Is Artificial Intelligence Just Like Us?
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Dr. Nir Shavit of MIT and facilitator Brian Suslak for a timely conversation about artificial intelligence. Understanding how our brains process information is a fascinating journey. In the context of artificial intelligence, Dr. Shavit will explore how these natural brain processes relate to AI. How does AI mimic brain functions? Drawing from...
THE KITCHEN STORE AT JK ADAMS HOLIDAY WEEKEND TENT SALE EVENT
JK Adams, the nation’s premier maker for professional grade wood boards and rolling pins, will be hosting a special event tent sale at The Kitchen Store, their flagship retail location, at 1430 Route 30 in Dorset, Vermont. Starting Friday, October 11th and running through Monday, October 14th, JK Adams will hold its annual Holiday Tent Sale, which is a draw...
Dorset Players open 97th Season with Jekyll & Hyde
The Dorset Players along with Kitchens of Vermont & Umami present Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, to kick off their 97th Season! A new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror, directed by Marisa Valent. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s (Colin Hill) experiments with...
If Walls Could Talk: Stone Walls of New York and New England
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is happy to welcome back Dr. John Delano to talk about stone walls. New York and New England contain nearly 200,000 miles of stone walls that were built by 18th-19th century farmers. With the abandonment of thousands of farms in the mid-19th century and the fields being reclaimed by forests, most of those...
Introduction to the Evocative World of West African Drumming
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Gary Meitrott to lead this drumming workshop. There are two ways to drum. You can grab a drum and start playing, which has its immediate pleasure and belonging with others, and is the easiest instrument to play. The second way will take you on a journey. Each drum from a different culture...
Introduction to the Extraordinary Performing of Shakespeare
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Gary Meitrott to lead this acting workshop. This program will introduce you to the world of performing Shakespeare and move past the fear and misunderstandings that intimidate most individuals. There will be a classroom dynamic but will quickly translate to getting you up on your feet and learning to use your voice...
Freddi Shehadi at Dorset Playhouse
Freddi's Back!! The Dorset Players and presenting sponsors The Little Rooster Cafe, Pets Etc. and Squirrel Gallery & Shop welcome Freddi Shehadi and The Definite Situation to The Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd., Dorset, on October 5th at 7:30PM. Tickets are $30 per person. For tickets go to https://dorsetplayers.org or call the box office 802-867-5777. Show sponsors include The Dorset Union Store,...
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2024
For one week this fall over 100,000 film lovers will gather in over 500 cities across six continents for one reason...to view and vote on the ten short films (18 minutes and under) in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is not a touring festival; rather, it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe,...
The Uyghurs: Kashgar Before the Catastrophe – A Photographer’s Story
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes acclaimed photographer Kevin Bubriski to talk about the Uyghurs he photographed more than 25 years ago, giving giving us a glimpse into a lost world, portraying the life and culture of China’s Uyghur community in their historic capital city of Kashgar before the government’s severe crackdown. This presentation is based on his...
Fall Fest
Join us at Mettowee Mint on September 14th at 4:00PM for Fall Fest. There will be live music from Luminous Crush, kids activities including face paint, tacos from Taqueria El Chepe, beer, natural wine & ice cream. All of the essentials for a perfect Friday fall night. We hope to see you there!
