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OutdOOr FlOwer essence explOratiOn: Maureen Short shares 20 years of experience in a hands-on exploration of the various properties of blossoms. City Market, Burlington, 12:30-2 p.m. $510; preregister at citymarket.coop. Info, 861-9700. r.i.p.p.e.d.: See WED.7, 9-10 a.m. spa wOrks: Folks relax and rejuvenate with spa treatments ranging from massage and yoga to Reiki and astrology readings. Tea, coffee, chocolate at other treats round out this benefit for HOPE Works. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 or $100 minimum in funds raised; preregister. Info, 864-0555, ext. 25.
holidays
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MOther's day craFt shOw: Savvy shoppers select gifts for moms from an assortment of jewelry, artwork, handmade items and more. Proceeds benefit the Lothrop Elementary School PTO. Lothrop Elementary School Gym, Pittsford, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 483-6351. MOther's day tea: Kiddos and moms sit down to a traditional English affair of scones, lemon curd, finger sandwiches and tea cookies. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5-10 plus regular admission, $10.50-13.50; free for kids 2 and under; preregister. Info, 877-324-6386. MOther's day wine tasting: Moms sip for free at this pastoral party featuring the unveiling of Little Red Cab and Mia's Maple Melody. Amazing Grace Vineyard & Winery, Chazy N.Y., noon-5 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 518-215-4044.
kids
cOMic BOOk art wOrkshOp: Budding cartoonists ages 5 through 10 sketch superheroes in a creative session. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 9:3011:30 a.m. $25; preregister. Info, 253-8358. kids day: A parade down Main Street kicks off this
3/28/14 3:36 PMdaylong fête featuring games, activities, good eats
and performances. Battery Park, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. saturday stOry tiMe: Youngsters and their caregivers gather for entertaining tales. Phoenix Books Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.
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stOry explOrers: Birds: Tykes learn about feathered fliers with a reading of Priscilla Belz Jenkins' Nest Full of Eggs and themed tunes. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free with admission, $9.50-12.50. Info, 877-324-6386. 'suessical Jr., the Musical': See FRI.9, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. teen Financial literacy series: Budgeting yOur MOney: Alvah Newhall teaches participants how to manage their money and become savvy savers. Hayes Room, Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
montréal
'tOp girls': See WED.7, 8:30 p.m. 'traMpOline': See WED.7, 8 p.m.
music
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Me2/strings: Ronald Braunstein conducts a program of works by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Bartók in an effort to raise awareness about mental health issues through music. For ages 10 and up. UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-25. Info, 863-5966. Michele Fay Band: The foursome strum and pluck their way through folk, swing and bluegrass tunes as part of the Burnham Music Series. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, 7:30 p.m. $8; free for teens and kids. Info, 388-6863.
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panhandlers steel druM Band: Caribbean rhythms transport audience members to sun, sand and surf. Brandon Town Hall, 7 p.m. $8-10. Info, 247-5420. prOFessOr lOuie & the crOwMatix: The acclaimed upstate New York rockers treat Upper Valley music fans to an evening of rock, country and blues. Plainfield Town Hall, N.H., 8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 603-675-5454. 'scenes and sOngs': Middlebury College student vocalists take listeners on a musical-theater journey from opera to Broadway. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. upper valley cOMMunity Band: More than 70 members present show tunes, jazz medleys and more in "Spring Beginnings." Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 603-448-0400. verMOnt all state Musical Festival: chOrus: Two hundred thirty-two high school students lend their voices to a program directed by Daniel Bara. Alumni Memorial Gymnasium, St. Johnsbury Academy, 4:30 & 7 p.m. $7-9. Info, 748-2600. verMOnt all state Musical Festival: cOncert Band & Orchestra: Peter Boonshaft and Scott Laird conduct a creative collaboration between more than 150 high school musicians. Alumni Memorial Gymnasium, St. Johnsbury Academy, 2 p.m. $7-9. Info, 748-2600. yOung traditiOn weekend awards receptiOn & cOncert: Winners of this year's contest are recognized. A performance of Québécois fiddle tunes from Les Poules a Colin follows. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6-9:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 233-5293.
