All Entries in the "In the Arts" Category
RAIN UPDATE: Music in the Meadow returns to Chester Sept. 6; Will be held at Green Mountain Union High
The 21st Music in the Meadow fundraising concert to benefit Susan G. Komen’s Fight Against Breast Cancer will be held from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Motel in the Meadow, 936 Route 11 West Because rain is being forecast, the entire event is moving to Green Mountain Union High, 716 […]
Weston’s ‘A Distinct Society’ questions physical, emotional borders
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Upon hearing about a play set in a library that straddles the U.S.-Canadian border, you might expect a whimsical, heartfelt story nestled among dusty bookshelves in a grand reading room. Something you might read about in a book, sure, but not a place you could actually visit. While […]
FOLA’s Silent Movie Festival returns Aug. 23 with ‘Our Hospitality’
FOLA’s annual Classic Silent Movie Festival returns at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 in the Heald Auditorium on the second floor of Ludlow Town Hall, 37 South Depot St. The festival opens with a short comedy, which is to be determined. Glenn Brown will render his wonderful piano support for this show. The feature […]
‘Art in Bloom’ returns to LAHS Aug. 22 and 23
Come enjoy stunning local artistry in various forms — including floral interpretations created to pair with the art to capture and complement the theme and color of each. Green Mountain Gardeners and the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society are once again joining forces to bring you “Art in Bloom” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Regional premiere of Vermont-based play Aug. 20 in Weston
Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a moving journey about love, migration and finding home in A Distinct Society, playing from Aug. 20 through 31 at Walker Farm, 705 Main St. in Weston. Set in the unique Haskell Free Library, a real-life building that straddles the U.S.-Canada border between Vermont and Québec, the play follows […]
‘A Christmas Caroler’ presented at Old Parish Church in Weston Aug. 10
Old Parish Church, Wilder Memorial Library and Little Yellow House Studio present the world premiere of A Christmas Caroler, a Dramatic Reading with Carols, written and performed by Renae Baker, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. The event is free; doors open at 6:30 […]
Entries wanted for Annual Local Art Show in Derry
The Londonderry Art and Historical Society is looking for pieces to display in its Annual Local Art Show to be held at the Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry, from late-August to mid-October. Artwork can be no larger than 30 by 30 inches. Needlework, jewelry, cards and matted prints will also be accepted. […]
Hands-on Art Workshop at Whiting Aug. 8
Whiting Library invites people of all ages to discover hands-on, engaging art projects with Art Lab for Kids author Susan Schwake at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. Experiment with Orizome, a Japanese-style folding and dyeing technique used to make beautiful paper that can be used to wrap gifts, make cards and envelopes or frame […]
Weston’s ‘White Christmas’ a joyful musical homage to home
By Lorien Strange ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC I’m a stickler for reserving Christmas music for December, but since leaving Walker Farm Theater last Saturday evening, I’ve changed my tune. The intimate theater, electric tap numbers, extraordinarily talented cast and loving homage to Vermont make the Weston Theater Company’s White Christmas a special summer treat. This […]
Midsummer concert with In The Rough July 27
Old Parish Church, Wilder Memorial Library and Little Yellow House Studio present A Midsummer Evening with In The Rough at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27 at the Old Parish Church, 100 Main St. in Weston. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The vocal trio In The Rough (Lisa Brigantino, Lori Brigantino and Andover resident Susan […]
Springfield Community Players presents mystery double feature July 12-13, 20-21
Springfield Community Players, 165 South St. in Springfield, is rolling out a mystery double feature on the weekends of July 12 and 13 and July 20 and 21 as its 2025 summer production. The Patient by Agatha Christie is a one-act thriller about a woman who is paralyzed after falling from a balcony. Will she […]
Kinhaven debuts expanded Concert Hall with free concert
Kinhaven Music School is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly expanded Concert Hall at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 28. This free community celebration will mark a major milestone for the historic summer music school as it kicks off its 73rd summer season. Kinhaven is located at 354 Lawrence Hill Road in […]
Kinhaven Music School offering new semester-long program
In addition to its usual summer performances, Kinhaven Music School in Weston announces the launch of its inaugural Semester Program in collaboration with Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester. The first of its kind in the nation, the program will feature eight exceptional high school string students who will live, study and perform at Kinhaven […]
Live music fills Vermont’s hills this summer From classical to jazz to country, these bands will rock your soul
By Stacia A. Spaulding ©2025 Telegraph Publishing LLC Calling all music lovers. The Telegraph has brought dozens of musical events in the region together in one place so you can plan your summer schedule. Our Calendar of Events contains additional information about several listings. Cavendish Summer Concert Series Concerts are held on Wednesdays from 6 […]
VSO Summer Festival Tour & fireworks July 3 in Grafton
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 at the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center, 783 Townshend Road in Grafton. Please bring blankets or folding chairs; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. The 2025 Summer Festival Tour, entitled Summer of Love, features mezzo vocalist Nikola Printz, whose dynamic performances […]
A busy summer ahead at Londonderry Arts & Historical Society
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society has several events planned for the summer. All will take place at its headquarters, the Custer Sharp House located at 2461 Middletown Road. It is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays or by appointment. At its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June […]
Custer Sharp loves KidsArt! May 24 and 31
Stop by the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society’s Custer Sharp House, 2461 Middletown Road in Londonderry, to enjoy an art exhibit by K through 8 students from Flood Brook School. The exhibit will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 and May 31. Be inspired by the […]
Family concert set for Saturday at Whiting Library
Musicians Stu Fuchs and Sarah Carlisle will appear in a family-friendly show to delight listeners of all ages at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester. Both are life-long, highly trained musicians who have toured the world performing and teaching. They played on Snatam Kaur’s 2018 Grammy-nominated album […]
Springfield Players presents ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ May 17&18, 23&24
Springfield Community Players, the longest running community theater in Vermont, presents the first show of its 105th season at 165 South St. at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and 23 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 and 24 at 165 South St. Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball is […]
Dance Factory presents 41st annual Spring Recital May 10
The Dance Factory presents its 41st annual Spring Recital on Saturday, May 10 at Springfield High School, 303 South St. More than 120 students aged preschool through adult will perform original works of ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop and tap set to classic and contemporary music. Because of the large number of performers, most […]
