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!!

Neshobe SOAR Summerfest and Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce free concert series- On Thursday July 24th we had a nice turn out on a beautiful night at Neshobe School- delicious pig roast and great music from Feral Godmother!! Thanks to the SOAR team for putting on such a nice event.

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

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

 Treat yourself and 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. Ivory plays great rock tunes from the 70's 80's & 90's. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the area's most beautiful views, great music 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

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

Point CounterPoint Student Concerts, Saturdays 1pm:

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 

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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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

The improvisatory and "conversational" Yabuno Ettun Project (YEP) performs at Brandon Music on August, 2^nd at 7:30pm.

YEP is a highly creative collaboration between Japanese pianist Haruka Yabuno and Israeli bassist Ehud Ettun. The duo describes their music as "on the line between classical and jazz with a mixture of Baroque esthetics and contemporary jazz".

Music critic and editor of the blog BlueMonk Moods, Eliseo Cardona, says they are "two young masters creating dialogues of mesmerizing possibilities. Their music is based on the intrepid attitude that anything goes as long as risk is shooing away any fear."

Each one an imaginative composer, Ettun and Yabuno have created a unique interaction on stage. Their music is versatile and their creativity is on another level. "The beauty is that we came together through music way before we could find a common verbal language," explains Yabuno. "Once music took over, once we knew that improvising could take us anywhere, the journey itself was our destination."

Their repertoire is derived from a wide spectrum of sources and influences, which may explain why each concert is a unique experience. Ettun explains that "even though we came from different backgrounds, perhaps musically, indeed culturally, we found many similarities between Japan and Israel, let alone between us. Exploring without asking permission, without fear is what rewards us as musicians and listeners."

The YEP has performed in various venues in the U.S., including Jazz at the Kitano in New York, Lilypad in Massachusetts, Somethin' Jazz Club in New York and more.

Concert tickets are $15.00. A pre-concert dinner is available for an additional $20.00. Reservations are recommended for the show and required for dinner. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 465-4071 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or information.  Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon, VT 05733

Brandon Music welcomes the Boston-based, multi-instrumentalist, Ian Ethan Case on Saturday, August 9th at 7:30pm. Case is best known for his innovative approach to the 18-string acoustic double-neck guitar.  He has been performing in venues around the country for the past six years and is gaining in recognition both for his unique instrumental compositions and for the highly original playing methods which are required to perform them.

Seven Days says, "Most bands would need four or six hands to create the layered rhythms and harmonies Ian Ethan delivers solo..."

One of only about five musicians worldwide to tackle the double-neck guitar in earnest, Case fluidly combines a staggering variety of self-invented playing techniques.  Audiences consistently remark on the fascinating visual aspects of watching Ian play "as he rambunctiously weaves between fret boards, slapping and tapping the sounds of the guitar to life seemingly effortlessly in a style like you've never seen before" (Port  Orchard  Independent, WA).

Case's music was featured in December, 2013 on the NPR program "Here & Now", airing on virtually every NPR station in the U.S.  Following this airing, Case performed his original works at the Boston Museum of Science Planetarium with 4-time Grammy Award-winning cellist Eugene Friesen, with whom he continues to collaborate.  In January, 2013 Case was invited to perform with some of the world's foremost guitarists and bass players at the annual NAMM convention in Anaheim, California where he shared the stage with Robben Ford, Victor Wooten, Stu Hamm and Stanley Jordan, among others.  In addition to performing and collaborating with several longtime musical heroes, Case has performed and/or recorded with some of the best up-and-coming acoustic musicians from around the country and beyond.

Concert tickets are $15.00. A pre-concert dinner is available for an additional $20.00. Reservations are recommended for the show and required for dinner. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 465-4071 or e-mail info@brandon-music.net for reservations or information.  Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd., Brandon, VT 05733

AUGUST 8TH, 9TH & 10TH SHAKESPEARE ON MAIN STREET TO PRESENT OTHELLO Shakespeare on Main Street will present 3 performances of "Othello" at the Brandon Town Hall on Friday, August 8^th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, August 9^th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, August 10^th at 2:00 pm.   Set in 2014, amidst the political turmoil of the mid-East, this production of "Othello" will use contemporary events as a mirror for Shakespeare's dramatic medieval setting in which the famous Moor fought and loved. Under Gary Meitrott's thrilling direction, this breakthrough version of "Othello" will awaken deep personal awareness in both the players and the audience and is certain to be a dramatic highlight of Vermont's upcoming theatre season. Tickets for "Othello", Adults...$12 at the door, $10 in advance, Seniors, Students & Active Military, $8 (same price at the door or in advance) Tickets can be purchased at Carr's Florist & Gifts or at the door.   Sponsored by: Chris Russ

AUGUST 15TH A CONCERT BY "BUCKSHOT" The band "Buckshot" will perform at the Brandon Town Hall on Friday, August 15^th at 7:30 pm. This trio of talented Rutland musicians play a variety of Older Country Western, Southern Rock and Modern Country music. Adam Springer is the lead singer and guitarist, Craig Springer is the backup singer, percussionist and spoons and David Crossman as lead guitar, harmonica and singer. Don't miss this toe tapping trio.   Tickets, Adults...$8, Seniors, Students & Active Military...$6. Tickets available at Carr's Florist & Gifts or at the door.   Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor.

AUGUST 16TH BRANDON'S SILENT MOVIE FESTIVAL FEATURES "SHOW PEOPLE" This months feature movie "Show People" will be presented on the big screen at the Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, August 16^th at 7:00 pm. This 1928 silent film is about the silent film business. Young Peggy Pepper (Marion Davies) ventures to Hollywood to make her mark in drama, but finds an unexpected and unwelcome flair for slapstick comedy. Full of cameos of stars ranging from Charlie Chaplin to Douglas Fairbanks Sr. Music throughout by the talented and well known Jeff Rapsis. This is another Free Will Offering event sponsored by: Brandon Town Players and Bill & Kathy Mathis, in memory of Maxine Thurston.

 AUGUST 17TH TOM JOYCE AND HIS ALL NEW MAGICAL COMEDY SHOW Tom Joyce and his New Magical Comedy Show will be held at the Brandon Town Hall on Sunday, August 17^th at 3:00 pm. Back by popular demand, this all new magical comedy show is for children (and adults) of all ages. Tom's incredible repertoire with his audience will make for a great afternoon of fun and adventure for the entire family. Great show for children as they get ready to return to school (stop smiling parents) Tickets are $4 for Adults and $3 for Children 12 and under. Tickets are available at Carr's Florist & Gifts or at the door. Sponsored by: Brandon Artist Guild, Dolores Furnari - Country Owl Studio.

AUGUST 26TH-29TH OPEN AUDITIONS FOR "BRANDON HAS TALENT SHOW" The Friends of the Brandon Town Hall will hold Auditions for their upcoming Talent Show at the Brandon Town Hall during the week of August 26^th-29^th between the hours of 6:00-8:00 pm. The Talent Show is scheduled for September 20^th. You MUST schedule a day and time in order to audition. If you have a talent and would like to show it off? Sign up for a time slot to audition for the first "Brandon Has Talent" Show. No matter what your age, if you like to sing, play an instrument, dance, play in a band, have a special talent, etc. call 247-5420.  Lets show everyone how talented our community is.

Check out their full schedule here- Town Hall Schedule