Vermont Public Community Calendar

Saint Albans-based visual storyteller and photographer François de Melogue presents "Sun, Salt, & Saffron: A Portrait of Provence," a photo talk exploring the light, landscape, and living traditions of Provence. A former farm-to-table chef with family roots in the region, de Melogue brings a sensory intimacy to his portraits of a place shaped by sun, salt, and saffron. Part of "The World Through Our Lenses" travel photography show.

Saint Albans-based visual storyteller and photographer François de Melogue presents "Sun, Salt, & Saffron: A Portrait of Provence," a photo talk exploring the light, landscape, and living traditions of Provence. A former farm-to-table chef with family roots in the region, de Melogue brings a sensory intimacy to his portraits of a place shaped by sun, salt, and saffron. Part of "The World Through Our Lenses" travel photography show.

A program collecting all the Oscar-nominated animated short films at the 98th Academy Awards.

BUTTERFLY
Florence Miailhe | 15 | France
A poignant retelling of Olympic swimmer Alfred Nakache’s life, from his rise to fame to surviving Auschwitz.

FOREVERGREEN
Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears | 13 | U.S.
An orphaned bear cub is tempted by the allure of easy food.

THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS
Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski | 17 | Canada
A haunting fable about a girl overwhelmed by sorrow and the boy who loves her.

RETIREMENT PLAN
John Kelly | 7 | Ireland
Ray (Domhnall Gleeson) fantasises about everything he’d love to do in retirement, once he finally has the “time.”

THE THREE SISTERS
Konstantin Bronzit | 14 | Israel, Cyprus
Three sisters live a lonely life on an isolated island, each in their own small house.

ÉIRU
Giovanna Ferrari | 13 | Ireland
When the water mysteriously disappears from the well in a warrior clan’s village, an intrepid child descends into the belly of the earth to retrieve it.

Some films in this program may not be suitable for very young children.

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

"What's the Difference?" seeks to close the gap between looking and understanding when interacting with contemporary sculpture. Exhibition artists Lee Williams and Cathy Della Lucia transform the gallery's physical space to articulate core elements of art making and it's significance to the viewer.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5-7pm.

"Human Impact" focuses on the pressing issues facing the natural environment of New England and the global world. Featured national and internationally recognized artists include Diane Burko, Adriane Colburn, John Gerrard, Renee Greenlee, Kari Greer, Nicolei Buendia Gupit, Sallie Dean Shatz, and Rebecca McGee Tuck. This exhibit examines our shifting perspectives and connection with the land during a time of dramatic ecological change and human advancement.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5-7pm.

Enjoy indoor mini golf at the Fletcher Free Library! Timed tickets are available for this all-ages day of fun!

Chamber orchestra A Far Cry has had an outsize impact on the classical music scene with their youthful energy, the highest level of vibrant musicianship, creative programming and the ability to connect directly with audiences.

A true musical collective, instead of one artistic director, the “Criers” curate and submit program ideas inspired by individual curiosities, the greater musical community, and what is happening in the world at large.

For us, they will perform a glorious program including the chamber versions of Copeland’s Appalachian Spring and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, Pastorale.

Enjoy indoor mini golf at the Fletcher Free Library! Timed tickets are available for this all-ages day of fun!

This year, the Church Street Marketplace and Runamok Maple are bringing back Maple Madness, a one-day maple wonderland in downtown Burlington!

Saturday, March 21st | 11am-4pm | Church Street Marketplace

We're celebrating Vermont's tradition of sugaring with syrup samples, live music, a photo booth, evaporator demonstrations, bingo board challenge, fire pits, pancakes, axe throwing, and more. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone you want to share this sweet experience with. Because nothing brings Vermont together like maple.

Free event, open to all.

Sponsored by Northfield Savings Bank. Media sponsor Seven Days.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is set to transport audiences to a world of wonder with Disney in Concert: Around the World, a symphonic celebration of Walt Disney’s legacy. Featuring orchestral suites from classic Disney films and iconic film moments, this concert experience will enchant fans of all ages.

