Saturday, July 3 – Beary Hobbs’ DRIFTERS – "Under the Boardwalk," "On Broadway," and "There Goes My Baby" are just a few of the fabulous hits that made this group famous. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6 – Tuesday Night Series – THE VERMONT JAZZ ENSEMBLE – A Tribute to Count Basie – The seventeen-piece big band devotes an entire evening to this famous swing bandleader and composer. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 10 – LUTHER "GUITAR JUNIOR" JOHNSON AND THE MAGIC ROCKERS – This award winning pioneer of Chicago-style blues will bring the house down. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 13 – Tuesday Night Cabaret Series – MUSIC FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK – The Sonny & Perley Trio – Perley Rousseau, pianist and percussionist, Sonny Daye, pianist, and Pete Toigo, bass, return to present the music of our great American composers, Berlin, Porter, the Gershwins, and more, in a cabaret of song and stories about the composers. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 17 – VILLAGE LIGHT OPERA GROUP – Sixty accomplished NYC vocalists present Broadway standards, light opera favorites, and well-known songs from Gilbert and Sullivan. A tradition in the Deerfield Valley, this special concert benefits MHCA. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 20 – Tuesday Night Broadway Divas Series – MELODY, MELODIE – From Berlin to Bizet – Anna Bergman, international concert artist, and Alex Rybeck, pianist, a celebration of Sondheim, Rodgers, Coward, Puccini, Berlin, Bock, and Kern. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 24 – MHCA GARDEN TOUR – Fairies in the Garden – A special benefit for MHCA. Explore the Valley’s finest gardens and learn the mysteries and lore of garden fairies from local experts. Search for the elusive fairy dwelling in each garden.  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 24 – COMEDY NIGHT! – Ray Canale. His style and wit are reminiscent of the great comedians who played the Catskills in the 50’s and 60’s. Tom LaCondi to open. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 27 – Tuesday Night Cabaret Series – BURKE SINGS BURKE – Mary Burke, vocalist, and Bob Goldstone, pianist, perform this review of songs and stories of her late husband, composer/lyricist Johnny Burke. "Misty," "Pennies from Heaven," "It Could Happen to You," "Like Someone in Love," "Imagination," and "Here’s that Rainy Day" are just a few of the memorable tunes. 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, & Monday, July 30, 31, & August 2 – PLAZA SUITE – The Southern Vermont Players present this delightful Neil Simon comedy set in NY City’s Plaza Hotel. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 3 – Tuesday Night Cabaret Series – FROM BERLIN TO BROADWAY – Kevin McGuire, who played the Phantom for two years in the Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera, in a cabaret of popular songs of European and American composers. Richard Cherry, piano accompanist. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 5, 6, & 7 – PLAZA SUITE – The Southern Vermont Players present this delightful Neil Simon comedy set in NY City’s Plaza Hotel. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10 – Tuesday Night Broadway Divas Series – ONE HELL OF A RIDE AND MORE: The Songs of Cy Coleman, Jule Styne, and other Broadway Composers – Jana Robbins, whose many Broadway credits include playing Mazeppa and Mama Rose in Gypsy, presents an evening of song and story in tribute to these great composers. The many hits include "Witchcraft," "The Best is Yet to Come," and "With Every Breath I Take." Piano accompaniment. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 14 – KELLY MOORE – CELEBRATE! – With music that is a captivating blend of folk, Celtic, and classical influences, this unique and acclaimed sextet performs with violin, flute, guitar, percussion, and three vocalists. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17  – Tuesday Night Broadway Divas Series – FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD – Heather MacRae – A cabaret of numbers from Oklahoma and Carousel, as well as songs by Rogers & Hart and the Gershwins.  Heather’s credits on Broadway include Falsettos and Hair.  A very special evening.  Piano accompaniment.   7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 21 – THE HOLMES BROTHERS – Performing together since 1989 but with roots deep in the 60’s, this trio blends soul, gospel, blues, R & B, and country into a sound that is something special. Their new album is topping the blues charts. 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 24 –THE SINATRA SHOW – Jay Traynor, the original Jay of Jay and the Americans, and the 17-piece Joey Thomas Big Band present an entire evening in tribute to this beloved and exciting artist. All original scores. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 28 – AUGUST DULCIMER DAZE – An MHCA favorite, featuring this traditional folk instrument with The Margaret MacArthur Family, Rosamund Cambell, Lois Hornbostel, and other accomplished performers. 8:00 p.m. Call Folk Craft Music (802-368-7437) for information about companion weekend workshops.

Saturday, September 4 – BEATLEMANIA NOW – The Broadway group in a two-hour tribute to the Fab Four. 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 25 –   MEMORIES OF ELVIS – Joe Angerosa.  This sextet, complete with keyboard, bass, drums, guitar, and supporting harmonic vocalists will have you believing that the King has returned!    7:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, October 1, 2, 4 & 9, 10  – THE SECRET GARDEN – The Deerfield Valley Players present the 1992 Broadway musical version of this beloved children’s classic.   7:30 p.m. 

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