outdoors
Bird MOnitOring walk: Experienced birders lead a morning jaunt in search of various species in their natural habitats. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068.
seminars
sports
the Muddy OniOn: Pedal pushers kick off the spring riding season with a 32-mile ride in and around Montpelier. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, registration, 8:30 a.m.; ride, 9:30 a.m. $20 includes lunch. Info, 793-6152. nOrtheast kingdOM rOller derBy: spring Fling-her!: Borderline Disorders hit the flat track to battle the Monadnock Mad Knockers in their season opener. A prom dance and raffle round out the evening. Chester Arena, Lyndon Center, 6 p.m. $8. Info, 626-9361.
talks
general keith alexander: The former director of the National Security Agency addresses graduating seniors at Norwich University's commencement exercises. Shapiro Field House, Norwich University, Northfield, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2886. richard allen: The local historian and author examines 19th-century Williston history based on the diaries of residents Adelaide Isham Crossman and Ellen Metcalf. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-3853. sheila raye charles: The daughter of music legend Ray Charles lends her powerful pipes to an uplifting concert, then shares her story of recovery from drug abuse at a breakfast hosted by Teen Challenge. VFW Post, Hyde Park, 9 a.m. $7-10; limited space. Info, 635-7807.
theater
'BOeing BOeing': See FRI.9, 7:30 p.m. 'BOrn yesterday': See FRI.9. 'guys and dOlls': See FRI.9, 2-4 & 7:30-9:30 p.m. 'the hangMan': See FRI.9, 2 p.m. 'the last 5 years': See THU.8, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. the Met live in hd series: Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato stars opposite tenor Juan Diego Flórez in a broadcast production of Rossini's La Cenerentola. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $16-24. Info, 748-2600. 'OzMa OF Oz': See THU.8, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. 'the Quarry': See WED.7. verMOnt vaudeville: See FRI.9, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
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J. kevin graFFagninO, nichOlas Muller, david dOnat & kristin petersOn-ishaQ: See WED.7, Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 457-2355.
3d printing, designing & scanning with Blu-Bin: Instruction in basic programs teaches attendees how to build digital models of their ideas. Blu-Bin, Burlington, noon-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 345-6030.
Mark andersOn: History comes alive in The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony: America's War of Liberation in Canada, 1774–1776. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 273-2282.
aarp sMart driver class: Drivers ages 50 and up learn to safely navigate the road while addressing the physical changes brought on by aging. McClure Conference Room, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $15-20; preregister. Info, 847-2278.
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digital videO editing: Final Cut Pro users get familiar with the most recent version of the editing software. Prerequisite of VCAM Access Orientation or equivalent, or instructor's permission. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692, bill@vermontcam.org. springtiMe herpin!: Biologist John José explores the ecology of local reptiles and amphibians, including how to identify them in nature. An optional field trip to Hubbard Park follows. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Coop, Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. $5-12; preregister. Info, 223-8000, ext. 202.
activism
Organizing FOr the planet FOruM: Ecominded attendees join Maeve McBride of 350VT for an experiential workshop focused on taking action for climate justice. First Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, 12:30-2 p.m. Free. Info, 497-0920.
fairs & festivals
spring Fest: The museum's opening-day, all-ages festival celebrates warmer temps, new exhibitions and Mother's Day with garden tours, a scavenger hunt and more. Shelburne Museum, noon-4 p.m. Regular admission, $5-22; free for kids under 5. Info, 985-3346.
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daddy lOng legs: Rick Ceballos, David Gusakov and Matt Witten combine talents with lively interpretations of Celtic, jazz and more. Music Box, Craftsbury, 8 p.m. $8-10. Info, 586-7533.
OniOn river chOrus: Larry Gordon and Richard RIley lead singers in baroque-era works and the premiere of “Raine Songs” by local composer Don Jamison. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $8-12. Info, 476-4300.
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glOBal rOOts FilM series: Ahmed Imamovic explores the aftermath of the Bosnian war in his acclaimed drama Belvedere. A Q&A follows. In Bosnian with English subtitles. North End Studios, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 660–2600.