Events Calendar

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and […]

Continuum Ballet is a New York City based dance company comprised of classically trained dancers with contemporary artistic voices. The company creates work that plays in the concert dance spectrum while celebrating a spirit of dancemaking that is inspiring and progressive. Continuum aims to expand the role of creativity in the art of ballet by […]

Join musical quartet Cantrip for a night of spellbinding entertainment. The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship.  Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and […]

The Flying Words Project is at once imaginative, experimental, and intense! Deaf American Sign Language poet Peter Cook presents three-dimensional imagery while collaborator Kenny Lerner's spoken words allow the hearing in the audience to literally see the ASL image and become lost in the movement. Together they have created a moving tapestry uniquely accessible to […]

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Collegiate Consent Week, the Wellness Center in partnership with the Soundings Program will host an educational event in collaboration with New Story, a local domestic violence prevention organization. This impactful session will address critical topics including consent, recognizing one's rights in relationships, the characteristics of healthy versus […]

“Dreamcatcher” is a collection of works dealing with Native America, and the Native American perspective. These visions are brought to life by artist Leland Faulkner using the tools of theater, mime, spoken word, and visual magic.  In the Chippewa/Anishanabe language, Leland’s name is Wabuzouns, Little Rabbit. In his “Dreamcatcher” program, those who listen and watch […]

Now that Vermont is reviewing Act 250—legislation that has done so much to create a unique rural landscape in our state—it’s worth asking what we value in landscape in the first place. Why are inhospitable mountains beautiful? What’s actually attractive about a ruined barn?  New York Times Bestselling author M. T. Anderson considers the politics […]