DURING JUNE AROUND THE AREA

Northfield Through August 28 - Artists Reflect on the Historical Collection of the Sullivan Museum, Sullivan Museum, Norwich University off South Main Street.

Brookfield To August 30 - Quilt Collection on exhibit at the Marvin Newton House, Brookfield Historical Society featuring quilts from the late 18th century to the early 20th century, 2 - 4 p.m. on Sundays, FREE, donations accepted.

Barre Through July 25 - The circus is coming to Studio Place Arts with three rings in the gallery to showcase 3-D circus performers and routines (Think dolls, sculptures, wire pieces, wood creations. Think Alexander Calder's Circus!) that are roughly at a scale of 1 1/2 inches to a foot (which makes people 8-10 inches tall).

Montpelier Through July 31 - Summer Brights, brightly colored paintings and collages by Northfield Falls artist Robin LaHue at Center Court of the City Center, Main Street.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

Williamstown 9:30 a.m. - Story time with Bill Palin and Critters, Ainsworth Library, FREE.

Montpelier 6:30 p.m. - Victorian Ice Cream Social and Croquet Tournament, benefits Montpelier Heritage Group, prizes for most original period attire, Statehouse lawn. 7 p.m. - Capital City Band on the Statehouse lawn.

Barre 3 - 7 p.m. - Barre Farmers Market, veggies, flowers, herbs, baked goods, crafts, City Hall Park. 6:15 p.m. - Authors of the Aldrich with David Moats discussing Civil Wars: The Battle for Gay Marriage, Aldrich Library, FREE. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Summer Bash 2009, Swimming, music, volleyball, basketball, BBQ and more, Barre Municipal Pool, FREE. 7 p.m. - Cold Country Blue Grass, Barre Rotary Club summer concert series presented by Barre Partnership, Currier Park, FREE [In Masonic Temple if rain].

Warren 7 p.m. - Thoughts on Designing Additions: From Context to Content and Intention to Invention with John Ringel, Yestermorrow Design/Build School summer lecture series.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Montpelier Noon - 1 p.m. - Rusty Romance kick off to Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series with roots 'n roll at the Christ Church Pocket Park, 64 State Street. Concerts will continue each Thursday through August 20. 7 p.m. - Author Margo Lanagan reads from her novel, Tender Morsels in the chapel at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. 7 p.m. - Mark Twain's A Murder Mystery and a Marriage, A Musical Melodrama, a feel good slice of Americana served up Grand Ole Opry style, Lost Nation Theater, $20/$15 students, seniors/$10 age 6-11.

Middlesex 6:30 p.m. - Sara Grace and the Suits, folk driven rock music on the Bandstand, Shady Hill, FREE.

Northfield 7 p.m. - Blackwood Gospel Quartet singing traditional close harmony quartet style, United Methodist Church.

Williamstown 3 - 6 p.m. - Farmers Market in the field in front of Pump and Pantry.

Montpelier 7 - 8:30 a.m. - Youth Birding Program Bird Walk, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, FREE, 229-6206 for information. 8 p.m. - Mark Twain's A Murder Mystery and a Marriage, A Musical Melodrama, a feel good slice of Americana served up Grand Ole Opry style, Lost Nation Theater, $25/$20 students, seniors/$10 age 6-11.

Barre 5 p.m. - Generations concert in City Hall Park, FREE.

Waterbury Center 7:30 p.m. - The Clean House, Waterbury Festival Players present a whimsical and poignant look at class, comedy and the true nature of love, $20 advance/$22 at the door, 498-3755 for tickets and information.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Northfield 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. - Safety Day behind the Fire House. 9 a.m. - Noon - Car Seat and Booster Seat checks in the Bean Chevrolet lot as part of Safety Day.

Williamstown 9 - 11 a.m. - Listers Meeting, Town Hall. 10 a.m. - Jane Napier and Interactive Story hour, Ainsworth Library, FREE.

Montpelier Saturday and Sunday Puffin Cruise To Maine, North Branch Nature Center goes to Maine to watch Atlantic Puffins at their breeding colony at East Egg Rock, $75 for teens includes camping Saturday night, van transportation and puffin boat cruise, Call 229-6206 for reservations. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Farmers Market, Local produce, plants, baked goods and music, special this week, Youth Farmers' Market Day, 60 State Street. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Replay the Tunes, sale of used vinyl, CD's and DVD's at Unitarian Church to benefit Onion River Exchange. 8 p.m. - Mark Twain's A Murder Mystery and a Marriage, A Musical Melodrama, a feel good slice of Americana served up Grand Ole Opry style, Lost Nation Theater, $20/$15 students, seniors/$10 age 6-11. 8 p.m. - Contradance, with caller Will Mentor and music by Dave Langford and Colin McCaffrey, Capital City Grange, off Route 12, $8.

Waitsfield 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Farmers Market, Mad River Green.

SUNDAY, JULY 19

Williamstown Noon - 2 p.m. - Annual Ice Cream Social featuring a display of antique cars, Williamstown Historical Society Museum, 433-5451 for information.

Brookfield 2 p.m. - Interesting Facts About Old Quilts with Mary Floyd, Marvin Newton House, Brookfield Historical Society, Ridge Road, FREE, donations accepted. 3 - 5 p.m. - Art for Agrarians, show and auction, sponsored by Rural Vermont, Twin Pond Retreat Center, 2007 Twin Pond Road.

Roxbury 3 p.m. - Piano Concert, Roxbury Church with Bob Allen playing selections from Gershwin, Ives, Kapustin and others.

Montpelier 2 p.m. - Mark Twain's A Murder Mystery and a Marriage, A Musical Melodrama, a feel good slice of Americana served up Grand Ole Opry style, Lost Nation Theater, $20/$15 students, seniors/$10 age 6-11.

Barre 4 - 6 p.m. - Food Not Bombs, Free Community Meal, all welcome, served at Restore parking lot, FREE.

Waitsfield 8 p.m. - Broadway Cabaret, Skinner Barn, program to be announced, $15, call 496-4422 for information and tickets.

Northfield 7 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting, Community Room, Brown Public Library.

Williamstown 7 p.m. - Selectboard Meeting, Elementary School Library.

Roxbury 7 p.m. - Selectboard Meeting, Town Hall.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

Northfield 1 - 4 p.m. - Northfield Farmers Market, Common. Naomi Chapter No. 18 of the Eastern Star bake sale will be featured. 7 p.m. - Summer on the Common, entertainment, singing and dancing [United Church in event of rain].

Randolph 9:30 - 11 a.m. - Cancer Support Group, Gifford Medical Center, 44 S. Main Street, Markle Room, refreshments served, 728-2270 for information.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Williamstown 9:30 a.m. - Storytime with Bill Palin and Critters, Ainsworth Library, FREE.

Barre 3 - 7 p.m. - Barre Farmers Market, City Hall Park.

Warren 7 p.m. - Continuous Transformations: Something Old, Something New in Making Next Generation Buildings with Matthew O'Connell, Yestermorrow Design Build School, Route 100, FREE.