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New Works Now Festival: 'The Great Gatsby' Staff Picks

Wed., May 1, 7:30 p.m., Thu., May 2, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 3, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sat., May 4, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., May 5, 2 p.m. at 74 Gates St.

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May Day Staff Picks

Wed., May 1, 6-8 p.m.
Battery Park Battery St., Burlington Burlington


Workers of all stripes celebrate International Workers' Day alongside local unions and labor activists, with live music, speeches and food from People's Kitchen. 802-864-0123

1A Live With Jenn White: Vermont Housing Stories and Solutions Staff Picks

Wed., May 1, 7:30-9 p.m.


The NPR host moderates a panel and invites audience members to ask questions. 802-540-6882

Student Recital Staff Picks

Wed., May 1, 7:30 p.m.
University of Vermont Recital Hall 384 S. Prospect St., Burlington Burlington


University of Vermont music students prove their chops in a variety of genres. 802-656-3040

New Works Now Festival: 'The Great Gatsby' Staff Picks

Wed., May 1, 7:30 p.m., Thu., May 2, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 3, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sat., May 4, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., May 5, 2 p.m.
Barrette Center for the Arts 74 Gates St., White River Junction Upper Valley


Kelvin Grullon adapts an American classic into an innovative, one-actor experience. 802-296-7000

Anne Sarcka Staff Picks

May 1-June 15
Studio Place Arts 201 N. Main St., Barre Barre/Montpelier


"An Exuberant Journey," paintings, collages, drawings and other work by the Vermont artist. Third Floor Gallery. 802-479-7069

BFA Exhibit Staff Picks

Through May 3


An exhibition featuring drawing, painting, photography, ceramics and mixed media art by Victoria Alinovi, Owen Whitney and Kate Vogan. 802-635-1469

'Here Now: Art and Migration' Staff Picks

Through May 11
BCA Center 135 Church St., Burlington Burlington


A group exhibition of regional and international artist whose work addresses concepts of borders, movement and migration across urban centers and global geographies. 802-865-7166

Book Lab Group Staff Picks

Through May 11
Village Wine and Coffee 5288 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Chittenden County


"Mixed Bag," an exhibition of works by seven Vermont artists interested in book art, paper art and mixed media: Rebecca Boardman, Marilyn Gillis, Dorsey Hogg, Ann Joppe-Mercure, Debra Kraemer, Vera Ryersbach, Penne Thompkins and Marcia Vogler. 802-985-8925

Nancy Calicchio Staff Picks

Through May 12


"Aldila," paintings that express the vast expansiveness of the realm above. 802-451-0053

Ari Gradus Staff Picks

Through May 12


"Reflections," figurative and abstract paintings of intense, vibrant color by the Israeli-born, Brooklyn-based artist. 802-318-4444

Shanta Lee and Damon Honeycutt Staff Picks

Through Aug. 11
Bennington Museum 75 Main St., Bennington Manchester/Bennington


"Dark Goddess: Sacroprofanity," photographs, items from the permanent collection and digital sound installation. 802-447-1571

Working In Your Flame: The Art of Balancing Multiple Businesses and Life Online

Wed., May 1, 8:30-10 a.m.


A Women Business Owners Network Vermont webinar focuses on keeping the fire of motivation burning. 802-503-0219

Teachers Who Write Conference

Wed., May 1, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Willowell Foundation Stoney Meadow Lane, Monkton Middlebury Area


K through 12 educators from across Vermont learn how to incorporate writing into their teaching and build their own writing practices.

Coffee Chat: Story Quilt Project

Wed., May 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Winooski Senior Center 123 Barlow St., Winooski Chittenden County


An introductory meeting with quilting instructor Lisa Therrien to learn about a free series of quilting workshops for older adults beginning on May 22. 802-655-6425

'La Rondine'

Wed., May 1, 11 a.m.
Star Theatre of St. Johnsbury 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury Northeast Kingdom


Soprano Angel Blue and tenor Jonathan Tetelman star in Puccini’s bittersweet love story, streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera. 802-748-2600

Modern Day Musiciennes

Wed., May 1, 1:15-2:30 p.m.


