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outh Burlington High School students and faculty intend to raise a Black Lives Matter flag on Friday, and some city residents have sharply criticized the plan. ⁄ e school board voted unanimously to support the flagraising last June. It will fly at the school during February in honor of Black History Month. School officials expect to hoist it in future years to mark the month, as well.

Partly in response to concerns about potential disruptions and safety, school district leaders have limited public access to the 3 p.m. event. Only students and employees will be able to attend. Other observers, including members of the news media, can watch from a parking lot across the street from the school, close to South Burlington’s municipal building.

Superintendent David Young said that the goal of student leaders and advisers is to “raise awareness, deepen learning and inspire further dialogue within their school community.” ⁄ e planned action has started conversation on the Rebel Alliance Facebook page. ⁄ e group is the same one that launched an unsuccessful bid to stop the school district from dropping its mascot name, the Rebels, after critics said it had racist overtones connected to

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One of the Rebel Alliance leaders, South Burlington resident Sheldon Katz, has asked the board not to fly the flag or hold the high school and middle school assemblies that are planned in connection with the event. He also suggested on Facebook that students should “conscientiously object” by staying away from school on Friday.

“BLM’s toxic mix of victimhood, white guilt, and entitlement is contrary to the teachings of black luminaries like Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., and Shelby Steele,” he wrote.

School board chair Elizabeth Fitzgerald declined to comment, but she released a statement to Seven Days that the board crafted in response to criticism.

“We understand that all our decisions are not popular with all our constituents, but we do our best to support the efforts of our students even when those may be potentially controversial,” her statement read.

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Members of a weekly knitting and crocheting group gathered Monday at the Arbors at Shelburne, a memory care facility. Five elderly residents sat in a circle as program assistant Jenn Ross offered encouragement and helped save the occasional dropped stitch. ⁄ is gathering, though, had a higher purpose. ⁄ e women were participating in the Little Hats, Big Hearts program, which solicits knit hats for babies with congenital heart defects. One in 100 babies

is born with the condition, according to a statement from the American Heart Association, which organized the nationwide initiative. ⁄ e final products will be donated to hospitals around the country.

Most of the knitters arrived in wheelchairs or with walkers. For some, the work was old hat. Bettymae Bond said she had once knit 70 caps for cancer patients. “I’ve been knitting since I was 7, 8,” she said, holding up several inches of a teal green pattern.

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“I haven’t knit in years,” Maggie Ross, who is Jenn’s mother-in-law, said as she counted stitches.

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now, I’m knitting a knot,” she said with a chuckle.

Jenn Ross offered reassurance to her charges. “It’s not about speed or perfection, it’s about doing it,” she said. ⁄ e volunteers, residents and staff members hoped to knit and donate 100 hats during February, which is American Heart Month, according to Caron Arnold, a spokesperson for the Arbors.

So how will they meet their deadline?

Next week, Ross plans to bring a knitting loom, which can help churn out a hat in an hour.

“We encourage our friends here to dive right in and not be afraid of dropping a stitch,” Ross said.

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WITH APPRECIATION

[Re Bite Club, “Organic Farming Advocate Enid Wonnacott Dies at 57,” January 21]: Thanks to Seven Days writers for capturing Enid Wonnacott’s commitment to Vermont agriculture and her friends and family. She was so excited by your October 30 article [“Good Shepherd”], and she told everyone who was interested to read it! She will be sorely missed by so many people, but her spirit lives on in part because of your journalism.

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THE OTHER SIDE OF SANDY

I know Sandy Lewis has a bad reputation [Backstory: “Orneriest Subject,” December 26]. However, everyone has some good in them. My one and only experience with him was when I worked at a Realtor’s office in Westport, N.Y. He was friends with the owner and called for him, but I was the only one there. He wondered if his friend had a copy of the Wall Street Journal. I said no, but I would go next door and see if there were any left.

He sounded surprised and asked, “You’d do that for me?” I said, “Of course!” I went next door to the store and asked them to set the one left aside for him and called him to come pick it up. When he did, he stopped in to the Realtor’s office to shake my hand and thank me. I was touched that it meant so much. I thought he was a class act.

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NO KNODELL

[Re Off Message: “Knodell Will Run for Burlington City Council as an Independent,” January 18; “What’s Left?

Young Burlington Progs Forge Ahead Without Jane Knodell,” January 16; Off Message: “Longtime Councilor Knodell Loses Progressive Nomination,” January 6]: No one can question Burlington City Councilor Jane Knodell’s immense amount of experience, but I question: Is it the right experience? Increasingly, voters feel marginalized, and we require elected officials to communicate more effectively. Knodell has continued to vote in a manner that she perceives is the only way to keep the city functioning, but in the process she has failed to educate her constituency about her votes.

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Even after narrowly winning her last race, she has not responded to those of us who feel left in the dark on so many important city decisions. Her position as a lecturer may have something to do with this. In Burlington there has always been a strong Progressive activist population, of which she was once a member. Now one of those is Perri Freeman. At a recent meeting she held, I was struck by how well she listened and her grasp of Ward 2 and 3 issues. This left me feeling that Freeman will be more accessible and responsive to her constituents’ concerns.

I could only hope that Knodell would have acknowledged her own shortcomings and helped to mentor the new Progressives who will be the city’s future. This would help the city transition without losing the experience of a valued councilor and hopefully set a precedent for other councilors. Jane, we still need you, but in a different capacity.

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BURLINGTON

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Thank you for the endnote in “Hooked” [“Sister’s Keeper,” January 16] that “underwriters have no influence on the content.”

I value your awareness of this issue and your clear statement regarding it.

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HOT TOPIC

It was heartening to see two articles referencing the sauna as a valuable pathway to better health in Seven Days’ Wellness

[Re Fair Game: “The Committee Shuffle,” January 16]: What cheering news to find out that a non-car owner is the new chair of the Vermont House Transportation Committee! And what a bold move by House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero)! It’s about time that bus users, train riders, pedestrians and cyclists got a seat at the table when it comes to state transportation priorities. Oh, yeah, and the Earth gets a voice, too: “We need to cut carbon emissions,” said Rep. Curt McCormack (D-Burlington). How appropriate, also, that McCormack replaces the state rep from Colchester, the town that has repeatedly chosen not to be part of the regional bus system.

Now if we can just do something about the current antiquated, dangerous bikeand pedestrian-unfriendly design for the Champlain Parkway.

Issue [“Gaining Steam,” “Muscle Testing,” January 16].

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OPEN SEASON ON VERMONT POLITICS BY JOHN WALTERS

he November election brought reelection for Republican Gov. PHIL SCOTT and a thorough drubbing for his party. Afterward, one big question remained: How would the governor react?

In his first two years, Scott vetoed the January Product of the Month Democratic legislature’s budget three times. He also prolonged each year’s 15% OFF lawmaking session, in part by introducing major proposals late in the game and SkinCeuticals refusing to budge.

Triple Lipid Now that Democrats and Progressives Restore 2:4:2 have veto-proof majorities, would he continue to stand his ground? Or would he look at the new landscape and seek to open new lines of communication?

The answer is becoming apparent.

“Feels different, looks different, sounds different,” said Senate Major1775 Williston Road • Suite 220 ity Leader BECCA BALINT (D-Windham).

South Burlington 645 South Main Street • Stowe She cited a telling detail: Scott’s weekly open-door coffee hour has been moved (802) 861-0200 to an earlier time, when lawmakers www.luminamedspa.com are free to attend. Balint has taken the opportunity to converse with Scott and chief of staff JASON GIBBS. “I didn’t feel 1 1/28/19 10:36 AM that either of them were armored up,” she said.

“I got a call the day after the budget address from a member of the administration who said, ‘Hey, I’d like to chat about the budget.’ I didn’t hear anything like that before,” House Speaker MITZI JOHNSON (D-South Hero) said. “I’ve told the governor I see the signals he’s sending and let him know I appreciate it.”

Assistant House Minority Leader ROB LACLAIR (R-Barre Town) has been advocating a more collaborative approach to lawmaking. He’s happy to see the VERMONT INTEGRATIVE MD administration pursuing the same Dr. Sepinoud Bazel course. “I see them being more inclusive earlier,” LaClair said. He noted that Family Practice this year, Scott has proposed his own & Integrative Medicine version of paid family leave. Last year, Scott allowed the legislature to act and A membership-based practice then vetoed the bill. delivering comprehensive, Legislative Republicans signaled a new quality healthcare. approach of their own at a press conferAccepting new patients. ence last Friday. Senate Minority Leader Insurance not accepted.

JOE BENNING (R-Caledonia) talked of “a new Call for a free meet & greet visit! wind blowing” and a move away from simply being “the party of ‘No.’” “I’ve already met twice with [Scott’s chief counsel] JAYE JOHNSON, especially on marijuana,” said Sen. DICK SEARS (D-Bennington), chair of the Senate 20 Kimball Ave, Suite 303, Judiciary Committee and an advocate for S. Burlington • 802-495-5817 cannabis legalization. “I got a call from vtintegrativemd.com [Administration Secretary] SUSANNE YOUNG SEVEN DAYS JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 6, 2019

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wanting to talk about the budget. That hadn’t happened before.”

Young was flattered by that characterization but also pushed back a bit. “We have been open and approachable, but apparently there’s a perception that we have not,” she said. Still, she acknowledged that the administration has become more proactive. “We have been reaching out to key committee chairs to get their reaction to the governor’s budget,” Young said.

Lawmakers say they heard a new tone in the governor’s inaugural and budget addresses. “His presentation felt more like the Phil Scott I sat next to for 10 years,” said Senate Finance Committee chair ANN CUMMINGS (D-Washington), who served with Scott when he was a senator and then lieutenant governor.

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“In the past, it was, ‘We will do this’ and ‘I want this on my desk,’” said Rep. JANET ANCEL (D-Calais), chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. “Now it’s ‘Here are some ideas I’m putting on the table to start a conversation.’ I welcome this more collaborative approach.”

Young pointed out that communication is a two-way thing. “Within days of the governor presenting his budget in previous years, there was not much room for testimony or communication,” she said. “What we got was, ‘Find a plan B.’ We see the legislature as more open to ideas they may not be crazy about.”

Then again, Scott’s budget speech was short on dramatic ideas that might prompt immediate rejection. That’s at least partly a reaction to Democratic/ Progressive supermajorities. “Certainly the makeup of the majority and minority in the House is taken into consideration,” Young said.

Whether the administration’s charm offensive stems from an outbreak of goodwill or a capitulation to electoral reality, top Democrats say they are ready to respond in kind. “There’s a lot of agreement about what we want our state to look like,” Ancel said. “There’s ground for substantive, positive conversations.”

The optimism comes with a side of caution. The tough battles have yet to

be fought. One potential flashpoint will come after Town Meeting Day, when local voters will have their say on school budgets. Then the Agency of Education will calculate the property tax rates needed to fully fund the budgets. If tax increases are required, Scott may well turn back into Governor No. “We’ll have to go through the session and see if we get the, ‘I’ll veto the budget unless you do what I want’ threat,” Cummings said. “We’re definitely starting out in a better place than the last two years.”

One Little Bill

When MEAGAN DOWNEY took her daughter to the Champlain Valley Fair last year, she wasn’t expecting the day to result in political activism. But it did.

“We saw the sign for the exhibit,” Downey said. “I didn’t think it was real.

We went in. I felt anger and sadness.”

Inside the tent, just as advertised outside: the World’s Smallest Woman. A living, breathing little person, 29 inches tall, sitting on a chair. Some passersby engaged her in conversation but, according to Downey, others pointed and laughed.

It seemed like a remnant of a bygone, benighted era. The Shelburne resident complained to fair management and contacted Rep. JESSICA BRUMSTED (D-Shelburne), urging legislation to bar such exhibits.

Brumsted, along with Rep. KATE WEBB (D-Shelburne), has introduced H.21, which would prohibit the display of individuals for money. “I think it deserves discussion,” Brumsted said.

“Exploiting people’s differences just feels wrong.”

Whether or not the bill passes, it’s likely that Vermont has seen the last of the World’s Smallest Woman. “The exhibit will not be back, nor will any like it,” said TIM SHEA, executive director of the Champlain Valley Exposition, which operates the fair.

How did this, ahem, “attraction” wind up at the fair in the first place? “We lease out a portion of the fairgrounds to ride operators,” Shea explained.

“They bring in rides, food vendors and attractions.”

The operator in question is Orlandobased Strates Shows, a third-generation family business founded almost 100 years ago. In earlier days, Strates shows featured many attractions that are now

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out of fashion: caged animals, “girlie shows,” “freak” shows and oddities.

The company has changed with the times. “We realized you get a better return when you market yourself as good, clean family fun,” said JAMES STRATES, grandson of the founder and the firm’s current operations director. “Having grown up in the industry, I understand.

People don’t want to see people with disabilities on display.”

Not that modern hands are entirely clean. “There are reality shows with little people,” Strates noted.

Point taken. Shows devoted to physical extremes, including the morbidly obese and those with obscure medical conditions, are a mainstay for cable television.

The voyeuristic impulse remains strong.

Speaking of which, does “the display of individuals for money” include strip clubs? The annual Vermont Burlesque Festival? Carnival attractions such as contortionists and sword swallowers? Is it more acceptable if a “display of individuals” has an artistic component? If so, who’s to judge?

“The bill is narrowly defined,” Downey argued. “It allows for artistic and scientific display.”

State Rep. JOHN KILLACKY (D-South Burlington) serves on the House General, Housing and Military Affairs Committee, which will consider H.21.

As former executive director of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, he brings a perspective all his own. At the Flynn and elsewhere, he has booked performers who put their own bodies at center stage. He cites English actor, musician and disability rights advocate MAT FRASER, who was born with phocomelia, a condition that causes malformed limbs — in Fraser’s case, short arms and splayed fingers.

“He has performed at the Flynn,” Killacky said of Fraser. “In his shows, he ends up being naked. He wants the audience to be confronted with his arms. He demands the audience’s gaze.”

Fraser, who has played the lead role in a production of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’s Richard III and appeared in actual freak shows as “Seal Boy,” seems intent on erasing the lines between art and exploitation.

(Fraser also acted in the “Freak Show” season of the TV series “American Horror Story,” as did the person listed by Guinness World Records as the world’s actual smallest woman: India-born JYOTI AMGE, who’s barely over two feet tall.)

“Freak shows can be degrading, but it’s also a way to make a living,” Killacky said.

“Did [the World’s Smallest Woman] have her own agency? Is she making a living?

Is it her choice?”

Good questions. The woman — or women, as we shall see — remained in the shadows. Strates had no information. His company hires a subcontractor to provide such attractions — Orlando-based Four C Productions, founded by the late JACK CONSTANTINE. “We’ve had several different World’s Smallest Women,” all from Haiti or Jamaica, said Jack’s daughter, LINDSEY CONSTANTINE. “One of them built a fivebedroom home in Haiti and sent her grandkids to college. She makes a very good living.”

It’d be nice to hear that from the women themselves, but Constantine declined to provide contact information. “They’re sensitive about publicity,” she said.

That may be prudent. Vermont isn’t the first place where the exhibit has caused trouble. In 2008, the New Mexico State Fair shuttered an exhibit featuring “Tiny Tina.” Colorado’s Boulder County Fair closed down “Little Liz” in 2014 after getting complaints.

Constantine is defensive about critics and the proposed Vermont bill. “The only person they’re taking anything from is [the woman] and her family,” Constantine said.

“I’ll do my best to book her in other cities.”

Shea has taken the issue to the Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association board, which is likely to ban such exhibits. They’d prefer to act on their own rather than see a new law on the books.

“That’s concerning to me,” Downey said. “We need it in law so it’s not on a case-by-case basis.”

But even Brumsted, cosponsor of H.21, doesn’t necessarily agree. “The purpose is not necessarily to pass a law but to spark discussion and perhaps improve the situation without a law,” she said.

Of course, if enough states “improve the situation,” the various World’s Smallest Women will have to find other ways to make a living.

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uthorities on Tuesday raided a Church Street business that had been selling marijuana for months in the shadow of Burlington City Hall. They arrested Derek Spilman, the longtime owner of Good Times Gallery, on unspecified charges.

Roughly 20 federal, state and local law enforcement officers participated in the bust, which unfolded at dusk under a light snowfall on the Church Street Marketplace. As Burlington Police Department officers led Spilman away in handcuffs, plainclothes agents poured out of city hall, where the raid had been staged, and into Good Times to assist with a search.

Burlington Lt. Jim Trieb said that the officers were executing a sealed federal warrant. City cops were joined by agents from the state Division of Liquor Control, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Trieb said.

Authorities took action shortly after Seven Days published an earlier version of this story online. It noted that law enforcement officials had known for at least three months that Spilman was dealing drugs out of his store.

Last week, a Seven Days reporter witnessed him selling buds over the counter and heard him say that the edibles for sale in his shop were infused with THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana.

At least one customer appeared to be a teenager.

Though Vermont legalized the adult use, possession and cultivation of pot last summer, it remains illegal to sell it under state and federal law.

Those advocating for full legalization in Vermont said they worried that Good Times’ actions might jeopardize their push for a regulated cannabis market — and they wondered why they had to abide by the law when Good Times did not. They also questioned what took authorities so long to crack down on the joint, given its prominent location between Red Square and Honey Road.

“This has been going on since July,” Timothy Fair, a Burlington attorney and advocate who specializes in cannabis laws, said before the raid. “We have office-pool bets every month about when they’re going to be shut down, and they keep going. Honestly, it drives me crazy.”

