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Decades in the Making

Southern Vermont Arts Center and GNAT-TV have partnered to produce a  three-episode mini-series that brings the exhibition Decades in the Making to broader audiences

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B2B Golf Classic

Save the Date for the 8th Annual B2B Golf Classic, hosted by the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Manchester Business Association on June 17

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CAT-TV Awarded Vermont Humanities Grant

Catamount Access Television has been awarded a $5,000 Project Grant from Vermont Humanities to support a new youth media initiative, Youth Voices in Video: Community Storytelling Through Media Production

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Far Out: Life On & After the Commune

The Arlington Common is proud to present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Far Out: Life On & After the Commune on May 14

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America 250: Expressions of Liberty

Middle and high school students across Vermont are encouraged to participate in America 250: Expressions of Liberty, a statewide poetry and art contest exploring the theme: “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?” with submissions due on June 15

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All Things Gardening

The Garden Club of Manchester invites the community to dig into the season at their highly anticipated All Things Gardening - Plant, Bake and Tag Sale at the Southern Vermont Arts Center on May 16

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Sage City Symphony Spring Concert

Sage City Symphony concludes its 2025–26 season with a Spring Concert in Greenwall Auditorium at Bennington College on May 17

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Lil Rev

The Rupert Village Trust hosts a live performance by Lil Rev at the Sheldon General Store on May 15

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Something Rotten!

The Dorset Players present the hilarious musical comedy Something Rotten! at the Dorset Playhouse for two weekends: May 15 - 17 and May 22 - 24

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DTF Casting Announcement

The Dorset Theatre Festival announces casts for the first two shows of their 2026 season: Deceived (June 19–July 4) and The Understudy (July 10–July 18)

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Month of May - Community Food Cupboard’s May Wish List: May is for Moms

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Now - Registration is open for the 9th annual United Counseling Services Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash on November 7, 2026

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Now through June - The Vermont Firsts Collection, a new exhibit at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier, now showing the work of painter Bruce K. Mitchell

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Now through July 1 - The Poultney Historical Society has released a Call for Vendors for the 91st Annual East Poultney Day on August 8​​​​​​​​​​​

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May 8 & 9 - May Friends of the Rutland Free Library Book Sales from 10am to 2pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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May 9 - Museum ABC’s: Amazing Architecture, a free program designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions at the Bennington Museum at 10:30am

 

May 9 - "Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive: residents with a PO Box can bring their non-perishable food donation to the post office Saturday and rural delivery customers can leave a bag in or near their mailbox and their carrier will pick it up; all donations will be brought to the Community Food Cupboard

 

May 9 - Bennington Pride and the High Tea Honeys present Spring Has Sprung: A Drag Production at the Bennington Theater at 7pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

May 12 - Vermont Abenaki Arts & Culture Celebration from 12pm to 3pm on the Vermont Statehouse Lawn in Montpelier​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Tickets on Sale Now - Dead of Summer Music Festival, July 9 through July 12 in Manchester

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Tickets on Sale Now - Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival, August 13 to August 16 in Manchester

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Recurring Local Events

 

Fill Your Week with Fun!  Try Something New!

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Chair Yoga - The Arlington Common (7am & 10am)

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Canasta Masters - Manchester Community Library (12pm)

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Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy - The Arlington Common (3pm)

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Tai Chi - The Arlington Common (4pm)

 

Hot Yoga - Heart of the Village Yoga (5:30pm)

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Mah Jongg - The Arlington Common

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Live Music  - Copper Grouse at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel (Manchester)

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Tai Chi - Manchester Community Library (9am)

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Hatha Yoga- The Arlington Common (9am)

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Toddler Story Time - Manchester Community Library (10:30am)

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Bone Builders - The Arlington Common (10:30am)

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Magic the Gathering Commander - Gamers Grotto (11am, Bennington)

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Dorset Knitters  - Dorset Village Library (5pm)

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Trivia Night  - Marsh Tavern at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)

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Trivia Night  - New American Grill (Londonderry)

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Pilates - The Arlington Common (9am)

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Chair Yoga- The Arlington Common (10:30am)

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Lunch Time Yoga - The Arlington Common (12pm)

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Zumba - The Arlington Common (4pm)

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Trivia Night - Union Underground (Manchester)

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Hatha Yoga - The Arlington Common (9am)

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Bone Builders - The Arlington Common (10:30am)

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Qigong - The Arlington Common (1:15pm)

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Fly-Tying Workshops - Gearhaus (5pm to 7pm, Manchester)

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Kids’ Storytime - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (10am, Arlington)

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Deadlines & Decaf - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (Arlington)

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Open Mic Night  - Union Underground (Manchester)

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Open Mic Night  - New American Grill (Londonderry)

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Trivia Night  - Barrows House (Dorset)

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Trivia Night Live!  - Bennington Theater (every 2nd Thursday of the month)​

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Pilates, Barre & Mat - The Arlington Common (9am)

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Family Story Hour - Northshire Bookstore (10:30am)

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Yoga Flow - The Arlington Common (5:30pm)

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YA Dungeons & Dragons - Dorset Village Library

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Live Music  - New American Grill (Londonderry)

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Live Music  - Falcon Lounge at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)

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Music Bingo  - Union Underground (Manchester)

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Open Mic Night  - The Arlington Common (last Friday of the month)

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Community Cafe - The Arlington Common (9am to 11am)

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Cookbook Club - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (11am, Arlington, every 2nd Saturday of the month)

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Pilates, Cardio Core - The Arlington Common (9:15am)

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Sew & Stitch - The Arlington Common (1st Saturday of each month, 9am to 12pm)

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Public Skate - Riley Rink (12pm, seasonal)

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Dungeons & Dragons  - Gamers Grotto (2pm, Bennington)

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Live Music  - New American Grill (Londonderry)

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Live Music  - Falcon Lounge at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)

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Note: Events without start times are evenings (6pm onwards). Some events may require pre-registration or fees. Contact the locations directly for further details!

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