Summer GUIDE
2014
A special publication of the Addison Independent • Section A
• Where to go, stay, play, eat & enjoy • Festivals & attractions • Summertime features for Middlebury, Bristol, Brandon & Vergennes • Recreational & cultural sites
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Eight places to visit on Vermont’s west coast By MARY LANGWORTHY ADDISON COUNTY — There are few things as satisfying as escaping to a body of cool water in the summer heat. Here on the west coast of Vermont, we have ample opportunities to do this. As a lifelong resident of Ferrisburgh and a sailing enthusiast, I have compiled a list of eight great places to visit on the lake, by land or by sea. There are great places to visit on both side of the so-called sixth Great Lake, so you can use any number of spots in Addison County to use as a home base when going on a short sail or a longer excursion to explore Lake Champlain. 1. Chipman Point Marina: A quaint marina in Orwell, Chipman Point is both reminiscent of bygone times and up to date with modern amenities. Although it is off the beaten track for many recreational boaters, this is a popular overnight spot for boats entering or exiting the Champlain Canal, which connects Lake Cham-
plain to the Hudson River. A rare place of timelessness, this is a perfect getaway for boaters looking to explore the southern end of the lake and experience the only marina I know that is cute enough to have ruffled curtains in the restrooms. 2. Crown Point State Historic Site: Take a drive over or a sail under the new Lake Champlain Bridge to check out the Crown Point historic site in New York state this summer. Much of the 18th-century fort’s stone infrastructure still stands at this picturesque spot on the New York shore. While this is not an ideal spot for larger boats to anchor, kayaks and other small craft are well suited for this narrow, more protected chokepoint of the lake. 3. Button Bay, Ferrisburgh: For boaters, anchoring in the lee of Button Point offers decent northerly protection, but poor protection to the south. You can go ashore on both of the small (See Boating, Page 3A)
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(Continued from Page 2A) state-owned islands and scour the shores for the button stones that give the bay its name, although generations of beachcombers before have removed many of them. 4. Westport, N.Y.: Sailing to Westport was my favorite summertime outing as a child. Somehow, anchoring in New York State felt like an adventure in a foreign land, far from my native Ferrisburgh. In reality, it is an easy sail or drive. The marina, ample anchoring space, a small sandy beach, restaurants, and ice cream make it an ideal destination for an outing on the water. Be wary of easterly winds when anchored. 5. Barn Rock, N.Y.: While this beautiful little harbor on the New York shore is unfortunately only accessible to boaters, it is worthy of mention. Tucked into the side of Split Rock Mountain right across from Basin Harbor in Ferrisburgh, this cove would be hard to notice if not for the prominent sheer rock face extending 80 feet from the water’s surface at the entrance to the harbor. Some intrepid visitors climb to the top and jump in, while more passive onlookers, such as myself, look on in awe and horror. (Fortunately, the water is plenty deep.) 6. Vergennes: It is easy to forget that the Little City is accessible by boat via Otter Creek, nevertheless the town is a hospitable and surprisingly accessible destination for paddlers, motor boaters and sailors alike. Docking, water and electricity are free and there is space to anchor in the basin below the falls. The sevenmile passage from the lake up Otter Creek is deep enough for deep draft keelboats, (although charts should be consulted carefully due to shoaling). Although not safe for swimming, Otter Creek is scenic, the shores boasting a large population of turtles, osprey and other wildlife.
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The town offers numerous dining options, a rare feature for anchorages along this section of Lake Champlain that is often enticing to liveaboard boaters looking to get a meal on shore. 7. Kingsland Bay, Ferrisburgh: By land, you can visit Kingsland Bay State Park and enjoy a swim or picnic under the locust trees surrounding the property’s historic stone house. For boaters, Kingsland Bay offers excellent protection and a broad, although deep anchor-
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age. On a hot August afternoon, the bay fills up with sailboats, kayakers and swimmers, making it a relaxing, though very social place to cool off. 8. Shelburne Bay, Shelburne: This bay boasts protected anchorages, the Shelburne Shipyard, and the Lake Champlain Yacht Club. Tucked between the hustle and bustle of Burlington and the rolling, pastoral hills of Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Bay offers the best of both worlds.
You can watch the yacht club’s weekly race in the harbor, snorkel over a shipwreck, or enjoy the sunrise from the top of Allen Hill. Although this list just grazes the surface, it illustrates a spectrum of the exciting options on the shores of the lake. It’s time to dig out the kayaks from the depths of the garage, hoist the sails, or throw a bathing suit in the car and enjoy the fleeting perfection of a summer day on Lake Champlain.
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By CHRISTY LYNN ADDISON COUNTY — It’s easy for Vermonters to curse the spring days of driving rain that continue for weeks on end when all they really want is for the sun to come out and brown their wintery-white shoulders.
But clean, fresh, plentiful water is a big part of what makes this state rich. Water flows in Vermont when other regions of the country undergo severe drought, limiting their growing potential and putting (See Waterfalls, Page 5A)
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deep pool. Surrounding ledges offer a variety (Continued from Page 4A) them at risk for wild fires and other extreme of great vantage points and even launching weather events. pads for daredevil jumpers. Here in Vermont, we get to water our Above the falls, the New Haven River gardens, shower freely, swim in the rivers cascades down several series of ledges and and lakes and enjoy green, lush, full foliage collects in other smaller pools, offering less all around us because populated sites for of that plentiful water river watching, fishing, Other Addison County Falls or cooling off in the supply. Oh, and one more — Can you find them all? summer months. thing — we get • Bittersweet Falls, Weybridge BELDEN FALLS, waterfalls. NEW HAVEN • Burnhams Falls, a.k.a. Bristol As a trail runner and Belden Falls rumbles Memorial Park Falls or The lover of Vermont’s deep loudly from the Dan Flume, Bristol woods, there’s nothing • Circle Current, New Haven and Peggy Arnold that can make me pause Bridge down the narrow River, Bristol quite like an unexpected • Granville Notch Falls, Granville Otter Creek Gorge. Get waterfall or cascade • Huntington Falls, Weybridge to it by taking Route 7 along the trail. north from Middlebury • Jackman Falls, South Lincoln From large falls like • Middlebury Falls, Middlebury and then going west those that decorate • Middlebury Gorge, East Middlebury on Belden Falls Road. both Middlebury and • Moss Glen Falls and Little Moss Viewers can cross on a Vergennes villages, narrow but sturdy set of Glen Falls, Granville to small trickles like • States Prison Hollow Falls, suspension bridges, one Bittersweet Falls, that crosses the Belden Starksboro Addison County is home • Vergennes Falls, Vergennes Dam fork of the river to a wide variety of and the other that looks waterfalls. down on the thundering That said, I have five favorites to share. narrow gorge. BARTLETT FALLS, BRISTOL A trail follows the west side of the river to Bartlett Falls off Lincoln Road is a popular the north, where hikers can descend to the local summertime hangout for teens and young wide pool at the base of the gorge. The gorge people as well as families and picnickers. The itself is difficult to see from the trail, but falls themselves tumble about 14 feet into a skilled kayakers and canoe paddlers know the water well. FALLS OF LANA, SALISBURY The Falls of Lana are in the Green Mountain National Forest near Lake Dunmore. Start at the trailhead across from the entrance to Branbury State Park on Route 53. The cascades along Sucker Brook flow gently for several hundred feet down a wide gully leading from Silver Lake down to Lake Dunmore. The falls themselves can be viewed from below and are accessible from a narrow and steep path that drops to the left from the main trail about a quarter-mile from the trailhead just after the trail passes under the large water pipe carrying fresh water from the Silver Lake watershed. If you’re spending the day at nearby Branbury State Park on the shores of Lake Dunmore and want a quick hike, this is a perfect 30- or 45-minute break from the sun. Of course, if you’re looking for a little more time in the shade or a slightly more challenging hike, continue up to the quieter Silver Lake or Rattlesnake Cliffs, both above the falls. TEXAS FALLS, HANCOCK Texas Falls is one of the most commonly visited and photographed falls in Vermont, and there’s a good reason for it. The falls are BELDEN FALLS located just to the west of Hancock village off
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SUCKER BROOK Route 125, not far below Middlebury Gap. Though it was once a popular swimming hole, the falls and pools below are now closed to swimmers and can only be viewed from boardwalks and bridges along the river. Nature trails on both sides of the river offer a variety of spectacular viewpoints, so be sure to explore around the area once you take in the falls themselves. ABBEY POND CASCADES, MIDDLEBURY Start at the Abbey Pond trailhead just off Route 116 in the northeast quadrant of Middlebury, and hike a quarter mile or so up into the Green Mountains.
