SculptCycle 2008 Calendar of Events

 

 The SculptCycles are on display!!!

Learn more on our Artist Page!

Map with SculptCycle locations

 

UPCOMING SCULPTCYCLE EVENTS

 

 September 2008

 

On-Line SculptCyle Auction - Starting August 15th

Starting on August 15, 2008, MDCA will begin the SculptCycle  Auction online and continue at the SculptCycle Auction and Gala on October 4th.  Learn more.

 

Bicycle Show at the Artisans Hand Craft Gallery- Throughout September

Throughout the month of September, photographs and mixed media celebrating the parts and pleasures of bicycles at the Artisans Hand Gallery, 89 Main Street.

 

Unicycle!--September 24th

Learn to unicycle and hear about local unicyclist Bill Merrylees unicycle race across Nova Scotia.  Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

 

Montpelier Art and Artisan Cheese Walk -

Friday, September 26th, 4 to 8pm

Enjoy an evening of art at over 25 venues and make another view of the SculptCycles before SculptCycle Auction.

 

 October 2008

 

SculptCycle Auction and Gala

Saturday, October 4th, 5 to 8pm

Evening reception with live music and food to live auction SculptCycles at the TW Wood Gallery.  Featuring auctioner Willem Lange and music by Michael Arnowitt .

Tickets  are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  

Learn more.

 

 

  June - September 2008

People’s Choice Award Voting:

Ballots available in downtown Montpelier locations and SculptCycle events.  Voting to continue through September and winner to be announced at SculptCycle Art Auction.

 

MDCA hosts evening Art Walks that are self-guided tours starting at the over twenty-five participating galleries, stories, restaurants, and government buildings.  Art Walks offer an evening of fine art, shopping, dining, music, theater, and film and include restaurant specials.  

 

PAST SCULPTCYCLE EVENTS

 

 June 2008

 

Montpelier Fashion Week, June 2 to June 7th:

A week a fashion events in downtown Montpelier including an Art Walk, grand fashion show , and SculptCycle Opening Celebration.

 

Montpelier Art Walk - Bike & Art Collide - Friday, June 6th, 4 to 8pm

Enjoy an evening of art and see newly unveiled SculptCycles.  Maps with SculptCycle locations and sponsor recognition available at downtown Montpelier locations .

 

Opening Celebration with SculptCycle Tour

- Saturday, June 7th, 1 to 4pm

  • At 1 pm, at corner of State and Elm Streets, The Restore will hold a helmet decorating and hat making workshop.  All are invited to create a costume for the SculptCycle Tour.
  • SculptCycle Tour starting at corner of State and Elm Streets, meet at 2pm start walking at 2:30.  Community procession past all the SculptCycles.  All are invited to join this "reverse parade" to view the new SculptCycles.  Bikes and costumes are highly encouraged.  

 

SculptCycle Opening Reception - June 7th, 4 to 7pm

Opening reception to recognize SculptCycle artists and sponsors on the Vermont State House lawn with live music provided by the Colin McCaffrey Swing Band with Allison Mann and food/drink provided by local restaurants, including: Ariel’s Riverside Café and Bar, Positive Pie 2, Capitol Grounds, Subway, Royal Orchard Thai, Julio’s Cantina, Nutty Steph’s Granola, and Morse Farm Sugarworks.  SculptCycle Judge announces artist awards.

 

Ride for Youth: Eco Tour 2008 - Sunday, June 22nd, 9am at Morse Farm

Washington County Youth Service Bureau’s Transitional Living Program and Athletes for New Idea’s Magic House have joined together to sponsor a cycling and walking event to raise awareness and funds to meet the needs of homeless and disadvantaged youth.   More info at Onion River Sports.

 

 

 July 2008

Montpelier Independence Day Celebration - July 3rd

Independence Day events include a parade and fireworks.

5th Annual Onion River Century Ride - Saturday, July 26th, 7am

Benefits the Kellogg-Hubbard Library!!  113 miles or 100 km (60 miles).  More info at Onion River Sports.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library Series

Eco-themed talks, book displays, and story walk - more details to come

 

 August 2008

 

Montpelier Art and Local Fresh Food Walk -

Friday, August 8th, 4 to 8pm

Bike/walk through an evening of art at over 25 venues.  Enjoy an evening of art, food, dining, shopping, music, theater, film, and restaurant specials.

 

FREE Bicycle Film Series, Saturdays and Sundays, 4 to 6pm

The Savoy Theater will show FREE bicycle-themed films during the month of August, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, 4 to 6pm:

 

Saturday, August 2: Breaking Away (1979)

Sunday, August 3: Beijing Bicycle (2002)

Saturday, August 9: Bicycle Thief (1948)

Sunday, August 10: Jour de Fete (1949)

Saturday, August 16: The Flying Scotsman (2007)

Sunday, August 17: Still We Ride

Saturday, August 23: Triplets of Belleville (2003)

Sunday, August 24: Filmed By Bike

 

 

  July - August 2008

 

MDCA Brown Bag Series:

Free concerts every Thursday at Noon in the Pocket Park at Christ Church, 64 State Street; Enjoy live music and SculptCycles on display in the Pocket Park.

 

Capitol City Band Concerts:

Free concerts every Wednesday at 7pm on the Pavilion Building lawn.

 

Tuesday Night Bike Race Series:

Onion River Sports Mountain bike races at Morse Farm - June thru August.   More info at Onion River Sports.