Music, art slated for summer schedule

Author: Becca Fanning

Staying in Middlebury this summer? With gas prices expected to rise, don't head to Burlington or Lake Champlain to beat the heat. Middlebury and Addison County offer more than enough to keep you busy this summer, from outdoor adventures to musical performances. The best part? It's all within biking distance!

Helles Alt Release Party
Kick off summer on May 22 with the release party for Otter Creek's newest beer, Helles Alt, from 4-7 p.m. in the brewery tasting room. Sample new beer, eat local cheese and chat with brewers. Proceeds from beer purchases benefit the Open Door Clinic.

A&W
Pull up and head back in time. Order a burger or milkshake from car-hops on roller-skates. Take advantage of this while you can: the A&W is only open in the summer!

Triathlon Series
Want to get noticed in the gym this September? Get a head start and stay in shape this summer by entering one (or all) of these local triathlons! Visit www.rushtonsports.com for details.

Vermont Sun Triathlons - June 28 and July 12 at Branbury State Park in Salisbury, Vt. 600-yd swim, 14-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Start time: 8:00 a.m.

Lake Dunmore Triathlon - Sunday, August 9 at Branbury State Park in Salisbury, Vt. 0.9-mile swim, 28-mile bike, 6.2-mile run. Start time: 8:00 a.m.

Half Vermont Journey - Sunday, August 30 at Branbury State Park in Salisbury, Vt. 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run. Start time: 8:00 a.m.

Shelburne Museum
Explore a 19th century jail building, Steamboat Ticonderoga or check out Impressionism-era paintings. Visit the museum during the day and admission includes access to weekly 'Sunsets at Shelburne,' a Thursday evening series beginning June 18 with a barbecue and live music from 5 to 7:30 pm.

Catch a performance at Town Hall Theater
Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. - The Burlington Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are available for $20.

Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. - "The Barber of Seville." Tickets are available for $35 or $40 on the balcony.

Friday, June 26 at 8 p.m. - The National Theater Live performance of "Ph