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'Annie': See THU.10. 'A CloCkwork orAnge': See THU.10, 7:30 p.m. 'les MisérAbles': See THU.10. Monty Python's 'sPAMAlot': The Vermont Family Theater stages this Tony Award-winning musical about the medieval mishaps of King Arthur and his motley crew of knights. Orleans Municipal Building, 7 p.m. $8-10. Info, 754-2187. 'our town': The Colonel Town Players dive into small-town drama in this production of Thornton Wilder's monumental work. Tillotson Center, Colebrook, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 603-246-8998. our town: See THU.10, 8 p.m. 'the sPitfire grill': See WED.9. 'thoroughly Modern Millie': See THU.10, 7:30 p.m. 'twelfth night': See THU.10.
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the best of the burlington writers workshoP 2014: Readings, live music, games and more honor the area's top literary talent, as featured in BWW's second annual anthology. BCA Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 383-8104. CreAtive writing workshoP: See WED.9, 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. full CirCle festivAl: nAoMi shihAb nye: Kicking off the weekend festival, the award-winning poet reads original material, then presents "A Shadow or a Friend: How Words Travel With Us All the Way." A reception and book signing follow. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25. Info, 448-5592. Mud seAson book sAle: See WED.9, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. PoeMCity: sydney leA: Vermont's poet laureate shares stanzas from selected works. Michaela Coplen opens. Noble Lounge, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. PoeMCity: the PoeM As drAMAtiC unit workshoP: Vermont Poet Laureate Sydney Lea leads an exploration of the lyrical function of verse. Noble Lounge, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 2-5 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@poem-city.org.
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CoMMunity gArdens build dAy: Green thumbs welcome spring and help establish new plots. Live music and kids activities round out the horticultural happenings. Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 683-4606.
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'exhibition series': Art lovers take a highdefinition broadcast tour of the Edvard Munch retrospective "Munch 150," on view in Norway. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 1 p.m. $5-12. Info, 518-523-5812.
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MAde in verMont MArketPlACe: From wine and specialty foods to crafts and more, a trade show offers a wide variety of local products. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 9 a.m. $5-6. Info, 865-5202.
kAMikAze CoMedy: Using audience prompts and participation, the improv troupe creates gutbusting sketches, talk shows, characters and games. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, family-friendly show, 6:30 p.m.; adult show, 8:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 578-4200.
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building CoMMunity through AstronoMy: intergenerAtionAl steM leArning: Locals of all ages participate in themed activities during this exploration of celestial happenings. Craftsbury Public Library, 3-4:30 p.m. 802-586-9683. CAMbridge AreA rotAry bunCo: Folks gather for games, prizes, raffles and a silent auction at this fundraiser for rotary club activities. Boyden Farm, Cambridge, 7-10 p.m. $15; cash bar. Info, 793-0856. globAl youth serviCe dAy: Kids and adults get into the community spirit at various service projects throughout Winooski. A barbecue and live music follow. O'Brien Community Center, Winooski, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 655-1392.
crafts
Jewelry workshoP: Participants ages 14 and up tap into their creativity and create a wire bracelet out of copper or brass. Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m.-noon. $10; preregister. Info, 849-2420.
dance
lAst ChAnCe ContrA dAnCe: Potluck fare fuels folks for this traditional New England social dance featuring live music from Roaring Marmalade. Clean-soled shoes required. Caledonia Grange, East Hardwick, 5:30 p.m. $5-25 suggested donation; bring a dish to share. Info, 472-5584. student ChoreogrAPhy showCAse: Advanced dancers present original works in various styles. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 229-4676. swing dAnCe with Pine street JAzz: Folks of all skill levels don clean-soled shoes and put their best foot forward at this informal groove session. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 448-2930, vtswings@gmail.com. verMont fiddle orChestrA ContrA dAnCe & ConCert: David Kaynor calls the steps at this music-and-movement session featuring fiddler Mary Lea and keyboardist Karen Axelrod. Bethel Town Hall, family dance, 4 p.m.; potluck, 5 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m. $10-20; free for kids 18 and under; bring a dish to share. Info, 229-4191.
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egg droP Contest: Folks of all ages craft containers to house raw eggs, with the hopes that the shells survive an 18-foot plunge. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, noon-3 p.m. Regular admission, $11-14; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200. firehouse-theMed AuCtion & dinner: Past and present Montpelier firefighters share stories and historical photographs at this community event. Wings, chili and a silent auction complete the evening. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 5 p.m. $40; cash bar. Info, 223-2518. identity theft: Constance Archer details different types of stolen identity and local scams, and how to avoid them. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202. oPen house/sun PArty: Sky gazers join members of the Northeast Kingdom Astronomy Foundation to mingle over a state-of-the-art research telescope. Northern Skies Observatory, Peacham, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 313-205-0724. siMulAtor sAturdAy: Motorcycle fans get a taste of navigating traffic on two wheels without leaving the parking lot at this event hosted by Ride Safe Vermont. Valid driver's license required. Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, Essex Junction, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 497-0233. verMont stAge CoMPAny 20th AnniversAry gAlA: Festive music and dancing entertain theater lovers, who nosh on gourmet hors d'oeuvres and honor two decades of VSC with presenters Blake Robison and Mark Nash. Burlington Country Club, 6:30 p.m. $50; preregister; cash bar. Info, 862-1497, molly@vtstage.org.