Upcoming @ 51Main (Dec 11–22)

Current Artist: Jordie Ricigliano

51 Main is pleased to present “Local Through the Mouths of Locals” a photo-documentary exhibition by Middlebury College senior, Jordie Ricigliano. The photographs in this exhibit portray snapshots of local life around the country. They capture patterns in food movements happening in both urban and rural areas. They also exemplify the colorful range of connotations the word “local” takes on across contexts. Save the date: Thursday, January 17 for an artist talk and reception

Burger & Brew Tuesdays

$6 Vermont Burgers | $3 Vermont Beers

David Bain
Wednesday, December 12 | 8–10pm

David Bain plays piano and sings from the American Roots Songbook–blues, R&B, rockabilly, and swing jazz, from Chicago to New Orleans and LA to NY.

Stag & Doe Night
Thursday, December 13│5– 8pm

It’s Stag & Doe Night in downtown Middlebury–time to get those last minute gifts! Free gift wrapping for local purchases will be available at 51 Main courtesy of the Better Middlebury Partnership; just show them your receipt. Featured performance by The Cooper, Lavoie, and Wallace Trio.

Barika
Friday, December 14│9pm – 12am

Barika is deep groove music, inspired by the sounds from the Wassoulou region of Mali. A mesmerizing blend of highly danceable poly rhythmic grooves mixed with ethereal dub-scape, the ensemble features Caleb Bronze (drums), Rob Morse (bass), Andric Severence (keyboards), Craig Myers (Kamel N’goni), Dave Purcell (Trumpet) and Deva Racusin (Tenor Sax).

Very Merry Middlebury
Saturday, December 15 | 12–4pm

Free gift wrapping for any gift purchased in Middlebury courtesy of the Better Middlebury Partnership; just show them your receipt.

The Peasant Dramatic
Saturday, December 15│9pm – 11pm

Songwriter Taylor Smith deals 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.

Blues Jam
Wednesday, December 19│8 – 10pm

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.

Soule Monde
Friday, December 21│9pm – 12am

Soule Monde is a funk duo with Ray Paczkowski on Hammond organ and Russ Lawton on drums. Groove is the bottom line in this band, drawing from their years of touring and recording with Phish’s Trey Anastasio, DVD releases with Carlos Santana, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and late night shows from David Letterman and Jay Leno. Ray is also the touring and recording keyboard player for Dave Matthews and Friends.

Very Merry Middlebury
Saturday, December 22 | 12–4pm

Free gift wrapping for any gift purchased in Middlebury courtesy of the Better Middlebury Partnership; just show them your receipt.

51 Main will be closed for the holidays. We will re-open on Jan 8.