51 Main invites you to join us for the Super Bowl, featuring a delicious menu sure to satisfy the cravings of any Patriots or Giants fan. We start serving at 5:00 and game kick-off is at 6:30.

One Eyed Jacks, Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

(Note: 6:00-7:00 pm is the correct time.) The One Eyed Jacks is a local band who has been playing together for two years. They are all in grade 8 at Middlebury Union Middle School. They are a rock band and will be covering several songs from some legendary artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn, George Thorogood, Deep Purple, The Guess Who and The Dropkick Murphys to name a few. They will also be performing some original songs. The One Eyed Jacks feature Jacob Klemmer on lead guitar and vocals, Max Mayone on bass, fiddle, and vocals, Max Hurley on drums, and Carolyn Balparda on vocals.

David Bain, Thursday, February 9, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

David Bain, who teaches creative writing at Middlebury, is a lifelong musician. During and after college, he was the first keyboardist for the legendary James Montgomery Blues Band, gigged with Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Bill Colwell, Chicago Bob Nelson, and Tom Principato, and was the blue-eyed soul brother in a Roxbury R&B group. For more than 10 years he soloed in a New York cafe while getting a publishing and writing career underway. Locally, he has played and recorded with a number of county groups. His solo piano and singing draws from all aspects of American roots music, from Fats Waller to Muddy Waters to Ray Charles to Louis Jordan to Randy Newman to Jerry Lee Lewis.

Ski Bum Apres Ski Party, Friday, February 10, 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Hard day of work on the slopes? Join 51 Main and the Middlebury Ski Bum Community for a little apres ski gathering.

Rick Hawley, Friday, February 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Rick Hawley’s jazz stylings cover the range of the Amercan song book from Gershwin to Cole Porter to Lennon-McCartney. He also favors memorable themes from great stage musicals and films. His musical influences are New Orleans jazz, the virtuosity of Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, and the playfulness of younger artists like Harry Connick, Jr. Hawley has recorded two CDs and for several years was a featured performer at Cleveland’s premier jazz venue, Nighttown, as well as at other clubs and restaurants across the country.

Michael Corn & Rick Klein, Friday, February 10, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

From the high and windy wilds of the Green Mountains to the lowland swamps of the Champlain Basin come Rick Klein and Michael Corn – wielding six-strings of unmitigated possibilities: Faux-folk; murder ballads; perhaps a long-lost Celtic air or a found standard just waiting to be re-covered. Sitting in will be the fire-breathing-mando-maniac Tristan Henderson – and perhaps a few surprise guest artists to round out what promises to be a swell soirée.

Lunch: Casual French Conversation, Saturday, February 11, 1:00 pm

For several months now, a group of community members have met at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month to enjoy lunch and French conversation. They invite you to join them for this super casual, super chouette time.

The Hibernators, Saturday, February 11, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

The Hibernators can be seen and heard banging and singing away in central and northern Vermont, stirring up their own blend of bluegrass, celtic, swing and country favorites.

Valentine’s Day Dinner, Tuesday, February 14, 5:00 – 10:00 pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 51 Main. Our Caribbean-inspired menu is sure to please. Reservations are encouraged. Call 388-8209. Middlebury College Student Special: First 20 couples–$15/couple (with wine, 21+ only), $10/couple (without wine). Other Guests: $45/couple (with wine, 21+ only), $40/couple

Green Drinks, Wednesday, February 15, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

GreenDrinks.org is a global movement aimed at connecting people informally in cities throughout the world for the purpose of brainstorming and networking on green topics in a relaxed, relatively unstructured setting. Middlebury’s version of Green Drinks meets the third Wednesday of each month at 51 Main and features door prizes, free snacks, drink discounts and themes. This month’s theme: green burial.

Blues Jam, Wednesday, February 15, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam! Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome! Everyone will get a chance to play.

Memoir Writers Circle, Thursday, February 16, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Eileen Brunetto, Middlebury College Department of Geology Coordinator and a recent graduate of Goddard College’s MFA program, hosts this 4-week writing workshop where participants are encouraged to read, write and discuss memoir. The workshop will take place each Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. from Thursday, February 16 – March 8. Advance registration is required. A fee of $25 is due at first meeting. Space is limited. Beginning writers are welcome. Contact Eileen at eileen.brunetto@middlebury.edu or 989-8817.