After receiving a tip last year “involving the sale of cannabis,” a plainclothes liquor control officer conducted a sting on the

shop in late December, according to DLC In the midst of an opioid epidemic, enforcement chief Skyler Genest. (The del Pozo argued, the city had bigger division has jurisdiction over Good Times problems on its hands. “In the context because the establishment holds a license of limited resources, if we had to choose to sell smoking paraphernalia.) between conducting a fentanyl The investigator seized investigation and a marijuana evidence from the store, Genest investigation, we would priorisaid, and the DLC had been tize investigating the product using forensic testing to deterthat has clearly killed people,” mine “what, in fact, was for sale he said. at this licensed premises.” He In subsequent interviews, del said Monday that he expected Pozo suggested that the Good “tangible results ... by the end of Times probe had become a higher the week.” priority. He said he was particuThe Burlington Police larly concerned that the store Department had been conductmight be selling pot to minors. ing its own investigation, though On Monday, the chief revised his it didn’t appear to have been a timeline. He said the BPD had priority until recently. Asked received a tip as far back as last about it last Friday, Chief BranOctober that Good Times was don del Pozo said his departselling marijuana and Adderall, ment had heard “in the last few a commonly abused prescription weeks” that Good Times was TIMO TH Y FAIR stimulant. selling pot.

According to Mayor Miro At first, the chief downplayed the situ- Weinberger, the cops picked up the pace of ation, noting that the state might soon their investigation after learning that Seven legalize the sale of cannabis. “There are Days was looking into the matter. “Your some places that look like they’re getting reporting on the specific retailer caused into the commercial marijuana business a them to accelerate some actions, because little early,” he said. they realized they were going to lose their

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window to act before your story,” the mayor said. He added that investigations of other suspected dealers in the area were “well along.”

Weinberger called selling pot from a storefront “a more brazen act” than doing so in private spaces.

“If they’re selling certain edible products, I do have concerns about that, because a lot of those could be marketed toward youths or kids,” said Justin Jiron, Chittenden County’s chief deputy state’s attorney.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont declined to comment.

Spilman’s arrest Tuesday wasn’t his first. In 2004, according to court records, he was charged with unlawful restraint after apprehending a group of suspected shoplifters and tying them up in the back of his store. Police alleged at the time that he and an associate had menaced them with pit bulls and a skill saw — and wrote “thief” on their foreheads in magic marker.

Spilman pled down to simple assault and was given a year of probation and 200 hours of community service.

In recent months, Good Times wasn’t exactly subtle about its business practices.

The head shop, which has existed in various locations on Church Street for more than 15 years, no longer focused on selling bongs and T-shirts, and it no longer maintained conventional business hours. Its doors were locked into the late afternoon, when it opened — by appointment only — for an hour or two at a time.

In recent weeks, the store’s windows were covered with black curtains. Handwritten signs taped to the door instructed would-be customers to “send a text for info” — but otherwise steer clear.

“DON’T (Do NoT) KNOCK!!!” one sign read. Just below it, another note clarified, “If YOU CAN’T READ, We CAN’T HEAR YOU!! Don’t Be An ASSHOLE!!”

Last week, a Seven Days reporter stood outside the store until Spilman unlocked the door and gestured for a young man in a red parka to enter. When the reporter followed them inside, Spilman — a tall, skinny man in his mid-forties with shoulder-length brown hair tucked under a wide-brimmed hat — handed the reporter a business card, told him to make an appointment and ushered him back out the door.

The card was decorated with pot leaves and advertised “Headies” and “Eddies.”

“Enjoy & Celebrate Your Freedom,” it read.

Ten minutes after the reporter texted the number on the card, Spilman responded, “Swing in ASAP.”

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Inside the store, which reeked of weed, a man and a woman leaned against a counter and admired a glass pipe. The woman asked Spilman how much a quarter-ounce of pot would cost. A third customer crossed the room to withdraw a wad of cash from an ATM. Hip-hop music played on a sound system.

Spilman rang up the couple, let them out, locked the door and returned to the counter. “Do you guys have any bud right now?” the third customer asked. The proprietor said he had a quarter-ounce each of three strains. He reached under the counter to pull out three bags and described their contents.

“OK, I’ll stick with these two,” the customer said.

“That gonna be it?” Spilman asked.

After letting him out the door and locking it again, Spilman slipped back behind the counter and showed the reporter — who had not identified himself as such — his wares. “We have sour deezy,” he said, placing a bag of sour diesel on the counter. “You can look at it.” The buds glimmered under the store lights. “That’s LSD,” he continued, referring to another strain of marijuana in another bag.

“And what about the edibles?” asked the reporter.

“Those are all right there,” Spilman said, gesturing toward a pizza box propped open on the counter. Neatly arranged inside was an array of chocolates, candies and pastries.

Asked about another set of treats displayed under the counter, Spilman clarified that those were cannabidiol, or CBD, products, which are legal to sell in Vermont.

“And this,” he said, pointing to the contents of the pizza box, “is, uh, THC.”

Spilman recommended the largest candy bar in the pizza box. “Yeah, it’s 350 — 300 milligrams,” he said, correcting himself. “I like it because a couple pieces — you can take two at a time, no problem.”

He pointed to a pastry. “This is good, if you can portion it yourself. Cut that into four, and you’ll be good.”

The THC, he said, was “pretty well evenly distributed” throughout each of the edibles. “Anything that we’ve gotten that doesn’t work well or that’s inferior, we don’t reorder. We just basically deal with reputable people, reputable farmers,” he said. “And if we didn’t make the edibles, it’s someone [who’s] basically family.”

All but two of the treats were produced in Vermont, Spilman said. The others came from Maine and Massachusetts, where retail sales are legal. Prices, scrawled in magic marker, ranged from $20 to $30.

“And how about the bud?” the reporter asked. “How much is that going for?”

A quarter-ounce of two strains cost $90, Spilman said. A quarter of a single strain was $80.

When the reporter asked if he could think about it and return later, Spilman warned that he was running low on supplies. “Yeah, text. We’re gonna be out,” he said, noting that it was 5:19 p.m. “We’ll BURLINGTON POT SHOP

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Historic Blunder? State Halts Repairs to UVM’s Ira Allen Chapel B Y DER EK B R O UWER

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or 92 years, six wooden columns distinguished the entrance to the University of Vermont’s Ira Allen Chapel, a historic building so iconic that Walmart sells its image in framed art prints online. Then, last summer, the colonnade facing University Row vanished — replaced, at first, by steel supports.

UVM’s upper-level administrators say they weren’t aware of the facility team’s plan to scrap the original Spanish cedar pillars and replace them with replicas made from fiberglass, a material that didn’t exist in 1926, when the chapel’s construction was completed. Nor, apparently, did they inquire.

Now the university is begging forgiveness from Vermont Act 250 officials who are scrutinizing a repair job that some say has degraded one of the state’s most significant architectural specimens.

“It is a very important building and deserves a high level of stewardship,” said Paul Bruhn, president of the Preservation Trust of Vermont. “Replacing the wood columns with fiberglass columns does not qualify as good stewardship.”

If state officials agree, the university might have to pay a fine or offset the change.

Because UVM has already disposed of the original 32-foot columns, it will be more difficult to evaluate whether the university made the right call — or how well the new fiberglass replacements match the originals.

“We’re reviewing it as after-the-fact, unfortunately, and we have to figure out how to mitigate that,” said Laura Trieschmann, the state’s historic preservation officer. She started asking questions about the missing columns at Ira Allen Chapel last fall.

Historic structures at UVM are generally subject to Act 250, Vermont’s land-use law. It requires that certain improvements or changes to such buildings be reviewed and permitted to ensure that the proposed work will not have an “undue adverse effect” on the structures’ historic character. The Vermont Natural Resources Board, which administers Act 250, asks Trieschmann to help make those calls. The regulatory body also encourages property owners to consult her office in advance of projects to review any potential effects. Owners may also request formal guidance from the National Resources Board to determine whether a given project requires an Act 250 permit. That “jurisdictional

opinion,” as it’s called, amounts to a green light.

UVM officials said they haven’t always sought the state’s blessing when they consider a project to be repair or maintenance work, and they did not ask for an opinion on the recent work at the chapel.

Staffers at the campus physical plant, who handle maintenance, have generally made those judgment calls. That’s led to some inconsistent decisions about when to consult the state, acknowledged Robert Vaughan, UVM director of capital planning and management.

“It was more hit-and-miss in the past, I think, unless it was a big project where

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you knew you had to have everybody involved,” he said.

In some cases, UVM has opted to restore rather than replace original materials. For instance, wooden columns along the Grasse Mount mansion sun porch were refurbished in 2010. Other times, staffers have ordered new materials, as when wood finials on the main steeple of Ira Allen Chapel were replaced with plaster replicas in the 1970s, then again with fiberglass in 2007.

That history was explained in a PowerPoint presentation UVM put together for Trieschmann last October, after “someone mentioned to me in my capacity as state historic preservation officer that the columns had been removed,” she recalled.

After the slide show, she asked UVM for a long list of additional documents. It wasn’t until after a follow-up email from a Natural Resources Board enforcement officer that the university complied, on January 15.

The university, established in 1791, has more than 80 historic buildings to care for and a deferred maintenance backlog of “several hundred million dollars,” according to vice president of university relations and administration Tom Gustafson. To

address that issue, the goal is to increase the amount of money spent on repairs from $12 million to $20 million in coming years, Gustafson said.

The university must also balance preservation needs with cost, he added.

“The historic preservation folks — you know, God bless them — they’re really focused on this stuff. We’re focused on it, too, but we’re also focused on tuition and everything else,” Gustafson said. “If we can find a material that looks good, is easier to maintain, and no one will know the difference, it’s something we at least want to look at.”

UVM has made several repairs to the Ira Allen Chapel colonnade over the last 13 years. Maintenance staff concluded recently that the original wooden columns were rotted and cracked beyond repair and threatened the structural integrity of the building.

The situation was “hopeless,” Gustafson said.

The columns were removed as part of a $1.9 million project that also included replacing the brick foundation beneath the chapel’s granite steps. Among the records UVM provided the state in mid-January were cost estimates. Replacing the colonnade with Spanish cedar would have set the university back $350,000. A look-alike support system of steel wrapped in fiberglass cost a third of that: $115,000. UVM staff hired Gale Associates, a regional firm that lists millions of dollars of UVM preservation work over the years on its online portfolio, to design the replicas. E.F. Wall & Associates, of Barre, was hired to install them.

“As this was a repair and not new construction, we sort of went ahead and ordered the columns and started the work,” Gustafson said, “and that’s when things started to go south a little bit.”

Work on the classic colonnade was bound to draw attention. Ira Allen Chapel is named for Ethan Allen’s younger brother and fellow leader of the Green Mountain Boys, who founded UVM. It was gifted to UVM by Ira Allen biographer James Wilbur and designed by architect William M. Kendall, of the renowned New York firm McKim, Mead and White. Kendall also designed Burlington City Hall, which was built in 1928.

Ira Allen Chapel was designed to seat more than 1,000 congregants inside a structure laid out in the shape of the Latin cross, with a gold-domed lantern

ARCHITECTURE at its center. Now used for special events and ceremonies, the building is considered an “outstanding example” of the Colonial Revival style, according to a description on UVM’s website written by the director of the university’s historic preservation program, professor Thomas Visser.

A change to the chapel that is as significant as swapping out columns should involve a state review, according to Trieschmann. Materials choices can compromise the integrity of a historic building, she explained: “It becomes false history … a reproduction of something, and there’s no reason to do that if a building is properly taken care of or maintained.”

She pointed to last year’s replacement of the statue of Ceres, the Greek goddess of agriculture, atop the Statehouse in Montpelier, as an example of a fix that honored the original. The 1858 wooden statue has been replaced twice. The first time, in the 1930s, the Statehouse sergeant-at-arms carved a somewhat crude successor that was affectionately referred to as folk art. Last November, a new mahogany replica was hoisted into place.

Although the Ceres statue swap did not require an Act 250 permit, the organizers did consult Trieschmann’s office.

As for UVM, Trieschmann said she was reluctant to “throw them under the bus, because I have to continue working with them on their historic buildings.”

She said the university “generally” does a good job of stewarding them.

Why did the university ignore her concerns and move forward with the fiberglass installation at Ira Allen Chapel?

It took a second complaint to halt the project when four of the six columns had already been partially installed.

According to a January 8 email provided by UVM, a compliance and enforcement officer from the Natural Resources Board notified the university that she was investigating a complaint and told UVM to submit the project documents Trieschmann had requested in October “before further reconstruction occurs.”

The email came one day after Bruhn, of the Preservation Trust, wrote UVM president Tom Sullivan urging the HISTORIC BLUNDER?

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Though she’s now the highest-ranking Republican in the House, McCoy, 64, considered herself a Democrat when she moved to Vermont with her husband, Matthew, in the 1980s. They settled in Poultney, where McCoy worked as a paralegal and the couple raised three daughters.

She didn’t have any political ambitions, but she admired her husband’s service in the Vermont Army National Guard — he retired as a brigadier general in 2010 — and became familiar with local government as her work took her to many town offices to check land records.

“In 1991, the town clerk in Poultney called me up and said she was retiring; did I want to run for the job?”

McCoy recalled.

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treasurer. McCoy said she hasn’t lost an election since she ran for student council in middle school.

As she became familiar with the legislature through her clerk work, she began to think about whether she might want to serve there.

“It piqued an interest, and I thought maybe someday, someday, someday,” she said. “But, you know, someday with three girls and three colleges and master’s degrees, and one went on for her doctorate. And two marriages of theirs and four grandkids. It’s like, OK,” she said, leaning back and throwing her hands up with a chuckle.

As McCoy was waiting for “someday,” she found her politics trending to the right, in part from getting to know former Republican governor Jim Douglas, with whom

communication was going both ways, not just one way,” Turner said of her relationship with the governor’s office.

Rep. Rob LaClair (R-Barre Town), McCoy’s deputy, said her work as liaison and with individual members of the caucus show that she’s a good listener and a skilled communicator, able to find consensus even in the face of political disagreements.

“I think Pattie has quiet confidence, and she isn’t necessarily one of those that I would say is outwardly gregarious, but she is very, very personable,” LaClair said, adding that McCoy is direct without being confrontational.

Her deliberate approach — she’s more likely to write something down in her spiral notebook while someone’s speaking than to jump in with her own idea — shouldn’t be confused with a lack of convictions.

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ermont state Rep. Pattie McCoy (R-Poultney) spent her first term as a lawmaker juggling legislative work with her full-time job as Poultney town clerk. To make sure she didn’t short the town, she worked seven days a week, meticulously tracking her clerk hours on a spreadsheet.

In the Montpelier quarters she shared with Rep. Barbara Murphy (I-Fairfax), McCoy always had the bigger bedroom so she could set up an office. She brought a portable desk, “and I’d … go home at night and do my work for the town,” McCoy said during an interview in the Statehouse last week. “I owed it to the constituency.”

When the session ended, she spent 11-hour weekdays and weekend time in the clerk’s office to make up the 240 hours she calculated that she still owed the town.

McCoy’s commitment to showing up and working hard, often behind the scenes, helped her rise quickly through the ranks of House Republicans, first to become their second assistant leader and liaison to the governor’s office. In November, the caucus elected the third-term representative as House minority leader to succeed outgoing Rep. Don Turner (R-Milton).

In addition to the black leather bag slung over her shoulder and an ever-ready spiral-bound notebook, McCoy brings to the job moderate Republican views, strong organizational skills and a realistic sense of the limits of her party’s influence, according to members of her caucus.

With their numbers diminished by the November election, Republicans hold just 43 seats in the 150-member House, not enough to defeat a bill or uphold a veto by GOP Gov. Phil Scott.

“When [a bill] comes out on the floor, we can all 43 vote against it. Doesn’t matter really,” McCoy said matter-offactly. Instead, she said, she wants members of her caucus to focus on influencing legislation as it is being drafted in committees, where most of the legislature’s work is done.

After watching McCoy work seven-day weeks, Murphy said, she has no doubts about her friend’s ability to lead House Republicans.

“How she’s made it all work isn’t just haphazard. That’s really what she brings to this role — she’s very organized and very committed and very honest,” Murphy said. “There’s not a lot of, ‘This is what I’m saying, but this is what I mean.’”

she worked during his earlier stints as secretary of state and state treasurer.

When her district’s representative, Republican Andy Donaghy, retired in 2014, McCoy took the leap and ran unopposed for his seat as a Republican. She won her third term, unopposed, in November. She retired as town clerk in 2017 after serving for 26 years.

At the Statehouse, McCoy quickly earned a reputation that closely aligns with the virtues she saw in Douglas: She is viewed as a hard worker and a reliable voice for conservative fiscal policy. During McCoy’s second term, then-minority leader Turner recruited her to the caucus leadership team, making her the liaison with Gov. Scott’s office.

McCoy “did a really good job making sure

McCoy has occasionally spoken in strong terms on the House floor. She explained her dissenting vote after the House voted to legalize recreational marijuana use last year, saying for the record that the bill was “an embarrassment” for its failure to include provisions for education and stricter highway safety laws. (Last week, McCoy said she has an open mind about this year’s proposed legislation to legalize, tax and regulate retail sales of marijuana.)

She split with the governor last year, voting against universal background checks for gun sales and a ban on high-capacity magazines and bump stocks.

But like Scott, McCoy strongly stressed the importance of holding down taxes and avoiding policies that make Vermont less affordable for workers and their families. Last year, for example, she opposed proposals

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for mandatory paid family leave and a $15 minimum wage.

