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AGRIMARKABLE BUNCH T he Green Mountain State doesn’t have any majorleague sports teams — sorry, Vermont Lake Monsters — but it is home to a hall of fame. The photographs of more than 70 members of Vermont’s Agricultural Hall of Fame hang inside the entranceway to the Robert E. Miller building at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. And last week, the hall’s committee chose five farmers
— Ray and Pam Allen of South Hero, Claude Bourbeau of St. Albans, and Rupert and Muriel Chamberlin of Barton — to be inducted as the class of 2017. “It was quite a good feeling to know some folks out there think we deserve it,” Ray Allen, the owner of Allenholm Farm apple orchard, told Seven Days. “We’ve always both been supportive of agriculture — we like to think we have, anyway — and apparently some other people think so, too.”
Past inductees represent a who’s who of Vermont agricultural royalty: John Deere, who was born in Rutland, then founded his eponymous farm equipment company; Addison County Fair and Field Days founder Lucien Paquette, who is now nearly 101 years old; and politicians including former U.S. senators George D. Aiken, Jim Jeffords and Justin Smith Morrill. David Grimm, the former general manager of the Champlain Valley Expo, helped create the hall in 2003, committee chair Jackie Folsom said. The inaugural
induction ceremony was a blacktie affair, but it’s since become a more casual event, Folsom said. This year’s invitation-only luncheon is August 30 during the Champlain Valley Fair. “Agricultural is changing so fast in so many different ways … But the bedrock of it all has been those who came before,” Folsom said. “The farmers who are being inducted into the hall never started out with that in mind. They wanted to be farmers, they wanted to be stewards of the earth and the animals, and they just wanted to be good at what they did.”
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[Re Life Lines: “David J. ‘Sully’ Sullivan,” July 19]: In a beautiful passage early on in her new book, The Art of Death: Writing the Final Story, Haitian American author Edwidge Danticat explains, “We write about the dead to make sense of our losses, to become less haunted, to turn ghosts into words, to transform absence into language.” Donna Sullivan Macdonald and Alexander William Macdonald were sister and nephew to our beloved David, now passed. The Rev. Phil Robertson says, “We are all sinners, and we are all going to die,” no exceptions. In order to enjoy a satisfactory and meaningful future, we must cherish our past while side-stepping any unnecessary minutiae or flotsam we see along the way — and are tempted to grasp. It’s a part of life we are destined to grovel through, regardless of the “blessings” we are fully aware of. With the actual truth exposed, this terrible blow is a little less burdensome, the deep hurt a bit more manageable. RIP, David, from all three of us! Geoffrey Macdonald SOUTH BURLINGTON
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I love Seven Days, which makes it even more of a bummer to see your paper engage in the type of political reporting that treats fascism as a perspective we can learn from. [“Sunlight and Scandal: GOP Lawyer Brady Toensing Stirs Up Vermont Politics,” July 12] is the kind of reporting that, on the national scale, gave Donald Trump the platform from which he won the presidency. We don’t need to give soapboxes to bigots. Toensing ran the Vermont Trump campaign. He’s all over Breitbart. We do not need to take his type seriously or engage in “learning conversations.” The minute you sell out our black, Muslim, queer, female, poor, Latino neighbors, you become an enemy to our community. We don’t need to be “friendly learners” about self-centered, rich, straight, white men who believe their kind should continue to run the world at everyone else’s expense. While this piece does look at criticisms of Toensing, its overall tone is something
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From the west coast of Vermont, we really enjoy our sunsets — thanks, ’Dacks! Once a year, we venture across the lake to see what we can see. This time, we explored CRAIGARDAN, a new artist retreat with an agricultural twist, in Keene. In Essex, we met TWO FARMERS whose CSA caters events from the ground up. In Chazy, we explored reminders of philanthropist WILLIAM H. MINER’s contributions to the North Country. We walked the HIGH PEAKS with summit stewards — and witnessed the POOP PROBLEM along the trails. (Eww.) And, in the age of President Donald Trump and congressional mayhem, we had to ask whether New York Republican CONGRESSWOMAN ELISE STEFANIK might lose her seat if we lose Obamacare. As in the rest of the nation, opinion was divided. At least we can all agree on the excellence of sunsets.
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Block Party Let’s get ready to ramble! Since 2004, members of Burlington’s Old North End creative community have come together for a neighborhood-wide celebration of, well, just about anything. The Ramble salutes the enclave’s eclectic nature with an interactive art installation, outdoor yoga, tarot readings, food trucks, an epic bike ride and much more. This year’s theme: Under the Sea. SEE SOUNDBITES ON PAGE 67
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Struggling musicians in need of inspiration can take a page from country crooner Terri Clark Clark’s book. Once playing for tips at honky-tonks in Nashville, Tenn., the Canadian-born singer has now sold more than 5 million albums and achieved star status with hits such as “Better Things to Do.” Guitar in tow, Clark brings her powerful pipes to a boot-tapping concert at Rutland’s Paramount Theatre. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 52
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Global issues hit home at the Montshire Museum of Science’s Climate & Culture Day: A Festival of Understanding. Over the past year, the Norwich museum has been forging connections between rural communities from the Upper Valley and Bhutan and collecting personal stories about the effects of climate change. Locals can hear recordings of these narratives, contribute their own and add to an environmental art project.
There’s nothing like a little exercise to jump-start the day. Participants in the Colchester Triathlon seem to agree. These ambitious athletes start their Sunday at Bayside Park with a 500-meter swim or 1.5-mile kayak, a 12-mile bike ride, and, finally, a three-mile run. Spectators line the course, providing encouragement to entrants in this 33rd annual test of endurance.
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hese are not the best of times for ROBERT IDE, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. His agency has found itself dead center in one controversy after another. It’s quite the change for this usually sleepy corner of state government. The most recent blow came on July 18, when Attorney General T.J. DONOVAN ruled that the DMV’s facial-recognition program is illegal. The department had stored 2.7 million images of license applicants — and had shared the database with police. The system’s use as a law enforcement tool was first reported in May by Seven Days. Two days later, Ide suspended the program pending Donovan’s review. Now, the AG has ordered the program shelved unless the legislature 1076 Williston Road, S. Burlington formally authorizes it. 862.6585 Donovan’s decision was based on a www.windjammerrestaurant.com 2004 state law barring the DMV from implementing “processes for identifying applicants for licenses, learner permits, or non-driver identification cards that Untitled-2 1 7/25/17 10:13 AM involve the use of biometric identifiers.” In May, Ide professed to be unaware of that law. Whoops. Ide, who has served as commissioner since 2009, recently claimed ignorance of another departmental responsibility. On July 16, VTDigger.org reported that he only recently discovered the DMV’s legal responsibility for enforcing motorboat speed limits near shorelines. You’d think after eight years on the job, he might have finished reading the manual. But those are trifles compared with what some see as a troubling pattern of enforcement practices that run contrary to state law or policy. “What we’ve seen from his agency is no changes on civil rights and civil liberties until it’s brought to a much higher level,” says JAY DIAZ, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont. “We get ignored, then argued with, then delayed. Only after litigation Artists in Gallery or substantial public attention do we get action.” Wednesday,Friday, In addition to the facial-recognition and Saturday program, Diaz points to the DMV’s pattern of cooperation with U.S. 4-8PM Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Exhibit made possible by The WaterWheel Foundation its alleged reluctance to issue driver’s privilege cards as opposed to federally WWW.FROGHOLLOW.ORG compliant driver’s licenses, and the 85 Church St.|Burlington|863-6458 June arrest of a commercial trucker for Untitled-8 1
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possession of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, a hemp derivative that’s legal in Vermont. Let’s take those one at a time. Last August, the DMV entered into an agreement with the Vermont Human Rights Commission ordering changes to its policies and procedures and the retraining of DMV staff. That was the conclusion of the case of ABDEL RAZAQ RABABAH, a Jordanian man who had lived in Vermont for a decade. In 2014 he applied for a driver’s privilege card and was reported to ICE by DMV employees. That triggered a two-year-long deportation proceeding for Rababah. At the time of the settlement, Ide acknowledged that his department “had made a couple mistakes,” which seems the absolute least he could say after putting Rababah through a legal nightmare. But for months afterward, DMV staff continued to routinely pass information to the feds, as Seven Days first reported in April. More recently, Diaz says, it appears that such contacts have stopped.
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It was far from the only time Ide’s minions “had made a couple mistakes” in carrying out the driver’s privilege card program, which was established by the legislature in 2014 as a way for undocumented immigrants to drive legally. The cards became widely popular among Vermonters of all types. But some have found that DMV staffers are resistant to issuing privilege cards and actively urge people to get federally compliant Real ID licenses instead. “We’ve had bad experiences with DMV employees,” says ENRIQUE BALCAZAR of the advocacy group Migrant Justice. “When people go to the DMV, they are pushed to apply for Real ID cards.” (Balcazar was arrested by ICE agents on March 17 and is awaiting deportation proceedings.) Both Diaz and JAMES LYALL, executive director of ACLU-Vermont, sought privilege cards and went through the same runaround. “I had to ask three
levels of supervisors,” says Lyall. “They kept asking, ‘Are you sure?’” For his part, Ide professes ignorance of any problem with the privilege card program. “I wish he’d bring these problems to our attention,” he says of Diaz’s complaints. “It’s an interesting way to learn about things, through the media.” Lyall scoffs at the notion that Ide was unaware, considering the broad publicity around the Rababah case and the settlement Ide was forced to accept. Even if the DMV has cleaned up its act, it’ll take a long time to ease the climate of mistrust surrounding the agency. “There have been so many occasions of DMV collaborating with ICE,” says Balcazar. “They’ve built relationships with ICE. We can’t just trust that that’s changed.” And now, a new seed of doubt. On June 8, DMV officers were inspecting commercial trucks on Interstate 91 in Springfield. In one truck, they found CBD oil. Though it’s legal to sell and possess in Vermont, the officers ordered the driver off the roads for 24 hours and had his truck towed away. Ide’s department was apparently proud of the incident; it highlighted the event on the DMV’s Facebook page. “A pattern is emerging that is concerning,” says Sen. CHRIS PEARSON (P/DChittenden), an advocate of legalizing pot. “Hemp is not marijuana. If the DMV can’t figure out how to follow the law, then we have a problem.” Ide’s explanation of the hemp oil bust does little to allay the mistrust. “Vermont law does not conform with federal law,” he says. “We get a lot of federal funding, so we can’t ignore federal law.” OK, wait. Did he just say that the DMV should sometimes operate as an arm of federal law enforcement? I think he did. When reached for comment about all these issues, Gov. PHIL SCOTT’s spokesperson REBECCA KELLEY emailed the following boilerplate: “The governor and his administration have taken direct action to address issues raised by the DMV, such as suspending use of the facial-recognition software, and will continue to identify areas where we can implement improvements. He … has confidence in the commissioner’s ability to provide the leadership necessary to further improve and modernize the department.” Leadership. A word that Diaz uses very differently. “Protection of civil rights and liberties is all about leadership,” the ACLU lawyer says. “We need leadership that promotes a culture of protecting rights and enforcing the law.”
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Sometime around November 1, the Rutland Herald will leave the Wales Street building that’s been its home for roughly eight decades and move to a much smaller leased space “about seven minutes’ walking distance away,” says ROB MITCHELL, general manager of the Herald and its sister paper, the BarreMontpelier Times Argus. “Our current building is 23,000 square feet,” Mitchell explains, while the new space is “about 5,200 square feet. It’s a much more reasonable space for what we need.” The current space has been too big for years. Indeed, it’s been for sale since 2013. So why move now, when the paper still owns the Wales Street building? Funny thing. Turns out, the paper doesn’t own it. Last fall, facing a financial crisis, the Mitchell family sold the Herald and the Times Argus to READE BROWER of Maine and CHIP HARRIS of New Hampshire. The deal brought a measure of stability to the papers and some promise for the future. (Mitchell retained an executive position under the new owners.) What wasn’t widely noticed at the time was that the Wales Street building was not part of the deal. It is still owned by the Herald Association, Inc., the Mitchell family’s corporate entity. To put it baldly, the building was a white elephant that the new owners didn’t want. Now they’re planning to move out, and the Mitchell family is stuck with 23,000 square feet of soonto-be-vacant space. Mitchell asks, only partly in jest, “Do you know anyone looking to buy a building?” !
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On July 21, the state’s Emergency Board held its regular twice-yearly meeting. The board, whose members include the governor and the chairs of legislative money committees, heard the latest economic and revenue projections for the new fiscal year. And the news was sobering. Not so much the predicted $28 million shortfall in state revenues as the economics underlying that projection that bore a hidden punch. State economists TOM KAVET and JEFF CARR reported that Vermont is in the eighth consecutive year of growth — a historically long recession-free stretch. They also said that Vermont is close to full employment and that housing prices have fully recovered from the 2008 recession. Great, eh? Maybe not. “The question we should all be asking is, how is it that after eight years of expansion, that we’re still short of revenue? Or long on spending?” asks newly installed state Finance Commissioner ADAM GRESHIN. “Typically at this stage of expansion, your coffers are running over.” A number of explanations are on offer. “We have an older population,” says Greshin. “Seniors tend to spend less.” And earn less income, he adds, meaning lower sales and income tax receipts. “The expansion has been uneven,” says BILL SCHUBART, a Hinesburg writer and entrepreneur who served on the state’s 2011 Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission. “‘Full employment’ doesn’t count those who have given up and don’t apply for unemployment.” “Look at the soft areas,” counsels Rep. JANET ANCEL (D-Calais), chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. Those include the sales tax and the transportation fund, which gets its state funding from the gas tax. Wages haven’t risen as they normally do in times of recovery, which means income tax receipts haven’t been as robust as they might have been. Sales tax receipts have lagged as Vermont’s economy has shifted from goods to services. Gas tax revenue is affected by a trend toward higher-mileage vehicles — and faces a longer-term threat from the expected change to electric-powered transportation. But let’s leave that for another time. The Blue Ribbon Tax Structure Commission reported many of these shifts and offered a comprehensive plan to modernize Vermont’s tax system.
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never expected to read the journalist part in “Escape at Dannemora” when I arrived at the Strand Center for the Arts in downtown Plattsburgh last Saturday, reporting for my first-ever Hollywood casting call. A line of more than 200 acting hopefuls stretched down the sidewalk a full half hour before the audition’s scheduled 10 a.m. start. The earliest birds had begun arriving around 5:30 a.m., one prospective actor told me as I joined the queue under the morning sun. Most were thespian novices who came “for the hell of it.” That’s how Morrisonville resident Bob Bryar phrased it as he waited for his chance on camera, sunglasses propped above a gray ponytail. Like me, they were there to try their hand at acting in a TV show based on real events that unfolded two summers ago, just 15 miles west of where we stood. Last month Variety announced that Ben Stiller would direct an eight-part Showtime series about the 2015 prison break in Dannemora — the biggest news story in recent Adirondack history. People of all ages and sizes filed into the Strand lobby, where two women with lanyard name tags handed out registration forms; mine was numbered 213. By the end of the day, more than 1,100 people — equal to 5 percent of the Plattsburgh population — chose to spend a sunny summer day inside the dimly lit theater with red felt seats and curtains. The turnout was not unexpected. Benicio del Toro, Patricia Arquette and Paul Dano are rumored to be part of the project. More to the point, the Dannemora story “consumed” the entire region, according to Nini Hadjis, another hopeful standing behind me in line. The June 2015 escape from the maximumsecurity Clinton Correctional Facility became an international spectacle in part because it sounded made-for-TV: a cunning escape. Sex! Violence! Prison employee Joyce Mitchell helped Richard Matt, with whom she had a relationship, and David Sweat escape by smuggling tools into the prison for them. The convicts spent approximately three weeks on the lam, skirting towns and hiding out in cabins in the rural North Country woods before authorities tracked them down near Malone. Matt was shot and killed while law enforcement captured Sweat, who’s
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Every hour or so, a casting director or organizer would appear onstage to reassure the crowd and encourage trips for coffee or food. “If Rachel and I had our way, we’d cast everyone,” said Debbie DeLisi, of DeLisi Creative, as she addressed the room around noon. “You all have such amazing attitudes and spirit.” Around 2 p.m., I was among a group of 10 called up. We were ushered behind the red curtain into a semicircle of straightbacked chairs. Tenner, still peppy and personable after more than 200 interviews, introduced herself again. She would ask some questions “to get a sense of who you are,” she said as she sat behind a table piled with papers. “If I stare at you for an extra minute or two, it’s just because I’m figuring out what to do with you,” Tenner said as some in the group nervously chuckled. “It’s not a weird thing.” There were introductions: Hadjis, who got a graduate degree in acting but now runs Weight Watchers meetings; Chad, a mechanic; John, who works part time at a bakery and plays Ping-Pong for fun; Andrew from Dannemora; and Bill, a former probation officer. Then Tenner turned her attention to me. “Oh, you’re a newspaper reporter?” she asked with interest. “Have you ever done, like, where you’ve gone and shouted the questions at people?” “Like a press conference? Oh, yeah,” I assured her. The interview with Tenner lasted less than a minute — and earned me a callback. Five of us got the opportunity to audition for speaking parts. Tenner’s choices, though, appeared to be based more on past work experience than on acting prowess. This new group included Victor Morales, an actor and former New York state trooper who had driven seven hours from Buffalo for the audition. He
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Especially prized, the flyer read, were photographers, law enforcement and corrections officers, camera operators — and reporters. I studied the form I had been given: name, contact info, clothing sizes. Would I be willing to cut my hair for a part? Smoke on camera? Be an extra? Bring my car to be filmed? Though I hadn’t acted since sixth grade, when I played Dorothy in a variation of The Wizard of Oz, I figured this was my chance. The serious actors stood out in the crowd: nicely dressed, quick to rattle off their acting résumés, clutching manila folders that held professional head shots. Many were union actors — “the beautiful people,” Hadjis said, a little darkly. Staff shuttled them to the front of the line and straight into auditions behind the red curtain. The rest of us waited; some read or scrolled through Facebook on their phones. As the time dragged on, we made idle chitchat or peoplewatched, scanning the diverse crowd. Several people I met had also crossed the lake from Vermont; one man came from the Boston area. He had never acted, he said as he looked up from a book, but the audition experience justified “burning a day.” The chatter died down as casting director Rachel Tenner appeared onstage. The plan was to cast for a dozen speaking roles and “hundreds” of background characters, she said. She promised to see us all but urged patience — the day would consist of a lot of “hurry up and wait.” And, indeed, it was more wait than hurry. First, we had our pictures taken. Staff armed with iPhones positioned us against a wall. Photos were taken from the front, then the side, before we were shuttled to a different seating section and organized by registration number into groups.
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he biggest building in North Hudson, N.Y., is a shabby A-frame with plywood nailed over the windows and waisthigh weeds growing outside — one of the last vestiges of a long-closed Western theme park, Frontier Town. The gas station across the road is the closest thing to a grocery store in the tiny Adirondack hamlet. The other main businesses are a husband-and-wife-owned buffalo farm, a wilderness lodge and an auction house with a discount store open just three days a week. For nearly a year, this town of 250 has been at the center of a standoff between environmental groups and local leaders over the future of a serene lake with stunning mountain views. Locals hoping to attract more tourists have a powerful ally: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. At least a dozen environmental groups are pushing back, particularly against what they characterize as the governor’s proposal to bring “glamping” — camping with “glamorous” amenities — to the backcountry. “It’s kind of like Custer’s Last Stand,” said North Hudson Town Supervisor Ron Moore — meaning a fierce, strategically important battle for both sides. New York State owns nearly half of the 6 million acres that make up the Adirondack Park. Those 2.6 million
acres are Adirondack Forest Preserve land, a special designation enshrined in the state’s constitution protecting them from development. In 2012, Cuomo announced that over the next five years his administration would buy 69,000 acres once owned by a paper company from the Nature Conservancy, making the single largest addition to the Forest Preserve in more than a century. In May 2016, the state purchased the final parcel, paying $14.5 million for a 21,000-acre tract called the Boreas Ponds after its crown jewel: a 345-acre body of water, which used to be three distinct ponds, with an unobstructed view of some of the Adirondacks’ highest mountains. The land includes vast forests of sugar maple and beech, several mountains, seven ponds, and more than 1,800 acres of wetlands. The dispute that Cuomo’s widely lauded purchase set off is a classic Adirondacks conflict, pitting enviromentalists against economic development proponents. After New York adds land to the Forest Preserve, a regulatory board called the Adirondack Park Agency decides how to classify it — which determines what kind of activity can take place on the property. The APA began holding public hearings on Boreas
Ponds last September. Ten months later, it still hasn’t made a decision. Although several groups want the entire tract classified as wilderness, most stakeholders accept that the 22,000 acres will be divided in some fashion between wilderness — the most restrictive classification, defined in the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan as “untrammeled by man” and “having a primeval character” — and wild forest, which generally allows for “a wide variety of outdoor recreation” while “retaining an essentially wild character.” The disagreement is most contentious over the land surrounding the lake. Moore said he and his counterparts in the four other nearby towns — Indian Lake, Long Lake, Minerva and Newcomb — are seeking “as much recreational opportunity as possible, to try to bring people into the area.” They want to allow vehicles to park within a few hundred yards of the Boreas Ponds, pointing out that a seven-mile logging road already leads to the lake. “Not many views such as this are accessible to people, and here we have this road infrastructure that would allow for that,” said Moore. Town officials also want bicyclists, horseback riders and snowmobilers to have access to many of the 50 miles of
logging roads — activities permitted in wild forest but not in wilderness. Tourism sustains the five towns, which have grown desperate for an economic infusion as logging and mining jobs dwindled over the last several decades. Indian Lake is the largest of the five, boasting a population of 1,300. “We’re like every other town inside the Blue Line. We’re all dying,” said Indian Lake Town Supervisor Brian Wells, referring to the boundary on historic maps of the Adirondack Park. Claiming that 92 percent of his town’s land is under state ownership or control, Wells said, “We’re handicapped enough as it is.” Long Lake Town Supervisor Clark Seaman, whose father worked in a nowclosed iron ore mine, said school enrollment has dropped considerably — the town graduated just two high school seniors this spring. Seaman’s hope: “I want to see as much access as possible to state Forest Preserve land. Anything we can do to increase potential traffic in the area is a positive.” Among those who’ve stuck it out: Dorreen Ossenkop, who started the Adirondack Buffalo Company in North Hudson with her husband 24 years ago. A trickle of customers last Wednesday afternoon gazed at the languid herd and browsed the trinkets and victuals — pies, pickled eggs, buffalo steaks — for sale in the gift shop. Ossenkop sat behind the cash register recording purchases in a notebook. “We’re hoping they’ll open Boreas Ponds up as much as they can,” she said, which would likely bring more visitors to the farm. When the chef from Elk Lake Lodge, a wilderness lodge six miles down the road, stopped by to pick up some meat, he expressed the same sentiment. But not everyone favors larger crowds. Neil Woodworth is executive director of the Adirondack Mountain Club, a 30,000-member organization that advocates for hikers, skiers and mountaineers. The group is part of a coalition called BeWildNY that wants to restrict bicyclists, snowmobilers and other motorized transportation in the area around Boreas Ponds. BeWildNY is also pushing to keep vehicles at least a mile from the lake. “We’ve learned that if you provide a buffer — like a mile or mile and a half — you cut down on the number of casual users,” explained Woodworth, who’s especially concerned about the introduction of invasive species into the area. Crowds could cause damage beyond the Boreas Ponds, because from there,
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put yurts, tent platforms, or some kind of dining and lodging structure for 24 to 36 people on the lands of the Boreas tract. They would persuade the APA to classify the land [as a combination of wild forest and wilderness] but leave out five acres for what I’ll call the ‘glamping facility.’” (State officials reject that characterization, saying accommodations would be rustic.) If the meeting was an attempt at mollification, it failed. “This would be an unprecedented level of state urbanization of the backcountry,” said Woodworth during an interview last week. “For the first time in the history of the Forest Preserve, the state would be providing overnight accommodations.” To Bauer, the hut proposal is only the latest of Cuomo’s transgressions in the Adirondacks. “He spends time here, and he’s interWEL L S ested in the place. It’s just his whole focus is economic development,” he said. The governor has bestowed more money and attention on the park than many of his predecessors. Several years ago, Cuomo, who grew up vacationing in the park, brought his cabinet and members of the Albany press corps to paddle the Boreas Ponds. The governor is featured in all three of the framed photos on a windowsill in Moore’s office at the North Hudson Town Hall. The Republican official supports the hut concept and has high praise for the state’s top Democrat. “Gov. Cuomo has probably done more for the Adirondack Park and those of us who live here than any administration I can think of,” he said.
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hikers can reach the High Peaks, which are “already facing a serious overuse problem,” according to Woodworth. “Particularly on fair-weather weekends, we have tens of thousands of people hiking in the eastern High Peaks ... It’s almost like a conga line up the peaks.” Peter Bauer, executive director of the conservation organization Protect the Adirondacks, argues that those numbers prove that wilderness attracts, rather than discourages, visitors. His group also supports stopping cars a mile out. In January, as the debate raged, Cuomo pledged during his State of the State address to “construct infrastructure at Boreas Ponds in the Adirondacks and build trails as part of the ‘hutto-hut’ system that links state lands to community amenities.” BRIAN That benign-sounding proposal was a bombshell for New York conservationists, who question its legality. The state’s constitution asserts that Forest Preserve land “shall be forever kept as wild forest land,” and courts have struck down previous attempts to establish state-run rental cabins. Richard Booth, a former APA commissioner and a Cornell University professor, deemed the proposal an “absolutely nutty idea” that clearly doesn’t pass legal muster. “You’re not supposed to put commercial uses on the Forest Preserve,” Booth asserted. In February, officials from Cuomo’s Department of Environmental Conservation met with conservation leaders, including Woodworth. He recalled them saying “they wanted to
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said Martz, a Saranac Lake economic development official who announced two weeks ago that she would seek the Democratic nomination. “It boggles my mind that there’s somebody representing us who doesn’t seem to have any experience in this region other than traveling around for photo ops.” When Stefanik does visit her district, according to the journalists who cover her, she favors tightly controlled events at which she’s unlikely to face tough questions from activists or reporters. (Stefanik’s press secretary, Tom Flanagin, declined an interview request from Seven Days and, for three weeks, refused to disclose her whereabouts in the region.) “She almost never appears in an unscripted setting,” Mann said. “There is a lot of anger at her for her caution and Drum, the U.S. Army base located in the her reserve.” northwest corner of what Ellis referred That doesn’t seem to be the case to as “a military district.” in the nation’s capital, where Stefanik “She’s attentive to her constituents recently landed an influential subcom— and, let’s face it, constituent care is mittee chairmanship, a top job recruitvery important,” said Ellis, who led the ing GOP congressional candidates and Franklin County Republican Party for the cochairmanship of the Tuesday nearly three decades. Group, a caucus of House Republican moderates. “She’s looking to be a player in the Paul Ryan/Koch brothers/Karl Rove right-wing world that is sort of taking over everything,” said Protect the Adirondacks executive director Peter Bauer. “She could be in the House for decades, and we could be looking at a future speaker of the House. She’s that smart and well-connected.” Compared with other members of Stefanik’s Tea Party-dominated caucus, her voting record is relatively moderBRI A N M A NN ate. According to Heritage Action for Others criticize Stefanik as more a America, a conservative advocacy orcreature of Washington, D.C., than of ganization affiliated with the Heritage the North Country. Upon graduating Foundation, her lifetime voting record from Harvard University, the Albany- is only 29 percent conservative. That’s area native worked in president George to the left of Ryan’s 49 percent and close W. Bush’s White House and then for to moderate Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (Rthe Foreign Policy Initiative, a con- S.C.) 30 percent. But Stefanik’s support for elements of servative think tank. After managing her national party’s agenda occasionally Speaker Ryan’s vice presidential debate prep in 2012, she moved to her par- costs her back home. In interviews, three ents’ Willsboro vacation home on Lake of her Democratic opponents brought up Champlain to run for office in a district her February vote to roll back a president Barack Obama-era rule protecting wain which she had never lived. “She’s not from here. She’s never terways from coal-mining debris. “It is literally coal dumping,” said worked here. She’s never owned property here. She’s never paid taxes here,” Cobb, a Canton business consultant CQ ROLL CALL VIA AP IMAGES
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n an overcast day in early May, some 250 protesters congregated around a mock coffin on a patch of grass outside Mountain Lake PBS’ Plattsburgh, N.Y., studios. The faux casket was painted brown and covered with rose petals and a bouquet of flowers. Scrawled in white on its lid were the words, “Here lie the newly UNINSURED, those 37,000 New Yorkers whose human rights have been coopted for political gain.” The crowd had gathered to mourn the U.S. House’s approval, days earlier, of the American Health Care Act, which would gut the 7-year-old law best known as Obamacare. More specifically, they had come to express their displeasure with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.), whose late-breaking support for the bill was critical to its passage. “Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Elise Stefanik has got to go!” the protesters chanted as the subject of their rage prepared for a televised town hall meeting inside. Since becoming the youngest woman ever elected to Congress in 2014, the 33-year-old pol has earned a reputation as a savvy insider whose strong relationship with House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has paid dividends. But her support for Ryan’s Obamacare repeal measure risked alienating her rural, working-class constituents — many of whom rely on federal subsidies to afford health insurance. “She’s getting hammered,” said Tupper Lake Mayor Paul Maroun, a Republican and Stefanik ally. “It’s the most vulnerable part of her record.” Democratic political operative Patrick Nelson, who announced he would challenge the incumbent soon after she began her second term in January, has taken to calling the bill “Stefani-care.” “Hey, she voted for it,” explained Nelson, who lives in Stillwater. “She owns it.” Since the May vote, three more Democrats have joined the race, each citing Stefanik’s support for the bill as a driving force behind their candidacy: Katie Wilson of Keene, Tedra Cobb of Canton and Emily Martz of Saranac Lake. “It’s super early,” noted Adirondack Daily Enterprise managing editor Peter Crowley. “To have all these announced candidates at this point is unheard of.”
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik at a House Intelligence Committee hearing in March
That’s not to say Stefanik is in grave political danger. Unlike much of New York State, the sprawling 21st congressional district leans red. It has sent just one Democrat to Congress since the Civil War — and only then after a 2009 special election in which the Republican nominee dropped out and endorsed her Democratic opponent. “Overall, it still is a place where, if you’re a Republican incumbent and you don’t do anything truly stupid, you start every race with a pretty good shot at reelection,” said Brian Mann, who has covered the region for two decades at North Country Public Radio. Campaigning across the vast 21st district is no mean feat. It stretches from the shores of Lake Ontario across the sparsely populated Adirondack Park all the way to Lake Champlain. At roughly 15,000 square miles, it is 63 percent larger than the state of Vermont and the size of 24 other New York congressional districts combined. “The retail politics thing is essential up here,” Crowley said. “Because it is such a big district, you have to get around, travel and meet a lot of people.” Stefanik’s supporters say she has done just that. Jim Ellis, a retired high school principal who lives in the Adirondack town of Tupper Lake, noted with pride that one of her first visits as a member of Congress included a meeting with area veterans such as him. He praised her for securing a seat on the House Armed Services Committee and supporting Fort
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While Bauer refers to the North Country as “the Alabama of New York,” its politics are hardly that conservative. In 2012, Obama beat former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney 52 to 46 percent in the 21st. And, in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) crushed former New York senator Hillary Clinton 62 to 37 percent — though Sanders surely benefited from decades of coverage in the Burlington-Plattsburgh television market.
she was like, ‘No, this is our candidate, and I’m sticking by him.’” Stefanik went on to defeat her Democratic opponent, retired U.S. Army colonel Mike Derrick 65 to 30 percent last November — a better showing than Trump’s in the district. How presidential politics will play in Stefanik’s 2018 reelection race remains an open question. While the scandalplagued chief executive’s approval ratings have reached historic lows, at least some North Country Republicans have dug in. “I’ve got so sick of the news I don’t watch it anymore,” said Ellis, the retired principal and party chair. “When I see all this patter-patter going on — Russia, Russia, Russia — I don’t care about Russia. I care about jobs. I care about national security. I care about my comrades in arms.” Owens is skeptical that Stefanik will be beaten. While plenty of hopefuls are lining up to challenge her, none are wellknown in the district. “Absent a strong candidate from the Democratic side, the answer is no,” Owens said. Further complicating matters for Democrats is the likelihood that Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello will take a third run at the seat. In 2014, he won 10.6 percent of the vote, and, two years later, 4.6 percent — not enough to throw either race to Stefanik, but enough to sap support from her Democratic rivals. ‘STEFANI-CARE’
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and former county legislator who is also seeking the Democratic nomination. In recent months, Crowley has noticed a leftward shift in Stefanik’s record. Last week, she was one of just 11 House Republicans to oppose a bill delaying Obama administration ozone regulations. “She has had to learn that stuff that kills fish in the Adirondacks is not going to go over all that well with voters,” the Enterprise editor said.
“I used to describe the district as populated by Rockefeller Republicans and Reagan Democrats,” said Plattsburgh attorney Bill Owens, a moderate Democrat who won the seat in the 2009 special election and chose not to seek reelection in 2014. (The district’s boundaries were redrawn before the 2012 election to include more eastern counties and fewer western ones.) Last year, the 21st district became Donald Trump country. The New York real estate developer and reality-TV star bested Clinton 54 to 40 percent in the area. According to Owens, “He hit the pressure points for many, many people … And I don’t think the Democrats really offered a solution.” Stefanik endorsed Trump, but she kept her distance — rarely uttering his name on the campaign trail and speaking out against some of his more incendiary remarks. “She was able to separate herself when necessary,” said Harvey Schantz, who chairs the political science department at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Mann, the public radio reporter, conceded that he “totally misread” Trump’s popularity in the North Country, assuming that the GOP nominee had “disqualified himself a number of times.” “Elise Stefanik had a much better feel for it — and she stuck with Donald Trump through all of that,” Mann said. “She’s a smart enough politician, and she’s close enough to the voters here that
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that if the legislation eliminated protections for those with preexisting conditions, she could face up to $78,000 a year in insurance premiums. Harry Cook, a big, bearded man in a red-and-white plaid shirt, stepped up to a microphone and welcomed Stefanik to the forum. “Thanks for coming to Plattsburgh to face the music, as it were,” he said. The retired mental health worker from Peru, N.Y., excoriated Stefanik for voting to halt the Medicaid expansion that Obamacare set in motion. “So, again, the Medicaid proposal in the bill would not go into effect until 2020,” she countered. “So that is more flexibility, I think, for the states to determine how they provide services.” “That is a cut to the services in New York State,” Cook interjected. “It is an enormous financial cut. There’s no other way around it. You can’t put a spin on that.” The television audience applauded. !
But if Trump’s troubles escalate, Mann argued, anything could happen. “These Democrats are positioning themselves for if things get a lot worse for Republicans,” he said. “I think there’s the idea that, maybe, if I’m the Democratic candidate and it turns into a Watergate cycle kind of moment, even some of these stronger-looking Republicans could be swept away.” Trump’s presidency has clearly roused North Country liberals. Outside Mountain Lake PBS in May, protesters chanted, “Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame!” One was dressed as the grim reaper. Another held a sign reading, “Elise … Traitor to Women.” Fake headstones near the mock coffin read, “ Repeal and Replace Elise” and “Buried by Elise.” Inside the televised town hall, an audience of 100 peppered Stefanik with questions about her anti-Obamacare vote. A breast-cancer survivor named Nina Matteau told her congresswoman
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Escape From the Newsroom « P.15 retired just before the prison break, he told Tenner ruefully. There was also Andrew, who worked as a Clinton County court officer. His girlfriend had forced him to audition, he said. Devin, an acting student, made the cut, as did Bill, the former probation officer from Albany. Most would return the following day to read their lines. Morales and I asked to audition right then and there to avoid driving back the next day. DeLisi acquiesced, and I was ushered into a small, windowless room to read from a script. DeLisi used her phone to record me as I pretended to be a reporter, interrogating a character named Mrs. Isabella outside of the prison. “Mrs. Isabella, did you have sex with both men?” I read, trying not to stare too hard at the camera. “Mrs. Isabella, does your husband know about this?” “Mrs. Isabella, do you have any idea where these two men are?”
My performance, I guessed, was unremarkable. I was probably too shrill, I thought to myself. Or too earnest. DeLisi didn’t let on but said I’d hear back in a couple of weeks if I got a part. Filming is expected to begin August 23 and last until March. Then, in a rush, it was over. As 3 p.m. neared, I escaped out a side door, leaving a still-packed auditorium. At the registration table out front, the 986th registrant was filling out his form. He was willing to wait his turn, he told the tired-looking theater staff, clarifying: “I have nowhere to be.” I blinked as I stepped out into the sunlight and breathed a sigh of relief that the waiting, the constant chatter and the artificial chill of the theater had subsided. If this was my big break, it was rather anticlimactic. For the moment, I thought as I walked to my car, being undiscovered wasn’t so bad. ! Contact: katie@sevendaysvt.com
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Champlain College is leasing the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house and will move 29 students into the Burlington mansion in late August. The University of Vermont slapped the frat, commonly known as Fiji, with a four-year suspension in March for alcohol and hazing violations. The sanctions required that the chapter, at the corner of Main and South Willard streets, cease all activities for the duration of the The Phi Gamma Delta house suspension, thereby opening up a housing opportunity for Champlain. The new beds mean the college can bring some students back to the heart of its Hill Section campus. These students were being housed several miles away at Bayberry Commons Apartments because there was no available dorm space, according to college spokesman Stephen Mease. Champlain is in the process of repairing and renovating the building at 158 South Willard. The house will be ready for students and a full-time, live-in staff person on August 25. Champlain’s lease is for one year, with an option for four more years, Mease said. He would not comment on whether the college wants to eventually buy the building, saying that decision is “to be determined.” The lease means more students will have the convenience of living near the heart of campus. Champlain will also save money on a shuttle service it provided to and from Bayberry Commons on Grove Street, Mease added.
President Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded more than $2 million of grant funding intended for a Vermont nonprofit that is working to prevent teen pregnancy — decimating the group’s finances, according to one of its directors. The Charlotte-based Youth Catalytics has provided training and research to youth services organizations around the country for 35 years. During Barack Obama’s presidency, the group won a five-year federal grant for pregnancy prevention work that began in 2016 with $564,000 in funding. Earlier this month, the Office of Adolescent Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services informed the organization that it had terminated the remaining four years of the grant — a loss of about $2.25 million. The news came out of the blue, said Meagan Downey, Youth Catalytics’ director of special projects. “I’m on my honeymoon in Jamaica, and, on July 5, I get this notice that our funding was being terminated June 30, 2017,” she said. “We were given no reason,” Downey went on. “The only change that we know of that has occurred are the appointments of some people who have led efforts to discredit and eliminate these programs.” The cut to the local organization is part of a more sweeping rescission, according to the Center for Investigative Reporting, which found that 81 institutions nationwide will lose a total of more than $200 million in teen pregnancy prevention grants. Youth Catalytics, which reported about $1 million in revenue on its 2015 tax filing, was one of five groups whose grants were pulled at the start of July; most organizations were given one more year of funding, according to the Center for Investigative Reporting. Through the now-revoked federal grant, the Vermont organization helped entities that run pregnancy prevention programs for vulnerable youth to improve their communications with teens, parents and other stakeholders. They also helped groups with similar missions share their work with one another. “We’ve been reeling [and] trying to figure out what our rights are, in terms of questioning this decision,” said Downey.
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where he taught music at the Owego Apalachin Central Elementary School for 31 years. Arthur took early retirement in 1987 to be able to care for his aging parents. He then maintained dual residences in Owego, N.Y., and Shelburne, Vt. A devout Catholic, he was an active member of Saint Catherine of Sienna Parish in Shelburne, where he participated in the music ministry as an assistant organist. He had also been the choir director at his Parish in Owego during the late 1960s. An accomplished musician, Mr. Paré played the piano, organ and guitar and was a vocalist. Mr. Paré was an avid collector of vintage records of all types. He has amassed a collection that fills seven storage units. His entire collection will be going up for sale, and all of the proceeds will go to benefit three charities that Mr. Paré has chosen. If you are interested in purchasing any collectibles, please email arthur.pare.collectibles@gmail.com. Mr. Paré is survived by several cousins and many dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Catherine of Sienna Church, 72 Church Street, Shelburne, on Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Burlington. Those who wish may make donations in Arthur’s memory to Saint Catherine of Sienna
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1933-2017, SHELBURNE William Henry Klock, a potter, woodworker and teacher, passed away on June 11, 2017, in Truro, Cornwall, England, as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 84. Bill was born in Orwigsburg, Pa., on May 6, 1933, the son of Henry and Mabel Klock. When he was 4, the family moved to Valley Stream, Long Island, N.Y. After graduating from high school, Bill joined the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1950 and went on to the Navy in 1952, working as an engine man on a submarine during the Korean conflict. After Bill’s military service, he attended
Oswego State Teacher’s College in Oswego, N.Y., where he studied woodworking and teaching. Bill met Anna Mae Mohl on a blind date, and they were married in 1956. They celebrated their 60th anniversary last year by taking a nostalgic visit back to Long Island, where they had lived for 10 years. After graduating from Oswego in 1957, Bill attended evening classes at New York University. He taught art and design for 10 years at the public high school in Huntington, Long Island. In 1967, he was appointed professor of fine arts at Plattsburgh State University, where he set up the new ceramics department, inspiring and teaching students for 25 years. During this time, Anna and Bill worked on building their dream home on Jersey Swamp Road in Morrisonville, N.Y., which included a pottery studio and woodworking shop surrounded by gardens Bill had designed. In 1975, Bill took a one-year sabbatical and traveled to St. Ives, England, with his family. A highlight for Bill was spending two evenings a week visiting with Bernard Leach at his home at Barnaloft and working alongside potters Trevor Corser, John Bedding and Bill Marshall. St. Ives became a second home to Anna and Bill, and, after Bill’s retirement, they returned every year to spend time with dear friends.
