Montpelier Alive’s Art Walk
4-9 pm, presented by Magic Hat
Art Walk showcases works of Central Vermont artists. Start at any venue and stop by as many participating venues as you like. Click here for information on venues. Many venues will offer refreshments and have the artist in attendance.
Big Heavy World Exhibition Reception
4-6 pm, Vermont History Museum, 109 State Street
Explore how music contributes to Vermont’s character and uniqueness, through the collections of Big Heavy World, curated by James Lockridge. Music and refreshments throughout the evening, and a curator’s talk led by James Lockridge at 5 pm in the exhibition.
Live Music with the Aristocratic Peasants
4-8 pm, Salaam Boutique, 50 State Street
Featured artist Michael Jermyn will play with his band the Aristocratic Peasants, performing songs from his Tammie award-winning record.
Performance by Modern Times Theater
5-6 pm, City Hall Plaza, 39 Main Street
Modern Times Theater delights crowds with a fresh take on the entertainment styles of the past, including novelty music, handmade puppetry, and classic comedy. Husband and wife performers Justin Lander and Rose Friedman present entertainment for the whole family.
Meet and Greet with Author & Illustrator David Macaulay
5-7 pm, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street
David Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies in the United States alone. View illustrations and hear from the Caldecott Medal award-winner best known for “The Way Things Work.”
Cooking Cockroach: A Guide to Modern Poverty
5-7 pm, The Garage Cultural Center, 58 State Street
Meet author Joey Truman and watch him transform items from the Montpelier Food Pantry into a tasty meal. Wine and snacks provided. Donations for the Food Pantry graciously appreciated.
Poetry & Art
5-6 pm, City Center, 89 Main Street
PoemCity poetry readings to accompany visual art. Jack Sabon, featured artist in La Brioche, will have painted drums and other art available.
BLUEPRINTS
5-6 pm, Montpelier High School, 5 High School Drive
Sophomores at Montpelier High School present a special event integrating original visual art, music, poetry and interviews with community members inspired by the question: How can exploring the past and imagining the future guide our present journey from apathy to empathy?
Artist Talk: The Magic of Seeing Inside and Outside the Frame
6 pm, T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre Street
Renowned local artist Michael Strauss presents an artist talk exploring landscape painting.
Walking tour of Vermont College of Fine Arts
6 pm, Alumni Hall
VCFA is a global community of artists continuously redefining what it means to be an arts college. Tour the campus and learn the history of the only college devoted exclusively to graduate fine arts education. Meet in front of Alumni Hall.
Cantastoria Extravaganza by Bread and Puppet
6:30-7 pm, City Hall Plaza, 39 Main Street
Bread & Puppet Theater is an internationally celebrated company that champions a visually rich, street-theater brand of performance art filled with music, dance and slapstick. “Cantastoria” refers to the technique of picture-story recitation, with spoken or sung narration accompanied by painted banners.
Walking tour of the Center for Arts and Learning
6:45 pm, 46 Barre Street
The Center for Arts and Learning offers space where artists, musicians, writers, and small nonprofits can practice, create, and serve the community. Learn more about the formation and future of this unique creative hub with Executive Director Alice Dodge. Meet in front of the building.
DIORAMA: Room to Play
7:15 pm, Center for Arts and Learning, 46 Barre Street, Room 200
Three women, three mothers, three humans form a unique ensemble in an unlikely space. Enter the DIORAMA and join us for an exciting evening of dance and music. A first-time collaboration with horn soloist Lydia Lowery Busler, flutist Lisa Carlson, and dancer Alana Rancourt Phinney.
Lost Nation Theater presents ‘Complete History of Comedy (Abridged!)’
7:30-9 pm, City Hall Performing Arts Center, 39 Main Street
If you loved “Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged,” you’ll love this show by the Reduced Shakespeare Company! Explore what makes people laugh from ancient times ‘til now! Skits, standup, slapstick, one-liners, cream pies, double entendres, in-jokes, jibes, and more! Tickets available at the door. General admission is $25.
