Events Calendar

Thu
12

Lord of the Rings - War of the Rohirrim Opening Weekend

December 12, 2024
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December 12, 2024
Showtimes vary
Essex Cinemas
December 12, 2024

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an upcoming anime fantasy film based on the novel The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The War of the Rohirrim focuses on a character from the book’s appendix, the mighty King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, and a legendary battle which helped shaped Middle-earth heading into LOTR. The anime pic will expand the untold story behind the fortress of Helm’s Deep, delving into the life and bloodsoaked times of Hammerhand. The movie is a companion piece to New Line’s LOTR trilogy and is set roughly 250 years before that movie during the third age.

Fri
13

Vermont Swings with Joe’s Big Band

December 13, 2024
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December 13, 2024
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
The Double E Lounge
Live Local Music Series
December 13, 2024

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Do you love everything swing? Enjoy a dancing lesson from Vermont Swings before listening to Vermont’s premier 17-piece jazz ensemble, Joe’s Big Band. These two Burlington VT powerhouses team up for a night you cannot miss!

Vermont Swings is a nonprofit group lead by a great team of board members who volunteer their time to further their love of swing and social dancing, and honor the African-American roots of Jazz Music and Lindy Hop.

Joe's Big Band is a 17-piece jazz ensemble based in the Burlington area that has been performing music ranging from Swing Era classics to contemporary jazz, blues, and funk throughout northern Vermont for over 30years. The band was founded in the late 1980’s by local jazz musician Joe Levesque. Joe enjoyed giving musicians opportunities to play, as well as sharing the music he loved with many appreciative audiences at concerts, dances, weddings, and Lake Champlain dinner cruises. Since his passing in 2004,Joe’s Big Band has carried on in Joe Levesque’s memory, continuing to evolve into the high-energy force it is today. The band is made up of talented, fun-loving musicians from all over the Champlain Valley who faithfully reproduce the timeless sounds of the masters like Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Stevie Wonder, Brian Setzer, and many more. They also support vocal renditions out of The Great American Songbook. Joe’s Big Band provides Jazz in a Big Way!

Sat
14

Champlain Trio Second Annual Candlelight Concert

December 14, 2024
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December 14, 2024
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
The Double E T-Rex Theater
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December 14, 2024

Celebrate the season with a heartwarming evening of holiday music, performed by The Champlain Trio. Join us for their second annual concert, at The TREX Theater. Relive cherished memories with seasonal classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite, selections from Handel’s Messiah, toe-tapping jazzy arrangements and much more - all with beautiful winter scene projections on the big screen! We promise that this will be a night that audiences of all ages will remember, so bring your friends and family and get your tickets today!

All ticket holders are invited to stop by The Lazy Goat after the show, where your ticket will get you a free dessert, with any entree. Dine-in only.

Sat
14

Reggae Saturdays 

December 14, 2024
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December 14, 2024
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Double E Lounge
All
December 14, 2024

Presented by One LoVermont and Magic Mann, we will have dance hall music and reggae vibes flowing once a month on Saturdays, in the Double E lounge, located at The Essex Experience.

$10 entry fee + taxes. All ages.
Pro-tip: save your money and pay us at the door on the evening of the show.

Doors open at 9 PM, music goes until 12 AM

Thu
19

Mufasa: The Lion King Opening Weekend

December 19, 2024
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December 19, 2024
Showtimes vary
Essex Cinemas
December 19, 2024

Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destinies.

Thu
19

Sonic3 Opening Weekend

December 19, 2024
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December 19, 2024
Showtimes Vary
Essex Cinemas
December 19, 2024

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Fri
20

Beginner Bachata at The Double E

December 20, 2024
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December 20, 2024
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM
The Double E Lounge at The Essex Experience
December 20, 2024

Latin Dance Class & Social Night!

Join us for an evening of rhythym, fun, and connecion at The Double E on Friday, December 20th! Whether you're new to dancing or a seasoned mover, this event is perfect for everyone.

Event Details:

Beginner Batcha Class (6:45-7:45 PM)

  • Beginner-friendly! Learn the basics of Bachata, a dance from the Dominican Republic.
  • No partner or experience needed - just come ready to move and have fun!

Social (7:45-9:45 PM)

  • Dance the night away to a mix of Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba, Merengue, Afrobeats, and Cha Cha!
  • Meet new people, practice your moves, and enjoy a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Don't miss this chance to connect, dance, and celebrate the joy of movement!

