Vermont Public Community Calendar

The Julian Scott Memorial Gallery is pleased to present a BFA exhibit featuring Amber Boles, Allegra Luzardo, Rose Oakland, and Sayler Ruggles. The exhibit features painting, sculpture, and digital art. It runs from April 13 to May 1, 2026, with a reception and artist talks on April 16th from 12-2 pm. The gallery is located in the Dibden Center for the Arts on the VTSU-Johnson campus. Follow us on social media at VTSU-Johnson Campus Art Department. Information: (802) 635-1469.

Take a trip through our solar system to learn about Earth, our Moon, and all the planets in the Milky Way with daily activities and demonstrations at ECHO’s out-of-this-world spring festival. Plus, celebrate what makes our home planet special with the beloved Mud Fling! Discover Mother Nature’s recipe for perfect mud, then join the mud parade and throw mud balls from ECHO’s upper deck.

The Vermont State Curator’s Office presents Brattleboro artist and state legislator Mollie S. Burke in her solo exhibit at the Vermont State House Cafeteria Gallery titled Realism and Magical Realism. Burke’s paintings and drawings bring the viewer into a dreamlike world filled with richly colored environments that present a sense of place and home, surrounded by nature. Burke’s imagery includes flowers, vines, water, and trees that weave a fanciful tapestry of meaning and movement. On view Now– April 24, the show will celebrate the artist with a reception on Tuesday, April 21 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

“To me the natural world is both real and magical. In my paintings I try to represent the marvelous and symbolic aspects of reality. Many influences contribute to my style --the interlace designs of my Irish ancestry, the compositional structure of illuminated manuscripts, and the Zapotec weavings of southern Mexico. I embrace a non-linear way of seeing, and I celebrate the imagination as a value, a force that can save us from narrow ideologies and rigid thinking.” – Mollie Burke

About: Mollie Burke holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Goddard College. She has been active in the Brattleboro community as an artist and teacher of both art and figure skating for many years. She is the founder and director of Art in the Neighborhood, an organization that provides tuition-free art classes to children in low-income housing communities. She also teaches in several Vermont schools with the Vermont Arts Council artist-in-residence program.

Burke is a Brattleboro Town Meeting representative and a member of the Brattleboro Coalition for Active Transportation. She was elected to the House in 2008 and has served since then on the Transportation Committee. She is also Chair of the House Sexual Harassment Prevention Panel and active in the Climate Solutions Caucus and the Women's Caucus. She and her husband have three grown children and five grandchildren.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be served at the artist reception.

A three-week immersion program exploring a literary classic for participants ages 13-19. This is a challenging and fun experience under the guidance of professional practitioners.
Think you know what a love story looks like? Think again.
This summer, NEYT’s Senior Company takes on Arms and the Man, a fast, funny, and surprisingly modern comedy that flips romance, heroism, and “main character energy” completely on its head.
In this three week immersive program, actors ages 13–19 will dive into a rigorous, ensemble driven process building a fully staged production while sharpening their skills in voice, language, movement, and character work. This is the ideal opportunity for actors who want to go deeper, to make bold choices, tackle rich text, and collaborate at a high level.
Video audition submissions are now open. Apply by April 22nd and claim your place in the company now. Rehearsals June 22 - July 10. Performances July 10 & 11.

The Julian Scott Memorial Gallery is pleased to present a BFA exhibit featuring Amber Boles, Allegra Luzardo, Rose Oakland, and Sayler Ruggles. The exhibit features painting, sculpture, and digital art. It runs from April 13 to May 1, 2026, with a reception and artist talks on April 16th from 12-2 pm. The gallery is located in the Dibden Center for the Arts on the VTSU-Johnson campus. Follow us on social media at VTSU-Johnson Campus Art Department. Information: (802) 635-1469.

Take a trip through our solar system to learn about Earth, our Moon, and all the planets in the Milky Way with daily activities and demonstrations at ECHO’s out-of-this-world spring festival. Plus, celebrate what makes our home planet special with the beloved Mud Fling! Discover Mother Nature’s recipe for perfect mud, then join the mud parade and throw mud balls from ECHO’s upper deck.

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.

Are you wishing you better understood your bike that's been gathering cobwebs since the fall? Well brush off the dust and join us in this class! The Spring Tune Up Series will make sure your bike is ready for spring riding, while also teaching you some basic maintenance and helping you get to know the different parts of your bike a little better.

The RAR Spring Tune Up Series is a collaboration with Radical Adventure Riders and is intended for women, trans, and non-binary students.

This is a three-week class that meets on:

Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 29
Wednesday, May 6

All classes will be from 6-8pm in the Old Spokes Home Community Workshop at 664 Riverside Drive in Burlington. Bike stands, tools and supplies will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bikes to work on, but class bikes can also be provided if needed.

All participants will receive a coupon for 20% off of a tool purchase at Old Spokes Home.

Béla Fleck joins harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez in a striking all-star trio that redefines what a small ensemble can be. Fleck, a 19-time Grammy winner and genre-blurring banjo virtuoso, is joined by two of the most gifted musicians of their generation. Castañeda brings a dazzling voice to the harp rooted in jazz and world music, while Sánchez, a five-time Grammy winner, is celebrated for his visionary work in jazz and film. Together, they perform original music filled with fearless exploration, rich melodies, and grooves that twist, turn, and captivate.

