Calendar of Events 
All kinds of activities are available—from antiquing to visiting historic places to playing golf. With Jay Peak a next-door neighbor, skiing is a given. From ice-fishing to auctions, there are always things to do. Or if you just want to relax, you can stroll in the village, sit by the Trout River, or have drinks in our gardens.
March 2010
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February 12, 2010 - March 1, 2010
Snowflake Festival 2010 -2 weeks of family fun and activities in Lyndon, VT
Winter in the Kingdom means one thing - it's time for Snowflake Festival 2010! Two weeks of events that celebrate the best of winter in the Northeast Kingdom. Events at Lyndon Outing Club, Burke Mountain and the Cobleigh Library. Look for a Chowder Cookoff, Corporate Cup Race, special contests and events for the younger set, awesome skiing and riding, aquilt show at the library and much more!!!
Phone: 802-626-9696. Email: info@lyndonvermont.com Web: www.lyndonvermont.com
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Location: Lyndon, VT 
March 2, 2010 - March 2, 2010
Knitting Circle at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport
Every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3. Knitters, people who crochet and handcrafters of all kinds are welcome. Bring your own projects andenjoy good company while you work on them. Barbara Sheperd, the leader of Knit-a-Mitt, is willing to teach beginners to knit. Please call her in advance to be sure she will be in attendance the day you want to start. Free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Goodrich Memorial Library to participate. Phone: 802-766-8850 or 802-334-7902. Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
March 3, 2010 - March 3, 2010
Ed Asner as FDR at St. Johnsbury Academy
Tickets: $33.00 RESERVED SEATING ($30 for Catamount Members) CALL 802-748-2600 FOR TICKETS.
Website Link: http://www.windwoodtheatricals.com/html/fdr.html
Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards (Mary TylerMoore Show, Lou Grant) and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, will star in the solo performancedrama, FDR, based upon Dore Schary?s Broadway hit Sunrise at Campobello, which ran 70 weeks on Broadway. The iconic American president springs tolife through the multiple Emmy-winning star of The Mary Tyler Moore Show,Lou Grant, and Roots.The marvelous, iconic American actor Ed Asner, whose celebrated career has been honored with seven Emmy Awards and five Golden Globes, returns to the stage in a solo performance as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the oft-beloved, oft-controversial leader many consider one of our greatest presidents. Inspired by playwright Dory Schary's Broadway hit Sunrise at Campobello, winner of four Tony Awards, FDR features a bravura performance by Asner as that man in the White House scorned by many and admired by most. Travel along with one of our most cherished actors as he takes you on a captivating journey through FDR's White House years from the depths of the Great Depression through the president's fabled fireside chats,Pearl Harbor, and World War II. Tickets for the March 3rd show are available at the Catamount Community Arts Center in St. Johnsbury or by calling 802-748-2600. Box office hours are 1 to 6pm, Monday through Saturday. The show is being produced and presented by Kingdom County Productions in association with Catamount Arts. At Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, Main St. St. Johnsbury, VT.
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, Main St. St. Johnsbury, VT.
March 3, 2010 - March 3, 2010
Problem Solving in the Middle East and South Asia - Lecture seriesat the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Retired CIA Chief of Counterterrorism Haviland Smith considersthe regional rivalries and conflicts involving Arabs, Israelis, Persians
, Kurds, Pakistanis, Afghans, Sunni, and Shia, and to what extent they have been mitigated or solved by regional powers, America, and the West.
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St. St. Johnsbury, VT. Email: inform@stjathenaeum.org Web: www.stjathenaeum.org
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St. St. Johnsbury, VT
March 5, 2010 - March 5, 2010
Midnight Scrap Book Making class in Lyndonville
10 AM ? midnight. Midnight crops are on the 1st Friday and 2ndSaturday of every month.
Phone: 802-626-9300 . The Scrap Box, 818 BroadSt. Lyndonville, VT
Web: http://thescrapboxnews.blogspot.com
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Location: The Scrap Box, 818 Broad St. Lyndonville, VT
March 6, 2010 - March 8, 2010
Rock Maple Sno Cross at the Orleans County Fairgrounds
Saturday and Sunday at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, Roaring Brook rd. Barton, VT. Web: www.orleanscountyfair.org
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Location: Orleans County Fairgrounds, Roaring Brook rd. Barton, VT.