Verbal Onslaught, Thursday, February 16, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Drawing from our Middlebury community of faculty, staff, students, local community members and other special guests, Verbal Onslaught adds dynamic poetic and cultural diversity to our vibrant town nestled between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks. Shy and Outspoken Poets, Storytellers, Writers, Artists, and Listeners are more than welcome.

Afro-fusion, Friday, February 17, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

A new ensemble plays a fusion of African and Western music. The group features Damascus Kafumbe (various Ugandan instruments); Kareem Khalifa (guitar); Carlos Velez (percussion); Ron Rost (keyboard); Glenn Goodwin (bass guitar).

The Raphael Groten Trio, Friday, February 17, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Raphael Groten delivers original instrumental and vocal compositions backed by a distinctive finger picking style, sure to delight the ears and please the heart. Raphael’s World Guitar sound can best be described as a unique blend of folk, funk, and jazz, mixed with influences from around the globe, including Cuba, Brazil, and Africa. The trio features Raphael on guitars and vocals, John Thompson-Figueroa on upright bass, and Peter Torrey on drums.

Project Organ Trio, Saturday, February 18, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

With a repertoire that incorporates blues, jazz, soul and R&B, Project Organ Trio aims to reach beyond the scope of traditional jazz groups. Featuring Tyler Mast on the Hammond organ, Harrison Shulman on the electric guitar and Dan “Big Black” Ryan on the drums, P.O.T. plays what is hip and not what is expected. While rooted in the classic sounds of organ trios past, Project Organ Trio also brings original flavors and spices to the jambalaya that is “jazz” music.

Join the Vermont Book Shop at 51 Main for a discussion of “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pick up the book for 20% off at the VBS website or at its brick-and-mortar location on Main St. in Middlebury. Whether or not you have read the book yet, we welcome your participation.

Dayve Huckett & Russ Lawton, Thursday, February 2, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join 51 Main regular Dayve Huckett with special guest Russ Lawton on drums. Dayve’s hybrid style embraces a mixture of fingerstyle, rock, classical, jazz, folk, and new music performed on steel and nylon string guitars. Russ has performed with Trey Anastasio, Grippo funk band, Strangefolk and has appeared on Austin City Limits, Letterman, Leno, Conan, and The Carson Daly Show.

Closed for Private Event, Friday, February 3, 5:00 pm – Late

51 Main will close at 5:00 pm for a private event. We’ll reopen on Saturday, February 4, at 11:00 am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Andrea Tomasi, Saturday, February 4, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am

Andrea Tomasi was born and raised in Vermont. A recent Oberlin graduate, she is now living in Hudson, NY, working at a horse barn and bakery. Andrea has sung in a number of musical groups as well as performed in an alternative theater annual production called Night Fires, for seven years. The exploration of composing her own songs on the guitar as well as a drone instrument called the shruti box is a relatively new experience for her, but one that is highly rewarding. Andrea is constantly surprised at how songs have the ability to arrive, sometimes when least expected. Attempting to sing from a true place, Andrea is excited by the continual journey of sharing her love for melody. You can hear her music on myspace.com/dreatomasi.

Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 5, 5:00 pm – Late

51 Main invites you to join us for the Super Bowl, featuring a delicious menu sure to satisfy the cravings of any Patriots or Giants fan. We start serving at 5:00 and game kick-off is at 6:30.

One Eyed Jacks, Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

The One Eyed Jacks is a local band who has been playing together for two years. They are all in grade 8 at Middlebury Union Middle School. They are a rock band and will be covering several songs from some legendary artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn, George Thorogood, Deep Purple, The Guess Who and The Dropkick Murphys to name a few. They will also be performing some original songs. The One Eyed Jacks feature Jacob Klemmer on lead guitar and vocals, Max Mayone on bass, fiddle, and vocals, Max Hurley on drums, and Carolyn Balparda on vocals.