Bill and Anna were off to Korea for another sabbatical from 1989 to 1990, where Bill worked in Mr. and Mrs. Bong’s Pottery. After returning to the states, he continued to teach until his hearing began to fail, and he decided to retire in 1993. Bill is survived by his wife, Anna; three sons, William (Cathy Calway), Eric and Ian (Linda); three grandchildren, Nathan, Alexaundra and Cassie; and one greatgranddaughter, Madison Elizabeth. He is also survived by his brother Leroy (Eleanor), his sister Susan Finney, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Betsy Klock. There is no doubt that Bill lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 13, at 2 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 152 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT, with Rev. Mara Dowdall officiating. Donations may be made in Bill’s honor to the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington (FUUSB), 152 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401, or the Hope Lodge, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.
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Jill was a remarkable mother, wife, friend and nurse whose extraordinary life ended Saturday, July 22, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Friends can join the family at the BFA Fairfax Elementary School gym from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, for a celebration of life officiated by Pastor Liz Griffin, with a reception to follow. For further information, please go to awrfh.com.
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classification before it decides whether to pursue the hut proposal. Calling the proposal “conceptual,” he stressed that it would be “a very rustic approach to lodging — you know, cots, dirt floors and that’s it.” “The Boreas Ponds really is a majestic parcel,” the commissioner said. “It’s one of the rare places in New York where you really can get away from everything.” And, he said, the state is committed to keeping it that way. ! Contact: alicia@sevendaysvt.com
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Many suspect the hut proposal is what’s delaying the APA’s decision. “I think this matter is really right now in the hands of the governor’s office,” said Woodworth. Bauer went further, suggesting, “The agency does not make any decision that this governor has not already approved.” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos insists that the APA board is acting independently, and that it’s actually the other way around — the Cuomo administration is waiting for the APA to make its
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Cuomo has also proposed a $32 million public-private plan to transform the dilapidated Frontier Town into a “world-class recreational and tourism hub” that would include a brewery, a campground and an equestrian center. His administration is seeking private partners to help plan and pay for the project. The 11-member APA board, which includes eight members appointed by the governor, was expected to make
a decision on Boreas Ponds in March, but it’s been indefinitely postponed for reasons unknown. Its spokesperson didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment. In the meantime, people can park halfway down the logging road and trek in three and a half miles to the pond. On the afternoon of July 19, five cars were in the lot. They belonged to a man towing a kayak with his bike, a man wheeling a gleaming wooden canoe on a cart and three sets of hikers.
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Arthur S. Paré of Shelburne died Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2017, at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 85. Born and raised in Burlington, he was the only child of the late Armand and Mary (Stone) Paré. Mr. Paré attended PomeroyTaft Elementary School and graduated from Cathedral High School. He went on to receive his bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude in music from the University of Vermont in 1954. After graduating, Mr. Paré moved to Tupper Lake, N.Y., to become the music teacher at Tupper Lake Elementary School. He spent two years there before relocating to Owego, N.Y.,
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ast Tuesday evening, two flute players and two oboists stood on the outdoor terrace of Hotel Vermont in Burlington. Ignoring the drone of HVAC systems, they played Cuban-themed pieces for a half hour. An audience of 17 sipped drinks, checked phones or chatted, but still applauded appreciatively after each brief piece. It was, after all, a beautiful night, and the musicians were young, personable and obviously talented. In introductions, they revealed that they had all earned, or were currently working toward, master’s degrees in music at either Yale or Rice universities — two of the country’s top conservatories. They had arrived in Vermont only the night before, and this was their first performance in the VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL. The latter is not the VMF of old — the annual statewide summer series involving invited professionals and ensembles, including the VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. That festival, founded by oboist and musicians’ agent MEL KAPLAN, ran for 36 years until financial pressures ended it in 2010. The new VMF, conceived by violinist MICHAEL DABROSKI and now in its second year, is based on a different model. Its 35 musicians, called fellows, are new or nearly minted professionals from around the U.S., Canada and Cuba who are young enough to be willing to perform for free. This summer, they are playing 18 concerts, mostly at Chittenden County venues — six concerts as a small orchestra and the others in various chamber combinations. In return, they receive three weeks of housing and meals at Champlain College and guidance in career-development projects they have conceived. The new VMF aims to reach a truly general audience. Its orchestral concerts capitalize on some of the same popular venues as the old festival, including Shelburne Farms and the Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow. But it has acquired a few more: Charlotte Town Beach, Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington, ArtsRiot in Burlington and the Burlington Country Club. KEVIN O’LEARY, a former neighbor of Dabroski’s who is donating his services as the festival’s marketing manager, noted that the concerts are meant to be enjoyed without any knowledge of the
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music. Recalling last year’s Veterans Memorial Park concerts, he enthused, “I don’t know what they’re playing, but I’m outside, the sun is setting, I can see the lake, and I’m drinking a beer.” O’Leary has worked in the indie-rock music world and is currently the business development manager at Select Design. He designed a red trucker cap for the festival — it reads “Make Mozart Great Again” — as well as T-shirts, golf caps and stickers. Apart from volunteers like O’Leary and Michelle Nguyen — one of the oboist fellows in charge of the whole group — the VMF is a one-man show. Musicianbusinessman Dabroski has rounded up funding, primarily from NBT Bank; sought out the musicians; arranged the accommodations, busing to venues and other logistics; and secured concert sites. “I really admire what Michael is doing, and he’s doing it all himself,” said Nguyen, 24, who joined a reporter for lunch at Champlain College’s dining hall on the day of the Hotel Vermont concert. Her colleague and fellow graduate of Yale’s master’s program, clarinetist Sam Boutris, also attended. Nguyen is pursuing a second master’s at Yale in musical arts with the aim of becoming a
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music administrator. Boutris, 26, landed a position in the Juilliard School’s artist diploma program, which provides management and career development for two years. Nguyen and Boutris, who are among three returning fellows, explained why they are thrilled to participate in the VMF. As musicians, they’ve attained a skill level beyond that of participants in summertime educational festivals such as the GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL. The latter houses nearly 200 students and visiting faculty for three weeks at the University of Vermont, charging tuition in return for intensive instruction. They also see the aim of the VMF as different from that of the LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, which Boutris described as presenting high-quality professional concerts to classical-music aficionados. A big draw of the VMF for him, he added, was Vermont itself — an opinion echoed by other participants.
eventually drew more than 100 people, making the venue a lock-in this year. “I believe Michael is really trying to be creative in the performance spaces, to find different audiences,” Switzer said. Dabroski has spearheaded several community-oriented initiatives with local musicians since he arrived in Vermont in 2005, with varying degrees of success. These include Burlington Ensemble, a concert series in collaboration with (and benefitting) nonprofits, which lasted more than three years; a planned artists-in-residence program at Castleton University that didn’t get past the pressrelease stage; and a music school at Burlington College that never got off the ground because the college closed. Dabroski’s version of the VMF might be better equipped to avoid the financial problems of the original. After all, he is offering a series of workshops for the fellows with titles such as “The Business of Music: Exploring corporate model types and configurations.” Nguyen notes
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that remuneration for performances may be forthcoming in a few years if the festival grows as expected. (Dabroski did not return calls seeking comment.) After the Hotel Vermont concert, a bevy of other fellows presented an allMozart concert at ArtsRiot. Boutris and two colleagues, on bassoon and clarinet, performed a series of Mozart arias, which the composer himself scored for trio. They were followed by a string quartet and clarinetist, who played Mozart’s only completed work for that combination of instruments. Clarinet Quintet in A, K. 581, is not an easy piece. The musicians had had time for only one rehearsal the night before, and it showed in these otherwise highly trained players’ lack of precision and unified phrasing. One wished for the polished performances of the MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL, whose participants have all the rehearsal time they need — sometimes weeks — for each piece. But the VMF performance, delivered to a smattering of folks, no doubt reached some who had come solely because they enjoy the hip venue. And that was exactly the point. !
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Oboist Noah Kay, 23, is taking time off from a master’s program at Yale to fill a chair he just secured in the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. “I couldn’t pass this up. I love Vermont,” he commented after the Hotel Vermont concert. Kay said he received an invitation from Dabroski to apply, which involved sending in a CV and a performance video. This is Kay’s 14th summer in Vermont. A self-described “Yellow Barn brat,” he has spent the past 13 summers living at the Putney music festival of that name, where his clarinetist father is on the faculty. He applied as a student this year but didn’t get in. Composer and bassoonist Scott Switzer, the third festival returnee, recalled that his goal last year was to “meet young colleagues, play highquality music and enjoy the beautiful scenery of northern Vermont.” This year, Dabroski commissioned Switzer, 31, to write a piece that “celebrated the work of Mozart.” Switzer’s composition, titled “Adagio/Andante,” will premiere at the August 4 concert at Trapp. Switzer, who earned degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Yale, teaches in the Connecticut community college system and at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School Community Division. At last year’s festival, he noted, experimental stagings of free performances at the Charlotte Town Beach
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ookstock Literary Festival, the state’s largest event devoted to reading matters, returns this weekend for the ninth consecutive year. Friday through Sunday, more than 50 presenters will gather in Woodstock to celebrate literature through readings, plays, a book sale and live music. Special events include a virtual-reality demonstration by students of Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center, a juried exhibition of book art, and one-act plays written and read by high school students. Middlebury College writer-inresidence JULIA ALVAREZ and renowned Vermont printmaker SABRA FIELD are two of the festival’s headliners. They’ll read from and discuss their new picture book Where Do They Go? that explores PHOTO BY SHEF REYNOLDS II
what happens to loved ones when they die. Vermont filmmaker JAY CRAVEN will present a tribute to late author Howard Frank Mosher and screen Where the Rivers Flow North, his film based on Mosher’s novel of the same name. Speakers will also address race, gender and animal-rights issues. Among them is Jabari Asim, associate professor and graduate program director for creative writing at Emerson College. Seven Days caught up with Asim before his first trip to Vermont. SEVEN DAYS: What has been your experience with book festivals and their audiences? JABARI ASIM: I really like doing book festivals. It’s the bread and butter for writers like me. Book festival audiences are possibly the best audiences. They’re there because they want to engage with readers and writers. That’s one of the reasons participating in them, as an author, is so
the 3,350-square-foot property at about $20 per square foot annually. Meteer also opened the Rhode Island Vault Collective with a six-month lease. The venture proved successful, and last year she signed on for a longer stay. Meteer is confident she can achieve similar results in Burlington, she says. The Vault’s lineup so far includes a mix of Etsy and brick-and-mortar deal-
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rewarding. Your ideal readers are going to be found, typically, at book festivals. SD: What will you be reading at the festival? JA: They asked me to read and present from my book The N word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn’t, and Why. The book is 10 years old this year. It’s unusual for book festivals to ask me to present from a book that’s so old. Usually, they want to know whatever it is that you just did. But it’s a book that has legs. It has managed to sustain interest. I’m happy to talk about it. SD: In the last decade, what has been the response to your book? JA: People have questions about the origin of the word. One of the things people ask is, should it be banned? I’m not especially interested in making an argument. The subtitle comes from the marketing department, not from me. It was not a word I was allowed to say while growing up, and I wanted to know why. I just wanted to know more about it. The book came from there. Readers want to know what I found out. SD: Why do you think there’s sustained interest in the book? JA: It’s very much, in many respects, the
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understand what I was trying to do with the word. And I apologized to them because, you know, no matter how old you get, you’re still a dutiful child in front of your parents. And so, I wanted to honor and acknowledge them and let them know that it was purely an intellectual exercise for me. I wasn’t engaging in gratuitous profanity. SD: Are you working on a new book? JA: In January 2018, I have a book coming out called A Child’s Introduction to African American History. In October 2018, I have another book called We Can’t Breathe: American Notes. That will be a collection of essays on race, politics and culture. And I have a novel that, I hope, will come out in 2019. !
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When Alber Baseel, a Palestinian percussionist, met Travis Harden in October 2014, he felt an instant connection with the Lakota HoChunk artist. “We share a similar spirit and are both drummers,” Khalil Alamour Baseel explains. Harden was in Baseel’s hometown of Bethelem along with members of the Tree of Life Educational Fund nonprofit. “We immediately Travis Harden exchanged our music and stories and have worked together many times since,” Baseel says. On Sunday, the two will be part of a four-man traveling encampment that will set up a tepee and Bedouin tents outside the FLETCHER FREE LIBRARY in Burlington. There they’ll share stories and music from the Lakota, Palestinian and Bedouin cultures. The Connecticut-based Tree of Life Educational Fund organized the traveling event series. Khalil Alamour, a Bedouin lawyer, historian and community leader from a village in Negev/Naqab in Israel; and Saber Shreim, a Palestinian actor from Jenin in the West Bank, complete the quartet. The Queen City is the last leg of a road trip that has taken the men to Connecticut and Massachusetts. Donald Stevens, chief of the Nulhegan Band of the CoosukAbenaki Nation, will join the quartet for the Burlington event, the group’s only public program in Vermont. Vermonters for Justice in Palestine is cosponsoring the local event. Since its inception in 2004, Tree of Life has hosted speakers at churches and universities, as well as organized trips to the Holy Land. The organization aims to raise awareness in the U.S. about the condition of people living under occupation, most notably Palestinians. Although the group’s events have always been well received, its members want to reach new audiences, says coordinator Mary Tomassetti. “Many of the people who come to our events are people that already know what’s happening in Palestine,” she points out. “We want
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to try to reach out to new people in the communities that we visit.” Besides singing in Lakota, Harden, who lives in South Dakota, will perform a song that he and Baseel composed, he says, with Arabic, English and Lakota lyrics. The two men have developed a strong bond, and Harden treats Baseel like family. Baseel, who is now a student at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, says the audience will have an opportunity to learn basic Middle Eastern percussion rhythms. “I am always happy to share my music, work and culture,” he says, and notes that both Lakota and Palestinian cultures have been “colonized and threatened.” “Lakota and Palestinians need to be recognized by [others],” says Baseel, “so people know that they are suffering and not being treated well.” Tomassetti says she has met “some difficult audience members” at previous Tree of Life events. “When you’re working on social justice issues, that’s bound to happen.” But she doesn’t anticipate that reception when the traveling encampment stops in Burlington. “We’re bringing a cultural event,” Tomassetti says. “If people in the audience take issue to that, then that’s their right. They’re welcome to host events [where] they can share their perspectives.” KYMELYA SARI kymelya@sevendaysvt.com
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Is it true that quantum physics proves the universe is conscious? — Uttam Sirur (it was around for millennia before Stapledon weighed in), arises from one of your more fundamental questions: Where does consciousness come from? Materialists, as I’ll call them, think it’s generated in some workaday way through the functioning of the brain. The other side, which I’ll term the idealists, isn’t buying it. Humans are self-aware, have ideas, concoct plans, launch enterprises and generally do what they can to make their mark in the world. The organ in which this hubbub originates is a piece of meat. OK, it’s packed with neurons and is a great little computer in its way. But, like an electronic computer, presumably it would just sit there if no one wrote a program for it. Who’s the programmer? What — I told you this would get woolly — is the first cause? The panpsychic answer is that consciousness, spirit, the soul or whatever is inherent in the fabric of the universe. Human consciousness is just another manifestation of something that’s always been there. Following the logic, we might also see consciousness in — why not? — a star.
That brings us to Matloff ’s paper. As possible evidence of stellar consciousness, he offers an astronomical phenomenon called Parenago’s Discontinuity. Generally speaking, younger, hotter stars orbit around our galaxy’s center faster than older, colder ones. The discontinuity refers to a finding that some older stars defy this principle, orbiting faster than expected. Matloff dismisses mundane explanations for this. Instead, he speculates that “minded stars” might control their motion with jets of unidirectional matter or, more simply, psychic powers of telekinesis. Where does quantum mechanics come in? It’s the magic wand of science. Quantum effects take place below the threshold where things are directly observable, and some results we can observe flout ordinary notions of how the world works. This finding makes quantum mechanics a handy tool for inventive theorists. Need justification for some crackpot notion? Wave a quantum effect at it. Matloff wants a physical basis for his stellar cogitation, the astral equivalent of a nervous
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f course not. However, you bring up an interesting line of speculation. Some will think it sounds like the woolliest late-night bull session ever, as if that’s a bad thing. Just don’t claim you weren’t warned. Although something got garbled in translation, I’m guessing your question stems from a paper published last year by physicist Gregory Matloff entitled “Can Panpsychism Become an Observational Science?” The paper’s impetus: a symposium on science-fiction author and cosmological visionary Olaf Stapledon, whose 1937 novel Star Maker has its scientific admirers. Matloff ’s goal: “to investigate whether there is any evidence to support [Stapledon’s] core metaphysics — that the universe is in some sense conscious and that a portion of stellar motion is volitional.” In other words, stars, or anyway some stars, choose to move, per Stapledon, and Matloff hopes to find proof of this. Nutty? Sure, but hang on. The belief that awareness pervades all of nature, called panpsychism
intelligence. A longtime assumption was that machines couldn’t think as humans do. Objections to the Turing-test standard (if a machine acts intelligent, it is intelligent) boiled down to: A machine making algorithm-based decisions isn’t really thinking; it’s just faking it. We can’t make truly intelligent machines ’til we solve the mystery of consciousness. That was then. Machine learning has made such strides that Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk now warn that artificial intelligence will destroy humanity. At first that seems another example of smart people saying crazy things. The most powerful computers still need us to program them, don’t they? How can we program consciousness if we don’t understand it ourselves? Answer: Machine-learning tools don’t need us to program them. For practical purposes, they program themselves in ways even the experts using them don’t fully understand. No doubt the technology could use some tweaking, but who needs a conceptual leap? Just pour on the neurons. We won’t have to figure out how to create HAL the conscious computer. He’ll spontaneously arise.
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system, so he invokes a quantum phenomenon called vacuum fluctuation pressure, which acts somehow on the molecules in stars. I won’t bore you with the details of how this works, since he doesn’t provide any, saying only that “it is not unreasonable that vacuum fluctuations play a role in consciousness.” Abracadabra: a stellar brain. Silly? You bet. But wait ’til that second six-pack kicks in. Disquieting thoughts begin to intrude — not because there’s anything to panpsychism, but because there isn’t. Back to the materialist view (mind equals brain). No one understands how mindless electrochemical interactions among billions of neurons result in conscious thought. All we know is they do. We also see critters lower on the food chain exhibiting lesser forms of awareness. We deduce that, given enough time, neurons and evolutionary pressure, critters will develop consciousness (or, to lower the bar, volition). The materialist view has always had its freaky aspects. (OMG, no true free will!) But the practical implications took time to sink in, notably for that wayfreaky thing called artificial
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“I can dig it. So, the ‘Johansen’ half of your last name — is that, like, Scandinavian heritage?” I don’t know why I was peppering this kid with questions, but he didn’t seem to mind. It might have been the full-caffeine coffee I drank before I picked him up. I’m such a lightweight, I usually limit myself to decaf.
handsome — but he also had the combination of strength and gentleness that Pratt projects in his screen roles. It’s a modern, more evolved version of masculinity that I find winning. “So, how’d you meet your girlfriend?” I asked. “Well, she goes to my school, and we met in a class we had together. After the
SHE TOLD ME THAT SHE HAD HAD THIS WHOLE PLAN TO HOOK UP WITH ME, WHICH SHE EXECUTED TO PERFECTION! “Yeah, it’s my mom’s side,” he replied. “She grew up in Norway.” “Do you speak the language at all? Did your mom talk to you in Norwegian when you were a kid?” “She did, but I can’t really speak the language. I can understand quite a bit, though. We’ve visited the family in Norway a few times, and I kind of know what’s going on.” “Well, whatever language your parents spoke to you in, I can tell they listened to you, because you’re a good listener. And that will serve you in every aspect of your life.” “Thanks, man. That’s my mom. My dad was at work most of the time. My mom, she would come in my room, sit beside me and just wait for me to talk. She was never pushy. And, like you said, she would really listen.” Just then, it came to me which other Chris this kid reminded me of: Chris Pratt. He looked remarkably like the actor — big, sandy-brown-haired and
fact — you know, after we’d been seeing each other for a couple months — she told me that she had had this whole plan to hook up with me, which she executed to perfection! I’m glad she did, because I’m an introvert, kind of shy, and she’s real social and expressive. She, like, brings me out of my shell, which I really need.” As we passed through Middlebury, the rains came. What else is new? I thought. This has been one soggy summer. Truth be told, I didn’t really mind. All the precipitation seemed to be keeping the summer heat at bay. Plus, it can be good for business. “Oh, man — Janice has been telling me how rainy it’s been up here. I hope we get some dry days so we can get out and explore the area.” “Well, you can always stay inside and make out the whole visit,” I suggested, recalling what it’s like to be 20. Chris laughed. “Yeah, there is that. But eventually you want to get outside, don’t you think?”
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glanced over at the strapping young man, Chris Johansen-Jones, sitting beside me and said, “Man, you are one large unit. You gotta be — what? — six-five?” Smiling, Chris replied, “Not quite. I’m actually six-three. But, if you think I’m big, you should see the guys I play football with.” We were traveling south on Route 7 en route to Whiting, one of those charming, placid towns dotting Addison County. Chris was going to spend a few days with his girlfriend, Janice, who’s interning this summer at a skin-care company located there. Housing was provided, too, right at the company compound. “You said you’re going to the University of Chicago, right? I didn’t even know they had a sports program. I never hear about it.” “You’re not the only one,” Chris replied. “Yeah, the school famously dropped their successful football program decades ago, I think before World War II. But they brought it back in the late ’60s as a D3 team.” “Football’s great,” I said. “I only played touch football as a kid. I was too scrawny — and too chicken, if I’m being honest — to play the real thing. So I tip my hat to you. You are a true manly man.” “That, and I’m a little nuts,” he said, chuckling. “Do you have a career aspiration, Chris? What are you studying for?” “Well, I’m a biology major.” “Do you know if you want to stay in academia or work in the industry?” “Definitely the business world. I want to raise a family one day, and you know how that is — you need the bucks.”
“Yeah, I suppose,” I conceded. After a series of lefts and rights, we arrived at the company property in Whiting, up a back road in the middle of nowhere. It looked more like a farm than a place of business. Chris told me that Janice had said the company grows and processes many of the plants and flowers that go into its natural products. The rain was pelting down as we pulled up the driveway and circled to a stop in the rural equivalent of a courtyard. Around us stood a number of farmhouse-y wooden buildings. Janice, alas, was nowhere to be seen, and Facebook — the medium by which the couple communicated — didn’t seem to be operating. No one else appeared to be around, either. “Jeez, Chris,” I said. “This is definitely the place, but I don’t want to, like, abandon you in this monsoon.” “Oh, there she is!” Chris said. I turned to see an attractive young woman waving enthusiastically from the front of an adjacent building a little farther up the road. Her beaming smile penetrated through the drenching rain. We drove up to meet her, and I jumped out — moving fast in the downpour — to open the rear hatch and retrieve Chris’ bag. As he joined me and leaned in to lift it out, Janice reached him, falling onto his back and latching her arms around his torso. “I missed you, baby,” she said into his ear, her face pressed against his shoulders. “Me, too,” Chris said. “Me, too.” !
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ive days a week, Ryan Nerp tromps up some of New York’s tallest mountains. He’ll spend hours on top, oftentimes talking with dozens of hikers, before heading back down. It’s all in a day’s work for Nerp, who is employed as an Adirondack Mountains summit steward. Just as with U.S. Postal Service workers, “neither snow nor rain nor heat” stops these outdoor educators; in the summer, their office is the Adirondacks. “You get to see the mountains in all weather, all conditions,” says Nerp. “Along with that, you get to find all kinds of interesting plants and see some animals from time to time. It’s just really nice being out here.” It’s not always glamorous. On July 14, Nerp climbed up Algonquin Peak, the state’s second-tallest mountain (elevation 5,114 feet) for the 12th time this summer. He reached the top just before 9:30 a.m. and was greeted by 30-mile wind gusts, rain, cool temperatures and the threat of afternoon thunderstorms. Nerp routinely gets hit with hail, rain, fog — he even saw patches of snow just weeks ago. “It is hard on your body after a while,” says the 32-year-old, who is stewarding for his second summer. “Right about this past week, I feel like I’ve almost hit a wall where, after a couple miles in, I just get very, very tired,” Nerp concedes. “So
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I just have to power through it. I was able to make it last year, so I know I’ll be able to make it this year.” At the Algonquin Peak summit on a recent Friday, he puts on a down jacket, zips up his raincoat, hunkers down behind a boulder and waits for visitors to arrive. By noon, Nerp will have spoken with about 30 people — not bad, he says, considering the weather. He generally gives hikers time to drink some water, eat a
snack and enjoy the view before he approaches and launches into his spiel. Nerp starts by pleading with hikers to stay off the alpine vegetation. While it sounds like something a grumpy old man would yell at neighborhood kids, the mixture of grasses and plants found at higher elevations is incredibly fragile and rare. Only about 173 acres of alpine habitat exists in the entire Adirondack Park,
spread over 21 peaks; some argue there’s even less. More than half of it is found on the two highest mountains, Marcy and Algonquin. The grasses, with names like Boott’s Rattlesnake-root and Deer’s Hair Sedge, are remnants from the last ice age and once covered the entire Northeast. But 10,000 years ago, as temperatures warmed and ice sheets retreated, trees and forest plants took hold, crowding out the alpine vegetation. It survived in just the harshest, wettest and coldest environments remaining: very tall mountain peaks. A single step on this grass can kill it, according to Nerp. So, who really cares? Why does it matter if these tiny grasses disappear? It’s a fair question, says Julia Goren, a former summit steward who now serves as the Adirondack Mountain Club’s education director. Along with the importance of maintaining biodiversity, Goren says the plants can teach humans “about how to adapt and how to live in a really challenging ecosystem — and how to survive.” “It’s part of our heritage … This is the last remaining vestige of this ecosystem,” she says. “It’s a living history museum for us, so it’s an opportunity to step back in time 10,000 years to what everything looked like then.” Acting as human keep-off-the-grass signs isn’t the stewards’ only purpose. Nerp carries up a pack full of maps and photos and a first-aid kit, along with a radio looped into the forest rangers’ dispatch system. He’s not law enforcement, but Nerp will give advice on backcountry etiquette and rules and sometimes assist in the event of a medical emergency or injury. He also acts as a researcher. He jots down daily wind speeds and temperatures and keeps track of vegetation growth to help scientists study the effects of climate change on the alpine summits. On his way up each day, Nerp will often do some trail work or stop to chat with hikers, helping them if needed. He keeps panoramic pictures of surrounding mountains so he can point out different landmarks. Nerp and the other stewards also routinely deploy to Colden and Wright mountains and try to hit each of the 21 peaks with alpine vegetation at least once per season. In the last few years, a steward has been stationed every weekend on Cascade Mountain. Located just off Route 73 in Keene, N.Y., the mountain is one of the most accessible — and easiest to climb — of New York’s 46 peaks that are more than 4,000 feet high. Cascade has some of the most popular trails in all of the Adirondacks. Last
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Nature Conservancy’s Adirondack chapter. “And it’s clearly working. I hear from the summit stewards a lot of times [that] people will see the summit steward, before they even talk to them, and say, ‘I know, I know. I’m not stepping on the plants. I’m staying on the rock!’” Smaller groups, such as the ADKhighpeaks Foundation, have also gotten involved. President Jack Coleman says the foundation grew from an online hiker message board created in the early 2000s. The forum’s reach has decreased with the advent of Facebook, but its members started the foundation in 2008 in honor of forum cofounder Neil Luckhurst’s son, Dominic, who was killed in an avalanche in the Canadian Rockies. Every year since 2011, the foundation has sponsored a steward at Cascade, according to Coleman, who volunteers as a steward several weekends each summer. “I’ve seen the results of the work over the years and how we’ve managed to reduce trampling on the peaks,” he says. “Knowing that the program is working through education and the trail work we do is really what has excited me the most.”
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summer alone, stewards there spoke with 665 hikers on a single day, compared to about 100 on a busy day atop Marcy or Algonquin, according to Kayla White, the Adirondack Mountain Club’s summit steward coordinator. While there’s no alpine vegetation on Cascade, its popularity makes it a prime place for stewards to educate hikers, some of whom are in the Adirondacks for the first time. “That’s definitely a lot of people, and it just keeps getting higher and higher,” says White. “The last six years, we’ve seen this exponential growth in people we’ve been talking to on the summit.” The increasing number of visitors — stewards spoke to 36,355 hikers last year, compared to approximately 15,000 in 2006 — has some worried about trail overuse in the Adirondacks. (See related story on page 38.) Stewards say it just makes their job all the more important. “It’s a twofold thing: We want to protect the resource, but we want to make sure everybody’s able to enjoy these special places,” Goren says. The summit steward program is backed and paid for by a patchwork of organizations. The Adirondack Mountain Club, the park’s largest education and advocacy nonprofit, takes the lead, with support from the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack chapter of the Nature Conservancy, which helped launch the program some 28 years ago. “We all worked together to develop this program, which, at the time, was a very novel approach to raise awareness and change hiker behavior,” says Connie Prickett, director of communications and community engagement for the
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Earth, Food and Fire Stewarding land and artists at the new Craigardan center in Keene S TO RY & PHOT OS B Y ELIZAB E TH M. SE YLE R
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he most intriguing workshop title of the summer has got to be “Cooking Food / Creating Sex.” And the location? A contemporary timber-frame building at a mountainside farm with a stunning view of the Adirondack High Peaks. Who could resist? The six-week series begins in late July at Craigardan, a nonprofit arts, agriculture and academic center on Hurricane Mountain in Keene, N.Y. Newly opened in June, Craigardan offers residencies, internships, instruction and community events on a 78-acre property of fields and woodland dotted with buildings old and new. Unlike other, better-known artist retreats in the Adirondack area, such as Yaddo and Blue Mountain Center, Craigardan features interdisciplinary programs. It focuses not solely on the fine and performing arts but also on promoting an ethos of sustainability through its farm and culinary program. “What do the arts really include now?” asked Craigardan executive director Michele Drozd during a recent visit. “They really should include the way we live, the way we eat, the way we cook, the way we steward the environment.” Though a chef prepares some meals, residents receive a Craigardan farm share and do some of their own cooking. The policy encourages them to become invested in the farm and to “learn how to cook, eat and love local, seasonal food,” Drozd explained. Twenty-five acres of the Craigardan property — sited on a former sheep farm — became home to architect and fine artist Paul Nowicki in the 1990s, said Drozd, relating the center’s origins. He restored the 1850s house, reclaimed some of the open land, designed multiple new structures and hired timber-frame builder Steve Amstutz to build them. Nowicki founded Hurricane Mountain Clay Studio in 2000 for artist residencies, but it ran for only a few years, hampered by a bad fire and logistical issues, Drozd said. Thereafter, he rented out the buildings. Nowicki died two years ago, leaving the property and a small sum of startup capital to his wife and fellow ceramicist, Barbara Tam. He had encouraged Tam to
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contact Drozd, whom he knew through the ceramics world, and asked that the two create a community organization housed on the property. Drozd, 37, is also a ceramicist, as well as an entrepreneur and former executive director of the Essex Farm Institute. Her first hire was farm manager and fellow clay artist Megan Moody. “Megan is tasked with taking this beautiful piece of land — definitely overgrown and underworked for many, many years — and turning it into a diversified farm,” said Drozd. An environmentalist and former manager at Essex Farm, Moody, 25, is growing vegetables and raising sheep,
goats, meat birds, laying hens and pigs. The pigs foraged in a fenced part of the forest as she described for Seven Days the center’s nascent plan for silvopasture — the sustainable production of livestock, pasture and trees on a single unit of land. “Right now, the pigs are mostly probably eating roots,” Moody said. “We’re moving them every day to decrease disruption [of tree roots] because, otherwise, they’d kill the forest. In the fall, we’ll move them through the lower areas where the oaks are, and they’ll just be a vacuum for acorns.” Drozd remarked that “everybody moves in rotation” at the farm. To prepare
neglected fields for vegetable production, for example, staff first bring goats in to eat down the brush, then pigs to eat roots, then chickens to eat insects and fertilize the soil. A small amount of manual labor suffices to till and plant the garden. Currently, the only machine used is a Weedwacker to clear areas for electric fencing. “We have nothing against tractors or mechanization,” said Drozd. “It’s a matter of figuring out that balance between fossil fuels and animal power.” Craigardan leaders bring diverse experience and skills to problem-solving. Drozd and her husband, Michael Intrabartola, a ceramic artist and owner of Elizabethtown-based Bellwether
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install more solar panels and plant perennials. To reach such goals, Drozd said, “Our biggest challenge will be money.” Craigardan’s September fundraiser, Dinner in the Field, will capitalize on its resources. Patrons will enjoy a homegrown dinner, a gallery exhibition and silent auction of items fired on-site, a film created by Craigardan residents, and tableware crafted by artist-in-residence Catherine Seidenberg. “Everyone who comes to that benefit will walk away with two plates and a cup — their own place setting of Catherine’s work,” said Drozd. The fledgling nonprofit is determined not only to create “a cycle of stewardship that gives back to the property,” she said, but to give back to the community, as well. !
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substances that mimic estrogen, such as soy and flaxseeds. Research and discussion of such topics, among residents and interns and with the public, enrich the Craigardan experience. In addition to residencies and internships, Craigardan offers programs for local adults: weekly clay classes, six-week workshops on philosophy and the arts, and one-day workshops on everything from food justice to creative movement to outdoor photography. The nonprofit hosts public events such as the Applebarn Series, featuring music and lectures. This fall, it will offer free pottery classes for children and teens. Visitors can purchase the week’s groceries at the farm store. It’s stocked with farm produce and meats, along with a wide range of foods from Hub on the Hill, an Essex nonprofit that helps local farmers create value-added products. Drozd plans to develop a makerspace program and a scholarship program for locals. She also wants to
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experimentation I’m interested in has to do with original materials,” he said. “In cooking, that’s products from the farm, and in ceramics, that might be local clay or minerals in the area. I’m exploring original materials first and then processes second.” Liz Flyntz, the other culinary artistin-residence and a fellowship recipient, will teach the “Cooking Food / Creating Sex” workshops, focused on what she calls epicurean endocrinology. “I became really interested in food’s effect on the endocrine system,” she said, “specifically, how food and the agriculture industry have influenced sex hormones.” As part of her research, Flyntz will serve meals containing foods that have a feminizing effect on the body, as well as meals that have a masculinizing effect. The latter boost testosterone levels and include foods high in protein or available cholesterol, such as eggs, Flyntz explained. By contrast, other foods contain
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Craftsmen, built an extremely lightweight and durable chicken tractor using a plastic they encountered on a project in Antarctica. They hope the farm’s inventions and discoveries will be useful to other small-scale farmers. Craigardan residencies run from two weeks to nine months, primarily from May through November. Two are available in the ceramic arts and two in the culinary arts. There’s also a residency for all types of artists, researchers and writers seeking “immersion in a placebased intellectual exchange program,” according to the website. A fellowship named after Nowicki supports the short-term visiting artist program, and another supports a culinary residency. Two interns work on the farm; a third, Emma Silverstein, works at the studio. A recent college graduate in ceramic arts, Silverstein, 23, mixes glazes, prepares and fires kilns, and makes her own work. “I like how it’s set up, in that my work is an exchange,” she said. “I get to work here and also use these facilities, like this amazing wood kiln.” Michael Hunt, a ceramicist from Bakersfield, N.C., built that kiln — a work of art in itself. “This is a doublechamber wood-firing kiln,” said Drozd, “which means that we don’t use gas or electricity. We use firewood to bring the temperature up to 2,300 degrees, and then, in the back chamber, we add salt at a specific temperature to add sodium to the atmosphere, which creates certain effects on the pots.” Pieces from the most recent wood firing are on display in the Craigardan gallery, located in the renovated farmhouse. Nearby is the Applebarn, one of the contemporary buildings that Nowicki designed for the property. Solar panels on the roof power a professional kitchen, a meeting room, a weaving loft and an attached greenhouse. Zach Clemans, one of the culinary artists-in-residence, is a chef, fine artist and agriculture devotee. “The
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do with the endowment that was left by him,” explained Steve Fessette, director of the physical plant at the Miner Institute. I met Fessette and Bedard eight miles from the Altona Dam at the renovated 1905 storehouse that now houses the Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit on Miner’s life and accomplishments. Heart’s Delight Farm is sprawling and cinematically bucolic; upon my arrival, I spotted a trainer leading a Morgan horse into an enormous gray barn. Though it’s not a degree-granting institution, the Miner Institute is nationally renowned for its equine, dairy and crop education and research. It’s surprising that Miner’s name isn’t better known throughout the Champlain Valley. Born in Juneau, Wis., Miner was orphaned at age 11 and sent to live with his aunt and uncle on their 144-acre farm in Chazy. At 18, he returned to the Midwest and amassed a huge fortune working in Chicago’s railroad industry. Notably, he invented draft friction gears
that absorb the impact of freight cars as they’re coupled and moved. In all, Miner patented more than 100 different railroad devices, including hand brakes, hinges and door latches for refrigerator cars, some of which the exhibit displays. History likely would have forgotten Miner if all he’d done was earn millions off his mechanical inventions. But Miner, a deeply religious man, believed that he had a moral obligation to share his wealth with the world. So, upon his return to Chazy in 1903, he expanded the family homestead to 15,000 acres, renamed it Heart’s Delight Farm and began to reshape the surrounding landscape. Beginning in 1903, Miner went on an ambitious building spree that would be impressive even with modern construction equipment. Within eight years, he erected more than 100 buildings on the farm, many of which still stand. These weren’t mere sheds or outbuildings, either, Fessette noted. The dairy barn alone is 300 feet long and 40 feet wide
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he Altona Dam at Flat Rock rises from moss-covered sandstone and jack pine barrens like the hulking ruins of an ancient Roman aqueduct. Crumbling and pockmarked, the massive concrete edifice stands 30 feet tall at its highest point and spans 2,300 feet across a shallow valley in Altona, N.Y. A creek flows unobstructed through a gaping hole in its base, where twisted wrought-iron rods protrude from the now-defunct slab-and-buttress dam. “What you put there, nature takes back,” observed Amy Bedard, my tour guide for the morning. Bedard works as a librarian at the nearby William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, in Chazy, N.Y., which owns the restrictedaccess woodland where the dam is located. (The institute currently uses the property for the study of forest and wildlife ecology.) Last week she agreed to brave intermittent rain and swarms of voracious deerflies to educate this reporter on a lead I was following: I’d heard an entire valley in the North Country was paved over in the early 20th century to generate hydroelectric power. After climbing through a breach in the dam large enough to drive a fourwheeler through, we arrived at my desired destination: Cobblestone Hill, a moonlike landscape of short, gnarled trees and sporadic grass tufts protruding from rocky ground. Though the pavement beneath our feet in no way resembled that of a modern parking lot, it was clearly artificial. Still visible were boot prints from long-dead construction workers who once trod this valley and poured the 27,000 cubic yards of cement that went into the dam. It’s here that longtime Chazy resident William Henry Miner (1862-1930), a wealthy industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, constructed one of the largest dams ever built in the North Country. Altona Dam, also known as the “Million Dollar Dam” because of its estimated cost at the time, was finished in one year and operated intermittently from 1915 until 1922, when it was finally abandoned owing to seepage and generator problems. Though the ill-fated dam functioned for a mere seven years, it stands as a testament to the vision of its creator and his commitment to improving the lives of rural North Country residents. The dam hasn’t generated electricity in nearly a century, yet Miner’s legacy continues to power this sparsely populated rural community 10 miles south of the Canadian border. “We’re 80-plus years after his death, and we’re still doing what he wanted to
and features meticulous craftsmanship that has withstood the test of time. At its peak, Heart’s Delight employed 800 workers and had its own dairy, box factory, icehouse, natatorium, greenhouses and gristmill. There were also a 20-bedroom guesthouse, a 300-seat entertainment center named Harmony Hall and a 500-hole nesting birdhouse for purple martens, used to control mosquitoes. “[Miner] had indoor plumbing and electricity in the dairy barn before the governor’s mansion in Albany did,” Fessette pointed out. “He wanted to make sure that people in the country and the kids who grew up here had the same amenities as those in the city.” To that end, in 1915, Miner donated $2 million to build the Chazy Central Rural School, a Spanish Mission-style building. It included a dining room, separate pools for boys and girls, a resident doctor and dentist, a stage and auditorium, and the latest intercom system. He purchased a fleet of buses and consolidated 11 small schools into New York’s first rural school district. Miner also donated $4 million to build Physicians’ Hospital, now the Champlain Valley Physicians’ Hospital, in Plattsburgh. It included 212 patient rooms, four operating rooms, a maternity ward, an emergency department and a nursing school. The hospital opened on January 1, 1926, and still receives financial support from Miner’s trust, according to Fessette. Walking through the Heart’s Delight exhibit, I was immediately struck by the abundance of high-quality historical photos lining the walls. As Bedard explained, in 1999 the institute discovered 5,000 photographic negatives, many of them 8-by-10-inch glass plates that are remarkably well preserved. All are dated and labeled with the names of the buildings and places they feature. “It really allowed us to put the history back together the way it should be told,” Fessette explained. “Obviously, if William Miner had the foresight to snap out 5,000 negatives, he had a plan for them.” Because of the negatives’ pristine condition, the image resolution is crisp even when enlarged. A viewer can easily make out fine detail on horses’ harnesses, workers’ buttonholes, even strands of hair and clothing fibers. According to Bedard, the entire photo collection has since been digitized, and she’s now in the process of producing a searchable catalog. For photography buffs, the black-and-white images alone justify a trip to the Miner Institute. By coincidence, the newest addition to the exhibit related to the purpose of
my visit: to learn more about Miner’s hydroelectric projects. In May, the institute unveiled a new installation titled “Turning Water Into Light: Bringing Electricity to Chazy.” Like the other exhibits, this room benefits from an abundance of highquality photos, as well as archival maps and blueprints. All were used by professional model builders to create historically accurate miniatures of Miner’s various buildings and structures. According to Fessette, Miner’s curiosity about hydroelectric power was sparked by a visit he took with his wife, Alice, to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. “They were lighting up all these buildings with this new technology,” Fessette explained. “It was really big, and he … wanted it here.” Miner’s hydro projects in the North Country began in 1907 with a series of small dams on Tracy Brook, a tributary of the Little Chazy River. By 1910, he’d built a powerhouse in the village of Chazy; work on the Altona Dam began in 1911, with three others started in 1915. The installation features many blackand-white images of the dam under construction. In 1922, Miner built a 1,500-footlong dam on McGregor Pond to create Miner Lake. The dam included 5,000 feet of penstock, or steel piping, that led to the McGregor Powerhouse, which still stands and is visible from the road in Altona. The McGregor Powerhouse wasn’t just an engineering marvel,
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Altona Dam east bank, circa 1911
Bedard noted. The elaborate, six-story Spanish Mission-style structure featured apartments upstairs for the workers and their families. When Miner realized that the McGregor hydro system wouldn’t produce enough electricity to power his farm and the public school he’d built, he constructed a second, LaSell Dam, just below it. At maximum flow, the two dams produced about 3.6 megawatts of power. Miner ran 16 miles of transmission lines to power the farm, school, and Chazy churches and streetlights, all at no cost to residents. The free electricity also powered sump pumps for several hundred miles of agricultural drain tiles Miner had installed.