March 6, 2010 - March 6, 2010
The Forte String Quartet performs in St. Johnsbury
With musicians originally from Ukraine and Bulgaria and now residing in the United States, this accomplished ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary season with a varied program including a work by contemporarycomposer Roumi Petrova, whose music is a fascinating combination of folk material and modern techniques. The Northeast Kingdom Classical Series is in its 21st year of presenting distinguished artists in chamber music concerts during the winter season, enhancing the musical and cultural life of the region. Phone: 802-748-8012 or 802-626-9204 or 802-748-5451. At the South Congregational Church, 1052 Main St. St. Johnsbury, VT. Web: www.nekclassicalseries.org
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: South Congregational Church, 1052 Main St. St. Johnsbury, VT
March 9, 2010 - March 9, 2010
Knitting Circle at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport
Every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3. Knitters, people who crochet and handcrafters of all kinds are welcome. Bring your own projects andenjoy good company while you work on them. Barbara Sheperd, the leader of Knit-a-Mitt, is willing to teach beginners to knit. Please call her in advance to be sure she will be in attendance the day you want to start. Free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Goodrich Memorial Library to participate. Phone: 802-766-8850 or 802-334-7902. Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
March 12, 2010 - March 15, 2010
Winter Doe Camp -A weekend for women to learn outdoor skills
Scholarships and discounts available. A weekend for women to learn outdoor skills. Women ages 18 and up can stay in heated cabins for a Winter weekend retreat. Outdoor skills such as snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, winter survival skills, ice fishing and more will be offered in a supportive, stress free environment. Phone:1-800-425-8747. Email: vow@voga.org. Web: www.voga.org
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Location: Hulbert Outdoor Center, Lake Morey, VT
March 13, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Big Air at Jay Peak - Freestyle weekend
Price: $25. Part of the freestyle weekend. Join in both slopestyle and big air and only pay $30 for both. Two chances in the preliminary round to see who will be in the finals. The finals will be based on 2 jumps per competitor. Phone: 802-988-2611. Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay
, VT. Web: www.jaypeakresort.com
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, VT
March 13, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Ride the rails at Burke - Big Air/Rail Jam on the Mountain
Ride the rails at this annual Mountain event. Phone: 1-888BURKEVT. Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road, East Burke, VT. Web: www.skiburke.com
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Location: Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road, East Burke,VT
March 14, 2010 - March 16, 2010
FIS NorAm Races at Burke Mountain
NorAm racing is one level below the Audi FIS World Cup, the world's premier racing circuit, and because of the proximity to the Olympics Burke can expect both North American and European Olympians to compete atBurke in the NorAm finals. Discounted lift ticket pricing will be available during the event, in hopes that locals will come out in support of this exciting event. Phone: 1-888-BURKEVT. Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road, East Burke, VT. Web: www.skiburke.com
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Location: Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road, East Burke,VT
March 16, 2010 - March 16, 2010
Knitting Circle at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport
Every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3. Knitters, people who crochet and handcrafters of all kinds are welcome. Bring your own projects andenjoy good company while you work on them. Barbara Sheperd, the leader of Knit-a-Mitt, is willing to teach beginners to knit. Please call her in advance to be sure she will be in attendance the day you want to start. Free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Goodrich Memorial Library to participate. Phone: 802-766-8850 or 802-334-7902. Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
March 18, 2010 - March 18, 2010
The Clyde River - A Remarkable Fisheries Resource
FREE. Len Gerardi, State of Vermont Fisheries Biologist will present a program on the past, present and future of the Clyde River's rich diversity of fishery resources. Len will trace the history of the legendary salmon runs to today's effort to restore the population and the impacts that dams and overfishing played in its decline. He will also cover the large and diverse list of fish species ranging from coldwater varieties of trout to the cool/warmwater species such as walleye and bass. Len will also provide updates on the status of new regulations designed to help in therestoration of fish populations. Call or email to register. Phone: 802-723-6551 x 112. NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Dr. East Charleston, VT. Email: events@northwoodscenter.org Web: www.northwoodscenter.org
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Dr. East Charleston, VT
March 20, 2010 - March 21, 2010
Craftsbury Spring Fling at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Freestyle mass start format. BKL distances age 0-13. 15k age 14 and 15
15k or 30k age 16+ and open. Start time 10:00 bkl, 10:15 all other races.