Abbey Pond cascades are a surprisingly lovely set of shallow falls on the uphill and downhill sides of the trail to Abbey Pond. They are a welcome sight just a few minutes up the trail from the start of the hike off Route 116. Pools below each drop offer relief for hot feet or pups and aren’t as dangerous as some river pools since the water levels are tame and risk of being swept down are low. The trail is nicely groomed gravel up to the cascades and continues another two miles up to Abbey Pond. For being as close to town as it is, it’s relatively quiet and peaceful and a great option for a short trek.
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Beer, cheese, wine and fun on tap at Midd Summer Festival MIDDLEBURY — Organizers are in the final stages of planning for the fourth annual Midd Summer Festival, which will take place in the historic Marble Works District on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 3–7 p.m. This year’s festival will build on the overwhelming success of the past three years, where lovers of beer, wine, cider, spirits, food and music gathered to celebrate some of the state’s finest products. This year’s festival will feature more than 30 of Vermont’s renowned breweries, vineyards and distilleries as well as wares from some of the state’s top artisan cheese and food producers. Live music from two acclaimed music groups will each offer festive grooves that will get people out dancing on the lawn. The Starline Rhythm Boys
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ADDISON COUNTY — For local residents staying close to home and out-of-towners visiting for the first big holiday weekend of the summer, Addison County and Brandon will offer lots of Fourth of July fun and great family activities, ranging from live music and fireworks to living history events and town parades. There is so much happening this year that one day cannot contain all the events. Independence Day events kick off with a patriotic twist with a history event at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell. At 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, the public is invited to give a send-off to a small group of intrepid re-enactors who are tracing the general route of the 1777 withdrawal from Mount Independence to the Hubbardton Battlefield. They will arrive at the Hubbardton Battlefield the afternoon of July 4. Later on the 3rd, 7:30-8:30 p.m., the Orwell village green will host another of the weekly
summer concerts by the town band. It’s Americana at its best. That same day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will see the Independence Day bake sale in Hancock. The sale at JD’s Quick Stop continues until the food runs out. It will benefit the Community Church of Hancock and Granville. And what is the Independence Day without fireworks? Look for fireworks at two separate venues on the eve of the Fourth — in Bristol and in Fer Ferrisburgh. Bristol’s night-before activities — food, music and face painting — get under way at 6 p.m. at the town recreation field. At 6:30 p.m., the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Ferrisburgh gets started with its “Big ShaBANG” event. The public is welcome to bring lawn chairs and join in an evening of food, fun and a frontrow seat to Basin Harbor Club’s fireworks display. Admission for LCMM members is $15, nonmembers $25, kids 12 and under $10. Fireworks in both Ferrisburgh and Bristol (See July 4th, Page 22A)
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Between a rock and a… By EVAN JOHNSON I’ve been a casual climber for at least six years, during which I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve climbed on real rock, relying instead on the friendly plastic holds at my local climbing gym. It’s a pastime that keeps me in shape and with decent climbing form. That said, I admit that I might have been a
little too confident when I showed up at the parking lot to learn about rock climbing — on real rock — from a rock climbing expert. Matthew Conroy works for Quechee- and Rutland-based Vermont Adventure Tours, one of a handful of outfitters in the state that will lead guided climbing tours to areas in Vermont. I was halfway up the first pitch of the day when Conroy noticed how hard I was breathing. “On a basic level, indoor and outdoor climbing aren’t really any different as far as the way ropes are set up or what you’re physically doing,” he says. “But the major difference is that route climbing is different from the gym in that the tape isn’t there (to show you the holds) and the holds are in-cut instead of projecting,
REPORTER EVAN JOHNSON has spent plenty of time climbing in gyms, but he recently discovered the challenges and joys of climbing on real rock.
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which is what indoor climbers are used to.” Depending on the kind of rock you’re climbing, the handholds and footholds found outside the gym offer an infinite variety, but the problem is spotting them — and reaching them. The “real deal” isn’t always as convenient or predictable as the gym. The point: Your gym climbing can give you the strength and the technique, but when you want to climb rock, you’ll need to go practice and expect to find a significant difference. A 5.8 climb in the gym, for example, is not the same as a 5.8 route outdoors and when I made the first move on the day’s first climb, I realized I had a long way to go. And that’s doubly true for climbers expecting to be able to lead a multi-pitch climb. NEW SKILL SETS All climbing demands sound decision making and specific technical skills, including route planning, mitigating risk, organizing and properly using equipment. Instead of going up multiple pitches on our day of climbing, learning as we went, we spent the day working on the skills that we could bring to the bigger walls. That includes: • Anchor selection and construction. • Belaying and rappelling from a variety of positions. • Ascending/descending. • Rescue skills, such as escaping a belay or ascending a rope to a distressed climber. To be able to do each of these tasks quickly and with confidence requires frequent practice and constant vigilance. “You should be able to tie your knots behind your back and with your eyes closed in the dark,” Conroy says. He’s not joking — in a real environment hundreds of feet above the ground, with darkness, weather and your own fatigue affecting your movement and judgment, you need to stay alert, resourceful and ontask. So where do you learn these skills and how do you practice them? Usually with others who have the experience, and that is what makes guiding services an attractive option. For a fee, trained and certified professionals will show you the areas and teach you the skills you need at a pace that’s suitable for you. Short of that, climbing gyms have message boards where you can find climbing partners or simply a carpool to the local crag. Websites like meetup.com or Facebook can connect you with the climbing
community in your area. “It’s important to go with someone,” says Conroy, “whether it’s a guide or a knowledgeable friend. Maybe not someone who says they know what they’re doing, but someone who can be recommended (as knowledgeable) and is patient.” WHERE TO GO? Admittedly, Addison County is not known for its great rock climbing venues. There are a few 70-80-foot cliffs near Lake Dunmore in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Deer Leap, where Conroy and I were practicing, is not far away — off Route 4 at Sherburne Pass. It is a good place for beginners and is within easy driving distance of Brandon or Middlebury. But what skills you learn here you can take elsewhere to climb, including in Bolton in northern Vermont, Mount Wheeler and the Marshfield Ledge in the Northeast Kingdom and Jamaica State Park in southern Vermont. Unlike climbing in an artificial environment, your presence has an impact on the area so pay attention to all posted signs, check for climbing bans due to nesting peregrines, be considerate of where you park your car and, as always, pack out what you pack in. By the end of my day with Conroy, I had practiced all of the basics, building mockanchors, rappelling and even ascending a rope to retrieve the climber I had previously been belaying. My face was sunburnt and the skin on my fingers screamed, but it was a great day outside the gym on the rock. I still need more practice, but until I get it, I decided an introduction would serve me well. Editor’s note: Evan Johnson is a staff writer for Vermont Sports and the Addison Independent.
