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THE
CIVIC STANDARD

Grand and tiny experiments in ​
getting together

The Civic Standard is a free supper club, a public living room and a collaborative art project in Hardwick, Vermont.

We are rooted in and listening to our town, always trying to reflect it back on itself.

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Upcoming Events

WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW

The Civic creates inclusive events for everyone. From live theater to free weekly meals, from teenage collective organizing to karaoke night, from mending circles to town-wide dances, we are working together to build a common culture. Our production of "A Christmas Carol" is in rehearsal. And the tickets are now live! Click here to get yours, or stop into the building whenever the open flag is out.

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  • First Annual Jack-o-lantern Contest
    First Annual Jack-o-lantern Contest
    First Annual Jack-o-lantern Contest
    Sun, Oct 27
    The Civic Standard
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Get your knives out and get carving! Snacks, treats, celebrity judges, prizes!
  • Ofrenda in the Park Next Door
    Ofrenda in the Park Next Door
    Ofrenda in the Park Next Door
    Sun, Oct 27
    The Civic Standard
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
    A community participation altar
  • Wednesday Supper
    Wednesday Supper
    Wednesday Supper
    Wed, Oct 30
    The Civic Standard
    Oct 30, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Oct 30, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    All are welcome to a free meal every Wednesday at 5:30pm.
  • Afterschool Hazen Hangout
    Afterschool Hazen Hangout
    Afterschool Hazen Hangout
    Thu, Oct 31
    The Civic Standard
    Oct 31, 2024, 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    Oct 31, 2024, 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    Looking for a welcoming, laid-back space to unwind after school?
  • Halloween Happenings at the Civic
    Halloween Happenings at the Civic
    Halloween Happenings at the Civic
    Thu, Oct 31
    Hardwick
    Oct 31, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Oct 31, 2024, 3:00 PM
    See your future, fill your belly
  • Honky Tonk Night at the Legion
    Honky Tonk Night at the Legion
    Honky Tonk Night at the Legion
    Sat, Nov 02
    The Hardwick American Legion Hall
    Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Get out the your boots and come Two-Step it out with the town.
  • Old-Time Junket
    Old-Time Junket
    Old-Time Junket
    Wed, Nov 13
    The Civic Standard Living Room
    Nov 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Nov 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    With a vision to revive community fiddling and a regional old-time music repertoire, all are welcome to join us on the second and fourth Wednesdays for a free old-time jam session!
  • Craft Collective
    Craft Collective
    Craft Collective
    Sun, Nov 17
    The Civic Standard
    Nov 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Nov 17, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Sitting around, making stuff, chatting with friends, and eating yummy snacks.
  • A Christmas Carol
    A Christmas Carol
    A Christmas Carol
    Thu, Dec 12
    The Highland Center for the Arts
    Dec 12, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Dec 12, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Civc Theater Project's latest extravaganza
About

Building a
resilient community

THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES

The Civic Standard was born from the idea that people want to gather with their neighbors, both the ones they know and the ones they haven’t met. We believe that the richest cultural experiences are made from the inside-out, and we work with our neighbors to build events that are of interest to all of us. Stop by or reach out. The door is open.

Follow along with us on social media

@THECIVICSTANDARD

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