Sun
22

Breakfast with Santa: 8am

December 22, 2024
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December 22, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Farmhouse at Sunset Ponds
Resort
December 22, 2024

Join us for Breakfast with Santa at The Essex Resort & Spa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, gather around the fireplace for Story Time with Santa, and capture a festive family photo to remember the day. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and make lasting holiday memories with your loved ones. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

Sun
22

Breakfast with Santa: 10:30am

December 22, 2024
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December 22, 2024
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Farmhouse at Sunset Ponds
Resort
December 22, 2024

Join us for Breakfast with Santa at The Essex Resort & Spa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, gather around the fireplace for Story Time with Santa, and capture a festive family photo to remember the day. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and make lasting holiday memories with your loved ones. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

Wed
25

Nosferatu Opening Weekend

December 25, 2024
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December 25, 2024
Showtimes vary
Essex Cinemas
December 25, 2024

Nosferatu is a gothic tale set in the 1800s, following a young man named Thomas Hutter who is sent to the castle of Count Orlok (a.k.a. “Dracula”)1. The story revolves around obsession, love, seduction, and fear, with the terrifying vampire infatuated with a haunted young woman, causing untold horror2

Wed
25

A Complete Unknown Opening Weekend

December 25, 2024
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December 25, 2024
Showtimes vary
Essex Cinemas
December 25, 2024

New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

The film also stars Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash and Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie.

Fri
27

Rainbow Full of Sound Presents: Dylan and The Dead

December 27, 2024
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December 27, 2024
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM (Doors at 7:30 PM)
The Double E Lounge at The Essex Experience
December 27, 2024

Dylan & the Dead is a collaborative live album by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, released on February 6, 1989. The album consists of seven songs written and sung by Dylan, with the Grateful Dead providing accompaniment. Join us as Waynard Scheller and Rainbow Full of Sound deliver a magical evening as they perform the full set of "Dylan and The Dead" live in Essex, VT. 21+. Ample free parking available.

Advance purchase $15

Day of show: $20

Sat
18

The Lloyd Tyler Band

January 18, 2025
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January 18, 2025
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Doors at 7 PM)
The Double E Lounge
Live Local Music Series
January 18, 2025

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Between Rock, Folk, Country, Pop, and Blues, The Lloyd Tyler Band brings something for everyone....

Zack Tyler, Jeff Lloyd, Trevor Ainsworth, and Nick Caiano have been playing folk and rock inspired music together as the Lloyd Tyler Band since the fall of 2016. The group has been playing gigs around the state of Vermont since forming and the growing fan base is a testament to the unique listening experience that the Lloyd Tyler Band offers.

Using a mix of drums, guitar, bass and harmonica, the group draw from folk, country, rock, blues and americana genres to bring a blend of covers that folks know and want to sing along with interspersed with Zack’s folk inspired originals. Musical influences include Van Morrison, Ray Lamontagne, Chris Stapleton, U2, the Avett Brothers, Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Cash, Sublime, Tom Petty, Bob Marley and The Band.

Zack moved to Westford, Vermont in 2016 from Plymouth,Massachusetts, where he played folk inspired singer-songwriter music as a soloartist along the South Shore, Boston, and Cape Cod. Zack released his first album “Two Separate Ways” in 2015. He continues to release music as a solomusician, so please be sure to keep an eye out for new releases. Jeff is a blues man at heart. He lives in Jericho, Vermont - having grown up in Chicago,Ilinois where he was heavily influenced by the Chicago Blues scene and the artists at Alligator Records. Trevor is a well traveled and extremely diverse drummer who also performs in a number of successful Grateful Dead cover bands -he also lives in Westford, Vermont. Lastly, Nick is a well traveled session musician, recording engineer/producer, and Berklee College of Music graduate hailing from Essex, Vermont. Nick has worked with some of the industry's finest musicians including Sinead O'Connor, Queen, The Band, and King Crimson, among others.

Wed
31

Cook Academy Classes

December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025
Cook Academy
All
December 31, 2025
Sun
11

Authentic Voices: Speaker Series

January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026
TREX Theater/Double E Lounge
Live Local Music Series
January 11, 2026

Grab your bff, sister, mom, cool aunt, or anyone who brings out the best in you and step into your fullest potential at the Authentic Voices Speaker Series, where powerful humans share their journeys of healing, transformation, and learning to live authentically aligned lives. This inspiring evening will provide you with the tools, insights, and courage to step into your truth, overcome limiting beliefs, and create the life you’ve always dreamed of. Surround yourself with stories of resilience, empowerment, and holistic wellness as you connect with a community breaking barriers and choosing to live their most authentic lives.

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