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Scan Vermont’s night sky and feel inspired Editor’s note: After a year’s hiatus, the unlike any other. So when the infrequent opportunity to view Middlebury College Physics Department this summer will again host a series of open house the stars from the top of BiHall arose one sumnights at the college observatory this summer. mer night, I jumped at it. I would finally get to Two summers back, Addison Independent in- see what all the hype was about. Space, and all of its infinite possibilities, is tern and Middlebury College junior Lauren Davidson wrote about the excitement she felt at the subject of conversation on a much larger, seeing the cosmos through the lens of the col- national level, too. With the landing of NAlege observatory high atop McCardell Bicen- SA’s newest project, the Mars rover Curiosity, people are once again being made aware of the tennial Hall. mysteries of space. After years of discussion By LAUREN DAVIDSON My Vermont summer is rapidly coming to a on whether the space program is deserving of federal funds, the public is coming close, and with that, I am happy that around to supporting NASA after I finally made it to one of the most Stepping out this successful mission. Has scielusive places on my list: the roof of McCardell Bicentennial Hall on onto the roof I ence become cool again? With the world primarily focused the Middlebury College campus. realized that on the Olympics, featuring the pinThe looming presence of the build- the Vermont nacle of human physical ability, ing is one that I know very well, but sky is like perhaps Curiosity can remind us its top floor is another story. One may not think the roof is no other. The of the possibilities of the human mind. And on a much more tiny particularly hard to get to, but it is wonders of scale, without spending billions of nearly always locked for security the crystal dollars, one can be reminded of this purposes. It is opened only for speby simply taking the elevator up cial occasions and astronomy class- clear views es. I say nearly always because on that we have to the roof of BiHall on a special Wednesday night. rare occasions the roof will be left the privilege Stepping out onto the roof I reunsecured; it then serves as a haven to view are alized that the Vermont sky is like for curious college students willing no other. The wonders of the crysto take the risk of being caught by multiplied at such heights. tal clear views that we have the campus safety. privilege to view are multiplied Always worried of being caught and often avoiding hard science class- at such heights. I was able to count the lights es, I don’t need to say that I had never experi- from the ground. There were only five visible. enced the views from the top of the building. The dearth of man-made distraction is almost But its presence always sparked my curiosity. unique to Vermont; it would be incomprehenI was sure that the powerful telescopes and sible in cities and even in the suburbs. uninterrupted views would provide a window (See Observatory, Page 22A)
College observatory offers open viewing MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College observatory, located atop McCardell Bicentennial Hall, will be open to the public for viewing the heavens this summer on the following Wednesday evenings: July 2, 23 and 30, and Aug. 6 and 13, from 9-10:30 p.m. each evening, provided the skies are mostly clear. A highlight for the first few of these evenings, at least, will be the planet Saturn, with its ever-popular rings. Saturn and Mars will be prominent in the western sky, though both will become lost in twilight by mid-August. Also visible through the telescopes will be a number of interesting stars, star clusters and nebulae. There is no set program for the open house nights; the public is invited at any time between 9 and 10:30 p.m. The observatory dome houses a 24-inch, computer-controlled telescope. Additional,
smaller telescopes will also be available on the roof deck for observing the night sky. McCardell Bicentennial Hall is located on the western edge of the college campus. Follow Route 125 west from the Middlebury village center, through the campus. Approximately 0.1 mile past the flashing light at the crest of the hill, turn right at the base of the hill onto Bicentennial Way, which leads to the parking lot. Enter the building and take the elevators to the top (seventh) floor. All the observatory public nights are free and open to the public, but will take place only if the sky is at least mostly clear. If the weather appears uncertain, visitors may call the observatory at 443-2266, after 7 p.m. on the evening of the open house for a status report. More information can also be found at http://sites.middlebury.edu/observatory.
PATRICK DEMPSEY, A mountain biker and mechanic at Skihaus, says that “access to town trails is fantastic. You can just jump out after work and go for hour and a half rides.” He especially enjoys riding on the Chandler Ridge Trail above Silver Lake.
CARL ROBINSON HELPS to manage the Trail Around Middlebury, known as the TAM, through the Middlebury Area Land Trust, of which he is executive director. He enjoys riding the portions of the TAM that allow bikes. He also enjoys riding roads around Addison County. “Going towards Vergennes you get great rolling hills, and overall it’s pretty safe. Most vehicles are considerate, and traffic is minimal on back roads.”
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TAYLOR BICKFORD RIDES his bike to work at Drop-In Brewing in Middlebury. “I also like taking longer rides, up Route 125 to Crown Point Bridge. It’s a great way to explore the area.”
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The National Museum of the Morgan Horse was founded in 1988 and moved to Main Street in Middlebury in 2010. The Museum works to educate the public about the history of the Morgan Horse by collecting, preserving and exhibiting Morgan related art and historical materials. The Morgan MuseumÕ s archive, housed in Special Collections of the Middlebury College Library, consists of paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures depicting the Morgan horse in all of its endeavors from the late 1700Õ s to the present day. Brochures, breeding pamphlets, books, club newsletters, trophies, correspondences, historic farm equipment, leather tack and civil war ephemera make up the MuseumÕ s collection. The archive is available to serious researchers by appointment. The Morgan Museum maintains an exhibit space on Main Street of Middlebury, where rotating The National Museum of the Morgan Horse is located in exhibits on the Morgan horse are Middlebury at 34 Main St. featured. Morgan horse history is closely entwined with the history of Vermont, New England and America at large. A trip to the Museum will allow visitors a glimpse into the story of Ô AmericaÕ s First BreedÕ the Morgan Horse.
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UVM MORGAN HORSE FARM
The UVM (Universitas Viridis Montis) Morgan Horse Farm is situated on 215 acres in the lush, agricultural area of Addison County. Colonel Joseph Battell built the main barn in 1878 to house his assembly of the era’s finest Morgans. In 1906, Battell gave his farm and Morgans to the United States government. From 1907 to 1951, the federal government bred, trained, and exhibited many of the breedÕ s greats. The term Ò Government MorganÓ is in reference to the tremendous impact of Weybridge-bred horses from that period. In 1951, 25 head of Morgans and the government property was offered to UVM and they took on the farm. TodayÕ s herd of 50-60 horses maintains a genetic link to General Gates Ð the foundation sire of Battell and the Government program. UVM Morgans have a reputation for superior quality on a local and international basis. They are prized as foundation broodstock, and have the diversity in temperament to be show-ring champions or versatile pleasure horses. The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is continuing a legacy of historic commitment to the breed. The maintenance of a permanent center for breed development and promotion is vital to the future. The farm is also a leading tourist attraction in the state, attracting 40,000 visitors per year. From May to October, 9-4 daily, a DVD presentation and a guided tour generate tremendous breed promotion. Come visit the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. A look at the home of UVM Morgans, the State Animal of Vermont and the First Breed of American Horse will serve to explain the motto: Ò Custodian of the Breed.Ó
University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm Visit a working farm breeding Morgan horses since 1878
Currently showing paintings, sculptures, photos and historic artifacts from the museum’s archives telling the story of America’s horse and the state animal of Vermont - the Morgan Horse
Guided Tours 9-3 daily, May - October Raffle Foal Program featuring UVM Whimsical Vermont Day OPEN HOUSE Wednesday August 13, 2014 10:30 - 3:00 This 2014 filly, UVM WHIMSICAL is out of UVM FREEDOM and by UVM TRIUMPH, is a classic example of the Morgan breed that is being preserved and perpetuated at the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. Come visit her.
Museum and Gift shop open Tues 12-5, Wed – Sat 10-5
34 Main St. Middlebury, VT 802.388.1639
morganmuseum@gmail.com
• Gift Shop • Vistor’s Welcome - Admission • Stallions at Stud • Horses for Sale • National Historic Site • Vermont State Animal • America’s 1st Breed of Horse
2.5 Miles From downtown Middlebury See map on page 26A
74 Battell Drive, Weybridge, VT • 802.388.2011 • www.uvm.edu/morgan
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The GangÕ s All Here Town Hall Theater, Middlebury
Visit the Henry Sheldon Museum and tour our newest exhibits
WhatÕ s it take to run the most exciting small-town theater in New England? To produce 168 events last year, MiddleburyÕ s Town Hall Theater required: 478 rolls of toilet paper. 768 performers. 73,799 kilowatt hours of electricity. 7 accordions. 203 volunteers. 35 microphones. 3.75 miles of cable. And 3 goats. And 22,093 patrons streamed through the doors of this historic jewel-box theater. THTÕ s success Ð itÕ s now entering its 7th season Ð is due to its amazing range of events. Last year it produced plays, musicals opera and dance, but also events for fishermen, gardeners, skiers, contra dancers, and young rock & rollers. It hosted weddings, conferences, book readings, contra dances, films and a bat mitzvah, as well as two junior proms and the reunion of the 1983 state championship MUHS basketball team. THT also prides itself on being the venue that other area non-profits use for their own fund-raising events. Highlights of the Summer 2014 schedule include a series of hilarious short plays from the Middlebury Actors Workshop called Summer Shorts (June 26-29), a revival of the hit musical Forever Plaid (July 17-20), MozartÕ s opera Cos“ Fan Tutte (August 8-9), a dance recital by local star dancer/ choreographer Patty Smith (August 15), the THT Young Company in Young Frankenstein and Ondine (August 21), and the annual celebration of local talent, MiddleburyÕ s Got Talent (August 30-31). To get a complete look at Town Hall TheaterÕ s offerings and to buy tickets, go to www.townhalltheater.org.
