Fri, May 1st - Sun, May 3rd
9th Annual Stowe Weekend of Hope

The Stowe Weekend of Hope is an annual forum for education, enlightenment, and recreation for cancer patients and survivors with any type of cancer…and their families. The focus is to inspire, educate, and celebrate the lives of people living with cancer. This unique event addresses the complex challenges and needs of people with cancer at any stage in their disease. Cancer presents families with many challenges – physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial.

The Stowe Weekend of Hope was founded in 2001 and continues to be a three-day weekend retreat and outreach experience for hundreds of cancer survivors and their families in the restorative environment of Stowe, Vermont. Since its inception, the event has grown locally and nationally to continue to inspire the search for new and innovative research and education in both the traditional and nontraditional cancer treatments and therapies. This forum promotes real educational opportunities for cancer patients, and presents the most current medical research in all areas of cancer treatments.

Location: Various Stowe locations - check web site for complete list
Website: www.stowehope.org
More Info: 1-888-247-8693 or email info@stowehope.org

Fri, May 8th - Sun, May 17th
Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS

May 8-10 and 15-17
Lamoille County Players

Director Patrick Houle and Producer Frank Weston invite you to this wonderful comedy, which is considered to be “part one” Simon's autobiographical trilogy.  The story and characters are taken from Simon’s own life.  Standing in for Simon himself isEugene, a young teen in 1937 living with his family in a crowded, lower middle-class Brooklyn walk-up.  Eugene is the central character and the narrator of the show.  Eugene lives with his Mom, Dad, and his older and wiser brother, Stanley.  Eugene’s Aunt and two nieces stop by as well!   PLEASE NOTE:  This show does contain mature themes.

Times: Fridays-Saturdays, 7:00pm; Sundays 2:00pm
Location: 85 Main Street in Hyde Park, VT 05655
Admission: $18 Adult / $12 Student or Senior
Website: http://www.lamoillecountyplayers.com/Shows/Brighton/BrightonBeachMemoirs.html
More Info: 802-888-4507

Wed, May 13th
Trapp Family Lodge Wine Tasting: Spanish Reds

We will be tasting new releases of Spanish red wines, for inclusion on our list. Robert Boehme of the Vermont Wine Merchants Company will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. Spanish winemaking really took off after the Reconquest of Spain by the Catholic Kings. The re-established religious communities and monasteries played a significant role in this process; the monks and friars of various orders worked to recover the winemaking tradition. Wine was vital for their religious rituals, and they also filled their cellars, supplying wine to pilgrims and local taverns. Thus, the vineyards flourished once again in areas surrounding the monasteries and abbeys, and later in other regions. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:

Tres Ojoa Old vines Garnacha, Calatayud 2007

Olivares Altos de la Hoya" Monastrell, Jumilla 2007

Papa Luna 75% Garnacha, 20% Shiraz and 5% Monastrell, Calatayud 2006

Gran FamiliaRioja Cosecha, Rioja 2006

Marga del Bruja 65% Garnacha, 15% Termpranillo, 15% Shiraz and 5% Monastrell; Calatayud 2006

A sign-up sheet will be available at the front dest. For further information, please call 802.253.5742 or 800.826.7000 and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.

Times: 4-6:00 p.m.
Location: Trapp Family Lodge
Admission: $15.00 per person
More Info: 802.253.5742

Wed, May 13th
Makoto Nakura - Marimba - Noon Music in May
Makoto Nakura is a musician whose artistry and astonishing virtuosity has mesmerized audiences for decades. He creates innovative programs of new music as well as traditional classical repertoire, revealing the versatility and expressive range of the marimba while enlightening and entertaining the listener. His extraordinary communicative power and poetic musicality is inspirational.
Times: 12:00
Location: Stowe Community Church, Main Street, Stowe
Website: http://www.stowearts.com/

Fri, May 15th
Mini Coopers in the Mountains

May 15-17: Mini Coopers in the Mountains in May. A weekend devoted to the magnificent mini and their enthusiastic owners, goodie bags, dinner and dancing, fun tours and social surprises!

