Microbrew Beer & Local Vermont Cheese Pairing, Tuesday, August 3, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

What goes together better than Sonny & Cher, lamb & mint jelly, or Middle & bury? Microbrew beer and local Vermont cheese, of course! Can you resist our fabulous menu?  $20 for Pewter Club Members; $25 for Non-Members. Tickets available at the bar or ahead of time by calling 388-8209.

NEW!: The Energy of Thought with Dorothea Langevin, Wednesday, August 4, 5:15 – 6:15 pm

Local resident and Professional Certified Energy Coach Dorothea Langevin will facilitate a discussion, “The Energy of Thought: Tapping Into Our Internal Energy Sources Through Powerful Questions.” By combining a life long love for reading and questioning with her training as a Facilitator and Professional Certified Energy Coach, Dorothea will be offering thoughts from various sources as a base for an engaged exchange of thought. More details can be found here.

French School Open Mic, Thursday, August 5, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Anthony Santor Jazz Group, Friday, August 6, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Considered by many to be the hottest and freshest jazz in town.  The Anthony Santor Jazz Group has become very popular at 51 Main at the Bridge.

Island Time Steel Drums, Saturday, August 7, 8:00 – 11:00 pm

Scott Paulson and Barbara Smith deliver the islands to you with their Caribbean Steel Drums. The joy these two find in performing music comes through in their upbeat style, whether they are performing traditional Trinidadian steel pan tunes, or calypso and pop favorites. Their show consists of Scott on lead tenor steel pan, and Barbara on double second pans. They play over background accompaniments which the pair have painstakingly recorded for this purpose. The result is a full lush sound created by only two people.

Join us on Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00 pm for our Microbrew Beer and Local Vermont Cheese Pairing. Our menu will feature…

• ‘Brother Leurent’ (munster) – Green Mountain Blue in Highgate paired with Samuel Adams Boston Lager
• Chipotle Gouda – Taylor Farms in Londonderry paired with Smuttynose I.P.A.
• Chevre Dunmore – Blue Ledge Farm in Leicester paired with Wolaver’s Ben Gleason’s White Ale.
• Maple Smoke Cheddar – Grafton Village Cheese in Grafton paired with Shed Mountain Ale.
• Vermont Ayr Tomme – Crawford Family Farm in Whiting paired with Switchback.
• Green Mountain Gruyere – Blythedale Farm in Crinth paired with Hennepin Farmhouse Lager.

50 spaces available. Tickets available either by reservation or at the bar. $20 for Pewter Club Members. $25 for Non-Members.

We’re trying something new at 51 Main next week!

Local resident and Professional Certified Energy Coach Dorothea Langevin will facilitate a discussion, “The Energy of Thought: Tapping Into Our Internal Energy Sources Through Powerful Questions.” By combining a life long love for reading and questioning with her training as a Facilitator and Professional Certified Energy Coach, Dorothea will be offering thoughts from various sources as a base for an engaged exchange of thought. She writes, “As latest research in Quantum Physics shows, powerful questions are the key to connecting with the most powerful energy source there is: our connected consciousness.”

Dorothea affectionately calls this “The Other Book Club,” as it involves no preparation, no homework, no assigned readings. She wants you to come, sit back, and join on any level that feels right for you. It’s for all of you who like to ask questions, feel inspired by thought that challenges our current beliefs, and are willing to ask, “What if…?” Dorothea notes, “There are no right answers, only answers that ring true for you!”

When is this happening? Wednesday, August 4 and Thursday, September 9, 5:15-6:15 (but you are of course welcome to stay and linger on a thought or two…) You may come to either or both conversations and no advance registration is required.

Questions? Email Dorothea Langevin at dorothea.langevin [AT] gmail [DOT] com.

Soup: Chilled Apricot, Carrot, Ginger with Cilantro

Salad: Mesclun Greens, Cucumbers, Carrots, Shallots, Toasted Coconut & Peanuts dressed in a Thai Vinaigrette.

Creme Brulee: Raspberry

51 Main bids farewell to July with a quick trip around the world. Join us this week as three Middlebury College Language Schools host events here:

French School Open Mic, Thursday, July 29, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

Chinese School Karaoke, Friday, July 30, 8:00 pm – 12:00 am

Russian School Plios Concert Reception, Saturday, July 31, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am

David Bain, Tuesday, July 20, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

David Bain, English and American Literature lecturer at Middlebury College is our own piano man – playing the keyboard in a way that makes your toes tap and your spirits rise.

Blues Jam, Wednesday, July 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.

Language School Events

If you come to 51 Main this week, you may think you’ve been teleported from Middlebury, VT to France, Japan, or Spain. You won’t be disappointed to hear that it’s really the Middlebury College Language Schools dazzling us with their sharply honed linguistic skills. Join us for three nights of foreign language open mic and karaoke–this is not to be missed!

French School Open Mic, Thursday, July 22, 9:00 – 11:00 pm CANCELLED. But please join us next Thursday for French School Open Mic, 8:00-10:00 pm

Japanese School Karaoke, Friday, July 23, 8:00 – 11:00 pm

Spanish School Karaoke, Saturday, July 24, 9:00 pm – 12:00 am