Upcoming Events

7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Peents n’ Peeps – Spring Sounds at NBNC

7:30pm-8:30pm Peents n’ Peeps – Spring Sounds at NBNC

I Am My Own Wife

7:30pm-9:00pm I Am My Own Wife

Sacred Traditions: Poems and Writing on Food and Family

11:00am-12:30pm Sacred Traditions: Poems and Writing on Food and Family

Show 60 at The Front

11:00am-2:00pm Earth Day Tree Planting at NBNC

Earth Day Tree Planting at NBNC

Montpelier Contra Dance

7:30pm-11:00pm Montpelier Contra Dance

Show 60 at The Front

8:00am-12:00pm Poa Mutino for Governor Kick-off Breakfast

Poa Mutino for Governor Kick-off Breakfast

Show 60 at The Front

6:00pm-8:30pm Film - In the Name of the Forgotten Women

Film - In the Name of the Forgotten Women

TIDAL_WAVE 3

6:30pm-8:00pm TIDAL_WAVE 3

Show 60 at The Front

Show 60 at The Front

7:00pm-8:00pm Poetry of Loss, Grief and Companionship

Poetry of Loss, Grief and Companionship

Show 60 at The Front

7:00pm-9:00pm ALL AGES ANYTHING GOES POETRY SLAM

ALL AGES ANYTHING GOES POETRY SLAM

Show 60 at The Front

7:00pm-9:00pm American Legion Post 3 Dance Party

American Legion Post 3 Dance Party

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Capital City Farmers Market - winter market

10:00am-1:00pm Capital City Farmers Market - winter market

2024 Muddy Onion Spring Gravel Grinder

7:00am-6:00pm 2024 Muddy Onion Spring Gravel Grinder

Tim Jennings Words & Music

1:00pm-2:00pm Tim Jennings Words & Music

WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY

9:30am-11:15am WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY

Bodywork & Reiki: Tending the Caregivers

1:30pm-3:00pm Bodywork & Reiki: Tending the Caregivers

PoemCity 2024 Anthology Book Launch

6:30pm-8:00pm PoemCity 2024 Anthology Book Launch

Mon Apr 1
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

PoemCity 2024 Opening Reception

Monday Apr 1st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Join us for dessert, a poetry book swap, and the opportunity to read your poem at our kick-off celebration and open mic. Contact Michelle: [email protected]

Tue Apr 2
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Poetry of Art and Community

Tuesday Apr 2nd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
@ T.W. Wood Art Gallery, 46 Barre St., Montpelier, VT

A reading with poets Scudder Parker (author of Safe As Lightning) and George Longenecker (author of Star Route). With music by Jim Thompson, aka Piano Jim.

Wed Apr 3
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Author Event: Watership Down The Graphic Novel

Wednesday Apr 3rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
@ Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St Montpelier

Join us for an evening with James Sturm and Joe Sutphin, the creator and illustrator of Watership Down: The Graphic Novel! In a rare in person appearance, listen to the creators describe the process of adapting Richard Adams' beloved novel. Complete with original artwork, rough drafts, Q&A, and a signing, it's sure to be a amazing night! James Sturm is a cartoonist and the co-founder of the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont. Sturm is also the founder of the National Association of Comics Art Educators (NACAE), an organization committed to helping facilitate the teaching of comics in higher education. Joe Sutphin is an illustrator and cartoonist of children’s books and graphic novels.

Wed Apr 3
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Voices of Women Poets

Wednesday Apr 3rd 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Three Vermont poets, Cindy Hill, Samantha Kolber, and Tricia Knoll, will read their original poems pertaining to women’s history and women’s experiences. Contact Tricia, [email protected].

