DURING JULY & AUGUST 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.

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.

Randolph Through August 30 - New England State Fairs, photographs of Lindsey Vladyka and New Work, New Directions: A collection of photographs by emerging young photographers, Chandler Gallery, Thursday 4 - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 - 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

Montpelier 7 - 8 p.m. - Capital City Band on the State House lawn. 7:30 p.m. - Villager Harmony featuring South African, Bulgarian, Appalachian shape note and renaissance music, Unitarian Church, suggested donation $10/$5.

Barre 3 - 7 p.m. - Barre Farmers Market, veggies, flowers, herbs, baked goods, crafts, City Hall Park. 6:15 p.m. - Authors at the Aldrich, historian Colin Calloway discusses "The Western Abnaki," Aldrich Library, FREE. 7 p.m. - Robert Resnick and Marty Morrissey in concert as part of the Rotary Club summer concert series presented by the Barre Partnership, Currier Park [Masonic Temple in the event of rain].

Warren 7 p.m. - The Power of Information in a Clean Energy Economy with Dan Reicher, Yestermorrow Design Build School, Route 100, FREE.

Stowe 8 p.m. - Aspects of Love, Town Hall Theater, bold and ambitious chamber opera charting the shifting alliances of six lovers across three generations, 253-3961 for information.

Montpelier Noon - 1 p.m. - Brown Bag Lunches, Patti Casey with Steve Light play elegantly funky acoustic roots music, free concert, Christ Church Pocket Park [Raining inside church]. 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, $25/$20 students, seniors/$10 age 6-11.

Warren 7 p.m. - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, screening of the film, Warren Public Library, FREE.

Stowe 8 p.m. - Aspects of Love, Town Hall Theater, bold and ambitious chamber opera charting the shifting alliances of six lovers across three generations, 253-3961 for information.

FRIDAY, JULY 31

Northfield 6 p.m. - FREE Dinner, United Methodist Church. 9:30 p.m. - FIREWORKS at Norwich launched from the soccer field. Any hills overlooking the campus provide a great viewing area.

Williamstown 9:30 a.m. - Story time with Bill Palin and critters, Ainsworth Public Library. 3 - 6 p.m. - Farmers Market in the field in front of Pump and Pantry.

Montpelier 7 a.m. - Youth Birding Walk, North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, 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. - Rachel Rice, Sweetheart and Outlaw Country Music, outdoor concert in City Hall Park, FREE. 6 p.m. - Milton Freedman Day Dinner, sponsored by the Ethan Allen Institute, speakers discuss "Strengthening Faith- Based Education," Elks Club, RSVP 695-1448.

Stowe 8 p.m. - Aspects of Love, Stowe Theater Guild presents a bold, ambitious chamber opera charting the shifting alliances of six lovers across three generations, Town Hall Theater, 253-3961 for information.

Northfield 5 - 7 p.m. - Barbeque Pulled Pork Dinner with all the fixings, Take out available, United Church of Northfield, $9 adults, children 10 and under $5, proceeds to support the ministries of the UCC of Northfield.

Montpelier All Day - Vermont Safety Day, numerous exhibits and demonstrations about safety issues of all kinds, State House lawn. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Farmers Market, Local produce, plants, baked goods and music, 60 State Street. 8 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

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

Stowe 8 p.m. - Aspects of Love, Stowe Theater Guild presents a bold, ambitious chamber opera charting the shifting alliances of six lovers across three generations, Town Hall Theater, 253-3961 for information.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

Brookfield 2 - 4 p.m. - Ice Cream Social and Antique Quilt Exhibit of Brookfield quilts from the late 18th century to early 20th century, Marvin Stone House, Brookfield Historical Society.

Montpelier 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

Stowe 7 p.m. [gates open at 5 p.m.] - Vermont Mozart Festival: All-American Evening, featuring Copland, Bernstein, Arber and Gershwin, Trapp Family Lodge meadow, $30.50, 862-7352 for tickets and information.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

Northfield 3 - 6 p.m. - Farmers' Market on the Common.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

Warren 7 p.m. - Residential Energy When the Energy Runs Out: Beyond Energy Efficiency with Ling Young, Yestermorrow Design/Build School Summer Lecture Series, in the studio, Route 100, call 496-5545 for information.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Montpelier 7 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $20/$15 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

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

Montpelier 8 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Williamstown 1 p.m. - Open House and dedication of the Cynthia M. McGlynn Children's Room and the M. Alma Wendling Study Alcove at the Ainsworth Public Library.

Riverton 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Food and Rummage Sale, MacKenzie Memorial Church, Call Hazel Gordon to donate or for information at 485- 8207.

Montpelier 8 p.m. - Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett, the fundamental questions of life, hope and faith are explored, Lost Nation Theater, City Hall, Tickets $25/$20 students and seniors/$10 ages 6 to 11.

Waitsfield 7 p.m. - Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Summer Concert, Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, plaing traditional toetepping, knee slapping tunes, $10/$5 senior and students, under 16 free, 1-877-FIDDLE1 for information.