Fiscal policy aside, McCoy describes her political identity in terms that distance her from the politics of Washington, D.C. She said she aligns with Scott in opposing the policies of President Donald Trump.

“There is such a thing as a Vermont Republican,” she said. “I think you saw it in Jim Douglas. I think you saw it in Gov. Snelling … [It] might be called a more moderate Republican.”

Though McCoy spends much of her time voicing opposition to Democratic proposals, she’s respected by House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero).

“In the bit of time that I’ve known her, she’s been a straight shooter,” said Johnson, who consulted regularly with McCoy as she prepared to assign legislators to committees.

on the arm and gestured to Rep. Scott Beck (R-St. Johnsbury). Brock deferred to Beck, who sat on the House Education Committee last year and had worked on related legislation.

In her first two caucus meetings as leader, McCoy spoke very little. She opened the meetings and called on members to give updates from their committees but didn’t spend any time on pep talks or lectures.

“She seemed very laid-back,” Murphy, McCoy’s legislative roommate, said of the meetings.

Laid-back, perhaps — but not inattentive or lacking confidence. At a caucus meeting last week, a visitor interrupted to ask a question. McCoy, who’d been quietly observing from the middle of the room, sprang to attention.

“No,” she said. “You can’t speak.”

Murphy, an independent who attends ‘Losing on a Lot of Things’ both Democratic and Republican caucus Former Republican minority leader meetings, wasn’t surprised. She said Patti Komline, who now runs her own McCoy is very serious about rules, but lobbying firm, said McCoy’s success as not just for the sake of being a stickler. the leader of a super-minority comes McCoy goes by the book, Murphy said, down to playing nice. “It’s about your so that everyone — the public and her relationship building, colleagues in the Stateworking respectfully,” house — know what they can expect from her and Komline said, adding that she thinks McCoy from her role in the legisexemplifies those lative process. qualities.

In caucus meetings, And there’s another McCoy pushes members role she said McCoy is to stay active in commitsuited for as the leader tee work — even on bills of a minority party. Part they oppose. of the job is as simple as “I’m successful if “keeping the morale up the 43 of us go into [our for people that are losing committees] each and on a lot of things.” every day and work One tactic McCoy REP. B ARBARA MU RPHY hard on a bill that they uses to encourage her may disagree with,” she charges may seem counsaid. Her members can, terintuitive for a partisan leader. “We perhaps, win changes in the parts of a never tell anybody how to vote. We never bill with which they most disagree “so push,” she said of her leadership team. that they’ve made, as we say, a bad bill Pressuring fellow legislators to vote better.” with her on every single issue would be On January 23, McCoy spent her out of keeping with the leadership style morning leading by example. She sat in McCoy has displayed in her first days as the House Transportation Committee, head of the caucus. listening and asking questions during a Last Friday morning, she stood with walk-through of the operations of the fellow Republican leaders and kicked off Department of Motor Vehicles. She was a Statehouse press conference commend- there, she said, for the same reason she ing the governor’s budget speech the once worked seven days a week at two previous day. McCoy’s mild demeanor jobs. and slow cadence lacked the made-for-TV “Plain and simple, my constituency exuberance that her more experienced elected me to come up here and work colleagues delivered for the cameras, but hard in whatever committee I’d been she drew attention to her caucus in more chosen to sit on,” McCoy said. “They subtle ways. haven’t elected me to be the minority When a reporter asked a question leader of the House of Representatives about education policy, Sen. Randy for the State of Vermont.”

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Burlington City Council Refuses to Put Park Question on March Ballot

Magic Hat Brewing has canceled its annual Mardi Gras parade in Burlington. …e local craft brewery will still throw a weekend-long Mardi Gras party this year. But for the first time in 24 years, those celebrations will not include a procession downtown. …e 2019 festivities wil l take place from Friday, March 29, through Sunday, March 31, at Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace and nearby establishments.

“We’ve made the decision to hold a series of different performances, events and live music acts instead of a parade,” Magic Hat publicist Marilyn Tagliavia confirmed by phone. “We feel it will better serve the community.”

In past years, a parade featuring floats from many prominent local businesses and organizations has been the festival’s primary focus. In 2009, the whimsical procession changed its location from Church Street to Main Street.

Now the festivities return to where it all started. But instead of a parade, street artists, live musicians and other entertainers will perform throughout the entire length of the Marketplace on Saturday, March 30. Small pop-up tents and a larger seated, 100-person carnival tent at the street’s top block will house performers. All tents will be heated,

Queen City voters will not get a chance to weigh in on the future of City Hall Park. …e Burlington City Council declined on Monday night to put a question on the Town Meeting Day ballot that would have asked whether voters wanted to cancel the $4 million project to renovate the downtown green space. …e 6-6 vote was a defeat for the citizen group Keep the Park Green, which has fought the park plans for nearly three years. Under council rules, a tie vote means the measure fails. …e result likely green-lights the project.

Construction on the current plan, which includes a splash park, wider pathways and more seating, is scheduled to begin in the spring.

Mayor Miro Weinberger, who supported the existing park renovation proposal, argued that too much time and money had been invested to go back to the drawing board. …e plan, he said, was a result of “a multiyear effort by a multidisciplinary, multiagency team.” …e mayor urged the council to “make a decision on this park once and for all.”

Some councilors argued that the question’s wording was one-sided and reflected the views of Keep the Park Green. “We are not obligated to put any question on the ballot,” said City Council President Kurt Wright, a Republican. He had previously pleaded with the group to amend the language, to no avail. £

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University officials say they mistakenly thought work could continue while the permits were getting sorted out. They point out that historic preservation guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior list “substitute materials” as a viable option. They also note that the colonnade of the nearby Lambda Iota Society fraternity was replaced with fiberglass — then won an award from Preservation Burlington in 2011.

Finally, they remain optimistic that Trieschmann will submit a “no undue adverse effect” finding to the Act 250 office, which could then decide to exempt the project from the formal permitting process.

A Natural Resources Board attorney confirmed a pending investigation but declined further comment.

UVM has not volunteered to commission a new set of wooden columns, but in a letter accompanying the records it submitted to the state, it offered to mitigate the situation by restoring the windows at Ira Allen Chapel next summer.

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and a large beer garden will accompany the top-block tent. Other related events will transpire at nearby locations from Friday through Sunday.

Confirmed acts include vaudeville troupe Daredevil Chicken, performance group Big Nazo, break dancer Snap Boogie, street performer Derek McAlister and visual comedian El Gleno Grande.

More acts and details of the festival will be announced soon.

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The university is also promising to apprise the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation — via monthly meetings — of future projects that involve historic elements.

In the meantime, more pillars could come down. During an interview inside the Pierce-Spaulding House, located on the southern end of University Green along Prospect Street, Vaughan told Seven Days the chapel wasn’t the only column project that will undergo an “after-the-fact review.”

“There’s this building that you’re in,” he said.

Last summer UVM replaced a series of wooden columns with fiberglass replicas while renovating the porch, just as it had started to do at Ira Allen Chapel, according to Vaughan. He said UVM recently informed the state of the Pierce-Spaulding House project and plans to submit documentation for review later this week.

That’s news to Trieschmann, who wrote by email that she thought the columns at Pierce-Spaulding House were “being repaired and reinstalled, not replaced.” In another email, she clarified, “UVM told me the columns would be put back up and not replaced with fiberglass.”

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On most afternoons, Spilman added, he sold out in an hour. “I can’t believe it’s lasted this long,” he said of that day’s supply.

Fair, the cannabis attorney, can’t believe that Good Times has lasted this long.

“The Church Street Marketplace association wouldn’t let buskers play if they didn’t audition, and this has been going on for six months,” Fair said. “It’s kind of mind-boggling on some level.”

Some appear to have been oblivious to the commerce. Weinberger, whose office is across the street, said he hadn’t noticed a thing. “I have a lot going on,” he explained.

Church Street Marketplace executive director Ron Redmond said he was equally unaware, adding that it “would be horrible” if a marketplace business were, in fact, dealing behind the counter.

Others may have preferred to look the other way. Employees of neighboring businesses mostly declined to comment, though Benjamin Higgins, a manager at Quarterstaff Games, which is in the same building as Good Times, said he’d complained to property manager Kevin

Ultimately, Wright and five Democratic councilors — Dave Hartnett, Richard Deane, Karen Paul, Joan Shannon and Chip Mason — voted against putting the question to residents. Progressives Brian Pine, Jane Knodell and Max Tracy voted in favor of the proposal, as did independents Adam Roof and Sharon Bushor and Democrat/Progressive Ali Dieng. …e decision fol lowed nearly two hours of public forum. Residents filled Burlington City Hall Auditorium in a standing room-only meeting, and more than 50 people spoke forcefully on both sides of the issue.

Multiple speakers emphasized that the number of residents who signed a petition circulated by Keep the Park Green proved the widespread discontent over the existing plan. …e group col lected more than 3,300 signatures, significantly more than the 5 percent of registered voters required to get the question to the council.

Not allowing voters to weigh in, Andrew Simon told the city representatives, would be “a shame, an affront to democracy and a mistake.”

Wayne Senville compared the signatures to the blinking red lights that flash as a train approaches. …e petition, like the lights, “is asking you to stop and to listen,” he said. …ose in fav or of the current plan argued that the people of Burlington had already had plenty of opportunity to make their voices heard. “I worry long-term wisdom is being trumped by short-term passions,” Milton Rosa-Ortiz said. …e ballot question was nonbinding. Even if it had gone on the ballot and passed, the council would not have been forced to act on it.

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Day about the chronic smell of pot. Day did not respond to requests for comment; building owner Christine Farrell could not be reached.

But for much of Burlington’s cannabis community, Good Times was the worstkept secret around.

Shayne Lynn, executive director of the Champlain Valley Dispensary, said he learned about it from a friend a month ago.

“When I started asking around, I felt like I was the last to know!” he said.

Attorney General T.J. Donovan said he was “definitely aware of rumors” that Vermont retailers were selling pot. “I am not naïve enough to think that the market has completely closed down,” he said.

Donovan argued that the only way to address the problem was to legalize the sale of marijuana.

“We can’t tell Vermonters you can possess it and then be silent on how you obtain it,” he said. “Because capitalism is going to continue to grow in this area.”

Said Fair, “They’re going to close down Good Times, and then somebody else will pop up. It’s whack-a-mole. So why not have regulation to be able to control this?

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son Bruce (Rana); daughter Amy (George); brothers Rich (™ eresa) and Mike (Judi); and nieces and nephews. He will be missed by the many communities he enhanced with his presence: family, former IBMers, sailing buddies and fellow UVM sports fans. Lou will always remain a strong and positive presence in our lives. ™ ere will be a celebration of Lou’s life this coming summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to your favorite charity or to UVM Athletics in honor of Lou.

Louis Chiriatti 1940-2019, SOUTH BURLINGTON

Lou Chiriatti, 78, of South Burlington passed away January 22, 2019. Lou, son of Katherine and Lawrence Chiriatti, was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. After graduating from high school, he attended Pratt University, majoring in electrical engineering. Lou worked for NASA in Cleveland and then IBM in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He moved with the company to Burlington, Vt., in the early 1970s. ™ ere he raised his two children, Bruce and Amy, with his wife Carol Feierabend. After the couple divorced, he met his life partner, Randee Bloomberg, in 1979. In his younger years, he was known for some great parties, his motorcycle, and being a good father and friend. His children remember his ability to fix anything and make delicious French toast.

Lou was the ultimate Vermonter, enjoying skiing, sailing, biking and hiking. Lou was most happy on his sailboat on Lake Champlain with Randee and a cold beer. He enjoyed time on the lake and at the Lake Champlain Yacht Club with his many friends. He spent countless hours cycling with his biking club, the Silver Spokes. Lou was an avid University of Vermont sports fan, attending all home basketball and hockey games and lending additional support through his donations.

As a lifelong engineer, Lou enjoyed figuring out how things work and learning about new technologies. During his time at IBM, he worked on chip design.

He retired in 2005 at the age of 65.Š Lou is survived by his partner of 39 years, Randee Bloomberg; former wife, Carol Feierabend;

Sanders Milens 1938-2019, BURLINGTON

A life well lived ended peacefully for Sanders H. Milens, who passed away on January 20 at his home in Burlington, Vt., with his wife by his side. Sandy is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 48 years, Muffie Milens; their daughter, Hillary Milens, and her wife, Lauren Baker, of Amherst, Mass.; and many dear relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his only brother, Harvey Milens, in 2012.

Sandy, a first-generation American, was born in 1938 in Kansas City, Mo., to Jewish parents who emigrated from Russia and Romania. He spent his early life in Kansas City, then attended Northwestern University, graduating in 1962, majoring in Russian humanities and literature. He first came to Vermont in 1963, living and working at Spring Lake Ranch, where he established what was to become a lifelong connection with “the ranch” and the people who lived and worked there. In 1965, he moved to New York City to attend technical school to study commercial photography.

His photography career began with his work in the large catalog houses of New York, where he worked until 1968.Š He returned to Vermont in 1968, living in Rutland before moving to Burlington in 1970.

Here he took root and soon met and married the woman who would stay with him for the rest of his life, Muffie Brown. He was

a wonderful husband to Muffie and a marvelous father to their daughter, Hillary, who was born in 1977.Š For the next five decades, Sandy pursued his passion of photography and soon developed a reputation as one of the finest photographers that Vermont possessed. If you were lucky enough to have Sandy photograph your wedding, you treasured his records of that special day. He was sought after by architects for the beautiful black-and-white work he did.

Perhaps his proudest moments are seen in his two seminal books celebrating Vermont’s historic architecture, which were published by the Preservation Trust of Vermont.

In 1987, shortly after he had given up smoking, he was diagnosed with emphysema.

Despite his diagnosis, Sandy continued to live a very full and active life, proudly logging more than 25,000 miles of biking. Indeed, there are stories of Sandy cruising down the Burlington Bike Path with his oxygen canisters in his backpack!Š Everyone who knew Sandy knew he was a cat man!

Humorous anecdotes abound of Sandy and his cats. He arrived in Vermont with Pussy Galore and Sgt. Pepper, and there were many kitties that followed. He leaves Oscar, his constant companion and pal up until the end.

Sandy recently celebrated his 80th birthday, surrounded by many wonderful friends and family. Sandy loved his wife and daughter dearly and enjoyed the very many people that he met along the way of his life’s journey. He was a gentle soul who touched many. He was also possessed of a really outstanding sense of humor like no other (except what he passed along to Hillary!). ™ ere was no joke too corny for Sandy!Š Sandy quietly but deeply cared for those whose lives were not easy. In addition to his longtime support of local community arts and music, he served on the board of Spring Lake Ranch for many years, as well as the board of Spectrum Youth & Family Services. Sandy was a longtime volunteer for the University of Vermont Medical Center (humbly logging more than 1,000 hours!) and Meals on Wheels, both activities continuing until just recently.Š A celebration of Sandy’s life will take place in the spring.

Donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to Spring Lake Ranch, Spectrum Youth & Family Services, the Southern Poverty Law Center, or a charity of your choice.Š

Enid Wonnacott 1961-2019, HUNTINGTON

Enid Wonnacott passed away peacefully from breast cancer, surrounded by her family at their home in Huntington on Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was 57 years old.

Enid lived a life filled with family, friends, horses, sheep, chickens, ducks, dogs, gardens, sports, outdoor adventures and a long career in organic agriculture.Š Enid was born on August 29, 1961, to Bruce and Erica Wonnacott. ™ e family moved to Middlebury in 1968 and later to Weybridge.Š Enid’s deep passion for agriculture was seeded while growing up on her family’s Weybridge homestead. ™ ere, she spent a lot of time on a neighboring dairy farm, showed livestock at the fair and worked with a largeanimal veterinarian.

In high school, she was a standout athlete lettering in field hockey and nordic skiing.

Her athletic passions continued while she was a student at St. Lawrence University.Š At St. Lawrence University, Enid studied biology and chemistry and first learned about organic agriculture.

She relief-milked for a nearby organic dairy and discovered Wendell Berry’s writing.ŠDuringa semester in Kenya, Enid learned how to treat cobra bites and hand-milk a 70-cow herd. ™ at semester planted the seed for her eventual study of and work in sustainable and organic agriculture.Š As graduation neared, Enid applied to veterinary school and, at her mother’s suggestion, for a yearlong ™ omas J. Watson Fellowship to study alternative agriculture. Enid always talked about her mom as the role model who showed her that women can do anything and supported what was in her heart.

After college, Enid traveled the world as a Watson Fellow and Fulbright Scholar, studying sustainable agriculture in New Zealand, Greece, India, Nepal and Norway.ŠUponher return, she worked as a biology and environmental science teacher at Northfield-Mt. Hermon

School, where she also managed the school’s farm, coached field hockey and skiing, and met her future husband, Harry Frank. Together, they moved to Huntington, where they both pursued further education and their careers — Harry as an educator, and Enid as an organic certification agent and executive director of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT), beginning that work while a graduate student at the University of Vermont.Š Enid began her tenure at NOFA-VT in 1987, inheriting two milk crates and one filing cabinet. Over her long career, she worked to develop the National Organic Program — developing a farmer-driven organic certification program, championing a robust farm-to-school partnership in Vermont that became a national model for broadening access to local and organic food, and leading the organization with an open-minded approach that made room at the table for everyone.

Enid believed that collaboration and mutual support were critical to sustaining agriculture in Vermont and helping more farmers move toward organic practices. Her work was honored with an induction into the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame last summer. Enid was the first member of the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame to be exclusively affiliated with organic agriculture.

