As the holiday season narrows in on us, an abundance of events have sprouted up all across Southern Vermont. Here are The Bennington Lens’ top 10 picks for events to attend this November! Each event is within an hours drive of Bennington, many hosted within the town itself.
1.“Night of the Living Dead” Screening at the Bennington Battlefield
The Halloween festivities don’t have to end just because October’s over. Celebrate this Halloweekend with a screening of the 1968 cult classic “Night of the Living Dead”! This free event starts at 6 p.m. on November 1st. Attendees are invited to bring their own snacks and blankets and get ready for a night of fright.
2. Poetry Reading at The Left Bank
On Saturday, November 1st, at 5:30pm, Vermont Youth Poet Laureate and Bennington Student Emma Paris will be hosting a poetry reading in the Maurice Kahn Gallery at The Left Bank. The Left Bank is in North Bennington, and would be a quick shuttle ride for students.
3. @ Concert at the Stone Church
Folk-pop project band @ will be playing at Brattleboro’s Stone Church on November 7th: doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m.
4. Ohan Breiding and Lisa E. Bloom at Mass MoCA
Swiss-American artist Ohan Breiding, in collaboration with Lisa E. Bloom, will have an in-depth conversation on Breiding’s multimedia exhibition Belly of a Glacier. “Breiding connects collective acts of mourning to ongoing practices of care that strive to preserve ice — a material that contains both remnants of the past and the conditions of a future world,” states the event description. This event is being held at Mass MoCA on November 8th at 2:00 p.m.
On November 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper is welcoming artists of every skill level to explore the Clark’s collection of works on paper. This open session allows artists to explore varying art styles and to learn from artists that came before. Basic supplies will be provided, but artists are invited to bring their own supplies! This is a free event, but advanced registration is required. This is one of the many events The Clark will be holding throughout the month of November.
6. Vermont Vice: Artist Reception
On November 14th, starting at 4:30 p.m., The Bennington Museum will be hosting the Vermont Vice: Artist Reception. This is an amazing opportunity for students to experience an artist reception, uplifting artists local to the Green Mountain State.
7. A Symposium of Sorts: Radical Inquiries with the 2025 UNDO Fellows
On November 14th and 15th, UnionDocs, in collaboration with Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC), will be hosting a symposium in Troy, NY, sharing the exploration of radical filmmaking explored by creatives involved in the UNDO fellowship.
The Robert Frost Stone House Museum will be hosting its sixth annual Holiday Makers’ Market this year on Friday, November 16th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is an afternoon filled with seasonal snacks, music, and amazing handmade crafts.
On November 16th, starting at 11:00 a.m., a collection of drag’s most courageous adventurers will come together for a quest not easily forgotten. This quest will take place in Bard & Baker, Troy’s first board game cafe. This is sure to be a morning filled with delicious eats and outrageous feats.
10. Romeo and Juliet at Fort Salem Theater
From November 20th to the 23rd, Fort Salem Theatre will be hosting a production of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of two star crossed lovers, destined for heartache. Fort Salem is a small theatre company about 45 minutes outside of Bennington.
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