Unlike the failed Million Dollar Dam and a second one called Skeleton Dam, begun upstream and never completed, McGregor and LaSell continued producing electricity until 1961. Ultimately, it was cheap petroleum as a source of generation that shut down both facilities. The LaSell Dam fell victim to damage from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and had to be demolished. Miner himself came to an ignoble end. He died tragically in 1930 due to complications from an elective tonsillectomy, in the very hospital he’d built. His will decreed that, within 10 years of his wife’s death, an agricultural school be created. The Miner Institute opened in 1951. The institution and its 50-plus jobs remain a bright spot on a landscape with few other employment options. The Altona Correctional Facility just down the road employs 230 people, but the Pfizer Northstar Technology Center adjacent to the institute closed in 2009, eliminating hundreds of jobs. Miner never achieved his vision of powering the entire region with hydroelectric dams; today, hydro provides only 17 percent of the state’s total electricity. But, as Fessette put it, “His legacy and vision still live on.” ! Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com
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ikers to the summit of the tallest peak in the Green Mountain State know how it feels to hold their own on Mount Mansfield’s “nose.” Across Lake Champlain, though, trail users are holding their own noses. That’s because they’re encountering a lot of crap. Literally. It seems that quite a few people who hike in the High Peaks have no clue how to properly do No. 2. What to do with the poop, in fact, has become the No. 1 issue for stewardship of the Adirondacks. The Ausable River Association, the Adirondack Mountain Club and the Adirondack 46ers have banded together to banish the brown stuff. “With the number of people climbing Mount Marcy and some of the other, most popular peaks,” says Neil Woodworth, executive director of the Adirondack Mountain Club, “we were finding toilet paper blooms and just piles of human waste.”
A decade or so ago, Adirondack scat belonged primarily to animals — bears, rabbits, moose, foxes and coyotes. Identifying the droppings is part of being out in nature. In the past few years, however, the number of hikers in the High Peaks has grown, and the talk has turned to human turds. In “The Art of the Adirondack Dump,” an article published by the Adirondack Almanack in 2012, Dan Crane offers entertaining and informative instructions for pooping in the woods. “Imagine hiking for hours, and the nearest thing passing for a restroom is miles away,” he writes. “And then you feel it. Some call it the spike. Others the turtlehead.” The gopher, the prairie dog — you get the picture. Crane goes on to explain how to do a doo-doo “very carefully and as quickly as possible.” That includes digging a cathole (see sidebar) if no toilets are nearby or taking your business back home with you. Somehow, this message has failed to reach the masses of mountaineers
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hitting the trails every summer, even though it’s an increasingly popular topic on the ADKHighPeaks forum. In July 2016, one poster provided advice for hiking Mount Marcy at night, writing, “Leave nothing behind!!! And don’t poop on the summit!” “The increase in usage has come with problems associated with hikers not adhering to the ‘leave no trace’ principles, by doing things such as hiking in large groups and leaving behind garbage,” writes Mike Lynch in an August 2016 issue of the Adirondack Almanack.
“There have been numerous reports of hikers defecating too close to trails and directly on them.” Indeed, mountain advocates are overflowing with stories of disgusting discoveries. “Staff come upon people in the midst of pooping on the trails,” says Julia Goren, education director for the Adirondack Mountain Club. “We’re seeing a lot more people on the trails, and so we see more waste.” When club director Woodworth and his wife put in a box privy at a busy trail junction on National Trails Day, he says, people were asking to use it even before they had finished digging the 3.5-foot privy hole. “That’s how much need there is,” he says. So what’s the problem with pooping? “I think it’s a combination of lack of knowledge about what to do and why, as well as being uncomfortable stepping off trail,” says Brendan Wiltse, science and stewardship director for the Ausable
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In 2015, Goren and others from the Adirondack Mountain Club filmed a tutorial on what to do when you’ve got to go; the YouTube video begins with the familiar call of the loon, and then gets into the call of nature. “The best time to address resource-impact issues with people is before they arrive,” Goren says. The Ausable River Association, meanwhile, has partnered with several local businesses to create the PortaJohn Program, which brings more outhouses to busy trailheads such as Cascade Mountain and Roaring Brook Falls. The 46ers, reports Hoody, have instituted a trailhead steward program at the Cascade Mountain trailhead to help educate hikers. “Getting out on social media more has also helped to get the word out,” he says. “People are starting to get the message,” says Goren. “Poop on the trail is not exactly what you want to be known for.” !
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River Association. “For most first-time hikers, they probably didn’t plan ahead for going to the bathroom. They likely don’t have a trowel and haven’t thought through what to do if that need arises.” The gross-out factor hasn’t deterred either defecation or droves of new hikers, says Brian Hoody, president of the Adirondack 46ers. “Trail usage is definitely up, but human waste doesn’t seem to be stopping the usage.” The effects of excrement stretch beyond the stink. Goren outlines the four main reasons why disposing of waste properly is so important: to minimize the contamination of water, to minimize the contact with animals and insects, to minimize the social impact, and to maximize decomposition. Contact with animals and insects is a problem because “nobody wants a pet dog to go eat human waste and then come home and lick you,” says Goren. “You don’t want a fly that lands on your sandwich to have just been on poop.” Human waste carries illness-causing pathogens that can be broken down only at a depth of six to eight inches in the soil. Feces stays “biologically hot” for 18 weeks, so trail users can get sick long after they’ve left the ’Daks.
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Musical Territory Theater review: Oklahoma!, the Commons Group
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he long, drawn-out “ohhhh” that starts the song “Oklahoma” is like the sun rising on the prairie and tantalizes audiences waiting for that burst of joy as the state’s name is proudly sung. At the Skinner Barn, a largely youthful cast of 18 serves up Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s Oklahoma! with enthusiasm. In the Commons Group’s 15th season, Peter Boynton directs, produces and plays a small role. Oklahoma! began a five-year run on Broadway in 1943 and received a special Pulitzer Prize. It was the first collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein and is widely considered the beginning of the golden age of American musical theater. Each song carries the story and characters forward, a radical change from the prior convention of musical entertainment that interrupted stories with dance or humor. This musical takes place in 1906, the year before Oklahoma became a state. Settlers in the new Oklahoma Territory are either farmers or cowboys, and tensions smolder between the homesteaders and free rangers. Hammerstein’s story is light, but, as usual, young lovers must bridge the difference between their tribes. Curly is a cowboy and Laurey is a farm girl, but only the fence posts can fail to see that they belong together. Their main obstacle is Laurey’s slow, sly response to Curly’s overeager courtship. Out of pity for the loner farmhand Jud, she decides to go to the big dance with him, leaving Curly stewing. Jud is simmering, too, but with a dark, hidden attraction to Laurey. In a secondary love story, young Ado Annie is so eager for love that she can’t choose between the sincere cowboy Will and the intemperate traveling salesman Ali. Her father is quick to brandish a loaded shotgun when a marriage proposal is in order, and Ado Annie and Ali have a lot of untangling to do before true love can prevail. Most of the cast has theatrical and musical training, and all perform with the gusto of people who come to life on a stage. Though vocal abilities vary and dancing talent is limited, the company wins over the audience with big smiles and bubbling physical energy.
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Clarise Fearn plays Laurey with a ringing soprano that has the passion and spatial presence musical theater needs. She shows dramatic range, too, teasing Curly and saving her starry-eyed fantasies for a dream sequence that reveals both hope and a big, dark fear. As Ado Annie, Victoria Fearn (Clarise’s real-life sister) is electric. She’s got a sparkling delivery perfect for comic numbers, such as the man-crazy “I Cain’t Say No.” The Burlington High School senior’s theatrical chutzpah is a little ahead of her vocal craft, but she’s a fine comedian who bursts with physical energy, swirling her dress hem wide at every enthusiastic turn. As Curly, Tim Lewis is a tirelessly optimistic suitor. Curly can’t stop grinning, and whatever the setbacks, Lewis preserves the buoyant mood of his opening number, “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning.” With charm that makes up for a lack of vocal power, Lewis is fun to watch as he entreats Laurey with puppydog eyes and heartfelt conviction. Nicholas Caycedo gives Will irrepressible glee. The cowboy comes back from Kansas City wowed by urban wonders, but all he wants is to make
playing with lighting effects right on the backdrop or by underscoring the action on stage. The range of lighting cues gives the production a professional touch. Oklahoma! is designed to showcase dance as well as music, but this production is constrained by a relatively small stage. The limited choreography is also Boynton’s work, and, though he underutilizes dance, he produces some nice full-ensemble tableaux and stages a modest but joyful square dance. Ruth Ann Pattee has assembled costumes that vividly express the largerthan-life characters. The cowboys wear their gun belts at jaunty angles over leather chaps, and their hats are always suitable for tossing up in exclamation. The farmers appear in plainer shirts and vests, but their belt buckles shine as brightly as those of the cowboys. The women’s dresses are cut on somber prairie lines but executed in bright colors and patterns.
Ado Annie his bride. Caycedo roars with laughter and foot-stomping energy, and no matter how much Will bollixes his courtship, his love shines through. Ann Harvey plays the wise and spunky Aunt Eller with the perfect balance of raised eyebrow and twinkling eye. Her strong vocal contributions shine in the big numbers, especially the full-throttle “Kansas City.” As the itinerant peddler Ali, Justin Gardner makes a con man adorable. Sam Lewis, as Jud, portrays the character’s eerie combination of menace and pathos. Lewis’ Jud skulks with his head lowered but harbors a big dream revealed in an arresting and powerful solo. Boynton stages the musical with smart simplicity and appears as Ado Annie’s tough-talking father. A flexible and effective set, designed by Boynton, makes full use of the barn’s ambience. A huge backdrop of a plowed field with clouds coasting in a bright blue sky anchors the square playing space. Actors enter from all four corners, passing right by the audience seated around three sides. Lighting designer Wendy Stephens brings out different moods, often by
WHO COME TO LIFE ON A STAGE. A two-person pit band of musical director Nate Venet on keyboard and Helen Doyle on bass and fiddle performs the well-known tunes. This limited instrumentation barely suffices for the ballads and deprives the big numbers of strong orchestral presence. Though this production is missing the big choreography for which Oklahoma! is known, it’s performed with cheerful energy and gives Vermonters a chance to experience the landmark musical. And what better place than a barn to watch farmers and cowboys kick up their heels? ! Contact: alex@sevendaysvt.com
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aylor LaFleur really likes dirt. And he loves to cook. So it was a natural and intriguing combination for him last week to roast a dozen kohlrabi for three hours in an earthen crust of soil, egg white, salt and water. When the fist-size vegetables were tender, LaFleur broke the crust, peeled off the dirt and served them with a chicken-stock glaze sprinkled with flowers, herbs and wild greens, and topped with crispy beets. With the exception of the salt in the doughlike mud that encased the kohlrabi, the ingredients LaFleur used — including the soil — came from Echo Farm in Whallonsburg, N.Y. The creation was one of several dishes he and his farming/cooking partner, Dillon Klepetar, served at a community dinner in Keene, N.Y. The two men run a business, Farmstead Catering, in which they produce food on their farm and prepare and serve it for special occasions — most commonly weddings. “We really like the farm, and it makes a difference to us that the food comes from here and tastes like here,” LaFleur said. “We’re serving food in a way that most people aren’t used to eating.” The weddings comprise Echo Farm’s CSA, or community-supported agriculture, program. In this model, members purchase a share of the farm yield upfront. In return, each receives a portion of the harvest, typically once a week. Variation exists within the model, including specialty CSAs, such as meat or flowers only; those that include valueadded products such as pickles, pesto or yogurt; and year-round CSAs. At Echo Farm, members are couples engaged to be married who book the banquet — from seed to service — about a year in advance of their wedding. The 165-acre diversified farm, which uses organic practices, grows produce and flowers, and raises meat and poultry for the wedding meal. The catering branch
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of the business prepares the meal from ingredients almost exclusively produced at the farm. Prices range from $75 to $120 a plate, depending on the menu. “For us, we’re not really farm-totable,” said Klepetar, 31, a 2008 graduate of Saint Michael’s College and native of
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The CSA produces six to eight weddings a year. This year, additional bookings such as a farm dinner, a birthday party and other special occasions raised the number of events to about a dozen. But Farmstead’s primary focus is the wedding business. “We’re growing ingredients for a plate of food that we know about a year in advance,” Klepetar told Seven Days during a recent visit. “We’re timing every crop and every generation of animal so that it’s fresh and at peak flavor for the wedding. When we’re out here doing chores, we’ve got that plate and that wedding couple in mind.” He was talking as he carried a bucket of milk from his Jersey cow through a wooded lane to five pigs at their hillside pasture. Two of the sows will be breeders so that Klepetar can continue to raise Gloucestershire Old Spots, a breed he favors for its foraging (and thus flavor) attributes. The other three pigs will become part of the meal at future CONSCIOUS CATERING
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weddings — one this fall, another next spring. “These pigs are owned by the wedding clients,” Klepetar explained. “This is a bacon-wrapped roasted pepper next spring.” In a perennial garden, Klepetar and LaFleur grow asparagus, chives, lemon balm, sorrel, rhubarb and berries — ingredients for spring salads, dressings and aioli. Eggplants are grown for eggplant Parmesan. Salad greens are planted 32 days before a wedding and harvested the morning of the vows. Ducks are raised for duck confit. Cherry tomatoes from the greenhouse were picked last week to make Sun Gold tomato sorbet, which LaFleur served between courses at the dinner in Keene. “This process starts out as the dirtiest, ugliest thing,” Klepetar said. “Weeding, planting, covered in mud and mulch. It gradually gets more and more beautiful as things grow. And then there’s the plate, with its wildflower garnishes that are edible.” A year ago, Peter and Katherine Smith got married at a church in Willsboro, N.Y., with a reception at the lakeside camp of the bride’s family. The buffet meal was prepared by Farmstead Catering and included a choice of three main dishes: chicken Parmesan, lemon-basil chicken and eggplant Parmesan. The banquet cost about $85 a plate, Peter Smith said, and was a hit with the wedding guests “From a food standpoint, Dillon absolutely over-delivered in terms of what we had envisioned,” Smith said. “Everybody that we talked to was blown away and thought the food was amazing. I did, too.” The Smiths also appreciated their visit to Echo Farm before the wedding, where they tasted some of Klepetar’s food — planning their menu accordingly — and saw how the animals are raised. “We both felt like we wanted to know a little bit more about the food we were serving,” Smith said. “We wanted the meal to be special, and we were looking for something more environmentally conscious.” Klepetar came to farming after his graduate coursework at American University in Washington, D.C., from which he holds a PhD in political science. His dissertation, which he completed while farming, studies the impact of losing Congressional candidates on the political agenda. Klepetar said he applied the guiding words of his physician-father’s profession — “first, do no harm” — in choosing to work as a farmer and cook.
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Two restaurants in Chittenden County closed recently: Sugarsnap Café at Technology Park in South Burlington and Sonoma Station in Richmond. Sugarsnap owner ABBEY DUKE wrote on the company website that she plans to focus her business on catering. “We need more space for storage, offices, kitchen equipment and client meetings,” Duke wrote. “We also need more of our most precious resource — time.” In Burlington, Fletcher Free Library will launch a series next week called Burlington Rising. The program will explore bread and cultural identity in various regions of the world, complete with bread-baking demonstrations. The month of August will focus on European traditions of bread, with a kickoff event August 3 at 5 p.m. called “Dining With Jane Austen: A Culinary History With Author Julienne Gehrer.”
Taylor LaFleur preparing a meal in Keene, N.Y.
After farming on rented land for a year, Klepetar purchased Echo Farm in 2015. He also moved the cooking aspect of his business from the kitchen at the local grange hall to the one at Hub on the Hill, a shared commercial kitchen available for rent in Essex, N.Y. “I felt like farm-to-table could be closer to the farm,” Klepetar said. “I ate out enough, and I saw that the farm-to-table thing had a little bit of greenwashing. You might have a salad from the farm, but most things were off the back of a Sysco truck.” LaFleur, 28, from Cape Cod, is a 2011 graduate of the University of Vermont, where he majored in agriculture and horticulture. He talked his way into a cooking job in New Zealand on a summer trip after his freshman year and worked for a time in the kitchen at the Farmhouse Tap & Grill in Burlington. He was working at Essex Farm, a diversified
CSA, when he met Klepetar; he joined Farmstead Catering six months ago. LaFleur’s interest these days is working with ingredients that can be grown in the Champlain Valley, letting their flavor, texture and harvest schedule guide him in the kitchen. This approach — applying thought and creativity but few additional ingredients — develops a kind of regional palette that showcases the crop, like the kohlrabi baked in Echo Farm soil. “We can’t tell our farmer that we’re looking for better stuff, because we are our farmer,” LaFleur said. “And we are looking for better stuff.” ! Contact: sally@sevendaysvt.com
INFO Echo Farm hosts its first on-farm dinner on Saturday, August 12, on Walker Road in Whallonsburg, N.Y. Learn more at farmcateringny.com.
CHARLIE MENARD, longtime executive chef at the INN AT THE ROUND BARN FARM in Waitsfield, has left his position there to focus full time on his snack shack, CANTEEN CREEMEE COMPANY, also in Waitsfield. After 17 years as chef at the Round Barn, “It was time to move on,” Menard said. He was replaced in the spring by NEILLEA DEE, formerly of BOHEMIAN BAKERY (which moved recently from Calais to Montpelier) and DOWN HOME KITCHEN in Montpelier.
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he herb coriander, also known as cilantro, is polarizing. Some prize the fresh, bright flavor of the leaves, which add a refreshing zing to dishes such as shrimp tacos, Indian chutneys and Moroccan chermoula sauce. Others detest the stuff, claiming it tastes like soap. Distaste for the delicate, lacy leaves is, at least in part, hereditary: As much as 14 percent of the population has a genetically based dislike for the group of chemicals known as aldehydes, which show up in carpets, plastic, cleaners … and coriander. Middlebury’s newest restaurant, Coriander, which opened in late June, does not share its namesake’s divisive qualities. Located right next to the town’s co-op and owned by creative manager Jennifer Sabourin and a pair of chefs, Dave Laferriere-Hall and Dustin Simmons — all alums of Middlebury restaurant Fire & Ice — the business seems to have been designed for broad palatability. Bud and Bud Light appear on the beer menu alongside some suds from Burlington’s Zero Gravity Craft Brewery and Fiddlehead Brewing of Shelburne.
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The dinner menu offers some creative touches — filet mignon comes with mintinfused honey and horseradish — without delving into the realm of the weird. There are no organ meats. There’s no crudo or tartare. The vegetarian entrées lean heavily on portobello mushrooms. In a liberal-arts college town, this is clever positioning. With entrées topping
out at $30, and most hovering closer to $20, Coriander can function as a datenight spot for townies and well-heeled students alike, as well as a meeting place for faculty and staff. The well-executed dishes and pleasant décor — spare and cool with lots of gray-blue, brown and cream — will neither spur nor detract from the conversation.
Such was my experience on a steamy Wednesday night, when I dropped in for dinner with two rather brilliant companions. Perusal of the menu left us more excited about the appetizers than the main courses, so we ordered a spread of small plates, plus a smoked and stuffed pork loin entrée that all of us found compelling. As we waited, we snacked on rolls with butter and sipped a lovely hibiscusmint soda from Still Thyme Botanical Soda of Middlesex. A few other parties dotted the dining room, but the atmosphere was serene. Then, nearly all at once, the food arrived. It hadn’t occurred to me to ask for service in courses, given that we’d ordered from the app and entrée sections of the menu, but in retrospect, I wish I had. With plates crowding the table, we had to calculate the order in which to sample the dishes before they lost their just-from-the-kitchen savor. “Calamari, fried duck, then the mussels,” I suggested. “Let’s go for the pork next, before the fat gets cold, and eat the salad at the end.” We dug into the calamari. The flesh was tender, the breading crisp and golden brown. The generous pile of tentacles and squid bodies was punctuated with rounds of fried jalapeño and came with a zesty dipping sauce. The logic behind the dish’s name, Bubbler Dreams, remained a mystery. Perhaps it refers to a vat of boiling oil or to a style of pot pipe that filters smoke through water. (I’ve never craved calamari when I’ve had the munchies.) The name of the duck dish, Toller’s Delight, was more transparent: The Toller is a retriever from Nova Scotia that’s bred for duck hunting. I’m not sure if the pups want their duck tenderloins dusted in graham-cracker crumbs and deep-fried, but I certainly do. The deep-brown nuggets were a favorite. Next came the mussels, a classic preparation in which the gleaming black shells were piled in a bowl filled with buttery white-wine sauce, dotted with chunks of onion and tomato, and flecked with herbs. I appreciated the smokiness of the pork loin, which consisted of two sizable slices rolled around a small amount of bacon, onion and cheese filling, all sitting
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2013 FIAT 500T FOR SALE AS IS $9,500.00 obo, 25,773 miles, extra rims and tires. Contact VTFCU at (802)923-1180 for details. Sealed offers only by 7/28/17. ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C1144-5 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On July 14, 2017, Cobble Hill Camp, LLC, 78 Precast Road,
Milton, VT 05468 and Camp Holdings, LLC, 78 6/6/16VT4:34 PM Precast Road, Milton, 05468 filed application #4C1144-5 for a project generally described as a boundary line adjustment between Lots 1 and 2, and change in use of Lot 1 from Cobble Hill Trailer Sales to Mountain Transit Inc, along with a parking lot expansion for school bus storage and daily dispatch. The Project is located at 79 Camp Precast Road in Milton, Vermont. The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below.
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[CONTINUED] The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1144-5”. No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 11, 2017, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must
include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above. Should a hearing be held on this Project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by August 11, 2017. Parties entitled to participate are the Mu-
nicipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 21st day of July, 2017. By: /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator Natural Resources Board 111 West Street Essex Jct., VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: 28 Demonstration Projects
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(a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to allow for short-term street design “demonstration projects” to be implemented by the City of Burlington or non-City of Burlington “community partners” upon the City’s streets. (b) Definitions. (1) Demonstration project. A “demonstration project” is a street design project evaluated by the Burlington Fire Department (“BFD”), Burlington Police Department (“BPD”), Department of Public Works (“DPW”) and/or Green Mountain Transit (“GMT”) that is placed in the “street” under a short term permit issued by the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) for a period up to 7 days. A demonstration project can be initiated by a department or office of the City of Burlington or a community partner. (2) Community partner. A “community partner” is a non-municipal organization, business, or person who is responsible for the application and implementation of a demonstration project under a permit issued for that purpose.
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(3) Sponsor. A “sponsor” is a department or office of the City of Burlington or a community partner who is responsible for the application for and implementation of a demonstration project under a permit issued for that purpose. (4) Phase 1 application. A “phase 1 application” is the initial application to DPW to assess Traffic Control requirements, confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and provide advice on Phase 2 permit application. (5) Phase 2 Permit application. A “phase 2 permit application” is the final application which is to be submitted to DPW. (6) Street. The word “street” shall have the same meaning as it does in Burlington Code of Ordinances sections 1-2 and 27-2. A “street” shall include the entire width between property lines of every way used for vehicular and pedestrian travel which has become public by authority of the law, and such ways in public places other than highways as the public is permitted to use for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A “street”
Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. shall include sidewalks, bikeways, and so-called greenbelts—that area between the curb or gutter and the street line on each side of the street, except that which is used as a sidewalk. (c) Permit application and approval process. The process to obtain a demonstration project permit is as follows: (1) The sponsor of a demonstration project must submit a complete phase 1 application to DPW no less than two (2) months before the desired project start date. DPW staff will review the application within two (2) weeks of the receipt of the application and provide feedback, which may include adjustments to the project components and/or schedule in order to be considered for a Permit. (2) After receiving DPW feedback on a phase 1 application, the sponsor must submit a complete phase 2 permit application no less than forty-five (45) days before the requested project start date. DPW shall distribute the phase 2 application to CCTA/GMT, BPD, BFD,
and/or the Public Works Commission, as needed, in order to obtain these agencies’ approvals. This distribution will be no closer than thirty (30) days before the desired project start date, allowing these agencies to report any concerns or provide approvals within thirty (30) days of DPW’s distribution. (3) DPW shall distribute approved permits and all appropriate attachments to the agencies listed above for informational purposes a minimum of one (1) week before the demonstration project starts. (4) A $120 deposit shall be required with the application. (d) Permit rejection. A permit shall be rejected if the Director of Public Works determines that the project is not in the best interest of the City. The Director shall provide the sponsor with the reasons why it was rejected. Reasons for refusal may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) The sponsor fails to address the feedback provided by DPW after the Phase 1 application
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to the satisfaction of the director. (2) The demonstration project is requested to take place on a street classified as “arterial” by the City of Burlington (North Avenue, Colchester Avenue, Shelburne Road or Main Street) or on a State Highway. (3) The demonstration project is located on the public right-of-way on a street with a speed limit greater than 25 mph. (4) The demonstration project interferes with the normal operation for delivery trucks, public transit routes/stops, and/or trash/recycling pick-up. (5) The demonstration project restricts access to public utilities and/or the ability of emergency vehicles to access a road or fire hydrants. (6) The demonstration project fails to preserve normal street/sidewalk access, driveway access, or access for individuals with disabilities. (7) The demonstration project is located near an ongoing nearby construction project.
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tify all households, businesses, and impacted car-share agencies as directed in the permit.
(9) If required, Traffic Control Plans are not adequate and professional on-site supervision is not included. (10) The demonstration project would result in severe traffic congestion. (11) The demonstration project would interfere with the quiet of a neighborhood during normal sleeping hours (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.). (12) The demonstration project involves charging the public for activities or admission, including but not limited to the sale of food or other items. (e) Permit required. No demonstration project shall be allowed except under a permit issued by the Public Works Director, or his/her designee. (f) Permit conditions. All permits shall have the following standard conditions attached to them, unless an express exemption or modification is written in the permit : (1) The sponsor shall no-
Guidelines set by the Department of Public Works and complete and sign the Release of Liability Waiver provided. Participants must follow safety rules, laws, and procedures to ensure the work environment is safe, including obtaining and wearing safety equipment when required by the applicable rule, law or procedure. At a minimum, Class 2 or 3 high-visibility safety vests shall be worn by participants within the roadway and/or exposed to traffic or construction equipment.
(2) If a permitted demonstration project will temporarily eliminate parking, the sponsor shall post signs in conspicuous locations adjacent to that parking by 6:00 p.m. the day before and the prohibition shall be effective 12:00 a.m. the following day. Such prohibition shall remain in effect until such signs are removed and until the end of the demonstration project. In addition, when metered parking is temporarily eliminated, the sponsor shall obtain a meter obstruction permit (“meter bag”) from the Department of Public Works.
(5) The sponsor shall notify the DPW within 24 hours of any traffic crashes or other incidents resulting in injury to persons or damage to property occurring at the demonstration project site or as a direct result of the demonstration project.
(3) The sponsor will conspicuously post a project information sign within the project area at least one (1) week in advance of the event that describes the project, details the start and end date, identifies the sponsor’s contact name and phone number, identifies DPW as an alternate contact, and instructs use of 911 in case of emergencies.
(6) Demonstration project leaders shall hold safety meetings / briefings with any and all participants during any day of installation or removal to discuss potential hazards or other safety concerns, describe any Traffic Control Plan requirements, describe any safety equipment that may be required, describe any age restrictions for any activities,
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(g) Project termination or modification. (1) The Public Works Director may, at his or her discretion, immediately terminate a demonstration project if public safety is at risk. The Public Works Director may also, at his or her discretion, immediately terminate a demonstration project if the project fails to comply with any permit conditions.
(8) The project elements, including traffic control devices, shall be installed in accordance with the approved plans. (9) The sponsor is responsible for removing all elements and features of the demonstration project and restoring the project site to its original conditions by the end of the permit period.
(2) The Public Works Director may, at his or her discretion, terminate a demonstration project before its permitted end date or require modifications to the project if the demonstration project no longer meets the intent of the approved demonstration project permit or fails to comply with any permit conditions.
(10) The sponsor agrees to hold the City harmless for damages to project elements caused by the City’s removal of project elements.
(11) The sponsor shall work with any affected neighbors, businesses, or visitors to resolve any (3) If the project is imconcerns to the extent mediately terminated or feasible without underterminated early or the mining the goals of the sponsor fails to remove demonstration project. the project elements If concerns cannot be and features within addressed, the sponsor shall notify DPW through the agreed timeframe, the sponsor shall be the project recap sheet forfeit the $120 deposit included in the permit. Complete the following puzzle by
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(4) If the City has to remove parts of the project, the City will not be held liable for damages to the project elements. (5) The $120 deposit will be refunded if the project terminates in accordance with the permit and its conditions. Adopted this 21st day of June, 2017 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. Assistant Director – Technical Services Adopted 06/21/17; Published 07/26/17; Effective 08/16/17. Material in [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE MALLETTS BAY SELF STORAGE, LLC 115 HEINEBERG DRIVE COLCHESTER, VT 05446 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the using the self storage units listed
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Name of Occupant Storage Unit Jon Dapo #79 Said sales will take place on 8/4/17, beginning at 10:00am at Malletts Bay Self Storage, LLC, (MBSS, LLC)115 Heineberg Dr, Colchester, VT 05446. Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by sealed bid to the highest bidder. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility at no cost to MBSS, LLC on the day of auction. MBSS, LLC reserves the right to reject any bid lower that the amount owed by the occupant or that is not commercially reasonable as defined by statute. NOTICE OF SELFSTORAGE LIEN SALE LYMAN STORAGE 10438 ROUTE 116 HINESBURG VT 05461 802-482-2379 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self-storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid at the Lyman Storage facility. This sale is being held to collect unpaid storage unit occupancy fees, charges and expenses of the sale. The entire contents of each self-storage unit listed below will be sold, with the proceeds to be distributed to Lyman Storage for all accrued occupancy fees (rent charges), attorney’s fees, sale expenses, and all other expenses in relation to the unit and its sale. Any proceeds beyond the foregoing shall be returned to the unit holder. Contents of each unit may be viewed on Saturday 08/19/2017, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Sealed bids are to be submitted on the entire contents of each selfstorage unit. Bids will be opened one-quarter of an hour after the last unit has been viewed on Saturday 08/19/2017. The highest bidder on the storage unit must remove the entire contents of the unit within 48 hours after notification of their successful bid. Purchase must be made in cash and paid in advance of the removal of the contents of the unit. A $50.00 cash de-
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posit shall be made and will be refunded if the unit is broom cleaned. Lyman Storage reserves the right to accept or reject bids. Unit 002 ~ Misty J Scott 42 First Street Vergennes VT 05491 Unit 016 ~ Penny L Martin 201 Hillview Terrace Hinesburg VT 05461 Unit 036 ~ Jessica L Hatin P.O. Box 297 Hinesburg VT 05461 Unit 048 ~ Susan D Brace 1567 Hollow Road N Ferrisburg VT 05473 Unit 055 ~ Frank M Liberty 87 Meadow View Drive Huntington VT 05462 Unit 057 ~ Scott Orr P.O. Box 38162 Cambridge MA 02238 Unit 112 ~ Geoffrey A Miller 70 Partridge Hill Hinesburg VT 05461 Unit 115 ~ Jeremy Steele 106 Green Street #23 Hinesburg VT 05461 Unit 222 ~ Clay C Cormicle P.O. Box 5213 Key West FL 33045 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO.: 749-617 CNPR In re ESTATE of : Donald S. Pierce Jr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors of: Donald S. Pierce Jr. Decedent late of South Burlington I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Dated: 07/20/2017 Signature of Fiduciary Susan S. Lamay Executor/Administrator Mailing Address Susan Lamay 285 Juniper Dr. So. Burlington, Vt. 05403 Phone Number 802598-0265 Email: lamays29@gmail. com
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Hon. Kirstin Schoonover Family Court Judge Date: 7/13/17 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 522-4-17 CNPR In re estate of Emile J. Babineau, Jr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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To the creditors of Emile J. Babineau, Jr. late of South Burlington, Vermont.
STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. IN RE: L.C.
I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Vermont Superior Court Family Division Docket No. 429-1216CnJv NOTICE OF HEARING TO: David E. Clark, father of L.C. you are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all your parental rights to L.C. will be held on August 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM., at the Superior Court of Vermont, Family Division, Chittenden County, Costello Courthouse, 32
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Executor/Administrator: c/o Paul R. Morwood, Esq. 333 Dorset St., South Burlington, Vermont 05403 802-862-2135 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Date: July 26, 2017 Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit- Probate Division P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 838-617 CNPR In re estate of Paul W. Meacham NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Paul W. Meacham late of Burlington, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.
Date: July 26, 2017 /s/ Judith Knutson Signature of Fiduciary Judith M. Knutson Executor/Administrator: c/o Corey F. Wood, Esq., 34 Pearl St. Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-6304 cwood@bpflegal.com Name of publication Seven Days Publication Date: 7/26/2017 Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit- Probate Division P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 475-4917 CNPR In re estate of Phyllis S. Lary NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Phyllis S. Lary late of Charlotte, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below
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(4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Date: July 19, 2017 /s/ Monique Lemire Signature of Fiduciary
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Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit- Probate Division 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 882-6-17 CNPR In re estate of Robert P. Lemire, Sr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Robert P. Lemire, Sr. late of Essex, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four
Publication Date: July 26, 2017 Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit- Probate Division 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 397-8-15 WRCV WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. V. SYLVIA M. BAIRD, HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OCCUPANTS OF: 41 ASH STREET, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, TOWN OF HARTFORD
VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered December 14, 2016, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Sylvia M. Baird to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated February 28, 2011 and recorded in Book 461 Page 523 of the land records of the Town of Hartford, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 41 Ash Street, White River Junction, Town of Hartford, Vermont on August 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Gordon D.. Baird (now deceased) and Sylvia M. Baird, husband and wife, by the following two(2) deeds: 1.) Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Gordon D.. Baird (now deceased) and Sylvia M. Baird, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety,
by Warranty Deed of George S. Wight and Catherine D. Wight dated October 10, 1977 and recorded in Book 82 at Page 46 of the Hartford Land Records. Being a lot of land all and the same lands and premises conveyed to George S. Wight and Catherine D. Wight by Warranty Deed of Florence B. Littlefield and Jeannette Daniels dated October 16, 1971 and recorded in Book 65 at Page 145 of the Hartford Land Records. 2.) Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Gordon D.. Baird (now deceased) and Sylvia M. Baird, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, by Warranty Deed of Frank A. Hale and Martha L. Hale dated June 14, 1977 and recorded in Book 80 at Page 405 of the Hartford Land Records. Being known and designated as 41 Ash Street, White River Jct/Hartford, Vermont, Parcel ID # 44-57. Reference is hereby had to the above mentioned deeds and the records thereof and to all former deeds and their records for a more particular description of the premises. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein
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ALTERNATIVES TO SUICIDE Alternatives to Suicide is a safe space where the subject of suicide can be discussed freely, without judgment or stigma. The group is facilitated by individuals who have themselves experienced suicidal thoughts/ feelings. Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Group meets weekly on Thursdays, 1-2:30
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Held the last Tue. of every mo., 5:30-7:30
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BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, Julie@ mccartycreations.com. CELIAC & GLUTENFREE GROUP Last Wed. of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free
CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy/ CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org. COMING OFF PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUP Through sharing experiences and resources, this group will provide support to individuals interested in coming off psychiatric medications, those in the process of psychiatric medication withdrawal or anyone looking for a space to explore their choices around psychiatric medication use. The group is also open to those supporting an individual in psychiatric medication withdrawal. 12-1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Pathways Vermont, 125 College St., 2nd floor, Burlington. Contact: Cameron Mack cameron@ pathwaysvermont.org or 888 492 8218 x 404.
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BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:302:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury
CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essexalliance.org, 878-8213.
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BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015. Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888-763-3366, parkinsoninfo@uvmhealth. org, parkinsonsvt.org.
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BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.
support group meets the 3rd Wed. montly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. montly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. montly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.
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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston. Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.
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ALATEEN GROUP New Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. For more information please call Carol, 324-4457.
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AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Join our floating support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport & its health-giving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Penni or Linda at 999-5478, info@ dragonheartvermont. org, dragonheartvermont.org.
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THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0104190 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 3, 2017 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF DANIEL JIN CYR. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.
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THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0101657 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON AUGUST 11, 2017 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF GERALYN SHELVEY. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.
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THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0200202 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., WILLISTON, VT 05495, WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 3, 2017 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF ROBERT JAY BROOKE. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.
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TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY WHICH DISCHARGED THIS DEBT, THIS CORRESPONDENCE IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY
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Cooks, Dishwashers and Catering Personnel Join our amazing team and be a part of the farm-to-table movement! Open house every Tuesday & Thursday from 2pm-5pm at 250 Colchester Ave in the Btv - at UVM Trinity campus. Apply directly at WWW.SODEXO.BALANCETRAK.COM SODEXO IS AN EEO/AA/ MINORITY/FEMALE/DISABILITY/ VETERAN EMPLOYER
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ASSISTANT ANTIQUES RESTORER in Quechee, VT. Full time career opportunity.
Responsibilities include woodworking, furniture repair, refinishing. Knowledge of built-in cabinetry, carpentry, decorative arts conservation a plus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, have valid driver’s license, pass criminal background check. Will train right person. Send resume & wage requirements to RestoreVermont@gmail.com.
Candidates should have expert skills in InDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop, PowerPoint and other graphics digital tools. Experience with Open Asset is a plus. Other requirements are a minimum of 3-5 years as a Graphic Designer in a midsize firm, BA in Graphic Design or equivalent experience, and demonstrated expertise in juggling multiple high priority projects. Check us out at e4harchitecture.com!
Seven Days Issue: 7/26 Due: 7/24 by noon Size: 3.83 x 5.25 VHCB Cost: $510 AmeriCorps Program
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Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. This opening and others are updated daily.
Office Manager - Student Accessibility Services (SAS) - #S1232PO The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office Manager provides general office, operational and budget support and records maintenance for the SAS office. Create a welcoming and inclusive office environment within the SAS office, interacting with administrators, faculty, staff, students and their families. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student staff, ensuring staff are multiculturally competent and able to interact comfortably with a diverse student body. Open and close the office daily and ensure the front office is staffed at all times. Use technology in order to facilitate equal access for students and staff. Manage multiple phone lines and department email account correspondence. Prepare and/or edit, design or modify materials/forms, which may be of a technical or specialized nature. Compose correspondence and related documents. Utilize knowledge of the federal ADA regulations to maintain support for students with disabilities. As a member of the Center for Academic Success (CFAS) team, help carry out the mission of CFAS, which includes a commitment to diversity, social justice, and to fostering a collaborative, multicultural environment. Associate’s Degree with a minimum of two years’ office experience in human services, higher education or related field required. Working knowledge of software applications used to support office functions, and familiarity with Internet resources required. Keyboard and data entry skills required. Effective communication, interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills required. Demonstrated to diversity/social justice and to fostering a collaborative environment. For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3150. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily.
