Taste of Barre Presented by Passumpsic Bank, Acting On-Camera with Annie Chang, Barre Heritage Festival
Happy Monday!
The Barre Heritage Festival is this weekend! In addition to the live music, parade, fireworks and much, much more happening throughout the week (see the full schedule of events here), we’re hosting a brand new event this year: Taste of Barre, presented by Passumpsic Bank.
Rain or Shine! This Thursday, enjoy a selection of special food and beverage items from our friends at Pearl Street Pizza, Morse Block Deli, Fox Market, Vermont Salumi and the Barre Biergarten, plus live music and dancing with Vecchio Stile, as well as a Barre history slide show to celebrate America’s 250, brought to you by the Vermont History Center.
Though tickets and tokens will also be available at the event, any member RSVPs and presales are much appreciated and very helpful for planning purposes. All Barre Social Club members are eligible to receive one free general admission ticket. GA tickets are $10 for all nonmembers. Purchase online or in person. Additional food & beverage tokens are $5 apiece, or buy 12 for $50.
Each general admission ticket includes:
- One commemorative 11x17 poster designed by local artist Rob Donnelly, while supplies last
- One post card menu for use during the event, while supplies last
- Two tokens to redeem for food and beverage selections
We look forward to the first of what we hope will become an annual celebration of Barre’s rich history and its bright future: Taste of Barre, Presented by Passumpsic Bank.
Our hours this week:
Monday July 20: 7am-6pm
Tuesday July 21: 7am-9pm
Wednesday July 22: 7am-8pm
Thursday July 23: 7am-5pm
Friday July 24: 7am-6pm
Saturday July 25: 7am-6pm
Sunday July 26: Closed
This Week's Event Calendar
Private Event
Tuesday July 21, 11am-1pm
We are scheduled to host a private meeting in the back room beginning at 11am Tuesday. Members and visitors please prepare to use the front door during this time.
Acting On-Camera with Annie Chang
Tuesday July 21, 6-9pm
Join us for a three hour master class in on-camera acting with Monday Nights Theatre Company founding member Annie Chang (Peacemaker on HBO, Interior Chinatown on Hulu; Wild Swans, The Young Vic, A.R.T, 4000 Miles, Studio Theatre). Workshop Tickets.
No Movie Night
Wednesday July 22
Due to preparations necessary for Taste of Barre, presented by Passumpsic Bank, we’ve rescheduled Movie Night, Summer Stock, for next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Taste of Barre, Presented by Passumpsic Bank
Thursday July 23, 6pm
Join us Thursday July 23 at 6pm to celebrate the food, wine, and culture of the immigrant groups that have shaped our community while creating a unique and elevated experience to launch the Heritage Festival weekend.
Due to the setup and final arrangements necessary to prepare for the event, we plan to close at 5pm. Doors open again at 6.
Barre Heritage Festival
Friday & Saturday July 24-25
“A Free Family-Friendly Festival in Barre, Vermont. The Barre Heritage Festival is a fun-filled annual event that brings our community together to celebrate summer in the heart of downtown Barre. With live music, delicious food, family activities, a festive parade, and fireworks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Thousands join in the fun for the biggest festival in Central Vermont. Vendors galore, a mile long parade, band after band after band, bounce houses, and a gorgeous firework display to end it all!
The festival, organized by The Barre Partnership, works closely with local businesses, organizations, and volunteers to create a true community celebration. Held each July, it continues a tradition that began in 1978, when Barre first celebrated its heritage with performances, food, and downtown pride.
Today, it’s all about celebrating what makes Barre vibrant, past and present, while supporting the small businesses and people who keep it thriving.We hope that you will join us for the Barre Heritage Festival & Homecoming Days!”
Barre Heritage Festival, Saturday Open House
Saturday July 25, 10am-2pm
In addition to our regular Saturday schedule, visitors are welcome to tour the club Saturday from 10am-2pm during the Heritage Festival.
Private Event
Saturday July 25, 2pm-5pm
We are scheduled to host the 70th reunion of the Spaulding High School Class of 1956 in the back room beginning at 2pm Saturday. Members and visitors please prepare to use the front door during this time.
Taste of Barre Presented by Passumpsic Bank
Join us Thursday July 23 at 6pm to celebrate the food, wine, and culture of the immigrant groups that have shaped our community while creating a unique and elevated experience to launch the Heritage Festival weekend.
The event will feature special dishes from our talented friends at Pearl Street Pizza, Morse Block Deli, Vermont Salumi, AR Market and Fox Market, as well as a fun selection of beer, wine and cocktails in the theme of the evening. Plus, music and dancing with Viecchio Stile, Musica Dall’osterie (music from the Italian bistro).
If you haven’t already, Barre Social Club members can RSVP here to claim a FREE general admission ticket. All GA tickets include:
- One commemorative 11x17 poster designed by local artist Rob Donnelly
- One post card menu for use during the event
- Two tokens to redeem for food and beverage selections
General Admission tickets are $10 for nonmembers, available for purchase online or in person. Additional food & beverage tokens are $5 each, or buy 12 for $50.
Though we’ll have seating and food and bar service both inside and outside, space is limited. RSVPs and prepaid tickets and tokens are greatly appreciated!
In Conversation with Domenica Marchetti
Friday August 28, 6pm
"Italian Cookies," says author Domenica Marchetti, “is a grand tour of Italy through its cookies. It is a deep dive into a seemingly frivolous subject that turns out to be not frivolous at all!”
Please join Domenica as she takes guests on a tour of the sweet confections she discovered, both elegant and rustic. These recipes reflect the culture and history of Italy in a fresh and exciting way. And best of all, Domenica will bring a sampling of her treats for guests to enjoy. “
Mark Your Calendar
Monday July 27: Periodic(al) Readers Club*, 4pm
Wednesday July 29: Movie Night*,* Summer Stock*, 6:30pm
Thursday July 30: Star Trek Church: Voyage to the Western Lands,* 6pm. "In this witty blend of a fire and brimstone sermon with Star Trek values, Ben Johnson spins a yarn of healing circles, becoming who you are…and Jenga Towers. The longest voyage is the journey back to yourself. Content Warning: References to the existence of child abuse, eating disorders and other realities of life”
Friday July 31: ViewMasters Film Club*,* The Lobster*, 6:30pm
Saturday August 1: Brunch, 10am-1pm
Wednesday August 5: Community conversation, meet and greet with Ryan McLaren, candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Snacks provided, 6pm (No Movie Night)
Thursday August 6: The Singer’s Room*, 6pm
Friday August 28: The Vermont Italian Cultural Association presents: In Conversation with Domenica Marchetti, author of “Italian Cookies,” 6pm
*FREE for members, $5 guest passes available with a member, $10 guest pass for other non-members, bar open for service