Thu Apr 4
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup (Winter Session)

Thursday Apr 4th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

Thursdays 10:00 – noon Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 | March 7, 14, 21, 28 For children ages 0-5 with parent or caregiver Free (donations welcome) | A drop-in program (registration not required) Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup is a free activity for families to gather, learn, and play in nature. Guided by the idea that children need to spend ample time outdoors, we offer a community experience in the world of nature and will model ways the natural environment can be used as a tool for learning and play. Engaging with nature’s seasonal offerings stimulates curiosity and a sense of wonder while fostering self-confidence and empathy for all living things. Join us for 2 hours of spontaneous play, exploration, discovery, song, nature inspired crafts, and oral storytelling. This program is entirely outside, so be prepared with water, snacks, and clothing for staying comfortable and getting wet! Visit our Robin’s Nest page for more information: https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/robins-nest-play-group/

Thu Apr 4
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Thursday Apr 4th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Lost Nation Theater is excited to present this truly remarkable experience starring fan favorite Stoph Scheer! Meet Charlotte von Mahlsdorf: a real-life trans woman who managed to survive Nazi Germany and the East German Communist regime. In the past few years, Stoph became one of the first openly trans and non-binary people to ever puppeteer in Hollywood. Stoph returns to tackle this challenging and charming solo show, where they once again play numerous characters of all genders! Masks are strongly encouraged. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected] to discuss options for seeing the show.

Thu Apr 4
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Author Event: Birding to Change the World

Thursday Apr 4th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
@ Bear Pond Books, 77 Main St Montpelier

Join us for a trio of dynamic bird babes in conversation about "Birding to Change the World," a new memoir by Burlington author and educator Trish O'Kane. Trish will be joined by The Bird Diva, Bridget Butler, and Rebecca Waterman, Bear Pond's own resident bird nerd. Themes of social justice, environmentalism, and education will be discussed under the lens of birding and it's greater impact. Birders and non-birders alike are welcome!

Fri Apr 5
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Montpelier Art Walk

Friday Apr 5th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Venues throughout downtown Montpelier

Art walk provides a fun and casual way to experience art, meet local artists, and explore downtown shops, restaurants, and galleries.

Fri Apr 5
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Friday Apr 5th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

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Fri Apr 5

Show 60 at The Front

Friday Apr 5th 3:00 pm - Friday Apr 26th 12:00 am
@ 6 Barre Street, Montpelier

The Front presents Show 60, works by the 23 artist members opening with an Art Walk reception, April 5, 4:00-8:00, continuing through April 28 on Fridays and weekends. Eclipse and poetry imagery are included in many works this month. For more information, see website https://thefrontvt.com/shows

Fri Apr 5
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Blacksmith Alder Hardt exhibiting during Montpelier Art Walk at Artisans Hand

Friday Apr 5th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
@ Artisans Hand Craft Gallery

During April's Montpelier Art Walk, Artisans Hand will feature Wolcott blacksmith Alder Hardt. He’ll show his hand-forged pieces, including work not normally on display in the gallery. He’ll also share his creative process.

Sat Apr 6
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Saturday Apr 6th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Sat Apr 6
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Paper Garden Displays: A Family Workshop

Saturday Apr 6th 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
@ Wilder Arts Studio

Come craft with your kids! Paper sculpting is the art of taking something 2-dimensional and turning it into a 3-dimensional sculpture. In this class, families will work together to make their own container gardens out of paper! We’ll be using colored paper and colored pencils to create cacti, succulents, flowers, air plants, and pots. Through each plant, families will learn a variety of 3D paper sculpting techniques. Each family will go home with their paper planter to help welcome the beginning of Spring. This workshop is geared towards children ages 5+.

Sat Apr 6
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Pre Eclipse Dance Party and Fundraiser

Saturday Apr 6th 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
@ 79 Barre Street, Montpeleir VT

Join Woodbelly Pizza and Heart Energy Arts Lab for a pre-eclipse dance fundraiser. This community event will feature the musical stylings of DJ King Crouch to celebrate spring and continued resilience efforts for flood recovery. Sliding scale entry $10-50, all entry tickets at $20 and above will be entered into a giveaway to receive one of three thank you prizes - an hour of tattoo time with Meredith from Shady Lady Tattoos, an hour of tattoo time with Esmé from sacred Vessel Tattoo or a $100 gift certificate to Woodbelly Pizza - purchase as many as you like, attendance not required to win, but way more fun if you do! Tickets on sale now via Eventbrite or for purchase at the door, space is limited.

