Southern Vermont Arts Center,Manchester,Vermont--List of Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Performing Arts & More
Jane Monheit
Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Floor Side Reserved $35
Premium Reserved $45
Jane Monheit and jazz standards are a match made in vocal heaven. To wit, writing of her 2002 performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall, The Guardian wrote: "Jane Monheit has so many natural gifts – a phenomenal ear, wide vocal range, rhythmic poise and musical ingenuity – but perhaps the most precious of these is restraint. It is fatally easy for a virtuoso singer to reduce a beautiful song to rubble. Monheit decorates a melody, lights up a lyric, but never loses the essential thread of the song itself."

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Friday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Floor Side Reserved $35
Premium Reserved $45
The most popular dance band of The Big Band era is likewise the most popular of the Big Bands that are touring today. Now led by veteran trombonist, Buddy Morrow, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is very much alive and swinging. The Seattle Times jazz critic said "The swing revival has been a blast, but what pure pleasure to hear an authentic, professional dance band from the swing era focus on, music – instead of clothes, schtick and campy jump tunes... boy, these guys sure can play."

Bucky Pizzarelli & Family
With the John Pizzarelli Trio featuring Martin Pizzarelli and Ray Kennedy with Jessica Molaskey
Saturday, August 19 7:30 p.m.
All Seats $55
A fixture at SVAC since 2001, it’s The First Family of Cool, featuring the legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli with the John Pizzarelli Trio (John and Martin Pizzarelli and Ray Kennedy), and John’s wife, the Broadway actress and cabaret singer, Jessica Molaskey (John likes to refer to the group as "the von Trapp family on martinis."). The trio is a perennial Arkell favorite, Bucky made his well-received debut two seasons ago (with the Legends Trio), and this will be Molaskey’s second outing in southern Vermont. This concert is being held in memory of Fred Richter, devoted jazz fan and loyal supporter of SVAC.

Barbara Riley hosts:
The Manhattan Transfer
Friday, August 25 7:30 p.m.
All Seats $55
Between The Manhattan Transfer’s early days at New York clubs like Trudy Heller’s, Reno Sweeny’s, and Max’s Kansas City and the present lies 35 years, 26 albums and more Grammy Awards than you could shake a mic stand at. Along the way, they’ve been pushing and redefining the boundaries of vocal music in the context of jazz, pop and other styles and have garnered a fan base that spans the globe. This very special engagement is made possible thanks to the generosity of long-time SVAC supporter and patron of the performing arts, impresario Barbara Riley.

Voices of Our Times
Chairperson: Joan Hay Madeira
Arkell Pavilion
A wine and cheese reception in the Wilson Museum will follow each presentation.
Matthew Bogdanos
Talk and Book Signing
Thieves of Baghdad: One Marine’s Passion to Recover the World’s Greatest Stolen Treasure
Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Members $15/Non-members $20

By any standard, Matthew Bogdanos, author of Thieves of Baghdad: One Marine’s Passion to Recover the World’s Greatest Stolen Treasures, is an accomplished man. He’s been an assistant district attorney in Manhattan, a colonel in the Marine Reserves and a middleweight boxer; he holds a degree in classics from Bucknell University, a law degree and a masters in Classical Studies from Columbia University, and a masters degree from the Army War College. Recalled to active duty after 9/11, Bogdanos led a multi-agency task force in Afghanistan which obtained intelligence on eleven of the "Top 25" Taliban and al-Qaeda leaders, for which he was awarded a Bronze Star. In April 2003, Bogdanos began the work that would earn him a 2005 National Humanities Medal and become the subject of Thieves of Baghdad, the investigation of the looting of Baghdad’s Iraq Museum, which resulted in the recovery of over 5,000 antiquities in six countries. He has since returned to the New York County District Attorney’s Office and continues the hunt for Iraq’s stolen antiquities. Mr. Bogdanos will be signing copies of his book, Thieves of Baghdad: One Marine’s Passion to Recover the World’s Greatest Stolen Treasure.

Walter Cronkite
Talk and Book Signing
Memories of WWII: Photographs from the Archives of the Associated Press
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Members $50/Non-members $60
In his 65 years of full-time journalism, from his days as a campus correspondent at The Houston Post during high school to his departure from the anchor desk of the CBS Evening News on March 6, 1981, Walter Cronkite covered the majority of momentous news events of the 20th Century. It was as a United Press correspondent that Mr. Cronkite covered World War II – landing with the invading Allied troops in North Africa, covering the battle of the North Atlantic in 1942, taking part in the Normandy beachhead assaults in 1944 and participating as one of the first newsmen in B-17 raids over Germany. After reporting the German surrender, Mr. Cronkite established United Press bureaus in Europe, was named United Press bureau chief in Brussels and covered the Nuremberg trials of Goering, Hess and other top Nazis. From 1946 to 1948 he was chief correspondent for United Press in Moscow. No journalist was ever more trusted – a nationwide survey conducted in 1995, more than a decade after leaving the CBS anchor desk, he again was voted "Most Trusted Man in Television News" – and few, if any others, are first-hand witnesses to history. Mr. Cronkite wrote the introduction to Memories of WWII and will be signing copies of the book.

