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The Next Stage Gallery presents “Hannah Harvester: Landscapes,” on exhibit August 17th through November 19th.
Hannah Harvester works in oils and soft pastels and is known both for her rural landscapes and sensitive portraits of children and families. She is also a teacher of drawing, pastel painting, and printmaking for adults and children.
The Next Stage Gallery is open to the public during scheduled performances in the theater, and by appointment.
“No matter your age or aspiration, New England Center for Circus Arts has programming that fits. We offer courses in juggling, tumbling, aerial yoga, aerial fitness, fabric (aerial silks), trapeze, trampoline, Chinese pole, and much, much more. We also have a variety of classes for youth ages 1.5–17. Classes for ages 1.5–5 are general circus classes designed for students to get a wide range of experiences (and see what they like)!
Fall Session 1 begins Tuesday September 3.
Fall Session 2 begins Monday October 14. Register now!”
Violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn unite to form “Rakish.” The pair gets their namesake from the traditional Irish tune Rakish Paddy, an origin that aptly suits the duo and their shared background in traditional Irish and Scottish music. Yet “rakish” itself also suggests something strikingly unconventional in its appearance, and Maura and Conor knowingly embrace this wealth of connotation in their music, drawing on the music they grew up with and performing it with their own slant. In a performance that toes the line between concert music and session music, Rakish explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions in a way that reflects their shared interest in and love for old traditional tunes and chamber music. Maura Shawn, a two-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition, wields the technical range of a classical violinist and the deep sensitivity of a traditional musician. Conor, a native to the Irish music communities of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD, makes his home in Boston, MA playing and teaching guitar. As a duo they have performed at venues and festivals across North America, and can be found teaching at fiddle camps across the country.
The Early Risers are a folk duo from Vermont made up of Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith. Both rootsy and lyric-driven, their original songs feature close vocal harmonies and arrangements on a wide array of instruments: banjo, guitar, mandolin, piano, and shruti-box. Their debut album, “Making Life Sweet” went to #1 on the national Folk DJ Charts (November, 2019).
Co-presented with Twilight Music.
Cyro Baptista is a Brazilian born percussionist and composer whose vast talent and penchant for innovation brought him to be praised as one of the most respected musicians in the world.
Cyro’s endless sonic curiosity and intense rhythmic led him to create several musical ensembles and record many albums of his own. He has also lent his sounds to several GRAMMY award-winning records and to over 300 CDs with many of the most beloved musicians in the world.
Cyro’s credits read like a “Who’s Who” of modern music. His talent and versatility have led to associations with a wide range of leading jazz, rock, pop, classical, avant-garde and Brazilian artists. From Paul Simon to Yo-Yo-Ma, Herbie Hancock to Kathleen Battle, Trey Anastasio( from Phish) to John Zorn, Wynton Marsalis to Laurie Anderson, from the legendary Brazilians Milton Nascimento and Caetano Veloso to Sting – they all wanted Cyro’s magic touch on their recordings or live performances.
Baptista leads four different ensembles with ten released albums under his name. He tours continuously throughout the world with them. He conducts master classes at major musical institutions, such as Juilliard School, Berklee College of Music, New York University, Mannes College of Music, The New School, Holy Cross University, New World Symphony Orchestra, University of Vermont, University of Buffalo, Kimmel Center Jazz Camp, and K-12 schools across the country.
Baptista has a great interest in education and sharing his knowledge and experiences, especially to underserved factions of society through his “Sound of Community” initiative.
Co-presented with The Stone Church
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County. Kids under 12 always get in for free, and a dedicated play area will be available at all shows. Refreshments are sold onsite, including the return of the hugely popular Barr Hill cocktails. Bring a picnic and a blanket or fold-up chair to enjoy our concerts.
Trinidad-born trumpet star Etienne Charles’ performances incorporate songs & rituals of the Caribbean carnival that influenced him to pursue music: danceable, percussive & with captivating melodic lines.