Librarian and musician Lois Price introduces guests to the music of modern female American composers such as Florence Price and Amy Beach. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140

Read to a Dog

Wed., May 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m.


Kids sign up for 10-minute time slots to practice their literary skills and share stories with Emma the therapy dog. 802-846-4140

AARP VT: Learn the Basics of Bike Maintenance

Wed., May 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Old Spokes Home 331 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington Burlington


Cyclists learn the basics of keeping their rigs riding smoothly from AARP VT and Old Spokes Home experts. 866-227-7451

FOTW Trail Clinic Night

Wed., May 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Saxon Hill Trails 924 Saxon Hill Rd., Essex Chittenden County

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One part of a series of trail clinics where volunteers of all abilities learn about mountain bike trail construction, tools for the job, and methods to safely execute these projects.

Jeff & Gina

Wed., May 1, 6 p.m.


(acoustic) 802 378-5187

Ryan Hanson

Wed., May 1, 6 p.m.
14th Star Brewing 133 N. Main St., Suite 7, St. Albans Champlain Islands/Northwest


(acoustic) 802-528-5988

Anya Brickman Raredon

Wed., May 1, 6:30-8 p.m.


The president of Affordable Housing Institute shares ideas for expanding affordable housing options. Live stream available. 802-496-5545

Bluegrass Jam

Wed., May 1, 6:30 p.m.


(open mic) 802-336-2068

Good Tape

Wed., May 1, 7 p.m.
Vermont Comedy Club 101 Main St., Burlington Burlington


(comedy) 802-859-0100

Adirondack Jazz Orchestra

Wed., May 1, 7 p.m.
Olive Ridley's 37 Court St., Plattsburgh Outside Vermont


(jazz) 518-324-2200

Dead/Not Dead

Wed., May 1, 7 p.m.
Zenbarn 179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center Mad River Valley/Waterbury


(tribute) 802-244-8134

Elita, Andriana & the Bananas

Wed., May 1, 7:30 p.m.
Higher Ground Showcase Lounge 1214 Wiliston Rd., South Burlington Chittenden County


(indie) 802-652-0777

Vireo, Sweet Petunia, Super Blue, Sheepskin

Wed., May 1, 8 p.m.
Radio Bean 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington Burlington


(indie folk) 802-660-9346

Bent Nails House Band

Wed., May 1, 8 p.m.
Bent Nails Bistro 4 Langdon St., Montpelier Barre/Montpelier


(blues, rock) 802-225-6087

Wheatus, Troy Millette

Wed., May 1, 8 p.m.
Nectar's 188 Main St., Burlington Burlington


(indie) 802-658-4771

Popular Events

  • Shanta Lee and Damon Honeycutt @ Bennington Museum

    • Through Aug. 11
  • Jazz Guitar Ensemble & Post-Bop Ensemble @ University of Vermont Recital Hall

    • Thu., May 2, 7:30 p.m. Free.
  • Festival Accès Asie @ Various Montréal locations

    • May 2-June 2 Prices vary.
  • 'Orlando' @ Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College

    • Thu., May 2, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 3, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 7:30 p.m. $5-15.
  • Caroline Loftus @ Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Vermont State University-Johnson

    • May 7-18

Spotlight Events

  • May Day @ Battery Park

    • Wed., May 1, 6-8 p.m. Free.
  • 1A Live With Jenn White: Vermont Housing Stories and Solutions @ Essex Cinemas & T-Rex Theater

    • Wed., May 1, 7:30-9 p.m. $15-20.
  • Student Recital @ University of Vermont Recital Hall

    • Wed., May 1, 7:30 p.m. Free.
  • New Works Now Festival: 'The Great Gatsby' @ Barrette Center for the Arts

    • Wed., May 1, 7:30 p.m., Thu., May 2, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 3, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sat., May 4, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., May 5, 2 p.m. $5-40.
  • Anne Sarcka @ Studio Place Arts

    • May 1-June 15

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