Fri, Jul 11th - Sat, Oct 11th
EXPOSED! 2008 Outdoor Exhibition
July 11 – Oct. 11: EXPOSED! 2008 Outdoor Exhibition. The Helen Day Art Center, in Stowe, Vermont. Curated by Meg McDevitt. Walkable outdoor sculpture exhibition on the Helen Day lawn and throughout the village of Stowe. Opening Reception and Walkabout: July 11, 5 - 7pm
Location: The Helen Day Art Center

Wed, Sep 24th - Sat, Oct 11th
Pronouncing GLENN
Lying to those you love and keeping your stories straight: $0 - Hiding the truth and the body: Priceless

This original comedy, with a giant heart, tells the story of an unconventional family learning how to say good-bye, and the crazy lengths a person will take to protect someone they love. Don’t miss this hilarious and touching play where hysterical antics, repeated secrets, and of course, a SuperSoaker, take you for a ride you won’t soon forget. September 24 – 27, October 1 - 4, 8 – 11, 8:00 p.m.
Times: 8:00 p.m.
Location: STOWE THEATRE GUILD - 67 Main St - STOWE
Admission: $20.00 ADULT -- $10.00 Children (12 and Under)
Website: http://www.stowetheatre.com/shows/pronouncing_glenn.php
More Info: info@stowetheatre.com

Wed, Sep 24th - Sat, Oct 11th
Wait Until Dark
A Broadway hit, this masterfully constructed thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward an electrifying, breath-stopping final scene. "WAIT UNTIL DARK is a tense thriller." -NY World-Telegram & Sun. "Frederick Knott is a master craftsman…" -Women's Wear Daily. " a first rate shocker the suspense drama we've long awaited eagerly." -NY Post. Directed by Ethan T. Bowen Written by Frederick Knott Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service


Shows (Evenings at 7:30pm, Matinees at 2:00pm): Wed. 9/24 - Sat. 9/27, Wed. 10/1 - Sat. 10/4, Wed. 10/8 - Sat. 10/11 Matinee Sun. 10/5 There are several ways, that you can order tickets. The easiest is to fill out the form below. You can also call us and leave a message at (802) 498-3755, or fax us at (802) 244-1530. Make sure you include all the information that appears on the form below. If you call, please remember to speak sloooowly, and clearrrly. If you wish to pay at the door, we will hold a reservation, but not assign seats until we receive payment. So, for the best seats, please pay with your reservation. Tickets for all shows are $20.00 each with shows beginning at 7:30pm. Matinees 2:00pm. There is a $2.00 per ticket processing fee. And remember all performances are guaranteed. We present a quality performance, or we'll give you your money back.
Location: 2933 Waterbury-Stowe Road (Rt-100)
Admission: $20.00
Website: https://www.waterburyfestivalplayers.com/08A4.php
More Info: (802) 498-3755 - Info@WaterburyFestivalPlayers.com

Thu, Oct 2nd - Sun, Oct 5th
1776 - Presented by the Lamoille County Players
October 2nd-5th and 9th-12th American history blazes to life in this funny, insightful and compelling musical. It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence . . . if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! "1776" puts a human face on the pages of history! Just in time for our own national elections, "1776" reminds us how we received the right to vote in the first place! Times: Thursday-Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
Times: Times: Thursday-Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
Location: Hyde Park Opera House
Admission: Admission: Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12.
Website: http://www.lcplayers.com/Shows/1776/1776.html
More Info: 802-888-4507

Sat, Oct 4th
The Vermont Foodbank Presents the Concert Series to End Hunger with Bluegrass Gospel Project
Bluegrass Gospel Project, New England’s premiere bluegrass band, will play a benefit concert for the Vermont Foodbank. A silent auction will begin at 6pm and will feature items from local restaurants, spas, galleries and more. Showtime is 7pm. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-585-BANK.
Times: 7pm
Location: Stowe Community Church
Admission: $20
Website: www.vtfoodbank.org
More Info: 1-800-585-BANK

Sat, Oct 4th
Stowe Home Tour 2008
October 4: 2008 Stowe Home Tour, Home is Where the Art Is: A Celebration of Art, Craft and Architecture, Saturday, 10:30am to 3:30pm (802) 253-8358. Tickets on sale at Helen Day Art Center and at Stowe Area Association.
Times: 10:30am - 3:30pm
Location: School Street , Stowe, Vermont
Admission: $23.00
Website: http://helenday.com/
More Info: A member supported community art center