David Bain, Thursday, February 9, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

David Bain, who teaches creative writing at Middlebury, is a lifelong musician. During and after college, he was the first keyboardist for the legendary James Montgomery Blues Band, gigged with Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Bill Colwell, Chicago Bob Nelson, and Tom Principato, and was the blue-eyed soul brother in a Roxbury R&B group. For more than 10 years he soloed in a New York cafe while getting a publishing and writing career underway. Locally, he has played and recorded with a number of county groups. His solo piano and singing draws from all aspects of American roots music, from Fats Waller to Muddy Waters to Ray Charles to Louis Jordan to Randy Newman to Jerry Lee Lewis.

Ski Bum Apres Ski Party, Friday, February 10, 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Hard day of work on the slopes? Join 51 Main and the Middlebury Ski Bum Community for a little apres ski gathering.

Rick Hawley, Friday, February 10, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Rick Hawley’s jazz stylings cover the range of the Amercan song book from Gershwin to Cole Porter to Lennon-McCartney. He also favors memorable themes from great stage musicals and films. His musical influences are New Orleans jazz, the virtuosity of Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, and the playfulness of younger artists like Harry Connick, Jr. Hawley has recorded two CDs and for several years was a featured performer at Cleveland’s premier jazz venue, Nighttown, as well as at other clubs and restaurants across the country.

Michael Corn & Rick Klein, Friday, February 10, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

From the high and windy wilds of the Green Mountains to the lowland swamps of the Champlain Basin come Rick Klein and Michael Corn – wielding six-strings of unmitigated possibilities: Faux-folk; murder ballads; perhaps a long-lost Celtic air or a found standard just waiting to be re-covered. Sitting in will be the fire-breathing-mando-maniac Tristan Henderson – and perhaps a few surprise guest artists to round out what promises to be a swell soirée.

Lunch: Casual French Conversation, Saturday, February 11, 1:00 pm

For several months now, a group of community members have met at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month to enjoy lunch and French conversation. They invite you to join them for this super casual, super chouette time.

The Hibernators, Saturday, February 11, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

The Hibernators can be seen and heard banging and singing away in central and northern Vermont, stirring up their own blend of bluegrass, celtic, swing and country favorites.

Save the Date

Valentine’s Day Celebrate Valentine’s Day with 51 Main. Our Caribbean-inspired menu is sure to please. Reservations are encouraged. Call 388-8209.

Memoir Writers Circle Eileen Brunetto, Middlebury College Department of Geology Coordinator and a recent graduate of Goddard College’s MFA program, hosts this 4-week writing workshop where participants are encouraged to read, write and discuss memoir. The workshop will take place each Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. from Thursday, February 16 – March 8. Advance registration is required. A fee of $25 is due at first meeting. Space is limited. Beginning writers are welcome. Contact Eileen at eileen.brunetto@middlebury.edu or 989-8817.

Hosted by Michael Dickerson ’12. All jazz musicians and listeners welcome. Less experienced jazz musicians are encouraged to work on specific standards before calling one on stage.

Ubiquitous Coyote, Thursday, January 26, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

The Ubiquitous Coyote is a singer-songwriter duo featuring Susan Nop (keyboards & vocals) and Matthew Dickerson (guitar, bass, mandolin, harmonica, & vocals). They play an eclectic mix of harmony-rich lyric-oriented music ranging from deeply textured and occasionally dark Americana narratives to soulful blues that brings out their inner lounge lizard. They will be joined at 51 Main by special guests Michael Dickerson ’12 (keyboards and percussion) and Michael Corn (on various stringed instruments).

Glenn Roth, Friday, January 27, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am

In the vaulted splendor of Grand Central Terminal, Glenn Roth’s sonic sorcery undercuts the shrieking trains and rushed din of travelers, conjuring an oasis of peace and beauty amid the chaos. Glenn, a licensed performer in the MTA’s Music Under New York program, is not your typical commuter from Connecticut. His fingers work magic on the acoustic guitar, creating a soundscape of compelling melodies that invite you to leave the cityrush behind on an aural escape.

Glenn’s guitar playing is fiery and highly original, with finger-picked compositions that are complex and melodically rich. With the exception of Loop, a multilayered construct in which each flat-picked stratum is built, in turn, on another, Glenn is purely a fingerstyle player, his thumb riding the bassline and the melody driving all. His compositions suggest multiple guitars, but it’s really just one guy, ten flying fingers, one instrument.

