Vermont Public Community Calendar

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THE CHILDREN
by LUCY KIRKWOOD
directed by SARAH ELIZABETH WANSLEY
MARCH 25 - APRIL 12, 2026

In a remote cottage on the lonely British coast, two retired nuclear scientists have settled into a peaceful existence. Outside, the world is unraveling in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear disaster. When an old friend arrives with an unsettling proposal, they must confront the choices of their past and the moral dilemmas of their future. A gripping, suspenseful drama that The New York Times calls “bristling with chills,” The Children is an urgent and haunting exploration of environmental responsibility, legacy, and the price of survival.

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• FREE UVAC Membership with full use of the facilities and equipment
• FREE land and aquatic fitness classes
• Camaraderie, personalized attention
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• Motivation and coaching provided by ACSM Cancer
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Tuesday & Thursday, January 13 – April 2 @ 10:00 am.

THE CHILDREN
by LUCY KIRKWOOD
directed by SARAH ELIZABETH WANSLEY
MARCH 25 - APRIL 12, 2026

In a remote cottage on the lonely British coast, two retired nuclear scientists have settled into a peaceful existence. Outside, the world is unraveling in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear disaster. When an old friend arrives with an unsettling proposal, they must confront the choices of their past and the moral dilemmas of their future. A gripping, suspenseful drama that The New York Times calls “bristling with chills,” The Children is an urgent and haunting exploration of environmental responsibility, legacy, and the price of survival.

THE CHILDREN
by LUCY KIRKWOOD
directed by SARAH ELIZABETH WANSLEY
MARCH 25 - APRIL 12, 2026

In a remote cottage on the lonely British coast, two retired nuclear scientists have settled into a peaceful existence. Outside, the world is unraveling in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear disaster. When an old friend arrives with an unsettling proposal, they must confront the choices of their past and the moral dilemmas of their future. A gripping, suspenseful drama that The New York Times calls “bristling with chills,” The Children is an urgent and haunting exploration of environmental responsibility, legacy, and the price of survival.

A meta-theatrical play that explores how we might move through history together in the aftermath of slavery.

Onstage is a two-story house. From one angle, it's mucked out after a flood. From another, it's a new development wrapped in Tyvek. And from another, it's "Tara" from "Gone with the Wind" being transformed into an Airbnb. The piano can't be tuned. Someone is quilting in the corner. Come in.

The work was co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and Tony award-winning Rachel Chavkin, best known for directing the Broadway hits "Hadestown" and "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812". In 2019, she was the only woman directing a musical on Broadway. This spirit of groundbreaking collaboration extended to the writing process, which was led by a collective of 21 Black-, POC-, and white-identifying artists ranging in age from 28 through 98.

Propelled by a quilt-like score, the work slips between fact and fiction, performance and ritual, process and product, to tell a story of historical figures and fictional characters seeking and fleeing intimacy—and how these theater artists are doing the same.

Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful... even the orchestra is beautiful!

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this masterpiece uses the decadent nightlife of 1930's Berlin as a backdrop for the rise of fascism.

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).

THE CHILDREN
by LUCY KIRKWOOD
directed by SARAH ELIZABETH WANSLEY
MARCH 25 - APRIL 12, 2026

In a remote cottage on the lonely British coast, two retired nuclear scientists have settled into a peaceful existence. Outside, the world is unraveling in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear disaster. When an old friend arrives with an unsettling proposal, they must confront the choices of their past and the moral dilemmas of their future. A gripping, suspenseful drama that The New York Times calls “bristling with chills,” The Children is an urgent and haunting exploration of environmental responsibility, legacy, and the price of survival.

A meta-theatrical play that explores how we might move through history together in the aftermath of slavery.

Onstage is a two-story house. From one angle, it's mucked out after a flood. From another, it's a new development wrapped in Tyvek. And from another, it's "Tara" from "Gone with the Wind" being transformed into an Airbnb. The piano can't be tuned. Someone is quilting in the corner. Come in.

The work was co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and Tony award-winning Rachel Chavkin, best known for directing the Broadway hits "Hadestown" and "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812". In 2019, she was the only woman directing a musical on Broadway. This spirit of groundbreaking collaboration extended to the writing process, which was led by a collective of 21 Black-, POC-, and white-identifying artists ranging in age from 28 through 98.

