January 2008

Please note:
While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the events listed, all information is subject to change. The contacts listed for each event can confirm dates and provide additional information. Be sure to verify all information in advance of your trip!

January 4

Middlebury
Exhibition of Large-Format Drawings
Middlebury College—Large drawing - both representational and abstract - reflect a combination of strategies and concepts explored throughout the fall semester in Introduction to Studio Art 1, ART 0159. Exhibition held through January 18. Johnson Memorial Building, Pit Space. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

January 9

Ticonderoga, NY
18th-Century Medicine
Fort Ticonderoga—Featuring Jim Gabler. Part of the Ticonderoga Community Program Series. Thompson-Pell Research Center. 518-585-2821. www.fort-ticonderoga.org

January 10

Vergennes
Wellness Forum
Copper Crane Yoga—Sally Sise of the Vergennes Wellness Center will give a talk/demonstration about Zero Balancing and how it enhances health and well-being. 7-8 pm, 8-8:30 pm optional Q&A time. Free, donations accepted. 179 Main Street, Vergennes. 802-877-3663 or 802-734-5001. www.coppercraneyoga.com

January 11

Middlebury
Takacs Quartet
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—This season's program consists of works by Haydn, Bartok, and Beethoven (the third of the Razumovsky quartets). Featuring Edward Dusinberre, violin; Karoly Schranz, violin; Geraldine Walther, viola, Andras Fejer, cello. Pre-performance dinner at Rehearsals Cafe at 6:30 pm. 8 pm. Concert Hall. Admission. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

January 12

Williston
The Organized Wardrobe
Porter Night, Vermont's only Certified Professional Organizer is celebrating Get Organized Month by offering several free events. Learn fashion freedom and the secrets to transform your wardrobe, reducing clutter and identifying how to dress well. Porter will be teaming up with Fashion Consultant Olivia Gorun. Sponsored by Otter Creek Custom Closets. 802-453-3940. www.organizedbyknight.com

Middlebury
Flags of Our Fathers
Middlebury College Hirschfield International Film Series—USA, 2006. 3 and 8 pm. Dana Auditorium. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

Middlebury
Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble Concert
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—Concert includes works by Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst and Franz von Suppe. Midd Winds is made up of about 45 woodwind, brass and percussion players from around the state. Conducted by Alice Weston. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Department of Music. 7 pm. Concert Hall. Free. 802-453-4963.

January 13

Bristol
Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble Concert
Concert includes works by Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst and Franz von Suppe. Midd Winds is made up of about 45 woodwind, brass and percussion players from around the state. Conducted by Alice Weston. 3 pm. Holley Hall. Free. 802-453-4963.

January 17

Middlebury
The Organizing Variety Show
Porter Night, Vermont's only Certified Professional Organizer is celebrating Get Organized Month by offering several free events. This first-ever Organizing Variety Show promises to be highly entertaining as well as informative. Learn how to juggle multiple tasks, and what to do about it, how to get into the rhythm of organizing, and what it takes to make organizing fun. Accomplished through juggling, dancing, client-written poetry, fashion show and karaoke. 7-8:30 pm. Ilsley Public Library. 802-453-3940. www.organizedbyknight.com

January 18

Middlebury
After Dark Music Series: Austin's "Elana James and the The Continental Two"

Violinist and singer Elana James brings hot jazz, new original songs, wester swing, hoedowns and gypsy music. One of the youngest to be inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame. Doors open at 6 pm with light meals and desserts on sale. Concert at 7 pm. Methodist Church. Admission with season passes available. 802-388-0216. www.afterdarkmusicseries.com

January 19

Middlebury
American Red Cross Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid
Classes held at the Ilsley Public Library. Also available March 1, 2008. 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Pre-register. Admission. 800-660-9130 x 113 or jrussell@nvtredcross.org

Middlebury
Letters from Iwo Jima
Middlebury College Hirschfield International Film Series—USA, 2006. The acclaimed companion piece to Flags of Our Fathers. 3 and 8 pm. Dana Auditorium. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

