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Sunday 8
Flower Power The season for planting and pruning has arrived! Green thumbs celebrate beautiful blooms and lush landscapes on the Spring Garden Tour. This self-guided stroll through Middlebury features nine public and private plots, each of which reflects a unique horticultural style. A garden reception at the Henry Sheldon Museum rounds out the day.
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Saturday 7
Adventurous Eats
Sunday 8
King of the Keys
When pianist Eddie Palmieri (pictured) performs, audience members are treated to what the Los Angeles Times deems “the last of the largerthan-life giants.” A master of Afro-Caribbean music, the multiple Grammy Award winner has championed the style for more than 50 years. He and his Latin Jazz Band bring rollicking rhythms to the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
Saturday 7
Dancing Feet Looking for a Saturday to remember? Head to Rutland, for the Guinness Book of World Records’ Longest Contra Dance Line Attempt. Determined dancers convene at the College of St. Joseph, where they aim to smash the current record of 2,208 participants, set in 2008 in Latvia. Afterwards, locals celebrate their efforts with a giant potluck and a contra dance. See calendar listing on page 53
See calendar listing on page 55
What better way to refuel after a walk in the woods than with gourmet fare? Woodstock’s annual Trek to Taste affords foodies the chance to commune with nature and please their palates. Hiking routes of varying difficulty culminate in farm-fresh treats and family-friendly activities. Participants cap off the revelry with an ice cream social and live music. See calendar listing on page 53
Sunday 8
Notes of Hope One of the many consequences of a stroke, the language disorder aphasia ranges from having difficulty remembering words to robbing people of the ability to speak, read or write. Conversely, music is mediated by the undamaged parts of the brain, and the ability to sing remains. Featuring local stroke survivors and their caregivers, the Aphasia Choir celebrates this unique phenomenon. See calendar listing on page 55
Man on a Mission Multimedia artist Andy Meyer is obsessed with the years 1954-1966 — claiming his interest was piqued by “the day Elvis walked into Sun Studio for the first time.” Combining illustration, found objects and vintage imagery with sound and video components, the South Burlington resident explores the influence of American rock-and-roll on Eastern culture in “Tokyo Deadstock.” See spotlight on page 71
Saturday 7
A Life Examined
See spotlight on page 68
Courtesy of Eddie Palmieri
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Music wasn’t always a way of life for singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier. A former heroin addict and teenage runaway, the Nashville-based performer didn’t begin writing until her thirties. Blessed with lyrical gifts honed by hardship, the folk troubadour shines on the forthcoming Trouble and Love. She treats listeners to these haunting, introspective tunes at Signal Kitchen.
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