Lost Gardens of New England & Creative Carvings by Norton Latourelle through August 10, 2014 The Sheldon Museum, in partnership with Historic New England, presents Lost Gardens of New England & Creative Carvings by Norton Latourelle, an exhibit that chronicles the beauty and design of historic flower gardens of the region, many lost to development or neglect. Bringing informality to the exhibit are the mischievous, vibrant, wooden garden-related carvings of Shoreham, Vermont artist Norton Latourelle. The sculptures embrace the varied themes of Norton’s gardening imagination – fruits, vegetables, flowers, Amanda Mae Tending animals, birds, and insects, and the quintessential lakeside Her Trilliums, gardener “Amanda Mae Tending Her Trilliums.” The sculptor’s Norton Latourelle carved yellow lab “Pippin” guards the museum’s front door 24/7. Arthur Healy & His Students August 26 Ð November 09, 2014 Several generations of area residents and Middlebury College students were introduced to the beauty and benefits of art and art history by Arthur K.D. Healy (1902 – 1978), the College’s first “Artist in Residence,” who later joined the faculty and served as Chairman of the Fine Arts Division. He was rarely without his pencils, pens, brushes, and paper, recording the landscapes of Vermont, Ireland, Florida, and Haiti, with a The Refusal, Arthur Healy particular ability to capture the horses at Saratoga. The exhibit will highlight a range of his watercolor paintings along with works by some of his Middlebury College students who went on to careers as artists Ð Pat Hamilton Todd ’53 , Gayl Maxwell Braisted ’59 , Ken Delmar ‘63 , Vcevy Strekalovsky ’60 , the late Joan Pokorney Sommers ’51 , Sabra Field ‘57, Anne “Junie” Stringer DeCoster ’55 , P’87 , and Nancy Taylor Stonington ‘66. www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org
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Merchants Row Middlebury, VT Tickets: 802-382-9222 www.townhalltheater.org
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS Thu 6/26 – Sat 6/28 8pm, Sat 6/28 2pm, Sun 6/29 7pm $20
SUMMER SHORTS
Middlebury Actors Workshop – Six short, hilarious plays from Middlebury’s professional theater company. Town HALL THEATER
Thu 7/17 – Sat 7/19 8pm; Sun 7/20 2pm $20 Middlebury, Vermont
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
Summer is the perfect time for a visit to the Sheldon Museum – featuring fine and folk paintings, sculpture and the decorative arts. The Museum offers lively tours, exhibits, programs and a documentary and photographic archival collection. Come and discover Vermont’s past by exploring the 1829 JuddHarris House. Investigate the history of your Vermont family in the Research Center. Our friendly staff and volunteers are always available to help you make the most of your visits. Browse in our wonderful Museum Shop or picnic in the garden designed and tended by the Middlebury Garden Club.
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THT’s smash hit musical returns with tons of humor, tight harmonies and Applicants for this full-time, year classic 50’s hits – withshould Leigh Guptill, round position have theJustin abilityBouvier, Bill Bickford and toZachary maintainLounsbury. and operate all theatrical Directed by Douglas Anderson
systems (lighting, sound, projection), and have experience with set construction. Other responsibilities Fri 8/15 8pm $20 include: facilitate load-ins, runs, strikes and turnarounds; provide tech for meetings and receptions; create internship program into technical Patty maintain Smith returns THT with Fool For Love, a solo dance piece about love theater; building by makinginrepairs or hiring contractors. all its incarnations with music that ranges from Puccini to Janis Joplin. A janitorial service will clean the building, but this individual will make sure that the theater, studio Satare 8/30ready 8pmeach & Sunday 8/31 and gallery for2pm $20 public use. This historic theater will 7TH ANNUAL re-open in July, 2008, so the position will be filled as soon as possible. Limited benefits. Send cover letter Talented area take andpeople resume to: to the Town Hall Theater stage to strut their stuff. Douglas Anderson, Executive Director Bollywood dancers, banjo-players, singers, comedians and novelty acts are Hall Theater just some ofTown our past performers. Expect the unexpected! PO Box 128 Middlebury VT 05753 To audition, email executivedirector@townhalltheater.org or email materials to danderson@townhalltheater.org 802-388-1436
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Museum hours through October 12: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1 - 5pm Fall/Winter/Spring: Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm Research Center: Thurs & Fri 1 - 5pm, or by appt. Lost Gardens of New England & Creative Carvings by Norton Latourelle in partnership with Historic New England Exhibit through August 10, 2014
Arthur Healy & His Students Exhibit August 26, 2013 through November 09, 2014
1 Park Street, Middlebury VT 05753 802-388-2117 • www.HenrySheldonMuseum.org
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cultural.historic.sites Underwater Discoveries and Lake Adventures at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
The Lake Package is Back! Basin Harbor Club and LCMM team up to offer a lake cruise aboard tour boat EScape, lunch at the Red Mill Restaurant, and Museum admission for just $29 (Museum members $25). Abenaki Heritage Weekend June 28 & 29 offers a Native perspective on life in the Champlain Valley. The Vermont Abenaki Artists AssociationÕ s Native Art Market includes wampum jewelry, carvings, drums, rattles, gourd containers, baskets and more. Presenters include Circle of Courage Youth Dancers, Nulhegan Drum, Voices of the Koas, Wampum readings, and a presentation on heirloom plants and associated ceremonies. Details online. Special discounted admission: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-17, children under 5 free. Sign up in advance for the Sunday morning Paddle to Prehistory – the fieldtrip fee of $25 adult/$15 youth includes Festival admission. Experience Something New Ð Underwater Robotics Summer Camp! From July 14-18, teens work with software and technology experts from Greensea Systems of Richmond, Vermont to equip a Remotely Operated Vehicle, then launch it in Lake Champlain on a deep-water mission they help design. LCMM also offers courses in blacksmithing, bladesmithing, boat building, photography and more. Racing! Bring your own boat! Our first full weekend of racing on July 12-13 includes St. Ayles Skiff events for visiting teams and local rowers on Saturday and the annual three-mile Lake Champlain Challenge Race on Sunday (race fee admits two to museum). LCMM has a new partnership with RaceVermont to offer a Triathlon on August 2 – canoe/kayak, bike, and run. Or, join LCMM’s Community Rowing Club or Rowing for Racing to get in shape for next year. Travel Through Time: The War of 1812 Bicentennial, commemorating the war and celebrating 200 years of peace, is the focus of the special exhibit Star Spangled Nation, on view from July 19 through September 29, and LCMMÕ s annual living history weekend, Rabble in Arms, August 16-17. The 2014 tour of Schooner Lois McClure will visit ports on Lake Champlain, the Hudson River, and Richelieu (itinerary online www.lcmm.org). Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is located at 4472 Basin Harbor Road, seven scenic miles from Vergennes, across from the Basin Harbor Club. Open daily from 10-5, through October 12. LCMM Members and children 5 and under get in free every day. Information at (802) 475-2022 or www.lcmm.org.
recreation.destination Triple K FarmÕ s Petting Barn offers good old-fashioned fun for all ages.
Come experience the joy of holding a newborn chick, cuddling a sweet lamb, and feel the softness of our alpacas. We have a variety of animals that we want to share with you. We have a great play area with a sensory pit and play barn for the little ones. DonÕ t forget your camera, our farm provides great photo opportunities. Come join our play-group that includes story time and art activities every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to noon through August 21. We offer a great birthday party package that includes use of our party room. Call 558-5900 for more information and to reserve your party date. We are open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WeÕ re located at 433 Leicester-Whiting Rd, Whiting, VT 05778. Check out our web site www.triplekfarm.com.
Stay tuned for our Fall festival!
In early October, we will be having a Fall festival. More details on this event will become available on our website in late summer. We look forward to seeing you at the barn!
Good old fashioned fun for all ages.
Come Experience the Joy!
Our petting barn offers pure old fashioned fun for all ages! Holding a chick, cuddling a sweet lamb, or baby goat. You can feel the softness of our alpacas and rabbits. Our ponies and all the other animals are waiting to meet you!
HAVE YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY HERE AT THE BARN! Make sure to come see us! Season Passes available. Hours: Fri - Sun, 10-5 • Admission: Adults $6, Children 2-3 $5, Under 2 free 433 Leicester-Whiting Road • Whiting, Vermont 802-558-5900 • www.triplekfarm.com From Vt-30N, turn East onto Leicester-Whiting Rd., Go 2.1 miles. From Vt-7N, turn west onto Arnold District Rd., continue onto Swinington Hill Road (3.4 miles), Turn left ovvnto Leicester-whiting Rd. for 1.9 miles.
recreation.destination The Middlebury Farmers’ Market Come to the market to shop, visit with neighbors, or have breakfast or lunch with friends! Cut out this calendar, visit our website, and Ò friendÓ us on Facebook to learn about special events, demos, tastings and live music.