Registration & Fees: $5 age 0-13. $25 age 14+. $35 DOR. Fee includes post race barbeque. Register on NENSA web site, www.nensa.net
Phone: 802-586-7767. Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Rd. Craftsbury Common, VT.
Email: stay@craftsbury.com Web: www.craftsbury.com
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Location: Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Rd. Craftsbury Common, VT.
March 20, 2010 - March 22, 2010
IFSA Extreme Competition at Jay Peak
Skiers and Riders will have their chance to show off their steep and glade skiing abilities in this extreme event. The preliminary runs will be on Saturday on the Upper River Quai where the competitors will get a chance for 2 runs to win over the judges. The finals will be on Sunday down The Face. Phone: 802-988-2611. Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, VT.Web: www.jaypeakresort.com
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Location: Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, VT
March 23, 2010 - March 23, 2010
Knitting Circle at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport
Every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3. Knitters, people who crochet and handcrafters of all kinds are welcome. Bring your own projects andenjoy good company while you work on them. Barbara Sheperd, the leader of Knit-a-Mitt, is willing to teach beginners to knit. Please call her in advance to be sure she will be in attendance the day you want to start. Free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Goodrich Memorial Library to participate. Phone: 802-766-8850 or 802-334-7902. Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
March 24, 2010 - March 24, 2010
Classics at noon - live music in the library at Lyndon State College
Jean Charles on classical guitar. At Lyndon State College, College Rd. Lyndon, VT. Web: www.lyndonstate.edu/arts
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Lyndon State College, College Rd. Lyndon, VT
March 25, 2010 - March 27, 2010
Racing at Burke Mountain - Eastern Cup Finals Super G
Racing at Burke Mountain - Eastern Cup Finals Super G. Phone: 1-888-BURKEVT. Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road, East Burke, VT. Web: www.skiburke.com
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Location: Burke Mountain Ski Area, 223 Sherburne Lodge Road, East Burke,VT
March 26, 2010 - March 27, 2010
Achilles Family Sugarhouse - Open Friday & Saturday for Maple OpenHouse weekend
Open Friday & Saturday for Maple Open House weekend. We boil with wood and offer syrup samples, coffee, donuts. Visitors may purchase syrup and maple cream. Located just off a main road, our sugarhouse is easily accessed. Phone: 802-592-3291. Achilles Family Sugarhouse, 1761 Schoolhouse Rd. Groton, VT. Email: wethree@fairpoint.net
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Achilles Family Sugarhouse, 1761 Schoolhouse Rd. Groton, VT
March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Bill's Lakeshore Maples - Samples, sugar-on-snow, raised donuts, maple cream, syrup sales...
Samples, sugar-on-snow, raised donuts, maple cream, syrup sales. Boil with wood, R.O., auto draw-off, filter press, small operation, 600 gallons in 2009. Phone: 802-334-2448. Bill's Lakeshore Maples,Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT. Email: wworth@vtusa.net
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Bill's Lakeshore Maples,Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT
March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Center Hill Maples - All of our maple products will be available for sale at special open house weekend prices.