Sat Apr 6
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

The Climate Emergency and the Poetic Response

Saturday Apr 6th 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

This two-part workshop will be facilitated by Susan Atwood and Jesse LoVasco. The first session will introduce concepts in climate psychology and include free-writing and sharing. The second session, on April 20, is a formal workshop where drafts of poems can be shared and workshopped. Contact Susan, [email protected].

Sun Apr 7
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

SEEN AND UNSEEN: Poets in Conversation

Sunday Apr 7th 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
@ Unitarian Church, Vestry Hall

Join award-winning poets Karin Gottshall (The River Won’t Hold You), Elizabeth Powell (Atomizer), Alison Prine (Steel), Bianca Stone (What Is Otherwise Infinite), and Diana Whitney (Dark Beds) on the eve of the total eclipse of the sun. In poems and conversation, they’ll delve into themes of light and shadow, seen and unseen, presence and absence, exploring how poetry can reveal what is hidden and offer us insight and illumination. Free and open to all

Mon Apr 8
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

LGBTQ Poetry Reading

Monday Apr 8th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

A panel of LGBTQ poets, including Linda Quinlan, Samn Stockwell, Kim Ward, and Toussaint St. Negritude, will read in person. Contact Linda, [email protected].

Mon Apr 8
2:15 pm to 4:30 pm

Total Eclipse in Vermont

Monday Apr 8th 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm

In the City of Montpelier, the eclipse will start at 2:15 pm and go through 3:29 pm, with about 1 minute and 35 seconds of totality where the sun will be completely blotted out by the moon. Viewing a total eclipse in Vermont is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as the last time the Green Mountain State was in the path of totality was 1932; it won't happen again until 2106. Check out our website for eclipse information and to learn about events happening from Friday April 5th through Monday April 8th.

Wed Apr 10
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Author Event: Julia Alvarez

Wednesday Apr 10th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Unitarian Church, 130 Main St Montpelier

Join legendary author Julia Alvarez in conversation with Vermont author Ann Davila Cardinal to celebrate Alvarez's new novel, "The Cemetery of Untold Stories" and delve into the power of stories, both told and untold. In her review, Bear Pond's Claire Benedict says "When author Alma Cruz tries to literally bury her untold stories, the stories come to life and speak to visitors, to each other, to anyone who will listen to remind of us the power and necessity of storytelling in our lives. This book is a gem of imagination and craft." This event will be held in the second floor sanctuary of the Unitarian Church. The church's elevator is out of service since July's flood. Access will be by stairs only. We apologize for any inconvenience. JULIA ALVAREZ left the Dominican Republic for the United States in 1960 at the age of ten. She is the author of six novels, three books of nonfiction, three collections of poetry, and eleven books for children and young adults. ANN DÁVILA CARDINAL is a writer and the former Director of Recruitment for Vermont College of Fine Arts where she earned her MFA in Writing.

Wed Apr 10
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Waka: Zen Buddhist Poetry Awakening

Wednesday Apr 10th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

An introduction to the form, history, and practice of writing waka (5-7-5-7-7), the precursor of haiku (5-7-5), presented by Zen Buddhist teachers Seiso Paul Cooper and Kagayaki Karen Morris. Contact Karen, [email protected].

Thu Apr 11
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Thursday Apr 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Fri Apr 12
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Friday Apr 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Fri Apr 12
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Bag Lunch with Bards and Songs

Friday Apr 12th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Poets of all ages and persuasions are invited to bring a bag lunch & a poem by another poet, a song by another singer, or rhymes from childhood. Contact David, [email protected].

Fri Apr 12
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday Apr 12th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Sat Apr 13
9:30 am to 11:30 am

Kids Trade & Play

Saturday Apr 13th 9:30 am to 11:30 am
@ Capitol City Grange 6612 VT Route 12

The Kids Trade & Play At the Capital City Grange Every Second Saturday of the month 9:30-11:30am $3 donation per family. Take ALL that you need. Clean and stain free donations accepted at the time of the event. Contact Erin at [email protected] with questions or to volunteer

Sat Apr 13
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Capital City Farmers Market - Winter Market

Saturday Apr 13th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Buy farm fresh products year round - Winter Market from 10am-1pm at 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier. Check our website for the current list of vendors, and sign up for our Friday newsletter reminder and map