Propelled by a quilt-like score, the work slips between fact and fiction, performance and ritual, process and product, to tell a story of historical figures and fictional characters seeking and fleeing intimacy—and how these theater artists are doing the same.

Wild Goose Players presents Cabaret!

Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful… even the orchestra is beautiful!

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including best musical, this masterpiece uses the decadent nightlife of 1920's Berlin as a backdrop for the rise of fascism.

Fri, April 3, 2026, Sat, April 4, 2026 (mat & eve), Thu, April 9, 2026, Fri, April 10, 2026, Sat, April 11, 2026 (mat & eve) & Sun, April 12, 2026

African, Caribbean, funk, reggae, and Latin grooves meet New England old-time and Celtic fiddle in Gaslight Tinkers’ exhilarating, genre-bending sound. Since 2012, I-Shea, Clara, Garrett, Elie, and Peter have brought their joyous, danceable music to clubs, festivals, and dances across the U.S. and Caribbean, delighting audiences with playful surprises and boundless energy.

Opening the evening is Luke Concannon, former lead singer of UK No.1 act Nizlopi (The JCB Song) and acclaimed solo artist. His 2022 album Ecstatic Bird in the Burning charted in the UK and US folk charts, showcasing heartfelt, infectious music rooted in community and tradition.

What is improv? Is it throwing people onstage and seeing what happens? Nah, although that might be fun. Improv has rules and goals and the biggest is to make each other look good while we tell a good story. Improv is fun and games and silliness. Come play and we promise you'll learn a playful and creative tool for not only the theater, but your everyday life! Dress in clothes you can move in and bring a snack. We'll take a 10 minute break midway through each class.

THE CHILDREN
by LUCY KIRKWOOD
directed by SARAH ELIZABETH WANSLEY
MARCH 25 - APRIL 12, 2026

In a remote cottage on the lonely British coast, two retired nuclear scientists have settled into a peaceful existence. Outside, the world is unraveling in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear disaster. When an old friend arrives with an unsettling proposal, they must confront the choices of their past and the moral dilemmas of their future. A gripping, suspenseful drama that The New York Times calls “bristling with chills,” The Children is an urgent and haunting exploration of environmental responsibility, legacy, and the price of survival.

Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful... even the orchestra is beautiful!

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this masterpiece uses the decadent nightlife of 1930's Berlin as a backdrop for the rise of fascism.

Wild Goose Players presents Cabaret!

Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful… even the orchestra is beautiful!

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including best musical, this masterpiece uses the decadent nightlife of 1920's Berlin as a backdrop for the rise of fascism.

Fri, April 3, 2026, Sat, April 4, 2026 (mat & eve), Thu, April 9, 2026, Fri, April 10, 2026, Sat, April 11, 2026 (mat & eve) & Sun, April 12, 2026

The Montpelier Contra Dance happens every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday at the Capital City Grange Hall. We dance to live music with contra dance bands and callers from around New England and beyond. Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. We use gender neutral role terms. There's a newcomers lesson at 7:45 pm and dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. More info at www.montpeliercontradance.org $12 adults, $5 kids/low-income, $20 dance supporters. Cash preferred. Venmo or CC accepted. Questions? 802-225-8921 or cdu.tim@gmail.com.

THE CHILDREN: Artist Talkback
Saturday, Apr. 4th following the 7:30pm performance

Join us after the 7:30 PM show for a conversation with the The Children company.
Admission is Free to the Public.

Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful... even the orchestra is beautiful!

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this masterpiece uses the decadent nightlife of 1930's Berlin as a backdrop for the rise of fascism.

Wild Goose Players presents Cabaret!

Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub, where life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful… even the orchestra is beautiful!

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including best musical, this masterpiece uses the decadent nightlife of 1920's Berlin as a backdrop for the rise of fascism.

Fri, April 3, 2026, Sat, April 4, 2026 (mat & eve), Thu, April 9, 2026, Fri, April 10, 2026, Sat, April 11, 2026 (mat & eve) & Sun, April 12, 2026