Middlebury Farmers’ Market Events July 5th Independence Day Picnic July 26th Customer Appreciation Day August 9th National FarmersÕ Market Week August 16th Youth Vendor Day September 20th Harvest Fest October 16th World Food Day More info and events at MiddleburyFarmersMarket.org and at facebook.com/MiddleburyFarmersMarket
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recreation.destination L i n c o l n P e a k Vi n e ya r d
Called VermontÕ s Ò star wine producerÓ by Jancis Robinson and Linda Murphy in American Wine, 2013, Lincoln Peak Vineyard has grown into one of the largest grape producers in the state since the Granstrom family started planting grapevines 13 years ago. ItÕ s still a family farm, and the Granstroms and their crew make wines solely from the grapes grown in their own vineyard, just off Rt 7, three miles north of Middlebury. Lincoln Peak is open every day to taste the wines, enjoy a glass and some local cheese on the winery porch, and walk around the vineyard. Wine Down Fridays music schedule: June 13 - Yankee Chank June 27 - Bob MacKenzie Blues Band July 5 - Snake Mountain Bluegrass (Saturday) July 11 - The Grift July 25 - Red Hot Juba Aug 1 - LC Jazz Aug 8 - Horse Traders Aug 22 - BandAnna Aug 29 - Starline Rhythm Boys Sept 5 - Swing Noire FREE ADMISSION Visit www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com or call (802) 388-7368
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Come and see it being made!
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Have company coming and need to find things to do?
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Need to buy a housewarming present, birthday gift, or wedding gift? and We have been handcrafting pewter in Vermont since 1975, the Danforth family has been producing pewter since 1755! Like to support local businesses by shopping local and buying locally We strive to keep artisan pewter alive and made? well by offering a wide range of items Ð both traditional and modern.
Like to support local businesses by shopping local and buying locally made? Maple Landmark Woodcraft offers great visitor and gift giving experiences. Our showroom hosts hundreds of products and our seconds area is chock-full of discounted and discontinued items. We offer full factory tours, weekdays at 10 am and 1 pm. Our guided tours are right out on the shop floor where visitors can see how things are made, learn our history, talk with employees and see what it takes to be “America’s Wooden Toy Company.” We are handicapped accessible.
Maple Landmark Woodcraft offers great visitor Come our store a special piece of Middlebury! and gift and givingbrowse experiences. Ourfor showroom hosts products our seconds Our hundreds workshopofand storeand on Seymour Street is the perfect activity area is chock-full of discounted and discontinfor young and old alike Ð view in to our workshop and discover ued items. theoffer magic how we create each of We fulloffactory tours, weekdays at our 10 beautiful pieces. am and 1 pm. Our guided tours are right Youoncan us visitors at our can newsee boutique on Main Street. out the also shopnow floorvisit where how things are made, learn our history, talk with employees and see what it takes to be “America’s Wooden Toy Company.” Weto are Visit our Workshop & Store see how we make handicapped accessible.
everything by hand right here in Middlebury! 52 Seymour Street (802) 388-0098 Also visit our downtown boutique at 46 Main Street • (802) 989-7310
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Arts center shows the roots of rock ’n’ roll BRANDON — As part of this summer’s “Brandon Rocks On” events, an exhibit called “The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll” will be showing at the Compass Music and Arts Center from June 21 through the month of August. A preview event on Friday, June 20, from 5-8 p.m. featured the dance duo of Dave Allan and Erica Hemond demonstrating some of the dances made popular in the 1950s and ’60s. The exhibit concentrates on the birth
of rock ’n’ roll music in 1955 (credited to the movie “Blackboard Jungle,” which propelled Bill Haley’s “Rock Around the Clock” to number one) up to the “British Invasion” of the Beatles and other groups in 1964. The exhibit will also cover some of the legendary names of the period and a few of the hundreds of singers and bands who found their fame — some long-lasting and some very short-lived. The exhibit, featuring artifacts of the pe-
riod from clothing to record players, will introduce younger generations to a time before iPods and mobile music and will bring back plenty of memories for everyone who grew up in those fast-changing times. Admission is free. The exhibit is supported by Compass Music and Arts Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to supporting the arts (memberships are available and donations are appreciated). The “Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll” won’t be
the only ongoing attraction focused around music at the Compass Music and Arts Center this summer. Visitors will also be able to visit the Phonograph Rooms (small admission charge) to see the new display of record players and radios dating back to the 1890s. The Compass Music and Arts Center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m.5 p.m. and is located at Park Village, 333 Jones Drive, Brandon, VT 05733.
Busy Brandon features art, music, more BRANDON — The little town of Brandon packs a lot of fun activities into a single summer. This season’s lineup of events is proof of that. There will be music, art and more in events scheduled from the end of June until Labor Day. Once again the town of Brandon will become a colorful art destination. Head-turning objects of beauty and creativity will be in the form of rocking chairs visible on the streets and in store windows. The members of the Brandon Artists Guild, under the leadership of Warren Kimble and Stacey Stanhope, have artfully hand painted vintage rockers of all shapes, sizes, styles and ages. This is the Brandon Artists Guild’s 11th community arts project. The collection includes classic, Victorian, mission and contemporary styles. Sizes and shapes will include cradles, children’s rockers and assorted larger rockers. Rocker art will include florals, landscapes, nature,
whimsy, humor and eclectic themes. At sum- dreds of singers and bands who found their mer’s end, the rockers will be auctioned. This fame — some long-lasting and some very event will take place at the Brandon Town short-lived. The exhibit, featuring Hall on Aug. 23. artifacts of the period As part of “Brandon The exhibit, featuring arfrom clothing to record Rocks On,” an exhibit tifacts of the period from players, will introduce called “The Roots of younger generations to Rock ’n’ Roll” will be clothing to record playa time before iPods and showing at the Compass ers, will introduce younger Music and Arts Center generations to a time before mobile music and will bring back plenty of through the month of iPods and mobile music memories for everyone August. The exhibit will and will bring back plenty who grew up in those concentrate on the birth of memories for everyone fast-changing times. of rock ’n’ roll music Admission is free. in 1955 (credited to the who grew up in those fastThe “Roots of Rock movie “Blackboard Jun- changing times. ’n’ Roll” won’t be the gle,” which propelled Bill Haley’s “Rock Around the Clock” to only ongoing attraction focused around munumber one) up to the “British Invasion” of sic at the Compass Music and Arts Center this the Beatles and other groups in 1964. The ex- summer. Visitors will also be able to visit the hibit will also cover some of the legendary Phonograph Rooms (small admission charge) names of the period and a few of the hun- to see the new display of record players and
radios dating back to the 1890s. In addition to the public artwork, another annual summer highlight is Independence Day, when Brandon hosts one of the biggest celebrations in the area . This year the celebration starts on July 4 with a big street dance downtown. The celebration continues on the 5th with music, activities and a pieeating contest. The parade starts at 1 p.m. and the fireworks at dusk. Check out the www.Brandon.org for all the details. If you didn’t get enough music from the bands in the parade there is a slate of music in Brandon throughout the rest of the summer. The four-day Basin Bluegrass Festival will be held July 10-13 in the grassy field at the end of Basin Road off McConnell Road. Dozens of acts are scheduled to appear at this summer favorite. Plus, there will be more music in Brandon’s Free Summer Concert Series. See the (See Brandon, Page 17A)
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Brandon… (Continued from Page 16A) schedule at Brandon.org. The series will include on July 24 a concert by Feral Godmother delivering an eclectic mélange of folk rock, electric blues and “avant-garage.” The concert takes place at 6:30 p.m. the SOAR Summerfest, which this year is at Neshobe School. The Summerfest is a traditional pig roast and party that celebrates and raises money for SOAR summer and after-school educational programs. The concert series continues on Saturday, Aug. 2, with an evening of live music by Ivory, as well as Chef Jim Doria’s Green Mountain Barbecue at the Neshobe Golf Club. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. at the Long Iron Restaurant and Pub at the club. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the area’s most beautiful
views and friendly folks. The series concludes on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with a performance by perennial favorites the Jubilee Jazz Band in Brandon’s Central Park at 6:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy high-quality Dixieland jazz. Other activities planned for this summer include the 23rd annual Great Brandon Auction, a charity fundraiser (it was probably going to be held July 22, but that wasn’t certain at press time), and the townwide yard sale on Aug. 3. A little sustenance can be found at the Brandon Farmers’ Market, which boasts seasonal produce, plants and flowers, honey, Vermont maple syrup, baked goods, jams, jellies and local crafts, will be operating throughout the summer. It is open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Park.
