Charlotte’s Web
Saturday 26
Abandoned-animal haven Merrymac Farm Sanctuary hosts An Evening at the Sanctuary in Charlotte. The date night-approved event offers a tantalizing tasting of four Shelburne Vineyard vinos married with different flavors of vegan cheesecake by Vermont Cheeseless. Post-pairing, the barn doors open for attendees to meet rescued critters of all shapes and sizes and learn their stories.
Easy A
Ongoing
You might shudder to read this in mid-July, but back-to-school season is right around the corner. Studio Place Arts embraces the inevitability with its “Sharpen Your Pencils!” exhibit in Barre. The dynamic show centered on (you guessed it!) the humble pencil features drawings and assemblages by more than 25 artists, including Miriam Adams, Sonja Olson and James Secor.
Gimme the Lute
Thursday 24
BarnArts’ Feast & Field summer music series continues with Pakistani group Khumariyaan at Fable Farm in Barnard. The five-piece, whose name means “intoxication” in Pashto, performs the traditional folk music of its country but with a jam-band twist. Expect instruments you don’t typically hear in Vermont, such as the zerbaghali — a single-headed, goblet-shaped hand drum.
Redemption Road
Friday 25 & Saturday 26
Susan Edsall stuns in her tour de force solo show Buen Camino at Phantom Theater’s home at Edgcomb Barn in Warren. The piece packs 23 compelling characters into one powerhouse performance, shepherding viewers along a 540-mile pilgrimage on Spain’s Camino de Santiago. Through rain, pain and self-discovery, Edsall’s moving tale drives home the inherent freedom found in surrendering to the universe.
Spell Bound
Saturday 26
Magical creatures, polish your wands for Highland Center for the Arts’ Vermont Fairy Festival in Greensboro! Fae, trolls, pixies and gnomes try their hand at spell casting, flying, potion making and other fairy-dusted delights, while the center’s kitchen and local culinary wizards conjure otherworldly fare. New and not to be missed: a black light mermaid ocean, perfect for pulling guests into the mystical abyss.
Geared Up
Saturday 26
Church Street Marketplace anchor Outdoor Gear Exchange invites revelers to its 30th Anniversary Block Party in downtown Burlington. The recreation retailer transforms its storefront corner into a vibrant festival featuring an impressive lineup of local acts — including sets by the staff band — as well as mouthwatering food options and opportunities to connect with outdoors-focused nonprofits.
Have a Heart
Sunday 27
Here’s a sobering fact: Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. The Rotary Club of St. Albans takes actionable steps to help with the Cardiac Champ Challenge at Kill Kare State Park. Twenty-one teams in 18-foot inflatable boats paddle against each other to benefit expanded cardiac care at Northwestern Medical Center, while spectators party with ice cream, food truck fare, exercise programs and family-friendly activities.
This article appears in The Connections Issue.
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