Special Events
Gala Preview & Reception
From Cassatt to Wyeth: American Masterworks from the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Thursday, June 1, 2006 5:30 p.m.
The Southern Vermont Arts Center ushers in its 77th season with the world traveling premier of one of the finest collections of American art ever assembled, From Cassatt to Wyeth: American Masterworks from the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, on display in the Wilson Museum. Exhibiting outside its home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois for the first time, From Cassatt to Wyeth features more than 30 paintings by such important artists as John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins, Childe Hassam, George Luks, Andrew Wyeth and Mary Cassatt. It’s an exhibition that’s not to be missed.
Join us as we celebrate this landmark event with an informative introductory lecture by the Mitchell Collection’s curator, Kevin Sharp, in the Arkell Pavilion, immediately followed by a gala reception and viewing of the paintings in the Elizabeth D. Wilson Museum. Call 362-1405 for details.

Monte Carlo Night and Silent Auction
Friday, June 16, 2006 7:00 p.m.
Members $35, Non-Members $40
Place your bets, madames et monsieurs, and help the Arts Center raise a bundle! It’s a night of eating, drinking, laughing and gambling – Wheel of Chance, Roulette, Craps, Blackjack and Poker – in the plush surroundings of Yester House Gallery. Use your winnings to bid on the hundreds of fabulous items up for grabs in the accompanying Silent Auction. Victuals provided by the celebrated chef of Angel’s Fine Dining; a cash bar will be open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Gala Cocktail Reception for Rosita Marlborough
Friday, July 14, 2006 6:00 p.m.
Please join us in welcoming the artist, Rosita, the Duchess of Marlborough, at a very special gala reception in the Wilson Museum and Yester House Gallery. Guests are invited to preview the exhibition, The Duchess of Marlborough, Recent Works: After Morocco, take in From Cassatt to Wyeth: American Masterworks from the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, and preview a limited number of the Duchess’ works available to purchase in the Entrance Gallery at Yester House Gallery. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For reservations and information: 362-1405.

Art on the Hill for Families
Saturday, September 9 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
FREE
Art on the Hill for Families is the latest of the Arts Center’s Outreach efforts – this is the Second Annual Art on the Hill for Families – designed to pleasantly expose area families to the arts and, while we’re at it, show those who may not be familiar with our facilities that SVAC is a welcoming place for all ages to enjoy. This event invites all members of the family to participate hands-on in a variety of artistic media and to have a lot of fun in the bargain. Painting, pottery, photography, dancing, jewelry making, and chalk design are a few of the activities that will be offered. In addition, the Wilson Museum will be open and families are invited to take in the Permanent Collection on exhibit in the museum.
A traditional barbecue with all of the fixings will be available, proceeds to benefit the Arts Center’s expanded education program.

World War II Canteen & Dance
Exhibition Preview & Vermont Jazz Ensemble Dance Party
Friday, September 15, 2006 5:30 p.m.
Members $60, /Non-members $70
The evening commences with a preview of the show, Memories of WW II: Photographs from the Archives of the Associated Press, in the galleries of the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum at 5:30 p.m., followed by cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dancing to the Vermont Jazz Ensemble’s big band swing sounds of 1940’s in the Arkell Pavilion. Classic Paramount Pictures’ The Eyes and Ears of the World newsreels will be shown and period dress is encouraged.
Come back to the Arkell on Saturday, September 16, when the legendary newsman, Walter Cronkite, who wrote the introduction to Memories of WW II: Photographs from the Archives of the Associated Press, reminisces about his role as a reporter during the war and life on the 1940’s home front. See page 65 for details.

Fresh Paint Auction
Preview Party
Friday, October 6 5:30 p.m.
Auction
Saturday, October 7 10:00 a.m.
It’s new! It’s fresh! It’s paint! It’s the Fresh Paint Auction, from SVAC!
Here’s the deal… Barbara Melhado, Judie Robbins and Cokie Perry, Co- chairs of the Fresh Paint Auction, asked local Artist-Members if they’d take part in a special fund-raising art auction and the response has been tremendous. A minimum of 50 artists, each contributing one or two pieces, will take part in this exciting event.
Simply put, participating artists will complete a painting, either in their studio or en plein air in or around the Manchester area, on October 5th and 6th, 2006. On the evening of October 6th – while the paint’s still drying! – one and all are urged to see the works at the Fresh Paint Preview and Cocktail Party at the Arkell Pavilion between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Fresh Paint Auction itself, ably conducted by auctioneer extraordinaire Maryann Lucas, will be held the next morning, at 10:00 a.m., in the Arkell Pavilion.

