Mango Jam Vermont
2026-06-27 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Mango Jam Vermont – Free Family Barn Dance & Boerie Roll Food TruckDate and Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm. Grounds open at 5:30. Optional picnic on the green. The Boerie Roll food truck will be on-site to purchase food.
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474. Outside concert. If weather requires, concert will move inside the barn.
Tickets: Free concert, thanks to VT Anonymous Donors. Please Register below–registration appreciated but not required.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a summer evening overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain. Boogie on the Bayou – the Zydeco and Cajun sounds of Louisiana! Lots of room to dance and space for kids to move around.
Mango Jam Vermont, a six-piece dance band from Burlington, plays straight-ahead Zydeco as well as New Orleans-inspired funk, Reggae, and Ska. Its infectious beats and great sound will get your feet moving. Band members are Gus Ziesing, accordions, saxophones and vocals; Mimi Ryan, alto saxophone, rubboard, and vocals; Peter Riley, bass and vocals; Dennis Willmott, guitar and vocals; Bill Mullins, guitar; Cannon Labrie on Cajun accordion and vocals; and Michael Bradshaw on drums.
Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome outside.
Laissez le bon temps rouler!
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The Boerie Roll brings the flavor of South Africa to the Islands. Menu below:
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Calamellus Trio: Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
2026-06-28 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Calamellus Trio: Oboe, Clarinet, BassoonDate and Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 4 pm to 5:30 pm, with a brief intermission
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
This ensemble of local musicians features music of the Baroque and contemporary women composers, played on the oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. Experience the Calamellus Trio in an intimate chamber concert that brings rich, layered sound to our island community. This is the first appearance of Calamellus at the Island Arts Summer Arts Festival.
Reserve your seat, invite a friend, and spend an evening discovering how three woodwinds can fill the room with color, conversation, and connection.
The program includes:

A Baroque Suite with pieces by Handel, Rameau, Lully, and Boyce
Century Dances by Cecilia McDowall, a contemporary British woman composer, highlights the wide variety of dance music; Allemande, Menuet, Mazurka, Tango, and Rock – Last Dance
Mozart Divertimento
The Sequoia Trio for oboe, clarinet, bassoon by contemporary American composer Jenni Brandon, a very atmospheric and environmentally conscious piece that will speak to people who love Vermont
Pajirillo “little bird” by Cardozo Castro, a Columbian composer and infused with a Latin feel

The three musicians are principals in the Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra:
Ruby Brezinsky — Oboe
Lisa Hoyt — Bassoon
Margaret Barsumian — Clarinet
Meet and greet the Trio members and enjoy light refreshments after the performance. Their concert last Fall in South Hero was enjoyed by a full house. This is your opportunity to enjoy this unusual ensemble.
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Yin Yoga for All
2026-06-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Yin Yoga for All (Beginner, Aging, Active, and Athletic) with Bob Muncil
Island Arts Barn
June 22- Aug 31 (No class July 6 and Aug 3)
Monday mornings 9-10
$10 donation (cash, check, venmo at the door)
Yin Yoga is a contemplative practice that targets the connective tissues of the body such as tendons, ligaments, and the deep fascia network. This practice consists of going into a pose, finding stillness, and then connecting to the breath while holding the pose for 3-4 minutes. Most poses are seated poses similar to stretching poses. This is a great practice for people with an active mind as well as an active body. If you are new to yoga this is a wonderful place to start.
Bob is a certified Yin Yoga and meditation instructor. No experience necessary. No registration required. Just drop in. A limited number of mats will be available for use.

