Mon, Apr 28th - Thu, May 8th
Healing Circles Cancer Survivor Retreats at Trapp Family Lodge
Treat yourself to an extraordinary and memorable experience at Trapp Familly Lodge, dedicated to cancer survivors and their family and friends. Meet other cancer survivors, share stories and receive mutual support in daily Healing Circles. Location: Trapp Family Lodge Reservations: 800-826-7000 x 1 or 802 253 5745
Location: Trapp Family Lodge
Website: www.trappfamily.com

Thu, May 1st
Can You Judge a Book by It's Cover?
Why are some old books valuable and others not? The Friends of the Stowe Library, in connection with its Annual Meeting on May 1st, will be hosting a talk about the valuation of vintage books by antique book seller Ben Koenig. Are you wondering about some old books on your shelves? Mr. Koenig may be able to help you assess their worth.
Ben Koenig, proprietor of The Country Bookshop in Plainfield VT, has been collecting and selling antique books for over thirty years. The Country Bookshop has a collection of over 30,000 volumes which include first American editions of J.R.R. Tolkein, and C.S. Lewis as well as signed books by Robert Frost, Joseph Conrad and Thomas Mann. While his inventory spans a comprehensive range of subjects, he has a particular specialty in books on folklore, folk music and bells. He is always on the lookout, in attics, thrift shops, junk stores and book sales, for books to add to his inventory.
The Annual Meeting of the Friends will begin at 4:00 pm on May 1st in the Community Meeting Room of the Stowe Free Library. The business portion of the Annual Meeting will be very brief and immediately followed by refreshments and Mr. Koenig's talk. Friends' members as well as all interested community members are invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring old books that Mr. Keonig may be able to discuss and evaluate during his presentation. The Friends of the Stowe Free Library is a non-profit volunteer group that supports the library with a variety of community fund-raising activities.
Times: 4:00pm
Location: The Stowe Library

Thu, May 1st
Johnson State College's Student Ensembles Performance
Dibden Center for the Arts at Johnson State College. 7pm. Free. 802-635-1476.

Fri, May 2nd - Sun, May 4th
Stowe Weekend of Hope
A Celebration of Life and Learning for People with Cancer and Those Who Love Them. Stowe Area Association, in partnership with Vermont Cancer Center will host this event which brings together people dealing with cancer to celebrate life and survivorship and to learn about this disease. The weekend will feature many educational workshops, lectures and displays presented by some of the nations leading oncologists, medical researchers, psychologists, survivors and health care leaders.
Location: Various locations throughout Stowe
Website: www.stowehope.org
More Info: 800-GOSTOWE

Sat, May 3rd
Cinco De Mayo Family Fiesta
River Arts Center - Morrisville - Music with Latin Jazz Sensation GUAGUA + SALSA lessons! Delicious Mexican Food for sale. Huge Silent Auction Proceeds to benefit Lamoille Court Diversion Youth Programs
Times: 5pm - 9pm
Location: River Arts Center, MORRISVILLE
Admission: $10 Adults $5 Kids Pre-School & Under Are FREE! $20 Family Max.
More Info: For Tickets & Info Call 802-888-5871

Wed, May 7th
NOON MUSIC @ Night!
Special repeat performance at 8 p.m. Pianist Eugene Barban will repeat his noon concert, performing music of Schumann, Ravel, Glinka, Liszt, and Barber, with the addition of Debussy Preludes. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Stowe Community Church is easily accessible by all. For more information on these artists and the entire 2008 concert season, please visit www.StoweArts.com.
Times: 8:00pm
Location: Stowe Community Church
Website: www.StoweArts.com

Wed, May 7th
NOON MUSIC IN MAY
May 7 Eugene Barban, Piano – Known worldwide for his musicianship and technical brilliance, Eugene Barban is a concert artist, chamber musician, and teacher. Dr. Barban’s program includes music of Schumann, Ravel, Glinka, Liszt, and Barber.
Times: Wednesdays, Noon – 1 p.m.
Admission: Admission is free; donations are accepted. Stowe Community Church is easily accessible by all.
Website: www.StoweArts.com

Wed, May 7th
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Wednesday, May 7th 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of , for inclusion on our list. Werner Michlitsch of Weingut Michlits along with Rafael Flores of Artisanal Cellars (Vermont’s Distributor), will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. The Meinklang estate is located in the commune of Pamhagen in the Neusiedlersee wine-growing region in Austria. It is run by Angela and Werner Michlitsch. The name is a composite of „M“ (for Michlits) and „Einklang“ for unison or harmony, as in “in harmony with nature“. The expanded Michlitsch family runs a Pannonian mixed agricultural operation that includes viticulture, fruit farming and general farming. Bio-dynamic principles are implemented in the vineyards, with no lack of modern technology. In this repsect, the estate has been working hand in hand with the Neusiedlersee national park for many years. Work in both the vineyards and cellar is carried out with due reference to the phases of the moon as well as of various stellar constellations. Herbs such as camomile, yarrow, horsetail, dandelion and stinging nettle, as well as horn dung and horn-gravel products are used to prepare teas and plant extracts as special protective agents for the plants. The estate has been certified as an organic producer by the DEMETER association since 2005. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Fizzante Pinot Noir Rose 2006
Pinot Gris 2006
Grüner Veltliner 2006
Pinot Noir 2006
Blaufränkisch 2006 A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (802-253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
Times: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Admission: $15.00
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/dining/winelist_overview.php
More Info: A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (802-253-5742 or 800-826-7000)

