A Special Publication of The Addison Independent, Fall, 2009 — PAGE 1B
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A special publication of the Addison Independent
Dining Guide and Calendar of Events
Here’s what’s happening Sep
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THURSDAY
Historical society meeting in Bristol. Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Howden Hall. Cynthia Kling of Starksboro will speak about her Mormon relatives and their trek West. Verbal Onslaught in Middlebury. Thursday, Sept. 17, 8:30-midnight, 51 Main. A spoken word/poetry open mike night. Info: www.go51main.com.
Sep
18
FRIDAY
Atlatl workshop in Addison. Friday, Sept. 18, noon-5 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site. Bob and Cheryll Berg, experts on this ancient spear-throwing weapon, will teach modern and traditional techniques of atlatl and dart construction, teach its history, and show you how to use it. Fee $65, includes instruction and materials. Pre-registration required. Info: www.historicvermont.org/chimneypoint. “Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation”
in our part of Vermont from mid-September through Thanksgiving weekend. Calendar listings were accurate at press time, but things can change — call before you travel. More detailed and up-to-the-minute calendar listings are available in the twice-weekly Addison Independent and on the Independent Web site, www.addisonindependent.com.
presentation in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 18, 3-4:30 p.m., Middlebury College, Axinn Center. The Dalai Lama’s peace emissary, Lama Tenzin Dhonden, will speak on how Tibetan Buddhism can help people find inner happiness. Info: 443-5626 or emckay@middlebury.edu. Art opening and reception in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Jackson Gallery. Celebrating the opening of “Ice, Water, Mountains: A Changing Landscape,” paintings by Kathleen Kolb, on exhibit through Nov 7. “On the Waterfront” screening in Vergennes. Friday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Marlon Brando stars in this Elia Kazan classic, the last of the 2009 “Friday Night Flicks” film series at the opera house. Tickets $5 each with a $5 discount for families. Popcorn. Info: 877-6737 or www.vergennesoperahouse.org. Aaron Diehl Trio in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Middlebury College, Mahaney Center for the Arts. Tickets: $24/18/6. Info: 443-6433. Elisabeth Von Trapp in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Maria Von Trapp’s granddaughter carries on the family’s musical tradition, accompanied by a band that includes Paul Asbell. Tickets $17, available at the THT box
office, 382-9222 or www.townhalltheater.org. Grace Weber’s Band in Middlebury. Friday, Sept. 18, 9 p.m.-midnight, 51 Main. Soul, pop and jazz. Info: www.go51main.com.
Sep
19
SATURDAY
Green Mountain Club hike in Fayston. Saturday, Sept. 19, time and meeting place TBA. Moderate to difficult 5.2-mile hike up Burnt Rock Mountain. 2,000-foot elevation gain. Contact hike leader Ave Haviland for details: (802) 496-6677. “Rocks, Glaciers and Rivers” hike in New Haven. Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m., meet at Belden Falls. Middlebury College geologist Ray Coish leads a leisurely hike along the Trail Around Middlebury and shares the area’s geological and glacial history. Info: www.maltvt.org or 388-1007. Rummage and food sale in Shoreham. Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shoreham Congregational Church. Two-dollar bag sale starts at noon. Two-day atlatl competition in Addison. Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Chimney Point State Historic Site. Northeastern Open Atlatl