Kundalini Yoga with Kim Muncil
2026-07-01 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Kundalini Yoga with Kim Muncil
Island Arts Barn
June 24, 2026 – Sept 2, 2026 (No class July 8 and Aug 5)
Wednesday mornings 9:00-10:30
$15 donation (cash, check, venmo at the door)

Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice that includes movement, breathwork, meditation, and chanting. Each class has a theme and so each class is very different. Classes are designed yoga sets (kriyas) that work on specific physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the body. It is a beautiful practice that will raise your energy and touch your heart. Kim’s classes include live music and end with a gong relaxation. Kim is a 500 hr Kundalini and meditation instructor as well as a certified breath coach. No experience is necessary. No registration required. Just drop in. A limited number of yoga mats are available to use.

Handcrafted Greeting Card Workshop
2026-07-01 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | 275 South St South Hero VT, 275 South St, South Hero, VT, United States
Handcrafted Greeting Card Quilling WorkshopDate and Time: Wednesday July 1, 2026 10:30am – 12:00pm
Instructor: Pat Brennan
Location: 275 South Street, South Hero, Vermont 05486
Tickets: $12
Experience the fun of card-making using quilling designs with a workshop taught by Pat Brennan. An Islander since 1969, Pat has been giving card classes for over six years. She will teach you basic techniques of quilling, folding and bending paper to create unique patterns then placing them on a card. At your first class, in addition to the class fee, you will be required to buy a tool kit ($7) that includes a dispenser with double-sided tape, glue dots, sponge daubers, and a little bling.
You will receive two kits. Each kit will create a beautiful one-of-kind card with envelope, a card likely to cost $6 or $7 in a store—if you could find one as nice! This is a great opportunity to have fun, learn card-making, and surprise friends and family with beautiful cards.
Please bring scissors if you have them.
Class fee includes 2 card kits per class.
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Tai Chi
2026-07-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Tai ChiDate and Time: Every Thursday from May 28 – September 3, 2026, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Instructor: Rob Rousseau
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, N. Hero
Tickets: Free, Donations to Island Arts appreciated
Prior to attending class, please call Rob Rousseau to register or for more information at 802-373-0947.
Join us in Tai Chi for health and relaxation. New students are always welcome.Tai Chi is, literally, the connecting of individual energy to the universe energy through a series of movements. Moving simply and letting go of our own blocks allows Chi, or energy, to flow.
QiGong is a method of movement from which Tai Chi and a plethora of other movements have evolved.
Classes held outside weather permitting; otherwise, class will move inside the barn.
Classes are also held every Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 pm, and every Tuesday and Friday at 9:00 am at the Congregational Church of South Hero, 24 South St. in South Hero, VT
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Film Camp LCATV: Lights, Camera, Action!
2026-07-06 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Film Camp LCATV – Lights, Camera, ActionDate: Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, 2026, 9 AM to 12 PM
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: FREE. Registration required. For youth 10 to 16 years old.
Join LCATV instructors in the Island Arts Center barn for a week of film-making activities. The camp meets Monday through Friday mornings in the Island Arts Center barn from 9 AM to noon.
Learn basic camera techniques on our HD cameras, and how to edit your projects on Adobe Premiere Pro editing software. Campers will also have instruction on how to use a green screen and a variety of microphones during the week. To round out the week, campers will put their new skills to use by recreating a 2–4-minute scene from a blockbuster film, as part of the Crowdsourced Cinema VT (https://www.mediafactory.org/crowdsourcedvt), a statewide collaborative film project (past films have included Star Wars and Jurassic Park…what will we recreate this year? Sign up and find out!).
This is a collaboration brought to you by Island Arts and Lake Champlain Access Television (LCATV). For more information you can contact Island Arts at 802-372-8889 or Stephanie at LCATV.
Space is limited to ten students maximum, so sign up is required. Please sign up with Island Arts by calling 802-233-1725 or 802-372-8889.
