Discover the Magic: 2 Unmissable Events with Killah Priest and John Newsom in Brattleboro
Brattleboro is set to host two captivating events featuring the renowned hip-hop artist Killah Priest and acclaimed visual artist John Newsom.
Discover the Harmony: Artemis, 5-Star Jazz Phenoms, Live at Vermont Jazz Center
Join the Vermont Jazz Center on May 18th, 2024, for an enchanting evening with Artemis, the acclaimed “Jazz Group of the Year.” Don’t miss this opportunity to witness jazz excellence in action.
Discover the Stars: Edward Holland’s ‘Celestial Sea’ at BMAC Showcases 12 Zodiac-Inspired Masterpieces
Stargazing and Zodiac systems have played a role in human imagination for millenia, and artist Edward Holland continues that tradition with the exhibition “Celestial Sea,” currently on view at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC). Holland will join curator Mara Williams for an online discussion of his work on Saturday, May 11, at 7 p.m.
Experience ‘Naughty Bits’- A Unique Dance-Play by Sara Juli at Next Stage Arts
Join Next Stage Arts for ‘Naughty Bits,’ a compelling dance-play by Sara Juli. Dive into a unique exploration of trauma and healing through Juli’s personal narrative, blending dance, text, and humor. Catch this transformative performance on April 26 and 27 at Next Stage in Putney, VT.
Session Americana With Eleanor Buckland Plus Sam Robbins At Next Stage
The Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present roots and folk/rock quintet Session Americana with Eleanor Buckland, plus singer/songwriter Sam Robbins, at Next Stage on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 pm.
The Vermont Jazz Center Celebrates Solo Piano with the Mesmerizing 8th Annual Solo Jazz Piano Festival
The Vermont Jazz Center celebrates the vital impact that the piano has played in jazz history by hosting its 8th annual Solo Jazz Piano Festival on April 19 and 20, 2024.
Vermont Bud Barn Celebrates Local Cannabis Culture with Grower Meet-and-Greet and Evening of Music
Vermont Bud Barn, Brattleboro’s premier cannabis dispensary and the only Vermont family-owned dispensary in the area, is excited to announce a special celebration of local cannabis culture set for Saturday, April 20, 2024. This unique event will spotlight southern Vermont’s finest cannabis growers and offer an evening filled with music, food, and art.
Painting the Vision of a Hip-Hop Musician
Painting the Vision of a Hip-Hop Musician. The collaboration between hip-hop MC Killah Priest and visual artist John Newsom merges mystical lyrics with vibrant natural imagery in an exhibition at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC).
Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series Returns in 2024
Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series Returns in 2024. Next Stage Arts announces the lineup for the fourth summer of its outdoor cultural performance series running from May through October throughout Windham County.
Pablo Medina Poetry Reading with Special Guest Dede Cummings
Join us for a special evening at the South Newfane Schoolhouse on Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm, with world-renowned, award-winning, poet, author, and Williamsville resident, Pablo Medina reading from his newly released book of poetry Sea of Broken Mirrors. Celebrated Vermont poet and publisher, Dede Cummings will join as his special guest. Proceeds from book sales at the event will be donated to the South Newfane Schoolhouse accessibility ramp project.
ORDINARY ELEPHANT and EARLY RISERS at NEXT STAGE
Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present an evening of acoustic folk music from far and near by Louisiana-based Ordinary Elephant and Putney-based Early Risers at Next Stage on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 pm.
A Celebration of Earth: An Evening with Bill McKibben, Douglas Brinkley, and Ben Cosgrove at Next Stage
Join Next Stage for an evening of discussion and music inspired by the climate crisis and environmental activism. New York Times bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley and environmentalist and author Bill McKibben will talk about their writings on climate action and environmental history, in a discussion moderated by Vanessa Vadim. The evening will open with music from traveling composer-performer Ben Cosgrove, whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. The event will take place at Next Stage on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm.
Art Costa’s ‘Sounds Deep’: A Deep-Sea Exploration in Art at BMAC
Discover Art Costa’s ‘Sounds Deep’ at BMAC, showcasing mystical deep-sea creatures in art. Join the talk on Dec. 14 for an immersive experience.
