Event listings for Saturday, May 5, 2012

Performing arts

MARLBORO Three Works in Progress: Senior Logan Smith directs three short plays he authored: "The Writer & His Time," about an author emptied of ideas visited by a mysterious stranger who might just yield some; "The McDonalds," where things change in the lives of one aged couple as they discover that they've both been keeping secrets, and "Just Passing Through," in which a widower bringing flowers to the roadside site where his wife died is accosted by a hitchhiker. This performance contains stage violence, near nudity and strong language, and is not recommended for young audiences. Saturday, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. Through Sunday, May 06, 2012. Free. Marlboro College, 2582 South Road. Information: 802-251-7644; Click for more info on Web in new window.

The written word

MARLBORO Way Leads on to Way: Robert Frost in Speech and Song: Explore the music of Robert Frost's poetry as senior Ellie Roark presents her original settings and interpretive recitations of five of Frost's contemplative wandering poems. 7 p.m. Free. Marlboro College/Ragle Hall, 2582 South Road. Information: 802-251-7644; Click for more info on Web in new window.

Visual arts and shows

NEWFANE Prints and Woodworking: Woodworker Dan DeWalt and printmaker Kim Colligan are showing their works together for the month of May. Opening reception on May 5, 1-3 p.m. Through Monday, May 28, 2012. Free. Moore Free Library, 23 West St. Information: 802-365-7948; Click for more info on Web in new window.

BRATTLEBORO Open Studio: Art by Sarah Adam: New paintings by Sarah Adam. This series focuses on silhouettes and patterns made by natural and manufactured objects. Painting on found objects as well as wooden furniture. 1-8 p.m. Free. Sarah Adam, 270 Western Avenue. Information: www.madsahara.com.

Celebrations, festivals, community meals

WALPOLE Ram Full Moon Festival: Each month, at the time of the full moon, people who are concerned about the state of the world and humanity as a whole, gather to offer service by meditating, using a scientific form of creative meditation. This form of meditation helps to step down the spiritual and healing energies, available at this specific time, for planetary redemption. 7-9 p.m. Free. Walpole Unitarian Church, Corner of Main and Union Streets. Information: 802-536-5024.

Music

BELLOWS FALLS Mississippi Soul and Blues Man: Johnny Rawls will be bringing his unique brand of sexy, funky soul music, transforming the club into a sweat-soaked juke joint party. Opening for Rawls is The Dave Keller Band. 7:30 p.m. Adults: $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Seniors, students, and children under age 12: $13 in advanc. Stone Church Arts/Immanuel Episcopal Church, 14-20 Church Street. Information: 802-463-3100; Click for more info on Web in new window.

BRATTLEBORO Cinco de Mayo Concert by Sirius Coyote Band: The Sirius Coyote Bandgenres mixes influences from Spanish, African, and Native Latin American sources. Listen to the exciting sounds of log drums, ocarinas, berimbau and mbira, accentuated by guitar, banjo, saxophones, electric bass and digital keyboard. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students. Hooker-Dunham Theater & Gallery, 139 Main St. Information: 802-254-9276; Click for more info on Web in new window.

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