It's almost time for Bennington's Mayfest

Mayfest is Vermont's largest juried arts & crafts festival. Artisans and specialty food vendors come from all over to participate in Vermont's premiere spring kickoff event. Mayfest artisans or their family members create and design all wares sold. Our recent addition of over 12 live entertainment venues took the event to a new level adding excitement and turning Mayfest into a day-long event. For more information call 802-442-5758 or visit www.betterbennington.com .

MOUNT ANTHONY UNION SENIOR ART EXHIBIT
OPENS AT VAE'S STARK HOSE GALLERY

High school artists exhibit their work in the "MAU Senior Art Exhibit" at Vermont Art Exchange’s Stark Hose Gallery at 102 Pleasant Street (next to Your Belly’s Deli) in Bennington. The show opens with a reception on Friday, May 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. and will be on view through the weekend.

Each of the nine students will exhibit a body of artwork, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and calligraphy.

“It’s always an honor to showcase local talent, and in particular, this group of teens from Mount Anthony” says VAE Artistic Director Matthew Perry.

The student exhibit will also be open for viewing on Saturday, May 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 30, from 12 to 6 p.m.

For more information on this and other exhibits, and VAE's summer art camps for kids, contact Vermont Arts Exchange at 802-442-5549 or visit www.vtartxchange.org.

Live Music Tonight at Bennington Center for the Arts

Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet
at Bennington Center for the Arts
Friday, May 14, 7:30pm
Trumpeter and composer Gabriel Alegría has developed a unique form of World Jazz that combines his distinctive approach to the jazz trumpet with the rich heritage of Afro-Peruvian music. After a significant presence on North American Radio for more than five months and reaching the top of the Jazz Week World Music charts and CMJ Jazz Charts, the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet sets sail for the United States from their native Perú and will perform on May 14 at the Bennington Center for the Arts. The concert will showcase music from Alegria’s latest chart-topping CD Nuevo Mundo.
Tickets are $18 in advance, and $20 at the door call 802-442-7158 for more information

Eventful Mother's Day Weekend!

Check out the Last of the Basement Music Series for this year. On Saturday, May 8th at 8 p.m., the very popular Ethan Lipman and his Orchestra will make an appearance.
Tickets: www.vtartexchange.org or www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006.

One Saturday, May 8th from 1-3, come to the North Bennington Station to celebrate National Train Day.

Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day. The Mt Anthony Country Club has a Brunch Buffet from 10:30 – 2:30. Call 442-2617 for more information.