Upcoming Events

Kate Fetherson

3:00pm-6:00pm Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

11:00am-1:00pm Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

10:00am-11:30am Spring Family Nature Discovery Hike

Spring Family Nature Discovery Hike

Planting School

10:00am-12:00pm Planting School

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

9:00am-3:00pm Leather Sandal Making Workshop

Leather Sandal Making Workshop

Yoga & The Pelvic Floor

11:45am-1:30pm Yoga & The Pelvic Floor

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

5:00pm-7:00pm Music Series - Ali T

Music Series - Ali T

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

4:30pm-5:45pm Breath & Your Body

Breath & Your Body

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

7:30pm-2:00pm Three Sisters Four Women

Three Sisters Four Women

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

7:30pm-2:00pm Three Sisters Four Women

Three Sisters Four Women

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Kate Fetherson

7:00am-9:00am Spring Birding at North Branch Nature Center

Spring Birding at North Branch Nature Center

Fri May 3
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday May 3rd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Fri May 3

Kate Fetherson

Friday May 3rd 4:00 pm - Sunday Jun 2nd 5:00 pm
@ The Front, 6 Barre Street, Montpelier VT

Field Notes: An Essay Gallery Hours: Friday 4-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-5, Opening Reception: Friday May 3, 4-7 PM Artist's Talk: May 17, 5:30-7:00 PM Kate Fetherston’s paintings, in brilliant color and energy—“Field Notes”—focus on birdsong and the patterns and landscapes of spring.

Sun May 5
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

All Species Day

Sunday May 5th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
@ Montpelier - Hubbard Park, Main and State ST and Statehouse Lawn

Come Dressed as your Favorite Species and join in Celebrating our Interdependence with All of Life. 12 - 1 pm- Hubbard Park - Calling All Species, arrival of the Stag King, and line-up for Parade 1:15 - 2:15 pm- - Parade - From Park, to Main street and State Street 2:30 - 4:00 pm Birth Of Spring Pageant at Statehouse Saturday, May 4 - Pageant Rehearsal - Statehouse Lawn (Times are to be confirmed) 11:30-12:30 ~ Calling All Species - Hubbard Park Soccer Field, below Old Shelter. 1:00 - 3:00 pm ~ Birth of Spring Pageant - Includes dance practices: Samba for the parade, Congo and Yemayah for Birth of Spring, the Flower Children's Dance and Songs. 3:00 - 4:00pm ~ Maypole Dance- Statehouse Lawn Dance Rehearsal ~ Samba ~ Congo ~ Yemayah March 28 and April 25 -12noon at Capital City Grange - Northfield St/ Rte 12 just south of th I-89 overpass - Free Dances will be taught during Allison's Dance and Stretch Mon & Weds 12-1pm classes at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio Rm. 103 Stone Science Bldg VCFA 62 Ridge St. $5 For info and to sign up to dance: [email protected] Mask Making and Puppet Repair Workshops Saturdays - April 20 & 27, 10-3pm at AllTogetherNow! Community Arts Center. Come make a mask or costume, and/or help repair puppets. $10-25 suggested donation. Puppeteers and Volunteers Needed! Contact us for details: [email protected]

Sun May 5

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market

Sunday May 5th 9:00 am - Saturday Oct 26th 1:00 pm
@ 133 State St, Montpelier

Shop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

Sun May 5
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm

Screen Time & Your Body

Sunday May 5th 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
@ 15 State St. - 3rd Floor - Elevator Available

Feeling the effects of all that screen time on your body? Mind? Spirit? Build body awareness and learn simple, effective strategies to help you navigate the physical strain and mental drain of screen time with Movement, Mindset & Awareness. We'll explore mindset moments to help you better navigate what you want your relationship with your devices to be. Cost: $17 Registration HERE: https://www.emergewithamylepage.com/workshops

Tue May 7
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Adjusting Your Bike & Helmet for Comfort & Fit

Tuesday May 7th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
@ Montpelier Senior Activity Center

Does your helmet slip around or give you a headache? Is your back or neck sore when you ride? Do you wonder if your seat is at the right height and angle? This session will address these questions and it will also teach you the “Eyes, Ears, and Mouth Test.” An optional, guided bicycle ride will follow the hour in the classroom.