Thu, May 8th - Fri, May 9th
Johnson State College Dance Club Performance
Dibden Center for the Arts at Johnson State College. 7pm. $5. 802-635-1476.

Fri, May 9th - Sun, May 11th
Lamoille County Players presents Neil Simon’s Jake’s Women
Hyde Park Opera House. May 9-11 & 16-18 Friday - Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12. 802-888-4507.
Times: Friday - Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm.
Location: Hyde Park Opera House
Admission: Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12.
Website: www.LCPlayers.com
More Info: 802-888-4507

Sat, May 10th
Vermont Dance Collective Performance
Dibden Center for the Arts at Johnson State College. 7pm. Donations welcome. 802-635-1476.

Mon, May 12th - Sun, May 18th
Annual Stowe Basketry Festival
17th Round Hearth at Stowe. 802-253-7223. www.roundhearth.com

Wed, May 14th
NOON MUSIC IN MAY
Wednesdays, Noon – 1 p.m. Stowe Community Church May 14 Global Winds Project - Based in Vermont this wind quintet plays an adventurous repertoire of music ranging from classical to ragtime, jazz and Latin melodies. GWP takes audiences on a musical journey that is alternately traditional and whimsical. Members of GWP teach and perform in Vermont. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Stowe Community Church is easily accessible by all. For more information on these artists and the entire 2008 concert season, please visit www.StoweArts.com.
Times: Wednesdays, Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Stowe Community Church
Admission: Admission is free; donations are accepted.
Website: www.StoweArts.com

Wed, May 14th
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Wednesday, May 14th 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of Argentine Reds from Mendoza, for inclusion on our list. Robert Boehme of Vermont Wine Merchants Company will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. In 1534 two European settlers, a priest named Father Cidrón and Juan Juffré, the founder of the town of Mendoza, planted the first vines in Argentina. When Spaniards first set foot in these lands inhabited by the Huarpe Indians, they discovered that the native population grew crops in this desert climate. It was, however, the Incas who had brought the required wisdom to give life to this area. Artificial irrigation was already an established practice among the original inhabitants of western Argentina when the first Europeans arrived. In the 19th century, the industry began to grow due to an influx of Italian and Spanish immigrants who brought new vines and a wealth of viticultural and wine-making techniques to the area. The introduction of European varieties such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin Blanc substantially improved the quality of Argentine wine. Malbec has found uniquely favourable growing conditions in Argentina and there is no doubt that Argentine Malbec is one of the most successful and delicious in the world. Its intense colour, aromas of berry fruit, plums and honey and its ability to ripen to perfection create wines of a velvety texture and long, soft flavour. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Crios de Susana Balbo, 50% Syrah & 50% Bonarda 2006
Crios de Susana Balbo, Malbec 2007
La Posta, Malbec, “Angel Paulucci Vineyard” 2006
Tikal, 60% Bonarda & 40% Malbec, “Patriota” 2005
Ben Marco, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (802-253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
Times: Wednesday, May 14th 4:00 to 6:00
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Admission: $15.00 fee per person
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/dining/winelist_overview.php
More Info: A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (802-253-5742 or 800-826-7000)

Thu, May 15th - Fri, May 16th
Footloose
Stowe High School proudly presents "Footloose" the musical. Based on the very popular movie from 1984, Footloose follows the frustrations of a Chicago teen who loves to dance, but who must move to a small town where dancing is illegal. The soundtrack was nominated for Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy awards. Some well-known songs include: "The Girl Gets Around," "Somebody's Eyes," "Holding On for a Hero," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," "Almost Paradise," and of course, Kenny Loggins' "Footloose." The stage version, which opened in 1998, cleverly incorporates these songs into the score of the show. Directors (and STG veterans) Jack von Behren and Carol Wilcox Schein are enjoying the combination of excellent music, humor, believable characters, and universal themes of the show, which is choreographed by SHS senior Brittney Foreman. Performances are at 7 pm on Thursday May 15 and Friday May 16 at the High School auditorium. Tickets are available at the door, $8 for adults and $5 for students. Unlike the movie, the musical is considered to be family-friendly, with a smattering of mild language and themes appropriate to teens. If you liked last year's "High School Musical," you'll love "Footloose." Stowe Theatre Guild 2008 Season ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Annie: June 25th through July 6th BatBoy The Musical: July 16th through August 2nd. A Delicate Balance: August 13th through August 30th Pronouncing Glenn : September 24th through October 11th Please check our web site for exact dates and times Handicap Accessible • Air Conditioned • Reserved Seating Reserve tickets online at www.StoweTheatre.com
Times: 7 pm
Location: Stowe High School Auditorium
Admission: $8 for adults and $5 for students
Website: www.StoweTheatre.com
More Info: (802) 253-3961 info@stowetheatre.com