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Shamanic Journeying
2026-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Green TARA Space, 3275 US Rte 2, North Hero, VT, 05474, United States
Shamanic Journeying
Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
Date/Time: Friday, July 10, 2026; 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: GreenTARA Space; 3275 US-2, North Hero, VT
Cost: By Donation
RSVP: bhopvt@gmail.com or 802-922-8905
A Path to the Sacred: An Invitation to Shamanic Journeying
This is an invitation to the part of you that is curious about the mystery and magic just beneath the surface of everyday life. Whether this is your first time exploring the spirit worlds or you are a seasoned traveler, you are welcome here. We invite you to explore Shamanic Journeying—a way to connect with dimensions of reality that exist alongside our own.
What is Shamanic Journeying?
For those new to this, think of it as a form of “active dreaming.” By following the steady, rhythmic beat of a drum or rattle, we enter a natural trance state of awareness. This helps us shift our focus away from the noise of daily life so we can listen to the wisdom of the spirit realm. It is a simple, ancient practice used by people all over the world to find deeper meaning and connection.
The Gift of a Spirit Guide
In our time together, you will learn the basics of journeying and then have the opportunity to meet a compassionate helping spirit.
Meeting a spirit guide is about finding a wise and loving ally. This relationship offers a sense of partnership that reminds you that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. This connection helps your perspective widen and your heart soften, giving you a greater sense of purpose. As you get to know your guides, you begin to remember your own true nature, allowing your “heartlight” to shine a little more brightly in your daily life.
If there is interest, we look forward to growing this community through continued gatherings.
Beth Hopwood is a shamanic healing practitioner who facilitates workshops and individual sessions designed to connect seekers with spirit guides, allies, and ancestral wisdom. Her journey to this work followed a successful corporate career in New York City and Northern California, where she held key roles at companies including Apple and Clorox. This background provides a uniquely grounded foundation for her spiritual practice, blending leadership with an ancient healing tradition.
A deeply trained facilitator, Beth completed a three-year Practitioner Training and a two-year Spiritual Facilitator program “Ennobling of the Heart’, led by Julie Kramer. Her lineage of study includes work with Sandra Ingerman and Betsy Bergstrom who specializes in compassionate depossession. Through her workshops, Beth guides others in meeting the allies and wisdom-keepers of the spirit realm to foster healing and growth.

Island Arts Jam Session
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Island Arts Jam SessionAn amateur musicians’ event for everyone
Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: Free for all. Registration appreciated but not required. Click below.
Attendees bring their instruments to the barn for an informal jam session. All instruments are OK, from bassoon and cello to ukelele and washboard. All ages OK. Children must have a parent or other adult accompanying.
Jam session will be led by music teacher Tony Pietricola, who is an active performing member of The Dixie Six, a popular local jazz ensemble, and a former music teacher in the Grand Isle School. Music will include Blues and a mix of music for all.
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Ken Clark Organ Trio - Soul, Jazz, R&B
2026-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Ken Clark Organ Trio – Soul, Jazz, R&B, FunkDate and Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 7 pm to 8:30 pm.
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25-$30
Tables: Reserve a table online or at the door at $15 for a 2-top, $25 for a 4-top, and
BYOB. Table tickets are only available online or at the door––first come-first served,
subject to availability. Tables tickets are not available from local ticket outlets.
Tables: Reserve a table online or at the door at $15 for a 2-top, $25 for a 4-top, and BYOB. Table tickets are only available online or at the door––first come-first served, subject to availability. Tables tickets are not available from local ticket outlets.
