St. Petersburg, Russia Men’s Ensemble Concert, St. Peter’s Episcopal, Dec 7

The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble will offer a selection of Russian folk songs and sacred chorales. A free-will donation is requested. All in the community are cordially invited.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant St., Bennington, VT, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7.

Hanukkah Holiday Party, Beth El, Dec 7

Congregation Beth El, Menorah lighting and blessings at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Bring your favorite vegetarian Hanukah potluck dish. Latkes and beverages provided.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Wholesale Klezmer Band performs in the Sanctuary for a footstomping good time!

All are welcome, call 802-442-9645 for more information.

Renaissonics Holiday Concert, The Clark, Dec 7 (MA)

Kick off the Williamstown Holiday Walk Weekend with the Clark’s annual holiday concert featuring the Renaissonics. This unique ensemble will perform a “carols for dancing” program from the court and country traditions of England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Two leading Renaissance dancers in full costume will join the ensemble.Advance ticket purchase is encouraged as this concert often sells out.

$20 ($17 members and students). Call 413-458-0524 for tickets or purchase them in the Museum Shop.

December 7, 8:00 PM, Clark Art Institute.

Author Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (My Penguin Osbert), Northshire Books, Dec 8

Author Elizabeth Cody Kimmel will present a special gift package featuring her delightful book My Penguin Osbert. In My Penguin Osbert, a boy named Joe writes a very careful letter to Santa Claus, hoping to avoid some of the misunderstandings they’ve had in the past. He requests a real penguin, and awakens Christmas morning to find a living, breathing penguin named Osbert under the tree.

The new hardcover version of the popular book comes with its very own Osbert plush toy.

Saturday, December 8 at 11 am. For more information call 802-362-2200.

The Catamount Killing, Benn. College, Dec 6

Not a lot of advance notice on this one, but I couldn’t pass up listing it. Billed on the flyer I saw, this is North Bennington’s first Hollywood movie appearance! Crime/noir fare from 1974. Information on this is spotty at best, but I found this tease at IMDB: A banker troubled by both business and personal problems is transferred to a small town. There he meets and seduces an older woman. Together, they decide to pull off a payroll holdup together.

Showing tomorrow Thursday, December 6, 7 pm, at Bennington College, Barn 100.

Includes a presentation on the film’s creation before the screening. 92 minutes, contains some domestic violence and 70s nudity.

REMINDER! Arts and Crafts Show this Friday, Dec 7

Be sure you don’t miss the Arts and Crafts Show at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2 Blackberry Lane (and Dewey) in Bennington. This one day show will be a great place to pick up unique and handmade gifts for the holidays. Friday, December 7, 10am – 4pm.

Look for us at the table with 50 6×6 inch paintings. See you there! Call 802-442-8525 with questions.