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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:Spring Hill School Bid Has Begun!
DESCRIPTION:Bid 2026! \nSpring Hill School’s annual fundraiser is in full swing. \nThe “Bid” is our online auction – proceeds support school programming and provide scholarship funds to ensure SHS is available to all families. There are many amazing items donated by local business to bid on. \nThis year\, The “Bid” runs November 2nd at 10AM until November 15th at 10AM. \nBID HERE: https://tinyurl.com/SHS-Bid-26\nWinning items will be picked up from Spring Hill School on Sunday\, November 15th from 3:00-6:00p.m. (Some items are email fulfillment). \nHappy Bidding All!
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/spring-hill-school-bid-has-begun/
LOCATION:Spring Hill School\, 63 Spring Hill Rd\, Waitsfield\, Vermont\, 05673\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Spring Hill School":MAILTO:shkira@madriver.com
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SUMMARY:Burger Week at Déco
DESCRIPTION:Déco Restaurant and Bar is participating in Seven Days Burger Week\, featuring our Maple Misfit Burger and Jalapeño Popper Burger. \nEnjoy a buy-one-get-one-half-price special on any beef or black bean burger\, available for dine-in only. We look forward to welcoming you during our regular hours\, Wednesday through Sunday\, 4–8:30 pm. \nDinner reservations can be made on Déco website.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/burger-week-at-deco/
LOCATION:Déco Restaurant and Bar\, 203 Powderhound Rd\, Warren\, 05674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Community Sing with Heidi Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Heidi Wilson shares songs in service to community. Her songs bring groups together\, offer thanks\, muster courage\, and make room for connection and healing. \nHeidi has been music making and leading community singing groups in Vermont and beyond for the last 20 years. \nheidiannwilson.com | @wilsonheidiann
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/community-sing-with-heidi-wilson/
LOCATION:Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House\, 4335 Main St\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Paint Your Own Bookmark
DESCRIPTION:Join watercolor artist Iris Stein and enjoy a relaxed workshop creating your own bookmarks with watercolor\, acrylic\npaint\, and stamps. Explore color\, pattern\, and layering on watercolor paper\, then finish your designs with colorful cardstock backing and ribbon. Iris will demonstrate simple techniques and offer guidance as you experiment. No painting experience needed. \n$25 for the workshop/All supplies are supplies\nCamp Meade Outpost\n961 Rt 2\, Middlesex\nCampMeadeOutpost.com
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/paint-your-own-bookmark/
LOCATION:Camp Meade\, 961 ROUTE 2\, middlesex\, 05602
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T123000
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SUMMARY:Artists Creating in a Democracy
DESCRIPTION:A two-part exploration in artmaking. Join award-winning artists\, educators\, and moms-to-toddlers\, Hayley Morris and janet e. dandridge to learn about their art processes and careers as artists based in Vermont. They’ll discuss and answer questions on collaboration\, artificial intelligence\, funding for artists\, and creative freedom. Afterwards\, Hayley and janet will guide you in creating a collaborative stop-motion animation artwork reflecting a vision of democracy\, using paper materials as the medium. \nThis event is for adults and teens who are interested in becoming a practicing artist\, arts enthusiasts\, and arts advocates. \nRegister: https://forms.gle/QFfAB9h79PEWc9uU6
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/artists-creating-in-a-democracy/
LOCATION:Joslin Memorial Library\, 4391 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sessions: Bob Recupero
DESCRIPTION:One man\, one guitar\, and a library of songs that are ready to soothe your soul.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/sunday-sessions-bob-recupero-3/
LOCATION:Lawson’s Finest Taproom\, 155 Carroll Rd\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taproom Events
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