Middlebury
Romantic Era Solo and Chamber Music
Middlebury College Mahaney Center for the Arts—Featuring pianist Andrew Throdahl '09, violinist Ellen Flanagan '09, violist Linsay Selin '08, and cellist Shelsey Weinstein '08.5, winners of last year's student chamber music competition. Performance includes a set of five miniatures, Dohnanyi's Serenade in C Major for String Trio, Ravel's "Gaspard de la Nuit", and Brahm's G Major Piano Quartet. Free. Concert Hall 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu

January 21

Middlebury
Behind-the-Scenes Lunch and Discussion: St. Crispin's Day
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—Director Alexander Draper '88 introduces the play and leads a discussion about the upcoming production. Lunch provided. 12:30 pm. Hepburn Zoo Theatre. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

January 22

Middlebury
Behind-the-Scenes Lunch and Discussion: Dance Company of Middlebury
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—Artistic Director Tiffany Rhynard leads a discussion about the upcoming performance of I'm Right, You're Wrong and previews excerpts of the company's newest work. 12:30 pm. Dance Theatre. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

January 23

Vergennes
Volunteer Meeting
Vergennes Opera House—Ever wonder how you can help the Vergennes Opera House? There are many opportunities - ushering to cleaning - something that will fit your expertise and time schedule. Attend an information meeting of what it means to be a volunteer and how you can get involved. Volunteers earn free admission to VOH events. 7:30 pm. 802-877-6737. www.vergennesoperahouse.org

January 24

Middlebury
Art Now: Recent Acquisitions in Photography and Film/Video
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—Over the past eight years, Project in Contemporary Photography and Film/Video has offered students the opportunity to help select works of art for the Museum collection. During the spring, Art Now installations feature videos by Tracy Moffett, Jacco Olivier, and the Swiss team of Fischli and Weiss, along with photographs by Roger Ballen, Bernd and Hilla Becher, and Robert Mapplethorpe, among others. Exhibit continues through June 9. Overbrook Gallery. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

Middlebury
Eloquent Vistas: The Art of Nineteenth-Century American Landscape Photography from the George Eastman House Collection
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—These rare late nineteenth-century works, by artists like Timothy O'Sullivan, Eadweard Muybridge, and Carlton Watkins, have been selected from more than 10,000 American landscape images in the George Eastman House Collection. Exhibition continues through April 20. Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

January 24-25

Middlebury
Dance Company of Middlebury
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—I'm Right, You're Wrong, directed by Tiffany Rhynard, an interdisciplinary and multi-media investigation of the complexity of conflict and the mechanics of consequence. The interactive media interface created by New York-based artist Marlon Barrios Solno 8 pm. Dance Theatre. Admission. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

January 24-26

Middlebury
St. Crispin's Day
Middlebury College Center for the Arts—Directed by Alexander Draper '88. Playwright Matt Pepper. 8 pm each evening, 2 pm on Saturday. Hepburn Zoo Theatre. Admission. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

January 26

Vergennes
2nd Annual LIVESTRONG Yoga Day
Copper Crane Yoga—Yoga classes all day with proceeds to Lance Armstrong Foundation's Livestrong Challenge. Choose to raise additional funds from sponsors by dedicating your yoga mat that day to honor ones currently living with cancer or remembering those who have passed. Schedule announced soon.$10 per class. 802-877-3663, 802-734-5001.179 Main Street, Vergennes. www.coppercraneyoga.com

Middlebury
Mutual Appreciation
Middlebury College Hirschfield International Film Series—USA, 2005. Directed by Andrew Bujalski. 3 and 8 pm. Dana Auditorium. Free. 802-443-6433. www.middlebury.edu/arts

New Haven
Otter Creek Contras 4th Saturday Contradance
Featuring Dan O'Connell calling with music by Toss the Feathers. Newcomers welcome. All dances taught. Please wear soft soled shoes. Admission. 8 pm. New Haven Town= Hall. 802-453-4613.

January 28

Teleclass
Organizing with Children
Porter Night, Vermont's only Certified Professional Organizer is celebrating Get Organized Month by offering several free events. Parents - if you're struggling to get your kids to pitch-in with organizing, this class if for you. Sign onto this call to learn everything you'll need to know about organizing, helping others organize and about staying organized. 802-453-3940. www.organizedbyknight.com