Next Stage Arts Hosts Heartwarming Holiday Cookie Swap in Putney
Join Next Stage Arts in Putney on Dec 9th for a Holiday Cookie Swap. A sweet community event of sharing, joy, and festive spirit.
MoCo Arts Presents ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ – A Heartwarming Holiday Tale
Join MoCo Arts for ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ on Dec 10 in Keene, NH. A festive journey filled with humor and holiday spirit.
Rasa String Quartet Transforms Next Stage Arts with Unique Sonic Exploration
Experience the Rasa String Quartet at Next Stage Arts on Dec 9 at 7:30 PM. Discover their blend of classical and folk music in an immersive concert.
Register for 2024 Artful Ice Shanties: Showcase Your Creativity
Artists, enter the 2024 Artful Ice Shanties by Dec. 15. First 15 registrations win a $200 stipend. Display your creativity in Brattleboro, VT.
Retreat Farm & HatchSpace: Building Community Through Woodworking
Join Retreat Farm & HatchSpace in a community build project, crafting tables for a new space. Sign up for a unique team-building experience.
Lia Rothstein Leads Sustainable Art Workshop
Join artist Lia Rothstein’s talk on using bioplastics in art on Nov. 30. Attend her sustainable printmaking workshop on Dec. 9-10 at BMAC.
A Flood Relief Fundraising Concert: Bob Stannard & Those Dangerous Bluesmen
Maestro of the harmonica since 1969, Bob Stannard returns to the stage to support Weston Theater with a high-energy, flood relief fundraising concert on December 9th at 7:30 pm.
Laughter Unleashed: Vermont Comedy All-Stars Light Up Next Stage Arts
Enjoy an evening of laughter with the Vermont Comedy All-Stars at Next Stage Arts on Dec 8, 7:30-9:30 PM. Featuring Julia Colasanti, Julia DiFerdinando, and more. Tickets $12-$15.
Swing into the Season: VJC Big Band’s Scholarship Gala with Alexis Cole
Celebrate with VJC Big Band’s Scholarship Gala on Dec 1, featuring vocalist Alexis Cole. Experience an evening of jazz and swing while supporting student scholarships.
Soulful Strings and Flutes: Cedar Stanistreet and Jake Grieco’s Irish Music Concert
Experience the soulful Irish melodies of Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle and Jake Grieco on flute in a cozy concert setting. Limited space, reservations required.
Global Rhythms in Putney: César Lerner and Marcello Moguilevsky’s Fusion of Klezmer, Tango, and Jazz at Next Stage
Next Stage hosts Argentinian duo Lerner & Moguilevsky, blending klezmer, tango, jazz, and folk music, on Dec 2 in Putney, VT. Tickets at nextstagearts.org
Putney Craft Tour: A Thanksgiving Weekend of Arts – Discover & Celebrate
Thanksgiving weekend in Putney, Vermont, promises an artistic feast for locals and visitors, highlighted by the renowned Putney Craft Tour.
A Heartwarming Holiday Harmony: Kat Wright and Brett Hughes’ 10th Annual Vermont Christmas Concert at Next Stage
Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present Kat Wright and Brett Hughes with their quartet performing songs of the season at Next Stage on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm.
Mystery and Talent Unite: MoCo Arts Middle School Presents ‘Moriarty’s Daughters’ in Keene
MoCo Arts presents ‘Moriarty’s Daughters’, a middle school play full of mystery and adventure, on Nov 19 at The Founder’s Theatre, Keene, NH.
NXT Gallery Presents “Dragon Land,” Paintings by Sarah H. Paulson
NXT Gallery is excited to announce the opening reception of “Dragon Land,” an exhibition by artist and acupuncturist Sarah H. Paulson. The event will take place on Sunday, November 19th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Aurora Robson Discusses Her Artwork Created From Plastic Trash
Aurora Robson, whose innovative works made of plastic debris are currently on view at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) in the exhibit “Human Nature Walk,” discusses her artmaking career on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m.
BMAC Offers Guided Tour of Paper Made Exhibit
Join curator and artist Michelle Samour on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., for a tour of “Paper Made,” an exhibition at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) that challenges assumptions about how paper can be used in artmaking.
BMAC and The Poetry Studio Host Youth Workshop
Poet Ann Gengarelly and visual artist Tony Gengarelly invite young people to bring their creativity to a poetry-writing and art-making workshop at BMAC on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m.
