Women of Americana isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of the expansive and singular American genre that planted the roots of American music! This celebration of early folk, gospel, and Western swing music features outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh performing iconic songs that will entertain and inspire audiences.
Join us as we crown the 81st Miss Vermont and 21st Miss Vermont’s Teen!
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.
Artist/Member Presale: Wednesday, February 18th at 10am Public On Sale: Friday, February 20th at 10am Across his career, Brett Dennen has established himself as the kind of singer-songwriter who finds inspiration by digging into the nooks and crannies of the human condition—exploring pain, joy, sadness, and all points in between. If It Takes Forever (Mick Music), the California native’s eighth solo album and first full-length since 2021’s See the World, is no exception. The warm, immersive collection boasts deeply felt sentiments, underpinned by rich acoustic guitars and Dennen’s earnest vocals, in the vein of dusky Americana (“Golden State of Mind”), harmonica-driven blues (the Tom Petty-esque “Careful What You Wish For”), rootsy indie (“Don’t Go Talking”), and meditative folk-rock (highlight “Time To Wake Up”). If It Takes Forever emerged out of a tough 2023 for Dennen, as he was dealing with the death of his dad. “He was such a strong figure in my life that I depended on so much as both a dad and a best friend,” he said. “And I knew immediately in order for me to deal with his death, the best thing I could do was to make an album about it.” Understandably, Dennen took his time coming up with song ideas for If It Takes Forever, and spent the bulk of a year simply thinking about “what kind of album I was going to make and what kinds of songs were going to be on the album,” he says. “I jotted down ideas on paper, made little voice memos with ideas of songs, melodies and choruses, or sometimes even just talked into a voice recorder.” With these ideas as a foundation, Dennen was well-prepared by the time he hunkered down in late 2023 to formalize his rough ideas into songs. “Making them a reality all happened very fast,” he says. “These songs were in my head and came out when ...
Green Mountain Performing Arts invites you to join us for our 2026 Spring Recital, 15 years of Dance! Meet us at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th for two shows full of passion, hard work, and joy! Enjoy two shows featuring pieces in a variety of dance styles- from hip hop, to ballet, to celtic dance (plus many more!). Dancers have spent hours in the studio learning new techniques and skills and they can’t wait to share it all with you! We are so excited for a weekend full of dancing, emotions, and unity. Come to watch your kiddo, feel the sense of community, and see what GMPA has to offer. Let’s celebrate 15 Years of Dance!
Green Mountain Performing Arts invites you to join us for our 2026 Spring Recital, 15 years of Dance! Meet us at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th for two shows full of passion, hard work, and joy! Enjoy two shows featuring pieces in a variety of dance styles- from hip hop, to ballet, to celtic dance (plus many more!). Dancers have spent hours in the studio learning new techniques and skills and they can’t wait to share it all with you! We are so excited for a weekend full of dancing, emotions, and unity. Come to watch your kiddo, feel the sense of community, and see what GMPA has to offer. Let’s celebrate 15 Years of Dance!
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
To celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road with Summer Festival Tour: America 250, bringing music to communities across the Green Mountain State. There’s nothing quite like a balmy July evening in the Vermont outdoors, especially when the state’s orchestra performs beloved favorites like Morton Gould’s American Salute (based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”), Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo, a lively selection of music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa, and more. Music Director Andrew Crust invites you to bring a picnic blanket and relax under sunny skies to enjoy this cherished annual tradition. Each location features the VSO’s Musical Petting Zoo before the performance, where audiences young and old can explore a variety of orchestral instruments.