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There’s always something to do in Bristol BRISTOL — From the hugely successful outhouse races and big town parade on the Fourth of July to the quiet moments fishing on the New Haven River, which runs through town, Bristol is a wonderful place to live — or visit — during the summer. After the Pocock Rocks street fair and music festival, the next big event in Bristol, a charming town of nearly 3,900, is the big Independence Day celebration. After fireworks on the evening of July 3, the town awakes to the outhouse races and a standout parade. While that is a highlight for many, be assured that summer activities aren’t over in Bristol after the Fourth. If you like yard sales, really big yard sales — absolutely mammoth yard sales — then Bristol has a yard sale for you. The Three Day Stampede for the Cure started out as a way to raise a few dollars to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. It’s grown into a wildly successful fundraiser (more than $1.3 million raised) with a devoted following. There’s always a good deal to be found. This year the stampede will be held July 25, 26 and 27 at the Bristol Rec Field. Back on the town green, the Very Merry Theater will mark its 11th year of summer theater by presenting “Once on This Island” on Thursday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. (head into Holley Hall if it’s raining). The show is free and open to all. The Lawrence Memorial Library offers a raft of summer reading programs and a ton of other activities all summer. Read about them online at www.lawrencelibrary.net. The Lawrence Memorial will be joined
by two other area libraries in hosting a couple of special family events at Holley Hall this summer. On July 10 at 10:30 a.m. the Vermont Institute of Science, better known as VINS, will present “Leap, Slither, Flap.” Kids will get to see some animals up close. Then on Monday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m., Lincoln magician extraordinaire Tom Verner will amaze and mystify his audience with “Physics of Magic.” Similarly, the Bristol Recreation Department has many, many events planned for the summer — definitely not just for the kids. For instance, there is a Western barbecue planned for July 23 and a Hawaiian luau set for Aug. 23 on the town park. Add some summer magic to your Wednesday evenings with the Bristol Town Band. Concerts at the gazebo on the town green begin at 7 p.m. Many concerts are accompanied by a fundraiser barbecue. Make your way back to the town green on Thursday evenings for a free movie. Bring a blanket and some bug spray. The titles that will be shown this summer are: July 10, “Frozen”; July 17, “Jaws”; July 24, “Goonies”; July 31, “National Velvet”; Aug. 14, “Field of Dreams”; and Aug. 21, “Wizard of Oz.” Plan a date with the family. If that all makes you hungry, check out the Bristol Farmers Market on the green every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. And if you just want to get out of town, Bristol offers Bartlett Falls and Sycamore Park for swimming, and lots of spots for hiking, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Check out discoverbristolvt.com for more information.
What fun! Try driving around with the top down BRISTOL — Country Driving Tours of Vermont is showcasing a new way to see the back roads of the Green Mountain State: behind the wheel of a sporty convertible BMW Z4, with the guidance of a local expert. The Bristol company offers three unique tours, all of which outfit participants in their own car, while a travel professional leads them on a personalized Vermont adventure, starting in the town of Bristol. “With its meandering roads, quirky general stores, boutique wineries, rolling farmland and
covered bridges, nothing says ‘Vermont’ like a drive through its idyllic countryside,” said Sue Small, who founded Country Driving Tours of Vermont along with her husband, George Landis. On each tour, guests drive a luxury sports car while following Landis, who is also in a BMW Z4, while they communicate via twoway radio. “Our convertibles really let you experience the sights, smells and excitement of Vermont,” says Landis. “With the top down and the wind (See Driving tours, Page 23A)
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From French heritage to art today, Vergennes has it all VERGENNES — The Little City earned its name by being the chartered city in the United States that is the smallest combination of population and land size — it has about 2,600 residents on about 1,200 acres of land. Despite its small geographic size, it has a lot to offer: a fine playhouse, a selection of firstrate shops, a waterfall with stunning views, and more. This summer there are plenty of special activities to keep both the visitor and the resident busy. A leisurely walk around downtown Vergennes reveals an area that includes historic architecture, extraordinary culinary delights for all tastes, and a spectacular old library building that is as much a museum as a readers’ paradise. The interior space of the Bixby Memorial Library on Main Street is a sight to behold. Walking the neighborhood streets around downtown is also a pleasure. Stately historic homes along quiet lanes are a testament to the city’s history. Right in the center of downtown is City Park, with plenty of benches and shade for a break. Every Monday evening during the summer the park is filled with the music of the city band and a very appreciative audience. The show starts at 7 p.m. A copper roof was added to the park’s bandstand a few years ago, making it a beautiful setting for an evening’s entertainment.
Music can often be found at City Park on Thursdays, too, during the weekly farmers’ market. The market. with features at least 10 vendors, runs rain or shine from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Just down the hill from the library are the Otter Creek falls, marking the end of navigable water along the Otter Creek from Lake Champlain. A short walk to the city docks will find people fishing or tying up a sailboat, having made the trip up the river for a meal out and overnight in Vergennes. It makes a nice place to enjoy a break or a picnic lunch. Or you could cross the Main Street bridge above the falls and wander down to Falls Park, a lovely stretch of grass and trees with a fantastic view of the rushing water where you could enjoy a picnic. It was on these shores that Commodore Macdonough built his fleet of gunboats, which turned back the British in Lake Champlain, a major turning point in the War of 1812. Celebrate the first fruits of the summer at the Vergennes Strawberry Festival on Monday, June 30, 6-8 p.m., on the green. Among this summer’s highlights in the Little City are the annual French Heritage Day, which takes place on July 12. It is an educational, family fun event with Franco-American music and more. On Aug. 22-23, the annual Vergennes Day celebration will be filled with horse drawn wagon rides, music in the band(See Vergennes, Page 22A)
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Vergennes… (Continued from Page 21A) stand, chicken barbecue, children’s rides, farmers’ market and a street dance — oh, and don’t miss the rubber ducky race at the creek. Vergennes also kicked off a monthly Arts Walk this summer. Organized by the Vergennes Partnership and city art galleries Creative Space Gallery and Studio V, and backed by more than a dozen businesses and nonprofits, the Vergennes Arts Walk offers a variety of visual arts and music on the third Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. Nearby in Ferrisburgh is the Rokeby Museum — the well-preserved home of the Robinson family and notable stop on the Underground Railroad. Rokeby hasn’t changed since the days when many escaped slaves found refuge there as hired hands and for education. Rokeby is not only an important part of Vermont’s role in the end of slavery, but a monument to a prominent Vermont family and
the state’s agricultural roots. The house is open for tours and the grounds, including outbuildings, are available for selfguided walking. The museum opened a beautiful new visitor’s center last year. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum out in Ferrisburgh features exhibits about the lake’s important naval history, a wonderful site on the shore, working displays of boat builders, and even a working replica of the Philadelphia, a Revolutionary War-era gunboat. The museum offers several special weekend events through the summer, get more information by visiting www.lcmm.org. Next door to the museum is the Basin Harbor Club, a renowned resort with two restaurants. Travelers to Basin Harbor are as apt to arrive by plane (it has its own airstrip) and boat as by car to enjoy the serenity of Lake Champlain or some of Vermont’s best golf. It’s worth a stroll around.
LOUIE LALUMIERE OF Lalumiere Farmstand and Greenhouse in Ferrisburgh sets up his fruit and vegetable stand at the Vergennes Farmers’ Market in 2012. The market offers fresh produce, crafts, bread and more every Thursday afternoon. Independent file photo/Andrea Warren
Vermont’s native Abenaki have a rich tradition MONTPELIER — This summer season, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing has partnered with Abenaki tribes to help Vermonters and visitors learn more about Vermont’s first peoples. The new VermontVacation.com/Abenaki website serves as a hub for events, exhibits and destinations that welcome visitors to explore the 12,000 year history and culture of today’s Abenaki. Join Abenaki tribes at the Abenaki Heritage Weekend on June 28 -29 at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Ferrisburgh. Vermont’s four Abenaki tribes and members of the Abenaki Artists Association will convene to share their heritage and culture. See beadwork, quillwork, basketry, pottery, woodworking, and demonstrations and performances of songs, drumming, dancing, games, food preparation, and other life skills. There will be wampum readings and “Seeds of Renewal,” an illustrated program that describes the search for and preservation of heirloom plants and associated ceremonies and traditions. Additional summertime Abenaki cultural heritage events include:
• Paddle to Prehistory, June 27 and 29, also at the LCMM. Matt Witten and Ben Mayock share their knowledge of wildlife, ecology and history on an excursion to an ancient Native American village near the confluence of Dead Creek and Otter Creek. • 19th Annual Northeast Open Atlatl Championship, Sept. 20 at the Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison. A number of Vermont museums host exhibits that introduce visitors to archaeological findings that illustrate the 12,000 years of regional habitation. View more than 2,000 artifacts, including a rare St. Lawrence Iroquoian-style ceramic vessel (c. 1500) that was unearthed in Vermont in the early 19th century, at the James B. Petersen Gallery of Native American Cultures at the University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum. Also, exhibits at Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison and the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes explore 17thcentury Abenaki culture and the introduction of the French settlement of the region. Families are provided hands-on activities at a re-
created Abenaki bark home at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier and can view an extensive timeline exhibit at the Vermont Archaeology Center in Barre. Vermont’s Native American history started 12,900 years ago when people called the Paleo-Indians first moved into the land we now call Vermont. Since these earliest occupations nearly 13,000 years ago, native communities have continually lived in Vermont. Native knowledge, experience and traditions have deeply influenced many aspects of Vermont’s rich history. Today Vermont is home to four state-recognized Native American Indian tribes: Elnu Abenaki Tribe, Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe, Abenaki Nation at Missisquoi, and Koasek Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation. For more about Vermont’s recognized tribes, visit http://vcnaa.vermont.gov. Visit www.vermontvacation.com/Abenaki for more information on these summertime events as well as annual events that feature performances, demonstrations and opportunities for conversation with Abenaki artists, performers, cultural experts and historians.
