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About Us » River Arts is a nonprofit organization that brings the energy, creativity and experience of the arts to all ages. We serve the Lamoille Valley of Vermont from Hardwick to Cambridge, from Eden to Stowe.

The Return of Crazy Chase

Allen Church presents The Return of Crazy Chase. Allen’s performance celebrates the life, times and music of Alfred “Crazy” Chase, a gifted and eccentric fiddler who lived in Middlesex and Morrisville in the early 20th century. We are holding two different shows. The first show, on Friday November 13 starts at 7pm. The second showing is a matinee on Sunday, November 15th at 3pm. Admission to both shows is by suggested donation of $5-$10. The performance will be in Foley Hall, upstairs at the River Arts building. The Return of Crazy Chase is co sponsored by River Arts and the Morristown Historical Society. For questions and further information on the show please call River Arts at 888-1261 or email us at info@riverartsvt.org

HOMEGROWN ANIMATION with Vermont Filmmaker, Meredith Holch

Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 pm, Vermont filmmaker, Meredith Holch, will show a selection of her colorful and captivating animated shorts. A Q&A with the filmmaker will follow. The program features her brand new film NEIGHBORS (13 minutes), which is about walls, freedom of movement, and the lives of undocumented workers on Vermont dairy farms, and recently won “The James Goldstone Award” presented by the Vermont Film Commission at the 2009 Vermont International Film Festival.

The films use the simple technique of stop-motion animation to bring cut-outs, toys, and household objects to life. While there is nothing inappropriate for children in the subject matter, the program is geared toward adults. Suggested donation of $8.00 at the door. This program is AT RIVER ARTS

Holch has been making animation since 1990. Her work screens at venues including MoMA, (NYC), PBS, International Film Festivals, the walls of endangered community gardens, and the sides of old barns near her home in East Hardwick, Vermont.

Mexican Dinner Fundraiser

On Saturday, November 7, former Tomatillos owners and chefs Lisa Buell and Rick Rouleau will be cooking up a fantastic Mexican dinner for lucky diners (cocktails will be available as well…) the evening is capped by dancing and a silent auction at River Arts.

Click here to learn more or reserve tickets.

Reserve your tickets now! (e-mail to Lauren) or call 888-1261

Open Gym & Drop In Infant/Toddler Art

Drop in every Wednesday and Friday morning for Open Gym from 10:00 am - 11:30 am to let your kids tumble, jump and be active while you connect with other young families! Open Gym happens in any weather. As the weather gets colder outside and it gets harder to stay outdoors for long, come inside to River Arts. Kids aged 0-5 years are provided with a structured opening activity, healthy snack, closing activity and unstructured time on equipment. We have exciting changes this year with the addition of new equipment, an adjusted price, and an opening activity.

Drop In Infant/Toddler Art NEW TIME: 10 - 10:45 on Thursday Mornings! offered for kids ages 1-4 and their parents. Come explore your child’s artistic side with a drop-in art class. Play with many different types of materials. Work alongside your child and see what they can create! Materials are provided.

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Everyone is welcome, please drop in! The price for each class $5 for 1 child, $8 for 2, $10 for 3 children. Punchcards are available for purchase, provide a discounted rate, never expire, and are good for both classes.

Open Gym starts on Wednesday, Nov 4 and Infant Arts starts on Thursday, Nov 5.

Fall 2009 Classes for Kids and Adults

Classes start this week. There’s room in many… Please contact Kate at 888-1261 or kate@riverartsvt.org if you would like to receive a brochure in the mail or be notified via our enewsletter and you are not on our list.

Click here for a complete listing of kids classes, which run for 9 weeks, or here for a schedule of adults classes, which run for 4 weeks.

Join us starting in early November for 2 drop in classes for kids ages 0-5! Open Gym is offered every Wed and Fri and Drop In Art is offered on Thursdays.