Made in Vermont with Kat Wright
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra is returning to Bellows Falls Opera House with Made in Vermont and Kat Wright on Sunday, November 5.
Artist Michael Smoot Leads Printmaking Workshop at BMAC
Artist Michael Smoot leads a printmaking workshop at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.
6th Annual Emerging Artist Festival Featuring Lakecia Benjamin
6th Annual Emerging Artist Festival Featuring Lakecia Benjamin at the Vermont Jazz Center
Next Stage Arts presents Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly, and Big Lazy
Next Stage Arts presents Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly, and Big Lazy, on Friday, October 27 at 7:30 pm at Next Stage Arts.
Calling All LEGO Artists and Fans for BMAC’s 16th Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center invites makers of all ages to design and build original LEGO creations and display them at the museum for the 16th Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit, which takes place Nov. 9 through 12.
MoCo Arts announces its 12th annual fundraising gala, Lights. Camera. KEENE!
MoCo Arts is delighted to announce the return of its 12th annual fundraising gala, Lights. Camera. KEENE!, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Antje Duvekot and Pete Bernhard at Next Stage
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of contemporary folk music with Antje Duvekot and Pete Bernhard at Next Stage on Sunday, October 22 at 7:00 pm.
Painter Julia Jensen Offers Studio Visit
As part of the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) “Hidden in the Hills” series that celebrates southern Vermont artists, painter Julia Jensen opens her Westminster West studio to the public on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m.
Landscape Artist Bob Boemig Discusses his Iconic Work
Landscape Artist Bob Boemig discusses his Iconic Work, ‘Land Lift,’ at BMAC on Sunday, October 22, at 3 p.m, with refreshments provided by Cai’s Dim Sum Catering.
Opening of Four New Art Exhibits at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
Opening of Four New Art Exhibits at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center featuring ceramics, textiles, and fantastical cardboard sculpture, on Saturday, October 14, at 11 AM.
22nd Annual Brattleboro Literary Festival
The 22nd Annual Brattleboro Literary Festival will span three days with renowned Literary Artists in downtown Brattleboro, October 13 – 15, 2023.
118 Elliot presents ‘The Long Way’, an Exhibit of Drawings by Aron Namenwirth
118 Elliot presents ‘The Long Way’, an Exhibit of Drawings by Aron Namenwirth, which will open with an artist’s reception from 5-9 PM during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Brass-fueled, Swinging Music of New Orleans by the Soggy Po’ Boys
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series and Twilight Music present an evening of brass-fueled, swinging music of New Orleans by the Soggy Po’ Boys, on Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 pm at West River Park in Brattleboro, VT.
The Next Stage presents “dirty gospel” band Reverend Vince Anderson and his Love Choir
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents “dirty gospel” band Reverend Vince Anderson and his Love Choir, on Saturday, October 14th at 3:00 pm at the Putney Inn.
BMAC Celebrates Artist Anina Major and Teams Up With BrattRock During Gallery Walk
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) welcomes the public to a celebratory closing party for the exhibition “Anina Major: I Land Therefore I Am,” on Friday, October 6, during Gallery Walk.
Next Stage Arts presents Internationally renowned composer Felipe Salles
Next Stage Arts presents Internationally renowned composer and 2018 Guggenheim Fellow Felipe Salles’s groundbreaking multimedia work “The New Immigrant Experience”, on Friday, October 13 at 7:30 pm at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, in Putney, Vermont.
16th annual Domino Toppling Extravaganza returns to Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC)
16th annual Domino Toppling Extravaganza returns to Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) on Sunday, October 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Vermont Jazz Center will present Cyrus Chestnut in a Trio Concert
The Vermont Jazz Center will present Cyrus Chestnut in a trio concert on October 14th at 7:30 PM. Called “the best pianist of his generation” by Time Magazine, Chestnut will appear with bassist Herman Burney and drummer Kelton Norris.
Children’s Book Author and Expert Forager Offers Mushroom Walk and Meal
On Sunday, October 1, at 3 p.m., Kahn, in partnership with the BMAC, hosts “Forage to Feast,” a local expedition to look for—and eat—edible wild mushrooms that are abundant in New England every autumn.