The VHCB AmeriCorps Leader position is a great way to: • learn valuable leadership skills • serve the community • get involved with the network of environmental, agricultural, housing, and energy conservation non-profits in Vermont • earn additional money for college or pay off student loans • and so much more! Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps supports an innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermonters while preserving the natural and working landscape. Visit
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The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications, from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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We’re looking for a graphic designer to provide the expertise and tools to deliver professional, consistent and effective materials to tell the E4H story. Responsibilities include design and management of brand, website, social media, photography, conferences, printed matter, award submissions and client proposals. This role may provide expertise on billable client work for graphic services.
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Providing Innovative Mental Health and Educational Services to Vermont’s Children & Families.
Business Manager NFI VT Administrative Office NFI Vermont a $16M multi-program, non-profit agency is looking for a dynamic individual to create financial statements, monitor cash flow, create financial analysis and oversee accounts payable. Requirements include BA in Accounting or Business and 3-5 years’ relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Kathy Pettengill, Director of Operations, NFI Vermont, 30 Airport Road, South Burlington, VT 05403, or email: KathyPettengill@nafi.com. EOE.
Awake Overnight Staff Allenbrook Group Home NFI VT’s Allenbrook Group Home is looking for a full time awake overnight staff person to work Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 pm. to 8:00 a.m. This position is 30 hours per week and includes a competitive salary and full benefits package. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and reliable transportation. Criminal background check required. Please submit cover letter and resume to: jennifersnay@nafi.com.
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CUSTODIAL POSITION EWSD is seeking an afternoon/evening custodian to join their team. Position is full-time, 12-month. Hours are expected to be weekdays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM; however this is subject to change. Hours may be flexible during school vacations. Some weekend hours may be required for special events. Position pays $13.32/hour, 8 hours/day. Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental insurance; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution; and paid leaves.
In preparation for another busy fall we are looking to add to our amazing team in the kitchen. We’re looking for an experienced line cook that is a team player, adapts quickly and works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance and 401K matching. If you think you’re the right candidate for the job please submit a resume to info@jmorgans.com.
800response, a leading marketing and call analytics technology provider is looking for a designer with strong Web and Mobile design and build skills. If you can: • Plan site navigation • Develop visually engaging site graphics • Convert designs to themes
For consideration, please apply through www.schoolspring.com. Job ID: 2819732, or send a completed application to: Essex Westford School District, Attn: Human Resources, 51 Park Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. EOE.
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ACCOUNTANT/ADMINISTRATOR Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (“VPPSA”) seeks to fill an accountant/administrator position. The position is responsible for tasks related to accounting functions and general office administration, including but not limited to: · • Accounts Receivable-maintaining customer accounts, monthly invoicing, assisting Controller in posting cash receipts • Accounts Payable-maintaining vendor records, entering vendor invoices, processing cash payments • Cash Management-daily cash management, monthly bank reconciliations • General Ledger-maintaining general ledger accounts and performing account balance reconciliation • Payroll-payroll processing, maintaining employee records, ACH processing • Assists in preparation of audit work papers and annual reports • Oversees all office equipment, maintains office supplies • Answers incoming phone calls, as necessary, greets visitors • Manages mail function • Provides administrative support to the General Manager In addition to the above tasks, the accountant/administrator is required to maintain and enter data into a specialized billing process, specifically related to VPPSA’s power supply sales.
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VERMONT PUBLIC UTILIT Y COMMISSION S TAFF ATTORNEY - MONTPELIER The Vermont Public Utility Commission seeks to fill a vacant Staff Attorney position. The Public Utility Commission regulates electric, energy efficiency, natural gas, telecommunications and water utilities in Vermont. Issues decided by the Commission include, among others: siting of utility facilities and non-utility renewable generation facilities; utility rates and other financial matters; and renewable energy, energy efficiency and telecommunications policies. The Staff Attorney position offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process that implements major policy decisions which often have statewide, regional, and national significance. See http:// puc.vermont.gov Specific duties include reviewing utility-related filings; drafting proposed rules; assisting in the development of Commission policy on utility-related matters; presiding over contested cases as a quasi-judicial hearing officer, with responsibility to identify significant issues; conducting thorough hearings in a fair, professional, judicious manner; preparing comprehensive proposed decisions that resolve all critical issues; and assisting the Commission in evaluating the proposed decisions. The attorney would also advise the Commission in cases that the Commission hears directly, with responsibility to identify, research, and analyze significant issues, manage the procedural elements of the cases, work as part of a team, and draft the Commission’s orders. Judicial temperament, excellent writing and analytical skills are required. A strong candidate will have prior experience in utility regulation or related areas, including the telecommunications or energy industries or administrative law. The Commission also highly values experience with financial or business decision-making, facility siting and permitting, and public policy analysis and formulation. Candidates must be admitted (or eligible for admission) to the Vermont Bar. Salary commensurate with applicant’s background and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont’s Attorney Pay Plan. The pay plan can be found at http://humanresources.vermont.gov/sites/ humanresources/files/documents/Compensation/DHR-Attorney_Pay_Plan_ FY18.pdf
The Authority offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested parties should send a resume, three references and minimum salary requirements on or before July 30, 2017 to Crystal Currier at Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, PO Box 126, 5195 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677 or email to ccurrier@vppsa.com.
The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package. To apply, submit resume, cover letter and writing sample to Business Manager, Vermont Public Utility Commission, People’s United Bank Building, 4th Floor, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701, or via e-mail to puc. businessmanager@vermont.gov by August 7, 2017.
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Immediate Openings! The Champlian Valley School District has immediate openings for Regular Route Drivers for the upcoming 17-18 school year. Great starting salary and benefits. Contact Ken Martin at kmartin@cssu.org or call 922-4975 for more details. You can also apply online to www.schoolspring.com
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Applicants should have a strong knowledge of all Microsoft applications, specifically Excel 2016. Knowledge in Peachtree accounting software is helpful but not required. Experience in utility accounting is a strong plus.
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LUNCH COOK Barkeaters Restaurant in Shelburne is looking to hire a full time lunch cook that is trustworthy, possesses a positive attitude, enjoys cooking for others and has 2 plus years of culinary experience. Please email us your resume and we look forward to hearing from you!
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Under the supervision of the Program Director this position is responsible for developing, maintaining and operating the after school program, staff and various recreation programming. Applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in recreation or related field. Full time salaried position with benefits.
Email Town Application, cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: jturmel@colchestervt.gov. For application and full job description visit Apply Today! EOE http://www.colchestervt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/351
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The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts seeks applicants for a part-time IT Helpdesk Specialist to join our team and be a part of northern New England’s premier performing arts center.
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The Helpdesk Specialist serves as the primary contact for technical support within the organization. The successful candidate will have a solid base of technical knowledge and skills in computer hardware and software installation and operation along with experience in Windows Server network administration. An understanding of security principals, techniques, and protocols is needed as well as familiarity with webrelated technologies. Must be able to provide excellent customer service and prioritize the workload in a busy environment. Prior helpdesk experience a plus.
ReArch Company is a growing construction, real estate development and property management firm dedicated to generating real value for our clients through intellectual, analytical and proactive management. Our personnel exercise informed, reasoned and intuitive judgment along with entrepreneurial thinking in order to develop and implement strategies to best meet our client’s objectives, both programmatically and financially. We seek intelligent and motivated individuals to help us meet our mission of creating buildings and spaces of distinction and significance.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER This role is responsible for supporting project managers in regard to the overall direction, completion and financial outcome of a construction project in accordance with meeting an owner’s expectations and goals. Assists with the daily oversight, management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of construction projects including time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, submittal review and contract administrative functions. Works closely with the project manager and superintendent assigned to a project to deliver an exceptional construction experience for every owner.
For a detailed job description and more information, visit our website at: http://www.flynncenter.org/about-us/employmentand-internship-opportunities.html
Please submit application materials by August 7, 2017 to:
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Human Resources Department 153 Main Street Burlington, Vermont 05401
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management, engineering or related field and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an assistant project manager on commercial, institutional, multi-family residential or medical projects. Proficiency in scheduling programs and spreadsheet applications is a must. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Timberline, AutoCAD and/or Revit. Candidates must also exhibit strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
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Candidates that meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and list of projects with the project value to
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ReArch Company will only consider email or postal mail submissions; absolutely no phone calls. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to ReArch Company, LLC, Human Resources, 55 Community Drive, Suite 402, South Burlington, VT 05403 or email to careers@rearchcompany.com. Resumes and cover letters that do not meet these qualifications and address complete education, work history and salary requirement will not be considered. Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. ReArch Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 10v-ReArchCompany071917.indd 1
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Full time position 8:30am - 4:00pm M-F
Shelburne Museum is looking for a motivated and highlyorganized professional Human Resources Manager with a love of the arts. Reporting to the Director, the Human Resources Manager plays a key role in the organization, advising managers and taking a hands-on role in the development, implementation, and administration of all aspects of the HR function, including talent acquisition, compensation analysis, benefits management, and employee relations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 3 years of experience as a HR generalist, and a strong command of best practices, including compliance with state and federal employment law.
for autistic young adult male in Chittenden County, VT
Position will entail accessing daily community and educational events as well as all aspects of personal care. Two individuals will be hired as part of the team.
Skills: Perseverance, punctual, engaging, team player, athletic (must be able to keep up with a highly mobile 21-yearold male. If you are a hiker or runner, excellent!).
Long-term training and professional development opportunities. Four-year degree required. Perfect opportunity for someone intending to attend graduate school but delaying to gain quality work experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license. Owning your own vehicle is preferred.
Visit shelburnemuseum.org for a full job description and to download an application. Completed application, cover letter, and resume may be sent to Human Resources, PO Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482
Send resume and three references with your letter of interest to Program Directors at nbgteamvt@gmail.com Thank you for your interest in this position.
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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR III
Self-driven network engineer to work independently and drive projects and solutions to successful conclusions. Support and engineering for the operation of computer and telecommunications networks including expertise for a WideArea Network with multiple nodes, 45 locations, and 1100 users. Thorough knowledge of Windows-based Networks, Cisco Networking, eLAN/EDIA, and Telecommunication networks.
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Support the operation of computer and telecommunications systems, all operating systems, hardware configurations and network connections. Provides technical expertise for focused work groups on a regular basis, dealing with both management and other technical employees to solve major problems. Knowledge of PowerShell and VBA scripting, Group Policy Object Management, and Active Directory Administration. Must have strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and system/ network design. Both positions may include other duties such as installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of LAN/ WAN, wired and wireless networks, server systems (hardware, software, operating systems), and telecommunications networks (telephony and video). Bachelor’s and 2 years of experience or combination of education and experience required. MCSE/MCNA or CCNA certification a plus. Thorough knowledge of Windows Server and Cisco Networking and Telecommunication networks required. Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects amid shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Strong communication and training skills ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users. Apply online or send your resume to personnel@wcmhs.org or Personnel, PO Box 647 Montpelier, VT 05601
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PROJECT DIRECTOR On behalf of the Chittenden County Opioid Alliance, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking to hire a full-time project director to reduce the burden of opioid use disorders in Chittenden County using a Collective Impact approach. The Chittenden County Opioid Alliance is a unique commitment from key state, local l u u u lly approach to reducing opioid abuse and the ancillary burdens they bring to our community. CCRPC is the regional planning agency for the Burlington, VT region and is providing backbone support to the Chittenden County Opioid Alliance. The ideal candidate is a high-energy individual who has strong interest and knowledge in project management, collective impact, and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and/or recovery systems. The person should be a collaborative, enthusiastic, and positive person who has strong experience in facilitating and aligning efforts among diverse organizations and individuals under one structure. The individual selected must be a selfstarter, able to work independently and stick to deadlines. l
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Attorney Rubin, Kidney, Myer & WISE is hiring! We are looking for motivated people for new positions in Marketing & Communications Coordinator Vincent is a litigation firm specializing in personal For position details and application process, visit Prevention, Data and Operations. injury, medical malpractice, http://jobs.plattsburgh.edu WISE leads the Upper Valley to end gender-based violence. criminal law, and family law. and select “View Current Openings.” Please visit www.WISEuv.org for We have a contract with the SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity. position descriptions and application instructions. State of Vermont to provide public defender services in Washington County. We 2h-PlattsburghState072617.indd 1 7/21/172h-WISE071917.indd 1:25 PM 1 7/14/17 RAILROAD FREIGHT AGENT are seeking a talented and SENIOR DIRECTOR professional criminal defense & SETTLEMENT CLERK OF ADULT attorney with at least 2 years Vermont Rail System is looking for a of experience. The successful MENTAL HEALTH highly motivated Railroad Freight Agent & applicant will handle criminal Full Time, Monday to Friday, Settlement Clerk to join our team. This full-time position is located in 8:30am to 5:00pm position cases assigned by the Burlington, VT and is responsible for customer service tasks. available in Derby & St. Johnsbury, Vermont. court. We offer competitive Duties include: salary and benefits in a RESPONSIBILITIES • Clerking great work environment. • Supervises and oversees programs under the Adult • Handling empty railcar releases This is an opportunity for a Division • Bill of ladings for loaded and empty cars highly qualified attorney to • Collaboration with all providers across the service • Notifications to and from other railroads system participate and grow in an • Tracing railcars • Manage Program Budgets & financial management extraordinary law firm. • Damaged railcar notifications of programs • Distribute daily work instructions to train crews generated REQUIREMENTS from the TMS as well as any instructions from the Operations Kindly respond to: • Licensure in mental health field, preferred dual Department supervisory personnel. Loretta L. Larson, Office licensure • Will also assist other departments and the railroad as a Manager via email to • Experience with Program Management & budgets whole by transferring information in a timely manner llarson@rkmvlaw.com • Two or more years’ experience in provision of between them. Information will include the status of cars public or private mental/behavioral health clinical found in need of repairs, cars found to be without billing, services opportunities for improving processes, chargeable events, reported safety concerns, etc. We offer one of the most competitive benefits 3v-RubinKidneyMyer072617.indd 1 7/21/17 1:40 PM packages in the Northeast Kingdom. • Creating reports for management • Settling revenue with connecting railroads • Miscellaneous filing and document management PROGRAM MANAGER COMMUNITY Immediate opening for • Some weekend and overtime work will be required
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in support of Addison County Community Trust’s (ACCT’s) mission of providing affordable housing. The DPM oversees all aspects of property management for 240 affordable apartments at 12 properties and 340 mobile home lots in nine parks. The DPM is responsible for supervising staff, managing performance, and developing policy and strategy related to leasing & occupancy, maintenance, fair housing, capital planning, etc. At least seven years of proven supervisory and property management experience required; federally assisted housing program compliance preferred. Respond with resume and cover letter to jobs@addisontrust.org. Position open until fi lled.
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Master’s degree in social work or a related field and two to three years’ experience in child protection and/or youth justice required. Knowledge and experience in child protection youth justice, child/family health/mental health, education, human development, foster care and/or adoption required. Experience designing curricula and teaching/training in both classroom and online required. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines is critical. Effective written and verbal communications skills and working knowledge of word processing, e-learning platforms, training management systems, spreadsheets, internet and email communication required. Ability to travel frequently to off-site work locations around the state required. Main office located on the UVM campus, off-site work locations may also be available. Please apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/25702. Posting #S1223PO
As a Dining Aide, you work closely with the residents to provide nutritional and tasty meals! The position also involves assisting in the preparation of foods and beverages and meal service. Kind, compassionate person needed! This is a part-time position 3 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. Competitive Salary! Qualified individual should apply in person at: St. Josephs Residential Care Home 243 North Prospect Street Burlington, VT 05402 802-864-0623
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Academic Support Coordinator We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals. You’ll work in a relaxed yet challenging environment. We offer many top notch benefits, plus a fabulous on site fitness room & café. This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing Vermont State GEAR UP (VSGU) Academic Support Programs statewide, with a significant focus on math-related programming. Vermont State GEAR UP is a grant provided to VSAC through the federal Department of Education designed to increase the high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment rates for youth from families with limited incomes or without previous parental college experience. VSGU also supports middle and high schools school improvement initiatives that support their students’ career and college readiness. The position will work with schools, postsecondary institutions, and state agencies to strengthen math teaching and learning to provide needed supports for Vermont students to graduate from high school prepared to take college-level math without the need for remediation. This position requires Teacher Certification in Mathematics, a minimum of five years’ math teaching experience in the public middle and/or high school system, and experience working or partnering with postsecondary institutions. Successful project development and/ or management skills, strong communication skills plus organizational skills are a must. An understanding of the socioeconomic and academic needs of the participants served through the VSAC Outreach Programs (modest income, first-generation college going students) is important. Candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check. This is a grant funded position that is contingent upon continued grant funds. VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package. Apply ONLY online at www.vsac.org no later than September 30, 2017.
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The Vermont Public Utility Commission seeks to fill the position of Private Secretary to the Commission Chairman. The Public Utility Commission regulates electric, energy efficiency, natural gas, telecommunications and water utilities in Vermont. The Private Secretary position offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process that implements major policy decisions which often have statewide, regional, and national significance. See http://puc.vermont.gov The Private Secretary’s primary function is to serve as the executive assistant to the Commission Chairman. In that capacity, the Private Secretary will perform high-level administrative work with organization-wide effect. ther duties include organizing management protocols for the office and verifying that they are implemented; organizing the filing, both electronic and paper, of all materials in the office that are not part of the Commission’s online case and document management system; coordinating special projects; assisting with electronic and IT services for the Commission’s internal activities; assisting with media outreach regarding Commission activities; assisting other Commissioners with organization and minor administrative tasks; and exercising sound judgment in responding to inquiries from other State officials, media representatives, and members of the public, including maintaining the confidentiality of Board deliberations. In addition, the Private Secretary will back up the work of the office finance manager and arrange travel, reimbursement, and scheduling for the Commissioners and staff. A demonstrated ability to work independently, balance multiple tasks, and perform effectively in a time-sensitive environment is required. The successful candidate will have personal qualities of integrity and energy, a preference for collaborative problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The Commission also highly values an aptitude for learning new computer software programs and prefers experience using electronic case management systems and the State’s financial management system known as VISI . Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of high-level experience in a public or private organization involving duties such as organizing office-management protocols, assisting with media outreach, and coordinating special projects; or four years of experience as an executive assistant to a department head, commissioner, or executive of a private organization. Additional experience may be substituted for education. Salary commensurate with applicant’s background and experience. The complete job description can be found at: http://puc.vermont.gov/document/private-secretaryob-description The State of Vermont offers an excellent total compensation package. To apply, submit resume, cover letter and writing sample to Business Manager, Vermont Public Utility Commission, People’s United Bank Building, 4th Floor, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701, or via e-mail to puc.businessmanager@vermont.gov by August 7, 2017.
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CCS is seeking an individual or couple to provide residential supports to an individual with an intellectual disability in your home. A generous stipend, paid time off (respite), comprehensive training & supports are available. We are currently offering a variety of incredible opportunities. For more information contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118
Community Inclusion Facilitator CCS is seeking dynamic and energetic people to provide one on one inclusion supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Work with a team of professionals assisting individuals to reach goals and lead healthy, productive lives. We are currently offering a variety of benefitted positions and per diem shifts. Submit a letter of interest and resume to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org
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Agri-Mark has a full-time immediate opening for a THIRD SHIFT (12am-8am) Maintenance Mechanic Technician to work in our Middlebury, VT facility. Flexible work schedule required, including rotating weekends, and working scheduled holidays. Preferred candidate will have a journeyman’s electrical license and/or strong PLC experience. The candidate should be well versed in VFDs, pneumatics, and production plant equipment. Must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Excellent troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment in a food production environment. Position provides 40+ hours per week, paid leave, and paid holidays. Agri-Mark offers a competitive starting wage and an excellent benefits package. This includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and much more. Agri-Mark Attn: Ashley Jacobs 869 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753 or email ajacobs@agrimark.net EOE M/F/D/V
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The Division of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) of the VT Department of Health seeks a The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington, a nonprofit full-time Maternal and Child Health Information Director. This position involves planning, serving youth in the heart of the Old North End of coordination, and advisory work at a professional level involving public, medical professionals, Burlington, is seeking an experienced development and internal state education/outreach, marketing, media relations, and communications professional to be the next Director of Development. development and planning for a variety of MCH programs including early childhood, sexual and This position is responsible for planning, initiating and reproductive health, WIC, injury prevention, and school and adolescent health. Applications will managing all Club fundraising and communications AVENUE, PLEASANTonline PRAIRIE, WI 53158the Department of Human Resources website through August be accepted through CGD Design.LLC 10330 32ndonly activities including: donor identification, solicitationcgrabod@sbcglobal.net carol grabowski-davis 17, 2017. Please visit http://humanresources.vermont.gov (Job ID 621733) for full details. and stewardship activities for the annual campaign, The Vermont Department of Health is especially interested in candidates who can contribute CHOCOLATES DATE: major gifts and special events, as well04-01-16 as the designCLIENT: and LAKE CHAMPLAIN to the department’s diversity and commitment to foster an environment of mutual respect, LCC Employment Ads PROJECT: JOB NO: LC-0253 production of marketing and communication materials. acceptance and equal opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter 5v / 3.83”x5.25” FILE NAME: LC0253_RETAIL PHASE: FNAT The Director of Development reports to the Executive information about how they will further this goal. DS 302-3 MATCH 4695 Director and directly supervises the CAREFULLY. Club’s Grants PLEASE CHECK Although every effort is made to ensure that this artwork is correct, 25-0-95-0 0-81-100-77 Manager and Development Coordinator. Requirements errors and omissions do occur. CGD DESIGN cannot assume liability beyond the corrections needed. UNIVERSAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING REGISTRY MANAGER: include a bachelor’s degree and at least four years’ The Division of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) seeks a full-time Universal Developmental professional resource development experience. Screening Registry Manager. This position works under the direction of the Child Development Familiarity with the Benevon model is preferred, but Coordinator and is responsible for planning, implementing, and administering Vermont’s not required. Candidates considered must have a proven Universal Developmental Screening (UDS) Registry and database for the Department of Health. development track record and excellent interpersonal, Duties involve the promotion and management of the UDS Registry from its present pilot phase project management and speaking skills. The successful to a fully operational Registry used statewide by multiple providers for data collection and candidate will have a passion for serving the mission communication. Applications will only be accepted online through the Department of Human through resource development and will be driven to Resources website through August 9, 2017. Please visit http://humanresources.vermont.gov meet and exceed goals. (Job ID 621731) for full details. Candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume in strict confidence to tbenosky@bandgclub.org. The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer 7t-VtDeptHealthMATERNAL072617.indd 1 6t-BurlingtonBoys&GirlsClub072617.indd 1
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Transition II, Inc. is a dynamic non-profit organization seeking a forward-thinking professional to provide individualized assessment; job development, placement, coaching, and modification; follow up and consultation and other employment-related service coordination for Vermonters with disabilities. FT w/excellent benefits. Seeking creative, flexible and organized self-starter able to work with individuals with varying skills and abilities as well as providing positive outreach to community businesses regarding consumers’ employability. The successful candidate will be team-oriented and able to work independently, with excellent communication, attention to detail and strong problem-solving and time-management skills. Must have consistent access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and PC. Job development experience preferred but not required. Sales, customer service or marketing background helpful. Will train the right candidate. Resume and cover letter to kara@transitionii.com
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Service Navigation Specialist This position is for a Service Navigation Specialist at the Franklin Grand Isle Restorative Justice Center. The Service Navigation Specialist provides specialized professional casework through a restorative team approach to persons under the supervision of the Vermont Department of Corrections to meet their individual needs with such items as housing, employment, access to quality health care and treatment. This is a (1) one year, grant funded position with potential for further extension. This is a full-time benefited position. Please forward cover letter, resume and 3 references by 8/7/17 to Karen Brown/One Stop Coordinator: karen@fgirjc.org. For complete job description, please visit the City of St. Albans website at www.stalbansvt.com and click on Employment Opportunities.
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The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts seeks applicants for a full-time Program Manager, Curriculum and Instruction to join our Education team and be a part of northern New England’s premier performing arts center.
PROGRAM MANAGER, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION The Program Manager will oversee curriculum and instruction in all areas of Flynn Education: youth camps and classes, adult classes, in-school programs and teacher professional development, community settings, and teaching artist development. This includes program design and development, faculty recruitment and training, building and maintaining community partnerships, and advancing the Flynn’s programmatic innovations through teaching in select K-12 settings. The successful candidate will have teaching experience, a Master’s degree in education or t e er orming arts lus e years o e erience.
INSTRUCTOR, HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY Provide quality, standards-based instruction in the area of Health Sciences: assess and encourage student progress; manage an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement; maintain professional relationships with peers and professionals in related fields. This is a half-time (0.5 FTE) position beginning in the Fall of 2017. This position is grant funded with the possibility of expanding into a full-time position in the future. Please note: Teaching positions at Career and Technical Education Centers do not require a teaching degree or certification, rather a high skill set in this concentration area, and a high aptitude to mentor students and build instruction. Teaching certifications can be acquired over a period of time in our state approved Career & Technical Teacher Education Program through Vermont Technical College.
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Stone Environmental, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic and committed engineer to join our talented Water Resources Management Group. The successful applicant will work with a group of engaged professionals and a variety of partners, including municipalities, regional planning commissions, State agencies, and watershed stewardship organizations, to evaluate sites and design and implement a variety of stormwater management practices. The preferred applicant will be comfortable supporting a rich variety of projects ranging from preliminary stormwater management plans and scoping efforts, to final design and construction oversight of specific stormwater management measures. The ideal applicant will possess flexible, cross-disciplinary experience with demonstrated ability to apply that experience to the improvement and stewardship of land and water resources. All Candidates MUST have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental or civil engineering, or a closely related discipline, and a current Professional Engineer license. At least five years of relevant experience is required (an advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience). PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.STONE-ENV.COM FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO APPLY.
Parts Specialist / Accounts Payable Assistant. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is friendly, outgoing, and hardworking and thrives in a fastfaced environment. This position requires experience with accounts payable, purchase orders, inventory systems and parts ordering for a busy service department. The position will start as part time (11:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday Friday) with potential for full time if desired. Please apply to: Diane Casey KC Mechanical, Inc. 162 Jimmo Drive Suite 3 Colchester VT 05446 www.kcmechanical.com dianec@kcmechanical.com
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The University of Vermont, Department of Nursing seeks Full-time 12 month Visiting Clinical Instructor or Nurse Practitioner starting August 28, 2017 and will consider Part-time. This position consists of working at both Appletree Bay Primary Care (www.uvm.edu/cnhs/ appletree bay_primary_care) and in the Department of Nursing.
for our high-volume Windjammer restaurant. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package that includes medical, 401k and company discounts. To join our team, apply to: The Windjammer Hospitality Group 1076 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 selena@windjammergroup.com Fax: 802-651-0640 EOE
The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity’s (CVOEO) VT Tenants Program (VTI) seeks an experienced, energetic, and committed individual with a high degree of initiative to join our team as the Housing Education Supervisor. The Housing Education Supervisor is responsible for managing the ongoing operation of the Tenant Hotline; provides education and outreach services to VT landlords and tenants; will be the lead educator responsible teaching basic rights and responsibilities to tenants and landlords in workshop settings; responsible for utilizing, updating, providing oversight and support of our tenant training materials; monitor and report on the effectiveness of hotline services and give input to the Program Director on potential improvements; and provide direct service to clients as needed.
A minimum of a master’s degree in Nursing, Vermont APRN License and certification as an ANP, AGNP or FNP is required. Salary commensurate with educational level and experience in nursing education.
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The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. For further information contact: Mary Alice Giannoni, Department of Nursing, Mary.Giannoni@uvm.edu
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This is a 20 hour/week position with health insurance and excellent benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: VTSuper17@cvoeo.org. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found.
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Successful applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in education, business or human services plus 2-4 years related experience paralegal training desired; general knowledge of V.S.A 9, 12, and 18 or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with tenants, landlords and housing statutes related issues; and the ability to communicate with, supervise, and empower employees to be effective in their roles – Supervisory experience preferred. Strong preference given to applicants fluent in a native language shared by our refugee/immigrant community. To learn more about this position, please visit www.cvoeo.org.
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ALUMNI & DONOR RECORDS ASSISTANT The UVM Foundation is seeking an Alumni & Donor Records Assistant to help create and update gift, pledge, and constituent electronic records for the UVM Foundation. Job responsibilities will include: data entry; creating, processing, l u l l entry level position with opportunity for advancement and will report to the Director of Alumni & Donor Records. For more information and a detailed job description, visit our website at UVMFoundation.org/Careers.
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Tourism & Marketing: of Communications PROCUREMENT AND TECHNICALDirector ASSISTANCE DIRECTOR Job MONTPELIER Description:
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referrals to reduce these barriers. Research grant funded through December 2018. tourism story ideas to regional andwriting national media; development of press Resume, samples and a minimum of three references should be Requires Master’s degreeVermont in mental Agency health counseling, psychology, or social work and submitted to Kitty Sweet, of Commerce and Community familiarization and management of media contact lists; and e et i oo din to i o pi i trips it peop e oitineraries; one year of One professional level counseling or social workVT experience. Seeking Development, National Life Drive, Montpelier, 05620-0501. In-strong and out-ofe ited o estedsupport o o t efor nde Vermont’s in se o i international in public relations Director stateteam travel will be required. Salary initiatives. range: $50,000. players with polished diplomatic skills,$45,000 business -The mindset. Two years or more of be io is s bst n e se o ent e t p ob e s pid professionalof level counseling or social work experience preferred. will also collaborate with the Agency Commerce executive team inClinical the licensure onne tin t e to t e t ent p o ide s nd ot e o nit preferred. For more information contact Marc Adams at (802) 863-7390 or email ofo a. proactive travel trade and business recruitment plan. This b sed se i es. development o s ee . o ee marc.w.adams@vermont.gov. Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living. o nin nd e enin o s. end o e ette es e nd position will report to the Commissioner Tourism & Marketing. Reference Job IDof #621707. Locations: Burlington, Bennington, and St. Albans. Status:
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Clinician ACT 1/Bridge We have a job opening (night Shift) for a compassionate individual at Howard Center’s ACT 1/Bridge program, a busy short term social detox and public inebriate program. This is a great learning opportunity for someone interested in the field of substance abuse. FT position (40 hours/week) Monday-Thursday (10pm -8am).
Clinician – Substance Abuse – Medicated Assisted Treatment Provide services through Chittenden Clinic’s outpatient opioid treatment program to patients dependent/recovering from dependence on opioids. Services include coordinated individual, group, and family counseling; and comprehensive health home services that address medical and psychosocial needs. Master’s degree in relevant discipline required.
Home Health Services Coordinator Work with clients and community partners as part of a Howard Center team serving individuals receiving medication assisted treatment through the Chittenden Clinic/HUB. Case management and health home services provided by this individual facilitate Chittenden Clinic’s delivery of enhanced, coordinated services serving medical and psychosocial client needs.
Maintenance Specialist Provide both routine and complex maintenance support services to multiple sites throughout the state. This job is accountable for accomplishing tasks in the building trades including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, equipment servicing, risk management, and relocation. Candidate should have 3-5 years in general maintenance. Valid driver’s license required. FT benefits eligible.
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Exciting opportunity assisting adults and families gain access to the mental health and substance abuse services needed to support employment and self-sufficiency. The Case Manager will provide integrated service planning, coordination and case management for men and women enrolled in Reach-Up that suffer from mental health and/or substance use disorders. FT position (37.5 hours/week). Bachelor’s degree required.
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Seeking an energetic and professional individual to provide a safe environment for persons with mental health challenges living in an independent permanent housing environment. Individual will provide supportive counseling, medication management, and crisis intervention as needed and help residents strengthen coping and symptom management skills. Bachelor’s Degree required. 4 hours/week (Sunday morning/ early afternoon).
Registered Nurse – Medicated Assisted Treatment Program Seeking a dedicated full-time registered nurse who will be responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations at Howard Center’s Chittenden Clinic. Minimum 2 years’ experience in nursing and education based on that required by State of VT for licensure. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Sub-Registered Nurse – Medication Assisted Treatment Program Seeking a Registered Nurse to cover vacancies. Our nurses are responsible for safely dispensing methadone and buprenorphine products and maintaining all Nursing Dispensary operations. Must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Supervisor II – First Call for Chittenden County Join First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center’s emergency services program, as a Supervisor. First Call responds to mental health emergencies with the philosophy that the caller defines the crisis. Duties include internal and external training, direct clinical service, shift coverage, and direct staff supervision. Master’s Degree, licensed/license-eligible and leadership/supervisory experience.
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FARM SMARTER NOT HARDER — PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY FOR ONION & POTATO CROPS: A Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont workshop lets growers in on ideas for optimizing crop production. Hurricane Flats, South Royalton, 3-6 p.m. $20-25. Info, kyla@nofavt.org.
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GUIDED TOURS: A historic Gothic Revival house opens its doors for hourly excursions. Self-guided explorations of the gardens, exhibits and walking trails are also available. Justin Morrill Homestead, Strafford, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6; free for kids 14 and under. Info, 828-3051.
JEFFERSONVILLE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET: Live music spices up a gathering of more than 30 vendors. 49 Old Main St., Jeffersonville, 4:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, jefffarmersandartisanmarket65@gmail. com.
NURSING BEYOND A YEAR MEET-UP: Breastfeeding parents connect over toddler topics such as weaning and healthy eating habits. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-8228.
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RUTLAND DEATH CAFÉ: Men and women discuss issues related to the end of life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted. Info, 353-6991.
GREENER DRINKS: Supporters of commonsense cannabis reform sip beverages and discuss the culture, industry and politics of the agricultural product. Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@vtcannabisbrands.com. RHYTHM OF THE REIN MIXER: Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce members and friends explore a variety of therapeutic equine services for individuals with disabilities. Water Tower Farm, Marshfield, 5-7 p.m. $10-15; preregister. Info, 229-5711. VNA OPEN DOOR FORUMS: Community members offer their two cents and ask questions about the potential affiliation between Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties and the UVM Health Network. Memory Care Program at Grand Way, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, openforum@vnacares.org.
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KNITTING & MORE: Needleworkers, including beginners, hone their skills. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
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DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-8300. AN EVENING OF DANCE: Meghan Frederick, Hanna Satterlee and Clare Byrne take the stage with compelling choreography. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, music and picnicking, 7:30 p.m.; performance, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 496-5997.
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350VT SUMMER POP-UP: Concerned about the climate? Join 350VT representatives for an array
STARGAZING: Clear skies at night mean viewers’ delight when telescope users set their sights on celestial happenings. Call to confirm. McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College, 9-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-2266.
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The Memory Remains The late Constance “Tancy” Holden was a journalist, painter and fan of Point CounterPoint concerts. Though the longtime Salisbury summer resident died in a bicycle accident in 2010, memories of her live on in the chamber music school’s annual Constance Holden Memorial Concert. This year, violinist Anton Miller and violist Rita Porfiris (both pictured) are among the faculty performers to charm classical connoisseurs at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater.
Both codirectors of music at the Lake Dunmore institution, the instrumentalists bring their bowand-string prowess to works by Frank Bridge, Anton Webern, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Béla Bartók.
POINT COUNTERPOINT: THE CONSTANCE HOLDEN MEMORIAL CONCERT Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. Donations. Info, 382-9222. townhalltheater.org
BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Arts, culture, music, food and history join forces at this celebration of the Granite City’s past and present. See barreheritagefestival.org for details. Various Barre locations. Prices vary. Info, info@barreheritagefestival.org.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘ALICE’S ORDINARY PEOPLE’: A documentary film focuses on the power of everyday individuals to build a better world. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ‘DREAM, GIRL’: A documentary film showcasing ambitious female entrepreneurs inspires viewers to think big. A Q&A follows. Big Picture Theater and Café, Waitsfield, 6-8:45 p.m. $5-10. Info, 388-3355. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: Monarchs make an extraordinary journey to Mexico’s remote mountain peaks in this 2D and 3D film experience. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m.; 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. ‘JAWS’: Steven Spielberg’s 1975 shark saga takes moviegoers to a beach community threatened by a terrifying fish that lurks in the deep. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903. WED.26
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JUL.29 | THEATER A Royal Affair As the Vermont Shakespeare Festival tells it, “Shakespeare’s Richard III is the tale of a ruthless, power-crazed royal who lies and murders his way to the highest seat in the land.” If that doesn’t grab your attention, it’s difficult to imagine what would. Theater buffs and casual picnickers alike can experience the action and intrigue when VSF serves up a staged reading of the Bard’s historic drama on the Shelburne Museum’s Circus
Lawn. Scripts in hand, six actors deliver lines that, while written in the 16th century, still resonate today. Bring a chair and some snacks for this al fresco presentation.
‘R3: RICHARD III: THE ANATOMY OF A VILLAIN’ Saturday, July 29, lawn opens for picnicking, 5 p.m.; performance, 6 p.m., on the Circus Lawn, Shelburne Museum. $1520; free for kids under 12 with a ticketed adult. Info, 863-5966. flynntix.org
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Creativity and diversity are the driving forces behind the 14th annual Manifestivus, a summer celebration of live music, art and culture. Set on sprawling green grounds, the festival features local and international acts for fans of genres ranging from reggae and world grooves to electronic and hip-hop beats. Akae Beka led by reggae legend Vaughn Benjamin (pictured), horn-driven ensemble the Big Takeover, and African drum and dance group Afri-VT are among the scheduled talent. Personal expression and unity are encouraged,
and camping, kids’ activities, art installations and vendors keep the positive vibes flowing. As event founder and producer David Pransky puts it in a press release, “Festivalgoers will have fun, of course, but they’ll also leave feeling empowered.”
THE MANIFESTIVUS Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, 3 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, July 30, noon-4 p.m., 234 Pransky Road in Cabot. $80; free for kids 12 and under; additional cost for camping. Info, info@manifestivus.com. manifestivus.com
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hile the theatrical work Dogfight has its share of lively musical numbers and a few laughs, it also tackles thoughtprovoking topics. Set in 1963, the play follows Cpl. Eddie Birdlace and two fellow Marines as they drink and make merry on the eve of their deployment to Southeast Asia. As the youthful carousing continues, Birdlace makes an unexpected connection with a mild-mannered yet idealistic waitress who challenges his worldview. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who nabbed an Academy Award for writing the lyrics to “City of Stars” in La La Land, propel the play’s Vermont premiere, staged by the Stowe Theatre Guild.
‘DOGFIGHT’ Wednesday, July 26, through Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m., at Stowe Town Hall Theatre. See website for additional dates. $18-20. Info, 253-3961, tickets@stowetheatre.com. stowetheatre.com
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‘MEERKATS 3D’: Academy Award-nominated actress Emily Watson narrates an immersive film following a family of highly social mammals in the Kalahari Desert. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.; 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular flick. Call for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: Footage of paleontological digs from around the globe tells a compelling story of scientists working as detectives to answer questions about an ancient and mysterious ocean world. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
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‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: A film follows a herd of large planteating species in Cretaceous Alaska through the seasons and the challenges of growing up. Northfield Savings Bank Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.; 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.5016.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.
GENTLE TAI CHI: Madeleine Piat-Landolt guides students in a sequence of poses with an emphasis on relaxation and alignment. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.
ZUMBA EXPRESS: A shortened version of this guided beat-driven workout gives students a much-needed midday surge of energy. Marketplace Fitness, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-noon. $12; free for members and first-timers. Info, 651-8773.
WEDNESDAY BOOKTIVITY: MINUTE TO WIN IT, BUILDING EDITION: Youngsters race the clock to complete construction challenges in 60 seconds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.
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YOGA FOR KIDS: Yogis ages 2 through 5 strike a pose to explore breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1111:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: Students get their stretch on with Lynn Clauer of Sound & Soul Awakenings. Partial proceeds benefit the Williston Community Food Shelf. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 11 a.m.-noon. $10. Info, 922-0516.
BASEBALL LOVERS MEET THE LAKE MONSTERS: Sports fanatics ages 5 and up come face-to-face with heroes from the minor-league team. Call for time. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. Free. Info, 865-7216.
GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: Individuals with injuries or other challenges feel the benefits of a relaxing and nourishing practice. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8:309:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
‘BUILD A BETTER WORLD’ FAMILY FUN FOR KIDS BIRTH TO AGE 7: Budding builders try their hand at engineering by constructing a suspension bridge and other weight-bearing structures. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: Triathletes, Spartan racers and other fitness fanatics challenge themselves to complete Navy Seal exercises during an intense workout. Come in good shape. Private residence, Middlebury, 7-8 a.m. $8-12; for ages 16 and up. Info, 343-7160.
