Shows great movies Friendly owner…read moreGood popcorn Reasonably priced An asset to Schroon Lake

We visited from the Pittsburgh area and had a great experience. The theater is clean and the staff…read moreare so nice. The movie sound and image were en point and the popcorn was tasty. If in the Schroon Lake area, you should definitely catch a flick.

The museum is free to visit for all not just students and Middlebury College. I went on a Sunday…read moreafternoon, and there was almost no one there. I was absolutely blown away by the depth and breadth of this collection. There was a small sampling and representation from most major in my opinion, art periods throughout world history. We're talking Greek pottery, carvings from Africa, an Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, original work from Andy Warhol, John Waters, and Kehinde Wiley... I was stunned to find such a diverse collection in this compact space. And they've done a really nice job of showcasing and displaying all the art; the museum has a nice flow to it and nothing feels cramped. There's also an incredible rotating contemporary exhibit on the second floor. The museum is housed inside the performing arts center on Middlebury College's campus. It is handicapped accessible. There is a staircase connecting the two floors but an elevator is also available. Excellent bathrooms located outside the museum on the main building space. Seriously like the best wheelchair accessible bathroom I've ever been in. 10/10 would definitely recommend visiting. My only regret is that I only had time to go once and it was when I was attending the Language Schools so I was living that exhausted student life and couldn't engage with the art as fully as I would have liked. If I get the opportunity I will definitely be back!

This museum is free to the public and is surprisingly extensive. My first visit was during my…read morePreview Days as a prospective student to Middlebury College. I had heard about the art museum, and my host was so gracious that he took me to go see it. He himself did not seem like an art person and I did not want to keep him in the space for too long, but I managed to nab an adorable picture with him (three years ago wow). The way the museum is designed, there is a permanent collection exhibit of the first floor displaying European and ancient artworks, whereas the second floor features another permanent exhibit on Asian art, which is behind the seasonally rotating exhibit of the second floor, which I argue is the main attraction to the museum (for me at least). I am foolish so I only really got to see four out of the six possible rotating exhibits during my time at Middlebury, which is honestly still pretty good. Many times, I have been on art museum dates with my close friends to sort of escape from the busy humdrum of studying all the time (who am I kidding though, I never study). I caught an exhibit on 1968 this past spring, a pivotal moment in American history. I missed the Keith Haring collection sadly, but I look forward to catching Islamic art this fall before it too disappears.

A hundred years have passed since the founding of the Seagle Music Colony. That should be reason…read moreenough to seek out this wonder of the Adirondacks. But the level of performances is the true reason for discovering this venue if you have never attended a performance. We first learned about SMC from my sister a number of years ago, but never made the effort to attend one of the performances until this year. My wife was excited to attend a performance of Les Misérables and since it was the last evening performance of the season, my sister let us know that it would be followed by a gathering of the performers in the rehearsal hall to meet with the evening's guests for champagne cocktails, sweets, and other munchies, and to say "Thank you" for supporting this season's performances. One cannot say enough about the young, mostly college age, performers who audition from all over the country to come here to learn and practice their musical skills in what will be their future careers. Many will become serious Broadway musical or classical opera stars. But they don't just attend career development classes and practice performing here, they also have to build the sets, perfect their acting, learn choreography, hone their auditioning skills, and perform in most, if not all, of the different shows planned for the Summer season. This year's list of performances included: Verdi's "Falstaff"; Rossini's "The Barber of Seville"; Sondheim's Into "The Woods"; and Schönberg's & Boublil's "Les Misérables." In addition, a children's opera, "The Ugly Duckling" and Vespers concerts were also performed. Our program informed us that the SMC was founded in 1915 by world renowned baritone, Oscar Seagle. His son, John, taught at SMC from 1945 to 1985 and the old barn that was Oscar Seagle's studio in Schroon Lake was extended into a theatre in his memory. In the year 2000 "Classical Singer Magazine" declared SMC the "Best Summer Vocal Training Program in the United States." The performance of Les Misérables was wonderfully enjoyable. The theater is not large, it holds about 300 people. Every seat in the house has an excellent view, but the seats starting around row "i" are padded and more comfortable than the wooden ones in the rows with lower letters. The rehearsal building is relatively new with all necessary accommodations, compared to the old barn turned theater. But the folks behind SMC are already planning a new larger theater with air conditioning and indoor plumbing. The final bow of the cast for Les Mis indicated that there were approximately 35 members. Tickets sell out fast once a new season is announced, so be forewarned and plan accordingly for 2016.

When it was suggested that we find a vacation home in the Adirondacks, I thought, "what could there…read morebe culturally to do there that doesn't involve worrying about tick bites, skin cancer, or drowning?" Well, one of the best is Seagle Colony. Professionally trained singers performing different operas and musicals each week, in an unusual setting for a great price. Seagle's 100th season started with a Centennial Community Celebration Concert. Thank you, thank you, for this gift! Discover this gem yourself if you haven't already.