They Might Be Gypsies, Saturday, January 28, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

They Might Be Gypsies is the high energy Gypsy swing guitars of father & son Greg & Aidan Ryan. A gypsy at heart, Greg grew up traveling the country and playing music with his family. He draws from influences including Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass, & World Music. Young Aidan has been performing since he was six and has recorded two CDs of original music.

Vermont Book Shop Book Discussion, Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 pm

Join the Vermont Book Shop at 51 Main for a discussion of “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pick up the book for 20% off at the VBS website or at its brick-and-mortar location on Main St. in Middlebury. Whether or not you have read the book yet, we welcome your participation.

Dayve Huckett & Russ Lawton, Thursday, February 2, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join 51 Main regular Dayve Huckett with special guest Russ Lawton on drums. Dayve’s hybrid style embraces a mixture of fingerstyle, rock, classical, jazz, folk, and new music performed on steel and nylon string guitars. Russ has performed with Trey Anastasio, Grippo funk band, Strangefolk and has appeared on Austin City Limits, Letterman, Leno, Conan, and The Carson Daly Show.

Super Bowl Party, Sunday, February 5, 5:00 pm – Late

51 Main invites you to join us for the Super Bowl, featuring a delicious menu sure to satisfy the cravings of any Patriots or Giants fan. We start serving at 5:00 and game kick-off is at 6:30.

Upcoming

Eileen Brunetto, Middlebury College Department of Geology Coordinator and a recent graduate of Goddard College’s MFA program, hosts this 4-week writing workshop where participants are encouraged to read, write and discuss memoir. The workshop will take place each Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. from Thursday, February 16 – March 8. Advance registration is required. A fee of $25 is due at first meeting. Space is limited. Beginning writers are welcome. Contact Eileen at eileen.brunetto@middlebury.edu or 989-8817.

You know when you see a friend for the first time in a long time and you rush at him and give him a big hug? And at first you think: “Wow, this is so great!” And then, after a little bit, you begin to think: “Hm, this hug has lingered on a bit too long for my taste.” And then your friend squeezes you even tighter? And you finally admit: “THIS IS AWESOME, BECAUSE IT’S A HUG!”? Well, if you know the feeling, and ESPECIALLY if you don’t yet know the feeling, come hear Jeffrey David Stauch ’05 read  from personal essays as well as excerpts from his memoir. Listener discretion is advised.

Green Drinks: Green Winter Wear, Wednesday, January 18, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

GreenDrinks.org is a global movement aimed at connecting people informally in cities throughout the world for the purpose of brainstorming and networking on green topics in a relaxed, relatively unstructured setting. Middlebury’s version of Green Drinks meets the third Wednesday of each month at 51 Main and features door prizes, free snacks, drink discounts and themes. This month’s theme: green winter wear. What can you buy or make locally to keep you warm? Co-sponsored by WhistlePig.

Blues Jam, Wednesday, January 18, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam! Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome! Everyone will get a chance to play.

Relay for Life Bank Night ft. The Paradiddles, Thursday, January 19, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Have you raised money for Middlebury College’s 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life? Relayers will be on hand to collect the donations you’ve received. Bonus: The Paradiddles will pop in at 7 to perform!

Verbal Onslaught ft. Catarina Campbell ’11, Thursday, January 19, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Drawing from our Middlebury community of faculty, staff, students, local community members and other special guests, Verbal Onslaught adds dynamic poetic and cultural diversity to our vibrant town nestled between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks. This month’s Verbal Onslaught is dedicated to poetic verse inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring Middlebury alumna Catarina Campbell ’11. Come share your work or listen to others share theirs.

Taylor Smith ’12, Friday, January 20, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am

When he’s not performing as a member of Burlington-based acts The Peasant Dramatic and Dr. Ruckus, Taylor Smith ’12 goes it alone with his eponymous six-string, dealing in impassioned folk and blues tunes which arc from tales of heartbreak and longing into, often, the philosophical and vision-like. With “raspy vocals and a flair for vivid imagery and storytelling,” this is music that you’ll find woven into your thoughts long after you stop listening.

