Arts and Crafts abound in Manchester

From August 6th through the 8th will be the 32nd Annual Southern Vermont Arts Festival. 175 Artists and Artisans exhibit under gorgeous camelot-style tents. Find fine art and craftwork, meet the artists, and enjoy demonstrations. Live music, food, beer, wine and more... Visit our website for details and updates. The event will take place at Hildene's Meadow at 1844 River Road. Call 802-425-3399 For more information.

Don't forget live music, every Friday night on Main Street in Bennington.

Happenings around Bennington

Classical Piano concert tonight
at the Bennington Center for the Arts, Dr. Franklin Smith, a classical pianist will perform. Concert begins at 8 pm.
Call 442-7158.

Also tonight at Dusk will be another Season of Mystery Movie at the Bennington Museum Pavilion – Murder on the Orient Express. Bring a chair and relax.

Save the date: August 8th for the wedding of Benny and Molly. Our two chocolate moose will be married. They have registered at the Village Chocolate Shoppe on Main Street.

Hildene Sizzles with Eighth Annual Show of Salsa and Latin Rhythms

ALEX TORRES AND HIS LATIN ORCHESTRA RETURN TO HILDENE!

VAE heats up summer with a sizzling concert by annual favorites Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra at Hildene on Friday, July 23. Gates open at 5 p.m., with dance lessons at 6:30, followed by music and dancing at 7:30. Advance tickets for this all-weather concert are $14 for adults and $12 for students through Brown Paper Tickets, the first and only fair-trade ticketing company, price includes service fee. Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for students at the door on the day of show on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 5 are admitted for free! Call 800-838-3006 Or go to www.vtartxchange.org for more information.

Mid-Summer Nights Fun in Bennington

Starting Friday night, July 16 in Bennington will be the first of the "Fridays at Five" concert series. Round up your co-workers and friends, and head down to Center Stage to start the weekend off right. Each week, the Better Bennington Corporation will bring you high energy big band, latin, or country music to get the party started. A full cash bar and new dance floor and tables in the open air right on Main Street. Free to the public. Location: Center Stage Address: 501 Main Street, Bennington Time: Friday 5PM -7PM Cost: Donation Phone: 802-442-5475 Email: director@betterbennington.com Web: www.betterbennington.com

Then on July 17 the Bennington Arts Guild will host guest artists Bill Botzow and Dr. Steve Anisman, from 5 to 8 pm, with a Meet the Artist Gallery Opening. The majestic beauty of Alaska inspires Bill Botzow's watercolors and graphite drawings on rice paper. The metal sculptures of Dr. Steve Anisman use lines to create motion and change, and produce a visual rhythm. Anisman gets some of his inspiration from his love of music and his experiences playing jazz drums. Anisman's and Botzow's work will be on display until Aug 10 at the Bennington Arts Guild Gallery. Location: Bennington Arts Guild Gallery Address: 103 South Street Bennington, Vermont Time: 5PM -8PM Cost: Free Phone: 802-442-5475 Web:www.benningtonartsguild.org