Observatory nights… (Continued from Page 9A) In addition to the dark skyline, stargazers had access to amazing telescopes to further enhance the views. Four different telescopes, including the large hub, were pointed at different celestial bodies millions of light years away. To think, all on top of a roof that I have spent numerous hours under. Maps of the constellations were also available, explaining the brightness and magnitudes of the stars so easily visible above. The numbers on the map, as you could imagine, were extremely specific. Giving precise values to the stars was an interesting juxtaposition for me — beauty can interact with science. One of the constellations a telescope was fo-
cused on was Messier 13, also known as Hercules Globular Cluster, which is made up of about 300,000 stars in the constellation of Hercules. Barely seen with the naked eye on a very clear night, the telescope focused in on the cluster that is 145 light years in diameter and 25,100 light years away from the spot from which I was looking. Seeing the speckling blobs through the eyepiece of the telescope, it was hard to comprehend these numbers. How old is this thing and how many miles did its light travel to meet my eye? These numbers are far more impressive than any Olympic record. While I have had many new summer experiences during my time in Vermont, this one I was
particularly fond of. In talking about ways to “escape,” space offers the ultimate form of freedom. A view of the stars can remind us of our place. Whether perched on top of a mountain or the roof of a building, the stars at night are a great reminder of the innate beauty of nature. Because of this realization, I can now understand the “science is cool” attitude. And although I have not invested years of my life into crafting a rover set for a distant land, I can begin to understand the passion of those working in the space program. And all of this possibility is located right on top of a building I see every day. A familiar place can provide you with some pretty foreign sights.
(Continued from Page 7A) begin at dusk. If you’re looking for something a little quieter that evening, the Point CounterPoint faculty concert in Salisbury is a great option. From 7:30-9 p.m., the Salisbury Congregational Church will host a chamber music concert by the 2014 PCP Chamber Players. On the program will be Mozart’s String Quartet in C major, K 465; Ravel’s Piano Trio in A minor. Free-will donations accepted. But Salisbury isn’t all highbrow entertainment. The next day, July 4, the annual Lake Dunmore Boat Parade will proceed around the lake. Decorate your boat and the people on it with some patriotic theme, then sign up at the Kampersville Store. Owners of the best boats in the show will receive cash prizes, ranging from $25 for third place to $100 for first place. The parade starts at 2 p.m. But before you head to the boat parade, head to Bristol for the biggest Independence Day tradition in the county. The town’s famous Great Bristol Outhouse Race will see its 31st annual running on July 4 at 9 a.m. The event, held on Main Street, is sponsored by the Five Town GGG Club and the Bristol 4th of July Committee. Teams push someone in erstwhile outhouses on wheels down West Street in front of the town green in an event that is fun but also seriously competitive. Bristol’s big annual parade will follow the outhouse races at 10:30 a.m. If you’re on the eastern side of the Green Mountains, check out Rochester’s Independence Day Celebration. From the grand parade through the village at 11 a.m., to the noon chicken barbecue in the park, to the live music and games for the kids, there is plenty to enjoy. At 12:15 p.m. there will be a dramatic reading vof the Declaration of Independence, performed by Marvin Harvey at the park. A good way to wind down at the end of a busy Independence Day might be a stop on the Middlebury College campus to hear the first of the summer Carillon Series. George Matthew Jr. will play the bells in the Mead Chapel tower at 5 p.m. Come into the chapel or sit on the surrounding lawns and enjoy the melodious sounds of the carillon bells. If you are looking for some music that will get you up out of your seat, head to Brandon for the annual Fourth of July street dance in Central Park. DJ JamMan will get the busy weekend in Brandon started with a great mix of danceable music. There will also be food vendors selling hot dogs, hamburgers, roast pig, barbecue, bread dough, strawberry shortcake and more. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. And that’s just a warm up for Brandon’s all-day celebration on Saturday, July 5. Events run from 9 a.m. until after dark. The celebration, which will be held in Central Park and Park Village, will include vendors, a silent auction, activities for children, a pie eating contest at noon, a parade at 1 p.m., the Great Ball Race, a concert by the Keating Five band — and last, but not least, fireworks.
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Driving tours… (Continued from Page 18A) blowing through your hair, it’s a really fun machine to handle.” In addition to Country Driving Tours of Vermont, the couple also owns Dreamhouse Country Inn, a historic bed and breakfast in Bristol. Since opening the B&B in 2007, Small says the two of them have played the role of “unofficial” tour guides, regularly suggesting scenic roads, funky shops, localvore restaurants and watering holes for guests to visit. In 2013, they decided that visitors could have a richer touring experience if Landis, himself, showed them where to go rather than telling them. While brainstorming the type of tour business they’d like to create, the couple thought back to a recent visit to Florence, Italy. There, they’d taken a guided tour in a vintage Fiat through the hills and valleys of the Italian countryside, while following a guide who was driving ahead of them, sharing stories over the radio. They loved the privacy and control of being in their own vehicle, mixed with the comfort and security of following a local around to off-the-beaten-path picks. They decided that was what they wanted to offer their guests in Bristol, and Country Driving Tours of Vermont was born. Each Vermont tour takes guests on a drive through history, filling them in on the role that the state played in the American Revolution and all the way through the Civil War. Along the way, Landis shares stories about Ethan Allen and other historic figures, the Underground Railroad and the thousands of shipwrecks (and even a monster) in Lake Champlain, and more. “My goal, in leading visitors through this
colorful state, isn’t just to play role of tour guide, but also be a great storyteller,” said Landis. “Guests can sit back and let me do the talking and navigating, while they look, listen and lose themselves a little, along the way. Plus, they get to drive a Z4 — that’s not something that everyone gets to experience every day.” The tours last from three and a half to five hours and cost from $300 to $400 per car. With its fleet of convertible BMW Z4s (named Fritzi, Bruno and Deiter) Country Driving Tours of Vermont offers three tours: • The Picnic Tour: Zip through the spectacular Vermont countryside, taking in views of Camel’s Hump and the Champlain Valley as the guide fills you in on how Vermont came to be such a unique place. Along the way, guests will see villages, mountains and a covered bridge, and taste delectable maple frozen yogurt and local wine, before relaxing for a gourmet picnic. • The Dinner Tour: Just in time for sunset, zoom through lush valleys, pass over a covered bridge above a rambling river and meander through renowned sites, including the University of Vermont’s Morgan Horse Farm, as the tour guide discusses the history of the area and all of its charms. Cap the night off with a French meal at one of the region’s finest restaurants, Tourterelle. • The Classic Tour: Cruise through Bristol, the funkiest town in Vermont, and then head up and down the sharp, curvy roads of the Green Mountains, past waterfalls, covered bridges and the homestead of Robert Frost. Shopping and food await guests at the quirky Warren General Store, before following a rustic road back to the inn.