Benefit Dinner: Build a Library in Kenya, Saturday, January 21, 7:00 pm

Middlebury students are raising money to a build a library in Nairobi, Kenya. The library is for the high school New Dawn, which was co-founded by Kennedy Mugo ’12 five years ago. Tickets for $35 and $50 are available for purchase ahead of time. Visit their website for more information.

Other Announcements

In a band? Apply to compete in the second annual Vermont Battle of the Bands, sponsored by Magic Hat Brewing Company. Apps are due by Feb. 1. More information is available at vtbob.com.

Super Bowl Save the date for our Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 5. Watch the game and partake of our special menu.

Feb Parents Looking to book a grad party for your Feb? We still have Saturday, February 4 available. Interested? Contact Carl at croesch@middlebury.edu.

Hosted by Michael Dickerson ’12. All jazz musicians and listeners welcome. Less experienced jazz musicians are encouraged to work on specific standards before calling one on stage.

Ben Silton ’11, Thursday, January 12, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Ben Silton, who graduated from Middlebury College last May, sings a mixture of reggae-rock covers and original songs with a guitar.

Robert Wuagneux, Thursday, January 12, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Robert Wuagneux is a singer and songwriter who has had countless performances throughout his career, in both Europe and the United States. His high energy, songwriting, musicianship and enthusiasm have earned him the respect of his peers and endless praise from his public. It’s been said that his shows are “pure creative artistry” and “interactive musical journeys.”

Closed for Private Event, Friday, January 13, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

51 Main will briefly close this evening for a private event. We will reopen at 8:00 pm.

Judson Kimble, Friday, January 13, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Judson Kimble started playing guitar and composing his own music over ten years ago. He has been performing in various venues now for about four years. The solo acoustic instrumental guitar, to him, is one of a kind and can fully stand on its own. It is self-sustaining. It is its own language.

Lunch: Casual French Conversation, Saturday, January 14, 1:00 pm

For several months now, a group of community members have met at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month to enjoy lunch and French conversation. They invite you to join them for this super casual, super chouette time.

Closed for Private Event, Saturday, January 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

51 Main will close briefly this evening for a private event, 6:30-8:30 pm. We will reopen at 8:30 pm with music by the Silentypes to follow at 9:00 pm.

Silentypes, Saturday, January 14, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Duke Ellington once said, “If it sounds good, it is good.” This simple yet powerful quote is perhaps the best description of Silentypes and the music that they commit themselves to creating. A four-part group, Silentypes spends very little time worrying about what genre their music will fall into, or if they are following conventional structures. Instead, they seek to make music that simply “sounds good.” The band founded itself in 2010 with members Andrew Pentz (bass/lead vocals), Adam Ciminello (organ/keys/vocals), Scott Wilson (drums/vocals) and Matthew Lynch (guitar/vocals). Coming from different backgrounds, the diversity of their influences is what has given way to the unique sound of Silentypes’ music.

Jeffrey David Stauch Hugs You WITH WORDS, Tuesday, January 17, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

You know when you see a friend for the first time in a long time and you rush at him and give him a big hug? And at first you think: “Wow, this is so great!” And then, after a little bit, you begin to think: “Hm, this hug has lingered on a bit too long for my taste.” And then your friend squeezes you even tighter? And you finally admit: “THIS IS AWESOME, BECAUSE IT’S A HUG!”? Well, if you know the feeling, and ESPECIALLY if you don’t yet know the feeling, come hear Jeffrey David Stauch ’05 read  from personal essays as well as excerpts from his memoir. Listener discretion is advised.

Green Drinks: Green Winter Wear, Wednesday, January 18, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

GreenDrinks.org is a global movement aimed at connecting people informally in cities throughout the world for the purpose of brainstorming and networking on green topics in a relaxed, relatively unstructured setting. Middlebury’s version of Green Drinks meets the third Wednesday of each month at 51 Main and features door prizes, free snacks, drink discounts and themes. This month’s theme: green winter wear. What can you buy or make locally to keep you warm? Co-sponsored by WhistlePig.

Blues Jam, Wednesday, January 18, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam! Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome! Everyone will get a chance to play.

