The Southern Vermont Arts Center is housed in a restored mansion listed on the National Register. In July 2000 they opened the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, allowing them to bring the finest art in the country to Manchester. The permanent collection contains over 700 pieces including works by Luigi Lucioni, James Whistler, Ogden Pleissner and Reginald Marsh. Burlington, the state's largest city, is a virtual hub of shows, concerts and assorted stage events. Visitors will find an enlarged Flynn Center for the Arts which brings in touring performers throughout the year.
Early summer hears the beat of the Jazz Festival.
Classics and dance fill the summer scenes. Funky contemporary mixes with comedy and Broadway tunes, and all share city and nearby stages. The ever-popular Marlboro Music Festival moves into its 51st year of chamber music. Once again Mozart's musical strains will travel to several Vermont towns. Music in the meadow is a continuing feature at Trapp Family Lodge, and the town of Stowe holds an international music festival.