Vermont Public Community Calendar

Grief, loss, and mourning are universal experiences and part of the human condition. However, in today’s society, grief is considered a taboo – almost unmentionable – subject. Our ability to express grief and its social acceptance is a leading source of uneasiness, discomfort, and apprehension. Whether for those we loved, a lost way of life, a state of belonging, or our identity, how we grieve and mourn impacts our physical and mental well-being.

Through a variety of media, including photography, painting, video, and installation, the artists in How to Say Goodbye convey their personal experience with grief as they interrogate themes of memory, expression, transition, and endurance.

Featured artists: Peter Bruun, Jordan Douglas, Mariam Ghani, Lydia Kern, John Killacky, and Nirmal Raja.

Programmatic partner: Vermont Association of Psychoanalytic Studies (VAPS)

image: Miriam Ghani, There’s a Hole in the World Where You Used to Be, 2024, Single channel video film still

BCA Fall exhibitions are supported in part by the Maslow Family Foundation. Hospitality sponsor, Lake Champlain Chocolates. Burlington City Arts is supported in part by the Vermont Arts Council & the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mercy Connections is seeking women across Vermont to join its Vermont Women’s Mentoring Program, an initiative that supports incarcerated women as they transition back into the community. This program trains mentors to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to women affected by the criminal justice system. A new five-week training series begins September 10 and runs through October 8 every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mercy Connections in Burlington. Upon completing training, mentors are carefully matched with mentees—women currently incarcerated, under community supervision, or in pre-trial services—through a collaborative process. No prior experience with the justice system is required.

Grief, loss, and mourning are universal experiences and part of the human condition. However, in today’s society, grief is considered a taboo – almost unmentionable – subject. Our ability to express grief and its social acceptance is a leading source of uneasiness, discomfort, and apprehension. Whether for those we loved, a lost way of life, a state of belonging, or our identity, how we grieve and mourn impacts our physical and mental well-being.

Through a variety of media, including photography, painting, video, and installation, the artists in How to Say Goodbye convey their personal experience with grief as they interrogate themes of memory, expression, transition, and endurance.

Featured artists: Peter Bruun, Jordan Douglas, Mariam Ghani, Lydia Kern, John Killacky, and Nirmal Raja.

Programmatic partner: Vermont Association of Psychoanalytic Studies (VAPS)

image: Miriam Ghani, There’s a Hole in the World Where You Used to Be, 2024, Single channel video film still

BCA Fall exhibitions are supported in part by the Maslow Family Foundation. Hospitality sponsor, Lake Champlain Chocolates. Burlington City Arts is supported in part by the Vermont Arts Council & the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Flynn’s Kickline program introduces elementary school students to movement in a big, fun, free celebration of dance each fall. Parents and kids are invited to join Kickline choreographer Rose Bedard for a family-friendly workshop that combines playful movement games and accessible dance moves!

Rose Bedard is a dynamic figure in the dance community, embodying roles as a freelance artist, choreographer, and educator through her LLC, "2INSPIRE Dance." Her passion for dance is evident in her boundless energy and dedication, which she channels into teaching and choreography. She has established strong community connections wherever she goes, fostering lasting relationships with her students and collaborators.

Rose's teaching reaches beyond traditional dance studios; she imparts her knowledge at the Flynn Theater, public and private schools, and universities both within and outside Vermont. Her commitment to education is indicated by her recent month-long school residency, where she engaged with students and from preK to 5th grade.

In addition to teaching, Rose continues her own artistic growth through training in cities like Montreal, NYC, and Boston. She serves as the artistic director of "SynRgy," her own dance company, and contributes to the Slow Shapes Dance Company.

What is FlynnZone Family Nights?

Every third Thursday, join us at FlynnZONE for FREE evenings of hands-on arts experiences designed for the whole family to learn, create, and explore together. Each session features engaging classes or workshops led by local and visiting artists, offering a fun and welcoming space to connect and grow through creativity.

Join us for an adults-only evening where science meets entertainment! ECHO’s new 21+ after-hours series offers exclusive access to the museum with immersive experiences you won't find anywhere else. Local food truck fare and a cash bar by Sugarsnap Catering will keep you fueled throughout the night.

