Middlesex 2024 Energy Fair on the Green
The Energy Fair is back! Come down to the green on Saturday April 27 to talk with local owners of a variety of electric cars, electric yard tools, and electric bikes. Learn about interior window inserts from WindowDressers and sign up to get them. Learn about construction/renovation options for high energy efficiency. Let’s get energized and kick some gas!
Playful Minds Workshops with Raya and McKinley
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and friendship. From arts and crafts to interactive storytelling, from music and movement to cooking, there will be something for every child to enjoy and learn from.
All sessions run from 9am-12pm. Students should bring a packed lunch.
Week 1, Sunday April 14: Storytime Spectacular
Week 2, Saturday April 20: Artistic Adventures
Week 3, Sunday April 28: Young Food Explorers
Week 4, Sunday May 5: Move and Groove
Week 5, Saturday May 25: Musical Marvels
Sign up for individual sessions or all 5 together as a bundle. Tuition assistance is available to help make this programming available to all. Please visit the link below for more information and to sign up.
Playful Minds Workshops with Raya and McKinley
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and friendship. From arts and crafts to interactive storytelling, from music and movement to cooking, there will be something for every child to enjoy and learn from.
All sessions run from 9am-12pm. Students should bring a packed lunch.
Week 1, Sunday April 14: Storytime Spectacular
Week 2, Saturday April 20: Artistic Adventures
Week 3, Sunday April 28: Young Food Explorers
Week 4, Sunday May 5: Move and Groove
Week 5, Saturday May 25: Musical Marvels
Sign up for individual sessions or all 5 together as a bundle. Tuition assistance is available to help make this programming available to all. Please visit the link below for more information and to sign up.
3D: TRICKS FOR DRAWING WITH DEPTH - KIDS' EDITION
3D: Tricks for Drawing with Depth (Kids’ Edition)
Brett Hughes & That Bluegrass Band at our Concerts on the Green
Join us as we kick off Memorial Day weekend with Brett Hughes and That Bluegrass Band! Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Playful Minds Workshops with Raya and McKinley
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and friendship. From arts and crafts to interactive storytelling, from music and movement to cooking, there will be something for every child to enjoy and learn from.
All sessions run from 9am-12pm. Students should bring a packed lunch.
Week 1, Sunday April 14: Storytime Spectacular
Week 2, Saturday April 20: Artistic Adventures
Week 3, Sunday April 28: Young Food Explorers
Week 4, Sunday May 5: Move and Groove
Week 5, Saturday May 25: Musical Marvels
Sign up for individual sessions or all 5 together as a bundle. Tuition assistance is available to help make this programming available to all. Please visit the link below for more information and to sign up.
Greenbush Trio at our Concerts on the Green
What is the Greenbush Trio?
It’s about finding the groove and laying it down. It's about friendship and connection. It’s about the experience. It’s about the journey. It’s about respecting the music. Join us on the green for a musical celebration with Greenbush Trio. Doors open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Dave Keller at our Concerts on the Green
Join us on the green for Deep Soul and Roots with Dave Keller. His dynamic, high energy performances have earned him a legion of fans throughout the U.S. and Europe. Keller knows how to fill dance floors, breaking down the barrier between performer and audience and creating an experience that everyone remembers long after the show is over.
Doors at 3:30, music begins at 4pm.
Mikahely at our Concerts on the Green
Join us as we welcome one of our favorite performers back to the Green! Originally for the beautiful island of Madagascar, Mikahely has found an artistic home in Vermont. With his haunting melodies and incredible guitar playing, we know you will be enthralled.
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Mal Maiz at our Concerts on the Green
Join us as we welcome Mal Maiz back to the Green. This Vermont-based band will get you up and dancing as they explore the psychedelic side of Latin music.
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Summer Glassmaking Camp - June Session
Practice the mesmerizing art of glassmaking! In this week-long camp, students will hone their skills at glass fusing, sculpting, and blowing under the guidance of glass artist Sam Lightner in her on-site studio.
For students in Grades 3-8. For full camp description and to register, visit the link below.
