Entertainment in Southern Vermont
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Marlboro Music Fest
At first sight, this village 8 miles west of Brattleboro is pretty but unremarkable: a white church, a white inn, a white village office building and a few white houses. But to chamber-music lovers, Marlboro looms very large as the home of the Marlboro Music Fest held on Saturdays and Sundays from early July to mid-August. The festival was founded in 1951 and directed for many years by the late Rudolf Serkin, and attended by Pablo Casals. The small Marlboro College comes alive with enthusiastic music students and concertgoers, who consistently pack the small, 700-seat auditorium. Many concerts sell out almost immediately, so it’s essential to reserve seats, by phone or ma…
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Weston Playhouse
The Weston Playhouse, Vermont’s oldest professional theatre, occupies an old church on the town common and backs onto the West River. It enjoys a good reputation for musicals and drama; if you’re in the area, try to obtain tickets. Arrive early for a show or to dine on light fare ‘Downstairs at the Playhouse.’
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Dorset Playhouse
More than a century ago the village of Dorset became known as a summer playground for well-to-do city folks. Today, in addition to the village’s pristine beauty, the Dorset Playhouse draws a sophisticated audience. In summer the actors are professionals; at other times they’re community players.
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Weathervane Gallery & Performing Arts Café
This great hangout is where you’ll find the kind of cool, witty guy behind the counter that you always see in movies. Slide into one of the giant booths and enjoy light fare (dishes $1 to $10), a full bar and live music. The latter is usually bluesy/folky, but can also be wild and ear-splitting on select nights.
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Moles Eye Cafe
This popular, subterranean hangout in an oak-paneled café has live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights and good meals at moderate prices (dishes from $7 to $11) served until 9pm. Thursday’s open mic is usually a blast.
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