Fri, Oct 10th - Sun, Oct 12th
The 26th Annual Stowe Foliage Arts Festival
190 Artists - fine art, craft and cuisine! Stowe always celebrates Vermont’s Foliage season with an exclamation point and that exclamation point is The Stowe Foliage Art and Craft Festival. Nestled between the mountains and the resplendent foliage, the white Camelot tents make for a perfect setting for an event. Many attendees make a point of making lodging reservations for this Columbus Day Weekend event. Since it is also Canadian Thanksgiving, be sure to book well in advance. 200 artists and artisans will be chosen from a vast pool of applicants to participate in the area’s most glamorous art and craft festival. This show represents the pinnacle of artistic quality in the region. Elegant pottery, glimmering blown glass, fantastic furniture, svelte clothing, wondrous weavings, luxurious leather, original art, and fabulous photography are some of the media on display. Beyond shopping, this Festival offers delicious fresh food and live entertainment. There will also be a Wine and Food court featuring wine tasting and food sampling. This Fall we will introduce the VERMONT CHEESE, BEER, AND SAUSAGE TENT. Yummy! A festival within a festival. More than a dozen micro brews will be available for sampling and drinking along with several different cheeses made in Vermont. Just to spice it up a little Vermont made sausages will be available. For those wine aficionados we will also serve a variety of wines that will compliment the cheese and sausages. The VERMONT CHEESE, BEER, AND SAUSAGE TENT will be open daily 11-4. You may select a sampler special or order a la carte. Full menus will be posted closer to the show dates.
Location: Stowe Events Field
Website: www.craftproducers.com

Sat, Oct 11th - Sun, Oct 12th
Autumn Beauty Handmade Jewelry Show Stowe
October 11-12 On Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, Stowe Craft gallery is hosting four incredible jewelry artists for the weekend. The artists will be available to talk about their work and show their superb new collections of jewelry. The Autumn Beauty Jewelry show will be on the new Stowe Craft River View Deck 12 noon-4 p.m. both days (store will be open 10-6). For more information visit or call Jesse Paganelli at 253-4693
Times: 10AM -6PM
Location: 55 Mountain Road Stowe, Vermont 05672
Website: www.stowecraft.com/jewelry.html
More Info: 802-253-4693

Sat, Oct 11th
Reading of “It’s the Great Pumpkin
Storytelling – Reading of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, 6 – 7:30pm Charlie Brown”; Cider and Cookies, Pumpkin In front of Akeley Memorial Lighting Ceremony.
Times: 6-7:30 PM
Location: In front of Akeley Memorial
Admission: FREE

Sat, Oct 11th
Village Festival Vendor Marketplace Stroll
Saturday, October 11th – Village Festival Vendor Marketplace Stroll
11 – 4pm on Park Street. Village Green on Main Music, Clowns, Circus Acts, Face Painting, Jugglers, Palm Readers, Balloons, Cotton Candy. Around Town Hay Rides. Elementary School Fields Games, Food, Dunking Booth (Local teachers & Celebrities will be dunked), Cow Plop Bingo.
6 – 11pm Kids Night Out at the Stowe Rec Center.
7 – 11pm Harvest Moon Dance & Chili Cook Off; Matterhorn Abby Jenne Band;
EXCLUSIVE Patriot’s Club Seat Tickets will be auctioned, Winning ticket for the SMART Car Raffle will be drawn at 9pm. Now until October 11th SMART CAR VIEWING & TICKET SALES ON MAIN STREET RAFFLE TICKETS SELLING FAST IN MANY LOCATIONS: $20 per or $100 for six. Pall Spera Realty, Stowe Area Association, The 3 Schools, BeStowed and Stowe Video
More Info: 802-253-9300

Sat, Oct 11th
The Stowe Community Church Chicken Pie Supper
The Stowe Community Church Chicken Pie Supper will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 with seatings at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 PM. This popular annual supper includes chicken and gravy, homemade biscuits, vegetables, coleslaw, potatoes, beverage and homemade pie! Advanced ticket purchase is suggested. Tickets are available at Col D’Lizard located across from the Stowe Community Church on Main Street. For additional information, please call Col D’Lizard at 253-9838. Raffle tickets will be available at the supper for the Queen sized Sunflower patterned quilt sewn by members of the Women’s Fellowship to be raffled at the Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 6th.
Times: 5:00PM, 6:00PM and 7:00 PM.
Location: The Stowe Community Church
More Info: 802-253-9838

