Music and Theatre
Summer Stage, Summer Music
Bellows Falls Opera House
7 Centennial Square, Rockingham
bfoperahouse.com, 802 463-3964
May 28: L’il Orphans Cajun Dance Party, 9p.
Brattleboro Music Center
38 Walnut Street, Brattleboro
bmcvt.org, 802 257-4523
May 30: Flutist Bart Feller: Master Class, 6p and Concert, 4p at the West Village Meeting House in West Brattleboro, 4p. June 12: Windham Orchestra presents Ode to Joy, at Brattleboro Retreat Lawn, 3p. June 13-17: Piano 4-Hands, at Brattleboro Music Center, 10a-noon. July 8-10: Northern Roots Weekend three-day workshop for all ages, book early because this popular event may sell out.
Dorset Theatre Festival
PO Box 510, Dorset
802 867-2223
June 3-5: “Charlotte’s Web” at 7p Fri and Sat nights; 2p on Sat; shows at noon and 4p on Sun. June 22-July 31: “Superior Donuts” by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts, shows Wed-Sat at 8p, matinees on Wed, Sat and Sun at 3p. July 7-23: “Dial M for Murder,” an
Alfred Hitchcock classic, performances Wed-Sat at 8p, matinees on Wed, Sat and Sun at 3p. July 28-Aug 13: “Noises Off,” often considered the funniest British farce ever written, shows Wed-Sat at 8p, matinees on Wed, Sat and Sun at 3p. Aug 18-27: “Mauritius” a riveting thriller, shows Wed-Sat at 8p, matinees on Wed, Sat and Sun at 3p.
Grafton Music Festival
Various locations in Grafton
July 1: Evening concert featuring Skip D & Tim (rock music) behind the Old Tavern, 6p. July 2: Festival Day: Local artisan vendors, food, live music, children’s activities, 11a-4p, in Grafton village. 1p: outdoor concert featuring Banjo Dan & the Mid-Nite Plowboys, behind the Old Tavern. 5-7p: Evening outdoor concert featuring Eilen Jewell behind the Old Tavern 8p: Evan Cary, flamenco guitar, at the Phelps Barn. July 3: Special church music service at the White Church in Grafton, featuring Moonlight & Morningstar, 10:30a. 7:30p: Vermont Symphony Orchestra concert followed by fireworks.
New England Center for the Circus Arts
76 Cotton Mill Hill #300, Brattleboro
necenterforcircusarts.org, 802 254-9780
May 20-21: Circus Clockwork graduation show with trapeze, handstands, aerial fabric, partner balancing, invented apparatus and more. Show at 7:30p May 20, 3p and 7:30p shows on May 21. June 11-12: Eunoia Circus graduation performances from intensive training students, including German wheel, aerial fabric, trapeze and more. Shows at 7:30p June 11, 1:30p June 12.
Latchis Theatre
50 Main St, Brattleboro
latchis.com, 802 254-6300
The Metropolitan Live in HD series is broadcasting several encore productions of operas that previously aired live at Lincoln Center. June 15: Madama Butterfly (Puccini); June 29: Simon Boccanegra (Verdi); July 13: La Fille Du Regiment (Donizetti); July 20: Tosca (Puccini).
Luminz Studio
74 Cotton Mill Hill #346, Brattleboro
luminzstudio.com, 802 254-9200
May 28: Asili, Vaccaro & Goltz Flamenco performance, 7:30 and 9p. June 2-4: Progressive Performance Festival, featuring Emily Johnson/Catalyst, combining dance, live music and storytelling.
Manchester Music Festival
Shows at Arkell Pavilion at Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 7p
mmfvt.org, 802 362-1956
July 7: Opening night show featuring 2009 finalist Van Cliburn, on piano. July 14: Heading East: Bohemia and Beyond, with guest pianist Adam Neiman. July 21: Across the Pyrenees, featuring violinist Joana Genova. July 26: Come Together, a FAB evening of fun with The Beatles tribute band The Beatles Faux Sale, 6:30-11p. July 28: Marimba and More, with 2008 young concert artist guild winner Pius Cheung, on marimba. Aug 4: Masterpieces: Known and Unknown, featuring cellist Nathaniel Rosen. Aug 11: Manchester 250, with the Manchester Festival Orchestra and guest pianist and host of NPR’s From the Top, Christopher O’Riley. Aug 18: Metropolitan Opera, singers from the MET’s Lindemann Young Artist Development program, Layla Claire, soprano, Renee Tatum, mezzo soprano, Edward Parks, baritone, and accompanying pianist Caren Levine. Ongoing each Monday evening July 11-Aug 15: Young Artists Concert Series at Riley Center for the Arts, at Burr & Burton Academy, 7p.