One of her favorite projects was the traveling NOFA-VT pizza oven, in which she delighted for its capacity to bring people together around food. She was passionate about community building and embodied the warm heart of Vermont’s organic agriculture movement, pulling people together around organic food and the farmers who produce it. Launched in 2006, the portable pizza oven fulfilled a vision Enid had for gathering people around food in a way that fostered connection and conversation.Š And, since her cancer diagnosis in 2014, working the oven also provided Enid a way to get out and see people, which she described as “a really healthy thing to do, especially when you have chemo brain.”Š Many people who worked with Enid described her positive energy and balanced approach as both an anchor and a beacon,Šaswell as a source of fun,Šthroughthe hard work of building a movement. She is remembered as the first one to turn on the music and get everyone dancing at many events.

Harry and Enid were married in 1990 and had two children,

Lila and Eli. Enid seamlessly blended her work with her family life — bringing Lila and Eli along to meetings and events from the time they were infants through this past fall, when they helped her cook pizza in NOFA’s traveling oven. Enid kept a collection of pictures showing her with Lila and Eli, as well as local, national and international farmers, advocates, policy makers and politicians. She ultimately retired in December 2018.

Enid’s love of the outdoors was evident in their home, where every window offers a beautiful view; the small farm she and Harry worked together; the many canoe trips with family and friends; travels across the country and the globe; and her abiding interest in long walks.Š Enid continued her love of sports as a field hockey coach at Champlain Valley Union High School and nordic skiing with the Bill Koch Kids Ski Program.

She could be found every year on the sidelines of the Vermont State Field Hockey Playoffs and the Cross Country Ski Championships, cheering on all the athletes from every team.Š Enid was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her husband, Harry Frank; their two children, Eli and Lila; sisters Megan Sutton of Weybridge and Robin Davis of Norwich; nieces Elsie, Alison, Doris and Laura; and nephews Bruce, Will, Graham, Wesley and Alex. ™ ere will be a tribute to Enid at the NOFA Conference on February 16 and a celebration of life at Shelburne Farms on June 16. Special thanks to the many friends and family who provided food, company, love, support, and a collection of the most beautiful and touching cards — as well as to the doctors and nurses at UVM Medical Center and the hospice team from Visiting Nurse Association.

NOFA-VT has established a fund to continue the work that was so important to Enid.

Donations can be sent to ™ e Enid Fund, c/o NOFA-VT, P.O. Box 697, Richmond, VT 05477.

Additionally, Enid’s family encourages donations to the cancer charity of your choice.Š Also, there’s going to be an Enid’s Orchard project with farmers planting an apple tree on their farms in her honor, as well as a statewide farm-to-farm walk to raise awareness of organic agriculture and community. Enid had a vision of hundreds of people joining together to walk for the cause.

Finally, thank you toŠSeven Days for providing some of the text and the picture used in this obituary.

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Fly With a Murder of Crows

Short Takes on Five Vermont Books B Y D A N B O LLES, MARG OT H AR R I SO N , K EN P IC ARD & K RI S TEN R AV I N

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even Days writers can’t possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable case, a skulk of foxes. So this monthly feature is our way of introducing you to a handful of books by Vermont authors (or, occasionally, on Vermont topics). To do that, we contextualize each book just a little and quote a single representative sentence from, yes, page 32.

Inclusion here implies neither approval nor derision on our part, but simply: Here are a bunch of books, arranged alphabetically by authors’ names, that Seven Days readers might like to know about.

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Tuvia Feldman, Rootstock Publishing, 238 pages. $16.95.

His Dark Magic Pat Esden, Lyrical Press, 250 pages. $15 paperback, $2.99 ebook.

“Fire,” she said, commanding all the candles to light at the same time.

Don’t visit the Burlington Earth Clock on the Island Line Trail too late at night.

You might witness a coven’s blood ritual to raise the legendary wizard Merlin — that is, if you’re a character in this opener in a new contemporary fantasy series by Saint Albans-area author PAT ESDEN. In the first chapter, premed student and practicing witch Chloe Winslow gets an invitation to meet the Northern Circle Coven, whose members party, flirt and do magic in an arty industrial building in the Queen City’s South End. Drawn to the sexy brother of the coven’s high priestess, Chloe hopes to turn the summoning of Merlin into an opportunity to right a wrong in her past. But the coven’s magic keeps getting darker — and more dangerous.

Locals will get all the in-jokes — such as a fictionalized version of the city’s beloved winged-monkey sculptures — in this romance-heavy tale of power gone awry. Future volumes will follow other coven members.

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By the end of that summer me, Collin, Shamus, and Lenny, who had found crack on his own, would get together and smoke that shit.

In this no-holds-barred memoir, TUVIA FELDMAN describes feeling as though he was never truly heard as a child. The author makes up for lost time in his first published work, laying out the good, the bad and the very, very ugly from his chaotic New York City upbringing through his adult life. Accounts of possible sexual abuse (maybe orchestrated by one or both of Feldman’s parents), his mother’s rape, and his own drug use may leave readers longing for a mental palate cleanser. There are bright spots, too, though. The wordsmith, who splits his time between Vermont and Mexico, also recollects a rewarding experience working with a mentally ill young man, bonding with his mother’s one-time boyfriend and welcoming a son. With his raw and brutally honest style — one can imagine him relating his stories over a beer — Feldman offers a compelling, if sometimes tough-to-stomach, overview of a life in progress.

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Citizens & Soldiers: The First 200 Years of Norwich University Alex Kershaw, Norwich University Press, 340 pages. $85.

By the time Norwich’s cadets awoke the next day, the Civil War had begun … Thus began a war that would pit state against state, brother against brother, and Norwich alumni against each other.

Few universities can claim that their alumni have played as central a role in American history as Norwich University. Even fewer can claim that their ranks have sacrificed more lives and limbs in service of their country.

In 2015, New York Times best-selling author and UK native Alex Kershaw was commissioned to pen this history of the nation’s first private military college to commemorate its 2019 bicentennial.

Though this weighty, linen-bound tome probably won’t earn Kershaw his fourth appearance on that best-seller list, its blend of prose, historical photos and illustrated time lines will greatly interest historians and NU alums alike.

As Kershaw told alumni magazine the Norwich Record, “We often forget there’s a lot of people — the most important people — the ones who glue us together as a society, [who] are the ones that serve us. Without them, we would have nothing.”

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Spirals: A Family’s Education in Football Timothy B. Spears, University of Nebraska Press, 184 pages. $24.95.

Of course, the battle waged on the field was more primal: twenty-two guys pounding into each other on a onehundred-yard field marked as a gridiron…

For TIMOTHY B. SPEARS , college football is more than a pastime.

As he shows in his new book, the game has served as a vehicle for navigating and understanding his own life. Spears, a professor of American studies at Middlebury College, played at Yale University and hails from a long line of Ivy League football players. His grandfather was an All-American guard at Dartmouth College who became a College Football Hall of Fame coach at the University of Minnesota — where, legend has it, he discovered Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Bronko Nagurski.

Spears’ dad played at Yale and was drafted by the Chicago Bears.

Equal parts memoir and scholarly history, Spears’ book examines the links between football and higher education through the prism of his family’s experiences. In vivid, thoughtfully rendered prose, the author sheds light on his intimate relationships to the sport and his family, and on the profound ways in which football is ingrained in American culture.

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Skirting Gender: Life and Lessons of a Crossdresser Vera Wylde, self-published, 248 pages. $14.99.

Part of the problem with an online existence, especially when it comes to dressing, is that the supposed anonymity of the Internet encourages more extreme behavior than one would encounter or engage in while out in the real world.

Raise your hand if you’re a little confused about cross-dressing. Is it an expression of gender fluidity, a form of theatrical play, a straight man’s fetish for women’s clothing?

VERA WYLDE (yes, a pseudonym), who performs regularly with GREEN MOUNTAIN CABARET, is happy to address such questions in this personable, inclusive memoir and guide book.

Wylde, who identifies as gender fluid, instructs readers in the nitty-gritty of cross-dressing (“Banishing Body Hair,” “Sitting Like a Lady”) while also offering cogent meditations on the larger issues involved. Her thoughts on how online culture encourages dressers to sexualize themselves should resonate with anyone who presents as female on the internet. If cross-dressing in pop culture still tends to function as “comedic effect or implied sexual deviancy,” as Wylde puts it, this book offers a welcome corrective and a window into a diverse human reality.

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WORK VERMONTERS ON THE JOB GLENN RUSSELL

Brokering a Separate Peace B Y K E N PI CA R D

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annah Caterino was 11 when her parents divorced. Afterward, the two never spoke to each other

formed our original patterns for relationships, which play out in our own long-term romantic relationships.

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Today, Caterino knows that even terrible marriages don’t have to end poorly. SD: What do you mean by The fortysomething Burlington woman “damage control”? is a certified conscious uncoupling coach, HC: I use the term “damage providing a form of end-of-relationship control” because there are counseling that’s based on the 2015 New tremendous amounts of York Times best seller, Conscious Uncou- emotion fueling everything. pling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After, When it comes to divorce,

by Katherine Woodward Thomas. there’s a lot of sudden A New Jersey native, Caterino has lived scrambling for resources, in Vermont since 1995. Over the years, and [the perception that] she’s worked in various fields, including money equals respect. So, the tech industry, teaching and broadcast- between the emotions and the ing. When she’s not seeing clients through money, sometimes it feels like her practice, Inner Grace Coaching, people are just trying to plug Caterino works for the Vermont Office the holes in the boat to keep of Child Support. There, she’s “basically themselves afloat. talking to parents who are arguing about The family court system in money,” she said. the U.S. is based on conflict, Hannah Caterino While anyone can read Conscious not harmony, wholeness or Uncoupling and guide healing. Neither the court themselves through system nor mediators are the process, Caterino equipped to guide people’s emotions SD: What are the most common NAME acknowledged, “The Hannah Caterino [and] long-term future intentions. reasons that relationships end? reason that breakups This is the deeply human gap that HC: Most of the clients I help are middle TOWN are so difficult is the conscious uncoupling fills. It supple- aged [and] have been married for 10 to 20 Burlington same reason coaches ments the legal proceedings with years, and the culture has changed since they serve clients well: compassionate humanity during what got married. The other reason I see is that JOB People need people. can be a very traumatic time. one of the two parties is utterly toxic and has We’re hardwired Certified conscious a personality disorder. I don’t serve clients for connection with uncoupling coach SD: How does it work? with the disorders directly. I refer them out. others.”

HC: Katherine’s model is a five-step But the No. 1 disorder I work with indirectly Caterino’s approach is very 21st century process, which is neatly outlined in her is narcissistic personality disorder — literally in that she coaches virtually all of her book. The first step is about creating a [the partner of ] every other client. clients via online video conferencing. She new relationship with your emotions and explained her practice to Seven Days last learning how to seize them in the ways SD: How long do you typically coach week. that work best. people?

Step two involves making a really HC: Most of my clients come to me when SEVEN DAYS: What exactly is close examination of your choices and they are really close to their breakup: conscious uncoupling? the actions, sometimes microscopically, It’s about to happen, it’s in the middle of HANNAH CATERINO: There’s been of how you arrived in the relationship. No happening, or it just happened. And there’s no model for breaking up in a way that breakup is ever just one person’s fault. So, a big difference between coaching and leaves people feeling whole and even when I work with a client, the client and I psychotherapy. There’s basically no cap to healed. If anything, previous models have focus on how they made choices and took psychotherapy. When it comes to coaching, been all about damage control. What actions. there are definitely concrete goals, objectives makes Katherine [Woodward Thomas’] Step three [involves] going back in time and a model that we’re following. model different and inventive is that and looking at their past. Steps four and I can work with a client for about it goes back in time in an individual’s five are more upward and outward and three months and cover everything in the life and helps them understand their are about setting a positive intention for book. If the client wants more, we can primary patterns and the stories they their lives and their future, and working continue doing what’s called integrative tell themselves, all of which are based on on communication techniques. Every rela- sessions, which is more of the application their childhood relationships with their tionship is different, so every conscious of conscious uncoupling principles to primary caregivers. That’s where we uncoupling is different. whatever their circumstances are.

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SD: Why do you see clients electronically versus in person?

HC: The benefit of doing this by video is that I still see the people. I see their eyes and their facial expressions, and I pick up on all sorts of information beyond just their words. Of course, we have the convenience of not having to travel. But also, there’s a certain boundary that can be drawn. The video portal is like a safe cocoon that we step into and then we step out of. It’s a different kind of healing space, but it’s a healing space nonetheless.

SD: What’s the most challenging part of your work?

HC: Giving up the natural, completely empathic self that I normally am, because if I swim in complete empathy, I’m not going to be a very good coach.

SD: What’s the best part?

HC: It is the highest honor to help someone through a very dark time.

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What’s With the Dead Wind Turbine Near I-89 in South Burlington?

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ermont’s license plate motto for the 21st century could be “The Green Energy State.” The state consistently ranks in the top 10 in the country for investments in renewable power, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Vermonters’ pride in their clean energy may explain why some get irked when they see a wind turbine sitting idle on a windy day instead of generating juice.

Earlier this month, a Reddit commenter complained about one tired turbine, which stands just west of Interstate 89 near the “Reverence” (Whales’ Tails) sculpture in South Burlington.

“I am all for wind power, but when they stop producing power, they should ... be taken down,” wrote Reddit user EasternKanye. “This turbine … hasn’t spun in many years.” About a dozen commenters weighed in — some in favor of keeping the turbine up, others saying it’s time for it to blow.

One of the appeals of wind power, which is often touted as the most efficient renewable-energy source, is that when a turbine stops working, what remains is largely benign: an immobile metallic husk. The same can’t be said for nuclear power plants, which leave behind highly radioactive waste and contaminated buildings, and coal-fired plants, which create reservoirs of toxic coal slurry and fly ash.

Still, we were curious: Who owns that woebegone whirligig? And, if it’s not working anymore, why is it still standing?

The Vermont Department of Public Service, which oversees industrial wind projects, didn’t respond to repeated queries as of press time. So we reached out to David Blittersdorf, president and CEO of AllEarth Renewables in Williston, who’s widely considered Vermont’s renewableenergy guru and unofficial historian.

As Blittersdorf recalled — and subsequent research confirmed — the South Burlington wind turbine is of the same vintage as the one at Burlington Electric Department’s headquarters on Pine Street.

In fact, they’re the identical make and model: AOC 15/50, or 50-kilowatt turbines manufactured by Atlantic Orient.

That corporation was founded in 1991

by Vermonter Robert Sherwin, one of the early pioneers of modern wind energy.

According to his online bio, in 1973 Sherwin founded a company in his Norwich barn called Enertech, which became one of the world’s first commercially viable wind turbine manufacturers. Sherwin and Enertech helped fuel what Blittersdorf

called the “California gold rush” of wind farm development in the 1980s.

“They built hundreds of these turbines — and they all broke,” Blittersdorf said.

“The turbines weren’t very good, and [Enertech] went bankrupt after the [federal] tax credits ended in 1985.”

The now-moribund turbine off I-89 went up in 1999 on the premises of Dynapower, which builds renewable-energy storage systems at its 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in South Burlington. As marketing manager Richard Morin explained via email, in the late 1990s, Atlantic Orient approached Dynapower, seeking to test its product in a cold-weather environment.

According to Morin, the unit worked well “for about a decade” until it started breaking down; Blittersdorf said the Atlantic Orient turbines were prone to gearbox failures. Atlantic Orient spent thousands trying to fix it until the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2002. Dynapower’s staff attempted its own repairs, with no success.

The turbine has sat dormant ever since.

In December 2009, Dynapower installed a larger, 100-kilowatt turbine on its property, which, along with a rooftop solar array, now provides about 60 percent of the facility’s electricity needs. Both are

connected to Dynapower’s renewableenergy storage system, which the company has also installed at hospitals, hotels, stadiums and ski resorts worldwide.

“We’ve kept the older turbine for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it is a reminder of our history. The turbine was our first foray into the world of renewables,” Morin wrote. “Secondly, taking down the turbine is a multi-thousand-dollar endeavor, [and] … management felt [those funds] would be better suited to invest in the facility itself.”

Back in the 1990s, Vermont didn’t require industrial wind developers to fund the future decommissioning of their turbines, as it does today. Small-scale residential turbines have never had such a requirement.

The irony, Blittersdorf noted, is that smaller wind projects “actually make more of a mess,” because their scrap value isn’t worth the time and labor needed to remove them. For years, Blittersdorf drove around Vermont taking down nonfunctional turbines for free, mostly to strip them for parts. After a while, however, his salvage efforts weren’t cost-effective.

No such shortfall will affect today’s massive, industrial-scale turbines, such as the four that sit atop Georgia Mountain, which Blittersdorf also worked on. Their developer, Georgia Mountain Community Wind, pays thousands of dollars in

annual fees toward the future cost of their decommissioning.

Even without that requirement, Blittersdorf noted, today’s industrial wind turbines have enough scrap value to ensure that they’ll be dismantled. Those turbines contain permanent rare-earth magnets that, he estimated, are worth about three times the cost of turbine removal.

And that removal process won’t be cheap. Simply assembling the massive crane needed to install each 2.5-megawatt turbine onto its 270-foot tower took four days and 21 tractor trailer loads, at a total cost of about $250,000 in 2012, he said.

By comparison, decommissioning the dead Dynapower turbine would currently cost about $10,000 to $20,000, estimated Blittersdorf, who claimed he once offered to take it down for free.

“It’s an eyesore,” he added. “Any wind turbine out there should be turning. Otherwise, everyone thinks they don’t work.”