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Wed May 8
6:45 pm to 8:00 pm

Unwind for a Restful Night's Sleep

Wednesday May 8th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
@ 15 State St. - 3rd Floor - Elevator Available

Sleep evades many people for so many different reasons. In this class you will learn some basics of sleep hygiene, non-sleep deep rest tips, how to build movement moments and pauses into your day to shift out of the "go, go, go" pace of life and enjoy a gentle movement practice to unwind from your day and prepare for a restful night's sleep. $17 for the class and supplemental Unwind & Rest audio track

Wed May 8
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Music Series Kickoff: Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers Quartet

Wednesday May 8th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Please join us for our music series kickoff at Barr Hill for a night of jazz with Jenni Johnson and the Junketeers. We look forward to hosting you for an amazing night of music, cocktails and small plates.

Fri May 10
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday May 10th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Fri May 10
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Take Back the Night

Friday May 10th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Montpelier High School

Mosaic's annual Take Back the Night event is organized by youth, and is a series of happenings to raise community awareness about sexual violence and show solidarity with survivors. 4-6pm Pre-march sign making & activities at Montpelier High School (MHS) 6-7pm Downtown march and action - gather at MHS 7-9pm Speakout & candle-light vigil at the New Shelter in Hubbard Park

Sat May 11
9:30 am to 11:30 am

Kids Trade & Play

Saturday May 11th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
@ Capitol City Grange 6612 VT Route 12

The Kids Trade & Play At the Capital City Grange Every Second Saturday of the month 9:30-11:30am $3 donation per family. Take ALL that you need. Clean and stain free donations accepted at the time of the event. Contact Erin at [email protected] with questions or to volunteer

Sat May 11
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Onion River Outdoors 2024 Bike Swap

Saturday May 11th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
@ 89 Main Street Montpelier VT

Find the perfect new-to-you bike, sell that old bike that's been taking up space in your garage all these years, or better yet, do both! From kids bikes to road bikes, full suspension bikes and fat bikes, it's all here and waiting for you! As always, our helpful and knowledgeable staff members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to guide you toward the bike that is best suited for your riding. For those of you selling, check our website for drop-off days.

Sat May 11
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Concert by Onion River Chorus

Saturday May 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Unitarian Church of Montpelier

The Onion River Chorus performs Gioachino Rossini’s unique Petite messe solennelle. The 60-voice Onion River Chorus will be joined by soprano Lillian Broderick, countertenor Timothy Parsons, tenor Adam Hall, and bass Erik Kroncke. Pianist Mary Jane Austin and organist Lynnette Combs will also be featured. Richard Riley will conduct. Admission is $20; those 18 and under are free. Tickets are available at sevendaystickets.com and at the door. Due to flood damage to the Unitarian Church’s elevator last summer, the church is not handicapped accessible.

Sat May 11
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK

Saturday May 11th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
@ New Shelter, Hubbard Park

A walk to find spring wildflowers as well as new plant growth. We'll do an easy hike to the new part of Hubbard Park. including rich deciduous woods below cliffs. We'll especially search for spring ephemerals, which bloom before they get shaded out by new tree leaves. Meet Naturalist Gail Johnson at the New Shelter, Hubbard Park.ALL AGES. FREE.

Sun May 12
11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday May 12th 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Please join us for to celebrate the wonderful women in your life - mothers, daughters, friends. We will have a special pre-fixe menu for $50.00 + tax and gratuity.

Wed May 15
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Celebrating 49 Years of the Art Resource Association! at the Vermont State House Cafeteria Gallery

Wednesday May 15th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
@ Vermont State House cafeteria

Exhibition: April 30 – May 31 Hours: Mondays through Fridays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Opening Reception: May 15, from 3:00- 5:00pm. Free and open to the public The Vermont State Curator’s Office presents Celebrating 49 Years!, a members exhibition of the Art Resource Association (ARA) at the State House Cafeteria Gallery. Over 30 member artists will be exhibiting in a variety of creative disciplines. Image courtesy of artist, Marcia Hammond, Guacamole

Thu May 16
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Thursday May 16th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

Friday, May 17 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Free drop-in. Come visit with our first Visiting Teacher-Naturalist at NBNC, Noelani Jones. Ask questions, and view their work and process while they are printing and/or weaving at NBNC! These are casual drop-in hours with no formal programming planned. Their work highlights our dependence on nature and restoring a relationship with the land through seasonal, land-based crafts of natural dyeing and handweaving.

