When: Thursday, March 6 2025| 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Theater, 68 S Pleasant St, Middlebury, VT 05753
Tickets: Free Admission | Reserve tickets here!
Join Vermont Public at Town Hall Theater for a mini film screening and social hour! First, dive into a 45-minute excerpt of the highly acclaimed 2023 documentary Join or Die by Pete and Rebecca Davis. Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Joined by Hillary Clinton, Priya Parker, and others, Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, will explore three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it?
Following the screening, join us for a social hour to practice what we’ve learned. Whether you’re passionate about your favorite pastime and want to connect with others, a member of a group or club looking for new faces, or you’re looking to try something new, we’ll have prompts and icebreakers to help spark connections about running, gardening, bowling, and more!
This event is part of a series of Join or Die screenings and community-building mixers throughout Vermont this winter. Click or tap here to find more dates and locations.
Are you part of a club or group looking for new members? Let us know the details and we will share it with event attendees!
FAQ
Event Flow:
5:30 p.m. - Doors open
6:00 p.m. - Screening begins
6:45 p.m. - Live Audience Discussion
7 p.m. - Social Hour begins
8 p.m. - Event ends
Is there a cost to attend?
No, tickets are complimentary but must be reserved in advance.
What are my transportation and parking options?
Parking: There are several free public parking lots near downtown Middlebury, including:
- Academy Street parking lot: Located next to College Park, this lot offers all-day parking
- Bakery Lane parking lot: Located behind the Town Offices and the Library, this lot offers both time-limited and all-day parking
- Mill Street parking lot: This lot offers all-day parking
Public transit: There are several public transit options in Middlebury, including:
- Tri-Valley Transit: This public bus system offers a free shuttle throughout the town, as well as commuter buses to Burlington, Rutland, and neighboring towns
What are my food and drink options?
There will not be refreshments or food served.
Will this event be broadcast?
It will not be broadcast.
What if my question isn’t answered here?
Send us a message here or call 800-639-2192, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.