Participating Artists (to date):
Elfriede Abbe,
Elizabeth Allen
Rachel Baird
Annelein Beaukamp-Winant
Renee Bouchard
Lynette Carsten
Robert Carsten
Ramona Cook
Judith Cotter
Susan Houghton Debus
Carolyn Droge
Dave Herzfeld
Georgine Holman McGarvey
Mary Iselin
Susan Jarvis
Arthur Jones
Caryn King
Ann Lindsay
Gloria Llewelyn
James Llewelyn
Richard Manley
Ian Marion
Pam Marron
Virginia McNeice
Susan Merancy
Leslie Parke
Marne Rizika
Cynthia Rosen
Catherine Ruegger
Wendy Soliday
JoAnn Murray Stimson
Brian Sweetland
Robert Sydorovich
Kathie Thompson
Thomas Torak
Tiffany Torre
Mark Tougias
George Van Hook
Penny Viscusi
Bradford Voight
Frank Vurraro
Gregg Wapner
Ginny Werder
Jack Winslow
Karen Winslow
Helen Young

Christmas Dinner at Yester House
Saturday, December 2 6:30-11:00 p.m.
The 2006 Christmas season begins with a new and very elegant black tie dinner, Christmas Dinner at Yester House, co-chaired by Connie Stewart and Susan Heckman. Seating will be strictly limited to 15 tables. Each table will be purchased by a patron who will, in turn, invite guests to join them for this very special evening. Each of the 15 distinctive Christmas centerpieces – created and donated by a local designer – will be auctioned at the end of the evening. Centerpieces will be created by Mettowee Mill Nursery, Wildflowers, Decorative Interiors, A Beautiful Home, Amy Thebault and Mary Jo Gourd, among others. The uniqueness and attention to every detail will make this event one you will not want to miss. Remember, the only way to assure your attendance is to buy a table!

Gift Shop Trunk Shows
News this season is a series of Trunk Shows, traveling collections of designer clothing or jewelry, displayed and offered for sale by the owner or maker, to be held in the Arts Center’s Gift Shop.

Marion Gaydos Designs
Beaded Jewelry by Marian Gaydos
June 30- July 2, 2006
Utilizing 14K gold, 14K gold-filled and/or sterling silver wire, Beadiction’s founder, Marian Gaydos, "cages" freeform or cut and faceted pieces of gemstones, fossils, natural crystals, man-made crystals, handmade glass, blister pearls, wood, stones, and shells into pendants and centerpieces for bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklace sets, eyeglass holders, anklets and pins.

Victoria Tane Studios
Pewter Jewelry by Victoria Tane
August 19-20, 2006
Victoria Tane has created a line of jewelry based on brass stampings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She has recast these pieces and mixed them with contemporary elements giving her jewelry a distinctively vintage feel. In addition, Victoria offers her unique, patented and easy-to-wear jewelry accessory, Headbenz®, which can be worn as either a headband or a choker necklace.

The Weaver’s Knot
One-of-a-kind Felted Garments and Accessories by Vi Hunt
September 1-3, 2006
Vi Hunt has been weaving for many years and sewing for more than 30 years. The sole proprietor of The Weaver’s Knot, in Jericho, Vermont, she creates hand-woven, felted clothing and accessories using homegrown dyes and homespun wool. She is an active member of the Vermont Weaver’s Guild, the Women’s Agricultural Group, The Burlington Garden Club and the American Sewing Guild.

Solinglass
One-of-a-kind Art Glass by Randi Solin
September 15-17, 2006
Randi incorporates techniques found in both classic Venetian glassblowing and the American Art Glass movement, however, her unique style and inventive coloration process is entirely her own. "I approach my work two-dimensionally," she explains, "like a painter to a canvas or a weaver using thread to create an intricate tapestry. Her work is featured in the permanent collection of The White House.

Lovejoy Handwovens
Hand-woven Clothing and Accessories by Suzanne Lovejoy
October 21-22, 2006
Award-winning fiber artist Suzanne Lovejoy weaves all of her fabrics by hand on a traditional floor loom. By carefully blending many colors of yarn she creates soft and beautiful fabrics that are wonderful for business or casual wear. A self-taught weaver, Suzanne wove her first cloth in 1980 on a loom made of Popsicle sticks. Today her finely tailored chenille wearables are recognized and collected nationally.For

Young Audiences
The Puppet People present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Wednesday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Adults $5; Children free (No drop-offs, please.)
Husband and wife team Mark Carrigan and Michelle Smith-Carrigan, 20-year puppetry veterans, present a thrilling comic rendition of Washington Irving’s haunting tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This show focuses on themes of bullies, jealousy and superstition. Featuring marionettes, two life-sized puppets, special effects, classical and traditional folk music.

Steve Johnson’s Magic Variety Show
Wednesday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m.
Adults $5; Children free (No drop-offs, please.)
Master Magician Steve Johnson presents a fun-filled performance of magic, juggling, comedy and audience participation, suitable for all ages. A resident of Poughkeepsie, New York, Steve has been involved in magic since he was nine years old and has been performing professionally for over 17 years. He’s a life member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, and the International Juggler’s Association.


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