Sat Apr 13
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Saturday Apr 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Sat Apr 13
2:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Summit School Musical Mud Season Spectacular

Saturday Apr 13th 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm
@ 6612 VT Rte. 12, Berlin, VT

Come on out to The Summit School's second Mud Season Spectacular this Saturday. Started last year in honor of Pete Sutherland, it creates an annual opportunity to bring musical youth together, along with their adults and the community at large. Afternoon workshop, a community dinner, and an evening youth showcase followed by dancing and jamming. 2:30-5:00 SWEDISH WORKSHOP For all ages. Sliding scale $25-$35. 5:00-6:30 COMMUNITY DINNER Vegetarian chili with fixings, cornbread, and brownies. $10 or by donation. 6:30-close YOUTH SHOWCASE, followed by a DANCE/SESSION In the spirit of Pete Sutherland, evening events are focused on celebrating youth musicians. $5-$15 sliding scale.

Tue Apr 16
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Ramen Day Documentary Film - The Story of Vermont Everyone Eats

Tuesday Apr 16th 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
@ Capital Showplace, 93 State Street Montpelier

The documentary delves into the heart of the Vermont Everyone Eats (VEE) program which provided nearly 4 million nutritious meals to Vermonters in need of food assistance and a stabilizing source of income for Vermont restaurants, farmers, and food producers during the COVID 19 pandemic. Ramen Day showcases VEE's impact on combating food insecurity and revitalizing local food systems.

Wed Apr 17
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

RESCHEDULED! Farmers Night honoring Pete Sutherland

Wednesday Apr 17th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
@ vermont State house

This rescheduled event is the final performance for the 2024 Farmers Night series. Presenting an Evening Honoring Pete Sutherland on April 17 at 7:30 pm. A leader of traditional and Americana music, Pete Sutherland who touched and inspired many in Vermont and internationally through his composing, playing, mentoring and teaching. Performing will be musicians who were friends, fans, students, collaborators, admirers and more to celebrate and pay tribute to this beloved Vermont artist. Some of the guest musicians include Lee Blackwell, Jim Burns, Patti Casey, Grey Larsen and Cindy Kallet, Tom McKenzie, Oliver Scanlon, Fiona and Emmett Stowell, VT Lt. Gov. Zuckerman. Free and Open to the Public. Located in the Vermont State House Chamber.

Thu Apr 18
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Thursday Apr 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Thu Apr 18
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Inclusive Arts Vermont: presents: CYCLES an exhibition by Vermonters with disabilities

Thursday Apr 18th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
@ vermont state House Cafeteria

You are invited to the opening reception of CYCLES. Inclusive Arts Vermont's 5th exhibition featuring the art of 25 Vermont artists with disabilities. The theme emerged from community input. The artwork expresses cycles of nature. Cycles of the body, mind, and spirit. Experiences of repetition, circular shapes, and more. Free and Open to the Public. Exhibition through April 29, 2024 CYCLES is presented in collaboration with the Vermont State Curator’s Office.

Fri Apr 19
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Natural Selections: a NBNC fundraiser

Friday Apr 19th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

A fundraiser for North Branch Nature Center. Suggested Donation $15 – $30. Register Here: https://northbranchnaturecenter.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1910& An evening of poetry, prose, music, and photography featuring poets Scudder Parker (Safe as Lightning) and Marjorie Ryerson (The Views from Mount Hunger), short readings from essayist and field naturalist Bryan Pfeiffer, and music by D. Davis (guitar) and Ruth Einstein (violin). Heartened by the popularity of last year’s event, the writers and musicians will feature new works at the intersection of wild places and human nature. https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/natural-selections-2024/

Fri Apr 19
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Friday Apr 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Fri Apr 19
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday Apr 19th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Sat Apr 20
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Peents n’ Peeps – Spring Sounds at NBNC

