THE
CIVIC STANDARD
Grand and tiny experiments in ​
getting together
The Civic Standard is a collaborative social and cultural art project in Hardwick, Vermont. Through theater, social exchanges, food, cooperative organizing, music, education and play, the Civic is an honest and humble effort to tear down barriers between neighbors and to build local resiliency. We believe that the richest cultural experiences are made from the inside-out, and we work with our community to revive local traditions and build new kinds of events that are of interest to all of us.
Stop by or reach out. The door is open.
Every Wednesday, all are invited to our town-wide dinner party on Main Street.
The stake holders in "Developed to Death," April 2023.
Hardwick's only all human game show. May 2024
Every Wednesday, all are invited to our town-wide dinner party on Main Street.
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW
The Civic creates inclusive events for everyone. From live theater to a free weekly town-wide dinner party, from teenage collective organizing to karaoke night, from craft circles to Honky Tonk dances, we are working together to build a common culture.
Let's celebrate a return to normal life in downtown
Hardwick!
Click here for the full details.
Free Community Supper
every Wednesday night
Join friends, neighbors and strangers each week at 5:30 for a delicious home cooked meal.
The Pie in the Sky Cafe
is open for business!
Stop in during our open hours- Tuesday through Friday from 2-5 & Saturday 10-2- And have a slice and hot drink.
Exciting new program
The Civic
Cinema Club
We're making a movie!
The Civic Cinema Club is a film series to watch and discuss films that are in some way similar to the kind of film we are going to make. Click here for the details of our next movie.
Join us in our cozy living room on main street, which we will convert into a theater-- complete with popcorn, candy and beverages. All are invited to stay after the film for a discussion.
