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Vergennes Opera House April 2016 Newsletter. Get the coffee!
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Peepers and birds and salamanders are all telling us spring is here so let's enjoy it!

This past winter was, well...a little "lackluster" in the snow department but no one is complaining now that we've gotten a taste of spring and warmer weather. And there is plenty of fun to be had in YOUR Vergennes Opera House this spring so get the yard work done early and make some plans. 

Spring Tour of
HANSEL AND GRETEL Sunday, April 17th

Bald Mountain (true fairytale) Theater presents a thrilling new adaptation of the classic fairytale Hansel and Gretel. This playful, visually exciting production captures the beauty and drama of the original tale by the Brothers Grimm.  With story, song, and dance, Bald Mountain launches their touring company with a classic story for the whole family to share and talk about. Go to the following website: http://www.Baldmountaintheater.org for more information.
Two performances: 1pm & 4pm
Tickets sold at the door.
Children under 16 $8, Adults $12 
Presents Hansel & Gretel, 2 Shows!
Ignite and nurture your acting, singing, stage movement/dance skills with Broadway professionals Bill Carmichael, Scott Nicholas and Susan Walsh. $285 per student, includes all materials. Showcase at 4 p.m. on the last day, August 19th. Call 802-989-2129 or email broadwaydirectvt@gmail.com. Limited to 15 students (ages 13-18) so don't delay. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

This year's Five-Town Bixby Ball will be held at the Vergennes Opera House on Friday, May 20th. There is a lot of planning going on but suffice it to say that this will be another amazing evening! Last year's Bixby Ball SOLD OUT!  The Grift will be performing once again and their infections music will fill the Opera House and get you moving! The ticket price also includes food and an OPEN BAR! The committee is hard at work putting the details together. Tickets go on sale April 15 at Classic Stitching, Everywear, Linda’s, Malabar, at the library and online now at this link: https://bixbylibrary.org/tickets/. We'll see you on the dance floor!

Did you miss Carnevale Vergennes 2016? Well you missed a good one! Not only was it packed with fun surprises, delicious food and fantastic entertainment, but it raised close to $21,000 to be shared between three area non-profits: The Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes Partnership, and new this year, The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes.

Thanks to all the guests and especially thanks to the following sponsors: RPM: Restoration Performance Motorcars, Vergennes Animal Hospital, J.W. & D.E. Ryan Plumbing and Heating. Jackman Fuels, WhistlePig Whiskey, Everywear for Everybody. H.J. LeBoeuf & Sons Building & Contracting, Gary Lange Law Office, Jeff and Andrew Fritz, Markowski Family, Ed and Beverly Biello, The Garry Simpson Family, Michael and Lynn Donnelly, Connie and Bill Houston, Otter Creek Kitchenware, and the Hall Communications Radio Group (WOKO/WKOL/WJOY/WBTZ/WIZN)

And check out his video about Carnevale Vergennes, shot by Rocket (yes that is his name) here: http://bit.ly/Carnevale2016Vid. For more info on Rocket's work and his America's Best Friend online video series, visit his site: http://bit.ly/abfpatreon.

Pictures from Carnevale Vergennes 2016 are available to purchase and/or preview online from The Custom Image of Vermont at this link: http://bit.ly/Carnevale2016Pix. After you sign in you can view hundreds of photos taken that evening.

It's never to early to start planning for Carnevale Vergennes 2017, taking place in the Opera House on March 4th. What are YOU going to wear? 
Ready for some dancing fun to help you get ready for summer? Join Stacey Sherman for ZUMBA every Monday and Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in the Vergennes Opera House. She plays some fantastic music and adds in some fun dance moves and the next thing you know it, the hour is over and you feel TERRIFIC!
Drop-ins are welcome at $10. 5 class card is $35, 10 class card is $60 and a 20 class card: $110. For info contact Stacey at 802-349-0026
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