Seasonal Window Displays Canceled. ‪

It is with great regret that the 2015 - 2016 Holiday Experience will be canceled this year. Unfortunately, due to unexpected events the Manchester, VT. & Bennington, VT. seasonal window displays will be canceled this holiday season. Sorry to let everyone down. The holiday's just won't be the same:(

The Gamer's Grotto

Since 2006, patrons of The Gamer’s Grotto have had the unique experience of discovering an emporium that hosts a great variety of activities, and gaming merchandise. Upon entering this distinctive environment, you’ll find yourself transcended into the finest gaming experience Bennington Vermont has to offer.

The Gamer’s Grotto hosts a newly renovated facility that displays 4,000 square feet of exceptional fun and offers endless gaming entertainment. There are six large screen televisions mounted along two walls. Each one is individually attached to several gaming systems with enough expandable table space to comfortably seat more than seventy five players at a time. Additionally, there are also two sizable tables available for a variety of terrain-using war-games.

The Grotto’s innovative gaming atmosphere regular hosts events that include: magic the gathering tournaments, biweekly get-togethers for the Go Club, and monthly Pathfinder sessions. In addition, birthday parties in which partygoers have unlimited access to the televisions, and at least two gaming tables. They Have Weekly Casual Pokemon Events On Sundays, And Their Friday Night Magic Is A Regular Event That You Don’t Want To Miss!

Their knowledgeable staff will guide you through their inviting inventory of video games, card/board games, miniatures games, and role playing games. They offer both new and used video games on multiple platform systems. Be sure to ask us about Their used DVDs and Blu-Ray discs. Follow them on Facebook for up-to-date information! Located on 457 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201. (802) 447-0091

Calling All Artists

Unique Seasonal Employment!              

This is going to be an exciting year for the Holiday Experience! We're getting prepared for our fifth season, so we're ramping up operations and adding several new businesses to this year's event (Bennington & Manchester). The Holiday Experience is offering great opportunities to join this year's artistic team. So if you're interested in participating, grab your paint brushes and contact Paul Greenawalt at Work: 802-489-4850, Cell: 617-990-4850 or paulgreenawalt@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Please check out my new website at www.holidayexperience.org for more info.

The Defibulators

Friday, August 8th 2014

Buy your tickets in advance to experience this spectacular show of entertainment!

Performing at the Lake Paran Pavillion, presented by the Basement Music Series.
Tickets, $15 in advance, $18 at the door, $10 for students
available at www.brownpapertickets.com
or call 1-800-838-3006

Check out some tunes from the Defibulators.

Doors open at 7:00, show at 8:00pm. For more info. visit http://www.vtartxchange.org/

"With their new album, “Debt’ll Get ‘Em,” the band lives well beyond the promise of their first album and the critics’ praise, delivering a blistering, let’s-get-down-to-the-truth, eclectic mix of musical styles that push and stretch the boundaries of country music by blending genre-bending guitars, fiddles, and banjo with the often haunting vocals of Erin Bru and the won’t-let-you-stop-thinking lyrics of Bug Jennings" -No Depression
Libations by JC's Tavern.

Better Bennington Corporation

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Upcoming Community Events & Local Opportunities

The Better Bennington Corporation (BBC) is the lead organization which coordinates public and private efforts to maintain Downtown Bennington, Vermont as the commercial and cultural heart of the community.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Better Bennington Corporation
is to Build, Improve, and Support a Vital Downtown
that Benefits our Entire Community.

Vision Statement

Downtown Bennington is:

• A center for business, civic activity, and downtown living for residents and visitors, personifying Vermont's small town "Main Street" character
• Known for the charm and authenticity of its unique, locally owned shops, emphasizing Vermont-made products, crafts and antiques
• A home for artistic and cultural activities
• The hub of recreation and entertainment
  opportunities
• An experience rich in American history and hometown heritage

Bringing You Vermont

Bringing You Vermont has created a unique shopping experience in the Southern Shire of Bennington, VT. By combining shopping and dining, their mission is to share the very essence of Vermont with people in and outside of our charming community. They are committed to doing this by offering an array of Vermont made products that highlight the myriad ways Vermonters use their talents to produce quality goods within the Green Mountain State. http://www.bringingyouvermont.com/. From the lush green mountains to the picturesque farms; the small, sleepy towns to the eclectic, art scenes – Vermont is loaded with creative, talented people. Their unique store continually scours the state to find unique, quality items made by talented people the world needs to see. They invite you to stop by their downtown Bennington location to see, smell, touch, taste, and otherwise experience some of that talent. 514 Main Street Bennington, Vermont 05201, (802) 753-7639. Stop by or like them on Facebook. Also, be sure to read their full history on their business website.