Saturday Apr 20th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

All ages welcome | Free Register Here: https://northbranchnaturecenter.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=1915& Join NBNC’s Director of Education, Ken Benton, for an evening of up close and personal listens and looks at springtime’s most impressive crepuscular performances. We’ll attempt to creep up on spring peepers by following an individual peep amid the cacophonous chorus and try to pinpoint the peenting of american woodcocks before they lift off to perform their skydance. This evening walk will take place right at dusk, so headlamps or flashlights are encouraged for lighting our path. Families are invited to stretch the bedtime hour and join us on this non-school night event. Physical Requirements: This program takes place on wide dirt trails on mostly flat ground. The program will travel up to 1/2 mile. https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/peents-n-peeps/

Sat Apr 20
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

I Am My Own Wife

Saturday Apr 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Sat Apr 20
11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Sacred Traditions: Poems and Writing on Food and Family

Saturday Apr 20th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
@ North Branch Cafe, 41 State St. Montpelier

Sacred Traditions: Poems and Writing on Food and Family April 20, 2024 11-12:30 PM North Branch Cafe 41 State Street, Montpelier Join Jesse LoVasco and Lisa Mase invite you to write about rituals, family, and food traditions. We will offer readings and prompts to inspire you. Contact Lisa Mase at [email protected] or visit https://www.harmonized-living.com/poetry for more information. This is a free event.

Sat Apr 20
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Earth Day Tree Planting at NBNC

Saturday Apr 20th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
@ North Branch Nature Center

Meet at the trailhead pavilion at NBNC Rain or Shine! Register Here: https://northbranchnaturecenter.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=2007& Join us for a fun day of tree planting and giving back to the land in celebration of Earth Day! We will be transplanting small trees and shrubs to an area along the North Branch River in need of habitat restoration. We will have all the necessary materials, but feel free to bring your own gloves, clippers, and shovels if you have them. Snacks and drinks provided!

Sat Apr 20
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Montpelier Contra Dance

Saturday Apr 20th 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
@ Capital City Grange Hall, 6612 VT 12, Berlin VT 05602

This dance event features calling by Will Mentor, and live music by The Russet Trio. Come at 7:30 for the intro/refresher lesson and dancing from 8:00 to 11:00. Bring clean, non-marking soft-soled shoes, or clean your outdoor shoes to protect our dance floor and water bottle.

Sun Apr 21
8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Poa Mutino for Governor Kick-off Breakfast

Sunday Apr 21st 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
@ Woodbelly Pizza

Join Poa Mutino and friends for a robustly delicious breakfast at Woodbelly Pizza on Sunday, April 21st from 8am-Noon. Enjoy conversation with Poa and hear about his campaign for Governor of Vermont this year. Poa will be all ears and ready to take notes about what matters to Vermonters most.

Mon Apr 22
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Film - In the Name of the Forgotten Women

Monday Apr 22nd 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
@ Savoy Theater

In the Name of Forgotten Woman is a ceremony to restore the Feminine in the world. In the tradition of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, this multimedia “choreopoem” dramatizes poetry with music, dance, ritual, and projection. Through the individual and collective voices of women representing each continent, this innovative work explores the plight of Woman—as bride, wife, mother, and daughter—in over 15 countries around the globe. Inspired by real-life incidents spanning the last four centuries, In the Name of Forgotten Women dramatizes the war waged on women’s bodies and freedom, and their indomitable will to survive.

Mon Apr 22
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

TIDAL_WAVE 3

Monday Apr 22nd 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

A reading of the Sticks & Stones Art/Writing Group, part of the Learning Collaborative of Washington County Mental Health, a diverse and powerful group of artists and writers with disabilities sharing stories of identity, inspiration, and their place in the world. Free copies of the Sticks and Stones zine will be offered. Visit https://www.kellogghubbard.org/poemcity for more information about PoemCity events.

Wed Apr 24
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Poetry of Loss, Grief and Companionship

Wednesday Apr 24th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Poets Nadell Fishman, Tom Schmidt, and Scudder Parker read from recent collections. Nadell Fishman's most recent collection of poems is Traveling, Traveling, which was published by Finishing Line Press in 2022. After years of scholarly work in ivory towers, Tom Schmidt retired to a bee-loud glade in East Montpelier and turned to poetry. Scudder Parker’s book of poetry Safe as Lightning, was published by Rootstock in 2020. Contact Scudder Parker at [email protected] for more information.