He is a Guggenheim Fellow, a 2022 Creative Capital Awardee, & a recipient of a Lincoln Center Millennial Swing Award, a Caribbean Heritage Trailblazer Award & a CMA New Works Grant.
Charles has released ten highly acclaimed albums as a leader; his most recent, Creole Orchestra, features vocalist René Marie.
He has performed/recorded with luminaries including Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Monty Alexander, Maria Schneider, the Count Basie Orchestra & Roberta Flack. He is a dedicated educator & professor at the Frost School of Music.
In his compositions, Charles investigates the real-life connections between music and ritual. In a promo video for his San Jose Suite, he explains this naturally inspiring fusion: “We went to not only be with the people, but to partake in their rituals; to learn about why the rituals happen so that we know why things are in the music… Then we can use that music with knowledge & respect to the ritual & the traditions, & make the music lively.”
Etienne Charles: Trumpet & Percussion
Godwin Louis: Alto Sax
Axel Tosca: Piano
Alex Wintz: Guitar
Alexander Toth: Bass
Harvel Nakundi: Drums
Sponsored by Beth Raffeld & Philip Khoury, &
Dave Ellis & Ann Greenawalt, & Ellis Music.
In-person tickets $25-60 sliding scale
Livestream donations appreciated!
For educational group discounts: eugene@vtjazz.org
To facilitate handicap access: elsa@vtjazz.org
www.vtjazz.org
802 254 9088
elsavjc@gmail.com
eugene@vtjazz.org
Vermont Jazz Center
72 Cotton Mill Hill #222
Brattleboro, VT 05301
In this adaptation of the best-selling roman a clef about Bill Clinton’s 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton (Adrian Lester) is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Gov. Jack Stanton (John Travolta). Burton is pulled into the politician’s colorful world and looks on as Stanton — who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall — contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, (Emma Thompson) and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons (Billy Bob Thornton). This film illustrates the candidate-centered (“modern”) system of presidential nominations that replaced the system ruled by party bosses.
This film is the first in a five-part series entitled HOW IN THE WORLD DID WE GET HERE?? American Politics and Film.
Michael Krasner, political science professor emeritus and long-time political activist, designed this series to provide an entertaining framework for political analysis, and will introduce each film and then lead in-depth discussions after each showing.
Gordon Clark and his Vermont Comedy All Stars return for a night of stand-up comedy at Next Stage Arts! Featuring Ang Buxton, Tracy Dolan, Tim Lovett, and Danny Pee.
Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary is proud to offer their walking history tour of Brattleboro, Vermont, leading participants on a journey through time while supporting a worthy cause. This unique fundraiser will take place on Saturdays, September 14, 28, and October 26 at 11 am.
Led by knowledgeable local Rotarian guides, attendees will spend 90 minutes walking up Brattleboro’s Main Street, delving into its fascinating history from its early beginnings to its present-day charm.
Tours walk from one end of Main Street to the other (approximately 7/10 of a mile) with about 10 stops explaining Brattleboro’s history and culture. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and will go from Plaza Park (across from the Co-op) to the Brattleboro Common. Older kids are welcome, but the tour is designed for adults.
Whether you’re just visiting or have lived here your whole life, we’re pretty sure you’ll have a fun time, enjoy a nice walk, and learn some interesting new things about Brattleboro. No two tours will be exactly alike since every guide (and some attendees) has their own experiences and memories of Brattleboro.
Tours are limited to 12 participants and advance registration is required. Payment is on a sliding scale of $20-$40 per person, with all funds going towards the Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club’s various scholarships and charitable projects that support the local community.
For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit BrattleboroSunriseRotary.org.
Gather your friends, family, neighbors or co-workers, it is once again time to start planning for the third annual Hospice Amazing Hunt! The Hunt is a giant scavenger hunt fundraiser that benefits the multitude of free programs for Brattleboro Area Hospice. The Hunt will take place in downtown Brattleboro on Saturday, September 28th from 12:30-3:30 pm.
