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

CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR AUGUST 2008 - STOWE, VERMONT Lots of fun for the whole family.

EVENTS
Grand View Winery Presents
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
DATE: Saturday, August 2, 2008
TIME: 1pm-5pm
LOCATION: Grand View Winery, East Calais, Vermont
MORE INFORMATION: www.grandviewwinery.com 802 456 7012

Vermont Auto Enthusiasts Present
STOWE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR MEET
Rain or Shine the Show Goes On! Over 800 antique & classic cars on display. Food concessions, flea market, car corral, parade
DATE: Friday, August 8-Sunday, August 10, 2008
TIME: 8am-5pm Friday; 8am-3:30pm Saturday; 8am-early afternoon Sunday
LOCATION: Nichols Field, Route 100
MORE INFORMATION: www.vtauto.org 802 253 7321
ADMISSION: $9 per day; Seniors (60+), $6; Kids 12 and under, Free

Stowe Area Association, WDEV-AM and Vermont Auto Enthusiasts Present
2ND ANNUAL STOWE VILLAGE OLDIES DANCE AND BLOCK PARTY
Main Street in historic Stowe Village will become party-central. Vintage autos on display, dance to oldies by WDEV-AM. Rain Site: Jackson Arena, Stowe Village
DATE: Saturday, August 9, 2008
TIME: 7pm-10pm
LOCATION: Main Street, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.gostowe.com 802 253 7321
ADMISSION: FREE

Stowe Free Library Presents
Annual Porch Book Sale
One of the biggest and most diverse library book sales in the state
DATES: Continuing until Tuesday, August 12, 2008
TIME: 9:00am to dusk, daily
LOCATION: Stowe Free Library, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowelibrary.org; 802 253-6145




Governors’ House in Hyde Park Presents
JANE AUSTEN WEEKEND
A leisurely weekend of literary-inspired diversions
DATE: Friday, August 15-Sunday, August 17, 2008
LOCATION: The Governor’s House in Hyde Park, VT
MORE INFORMATION: www.onehundredmain.com/jane_austen.html
ADMISSION: Starts at $295 per person, includes lodging, meals, activities

North Country Animal League Presents
PEDAL FOR PAWS CENTURY BIKE RIDE
DATE: Saturday, August 16, 2008
TIME: Registration starts at 7am
LOCATION: Commodores Inn, Stowe
MORE INFORMATION: www.pedalforpaws.ncal.com 802 888 5065

Benefit for the Clarina Howard Nichols Center
JAZZ AND JIVE 2008
Dinner, silent auction, entertainment by Ballroom and Latin Dancers Taryn Noelle and David Larson, and dancing to Joey Leone’s Chop Shop
DATE: Thursday, August 28, 2008
TIME: 6pm-10:30pm
LOCATION: Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
MORE INFORMATION: www.clarina.org 802 888 2584
ADMISSION: $100 donation

THE ARTS

To Benefit the Vermont Foodbank
CONCERT SERIES TO END HUNGER FEATURING BLUEGRASS GOSPEL PROJECT
DATE: Monday, August 4, 2008
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Stowe Community Church, Main Street
MORE INFORMATION: www.vtfoodbank.org 802 477 4124
ADMISSION: $20

Helen Day Art Center Presents
EXPOSED! 2008
Annual outdoor sculpture exhibit at the Helen Day Art Center and throughout Stowe Village
DATE: Through Saturday, October 11
LOCATION: Throughout Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.helenday.com; 802 253 8358

Stowe Theatre Guild Presents
BATBOY: THE MUSICAL
Ripped from the headlines of The Weekly World News, this is a classic love story with a serious bite.
DATE: Friday & Saturday, August 1-2, 2008
TIME: 8:00pm
LOCATION: Town Hall Theatre, Stowe Village
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowetheatre.com; 802 253 3961
ADMISSION: Adults $20; Children $10

Stowe Gallery Alliance Presents
Third Thursdays Gallery Evenings in Stowe
Twelve arts, craft, furniture and sculpture galleries. Trolley transports visitors throughout the evening.
DATES: Thursday, August 21, 2008
TIME: Galleries open until 9pm
LOCATION: Various; maps available at Stowe Visitor Information Center and downloadable at http://www.gostowe.com/thingstodo/calendar/
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowegalleries.com
ADMISSION: FREE

Vermont Mozart Festival Presents
35th Annual Vermont Mozart Festival
Concert for Clarinet and Orchestra, K. 662 Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
DATE: Sunday, August 3, 2008
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: $29.50

Stowe Performing Arts Presents
Gazebo Concerts
Concerts by Morrisville Military/Waterbury Community Combined Bands and by the Sky Blue Boys. Picnic seating
DATES: Tuesdays, August 5 & 12, 2008
TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION: Helen Day Memorial Building lawn; picnic site
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowearts.com 802 253 7792
ADMISSION: FREE

Waterbury Festival Players Present
Anton in Show Business
DATES: August 1-3 and 6--9, 2008
TIME: 7:30pm; Matinee Sundays at 2:00pm
LOCATION: Waterbury Festival Playhouse, Waterbury Center
MORE INFORMATION: www.waterburyfestivalplayers.com
ADMISSION: $20

Stowe Music Festival Presents
KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
Traditional Mexican food, games and music to kick-off the Stowe Music Festival
DATE: Sunday, August 10, 2008
TIME: 4:30pm
LOCATION: Helen Day Art Center
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowemusicfestival.org
ADMISSION: FREE





Stowe Music Festival Presents
TIME: 7:30pm
LOCATION: Topnotch Resort & Spa, Stowe
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowemusicfestival.org
ADMISSION: FREE
METALES M5
Mexico’s leading brass quintet
DATE: Monday, August 11, 2008
BRASIL GUITAR DUO
Internationally acclaimed virtuosos
DATE: Tuesday, August 13
JOSE ORGEGA, SPINTO TENOR
Back by popular demand
DATE: Wednesday, August 13, 2008
ORCHESTRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE CANADIENNE
Directed by Jean-Phillippe Tremblay
DATE: Thursday & Friday, August 14 & 15, 2008
FESTIVAL FINALE CELEBRATION
Artist Rafael Caudero Exhibition
DATE: Saturday, August 16th, 2008
TIME: 5:30pm
LOCATION: Helen Day Arts Center

Stowe Theatre Guild Presents
A DELICATE BALANCE
1967 Pulitzer-Prize winning drama by Edward Albee
DATE: August 13-16, 20-23, 27-30, 2008
LOCATION: Town Hall Theatre
MORE INFORMATION: www.stowetheatre.com 802 253 3961
ADMISSION: Adults, $20, Kids, $10