Sun, Oct 12th
5th Annual Mansfield Trail Run
5th Annual Mansfield Trail Run - Sunday, October 12th at 11:00 am. A fun, family run of 5 or 2 miles with BBQ immediately following race. Race in the Mansfield State Forest. Registration: 8:30 - 10:30 am at the Mansfield Touring Center, Mountain Road, Stowe.
Location: Mansfield Touring Center, Mountain Road, Stowe.
Admission: Entry Fee (incl. t-shirt & BBQ) Adults: $25, Middle School & High School athletes: $15, Children (10 & under): $5 • BBQ only: $10
Website: http://www.mmwa.org/
More Info: 802.253.7409

Thu, Oct 16th
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Thursday, October 16th 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of Malbec from Argentina and France, for inclusion on our list. Stuart Timmons of Farrell Distribution will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Côt in the Loire and or Pressac in other places, the grape became less popular in Bordeaux after 1956 when frost killed off 75% of the crop. However, Malbec continued to be popular in Cahors where it was mixed with Merlot and Tannat to make dark, full-bodied wines, and more recently has been made into 100% malbec wines there. Malbec is widely planted in Argentina producing a softer, less-tannic driven variety than the wines of Cahors. The best examples of these wines come from the Argentine region of Mendoza. Malbec is the premier grape of Argentina. It seems to have found a natural home, being used to produce very popular varietal wines. It is now thought that the variety known as Fer in that country is a clone. Malbec truly comes into its own in Argentina, where it is the major red varietal planted. Much of the Malbec vines there were transplanted from Europe prior to the outbreak of phylloxera and most is therefore ungrafted, planted on their own roots. Sadly, over the years, phylloxera has infested Argentina, too, and vineyards are now being replanted on resistant rootstock. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:

Pannotia Vineyards, Mendoza 2005
Terra Rosa, “Old Vine”, Mendoza 2003
Gascón, Mendoza 2007
High Note, “Elevated”, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2007
Château Haut-Monplaiser, Cahors 2005
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.
Times: 4:00 to 6:00pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Admission: $15.00 fee per person.
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/dining/winelist_overview.php
More Info: 802-253-5742 or 800-826-7000

Fri, Oct 17th
Counterpoint, Directed by Robert De Cormier
Vermont's premier vocal ensemble Counterpoint will appear in a special fall concert presented by Stowe Performing Arts on Friday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m. in Stowe Community Church. The concert is sponsored by The Economou Parker Group of Morgan Stanley in Burlington. Under the direction of Robert De Cormier Counterpoint's program, Music Sacred & Profane, is a musically diverse one featuring two of J.S. Bach's motets, Jesu, meine Freude and the joyous Lobet den Herrn. These sublime works will be followed by folk songs arranged by classical composers - Stravinsky's Four Russian Peasant Songs; Five French Folk Songs of Francis Poulenc; Aaron Copland's arrangement of the Mexican Las Agachadas; and the exquisite C'a the Yowes, of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Tickets for the Counterpoint concert will be available at the door on the evening of the concert, or in advance by calling Stowe Performing Arts at 802-253-7792.
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stowe Community Church
Admission: Adults $18; Seniors (62+) $15; Students $12; Under 6 no charge.
More Info: 802-253-7792

Sat, Oct 18th
2008 Stowe CAN Go Green Festival
Saturday, October 18, 2008 10am to 12pm: Button Up Workshop 12pm to 3pm: Go Green Festival Stowe Elementary School, Stowe With rising energy costs, dependency on fossil fuels, growing consumer trends and because it just makes plain financial sense, Stowe Energy and Climate Action Network (Stowe CAN) presents the first annual Go Green Festival, offering the Stowe area residents an opportunity to learn more about ways in which they can take control of their energy future and save green (environment and money). Our goal is to bring together the entire spectrum of energy efficiency and green products, services and information, to help area residents discover ways to live green and build sustainable communities.
Times: 10AM - 3PM
Location: Stowe Elementary School, Stowe
Website: http://groups.google.com/group/stowe-can/web/2008-stowe-can-go-green-festival?hl=en

