Special Events at the Southern Vermont Artists, Inc.




Special Events The Art of Bridge Yester House Gallery July 27, 2009 from 12 p.m. An officially sanctioned Duplicate or Rubber/Chicago bridge tournament, held in memory of a great supporter of the Arts Center and an avid and accomplished player of bridge, Irene Hunter. Registration starts at 12:00 p.m. Luncheon goes from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. with the tournament running from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Triple Life Master Points will be awarded. A wine and Vermont cheese tasting follows from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit SVAC. Call 362-1405 for more information and pre-registration. The Little Prince Opera for Families Under the Big Top! August 9, 2009 2 – 4:30 p.m. SVAC and the Opera Theatre of Weston have joined together to offer a fabulous free family event on Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 2 – 4:30 p.m. Starting at 2 p.m., we will have art activities, a dance workshop with the opera’s choreographer and guided tours of the Paws and Reflect exhibit in the Wilson Museum. Family audiences will then be treated to selections from the beloved fairy-tale opera, The Little Prince. Come rain or shine, under the Big Top! Fresh Paint Auction Arkell Pavilion August 14, 2009 5:30 p.m. Here’s how it works… Carolyn Conte, Mary Gerster and Barbara Melhado, Co-chairs of the Fresh Paint Auction, asked local Artist Members and a select number of visiting guest artists to take part in this special fund-raising art auction and they have, to an artist, responded enthusiastically. Some 40-plus artists are expected to complete one or more paintings, either in studio or en plein air, which will, in turn, be going home with the lucky highest bidders. Auctioneer Maryann Lukas returns by popular demand. Paintings can be previewed, with drinks, hors d’oeuvres and live music, at 5:30 p.m. in the Arkell Pavilion; the auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Art on the Hill Throughout the Campus September 19, 2009 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Now in its fifth year, Art on the Hill is arguably the Arts Center’s most popular family event. A project of the Outreach Program, this free annual event is designed to introduce area families to the arts and show those folks who may not be familiar with SVAC’s campus that we are a welcoming – and fun! – place for all ages. Moms, dads and kids of all ages are invited to participate in a variety of hands-on artistic media and to have a whole lot of fun in the bargain. Last year saw some 500 folks come through the gate and partake in everything from face, mural and watercolor painting, spin art, jewelry design, making musical instruments, scrapbooking, button making and chalk drawing. A vintage style photo booth, live music by Deb Zaccheo, a terrific barbeque, a raffle, scavenger hunts and guided tours rounded out the day’s offerings. This year’s event is still in the planning stages but we can guarantee that it will be bigger and better than ever! Presented in partnership with SVAC Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Made in Vermont Music Festival Arkell Pavilion Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Alan Jordan and Christopher Madkour invite you to a magical evening of Vermont music. Autumn in Vermont signals the return of gorgeous foliage and also gorgeous music, as the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Made in Vermont Music Festival tour visits all corners of the state. For the Arkell Pavilion performance, Principal Guest Conductor Anthony Princiotti and the VSO present a program brimming with melodic riches: an arrangement of a Mozart string quartet; Bizet’s charming Jeux d’enfants (Childrens’ Games); and Haydn’s marvelous Symphony No. 82 (“The Bear”). This year’s world premiere commission is by Derrik Jordan, of Brattleboro, who pays tribute in his piece to the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial. Tickets: $22 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and over, and $12 for students; available from September 1 at Northshire Bookstore, Manchester, through Flynn Tix at 802-86-FLYNN, and at www.vso.org. Scottish Winter Ball Equinox Resort Saturday, December 5, 2009 One of the season’s most spectacular fund-raisers, the “Members’ Only” Scottish Winter Ball brings out the gala in all attendees. The beautifully decorated Equinox Colonnade Ballroom sets the stage as revelers arrive in their favorite ball gowns, tuxedoes and kilts – that’s correct, gentlemen, kilts – to enjoy a traditional Scottish feast that commences with the “piping in” of the haggis, with honest-to-goodness bagpipes. Traditional delicacies, wonderfully prepared and presented, follow, as does dancing into the wee hours. Invitations will be sent to members. Teddy Bear Tea Party Yester House Gallery February 13, 2010 2 – 4 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day a day early with your child at the second annual Teddy Bear Tea Party! Partygoers are invited to bring a well-loved teddy bear (doll or other stuffed animal) and are encouraged to “dress up” for the occasion in their best tea finery. In addition to enjoying tea, juice, sandwiches and sweets, the kids will participate in a variety of activities, including crafts and stories. There will also be time for adults and children to walk around Yester House Gallery and take in the February Exhibition. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call or email Stacy Gates – 802-362-1405, x32 or sgates@svac.org – for more information. Children aged 4-12, with adult; $24 per child-adult pair (members $20); additional guests $12 each (members $10); free admission for Teddy Bears!