Nature Wonderland & Fairy Homes Summer Camp
Come play outside, imagine, design and create an amazing miniature fairy habitat in the forest! Homes will be crafted with materials found in nature and will include everything a special fairy will need to stay comfortable. Children will make their own enchanting fairies, friends and pets who can live inside their dwellings.
For children entering grades 1-3. For full camp details and to register, click the link below.
Chloe Brisson Band at our Concerts on the Green
The Chloe Brisson Band is a 5-piece blues-rock band featuring some of the Green Mountain State's finest musicians. Led by vocalist and songwriter Chloe Louise Brisson, the group brings primarily original music to the stage, with a few well-placed covers that give a nod to her musical influences. Inspired by her varied experiences both in conservatory, and working in the sugarwoods of VT, Brisson's compositional voice speaks to themes of identity, growth, agency, and perseverance while remaining joyful and danceable.
Doors open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Soulstice at our ConcertS on the Green
Join us as we welcome Vermont’s own Soulstice back to the Green! Their Reggae and Ska inspired music will make you want to jump up and move around, so bring your dancing shoes.
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
The Decker Bandits at our Concerts on the Green
The Decker Bandits bring a mashup of musical sounds blended with a twist - a fresh new mix of bluegrass, jazz, latin, carnival, and funk . Come join the adventure and experience this captivating live performance full of improv, dancing, great music, and lots of fun!
Doors open at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Architecture Adventures Summer Camp
It’s time to get creative with architecture! Students will unleash their imagination, tap into their unique creativity, learn architectural skills and design their dream building while having FUN! Children will explore their own self-expression through designing a building of their very own. We will use tools and techniques such as balance, drawing, building and interior design for their dream structure.
For children entering grades 2-4. For full camp details and to register, click the link below.
Tenderbellies at our Concerts on the Green
THE TENDERBELLIES are a Vermont-based string band that seamlessly blends Americana, bluegrass, new grass, jazz and rock. Their music ranges from bold and brazen to delicate and somber through tightly arranged songs and improvisational exploration.
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Danny & The Parts at our Concerts on the Green
Danny & The Parts is an Americana Band out of Burlington Vermont. Original, nostalgic, atmospheric, indie, alt-country rock that is reminiscent of Wilco, Sun-Volt, and Big Star. With whimsical telecaster Honky-Tonk magic, they’ll spin you out to the dance floor and leave you wanting more.
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Exploriments! Summer Art camp
Explore the intersection of science and art through crafty experiments and messy projects! Each day we'll try a different experimental project that combines science and art-making. Along the way we'll make homemade color-changing ink, blow bubbles, and paint with ice. We're gonna make a mess!
For students entering grades 3-5. For full camp description and to register, visit the link below.
Summer Glassmaking Camp - JULY Session
Practice the mesmerizing art of glassmaking! In this week-long camp, students will hone their skills at glass fusing, sculpting, and blowing under the guidance of glass artist Sam Lightner in her on-site studio.
For students in Grades 3-8. For full camp description and to register, visit the link below.
La Lovo at our Concerts on the Green
La Lovo, led by Colombian singer-songwriter Cintia Lovo, is world music with a rock n’ roll spirit. Powerful and soulful melodies over a bed of colorful rhythms will put your body into motion without realizing it. Come experience one of Vermont’s best new original artists!
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Out of this world - outer space art summer camp
Become amazed, captivated, and intrigued by the universe beyond our planet! We will combine Art and Science to learn about rockets, spaceships, the moon, galaxies, constellations and so much more. Children will create their Outer Space Art through clay, painting, drawing and collage.
For children entering grades 2-4. For full camp details and to register, click the link below.
Popstar Camp
In this week-long day camp, we’ll take a close look at our favorite pop, rock, and country music stars to see if we can crack the formula of their success. We’ll explore the history and influences that have shaped the world of popular music and its performers, then use what we’ve learned to write our own original songs, practice stage performance techniques, dream up star-worthy fashion looks, and even produce our own music videos!
Open to students ages 8-14; no musical or performance experience necessary, but an interest in the world of popular music is helpful. Read more and register at the link below.
