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SUMMARY:Unplowed Realities
DESCRIPTION:Unplowed Realities examines farms\, land\, and animals as interconnected systems of survival\, care\, and resilience at a time when small farmers face mounting economic and environmental pressures. \nThrough portraiture\, Joan O’Neal explores the animal gaze\, positioning the dairy cow as a subject rather than a resource. Her portraits invite us to consider empathy\, labor\, vulnerability\, and our relationships with other species. \nGeorge Shenk\, community activist\, experimental farmer\, writer\, and creative\, explores the human labor of sustaining small farms and the vital connections between land\, food\, animals\, and community. \nTogether\, their work asks us to reconsider how we value land\, labor\, food\, and life and reminds us that ecological health and community well-being are deeply connected.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/unplowed-realities/
LOCATION:Mad River Valley Arts\, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Community
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SUMMARY:African Drumming Class for kids
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to bring people together through the joyful energy of traditional West African rhythms. Thursdays at the Big Picture from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. 6 sessions beginning October 8th through November 12th RSVP to join! *Payment is collected at the door\nAbout the event \nThe Big Picture is excited to announce an upcoming African Drumming Class for kids designed to bring people together through the joyful energy of traditional West African rhythms.\nThis is a collaboration with Shidaa Project Inc a Vermont based non-profit organization focused on education and enrichment through sharing dances\, drumming and other West African cultural activities. We are so lucky to have Samuel Maama Marquaye (link his bio to his name)\, the Drum and Dance Director for Shidaa Project\, coming to the Mad River Valley to teach these classes!!! Maama is a Ghanaian award-winning dancer\, choreographer\, percussionist and comic actor.\nSo come build community\, de-stress\, boost energy\, and celebrate Black culture!\nWe are so lucky to have Samuel Maama Marquaye coming to the Mad River Valley!!!\nSamuel Maama Marquaye is a Ghanaian award-winning dancer\, choreographer\, percussionist and comic actor. He has been the Drum and Dance Director for Shidaa Project since 2023. Since arriving in Vermont he has conducted residencies in schools and universities and taught adult drum and dance sessions. Maama taught at Lost Nation Theater’s Fractured Fables summer camps as well as Shidaa’s Cultural Camp. Over the last year Shidaa Projects has also performed at the Vermont State House for Farmer’s Night and with the Montpelier Gospel Choir. Maama has traveled outside Central Vermont to perform regularly with Akwaaba Ensemble in New York and New England. He is advancing Shidaa Projects community engagement through his dancing and drumming expertise. Prior to coming to Vermont Samuel was the Artistic Director for the award winning Shidaa Cultural Troupe in Africa.\nAfrican drumming for kids:\nNo experience needed: If you can clap your hands\, you can play these rhythms!\nTime: Thursdays at the Big Picture from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. We are starting with 6 sessions beginning October 8th through November 12th. With a possibility to continue based on interest.\nCost: $90 for 6 classes or $18 drop-in rate per class (Drums are provided). *Cultural arts supporter rate of $120 if you want to champion this offering and the artists offering it.\nKids under 5 years old must be accompanied by a parent.\nRSVP to Join\n*Payment is collected at the door
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/african-drumming-class-for-kids/
LOCATION:Big Picture Theater\, 44 Carroll Road\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:MRVBC new BC zone trail work day!
DESCRIPTION:The new BC zone on Camel’s Hump NEEDS US! If you missed the news about this zone\, see our past newsletters Fall 2026 and Fall 2025 on our website mrvbc.org/news. Let’s get out there and build some snow karma – it’s time to clean up the two primary downhill lines. \nWorking with Vermont Dept of Forests\, Parks\, and Rec\, the Catamount Trail Association and MRVBC have been out several times this Fall already to “flag” and then cut the selected trees that will allow us just enough space to play. Expect a full day of good solid work removing the trees\, clearing underbrush\, and full contact leaf peeping. Plus make buddies\, check out the layout of the new zone\, get intel and gear tips\, and expect to hang for a little parking lot apres. \nTo volunteer\, please sign up at the website link provided\, or email us info@mrvbc.org if you have questions. And remember\, your membership helps make all this happen – become a CTA/MRVBC member today! \nCome out and be part of the community\, help maintain our trails so we can play safely this winter and have adventures right in our backyard!
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/mrvbc-new-bc-zone-trail-work-day/
LOCATION:Old Callahan Backcountry Zone – Camel’s Hump\, Camel's Hump Road\, Huntington\, Vermont\, 05462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports & Recreation
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SUMMARY:Embodied Relating — Somatic Relational Retreat
DESCRIPTION:What becomes possible when we slow down and bring more awareness to how we connect—with ourselves and with others? \nEmbodied Relating is a somatic relational retreat offering a space to become curious about how you show up in relationship and explore new possibilities for greater presence\, authenticity\, and connection. \nThrough embodied exploration\, relational practice\, nervous system awareness\, and an exploration of attachment\, we’ll deepen awareness of ourselves and how we relate to others. \nOpen to individuals\, partners\, and pairs of friends or family members. Attend Day One or the full weekend. No previous experience with somatic work is needed. \nEarly registration through September 20: $150 for Day One or $275 for the full weekend. Regular registration: $175 for Day One or $325 for the full weekend. Registration is per person. October 24–25 | 2–6 PM both days
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/embodied-relating-somatic-relational-retreat/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Yellow Farmhouse Inn\, 550 Old County Road Unit 302\, Waitsfield\, Vermont\, 05673\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Embodiment Psychotherapy":MAILTO:heather@embodimentpsychotherapy.org
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sessions: Chicky Stoltz
DESCRIPTION:Resident mountain man\, raconteur\, and musician Chicky Stoltz brings his eclectic blend of rock n roll to the Taproom!
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/sunday-sessions-chicky-stoltz/
LOCATION:Lawson’s Finest Taproom\, 155 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawson&#8217%3Bs Finest Liquids":MAILTO:hello@lawsonsfinest.com
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