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.

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.