All Night Boogie Band at our Concerts on the Green
All Night Boogie Band is a blues, rock & roll, and soul-inspired band hailing from the Green Mountains of Burlington, Vermont. Formed in late 2021, the young yet experienced quintet expresses a unique sound full of originality, vigor, and dedication to the resonance of great American music.
All Night Boogie Band won “Vermont Rising Stars” in the 2023 New England Music Awards and were nominated for “Best Blues Artist” in the 2023 Seven Daysies Awards. They won Vermont’s 2023 Blues Challenge, and were Semifinalists at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee in January 2023.
Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
High Summer at our Concerts on the Green
Come join us as VT faves High Summer return to the Green with a sound that is best described as a visceral groove. Original compositions are complimented by well-curated covers that highlight the group’s dynamic musical exploration over a deep-pocket rhythmic foundation, born from years of collaboration in some of Vermont’s finest bands.
Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Summer Glassmaking Camp - AUGust Session
Practice the mesmerizing art of glassmaking! In this week-long camp, students will hone their skills at glass fusing, sculpting, and blowing under the guidance of glass artist Sam Lightner in her on-site studio.
For students in Grades 3-8. For full camp description and to register, visit the link below.
Chris Lyon Band at our Concerts on the Green
The Chris Lyon Band is a rock band from Northern Vermont. Their original music could be described as a mix of rock, Americana, and just a hint of country. Chris' songwriting is passionate and powerful, hits hard and comes from the heart. Check out their latest releases available in digital sites everywhere!
Doors open at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Al's Pals at our Concerts on the Green
Al’s Pals - Soulful and fun tunes that you know and love played by great musicians from near and far!
Led by singer and bass player Alex Budney, Al's Pals plays Funk, Rock, Blues & more by way of Tom Petty, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Grant Green, The Meters and much more! A band for most occasions, Al's Pals keeps the vibes high and delights the ears of any in reach.
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Hogback Hollow at our Concerts on the Green
Hogback Hollow is an acoustic trio from Addison County VT that writes and performs original music along with some covers. The music of Hogback Hollow is rooted in bluegrass, folk, and Americana. Please join us in welcoming them to Camp Meade!
Doors open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Seth Yacovone Band at our Concerts on the Green
“VT’s Hardest Hitting Power Trio” Seth Yacovone Band has been a fixture of the Vermont music scene since 1995. The band started when Yacovone was 16 and evolved from a straight blues band to becoming a more open ended and rock-oriented sound. The current lineup, consisting of Steve Hadeka, Alex Budney and Seth Yacovone, have been making some of the best music of the band’s existence, becoming an improvisational, heavy blues rock trio, power charging Yacovone’s original songs. The band has released 8 albums, toured America and Italy, opened for and or shared the stage with acts such as Ray Charles, BB King, Phish, Neville Bros, Dr. John, Johnny Winter among others.
Doors at 3:30pm, music begins at 4pm.
Playful Minds Workshops with Raya and McKinley
Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and friendship. From arts and crafts to interactive storytelling, from music and movement to cooking, there will be something for every child to enjoy and learn from.
All sessions run from 9am-12pm. Students should bring a packed lunch.
Week 1, Sunday April 14: Storytime Spectacular
Week 2, Saturday April 20: Artistic Adventures
Week 3, Sunday April 28: Young Food Explorers
Week 4, Sunday May 5: Move and Groove
Week 5, Saturday May 25: Musical Marvels
Sign up for individual sessions or all 5 together as a bundle. Tuition assistance is available to help make this programming available to all. Please visit the link below for more information and to sign up.
Totality - 2024 North American Solar Eclipse (SOLD OUT)
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event at Camp Meade.
UNDERSTANDING CREATIVITY: AN ART EXPLORATION
Understanding Creativity: An Art Exploration Workshop
PLAYING WITH COLOR WORKSHOP: EXPLORING HOW VISION SHAPES OUR PERCEPTION OF ART
Playing with Color Art Workshop
Fantasy Art (Grades K-3)
Enter the enchanting world of Fantasy Art! Young artists in grades K-3 will explore Fairies, Dragons and Far Away Lands through imagination, creation and storytelling. Learn more and register: https://campmeade.today/art-and-music-programs/p/fantasy-art
Fantasy Art (Grades K-3)
Enter the enchanting world of Fantasy Art! Young artists in grades K-3 will explore Fairies, Dragons and Far Away Lands through imagination, creation and storytelling. Learn more and register: https://campmeade.today/art-and-music-programs/p/fantasy-art
Playing with Color Workshop
Join us for an art-making exploration of some ways our perception of color influences how we make and appreciate art. Using color-focused art projects, we will learn about our own color vision and how our brains process visual information. Along the way, we’ll play with contrasting and equiluminant colors, ultimately coming to better understand how our brains shape our perceptions as artists and art lovers.