‘BUILD A BETTER WORLD’ FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Modern Times Theater captivates kids and grown-ups alike with live acoustic music and a puppet show starring Mr. Punch. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
YOUNG WRITERS & STORYTELLERS: Kindergartners through fifth graders practice crafting narratives. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.
language
BEGINNER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Students build a foundation in reading, speaking and writing. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Pupils improve their speaking and grammar mastery. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: Hola! Language lovers perfect their fluency. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
food & drink
BARRE FARMERS MARKET: Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods. Currier Park, Barre, 3-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, barrefarmersmarket@gmail. com.
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CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Baked items, fresh produce, meats and eggs sustain seekers of local goods. South Hero St. Rose of Lima Church, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, champlainislandsfarmersmkt@gmail.com.
NIA WITH LINDA: Eclectic music and movements drawn from healing, martial and dance arts propel an animated barefoot workout. South End Studio, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $14; free for first-timers. Info, 372-1721.
GIRLS CODE: A series of weekly sessions develops digital literacy and encourages girls to consider computer science as a career. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7216.
COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. Bring a dessert to share. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.
PILATES: Active bodies utilize core strength, build body awareness, improve posture, gain stamina and alleviate pain with this innovative system of exercise. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:15-8:15 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
LOVE REPTILES?: Animal fans handle scaly species with snake enthusiast Kevin Clarkson. Monkeying Around Play Center, St. Albans, 11 a.m.-noon. $15; preregister; limited space. Info, 524-6461.
CAPITAL CITY BAND: The community ensemble hits all the right notes at a weekly gig on the green. Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7054.
LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Lakeside picnickers enjoy food-truck fare, a beer garden, kids’ activities and live entertainment. Attendees on two wheels make use of free bike valet service. No dogs, please. Leddy Park, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123.
RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: Folks in recovery and their families enrich mind, body and spirit in an all-levels class. All props are provided; wear loose clothing. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.
MAKER PROGRAMS: Crafty kiddos adorn baseball caps with LED lights. Waterbury Public Library, 1:30-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
CHAD HOLLISTER: Positive vibes and catchy poprock tunes lift spirits. Mediterranean Mix is on hand with mouthwatering eats. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920.
MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. VFW Post 7823, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, middleburyfarmersmkt@yahoo.com. NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET: Pickles, meats, eggs, fruits, veggies, herbs and baked goods are a small sampling of the seasonal bounty. Causeway, Newport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 274-8206. PIZZA SOCIAL: A certified organic fruit and vegetable producer plays host at a wood-fired pizza party, followed by a tour of the grounds. Stone Hollow Farm, Enosburg, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, kyla@nofavt.org. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: Local products — think veggies, breads, pastries, cheeses, wines, syrups, jewelry, crafts and beauty supplies — draw shoppers to a diversified bazaar. Depot Park, Rutland, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 342-4727. WOODSTOCK MARKET ON THE GREEN: Homespun products and farm-fresh eats fill tables. Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555.
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Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30-8:30 & 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.
BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.
health & fitness
BONE BUILDERS: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in this exercise and prevention class. Twin
SUNRISE YOGA: Participants of all levels enjoy slowing down, moving mindfully and breathing deeply while building strength and stamina on the mat. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 6-7 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT NURSING STUDENT VISITS: Presentations on different types of healthy lifestyles promote well-being. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585. VINYASA YOGA: Salutations, standing poses, seated poses, backbends and inversions are on the agenda in a class for all experience levels. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 244-8134. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: Draw in the good vibrations of gongs, bowls and didgeridoos — a relaxing sonic massage to get you through the week. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $15. Info, 510-697-7790. YOGA NIDRA: THE YOGA OF DEEP RELAXATION: Savitri Devi Dasi leads students into a state of deep meditation, which brings profound calmness, quietness and relaxation. Bring a blanket and something comfortable to lie on. Cavendish Gallery, Burlington, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 206-557-9850. YOGA ON THE DOCK: Healthy bodies jump-start the day at a serene outdoor practice with lakeside views. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 7-8 a.m. $15. Info, 864-9642.
SCIENCE LOVES ART: Young’uns work their mental muscles with hands-on experiments exploring bubbles, light, color and sound. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular admission, $13.50-16.50; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM: Children ages 2 through 7 with and without intellectual disabilities strengthen physical, cognitive and social development skills. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. STEM FIXES FAIRY TALES: A hands-on activity empowers children to use science, technology, engineering and math to solve classic literary quandaries. Fairfax Community Library, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. STORY & ACTIVITY TIME: Books and projects based on the theme “Build a Better World!” give way to a free lunch. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. SUMMER GARDENING: Green thumbs ages 3 through 12 take up their trowels and tend to the beds, then taste the fruits of their labor. Highgate Public Library, 9-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970. SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS: Toddlers to teens stop in and fill up on a healthy lunch. Highgate Public Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970. ‘THE TEMPEST’: Rutland Youth Theatre presents selected scenes from Shakespeare’s tale of love and revenge, set on a remote island. Community Room. The Gables at East Mountain, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 591-0041.
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JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL: The biggest names in comedy descend upon Montréal with gutbusting material. See hahaha.com/en for details. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-845-2322.
music
Find club dates in the music section. ALISON TURNER: Hailing from Royalton, the singer-songwriter serves up heartfelt indie pop. Proctorsville Green, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 226-7736.
CITY HALL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS: GRUP ANWAR: Led by Syrian violinist and composer Anwar Diab Agha, the ensemble brings classical and popular Arab music to an outdoor stage. Burlington City Hall Park, noon. Free. Info, 865-7166. PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Instrumentalists hit all the right notes during two weeks of classical music. See pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com for details. Jamaica State Park, Londonderry, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, info@ pikesfallschambermusicfestival.com. SEPTETO SANTIAGUERO: Direct from Cuba, the Latin Grammy Award winners revive the ’40s and ’50s dance music of their home country. Dartmouth Green, Hanover, N.H., 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. TRAD CAMP SHOWCASE: Pete Sutherland, Brian Perkins and Oliver Scanlon are among the performers at this Young Tradition Vermont exhibition of song and dance. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
outdoors
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE REALLY, REALLY ITCHY: Hikers learn to identify local plants ranging from poisonous to medicinal. Nature Center. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
POP-UP FLY TYING & CASTING DEMONSTRATION: Guide Ed Collins has fishermen and -women in knots during a drop-in demo. Call for time. Shelburne Museum. Regular admission, $7-24; free for military and kids under 5; preregister. Info, 985-3346.
sports
MARK RABIN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Four-person teams tee off in morning and afternoon divisions. Harmony Golf Club & Community, Port Kent, N.Y., 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. $49.99; preregister. Info, 518-564-4169. SUNSET TOUR: Cyclists spin their wheels on a scenic roundtrip ride from Jeffersonville to Johnson. Locally sourced snacks keep energy levels high. Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, Jeffersonville, 6:308:30 p.m. $40. Info, 730-0161. WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Players dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Appletree Park, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@gmail.com.
talks
ANDREW HOWARD: The transportation and placemaking expert shares his knowledge of development planning and design in “Let’s Talk Progress.” ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406. JOANNE FLAHERTY: “Adorning New England: Historic New England’s Jewelry Collection” traces the nearly 400-year history of accessories in the region. The Residence at Otter Creek, Middlebury, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2117. LINDA RADTKE: The singer and researcher, accompanied by pianist Arthur Zorn, uncovers historic refrains of female composers in “Vermont’s Musical Ladies.” Hope Davey Memorial Park, Waterbury Center, potluck, 6 p.m.; talk, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-8089.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GMAIL ACCOUNT: Beginner- and intermediate-level users of the electronic mail pick up tips on using their accounts more efficiently. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
theater
‘DOGFIGHT’: Marine Eddie Birdlace learns the power of love and compassion in this musical set in 1963 and staged by the Stowe Theatre Guild. See calendar spotlight. Stowe Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $18-20. Info, tickets@stowetheatre.com.
‘LOST IN YONKERS’: Neil Simon’s comedy, staged by the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company,
‘OKLAHOMA!’: Songs such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” delight fans of this spirited musical. Skinner Barn Theater, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $25. Info, 496-4422.
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AUTHORS AT THE ALDRICH: Adam Krakowski excerpts Vermont Beer: History of a Brewing Revolution and Vermont Prohibition: Teetotalers, Bootleggers & Corruption. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550. SHORT FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers give feedback on stories penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup. com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
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CROPS & SOILS FIELD DAY: Farmers and agricultural service providers check out the latest equipment, ideas and research utilized by the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program. Borderview Farm, Alburgh, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-25; preregister. Info, 524-6501.
bazaars
ART ON PARK: Local artisans display their wares amid live music and unique eats. Park St., downtown Stowe, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7321. NEWBERRY MARKET: Shoppers browse specialty foods, clothing, pottery, décor, collectibles and more at a weekly indoor bazaar. Newberry Market, White River Junction, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 299-0212.
business
FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER: Friends and colleagues catch up in a relaxed environment featuring special guests from RiseVT. Handy Toyota, St. Albans, 5:30-8 p.m. $5-8; preregister. Info, 524-2444. SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS: FINDING YOUR NICHE: Paige Johnson of Insights Marketing Solutions doles out tech-savvy tips for navigating the world of hashtags and profile pages. Capstone Community Action, Barre, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 882-8191.
comedy
CRAIG FERGUSON: The comedian and former latenight television host doles out joke after joke on his New Deal Tour. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $31.50-55.50. Info, 863-5966.
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‘KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY’: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack a case before a family curse dooms its latest heir in this fast-paced comic mystery staged by Dorset Theatre Festival. Dorset Playhouse, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $18-52. Info, 867-2223.
‘MURDER FOR TWO’: A small-town cop tries to prove his sleuthing skills by solving a murder in this musical whodunit presented by Saint Michael’s Playhouse. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $36-45. Info, 654-2281.
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2017-18 SEASON AUDITIONS FOR VERMONT ACTORS’ REPERTORY THEATRE: Performers of all ages and genders can throw their hats into the ring for roles in upcoming productions. Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre, Rutland, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 353-0001.
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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.
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MAGGIE DEMBINSKI: “Energy for Everybody” delves into human energy systems as the key to improving health and communities. Rutland Free Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@lovelifeactivate. com.
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘NABUCCO’: Biblical stories are the basis of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, broadcast on the big screen. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-15. Info, 748-2600.
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CHOKOR DUCHEN: Tea, recitations and a potluck lunch commemorate Buddha’s first teaching. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 5 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, director@milarepacenter.org. DANCE, PAINT, WRITE: DROP-IN: Teens and adults create, connect, heal and grow through self-guided movement and art set to music. Expressive Arts Burlington, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $20; free for first-timers. Info, 343-8172. FEAST & FIELD MARKET: Locally grown produce and the Afro-Venezuelan stylings of Betsayda Machado y La Parranda El Clavo are on the menu at a pastoral party. Clark Farm, Barnard, market, 4:30-7:30 p.m.; concert, 5:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 234-1645. GUIDED TOURS: See WED.26. JOB HUNT HELP: Community College of Vermont interns assist employment seekers with everything from résumé writing to online applications. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393. LA SOIRÉE SUCRÉE: The aromas of sweet deserts and the sounds of Franco-American music fill the air during a french dessert competition and tasting followed by tunes by Va-et-Vient. Old Labor Hall, Barre, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, info@barreheritagefestival.org.
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POSTNATAL SELF-EMPOWERMENT: Mothers and babes-in-arms circle up for a reflective session centered on embracing one’s self and family amid the chaos of daily life. Prenatal Method Studio, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $10-20. Info, 829-0211. QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK: WICKED WATERFRONT: A spooky stroll along the shores of Lake Champlain with Thea Lewis elicits thrills and chills. Meet 10 minutes before the start time. Union Station, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.
fairs & festivals
BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.26. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME FESTIVAL: Continuous music keeps an upbeat tempo at this four-day waterfront fête featuring kids’ activities, an international food court, boat displays and much more. See lcmfestival.com for details. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Free; additional cost for some activities. Info, 482-3313. SUMMERVALE: Locavores fête farms and farmers at a weekly event centered on food, brews and kids’ activities, with City Market/Onion River Co-op workshops and music by Jeremiah McLane Trio. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, eleanor@intervale.org.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.26. ‘HAROLD AND LILLIAN: A HOLLYWOOD LOVE’: A 2015 documentary tells of the romantic and creative partnership between storyboard artist Harold Michelson and film researcher Lillian Michelson. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-8. Info, 660-2600. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.26. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.26.
STOWE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: ‘ABOVE AND BEYOND’: A 2014 documentary tells the dramatic story of American pilots in the Israeli War of Independence. Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, edeesimonisrael@ gmail.com. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.26.
food & drink
COOKING CLASS: PEAR & ARUGULA SALAD & BALSAMIC DRESSING: Vegetables never tasted so good! Home cooks explore unusual combinations of fresh seasonal produce. Kismet Place, Williston, noon-1 p.m. $12. Info, 448-5006. JERICHO FARMERS MARKET: Passersby graze through veggies, pasture-raised meats, coffee and handmade crafts. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, jerichofarmersmarket@ gmail.com. LOCALLY SOURCED SUPPER: Vermonters fill their plates with farm-fresh fare from in-state food producers. Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 5:30 p.m. $5. Info, 779-1485. MAPLE WIND FARM DINNER: An optional hike in Andrews Forest complements a palate-pleasing meal prepared by chef Ethan Chamberlain. Maple Wind Farm Processing Facility, Richmond, hike, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $38. Info, 262-1222. MILTON FARMERS MARKET: Fresh finds woo seekers of produce, eggs, meat and maple syrup. Hannaford Supermarket, Milton, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1009. ROYALTON FARMERS MARKET: A cornucopia of farm-fresh fare catches shoppers’ eyes. South Royalton Town Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 763-8302. VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local food and crafts, live music, and hot eats add flavor to summer evenings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 4-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180. WINE & CHEESE TASTING: Fromage samples pair perfectly with sips of vino. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 7 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, brookfieldoth@gmail.com.
newbies can be coached by league leaders. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0498.
Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
health & fitness
‘THE TEMPEST’: Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s tale of love and revenge, set on a remote island. Lilac Inn, Brandon, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 591-0041.
BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. CHAIR YOGA: Yogis limber up with modified poses. Champlain Senior Center, McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 316-1510. COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.
CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 324-1143. INTERNATIONAL TRIVIA NIGHT: Brainiacs test their knowledge of global affairs. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, vcwa@ vermont.org. POKÉMON LEAGUE: I choose you, Pikachu! Players of the trading-card game earn weekly and monthly prizes in a fun, friendly environment where
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BEGINNER-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Basic communication skills are on the agenda at a guided lesson. Private residence, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.
DIVINE SLEEP YOGA NIDRA: SPIRIT ANIMAL SERIES: Students enhance their mighty and majestic qualities during a gentle practice of laying down and listening. Sacred Mountain Studio, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $15-20; preregister; limited space. Info, schantzs@gmail.com.
LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: FRENCH: Bag lunches in hand, attendees brush up on their linguistic abilities. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
FORZA: THE SAMURAI SWORD WORKOUT: Students sculpt lean muscles and gain mental focus when using wooden replicas of the weapon. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: A peaceful, guided meditation helps participants achieve a sense of stability and calm. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 777-8602. YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262. YOGA & FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT: A class for beginners is tailored to suit the needs of students looking to improve their posture and overall well-being. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
kids
BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP: Parents connect while kids ages 3 and younger enjoy toys, stories, challah and juice. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, grace@ ohavizedek.org.
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UKULELE KIDS: Musical munchkins play instruments and dance to favorite children’s songs. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’: See WED.26. LEGO CLUB: Brightly colored interlocking blocks inspire developing minds. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY: Youths ages 18 and under fill up on healthy fare. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: Tykes up to age 5 have fun with song and dance. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Little lit lovers pay attention to age-appropriate page-turners.
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Find club dates in the music section. ANNA & ELIZABETH: The folk duo combines the best of the fiddle, the banjo and vocal harmonies with hand-scrolled “crankie” illustrations. The Old Meeting House, East Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $2025. Info, 249-0404. DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON: The husband-and-wife duo channels the essence of rural America with the fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Greensboro Barn, 7 p.m. $10-20; BYOB. Info, 533-9281. AN EVENING WITH PRIMUS & CLUTCH: Two rock bands take to a lakeside stage for a night of high-octane tunes. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $46-50; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 877-987-6487. JOHN PRINE: The songwriter behind “In Spite of Ourselves” takes the stage for an intimate concert. Margo Price open. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $31.50-85. Info, 603-646-2422. POINT COUNTERPOINT: CONSTANCE HOLDEN MEMORIAL CONCERT: An evening of chamber music honors the memory of the longtime West Salisbury summer resident. See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 382-9222. SOUNDWAVES: Experimental saxophonist Colin Stetson captivates listeners as part of the lakeside concert series. Rain location: Heritage House. Ballard Park, Westport, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, soundwaveswestport@gmail.com. SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Woodbelly Pizza serves up farm-fresh slices at a Cajun-flavored concert by Kick ‘Em Jenny. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. TERRI CLARK: “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” and other chart-topping hits captivate country music fans. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $40. Info, 775-0903. VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: Violinist Michael Dabroski leads the 30-piece orchestra and soloists in symphonies and concerti by the famed composer. Charlotte Town Beach, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 598-9520. VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL RISING STARS: A classical music program showcases works by the Austrian composer. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 540-0406.
outdoors
MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: Fungi lovers learn about different varieties — fabulous and fearsome alike — found throughout the park. Nature Center. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for children ages 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. SUNSET AQUADVENTURE PADDLE: Stunning scenery welcomes boaters, who explore the Waterbury Reservoir in search of local wildlife. Contact Station. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. $2-4;
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seminars
HENNA: Attendees learnt to use transferable templates to adorn each other’s skin with intricate temporary designs. Fairfax Community Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420. WONDER WOMYN SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: Pupils in this introductory workshop prepare to protect themselves. A parent/guardian signature is required for students under 18. North End Studio A, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 863-6713.
talks
HOT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LECTURE SERIES: Michael Myers sounds off in “A Case of Whiplash: Litigating the Clean Power Plan and Other Cases During a Change in Presidential Administrations.” Room 012, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1371.
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TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks? Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291, ext. 302.
theater
‘DOGFIGHT’: See WED.26. ‘EMMA! A POP MUSICAL’: Well-known numbers by female artists such as Whitney Houston and Katy Perry pepper an updated adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, staged by Vermont Children’s Theater. Vermont Children’s Theater, Lyndonville, 7-8:45 p.m. $5-10. Info, 626-5358. ‘KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m. ‘LOST IN YONKERS’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m. ‘MURDER FOR TWO’: See WED.26. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART TWO: PERESTROIKA’: New Yorkers grapple with life, death, love and sex in the midst of the AIDS crisis in a broadcast production of Tony Kushner’s Tony Award-winning play. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 2 & 7 p.m. $18. Info, 863-5966. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $16-25. Info, 748-2600. ‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.26. ‘TENDERLY’: See WED.26. ‘THE THREE SISTERS’: Vermont Theatre Festival raises the curtain on Anton Chekhov’s story of siblings who dream of escaping their provincial town. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968. ‘WOMEN WITHOUT MEN’: An idealistic teacher takes a post at a Dublin boarding school for girls in this 1938 play by Hazel Ellis. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968.
CANAAN MEETINGHOUSE READING SERIES: Poet Major Jackson and fiction writer Alexander Chee share portions of their work. Meetinghouse, Canaan, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-523-9650.
activism
PEACE VIGIL: Friends and neighbors come together, bringing along their signs and their hearts. Top of Church St., Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-1731.
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BURLINGTON BIKE PARTY: LONG, STRANGE TRIP: Costumed riders spin their wheels on a themed ride through the Queen City. Personal lights are required. Meet at the northeast corner of the park at 7:30 p.m. Burlington City Hall Park, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, burlbikeparty@gmail.com. FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.
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conferences
SUNRAY ELDERS GATHERING: HEART UNITY POWER: All are welcome to hear presenters share their knowledge of Native and Tibetan wisdom, astrophysics and sustainable energy perspectives. The Peace Village, Lincoln. $75 per day; additional cost for meals and camping; traditional offerings from Native Americans are welcome. Info, info@ sunray.org.
crafts
CRAFTY CRAP NIGHT: Participants bring supplies or ongoing projects and an adventurous attitude to share creative time with other people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. FIBER ARTS FRIDAY: Grown-up yarn lovers get together for tea and casual project time. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. SIT & KNIT: Adult crafters share projects, patterns and conversation. Main Reading Room. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6maggie2@myfairpoint.net.
dance
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Learn new moves with Ballroom Nights, then join others in a dance social featuring the waltz, tango and more. Singles, couples and beginners are welcome. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; dance social, 8-9:30 p.m. $10-14; $8 for dance only. Info, 862-2269. ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Jubilant motions with the Green Mountain Druid Order inspire divine connections. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 505-8011.
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ALL AGES ANYTHING GOES! SLAM: From poets to musicians to magicians, performers bring works up to five minutes long. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, sign-up, 6:45 p.m.; slam, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3500.
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JOHN MULANEY: SOLD OUT. Audience members laugh until they cry when the jokester brings his riotous routine to the stage as part of his Kid Gorgeous tour. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $32.50-40.75. Info, 863-5966.
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BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.26. BOOKSTOCK LITERARY FESTIVAL: Bestselling author Julia Alvarez and Vermont artist Sabra Field headline this literary fest featuring talks and readings, live music, a poetry jam and book sales. Various Woodstock locations, 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Free. Info, 989-4338.
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LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME FESTIVAL: See THU.27, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. THE MANIFESTIVUS: Sprawling farmland makes for the ideal venue at this 14th annual world music festival featuring art, vendors, kids’ activities and more. See calendar spotlight. 234 Pransky Road, Cabot, 3 p.m.midnight. $80; free for kids 12 and under; additional cost for camping. Info, info@ manifestivus.com.
GREATER FALLS FARMERS MARKET: Locals break out their shopping bags for fresh veggies, baked goods, salsa, hot sauce and relish. Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, greaterfallsmarket@gmail.com. HARTLAND FARMERS MARKET: Strollers snag scrumptious morsels and eye-catching crafts. Hartland Public Library, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, hartlandfarmersmarket@gmail.com. LYNDON FARMERS MARKET: Vendors proffer a rotation of fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and more. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, lyndonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: An open-air marketplace connects cultivators and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 391-0806. ROCHESTER’S FARMERS MARKET & EXCHANGE: Locals start the weekend right with a diverse offering of produce, eggs, meat, baked goods, crafts and music. Park Row, Rochester, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 353-4620. SUN TO CHEESE TOUR: Fromage fanatics go behind the scenes and follow award-winning farmhouse cheddar from raw milk to finished product. Shelburne Farms, 1:45-3:45 p.m. $18 includes a block of cheddar. Info, 985-8686. TRUCK STOP: Mobile kitchens dish out mouthwatering meals and libations. Live music and a full bar add to the fun. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.
STOWE BREWERS FESTIVAL: Suds lovers take their pick of more than 130 beers and ciders from dozens of purveyors at a TH U.2 two-day fest featuring live music, 7 | ET KE T WHISKEY LAUNCH PARTY: Aged C. | FEAST & FIELD MAR food trucks, workshops and demos. to perfection in white oak barrels, Green Mayo Events Field, Stowe, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $18Mountain Distillers’ straight malt whiskey makes 45. Info, 595-9581. its debut amid live music and tastings. Green TUMBLE DOWN: Twiddle headline a waterfront fesMountain Distillers, Morrisville, 7-9 p.m. $25; limtival featuring yoga, charity disc golf, and tunage ited space. Info, 253-0064. by Fruition, Madaila and others. Waterfront Park, WINE PAIRING DINNER: Five signature dishes are Burlington, 3:30 p.m. $39-63; free for kids 12 and served alongside as many taste bud-tempting under. Info, 877-987-6487. vinos. The Lincoln Inn & Restaurant at the Covered Bridge, Woodstock, 7 p.m. $85; preregister; limited film space. Info, 457-7052. See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.
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‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.26. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.26. ‘SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING’: A young Peter Parker puts his powers to the test against evil forces in this 2017 action flick. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30-9:45 p.m. $7-9. Info, 457-3981. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.26.
food & drink
BRANDON FARMERS MARKET: More than 50 local famers, specialty food producers and artisans offer up their goods. Central Park, Brandon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 802 273-2655. CHELSEA FARMERS MARKET: A long-standing town-green tradition supplies shoppers with eggs, cheese, vegetables and fine crafts. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 299-1280. COOKING CLASS: GARDEN HERB & ROASTED GARLIC PIZZA: Home cooks learn to make healthier versions of this classic comfort food, then enjoy the fruits of their labor on an outdoor deck. Kismet Place, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12. Info, 448-5006. FRIDAY NIGHT COOKOUTS: Grill-meisters serve up chicken sausage, jumbo hot dogs, kielbasa and salmon cakes alongside seasonal salads and decadent desserts. Adamant Co-op, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 223-5760.
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ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. ADVANCED TAI CHI CLASS: Folks keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. BONE BUILDERS: See WED.26, 7:30-8:30 a.m. CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES: A 10-minute warm-up paves the way for strength-building, cardiovascular and calisthenic activity. Cambridge Community Center, 6:45-7:30 a.m. $8. Info, 644-5028. FITNESS FLOW YOGA: All types of athletes can build strength, increase flexibility and prevent injuries with a moderate-to-vigorous vinyasa flow. Colchester Health & Fitness, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $15; free for members. Info, 860-1010. FREESTYLE DANCE FITNESS: Jumps, flips, spins, kicks and squats set to high-energy music help students shake awake their chi. Railyard Yoga Studio, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $14. Info, railyardyoga@ gmail.com. HATHA YOGA: Creative sequences cultivate strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Community Greenspace, Craftsbury, 10:30-11:45 a.m. $15. Info, 586-2200.
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KETTLEBELL TRAINING GROUPS: Certified instructor Abdul Mujib teaches students all they need to know to feel comfortable with the ballshaped strength-building weight. Perkins Fitness Consulting and Personal Training Studio, South Burlington, noon-1 p.m. $15; preregister; limited space. Info, 438-1017.
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REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulnessbased addiction recovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 861-3150. TAI CHI: Instructor Shaina shares the fundamentals of Yang Style, including standing and moving postures. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. YOGA ON THE DOCK: See WED.26.
Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; $50 for three-play pass. Info, 728-6464.
JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
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ANNEMIEKE MCLANE: Birds, bees and flowers inhabit the pianist’s program “Garden Tour,” featuring pieces by Debussy, Rachmaninov and others. Salisbury Congregational Church, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 352-9080. CITY HALL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS: CHAMPLAIN JAZZ QUARTET: Syncopated sounds soar from an outdoor stage. Burlington City Hall Park, noon. Free. Info, 865-7166.
kids
ACORN CLUB STORY TIME: Little ones up to age 4 gather for read-aloud tales. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: Local musician Jenny Porter warms the crowd for a disco set by the Trammps. Outdoor dining and family activities round out the evening. Downtown Rutland, 6-10 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380.
BIRDS OF PREY: Live raptors swoop in for a presentation on hawks, owls and falcons. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.
JAZZYAOKE: Would-be crooners sing the standards backed by a live six-piece band. All lyrics are provided. The Highland Lodge & Ski Touring Center, Greensboro, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. Info, 322-4456.
‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.
MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL: Artists share their collaborative efforts with the public. Marlboro College, 8 p.m. $5-37.50; preregister; limited space. Info, 215-569-4690.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Imaginative gamers exercise their problem-solving skills in battles and adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:308:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956. FAMILY BUILD & ICE-CREAM SOCIAL: Cans, boxes and other donated food items are the building blocks for houses, castles and other imaginative structures. Donations go to the Colchester Food Shelf. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.
KNITTING CLUB: Fiber fanatics in grades 2 through 6 join Maggie Loftus for an all-levels stitching session. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
SUMMER CARILLON SERIES: Bells ring out across the campus in a performance by David Maker. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.
LIVE ACTION ROLE-PLAYING: Gamers in middle and high school take on alter egos for mythical adventures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:305 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: See THU.27, Veterans’ Memorial Park, South Burlington, $15; free for kids.
‘THE TEMPEST’: See THU.27, Gazebo, Godnick Adult Center, Rutland.
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DID THEY REALLY JUST SAY THAT, TOO?: An interactive workshop helps transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals create effective responses to uninformed or confrontational remarks. Families and allies are welcome. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.
FROGGER!: Learn to recognize slippery, bumpy amphibians by sight and sound. A-Side Beach parking lot. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister. Info, 244-7103. LINCOLN GAP TO APPALACHIAN GAP HIKE: Trekkers embark on an all-day excursion covering 12.3 miles of ground and gaining 2,100 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 658-0912. ROCKIN’ THE LITTLE RIVER: TOUR OF THE WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Meet at the top of the Waterbury Dam. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
sports
DAMSELS OF DIRT WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES: Aspiring cyclists learn the basics in a pressure-free clinic with pro rider Ali Zimmer. Farmhouse Rental Shop, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 583-6300.
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VERMONT PRIDE THEATER FESTIVAL: ‘LOVE ALONE’: A patient’s death affects their same-sex partner, biological daughter and doctor in different ways in Deborah Salem Smith’s intelligent play.
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TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WITH LUKE BOUSHEE: Natural materials are the building blocks for practical handmade items. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.
BANDING & BIRDING: Avian enthusiasts drop in for an education on the banding process, from mist nets to data sheets. Call to confirm. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-10 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068.
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STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers drop in for books, rhymes, songs and activities. Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.
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PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.26, 5 p.m.
FEATHERY FRIENDS: Avian adventurers spot birds through binoculars, practice calls and learn about migration. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3068.
PLAY GROUP: Crafts and snacks amuse young’uns up to age 5. Doty Memorial Elementary School, Worcester, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, moonsong148@ hotmail.com.
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NATIVE SONGS OF JOY & UNITY: Heartfelt selections reflect native traditions and contribute to the survival of the Kaniengehaga language. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, info@sunray.org.
RED BRICK COFFEE HOUSE: Hot beverages are provided at an open mic and jam session where community members connect over music, cards and board games. Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7-10 p.m. Donations. Info, mpk802vt@gmail.com.
PAJAMA STORY TIME: ‘ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’: Babes ages 5 and under don sleepwear for themed reading. Ollie’s Other Place, Middlebury, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 382-8558.
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DROP-IN MAKER LAB: LittleBits electronics kits, 3D pens and other supplies inspire innovation in adults and kids ages 8 and up. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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‘DOGFIGHT’: See WED.26. ‘EMMA! A POP MUSICAL’: See THU.27. FROST & DODD STUDENT PLAY FESTIVAL: Audience members enjoy staged readings and full productions of top-notch student plays. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $3-4. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘THE GATES OF UNFINISHED LIFE’: Primitive puppets and masked players are the stars of two offbeat performances. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 525-3031. ‘KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.
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‘LOST IN YONKERS’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m. ‘MURDER FOR TWO’: See WED.26. ‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.26. ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’: See WED.26. ‘SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’: Depot Theatre’s production offers a funny and touching look at a real-life New York Socialite who thought she could sing, but couldn’t. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8 p.m. $20-32. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘TENDERLY’: See WED.26. ‘THE THREE SISTERS’: See THU.27. ‘WOMEN WITHOUT MEN’: See THU.27.
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BOOK SALE: Bibliophiles browse thousands of gently used titles. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550. BURLINGTON WOMEN VETERANS BOOK GROUP: Those who have served in the U.S. military connect over reading materials and lunch. Burlington Lakeside Clinic, 12:30-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 657-7092.
Upper Valley and Bhutan. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Regular admission, $3-17; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.
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ALL AGES ANYTHING GOES! SLAM: See FRI.28, enter through the rear door, Aldrich Public Library, Barre, pizza, 6 p.m.; sign-up, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-7819. BIKE & BREW TOUR: See FRI.28. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW: Sparkling specimens dazzle attendees during a weekend of eye-catching exhibits, lectures and more. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-4; free for kids under 16 with an adult. Info, kdmp@shoreham.net. FAMILY FUN & FIELD DAY: Folks train their eyes on the target when attempting archery, shooting and line casting. Barre Fish & Game Club, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 828-1000. GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See FRI.28. GUIDED TOURS: See WED.26. INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Brainstorming leads to forming activity groups for hobbies such as flying stunt kites and playing music. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030. LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. Legal Services Law Line of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 383-2118. THE RAMBLE: A celebration of creativity and community in Burlington’s Old North End includes art, live music, food, games and activities for all ages. Visit theramble.org for a map. Various Old North End locations, Burlington, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Info, rambler@theramble.org. SWANTON CHAMBER CAR SHOW: Gearheads park it for an annual automotive exhibition. Swanton Village Park, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $15 per auto; free for spectators. Info, 868-5409. UVM HISTORIC TOUR: Professor emeritus William Averyt references architectural gems and notable personalities on a walk through campus. Ira Allen statue. University Green, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-8673.
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BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
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BIKE YARD SALE: Frames, tools, racks and other accessories find new homes. Revenue generated supports Old Spokes Home programs. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4475. FLEA MARKET: Eclectic used items vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. Farr’s Field, Waterbury, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 882-1919. FLEA MARKET: Shoppers snack on burgers, hotdogs, chips and cookies while eyeing a wide variety of items. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.
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SUNRAY ELDERS GATHERING: HEART UNITY POWER: See FRI.28.
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CONTRA DANCE: Will Mentor calls the steps at a spirited social dance with music by Jeremiah McLane, Sarah Blair, Owen Marshall and Corey DiMario. Capital City Grange, Berlin, instruction session, 7:35 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-9. Info, 744-2851.
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BOOKSTOCK LITERARY FESTIVAL: See FRI.28, 10 a.m. FAIRFAX MINI RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: Sword fighting, blacksmithing, catapult making and more transport families to days of yore. Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. FLYIN RYAN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL: Revelers rock and ride at a family-friendly bash filled with guided bike tours, a pig roast, music, kids’ games and a silent auction. Catamount Outdoor Family Center, Williston, 1-7 p.m. $25; $45 for families; cash bar. Info, director@snscvt.com. HARPOON BREWERY BBQ FESTIVAL: Culinary teams from all over the country fire up the grill and compete for the title of New England BBQ Champ. Harpoon Brewery Riverbend Taps & Beer Garden, Windsor, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $15; cash only. Info, info@ harpoon.com. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME FESTIVAL: See THU.27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. THE MANIFESTIVUS: See FRI.28. STOWE BREWERS FESTIVAL: See FRI.28, 12-9:30 p.m. SUMMER FEST: The Bassmaster Elite Series fishing tournament and expo and the East Coast Watercross event converge for two days of exciting outdoor recreation. See goadirondack.com for details. Plattsburgh City Beach, N.Y., 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $7 per car. Info, 518-563-1000.
350VT SUMMER POP-UP: See WED.26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
TUMBLE DOWN: See FRI.28.
CLIMATE & CULTURE DAY: A FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING: Personal stories reveal the impacts of climate change in the
WATER WORKS FAIR: Paddling, yoga and prizes make up a day of lakeside experiential education presented in partnership with the Lake Champlain
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Maritime Festival. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2499.
VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
WOODS PROJECT II: Revelers are immersed in electronic, drone, ambient and acoustic music at a festival featuring a digital art installation by Seacrestcheadle. Red Barn, Hancock, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $12-15; cash bar; for ages 21 and up. Info, info@ marysky.co.
WAITSFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, waitsfieldmarketmanager@gmail.com.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘DISTURBING THE PEACE’: Former enemy combatants — Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters — join forces to say “Enough” in a 2016 documentary. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 525-3031. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.26. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.26. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.26. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.26.
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BRUNCH & BOWL: Families hit the lanes to topple pins and nosh from an à la carte menu. A buildyour-own Bloody Mary bar keeps grown-ups in good spirits. Stowe Bowl, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $9.9914.99. Info, 253-2494. BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket.org@gmail.com. CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made arts and crafts. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 793-8347. CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: Baked items, fresh produce, meats and eggs sustain seekers of local goods. Grand Isle St. Joseph’s Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, champlainislandsfarmersmkt@gmail.com.
RANDOLPH FARMERS MARKET: Locavores support area purveyors who proffer seasonal foodstuffs and arts and crafts. Gifford Green, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, randfarmmarket@yahoo.com. SHELBURNE FARMERS MARKET: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables. Shelburne Town Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 482-4279.
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YOGA IN THE PARK: Burlingtonians hit the mat for an all-levels class with musical accompaniment by Patrick McAndrew. Janet Carscadden teaches. Battery Park, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, rambler@theramble.org.
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YOUNG ADVENTURERS CLUB: Nature lovers navigate local trails at a family-friendly pace. Contact leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, colem2003@hotmail.com.
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VERMONT PRIDE THEATER FESTIVAL: ‘FAMILY HOLIDAY’: DC Cathro’s fast-paced farce follows a young man who goes home for the holidays to find himself stuck in the middle of his relatives’ strange behavior. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; $50 for three-play pass. Info, 728-6464.
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ST. JOHNSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Growers and crafters gather weekly at booths centered on local eats. Anthony’s Diner, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, cfmamanager@gmail.com.
YIN YOGA: Students hold poses for several minutes to give connective tissues a good stretch. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 8-9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
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NORWICH FARMERS MARKET: Neighbors discover fruits, veggies and other riches of the land offered alongside baked goods, crafts and live entertainment. Route 5, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447.
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R.I.P.P.E.D.: Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $10. Info, 578-9243.
WHOLE-BOOK APPROACH STORY TIME: Tots learn how words, pictures and book design work together to complete a narrative. Phoenix Books Essex, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.
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PADDLEBOARD: WINOOSKI RIVER RUN: Experienced guides lead an 8-mile aquatic excursion for families and small groups complete with lunch catered by the Spot. WND&WVS, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $85. Info, 540-2529.
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NIA CLASSES: Drawing from martial, dance and healing arts, sensory-based movements push participants to their full potential. Landry Park, Winooski, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, suzy@loveyourbodyvt.com.
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GREEK SUMMER FOOD FESTIVAL: Authentic fare fuels a cultural celebration complete with live music and traditional dancing. Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 862-2155.
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WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET: Locavores go wild for fruits, veggies, maple syrup, honey, eggs, meats, crafts and more. 51 Main St., Windsor, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 359-2551.
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CHOCOLATE TASTING: With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics of all ages discover the flavor profiles of four different confections. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.
WHISKEY TASTING: Craft spirits please palates. Green Mountain Distillers, Morrisville, noon-7 p.m. $5 includes a souvenir shot glass and four samples. Info, 253-0064.
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APPALACHIAN TRAILS & TALES GUIDED HIKE: Experienced trekkers lead an excursion on the storied long-distance trail. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-3368, ext. 222. BIRD MONITORING WALK: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for winged wonders. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167. THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE REALLY, REALLY ITCHY: See WED.26, 10 a.m. MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: Outdoorsy types search for signs of fur-bearing animals and make plaster-of-paris track casts to take home. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: Flashlight holders spy denizens of dusk on a journey to 19thcentury settlement ruins, where spooky Vermont tales await. Meet at the History Hike parking lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
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SUMMER CARILLON CONCERT SERIES: Picnics and lawn chairs in tow, listeners revel in the vibrations of giant bronze bells. A demonstration follows. Upper Parade Ground, Norwich University, Northfield, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2080.
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BURLINGTON BOCCE CLUB OPEN DOUBLES TOURNAMENT: Competitors duke it out in this open-to-the-public showdown. Equipment is provided. Rain date: July 30. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. $5 per player. Info, 441-4604. CHRISTIAN KIBABU MEMORIAL CHARITY TOURNAMENT: Members of the Queen City’s soccer community hit the field to honor the teenager’s memory and raise money for his family. Rain date: August 5. Essex Tree Farm Recreational Fields, 11 a.m. $20; preregister. Info, vaslsoccer@gmail.com.
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‘HAMLET’: The Prince of Denmark faces suspense, manipulation and drama in Shakespeare on Main Street’s production of the Bard’s tragedy. Brandon Town Hall, 7 p.m. $12-18. Info, 282-2581. ‘KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY’: See WED.26. ‘KISS ME, KATE’: Opera North stages Cole Porter’s musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, in which a pair of divorced actors reunite onstage. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $20-90. Info, 603-448-0400. ‘LOST IN YONKERS’: See WED.26. ‘MURDER FOR TWO’: See WED.26, 2 & 8 p.m. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART TWO: PERESTROIKA’: See THU.27, Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $23. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.26. ‘R3: RICHARD III: THE ANATOMY OF A VILLAIN’: A power-crazed royal lies and murders his way to the highest seat in the land in a reimagined script-inhand presentation by the Vermont Shakespeare Festival. See calendar spotlight. Circus Lawn, Shelburne Museum, lawn opens for picnicking, 5 p.m.; performance, 6 p.m. $15-20; free for kids under 12 with a ticketed adult. Info, 863-5966. ‘SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’: See FRI.28. ‘TENDERLY’: See WED.26, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘THE THREE SISTERS’: See THU.27. ‘WOMEN WITHOUT MEN’: See THU.27.
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BOOK SALE: See FRI.28, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. POETRY & PIE: Wordsmiths James Crews, Dede Cummings and Mary Kane read selected stanzas before a Q&A and an open mic session, all accompanied by sweet and savory bites. Sweetland Farm, Norwich, 2-4 p.m. $6. Info, reb.siegel@gmail.com.
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COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS WITH THE CENTER FOR MINDFUL LEARNING: Peaceful people gather for guided meditation and interactive discussions. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5-7 p.m. $10. Info, assistant@centerformindfullearning.org.
