This Thursday, November 10, at 6:30 pm, historian and author Howard Coffin will be at Bridgeside Books to discuss his recently re-released book, Nine Months to Gettysburg, a compelling account of the Second Vermont Brigade and its key role in the Union winning the Civil War battle at Gettysburg and turning the tide of the war.
29 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-244-1441
info@bridgesidebooks.com
Eleva Chamber Players will present two performances this weekend entitled “Scent of a Tango, ” a night of Latin inspired music. The first performance is Saturday, November 5, 7:30 pm, at the Waterbury Congregational Church on North Main Street. A second performance will be held the next day at the Barre VT First Church Universalist. Rudolph Golez, an award wining pianist from the Philippines, will be featured at both performances, along with other notable musicians from the New England area. One hour before each event, there will be a tango demonstration by Gerd Hirschmann of Tango Vermont.
Several fun events happening in Waterbury VT this weekend!
Saturday, Oct 29
Halloween Fest at Ben & Jerry’s factory with free tours and other fun activities such as pumpkin bowling, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Ice Center grand reopening with free skating, 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
Children’s Room Halloween party, 3:30 – 6:00 pm.
CC Outdoor Store sale, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Sunday, Oct 30
Arvad’s hurricane fundraiser party, beverages, snacks, games, just $25 per person, 8:00 ~ ? pm.
Halloween Fest at Ben & Jerry’s factory on Route 100 N, Waterbury VT, Sunday October 29. Wear your favorite costume (or not); take a FREE TOUR of the factory; play games (like pumpkin bowling!); sample Flavor Flashback ice cream, Cold Hollow Cider Mill cider, Cabot cheese; visit the flavor graveyard; plus other fun stuff.
Waterbury is having a Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 8, with one-time, commemorative bottled beer sales by The Alchemist Pub and Brewery plus a street festival. On Sunday, October 9, Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury VT is holding their popular Dog Fest on the grounds of the Stephen Huneck’s Dog Mountain gallery and dog chapel.
Vermont Foliage Studio Tour (174 artisans around the state open their studios to the public), Stowe Farmers Market, Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival, Vermont Antique Expo and Sale . . . all this weekend. See the Waterbury Tourism Council Events page for more information
Here we are nearing the end of September and the beginning of fall foliage. That means it’s time for two popular annual events near Waterbury: the Stowe Oktoberfest and the Northeast Nationals Street Rod show in Burlington.
This weekend will feature beautiful, cool, and sunny fall weather plus a few leaves beginning to change color. You could start the weekend at the Waitsfield Farmers Market, Waterbury Flea Market on Route 2 north of town, the Route 100 Glassblowers Open Studio, the British Invasion car show in Stowe, and the Green Mountain Camera silent auction on Sunday at the Green Mountain Club on Route 100 in Waterbury. And there is always hiking, canoeing at the Waterbury Reservoir, fishing, antiquing, Ben & Jerry’s factory tour, Cabot Cheese store (free samples), Lake Champlain Chocolate store, Danforth Pewter, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, fine dining. See our Facebook page and Events Calendar.
With all the media stories about the damage from tropical storm Irene, some might think Vermont has washed away. It’s not true of course. Most of the state was affected a little or not at all. The roads and bridges hardest hit, mainly in southern VT, have reopened already or will be soon. The new roads are gravel instead of pavement but they are open and passable. And driving at slower speeds will making scenic touring easier at a more relaxed pace. Waterbury had flooding in some downtown basements and at ground level but most businesses are open and being enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. Waterbury Tourism Council President Laura Parette and innkeeper Greg Trulson put together a video about the area and local businesses:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwSS36cq56E&feature=digest_refresh_sat
Three shows this afternoon with crazy antics, juggling, acrobatics – fun for the whole family. Tickets available at the door. For more information, see the Comedy Festival website.