Teams of four scatter throughout downtown competing to find hidden places, discover unknown places in Brattleboro, and to learn some Brattleboro history. You have two hours to find things like: the yellow VW Bug, the car with the Nevada license plate, the Lisa McCormick CD or the building with the 1931 cornerstone.
One past participant, Libby Lafland said, “there is something so fun about a scavenger hunt, it’s a great way to discover our town of Brattleboro through clues. We saw buildings, landmarks, people, local businesses in a new way, talked and met new people as well. There is so much to discover in our town. I loved it and would happily do it again.”
Enjoy some team fun while working to raise charitable support for Brattleboro Area Hospice. Teams are expected to raise at least $200 towards BAH.
To register for the Hunt, visit https://brattleborohospice.org/hospice-amazing-hunt-2024 or email Ellen Smith at ellen.smith@brattleborohospice.org with any questions.
A day of free events in Putney, VT featuring food, drinks, children’s activities, a vendor fair including local artisans, and a concert with the Stockwell Brothers.
The four members of Yemen Blues are spread across continents, with roots that span cultures. This global patchwork manifests in their singularly exhilarating polyglot mélange of Bedouin folk, funk, blues, avant-garde, Arabian classical, fuzzed-out rock, psych and jazz. So, wherever you’re from, Yemen Blues speaks your language.
The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County. Kids under 12 always get in for free, and a dedicated play area will be available at all shows. Refreshments are sold onsite, including the return of the hugely popular Barr Hill cocktails. Bring a picnic and a blanket or fold-up chair to enjoy our concerts.
When Nina G started comedy thirteen years ago, she was the only woman who stuttered and was dyslexic in the world doing stand-up. Undaunted after battling a lifetime of stigma, Nina G pursued her dream. Her presentation this evening will combine parts of her stand-up routine with a discussion about how she uses humor to help people confront and understand disability culture, access, and empowerment.
Nina G has performed across the country and has been part of the Comedians with Disabilities Act show, which spreads awareness and acceptance of disability. She has authored two books: “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen,” and “Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History”, and her 2023 comedy album debuted at #1 on iTunes. Her comedy special, titled “Stutterer Interrupted,” will be streaming in 2024.
This free and open to the public event is presented by the Landmark College Center for Neurodiversity. For more information, please contact institute@landmark.edu.
A tale of politics, power and Hollywood so outrageous it could be true! Two weeks prior to reelection, the United States president lands in the middle of a sex scandal. In need of outside help to quell the situation, presidential adviser Winifred Ames (Anne Heche) enlists the expertise of spin doctor Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro), who decides a distraction is the best course of action. Brean approaches Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) to help him fabricate a war in Albania — and once underway, the duo has the media entirely focused on the war. The methods for creating an “alternate reality” are presented in the context of a presidential election.
This film is the second in a five-part series entitled HOW IN THE WORLD DID WE GET HERE?? American Politics and Film.
Michael Krasner, political science professor emeritus and long-time political activist, designed this series to provide an entertaining framework for political analysis, and will introduce each film and then lead in-depth discussions after each showing.
Next Stage Arts continues its 2024 Bandwagon Summer Series of concerts with a Folk/Roots/Americana music festival featuring The Clements Brothers, The Jacob Jolliff Band, and The Mammals on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 pm at Cooper Softball Field in Putney, VT.
Jay Bulworth (Warren Beatty), a financially ruined senator, is now disillusioned with politics. The forlorn statesman orders a contract killing — the target himself — so his family will be able to collect a fortune from his insurance policy. Facing imminent death, a devil-may-care Bulworth speaks his mind in public, forsaking platitudes for honest but controversial observations. But when he falls in love with a hip young woman (Halle Berry), Bulworth urgently rethinks his impending murder. A public hungry for authenticity responds strongly, foreshadowing recent developments.
This film is the third in a five-part series entitled HOW IN THE WORLD DID WE GET HERE?? American Politics and Film.
Michael Krasner, political science professor emeritus and long-time political activist, designed this series to provide an entertaining framework for political analysis, and will introduce each film and then lead in-depth discussions after each showing.