Blades of glory — or blight on the landscape? Even among renewable-energy advocates, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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STEM Sell

New UVM dean Linda Schadler makes a case for science and engineering B Y M O L LY WA L S H Linda Schadler

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inda Schadler has completed 20 triathlons, summited all 46 high peaks in the Adirondack Mountains and once quarterbacked a coed football team. While she climbed the academic ladder at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., the nanotechnology expert and materials scientist also raised two children and got a dozen patents.

Last July, the 55-year-old reached another milestone: She became dean of the University of Vermont’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.

The $285,000-a-year job puts Schadler in the spotlight — and not just because she is the first woman to lead the college at Vermont’s state university in Burlington.

UVM has been investing heavily in science, technology, engineering and math programs and, four years ago, adopted a budgeting model that favors those subject areas. Enrollment in the expanding College of Engineering has more than doubled in the past decade, making it the 26

second-largest school at UVM, with 1,417 undergraduates.

Schadler’s office is in the original engineering building, Votey Hall, around which the university has constructed a new $104 million STEM Complex — its largest capital project ever. The collaboration-friendly design puts disciplines such as chemistry, physics and engineering in close or shared quarters with gleaming, light-filled teaching and research labs.

From her standing desk, Schadler is uniquely positioned to defend the new real estate against critics who see it as evidence that UVM is heading in the wrong direction. Although the College of Arts and Sciences remains the biggest on campus, with 4,504 students, its enrollment has dropped 10 percent since 2007.

Some professors complain that strategic cuts in recent years are starving the disciplines that earned UVM its good academic reputation.

“Students don’t come for the buildings,” according to Sarah Alexander, associate

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professor of English. “They come for the education.”

Despite a recent rehab, Votey still screams 1963, the year the building went up. And Schadler’s dark office is nothing glamorous. A panoramic photo of the Canadian Rockies hangs on one wall, a memento of a family hiking trip.

On another, a poster with smiley-face anthropomorphic molecules promotes a project that included a children’s film, Molecules to the Max! At RPI, Schadler helped create the outreach project to teach elementary schoolchildren the basics of atoms and molecules. The 3D film has been translated into five languages.

“It’s kind of a first lesson in materials science,” Schadler explained. The books on her shelves, including Tribology of Nanocomposites and the Handbook of RAFT Polymerization, suggest the subject gets a lot more complicated.

Schadler has learned how to translate her research into lay terms. With a direct, friendly gaze and a robust laugh,

she explains how she mixes tiny particles into plastics and other materials to change their properties — making an alpine ski stiffer, for instance, or improving the efficiency of an LED light bulb.

Now she’s putting her communication skills to use in a larger, politically charged arena: navigating the College of Engineering through a shifting landscape, hopefully without alienating her peers in neighboring buildings.

Her pitch is perfect: The humanities are one reason Schadler left RPI for UVM, according to the new dean. The university has a growing number of interdisciplinary majors that cross colleges, she noted, and is positioned to help scientists and technologists become humanists who solve problems to make the world a better place.

Engineering students need to be “fully educated” to understand the cultural and societal impacts of their work. Speaking for UVM, Schadler said, “We are already set up for that collaboration.”

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UVM’s STEM Complex

One of the reasons that we built the new STEM Complex was because we could see the very large demand for more scientists and engineers, both in Vermont and nationally.

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‘MY SOUL FELT GOOD HERE’

Schadler grew up in suburban Niskayuna, N.Y., the daughter of scientists. Her mother, another trailblazer, taught biology and was a dean at Union College in Schenectady. Her father was a metallurgist with General Electric, which had a huge industrial complex in the area.

“I don’t think there was any doubt that I was going to be doing science,” Schadler said.

She graduated near the top of her high school class and enrolled at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., where she majored in materials science and engineering.

She also played basketball. One of the first times she visited Burlington was to compete.

“I came up with my team, and we got trounced by UVM,” she recalled. “Before the trouncing, we spent time on Church Street. This was back in the ’80s. I remember saying to my friends, ‘This is a place I could live.’ My soul felt good here.”

After graduating from Cornell in 1985, Schadler went on to earn her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania, again in engineering and materials science. Her future husband, Tom Feist, was in the same program. They played on a football team together.

“The quarterback had to be a woman,” Feist said. The team had two, and Schadler was the obvious choice. “She has an arm,” he said. “She can throw.”

She practiced tossing a football every day at lunchtime, according to Feist, and it paid off. “We won the league,” he recalled.

Schadler is goal-oriented, according to her husband, whether she’s bushwhacking up a mountain or delving into science.

“It’s not been the competition that drives her. It’s the internal motivation,” he said of Schadler, who maintains the trim, athletic build of someone who regularly pulls on hiking boots.

she downplays her latest “first” as dean.

“I don’t really pay much attention to it anymore,” she said.

But she does want to increase the ranks of women in the College of Engineering, where 27 percent of undergrads are female.

That’s a stark contrast with the rest of UVM, where more women are enrolled than men, and their numbers have steadily crept upward. Last fall, 62.5 percent of UVM’s first-year students were women.

Why don’t more of them pursue engineering?

“Historically, I think it’s the same thing as: Why were all the nurses women and the policemen men?” Schadler said. “I think it’s just societal pressure.” Girls and women respond to STEM learning opportunities when they see that technology “can be used to solve real, human problems,” she added.

For example, a new study conducted by a UVM biomedical engineer and a UVM clinical psychologist, among others, showed that wearable sensors could be used to identify anxiety in children. And research by faculty in the UVM Complex Systems Center has analyzed posts on social media to monitor happiness.

SURVIVAL STRATEGIES

Students at work on a project in Votey Hall

Provost David Rosowsky, UVM’s second in command, has known Schadler for 10 years. They worked together at RPI when he was a dean there and she was a senior faculty member in material science.

“I identified her very early in my tenure as somebody that I thought had leadership potential and would bring really great energy to the office of the dean,” Rosowsky said.

He hired Schadler to be his associate dean for academic affairs before leaving RPI for UVM in 2013.

STEM SELL

For most of her career, Schadler has been one of the few women in the classroom, in the lab and on the faculty. “Over the years, I think, being a woman in engineering, she’s often felt a little bit like she’s under a magnifying glass or in a fishbowl,” Feist said. “But I think she has taken it in stride.”

The gender imbalance in engineering has narrowed only slightly. Nationally, women earn about one in five of the degrees conferred for engineering and computer science. Thirteen percent of practicing engineers are female. Among engineering college deans or directors, women account for 17 percent, according to the American Society for Engineering Education.

Schadler’s been a pioneer so many times throughout her professional life that

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Science lab in Discovery Hall

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STEM Sell « P.27 She was still on his radar when UVM’s dean of engineering, Luis Garcia, resigned in after a five-year tenure. The university conducted a national search for the job, and the hiring committee was unanimous in recommending Schadler, according to the provost.

Rosowsky has been the driving force behind UVM’s new incentive-based budgeting model, known as IBB. While some criticize that approach, he and UVM president Tom Sullivan strongly defend it.

In an era of intense competition for students, UVM must consider national trends that reflect a growing preference for education in high-paying practical fields, they both suggest. But that doesn’t mean liberal arts are getting the heave-ho.

If anything, the investment in STEM puts UVM in a position to build on its traditional strengths, according to Sullivan.

“We don’t want these disciplines sitting in independent silos,” Sullivan said, sounding a lot like Schadler. “We want them talking and working together so that we fully understand where science is leading us.” He also defended the investment in new buildings — for which Sullivan will likely get credit when he retires later this year. The search for a new president is under way. Candidates are expected to be announced soon and to visit campus for meet and greets.

“One of the reasons that we built the new STEM Complex was because we could see the very large demand for more scientists and engineers, both in Vermont and nationally,” Sullivan said, adding that the old facilities were “outdated.”

But some faculty members are deeply concerned about how the new approach to budgeting impacts other departments at UVM. In December, William Falls, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announced more cuts in response to declining enrollment within that college.

Already, the equivalent of four positions had been eliminated this school year.

Next year, the equivalent of six full-time positions will be trimmed, affecting classics, Romance languages, history, Asian languages and religion. Specifically, contracts for two lecturers will not be renewed, two retiring lecturers will not be replaced, and several positions will be reduced to part time.

The cuts jeopardize the breadth of liberal arts courses for which UVM has long been known, said associate professor of French Meaghan Emery: “This downsizing model is catastrophic.”

While she keeps things positive in the classroom, monthly department briefings are depressing. “It’s pretty quiet at those 28

meetings,” Emery said. “It’s very disheartening. It’s like receiving coal for Christmas or something, but you did nothing wrong.”

UVM is making a mistake, echoed Alexander, the English prof who is also the president of United Academics, the union that represents faculty on campus.

The new budget formula breeds a level of unhealthy competition between colleges, she said. Instead of talking about the student experience, more professors seem to be talking about “profit margins.”

“My strong belief is that a university doesn’t exist to make the most popular programs the only programs or have a corporate model. But rather, we are responsible for the production of knowledge” and research, Alexander said.

She was tempted by much bigger engineering schools such as Case Western Reserve University but wasn’t offered enough financial aid. Meanwhile, as valedictorian of the class of 2016 at Stowe High School, she qualified for free tuition at UVM under the Green & Gold Scholarship program. She said the College of Engineering is on the upswing.

“I feel that this university’s going to have a lot of strong presence,” she said.

That’s certainly the goal behind the STEM Complex, which consists of three

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The third building in the STEM Complex, Innovation Hall, opens in May, with more classrooms and faculty offices.

The building brings together professors who teach data science, statistics, math and computer science. Right now, those faculty are spread throughout campus.

“We’re hoping this will spark more collaboration,” said Douglas Dickey, assis-

BUILDING A REP

Schadler is a fan of UVM’s controversial new approach to budgeting. She likes the fact that student demand shapes academic offerings at UVM. It breeds innovation, she said, by funding new majors such as biomedical engineering.

That’s what 21-year-old Binyameen Ghafoor from New York City is studying.

When he graduates in May, he’ll be one of the first to earn the new degree that was established in 2016.

Earlier this month, Ghafoor worked with three student partners on a senior project — an attachment to a prosthetic hand that would allow the user to perform more sophisticated tasks. The students planned to make prototypes of their design on 3D printers in Votey’s FabLab, where students design everything from replicas of organs to factory parts.

“UVM has a good partnership with my high school in the Bronx and, if I’m being completely honest, they offered me a really good financial package to attend here, with scholarship and grants,” said Ghafoor, whose parents are Pakistani immigrants.

His major is not as firmly established as some of the other programs at UVM and doesn’t offer as many courses as it should, Ghafoor said. He’s told staff that some aspects of the curriculum “just didn’t work.”

He wanted “more hands-on stuff to do.”

The feedback was well received, said Ghafoor, and overall he’s been impressed with the opportunities for research and learning offered with the degree program and the school in general.

“I decided to give UVM a chance, and it turned out to be great,” Ghafoor said.

Paige Hamilton, a junior pursuing the same major, also gives the program and the school high marks. “I think we are on the road to being one of the premier research and engineering schools,” said Hamilton, who is 21.

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We are trying to educate students to have this blend of technology and understanding of social justice and the environment and sustainability.

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buildings, two of which are brand-new.

Rehabbed Votey Hall still houses multiple labs, including the aforementioned FabLab. In other rooms, wannabe engineers can do strength tests on materials in an enormous metal frame crusher or study velocity in a mini-wind tunnel.

From Votey, they can walk across a skyway to the new Discovery Hall, which opened last year. It has a clean room for lab projects that need to be conducted in a sterile setting, as well as sparkling teaching labs and classrooms full of new equipment.

Not everything in the structure is high-tech.

A simple whiteboard in a hallway invites students to test out their science jokes.

“I’ll make element jokes but only

tant dean of the College of Engineering.

“People that are four doors down are much more likely to be sharing ideas.”

VERMONT ‘VISION’

John Cohn has been an observer of UVM’s College of Engineering for nearly 40 years.

An IBM Fellow researching artificial intelligence in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Richmond resident helped create the FabLab. He has taught classes as an adjunct, judged various UVM STEM competitions and followed the career of Schadler, whom he sees as a major “get” for the university.

Cohn also hires grads from the College of Engineering, and he has noticed in the last few years that they are better prepared.

He noted that the quality of projects in the UVM contests he’s judged has improved, which he views as another sign “that they are heading in the right direction.”

Looking ahead, the best path for the College of Engineering is to play up the Vermont brand by emphasizing courses that align with the environmentalism and green values for which the state is known, according to Cohn.

JAMES BUCK

The goal should be to “double down” on strengths and slowly expand, not to attempt to transform the school into a huge engineering powerhouse overnight, he added.

“I would say that trying to become a competitor to Cornell or something like that, that’s like saying, ‘I would like to be taller. I would like to be better looking.’

How do you do it? You have to earn that.

You have to build on your strengths.”

He fully supports UVM’s investment in STEM. It’s important to recognize what the college offers to the public, he added: “We do need more technically skilled people to come to Vermont and stay in Vermont, just from a purely pragmatic standpoint.” The College of Engineering

has the capacity to help build “high-value jobs and high-value business in the state,” Cohn said. “To me, that’s pretty aligned with where the state has to go, too.”

Cohn noted that prospects for the UVM College of Engineering have steadily improved since 1991, when then-president George Davis proposed eliminating the college due to low enrollment and budget problems.

Critics fended off the move, and it survived to become a rising star at UVM. That reversal can be explained with one word, Cohn suggested: “vision.”

The new dean, he said, has plenty of that.

Not surprisingly, UVM is not the only academic institution that has tried to recruit Schadler, a proven leader and role model. “I was in a position where people were reaching out to me regularly,’ she recalled.

When UVM came knocking last year, the time was finally right. Schadler’s daughter was enrolled at Williams College, and her son was preparing to graduate from Dartmouth College and start his first job as an engineer. Feist retired in 2017, and together he and Schadler had enjoyed skiing, hiking and spending time with friends in Vermont.

Now settled in Williston, Schadler said she has no plans to move again, even if the headhunters call. She expects to stay at UVM “’til I retire,” she said.

The research lab UVM built for Schadler — near her Votey office — hasn’t gotten much use yet. She’s too busy thinking big picture. On out-of-town trips to meet with alumni, “We’re raising funds for a variety of things, but the keystone is scholarships for students,” she said.

In the years ahead, Schadler hopes to grow the college’s graduate programs and graduate enrollment. She’d like to attract not just more female scholars but also students of color to the College of Engineering.

Interdisciplinary research is the overarching goal. For instance, Schadler hopes to collaborate with the UVM College of Education and Social Services on a certificate program that would offer teachers computer science and technology lessons that they could put to use in the classroom.

“In terms of the philosophy and the approach here, we are trying to educate students to have this blend of technology and understanding of social justice and the environment and sustainability,” Schadler said, striking a Vermonty note.

“And just giving them a good education is much more important than how you are eventually ranked.”

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Taking on Bias

As new leader of the Vermont Human Rights Commission, Bor Yang has big plans B Y K Y M ELYA SAR I

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ot long ago, Bor Yang, the new executive director of the Vermont Human Rights Commission, contemplated leaving the state.

At the time, Yang was an administrative law examiner at the state agency, which investigates allegations of discrimination in housing, state government employment and public accommodations.

Part of her job was giving “implicit bias training” to state employees, housing providers, legal providers and social service agencies.

After one such session, a law clerk told Yang she had overheard two individuals having a private conversation during which they muttered, referring to the trainer, “Well, maybe she should go back to her country.”

“I have not heard that since I was a little kid,” said Yang, 41, as she recounted the incident in her work quarters on Baldwin Street in Montpelier. Born in Laos, Yang and her family moved to the U.S. when she was 3. “It really did make me sad, and also it made me want to leave Vermont,” she said.

Since she started working at the commission in 2015, Yang said, she has heard from other members of minority groups who planned to leave the state because of the discrimination they experienced, feeling that “sticking around to fight this fight seems really impossible.”

But Yang herself has a reason to stick around — the chance to make a change in her new community. In November, the ethnic Hmong woman became the first person of color to head the Vermont Human Rights Commission since the state agency was formed in 1988.

When Karen Richards, Yang’s predecessor, was appointed in 2013, she brought team-building skills, budgeting experience and solid legal skills, said Donald Vickers, who has been a commission member since 2008 and was on both selection committees. Richards also hired quality staff and built new partnerships, he noted.

“We were looking for the same skills in Bor,” said Vickers, “plus the ability to take the commission to the next level by building a strong information and training component.”

“It was Bor’s passion and her vision for the Vermont Human Rights Commission that, to me at least, pulled her ahead of

Bor Yang

the field,” said Mary Brodsky, who was appointed to the commission in 2010.

“My goal and vision for this agency is doing more proactive work and not just always reacting to discrimination,” Yang said.

Many Vermonters still don’t know about the agency and its work, she noted.

What the commission needs, in her view, is an outreach and education coordinator to create, develop and deliver a comprehensive strategic plan to educate Vermonters about the law.

“We only have investigators,” said Vickers. “If they have cases, they can’t do training.”

While the agency handles more than a dozen protected categories, Yang wants to start out by focusing on race and national origin. She named three high-profile cases in the past year that saddened her: Kiah Morris citing racial harassment as a reason for her resignation as state representative; the alleged racial profiling of slam poet quartet Muslim Girls Making Change at the Burlington Elks Club; and the racist

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treatment that attendees of a camp for transracial adoptees reported encountering in Stowe.

