Vermont Public Community Calendar

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

Julie Taymor's (Broadway's 'The Lion King') astonishing English-language production of Mozart's enchanting fairy tale has become a beloved holiday tradition for family audiences.

The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first "Live in HD" transmission to cinemas worldwide: Julie Taymor's adaptation of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." An abridged, English-language production conceived by the Tony Award-winning director of Broadway's "The Lion King," this opera returns to select movie theaters for a special encore presentation during the holiday season. Taymor's whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn and bass René Pape. With dazzling puppets and a colorful setting, Mozart's enchanting musical fairy tale is one of the ultimate seasonal sensations for family audiences.

Giordano's passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczala and soprano Sonya Yoncheva as lovers who fall victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution.

Tenor Piotr Beczała portrays the title character, a virtuous poet who expresses his outrage at the corruption and inequality in the French government. Sonya Yoncheva dazzles as his aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, as their fates intertwine with the political turmoil of the French Revolution. Baritone Igor Golovatenko is the jealous Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël's gripping staging.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

When: the First and Third Sundays in October and November, 1- 3 p.m., followed by audience discussion.

Jewish Voice for Peace VT-NH is sponsoring a series of four, feature-length documentaries about Palestine-Israel on the following dates:

October 5: “The Palestine Exception” documents U.S. college students, faculty, and staff protesting Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza and the extreme measures taken by authorities to curtail their freedom of speech and assembly. Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi will speak with the audience after the film.

October 19: “A State of Passion” focuses on the efforts of a Palestinian surgeon and other health care professionals to save lives amidst the Gaza genocide. The film’s directors will join the audience afterwards for a discussion.

November 2: “Gaza: Journalists Under Fire” exposes Israel’s targeted and unlawful attacks on Palestinian and other journalists to eliminate accurate news coverage.

November 16: “Advocate” narrates the life and work of Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli attorney who has devoted much of her career to the legal defense of Palestinians under military occupation.
The films and community discussions promise to be informative and thought provoking.

For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, Bellini's final masterpiece has few equals.

This is the first new Met production of "I Puritani" in nearly 50 years, with striking new staging by Charles Edwards and a world-beating quartet of stars for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War, with baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo, betrothed to Elvira against her will, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira's sympathetic uncle, Giorgio. Marco Armiliato takes the podium.

Bring your characters to life by animating your own mini movie!

Do you have a story to tell? Do you like making up stories with legos or other toys? In this workshop led by JAM's Cedar O'Dowd, participants will learn how to create a short stop animation film using provided iPads.

After animating your story, join us for a screening of "The Gruffalo". Based on the beloved children's book, The Gruffalo tells the tale of a mouse who is in search of a nut while encountering numerous predators–Fox, Owl and Snake. To face their fears, the mouse imagines a terrifying monster to frighten away the predators. What happens when the mouse meets the Gruffalo in real life?

10:30 a.m.: Join us in the Nearburg Gallery and Art Forum for the Stop Animation Workshop.
11:30 a.m.: Head into the Loew Auditorium for the-27 minute film screening.

Still North will be selling copies of "The Gruffalo".

Registration is encouraged but not required. This workshop is best suited for youth ages 6 and up.

This new production of Wagner's classic is an unmissable event, with soprano Lise Davidsen and tenor Michael Spyres as the titular star-crossed lovers.

After years of anticipation, the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner's transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon, hailed by "The New York Times" as "the most visionary opera director of his generation."

Mezzo soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her portrayal of Isolde's maid Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as Tristan's friend Kurwenal and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Tristan's uncle, King Marke, whose betrothal to Isolde sets up one of opera's most intense love triangles. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met production of this Wagner classic.

Baritone Igor Golovatenko stars as the title character opposite soprano Asmik Grigorian in Tchaikovsky's lyrical Pushkin adaptation.

Following her acclaimed 2024 Met debut in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly," soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic Pushkin adaptation. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late.

Stephanie Blythe sings the role of Tatiana's nurse, with mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova playing Tatiana's sister Olga and baritone Satnislas de Barbeyrac portraying the ill-fated poet Lenski. The Met's evocative production set in nineteenth-century Russia, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, "offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky's lyrical romance" ("The Telegraph"). Timur Zangiev conducts.

This vibrant Met premiere of Gabriela Lena Frank's magical-realist opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera features a stunning libretto by playwright Nilo Cruz.

Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida Kahlo, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego Rivera, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Countertenor Nils Wanderer as a young actor trapped in the underworld and soprano Gabriella Reyes as the Keeper of the Dead round out the cast.

The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego's paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere staging of Frank's opera, a "confident, richly imagined score" (The New Yorker) that "bursts with color and fresh individuality" (Los Angeles Times).