 11. Please call 802-442-8136 for more information.

Ring in the Holiday Season with the Bennington Museum!

The Bennington Museum will celebrate The 14th Annual Festival of Trees Winter Wonderland Gala. The Gala Committee has been very busy creating a magical evening for all to enjoy. Setting the scene with glistening decorations and beautiful music, guests will be greeted with champagne and treated to delicious delicacies while enjoying the new holiday exhibit of Community Created Decorated Trees and bidding on live and silent auction items. The party continues with desserts and dancing under the snowflake stars!

Please join us for this festive occasion to benefit Bennington Museum Public Programs. Tickets may be purchased by calling The Museum 447-1571.

Saturday December 4th, 2010
Bennington Museum
75 Main Street
Bennington Vermont
7pm-11pm
$50 per person
Black Tie Optional

Festive Attitude Required!

Thanksgiving comes to the Shires!

There has been frost on the pumpkin this week! It's time to start thinking about winter activities like skiing or snowshoeing. No snow yet, but it'll be on the way soon!
In the meantime check out new exhibits on display at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. The Solo artists exhibitions begin on November 20 and run through January 2. Featured are these solo artists: Stanley Bielen, Nancy Tips, Helen Young, Harry Orlyk, Christine Neill, Wayne Nobushi Fuji, Gregg Wapner, Betsy Hubner, and The Little Picture & Artisan Shows, in historic Yester House galleries. For more information, visit their website, www.svac.org.