58 ART NEW ENGLAND Getaway Guide July/August 2012 SUMMER GETAWAY GUIDE Unique Arts Events and Destinations Throughout the Region Vermont Institute of Contemporary Art Chester, VT 05143 vtica.com Come to Southern Vermont and experience this fabulous institute gallery, and community cultural jewel. This summer's exhibit is a must see; Jack Dowd's 27—When The Music Died. VTica is a Gallery-Museum-School dedicated to supporting the innovative contemporary artist. Inn Victoria, a romantic Vermont Bed and Breakfast, is a supporting partner of VTica and community works. Come and experience the village of Chester. From Inn Victoria (Innvictoria.com), walk to fabulous restaurants, shops, and VTica. Bastille Day Boston Marlborough Street (between Berkeley & Clarendon) Boston, MA 612-912-0400 frenchculturalcenter.org Friday July 13, 6–11 p.m. The French Cultural Center's Thirty-Seventh Bastille Day Party returns to Marlborough Street for what promises to be the celebration of the summer. A national French holiday com- memorating the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution, Bastille Day is an important cultural experience for any Francophile visiting New England. This year’s line-up, programmed by World Music/ CRASHarts, Inc., will feature two incredible francophone acts: Diblo Dibala and Sarazino. Delicious French food and drinks, including beer & wine, will be available for sale. Advance tickets: $28. Day of: $35 (subject to availability). Spring Gallery & Sculpture Garden Rt. 27 Belgrade Lakes, ME 04917 Memorial Day–Labor Day, Th–Su, 11–5 or by appointment. 207-495-3113 springgallerymaine.com [email protected]Group show primarily featuring bronze sculpture cast by artists working with Modern Art Foundry. Also exhibiting Maine artists. Larger then life size work on display in the garden, picnic area, small cast items in gallery, and video demonstrations. Art New England’s 2012
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58 ART NEW ENGLAND G e t a w a y G u i d e J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 2
SUMMER GETAWAYGUIDEUnique Arts Events and Destinations Throughout the Region
Vermont Institute ofContemporary ArtChester, VT 05143vtica.com
Come to Southern Vermont and experiencethis fabulous institute gallery, and communitycultural jewel. This summer's exhibit is a mustsee; Jack Dowd's 27—When The Music Died.VTica is a Gallery-Museum-School dedicated tosupporting the innovative contemporary artist.Inn Victoria, a romantic Vermont Bed andBreakfast, is a supporting partner of VTica andcommunity works. Come and experience thevillage of Chester. From Inn Victoria(Innvictoria.com), walk to fabulous restaurants,shops, and VTica.
Bastille Day BostonMarlborough Street (between Berkeley &Clarendon)Boston, MA612-912-0400frenchculturalcenter.orgFriday July 13, 6–11 p.m.
The French Cultural Center's Thirty-SeventhBastille Day Party returns to MarlboroughStreet for what promises to be the celebrationof the summer. A national French holiday com-memorating the storming of the Bastille duringthe French Revolution, Bastille Day is animportant cultural experience for anyFrancophile visiting New England. This year’sline-up, programmed by World Music/CRASHarts, Inc., will feature two incrediblefrancophone acts: Diblo Dibala and Sarazino.Delicious French food and drinks, includingbeer & wine, will be available for sale.Advance tickets: $28. Day of: $35 (subject toavailability).
Spring Gallery & Sculpture GardenRt. 27Belgrade Lakes, ME 04917Memorial Day–Labor Day, Th–Su, 11–5or by appointment.207-495-3113springgallerymaine.cominfo@modernartfoundry.com
Group show primarily featuring bronzesculpture cast by artists working withModern Art Foundry. Also exhibiting Maineartists. Larger then life size work on display inthe garden, picnic area, small cast items ingallery, and video demonstrations.
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August 4 -12, 2012Newbury, NH
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Demonstrations, Workshops, Exhibitions, Roving Performers and more!
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Vermont Festival of the Arts5031 Main St. • #2 Village SquarePO Box 238, Waitsfield, VT 05673802-496-6682vermontartfest.comAugust 1–September 3
With more than 100events, Vermont Festivalof the Arts has activitiesthat feed your creativesoul. From exhibits andworkshops to concertsand tasty treats, mostevents are free. Great forkids and families, allevents celebrate the cre-ative spirit. One of“Vermont’s Top 10 Summer Events.”
Maine International Film FestivalWaterville, ME978-861-8138miff.orgJuly 13–22
The Maine International Film Festival showsalmost 100 movies by fifty directors, andshowcases International and American inde-pendent cinema. The MIFF offers those whoare eager the opportunity to learn more aboutcinema, and the featured movies, along withthe exceptional chance to meet those involvedbehind the camera.
Gloucester Waterfront FestivalStage Fort ParkGloucester, MAcapeannvacations.comAugust 18 & 19, 9–6
A collection of over 175 Juried Artists andCraftsmen from throughout the U.S. will dis-play their unique creations, live music, plusdelicious ethnic foods. A pancake breakfastand traditional New England Lobster Bakecomplement this picture perfect seaportevent. Free admission (rain or shine).
Exposed: OutdoorSculpture Exhibition5 School St.Stowe, VT802-253-8358helenday.comJuly 13–October 13
Exposed is the Twety-First Annual OutdoorSculpture Exhibition of Helen Day Art Center.The exhibition hosts sculptures, site-specificinstallations, and participatory work fromtwenty-three national and international artists.A unique outdoor sculpture gallery exhibits artall over Stowe. All summer long, throughoutStowe, you'll discover unique expressions ofart, from Main Street to the Rec Path. Thisexhibition is accompanied by cell phone audiotours, QR codes, nameplates describing the artand artist, walking tour maps, walkabouts, anda catalogue of the exhibit.
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2012 Greater HartfordFestival of JazzDowntown HartfordHartford, CT860-727-0050hartfordjazz.comJuly 20–22
The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz's missionis to expose and educate its ever-growingaudience by presenting more than twenty-fivehours of music performed by internationallyacclaimed artists. World-class musicians willgrace the main stage of the Thomas Harris IVPavilion in Bushnell Park during the 2012Festival. Local and regional artists will dazzlewith their talents on the Arch Stage.
League of New Hampshire CraftsmenMount Sunapee Resort1398 New Hampshire 103Newbury, NH603-224-3375nhcrafts.orgAugust 4-12
The Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair is anine-day event that showcases the work ofmore than 350 craftspeople. On view (and onsale) are an incredible variety of beautiful,one-of-a-kind craft items that are functional,decorative, and built to last. Enjoy shopping,demonstrations, workshops for adults andkids, exhibitions, tours, lectures, and musicalperformances. Tickets and info on website.
Open Studio Tour 2012
JULY 21 & 22 AUG 18 &19www.southcoastartists.org
DARTMOUTH & WESTPORT MA LITTLE COMPTON & TIVERTON RI