Among the complaints Yang has investigated was one made by an African American employee against patients and staff at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital in Berlin for discriminatory and racist behavior, as Mark Davis reported in Seven Days last February. Yang said she was shocked to learn that adults were still using racial epithets and lacked the tools to facilitate discussions of racism.

“We’re kind of in crisis in terms of race relations in Vermont, and I’d like to see us be more proactive in that regard,” said Yang.

Yang hopes the next state budget includes funds that would enable the commission to hire an outreach and education coordinator, but that’s not assured. She also plans to organize annual conferences and community forums to address race and national origin. “I like the idea of doing very clear campaigns around human rights and

diversity,” said Yang, “and showcasing the people who live here and who they are and what they do.”

Yang was born in 1977, two years after the communist Pathet Lao forces overthrew the monarchy in her landlocked Southeast Asian country. Her father and uncle were among thousands of Hmong soldiers who had fought a secret, Central Intelligence Agencyfunded war against the communist soldiers in northern Laos. When they were defeated, the U.S. airlifted about 2,500 top Hmong military officials and their families to safety in Thailand. But many others, including Yang’s family, had to trek through jungles to cross the Mekong River and make their own way to Thai refugee camps.

Hmong soldiers had been led to believe that, in the case of defeat, they and their families wouldn’t be left to fend for themselves, Yang related. To this day, her father laments that abandonment.

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Yang wrote about her family’s escape from Laos and move to the U.S. in an essay in Expand Your Bubble, a combination of memoir, self-help book and anthology by central Vermont author Amy Carst. The pair met about two and a half years ago when Carst was a legal apprentice at the Vermont Human Rights Commission.

Carst sat in on several mediation sessions with Yang, she said, and was impressed by the latter’s diplomatic skills.

In one session with school administrators, Yang demonstrated that she had the ability to speak the truth, to even criticize or condemn, in a way that even the person at the receiving end can respect and appreciate, Carst recalled.

In the autobiographical essay, Yang described how her right leg was paralyzed by the polio virus when she was about a year old; today, she uses a brace and a crutch. During the family’s escape, her mother swam across the Mekong River using a makeshift plastic float; her father bribed Pathet soldiers to release family members who had been captured.

Because they feared an infant’s cries would reveal them, some fleeing families used opium to sedate babies, Yang wrote.

When a child died from an overdose, the parents grieved in silence.

“It’s a story that is prevalent throughout a lot of [the] Hmong people’s journey,” said Yang, “of what they were doing to make it through the jungles and cross the river.”

The first Hmong refugees resettled in the U.S. in 1975, and the biggest wave

of arrivals — slightly more than 27,000 — was recorded in 1980. The 2010 census reported about 260,000 Hmong in the country, with the highest concentrations in California, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Yang grew up mainly in Minnesota and attended the University of WisconsinMadison and the University of Minnesota Law School. She became an attorney at age 25 and practiced in the areas of family law, government benefits and Social Security.

MY GOAL AND VISION FOR THIS AGENCY

IS DOING MORE PROACTIVE WORK. BO R YANG

She also volunteered for about two years with the Minnesota Volunteer Lawyers Network, where she dealt primarily with family law and immigration work. “In the area of family law where [Yang] has experience, the demand for services far outstrips the staff,” said Tom Walsh, the organization’s executive director. “Having pro bono volunteers who are willing and able to provide advice is extremely valuable.”

Yang was working as a solo practitioner and college instructor when her husband suggested moving to Vermont, where he

had attended school. Yang agreed because she wanted to try something new.

As a person with a disability, a woman and a person of color, Yang has had to defy stereotypes throughout her life. “The burden with being a minority is that you’re never given the benefit of the doubt,” she said.

As an example, she cites her difficulty finding a job in Vermont over the course of 11 months, despite her qualifications. “I can’t help but feel it has something to do with the fact that my name is very foreign sounding,” said Yang.

She’s seen firsthand the kind of notice her disability can draw. On hikes, she recalled, she’s encountered strangers who said to her with great gusto, “You’re amazing” or “You win.”

“And I’m just walking,” Yang said wryly.

She knows such passersby mean well, Yang continued, but to her their comments indicate that they perceive people with disabilities as incompetent or lacking in confidence. “There’s a lot of people who are well-intentioned people and they consider themselves good people,” she said, “but they can still participate or behave in discriminatory ways.”

Yang has also seen discrimination manifest itself in Vermont hiring practices.

It isn’t unusual for employers to engage in informal hiring processes, she said. They tend to hire applicants they already know and like, and it can be hard to persuade them to widen their search for the sake of diversity.

“Our group of friends tend to be people who look like us,” said Yang. “If you’re hiring people that you know, chances are that ‘who you know’ tend to be other white people.”

While she’s determined to combat such behaviors, Yang acknowledged that bias is a natural phenomenon from which no one is immune, born from life experiences. In her view, the remedy is constant mindfulness.

Several years ago, Yang said, after taking an implicit bias test, she was surprised to learn she had a slight bias in favor of ablebodied people. On reflection, she realized she had worked so hard to defy stereotypes that she had given herself a bias against having a disability.

This is a story Yang often shares during training sessions to encourage participants to be open about examining their own bias. The more aware they are, the less likely they are to act on such bias, she said.

Yang is optimistic about the likelihood of eliminating implicit bias and systemic racism in Vermont. And Montpelier is where the change can start, she believes.

“When I think about policies that could be improved to be more inclusive, those policies are going to start in Montpelier, with the legislators and the heads of agencies,” said Yang.

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Distance Vision New virtual reality program brings camp to sick kids B Y CH E L SEA ED GAR KIM SCAFURO

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n the winter, South Hero can resemble an abandoned outpost on the moon: a flat, frozen landscape dotted with burger shacks and ice cream stands, all in a state of suspended animation. But on a weekend afternoon in mid-January, there were signs of life at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, which sits tucked away on a hilltop overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks.

Inside the main lodge, a 6,000-square-foot mansion strewn with mattresses and beanbags, seven middle schoolers were trying to solve a series of clues that would allow them to open a locked storage bin. Their postures telegraphed varying degrees of enthusiasm, from somewhat engaged to supine beneath a foosball table. The boys began to drift to the edges of the room.

A casual observer probably wouldn’t have noticed anything unusual in this tableau of adolescent apathy.

But in the middle of a long lull, one boy turned to another and said, as matter-of-factly as he might have reported what he ate for breakfast, “I really hope my surgery ends up being on a Monday, so I can miss school.”

Ta-Kum-Ta is for children and teens who, at some point, have been diagnosed with cancer. Some of the puzzle-solvers were in remission; others were undergoing treatment. But at camp, they’re just kids.

“When you’re here, you never hear the word ‘cancer,’” said Dina Dattilio, Ta-KumTa’s program manager. “Here, they’re just allowed to be normal and have the childhood experiences that the rest of their peers get to have.”

Since 1984, Ta-Kum-Ta has offered a free, weeklong summer sleepaway camp for children with cancer who either live in or receive treatment in Vermont. Campers range in age from 7 to 17, although Ta-Kum-Ta often offers spots to kids who are older or younger. In recent years, the

camp’s calendar of events has expanded to include three winter weekends, multiple sessions for parents and siblings, and yearround programs.

And now, with an assist from virtual reality technology, Ta-Kum-Ta also provides a 3D glimpse of camp life to kids who haven’t attended before or can’t go in person. In early January, the pediatric oncology team at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital began offering patients VR headsets, queued up with videos of campers swimming, ziplining and lounging in the sunshine.

The goal of the VR program, said Ta-Kum-Ta executive director Hattie Johnson, is partly to encourage new patients to sign up and partly to help them forget, even for just a moment, that they’re in a hospital.

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VR has become a staple at children’s hospitals around the country, including at UVM’s, which serves approximately 30 new pediatric oncology patients each year.

At any given time, about 100 cases are in active treatment, according to Michael Carrese, senior media relations strategist at the UVM Medical Center.

“Time passes slowly when you’re in a hospital,” said Dr. Heather Bradeen, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the Children’s Hospital. “It’s so important to keep kids as relaxed as possible and find ways to keep their spirits up on those long, difficult days.”

Jennifer Dawson, a child life specialist at the hospital, said that movies and games can provide a temporary distraction from pain and procedures, but in her experience, VR has been far more effective at reducing anxiety.

“VR immerses them in a completely new environment, which is sometimes exactly what they need,” Dawson said. “I can think of one kid who would always wake up from anesthesia in an incredibly agitated state, which was traumatic for both him and his parents. Then we put VR goggles on him before a procedure, and he woke up totally calm. It was actually amazing.”

Ta-Kum-Ta’s VR program began with Don Bateman, a multimedia producer who lives in Williston. While riding the ferry to Plattsburgh, N.Y., one day last June, Bateman got into a conversation with a guy who told him about a summer camp in South Hero for kids with cancer. Bateman and his business partner, John Hoehl, son of the late philanthropists Cynthia and Bob Hoehl, had been interested in developing VR programs for nonprofits.

To Bateman, Ta-Kum-Ta sounded like an ideal candidate for that kind of project, and the Hoehl Family Foundation agreed to provide funding.

“I thought it would be really incredible to be able to offer the experience of a camp like that to a kid who might be too sick to attend,” Bateman said.

When Johnson agreed to let Bateman film while camp was in session last August, Bateman had only heard exuberant testimonials about the transformative power of Ta-Kum-Ta. But he said that he wasn’t prepared for what he called “the vibe” — the carefree, joyful attitude that seemed to permeate even the most mundane moments. During his visit, a group of kids managed to acquire thousands of tiny rubber ducks, which they dumped all over the place. One morning, at the crack of dawn, the youngest boys released four goats into the oldest girls’ cabin.

But Bateman said that intertwined with the shenanigans was an ineffable feeling, simultaneously sad and uplifting.

At the beginning of each summer session, the staff holds a memorial service in the Ta-Kum-Ta chapel for campers who have passed away. Johnson said the ceremony isn’t about grief, but about healing.

“You just can’t understand it until you’ve been there,” said Johnson. “It’s a magical place.”

“Magical” is a word people often use to describe Ta-Kum-Ta. Dr. Lewis First, chief of pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital, believes that going to camp can be a turning point in the treatment process.

“It can be a miraculous experience for these kids,” said First. “When they come back from camp, they’re dedicated to fighting, and they want to pay it forward.”

First is eager to see the impact of the Ta-Kum-Ta VR program on new patients.

“For kids who aren’t physically able to attend, the VR program will allow them to experience the magic. And it’s going to be a great way for our younger patients to understand what a special place it is,” he said.

VR IMMERSES THEM IN A COMPLETELY NEW ENVIRONMENT,

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Patients aren’t the only ones who might need to be convinced of the merits of a week at camp, a proposition that can intimidate young children and provoke a knee-jerk refusal from adolescents (who, Bradeen acknowledged, tend to be the toughest sell). For parents, the decision to send their sick child away is often fraught with anxiety. Zack Engler, 27, a former camper who is now Ta-Kum-Ta’s youngest board member, said that watching his mother and father worry about him was the hardest part of being sick.

The first time Engler went to Ta-KumTa, he was 9 years old, and he’d only been in treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia for a few months. His mother, he said, was a nervous wreck.

“I remember my dad telling me, ‘You need to write her letters like, every single day, so she knows you’re OK,’” Engler

recalled. “But if the VR program had been around at that point and she could have seen all the incredible experiences I’d be having, I think that the decision to let me go would have been much less stressful for her.”

For Engler, Ta-Kum-Ta was life changing. After that first summer, he returned every year until he aged out of the program, then came back as a counselor for one year while attending college at UVM. For the past seven years, he’s been going back to volunteer. Ta-Kum-Ta, Engler said, has provided him with a sense of community that he’s never felt anywhere else.

“When I was undergoing treatment, I was on steroids for periods of time, which made me eat a ton and put on weight,” Engler said. “At camp, it was never a thing people cared about: I would be heavy one year, not so heavy the next, and it didn’t matter at all.” When he took off his shirt to go swimming, no one commented on the scar on his chest where his medication port had been.

“The friendships you make there are so profound,” he said. “You’re connecting with people on a totally different level, even if you’re too young to be conscious of it, because you have this thing in common that makes you different from everyone else when you’re at home.”

Engler has been cancer-free for the last 15 years, but those relationships are still a huge part of his life: This summer, he’s officiating the wedding of his best friend, whom he met at camp, in the Ta-Kum-Ta chapel.

If the VR program makes it possible for more people to have the experience he had, said Engler, that can only be a positive thing.

Last fall, 18-year-old Alex Blair went to

the doctor for what seemed like just a cold.

A few weeks later, blood tests confirmed that she had leukemia. Since September, Blair has spent all but a handful of days at the UVM Medical Center. Being away from home hasn’t been easy. She misses her chocolate Lab, Taz. She misses tacos, good salads and anything that isn’t hospital food. Most of all, she misses the Cambridge Fire Department, where she’s been volunteering since she was 16. Whenever the ambulance from her local rescue squad passes beneath her window, they honk to say hello.

On January 15, the day she would return home for a two-week reprieve — her first break from the hospital in nearly a month — Blair and her father, Craig, became the first people to test out the Ta-Kum-Ta VR program. Even though Blair is technically too old to be a camper, Ta-Kum-Ta often makes exceptions; if she’s well enough, she’ll have the opportunity to attend this summer.

Blair put on the headset first. For five minutes, she sat on the bed in silence, turning her head occasionally to look at something behind her in the world of VR. She didn’t say much. Every now and then, she smiled. Her father never took his eyes off her. It was a surreal moment — a girl wearing massive goggles, taking in another time and place, while the grown-ups in the room anxiously awaited her return.

When Blair removed the headset, she grinned.

“That was cool,” she said.

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n 1879, Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen created a story ahead of its time in which a woman leaves her husband and children for an independent life.

Writing today, Lucas Hnath has built a play around those characters, set 15 years after Nora left Torvald, that reflects both our time and theirs. Ibsen imagined a future, while Hnath looks backward to help us see what’s changed and what hasn’t. Vermont Stage’s production of A Doll’s House, Part 2 places ideas first and character second.

Hnath’s story sends Nora back home after a decade and a half on her own. Writing under a pseudonym, she’s had success as a popular novelist who advocates that women abandon the constraints of marriage. Now she’s come home to solve an urgent problem, as she’s just learned that Torvald never obtained a divorce.

The spine of the play is Nora’s attempt to convince the nanny of her children, then her daughter and Torvald himself, that she should be legally free of marriage.

Hnath uses her quandary to give all the characters a chance to advance competing arguments about gender equality, careers, child-rearing and companionship. The centerpiece is the question of marriage itself, and whether women are better off without it.

Anne Marie, the nanny who raised Nora and later the children she left behind, refuses to be her ally in manipulating Torvald. She is too world-weary to scold Nora but too much a victim of class differences to think the world’s biggest problem is marriage. The daughter, 19-year-old Emmy, is engaged and looking forward to being married, which she fondly describes as “being possessed.” And Torvald admits to Nora that their marriage had problems but doesn’t believe the solution was abandoning it without facing them.

Hnath keeps the audience aware of both the 19th century and the present day through clever contrasts. The characters wear period clothing and face problems typical of their age, chief among them a married woman’s loss of property rights.

But they speak tart, modern language and wrestle with questions of inequality that could arise anywhere today.

The contrast of old and new anchors the social questions in two eras at once.

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From left: Clarise Fearn, Wayne Tetrick, Jena Necrason and Emme Erdossy

As we watch Nora seek a divorce so she can control her own money — a problem we now consider long solved — we also see the career-versus-child-rearing dilemma that hasn’t changed a bit. If anything, 19th-century middleclass families had an edge: They could afford nannies.

Viewers don’t have to know the Ibsen play to appreciate Hnath’s story, though familiarity with the original play would most likely increase one’s investment in this one. Hnath provides sufficient exposition to give any viewer Nora’s history.

The Vermont Stage production is the first play in the company’s new home at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre in Burlington. Scenic designer Jeff Modereger’s tall set takes full advantage of the 17-foot ceiling, with the audience seated on three sides of a floor-level stage. Theatergoers who patronized Vermont Stage at its longtime previous quarters, FlynnSpace, will appreciate that no posts obstruct the

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view and that the lighting instruments are high enough not to shine in the audience’s eyes. It’s a pleasure to see the company’s high production values supported by a suitable theater space.

A raised platform holds the front door Nora slammed shut 15 years ago and now knocks on to start the play. Décor evokes the Victorian age in wallpaper and filigree, but the space is also fiercely modern, stripped down to two chairs and a settee.

Costume designer Suzanne Kneller gives Nora a sharp traveling suit. Torvald’s brown chalkstripe suit, Anne Marie’s perfect cap and apron and Emmy’s sweet ingénue ruffles all make succinct statements about the characters.

Jena Necrason, as Nora, gives the character unwavering conviction. Fifteen years of holding her ground have equipped her to withstand counterarguments. While certainty is arguably what makes Nora tick, it does not make great drama, because the play ends with Nora still firm in her resolve despite

THE CONTRAST OF OLD AND NEW ANCHORS THE SOCIAL QUESTIONS IN TWO ERAS AT ONCE.

seeing the consequences of her actions.

Hnath unreels a lot of abstract ideas, and Necrason tends to render these concepts intellectually, not as they affect Nora but as she champions or opposes them. Still, her passion for her own point of view is commanding.

Emme Erdossy, as Anne Marie, doesn’t wait to size up Nora after 15 years; she offers her opinions almost before Nora can reintroduce herself. Anne Marie has the age and gumption to speak her mind, and Erdossy plays plainspokenness for laughs, then hits deeper notes when explaining Anne Marie’s decision to neglect her own child to raise Nora.

