Vermont Public Community Calendar

Kinhaven Music School is excited to launch its inaugural Semester Program on August 25, 2025—a four-month, residential experience for high-school musicians focused on chamber music, performance, and holistic learning in a creative, community-driven setting. Offered in partnership with Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) in Manchester, VT, the program combines academic coursework at BBA with intensive musical study at Kinhaven, allowing students to grow both artistically and academically in the heart of Vermont.

To share the spirit of the program with the broader community, Kinhaven presents its Southern Vermont Fall Concert Series, featuring free public performances by Semester Program students at the region’s most beloved venues. Each performance offers a chance to experience the artistry, growth, and joy of these exceptional young musicians in welcoming, community-oriented settings.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of artists and the collaborative spirit of Vermont’s educational and cultural institutions. For full concert details, visit kinhaven.org/concerts.

Jerron Paxton, equally and impressively talented on banjo, guitar, harmonica, vocals, fiddle, and piano, breathes new life into the treasured forms of Black American vernacular music. Dennis Lichtman is a masterful multi-instrumentalist (clarinet, mandolin, violin, and more) who has toured and recorded with such luminaries as David Byrne, The Lovestruck Balladeers, and Pokey LaFarge. Their mutual love of the history, stories, and significance behind the music they play is apparent as they romp through an energetic and engaging set of acoustic blues, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley pop songs, 1920s jazz, twin fiddle hoe-downs, and original songs and compositions.

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.

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.

The club kicks off the year with a selection of choral favorites.

Filippo Ciabatti, director

The Life and Music of George Michael celebrates the performance and sound of one of the biggest international stars of our time. This dynamically staged concert-style show chronicles George Michael’s remarkable career with live renditions of his blockbuster hits including “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “Faith,” “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure” and many more.

This is a tribute production. It is not associated with or endorsed by George Michael’s estate or George Michael Entertainment.

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.

This 6-week course is for adults who want to build confidence with investing. Whether you’re just getting started or want to sharpen your financial skills, this course is designed to help you understand the essentials of investing and build a personalized plan—step by step. Through real-life examples, simple tools and hands-on activities, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to invest intentionally and avoid common mistakes.

Week 1: Why Invest? Setting Goals That Matter
Learn how inflation affects your savings, how compound interest works and how to set goals with purpose.

Week 2: Understanding Risk
Explore the relationship between risk and return, emotional investing and how to find your own comfort zone.

Week 3: What Are You Investing In?
Break down the basics of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs and how diversification can work for you.

Week 4: How to Build a Portfolio
Learn how to use index funds, automate contributions and build a simple, cost-effective investment strategy.

Week 5: Choosing the Right Accounts
Discover the differences between Roth IRAs, Traditional IRAs and brokerage accounts—and how taxes play a role.

Week 6: Putting It All Together
Finalize your plan, learn how to avoid common mistakes and know when and how to review it over time.

Outcome:
Every participant will leave with a simple, customized investment plan they’ve built themselves—designed to match their goals, timeline and comfort with risk.

This course is presented by financial professionals from Greenhill Financial Partners, a Vermont-registered investment advisor. The course is for educational purposes only and does not include individualized financial advice or product recommendations. Participation does not establish an advisory or client relationship with Greenhill Financial Partners or its instructors.

No financial products or services will be offered or sold during the class. All materials are designed to promote financial literacy and informed decision-making.

Registration is required prior to attending this course. Register online or in-person. Payment must be made prior to the start of the classes.

The KCP Presents Performing Arts Series welcomes the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company to Lyndon Institute, Monday, November 3rd, at 7:00. The ABT Studio Company introduces new and lifelong ballet audiences to the most exciting young dancers and choreographers working today.

