Vermont Public Community Calendar

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

PALS for Life at UVAC is a FREE 16-week program for individuals affected by breast cancer, running May 5 – August 20. Based on the Physical Activity and Lymphedema (PAL) Study, the program uses research-backed exercise to help reduce the risk of lymphedema while improving strength, health, and quality of life. Participants receive a free UVAC membership during the program, expert-led sessions twice per week, access to land and aquatic fitness classes, and educational seminars on lymphedema and nutrition through Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. A doctor’s referral and PT consultation are required. Learn more at uvacswim.org/fitness/breast-cancer-programs.

The choral singers round out the year with an uplifting performance.

Filippo Ciabatti, director

🚲Best Day Ever follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability — and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont's mountain biking community. The film documents the completion of the Driving Range, now a fully adaptive trail network in Richmond. Set in the Green Mountains, this is a story of grit, independence, and what’s possible when community and creativity come together.

🌎This award winning documentary is being honored at festivals around the world - and it’s made right here in Vermont. Come see this powerful film in its home state and chat with filmmaker Berne Broudy, Shelby Semmes from Trust for Public Land and Nick Bennett from VMBA.

📽️Click here to watch a preview of the film.

🙏This film tour is made possible with support from Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Concept 2 and VT Marine, a Local Q-Ramp dealer.

🎟️Click here for tickets.

💰Ticket sales support Vermont Public and VMBA’s funding of adaptive riding in Vermont.

Schedule
6:30 p.m. - Doors open
7 p.m. - Screening begins
7:45 p.m. - Discussion
8: 30 p.m. - Event ends

Accommodations
Vermont Public is committed to providing access and accommodation for individuals with disabilities at our events. To request accommodations, please email events@vermontpublic.org or call us at 802-655-9451 at least seven days in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy
Please let us know by emailing events@vermontpublic.org if you are not able to join us so that we may release your tickets to someone else. If tickets are able to be resold, we are happy to offer a refund, minus the processing fees.

Directions and Parking
Paramount Theater is located at 30 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701. Paid street parking is enforced from 8am – 6pm on Mondays through Fridays. Near the Paramount are two reserved accessible parking spaces. Located directly across the street are another two accessible reserved spaces as well. Parking in the LAZ-managed parking garage is accessed on West Street (one block north of The Paramount) and is $1/hr with a maximum fee of $3. Please remember to bring your parking receipt inside the theatre and/or credit card with you as you will need it to regain entry into the garage.

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

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

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 us for our free Wednesday night music series in the parlor. We will have music through April, visit our events page to see who is playing!

We’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would like to join us for dinner that night.

Discover a new wellness workshop at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center with Lindsay Dean. Taking Action for Whole Health & Well-Being helps you build a personalized plan for navigating life’s changes. Join us Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM for this free session and a preview of the June series. RSVP: 802-359-7400 or info@BEFit-PT.com.

🚲Best Day Ever follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability — and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont's mountain biking community. The film documents the completion of the Driving Range, now a fully adaptive trail network in Richmond. Set in the Green Mountains, this is a story of grit, independence, and what’s possible when community and creativity come together.

🌎This award winning documentary is being honored at festivals around the world - and it’s made right here in Vermont. Come see this powerful film in its home state and chat with filmmaker Berne Broudy.

📽️Click here to watch a preview of the film.

🙏This film tour is made possible with support from Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Concept 2 and VT Marine, a Local Q-Ramp dealer.

🎟️ Click here for tickets.

💰Ticket sales support Vermont Public and VMBA’s funding of adaptive riding in Vermont.

Schedule
6 p.m. - Doors open | Concessions for sale
6:30 p.m. - Screening begins
7:15 p.m. - Discussion
8:00 p.m. - Event ends

Accommodations
Vermont Public is committed to providing access and accommodation for individuals with disabilities at our events. To request accommodations, please email events@vermontpublic.org or call us at 802-655-9451 at least seven days in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy
Please let us know by emailing events@vermontpublic.org if you are not able to join us so that we may release your tickets to someone else. If tickets are able to be resold, we are happy to offer a refund, minus the processing fees.

Directions and Parking
MHCA Dover Cinema and Arts is located at 4 Mountain Park Plaza, West Dover, VT 05356. There is free parking near the theater.

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

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

PALS for Life at UVAC is a FREE 16-week program for individuals affected by breast cancer, running May 5 – August 20. Based on the Physical Activity and Lymphedema (PAL) Study, the program uses research-backed exercise to help reduce the risk of lymphedema while improving strength, health, and quality of life. Participants receive a free UVAC membership during the program, expert-led sessions twice per week, access to land and aquatic fitness classes, and educational seminars on lymphedema and nutrition through Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. A doctor’s referral and PT consultation are required. Learn more at uvacswim.org/fitness/breast-cancer-programs.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

Vinyl Plotter (Level 1) is a hands-on certification for the makerspace plotter. In this session, you'll design and cut a custom sticker while mastering the essentials of adhesive vinyl: safety, design, loading materials, weeding vinyl and application. Best for ages 10+.

The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Gala will be held at the Athenaeum on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 pm. This special dinner event will benefit the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. Fancy Dress. Reserved Tables available.

Tickets are $125 each. Revenues will benefit the Athenaeum. This event will sell out; please reserve your seats early! For more information or Table Sales, contact Scott Davis at sdavis@stjathenaeum.org or 802-745-1393. You may also reserve seats online at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/everegistra/event/athenaeumgala2026/

Dinner will be catered by the St. Johnsbury Academy's Culinary Arts Program with Chef Andre and Sue Libbey. Music on the second floor by St J Jazz.

Please let us know if you have any food allergies.

Menu:

Open Beer and Wine Bar with Appetizers

Spring Salad

Choice of Entree:
Pork Tenderloin
Chicken Supreme
Eggplant Cannelloni

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Asparagus

Dessert & Coffee Bar

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

WHITE is a thought-provoking comedy by James Ijames being brought to Burlington! The play is being produced by Between the Willows and directed by Delanté Keys. The show will be at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts from 5/6-5/17!

Rejected by the gallery of his dreams, a spurned gay white cis male artist hires a local Black actress to pose as the creator of his paintings. Together, they create the perfect candidate for the "New America" exhibition: the charismatic, unapologetic Balkonaé Townsend.

Listing: Bookstock, the Vermont Festival of Words, will return to Woodstock, VT, on May 15-17, 2026. Please join us on The Green and around the scenic village of Woodstock for our famous book sale of almost-new and charmingly old volumes, including first editions; a poetry festival; hands-on workshops; author readings and presentations; events for children; great food; and many more festivities. To keep up to date, please subscribe for our email updates at our website [https://bookstockvt.org/subscribe/] or email us [info@bookstockvt.org] or follow us on Instagram [@bookstockvt].

After a quick look at color theory and composition, each artist will create a collage following a prompt. Then we will dive into playing and creating our own works of art using materials provided, or any special things you bring from home.

Please bring your own scissors and collage objects that have meaning to you. Please bring your lunch.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET: Pre-Show Conversation with the Creatives

FRIDAY, MAY 15
6:30 PM
Lemal Community Room

Join us before the show for a conversation with playwright Talene Monahon and director Aileen Wen McGroddy on the development process for the world premiere of Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret! Don’t miss out on a fun and exciting peek into the alchemy of how we bring new works from page to stage here at Northern Stage.

Admission is Free to the Public. Attendance to the performance is not required.