Fri May 17
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday May 17th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Fri May 17
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Open Studio with Fiber Artist Noelani Jones

Friday May 17th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

Come visit with our first Visiting Teacher-Naturalist at NBNC, Noelani Jones. Ask questions, and view their work and process while they are printing and/or weaving at NBNC! These are casual drop-in hours with no formal programming planned.

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Sat May 18
10:00 am to 11:30 am

Spring Family Nature Discovery Hike

Saturday May 18th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
@ North Branch Nature Center

Ages 6 & up (with parents) | Free Register at https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/spring-family-nature-discovery-hike/ Who is that bird singing in the tree? Why are all the frogs so noisy right now? What are all these flowers blooming on the forest floor? Come explore all the activity happening around NBNC on a Spring Discovery Hike. This program will explore the grass and dirt trails around NBNC. The program will include but may not be limited to the Universal Access Trail. Please reach out if we can accommodate your accessibility needs!

Sat May 18
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Planting School

Saturday May 18th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
@ Vermont History Museum, 109 State Street, Montpelier

I want the best of all for when these young seeds grow, they are going to need you (the people listening), as they need the sunshine, the joy of the universe…Wabanaki Prayer for the Seeds (Traditional) The Seeds of Renewal Project's introductory-level Indigenous planting program is designed for farmers, gardeners, anthropologists, and people generally interested in food systems. It is taught by Dr. Frederick M. Wiseman, an ethnobotanist with experience in desert Southwest, Mexico, Central America, and Wabanaki food systems. The program is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

Sun May 19
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Leather Sandal Making Workshop

Sunday May 19th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
@ Wilder Arts Studio, 7 Main St, Montpelier

Learn to make your own pair of handmade leather sandals in this one-day workshop led by sandal-maker Stace Fulwiler Wood. No previous experience necessary, beginners are welcome!

Sun May 19
11:45 am to 1:30 pm

Yoga & The Pelvic Floor

Sunday May 19th 11:45 am to 1:30 pm
@ Rooted Yoga

Join Amy LePage to build a better understanding of the pelvic floor and your yoga practice. The pelvic floor muscles are involved with movement, breathing, posture, pleasure, core stability, bodily functions, nervous system responses and more. Gain a deeper understanding of this often elusive part of the body and learn how to bring this awareness into your yoga practice in a way that supports the optimal function of your pelvic floor muscles.

Thu May 23
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Music Series - Ali T

Thursday May 23rd 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Please join us for our summer music series with Alison Turner, better known as Ali T. Ali is an indie-pop singer-songwriter based in Vermont. We'll have fabulous cocktails and small plates. This is a free event, open to the community!

Fri May 24
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday May 24th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Sun May 26
4:30 pm to 5:45 pm

Breath & Your Body

Sunday May 26th 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm
@ 15 State St. - 3rd Floor - Elevator Available

You breathe roughly 20,000 times a day. Join Emerge with Amy LePage to explore the awe-someness of your moving, breathing body with: - A whole-body approach to breath awareness and understanding breathing mechanics. Leave with simple, practical tips you can use every day to help you breathe those 20,000 breaths more easefully. $17

Thu May 30

Three Sisters Four Women

Thursday May 30th 7:30 pm - Sunday Jun 16th 2:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Written by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times. One that puts The Three Sisters points of view front and center! LNT presents the Regional Premiere! Masks are highly recommended. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected] to discuss options for seeing the show.

Fri May 31
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday May 31st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Fri May 31
7:00 am to 9:00 am

Spring Birding at North Branch Nature Center

Friday May 31st 7:00 am to 9:00 am
@ North Branch Nature Center

FREE at North Branch Nature Center Part of our Friday morning spring birding series. A casual morning of birding for all interests and experience levels facilitated by NBNC staff and guest leaders. These outings are about enjoying, learning about, and spending time with wild birds. No binoculars? No ID guide? No problem! The only requirement is an appreciation of birds (though we do have binoculars for those who would like them). This outing covers between 0.25 and .6 miles. Terrain and surface: The trails are 6’-wide grass paths over compacted dirt. The trails are flat with no cross-grade. One 20’ section of the trail has a 10% grade over a 100’ distance, and can be avoided. There are several benches along the route.