The Ken Clark Organ Trio has been performing around New England, the eastern U.S., and internationally for 15 years. This is their second appearance at the Island Arts Summer Festival. “Organist Ken Clark, guitarist Mike Mele, and drummer Steve Chaggaris lean on the beat, (high stepping funk, shuffle boogaloo back beat ballad), build dynamic climaxes sprinkle in jazz solos and deliver the goods. Clark controls the B3 like a master: hip bass lines, sizzling chordal washes, feel-good riffs, funky blues lines and syncopated accents figure in the mix. The groove, the sonic power of the organ and a soulful message are a forceful combination for reaching the people, all the way from the church to the dance floor. Can’t beat the feeling.” ~ Owen Cordle, Jazz Times
“You might be skeptical about listening to a CD without a bass player, but from the opening bars of the first track, school is in session! Organist Ken Clark has a punchy, thick bass tone that rivals Rocco’s, and he grooves like a funky S.O.B. His right hand is pretty happening, too. A must hear for fans of jazzy, funky groove music.” ~ Bass Player Magazine
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Jazz & Funk Dance
2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Green TARA Space, 3275 US Rte 2, North Hero, VT, 05474, United States
Jazz & Funk Dance
Jazz and Funk Dance with Christine Henninger
Date/Time: Monday to Friday July 13-17; 9am to 10am
Location: GreenTARA Space, 3275 US-2, North Hero
Cost: $80, Reservations required; 201-446-1845
Jazz Funk Dance Class
Get ready to move, sweat, and have fun in this high-energy Jazz Funk class! Blending the technique and style of jazz dance with the attitude and groove of hip-hop, Jazz Funk features dynamic choreography set to today’s hottest pop, R&B, and dance music. Dancers will build coordination, musicality, confidence, and performance skills while learning fun combinations that emphasize expression, rhythm, and style. Suitable for all experience levels, this class offers a supportive environment where participants can challenge themselves, improve fitness, and enjoy the excitement of dance.
What to Expect:
Dynamic warm-up and stretching
Jazz and hip-hop-inspired movement combinations
Rhythm, musicality, and performance training
Confidence-building choreography
A fun, energetic, and welcoming atmosphere
Come ready to move, learn, and let your personality shine!
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Island Arts Artisan Market
2026-07-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Island Arts Artisan MarketDate and Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: Free.
Welcome to this seasons official Island Arts’ Artisans Market, hosted by Jennifer Pratt, Champlain Island Creator.
The Market will take place in the historical red barn at the Island Arts Center in North Hero, Vermont on Saturday July 18th, 9am – 4pm.
Come, visit, and shop this all day boutique and enjoy the wares created by a variety of local artisans!
You will definitely find a little of everything whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Handcrafted Greeting Card Workshop
2026-07-22 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | 275 South St South Hero VT, 275 South St, South Hero, VT, United States
Handcrafted Shadow Box WorkshopDate & Time: Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: 275 South Street, South Hero, Vermont 05486
Tickets: $30
Experience the joy of creating your personal Shadow Box with a morning workshop taught by Pat Brennan. An Islander since 1969, Pat has been giving card and craft classes for over six years. She will teach you the layered technique of creating designs in a Shadow Box frame. At your first class, in addition to the class fee, you will be required to buy a tool kit ($7) that includes a dispenser with double-sided tape, glue dots, sponge daubers, and a little bling.
Please bring scissors if you have them.
You will receive one shadow box frame and the numerous cut-out layers to build your art piece. The kit will create a beautiful one-of-kind work of art, ready to hang, a work likely to cost $50 plus in a gallery—if you could find one as nice! This is a great opportunity to have fun, learn a new craft, and surprise friends and family with beautiful hanging artwork.
Class fee includes 1 frame and image content per class.
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Skylark
2026-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
SkylarkDate and Time: Friday, July 24, 2026; 7 PM
Location: Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rt 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25 online – $30 at the door.
Tables: Reserve a table for seating at $15 for a 2-top, $25 for a 4-top, and BYOB. Table tickets are available online or at the door, first come-first served and subject to availability. Tables tickets are not available from local ticket outlets.
SKYLARK is an innovative contemporary string ensemble based in northern Vermont. With decades of professional experience, Skylark’s sound and repertoire challenge the boundaries between classical, folk, and modern idioms, creating inspired original works for all audiences. Influenced by the Nordic, Celtic, and American regions, SKYLARK’s music is melody-driven with unique energy, irresistible flair, and undeniable beauty.
The members of Skylark are Ben Lively on violin & guitar; John Dunlop on cello; Jane Kittredge on violin; and Ana Ruesink on viola.
