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Published: February 6, 2009
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ARTS & CRAFTS
POULTNEY
PHS Students Artwork Opening, 5 - 7 p.m. PHS artists Amanda Marcy, Chelsea Chesnut, Marissa Zarriello presenting. PAAG Gallery. Depot Street. Free. 287-9907, Sally Fennell - fennells@verizon.net.
BOOKS
MANCHESTER
Richard Goldberg, 7 - 8 p.m. Wall Street veteran Richard Goldberg gives an insider's look at the changing balance of power in the financial markets in his book, "The Battle for Wall Street." Northshire Bookstore. Free. 800-437-3700, events@northshire.com.
THINGS TO DO
WOODSTOCK
Woodstock Garden Club's 2009 Winter Series, 7 - 9 p.m. Elmer C. Brown will give a presentation on pruning shrubs and trees. Billings Farm & Museum. Free. 457-2355, www.billingsfarm.org.
LECTURES
CUTTINGSVILLE
Food and Climate Change, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Discussion of the connection between food and climate change. Shrewsbury Library. Free. 492-3550, joanaleshire@vermontel.net.
MUSIC
BRATTLEBORO
High School A Cappella, 8 - 10 p.m. Local high school groups give a "warm-up" concert. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. 257-0124, www.brattleboromuseum.org.
Sometymes Why, 8 - 10:15 p.m. Vocal intensity, sparse arrangements and passionate lyricism. Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery. $14 general / $12 students and seniors. 254-9276, HDTandG@sover.net.
RUTLAND
Coffee House Music, 6 - 8 p.m. Jim Sabataso performs with acoustic guitar. Cafe Terra. Free. 774-5121.
THEATER
BRATTLEBORO
"The TRUE Story of Pinocchio", 7:30 p.m. Adapted from Carlo Collodi's original 1883 Italian story. New England Youth Theatre. 100 Flat Street, Adults $11.50, students & seniors $9.50. 246-6398,www.neyt.org.
HANOVER NH
Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance", 8 p.m. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $18, Dartmouth students $3. 603-646-2422, hop.dartmouth.edu.
RUTLAND
An Evening with Tennessee Williams, 8 p.m. Three works by one of America's premier playwrights, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1948 and 1955. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre. First week: $10; second week: adults $20 and students and senior citizens $15. www.paramountlive.org.
Saturday
ARTS & CRAFTS
POULTNEY
Primative Rug Hooking, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Primative rug hooking demonstration by Dolores Park. PAAG Gallery. 287-9907, fennells@verizon.net.
BOOKS
MANCHESTER
Bestselling author Geraldine Brooks, 7 - 8 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks presents "People of the Book," her novel that follows the saga of a rare book. Northshire Bookstore. Free. 800-437-3700, events@northshire.com.
FUNDRAISING
RUTLAND
HEAL The Children, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Fundraising dinner for Jennifer Wright's HEAL the Children Foundation. Grace Church. Free will offering. 775-4301, dchar99@yahoo.com.
THINGS TO DO
BENNINGTON
Songs and Stories II, 7 p.m. Folk musicians Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen and humorist Tom Weakley perform to benefit Project Against Violent Encounters. St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Adults $20, children under age 12 $3. 442-2370.
DANBY
Anything Equine & Craft Sale, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Horse equipment, horse tack, saddles and more. 33 Danby-Pawlet Rd. Free. 293-5242.
RUTLAND
Winter Fest, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Snow maze, story walk, snow carving, marshmallow toasting, obstacle course, snowshoeing and more. Food, hot drinks and raffles. 773-1822, www.rutlandrec.com.
Future Visions For Teens, 4 - 10 p.m. An evening of activities, food and music for teens 12-19. Preregister. 775-4199, www.rapvt.org.
SPRINGFIELD
Book Sale, 8 a.m. All types of books, religious articles, puzzles, tapes. 90 Park St. Hardcovers 50 cents, paperbacks and kids books 25 cents. 885-2615, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church.
MUSIC
BRATTLEBORO
A Cappella Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sixth annual Collegiate A Cappella Concert proceeds benefit Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Latchis Theatre. $28, $20, $14. www.brattleboromuseum.org.
MIDDLEBURY
Metropolitan Opera, 1 p.m. Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, Metropolitan Opera's Live HD Broadcast. Town Hall Theater. $22. 382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org.
OUTDOORS
HUBBARDTON
Ice Fishing Derby, 6 a.m. 16th annual Lake Hortonia Ice Fishing Derby. Lake Hortonia Country Store. Route 144, $15 entry fee. 273-2577.
RUTLAND
Killington Section GMC Hike, All Day. Moderate cross-country ski on the Northam Trails in the Plymsbury Recreation Area. Free. 492-3502, Connie Youngstrom.
THEATER
BRATTLEBORO
"The TRUE Story of Pinocchio", 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Adapted from Carlo Collodi's original 1883 Italian story. New England Youth Theatre. 100 Flat Street, Adults $11.50, students & seniors $9.50. 246-6398, michelle@neyt.org, www.neyt.org.
HANOVER NH
Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance", 8 p.m. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts. $18, Dartmouth students $3. 603-646-2422, hopkins.center.box.office@dartmouth.edu, hop.dartmouth.edu.
RUTLAND
An Evening with Tennessee Williams, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Three works by one of America's premier playwrights, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1948 and 1955. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre. First week: $10; second week: adults $20 and students and senior citizens $15. actorsrepvt@aol.com, www.paramountlive.org.
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