In The Arts

The intent is to shine a light on less-known styles and genres, providing a behind-the-scenes look at what curators need to consider when working with their medium. “For most, the arts are something we interact with as a finished product.…

The events are presented in connection with the exhibition “Keith Haring: Subway Drawings,” on view at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) through April 16. Subway as Studio To begin, on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m., art historian…

Walter Parks, longtime guitarist sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens joins accordionist extraordinaire Rob Curto in presenting their self-described “Swampalachian” acoustic and roots style – a blend of reels, hollers, spirituals, and blues. Their project reimagines the historic soundtrack to…

Modern acoustic singer-songwriter Brandon Ayre will be joined by uber-talented friends Natalie Blake and Shawn Magee to bring an evening of music to help support the South Newfane Schoolhouse Community Center on Saturday, Feb 25th at 7:30 PM. The concert…

“It’s an honor to host a virtuosic presence like Cecilia, coming from South America on her US tour,” says Keith Marks, Executive Director of Next Stage Arts. “The fact that we get to host her and Grammy Award-winning Eugene Friesen…

In spring 2019, artist Madge Evers saw Emily Dickinson’s “Herbarium” for the first time. Housed at the Harvard Library, the 66-page volume contains hundreds of pressed, dried plants, their scientific names written on labels in Dickinson’s distinctive script. Later that…

The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) presents two events in connection with “(de)composed,” an exhibit of realistic sculptures by Judith Klausner depicting “ruined” items like moldy bread, a sprouted potato, and a blob of jam surrounded by ants. On…

Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an acoustic music Winter Solstice Mini-Fest featuring multi-instrumentalist Matt Flinner and folk/roots trio, Low Lily, on Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm at Next Stage.  The four award-winning musicians, accompanied by double…

In the coming months, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) will present several events in connection with “The Space Between Memory and Expectation,” an exhibit of large-format photographs by Renate Aller of mountains, glaciers, trees, the ocean, and other…

PUTNEY, VT— 10/21/2022 — The NXT Gallery presents Elemental Abstractions: Works on Paper by Joe Norris, The exhibit opens on November 26, 2022, with a reception from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, free and open to the public; and runs through…

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) bestowed a 2022 ‘Award of Excellence’ upon the Trail as part of its Leadership in History Awards, regarded as the most prestigious national recognition for achievement in the preservation of state…

Join Weston Young Company alumni on December 3 & 4 at 7:30 PM for two fabulous evenings filled with seasonal music and mayhem. This fun, festive show directed by special guests, Cabaret Maestro Tim Fort, and returning cabaret veteran Piper Goodeve, is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! This event is a benefit for the Weston…

“Earlier this year, we hosted these musicians as part of the Berklee World Strings Ensemble,” says Keith Marks, Executive Director of Next Stage Arts. “These three were the highlight of the show, and when we had the opportunity to bring…

“We received 83 applications from artists around the world,” BMAC Director of Exhibitions Sarah Freeman said. “The work Lia Rothstein is doing with bioplastics struck us as incredibly creative, interesting, and hopeful. We are delighted that she will be our…

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Artists, ice fishing enthusiasts, tiny house aficionados, design-builders, creative groups, and individuals of all ages and experience levels are invited to enter. The first fifteen artists to register will receive a $200 stipend upon delivery of their…

PUTNEY, VT— “The legacy of Ethiopian music has a rich history,” says Keith Marks, Executive Director of Next Stage Arts. “It’s amazing to watch the musicians of Ethiopia carrying and building upon that rich tapestry of cultural music coming out…

The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) presents the 15th Annual Domino Toppling Extravaganza on Sunday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at brattleboromuseum.org or at the door. Admission is free for children 8 and under, $3…

Roger Clark Miller of Mission of Burma and Alloy Orchestra will present “Eight Dream Interpretations for Solo Electric Guitar Ensemble” and perform songs from throughout his career at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) on Friday, September 30, at…

A mix of the new and the old, the concert features banjo legend Tony Trischka’s brand new quartet, while twin banjo band Hot Mustard reunites after an eight-year hiatus to open the show. Tony Trischka & Robot Plane Steeped in…

Jackson will join BMAC Director of Exhibitions Sarah Freeman to talk about “There/There,” an exhibit of abstract landscape paintings made with fresco on burlap. This in-person talk is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Register at brattleboromuseum.org or 802-257-0124 x101. Frank…

The festivities are generously sponsored by Brattleboro Savings & Loan,  The Richards Group,  and Trust Company of Vermont. 50th Anniversary Gala The 50th Anniversary Gala will be held at BMAC on Friday, September 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. The evening…

Tough as steel. Exquisite as Magnolias. Six friends gather for hairdos, manicures, juicy gossip, and witty banter in Truvy’s salon. Anybody who’s anybody is a regular. Through thick and thin, these women form friendships strong as steel – friendships they are forced…

PETERBOROUGH, N.H. — The tour is part of the museum’s Hidden in the Hills series. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $10 (free for BMAC members). Space is limited. Register at brattleboromuseum.org or 802-257-0124 x101. Lambert’s work has been shown in solo exhibitions at Denny Dimin Gallery,…

Tickets are $25 to attend in person ($10 for students) or $5 to watch live via Zoom. A limited number of $50 tickets include both the in-person presentation and a special reception with Kahlo afterward. Tickets are available at brattleboromuseum.org or 802-257-0124 x101. Wearing her…

Yim describes the paintings in “Fluid Boundaries” as a blend of the adorable and the unsettling, the real and the dreamlike, the figurative and the abstract. Describing the figure in “Tequila Hangover,” one of the paintings featured in the exhibit,…

WESTON, VT – Weston Theater Company presents the American tribal love-rock musical: HAIR, playing July 20 – August 13 at the Weston Playhouse.  Summer of Love Let the sunshine in! Celebrate the summer of love with a group of young…

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) is accepting applications for its 2023 Climate Change Artist Residency. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2022, at brattleboromuseum.org. “In response to the ongoing climate crisis, BMAC has created an artist residency…

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Visual artist, graffiti scholar, and educator Will Kasso Condry of Brandon has been selected as the first recipient of The Vermont Prize, a new endeavor aimed at celebrating and supporting the best visual art being made in Vermont…

WESTON, VT (June 22, 2022) – Weston Theater Company announces the beguiling Sondheim musical: MARRY ME A LITTLE, playing July 6 – July 30 at Walker Farm.  Rife with whimsy and elegant reveries, this dialogue-free revue conceived and developed by Craig…

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) will present a free talk by sculptor William Ransom on Thursday, December 2, at 7 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live. Register at brattleboromuseum.org. Ransom will discuss the BMAC exhibit “Keep Up/Hold Up.”…