Taught by teaching artist and science writer, Rachel Mirus. Students will need paper and a colored media of their choice, like color pencils, brush pens, or pastels. Some extra materials will be available.
Open to Adults & Teens.
$40. Sign up here: https://campmeade.today/art-and-music-programs/p/playing-with-color-workshop
Scratch Paint Spiderwebs Workshop
As intricate and delicate structures, spiderwebs are visually fascinating subjects for art. In this workshop, we will explore an unconventional approach to capturing webs using acrylic scratch paint. Participants will learn how to prepare DIY scratch paint from any acrylic paint, test different scratch tools, and make their own web illustration. This class will emphasize the fun of artistic exploration and experimentation, include tips and advice for best results, all while appreciating the beauty of spiderwebs!
Taught by teaching artist and science writer, Rachel Mirus. Materials will be provided.
Open to individual adult/teen artists and family groups - kids are welcome! Students in middle school and above may participate as individuals.
$25 for individuals, $40 for families. Sign up here: https://campmeade.today/art-and-music-programs/p/scratch-paint-spiderwebs
Special Pop Up event with Reid Parsons
Join us for a special pop up event featuring the beautiful music of Reid Parsons. For one night only, grab a Red Hen Wood-Fired Pizza from the outdoor turtle oven and it’s your final chance to grab a burrito and craft beer from the All Good Burrito Bar! Doors open at 5PM and music starts at 5:30PM.
Sklarkestra at our Concerts on the Green
Can’t get enough of Bruce Sklar? Come on down for wild Rhythm & Blues from Sklarkestra! It’s the final night of the 2023 season - see you there! Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Troy Millette & the Fire Below at our Concerts on the Green!
We are pleased to welcome Troy Millette & the Fire Below to the Green! Singer/songwriter, Tory Millette, alongside his band the Fire Below, has gained recognition as one of the regions most engaging live acts. Seven Days says that they are "sure to strike a chord with fans of storytelling Americana troubadours". We can't wait for you to see them in all their glory! Doors at 5pm, show begins at 5:30pm.
Bruce Sklar Jazz QUINtet at our Concerts on the Green!
Join us as we welcome the fabulous Bruce Sklar Jazz Quintet! Mike Zsoldos - Saxophones, Tom Gershwin - Trumpet, Gabe Jarrett - Drums, Jeremy Hill - Bass, and Bruce Sklar on Piano. Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.
Dwight & Nicole at our Concerts on the Green!
We are so excited to welcome Dwight & Nicole (with their full band) to the Green for the first time! We know that you will love their soulful sound and incredible songs. See you there Campers! Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Krishna Guthrie Band at our Concerts on the Green!
We are so excited to welcome the Krishna Guthrie Band to the Green! The Guthrie family story is interwoven into the fabric of American music. While Krishna Guthrie incorporates elements of his lineage, from the folk roots of his great-grandfather, Woody, to the masterful storytelling of his grandfather, Arlo, he’s not afraid of adding influences from his own generation (rock, blues and other modern influences) as he carves his own initials in the family tree. The Krishna Guthrie Band is a collection of like-minded individuals, who value what music offers to the world and strive to make each show better than the last. Bobby Maguire (fiddle), Nicky Fitz (drums), and Josh Cote (bass, vox) blend their various music experiences together to create a musical tapestry on which Krishna weaves his stories. Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.
Canceled due to weather — Alex Stewart & Friends (feat. Geoff Kim) at our Concerts on the Green!
