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“Rough Blazing Star,” a new experimental documentary film from new Old Labor Hall board member Christopher Wiersema, premieres on Vermont Public’s “Made Here” series on Thursday, October 10th at 8:00pm. The film, which begins with a visit to the Old Labor Hall, examines anarchism, local history and memory, Emma Goldman’s writing, and a shared love of flowers. Participants include long-time Barre residents 105 year old Italian elder, Alba Rossi and Giuliano Cecchinelli, renowned Italian stone carver. “Rough Blazing Star” won the 2024 Vermont Public Award for Best Documentary at Made Here Film Festival in Burlington, Vermont.
Made Here Series on Vermont Public:
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The Feb. 1st Labor Heritage Power Hour podcast features the Old Labor Hall, with contributions from our own Ruth Ruttenberg & Karen Lane. Catch it at https://yourrightsatwork.podbean.com/
This unique Hall is available for use by members of the community. You can reserve this National Historic Landmark for your event. Check the calendar for availability. Charges vary depending on the length of the event and the number of attendees. All the current rental fees, terms, and conditions are set out in the Facility Usage Policies which can be downloaded in PDF format. (The list of current rental fees are on the last page of the Facility Usage Policies.)
Download Facility Usage Policies (PDF) Download Rental Agreement Form (PDF)
Reservations Calendar Plan of Main Hall
Amenities
Contact the Reservations Coordinator at 802-485-4554 or by email using the Contact Form and choosing “Rentals”.
- Up to 300 persons
- 48′ X 84′
- Handicap accessible
- Catering kitchen
- Banquet tables and chairs
- Onsite parking
- Walk to downtown
- National Historic Landmark
- Wireless broadband internet access
Directions to the Old Labor Hall
Want to know more?
Check out the small print here:
Download Facility Usage Policies (PDF) Download Rental Agreement Form (PDF)