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At its founding in 1834, the Episcopal Parish in Bennington chose the Apostle Peter as its Patron; therefore, the Parish celebrates the Patronal Festival on the Sunday following January 18 (the Feast of the Confession of St. Peter, Apostle). In St. Peter’s Church building, there are many reminders of the Patron saint. The stained glass windows at the Pleasant Street end of the nave of the church depict scenes from the life of Peter. Pictures, tapestries, and banners that utilize keys as a symbol of the saint may be seen throughout the church building.

During all three liturgies (8 am, 10 am, 5 pm) on Sunday, Jan. 20, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant St., Bennington, VT, the church will honor Peter, the patron of St. Peter’s Church, Bennington. The Gospel reading for the day (John 1:42) relates how Simon was brought to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter). Sunday’s music at the 10 am. liturgy will reflect the festive spirit of the day.

Spend a winter’s afternoon with the wonderful chamber music of the Bennington String Quartet. $12 per person for adults, $7 per person for students, children under 12 admitted free-of-charge.

Ada Paresky Education Center, January 20, 2 pm.

Brush up on your best British accent and get ready for a jolly good time as you experience the English countryside at the Clark. Visit with a shepherdess and sheep, learn proper manners from the Emily Post Institute, or make your own sheep mobiles and tea sachets. And of course, enjoy a special “make-your-own” high tea.

Schedule of events and activities
12:00–4:00 pm – Art making, quiet games, sheep petting and discussion with local shepherdess Hallie Walker

12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm – Emily Post etiquette lessons

1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm – “Make-your-own” high tea

1:15 and 3:15 pm – Gallery talks on British art

3:00 pm – Film: Nanny McPhee

The Clark Institute, January 20, starts at 12:00.

At the museum for a residency to develop Ghost Ship Rodez, Allen checks into the B-10 for an Alt Cabaret performance of his left-leaning country tunes. Along with friends Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Joe Ely, Allen was the trailblazer of the Lubbock, Texas scene perhaps the most progressive movement in contemporary country music, with a liberal perspective and a penchant for topical songwriting. Allen also contributed a song to David Byrne’s only feature film True Stories.

MASS MoCA, Saturday, January 19, 8:00 pm, Club B-10, $14 advance, $18 day of show

Are those tracks in the snow from a raccoon or a possum? Find out how to identify tracks from environmental educator Lynn Levine and naturalist/illustrator Martha Mitchell as they present their new book Mammal Tracks and Scat: Life-Size Tracking Guide. The book is a handy waterproof year-round field guide designed to be carried through brush, bramble and snow banks. A novel three-step process is used to guide the reader in identifying the tracks of 29 different animals that are commonly encountered in the field. Animal tracking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed solo or as an entire family!

Saturday, January 19, 4 pm, Northshire Books.