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MIDDLEBURY — Addison County has plenty of great places to drive, bike or hike through beautiful scenery. But in and around the shiretown of Middlebury there are plenty of diversions for lovers of horses, art, history, crafts and even beer — many at no charge. If you want to plan a tour of Middlebury, here are a couple of sites that offer interesting tours. 1) The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is located just outside Middlebury on Horse Farm Road in Weybridge. The farm is devoted to the preservation and improvement of the Morgan horse, America’s first breed of horse. Native to Vermont, the breed is known for its versatility, strength, stamina and personality. The Weybridge farm houses Morgan stallions, mares and foals. Offered are guided
tours of the stables, an audio/visual presentation about the breed and the farm, and ample grounds for picnicking. The farm usually holds its annual Vermont Day Open House in early August. Check the calendar in the twice-weekly editions of the Addison Independent to see when this year’s open house will be held. Admission is charged. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through October. Call 388-2011 or visit www.uvm.edu/morgan/ for more information. 2) Exchange Street. This road in Middlebury is home to the town’s industrial park, and many businesses offer tours and samples, including: • Otter Creek Brewing, a micro-brewery. Founded in 1991, the firm has grown rapidly. (See Middlebury, Page 25A)
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(Continued from Page 24A) The plant on Exchange Street has a tasting room and tours during regular retail hours. • Woodchuck Hard Cider. One of the fastest-growing and largest makers of hard cider in the country is right here in Middlebury. The company is still operating out of its existing space on Pond Lane, but on Aug. 23 it plans to have a big party to celebrate the opening of a new, $30 million state-of-theart facility near the northern end of Exchange Street. • Maple Landmark Woodcraft, makers of wooden toys and novelties, and best known for the Name Trains. Showroom has the full line of products. While not on Exchange Street, Danforth Pewter offers another interesting inside look at a local manufacturer. The Middlebury business is known for handcrafting its own original designs. Fred and Judi Danforth have revived a family tradition, as their ancestors were know for fine pewter in colonial times. Visitors to their retail outlet on Seymour Street Extension may observe the handcrafting process. Call 388-0098. 3) Other traditions are preserved at the Vermont Folklife Center, which is located on Main Street next to the Otter Creek Bakery. Offered are exhibits of Vermont folk art and video shows that change on a regular basis. The current exhibit, running through July 12, is “Discovering Community: Media by Young People Exploring Their Own Lives and the World Around Them.” The center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 388-4964 or visit www.vermontfolklifecenter.org for more information.
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4) Middlebury’s Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History was founded in 1882 with the goal of documenting everyday life in Addison County and Vermont. Today it has a terrific collection of not only memorabilia and artifacts but also beautiful art. Located on Park Street across from the Ilsley Library, the museum includes 10 rooms of Vermont history, an art gallery, gardens and a shop. This summer’s exhibit is “Lost Gardens of New England and Creative Carvings by Norton Latourelle.” Guided tours of the museum’s period rooms are offered. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and cheaper for others. Call 388-2117 or visit www.henrysheldonmuseum.org for more information. 5). Middlebury College, one of the finest institutions of liberal arts higher education. Stroll around the grounds on a sunny day and enjoy the architecture, the trees and the lawns, and you might hear some foreign languages being spoken by the many Middlebury College Language School students who will be on campus this summer. Don’t miss the art museum in the Mahaney Center for the Arts off South Main Street just north of the athletic facilities. In addition to its impressive permanent collection, the museum this summer is hosting through Aug. 10 two special exhibitions: “Life’s a Beach,” featuring more than 50 photos shot at beaches around the world by Magnum photographer Martin Parr; and “Deutsche Kunst aus unserer Sammlung” featuring German works. Middlebury College welcomes visitors at the Admissions Office in the Emma Willard House at 131 South Main St. to learn more about the college and set up a campus tour.
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Rokeby Museum, Route 7, Ferrisburgh. Underground Railroad site and prominent Quaker family farm. www.rokeby.org. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Day use, nature path. www.vtstateparks.com/ htm/kingsland.htm. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Ferrisburgh. Traces the history of Lake Champlain, extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits, including boats. www.lcmm.org. Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh. Overnight camping, nature trails. www.vtstateparks. com/htm/buttonbay.htm. Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area, Route 17, Addison. Home to migrating waterfowl, walking paths, and boat launches. http://vt.audubon.org/IBADeadCreek.html. Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Stained glass ceiling illuminates historic library and extensive collection of early arrowheads and other artifacts. www.bixbylibrary.org. Lord’s Prayer Rock, Bristol. In 1891, Joseph C. Greene paid a carver to engrave the Lord’s Prayer on a huge rock sitting next to what is today Route 116. It’s still an unusual roadside attraction. Snake Mountain. Parking lot on Mountain Road in Addison. Family-friendly hike to beautiful vistas of Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. Don’t leave valuables in the car. www.vtfishandwildlife.com. Mount Abraham trail access, Long Trail, Lincoln. Summit includes 360-degree panorama. www.greenmountainclub.org. University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm, Morgan Horse Farm Road, Weybridge. Beautiful grounds featuring a leading breeding program for state’s official animal. Tours daily. www.uvm.edu/morgan. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1 Park St., downtown Middlebury. Tour the Judd Harris House, ongoing exhibits and events. www.henrysheldonmuseum.org. Vermont Folklife Center, 88 Main St., Middlebury. Rotating exhibits. www. vermontfolklifecenter.org. Middlebury College. Campus tours available at admissions office. Event listings available at arts center ticket office. Friday afternoon carillon performance in the summer. www. middlebury.edu. Green Mountain National Forest Ranger Station, Route 7 South, Middlebury. Extensive material available about hiking and camping in the GMNF. www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl. Trail Around Middlebury. The “TAM” is a 16-mile footpath that encircles Middlebury and links several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties and other local landmarks. www.maltvt.org/tam.html. Falls of Lana, Rattlesnake Cliffs, Silver Lake trails access, Salisbury-Leicester town line. www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/vermont.php. Branbury State Park, Salisbury. Day use and overnight camping, kid-friendly sandy beach and extensive grass lawn, boat rentals. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/branbury.htm. Spirit in Nature Path, Goshen Road, Ripton. Immerse yourself in nature by walking any of the 11 different paths. www.spiritinnature.com. DAR State Park & Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison. Overnight camping in tent sites plus historic DAR John Strong Mansion Museum close to state park. www. vtstateparks.com/htm/dar.cfm. Chimney Point is the site of Native American, early French, and Revolutionary War-era settlement. Historic tavern was an important meeting place. Ongoing exhibits and tours. www.historicsites.vermont.gov/chimneypoint. Fort Ticonderoga (across ferry in New York). Preserved Revolutionary War fort with extensive interpretation, guides, re-enactors, gift shop and many events. www.fortticonderoga.org. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell. A largely undisturbed Revolutionary War site. Visitors center with extensive exhibits and many interpretive trails. www. historicvermont.org/mountindependence. Steven A. Douglas Birthplace & Museum, Route 7, Brandon. Town of Brandon museum located in historic birthplace of statesman Steven A. Douglas. Enjoy local history including architecture, industry, business, tourism, and immigration. Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St., Brandon. Gallery shows work from a diverse group of more than 50 artists in various media. brandonartistsguild.org/
Fish on CHASE STOKES OF Ferrisburgh responds to a nibble on his line as his father, John, keeps an eye on his own rod and reel while fishing on Lake Champlain. Independent file photo/Trent Campbell
Howdy! RIK PALIERI GREETS an enthusiastic crowd at a Festival on-the-Green Brown Bag Special in 2013. The annual festival in Middlebury features a week of music in the evenings and entertainment for kids at lunchtime.
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Friends A POTENTIAL FUTURE farmer poses with a calf during downtime at the Addison County Fair and Field Days last August. Independent file photo/Andrea Warren
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band 7pm Smoky soul and R&B vocals backed by a dance-fueled horn band
Brown Bag: Magician Tom Verner Noon Vorcza 7pm “Rising stars of a new jazz generation” Josh Panda & the Hot Damned 8:30 pm Soulful roots-rocker running the gamut from country and Cajun to gospel and rock
Monday, July 7, 2014 Brown Bag: Rik Palieri Noon The Stray Birds 7pm Acoustic trio; “an un-ignorable force in the folk world” Ryan McKasson & Friends (with members of Cantrip) 8:30pm Music in the Celtic tradition
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Brown Bag: Mister Chris Noon Anaïs Mitchell 7pm “Most original artist currently working in the field of new American ‘folk’ music” Peter Karp & Sue Foley 8:30pm Talented blues and roots artists
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 Brown Bag: No Strings Marionette Company Noon Brother Sun 7pm “An explosion of musical diversity and harmony, in the finest of male singing traditions” Matuto 8:30pm A rockin’ combination of funky Brazilian forro and American bluegrass music
Saturday, July 12, 2014 Vermont Jazz Ensemble/ Street Dance 7pm Come early for dance lessons with Jim Condon!
Visit festivalonthegreen.org or call 802-462-3555 to learn more about this year’s performers
Thursday, July 10, 2014 Brown Bag: PaDulabaum (Rebecca Padula & Gary Dulabaum) Noon Harpeth Rising 7pm High-energy trio; Americana, blues, bluegrass and all things acoustic Le Vent du Nord 8:30pm Quebec’s top traditional music band
See our selection of outstanding raffle items and find out how you can volunteer!
Support this year’s festival by clicking JustGive on our website or by mailing a donation to: Festival on-the-Green P.O. Box 451 Middlebury, VT 05753