Wed, Oct 22nd
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Wednesday, October 22nd 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of Reds from the Côtes du Rhône area of France, for inclusion on our list. Rafael Flores of Artisanal Cellars, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. The Cotes du Rhone in Provence is home to some of the most dependable wines at prices that are equally appealing. The reason for the affordability is a combination of the abundance of wine produced and the concentration on making fine wines rather than marketing them. Of the twenty three grape varieties grown in the Cotes du Rhone, Syrah and Grenache are the most commonly used for reds with Mourvedre, Cinsault or Carignan added. Syrah is the only red grape in the northern Rhône, whereas the grenache grape is dominant in the south. Grenache, the second most widely planted grape in the world (due to its dominance in southern France and across Spain) it is perfectly suited to the hot, dry and windy climate of the southern Rhône valley, where the infamous and ferocious Mistral serves to cool the grapes at night, and to the region's long growing season. It tends to produce high levels of natural sugar which is why, in a hot summer, many Côtes du Rhônes reached alcohol levels of 13.5 or even 14%. This also explains why Grenache is typically blended with Syrah, which adds a lean backbone and aids in the wine's longevity. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:

Côtes du Rhône, La Truffière 2007
Côtes du Vivarais, Clos de L’Abbe Dubois 2005
Syrah, Domaine Barou, Vin de Pay des Collines Rhodaniennes 2006
Côtes du Rhône Villages, La Truffière, “Vielles Vignes Visan” 2004
Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne 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.
Times: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Admission: $15.00 per person.
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/dining/winelist_overview.php
More Info: (802) 253-5742 or 800-826-7000

Fri, Oct 24th - Sat, Oct 25th
Haunted Opera House!
The Hyde Park Opera House will once again host a great Halloween event for the whole family! Hold onto your socks, or prepare to have them scared off, at the Haunted Opera House, Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25.

On Friday October 24, there will be a G-Rated version (recommended for young children, ages 5 and up) from 5:30-8:00pm.

Then, on Saturday October 25, the REALLY scary version will take place from 6:00-9:00pm.

Admission is $5.00, with a special Family Admission Rate of $10.00! All proceeds will benefit the Lamoille County Players, the stewards of the wonderful old Hyde Park Opera House. Times: Friday 10/24, 5:30-8:00pm; Saturday 10/25, 6:00-9:00pm Location: Hyde Park Opera House Admission: $5.00; Family Admission Rate of $10.00 Website: www.LCPlayers.com
Location: Hyde Park Opera House
Admission: $5.00 Family Admission Rate of $10.00
Website: www.LCPlayers.com
More Info: 802.888.4507

Sat, Oct 25th - Sun, Oct 26th
Advanced Reflexology: Level II - with Geraldine Villenueve
October 25-26, 2008 This 2-day advanced class is designed to refine and review what was learned in the Level I class. The participant will deepen their understanding of reflexology by learning the anatomical systems in reference to the microcosm systems found in the feet. Reflexology coloring book will be included to aid the student with visual and tactile development. Basic hand reflexology will be covered in this level.
Times: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Educational Center at the Spa at Stoweflake
Admission: $200.00
Website: www.stoweflake.com
More Info: 802.760.1083

Wed, Oct 29th
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Wednesday, October 29th 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of differing styles of Chardonnay, for inclusion on our list. Bill O’Connor of Baker Distributing, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. In 2001, Chardonnay stood eighth-ranked in global planting of grape varieties by area, with an estimated 140,000 hectares, mostly in the United States of America, France, Australia and Italy. Different wine making techniques also produce wide variances in the Chardonnay flavor profile. Such techniques as barrel fermentation, proportion of new to old cooperage, lees stirring, and partial, complete, or prevention of malolactic fermentation generate controversy and lively discussion among winemakers. Chardonnay's intrinsic blank canvas quality also allows its flavors to be dramatically affected by differences in soil, climate, and vineyard practices. It is believed to be named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of France, where Pouilly-Fuissé is currently produced and it is possible that the variety was first bred there. Part of the attraction of Chardonnay, for wine makers and lovers alike, is its versatility. In the U.S., it is often made using full malolactic fermentation with some oak handling. Without oak, Chardonnay generally produces a soft wine, often with fruity, minerally flavors. When aged with oak, Chardonnay acquires a smokey, vanilla, caramel, and butter aroma. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:


Mâcon Villages, Georges Duboeuf FR 2006
Toasted Head, California 2007
Villa Maria, “Unoaked”, Hawks Bay NZ 2007
Doña Paula, “Los Cardos”, Luján de Cuyo AR 2007
Trefethen, Oak Knoll district of Napa Valley, “Estate Grown” 2005

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.
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Admission: $15.00 per person.
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/dining/winelist_overview.php
More Info: (802-253-5742 or 800-826-7000)