This is their original location on Frog Hollow…read more ++. Ambiance is an interestingly laid out art gallery with a small event space with an iconic view of Middlebury Falls. +++. Well curated mixed media pieces: paintings, potteries, tiny to big sculptures that appeal to traditional as well as fun eclectic collectors. +. Prices are high, reflect quality object of desire. ++. Service is pleasant. =. Parking is street but tight on Mill St.

If you're a Middlebury College student or a resident of Middlebury town looking for a quick escape,…read moreyou might find yourself here. This place is a free art gallery at the end of Merchant's Row that's open to the public. Here, you can walk in and look around at all the art pieces. I reckon that the gallery doubles as a marketplace for art buyers, as there are price stickers attached to all the pieces. The art here is also quite expensive! (I suppose most fine art is. Makes sense.) There's something soothing about walking around the gallery. Perhaps it's just the small town atmosphere that fills the town. Edgewater is just so easily accessible if you ever find yourself wandering around in "downtown" Middlebury. It serves its purpose well as an art gallery, no complaints. (Though, I recall seeing plastic vegetables mounted on a wooden board being sold for several hundred dollars. Everybody's a critic, including me.) This place serves as a great way for local Vermont artists to get their name and work out there. I hope that when I come back, I'll see some new pieces-- otherwise, these artists likely aren't selling their work!

Such a great building for building our liberal arts educational skills! The building boasts an…read moreextensive art museum, several performance art studios for theater and dance, and music studios with the latest technology. The walls are somewhat decorated with art pieces of graduated students which makes it seem like Middlebury really cares about the students. I hope so, this school is expensive. The concert halls are huge and lovely. I came to them to watch the annual Cocoon, the Moth Up's only paid show with talented speakers that tell true stories that hit your heart with tears and laughter. I also had singing lessons in here during my MiddView trip (Vocal Music) although I had absolutely no business being in that trip since I had no experience whatsoever with professional singing but I do like singing. The art museum is free admission, just got to put your bag away in a cubby because art theft is a huge issue. The school has enough money to have legit art on campus. I'm impressed. It's so beautiful in there, my lab partner Michelle and I went in to talk about my sad life and pass time while I was doing laundry. I had my art history class and my music composition class in this building, both utilizing the resources in the building. There are couches everywhere also, so if you want a nice quiet place to study, find yourself here. There's also a food store if you get hungry during the day and find yourself missing breakfast at the dining halls because you can't wake up on time.

Lovely gallery with talented artists. I found 4-5 artists with work that I liked, and purchased a…read moreprint. Another 4-5 that were not my style but were impressive nonetheless. Great location in the middle of downtown Brandon.

An amazing contribution to the small town of Brandon located along Route 7 which runs North and…read moreSouth through the State of Vermont. The Brandon Artists Guild features several dozen artists who sell a variety of artisan creations such as jewelry, mobiles, pottery, paintings, prints, stained glass, and one of a kind artist renderings. In the past I have received Christmas gifts from family members including: Hand-Carved Native American Walking Sticks; and a Hand-Painted Christmas Ornament by local Artist and Children's Author Ashley Wolff. Ms. Wolff will also be featured in the upcoming exhibit "Art of Water." See: Etsy Shop-Ashley Wolff https://www.etsy.com/shop/AshleyWolffArt?section_id=19947499 All gift purchases at the Brandon Artists Guild are delightfully packaged and presented in a "classy" manner. FYI-Art of Water Exhibition "There's something in the water here at the Brandon Artists Guild as we present the third of our Earth-themed twentieth anniversary shows: Art of Water. "We're drawing from a deep well of creativity for this exhibit," says photographer and long time Guild member Lowell Snowden Klock. "The water theme lets our imaginations flow. Like the previous shows in the series, there's a lot of diversity and energy." The all-member, all-media show includes ceramics, collage, watercolor, oils, photography, glass and more, all linked by the theme of water. Art of Water will run from June 28 through Tuesday, August 27. Join us at the opening reception on Friday, June 28 from 5PM to 7PM. All are welcome." Source: Brandon Artists Guild Web Page https://brandonartistsguild.org/2019/07/the-art-of-water/ VISITING SUGGESTIONS: If you are driving through the Town of Brandon-The Brandon Artists Guild is located directly on Route 7 around the curve from the Congregational Church going North on Route 7. I recommend getting breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Cafe Provence less than a block away on the same side of the street as the Guild and the Cafe offers wine tasting, a gourmet shop, and "authentic" French cooking as the local Chef is from France. There is also outdoor seating which is lovely in the summer or fall seasons.

Nice challenging fun course. 2 different nines. Good condition and fast play. Was inexpensive.read more

Definitely peaks and valleys on this course! Great views of the Green mountains at evey turn. Food…read moreat the 19th hole was very good as well. I had the cod platter, it was delicious and the portion size was excellent.