Relay for Life Bank Night ft. The Paradiddles, Thursday, January 19, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Have you raised money for Middlebury College’s 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life? Relayers will be on hand to collect the donations you’ve received. Bonus: The Paradiddles will pop in at 7 to perform!

Verbal Onslaught ft. Catarina Campbell ’11, Thursday, January 19, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Drawing from our Middlebury community of faculty, staff, students, local community members and other special guests, Verbal Onslaught adds dynamic poetic and cultural diversity to our vibrant town nestled between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks. This month’s Verbal Onslaught is dedicated to poetic verse inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring Middlebury alumna Catarina Campbell ’11. Come share your work or listen to others share theirs.

Don & Jenn make and teach music in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Their jazz- and folk-inspired originals and covers appeal to a varied audience. Guitarist and songwriter Don Sinclair has been a working musician for over 30 years. His style reveals influences from rock, jazz and classical music. Also a songwriter, Jenn sings and fills out the sound on flute. Folk, pop and the blues accent her warm and expressive voice.

Dan Aaron, Friday, January 6, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

After having played with many rock bands around the northeast, Dan Aaron is breaking out on his own. Often compared to Cat Stevens, Dan’s eclectic brand of songwriting doesn’t so much combine existing genres as annihilate them altogether.  With lyrics ranging from the surreal to let’s-get-real, this is music that will help you get in touch with your inner grown-up.

Wiley Dobbs, Saturday, January 7, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Mandolin, upright bass, and acoustic guitar seamlessly blend together to create the innovative sounds of Wiley Dobbs.The members of the band have had over 15 years in various incarnations to arrive at their musical destination; an inspired fusion of bluegrass, jazz, and original music which charts new musical territories while paying homage to the masters.

Jazz Jam, Wednesday, January 11, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Hosted by Michael Dickerson ’12. All jazz musicians and listeners welcome. Less experienced jazz musicians are encouraged to work on specific standards before calling one on stage.

Ben Silton ’11, Thursday, January 12, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Ben Silton, who graduated from Middlebury College last May, sings a mixture of reggae-rock covers and original songs with a guitar.

Robert Wuagneux, Thursday, January 12, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Robert Wuagneux is a singer and songwriter who has had countless performances throughout his career, in both Europe and the United States. His high energy, songwriting, musicianship and enthusiasm have earned him the respect of his peers and endless praise from his public. It’s been said that his shows are “pure creative artistry” and “interactive musical journeys.”

Closed for Private Event, Friday, January 13, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

51 Main will briefly close this evening for a private event. We will reopen at 8:00 pm.

Judson Kimble, Friday, January 13, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

Judson Kimble started playing guitar and composing his own music over ten years ago. He has been performing in various venues now for about four years. The solo acoustic instrumental guitar, to him, is one of a kind and can fully stand on its own. It is self-sustaining. It is its own language.

Lunch: Casual French Conversation, Saturday, January 14, 1:00 pm

For several months now, a group of community members have met at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month to enjoy lunch and French conversation. They invite you to join them for this super casual, super chouette time.

Closed for Private Event, Saturday, January 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

51 Main will close briefly this evening for a private event, 6:30-8:30 pm. We will reopen at 8:30 pm with music by the Silentypes to follow at 9:00 pm.

Silentypes, Saturday, January 14, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Duke Ellington once said, “If it sounds good, it is good.” This simple yet powerful quote is perhaps the best description of Silentypes and the music that they commit themselves to creating. A four-part group, Silentypes spends very little time worrying about what genre their music will fall into, or if they are following conventional structures. Instead, they seek to make music that simply “sounds good.” The band founded itself in 2010 with members Andrew Pentz (bass/lead vocals), Adam Ciminello (organ/keys/vocals), Scott Wilson (drums/vocals) and Matthew Lynch (guitar/vocals). Coming from different backgrounds, the diversity of their influences is what has given way to the unique sound of Silentypes’ music.

GreenDrinks.org is a global movement aimed at connecting people informally in cities throughout the world for the purpose of brainstorming and networking on green topics in a relaxed, relatively unstructured setting. Middlebury’s version of Green Drinks meets the third Wednesday of each month at 51 Main and features door prizes, free snacks, drink discounts and themes.