All normal maple syrup production activities will be demonstrated during open house weekend, weather permitting. In addition we will offer syrup samples, maple candy samples, our own secret recipe maple glazed doughnuts. All of our maple products will be available for sale at special open house weekend prices. Phone: 802-633-4491. Center Hill Maples, 73Old Carrick Lane, Barnet, VT.Email: alan_fogg@farmfamily.com Web: www.centerhillmaples.com
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Center Hill Maples, 73 Old Carrick Lane, Barnet, VT
March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Fradette's Maple Syrup - Full explanation of syrup production plustaste samples and sugar-on-snow
Full explanation of syrup production plus taste samples and sugar-on-snow. Phone: 802-472-5083. Fradette's Maple Syrup, 61 Michaud Lane
, Hardwick, VT. Email: fradettesmaplesyrup@comcast.net
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Fradette's Maple Syrup, 61 Michaud Lane, Hardwick, VT
March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Goss' Sugar House - open for Maple Open House weekend
Vacuum system with a wood fired evaporator. Call ahead for activities. Phone: 802-633-4743. Goss' Sugar House, 101 Maple Lane, Barnet
, VT. Email: gossmaple@kingcon.com
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Goss' Sugar House, 101 Maple Lane, Barnet, VT
March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Lane Sugarplace participating in Maple Open House Weekend
Tour the sugarhouse and see syrup boiled with an Old wood fired arch. Phone: 802-334-8076. Lane Sugarplace, 334 Crossroad, Newport Ctr, VT.
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Lane Sugarplace, 334 Crossroad, Newport Ctr, VT
March 26, 2010 - March 29, 2010
The Ninth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend - tour the sugarhouse!
The Ninth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be heldat sugarhouses throughout Vermont, March 26-28, 2010. The Open House Weekend is the public celebration of the maple syrup season in Vermont and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more sugarhouses throughout the state. Activities during Open House Weekend will be different at each sugarhouse but will include the opportunity to watch maple syrup being made (weather permitting) and often sample maple products. You may pick up the Vermont Ski & Maple Syrup Guide 2009-2010 at all Vermont welcome centers or request one by calling the Vermont Department of Tourism at 1-800-837-6668.Sugarmakers participating in the Vermont Maple Open House Weekend are listed at www.vermontmaple.org.
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March 27, 2010 - March 27, 2010
Battle for Burlington at Jay Peak -a grassroots event series created by riders who recognized that no events existed that catered to the heavily involved youth and collegiate snow sports culture.
The Battle for Burlington is a grassroots event series createdby riders who recognized that no events existed that catered to the heavily involved youth and collegiate snow sports culture. Phone: 802-988-2611. Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, VT. Web: www.jaypeakresort.com
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, VT
March 27, 2010 - March 27, 2010
Beach Party at Jay Peak - Jay Peak's biggest apres ski party of the year.
Jay Peak's biggest apres ski party of the year. Starts out onthe deck with music, BBQ and beer at 11am. The party then moves inside (21+ please and thanks) . Giveaways and much more. Sponsored by Longtrail Brewing Company. Phone: 802-988-2611. Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, VT. Web: www.jaypeakresort.com
Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Jay Peak Resort, Route 242, Jay, VT
March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Couture's Maple Shop - tour the sugarhouse, sugar on snow, luncheon
Product tasting, sugar-on-snow, maple cream doughnuts,etc. Retail sales, delicious luncheon. Tour of sugar house. Come - rain, snow or cold - warm building Phone: 802-744-2733. Couture's Maple Shop/ B & B, 560 Vt Route 100, Westfield, VT. Email: jcouture@maplesyrupvt.net Web: www.maplesyrupvermont.com
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Couture's Maple Shop/ B & B, 560 Vt Route 100, Westfield, VT
March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Gadapee Family Sugarhouse - open for Maple Open House weekend
Weather permitting, come and watch the process of syrup making. We boil with wood. Sweet treats offered. Can drive right to the sugarhouse. Phone: 802-684-3323. Gadapee Family Sugarhouse, 718 Calkins Camp Rd. Danville, VT. Email: gadmaple@together.net
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Gadapee Family Sugarhouse, 718 Calkins Camp Rd. Danville, VT
March 27, 2010 - March 27, 2010
Hamlet - Ambroise Thomas - The Metropolitan Opera's groundbreakingseries: The Met: Live in HD premiers at Catamount this season with nine live broadcasts.
The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other writer's. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring theirextraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bard's most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomas?s Hamlet. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad scene that is among the greatest in opera. Conductor: Louis Langree; Production: Patrice Caurier/Moshe Leiser; Natalie Dessay, Jennifer Larmore, Toby Spence, Simon Keenlyside, James Morris. Approximate running time 3 hours 45 minutes / 1 intermission.