As Torvald, Wayne Tetrick portrays the successful banker’s grandeur and self-importance, but this dignity wobbles when he faces Nora again. Tetrick builds a tender portrait, straining to hold to the absolutes of moral rectitude as he honestly reassesses his lost marriage. Torvald struggles to relinquish his youthful love of the wife he had infantilized, as well as his sense of society’s condemnation of her.

Clarise Fearn, as Emmy, sometimes takes her own lines at face value. When she says she feels no rancor toward the mother who abandoned her, Fearn lets it stand as the truth, and perhaps it could be. Still, her decision to leave her abandonment unexplored makes her scene with Nora less a showdown than a meet and greet.

Fearn excels at giving Emmy a youthful energy and a solid vision of happiness, glowing with simple joy when imagining her marriage.

Director Margo Whitcomb mines the laughs in Anna Marie’s candor but overlooks the script’s other levels of humor.

Instead, Whitcomb honors the text’s big ideas by giving the conflicting points due gravity. The final effect on last Thursday’s audience could be overheard as people continued the thought-provoking debate while making their way out of the theater.

Contact: alex@sevendaysvt.com

INFO A Doll’s House, Part 2, by Lucas Hnath, directed

by Margo Whitcomb, produced by Vermont Stage. rough February 10: Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m., at Main Street Landing Black Box eatre in Burlington. $29.70-38.50. vermontstage.org

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The Evil Within review: ˜e Stick Wife, Shoebox eater

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Aaron Masi and Tracey Girdich

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he Shoebox Theater production of The Stick Wife is a long, slow simmer of a play. Director Robert Toms lets the story unfold without hurry, but it assumes urgency from the emotional impact of superb acting. The six performers pause, misdirect, lapse into fantasy, blend realism with symbolism.

Engrossing characters propel the play.

The setting is Birmingham, Ala., in 1963.

The action takes place in the backyard of Jessie and Ed Bliss’ lower-class home. A gate in the fence leads to the street where neighbors Marguerite and Tom Pullet live. Betty and Big Albert Conner have a house farther away. The Bliss backyard is strung with clotheslines, and the screen door closes with a weary slap.

A quiet, nearly secret sensuality connects Jessie and Ed. The play opens with her watching him pull his jeans from the clothesline and step into them. Her desire for him spills out over her face, but when he turns to look at her, she blanks her gaze to match his. When she asks him where he’s going, Ed responds with silence. Her face clouds with worry and flat-out fear. The few words spoken tell us nearly nothing. If we can’t be sure a threat of violence hangs over this marriage, we know that distance does.

What draws Ed grimly out on a Sunday morning and leaves Jessie motionless with dread is the racial tension of the

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1960s South. The white characters never speak directly about the reason they lock their doors, but the men know they have to do something about “them.” The play’s brooding, oblique storytelling makes it inappropriate for a review to describe the events straightforwardly; it’s up to viewers to learn the secrets these characters live.

Playwright Darrah Cloud builds a powerful portrait of white supremacism by writing characters who never speak the words of racism. They bury that language deep inside, and the secret loathing that animates them becomes both unreal and all-powerful. The typical way to tell the story of someone capable of racist violence is to explain it, pointing to the events that could cause it. Cloud’s strategy is silence, giving the characters a rock-hard certainty. Their principles aren’t abstract ideas; they’re secrets. And they can lead to violence.

The husbands are only marginally employed. The wives manage their anxieties the best they can. Betty drinks with steely dispatch, a flask always ready in her purse. Marguerite fidgets from too much of the “Co-Cola” she drinks and too little attention. Jessie develops a fantasy of seeing herself as a Hollywood star.

The women hide from the news and the telephone, willing themselves not to know more about the world their husbands inhabit.

The actors establish the dark turmoil of the characters by communicating in

glances and gestures while speaking of superficial things. Cloud wastes no words, and even the gossip is dispensed in circumspect doses. Boiling beneath these laconic exchanges is a symbolic world of elemental fears. And some of them are realized in the play’s second act.

Jessie doesn’t leave her backyard and is part of every scene. Tracey Girdich invests the role with honesty, letting the raw truth of Jessie’s story drive both humor and solemnity. Girdich puts everything at risk from the opening scene, letting fear flood her as Ed sets off to a destination he won’t reveal. When Marguerite visits and asks if

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BRING VULNERABILITY AND DARING TO EACH SCENE. she’s heard the news, Jessie recoils. News of violence is her worst fear: “Don’t you dare come close to me with news on you!”

This potent blend of comedy and dread drives the play. Under Toms’ direction, all the performers bring vulnerability and daring to each scene, connecting to make the action appear to arise in the moment.

Girdich has a potent stare, but Aaron Masi, as Ed, can glare right back. Masi is

threateningly large onstage, and his coiled potential for aggression pounds beneath his silence. Masi makes Ed an unapproachable menace, and the audience can share Jessie’s concern about what he’s capable of.

Monica Callan creates an unforgettable character in Marguerite. The role calls for a woman on edge, and Callan takes her there without a single shortcut of superficiality. Marguerite jangles and jitters, struggling to control herself.

Wearing glasses almost as an effort to protect herself from what she sees, Marguerite hides her face like a child and then runs home to Tom. She’d be nothing without her man, she says, and Callan shows us a woman so steeped in fear that she doesn’t realize how dangerous her protector is.

Gene Heinrich, as Tom, portrays an animal brutality in one scene and then a subtle transformation in another. Heinrich is eerily convincing as he explains his violent impulses as “coming into my power.” He shakes and sweats as he recovers, then discovers himself in the role of oppressor.

As Betty, Syndi Zook takes in the world with a watchful eye, scanning the horizon. Among the women, she reigns with cynicism and calculation, but when her husband points, she goes where he bids her. She’s equally adept at comedy and drama, and she can wring laughs out of a glance and a little shudder out of her obedience to Big Albert.

Todd Townsend plays Big Albert with one simple message: Don’t cross me. His wild, powerful beard gives him a raw primitiveness, while his words are spoken with soft clarity. He towers over Betty as he returns from church, wearing a prim red tie and white shirt. Townsend makes everything he says sound like a warning that must be heeded.

Cloud’s script takes so many risks that it can’t help but stumble a time or two. Toms’ direction and these performances bring out its highest potential, but they’re not enough to conceal every flaw. The second act contains some brilliant moments, but it could be described as all over the place, as if the play is proudly biting off more than it can chew. In the end, though, Cloud’s characters are memorable, astounding people, and this production presents acting at its finest.

Contact: alex@sevendaysvt.com

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efore Val Elliott attended college in New York City, her familiarity with “ethnic” food was limited to that of her Italian heritage and the Greek cuisine of a family friend.

“I was in college before I had nachos,” admits the St. Johnsbury resident, who grew up in the Hudson Valley.

Elliott’s 5-year-old daughter, on the other hand, is already developing a more nuanced palate. For one thing, she likes chicken curry. Elliott learned how to make it from Hend Al-Raimi, a native of Yemen who now lives in Danville.

Al-Raimi and Elliott, both 38, met in the summer of 2017 at the Danville Farmers Market and discovered they had some things in common: Both grew up in households in which yelling was a form of affection. Both lost a parent when they were in their twenties. And both found a love for food and cooking at a young age.

That shared passion eventually led them to launch Spice Box, a catering and pop-up restaurant venture. It’s Al-Raimi’s first business; Elliott previously sold homemade gluten-free treats at coffee shops and the farmers market.

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On Sunday, February 17, the two will offer their second Middle Eastern dinner at Bread&Butter in St. Johnsbury.

Their first pop-up, a reservation-only dinner held at the same venue last fall, sold out. That response was a testament to the reputation that Al-Raimi and Elliott had earned from selling falafel sandwiches and chicken curry with rice at the summer farmers market.

Bread&Butter co-owner Elise Nickerson said she offered the women use of her café because she wanted to see more good food in town.

“We’re just trying to bring really high-quality food that comes from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds,” she said. “We don’t have a lot of different foods in St. Johnsbury.

So anything that’s a little bit different is highly sought after.”

Elliott estimated that she and Al-Raimi sold food to about 350 people during the town’s First Night celebration on New Year’s Eve. Though cooking for that many was exhausting, Al-Raimi said, she enjoyed the SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE

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Asian Fusion MAYA’S KITCHEN OPENS IN THE NEW NORTH END MAYA’S KITCHEN & BAR opened on January 24 at 1130 North Avenue in Burlington, taking over the space where Nepali Kitchen & Bar – Burlington operated for about seven months.

The new restaurant is owned by MAYA GURUNG-SUBBA, who was chef at Nepali Kitchen, and her husband, SUK SUBBA. Their Asian-fusion menu includes cuisine from China, India, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam, the couple said. Among the dishes offered at Maya’s Kitchen are Vietnamese flat noodles, saag paneer from India, and momo chili and chicken wings from the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.

Gurung-Subba is a graduate of the COMMUNITY KITCHEN ACADEMY, a program of the VERMONT FOODBANK. Subba, who has worked as a prep cook, will run the front of the house.

Both spouses were born in Bhutan and grew up in Nepal in refugee camps. At their restaurant, they plan to serve the food they learned to cook from their parents and grandparents, Subba said.

The couple met in 2010 in this country, and Subba moved from Massachusetts to Vermont when they got married. “I like this place so much,” Subba said of

Burlington. “It reminds me of the place where I grew up — especially the topography.”

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The restaurant is the latest project from Stowe entrepreneurs KIM KAUFMAN and JIMMY GOLDSMITH. Their other food businesses include the BLUE DONKEY, just a half mile down Mountain Road in Stowe, and Morrisville’s 10 RAILROAD STREET and RAILROAD CAFÉ.

While the aforementioned eateries are all casual and family-friendly, Goldsmith said the new spot will channel a polished, grown-up vibe.

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studs,” Kaufman said. Many of the finishes, including floors and wainscoting, came from a historic but “unsalvageable” farmhouse on the couple’s 500-acre property in Worcester. “Our goal is to create an adult space for people to stop, have a small meal or a drink with friends, go on a date night,” Goldsmith told Seven Days. “It’s mostly a bar.”

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barkeep OTIS HELFRICH is amassing an extensive collection of tequilas, mezcals and “some nicer Japanese whiskeys,” Goldsmith said. He’s also working with general manager STEVEN FOSTER to compile a specialty cocktail list featuring from-scratch bitters, infused spirits and syrups, Foster noted. And, thanks to Goldsmith and Kaufman’s recent

purchase of VERMONT NATURAL CBD, Over the Wall customers will have the option of adding tinctures containing CBD — the nonpsychoactive hemp derivative said to relieve anxiety, muscle soreness, epilepsy and more — to their drinks.

In the kitchen, 10 Railroad chef ANDY FIGLIOLA and head chef MAX VOGEL (formerly a sous chef at swanky EDSON HILL) are taking a similarly hand-hewn approach. While declining to get too specific, Goldsmith and Foster said the fare will combine Mexican and pan-Asian cuisines in large and small ways. Whether that means pork-and-kimchi tacos, carne asada dumplings, or fried wonton nachos, everything will be made in-house, Goldsmith added.

Intrigued? You’ll have to wait a few weeks, but Kaufman and Goldsmith plan to open Over the Wall for dinner “by President’s Day,” with weekend lunches to follow.

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Elliott said that when she first met Al-Raimi, she worried that the headscarf-wearing Muslim woman would judge her: It was summertime, and Elliott’s clothing revealed more skin than did Al-Raimi’s.

But how an individual chooses to dress isn’t important, Al-Raimi said: “I like or dislike people because of their behavior, their hearts.”

Conversely, she was concerned about what her new Vermont neighbors would think of her. Al-Raimi and her family moved to the U.S. in November 2016 via Jordan to escape the war in her native country. The parents of her American-born husband had built a house in Danville, which the couple has since bought from them. Al-Raimi’s headscarf, or hijab, is a visible marker of her identity as a Muslim in an area that has little cultural diversity.

“I was afraid a little bit, in the beginning, people will not treat me in a good way,” she said. Her family arrived in the country just days after Donald Trump was elected president, she noted.

But Al-Raimi’s worries were largely unfounded. She said her neighbors have been welcoming and have wanted to learn more about her and her culture. The children from her daughter’s school and karate class, in particular, have been curious about her headscarf.

Elliott said her Yemeni friend has shown her nothing

but acceptance. “In our friendship, we can ask each other anything,” she noted. “We know that we will be answered with love and honesty and no judgment.”

The women’s mutual respect is reflected not only in their personal interactions but in their decision to use only halal meat — that is, animals slaughtered in an Islamprescribed ritual. That way, they can share any leftovers.

In addition, Elliott and Al-Raimi do not serve alcohol at their pop-up dinners or allow patrons to bring their own.

“Maybe I lose out on a couple of customers that don’t make reservations,” said Elliott, “but that’s OK.” Some men who called to inquire about the first pop-up, she added, hesitated when told about the no-alcohol policy. But their wives would interject and say, “It would be good for you not to drink for a night,” Elliott recalled.

For Al-Raimi, it’s not just about observing a religious dietary restriction. It also ensures that diners will enjoy an authentic Yemeni dining experience. Elliott noted that diners appeared to appreciate the fresh lime juice they were served midway through the three-hour meal.

For next month’s pop-up dinner, the women went grocery shopping in Chittenden County. The menu will include maraq (Yemeni chicken soup); a falafel platter Making spanakopita

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with olives, pickles and garlic aioli; homemade pita chips; aromatic basmati rice cooked with tomatoes and onions; sambusa bit dajaj (chicken turnover); sahawiq (spicy chutney); and maple baklava.

At Nada Market in Winooski, the women found chicken and tea, as well as feta cheese to make the tangy filling for spanakopita, a flaky spinach-and-cheese pastry.

They had planned to serve lamb stew, but their supplier at Brixton Halaal in Burlington had run out, so they settled for goat. As Al-Raimi scoured the aisles of Burlington’s Central Market: Taste of Asia for curry powder, Elliott did mental calculations to figure out the best deal on chickpeas.

“With food, you’re thinking about margins,” she said.

“If we’re spending too much on ingredients, then we’re not going to be able to continue.” That said, Elliott stressed that it’s important to use quality ingredients.

Though the greater Burlington area has a wide selection of specialty ingredients, Al-Raimi hasn’t found a substitute for certain things. One of them is the mélange of seven spices that is commonly used in Yemen, she said.

Her mother brought her a supply last summer when they met up in Jordan. Al-Raimi generously shared the treasure with another Yemeni family in Vermont.

Though she’s the Middle Easterner, Al-Raimi said she’s happy to let Elliott design the menu for their pop-up dinners; she’d rather focus on making the food. “Val knows what people like,” Al-Raimi said.

Indeed, Elliott puts a lot of thought into crafting a Spice Box dinner. Everything Al-Raimi makes is delicious, she explained, but they don’t want to overwhelm their patrons’ taste buds. Even adventurous diners want something recognizable. Then again, some dishes, such as a soft cheese dip, are not different enough, she noted.

“Every plate that we bring out,” Elliott said, “I want it to somehow make the next thing shine.”

Local diners might not be ready to try offal, though.

Elliott suggested they might be able to serve it as a small side dish in the future.

Spice Box is not just about Middle Eastern food. The entrepreneurs have received an order for a small dinner party at which they’ll serve Sicilian food. Elliott said she’s excited to teach Al-Raimi how to cook food from her culture.

At the height of summer tomato season, the women might offer more Italian dishes. Or Al-Raimi might whip up the Korean appetizers that she has learned about from her father-in-law. Adding cakes to the menu is another possibility; Al-Raimi is already experimenting with different types of fondant.

Still, their families remain the priority. With two young children each, the women don’t have the time or energy to run a full-time business. The pop-up model suits them just fine — although Al-Raimi thinks it might be nice to have a food truck.

For Elliott, Spice Box is more than just a business; her friendship with Al-Raimi has enlightened her, she said, and she hopes that others will have the same experience through their culinary adventures.

“I just want people to experience her and experience her food,” said Elliott, “and to have a little more context when you hear about Yemen on the news, or when you hear about Muslims or women wearing hijabs.”

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IN GOOD TASTE Friday, February, 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. St. Albans City Hall. $12-18.

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Cost of food and drink. Info, 295-5513, bigfattybbq.com.

SEED STARTING ‹e plant people at Gardener’s Supply school amateur horticulturalists on jump-starting the growing season by sowing seeds indoors.

Saturday, February 2, 9:30-11 a.m., Gardener’s Supply, Burlington. $15. Info, 660-3505, gardeners.com.

CHINESE TAKE-OUT COOKING CLASS Students in the inn’s “Hidden Kitchen” prepare — and then eat — a multicourse lunch of General Tso’s chicken, sweet-and-sour pork, and veggies with peanut sauce, among other Orient-inspired delights.

Saturday, February 2, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the Inn at Weathersfield, Perkinsville. $65.

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n a recent raw and sleety day, before going to her job as chef at Sorriso Bistro in South Burlington, Chelsea Morgan ran two miles on ice-slicked streets. She’s training to run a relay leg in the Vermont City Marathon and committed to running every day no matter the weather.

“I’m very competitive,” Morgan said.

“Not a lot of chefs are out running; more chefs are at the bar drinking.”

For Morgan, 29, running is meaningful for several reasons: The race will honor a friend of hers who is battling cancer, she said. Running is a return to a central pursuit of her youth, when she competed in cross-country and track for Woodstock Union High School. And it’s part of her effort to quit smoking cigarettes — her goal for this year, she said.