The vibrant young dancers of ABT Studio Company share the artistry, professionalism, and innovation of American Ballet Theatre with a worldwide audience, serving as an ambassador for American Ballet Theatre by touring to international venues large and small. In recent years, the Studio Company has performed in London, Athens, Manila, Hong Kong, St. Petersburg, and a wide variety of US performing arts centers, colleges and festivals. ABT Studio Company programs feature a dynamic blend of favorites from the classical and neoclassical canons alongside contemporary and newly commissioned works.

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company seeks to develop the next generation of ballet dancers, choreographers and audiences. The central mission of ABT Studio Company is to prepare its youngest exceptionally promising dancers for careers in American Ballet Theatre’s main Company or other leading ballet companies worldwide. ABT Studio Company serves as the crucial vehicle for transitioning from student to professional performer. Nearly 85% of current American Ballet Theatre dancers are alumni of ABT Studio Company, including sixteen Principal Dancers and eight Soloists.

ABT Studio Company performs favorite excerpts from the classical and neoclassical canons alongside inventive contemporary pieces and commissions today’s brightest choreographers to create new ballets each season. Performances feature a wide variety of styles, offering something for everyone—from ballet newcomers to lifelong fans.

Bringing big city talent to Vermont’s small towns, the KCP Presents Performing Arts Series has scheduled 11 professional touring acts through spring of 2026, including dance, circus, comedy, and music from around the world. Tickets for KCP Presents 2025-26 shows, including early bird discounts, are on sale now. Student admission is free to St. Johnsbury Academy and Lyndon Institute shows, including the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, on November 3rd. To buy tickets or learn more, visit www.catamountarts.org or www.kcppresents.org. Alternatively, call 802-748-2600 or visit the Catamount Arts box office at 115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury.

The KCP Presents Series is produced by Catamount Arts working in association with Kingdom County Productions and supported by generous local sponsors including The Autosaver Group, Community National Bank, Lyndon Institute, Northern Counties Healthcare, EastRise Credit Union, NVRH, Passumpsic Bank, St. Johnsbury Academy, Seven Days, The Point, NHPR, WYKR/Yankee Broadcasting, Green Mountain Broadcasters, Vermont Public, and Seven Days, with grant funding from the Vermont Arts Council.

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.

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.

If you’re looking for a fun way to get moving, meet new people and learn something new, square dancing might be the best-kept secret you haven’t discovered yet. It’s social, active and surprisingly easy to pick up—even if you’ve never danced a step in your life. So dust off your two left feet, grab a partner (or come solo) and step into the world of square dancing! Join us for new dancer session. First two nights are free (Sept 10 and 17th) for those trying it. Sessions then run through the school year (similar to ballroom) and voila! You can square dance anywhere in the world with these calls!

Discounts available for dancers that pre-pay in session segments. Preregister at website.

This course is a great opportunity to learn about the properties of clay and the process of hand-building. Students of all ability levels are welcome.

This course is for both beginner and intermediate students to learn to work on the potter’s wheel. There is also some opportunity for hand-building functional or sculptural pieces. We will learn numerous glazing techniques. The small class size will allow for individual attention, with each student following their creative path.

*Pick up of final projects will be on Tuesday, November 25th, from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

To register for this course, please call the Stafford Adult Career & Technical Center at 802.770.1178. Or register online here

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.

T.J. MILLER is a comedian. He has been diligently working to make people laugh for over two and a half years because life is tragic and the best thing he can do is make you giggle and perhaps pee. He is famous in Norway. A skilled improviser, no show is ever the same. Let me repeat that- no show you ever see will be the same. Dare you? See them all?

Credits:
Deadpool 1 & 2
How to Train Your Dragon
Silicon Valley

To ensure a legitimate and hassle-free experience, always purchase tickets to Spruce Peak Arts events directly from our official website. Third-party resellers often charge inflated prices and may sell duplicate or invalid tickets.

Spruce Peak Arts does not work with any third-party vendors. For the best price and peace of mind, buy your tickets exclusively from sprucepeakarts.org or contact our box office directly at 802-760-4634.

Soul-stirring voices and heartfelt lyrics take center stage in an inspiring performance.

Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, director

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.