STOWE AREA ASSOCIATION
51 Main St., Box 1320
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7321
www.gostowe.com

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jo Sabel Courtney, (802) 253-7321 extension 219, josc@gostowe.com

STOWE, VERMONT CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR JULY, 2007

EVENTS

The Town of Stowe Presents
Independence Day Moscow Parade & Foot Race
World’s shortest 4th of July Parade, followed by the World’s Shortest Marathon
DATE: Wednesday, July 4
TIME: 10:00am
LOCATION: Moscow Village (Part of the Town of Stowe)
MORE INFORMATION: 800 GOSTOWE
ADMISSION: Free

The Town of Stowe Presents
Independence Day Stowe Celebration & Fireworks
Festivities in the Stowe Events Field; fireworks
DATE: Wednesday, July 4
TIME: 5:30pm; fireworks at dusk
LOCATION: Stowe Events Field
MORE INFORMATION: 800 GOSTOWE
ADMISSION: Free

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa Presents
21st Annual Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival
25 of the country’s most prominent balloonists; children’s corner, music, great food, beer & wine garden; balloon launches, tethers
DATE: Friday, July 6-Sunday, July 8th
TIME: Launches Friday, July 6 at 6:30pm, Saturday, July 7 at 6:30am and 6:30pm and Sunday July 8 at 630am.
LOCATION: Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
MORE INFORMATION: www.stoweflake.com 802 253 7355
ADMISSION: Adults, $8.00; Children 12 & under, Free; Tethered Rides, $10 per person; Call for full flight pricing



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Stowe Craft Design Center Presents
7thAnnual Vermont Kaleidoscope Festival
A hands-on event featuring the most collectable and intriguing kaleidoscopes in the world.
DATE: Friday, July 6-Sunday, July 8
LOCATION: Stowe Craft Design Center, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowecraft.com/kalfest.htm 802 253 4693
ADMISSION: Free

Stowe Free Library Presents
Annual Porch Book Sale
One of the biggest and most diverse library book sales in the state
DATES: Saturday, July 7-Tuesday, August 14
TIME: 9:00am to dusk, daily
LOCATION: Stowe Free Library, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowelibrary.org
ADMISSION: None

United States Tennis Association Presents
Fed Cup by PNB Paribas Semifinal
Teams from the United States and Russia compete
DATE: Saturday, July 14 & Sunday, July 15
LOCATION: Topnotch Resort & Spa
MORE INFORMATION: www.fedcupstowe.com
ADMISSION: Sold out; Tickets now available only through Stowe/Grand Slam Tours Tennis Packages: www.gostowe.com or 800 GOSTOWE

Cobras in the Mountains
Celebrating the enthusiasm and passion surrounding one of the world’s most recognized sports cars
DATES: Friday, July 20-Sunday, July 22
LOCATION: Ye Olde England Inne
MORE INFORMATION: www.cobrasinthemountains.com 802.253.5320

THE ARTS

Stowe Theatre Guild Presents
“Aida”
Musical written by Tim Rice and Elton John
DATES: Wednesday-Saturdays, July 4-7
TIME: 8:00pm
LOCATION: Town Hall Theatre, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowetheatre.com; 802 253 3961
ADMISSION: $20 Adults; $10 Children 12 & under

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Waterbury Festival Players Present
“The Sisters Rosensweig”
The story of three sisters, and the ties that bind. By Wendy Wasserstein
DATES: Thursday, July 5-Saturday, July 7; Wednesday, July 11-Saturday, July 14; Matinee Saturday, July 7
TIME: 7:30pm; Matinee at 2:00pm
LOCATION: Waterbury Festival Playhouse, Waterbury Center
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.waterburyfestivalplayers.com/
ADMISSION: $20

Stowe Performing Arts Presents
Music in the Meadow: United States Air Force Liberty Pops
With a fitting finale of fireworks; picnic site
DATE: Sunday, July 1, 2007
TIME: 5:30 for picnics; concert at 7:00pm
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.stowearts.com/ 802.253.7792
ADMISSION: Free