Fri, May 16th - Sun, May 18th
Lamoille County Players presents Neil Simon’s Jake’s Women
Hyde Park Opera House. May 9-11 & 16-18 Friday - Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm. 802-888-4507. Fri, May 16th - Sun, May 18th
Times: Friday - Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm.
Location: Hyde Park Opera House
Admission: Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12.
Website: www.LCPlayers.com
More Info: 802-888-4507

Wed, May 21st
NOON MUSIC IN MAY
John Weaver, Organ – An active concert artist since 1959, John Weaver will present “three centuries of dazzling organ fireworks!” Dr. Weaver has recently retired to Vermont, after 35 years as Director of Music at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City and many years teaching at Curtis Institute of Music and The Juilliard School. Additionally, everyone attending the Noon Music in May concerts will receive a coupon for 20% off lunch at The Whip Restaurant during the month of May.
Location: Stowe Community Church
Admission: Admission is free; donations are accepted. Stowe Community Church is easily accessible by all.
Website: http://www.stowearts.com/

Fri, May 23rd
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
We will be tasting new releases of California Rhone style Reds, for inclusion on our list. John Fagan of Calmont Beverage, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. The Rhone Rangers, America's leading non-profit organization dedicate to promoting American Rhone varietal wines. American Rhone-style wines are made from the same grapes that have flourished for centuries in France’s Rhone River Valley, and their growing popularity in the United States speaks to their versatility with food, wide range of rich flavors, and to the skills of American winemakers. The most common red Rhone varietals are Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre, with Syrah predominant in the Northern Rhone and Grenache in the Southern Rhone. Other relatively common red grapes include Cinsault, Carignan, and Petite Sirah. For the sticklers out there, the Rhone Rangers have adopted Petite Sirah, a French cross also known as Durif, due to its extensive interplanting with traditional Rhone varietals in Calfiornia. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Red Table Wine, Red Flyer, California 2003
Carignane, Cline, “Ancient Vines”, Contra Costa County 2006
Mourvèdre, Cline, “Ancient Vines”, Contra Costa County 2006
Syrah, Ravenswood, Sonoma County 2004
Syrah, Edmunds St. John, “Wylie-Fenaughty”, El Dorado County 2001 A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (802-253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
Times: 4pm-6pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Admission: $15.00 fee per person.
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/dining/winelist_overview.php
More Info: A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000

Sat, May 24th
Dandelion Festival
Grand View Winery. 1-5pm. Free. 802-456-7012. www.grandviewwinery.com
Location: Grand View Winery
Website: www.grandviewwinery.com

Wed, May 28th
NOON MUSIC IN MAY
Winterstein/Zaretsky Duo, Violin/Piano –Katherine Winterstein, Concertmaster of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and pianist/composer Inessa Zaretsky will perform Beethoven violin sonatas, including the famous Kreutzer. Ms. Winterstein teaches at Middlebury College. Ms. Zaretsky is on the faculty at Mannes College in New York. Both artists perform with the Craftsbury Chamber Players.
Times: Wednesdays, Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Admission is free; donations are accepted. Stowe Community Church is easily accessible by all.
Website: http://www.stowearts.com/

Thu, May 29th
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Thursday, May 29th 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of wines from the Loire Valley of France, for inclusion on our list. Stuart Timmons of Farrell Distribution will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. An enormous amount of wine is created in this vast region, mostly white, but with a good deal of red too. Styles change as you follow the course of the river, according to the grape varieties planted and wine-making techniques practised. But the one thing all of these wines share is that they are made to display freshness and relatively high acidity, and rarely is oak used to ferment or age the wines. The Loire valley covers a huge tract of land that follows the river from the Atlantic ocean near Nantes, all the way east and south almost to the Rhône. There is a huge variation in climate and soil. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be: Bouvet Signature Brut, Bouvet-Ladubay NV Muscadet, Sèrve et Maine Sur Lie, Domaine des 3 Versants 2005 Sauvignon Blanc, JP Baron, Touraine 2006 Sancerre, Paul Prieur 2006 Pouilly-Fumé, Michel Redde 2004 A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
Admission: $15.00 fee per person
More Info: 253-5742 or 800-826-7000