Join us for great Jazz, Latin and Funk with Alex Stewart and Friends, featuring Geoff Kim. Come check out this incredible band:
Alex Stewart, saxophone
Geoff Kim, guitar
Mike Hartigan, keyboards
Jeremy Hill, bass
Geza Carr, drums.
Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.
Les Dead Ringers at our Concerts on the Green!
Join us as Les Dead Ringers bring their gypsy jazz meets the spirit of New Orleans with the soul of Muscle Shoals to the Green. Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.
Soule Monde at our Concerts on the Green!
We are excited to welcome Soule Monde (featuring Ray Paczkowski & Russ Lawton of Trey Anastasio Band) to the Green! Come check out their avant funk, born of the syncopated minds of power drummer Russ Lawton and organ wizard Ray Paczkowski. The “duo” is cemented into an indestructible unit, where bold improvisational leaps are interpreted telepathically and reciprocated effortlessly. This is the jazz-duo your parents warned you about! Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm
That Bluegrass Band at our Concerts on the Green!
Join us as we kick off September with Brett Hughes and That Bluegrass Band! It’s the best way to start the month. Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Soulstice at our ConcertS on the Green!
Join us as we welcome Vermont’s own Soulstice back to the Green! Their Reggae and Ska inspired music will make you want to jump up and move around, so bring your dancing shoes. Doors at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm.
Red Hot Juba at our Concerts on the Green!
Come on down for VT's own purveyors of live Blisterin' Hot Countrified Jazz and Blues! Doors at 5pm, band at 5:30pm.
CANCELED due to rain —Yoga Lab FREE Vinyasa with Sorsha
Free Yoga on Fridays on the Green with Sorsha. While many of us have been hit hard by the flooding, this class offers a chance to take a moment to reset and continue your practice in a beautiful setting.
Glassmaking Art Camp (August Session)
Practice the mesmerizing art of glassmaking! In this week-long camp, students will hone their skills at glass fusing, sculpting, and blowing under the guidance of glass artist Sam Lightner in her on-site studio.
Glass fusing involves melting and slumping glass in the intense heat of a kiln to create art pieces and practical objects, combining colors and incorporating recycled materials to create beautiful and ecologically sound art. In glass sculpting, learn to twist and cut glass into flowers, feathers, worrystones, and more, layering molten glass and using tools to create a final piece. After learning the basics, students will have the opportunity to make cups and other blown objects, using breath to make functional art.
Ages: Grades 3-8
Taught by Samantha Lightner of Lightner Glass
Click here to sign up for Glassmaking camp (August session)
Questions? Email us at planetaryartcamp@gmail.com.
High Summer at our Concerts on the Green!
Come join us as VT faves High Summer return to the Green with a sound that is best described as a visceral groove.
Original compositions are complimented by well-curated covers that highlight the group’s dynamic musical exploration over a deep-pocket rhythmic foundation, born from years of collaboration in some of Vermont’s finest bands.
Strong horns layer with the golden voice of Miriam Bernardo, with rich melodies of keys and strings built over a rock solid rhythm section.
This deep groove outfit is composed of long-time members of the Burlington musical community, who are current or former members of groups such as Steady Betty, Afinque, Michelle Sarah Band, Mal Maiz, Japhy Ryder, Myra Flynn’s FLYNN, Barika, and many others.
Doors at 5pm, band at 5:30pm.
VT Bluegrass Pioneers at our Concerts on the Green!
We are excited to welcome the VT Bluegrass Pioneers to the Green! Rooted in the hard-driving tradition of first-generation bluegrass, the Pioneers share lead and harmony vocals, and in a unique twist Dan and Danny alternate on banjo and rhythm guitar. Their goal is to find the heart and soul of every song they perform and deliver it with passion to their listeners. We think they achieve that goal, but come see for yourselves! Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.
Yoga Lab FREE Vinyasa with Sorsha
Free Yoga on Fridays on the Green with Sorsha. While many of us have been hit hard by the flooding, this class offers a chance to take a moment to reset and continue your practice in a beautiful setting.
Sunday Service with Bob Wagner & Friends at our Concerts on the Green!
Join us as we feed our souls at the Sunday Service with Bob Wagner and Friends. You won't want to miss this monthly residency on the Green! Doors at 5pm, band begins at 5:30pm.
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