Robin Pecknold is an American singer-songwriter best known as the principal songwriter and vocalist for Fleet Foxes, and has recorded four studio albums: Fleet Foxes (2008), Helplessness Blues (2011), Crack-Up (2017), and Shore (2020), along with live albums A Very Lonely Solstice (2021) and Live On Boston Harbor (2024). Originally from Seattle, WA, he has been nominated for many awards, including GRAMMY nominations for best Folk Album and for Best Alternative Music Album.

Late works by Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms.

In this program, Pinkas explores the later fruits of three magnificent composers. Beethoven's Sonata Op. 110, Schumann's Gesänge der Frühe and Brahms Intermezzi Op. 118 are distillations of wisdom, experience, joy and perhaps sorrow: a celebration of a rich life lived in music.

Dragging some nightlife to the capital city. Every other month you can catch the terrific Vermont Drag Trip, Rhedd Rhumm, Sasha Sriracha and Miss Chekova giving you a great way to end your month! Live singing, dancing, lip syncing, comedy and whatever else decides to happen, this is the place to be! You must be 21 or over to attend.

The Julian Scott Memorial Gallery is pleased to present a BFA exhibit featuring Amber Boles, Allegra Luzardo, Rose Oakland, and Sayler Ruggles. The exhibit features painting, sculpture, and digital art. It runs from April 13 to May 1, 2026, with a reception and artist talks on April 16th from 12-2 pm. The gallery is located in the Dibden Center for the Arts on the VTSU-Johnson campus. Follow us on social media at VTSU-Johnson Campus Art Department. Information: (802) 635-1469.

Made Here Film Festival is a regional festival for filmmakers residing in New England and Québec. MHFF is New England’s only competitive festival dedicated entirely to films made by creatives based in our region. Made Here Film Festival takes place at Burlington Beer Company in an historic building constructed in 1903 as the North American factory of Auguste and Louis Lumière, the film pioneers often credited with the invention of motion pictures and the first cinematic presentations.

MHFF is free to the public. Donations are encouraged.

Take a trip through our solar system to learn about Earth, our Moon, and all the planets in the Milky Way with daily activities and demonstrations at ECHO’s out-of-this-world spring festival. Plus, celebrate what makes our home planet special with the beloved Mud Fling! Discover Mother Nature’s recipe for perfect mud, then join the mud parade and throw mud balls from ECHO’s upper deck.

The Vermont Edition team is headed to Windsor County for the next installment of its monthly “Town by Town” series. Join us in Royalton for a live broadcast from First Branch Coffee. Bring your stories, history and questions about Royalton, or email them now to vermontedition@vermontpublic.org.

Seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. The Vermont Edition broadcast begins at 12 p.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

If you can’t join us in person, you can listen live on the radio or stream on vermontpublic.org.

Directions and Parking
First Branch Coffee is located at 228 Chelsea St, South Royalton, VT 05068. There is street parking available on Chelsea St. and around the Town Green.

Recording Disclosure
This event will be recorded and broadcast live using audio, video and still photography. Your entry and presence constitutes your consent to be recorded and to use any of the recording by Vermont Public for potential use in content projects or promotions.

Other questions? Email us at events@vermontpublic.org.

Chill out and bid bold... Zero Celsius Art Auction will take place on April 23 from 5:30–7:00 PM at our gallery, 5031 Main Street, next to Tempest Books in Waitsfield, Vermont.

Join us for the closing reception of our exhibition Zero Celsius. This special evening is your final opportunity to experience the interdisciplinary show and to acquire an art piece—whether for your own collection or as a meaningful gift for someone who appreciates the arts. Living with art enriches our lives, connecting us to the creative energy that shapes the world. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Viewing hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 1:00–5:00 PM, Tuesdays by appointment, 1-5pm. Stop in during these times to learn more about this thoughtful and inspiring exhibition exploring winter experience and climate change. We look forward to seeing you soon!

In honor of Earth Day, meet artist-activist Diane Burko who has traveled the globe searching for evidence of humankind’s impact on the natural world. Exploring the intersection of art and environment, Burko discusses her creative practice, and her critical engagement with the scientists, people, and environs that inform her Amazon series, featured in BCA’s exhibit "Human Impact".

Join us in person or register in advance for the Zoom livestream at >> https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5617707361304/WN_KDDyKBpUTUeRp5qlCWyIAA

Join Hill Farmstead Brewery and Jasper Hill Farm as we present a series of cheese and beer pairing menus in Hill Farmstead's taproom. Each intimate tasting will feature four thoughtfully selected Hill Farmstead beers paired with four Jasper Hill cheeses.

These evenings offer an opportunity to explore the craft, character, and shared sense of place behind two makers from Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Representatives from Hill Farmstead and Jasper Hill will guide guests through the history of each producer, share tasting notes on each pairing, and offer stories about the people, place, and process behind the beers and cheeses.

Following the guided tasting, guests are invited to stay for a social hour and enjoy additional offerings from the taproom and bottle shop.

Nashville based soul artist Jed Harrelson has found a way to fuse sounds of Soul, Rock and R&B. Music connects and he carries that into the center of his work, leaving both a euphoric and familiar presence. While he’s independently released 15 songs in the last three years, he is working on a debut project right now. All of his music is recorded in house with his brother Hank as the audio engineer.

Being from Texarkana, Arkansas instilled a drive to hone in on his craft though the lack of music scene caused him to move where he could really express his artistic message which took him to Fayetteville, Arkansas. This is where he cut his teeth in the Northwest Arkansas music scene. Now living in Nashville since January 2020, Jed is independently touring the country with his band in a gold van called “The Loaf”. By achieving and producing what feels good in his art, Jed just might help listeners do the same.