Blues Jam, Wednesday, December 21, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam! Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome! Everyone will get a chance to play.

Very Merry Middlebury Stag & Doe Night, Thursday, December 22, 5:00 – 8:30 pm

It’s Stag & Doe Night in downtown Middlebury–time to get those last minute gifts! Free gift wrapping for local purchases will be available here courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce; just show them your receipt.

Open Mic Night, Thursday, December 22, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

It’s time for our annual holiday open mic! All musicians and listeners are welcome.

Closed, Friday, December 23 – Monday, January 2

We’ll be closed for the College break. We’ll see you next year when we reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 11:00 am. Happy New Year!

Don & Jenn, Thursday, January 5, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Don & Jenn make and teach music in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Their jazz- and folk-inspired originals and covers appeal to a varied audience. Guitarist and songwriter Don Sinclair has been a working musician for over 30 years. His style reveals influences from rock, jazz and classical music. Also a songwriter, Jenn sings and fills out the sound on flute. Folk, pop and the blues accent her warm and expressive voice.

Dan Aaron, Friday, January 6, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

After having played with many rock bands around the northeast, Dan Aaron is breaking out on his own. Often compared to Cat Stevens, Dan’s eclectic brand of songwriting doesn’t so much combine existing genres as annihilate them altogether.  With lyrics ranging from the surreal to let’s-get-real, this is music that will help you get in touch with your inner grown-up.

Wiley Dobbs, Saturday, January 7, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Mandolin, upright bass, and acoustic guitar seamlessly blend together to create the innovative sounds of Wiley Dobbs.The members of the band have had over 15 years in various incarnations to arrive at their musical destination; an inspired fusion of bluegrass, jazz, and original music which charts new musical territories while paying homage to the masters.

Bread and Bones, Thursday, December 15, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Bread and Bones is a Vermont-based acoustic trio performing original music with a strong traditional-roots foundation. Made up of Richard Ruane, Beth Duquette and Mitch Barron, their sound is characterized by imaginative two- and three-part harmonies over solid guitar and bass work.

Telling Point, Friday, December 16, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am

Ask for the background of each member and you’ll understand how this Cleveland based duo came to have such an eclectic sound. Influences ranging from jazz and middle eastern to classic rock and new metal have caused Telling Point to classify their style as ‘Tribal Rock’. The commanding drums will keep you moving as the sensual vocals embrace you. The Telling Point Acoustic show provides listeners an intimate connection with the band. Each song is a story: personal, inviting. Whether it’s the djembe groove or the poetic lyrics, you’ll want to take this music in and let it touch you.

George’s Back Pocket, Saturday, December 17, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

George’s Back Pocket is a dynamic group of talented and seasoned musicians who come together to support singer-songwriter, George V. Nostrand, (a.k.a. George, by George!) in his musical adventures. The band’s sound fuses folk, bluegrass, rock, jam, blues, jazz, country and more into their original music as well as their choice of covers which they make sound like their own.

Green Drinks: Celebration & Green Gift Swap, Wednesday, December 21, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

GreenDrinks.org is a global movement aimed at connecting people informally in cities throughout the world for the purpose of brainstorming and networking on green topics in a relaxed, relatively unstructured setting. Middlebury’s version of Green Drinks meets the third Wednesday of each month at 51 Main and features door prizes, free snacks, drink discounts and themes.

Blues Jam, Wednesday, December 21, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Join us every 3rd Wednesday for Blues Jam! Dennis Willmott from Left Eye Jump will provide lead guitar, bass, and drums and these guys will back you up or take a break and let you play. All musicians and blues fans are welcome! Everyone will get a chance to play.

Very Merry Middlebury Stag & Doe Night, Thursday, December 22, 5:00 – 8:30 pm

It’s Stag & Doe Night in downtown Middlebury–time to get those last minute gifts! Free gift wrapping for local purchases will be available here courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce; just show them your receipt.

Open Mic Night, Thursday, December 22, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

It’s time for our annual holiday open mic! All musicians and listeners are welcome.

Closed, Friday, December 23 – Monday, January 2

We’ll be closed for the College break. We’ll see you next year when we reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 11:00 am. Happy New Year!