ALWAYS Fun at the Paddle
In this world premiere video, witness John and Marge Butterfields' heartfelt rendition of Gordon Lightfoot's iconic tune, "Alberta Bound." This music video is a testament to their adventurous spirits, deep love of music, and enduring bond forged through a lifetime of exploration and song. Join them on this extraordinary musical voyage and experience the magic that only comes from a life well-lived and well-played. Directed by Cynthia Braren with stunning cinematography by Macaulay Lerman.
"Alberta Bound"
Thank you to The Butterfields for asking The Paddle to play a small role in the production of their new music video! We love it and can’t wait to have them return to our front much for another evening of 🎶 music: August 15th ~ please join us!
Events
New events always being added; be sure to check back often!
There's always something happening at The Paddle! So, be a part of our fun ...
7
June
2025
The Alexander String Quartet
7:00-9:00pm
Congregational Church of South Hero
See below for more details.
15
June
2025
Dad's Day Brunch
9:30am-2:00pm
The Alexander String Quartet
We are proud to be a sponsor
of this event!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Congregational Church of South Hero
24 South St, South Hero, VT 05486
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tickets:
$25 online and at the door, $20 at local outlets.
What to expect:
80 minutes of music, with an intermission.
Meet-and-greet with Quartet members post-concert.
And, here's an idea:
Start your evening off with a
delicious dinner with us at The Paddle!
The Alexander String Quartet stands among the world’s premier ensembles, having performed in the major music capitals of five continents. The quartet has performed at Lincoln Center, the 92nd Street Y, the Metropolitan Museum, Jordan Hall, the Library of Congress, and appeared as guests at universities including Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Lewis & Clark, UCLA, St. Lawrence, and many more. Numerous overseas tours include the U.K., the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, France, Greece, the Republic of Georgia, Argentina, Panamá, and the Philippines. The quartet’s extensive recordings have won international critical acclaim.
This ensemble appears in South Hero on June 7. Experiencing an ensemble such as this up close—to see the sweat on their brows—is truly amazing. It is SO unlike the experience in a big concert hall. Not to be missed! The concert may sell out, so please consider getting your tickets now.
The program includes:
Haydn String Quartet in G major, Op. 77, No. 1
Tarik O’Regan Gradual; and Schubert String Quartet No. 14
in D minor “Death and the Maiden.”
Gallery
Awesome musicians serving up loads of fun at The Paddle ...
Kindness Gathering 2019 Photos
Our special summer evening will be back following two years of COVID.
July 24th at 7:00 pm! Open to all; free! Let's celebrate kindness ...
In lieu of all the sadness and pain in the world these days, once again, I just feel an intense need to do something positive, uplifting ... abut being kind to one another. (Yes, I know - we should be kind 24/7, 12 months a year.) As many of you know, I always celebrate by birthday with World Kindness Day. Today, I'm announcing our second "Kindness Gathering." It'll be located in the field behind The Paddle. A vigil, of sorts, with music and laughter and kindness. Please join me for a celebration of our better angels. I'll post more details in early June. Please mark your calendars and save the evening of Sunday, 7/24th.
Parents, bring your kids - both the two-legged and four-legged ones.
This is a non-political event. It's a kindness event.
Thanks for reading,
Mandy
About the photo gallery: The Blue Paddle hosted its first Kindness Gathering in field behind the bistro, mowed into a giant heart and documented with a drone flying above the crowd! Kind words, ice cream, and music made for a memorable evening full of love!!
Dance parties
often erupt!
And, Chef Phoebe will
get them started!