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SUMMARY:The Silent Type
DESCRIPTION:The Silent Type\nJune 5 – August 27
Reception: June 5\, 5:30–7:00 PM\nThis summer\, The Silent Type brings together artists and designers whose work explores the intersection of visual design\, natural systems\, and human culture. On view from June 5 through August 27\, the exhibition examines how patterns\, structures\, and processes found in nature are translated into typography\, sculpture\, projection\, materials\, and spatial interventions.\nThrough layered forms of communication—including text\, image\, and three-dimensional design—the exhibition invites viewers to consider how visual language shapes perception\, behavior\, and collective understanding. Both playful and intentional\, the works reveal the quiet ways design mediates our relationship with the natural world and with one another.\nFeatured artists include Tina Christensen\, Leslie Fry\, Michael Jager\, Susan Smereka\, and Elise Whittemore.\nAn opening reception will be held on June 5 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The public is invited to attend and experience an exhibition that reflects on the subtle dialogue between nature\, design\, and contemporary life.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/the-silent-type/
LOCATION:Mad River Valley Arts\, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Waitsfield Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re a unique collective of Vermont farmers\, makers\, bakers\, and shakers in the heart of the Mad River Valley.  \nEstablished in 1993\, the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market has been a meeting place for those who appreciate Vermont farmers and artisans for decades. Our market vendors are a carefully curated group of local Vermont businesses that provide the highest quality products to the market. Every Saturday\, rain or shine\, mid-May to mid-October\, you’ll find us on the Mad River Green! \nLocal produce\, plant starts\, maple\, honey\, flowers\, seedlings\, eggs\, meats\, cheeses\, fish\, crafts\, art\, clothes\, bread\, baked goods\, coffee\, spirits\, cider\, mead and prepared foods all by Vermonters. Every Saturday there is live entertainment. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets on leash. \nOur market is proud to offer many food benefit options for our community\, learn more about them below! \n3 Squares VT / SNAP \nThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible\, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact\, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits. \nFarm to Family\nFarm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables\, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons. \nCrop Cash\nCrop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence\, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, herbs\, seeds\, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/77409-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Mad River Green\, 105 Mad River Green\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community,Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Kintz Clown Camp
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-12 July 31st – August 2nd\, 2026 Friday 4pm – 6pm Saturday & Sunday 9am – 3pm The Big Picture Theater and Cafe – 48 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT 05673 $225 per camper \nKintz Clown Camp is partnering with The Bigger Picture Community Foundation!\nAfter 3 successful summers at the Waitsfield Village Meeting House\, Kintz Clown Camp is offering additional programming this year\, in our exciting new partnership with The Big Pic!\nLed by Kolleen & Bobby Kintz\, this weekend summer camp will explore ensemble creation and comedic performance. Some basic circus skills and partner acrobatics will also be taught! We will be discovering what it takes to be a strong performer and a good audience member. Games and laughs abound! There will also be outdoor components of this camp: popsicles\, playground\, and giant bubbles!\nStudents will share some of what they’ve learned at a short performance for parents/siblings/grandparents during the final afternoon. \nThis is a drop-off camp: we will help create a comfortable transition for your child when they arrive each day. Campers will bring a lunch to eat together\, during which we will watch age appropriate clown material from some of the greats like: Charlie Chaplin\, Lucille Ball\, Laurel & Hardy\, Mr. Bean\, and Monty Python. \nPlease complete one form for each child who will be attending camp. We will send additional information about what to expect and camp procedures as we get closer to summer. Don’t hesitate to call Kolleen at 802-377-1742 or email kolleenkintz@gmail.com with any questions.\nKolleen Kintz attended Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in 2010. Starting in 2011\, she and Bobby began training with Dody Disanto at The Center for Movement Theatre in Washington DC. They have performed with the DC Fringe Festival\, Zip Zap Circus and regularly at Clown Cabaret. In 2014\, the duo traveled to Haiti to volunteer with Clowns Without Borders and performed for over 5000 children. Kolleen later became a hospital clown for Healthy Humor and made rounds as Dr. Pickle at Johns Hopkins for 6 years.\nKolleen & Bobby Kintz have been teaching artists since 2013. Beginning their journey with the instruction of 3 & 4 year olds\, in Del Ray\, VA. Later developing their own circus camp for ages 5-13\, which ran in Baltimore at Morgan State University for 5 years. In the summer of 2023\, Kolleen & Bobby premiered their Mad River Valley based programming\, with a 6 week summer session for preschoolers and have had ongoing programming ever since. Last year’s summer camp was a smash! \nRegister Here.\nPay the registration fee Here.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/kintz-clown-camp/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
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