Stowe Performing Arts Presents
Music in the Meadow: Vermont Symphony Orchestra
“Passion Trend”: Tragic lovers, visionaries, free spirits, and scoundrels fill the stage in this summer's tribute to living life on a grand scale. Fireworks at the conclusion, accompanying Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture; Picnic seating
DATE: Sunday, July 8th, 2007
TIME: 7:30pm; gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowearts.com 802.253.7792
ADMISSION: Adults, $25; Children, $10

Helen Day Art Center Presents
EXPOSED! 2007
Annual outdoor sculpture exhibit at the Helen Day Art Center and throughout Stowe Village
DATE: Friday, July 13-Sunday, October 14
TIME: N/A
LOCATION: Throughout Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.helenday.com; 802 253 8358
ADMISSION: N/A


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Stowe Performing Arts Presents
Music in the Meadow: Terrance Simian & the Zydeco Experience
Fireworks at conclusion of concert; Picnic seating
DATE: Sunday, July 15, 2007
TIME: 7:30pm; Gates open for picnicking at 5:30pm
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowearts.com; 802.253.7792
ADMISSION: Adults: $25; Children: $10

Stowe Theatre Guild Presents
“Into the Woods”
Musical fairy tales brought to life by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine
DATE: Wednesday-Saturdays, July 18-August 4; Matinees presenting kid-friendly Act I on July 22 & 29th
TIME: 8:00pm; Matinees at 2pm
LOCATION: Town Hall Theatre, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowetheatre.com; 802 253 3961
ADMISSION: Adults $20; Matinees $10

Lamoille County Players Present
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
Power, sex, greed, and ambition: Just another day at the office for this musical from the authors of “Guys & Dolls”
DATE: Thursdays-Saturday July 18-28; Matinees Sundays July 19 & 29
TIME: 7:00pm; Matinees at 2:00pm
LOCATION: Hyde Park Opera House
MORE INFORMATION: www.lcplayers.com 802. 888.4507
ADMISSION: Adult: $15 Children & Seniors: $12

Stowe Gallery Alliance Presents
Third Thursdays Gallery Evenings in Stowe
Twelve arts, craft, furniture and sculpture galleries. Trolley transports visitors throughout the evening; dine at one of the participating restaurants.
DATES: July 19, August 16, September 20, and October 18
TIME: Galleries open until 9pm
LOCATION: Various; maps available at Stowe Visitor Information Center and downloadable at www.gostowe.com/calendar
MORE INFORMATION: www.gostowe.com/calendar
ADMISSION: Free




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Vermont Mozart Festival Presents
“American Masterpiece”
Featuring Bernstein’sOverture to Candide; Gershwin’s Concerto in F Major for Piano and Orchestra; Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Picnic Seating
DATE: Sunday, July 22
TIME: 7:00pm; Gates open for picnicking at 5:00pm
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
MORE INFORMATION: www.vtmozart.com 802.862.7352
ADMISSION: $27.50



Craftproducers and Helen Day Art Center Present
The New Taste of Stowe Arts Festival
A new premier event embracing the arts and crafts and the culinary arts
DATES: Friday, July 27-Sunday, July 29, 2007
TIME: 10:00am to 5:00pm daily
LOCATION: Topnotch Field, Mountain Road
MORE INFORMATION: www.craftproducers.com or www.helenday.com
ADMISSION: Adults: $8 per day or $10 weekend pass; Ages 13-17: $2 per day; Children 12 and under: Free


Vermont Mozart Festival Presents
“Mendelssohn in the Mountains”
Presenting Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3; Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp; Brahms’ Hungarian Dances; Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Violin in E minor, Op. 64. Picnic seating
DATE: Sunday, July 29, 2007
TIME: 7:00pm; Gates open for picnicking at 5:00pm
LOCATION: Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow
MORE INFORMATION: www.vtmozart.com 802.862.7352
ADMISSION: $27.50

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