Bennington Moosefest 2009

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admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:01:25 +0000

Walking across the footbridge to the terminal in Albany International airport, On The Trail Again moose, from Bennington Moosefest 2009 gets ready to greet airport goers

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:31:36 +0000

In the Moosefest Spirit

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:26:16 +0000

Everyone in town is getting in on the Moosefest Fun! Take a look at the inovative “Impatient Moose” and the “Golf Moose”. Kudo’s to these great local residents who have made such great efforts. Thank you!!! It’s people like you that make Bennington such a great place to live.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Fairest of them All?

admin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:23:01 +0000

Mirror, Mirror who’s adorable grandaughter might this be? If the proud grandma would like to claim her, just add to the blog! Who knows this cutie might be a future govenor of Vermont!

Oh Where Oh Where is little ECO?

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:43:19 +0000

ECO, our environmental ambasador!

ECO, our traveling good will ambasador moose is becoming very popular all over the state of Vermont. Eco promotes ‘green living’ and taking care of our natural rescources and reducing our carbon footprint on our beautiful state. Eco spent the last couple of weeks at the Welcome station in Fair Haven welcoming all guests coming into Vermont from the west. He was a very popular fellow. His next stop was Midnight Madness on July 16 in downtown Bennington. Can you guess where he’ll be traveling to next? Have you any special places or events that you would like ECo to attend?
Just contact the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce and let them know. Eco loves to go visiting!

Thank you, What a great Book!

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:28:58 +0000

Once in a Blue Moose Adventures of Bennie & the Moose Clan

Sue, Thank you for sending your book. My granddaughter loves it. She will be in 2nd grade next year and is an avid reader. She also loves any books about animals. Living in North Idaho we have moose right here in town an also in our yards. Gracie has seen them many times so moose are very real to her. She just loves Once in a Blue Moose, Bennie is her favorite character.
Sincerely. Joanne Lieuallen

The Story Behind ‘Moosle Car’ by Cindy Taylor

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:38:13 +0000

Mooscle Car

I was a late comer to Moosefest this year and got paired up at the last minute with HP automotive. I had no idea what I could possibly do for an auto place. The type of art that I usually do is more floral or landscape, you know, ‘girly’ stuff.
The same week that I found out about the moose, my grandmother passed away in Colorado. I made a sudden trip out for the weekend to attend her funeral.
While I was there, I stayed with my younger brother. At night we hung out in his garage. He was excited for me to see his new ‘toy’, an airbrush. I had never thought much about airbrushes, but his enthusiasm was infectious and before long I was having a great time learning to paint ‘true flames’ with him. (true flames are a current arbrush trend for cars, instead of the sylized flames from the past, these flames are painted to look like real fire).
On the last day of my visit, my brother asked me to go for a ride with him. Somehow we wound up at a big art supply store. We looked at the different airbrushes and tried out a couple. I picked one that I really liked and my brother insisted that he wanted me to have it, so he bought it for me.
By the time I got off the plane, I had the perfect design in my mind for my patron. An auto dealer is the perfect place for a tricked out muscle moose complete with true flames and chrome details. Mooscle Car is painted with Alpha Romeo 1970’s red and true flames across his face, front legs, chest and sides. His antlers and hooves are painted chrome.

Cindy Taylor is a self-taught painter living in her adopted hometown of Bennington, Vermont. Her work can be seen 2 or three times a year in local Bennington venues; South Street Cafe, Kevins Restaurant and the 100 for 100 local art sale event.

Photos from Jon Kennedy

admin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:27:47 +0000

Bennington has been filled with visitors, all of them wearing huge smiles. They are walking our streets with camera’s in hand. Photographer Jon Kennedy of Florida sent the following photos to share. It looks like Jon had a great time in Bennington visiting his sister Kathy! We hope you will come back soon. Thank you for sharing!

Moosefest….A Party for all Ages!

admin — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:33:18 +0000

Moosefest….a party for all ages!