Ben Lively, violin & guitar, is a violinist, violist, string arranger, and composer. He has worked in a wide range of styles including rock, jazz, tango, and classical music. A versatile musician, Ben is a passionate collaborator equally at home in concert halls and dive bars. Born in England and raised in rural Maine, Ben grew up playing classical violin with the Suzuki method at age five. In high school and at Middlebury College, he began studying jazz and exploring other styles of violin playing, eventually moving to France to study with jazz violin legend Didier Lockwood. Ben spent 15 years working in New York City, much of his time in Broadway pits.
John Dunlop, cello, has been principal cellist with the Vermont Symphony, Burlington Chamber Orchestra, Opera Company of Middlebury, Opera North, Vermont Mozart Festival, Vermont Virtuosi, and Green Mountain Opera Festival. He has performed as soloist with both the VSO and BCO. John is also the cellist with TURNmusic, which features many interesting young composers of our time. He studied under Richard Kapuscinski at Oberlin Conservatory and Bonnie Hampton at the San Francisco Conservatory, and has played in master classes for Yo-Yo Ma, Jerry Grossman, Steve Doane, and others. John has also Publicity Details for All Events_2026_with SHORT Blurbs_v2.0.docxNAC Feb 26, 2026 Page 22 of 40 composed and recorded several award-winning film soundtracks for short films, including a documentary on childhood hunger in Vermont, where he called on his skills as a guitarist and bouzouki player in addition to cello. He has played for Bernadette Peters, Lyle Lovett and Phish. John is Vermont’s busiest cellist!
Ana Ruesink, viola, enjoys exploring musical styles and traditions. An active freelance musician, she performs with the Vermont Symphony, Playing for Good, Dartmouth Symphony, and other regional ensembles. She plays English country dance music with her band Impropriety, Irish and Scandinavian tunes with her trio Symphony Reel, and an eclectic mix of old-time and traditional music with the Barker Family String Band (featuring her guitar-playing husband and two daughters). Beyond her musical pursuits, Ana likes to read, hike, and make kefir.
Jane Kittredge, violin, can be heard performing with her contemporary string quartet, SKYLARK, along with a variety of regional ensembles including the Vermont Symphony, Springfield Symphony, Opera Company of Middlebury, Opera North, Dartmouth Symphony and Handel Society of Dartmouth College, Middlebury Bach Festival, Burlington Choral Society, and on albums put forth by Vermont singer-songwriters. An avid educator, Jane is the Violin Professor at the University of Vermont and maintains a small private studio. She is an active member of Vermont’s arts community boards and currently serves on the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival Board and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Boards. Jane has also been the orchestral contractor for the Burlington Choral Society since 2018.
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Sylvia Parker Plays the Classics
2026-07-26 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Island Arts Center, 1127 US Rte 2, North Hero, 05474, United States
Sylvia Parker Plays the ClassicsDate & Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026; 4 pm – 5:30 pm, no intermission.
Location: Island Arts Center (barn), 1127 U.S. Rte. 2, North Hero, VT 05474
Tickets: $25 online – $30 at the door
Tables: Reserve a table for seating at $15 for a 2-top, $25 for a 4-top, and BYOB. Table tickets are available online or at the door, first come-first served and subject to availability. Tables tickets are not available from local ticket outlets.
Sylvia offers a solo piano recital of beloved shorter classical music (including some jazzy numbers) by composers that include Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Bartok, George Gershwin, and Scott Joplin.
A long time University of Vermont music professor and concert pianist (now retired), Sylvia enjoys spending the summer here in the Champlain Islands. Island Arts is delighted to showcase her musical talents for the first time in this concert.
Sylvia will play a Yamaha C7 concert grand piano provided through the courtesy of the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association. Island Arts is most grateful for their support.
IMAGE CREDIT: Centaur Records CRC 2811. Photo by William DiLillo. Permission granted by Centaur Records.
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