Marlboro Music Festival
2585 South Road, Marlboro
marlboromusic.org, 800 343-0049
July 16-Aug 14: Shows each Sat 8:30p and Sun 2:30p, also shows on Fri, Aug 5, 8:30p, and Fri, Aug 12, 8:30p: Marlboro Music is acclaimed world-wide as an institution devoted to artistic excellence and to developing new musical leaders who illuminate all areas of music today. After three weeks of intensive daily rehearsals, Marlboro presents a portion of its musical collaborations at weekend concerts, held from mid-July to mid-August.
New England Youth Theater
100 Flat St, Brattleboro
neyt.org, 802 246-NEYT (6398)
June 11: Romeo & Juliet, in an updated version of the classic, 7p. June 16-27: Cyrano de Bergerac, directed by NEYT alum Ben Stockman, with shows June 16-19 and June 24-26. Aug 19-20: Original Works Festival, presenting completely original works by members of the NEYT Alumni Association.
The Old Tavern at Grafton
92 Main St, Grafton
802 843-2231, oldtavern.com
All shows at the Phelps Barn, 8p, unless noted
May 28: Stephen Coronella, “Three in One” hammered dulcimer, guitar, flute. June 3: Skip D & Tim, light rock & pop. June 4: Alki Steriopolous, pianist & vocalist. June 18: Walt Sayre & Rebecca Holtz, voice and piano – jazz/show tunes. June 19: Old Tavern Concert Series Presents Stockwell Brothers, Vermont’s longest running folk/bluegrass group. June 25: Draa Hobbs Trio, hot jazz. July 1: Skip D & Tim, light rock/pop. July 2: Outdoor concert featuring Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys, 1p, Eilen Jewell, 5p, Evan Cary, flamenco guitar, 8p. July 3: Gospel performance with Moonlight and Morningstar, Grafton Church, 10:30a, 21st Annual Vermont Symphony Orchestra Concert & Fireworks, Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center, 7:30p. July 23: Alki Steriopolous, pianist and vocalist.
One Drum Festival
Path of Life Garden, Windsor
July 16: This will be an all day event to celebrate drummers from all walks of life, held in the beautiful Path Of Life Garden in Windsor. The event will feature workshops with professional artists, an evening concert with Todd Roach, Marcus Santos and special guests from 5:30-7:30p, and community drum circles.
Roots on the River Festival
Various locations in Bellows Falls
June 9: Performances by Rusty Belle, Weisstronauts and Jatoba at 33 Bridge St. Doors open at 7p, show time at 7:30p. June 10: Performances by Kim & Sharon, Patrick Fitzsimmons and Waylon Speed in the Square in Bellows Falls, noon. June 10: Performances by Fongster100 and Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys at the Bellows Falls Farmers’ Market, 4:15p. June 10: Performances by Jandee Lee Porter, James McMurtry and the Fred Eaglesmith Band at the Big Tent at Every Day Inn, 7p. June 11: Performances all day by Joe Gee, Roger Marin Band, DADDY, Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers, Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Audrey Auld, Todd Snider and the Fred Eaglesmith Band, at the Big Tent. June 12: Performances by Chris O’Brien and the Fred Eaglesmith Band, at the Rockingham Meeting House, 11:30a.
Sandglass Theater
17 Kimball Hill, Putney
sandglasstheater.org, 802 387-4051
May 21-22: Lyena Strelkoff and Dean Purvis present a special performance developed in collaboration with the local community. Sept 10-11: Puppets in Paradise at the Hayward Gardens in Westminster West.
Stone Church Arts
20 Church Street, Bellows Falls
.html, 802 463-3100
Summer Concert Series
Main Street, Bennington
Betterbennington.com, 802 442-5758
July and August: Performances by a variety of musicians throughout July and August. Check the website for exact performers, dates and times.