Location: Ye Olde England Inne • 433 Mountain Road •
Website: http://www.englandinn.com/events/cars.html
More Info: 802-253-7558 or 800-477-3771

Sat, May 16th - Tue, Jun 30th
“Things that Make Us Happy”

“Things that make us Happy” is the theme for a new group show opening at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, May 16th with a public reception for the artists from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.. More than 20 regional fine artists will be displaying their new work of persons, places, or things that make them happy. This show is designed to reflect the needs of the times.

Website: http://greenmountainfineart.com/

Wed, May 20th
Vermont History through Song

Singer and researcher Linda Radtke and pianist John Lincoln bring Vermont history to life with engaging commentary about the songs found in the Vermont Historical Society’s collection of sheet music. Dressed in period costume, Ms. Radtke takes listeners through state history, singing the songs Vermonters published in their communities. From the earliest published song, “Green Mountain Farmer” (1798), through 1850 temperance ballads, songs from Vermonters in the Civil War, to songs about Calvin Coolidge, Lake Champlain songs for the Quadricentenniel celebration, and both state songs, this delightful program is a celebration of the Vermont spirit through music.

Times: 12:00
Location: Stowe Community Church, Main Street, Stowe
Website: http://www.stowearts.com/

Thu, May 21st
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar

They will be tasting new releases of Reds from the Côtes du Rhône.  Stuart Timmons of Farrell Distribution will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions.

Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Paul Autard 2007

Vin de Pays de Vaucluse , Domaine le Couroulu 2005

Gigondas, Domaine Raspail-Ay 2004

Vacqueyras, Domaine le Couroulu, “Cuvée Classique” 2005

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Paul Autard 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.
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/amenities/dining/wine-tasting

Sat, May 23rd
Last Trick Rail Jam

This is your last chance! A giant pile of snow, formerly the half pipe, will provide the surface for Stowe's park crew to set up the rails, boxes and jumps for one more jam session on Memorial Day Weekend. This event is free and open to all skiers and snowboarders. Bring yourself, friends, beach attire, sunscreen and lawn chairs. With music and a bounty of prizes and giveaways for participants, this one's going to be a party in the park.

Times: 11am - 2pm
Location: Standard Trail, Half Pipe Area - Stowe Mountain Resort
Website: http://summer.stowe.com/news/resort_news/event_calendar_month.php?d=1243051200

Sat, May 23rd
Dandelion Festival

Come and enjoy the great tastes of one of Stowe's premiere wineries on May 23rd for the annual Dandelion Festival. From 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. there will be free tastings at the Grand View Winery in Waterbury, right off route 100. Enjoy the unqiue tastes that have put this small New England Winery on the map!

Times: 1-5 p.m.
Location: The Grand View Winery
Admission: Free
Website: www.grandviewwinery.com

Wed, May 27th
Albert Brouwer, Flute Gregory Hayes, Piano - Noon Music in May

Principal flutist of our very own Vermont Symphony Orchestra Mr. Brouwer will present a program of works for flute and piano by Hummel, Debussy, Reineck and Dutilleux.

 

 

 

 

Location: Stowe Community Church, Main Street, Stowe
Admission: Free Concerts - Wednesday at Noon
Website: http://www.stowearts.com/

Sat, May 30th
3rd Annual Plant and Bake Sale

Friends Of  Stowe Free Library

Everyone knows that “the early bird catches the worm”, so whether rain or shine, gardeners will want to be first in line on Saturday, May 30th,  to choose among the locally donated plants, baked goods and garden books featured on the front lawn of the Stowe Free Library.

Donated plants can be dropped off on Friday, May 29th from noon until 5 p.m.

All proceeds from this event supports the Friends of Stowe Free Library and its mission to provide materials and programming at the Library. 

Times: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Front Lawn, Stowe Free Library (Rain or Shine!)
Website: http://www.stowelibrary.org/
More Info: Caren Goodhue (careng@together.net) or Lisa Grady (itztru@gmail.com)