Fri Apr 26
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

ALL AGES ANYTHING GOES POETRY SLAM

Friday Apr 26th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Vermont Poetry Slam Champion Geof Hewitt hosts this "Anything Goes" Slam where poets, acoustic musicians, jugglers, and anyone else with special talents are invited to take 3 minutes (or less) on stage in an attempt to wow the judges (and the audience) for enormous glory and modest prizes. Yes, this is Anything Goes, AND it’s an all-ages event, so discretion is required. Brought to you by Lost Nation Theater and Kellogg Hubbard Library's Poem City. Masks are strongly encouraged. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected] to discuss options for seeing the show.

Fri Apr 26
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

American Legion Post 3 Dance Party

Friday Apr 26th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ American Legion Post 3, 21 Main Street, Montpelier

Come join us for a fun evening of great 70’s music by Rust &Ruin April 26th, 6:00pm to 9:pm. Open to the public. Free admission.

Fri Apr 26
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Ecstatic Dance Vermont

Friday Apr 26th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
@ Christ Church 62 State Street, Taplin Auditorium

Ecstatic Dance is a free form non-guided response to music. The dance does not require a partner. Please join the dance before we close the door at 7:15. Donation request $10

Sat Apr 27
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Capital City Farmers Market - winter market

Saturday Apr 27th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
@ Barr Hill, 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier, VT

Capital City Farmer's Winter Market - 10am-1pm at 116 Gin Lane, Montpelier. Check our website for the current list of vendors, and sign up for our Friday newsletter reminder and map

Sat Apr 27
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

2024 Muddy Onion Spring Gravel Grinder

Saturday Apr 27th 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
@ 89 Main Street Montpelier VT

Come out of your winter hibernation for a fully supported gravel grinder covering (almost) all the amazing dirt road in Central Vermont has to offer! It's not easy but it's definitely worth it. This year we have updated our three loops for an even wilder ride; The Hibernator 20-mile loop for those who are just getting their bike legs under them, our "Classic" 40-mile loop and an even longer loop Triple Bliss 58-mile loop for those of you who just couldn't get enough of the mud last year. We promise all loops will give you plenty of dirt, fun and cow sightings.

Sat Apr 27
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Tim Jennings Words & Music

Saturday Apr 27th 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Tim Jennings is Back! Vermont’s “legendary," "irresistible," "captivating” folk storyteller returns to LNT with a new program of tales and music; one that the entire family can enjoy. Together! Cost is only $10! Masks are strongly encouraged. Please, enter LNT through the front door. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. We appreciate your understanding during this emergency situation.

Sat Apr 27
9:30 am to 11:15 am

WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY

Saturday Apr 27th 9:30 am to 11:15 am
@ Christ Church, 64 Main St, Montpelier

On the last Saturday of April at 10:00 am local time WORLDWIDE, people are invited to join in Tai Chi and Qigong gatherings – held in over 70 nations around the globe. This educational and community-building event brings folks together across ethnic, racial, religious and geopolitical borders in a celebration of personal and global health and healing. The motto of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is “One World…One Breath”. Tai Chi/Qigong practitioners as well as interested onlookers are welcome. REFRESHMENTS! LIVE MUSIC! Sponsored by Central Vermont Council on Aging, Americorps Seniors and Tai Chi Vermont Local contact: Ellie Hayes: [email protected] or (802) 456-1983

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Sun Apr 28
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Bodywork & Reiki: Tending the Caregivers

Sunday Apr 28th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
@ 15 State St. - 3rd Floor

Welcoming anyone who is a caregiver to join us! Receive 15 minutes of Somatic Bodywork with Amy LePage Receive 15 minutes of Reiki with Jesse Williams. Explore stretch, rest, meditate, move, journal on your own when not receiving.

Mon Apr 29
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

PoemCity 2024 Anthology Book Launch

Monday Apr 29th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library

For the second year, PoemCity is publishing the featured poems of 2024 into a book through Rootstock Publishing. Everyone is invited to celebrate its publication and participate in an open mic. Light refreshments, books for sale. https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/rootstock-books/poemcity-2024