From the sweeping savannas of The Lion King to the icy magic of Frozen, the adventure of Pirates of the Caribbean to the timeless romance of Beauty and the Beast among many other familiar classics, VSO’s live performance will bring Disney’s most beloved stories to life like never before. The program combines the power of a live symphony orchestra with moments from Disney’s animated masterpieces projected on screen—creating an immersive, family-friendly event brimming with nostalgia and wonder.

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

Join Sculptural Ideas artist Lee Williams for a discussion of intuition, creativity, and the influence of geography and color on his artistic practice.

A native of Wales, Williams shares insights into how living in Vermont influences his approach to creating sculpture and why color is a key element in his work.

Lee Williams is an arts educator at the Southern Vermont Art Center and the River Arts School.

The Champlain Trio are joined by the superb violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt for an unusual and appealing program. The first half focuses on marvelous pieces by the brilliant early 20th century English composer Alice Verne-Bredt, Phantasie Trio, and 19th century French composer Mélanie Bonis’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in B-flat Major. The second half is comprised of the epic Piano Quartet in G Minor by Brahms. Milena is a founding member of the Dover String Quartet, and her presence with the Champlain Trio will make for an exceptional chamber event.

Anne Lamott writes and speaks about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus. But armed with self-effacing humor –she is laugh-out-loud funny – and ruthless honesty, Lamott converts her subjects into enchantment. Actually, she writes about what most of us don’t like to think about. She wrote her first novel for her father, the writer Kenneth Lamott, when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. She has said that the book was “a present to someone I loved who was going to die.” In all her novels, she writes about loss – loss of loved ones and loss of personal control. She doesn’t try to sugar coat the sadness, frustration and disappointment, but tells her stories with honesty, compassion and a pureness of voice. As she says, “I have a lot of hope and a lot of faith and I struggle to communicate that.”

Anne Lamott does communicate her faith; in her books and in person, she lifts, comforts, and inspires, all the while keeping us laughing. Anne Lamott is the author of seven novels, Hard Laughter, Rosie, Joe Jones, Blue Shoe, All New People, Crooked Little Heart, and Imperfect Birds.

Get your tickets now at sprucepeakarts.org

Burlington Baroque, directed by Eric Milnes, presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s St John’s Passion featuring the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers and with renowned soloists and period instrument ensemble L’Harmonie des saisons.

Bach presented at least four different versions of the St. John Passion during his lifetime. Burlington Baroque's performances will feature the rarely heard 1725 version in a regional premiere. Directed by Eric Milnes, the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers are joined by L'Harmonie des saisons, Montreal's Juno Award-winning period instrument orchestra, and internationally-acclaimed vocal soloists in presenting this stirring and profound musical journey through Christ’s final days. Bach’s work is a powerful, emotional gateway into the drama of Holy Week, offering a deeply moving experience through its arias, choruses, and chorales. This sacred masterpiece is a momentous journey for both new and returning audiences.

Please join us for a pre-concert introduction to the St. John Passion offered by music journalist Benjamin Pomerance at 3:30 p.m.

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

A member of the piano jazz pantheon, Fred Hersch has been an influential creative force for more than three decades as an improviser, composer, educator, bandleader, collaborator, and recording artist. He has been proclaimed “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade” by Vanity Fair and “a living legend” by The New Yorker.

A seventeen-time Grammy nominee, Hersch has garnered jazz’s most prestigious awards, including a Doris Duke Artist (2016) and the Jazz Magazine (France) International Artist of the Year (2021).

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

Join "Human Impact" artists, City of Burlington experts, and community leaders for a conversation on accessibility, conservation, and sustainability. Explore the way these themes impact our environment, from local to international perspectives.

Join us in person or register in advance for the Zoom livestream at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7317707355844/WN_82CMHVYPTnK8ceFPmA9l1A#/registration