TRIP Fundraiser 2019— March 22 – 23
With its progressive choreography and award-winning talent, TRIP Dance Company is a competitive group of 35 young dancers associated with the Stowe Dance Academy.
Upcoming Events
Le Cirque Esprit— March 28 @ 09:30 am
Featuring cirque by the Boston Circus Guild and live music by contemporary pioneers cordis, Le Cirque Esprit presents its latest creation, Spirit of the Machine. The new show is based on the Greek mythological tale of Talos— “the first machine”—and was inspired by cordis’ epic multi-movement suite, The Only, which features mechanical instruments such as a 1902 Victor Talking Machine, a large custom-made music box, and a pocket watch. As with all of Le Cirque Esprit’s undertakings, this new show is packed with breathtaking acrobatics and aerial acts paired with classic steampunk-era circus artistry.
Le Cirque Esprit: Spirit of the Machine— March 28 @ 07:00 pm
“Sparkling moments that defy classification” raves Billboard Magazine. Direct from New York City, Spirit of the Machine, the tour de force cirque extravaganza from bestselling acrobatic mavericks, le Cirque Esprit, brings its signature brand of sparkle and spectacle to this 90-minute multi-discipline phenomenon. Produced by the same award-winning creative team behind the Le Cirque Esprit brand, Spirit of the Machine, delivers an immersive entertainment experience of spectacle, sensation, and sound – perfect for the entire family. Don’t miss the next generation of cirque!
The Allman Betts Band— April 5 @ 07:00 pm
After a successful year touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts are joining forces to form The Allman Betts Band.
ArtSmart- The Met Opera story of DIE WALKÜRE— April 10 @ 12:00 pm
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center ArtSmart -Opera Series is delighted to bring Erik Kronke to moderate the pre-opera sessions for February- May The Met Opera in HD film presentations. Erik brings knowledge of opera as both a performer and opera connoisseur to the 45- minute preshow background talk. Bring a bag lunch* to enjoy this on stage discussion.
The Met Opera Live in HD: DIE WALKÜRE (Wagner)— April 10 @ 01:00 pm
In what is expected to be a Wagnerian event for the ages, soprano Christine Goerke plays Brünnhilde, the willful title warrior maiden, who loses her immortality in opera’s most famous act of filial defiance. Tenor Stuart Skelton and soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek are the twins Siegmund and Sieglinde, and bass-baritone Greer Grimsley sings the god Wotan. Philippe Jordan conducts. Run time:4 hrs 55 min (2 intermissions)
Under The Streetlamp— April 13 @ 07:00 pm
An electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook! Under The Streetlamp brings their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite Doo-Wop, Motown, and old time Rock ‘n’ Roll hits.
ArtSmart- The Met Opera understanding the story of AIDA— May 7 @ 12:00 pm
Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center ArtSmart -Opera Series is delighted to bring Erik Kronke to moderate the pre-opera sessions for February- May The Met Opera in HD film presentations. Erik brings knowledge of opera as both a performer and opera connoisseur to the 45- minute preshow background talk. Bring a bag lunch* to enjoy this on stage discussion.
The Met Opera Live in HD: AIDA (Verdi)— May 7 @ 01:00 pm
In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Met Aida, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. Tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko is Radamès, and Nicola Luisotti takes the podium for the Met’s monumental production. NOTE DAY CHANGE TO TUESDAY MAY 7 at 1pm Run time: 3 hrs 36 min (2 intermissions)
TEDxStowe— May 9 @ 06:30 pm
Now in its second year, TEDxStowe aspires to be a window into Vermont today. An event which offers a rare opportunity to connect through big ideas and conversations that matter. Our speakers represent today’s thought leaders, movement starters and business innovators from across Vermont.
The Man Who Planted Trees— May 13 @ 09:30 am
Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender, and laugh along with Dog. In this ecologically inspired tale, a French shepherd sets out to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland, acorn by acorn. This uplifting and unforgettable story shows the difference one man (and his dog) can make to the world. In its eleven years of touring, The Man Who Planted Trees has become a favorite of audiences around the world. “It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show,” raves the Scotsman.