October’s theme is The Science of Fear! Face your fears through 5 unique experiences and complete the ritual for a chance to win devilish prizes. Mingle with UVM Neuroscientists, show off your creative prowess in our costume contest, nestle up to some creepy crawlies with an insect tasting, and more!

Celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe delivers a public lecture to a darkened theater and at last faces the question, “What has been the inspiration for your life’s work?” In response , the master of terror will guide his audience on a dreamlike and ghastly journey of love and obsession, vengeance and horror. Written by and starring Shelburne/Charlotte resident Alex Nalbach (author and director of last fall’s Shelburne Players production of “Murder at Eight”), this fictional imagining of Poe’s life will haunt and captivate you. As the shadows gather this autumn, please join us for three performances of this world-premiere, one-man play. May not be suitable for young children.

Throughout history, composers from Woody Guthrie to Ethel Smyth have turned to music in the face of hardship - to find light in darkness, to hold fast to truth, to rise up, and offer strength. In this Jukebox string quartet concert, we look to composers who have created music for hope, resistance, and change - music composed in prison camps, music that calls out injustice, music that shouts dissent, music that is charged with the need to speak out and be heard. Featuring Brooke Quiggins-Saulnier and Joana Genova, violin; Stefanie Taylor, viola; and John Dunlop, cello. Hosted and curated by Matt LaRocca.

Welcome to The COLOR Ball (Previously known as Thrive Ball)! Be proud of the skin your in and show of your nudes! We want to see skin color monochromatic looks, showcasing the beauty in the diversity of our skin and culture. If you want to be more vibrant, come dressed head to toe in your favorite color of the rainbow.

Bringing back ballroom & vogue to the Green Mountain State!

This is an event to celebrate and educate on this beautiful art form built by our black & brown queer/trans community!

A night of dancing, performances, information, food and connection! If you are interested in learning more, this is the event for you.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY! Tickets can be purchased if desired but POC folx pay what you can for entry. Non-POC, tickets sales are donated to THRIVE, Pride Center of Vermont’s Queer/Trans Person of Color program.

18 + | Discounted tickets available for students with valid ID. Must purchase in person at Higher Ground's Box Office.

Walk a category/volunteer/table: https://linktr.ee/ThriveVT

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The House of LeBejia Connecticut Chapter Mother: Xiomarie LeBejia

Xiomarie’s House:
Sapphire Bills
Jehloni
Mylin Monroe

Featuring:
Candace Persuasian (Boston, MA)
Drew Friday (Richmond, VA)
Lady Celestina (Jersey shore)
Harmonica Sunbeam (Jersey shore)

Local Vermont Performers:
Sasha Sriracha
Domini’que Anjou
Mochachino
Mecca
Prisma Pallet

Music by:
DJ Craig Mitchell
DJ Kwame

Grief, loss, and mourning are universal experiences and part of the human condition. However, in today’s society, grief is considered a taboo – almost unmentionable – subject. Our ability to express grief and its social acceptance is a leading source of uneasiness, discomfort, and apprehension. Whether for those we loved, a lost way of life, a state of belonging, or our identity, how we grieve and mourn impacts our physical and mental well-being.

Through a variety of media, including photography, painting, video, and installation, the artists in How to Say Goodbye convey their personal experience with grief as they interrogate themes of memory, expression, transition, and endurance.

Featured artists: Peter Bruun, Jordan Douglas, Mariam Ghani, Lydia Kern, John Killacky, and Nirmal Raja.

Programmatic partner: Vermont Association of Psychoanalytic Studies (VAPS)

image: Miriam Ghani, There’s a Hole in the World Where You Used to Be, 2024, Single channel video film still

BCA Fall exhibitions are supported in part by the Maslow Family Foundation. Hospitality sponsor, Lake Champlain Chocolates. Burlington City Arts is supported in part by the Vermont Arts Council & the National Endowment for the Arts.

The 2025 Vermont International Film Festival is October 17-26! Screening over 60 independent movies from around the world, plus special guests, filmmaker Q&A's, parties and more! Tickets on-sale to members October 3 at 10am.

Talk by Minh Ly, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UVM.

Celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe delivers a public lecture to a darkened theater and at last faces the question, “What has been the inspiration for your life’s work?” In response , the master of terror will guide his audience on a dreamlike and ghastly journey of love and obsession, vengeance and horror. Written by and starring Shelburne/Charlotte resident Alex Nalbach (author and director of last fall’s Shelburne Players production of “Murder at Eight”), this fictional imagining of Poe’s life will haunt and captivate you. As the shadows gather this autumn, please join us for three performances of this world-premiere, one-man play. May not be suitable for young children.

We’re excited to introduce another world-class European quartet to our audience. The Aris are first prize winners of many prestigious competitions, have been honored as ECHO Rising Stars by the European Concert Hall Organization, were among the BBC's New Generation Artists, and have won five awards at the ARD International Music Competition in Munich. Their program for us will feature Haydn’s String Quartet no. 4 in B Flat Major Op. 76 “Sunrise”; Shostakovich’s String Quartet no. 8 in C minor Op. 110, and Beethoven’s String Quartet no. 15 in A minor Op. 132.

Winter Swap is a community driven, consignment sale event. You can buy, sell or both! Aligning with our mission of inspiring our community to pursue a lifetime of outdoor activity and environmental stewardship, we facilitate finding new homes for winter gear that would otherwise sit in a basement or garage or end up in a landfill.

Gear Intake: October 15 - 17 (online intake form required) - 10am - 6pm
Shop: October 18 - 9am - 6pm

ThIS talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and teachings, showing how they are available for anyone to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science. The talk is free, open to the community, and sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Burlington.

James Shepherd, Christian Science practitioner and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, travels from his home base in Eugene, Oregon, to speak to audiences around the world.

The Green Mountain Book Festival will showcase the art of science fiction for this year's festival! This year's headlining author is NYT bestseller John Scalzi, author of Old Man's War, Redshirts, and the recently released When the Moon Hits Your Eye and The Shattering Peace.

He'll be joined by a number of Vermont genre authors: Craig Alanson, William Alexander, M.T. Anderson, Emily Hamilton, Margot Harrison, Andrew Liptak, Mike Luoma, and Brian Staveley for a day of panels (worldbuilding and humor) and a main stage interview.

Grief, loss, and mourning are universal experiences and part of the human condition. However, in today’s society, grief is considered a taboo – almost unmentionable – subject. Our ability to express grief and its social acceptance is a leading source of uneasiness, discomfort, and apprehension. Whether for those we loved, a lost way of life, a state of belonging, or our identity, how we grieve and mourn impacts our physical and mental well-being.

Through a variety of media, including photography, painting, video, and installation, the artists in How to Say Goodbye convey their personal experience with grief as they interrogate themes of memory, expression, transition, and endurance.

Featured artists: Peter Bruun, Jordan Douglas, Mariam Ghani, Lydia Kern, John Killacky, and Nirmal Raja.

Programmatic partner: Vermont Association of Psychoanalytic Studies (VAPS)

image: Miriam Ghani, There’s a Hole in the World Where You Used to Be, 2024, Single channel video film still

BCA Fall exhibitions are supported in part by the Maslow Family Foundation. Hospitality sponsor, Lake Champlain Chocolates. Burlington City Arts is supported in part by the Vermont Arts Council & the National Endowment for the Arts.

The 2025 Vermont International Film Festival is October 17-26! Screening over 60 independent movies from around the world, plus special guests, filmmaker Q&A's, parties and more! Tickets on-sale to members October 3 at 10am.

*This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, share a dish that reflects your cultural heritage (appetizer, soup, main or side dish, baked goods, dessert), and enjoy the company of neighbors around a table of delicious food.

*We invite you to bring a dish if you can (with an ingredients list) that can serve 6–8 people and share stories about the food that matters to you and your family.

*Along with the shared meal, there will be music, beverages, snacks, and fun activities for children to enjoy. Food will also be available for those unable to prepare a dish.

Our gathering space will be warm, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

Celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe delivers a public lecture to a darkened theater and at last faces the question, “What has been the inspiration for your life’s work?” In response , the master of terror will guide his audience on a dreamlike and ghastly journey of love and obsession, vengeance and horror. Written by and starring Shelburne/Charlotte resident Alex Nalbach (author and director of last fall’s Shelburne Players production of “Murder at Eight”), this fictional imagining of Poe’s life will haunt and captivate you. As the shadows gather this autumn, please join us for three performances of this world-premiere, one-man play. May not be suitable for young children.