Stowe Events: December
Thu, Dec 4th – Sat, Jan 3rd
Festival of Trees and Lights & Member Art Show
December 4, 2008 – January 3, 2009 Festival of Trees and Lights & Member Art Show
Location: School St. Stowe, VT
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Presented by the Lamoille County Players December 5-7 and 12-14 In this hilarious holiday tale, a replacement director who is struggling to put on the annual church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids — probably the most inventively awful kids in history! You won’t believe the mayhem — and the fun — when the Herdmans collide with the nativity story head on! “One of the best Christmas stories ever — and certainly one of the funniest.” ~Seattle Times Times: Friday-Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm Location: Hyde Park Opera House Admission: Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12. Website: www.LCPlayers.com More Info: 802-888-4507
Times: Friday-Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
Location: Hyde Park Opera House
Admission: Adults $15; Students and Seniors $12.
Website: www.LCPlayers.com
Fri, Dec 5th
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Friday, December 5th 4:00 to 6:00 We will be tasting new releases of Pinot Noir from Oregon, for inclusion on our list. Stuart Timmons of Farrell Distribution will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. Oregon’s wine industry has been built on small wineries producing wines of impeccable quality. The state ranks third in the U.S. in number of wineries, but only fourth in wine production. Most of the state’s production is in the northern Willamette Valley, from vineyards on lush rolling hillsides in the foothills of the Coastal Range. In this cool environment, Pinot Noir has made the wine industry justly famous. Pioneering Oregon winemaker David Lett, widely considered the father of Oregon’s thriving pinot noir industry and a major force in winning worldwide respect for this state’s wines, has died this Fall at age 69. Lett was the first to plant the pinot grape in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, more than four decades ago. His was also the first to plant pinot gris in the United States, his family said. Since then, Oregon’s pinot noir industry has boomed, earning a reputation for quality worldwide. In January 1965, he came to Oregon’s Willamette Valley with 3,000 baby vines. He found a place to plant them in the Dundee Hills and began Eyrie Vineyards, which Jason Lett now manages. Lett’s wines gained worldwide respect for the state in 1979 when his 1975 vintage ranked among the top 10 at a prestigious Paris tasting. Now, pinot noir vines span more than 10,000 acres in Oregon, and the wine is, by far, Oregon’s top produced variety with 20,000 tons in 2007, according to the Oregon Wine Board. Pinot gris comes in second at 6,000 tons. The wine industry in general has grown to become the 10th largest agricultural commodity in Oregon, making the state the 4th largest wine producer in the U.S.The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Bridgeview, Southern Oregon 2006
Brandboug, “Northern Reach”, Umpqua Valley 2005
Anne Amie, “Cuvée A”, Oregon 2006
The Four Graces, Willamette Valley 2006
Maysara, “Jamsheed”, McMinnville 2006
A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (802)253-5742 or (800)-826-7000 and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
Times: 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Location: Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Admission: $15.00 fee per person
Website: http://www.trappfamily.com/dining/winelist_overview.php
More Info: (802)-253-5742 or 800-826-7000)
Member Art Show and Sale 2008
Member Art Show and Sale 2008 Opening reception Friday, December 5th, 5:30pm Member Art Show and Sale 2008 All Helen Day Art Center Individual and Family members are invited to exhibit their own artwork. Mark your calendar, come and enjoy this spirited annual tradition, support our local artists and celebrate the season with our Helen Day Art Center community!
Times: 5:30 pm
Location: Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, Vermont, 5 School St., Stowe, VT
Website: http://helenday.com/events/details/3-member-art-show-and-sale-2008
More Info: 802.253.8358
Sat, Dec 6th
Stowe Community Church will hold their Annual Christmas Fair
Stowe Community Church will hold their Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m . The bazaar features hand made wreaths, crafts, baked goods, and our historic Stowe afghans. This year’s quilt raffle is a queen-sized, hand tied “Sunflower Wreaths” pattern. The raffle will be held at the close of the fair. The pocket lady and crafts room will amuse the children, so bring the whole family.
Times: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Stowe Community Church
Website: http://www.stowechurch.org/
Christmas Oratorio Part II
Vermont Mozart Festival presents Christmas Oratorio Part II The second half of Bach’s exciting, festive “Christmas Oratorio” (Cantatas IV, V and VI) will be presented. Soloists include last December’s sensational tenor, John Tiranno, and Oriana’s glorious baritone, Gary Moreau. PLUS the perennial audience favorite, a group of Carols and Motets for Advent and Christmas Thursday, December 11 7:30pm Stowe Community Church, Main Street, Stowe Village Admission: $35.00 802-862-7352 www.vtmozart.com
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: Stowe Community Church, Main Street, Stowe Village
Admission: $35.00
Website: www.vtmozart.com
More Info: 802-862-7352
Sat, Dec 13th – Sat, Dec 20th
Santa Claus is Coming to Stowe
Stowe Mercantile in Stowe Village hosts Santa Claus to raise money for Lamoille Community Food Share, donating $5.00 per child that visits Santa. Saturdays, December 13 & 20 2008 12:00-2:00pm Stowe Mercantile, Main Street, Stowe Village 802-253-4554
Times: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Stowe Mercantile, Main Street, Stowe Village
More Info: 802-253-4554
Eastern Cup Cross Country Ski Season Opener
TD Banknorth Presents Eastern Cup Cross Country Ski Season Opener The best cross country ski racers in New England compete at New England Nordic Ski Association’s first event of the year. Co-hosted by Stowe Nordic Outing Club. Spectators welcomed. Saturday, December 20, 2008: 1 Km Classic Sprint. Qualification Rounds at 10AM. Final Heats at 2PM. Sunday, December 21, 2008: 5K and 10K Skate Race. Interval starts at 10:30AM. Trapp Family Lodge Information: www.nensa.net or 802 253-4500.
Times: 10:00 AM.
Location: Trapp Family Lodge
Website: www.nensa.net
More Info: 802 253-4500
17th Annual Handel’s Messiah Community Sing
Stowe Performing Arts & Stowe Community Church present 17th Annual Handel’s Messiah Community Sing Soloists perform Handel’s masterpiece, and you are the chorus! Join the 20-piece orchestra for the choruses and celebrate the season in song. No rehearsal required; singers and listeners welcome, scores provided if needed. Monday, December 22, 2008 Doors open 7:15; Performance 7:30pm Stowe Community Church, Main Street, Stowe Village Admission: $8.00 donation 802-253-7257
Times: Doors open 7:15; Performance 7:30pm
Admission: $8.00 donation
More Info: 802-253-7257