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08/30/2026

Wednesday supper starts at 5:30 and this week will feature chicken and biscuits and a slaw of many colors! Stick around after we eat for a very special karaoke night/tribute open mic honoring the life and work of Dolly Parton! Play an instrumental cover, read her lyrics as a poem, or just belt out your favorite Dolly tune with a karaoke backing track. Wear pink, wear sparkles, get your hair big. Starting at 7, right in our living room stage on Main Street. Beverages by donation and Dolly-themed sundaes in the Cafe!

08/29/2026

Ever wondered how the author wrote the very last line of your favorite book? Strange Page is a weird writing circle for youth who want to play with words.
this is a drop-in program after school every Tuesday starting September 8, recommended for middle and highschoolers. Each week we will have a creative writing prompt to follow, snacks to share, and good company in the Civic Standard Living Room.

08/28/2026

New Open Hours alert!
The Civic headquarters and the Pie in the Sky Cafe are now open Tuesday-Friday from 2-5pm and Saturdays from 10-2! Lots of chances to bring your ideas and concerns to Hardwick’s unofficial cultural organizing office, or to just get a slice of pie or coffee in our upstairs cafe. Rotating pie flavors, baked goods, free WiFi, comfy couches and afterschool snacks available.

08/25/2026

It’s that time again! Join us Wednesday August 26 to celebrate the first day of school! We’ll be passing out free cupcakes and surprise special treats to any and everyone starting at around 2:30. Come by to scoop one (or three) up before they’re gone!
(If you’d like to donate cupcakes to the cause just send us an email!)

08/23/2026

This Tuesday (8/25), The Civilians will be playing the final game of the summer and you definitely don’t want to miss it. At 5:30pm, spectators and players of all levels are welcome at Tolman Field in Greensboro for refreshments, merch, and of course, a softball game! Whether you’ve been a Tuesday regular or this is your first time with a bat in years, come on out to join the fun.

If you’re planning to play, let us know so we can make teams! There will be a spot for everyone so feel free to show up day of as well.

08/19/2026

No supper tonight— but save the date!
Next Wednesday we will have back-to-school cupcakes and surprise treats all afternoon, community supper at 5:30 and the old-time junket at 7!
See you at the Civic on August 26th!

08/14/2026

We got hitched!

Thank you to everyone who attended our two sold out performances of “The Wedding Tale”!
Thank you to the actors, crew, builders, and writers who donated countless hours to pull off such epic and ridiculous fun!
Thank you to Elsa and everyone at the Highland Lodge for generously supporting this wild experiment!
Thank you to Hardwick barbecue for the delicious dinner!

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08/10/2026

(Rehearsals with a view!)

If you are a lucky ticket holder for this week’s sold out performances of “The Wedding Tale”, please note….

Arrival is between 5-5:30, and parking is tight so carpooling is recommended!

If you can’t use one of your tickets, let us know asap as we have a waitlist!

Wedding attire is encouraged but sturdy shoes and layers are a good idea (ceremony is outside and reception is under a tent). Let us know if any special accommodations are needed.

The wedding dinner is courtesy of Hardwick Barbecue, and cash bar by the Highland Lodge. There will be vegetarian and GF options available.

Bring your invitation (aka ticket) and see you at the wedding!

08/07/2026

Join us in our comfortable and elegant living room on Main Street this Saturday, August 8 at 7pm for an evening of music with Ethan, Eliza and Francis Azarian. Admission by donation, refreshments available.

Ethan has been playing guitar and singing since he was a little kid growing up in Cabot, Vermont. Since the beginning of his professional career in the 1980’s he has played at places like the Kerrville Folk Festival, the CBGB in New York, and the Tobin Center in San Antonio.
Francis has been singing and playing keys since he was seven years old when he performed for the first time at the Cactus Cafe with his dad, and now accompanies Ethan at gigs weekly.
The Father-Son duo play folk and singer/songwriter music of Ethan’s compositions.
And singer/songwriter Eliza Azarian will open the show. One night, three Azarians!

08/05/2026

World Premiere of a new show!
“Overheard at the Village House of Moose and Fork” will have its debut performances Thursday August 6th at 3pm and August 7th at 6pm here at the Civic, 39 South Main Street!

Featuring 9 local performers ages 8-12, and created by the Civic Theater writers room, this original one act play will shed a whole new light on your wildest neighbors. Borrowing from the “Vermont Wild” books, as well as tales from local hunters and wardens, these young performers bring hilarious and outrageous stories to life.

Tickets are by donation and available at the door and refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome!

Address

39 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT
05843

Website

http://www.thecivicstandard.org/

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