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Michael Rodriguez Hairdressing Studio will host "A Day of Beauty" on Monday, June 3rd to benefit UFO's, Unlimited Fathering Opportunities, a special program to enhance the relationship between fathers and children. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. To secure an appointment in support of UFO, call the studio at 802.362.1819 or make checks payable to UFO and mail to 23 Lorette Ave, Rtes 11/30. Manchester, VT 05255. It's not too late to support Michael with his half marathon to benefit the Northshire Day School. On June 2nd, he'll be competing in the Covered Bridges Half Marathon from Woodstock to Quechee. To make a donation to the Northshire Day School, checks may be made payable to Northshire Day School and mailed to the above address. Individuals can make a difference!
Bromley's Thrill Zone will be open for Memorial Weekend! It's a fun place to take the whole family. Call 802.824.5522 or visit www.bromley.com/rb.
Have I gotten you excited about our summer line-up yet÷ because thereÌs plenty more! History buffs will enjoy Ethan Allen Days in Sunderland from June 14th through 16th and the Battle of Bennington Reenactment August 17th through 18th. The 23rd annual Southern Vermont Art & Fine Craft Festival will take place at the Hildene Meadowlands August 2nd through 4thÛand premiering this summerÛis the new Vermont Arts & Fine Craft Festival, a ten-day event that will take place at Stratton Mountain. ThereÌs outstanding musical performances planned at Riley Rink in Manchester including A Tribute to Elvis; Peter, Paul, and Mary; and "Alabama." Summer theater at our local playhouses promises a variety of plays including prize-winning dramas, musical revues, comedies, and the perennial Broadway favorite "Oklahoma" which will be held at the Weston Playhouse August 8th through 24th.
Last but not least, Orvis will be unveiling their new flagship store complete with indoor fish ponds and interactive exhibits for the whole family. I hope IÌve tempted you enough to plan a visit. Make reservations and bring your golf clubs, tennis gear, fishing rods, bikes, and swim suits and be prepared for an outstanding summer. P.S. We also have canoes!
If you are looking for a place to stay, we have great lodging information. See page 13 or visit our website; www.vermontstylemagazine
Happy Spring Û KMV
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Something to do... Something to see...
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10th Annual Open Studio Weekend
May 25 - 26 - Visit studios of area artisans and crafters
Bromley Vermont's Sun Mountain
CALL: 802.824.5522 or www.bromley.com/rb
Sat., May 25 -Bromley Mountain Thrill Zone
Opens for the Season
Hildene
CALL: 802.362.1788 - www.hildene.org
Mon., May 13 -Daily guided tours opens for the season
9:30am to 4pm
Dorset Playhouse
CALL: 802.867.5777
May 16 - 19 - Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King & I
& May 23 - 26
Manchester Film Festival
CALL: 802.362.9960 - www.manchesterfilmfest.com
June 27 - 30 - 1st Annual Manchester Film Festival
Northshire Bookstore
CALL: 802.362.2200 - www.northshire.com
-Call for Book Signings
Fri., May 10 - Wisdom's Choice, Kathryn Adams Shapiro 7:30pm
Sat., May 11 -Salt: A World History, Mark Kurlansky 7:30pm
Sat., May 17 -The Battered Stars, Howard Coffin 7:30pm
Sat., May 18 -The Healthy Kitchen, Andrew Weil &
Rosie Daley 7:30pm
Wed., May 29 - Vermont Institute of Natural Science,
Tom Wessels 7:00pm
Fri., June 7 -The Cheeses of Vermont:, Henry Tewksbury
A Gourmet Guide to Vermont's Artisan
Cheesemakers
Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show
CALL: 802.496.4878
July 10 - Aug 11 - Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show
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