ArtSmart – Investigation and insight into works by master composers – Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bartok, and Bridge— May 16 @ 01:00 pm
Bring a brown bag lunch and join Artistic Director Jia Kim for a behind-the-scenes look at the classical music world and Chamber Music!
Spruce Peak Chamber Music Society Presents: Family, Fun, Five “B’s”!— May 18 @ 07:00 pm
A chance for appreciators of all ages to hear masterworks up close and personal in a fun, interactive setting where all are welcome to join post-concert for a meet-and-greet with the artists: Rachel Lee Priday (violin), Colin Brookes (viola), Yannick Rafalimanana (piano), and Jia Kim (cello)!
ArtSmart: Ballet and the Carmen Suite— June 13 @ 12:00 pm
Marya Carmolli of Vermont Farm to Ballet will moderate a pre-film conversation for Bolshoi Ballet Carmen Suite.
The Bolshoi Ballet in HD – Carmen Suite / Petrushka— June 13 @ 01:00 pm
Carmen is as sensual and free-spirited as ever as she finds herself caught in a love triangle. The passionate one act ballet by Cuban choreographer Alberto Alonso, originally conceived for legendary Bolshoi prima ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, will captivate audiences alongside Petrushka, a new creation for the Bolshoi by contemporary choreographer Edward Clug. The double-bill event for cinemas encapsulates and showcases the soul of Russian Ballet.
Jefferson Starship— June 23 @ 07:00 pm
Sponsored by Mcsoley McCoy & Co and the Spruce Peak Resort Association Today’s Jefferson Starship remains dedicated to breathing new life into the living catalog of the Jeffersonian legacy, going to the edge, pushing the sonic boundaries and staying true to the original spirit of the music. Jefferson Starship features original and historic members David Freiberg and drummer Donny Baldwin, along with longtime members Chris Smith on keyboards and synth bass, Jude Gold on lead guitar. GRAMMY Nominee Cathy Richardson anchoring the female lead vocal spot made famous by the inimitable Grace Slick. The music that defined a generation and spanned decades is alive and well and more relevant than ever in pop culture- songs such as Volunteers, White Rabbit, Wooden Ships, Somebody to Love, Today, Miracles, Count on Me, Fast Buck Freddie, Jane and Find Your Way Back continue to reverberate throughout the collective consciousness today.
ArtSmart: Dialogue on DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES— June 26 @ 12:00 pm
Join Kevin Ginter, a classically trained opera professional, to learn about the story and history of DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES. ArtSmart is free for ticket holders to the afternoon screening of the Metropolitan Opera’s DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES in HD. This event has limited seating and reservations are required. RSVP to the Box Office at 802.760.4634.
The Met Opera Live in HD: DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES (Poulenc)— June 26 @ 01:00 pm
The Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an accomplished ensemble in Poulenc’s devastating modern masterpiece of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard is the young Blanche de La Force, opposite Met legend Karita Mattila as the First Prioress. Run time: 3 hrs 9 min (1 intermission)
Peking Acrobats— July 5, 3pm and 7pm
For the last thirty two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. THE PEKING ACROBATS are often accompanied by live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments; the time-honored Chinese music coalesces with high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival. THE PEKING ACROBATS are part of a time-honored Chinese tradition, rooted in centuries of Chinese history and folk art. Tradition demands that each generation of acrobats add its own improvements and embellishments; because of this, high honor is conferred upon those skilled enough to become acrobats. THE PEKING ACROBATS seek to uphold this rich and ancient folk art tradition, bringing it to new technical heights while integrating twenty-first century technology. In the words of Clive Davis of the New York Post, “THE PEKING ACROBATS [are] pushing the envelope of human possibility,” combining agility and grace in remarkable feats of “pure artistry.”
YOUtheatre: Fractured Fairy Tales Camp— July 15 – 19
YOUtheatre: Fractured Fairy Tales (Ages 6 to 14) Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19 9am to 3:30pm* (performance at 3:30pm Friday) $295 Spruce Peak Arts Members, $335 Non-Members Instructors: Madeline Nickerson and Christine Penney