Twilight Music
P O Box 43, Putney
twilightmusic.org, 802 387-5772
May 27: Highland Soles, music and dancing from the traditions of Scotland and Cape Breton, at Hooker-Dunham, Brattleboro.
Vermont Arts Exchange
P.O. Box 725 N. Bennington
vtartxchange.org, 802 442-5549
June 18: Blues benefit, featuring Bob Stanard and Dave Maxwell, legendary blues piano player.
Vermont Jazz Center
72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro
vtjazz.org, 802-254-9088
May 21: Howard Brofsky and Friends, featuring Antonio Hart on saxophone, 8p. June 11: Eugene Uman’s Convergence Project, 8p. Aug 11: Summer faculty gala, at Currier Center at Putney School, 8p. Aug 12: Summer jazz workshop student concert, sets at 3p and 8p. Sept 24: Chuchito Valdez Trio, Cuban jazz phenom, at VJC. Save the Date Oct 15: Kenny Barron Trio, world-renowned jazz pianist, at the Latchis Theatre, Brattleboro. Ongoing: Jam sessions every Wednesday night from 8-10p.
Vermont Performance Lab
561 Fitch Road, Guilford
vermontperformancelab.com, 802 579-3766
May 24: Lab Talk Series continues at Guilford Sound. June 2-4: Progressive Performance Festival, featuring new works by three emerging choreographers and musicians. Each night audiences of 70 will gather at the Blue Moose Cafe to pick up tickets and chat over tapas and refreshments, before traveling by bus to three performance sites around Brattleboro. July 28: VPL in the Works, works in progress showing of “Who’s Hungry,” featuring award winning performance artist and playwright Dan Froot, at Broad Brook Grange, Guilford.
Vermont Theatre Company
Living Memorial Park Rotary Stage, Brattleboro
vermonttheatrecompany.com, 802 258-1344
June 23-26: William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, directed by James Gelter. All performances at 6p. All seats $5. No reservations necessary.
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
703 Main Street, Weston
westonplayhouse.org, 802 824-5288
June 4: 75th Anniversary Season Gala at the Round House at Okemo Mountain Resort, in Ludlow. June 23-July 9: “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory,” the classic comes to life on the stage. June 28-July 16: “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, the heart of 1930s Harlem lives on in this show. July 21-30: “Betrayal,” an ever-surprising modern classic involving marriage, passion, trust, loss, and much more. Aug 4-20: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” a fast-paced and funny musical. Aug 11-28: “The Aliens,” about secrets, slackers and the bonds we form to make it through the day. Aug 25-Sept 4: “Saint-Ex” a dazzling new story by “The Little Prince” author Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
Yellow Barn Music Festival
63 Main Street, Putney
yellowbarn.org, 800 639-3891
All concerts 8p at the Big Barn, unless noted otherwise.
May 24, 27 & 29: The Jupiter String Quartet. June 17-July 1: Young Artist Program, with 28 exceptional musicians between the ages of 13 and 19 explore a range of repertoire. July 3: Concert to Benefit Yellow Barn, with the Peabody Trio and Yellow Barn Alumni, 7p. July 4: Concert to Benefit the Vermont Jazz Center, with Eugene Uman, Howard Brofsky and more, 7p. July 9: Yellow Barn Opening Night. July 10: Yellow Barn concert. July 15: Yellow Barn concert. July 16: Founders’ Concert. July 17: Yellow Barn concert. July 19: Family concert at Kurn Hattin Homes in Westminster, 1p. July 20: Composer Portrait at the Greenwood School, with Composer Melissa Hui. July 21: Family concert at Agape Church, Brattleboro, 1:30p. July 22: Yellow Barn concert. July 23: Scholarship Benefit Concert. July 24: Yellow Barn concert. July 27: Yellow Barn concert. July 28: Festival Gala with pianist Peter Frankl. July 29: Family concert at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Brattleboro, noon. July 29: Yellow Barn concert, in celebration of Bonnie Hampton’s 75th birthday. July 30 & 31: Yellow Barn concerts. Aug 3, 4, 5 & 6: Yellow Barn concerts. Aug 7: Matinee concert at the Big Barn, 12:30p. Aug 7: Festival Finale at the Big Barn, 8p.