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‘ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA: AN INTERACTIVE SLIDE SHOW, MATERIAL CULTURE AND NATURAL HISTORY DISPLAY’: Denise Ashman Krause introduces guests to images and insights gleaned from time spent in the wet tropical rain forests of Northeast Australia. Jewish Community of Greater Stowe, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 253-1800. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW: See SAT.29. GUIDED TOURS: See WED.26. HOWARD FRANK MOSHER TRIBUTE TOUR: Filmmaker Jay Craven reflects on his collaborations with the late Vermont writer before showing his 1993 movie Where the Rivers Flow North. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 357-4616. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-12. Info, 382-9222. NATIVE VOICES: A TRAVELING ENCAMPMENT: Stories and music from three indigenous cultures are shared in a Native American tipi and a Bedouin tent. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, raponeaj@plattsburgh.edu.
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fairs & festivals
BARRE HERITAGE FESTIVAL: See WED.26. BOOKSTOCK LITERARY FESTIVAL: See FRI.28, 9 a.m. HARPOON BREWERY BBQ FESTIVAL: See SAT.29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. JIG IN THE VALLEY: Now in its 25th year, this daylong family-friendly fête features hours of live music, kids’ activities, raffles, scrumptious eats and more. Rain location: Meeting House on the Green. Fairfield Community Center, noon-8 p.m. $10; $25 for families. Info, 827 3130. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME FESTIVAL: See THU.27, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. THE MANIFESTIVUS: See FRI.28, noon-4 p.m. SUMMER FEST: See SAT.29.
film
See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.26. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.26. MOVIES IN THE RED BARN: Cinephiles view favorite flicks. A full bar and dinner service are available. Call for film info and reservations. Mary’s Restaurant, Bristol, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 902-453-2432. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.26. ‘SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING’: See FRI.28. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.26.
food & drink
BRUNCH & BOWL: See SAT.29. CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.29. GREEK SUMMER FOOD FESTIVAL: See SAT.29, noon-5 p.m.
meet the character in the striped shirt at blackrimmed specs. Phoenix Books Rutland, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 855-8078.
State in a high-energy Zydeco performance by the Vermont band. Highgate Municipal Park, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3351.
JUNIOR RANGER ROUNDUP & SERVICE PROJECT: Little ones nurture a love for nature and become familiar with the park. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL:See THU.27, Burlington Country Club, $15; free for kids.
PEER-LED MINDFULNESS MEET-UP FOR TEENS: South Burlington High School junior Mika Holtz guides adolescents toward increased awareness through music, movement and other techniques. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 9-10:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 720-427-9340. ‘THE TEMPEST’: See THU.27, Giorgetti Park, Rutland, 2 p.m.
language
ROCKIN’ THE LITTLE RIVER: TOUR OF THE WATERBURY DAM: See FRI.28, 11:30 a.m.
SPANISH GROUP CLASSES: Students roll their Rs while practicing en español. New Moon Café, Burlington, 2:45-4:30 p.m. $20. Info, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.
lgbtq
VERMONT PRIDE THEATER FESTIVAL: ‘OUT OF THE CLOSET’: Eight short plays evoke a range of emotions as they explore issues such as coming out, societal expectations and looking for love. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $1520; $50 for three-play pass. Info, 728-6464.
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PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.26, noon-2, 2:30-4:30 & 6-9 p.m. SERATONES: The Shreveport, La., band draws on the unique sonic geography of its home base. Ana D’Leon opens. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. THE SHINS: Soft rock songs from 2017’s Heartworms ring out from an al fresco stage. Indie duo Tennis open. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 7 p.m. $46-50; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 877-987-6487.
kids
SOUTHERN VERMONT IDOL: Singers belt out their chosen melodies in hopes of impressing the judges and audience. Bellows Falls Opera House, 2 p.m. $10-20; free for kids under 12. Info, 603-313-0052.
‘THE DROWSY CHAPERONE’: See WED.26, 2 p.m. FIND WALDO IN RUTLAND GRAND CELEBRATION: Little lit lovers participate in themed activities and
SUMMER SOUNDS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: MANGO JAM: Louisiana meets the Green Mountain
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SHEJUMPS DOWNHILL MTB: SOLD OUT. Female mountain bikers hit the trails, make new friends and develop their skills. Sugarbush Resort, Warren,Untitled-3 1 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $40. Info, 583-6300.
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WOMEN’S PICKUP BASKETBALL: Players dribble up and down the court during an evening of friendly competition. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $3; preregister at meetup.com. Info, carmengeorgevt@ gmail.com.
theater
‘THE DOMESTIC INSURRECTION CIRCUS AND PAGEANT’: Social and political themes thread through this new Bread and Puppet Theater production. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, museum tour, 1 p.m.; show, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 525-3031.
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‘HAMLET’: See SAT.29, 2 p.m. ‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.26. ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’: See WED.26, Stuart Black Box Theater. St. Johnsbury Academy, 2 p.m. ‘SOUVENIR: A FANTASIA ON THE LIFE OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’: See FRI.28, 3 & 8 p.m.
The story of one humanitarian and his family as they sought to provide salve and transformation within the aftermath of the Iraq invasion in 2003. Free.
SAT 19 THE VERY BERRY 11AM COUNTING BOOK
‘TENDERLY’: See WED.26, 3 p.m.
Story time with City Market. All ages. Free.
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art
Learn about the lives of 23 influential queer figures from the Roman Empire through to the present.
Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section. OPEN STUDIO: Friends new and old convene for a creative session. Expressive Arts Burlington, 3-5 p.m. $15. Info, 343-8172.
business
FRESHTRACKS ROAD PITCH: Business professionals ride motorcycles from town to town to hear pitches from budding entrepreneurs. See roadpitch.co for details. Various Vermont locations, Free. Info, 923-1504.
dance
CONTACT IMPROV DANCE: Movers engage in weight sharing, play and meditation when exploring this style influenced by aikido and other somatic practices. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. Info, 864-7306. SALSA MONDAYS: Dancers learn the techniques and patterns of salsa, merengue, bachata and chacha. North End Studio A, Burlington, fundamentals, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 227-2572.
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TRADITIONAL YOGA FLOW: Breath accompanies each transition during a vinyasa flow focused on body awareness and self acceptance. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 9-10:15 a.m. Donations. Info, 244-8134.
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FAMILY YOGA CLASS: An all-ages class for kids and caregivers combines yoga poses and group games with exercises to calm and focus the mind. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. $5-20. Info, 448-4262.
COLCHESTER TRIATHLON: Ambitious athletes bike, run and kayak or swim to the finish line. Bayside Park, Colchester, 8:30-11 a.m. $50-105. Info, 264-5640.
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POKÉMON LEAGUE: See THU.27, noon-5 p.m.
OLD MOZO DAYS: THE HOT SARDINES: Old sounds feel new when the New York-based ensemble serves up a jazzy repertoire spanning the decades on the green behind the lodge. Rain location: Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. Stowe Mountain Lodge, 7 p.m. $30. Info, 760-4634.
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sports
FROST & DODD STUDENT PLAY FESTIVAL: See FRI.28, 5 & 8 p.m.
MARLBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL: See FRI.28, 2:30 p.m.
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‘EMMA! A POP MUSICAL’: See THU.27, 2-3:45 p.m.
ÉLECTRONIK MONTRÉAL: DJ sets and beat-driven music STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing SA N T.2 propel a dance party 9|M RS O assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, ND E USIC | PETER & WILL A of epic proportions. See herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. Red piknicelectronik.com for details. Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Plaine des jeux, Montréal, 2-9:30 p.m. $13.50-116. Info, 279-3444. Info, 514-904-1247. V SMILEY PRESERVES POP-UP BRUNCH: Gourmands treat themselves to mouthwatering music dishes such as blackcurrant cake, cardamom buns, Find club dates in the music section. biscuits with tomato jam and crispy ham. Blossom, BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND: Local musicians Winooski, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $3-15. Info, honeyjam@ present a varied program of show tunes, marches vsmileypreserves.com. and other classics. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-8:30 WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Area growers p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonconcertband@gmail.com. and bakers offer prepared fare, assorted produce
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BURLINGTON TREE TOURS: Outdoors lovers learn to identify common species on a moderately paced walking tour of the Queen City’s urban forest. Hilton Burlington, 10-11:15 a.m. & 7-8:15 p.m. $11.91-13; free for kids 10 and under. Info, 343-1773. LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: Hikers step off the beaten path for a guided tour of the Little River Settlement archaeological ruins. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.
RIVERSIDE GRANGE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: A vibrant group of vendors deals in produce, eggs, cut flowers, handcrafted soap, wool products, baked goods and maple creations. Riverside Grange Hall, West Topsham, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, hgb111@rocketmail.com.
and agricultural products. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, info@downtownwinooski.org.
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WEST AFRICAN DANCE: Live djembe and dundun drumming drive a family-friendly class with teacher Seny Daffe of Guinea. Drop-ins are welcome. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-7 p.m. $10-16. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
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CAMPUS TOUR: Potential students ages 16 through 24 check out a facility offering free housing, meals, career technical training, high school diplomas, driver’s licenses and job placement. Northlands Job Corps Center, Vergennes, 9:45 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 877-0121.
BABY & TODDLER STORY TIME: Budding bookworms begin to love literature. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. ‘HARRY POTTER’ DAY: Superfans of J.K. Rowling’s book series about a boy wizard gather for themed activities. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:304:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. OPEN GYM PLAY GROUP: Parents can socialize while tykes stay active with movement-centered recreation. River Arts, Morrisville, 9:3011 a.m. Free. Info, 888-1261. PRESCHOOL MUSIC: See THU.27, 11 a.m. STEM FAMILY NIGHT: Kiddos and their caregivers take on challenges in science, technology, engineering and math. Highgate Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970.
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JOB HUNT HELP: See THU.27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jo Ann Thibault is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc., Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, Jo Ann Thibault & Associates is independent of Equity Services, Inc. 354 Mountain View Drive, Suite 200, Colchester, VT 05446. Tel: (802)864-6819. Mailing address: 483 Mill Pond Rd, Colchester, VT05446 TC95226(0417)
REIKI OR TAROT SESSIONS: Claire Whitaker consults 7/24/17 12:08 PMher cards or offers energy healing in 30-minute or onehour sittings. Railyard Yoga Studio, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $30-60; preregister. Info, 318-6050.
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SUMMER GARDENING: See WED.26. SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS: See WED.26.
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SUMMER STORY TIME: Good listeners ages 3 through 6 navigate narratives, then jump SAT. RCE 29 | M U SIC | CHRIS PIE into casual craft time. Burnham Memorial film Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660. See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘THE TEMPEST’: See THU.27, Springfield Cinemas 3. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.26. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.26.
‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.26. ‘SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING’: See FRI.28.
A WORLD OF STORIES: Books put smiles on the faces of half-pints ages 2 through 4. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
language
LAUNCH PARTY ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.26.
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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26, 6:30 p.m.
MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues 08.01.05 when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.
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JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
sets. East Hardwick Grange, 8-10 p.m. $10-18; free for kids under 18. Info, 533-9259.
OILS — A WELLNESS GIFT FROM SPORTS: Audience members can’t help but move to TicketsESSENTIAL areQuestions limited -“How $25 p/p LAUNCH PARTY NATURE: such as do you decide pop-music gems from the 2016 album People Can’t which oils can help support health?” guide a Stop Chillin. Yeek open. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 FRESHTIX.COM/EVENTS/WHISKYPARTY presentation by Rita of Vermont Essential Oils p.m. $12; limited space. Info, 540-0406. Lifestyle. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 2919 Laporte Rd Morrisville VT p.m. Free. Info, vermontessentialoilslifestyle@
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MUSIC WHILE YOU PICK: Locavores harvest blueberries while being serenaded by the Decoys. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond, picking begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m. Minimum purchase of two quarts per adult, $6 per quart. Info, 434-3387.
business
FRESHTRACKS ROAD PITCH: See MON.31. RENTAL INCOME SEMINAR: Those seeking financial freedom and security get wise to the ways of real estate investment. Preferred Properties, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 318-7654.
community
FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: See FRI.28. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: A block party to support local crime prevention and build police-community partnerships offers games, activities, a raffle and tasty fare. Giorgetti Park, Rutland, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Info, 438-2303. TUESDAY VOLUNTEER NIGHTS: Helping hands pitch in around the shop by organizing parts, moving bikes and tackling other projects. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.
crafts
HANDBUILDING CLAY: Adults ages 60 and up flex their creative muscles when learning to make a vase, a picture frame and a lidded box — all finished with hand painting. Johnson Senior Center, 9-11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 888-1261. OPEN CRAFT NIGHT: Creative sparks fly in the studio as attendees whip out woven wall hangings and crochet, knitting and sewing projects. Nido Fabric & Yarn, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 881-0068.
dance
BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING & FUSION DANCING: Pupils get schooled in the fundamentals of partner dance. North End Studio B, Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com. INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED WEST COAST SWING: Fun-loving folks learn the smooth, sexy stylings of modern swing dance. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $11-16. Info, burlingtonwestie@ gmail.com. SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.
Saturday July 29 flow combines Tickets are limited - $25 p/p ASHTANGA YOGA: An athletic music strength, flexibility and stamina in a specific film Find club dates in the music section. Whiskey Tasting FRESHTIX.COM/EVENTS/WHISKYPARTY sequence of asanas linking breath and moveSee what’s playing at local theaters in the movies AUSTIN BURNS & STEPHANIE MAO: Baritone ment. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:15-8:30 p.m. section. vocals and Rd cello come together for three varied 12-5 pm 2919 Laporte Morrisville VT Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.
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LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Bring a bag lunch to practice the system of communication using visual gestures. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
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ADVANCED-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: Language learners perfect their pronunciation with guest speakers. Private residence, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. $20. Info, 324-1757.
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RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.26.
SEATED TAI CHI: Movements are modified for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions. Winooski Senior Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467. TAI CHI, SUN-STYLE LONG-FORM: Elements of qigong thread through the youngest version of the Chinese martial art. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467. VERMONT CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HERBALISM STUDENT HERBAL CLINIC: Third-year interns evaluate individual constitutions and health conditions. Burlington Herb Clinic, 4-8 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, info@vtherbcenter.org. YOGA ON THE DOCK: See WED.26.
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HERB WALK: Believers in holistic healing join herbalist Guido Masé for a lakeside look at restorative flora. Meet at the bike path across from the aquarium. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9753.
sports
THE LUNEAUS BASKETBALL FAMILY: Ilze Luneau dazzles audience members by dribbling, juggling and spinning orange spheres. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
tech
TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.26.
‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.26.
KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC MOVIE CLUB: Cinema hounds view campy features at this ode to offbeat productions. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 356-2776. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.26. ‘NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD’: A group of characters fleeing flesh-eating monsters barricades itself in an old farmhouse in this 1968 horror film. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 540-3018. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.26. ‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.26.
food & drink
NORTHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A gathering place for local farmers, producers and artisans offers fresh produce, crafts and locally prepared foods. Depot Square, Northfield, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, northfieldfarmersmarketvt@gmail.com. OLD NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Locavores snatch up breads, juices, ethnic foods and
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more from neighborhood vendors. Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Bowl, Barre, 6:30 p.m. Free; $15 for pit entry. Info, crism6@comcast.net.
TIKI TUESDAYS: Imbibers sip tropical cocktails mixed with Stonecutter Spirits liquor and topped with tiny umbrellas. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4-11 p.m. Free. Info, sas@stonecutterspirits.com.
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Imaginations blossom when kids up to age 6 engage in themed tales and activities. This week features a special building project with a guest engineer. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.
games
BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26, 7 p.m. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Players sit down to bouts of friendly competition. Fairfax Community Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. TOSS ‘EM TUESDAY: Players nosh on wood-fired pizza and draft beer, then take their best shot in a friendly cornhole tournament. Lincoln Peak Courtyard, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, registration and open play, 5-6:30 p.m.; tournament, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-537-8427. TRIVIA NIGHT: IF YOU DON’T KNOW, NOW YOU KNOW: Teams of quick thinkers gather for a meeting of the minds. A DJ set and prizes sweeten the deal. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, 540-0406.
health & fitness
AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Couch potatoes to extreme athletes attend, lie on the floor and find new ways to improve their daily movements. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 540-0186. BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.27. BRANDON FITNESS BOOT CAMP: Hop to it! Get fit with strength, endurance, agility and coordination exercises. Otter Valley North Campus Gym, Brandon, 5-6 p.m. $12. Info, 343-7160. COMMUNITY YOGA: All ages and all levels are welcome to limber up in this vinyasa class. Brookfield Old Town Hall, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 276-3181. DE-STRESS YOGA: A relaxing and challenging class lets healthy bodies unplug and unwind. Balance Yoga, Richmond, 5:45-7 p.m. $14. Info, 434-8401. FITNESS AT ANY AGE: Strength, agility, coordination and heart-healthy exercises are modified for folks of all ability levels. Charlotte Senior Center, 9:15-10 a.m. $10. Info, 343-7160. FITNESS FLOW YOGA: See FRI.28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
HATHA FLOW YOGA: A balanced combination of sustained and flowing poses promotes mindfulness. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Donations. Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com. KETTLEBELL TRAINING GROUPS: See FRI.28. PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150. SUMMER FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE: Men and women aim for the goal in a friendly setting for all ability levels. Mater Christi School, Burlington, 7:159:15 p.m. $5; $55 for the full season; preregister. Info, gbfloorhockey@gmail.com.
ZUMBA: A high-energy instructor and a wide array of music keep students going strong as they dance their way to health. Marketplace Fitness, Burlington, 4:30-5:15 p.m. $12; free for members and first-timers. Info, 651-8773. ZUMBA WITH ALLISON: Conditioning is disguised as a party at this rhythm-driven workout session. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 227-7221.
JUNIOR CHAMP KART RACING SERIES: Race fans root for drivers ages 6 through 14 as they take laps around an oval track. Thunder Road Speed
SUMMER STORY TIME: Kiddos of all ages dive into themed narratives and crafts. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘THE TEMPEST’: See WED.26, Maples Senior Living Community, Rutland. TODDLER STORY TIME: Good listeners up to 3 years old have fun with music, rhymes, snacks and captivating tales. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.
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‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Gather on the terrace in fair weather. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 363-2431. SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.
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Find club dates in the music section. CASTLETON SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Middlebury’s Snake Mountain Bluegrass bring 25 years of performing experience to the stage. Pavilion, Castleton University, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 468-6039.
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DENNIS WARING: One person’s trash is this musician’s instrument for creating a unique experience for listeners. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. EAMES BROTHERS BAND: Homegrown mountain blues make for a memorable summer evening. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-7826. SHAPE NOTE SING: Locals lend their voices to four-part harmonies at this weekly sing-along of early American music in the “fa-sol-la-mi” tradition. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031. SONGS AT MIRROR LAKE MUSIC SERIES: Root Shock take over this waterfront affair for Reggae Night. Mid’s Park, Lake Placid, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-524-1148. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS: The guys channel the Texas honky-tonks of the 1940s and ’50s through spirited country and juke-joint sounds. Rain location: Fairlee Community Church of Christ. Fairlee Town Common, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ fairleemusic.org. VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: Chamber players present the program “Mozart Lite” as part of the ensemble’s Cuba Series. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 598-9520.
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TAI CHI, LEVEL I: Beginners are introduced to sequences of slow, controlled movements. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.
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SPANISH MUSICAL KIDS: Amigos ages 1 through 5 learn Latin American songs and games with Constancia Gómez, a native Argentinean. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
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LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY: See THU.27.
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WOMEN’S HOME MAINTENANCE COURSE: A fiveweek class empowers female heads-of-household to solve common problems that arise in apartments and houses. BROC | Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, Rutland, 5-7 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 438-2303.
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PICKUP PICKLEBALL: Beginners and seasoned players get their hands on paddles and plastic balls to play the game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong. Cambridge Community Center, 7:15-9:15 p.m. $5. Info, 644-5028. TRY-IT TUESDAY: OPEN PADDLE NIGHT: Men and women with a competitive streak try their hand at racing dragon boats. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@maliaracing.com.
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HOT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LECTURE SERIES: Attorney Cormac Cullinan shares his expertise in “The International Rights of Nature Tribunal: Why It Matters.” Room 012, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1371. MEET-THE-ARTISTS BROWN BAG LUNCH PRESENTATIONS: Artists-in-residence chat about upcoming New York Theatre Workshop presentations in an informal setting. A Q&A follows. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. Free. Info, 603-646-3691.
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A ‘ULYSSES’ SUMMER: SUMMER LITERATURE READING GROUP: Ambitious readers discuss selected pages from James Joyce’s Ulysses. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.
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DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: See WED.26.
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KINGDOM COMMUNITY WIND TOUR: Attendees are blown away by a tour of energy-producing turbines. Kingdom Community Wind, Lowell, 1011:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, nicole.pidala@ greenmountainpower.com.
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CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817. GUIDED TOURS: See WED.26. STARGAZING: See WED.26.
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See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES’: See WED.26. ‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.26. ‘THE SANDLOT’: “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!” A new kid in town takes up with a rag-tag baseball team in this 1993 comedy. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE’: See WED.26.
BARRE FARMERS MARKET: See WED.26.
STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deenastories@gmail.com.
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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART TWO: PERESTROIKA’: See THU.27.
POETRY CLINIC: Writers keep their pens and minds in motion with generative exercises and respectful critiques. River Arts, Morrisville, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 888-1261.
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GREENER DRINKS: See WED.26.
‘WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: PREHISTORIC PLANET 3D’: See WED.26.
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BROWN BAG LUNCH WITH CITY LEADERS: Montpelier fire chief Bob Gowans joins community members for a discussion of his work, recent successes and emerging challenges. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2518.
‘LA BELLE HÉLÈNE’: Soaring vocals propel Opera North’s production of Jacques Offenbach’s comedy of mistaken identity. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $20-90. Info, 603-448-0400.
‘TENDERLY’: See WED.26.
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‘DRACULA’ AUDITIONS: Actors vie for parts in Bram Stoker’s spellbinding story of a vampire in search of new blood, staged by Essex Community Players. Essex Memorial Hall, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 878-9109.
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FARMER OLYMPICS & PIZZA SOCIAL: Contenders show off their agricultural aptitude in a cornucopia of physical and cerebral challenges. Dinner and treats are provided. Cerridwen Farm, Poultney, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10; preregister. Info, 434-3821.
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CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET: See WED.26. COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.26. MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: See WED.26. NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.26. PENNYWISE PANTRY: On a tour of the store, shoppers create a custom template for keeping the kitchen stocked with affordable, nutritious eats. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 6:307:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9753. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET: See WED.26. WOODSTOCK MARKET ON THE GREEN: See WED.26.
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BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26. DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE?: Players of varying experience levels put strategic skills to use. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3322.
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BONE BUILDERS: See WED.26. GENTLE TAI CHI: See WED.26. GENTLE YOGA IN RICHMOND: See WED.26. GENTLE YOGA IN WATERBURY: See WED.26.
JEFFERSONVILLE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET: See WED.26.
GINGER’S EXTREME BOOT CAMP: See WED.26.
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NIA WITH LINDA: See WED.26.
FRESHTRACKS ROAD PITCH: See MON.31.
INSIGHT MEDITATION: See WED.26. PILATES: See WED.26. THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS: Reflexologist and yoga instructor Frances McManus demonstrates
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hand yoga postures to strengthen and open the lungs. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.
INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL SPANISH CLASS: See WED.26.
traditional covers. Brandon Town Green, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-6863.
RECOVERY COMMUNITY YOGA: See WED.26.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS: See WED.26.
SUNRISE YOGA: See WED.26.
LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.26.
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT NURSING STUDENT VISITS: See WED.26.
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MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS JAM/SOCIAL: Pickers bring their instruments to a meeting of musical minds featuring Yak It To Me VT and food-truck fare. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7037. PIKES FALLS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: See WED.26.
VINYASA YOGA: See WED.26.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOUND BATH: See WED.26.
ALABAMA SHAKES: SOLD OUT. Frontwoman Brittany Howard brings her powerhouse pipes to this installment of Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. $49.50-53.50; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 877-987-6487.
YOGA NIDRA: THE YOGA OF DEEP RELAXATION: See WED.26. YOGA ON THE DOCK: See WED.26. ZUMBA EXPRESS: See WED.26.
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‘BUILD A BETTER WORLD’ FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Nautical nuts construct vessels for a cardboard boat regatta. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-8 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. DOROTHY’S LIST BOOK CLUB: Readers ages 8 through 11 express likes and dislikes about Some Kind of Courage by Dan Gemeinhart. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
BIT BRIGADE: Video games play out in real time on a big screen with live rock-music accompaniment. Doom Service open. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10; limited space. Info, 540-0406.
SIMONE DINNERSTEIN & REBECCA FISCHER: The pianist and the violinist band together for a program of works by Bach, Fuerst, Beethoven and Philip Lasser. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $35. Info, 728-6464.
SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS: See WED.26.
CAPITAL CITY BAND: See WED.26.
SUMMER MEGAMIX CARNIVAL: Youngsters celebrate a summer of exploration and learning with face painting, a building contest, music and watermelon on the lawn. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
CITY HALL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS: MARK LEGRAND & THE CADILLAC TWINS: A classic country trio gets toes tapping with cover songs and original material. Burlington City Hall Park, noon. Free. Info, 865-7166.
WEDNESDAY BOOKTIVITY: POST-IT NOTE PIXEL ART: Be they of superheroes or robots, creative kiddos render designs using an array of sticky notes. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 264-5660.
HOOTENANNY: Revelers bring brews, snacks and musical instruments for a good ol’-fashioned jam session. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 8-11 p.m. Donations. Info, info@mainstreetmuseum.org.
YOGA FOR KIDS: See WED.26.
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER: Country hits such as “Passionate Kisses” and “I Feel Lucky” get boots tapping. Emily Barker opens. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7:30 p.m. $2085. Info, 760-4634.
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DREAMS & SOUL TRAVEL — KEYS TO HEALING & INNER PEACE: Members of Vermont Eckankar host an open forum for those interested in sharing spiritual experiences and exploring related questions. Rutland Free Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-773-9390. ‘THE HISTORY OF RACING IN MILTON’: POT LUCK & PANEL DISCUSSION: Start your engines! Community members may bring stories and memorabilia to a celebration of Catamount Stadium and Milton Speedway hosted by Milton Historical Society. Milton Eagles Club, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.
‘BOBBY & MATT’: Depot Theatre’s page2stage reading series introduces audience members to Kevin Cochran’s developing work about an unlikely yet lifelong friendship. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘DOGFIGHT’: See WED.26. ‘DRACULA’ AUDITIONS: See TUE.1. ‘KISS ME, KATE’: See SAT.29. ‘OTHELLO’: Themes of love, race and revenge thread through this Bread Loaf School of English production of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Burgess Meredith Little Theatre. Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-2771. ‘TENDERLY’: See WED.26. ‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’: Theater lovers laugh until they cry during a Saint Michael’s Playhouse production of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s 1930s screwball comedy. Saint Michael’s Playhouse. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $35-44. Info, 654-2281.
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AUTHORS AT THE ALDRICH: Kekla Magoon, writer of children’s and young adult stories, excerpts Shadows of Sherwood and X. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths focus on elements of craft while discussing works-inprogress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104. DAVID HOLDRIDGE: Nonfiction fans perk up their ears for a discussion of the memoir The Avant Garde of Western Civ. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. VETERANS BOOK CLUB: Women who have served in the U.S. military connect over reading materials and a light dinner. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 2959363, ext. 5743. WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: Avid readers exchange ideas and opinions about Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660. !
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BOB AMOS & CATAMOUNT CROSSING: Bluegrass goes big in an outdoor show from the local ensemble. Mediterranean Mix is on hand with mouthwatering eats. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920.
‘A FOREVER FROZEN STORY’: Tohu-Bohu Productions’ large-scale musical takes families on a fantastic journey to a land of winter full of song, dance and surprises. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $1240. Info, 855-561-3602.
RHIANNON GIDDENS: The Carolina Chocolate Drops vocalist channels African American voices from slavery to the present in songs from her new album Freedom Highway. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $15-40. Info, 603-646-2422.
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craft CLAY DRUM-MAKING WORKSHOP: Make your own Udu (Nigerian pot drum). Honoring the Igbo culture, these drums will be made with only your hands and river stones, then they’ll be outdoor-pit fired using traditional fuels. Nigerian food and music will highlight the workshop. No experience necessary. Aug. 12, 13 & 17. Cost: $165/three-day workshop. Location: Pizzazz Pottery Studio, Fair Haven. Info: info@pizzazzpottery.com.
DJEMBE & TAIKO: Classes in Burlington, Hyde Park and Montpelier. Drums provided. Classes for adults (also for kids with parents) Mon., Tue. & Wed. in Burlington. Wed. a.m. or Friday a.m. in Hyde Park. Thu. in Montpelier. Most classes are in the evenings or after school. Conga classes, too! Visit our schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington; Capital City Grange, 6612 Rte. 12, Berlin; Moonlight Studios, 1670 Cleveland Corners Rd., Hyde Park. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.
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for all levels. Afterward, join the discussion as we share and support one another on the often confusing and isolating journey to wellness while living with lyme disease. Wear comfortable clothing. Visit website to sign up or find more information. Jun. 25, Jul. 30, Aug. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. By donation. Location: Laughing River Yoga, The Chase Mill, 1 Mill St., Burlington. Info: laughingriveryoga.com.
yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Evolution Yoga and Physical Therapy offers yoga classes for everyone from beginner to expert. Choose from a wide variety of drop-in classes, series and workshops in Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Gentle, Vigorous, Yoga on the Lake, Yoga Wall, Therapeutics, and Alignment. Become part of our yoga community. You are welcome here. Cost: $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt. com.
well-being JIKIDEN REIKI SEMINARS: Beginner to advanced levels with guest lecturer and author Frank Arjava Petter, Dai Shihan and vice chairman of the Jikiden Reiki Institute of Japan. Learn Usui Reiki in its original simplicity, beauty, thought and practice. This is a rare opportunity to learn Reiki as originally taught and practiced in Japan. Oct. 5-13 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Cost: $900/Cost varies w/ Reiki Level. Location: CourtYard Marriott, Lake Placid, NY. Info: LightWorks Reiki, Luci Carpenter, 518-5726427, lightworksreiki@gmail. com, LightWorksReikiNY.com. YOGA & RECOVERY GROUP FOR FOLKS LIVING W/ LYME DISEASE: Join as we practice gentle restorative poses suitable
HONEST YOGA: Honest yoga offers practices for all levels. We just expanded to have two practice spaces! Your children can practice in one room while you practice in the other. No need for childcare. Yoga and dance classes ages 3 and up. Brand-new beginners’ course: This includes two specialty classes per week for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily heated and alignment classes kids classes in yoga and dance. We hold yoga teacher trainings at the 200- and
LAUGHING RIVER YOGA SCHOOL: Are you a yoga teacher or seeking to be one? We offer a renowned 200-hour teacher training program to get you started and ongoing trainings designed specifically for yoga teachers. The learning never ends. Check out our website for dates and topics. Daily classes; 200- and 300hour teacher trainings. Cost: $65/first month of unlimited classes; workshop and training prices vary. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com. SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages. Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/month and practice as often as you like! Daily. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 448-4262, Info@ sanghastudio.org.
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LEARN TO MEDITATE: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Café (meditation and discussions)
SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org.
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LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers lesson package. Our 11th year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private lessons and online instruction. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.
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IRISH/MODERN/TAP/JAZZ/ BALLET: Fiadhnait Moser School of Dance is accepting students for Irish, contemporary, jazz, tap and FMSD Company classes. We accept dancers at total beginner and advanced levels, as well as adults and children of all ages. Learn the art and joy of dance from champion and internationally qualified dancer, Fia Moser. See website for schedule of daily classes. Cost: $300/10 weekly 1-hour classes; scholarships possible. Location: Endeavor Middle School, 4066 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. Info: The Fiadhnait Moser School of Dance, Fiadhnait Moser, 774-270-4564, fiadhnaitmoser@gmail.com, fiamoserdance.weebly.com.
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VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian JiuJitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy Seals, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required. Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children. Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them thoroughout life. IBJJF & CBJJ Certified Black Belt 6th Degree Instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion. Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
500-hour levels, as well as children and dance teacher training courses. Check our our website for dance classes and yoga summer camps! Daily classes & workshops. $50/new student (1 month unlimited); $18/class; $140/10-class card; $15/ class for student or senior; or $110/10-class punch card; $135/mo. adult memberships; $99/mo. kid memberships. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Hana, South Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com.
meets the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Sunday of each month, noon-2 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.Thu., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.
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DSANTOS VT SALSA: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world-famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor. There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 355-1818, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com.
ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL: Come to Wu Xing Chinese Martial Arts. Join other thoughtful, intelligent adults to learn and practice tai chi, kung fu, meditation and dynamic physical exercises. Maximize your mental tranquility and clarity, physical health and fitness, and self-confidence. For people who never thought this would be for them. Fri., 6-7 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.noon & noon-1 p.m.; Tue., 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $12/1-hour class; $40/ mo. (incl. all classes offered); $5/ trial class. Location: 303 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: 355-1301, info@wxcma.com, wxcma.com. MARTIAL WAY: Colchester and Milton locations. Classes in selfdefense, karate, kung fu, jiu jitsu and tai chi. We have 14 different age and experience levels, so the training is always age- and skill-appropriate. Beginner or experienced, fit or not yet, young or not anymore, we have a class for you! Days and evenings; see website for schedule and fees. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 73 Prim Rd., Colchester, Colchester. Info: David Quinlan, 893-8893, info@martialwayvt. com, martialwayvt.com.
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etro-pop duo Tennis, composed of husband and wife Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, burst onto the blogosphere in the early 2010s with their charming, ultralo-fi album Cape Dory. The accompanying narrative — that, prior to recording, they had sold all of their possessions, left their lives in Denver behind and literally set sail on the Atlantic Ocean — could have destined the pair to fade into obscurity as a kitschy, one-album wonder. Fortunately, that didn’t happen. Comparisons can be made to all manner of ’60s and ’70s female-led pop. But sardonic, quizzical lyrics add modern flair — and, sometimes, existential dread — to their otherwise yesteryear-evoking tunes. Prior to recording their fourth album, Yours Conditionally, the pair returned to the high seas for clarity and inspiration, only this time they headed to the Pacific Ocean — specifically the tucked-away Sea of Cortez. They left the world of record labels to self-release it on their imprint Mutually Detrimental. Tennis open for the Shins on Sunday, July 30, at Waterfront Park in Burlington. Seven Days recently caught up with Moore by phone. SEVEN DAYS: In an interview with Nylon magazine, you offered some thoughts on gender equality in the music industry. Care to elaborate? ALAINA MOORE: The biggest [problem] would be the challenges, stereotypes and assumptions [facing] women and gender-nonconforming people. Music is a great way for people to identify or have empathy for someone whose experience is totally different from theirs. For example, it’s very rewarding for me when I look out into a crowd and I see people from all different walks of life — but men, in particular — singing along with lyrics that maybe express a deeply personal and feminine perspective. They maybe don’t know exactly what it means, but there’s a connection. As far as my goals with being a feminist and a woman in the world and using my art, that’s the only thing I can think to do with it: To try and break down the barriers between human experience. Because music is so shared — especially
Alaina Moore
MUSIC IS SO SHARED — ESPECIALLY POP MUSIC.
IT KIND OF ERASES DIVIDES BETWEEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE. AL AINA MO O R E
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pop music. It kind of erases divides between different people. SD: I’ve always been fascinated by the lyrics to your song “My Better Self” from your second album, Young & Old. What’s it all about? AM: I’m just talking about the ambiguity of language and the way that it’s totally necessary, but [also] how the same word can mean a very different thing to two different people — even two people who are really like-minded. We kind of cycle through words for things — especially euphemisms for difficult, controversial words, or words that try to [define] a loaded concept … because it’s never quite the right word. SD: It seems like your experience with your label during the Ritual in Repeat cycle wasn’t the greatest. Is there a way for an indie band and its label to ever truly be on the same page? AM: The larger issue is not the label versus the band. I never felt that way. I’ve
loved all of the labels that we’ve worked with. The real issue is art and commerce. We are admittedly trying to make money off of our work. I feel like, in this day and age, that might even be the definition of a band’s success — whether or not they can make a living off of it. You don’t make money off of selling records anymore, so licensing is where the money is. I truly believe it will at least subconsciously change the way people write music. I kind of like that there’s not really this concept of selling out anymore. In the ’90s, that would be the death of a band, the destruction of their credibility. And now I feel like no one ever says that. You’d have to do something very disingenuous for somebody to say that about a musician. The way that Patrick and I have bounced back from a frustrating album cycle, as far as the business side of it goes, is by starting our own label and self-releasing. It gives us a lot more freedom than before. It has been extremely
rewarding, and we will continue to self-release as far into the future as I can foresee. SD: I understand that you recorded demos right on the boat during your most recent expedition. AM: Yes. We gave ourselves a lot of time, with no expectations and no real deadline. It was a lot easier to write, and it took the pressure off of every little thing we tried. We could start a song and get halfway in and be like, “Yeah, this is nothing to me,” and just throw it away, move on and not feel devastated. When I write, I feel so invested in every little thing that I do. It can be very emotionally devastating to me, and writing this way, in an environment where it wasn’t the most important part of my life — [because] our No. 1 concern at all times was our safety and the safety of our boat — honestly, it really contextualized music-making for me. Whatever we did THE LOVE BOAT
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Brace yourselves, music lovers of Vermont. This week’s concert schedule is a veritable Category 5 squall — and it’s all hands on deck. So hoist the mains, batten down the hatches and hold on for dear life. A few of the big to-dos are happening down at Burlington’s Waterfront Park, courtesy of Higher Ground Presents and the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Four consecutive nights of colossal performances begin on Thursday, July 27, with a co-headlining show from rock monsters PRIMUS and CLUTCH. The festivities wrap up on Sunday, July 30, with indie superstars the SHINS and retro-pop darlings TENNIS. Check out our interview with Tennis front woman ALAINA MOORE on the facing page. But on Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, Vermont’s reigning champions of jam, TWIDDLE, bring back Tumble Down, which they debuted last summer. The quartet plays two sets each night, in addition to sitting in with various acts throughout the fest. Also on the bill are FRUITION, AQUEOUS, MIDNIGHT
NORTH, STRANGE MACHINES, HOLLY BOWLING
and TEDDY MIDNIGHT, as well as locals
MADAILA, NAVYTRAIN, the MANGROVES and
Plattsburgh, N.Y.’s LUCID. Given that this is Twiddle’s second time around with Tumble Down, they’re feeling confident, and that has taken most of the guesswork out of the equation. “We’re a little more experienced with it now,” Twiddle front man MIHALI SAVOULIDIS tells Seven Days. “I think the planning of the whole event, the schedule and all that stuff, was much easier for us.” It’s been a hot minute since Twiddle have even performed in Burlington — and, honestly, home-state appearances are scant nowadays. So it goes when you blow up — they currently have just under 70,000 Facebook followers. Their last full-band appearance in the Queen City was actually last summer’s Tumble Down — though various members of the band perform somewhat regularly at venues such as Nectar’s and Club Metronome. The festival comes on the heels of their latest release, which they dropped
last spring. The double album includes a newly remastered version of their 2015 record, Plump Chapter 1, as well as the much-anticipated companion record, Plump Chapter 2. See our review on page 71. Expect the new effort to have a robust influence on this weekend’s set lists. “There are some newer songs that we have not played yet off the new album that we’re hoping to get to at Tumble Down,” says Savoulidis. Another reason to be psyched: The brass-tastic GIANT COUNTRY HORNS, of PHISH phame, will appear alongside Twiddle, as they did last weekend at a few shows in New York City. “We’ve always wanted to do something with them, so adding them into the mix is going to be really nice,” says Savoulidis. In case anyone was wondering why the festival is called Tumble Down (I was), Savoulidis explains: “We were really kind of at a loss for what to call this thing last year,” he says. “A very close friend of the band who lives in Los Angeles has this list of cool words — kind of Twiddle-related things that he would jot down. I called him and said, ‘Can you give me some of the words on your list?’” Apparently the list contains some choice Twiddle lyrics, among other things. SOUNDBITES
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CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free. THE DAILY PLANET: Blackwater Trio (rock, Americana), 8 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Jazz Quintet, 8:30 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Will Patton (jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Mike Brewster Band (blues, rock), 9:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic), 6 p.m., free. Hayley Jane Solo (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Ween Wednesday featuring members of Tar Iguana, 10 p.m., $3/5. 18+. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Reagh Greeneaf Jr. and Gypsy Reel (folk), 7:30 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Adrian Cooper Smith, Zodiac Sutra, Pissant (freak-folk), 7 p.m., free. Amberwood (alt-rock), 10:30 p.m., free. The Big Sway (funkpunk, rock), midnight, free. RED SQUARE: Rick Redington & the Luv (rock), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: AQUG (house, trap), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The North End Honeys (country), 7 p.m., free. VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: Summer Breeze with DJ Craig Mitchell (hits), 5:30 p.m., free.
STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Open Mic NIght, 7:30 p.m., free.
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BACKSTAGE PUB: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.
SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation. Umlaut (Tex-Mex, Kraut rock), 8 p.m., donation.
HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Wilsen, Henry Jamison (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., $10/12.
WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Amberwood, Phantom Airwave (alt-rock), 8:30 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Italian Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.
SWEET MELISSA’S: David Langevin (ragtime), 6 p.m., donation.
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BAYSIDE PAVILION: The Starline Rhythm Boys (honky-tonk, rockabilly), 6 p.m., free. NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: The Duo (pop covers), 6:30 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
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night owl. The British-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter penned songs from her latest album, I Go Missing in My Sleep, in the dead stillness of predawn. You can hear this tranquil yet anticipatory verve on each track. While placid acoustic guitar anchors her songwriting, it doesn’t take long for it to wander away from the campfire and into the dark of night. Atmospheric accents, such as fluttery samples, peripheral synth pads and reverb-drenched percussion, elevate her folksy proclivities into a free-associative dream state. Catch Wilsen on Thursday, July 27, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington. Local singer-songwriter HENRY JAMISON opens.
MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.
THE DAILY PLANET: Gordon Goldsmith (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.
Friend Zone Live featuing DJ Peaches (eclectic dance), 10:30 p.m., $5.
8:30 p.m., free. Keith Burnstein’s Kettle Black (singer-songwriter), 11 p.m., $5.
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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Mal Maiz (cumbia), 10 p.m., free.
FOAM BREWERS: Dan Ryan Express (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Vorcza (jazz), 10 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Chop Suey!: A Tribute to System of a Down’s ‘Toxicity’ featuring members of Coquette and Reverser (Primus After Party), 10 p.m., $5/10. 18+.
RED SQUARE: Gravel (jazz), 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
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ARTSRIOT: Vermont Mozart Festival Rising Stars (classical), 6 p.m., $10/15.
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JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Queen City Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Marc Delgado (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Jeff Przech (alt-country, Americana), 9 p.m., free. WRUV’s
PHO NGUYEN: Karaoke with DJ Walker, 8 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: Slow Pony (death-jazz, polka-funk), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz),
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: The Western Den, Honeysuckle, Cricket Blue (indie), 10 p.m., $3. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Band of the Land (Americana), 7 p.m., free.
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MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX: Open Mic & Jam Session, 9 p.m., free. MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.
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ZENBARN: Brett Hughes and Friends (country), 9 p.m., free.
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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Throttle Thursdays with DJ Gold (hits), 9 p.m., free.
champlain islands/northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Arthur James (blues), 7 p.m., free.
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BENTLEYS RESTAURANT: Brown Bag Concert: Bob Dylan Tribute Band, 5:30 p.m., free.
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SD: Did any of the individual instrumental and/or vocal tracks actually end up on the record? AM: We rerecorded everything, except there’s a really weird, crazy delayed guitar part in the background of the song “Fields of Blue.” That’s the only thing that survived. Demoing on a boat is not very conducive to proper music.
SD: Do you have any songs that you think don’t translate to live performance? AM: Oh, yeah. All the time — like, half of our songs. There are some that we just can’t figure out. Or there are some that we thought would be so good live, and then they’re not. There’s a song on our new record called “Baby Don’t Believe” that’s our favorite. We were so looking forward to playing it live, and then we added it to our set and we played it at, like, 10 shows and tinkered around with it and we thought, No, it’s too down-tempo and linear. It just didn’t fit.
SD: How does the process work when creating a visual representation of your music? AM: It goes back and forth. Sometimes I will have a vision in mind, and other times we’ll be brainstorming together, usually over a gin and tonic. Other times — he knows our taste really well — he’ll stumble upon an image and show me, and we’ll be like, “This would be an amazing aesthetic for a music video” — like a color palette and lighting, for example. We think more in terms of abstract visuals over narrative [videos]. I’m not really interested in literal interpretations of my songs. I want more abstract, associative images. !
SD: Right — unless you want all of those creaks, gulls and splashing sounds. AM: Exactly — which might be interesting one day. It might lend itself a lot better to a folk singer. Maybe if we switch genres that would work.
SD: Tell me about your visual partner, Luca Venter. AM: He’s more or less our art director for this whole album cycle. He’s like a member of our family. We have a lot of projects we’re working on, including a very long visual documentation of our sailing trip.
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do was just a simple joy instead of the most important thing I’ll ever do in my life. It made songwriting joyful and natural.
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You should also check out the Bermuda Triangle — aka the triangular parking lot at the corner of North Winooski Ave. and Archibald Street. Ska-fusion band SKELETON DANCER lay down some reggae-rumba delightfulness, and DJ TAKA spins assorted vinyl grooves. The whole thing culminates at the Round Up, the outdoor stage at the corner of Drew and North streets. Comedian ERIC DREIBLATT hosts a truly eclectic lineup: Caribbean-infused HONEYBEE STEELBAND, hip-hop collective A2VT, DJ Rush’n Noiz, Barbacoa, dancerockers APPALLED EAGLES and psychedelic jam band BINGER. And Swan Dojo’s LOIS TROMBLEY leads a hip-hop dance workshop, as she does every year.
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This week, Nectar’s is the place to be for engaging tribute acts. On Thursday, Healing Exchange hosts the official Primus/Clutch after-party, Chop Suey! Tweaked-out prog-rockers COQUETTE step out of retirement for a one-off tribute to SYSTEM OF A DOWN. With REVERSER’s JACKSON JACQUES taking on vocal duties, the group performs its rendition of SoaD’s breakthrough album, Toxicity. On Friday, DENNIS LEMOINE hosts his yearly homage to the one and only MICK JAGGER with the Jagg Off 7. What Untitled-4 started as a small, private party in Lemoine’s living room has grown into a huge annual event. In honor of the Jagg’s birthday — which is actually Wednesday, July 26 — Lemoine assembles some of the best rock and blues musicians in the area, including SETH YACOVONE, COLLIN CRAIG, ALEX BUDNEY, SEAN PREECE, MIKE FRIED and JOE MOORE. In other news, Mick Jagger is still alive. Somehow. !
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Even if your weekend is already filled with Twiddling and Tumbling, you might want to cram your overcrowded entertainment schedule with some tuneage in the Old North End. On Saturday, Burlington’s scrappiest neighborhood shows off its charm and community spirit with the yearly Ramble. The sprawling hootenanny fills every corner of the district. It features block parties, a screen-printing workshop, a talent show at North End Studios, a walking tour, an epic group bike ride and, of course, boatloads of live music. In some cases, residents invite you right into their homes. For instance, STEPH PAPPAS of the STEPH PAPPAS EXPERIENCE delivers a concert of outlaw country and Americana underground right from her front porch at the corner of Crombie Street and North Winooski Avenue. And over at 120 Lakeview Terrace, Montréal’s DJ RUSH’N NOIZ lays down chill, deep-house beats at the Backyard Splash. Over at Decaturfest, the Decatur Street block party, get hip to the DJ stylings of DJs MAE and REGICIDE, indie rockers the ZII TREES and surf-rockers BARBACOA.
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“I say the words ‘tumble down’ in a few songs,” he continues, referring to tracks such as “Amydst the Myst” from Chapter 1. “That one kind of stuck out to us — picturing everyone tumbling down to the waterfront to come see us.” Tumble down they shall. And afterward, I assume most folks will stumble up to one or more of the official after-parties. On Friday night, the Higher Ground Ballroom hosts the improvisational free-for-all EVERYONE ORCHESTRA with conductor MATT BUTLER. The Twiddle posse, members of Fruition, Midnight North and Holly Bowling round out the ensemble. And over at Club Metronome, funk-rockers GANG OF THIEVES and BACKUP PLANET are responsible for keeping the party going. Saturday’s post-festival activities include a jam with MIHALI & FRIENDS, who take over the Higher Ground Ballroom. Expect to see an unpredictable cavalcade of the day’s performers. Aside from Savoulidis and the rest of Twiddle, we truly won’t know the full lineup until it starts. And back at Nectar’s, LESPECIAL and the JAUNTEE keep the jams jamming and the funk pumping. Check out highergroundmusic.com for show times and additional info.
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MONOPOLE: The Richard Panthers Trio (rock), 9 p.m., free. OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Hot Club of Cowtown (country, jazz), 8 p.m., $25/27.
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CLUB METRONOME: Official Tumble Down After Party featuring Gang of Thieves and Backup Planet (rock, funk), 11 p.m., $10. FOAM BREWERS: Sammich (jam), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Whetherman (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free. Newcomers Club (folk-rock), 9 p.m., free. Taka (vinyl DJ), 11 p.m., $5. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Lux (funk, soul), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Jagg Off 7: A Mick Jagger Birthday Spectacular, 9:30 p.m., $15/18. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Supersounds DJ (top 40), 10 p.m., free.
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RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. The Greys Duo (jazz, folk), 7 p.m., free. Mantis Tobaggan (soul), 8 p.m., free. Native Harrow (folk-rock), 9 p.m., free. Added Color (rock), 10 p.m., $5. Let’s Be Leonard (rock), 11:30 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: The Welterweights (rock), 4 p.m., free. Josh Panda (rock, soul), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (house, hits), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (hits), 10 p.m., $5. SIDEBAR: Jack Bandit (eclectic), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 and Big Dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The Gaslight Tinkers (Afro-Caribbean, funk), 8 p.m., free. THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: T.G.I.F. with DJ Fattie B (hits), 5:30 p.m., free.
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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Jennings & McComber (indie folk, Celtic), 11 a.m., free.
soundtrack. But beware: Horse-headed men are persona non grata, and Björk’s infamous swan dress may make an
SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.
appearance. Exploding piñatas incite
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ravenous consumption, and the stereo
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Pickin’ Party with Dave Clark (bluegrass), 3 p.m., free.
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burlington
and get weird. Seriously — they encourage
ARTSRIOT: Sports, Yeek (indie), 8:30 p.m., $12.
their audience to dress up. Jack and the Jukebox perform on Saturday, July 29, at the Monkey House in Winooski.
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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. Hatchling (indie, psychedelic), 10 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.
ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Lokey (rock), 5 p.m., free. A House on Fire (rock), 9 p.m., free.
OLIVE RIDLEY’S: All Request Night with DJ Skippy (hits), 10 p.m., free.
RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (hits), 6 p.m., $5. DJ Reign One (EDM), 11 p.m., $5.
STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Mike Brewster (blues, rock), 7 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): New Nile Orchestra (Afro-fusion), 8:30 p.m., free.
SIDEBAR: Peaer, Amelia Devoid (indie), 7 p.m., free. SVPPLY (hip-hop, top 40), 10 p.m., free.
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Breakfast For the Boys (rock), 7:30 p.m., free. Binger (jam), 10 p.m., free.
WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Adam Sullivan and Co. (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Brinkerhoff (piano), 6 p.m., free. James Harvey (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Chicky Stoltz (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. Jon Hatchett band (honky-tonk), 9 p.m., free. DEMENA’S: Joe Moore (jazz), 6 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., donation. Fiasco (pop and rock covers), 9 p.m., $5.
stowe/smuggs
MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon (solo acoustic), 6 p.m., free. DJ Two Rivers (hits), 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
champlain islands/northwest
MONKEY HOUSE: DJ Disco Phantom and Friends (eclectic dance), 9 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Blackwater Trio (rock, Americana), 8 p.m., $3/8. 18+.
costume party. It’s a hedonistic, chaotic
chittenden county HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Everyone Orchestra (jam), 11 p.m., $18/23.
chittenden county
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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Roadhouse Rehab (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.
JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Red Hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 7 p.m., free. 70 MUSIC
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THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING: Doctor Rick (rock), 6 p.m., free.
BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, $5-10 donation.
TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: The Duel (pop covers), 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont
MONOPOLE: Electric Love Machine (psychedelic), 10 p.m., free. MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.
burlington
CLUB METRONOME: Retronome With DJ Fattie B (’80s dance party), 9 p.m., free/$5. FOAM BREWERS: Burning Monk (Rage Against the Machine tribute), 10 p.m., free. JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Azarian Family Hoo Haw (eclectic), 6 p.m., $5-10. DJ Taka 2 Year Anniversary (vinyl DJ), 10 p.m., $5-10. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: The Dream Eaters (psychedelic, dream-pop), 10 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Giovanina Bucci Duo (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Official Tumble Down After Party featuring lespecial and the Jauntee (death-funk, dance), 11 p.m., $10. RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Dodg3r (EDM, hits), 10 p.m., free. RADIO BEAN: AM Radio (Americana), noon, free. Dawn of Jayne (indie, blues), 3 p.m., free. Shawn Taylor (roots), 7 p.m., free. Jesse Taylor (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free. Mickey Western’s Black Powder (Americana), 11 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. Good Lord the Liftin’ (blues, jazz), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5.
SMITTY’S PUB: Chris & Erica (rock), 8 p.m., free. THE SPOT ON THE DOCK: Reggae Brunch with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 11 a.m., free.
chittenden county
BACKSTAGE PUB: Mirage (rock), 9 p.m., free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Mihali & Friends (jam), 11 p.m., $18/23. MONKEY HOUSE: Jack and the Jukebox (art-rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Ryan & Slim (rock), 5 p.m., free. The Full Cleveland (yacht rock), 9 p.m., free. STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Skrizzly Adams (rock, hip-hop), 7 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Paul Asbell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Wes Hamilton (folk), 6 p.m., free. Drunk & in the Woods (soul, funk), 9 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: Maiden Voyage (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $5.
stowe/smuggs
EL TORO: Gypsy Wind (Americana), 6:30 p.m., free.
MOOGS PLACE: Blue Fox (blues), 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: City Limits Dance Party with DJ Earl (top 40), 9:30 p.m., free.
champlain islands/northwest
TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: The Buck Hollers (country, bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: The Can-Am Expanded Jazz Band, 8 p.m., free.
outside vermont MONOPOLE: The Old Main (Americana), 10 p.m., free.
NAKED TURTLE: NightHawk (rock), 10 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Mantis Toboggan (soul), 7 p.m., free.
SUN.30 burlington
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 8 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$3. 18+. RADIO BEAN: John & Amy (folk, indie-pop), 1 p.m., free. Joe Kranz (folk, blues), 7 p.m., free. Tierney Greene (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free. David Rosane and the Zookeepers (indie rock), 10 p.m., free. Scuba Party (psychedelic rock), midnight, free. RED SQUARE: Sammich (jam), 7 p.m., free. DJ David Chief (dance), 11 p.m., free.
RADIO BEAN: Paul Slotnik (jazz, folk), 7 p.m., free. Fertile Soil (folk-rock), 8:30 p.m., free. Carpoolparty (electro-pop, hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., free. RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (hits), 10 p.m., free. RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Robbie J (dance), 7 p.m., free. SIDEBAR: Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.
chittenden county BACKSTAGE PUB: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Kelly Ravin (country), 6 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.
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burlington
THE GRYPHON: P’tit Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: StorytellingVT, 7:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Ian Greenman (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free. NECTAR’S: Tuesday Bluesday Blues Jam with Collin Craig and Friends, 7:30 p.m., free. Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $3/5.18+. RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Hannah Fair (country, folk), 9 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Jukebox George & the Last Dimes, 10 p.m., $5. RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (dance), 10 p.m., free.
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REVIEW this The Mountain Carol, The Mountain Carol
Wilson’s drawl is reminiscent of the dark and brooding men who fronted hedonistic 1980s pop and new-wave acts; and lo-fi because it sounds like the band gathered in a warehouse around a Fisher-Price cassette player and pressed “record.” The result is a mysterious, gorgeous exploration of isolation, memory and life in the mountains. Guitarist Austin Petrashune, Wilson and producer/drummer Matt Hall are
the Mountain Carol. Petrashune and Wilson grew up together in Saranac and have been working together for years. But this EP is the first product they’ve formally shared with the world. It begins with the title track, a muffled, contemplative expedition into recollections of winters past. Atop the Casio’s metronomic tick, tropical guitar chords sweep in and offset the song’s wintry motif. Wilson’s vocals are cloaked in darkness as he sings, “It used to snow / I would put out my tongue / And catch them falling one by one.” Wilson pointedly emphasizes not only every word but practically every syllable. As his nearly unintelligible musings momentarily subside, Petrashune introduces a staccato, guitar-picked melody. On the second track, “All Is Lost,” the Casio introduces a new pattern, underscoring a bleak yet whimsical descent into darkness. A rhythmic guitar line adds counterpoint to the regimented beat. Bulbous bursts
of synth — like the beeps and blorps issued from command consoles on Star Trek’s original USS Enterprise — bubble and boil between Wilson’s downcast ruminations. “Adventure Safari” concludes the alpine trek. An ascending piano line is interspersed between melancholy jazz chords encased in tinny snares and high-pitched, unidentifiable warbling. The piano melody morphs into an exuberant, marchlike refrain. Wilson concludes the song with a puzzling statement: “On adventure safari / You will dance.” The Mountain Carol is a haunting, confounding plunge into the mind of a curious and enigmatic singersongwriter. Conceptually uncluttered and with a cohesive sonic palette, it’s a strong debut. The Mountain Carol is available at bandcamp.com. Catch the Mountain Carol on Thursday, August 3, at Monopole in Plattsburgh, and Monday, August 7, at Radio Bean in Burlington.
fundamentally stupid) debate. Fairly or not, Twiddle are hardly the first to be subjected to it. Their latest release, the epic double album PLUMP (Chapters 1 & 2), will only fan the flames. Since their 2004 inception, Twiddle have primarily thrived as a live band. This raises another long-standing quarrel in the jam scene: Should studio albums aim to capture concert magic, or should they exist as an independent artistic experience? On PLUMP, Twiddle split the difference, navigating
both tightly crafted, pop-centric songs and lofty flights of improvisational indulgence. Chapter 1 was actually released in December 2015 but has been remastered for the double set. It’s a subtle but significant improvement. In the hands of producer Ron Saint Germain — whose credits include Living Colour, Bad Brains, Sonic Youth and Kashmir, among others — Twiddle’s opus feels consistent and sharp, despite the near constant stylistic detours. Keys sparkle, guitars soar and bass and drums snake around rubbery grooves, as they should on any good jam record. But Saint Germain is particularly adept at highlighting a strength not typically associated with jam-oriented bands: compelling songwriting. Amid Twiddle’s sonic shenanigans, it’s easy to overlook front man and guitarist Mihali Savoulidis’ way with words. He’s an ambitious and imaginative writer with a gift for storytelling. Cuts such as “Be There” and “The Fantastic Tale of Ricky Snickle” unspool as detailed and
fanciful tales. But Savoulidis is equally adept at confessional writing. The opening track, “When It Rains It Pours” is as vivid a portrait of being down on your luck as anything you’ll find on your average sad-sack indie-folk record. Predictably, clunkers exist among the 28 cuts. But Savoulidis often shows smarts and savvy. Of course, most fans will come for the heady jamz. And Twiddle don’t disappoint. Particularly on Chapter 2, Savoulidis, Ryan Dempsey (keys), Zdenek Grubb (bass) and Brook Jordan (drums) ably shred with flair and precision. They even (mostly) manage to avoid noodle wankery with focused and well-arranged freak-outs. PLUMP is indeed a chunky record and one that should both sate finicky jam fans and perhaps even achieve some crossover appeal. PLUMP (Chapters 1 & 2) by Twiddle is available at twiddlemusic.com. The band headlines its annual Tumble Down festival on Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, at Waterfront Park in Burlington.
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If you heard that there was a new band called the Mountain Carol hailing from the Adirondacks, certain sounds and images might flood your senses: a reclusive, grizzled logger; string-based ballads; three-part harmonies; and an overall aesthetic rooted in 19thcentury tradition. (The band offers a hand-tied sprig of spruce needles with the purchase of their CD, for crying out loud.) But you know what they say about judging books and whatnot. While the Saranac/Plattsburgh, N.Y., group does engage lyrically in an exploration of nature, sonically the new EP is mechanical and highly modern — at least in the sense that it has elements of electronica and a relentless, ticking Casio drum machine on every track. The best and most suitable description is decadent lo-fi: Decadent because keyboardist/vocalist Bruce
Twiddle, PLUMP (Chapters 1 & 2) (SONO RECORDING GROUP, CD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, VINYL)
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Here’s a dirty little secret: Twiddle are presently Vermont’s biggest band (non-Phish/Grace Potter division). While certain other homegrown acts might garner more critical fawning, none draws crowds, at home or abroad, like the Castleton quartet. But success can also breed enmity, as the Phab Four and Potter could attest. And that means Twiddle are also Vermont’s most polarizing band — for proof, google “Twiddle Venn diagram.” Few groups, local or otherwise, inspire more fevered bickering on fan forums: Are Twiddle the heirs apparent to the throne? (If and when the sitting caliphs lay down the scepter, that is.) Or are they simply the latest in a long succession of pretenders? In the sprawling realm of jam music — a genre whose followers are eternally waiting for the princes who were promised — this is an ancient (and
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of love. Topped with the grainy, glitchy culture of VHS and cassette tapes, test-pattern color schemes and ’90s nostalgia, they explore love in the digital age. Get down with Carpoolparty on Monday, July 31, at Radio Bean in Burlington. TUE.1
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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: SVPPLY (hip-hop), 7 p.m., free.
chittenden county
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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free. WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
barre/montpelier
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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Bishop LaVey (Kane Sweeney) (alternative, punk), 6 p.m., free.
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burlington
ARTSRIOT: The Archives Presents Bit Brigade, Doom Service (metal), 8:30 p.m., $10. CITIZEN CIDER: Brett Hughes (country), 6 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Cazador, Kult of Mary, Zosu, Keifcatcher (metal), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.
barre/montpelier
BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Siena Facciolo (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.
JUNIPER: Ray Vega’s Latin Jazz Quinteto, 8:30 p.m., free.
middlebury area
LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Deltaphonic (blues-rock), 9:30 p.m., free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.
middlebury area
RÍ RÁ THE IRISH LOCAL & WHISKEY ROOM: Reagh Greeneaf Jr. and Gypsy Reel (folk), 7:30 p.m., free.
HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.
chittenden county
WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.
stowe/smuggs
TRAPP FAMILY LODGE: Cooie Sings (Americana), 6 p.m., free.
VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Standup Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. LGBTQLOL (standup), 9 p.m., free.
JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.
NECTAR’S: Vinyl Night with DJ Disco Phantom (eclectic), 6 p.m., free. Nik Greeley & the Operators with Special Guests (soul), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.
CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: DJ Jessbro Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Karaoke with Roots Entertainment, 9 p.m., free.
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OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
MONKEY HOUSE: Deltaphonic (roots-rock, country), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.
JULY 2017 28-30
outside vermont
THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Nate Reit’s Collage Septet (jazz), 7 p.m., free.
HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Jerry Garcia 75th Birthday Celebration (Grateful Dead tribute), 8:30 p.m., $15/20.
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RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Alex Smith (folk), 9 p.m., free. Cook Bag (punk), 10:30 p.m., free. The Hannas (indie punk), midnight, free. RED SQUARE: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.
CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.
TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., free.
champlain islands/northwest
BAYSIDE PAVILION: The Starline Rhythm Boys (honky-tonk, rockabilly), 6 p.m., free. NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: Thea Wren Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.
northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.
outside vermont MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free. !
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CLAIRE’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 41 Main St., Hardwick, 472-7053 CORK WINE BAR & MARKET OF STOWE, 35 School St., Stowe, 760-6143 MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX, 87 Edwards Rd., Jeffersonville, 644-5060 MATTERHORN, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198 MOOGS PLACE, Portland St., Morrisville, 851-8225 PIECASSO PIZZERIA & LOUNGE, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411 RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN, 394 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-9593 THE RUSTY NAIL, 1190 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245 STOWEHOF INN, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722 SUSHI YOSHI, 1128 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4135
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Proof of Experience Dave Kennedy, BCA Center, and Monica Rivard, Cavendish Gallery B Y RA CHEL ELI ZA BET H JONES
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fortuitous art intersection has appeared in Burlington. Last Friday, Burlington City Arts celebrated the opening of new curator Heather Ferrell’s first two shows; one of these is “Dave Kennedy: A Stranger Stands Here.” The Seattle-based artist is showing large-scale, wall-mounted collage and small-scale sculptural installations. Just a block away, in the basement of the Cavendish Gallery and Collective on College Street, Burlington-based photographer Monika Rivard has hung “Right/Wrong/Reason.” It’s an engrossing, vulnerable installation that includes photographs in seemingly every format, from cyanotypes to gel medium transfers, as well as paintings, collage, assemblage, and tools and remnants of the artist’s process. Kennedy, in his early fifties, is midcareer, and his exhibition is clean and choreographed — professional. Rivard, 29, is emerging. (Arguably, her exhibition is an important part of that emergence, a shedding of earlier skins.) But what the two shows share is a driving impulse to dissect, complicate and build on — figuratively and literally — the medium of photography as a means of negotiating identity. “Photography has a problem,” Kennedy said in a recent interview for the blog of PBS series “Art21.” “It’s too precious and mechanical. The physical medium describes a sole, two-dimensional, framed experience.” Kennedy’s point of intervention (and contention) with the medium originates in his youth. He explained to the crowd assembled at the show’s reception that he grew up in a neglected World War II housing project in Tacoma, Wash. His ethnically ambiguous appearance was met with racist reactions, as well as the
“Framed between two others” by Dave Kennedy
Rivard’s installation treats identity as something to amass and then intuitively rearrange. “A Stranger Stands Here” is relatively sparse and precise; “Right/Wrong/ Reason” is intimate, filled with flesh and ephemera and traces of the artist’s hand. Both take photography to task. Rivard has filled every wall in the basement space with images and artifacts of her creative life, dating as far back as age 11. A stack of wellused four-by-five film holders sits on a shelf beneath a framed inkjet-on-
HERE, PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT AN ISOLATED MECHANICAL PROCESS; IT’S A LIFEWAY. all-too-familiar racist microaggression, “What are you?” The works at the BCA Center pointedly twist this question. On the walls are three composite scenes crafted from photocopied images of places that Kennedy finds reminiscent of his childhood environment — specifically, he said, places where he sought refuge. “Framed between two others” hangs in the middle of the trio. It’s a disorienting amalgam of layered images of a nondescript blue building with a tarped-over opening. Several objects are affixed to the collage: a black rectangle, a busted ring of industrial plastic, and three pieces of scrap wood that might as well have come from the site in question. Upon much closer investigation, however, one finds some of the objects are not what they seem. Some pieces of wood are made, like the images to which they are affixed, from photocopies. This realization makes it difficult for the viewer to trust any of their first-glance
assumptions. The black rectangle that looks uncannily like a mounted screen is actually a velvet jeweler’s tray. The tumble of electric-orange fencing on the gallery floor is made of paper, not weather-resistant industrial plastic. What are you? How do you know? Kennedy locates his interrogations and illusions in spaces devoid of human presence for a reason. The offense of What are you?, after all, comes in part from the suggestion that you are less than human, not more than the sum of your parts or heritage. A what implies basic building materials, chemical breakdowns, a structure’s bones — physical elements that, as Kennedy suggests, can be just as fragile and fluid as personal identity. “I believe that social constructs are stories that can be taken apart and told differently,” Kennedy said on Friday. While Kennedy uses photographic manipulation and fragmentation as a means of studied, constructive undoing,
fabric print, saved from an undergrad installation at the California College of the Arts. Nearby, Rivard’s diploma from that institution hangs behind glass. A Diane Arbus book sits on the floor. Across the room, a mixed-media work combines pictures of women with broken mirrors; the label says it took top prize when Rivard was in high school. Altogether, the show feels almost alarmingly confidential. Here, photography is not an isolated mechanical process; it’s a lifeway. Rivard was raised in New Hampshire and Massachusetts by multiple photographers, she offered in a recent interview with Seven Days: “Photography has always been a member of my family, and the most important thing in my life.” She echoed Kennedy’s concerns about the medium, noting that “Once you know everything about the camera, the magic is gone.” Rivard’s work seems like an ongoing questioning of the medium to learn what
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second component, “Public Hanging & Crucifixion of Sacred Symbols,” consists of photocopies staple-gunned on telephone poles within eight blocks of her soon-to-be-vacated living quarters and in other local spots. It’s especially apropos in the age of the iPhone to question the miracles and pitfalls of photography as it relates to defining one’s home and oneself, and to viewing others. Happily, both Kennedy and Rivard move beyond familiar tropes, each working to give the medium new dimensions on their own terms. !
"Right/Wrong/Reason" installation by Monika Rivard
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else it has to offer, how it can be made to transcend itself. A photocopied portrait of a friend has been made sculptural with paint and a neon-orange bandsaw belt, which was pilfered (with permission) from the trash at Burlington’s Riven studio. Paintings featuring Raymond Pettibon-esque script evidence the temptation of incorporating text. Fliers from past shows sit on the tray of an old enlarger. Slabs of concrete and images of plain building materials offer an obvious connection to Kennedy’s work. Rivard said she hopes to continue to find ways to “feign ignorance” and reintroduce clumsiness to her work. Part of this growth means letting go of the past. “Right/Wrong/Reason” is a sort of personal de-accessioning for Rivard, who is in the midst of relinquishing an apartment and undergoing major lifestyle shifts. She has informally named the process “Release the Angels.” A
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INFO “Dave Kennedy: A Stranger Stands Here,” through October 8 at the BCA Center in Burlington. burlingtoncityarts.org. Monika Rivard, “Right/Wrong/Reason,” through July 31 at Cavendish Gallery & Collective in Burlington, 865-6223. Facebook.
7TH ANNUAL TRUNK SHOW AND SALE: We are looking for artists/ artisans interested in taking part in this sale of new or different items July 29 and 30. The artist must attend, have a table and have a 10-by-10-foot covered tent. Commission rate: 80 percent to artist. Artists are responsible for setting up and selling their work. $25 reservation fee will be returned at end of the event. More info at grandisleartworks.com. Grand Isle Art Works. Through July 28. Info, 378-4591.
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: The Cambridge Arts Council invites artists, artisans and vendors to register for this ninth annual summer arts festival, to be held Saturday, August 12. To register, visit cambridgeartsvt.org/fota. Deadline: August 1. Downtown Jeffersonville. $40 booth fee; $25 for students. Info, 633-2388.
PENTANGLE LIGHT GARDEN: Pentangle invites individual artists and small groups from the community to create sculptures incorporating light, which will line the footpaths of the town green. This year’s event will take place September 22 and 23. Space is limited. For more info and to register, email Serena Nelson at info@ pentanglearts.org. Deadline: September 5. Woodstock Village Green. Info, 457-3981.
‘GLOBAL POSTAL ART’: Artists and community members are invited to send original art postcards interpreting the themes “women art scientists” and/or “avant art global conspiracy” to Women Art Scientists or Avant Art Global Conspiracy, 803 Town Farm Rd., Ludlow, VT 05149. All submissions will be included in two upcoming fall shows at Stone Valley Arts and Castleton University Fine Arts Center Gallery. Deadline: July 31. Stone Valley Arts, Poultney. Info, 325-2603. GREAT VERMONT PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL: Welcoming artists of all abilities to the Mad River Valley for two days of painting on August 11 and 12. For prospectus and registration, visit valleyartsvt.com. Valley Arts, Waitsfield. Info, 496-6682. MILKHAUS ART FESTIVAL: Submissions welcome to the open artists’ competition at fifth annual art festival on August 26. Guests will vote on winner for cash prize. To submit, email name, title, medium and delivery date to designtotable@gmail.com. Deadline: August 25. Milkhaus Studios, Ferrisburgh. $8. Info, designtotable@ gmail.com. ‘MULTIPLES: OUR 99TH EXHIBIT’: Welcoming submissions of photographs that incorporate multiples and repetition to mark the milestone of the gallery’s 99th exhibition. Submissions will be juried by William Albert Allard. For more info and to submit, visit darkroomgallery.com. Deadline: August 9, 11:59 p.m. Darkroom
PLAINFIELD KIOSK ART: Seeking art of all kinds to be featured in upcoming monthlong exhibitions through this unique format. For details and to submit, email jennibeearr@gmail.com. Deadline is rolling. Plainfield Art Kiosk. PLEIN AIR PAINT THE COMMON: Enjoy mingling with fellow artists while creating your version of the stunning scenery of the Craftsbury Common town green. The farmers market will be in progress. All artists, whether professional, amateur or student, are welcome. Craftsbury Common, Through August 18. Free. Info, 922-1771. STEAMFEST: Seeking artists, artisans and makers working in all mediums to exhibit at indoor and outdoor venues in conjunction with this inaugural arts festival, September 29 and 30. Traditional and nontraditional artwork that explores or is influenced by science, engineering, technology and/or math, and that considers the relationship of aesthetics and experience in the 21st century will be considered. For details and to apply, visit steamfestvt.com. Deadline: August 1. Village of Essex Junction. $35; $15 for 18 and under. Info, steamfestvt@gmail.com. NEW THIS WEEK
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FIRST NIGHT NORTH: Performing artists of all kinds are invited to take the stage at St. Johnsbury’s 25th annual New Year’s Eve festival of the arts. To receive an online application form, send a blank email
‘FLOWER POWER!’: The center’s Senior Showcase Gallery seeks works by older adults that address the beauty and complexity of flowers. Submissions must be ready to display. Limit: three works per person. For details and to submit, call 655-6425. Deadline: June 26, 12 p.m. Winooski Senior Center.
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‘DOORS & WINDOWS: OPEN & CLOSED’: Accepting submissions for upcoming exhibition to be curated by Rebecca L. Lawrence, former director of New Hampshire State Arts Council. Artists may submit up to three works in any medium and will be eligible for one of three awards of $200 each. For details and to submit, visit avagallery. org. Deadline: September 8, .11:59 p.m. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H. $20. Info, 603-448-3117.
Gallery, Essex Junction. $29 for five images on our website; $34 for email entries. Info, 777-3686.
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BRANDON ARTISTS GUILD EXHIBITING MEMBER JURY: The Guild welcomes submissions from artists interested in joining its community of 40-plus Vermont fine artists and artisans. The gallery exhibits an ongoing selection of work from member artists and offers rotating solo and themed group shows. For details and to apply, visit brandonartistsguild.org. Deadline: August 26, for jury review on September 9. Brandon Artists Guild. $25. Info, brandonartistsguildvt@gmail.com.
to jsprout@catamountarts.org with “First Night 2018” in the subject line. Info, 633-3043.
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CINDI KOZAK: “Field Ops,” poetry by the Burlington poet and editor, designed and typeset by Jasmine Parsia and Christopher Norris of Alder Studio. Through August 1. Info, 516-263-7335. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.
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! ‘MIXING PRIMARIES’: Works by members of the Art Resource Association, including Michael Badamo, Annie Christopher, Cindy Griffith, Marcia Hill, Maggie Neale, Phillip Robertson, Jack Sabon, Joy Spontak, Frank Woods and others. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. August 1-September 8. Info, twwoodgallery@gmail.com. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.
COMMUNITY BLACKBOARD: Frog Hollow is partnering with the WaterWheel Foundation and artists Tara Goreau and Jess Polanshek to create chalk murals in front of the gallery in celebration of the state’s communities. The interactive display invites visitors to respond to questions posted to a blackboard. Through July 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.
! ‘SHOW 19’: An exhibition showcasing the latest works by the gallery’s 17 Vermont-based contemporary artists. Reception: Friday, July 28, 5-9 p.m. July 28-August 26. Info, 272-0908. The Front in Montpelier.
DAVE KENNEDY: “A Stranger Stands Here,” large-scale collaged constructions that question perception and the line between image and object. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.
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! JOHNNY SWING: Sculpture, furniture and lighting in steel, including the artist’s latest work, “Wedding Gift,” an abstract, knotted form of stainless-steel rods and toasters. Reception: Friday, July 28, 5-8 p.m. July 28-September 4. Info, 583-5832. Bundy Modern in Waitsfield. ! PHOTO SHOW: The 28th annual communitysourced show featuring works by amateur and professional photographers. Reception: Tuesday, August 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 31-September 4. Info, 496-7722. Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield.
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‘OLD FRIENDS & NEW FACES’: A group exhibition of six artists, split between the gallery’s two Middlebury locations: Kim Alemian, Philip Frey, Timothy Horn, William B. Hoyt, Woody Jackson and Homer Wells. August 1-31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.
! PETER BROOKE: “Land, Sea & Sky,” oil paintings on panel and canvas. Reception: Saturday, July 29, 3-6 p.m. July 27-September 10. Info, 349-0979. BigTown Gallery Vergennes.
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! ‘FLEETING NATURE’: Photographs of Lake Champlain by Mary Zompetti, the historic 1940s “river boat” from Charlie Auer and Christine Hebert’s Auer Family Boathouse, and a 2015 replica built by University of Vermont students. Reception: Friday, July 28, 6-8 p.m. July 28-August 21. Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.
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‘THE FRUITS OF TIME: HEIRLOOM APPLES, THEN AND NOW’: Using photographs, illustrations, historical interpretation and compelling narratives, this exhibit explores the story of heirloom apples and shows how to bring old trees back into production. July 26-October 15. Free with $6 admission. Info, 765-4288. Justin Morrill Homestead in Strafford. QUILT EXHIBITION: The 31st annual event featuring textile art made by Windsor County quilters. July 29-September 17. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock.
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! LUCIEN B. DAY: “A Life in Art,” a retrospective
of paintings by the late Vermont artist. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. August 1-September 24. Info, 533-2045. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.
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ARTIST TALK: DARYL BURTNETT & GLEN COBURN HUTCHESON: The artist-members of the cooperative gallery discuss their works and process. The Front, Montpelier, Wednesday, August 2, 7-8 p.m. Info, 272-0908. BASKET WEAVING: Alexa Rivera leads this class in weaving a traditional reed basket, sponsored by Friends of the Burnham Memorial Library. Class
DIANA AL-HADID: An exhibition featuring the Syrian American artist’s monumental sculpture “Phantom Limb,” accompanied by large-scale wall works and Mylar drawings. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. Burlington City Arts.
David Smith The Peacham-based oil painter shows recent landscapes in
‘THE GIFT OF BEAUTY’: Photographs through the seasons in Vermont, Montana, Europe and beyond by Mem. Through August 31. Info, 803-343-9646. New Moon Café in Burlington.
Smith says, “but I sometimes consider myself a fiction painter. I use fictional visual
HILARY ANN LOVE GLASS: Works by the Burlington illustrator, printmaker, tattoo artist and winner of Magic Hat’s 2017 Art Hop Ale label competition. Through August 31. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.
“Points of Departure” at Shelburne’s Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery. “I’m not a storyteller,”
images from memory.” “Mist,” for example, embellishes the relationship between a grove of flowering trees and the vapor that rises above them, so much so that they seem to be emanating a magical aura. Warm and inviting, Smith offers a welcome link between landscapes of fact and fantasy. Through September 9. Pictured: “Mist.” size is limited, register online. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $10. Info, 264-5660. BCA SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: Shop handmade works by Vermont artists and artisans, in conjunction with the Burlington Farmers Market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. . Info, 865-7166. BICYCLE PHOTO BOOTH: Bicyclists of Burlington and beyond are invited to have their portrait taken with their loyal steed, for use in creating a collection that captures the diversity of Vermont’s cycling community. Groups welcome. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, Saturday, July 29, noon-4 p.m. Info, 863-4475. THE LADYBROAD LEDGER ISSUE #2 RELEASE PARTY: A reading and celebration of the second issue of this free publication, featuring works by female and non-binary cartoonists from the Burlington area. Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, Saturday, July 29, 5-8 p.m. Info, ladybroadledger@gmail.com. ‘OUT OF OUR HANDS’: A grand opening pottery sale featuring the work of Sherry Corbin and Tamara Cameron, along with multiple Raku firing demonstrations. Across the Grain Studio, S. Hero, Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 999-1891. TALK: IVA FABRIKANT: The July artist-in-residence discusses her sculptural works, which transform stone into curled objects inspired by figurative sources. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland, Wednesday, July 26, 5-7 p.m. Info, 438-2097. VERGENNES ARTSWALK: Browse galleries and local businesses at this after-hours event sponsored by Creative Space Gallery. Various Vergennes locations, Friday, July 28, 5-8 p.m. Info, 877-3850. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE: ART TENT: River Arts presents creative activities for the community, including making paper flowers, beaded
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bubble wands, foam prints and more. Oxbow Park, Morrisville, Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-1261.
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ANNE CADY: “Held by the Mountains,” colorsaturated landscape paintings by the New Haven artist. Through September 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington. THE BELLCATE SCHOOL & THE HOWARD CENTER ARTS COLLECTIVE: New upcycled works by students of the Essex independent school, as well as pieces by collective members. Through July 31. Info, aforguites@howardcenter.org. Info, 864-1557. Union Station in Burlington. ‘BLACK DAWN TO MEDUSA’: A retrospective of the experimental film works, art and ephemera made by Doreen Kraft and Robin Lloyd in the 1970s, curated by Margaret Coleman. Through September 9. Info, 865-8980. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington. BOOKWORKS FROM THE BOOK ARTS GUILD OF VERMONT: A group show by members that addresses the concept of correspondence in the modern world. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington. ‘BUTTERFLIES’: This exhibit of live butterflies explores one of Earth’s most beautiful and unique creatures. Discover their fascinating life cycle and how we can protect their place in the natural environment. Through September 4. Regular museum admission: $13.50-16.50. Info, 877-324-6386. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. CHRIS MAHONSKI: Overnight Projects presents “Spurious Brood,” a public installation by the Virginia-based artist that features Timex Ironman wristwatches on tree branches to create a digital chorus. More info at overnightprojects.com.
ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY RACHEL ELIZABETH JONES. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES.
INNOVATION CENTER GROUP SHOW: First floor: Austin Abbot, Kristen Watson, Pete Boardman, Rae Harrell, Robert Gold and Susie Guran; second floor: Amanda Vella, Janet Bonneau, John Metruk and Marilyn Barry; third floor: Donna Bister, Gaal Shepherd, Nicole Colella, SRMPhotography and Terry L. Mercy. Rotating shows curated by SEABA. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington. MONIKA RIVARD: Photographs by the Burlington artist. Through August 1. Info, 865-6223. Cavendish Gallery & Collective in Burlington.
! RAE HARRELL: “Still Out of My Mind,” fabric art, painting and sculpture. Reception: Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August 31. Info, 859-9222. ROBERT WALDO BRUNELLE JR.: “The Old Neighborhood,” paintings inspired by vintage photographs of Rutland, as well as colorful kinetic sculptures. Through July 31. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington. SEABA ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ SHOW: A juried exhibition of works by members of the South End Arts and Business Association. Through August 31. Info, 6519692. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington. ‘STRENGTH IN NUMBERS’ ANNUAL SHOW: Works by Vermont art teachers, who meet monthly to share work and support one another in their artistic practices. Through July 30. Info, dorseyhogg@ gmail.com. Info, 865-7211. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. ‘SYRIAN EXPERIENCE AS ART’: A group exhibition of post-Arab Spring artworks by 12 Syrian artists. Through September 1. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog in Burlington. ‘VERMONT LANDSCAPE & WATER’: A group exhibition featuring seasonal landscapes by Vermont artists Sean Dye, Phil Laughlin, Sandra Reese and Ken Russack. Through July 29. Info, 860-4972. Black Horse Gallery in Burlington. ‘VIBRANT VERMONT’: Paintings of the Vermont landscape by Bruce Conklin, Jennifer Hubbard, Susan Larkin, Phil Laughlin and Julia Purinton. Through October 8. Info, 865-7166. Vermont Metro Gallery, BCA Center in Burlington.
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‘WEIRDO’: A group exhibition of works by local artists, which guest curators Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr. and Blake Larsen have dubbed “too weird for Vermont [but] not weird enough for New York.” Through July 29. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.
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‘BIRDING BY THE NUMBERS’: Twenty-four artworks by 23 area artists show work that considers the relationship between ornithology and math. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington. ‘CHICKENS!’: A group exhibition of chicken-themed works by local artists. Through August 31. Info, ealexander22@yahoo.com. Jericho Town Hall.
! COLLAGE SHOW: Works by three regional collage artists: Ben Peberdy, W. David Powell and Athena Petra Tasiopoulos. Reception: Wednesday, July 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through July 30. Info, rusticrootsvt@gmail.com. Info, 985-9511. Rustic Roots in Shelburne. DAVID SMITH: “Points of Departure,” oil paintings by the Peacham artist. Through September 9. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. ‘THE HISTORY OF RACING IN MILTON’: An exhibition about the town’s role as a Chittenden County stock-car-racing hot spot. Through October 31. Info, 363-2598. Milton Historical Society. ‘PIECED TRADITIONS: JEAN LOVELL COLLECTS’: Historic bedcovers gathered by the California-based collector and longtime friend of the Shelburne Museum. Through October 31. ‘WILD SPACES, OPEN SEASONS: HUNTING AND FISHING IN AMERICAN ART’: An exhibition exploring the visual culture of hunting and fishing in painting and sculpture from the early 19th century to World War II. Through August 23. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum. PHILIP HERBISON: “Compositions,” painted wood pieces mounted on wood panel. Through August 31. Info, 985-8222. Shelburne Vineyard. PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION: A group exhibition of paintings of the Jericho landscape painted en plein air by local artists. Through August 6. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.
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! ‘CONNECTION: THE ART OF COMING
TOGETHER’: An exhibition curated by Ric Kasini Kadour, publisher of Vermont Art Guide, featuring works in a variety of mediums by 17 artists who were selected through their relationships to other Vermont artists. Closing reception: Friday, October 6, 4-8 p.m. Through October 6. Info, ric@ kasinihouse.com. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. ED EPSTEIN AND GEORGE KURJANOWICZ: “A Path Well Traveled,” portraiture, landscapes and organic sculptural forms by the multidisciplinary artists. Photo ID required for entry. Through September 29. Info, 828-0749. Governor’s Gallery in Montpelier. ESSEX ART LEAGUE MEMBER SHOW: A group exhibition of works by Libby Davidson, Fiona Cooper Fenwick, David Goodrich, Mylissa Kowalski and Suchetha Prahhu, among others. Through July 28. SUMMER JURIED EXHIBIT: A group exhibition featuring works by 23 artists, including Jan Brough, Frank DeAngelis, Linda Di Sante, Craig Line, Maggie Neale, Susan Riley and James Secor. Juried by August Burns, Ellis Jacobson and David Schutz. Through September 8. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. ‘FREAKS, RADICALS & HIPPIES: COUNTERCULTURE IN 1970S VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the influx of people and countercultural ideas to the state, from communes to organic agriculture, progressive politics to health care reform, alternative energy to women’s and gay rights. Through December 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre. HUNTER EDDY: “Bridging Worlds,” a solo exhibition of paintings in staged portraiture and still life, created between 2010 and 2017. Through September 29. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier. JAMES LUND & JENEANE LUNN: Paintings in watercolor and pastel by the couple, who have summered in Italy since 2011. Through August 15. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli in Barre. JENNI BELOTSERKOVSKY: Paintings by the Vermont artist. Through August 31. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. JESSE STARK: “Reverence,” paintings inspired by nature by the Montpelier artist. Through August 9. Info, 229-9416. Montpelier City Hall.
! KELLY HUNTER: “Planetary Gods and Goddesses,” poster-size images of many of the solar system’s newly identified planetoids, named for indigenous creator deities. Color your own and add it to the show. Reception: Friday, August 11, 2:304:30 p.m. Through August 31. Info, kellhunter@ earthlink.net. Info, 476-8188. Barre Opera House. MARK BARRY: “Eating, Playing, Dancing, Squeezing, Loving,” playful paintings by the North Bennington artist. Through August 4. Info, 279-6403. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. ‘SOCIAL JUSTICE IN RACE, GENDER, IMMIGRATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT’: Twenty-one Vermont artists exhibit works addressing these themes in clay, paper, painting, stone, assemblage, metal and drawing, along with photographs by Terry J. Allen of recent marches, vigils and demonstrations plus posters, banners and signs from those events. Through October 9. Info, janetvanfleet@fairpoint. net. TERRY ALLEN: “Taking It to the Street,” color photographs of protest demonstrations in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Vermont. Sales to benefit Migrant Justice and Planned Parenthood. Reception: Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. Through October 10. Info, tallen@igc.org. Eliot D. Pratt Library, Goddard College in Plainfield.
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‘BEST OF THE NORTHEAST MASTERS OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION’: Fourth biennial exhibition featuring the “best of” recent or current MFA students from New England and New York, curated by Gabriel Sosa. Through August 26. Info, mail@ helenday.com. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. BONNIE ACKER: “Summertime,” new landscape oil paintings by the Burlingtonbased artist. Through September 4. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. ELISE WHITTEMORE: “Specimens,” woodblock prints inspired by the artist’s time drawing dried algae in the Pringle Herbarium at the University of Vermont. Through August 18. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. ‘EXPOSED’: The 26th annual multi-site exhibition of outdoor public sculpture, curated by Rachel Moore. Through October 21. Info, mail@helenday.com. Various Stowe locations. ‘FRANK MASON IN VERMONT’: An exhibition featuring 22 paintings by the late classical realist painter and 60 paintings by students he taught in Vermont. Through September 4. ‘GENERATIONS’: A group exhibition of oil paintings by Dianne Panarelli Miller and nine of her students. Through September 4. ‘LEGACY COLLECTION 2017’: Works by 19 living and
14 deceased artists whose art continues the legacy of Alden and Mary Bryan. Through December 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. ‘FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION … WE ARE HERE!’: An exhibition of photos, narratives and documents belonging to JCOGS members and their families, giving testimony of their families’ lives before, during and after World War II. Through July 31. Info, 253-1800. Jewish Community of Greater Stowe. KATIE LOESEL: “Geology in the Anthropocene,” drawings and monoprints that explore ideas of geological history, microscopic surfaces and rocky formations. Through August 18. Info, 888-1261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville. ‘RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW’: An exhibition of sculpture by Walter Horak and paintings by Helen Shulman that invite viewers to pause. ‘TELL ME IF YOU FIND IT’: Artists Dave Laro and John Joseph Hanright repurpose vintage ephemera and found objects to create pop-inspired works in varied media. Through August 13. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe. SUMMER CAMP EXHIBIT: Exhibition featuring works created by children participants of River Arts summer arts programming. Through September 5. Info, 888-1261. Morrisville Post Office.
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‘FLOWER POWER!’: A group exhibition of works by seniors and older adults that address the beauty and complexity of flowers. Through August 31. Info, 244-1234. Waterbury Senior Center. HOPE BURGOYNE: “Dispositions,” abstract landscapes by the Vermont artist. Through August 26. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.
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‘ALNOBAK: WEARING OUR HERITAGE’: Garments and accessories made by contemporary Abenaki artists, accompanied by rare images of previous generations. Through August 12. Info, 475-2022. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. ANNE CADY: “See You at the Lake,” a solo exhibition of new works by the New Haven painter. Through August 27. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes. THE ART OF THE HANDMADE BOOK: Works with panel, tunnel, printed letter press, accordion, Jacob’s Ladder and altered structures by Vermont artists Rebecca Boardman, Elissa Campbell, Marilyn MIDDLEBURY AREA
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‘TEN’: A group show of artworks inspired by the various objects described the old counting nursery rhyme, “One, two, buckle my shoe.” AARON STEIN: “Road Trip: Life Through the Windshield,” assemblages and constructions inspired by and
made with American automobilia. GRACE AMBER: “Trash Mounds,” installations by the Vermont-born artist. Through August 24. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.
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Gillis, Dorsey Hogg, Ann Joppe-Mercure, Jane Ploughman, Vera Ryersbach, Penne Tompkins and Marcia Vogler. Through July 30. Info, 877-3850. Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes.
‘BELLS & WHISTLES’: An exhibition exploring the myriad forms and associations connected to these ordinary objects. Through May 1, 2018. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.
BRENDA HALL WOOD DESIGN: Works in wood by the Goshen artist and maker. Through August 29. Info, 860-480-1021. Ripton Community Church.
‘CROSSING TO SAFETY’: A group exhibition of works celebrating Greensboro’s storied past and present as well as investigating the long, complex history of human migration. Through September 4. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.
‘THE DAMES’: Oral history recordings and photographic portraits featuring 13 members of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Vermont. Through August 19. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.
‘ESCAPE’: A collaborative exhibition by Ezra and Jennifer Ranz featuring works in ceramic, oil painting and more. Through August 20. Info, 533-9281. Greensboro Barn.
‘DRAW ME A STORY, TELL ME A TALE’: Paintings, illustrations, photographs and completed books by 18 contemporary Vermont children’s book authors and artists. Through October 15. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘SABRA FIELD, NOW AND THEN: A RETROSPECTIVE’: An exhibition exploring the depth and diversity of the artist’s six decades as a printmaker, in conjunction with her 60th Middlebury College reunion. ‘THE LOVINGS, AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT: PHOTOGRAPHS BY GREY VILLET’: Twenty photographs drawn largely from the photographer’s germinal 1965 LIFE magazine photo essay telling the remarkable love story of interracial couple Mildred and Richard Loving. ‘YOUNG AMERICA: ROY LICHTENSTEIN AND THE AMERICA’S CUP’: An exhibit recounting the history of the pop artist’s 1994 commission to design the hull for the yacht competing in the following year’s America’s Cup. Through August 13. Info, 443-3168. Middlebury College Museum of Art. RORY JACKSON: “Above the Landscape,” cloudscape paintings by the Addison County artist. Through July 31. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury. STEVEN JUPITER: “After the Flood,” a new series of 10 monochrome photographs of a Vermont forest flooded with spring snowmelt. Through July 30. Info, 917-686-1292. Steven Jupiter Gallery in Middlebury.
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SUSANNE PECK: “Daily Art,” abstract, expressionist and representational works by the self-taught artist, classical singer, educator and conductor. Through August 13. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. ‘YOURS IN THE CAUSE: FACES OF RADICAL ABOLITION’: Rarely seen historic photographs depicting 14 pre-Civil War-era abolitionists, chosen for their ties to the Robinson family as documented in letters, account books and broadsides, which are also on view. Through October 29. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.
rutland/killington
BILL RAMAGE: “The Self,” a solo exhibition of large-scale drawing and sculptures by the artist and Castleton State College professor emeritus. Through August 19. Info, 247-4295. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. CHRISTINE HOLZSCHUH: “Go Figure!” 100 small figurative paintings that the artist painted daily to capture the human form in mundane activities and play. MARY FRAN LLOYD: “The Abstract Eye: Do You See What I See?,” a solo exhibition of acrylics, collage and mixed-media works by the Rutland artist. Through August 12. Info, 282-2396. Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland. HOLLY WONG: “Biology of Thought,” a mixed-media installation by the San Francisco-based artist that speaks to the nature of being alive and attempts to reconnect what has been fragmented. Through August 20. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.
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WARREN KIMBLE: New works by the folk Americana artist and BAG cofounder. Through August 29, 5-7 p.m. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.
GLORIA BERARD ROWELL: “Vermont Visions,” an exhibit of paintings by the Walden artist. Through August 27. Info, 563-2037. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. JEANETTE FOURNIER: “Drawn to Nature,” works in graphite featuring birds and other wild animals that have inspired the Littleton, N.H., artist. Through August 5. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.
‘Social Justice in Race, Gender, Immigration and the Environment’
Curated by Barre artist Janet Van Fleet, this exhibition at the Goddard Art Gallery in Plainfield places works by a broad array of Vermont artists into one of the four titular themes. Among these are “Maiden Voyage,” a sumptuous carved stone panel of a fantastic vessel by sculptor Kerry O. Furlani (gender), and Diane Gabriel’s “Bag of Tears,” a purse made from fabric featuring images from the world’s genocides (race). Hanging downstairs are recent photographs taken by Terry J. Allen at marches and protests in Vermont, New York City and Washington, D.C., alongside signs and banners loaned by local activists. A reception is Thursday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. Through October 29. Pictured: “Maiden Voyage” by Furlani.
champlain islands/northwest ‘HAMILTON: THE MAN WHO INVENTED MODERN AMERICA’: The exclusive Vermont appearance of the traveling exhibition about the founding father. Through July 28. Regular museum admission. Info, 527-7933. St. Albans Historical Museum.
MAURIE HARRINGTON: A solo exhibition of watercolors featuring scenes of the Champlain Islands. Through July 31. Info, 345-3715. Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero. ‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE’: Community-sourced exhibition with a birds theme. Gallery visitors are invited to vote for a work to win the People’s Choice award. Through July 31. Info, artistinresidence.coop@ gmail.com. Info, 933-6403. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls.
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‘ART ON THE FARM’: An outdoor exhibition of sculpture curated by Edythe Wright, featuring works by Michael Barsanti, Ria Blaas, Rachel Gross, Lisa Kippen, Anne Mapplebeck, Murray Ngoima and Brenna Colt, Otto Pierce and Daniel Weiner. Through October 7. Info, info@fablefarm.org. Fable Farm in Barnard. BUNNY HARVEY: “Lost & Found,” a self-portrait of the artist told with found objects, photos, art and other miscellany. Through August 31. Info, info@ mainstreetmuseum.org. Info, 356-2776. Main Street Museum in White River Junction. ‘CREATE & INSPIRE’: A group exhibition of works made by veterans and their community. Through September 1. Info, 295-9363. White River Junction VA Medical Center. DAVID CRANDALL & JIM MAAS: Fine jewelry and painted bird carvings, respectively, by the local arti-
sans. Info, 235-9429. JIM MAAS: Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences presents the meticulously detailed bird carvings of the retired orthopedic surgeon. Info, 359-5001. Through September 30. Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock. ELIZABETH MAYOR: Dimensional woodcut prints by the Hanover, N.H., artist. Through July 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. ‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition that explores the science behind making rhythms and harmonies heard. Through September 17. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. MARTHA STEVENSON: Folk art paintings by the Londonderry artist. Through August 31. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery & Gifts in White River Junction. ‘THE PUBLIC, PERSONAL, PRIVATE & PROFESSIONAL’: A retrospective featuring more than 20 years of works by Main Street Museum’s David F. Ford and Mark E. Merrill. Through August 25. Info, 603-508-8528. Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction. STACY HOPKINS JEWELRY: The White River Junction designer created a special collection from talons, skulls and feet of raptors; sales benefit the rehabilitation and protection work at VINS. Through August 31. Info, 295-0808. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee. ‘TOGETHER, CAPTURED MOMENTS IN REALISM’: Paintings by married artists Andrew Williams and Sue Lawrence, curated by Kristin Stein Saroyan. Through August 26. Info, laura.dipiazza@goddard. edu. Info, 649-1184. Norwich Public Library.
JULIA TALCOTT: “Big Print,” works by the artist, teacher and coordinator of Big Print steamrollerprint events. Through August 20. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. ‘MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: PRESERVING THE BEAUTY OF OUR WATERS’: A collaborative exhibition in honor of the 10th anniversary of the association and the art center. MAC members present a variety of new works inspired by the lake and environment. Through September 5. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts in Newport.
brattleboro/okemo valley
‘HOPE AND HAZARD: A COMEDY OF EROS’: A group exhibition curated by American artist Eric Fischl featuring some 65 artists and more than 80 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculptures. Artists include Tracy Emin, Nicole Eisenman, Yves Klein, Jeff Koons, Robert Mapplethorpe, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Jason Rhoades, Hannah Wilke and many more. ‘READY. FIRE. AIM!’: Joint exhibition curated by former BCA curator DJ Hellerman, inspired by Andy and Christine Hall’s art-collecting philosophy. DAVID SHRIGLEY: A solo exhibition of roughly 25 works by the British artist, including drawings, animations, paintings and sculpture. Through November 26. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading. SCOTT MORGAN: “Water Music Art,” paintings that pay homage to the environments, influences and instruments that have shaped the artist’s work and life. Through August 11. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River. SIX NEW EXHIBITS: Mary Admasian, “Boundaries, Balance and Confinement,” mixed-media works and sculpture; Wolf Kahn, “Density & Transparency,” paintings; Nathalie Miebach: Lost Porches,” 3D woven sculptures; Barbara Garber, “Free Fall,” mixed-media installation; William Chambers, “Spaceship of Dreams,” interactive public art project; and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, “The Boomer List,” photographs. Through October 8. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
manchester/bennington
‘GRANDMA MOSES: AMERICAN MODERN’: An exhibition that reconsiders the work and legacy of Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses within the framework of the artist’s contemporaries and cultural milieu. Through November 5. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum. ‘I CHOOSE FILM’: A survey of of film-based works, ranging from antique and specialized processes to hybrid “figital” (film combined with digital) innovations. Curated by Stephen Schaub. Through August 27. Info, 362-1405. Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 20th annual outdoor sculpture
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exhibition, featuring works by more than 30 area artists. Through October 29. Info, alexandra.s.smith@gmail.com. Info, 442-5549. Vermont Arts Exchange at Sage Street Mill in North Bennington. ‘SUBLIME BEAUTY’: A group exhibition of works by 10 artists who traveled to Tuscany and created work, guided by SVAC instructor Robert Carsten. Through July 30. Info, info@svac.org. SUMMER ARTIST MEMBER SHOW: A group exhibition featuring a variety of styles and mediums. Through September 10. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.
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‘CONNECTING FIBERS’: An exhibition of textile art by Susan Cain, Judy Cayer, Louise Clark, Carrie Cooker, Christina Duffy, Betty LaWhite, Karyn Lord, Caitlyn MacGlaflin, Katrina Mojzesz, Fern Strong and Belinda Whipple Worth. Through August 26. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village. DEBORAH BOHNERT: “Walk Into My HeART 2017,” a mixed-media installation in the Projects Gallery. Through August 5. HUGH TOWNLEY: “Sculpture, Reliefs & Prints” by the late Vermont artist. Through September 10. ROSAMUND PURCELL: Photographs from the documentary film about the artist, An Art That Nature Makes. Through July 29. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester. HANNAH DENNISON: “Moving Paint, Moving Bodies,” paintings and photographs of dances by the choreographer and director of Cradle to Grave Arts. Through August 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.
! LINDSEY COLE: Works in a variety of mediums by the South Royalton native. Reception: Saturday, July 29, 1 p.m. Through September 29. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton. PATRICK DUNFEY: Large paintings on hot-press watercolor paper with tempera and pigmented gesso. Some works measure longer than five feet. Through September 30. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery at BALE in South Royalton.
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‘SCALE: MODELS TO MONUMENTS’: An exhibition curated by sculptor Jim Sardonis that looks at how artists create their visions for public art, shown with maquettes created by New England sculptors. Through September 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.
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‘AN EXPLOSION OF COLOURS’: A group exhibition featuring mosaics by Vermont artists Peggy Curran, Susan Semenak and Catherine Wallace, along with painters, jewelers, potters and stained-glass artists from Montréal and Eastern Townships. Through July 30. Info, 819-843-9992. Le Studio de Georgeville, QC.
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KIRA’S GARDEN: An outdoor juried exhibition of sculpture. SUMMER JURIED EXHIBITION: A group exhibition of 103 works by 81 regional artists juried by John Stomberg, director of the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College. Through August 23. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. !
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JULIE BLACKMON: “The Everyday Fantastic,” an exhibition of photos from the artist’s “Homegrown” series of carefully choreographed scenes in her hometown of Springfield, Mo. Through August 27. Info, 603-646-2426. Hood Downtown in Hanover, N.H.
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ELLSWORTH KELLY: Two exhibits, “Slow Curve” and “Fruits & Flowers,” feature 70 prints that examine the artist’s experimentation with curved fields of color, and 26 lithographs of non-rectilinear formsm respectively. The works are from the private collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and family foundation. Through September 17. Info, 518-792-1761. The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y.
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hate to break it to all you Christopher Nolan devotees out there, but the hubbub surrounding the writer-director’s latest is the critical equivalent of fake news. Take Dunkirk’s ratings on Metacritic, for example. I haven’t seen so many 100s since Josh Brolin opened that briefcase in No Country for Old Men. I’m flummoxed by the almost unanimously rapturous reception this film has gotten. “A masterpiece,” raved the Atlantic. “A tour de force,” gushed the New York Times. “Bravura,” hailed Variety. “A masterpiece,” raved Time with a conspicuous lack of originality. Not to mention prose this purple: “Sometimes, cosmically, the right movie arrives at just the right time.” Stephanie Zacharek wrote that. “Mr. Nolan’s unyielding emphasis on the soldiers ... blurs history even as it brings the present and its wars startlingly into view.” Manohla Dargis wrote that. Whatever it means. “Take away the film’s prismatic structure and this could be a classic war picture for the likes of Lee Marvin or John Wayne.” Peter Debruge wrote that. Finally, someone with a clue. Because, cosmically, what Nolan has made is a movie about a little-known chapter in the Second World War. The Miracle of Dunkirk, as it’s affectionately known by the
British, took place in the spring of 1940, after the Nazis had backed Allied forces onto the shores of northern France. More than 400,000 soldiers were pinned down on the beach, easy pickings for German planes, and not a single warship would be sent for them. England was next on Hitler’s list, so Churchill needed every last destroyer to defend the homeland. Hence Operation Dynamo. The Brits sent out a call to civilians. Their response led to one of the most heroic rescue missions in history, a flotilla of roughly 700 small fishing and pleasure boats whose owners risked their lives to cross the English Channel and bring those soldiers home. So, of course, this is a bracing war story. And, of course, Nolan mines the material for the kind of elements that make war stories bracing. He sections his narrative into three threads — events unfolding on the beach, on the sea and in the air. And, of course, there’s action to spare everywhere. Boys waiting in long queues to board Royal Navy no-shows are bombed to bits. Boys aboard one British troop carrier after another die horrific deep-sea deaths courtesy of U-boats lurking off shore. And, hundreds of feet above, Spitfire pilots perform dazzling acts of courage. You know, like the acts of
THE BEACH BOYS Nolan plays temporal tricks on the viewer to make his latest seem more revolutionary than it is.
courage we’ve been watching in World War II movies ever since World War II. So, how do you make a trippy art film out of traditional war-picture tropes? You scramble the story’s timeline, of course. This is the “prismatic structure” that Debruge alluded to. Dunkirk makes a fairly standard “war is hell” statement. It just appears to say more because Nolan went all William S. Burroughs and played cut-up with his script. I’m surprised so many reviewers were duped. Much has been made of the filmmaker’s decision to shoot in the old-fashioned 70mm
so well suited for IMAX, but how excited are we supposed to get? Vermont is the only state in New England not to have a single IMAX screen. Alabama and Tennessee each have six. Pakistan has one. Lebanon, too — in a mall! Don’t get me wrong. There are reasons to see Dunkirk (chief among them Mark Rylance as a family man quietly doing his part). Just nowhere near as many as the media would have you believe. RI C K KI S O N AK
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets ★★
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eirdness will only get you so far. For me, that’s the main takeaway from this lavish scifi passion project from writerdirector Luc Besson, who brought the world La Femme Nikita, The Fifth Element and, more recently, the bracingly out-there Lucy. Based on the long-running, well-regarded French comic series Valérian and Laureline, this Valerian may remind American viewers of a mashup of Jupiter Ascending and Avatar. Would that that were a better thing. With unsympathetic leads, a clunky script and timeworn themes, Valerian stands and falls on the strength of its visual elements and action set-pieces — which are, yes, pretty weird, and occasionally downright marvelous. The film opens with a clever montage chronicling humanity’s early forays into space diplomacy, which also serves as backstory for the titular “city of a thousand planets.” (Essentially, it’s just a gigantic space station where tons of species coexist, divided into distinct ecosystems in Zootopia fashion.) Next, the narrative rockets into the 28th century, where we witness the apparent extinction of a race of peaceful supermodel aliens all too reminiscent of the aforementioned James Cameron blockbuster. Their prized possession is a “converter,” a kittenish mini-dragon critter that can gobble up one space-pearl and crap out a hundred more.
UNDYNAMIC DUO DeHaan and Delevingne aren’t exactly out of this world as a pair of wisecracking space cops in Besson’s sci-fi epic.
Ridiculous? Very. Trippy? Deliciously. But then the plot proper kicks in. We meet our protagonists, federal agents Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne), who have been tasked with retrieving the converter. Their personalities are male and female stereotypes of another era; their flirty bickering sounds like it was scripted by an artificial intelligence based on a template of bad ’80s movies.
Two seasoned and charismatic actors might be able to pull off these retro roles and even make them fun. But DeHaan, who has a heavy-lidded Benicio Del Toro quality, is utterly miscast as a space cowboy, while Delevingne brings sullen attitude and not much else. When Rihanna pops in as a shape-shifting alien hooker-slash-actress, her acting may be a little tentative, but her husky, self-deprecating delivery gives the film a much-needed
dose of humor and humanity. And she gets to recite a Paul Verlaine poem in a summer movie with a reported $180 million budget. Yes, Besson and crew definitely deserve some credit for gumming up the gears of the blockbuster machine. If you’re the sort of person who can enjoy a film as a series of disconnected episodes of creative oddness, ignoring its central narrative, you’re more likely to like Valerian. The detours and asides in this long movie are far more fun than the “important” parts. It’s easy, for instance, to enjoy a long chase sequence in which Valerian’s hand and the rest of his body are stuck in two different dimensions. Or a digression in which Laureline is captured by giant, cat-eyed, man-eating frog aliens. (Naturally, she’s forced to don a pretty dress, à la Marion in Raiders of the Lost Ark.) Just don’t ask why the characters are engaged in all this absurdity in the first place. Why did they decide to become space cops? What is their bosses’ agenda? Only rarely do motives crystallize, and by then it’s often too late to make us care. In an age of preprogrammed, focusgrouped entertainment, there’s always something to be said for weirdness. But Valerian is weird in ways that, if you’ve seen Besson’s previous films, may not feel that weird anymore. It makes excellent use of the song “Space Oddity,” but it’s been a while since a movie could get a pass on oddness alone. MARGO T HARRI S O N
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DESPICABLE ME 3★★1/2 Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is tempted to return to his supervillain ways after meeting his long-lost twin brother in the continuation of the hit family animation series. Kristen Wiig and Trey Parker costar. Eric Guillon, Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin directed. (90 min, PG) DUNKIRK★★1/2 Christopher Nolan (Interstellar) wrote and directed this epic account of the 1940 battle in which Allied soldiers in France found themselves surrounded by the invading German army. With Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy. (106 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 7/26)
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A GHOST STORY: A musician (Casey Affleck) returns from the dead to haunt his significant other (Rooney Mara) in this moody indie drama about loss from director David Lowery (Pete’s Dragon, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints). (92 min, R. Roxy)
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THE BIG SICK★★★★★ An illness complicates a couple’s burgeoning cross-cultural romance in this fact-based indie comedy directed by Michael Showalter (Hello, My Name Is Doris). Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter star. (120 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/19)
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I CALLED HIM MORGAN★★★★1/2 This documentary from Kasper Collin explores the events leading to the scandalous murder of jazz musician Lee Morgan by his common-law wife, which occurred during a gig in 1972. (92 min, NR) MAUDIE★★★1/2 Sally Hawkins plays Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis in this biopic that explores her hard-scrabble life with her husband (Ethan Hawke) in a one-room Nova Scotia cottage. Aisling Walsh (“Fingersmith”) directed. (115 min, PG-13) SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING★★★1/2 In the latest Marvel flick, Tom Holland plays the teenage webbed crusader in an adventure set after the events of Captain America: Civil War, also starring Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton and Marisa Tomei. Jon Watts (Cop Car) directed. (133 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 7/12) TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT★1/2 In the fifth Michael Bay-directed film in this toy-based franchise, humans and Transformers battle, a secret history of Transformers is revealed, and the brains of some adult movie-goers turn to jelly from relentless overstimulation. Mark Wahlberg, Laura Haddock and Anthony Hopkins star. (148 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 6/28) VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS★★ Director Luc Besson (Lucy) gives his usual wacky touch to this sci-fi epic based on a French graphic novel series, about two 28th-century agents (Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne) solving a mystery. With Clive Owen and Ethan Hawke. (137 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 7/26)
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THE HERO★★★★ Sam Elliott plays a gravely ill movie star forced to come to terms with his past in this comedy-drama from writer-director Brett Haley (I’ll See You in My Dreams). With Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman and Krysten Ritter. (93 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/12)
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GRADUATION★★★★ From acclaimed Romanian director Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days) comes the story of a father faced with difficult choices after an assault threatens his daughter’s future. Adrian Titieni and Maria-Victoria Dragus star. (128 min, R)
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CARS 3★★★ Pixar’s four-wheeled characters return for this outing in which race car Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) tries to prove he’s faster than the younger competition. With Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper and Nathan Fillion. Brian Fee makes his directorial debut. (109 min, G)
GIRLS TRIP★★★1/2 Four long-time friends bare their souls and get a little wild at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in this comedy from director Malcolm D. Lee (Barbershop: The Next Cut). Regina Hall, Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith star. (122 min, R)
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THE BEGUILED★★★★ In director Sofia Coppola’s remake of the 1971 drama, set during the Civil War, the women of an isolated Virginia girls’ school take in a wounded Union soldier. Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and Kirsten Dunst star. (93 min, R)
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190 Boxwood St. (Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010, majestic10. com
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PALACE 9 CINEMAS
10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com
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26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com
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STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678. stowecinema.com
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155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800. sunsetdrivein.com
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241 North Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com
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104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com
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WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES★★★1/2 In the follow-up to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), simian patriarch Caesar (Andy Serkis) must face his demons and confront the formidable Colonel (Woody Harrelson) to avenge his kind. Matt Reeves again directed. (140 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 7/19) WISH UPON★1/2 Who’da thunk it? A teenager (Joey King) discovers that using a magical, wish-granting box brings dire consequences in this horror flick from director John Leonetti (Annabelle). With Ryan Philippe and Ki Hong Lee. (90 min, PG-13) WONDER WOMAN★★★★ The Amazon princess (Gal Gadot) gets an origin story to explain her transformation into a DC Comics staple in this rare female-centric superhero film, directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster). With Robin Wright, David Thewlis and Connie Nielsen. (141 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 6/7)
THE BOSS BABY★★1/2 Babies and puppies not only talk in this animated kids’ comedy from DreamWorks — they’re at war. Alec Baldwin voices the scheming, suit-wearing title character; Steve Buscemi the nefarious CEO of Puppy Co. Tom McGrath (Megamind) directed. (97 min, PG) GHOST IN THE SHELL★★1/2 Based on the acclaimed Japanese manga by Masamune Shirow, Rupert Sanders’ futuristic sci-fi thriller stars Scarlett Johansson as a cyborg counterterrorist confronting mind-hack attacks. (106 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 4/5) GIFTED★★★ A child prodigy (Mckenna Grace) becomes the object of a custody battle between her uncle and grandmother in this drama from director Marc Webb. With Chris Evans and Lindsay Duncan. (101 min, PG-13) UNFORGETTABLE★★1/2 Rom-com queen Katherine Heigl goes to the dark side in this thriller in which she plays a woman who stalks her ex-husband’s new wife (Rosario Dawson). Denise Di Novi directed. (100 min, R)
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An indie musician (Casey Affleck) dies and returns to haunt the love of his life (Rooney Mara). He wears a bedsheet with eye holes cut in it, like a ghost drawn by a kindergartner. Well, it certainly makes for a meme-worthy visual, but does it make for a good movie? Reviewers of this indie drama from director David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Pete's Dragon) say yes. Far from a horror flick, A Ghost Story is about "time — the ways it can accelerate through years, freeze in moments and defy measurement altogether," writes A.O. Scott of the New York Times, who calls the film "a tour de force of sensation and a triumph of craft." You can see it starting Friday at Merrill's Roxy Cinemas in Burlington. Oh, and don't be surprised by the squarish image — that's the ghostly return of the once-standard "Academy ratio." Offbeat Flick of the Week: We pick an indie, foreign, cultish or just plain odd movie that hits local theaters, DVD or video on demand this week. If you want an alternative to the blockbusters, try this!
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each other to reach unexpected heights of brazen intelligence.”
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(JULY 23-AUG. 22)
Do you really have to be the flashy king or charismatic queen of all you survey? Must all your subjects put on kneepads and prostrate themselves as they bask in your glory? Isn’t it enough for you simply to be the master of your own emotions, and the boss of your own time, and the lord of your own destiny? I’m not trying to stifle your ambition or cramp your enthusiasm; I just want to make sure you don’t dilute your willpower by trying to wield command over too wide a swath. The most important task, after all, is to manage your own life with panache and ingenuity. But I will concede this: The coming weeks will be a time when you can also probably get away with being extraworshipped and adored.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Are you feeling
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In his poem “The
Initiate,” Charles Simic speaks of “someone who solved life’s riddles in a voice of an ancient Sumerian queen.” I hope you’re not focused on seeking help and revelations from noble and grandiose sources like that, Gemini. If you are, you may miss the useful cues and clues that come your way via more modest informants. So please be alert for the blessings of the ordinary. As you work on solving your quandaries, give special attention to serendipitous interventions and accidental luck.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): For many years, the Tobe Zoological Park in China housed a “praying panther” named Ato. The large black feline periodically rose up on her hind legs and put her paws together as if petitioning a higher power for blessings. I suggest we make her your spirit ally in the coming weeks. I hope she’ll inspire you to get your restless mind out of the way as you seek to quench your primal needs. With the praying panther as your muse, you should be able to summon previously untapped reserves of your animal intelligence and cultivate an instinctual knack for knowing where to find raw, pristine satisfaction. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dear Hard Worker: Our records indicate that you have been neglecting to allot yourself sufficient time to rest and recharge. In case you had forgotten, you are expected to take regular extended breaks, during which it is mandatory that you treat yourself with meticulous care and extreme tenderness. Please grant yourself an immedi-
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If extraterrestrial beings land their spaceship on my street and say they want to meet the creatures who best represent our planet, I will volunteer you Libras. Right now, at least, you’re nobler than the rest of us and more sparkly, too. You’re dealing smartly with your personal share of the world’s suffering, and your day-to-day decisions are based more on love than fear. You’re not taking things too personally or too seriously, and you seem better equipped than everyone else to laugh at the craziness that surrounds us. And even if aliens don’t appear, I bet you will serve as an inspiring influence for more human beings than you realize. Does being a role model sound boring? I hope not. If you regard it as an interesting gift, it will empower you to wield more clout than you’re used to. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): During the four years he worked on painting the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo never took a bath. Was he too preoccupied with his masterpiece? Modern artist Pae White has a different relationship with obsession. To create her fabric art pieces, she has spent years collecting more than 3,500 scarves designed by her favorite scarf-maker. Then there’s filmmaker James Cameron, who hired an expert in linguistics to create an entire new language from scratch for the aliens in his movie Avatar. In accordance with the astrological omens, Scorpio, I approve of you summoning this level of devotion — as long as it’s not in service to a transitory desire, but rather to a labor of love that has the potential to change your life for the better for a long time. SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by the answers,” wrote author James Baldwin. Even if you’re not an artist, I encourage you to make that your purpose in the coming weeks. Definitive answers will at best be irrelevant and at worst, useless. Vigorous doubt and inquiry, on the other
hand, will be exciting and invigorating. They will mobilize you to rebel against any status quos that have been tempting you to settle for mediocrity.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in a phase of your cycle when the most useful prophecies are more lyrical than logical. So here you go: three enigmatic predictions to help stir up the creative ingenuity you’ll need to excel on your upcoming tests. 1. A darling but stale old hope must shrivel and wane so that a spiky, electric new hope can be born. 2. An openness to the potential value of a metaphorical death will be one of your sweetest assets. 3. The best way to cross a border is not to sneak across bearing secrets but to stride across in full glory with nothing to hide. AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian novelist James Joyce had a pessimistic view about intimate connection. Here’s what he said: “Love (understood as the desire of good for another) is in fact so unnatural a phenomenon that it can scarcely repeat itself, the soul being unable to become virgin again and not having energy enough to cast itself out again into the ocean of another’s soul.” My challenge to you, Aquarius — in accordance with the astrological omens — is to prove Joyce wrong. Figure out how to make your soul virgin again so that it can cast itself out into the ocean of another’s soul. The next eight weeks will be prime time to achieve that glorious feat.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Years after he had begun his work as a poet, Rainer Maria Rilke confessed that he was still finding out what it took to do his job. “I am learning to see,” he wrote. “I don’t know why it is, but everything enters me more deeply and doesn’t stop where it once used to.” Given the current astrological omens, you have a similar opportunity, Pisces: to learn more about how to see. It won’t happen like magic. You can’t just sit back passively and wait for the universe to accomplish it for you. But if you decide you really would like to be more perceptive — if you resolve to receive and register more of the raw life data that’s flowing toward you — you will expand and deepen your ability to see.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You still have a wound that never formed a proper scar. (We’re speaking metaphorically here.) It’s chronically irritated. Never quite right. Always stealing bits of your attention. Would you like to do something to reduce the distracting power of that annoying affliction? The next 25 days will be a favorable time to seek such a miracle. All the forces of nature and spirit will conspire on your behalf if you formulate a clear intention to get the healing you need and deserve.
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ASK ATHENA Dear Athena,
My wife refuses to explore my fantasy of letting me watch another man loving her. What do I do? She always refuses my requests.
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Party of Three, Please
Cue the laugh track. Are you kidding me? You’re telling me you can’t think of one reason why your wife might not be into the idea of getting it on with another guy — while you’re watching? Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for sharing your innermost desires with the person you love — but this fantasy is a tough sell. For most, having sex with someone else when you’ve promised to be monogamous is a bold and daring move. Perhaps she hasn’t articulated for you why this doesn’t appeal to her. So let’s imagine: Maybe she takes her marriage vows seriously and genuinely wants to be only with you — ’til death. Maybe she’s scared that if she sleeps with someone else, she’ll like it and not want to do it with you anymore. (Didn’t think of that one, did you?) Maybe she doesn’t want to feel like she’s on display or being exploited. Or all of the above. Also: How long have you been asking her, anyway? Since she’s “always” refusing your requests, and all. Shot in the dark here, but I’m thinking it might be time to give this up. Listen, you can’t make her do anything she doesn’t want to do. If this is your big-time fantasy and she won’t deliver, invest in some porn or rethink your to-do list. Here’s an idea: What’s she into? She might enjoy trying something bold and daring of her own that, perhaps, will fulfill your need for adventure as well. Ask her about her fantasies, and then listen to understand and get to know her better — not just to get what you want. Deep connection can lead to deeper intimacy. Maybe you won’t be inviting guests into your bedroom, but I’ll bet you two can find a way to meet somewhere in the middle.
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