The Books of Alice and Wonderland
on stage at in the MSA Theater
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Directed by Sean Roberts
July 29 & 30 at 7pm, July 31 at 2pm
The cast and crew of The Books of Alice and Wonderland are putting the final touches on a theatrical experience for the entire family. The Books of Alice and Wonderland combines projected images along with stage actors and musicians to create a fast-paced, colorful performance that transforms the Main Street Arts theater into a fantasy realm. This interpretation of the classic tale, written by Director Sean Roberts, is sure to give you a fresh perspective on the works of Lewis Carroll.
Tickets are for Alice are $10. Masks are required of audience members for the safety of our actors.
A special thanks to the sponsors for this show: Grass Roots Fund, Re/Max, Bobolink Communications, Village Square Booksellers,
The Bellows Falls Opera House, and our anonymous donors.
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Trois Amis
Sunday, Aug 7 at 7 pm
Trois Amis is a new band made up of three friends - Mary Cay Brass, Andy Davis, and Laurie Indenbaum - who love the music
of Quebec and who have delved deeply into this rich musical tradition. On accordions, fiddle and piano, the group plays lively toe-tapping jigs and reels, gorgeous romantic waltzes, humorous songs, and more.
Thanks to a generous donor, this concert is open to all by donation. Come out and enjoy a musical evening at MSA.
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Commedia dell'arte at MSA
Director Sean Roberts is creating two exciting new theater troupes at MSA inspired by the classic Italian theatrical art form, Commedia dell'arte. Adult and youth groups will meet on Mondays between
5 and 9:30 pm.
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“Matt did a great job of making it fun! First we learned a few fundamentals, then we worked with a partner. We’re going to practice so we’re ready for our next lesson!” - Anne & Jeff, Saxtons River |
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Swing Dance Classes
Whether you enjoy big band standards, rock ‘n roll songs, or even today's hits, knowing something about swing dancing can let you move to the music with a partner and have so much fun. Starting Thursday, July 21, from 7-8 pm, and continuing for 8 weeks, Matt Peake and friends will teach the basics of East Coast Swing. Sign up for one lesson or all eight. No partner required. N95 masks are a must. No cloth or surgical masks; if you don't have an N95 mask, ones will be available for purchase at MSA. Sign up soon, and we'll see you on the dance floor!
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Play Every Town Vermont Project
MSA was thrilled to represent the Town of Rockingham in the Play Every Town Vermont Concert #6 on Friday, July 8th. Read all about the project and the concert, and hear excerpts from performances by pianist David Feurzig, and local singers Alyssa Becker, and Ruby Besson,
at link below.
Huge thanks to Bill Ballard for donating his piano tuning skills for the concert!
(click on "Rockingham Write-up")
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Sugar and Snow by artist Kate Reeves
The Canal Street Represented Artists Show is currently in the gallery through August 19.
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Coming up Next Up
in the MSA Gallery:
The Vermont Watercolor
Society Show
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The Connecticut River Chapter of The Vermont Watercolor Society is proud to announce their upcoming watercolor show at Main Street Arts, Aug.14 to Sept.10. With 72 members from the Tunbridge area to the Southern VT border and including New Hampshire members, there will be approximately 35 original and diverse watercolor pieces exhibited in the gallery.
An opening reception is scheduled for Friday August 19, 5:30 to 7:30.
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Upcoming Area Events
Rockingham Old Home Days
Did you miss seeing the fireworks in
Saxtons River on July 4th?
If that's the case, you'll want to catch the fireworks
show at Rockingham Old Home Days.
It never fails to impress!
Don't miss this spectacular display
in beautiful downtown Bellows Falls
on Saturday, Aug. 5th.
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Main Street Arts | 802.869.2960 | info@mainstreetarts.org | www.mainstreetarts.org |
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