March

Waltz Night - Green Mountain Youth Symphony
Get out your dancing shoes, because on Saturday, March 13th from 7 to 10 PM the auditorium of the Montpelier City Hall will be transformed into a Viennese ballroom for the Green Mountain Youth Symphony's first annual Waltz Night. The Green Mountain Youth Symphony (GMYS) invites you to escape mud season and spend a glittering evening dancing to live waltz music and tasting a delectable assortment of desserts. The evening will begin with a 30 minute session of professional waltz instruction to prepare you to whirl the night away. Fancy dress is encouraged, but optional. Waltz tunes, featuring the music of Johann Strauss, Jr., among others, will be played by the three orchestras of the GMYS, with an interlude by an adult string quartet. In addition to the great music and dancing, there will a variety of fun prizes and a silent auction. GMYS consists of three orchestras and more than 100 participants from approximately thirty towns throughout central and northern Vermont. All proceeds from Waltz Night will benefit GMYS, including its scholarship fund and educational programs. Tickets for Waltz Night are priced at $12, $6 for students/seniors, and children under five are free. Tickets can be purchased at Vermont Violins at its locations at 24 Main Street in Montpelier and the Powerhouse Mall in West Lebanon, NH; or e-mail info@gmys-vt.org.
Dates: Saturday, March 13th
Time: 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Location: Montpelier City Hall
For More Information, Contact:
Sarah Madru
Green Mountain Youth Symphony
P.O. Box 384
Montpelier, VT 05601-0384
Phone: (802)454-0188
Web: http://www.gmys-vt.org

Blues Bash at Studio Place Arts
Come to the Blues Bash at Studio Place Arts for live music and great art. The Bash takes place as the same time as the "Give Us Some Blues" art exhibit in the main gallery, and other exhibits upstairs. Enjoy memorable Blues performances by Bob Wagner and the Book 'em Blues Band and Seth Yacovone. We'll be serving light hors d'oeuvres and desserts, and there will be an extensive array of art, performance tickets, restaurant certificates and more in our Silent Auction. $15 advance/$25 day of event.
Dates: Saturday, March 13th
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Location: Studio Place Arts
For More Information, Contact:
201 North Main St.
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: 802-479-7069
Web: http://www.studioplacearts.com

Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival
at Three Stallion Inn
MID-YEAR CONCERT AT THE INN
Franz Schubert – Quintet in C Major,
Op. 163, D 956
for two violins, viola & two cellos.
The Three Stallion Inn and the CVCMF are proud to present the eighth mid-year concert at the Inn. Come enjoy this concert of one of the most beautiful compositions written.
Violin: Michael Roth, Roy Lewis
Viola: Cyrus Beroukhim
Cello: Peter Sanders, Greg Hefferman
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Dates: Sunday, March 28th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Three Stallion Inn

The Cafe Noir Radio Hour
The last in Cafe Noir's 3-part cabaret series is inspired by live radio programming featuring music, trivia and special guests. The singers are: Andrea Bonamico, Piero Bonamico, Rachel Bruce, Lloyd Dugger, Karl Klein, Alexis Murphy-Egri and Scott Weigand. Also featured are: Tim Guiles on piano, Peter Williams on bass and Dov Schiller on drums. Join us for this great, family-friendly event that will make you laugh, cry and maybe even sing along.
Show Details:
Date: Friday, April 16 @ 7:00pm
Location: Gatehouse Lodge, Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT
Tickets
General Admission- $15
Students (age 12-21)- $12
Children (11 and under)- $7
Premiere seating- $20
Discounted tickets are available for the following:
MRC & Company members, Claybrook owners, Sugarbush Fancy Pass and Season Pass Holders
Please call (802)496-4781
or email info@madriverchorale to reserve your tickets today

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April

Springtime at Billings Farm
Celebrate spring with a visit to the working dairy farm and meet our lambs, chicks, & calves. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Discounted admission rate.
Dates: April 3rd
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

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May

Spring Farm Festival at Billings Farm
Celebrate the start of our 28th season with an entire weekend of traditional spring farm activities, including the annual shearing of the Southdown flock. Farmers from the region will match plowing skills in the fields with their teams of draft animals: oxen on Saturday; draft horses on Sunday. We'll offer visitor plowing with the Billings' teams and our first-ever visitor-plowing competition. Also: horse-drawn wagon rides, programs, and activities. The Teago Volunteer Fire Department will provide lunch, with proceeds benefitting the department. NEW!
Dates: May 1st and 2nd
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

Cows and Camembert Weekend at Billings Farm
We're kicking off National Dairy Month in June with a celebration of Vermont's dairy heritage, featuring ice cream and butter making, judging Jerseys with the farm manager, and dairy education programs. Sample cheese varieties provided by a number of Vermont cheese makers, from small artisans to larger producers. Cow trivia and making cow pizzas for the children. Admission includes our 25th annual spring commemorative button and children's art show. NEW!
Dates: May 29th and 30th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

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June

Draft Horse Days at Billings Farm
Discover the wonder and power of the mighty draft horse, as our Percheron teams work in the farm fields and provide horse-drawn wagon rides. Children's programs and activities, including making clothespin horses. NEW!
Dates: June 19th and 20th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

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July

Old Vermont 4th at Billings Farm
A family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon, historic debates, horse-drawn wagon rides, making 1890 flags, a spelling bee, ice cream making, the egg toss, and more.
Dates: July 4th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

Time Travel Tuesdays at Billings Farm
Lend a hand with late 19th century chores and past times in the farmhouse. There's plenty of work and fun for every age! Every Tuesday through August 24.
Dates: July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

Wagon Ride Wednesdays at Billings Farm
Horse-drawn wagon rides featured each Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Through September 29.
Dates: July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

Foodways Fridays at Billings Farm
Discover how we use seasonal produce harvested from the heirloom garden in historic recipes. Take home a different recipe each Friday! Through October 15.
Dates: July 16th, 23rd, 30th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

National Ice Cream Day at Billings Farm
Help make and sample four different flavors of homemade ice cream as we celebrate “the great American dessert.” NEW!
Dates: July 18th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

Ice Cream Sundays at Billings Farm
Lend a hand making and sampling ice cream right here at the farm – a different flavor each week. We'll share scientific and historical perspectives of this dairy delight and keep track of visitor favorites! Every Sunday through September 19.
Dates: July 25th
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org

Quilt Exhibition Opening Weekend at Billings Farm
Join us for the opening of our 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition, a juried exhibition of colorful quilts made by local quilters. Quilting programs, an informal workshop for beginning quilters, plus activities for all ages. Meet Windsor County's talented quilters as they discuss their work. 24th Annual Quilt Exhibition continues through September 26th.
Dates: July 31st and August 1st
Location: Bilings Farm & Museum
Directions: Route 12N & River Road, Woodstock, VT. Located 1/2 miles north of the village of Woodstock on Route 12.
Accessibility: Handicap Accessible
For More Information, Contact:
Billings Farm & Museum
Route 12N
Woodstock, VT 05091-0489
Phone: 802-457-2355
Fax: 802-457-4663
Email: info@billingsfarm.org
Web Site: www.billingsfarm.org