Phone: 802-748-2600. Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury VT. Web: www.catamountarts.org or www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury VT.
March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
High Meadow Farm - complete tour of operation, sampling of maple products, sugar on snow, syrup for sale
Only sugarhouse boiling with propane in Vermont, complete tour of operation, sampling of maple products, sugar on snow, syrup for sale. Phone: 802-467-3621. High Meadow Farm, 1626 Burke Green Rd.
East Burke, VT. Email: himeadow@kingcon.com
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: High Meadow Farm, 1626 Burke Green Rd.
March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Jed's Maple Products - 11th Annual Sugar on Snow Party, cooking demos, and more...
Come be a part of our 11th Annual Sugar on Snow Party! FREE! Children's classes, boiling demonstrations (weather permitting), specialty food tasting, recipes and cooking demo's, Maple Mudd Sundaes and more!.Visit our website for more information. Phone: 802-744-2095. Jed's Maple Products, 475 Carter Rd, Westfield, VT. Email: wheeler@jedsmaple.com Web: www.jedsmaple.com
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Jed's Maple Products, 475 Carter Rd, Westfield, VT
March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Mountainside Orchards - tour the sugarhouse, enjoy samples and more
8 hrs, boil with wood, RO, samples, products for sale. Phone: 802-472-5973 or 802-472-6786. Mountainside Orchards, Messier Rd. Hardwick, VT. Email: messier4@aol.com
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Mountainside Orchards, Messier Rd. Hardwick, VT
March 27, 2010 - March 27, 2010
NEK Energy Fair II - Full day of Exhibits, Demonstrations & Educational Workshops at Lyndon State College
FREE Admission. Full day of Exhibits, Demonstrations & Educational Workshops at Lyndon State College. Phone: 802-748-5181. Lyndon State College Gym, College Rd. Lyndon, VT. Email: lhiggs@nvda.net
Web: www.nvda.net
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Lyndon State College Gym, College Rd. Lyndon, VT
March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Southview Maple open for Maple Open House Weekend
Tour the sugarhouse, sample the syrup. Phone: 802-334-5443. Southview Maple, 895 Upper Quarry Rd, Orleans, VT. Email: arlemieux@msn.com
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Southview Maple, 895 Upper Quarry Rd, Orleans, VT
March 28, 2010 - March 29, 2010
NEK Audubon field trip to the Victory Basin - snowshoe along the Roger's Creek Trail
NEK Audubon field trip to the Victory Basin. We'll snowshoe along the Roger's Creek Trail. Phone: 802-626-9071. NEK Audubon Society, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury VT. Email: blackpoll@myfairpoint.net Web: www.nekaudubon.org
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March 30, 2010 - March 30, 2010
Knitting Circle at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport
Every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3. Knitters, people who crochet and handcrafters of all kinds are welcome. Bring your own projects andenjoy good company while you work on them. Barbara Sheperd, the leader of Knit-a-Mitt, is willing to teach beginners to knit. Please call her in advance to be sure she will be in attendance the day you want to start. Free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Goodrich Memorial Library to participate. Phone: 802-766-8850 or 802-334-7902. Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. Newport, VT
March 31, 2010 - March 31, 2010
Inkas Wasi Peru brings the music of the Inka people to Catamount Arts Center
Shows at 10:30am and 1:00pm. Tickets: $4.00 General Admission.
In current day Andean costumes, and with traditional Inka flutes, drums, unique percussion and stringed instruments, enchanting melodies and infectious rhythms, Inkas Wasi Peru brings the music of the Inka people from their homeland to Fuller Hall and all over the world. Dances are performed with colorful traditional costumes. Songs of the Andes are played with great technical skill and fervent energy. One of the most enjoyable troups performing today, Inkas Wasi has appeared at Disney World and will also perform during this year's Super Bowl celebration. This event is a rare opportunity for local audiences to see world class performers. Phone: 802-748-2600. Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury VT. Web: www.catamountarts.org
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Arts Center, 115 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury VT
