The opening reception of "Inside Out" will be Friday, July 11^th, 5pm - 7pm at the Brandon Artists Guild. The show will be on display July 2 - Aug. 31.

"Inside Out" is a joyful mix of art by Judith Reilly and Robin Kent. Each artist has a distinctive recognizable style. Judith manipulates fabric and stitching into finely crafted art. Robin paints on assemblages of wood as well as large traditional wall paintings. The two parallel in spirit so much that they surprised each other by creating pieces depicting the same odd idea proving, according to Robin, that "great minds unknowingly think alike, but very differently too".

There is a commonality of clear colors, unusual medium, odd art tools, simple lines, simple thoughts, and whimsy. Judith describes herself and Robin as "...catawampus artists. We both think a bit lopsided... imagining and expressing our concepts of the world in representational but not literal ways. We refuse to answer to reality but still find it."

Judith states that Robin is "a genius at depicting truth by presenting what is real about us all but in surprising and quirky ways. She makes us laugh at ourselves...(with a) delightful sense of fun".

With this show, Judith, who most frequently expresses her ideas through "...architecture and nature, "Inside Out" is really coming inside, shifting perspective backwards: outside in and "inside out"."

In the visual world, everything "is either "inside or outside", and the twists and turns between the two can be very amusing and inspiring."

The Brandon Artists Guild is located at 7 Center St. Brandon, VT.

The Inside Scoop and Antiques By The Falls porch is FULL.  We are now holding a 25% Off Everything Outside Sale. Furniture, shelving, chairs, collectibles, home decor, kitchenware, miscellaneous, fun and funky! Even the Flamingoes! Stop on by and check out what we have. New items being added daily. Open 10 am - 9 pm daily (inside antique shop closes at 5 pm daily) but outside items can be purchased until 9 pm, as well as yummy ice cream and candy treats.

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The Keating 5 kicked off our concert series on Wednesday June 25th. Unfortunately it rained cats and dogs so it was moved to the Center Street Bar's large dining room. Great music and songs enjoyed by a hearty group of music fans!!

July 24- Neshobe SOAR Summerfest and Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce free concert series.

5:00 - 8:00pm Neshobe School- Forest Dale

Come join us for the Neshobe SOAR Summerfest and Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce concert series! New this year, the event will be held at Neshobe School on Thursday, July 24 starting at 5:00 p.m. with a traditional pig roast. SOAR Summerfest is a culmination of the SOAR summer and school year program and a celebration of student accomplishments. Please join us for an evening of food, fun, and entertainment in support of the Neshobe SOAR afterschool and summer program. At 6:30 Performing for the Chamber of Commerce Summer concert series will be Feral Godmother, they deliver an eclectic mélange of folk rock, electric blues, and avant-garage. This colorful quartet brings together musicians from all corners of Brandon dedicated to the mission of keeping the music live, loud and loose. Come out and hear for yourself why the Godmother is still..."South Central Vermont's Second (or third) Most Powerful Garage Band!" AND enjoy delicious BBQ. Bring a chair or blanket. Rain location in the gym.

AUG. 2- Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce free summer concert series.

6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Neshobe Golf Club-

 Come out for a fun, enjoyable evening of live music by Ivory and Chef Jim Doria's Green Mountain barbecue at the Long Iron Restaurant & Pub. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the area's most beautiful views and friendly folks. Rain location in the Clubhouse!

Support our GREAT sponsors- Omya, Casella Waste Management, Lake Sunapee Bank, New England Woodcraft and Neshobe Golf Club.

Big Thanks- We couldn't do it without them!!!

Once again the town of Brandon, Vermont will become a colorful art destination. Head turning objects of beauty and creativity will be in the form of rocking chairs visible on the streets and in store windows. The members of the Brandon Artists Guild, under the leadership of Warren Kimble and Stacey Stanhope, have artfully hand painted vintage rockers of all shapes, sizes, styles and ages. This is the Brandon Artists Guild's 11^th Community Arts project starting with the Really Big Pig Show in 2003.  Work has been ongoing on the Art Rocks project since January.

The collection will include classic, Victorian, mission, and contemporary styles. Sizes and shapes will include cradles, children's rockers, and assorted larger rockers. Rocker art will include florals, landscapes, nature, whimsy, humor and eclectic themes..

Look for other Rocker events such as the outdoor painting of a giant rocker, and a showy float in the July 4^th parade, Sat. July 5^th.

The gallery will also be featuring some delightful painted rocks done by the Brandon Artists Guild members that will be available for immediate sale at the gallery.

At summer's end, the rockers will be auctioned. The "Art Rocks Brandon Auction" will take place at the Brandon Town Hall on Aug. 23rd.

Rockers, first enjoyed in the 18^th century and made popular by both Benjamin Franklin and John F. Kennedy, have an association with relaxation and pleasant moments. This is a special opportunity to own a unique piece of functional original art painted by a local professional artist. The proceeds will go towards support of the art programs in 8 local schools.

The Brandon Artists Guild is located at 7 Center St. Brandon, VT, and is open every day from 10am to 5pm, 802-247-4956.

More information can be found at www.brandonartistsguild.org.     

2014 Concert Dates

Monday - July 28, 7:30 pm Middlebury Town Hall Theater

Friday - August 8, 7:30 pm Salisbury Congregational Church

Point CounterPoint Student Concerts, Saturdays 1pm:

July 12 - Salisbury Congregational Church

August 2 - Salisbury Congregational Church

August 16 - Salisbury Congregational Church

August 23 - Salisbury Congregational Church

As former Executive Chef of the New England Culinary Institute, Chef Robert is passionate about teaching culinary arts. 

He generously shares his classic cooking techniques with students and home chefs of all abilities.  These demonstrations conclude with participants sampling the creations-and the know-how to create them on their own. 

$50 per person, per class.  Buy three and get one free! 

Reservations:  802-244-7822 

BRANDON TOWN WIDE YARD SALE REGISTRATION CLOSES Wednesday, July 30th at 5 PM. Register your Yard Sale for $7 (name and address) or $15 (an extra 25 words to describe specialty items that will grab buyer's attention) and make sure you get on the Official Map. Click on the link for a registration form or stop by Carr's Florist & Gifts or The Inside Scoop.

yard sale registration form 

Summer is here and our local treasure, Neshobe Golf Club, is up and running for another great season! Pro Rodney Bicknell is eager to have all the local folks come up and play a round of golf, enjoy a Thursday Men's Night or a Wednesday Ladies Night and see why Neshobe is one of Vermont's most beloved courses. Rodney is also excited to announce the Grand Opening of the Long Iron Restaurant & Pub.

Ask him about the special golf offer for Brandon Chamber Members!!!

Contact Dan Celik, museum Steward at dan@brandon.org or call the Chamber phone at 247-6401