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Fine Arts
- T. W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center – Permanent collection of Thomas Waterman Wood and frequently changing exhibits of works by Vermont’s contemporary painters and sculptors. College Hall, Union Institute and University, Tuesday – Sunday, 12-4. (802) 828-8743, www.twwoodgallery.org.
- Vermont Supreme Court Gallery – Changing shows of local Vermont artists. 111 State Street, (802) 828-4784.
- The Lazy Pear Gallery - Located in an 1878 Victorian building, an eclectic and unique collection of art by some of Vermont’s best talent. (802)223-7680, www.lazypear.com.
- Artisans Hand Craft Gallery – Vermont made crafts on display and for sale. (802) 229-9492, www.artisanshand.com.
- Vermont Arts Council Gallery and Sculpture Garden – Outdoor sculpture garden beside and behind the building, next to the state visitor’s center. (802) 828-3292, www.vermontartscouncil.org.
- Several other galleries are located in restaurants and stores throughout the city. Browsing is a fine way to discover them. To see a list of participants in Montpelier’s quarterly Art Walks, visit www.lazypear.com/art_gallery/art_walk/montpelier_art_walk.html
- Through October 2009, view SculptCycles (sculptures made out of recycled bikes) throughout downtown Montpelier. For more information visit www.sculptcycle.org
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Capitol Stationers
Capitol Stationers has moved! The 51-year-old business that originally started in the 1950’s is returning to the location it occupied in the 60’sin the old Peach Tree space at 65 Main Street.
Read all about it HERE.
Community Events
2/6/12
Design Committee Meeting. 5:15 pm. Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
2/7/12
PechaKucha Montpelier: Downstairs at the Savoy, learn about Montpelier’s Capital City Cash program. More info HERE.
2/9/12
Board Meeting. 5:30 pm. Montpelier Police Department. EMAIL for info.
2/10/12
Art Walk: Stroll through Downtown Montpelier and visit with artists and view their work. 22 venues. Write a love note to the Valentine Phantom at City Center. More info HERE.
2/10/12
Sweets and Treats: All day in Downtown Montpelier, participating shops will offer mystery discounts to their shoppers. Another reason to love your local!
2/13/12
Rotary Presentation: Executive Director Phayvanh Luekhamhan gives an overview of 2011 accomplishments at the Montpelier Rotary Club luncheon. 12 pm, Capitol Plaza. EMAIL for info.
2/14/12
Promotions Committee Meeting: 11:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
2/23/12
Emergency Preparedness Workshop, FREE. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for more info.
2/23/12
Community Forum: Local Options Taxes. Learn and discuss this topic prior to Town Meeting Day. 7 pm, Capitol Plaza. EMAIL for Info.
3/6/12
Town Meeting Day. Please come to Montpelier City Hall to vote!
3/7/12
Montpelier Business Association Monthly Meeting. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
3/8/12
Board Meeting. 5:30 pm, Montpelier Police Department. EMAIL for info.
3/21/12
Back Office Series: Features Bear Pond Books and Rivendell Books. 5:30 in Chilrdens Room of Bear Pond Books. EMAIL for more info.
3/22/12
Advanced Social Media Workshop: For businesses to engage customers and fine tune their message. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. Reservations Required. EMAIL for more info.
3/22/12
Legislative Walkabout: 5 – 7 pm. Downtown Shops stay open a bit later to welcome and meet the legislators.
4/1/12
PoemCity Kick Off Event: Reading by Sydney Lea at State House, 4 pm. More info HERE.
What else is happening? Find out HERE!
Contact us anytime:
Montpelier Alive
39 Main Street
Montpelier, Vt 05602
director@montpelieralive.org
(802) 223-9604
Phayvanh Luekhamhan
Executive Director