Events
2nd Annual TASTE OF NEWPORT |
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Thu, 06/21/2012 - 4:30pm - 10:00pm Distinctive. Diverse. Delicious. Downtown. Taste of Newport. Everything tastes better when you shorten the distance between field and fork. Category: Event / Festival Type: Arts and Culture, Fresh by Nature, Wellness Age: Adults |
Farmer's Market at Gardner Park |
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Sat, 05/19/2012 - 9:00am - 2:00pm Saturdays May 12th to October 13th and Wednesdays May 30th to October 10th from 9am to 2pm on the Causeway in Gardner Park. Fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade goods, gifts, meats and more. Credit/Debit Cards accepted. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Arts and Culture, Fresh by Nature, Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Preschool, Seniors |
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Northeast Kingdom Farm to Yarn Tour Weekend |
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Sat, 05/19/2012 - 10:00am - Sun, 05/20/2012 - 5:00pm A FREE two day event! Visit NEK fiber producing farms and learn about where local fiber originates and how the animals are lovingly raised and cared for. Farm activities include tours, meeting the critters, knitting and spinning demos and more. Visit one or several farms as you choose.Refreshments and additional demonstrations will be available at Mountain Fiber Folk in Montgomery on Saturday & Sunday. Click on attachment below for more information. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Arts and Culture, Enrichment/Education, Hobbies Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Preschool, Seniors |
Uncorking Spring (Rolls) |
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Sat, 05/19/2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm A Wine & Thai Appetizer Party. To benefit the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Uncorked Thai Wine or Beer Savory Spring Rolls & Thai Appetizers Sweet Eden Ice Cider Tasting & dessert On Stage: The Kingdom Dixie Band Tickets can be purchased at Woodknot Bookshop or Baan Thai Cuisine or reserved by calling 334 8110 Category: Event / Festival Type: Arts and Culture, Fresh by Nature Age: Adults, Seniors |
Northsong Spring Concert |
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Sun, 05/20/2012 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Northsong, a chamber choir under the direction of Anne K. Hamilton with Vivian Spates, accompanist, will perform their annual Spring Concert on May 18 and May 20, 2012.On the program are the Schubert Mass in A flat major, Copland’s Old American Songs, Whitacre’s Animal Crackers, and Stroope’s Amor de Mi Alma. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Arts and Culture Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Seniors |
Farmer's Market at Gardner Park |
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Wed, 05/30/2012 - 9:00am - 2:00pm Saturdays May 12th to October 13th and Wednesdays May 30th to October 10th from 9am to 2pm on the Causeway in Gardner Park. Fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade goods, gifts, meats and more. Credit/Debit Cards accepted. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Arts and Culture, Fresh by Nature, Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Preschool, Seniors |
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Half Price Camping for Newport Residents |
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Fri, 06/01/2012 - 12:00am - Sun, 06/03/2012 - 12:00pm June 1-3 at Prouty Beach there will be half price camping for all Newport City Residents. Take advantage of the lake breezes, great amenities, and wonderful company at the Prouty Beach Campground. Make a reservation by calling 334-7951. Proof of residency required. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Hobbies, Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Preschool, Seniors |
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Disc Golf Tournament |
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Sat, 06/02/2012 - 10:00am The new Disc Golf Course at Prouty Beach. $5/person. Boys and Girls Divisions; youth (ages 8-12), junior (ages 13-17), and adults (ages 18+). Prizes for the winners, plus a closest to the target and longest drive competition. Call 334-6345 to register. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Sports & Recreation Age: Adults, Family, Jr./Sr. High School |
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Art Journals and Sketchbooks Workshop |
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Sat, 06/02/2012 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Learn some strategies to step beyond "blank page fear" and begin playing in your own personal art journal or sketchbook. We will explore a variety of "assignments" and consider the many purposes and rewards of this on-going activity. You do not have to be an artist to enjoy this workshop. Bring your own blank journal, purchase one at this workshop or consider joining us on April 28th with Mary Liz Riddle to make your own. Lots of pens and markers, paints, collage papers and glue, and assorted junque will be provided to enhance your pages. Category: Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Arts and Culture, Enrichment/Education, Hobbies Age: Adults, Jr./Sr. High School, Seniors |
Half Price Camping for Orleans and Essex County Residents |
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Fri, 06/08/2012 - 12:00am - Sun, 06/10/2012 - 12:00pm June 8-10 at Prouty Beach there will be half price camping for residents of Orleans and Essex Counties. Take advantage of the lake breezes, great amenities, and wonderful company at the Prouty Beach Campground. Make a reservation by calling 334-7951. Proof of residency required. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Preschool, Seniors |
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Gateway Summer Concert Series |
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Fri, 06/15/2012 - 7:00pm June 15 - Mona Mi All shows begin at 7pm. FREE at the Gateway Center. Nothing beats great music, great company and great sights at the Gateway Summer Concert Series. Bring your own beverages and come on down to the waterfront and boogie with your friends starting at 7pm. There is no better way to spend a Friday evening. Concessions available, donations appreciated. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Arts and Culture, Sports & Recreation Age: Adults |
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Youth Tennis Camps I & II |
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Mon, 06/18/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Camp I June 18-22 & Camp II June 25-29. Ages 9-12; all abilities. Residents $30/week or $50 for both Camps I & II. Non-residents $45/week or $75 for both camps. Learn to play tennis from the best instructor this side of Memphremagog, Gary Atchinson, at the recently resurfaced tennis courts located at beautiful Prouty Beach. Great for beginners and experts alike. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School |
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NEMBAfest Mountain Bike Festival |
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Fri, 06/22/2012 - 12:00pm - Sun, 06/24/2012 - 12:00pm Mountain. Biking. Loads of fun with downhill and XC mountian biking at the very first-ever Mountain Bike Festival at Kingdom Trails and Burke Mountain! Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Sports & Recreation Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Seniors |
Kingdom's Bounty book signing and talk |
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Fri, 06/22/2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm The locavore movement has seized Vermont, specifically the majestic portion of the state known as the Northeast Kingdom. Here local farmers, merchants, artisans, and mountain resorts alike provide quality products and services with a focus on sustainable and organic practices, embracing the farm-to-table mentality currently captivating the country. This guidebook, written by Vermonter Bethany Dunbar, introduces readers to the Kingdom’s proud community and celebrates the bounty of its delicious products.
Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Arts and Culture, Enrichment/Education Age: Adults, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Seniors |
Learn to Sail Camps |
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Sat, 06/23/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Youth (8-12) Camp June 23 & 24 Category: Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Hobbies, Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School |
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Youth Tennis Camps I & II |
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Mon, 06/25/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Camp I June 18-22 & Camp II June 25-29. Ages 9-12 - All abilities. Residents $30/week or $50 for both - Non-residents $45/week or $75 for both. Learn to play tennis from the best instructor this side of Memphremagog, Gary Atchinson, at the recently resurfaced tennis courts located at beautiful Prouty Beach. Great for beginners and experts alike. Call 334-2645 to registerer. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School |
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Tennis Lessons |
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Mon, 06/25/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm All ages and abilities. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School |
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NEWPORT: AN IMAGED PERSPECTIVE |
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Fri, 07/06/2012 - 5:00pm - Mon, 09/03/2012 - 5:00pm The MAC Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a major exhibit for the summer tourist season. “NEWPORT: AN IMAGED PERSPECTIVE” will present the story of Newport through a combination of historic photos, stories, artifacts and new works of art created by area artists. The exhibit will open with a Gala Reception on Friday, July 6th from 5 – 8 PM at the MAC Center for the Arts. Downtown Newport, Vermont. The exhibit is open to all artists. Complete information is available on our website.
Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Arts and Culture, Enrichment/Education Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Seniors |
Gateway Summer Concert Series |
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Fri, 07/13/2012 - 7:00pm June 15 - Mona Mi All shows begin at 7pm. FREE at the Gateway Center. Nothing beats great music, great company and great sights at the Gateway Summer Concert Series. Bring your own beverages and come on down to the waterfront and boogie with your friends starting at 7pm. There is no better way to spend a Friday evening. Concessions available, donations appreciated. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Arts and Culture, Sports & Recreation Age: Adults |
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Learn to Sail Camps |
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Sat, 07/14/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Youth (8-12) Camp June 23 & 24
Adult (18+) Camp July 14 & 15 Category: Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Hobbies, Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School |
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2nd Annual Art In Bloom |
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Fri, 07/27/2012 - 10:00am - Sun, 07/29/2012 - 5:00pm "I really had a good time at the flowers event and I hope we do it again next year. I will definitely bring in an arrangement next time. I noticed that the people who came (from all different area groups etc) were interacting with the art in a new and serious way. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Arts and Culture, Enrichment/Education Age: Adults, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Seniors |
Learn to Sail Camps |
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Sat, 07/28/2012 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Youth (8-12) Camp June 23 & 24 Category: Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Hobbies, Sports & Recreation, Wellness Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School |
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Gateway Summer Concert Series |
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Fri, 08/03/2012 - 7:00pm June 15 - Mona Mi|
Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Arts and Culture, Sports & Recreation Age: Adults |
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Some Enchanted Evening - A Summer Cabaret |
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Sat, 08/04/2012 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Singer/Actress Eileen Kennedy has performed on stages as far-flung as Havana, Cuba, to Canada. Described as a singer who knows how to take possession of a song, as well as an audience, we welcome her to the MAC Center. She recently starred in the QNEK production of Ruthless. Refreshments. 7:30 PM Tickets: $10 available at the Center beginning July 1st MAC Center for the Arts 158 Main Street, Newport Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar, Community Programs Type: Arts and Culture Age: Adults, Seniors |
2012 Cars Of Yesteryear 29th International Car Show |
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Sun, 08/05/2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm 2012 is the 29th Annual International Car Show presented by Cars of Yesteryear - Newport. Category: Event / Festival Type: Arts and Culture, Enrichment/Education, Hobbies Age: Adults, Family, Seniors |
8th Annual August West |
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Sat, 08/11/2012 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm Now in it's 8th year, the August West Festival both celebrates the music of the Grateful Dead but also the community in and around the Jay Peak Area. The Festival has grown a bit in size but the intent is still the same. It's a great way to spend the day - kids and well mannered dogs are welcome. There's lots of good food (including free Ben & Jerry's ice cream), and drink and plenty to do. Category: Event / Festival Type: Arts and Culture, Sports & Recreation Age: Adults, Elementary, Family, Jr./Sr. High School, Preschool, Seniors |
Gateway Summer Concert Series |
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Fri, 08/17/2012 - 7:00pm June 15 - Mona Mi All shows begin at 7pm. FREE at the Gateway Center. Nothing beats great music, great company and great sights at the Gateway Summer Concert Series. Bring your own beverages and come on down to the waterfront and boogie with your friends starting at 7pm. There is no better way to spend a Friday evening. Concessions available, donations appreciated. Category: Event / Festival, Community Calendar Type: Arts and Culture, Sports & Recreation Age: Adults |
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