Democracy and Economics: Can Democracies Thrive Without Growth? with Peter Radford Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf has argued that modern democracy is, at its core, a product of sustained economic growth — and that when growth slows, democracy fades. But is this truly the case? And if so, what does it mean for the future […]
Oil Painting for Beginners With Ken Ahlering: A Six-Week Class Instructor: Ken Ahlering Six Wednesdays, April 1–May 13 (skips April 29) 2–3:30 p.m. SVAC Member: $215; Non-member: $265 Learn to paint with oils in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. This class is ideal for those who have never painted before–no materials purchase is necessary. Just […]
Some Sampler Stories: Tracing 19th-Century Schoolgirls and Their Revolutionary Roots with Michele Pagan Join us for a fascinating presentation exploring the national search for 19th-century schoolgirl samplers. Through research tracing the Revolutionary War ancestors of the young girls who stitched these intricate works, we’ll uncover the stories of their families — who their parents and grandparents […]
Instructor: Sara Rodich Saturday, March 7 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $45 member/$55 non-member (includes materials) All ages welcome. If registering a child, an adult family member must also register and participate. Scholarships are available to support youth registrations. For financial aid, please click “register” as usual and follow the prompts. Brighten your mood and spark […]
GMALL Presents - GREAT ART ON SCREEN: Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water and Light Saturday, February 21 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at The Southern Vermont Arts Center, Arkell Pavilion Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to offer the screening of Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water […]
Great Art on Screen Event documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time. Frida – Viva La Vida is a cinematic documentary event film that highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary pioneering artist of contemporary feminism, and on the other, a human being tormented by agony […]
Join us for our 5th annual Nutcracker production at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. The performance is family friendly with an abridged version of the traditional Tchaikovsky ballet. We are so excited to welcome our biggest cast of dancers yet and are thrilled to have you all join our audience. Kids 5 and under see […]
Join us for our 5th annual Nutcracker production at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. The performance is family friendly with an abridged version of the traditional Tchaikovsky ballet. We are so excited to welcome our biggest cast of dancers yet and are thrilled to have you all join our audience. Kids 5 and under see […]
Join us for our 5th annual Nutcracker production at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. The performance is family friendly with an abridged version of the traditional Tchaikovsky ballet. We are so excited to welcome our biggest cast of dancers yet and are thrilled to have you all join our audience. Kids 5 and under see […]
Join us at Southern Vermont Arts Center on December 6 at 7:30pm for Maxine Linehan's beloved holiday concert, "This Time of Year." Now in its fifth year at SVAC, the performance features a 10-piece concert orchestra led by Ryan Shirar and is proudly presented by the French Family. This moving program captures the heart of […]
GMALL Presents - Vermont's Wild Future: Bridging Our Past, Present and Climate Horizon Thursday, November 13 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at The Southern Vermont Arts Center, Yester House Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is delighted to host Merck Forest & Farmland Center’s Executive Director, Rob Terry, for an evening of discovery exploring […]
GMALL Presents - Greetings from Manchester: A Pictorial History II Thursday, November 6 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at The Southern Vermont Arts Center, Yester House Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to partner with the Manchester Historical Society to present this talk about the history of postcards of Manchester, VT. […]