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James M. Tabor "Lightning Beneath the Sea"

Presented by Vermont Book Shop at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury VT

Jul 01 2026
James M. Tabor

best-selling author James M. Tabor will speak about his new book about the man who laid the first transatlantic telegraph cable

Cocktail Hour: 5:30-6:30 PM
Book Talk: 6:30-7:30 PM

The talk will be followed by Q&A. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Readers of adventure and exploration books—as well as the generally curious—will revel in Waitsfield resident and New York Times Bestselling author James Tabor’s new book, Lightning Beneath the Sea: The Race to Wire the World and the Dawn of the Information Age. As in previous works, Tabor writes of an epic adventure that had long-lasting consequences for ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Admission:

$8 Your ticket price includes a $2.5 discount on Visitations at the event.

General admission seating
Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.

General admission seating

Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Arts for All: Need assistance with ticket prices? Contact or visit the Box Office to learn about free or reduced-price tickets through the Cady Fund.

Questions?

Email: tickets@townhalltheater.org
Phone: (802) 382-9222

Address:

76 Merchants Row
Middlebury, VT 05753

For more on how to get here including parking info, click here

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

Additional time info:

Cocktail Hour: 5:30-6:30 PM

LOCATION

Town Hall Theater

68 S Pleasant St, Middlebury, VT 05753

PARKING INFO

Town Hall Theater is a red brick building with a prominent bell tower, situated in the heart of Middlebury, facing the town green.

Evening & Weekend Events:

These lots are ONLY available after 5pm M-F and on the weekends.

Parking Lot 1:

Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear right past the theater onto South Pleasant Street. The lot will be on your left.
Location: Langrock, Sperry & Wool on 111 South Pleasant Street.

Parking Lot 2:

Directions: Continue on South Pleasant Street past Parking Lot 1.
Location: The lot is on your left at Conley & Foote, located at 135 South Pleasant Street.

Parking Lot 3:

Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear left at the Soldiers Monument and continue straight onto Route 7 south. At the light at the top of the hill, turn right to continue on Route 7 south. Immediately turn right
Location: Painter House parking lot, located at 2 Court Street (Route 7 south).

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Weekday Events (Monday-Friday):
For events taking place during regular business hours, please consult the following town parking map.

 

Parking Information

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