Also this year, Morgan has taken the helm of Sorriso, an Italian bistro that opened in late November in the old KFC building on Shelburne Road. She was hired by owner Amir Jusufagic, 55, to open the restaurant in the building that more recently housed Tavern II and Junior’s Rustico.

Jusufagic, who also owns Piesanos Burlington in the old Junior’s Downtown spot on Main Street, was looking for a young but experienced chef who would grow with the business. Taste-testing Morgan’s cioppino, a seafood stew served in a white-wine-and-tomato broth, he was reminded of the Mediterranean food of his youth in the former Yugoslavia. “It was amazing,” Jusufagic said.

A casual restaurant, Sorriso is a place for dining on pizza or trying the broader range of menu offerings, from endive-andorange salad to seared sea scallops with cauliflower purée and prosciutto.

It was a quiet night at Sorriso, which means “smile” in Italian, when two friends and I ate dinner there last week.

A few people sat at the bar, which looked like a good spot for a solo diner to try the Wednesday night special: lasagna and a Switchback Brewing beer for $10.

We took a table in the corner and ordered something from each section of the menu: soup and salad, small plates and pasta, and pizza. Soon we were sharing a bowl of roasted-cauliflower-and-tomato soup that was deceptively creamy for a vegan soup — and straight-up delicious.

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Fettuccine with Gorgonzola cream sauce

The Caesar salad was presented with whole leaves slicked in a lemony garlicanchovy dressing and sprinkled with bread crumbs and shaved Parmesan. More dishes, rich and flavorful, would follow.

Morgan was most recently sous chef at Mule Bar in Winooski; before that, she cooked at Junior’s Rustico. But she’s also cooked everywhere from a Thomas Keller Restaurant Group bakery in Manhattan to luxury resorts in Park City, Utah; from Burlington’s Splash at the Boathouse to Hen of the Wood.

She grew up on her family farm in Reading, the 370-acre Jenne Farm, which is among the most photographed farms in the region and even the nation. The farm served as the location for a 1987 holidaythemed Budweiser commercial; in it, a team of Clydesdale horses trots through a snow-covered landscape, pulling a wagon that holds a Christmas tree across a stone

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During her stint there, she was 21.

“I wasn’t far enough along in my career to open a restaurant,” Morgan said.

“This is my second time, but I feel like it’s my first time doing it correctly.”

At Sorriso, she developed the menu and made revisions at the suggestion of Jusufagic, who wanted to emphasize small plates over entrées to create a “rustic” dining experience.

At our dinner, we enjoyed two dishes from the small plates menu: gnudi — ricotta, egg and flour dumplings — came with duck confit, mushrooms and squash in a goat-cheese cream sauce ($15). Arancini were stuffed with melted mozzarella and served with marinara ($15).

My favorite dish of our shared meal was a $15 pasta entrée of al dente fettuccini tossed in a Gorgonzola cream sauce with bacon, pear and red onion. The dish

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bridge as Budweiser wishes its audience “the very best of everything.” Scenes in the movies Forrest Gump and Funny Farm were also shot at Morgan’s home.

After high school graduation, Morgan passed up a cross-country scholarship in favor of attending the (now-closed) Connecticut Culinary Institute in Hartford.

From there, Morgan returned to Vermont and got a job as the “salad girl” at Splash.

When the season ended, she went to New York City to interview for a job at Bouchon Bakery, a restaurant owned by Keller, who is best known for the French Laundry and Per Se. She was hired on the spot.

But, coming from a farm in Vermont, “New York was not my thing,” Morgan said. After a year in the city, she headed to Utah, where she cooked at ski resorts and served crowds at the annual Sundance Film Festival. She also gained fine-dining experience at an Asian fusion restaurant.

Sorriso is the second restaurant Morgan has opened; the first was Das Bierhaus, the now-defunct German

is a riff on one Morgan made in Utah; her addition of bacon and onion adds depth to the appealing Gorgonzola-pear combo.

Morgan said her previous experience at Junior’s Rustico gave her an advantage in the early weeks of running a restaurant in the same location. She plans to add lunch service in March, with a mind to serving employees of nearby businesses.

“I know where we do well and where we don’t,” she said. “I definitely think we’ll take off when we do lunch.”

At Jenne Farm, Morgan grew up eating animals raised on the farm and vegetables from the family’s big garden. Her mother, who worked in the education program at the award-winning cheesemaking operation Spring Brook Farm, did the cooking.

That tradition — women cooking at home, men taking the reins in professional kitchens — is an arrangement Morgan has an opinion about. She thinks there are “not enough” female chefs in the top spot at local restaurants.

“Cooking is the women’s job, [yet] it’s a man’s industry, a man’s world,” she said.

“Honestly, I think it’s bull crap.”

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Veteran Vocalists “Theirs is among the most distinctive and uplifting choral sounds around,” said NPR contributor Banning Eyre in a review of Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s 2014 album Always With Us. The praise is well earned: The all-male a cappella group has honed its sound over five decades of performing. Founded in the 1960s by Joseph Shabalala, who served as bandleader until his retirement in 2014, the singers have released more than 50 recordings and won five Grammy Awards. Having reached international fame with their contributions to Paul Simon’s 1986 album Graceland, the South African band shares its intricate rhythms and harmonies with audiences around the globe.

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WED.30 activism

MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY DAY: Citizens join NAMI Vermont representatives to interact with elected officials and voice their concerns regarding the state’s mental health system. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-6480.

agriculture

VERMONT FARM SHOW: From barnyard animals to giant tractors, the annual showcase celebrates the state’s agricultural industry. See vtfarmshow.com for details.

Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, crkdbrks@aol. com.

business

CHRISTINE DOBSON: Speaking as part of the JumpStart Lecture Series, the Mamava representative discusses connecting and engaging with customers through strong messaging and marketing.

Generator, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.

cannabis

EDIBLE WELLNESS: A Q&A demystifies the benefits of consuming cannabidiol.

Attendees treat themselves to sweet CBD delights. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 5-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-2090.

community

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: Creative types get hooked on knitting, crocheting, spinning and more at an informal weekly gathering.

Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-7746.

KNITTER’S GROUP: Needles in tow, crafters share their latest projects and get help with challenging patterns. All skill levels are welcome. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

environment

JONATHAN SLASON: Environmentally conscious community members take in pizza and the presentation “Building a Transportation System ¢ at Will Take Us to Net-Zero Energy.” Center of Recreation & Education, O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 578-4907.

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HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE?: Members of Vermont Eckankar host an open discussion for those who have had moments of strong intuition, déjà vu or past-life recall. Upper Valley Food Co-op, White River Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

‘INDIGENOUS RISING: AN EVENING OF NEXTGEN NATIVE ARTISTS’: Arts activist Andre Bouchard guest-curated this program of spoken word, inclusive theater and Alter-Native rock by rising indigenous artists. Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $17-25.

Info, 603-646-2422.

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WATERBURY WINTERFEST: Folks revel in all that winter has to offer, including snowshoeing, broomball, bonfires and much more during this annual 10-day bash. See waterburywinterfest.com for details. Various Waterbury locations. Prices vary; most events are free. Info, 233-0576.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Monday, February 4, 7 p.m., at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-52. Info, 863-5966, flynntix.org.

film

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BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR: Mountaineering buffs and outdoor enthusiasts tap into the spirit of adventure with films from around the globe. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. $13-24. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: Audience members embark on a virtual hunt for fossilized clues revealing the behavior and world of extinct reptiles. Northfield Savings Bank 3D ¢ eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

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‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: Viewers visit a living city beneath the sea by way of an immersive film.

Northfield Savings Bank 3D ¢ eater: 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, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under.

Info, 864-1848.

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Area residents listen as members of city council meet to discuss local issues. Conference Room 12.

Burlington City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7000.

FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND ONLINE: art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

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Winter Wonderland AllTogetherNow! Community Arts Center transforms the picturesque fields of the North Branch Nature Center into a temporary village where revelers celebrate all things winter. A tradition since 1996, the Ice on Fire festival commences with a puppet parade and continues with family-friendly activities situated at four areas corresponding to each of the cardinal directions. Storytelling, theater, hot drinks and eats, and cold-weather games such as threelegged snowshoe races are on the schedule at this hibernal happening. Appreciating the gifts of the season? Attendees take time to give thanks at the end of the day.

ICE ON FIRE Sunday, February 3, 2-5 p.m., at North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. $1-5.

Info, 223-1242, alltogethernowvt.org/seasonal-celebrations/ice-fire.

MAMMA MIA! T

hough the Swedish pop group ABBA hit their chart-topping peak between 1975 and 1982, their popularity endures.

Need proof? Disco-infused tunes such as “Super Trouper” and “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” have inspired a Broadway musical and two major movies. Cher even interpreted the group’s greatest hits on her 2018 album Dancing Queen. Arrival From Sweden, a 12-piece live band from — you guessed it — Sweden, bring the music of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad to the stage with an authentic tribute concert. Fans can expect replicas of original costumes, highenergy dance numbers and vocal harmony from the only group to receive an unreleased ABBA song straight from the band.

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ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN Saturday, February 2, 7:30 p.m., at Barre Opera House. $36.50-43. Info, 476-8188, barreoperahouse.org.

Creative Force Vermont author Chris Bohjalian has 20 novels to his credit, including the 2018 thriller The Flight Attendant. Though he likely aims to entertain with his work, he also uses his craft to address important issues. In his presentation “The Artist as Activist,” the New York Times best-selling novelist examines the role of the creative in bringing hard-hitting topics to the fore.

Speaking as part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series, Bohjalian delves into his own use of fiction to touch on topics such as genocide, domestic violence and teen homelessness.

CHRIS BOHJALIAN Wednesday, February 6, 7 p.m., at Goodrich Memorial Library in Newport. Free.

Info, 334-7902, vermonthumanities.org.

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BEGINNERS TAI CHI: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 223-3322.

‘LEAVE NO TRACE’: A father and daughter living in a vast Oregon park search for a place to call their own in this 2018 drama. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

BONE BUILDERS: Seniors rise and shine with an exercise program meant to increase bone density and muscle strength. Barre Area Senior Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 479-9512.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: An awe-inspiring picture reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Northfield Savings Bank 3D ¢eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘SIDEWAYS’: A 2004 comedy follows two middle-age men on a weeklong road trip through California’s wine country.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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BURGER MONTH: Taste buds explode as chef Billy whips up a new custom-crafted bun-and-patty sandwich each week. Stone Corral Brewery, Richmond, 5-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 434-5787.

CHOCOLATE WITH NUTTY STEPH: Sweets lovers indulge in samples and a talk from the founder of the small-batch chocolate producer.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. ¢e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game.

Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: Longtime players and neophytes alike aim for a value of 15 or 31 in this competitive card game. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: Card sharks engage in friendly competition.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: ¢e mindful ness and breath of yoga meet the playful aspects of acrobatics in a partner practice. No partners or experience required. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in an exercise and prevention class. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30, 9 & 10:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

CHAIR YOGA: Comfortable clothing is recommended for this class focused on balance, breath, flexibility and meditation. Barre Area Senior Center, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

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YOGA4CANCER: Meant for patients and survivors, this class aims to help participants manage treatment side effects and recovery. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Learners take communication to the next level. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

government. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3905.

MAEVE KIM: Fans of feathered fliers flock to a talk on Vermont’s agricultural history and its relation to the state’s avian species.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola! Language lovers perfect their fluency. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

MARK PENDERGRAST: ¢e author of For God, Country and Coca-Cola and Uncommon Grounds: ˜e History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World discusses both beverages and their fraught histories. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: A powerful Canadian musical tells the story of a First Nation family torn apart when its children are taken to a faraway residential school. Sylvan Adams ¢eatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, 1 & 8 p.m. $4762. Info, 514-739-7944.

music

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‘QUARTETS AND SIDE-BY-SIDE’: Violinist Mary Rowell, violist Paul Reynolds, cellist Emily Taubl and pianist Cynthia Huard showcase their talent alongside Middlebury College students. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

seminars

HOMESHARING INFO SESSION: Locals learn to make the most of spare space in their homes by hosting compatible housemates. Refreshments are served.

HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, 4:30-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.

talks

‘HOW TO BEST RESCUE OUR COMPROMISED FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY’: In the first of a two-part dialogue, attendees of all political ideologies use loaned iClicker devices to respond to thoughtprovoking questions about the United States’ current form of

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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.

theater

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: Lucas Hnath’s witty sequel to Henrik Isben’s classic drama, presented

by Vermont Stage, offers a complex exploration of traditional gender roles and the struggles within human relationships.

Black Box ¢eater , Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $29.70-33.

Info, 862-1497.

MANUAL CINEMA: Intricate shadow puppetry and a live score reveal two sides of the American dream in ˜e End of TV . Wright Memorial ¢eatre, Middlebur y College, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6-22.

Info, 443-3168.

‘VENUS RISING’: Insults, galoshes and English muffins fly as Julie and her adult daughter Cora fight for control of Julie’s life in Northern Stage’s world premiere production of a play by Marisa Smith. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-59. Info, 296-7000.

words

JANUARY BOOK SALE: Bookworms trade donations for winter reads. Secondhand Prose,

St. Johnsbury, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 745-1393.

WRITING CIRCLE: Words pour out when participants explore creative expression in a low-pressure environment. ¢e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

WRITING FOR HEALING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths learn to combine basic writing and cognitive behavioral therapy skills into a tool for recovering from trauma, anxiety and mental illness.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free; for ages 18 and up.

Info, 318-6100.

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VERMONT FARM SHOW: See WED.30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

business

‘MY BUSINESS IS GROWING: AM I READY TO MANAGE IT EFFECTIVELY?’: A panel of experts helps entrepreneurs determine whether their enterprise is equipped to support expansion.

New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-8790.

crafts

HANDWORK CIRCLE: Friends and neighbors make progress on works of knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and other creative endeavors. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

etc.

MEMORY CAFÉ: People experiencing memory loss and their caregivers connect in a relaxed atmosphere. American Legion Post 20, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3369.

fairs & festivals

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.30.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER’: Shown as part of the Architecture

+ Design Film Series, this 2016 documentary focuses on one of the last standing typewriter repair shops in the country.

Burlington City Hall Auditorium, reception, 6 p.m.; screening, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@ gmail.com.

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO SCREENING: Cinephiles keep their eyes glued to the screen for short student-produced films.

Room 232, Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 5 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-3168.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.30.

‘THE HEIRESSES’: Descended from wealthy families, Chela and Chiquita experience big changes when their financial situation takes a turn for the worse. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-8; free for Vermont International Film Festival members. Info, 660–2600.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.30.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.

FALLS PREVENTION TAI CHI: Students improve their ability to stay steady on their feet. Barre Area Senior Center, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: Folks meet for a Zen Buddhist spiritual practice including meditation and liturgy.

Email for more info before attending. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 7:15-7:45 a.m. Donations. Info, ryohad@comcast.net.

YANG 24 TAI CHI: Slow, graceful, expansive movements promote wide-ranging health and fitness benefits. Great Room, Wright House, Harrington Village, Shelburne, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

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.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.30.

montréal

‘TOXIC PUZZLE: HUNT FOR THE HIDDEN KILLER’: A discussion with University of Vermont researcher Jon D. Erickson augments a screening of this 2017 documentary about the link between toxins produced by bluegreen algae and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Charlotte Senior Center, 6:45-9 p.m. Free. Info, 355-0015.

IGLOOFEST: Music from top DJs and electronic artists such as Diplo and Above & Beyond draws thousands of revelers to this popular outdoor festival. JacquesCartier Pier, Montréal, 7:30-11 p.m. $20.50-165.73; for ages 18 and up.

Info, 514-904-1247.

‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: See WED.30, 8 p.m.

tech

COMMUNITY LUNCH: Gardengrown fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. ¢e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309.

LEADING WITH LOGIC: A MIXER FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: College students and those considering a career in technology get a unique look at Logic Supply, one of Vermont’s fastest growing tech companies.

Logic Supply, South Burlington, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-7465.

games

theater

food & drink

BURGER MONTH: See WED.30.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Shaw’s, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-5403.

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.30.

‘THE STICK WIFE’: A full-length drama by Darrah Cloud examines the people and events surrounding the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Ala. Off Center for the Dramatic

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montréal

‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: See WED.30, 8 p.m.

IGLOOFEST: Music from top DJs and electronic artists such as Diplo and Above & Beyond draws thousands of revelers to this popular outdoor festival. Jacques-Cartier Pier, Montréal, 7:30-11 p.m. $20.50165.73; for ages 18 and up. Info, 514-904-1247.

tech

LEADING WITH LOGIC: A MIXER FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: College students and those considering a career in technology get a unique look at Logic Supply, one of Vermont’s fastest growing tech companies.

Logic Supply, South Burlington, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-7465.

theater

Fitness Center, 8-9:30 p.m. $10.

Info, 862-2269.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.31.

ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Inspired by the 5Rhythms dance practice, attendees move, groove, release and open their hearts to life in a safe and sacred space. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, fearnessence@gmail.com.

TAI CHI STUDIO: Beginners and experienced practitioners alike perfect their steps with limited guidance. Barre Area Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

FIRST FRIDAY FOLK DANCING: Participants make strides in circle, line and couple dances.

Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 223-2518.

fairs & festivals

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.30.

JANUARY BOOK SALE: See WED.30.

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community

JOB HUNT HELPER: Employment seekers get assistance with everything from writing a résumé to completing online applications. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

crafts

FIRST FRIDAY KNIT NIGHT: Fiber fanatics make progress on projects while chatting in front of a fireplace. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

dance

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise

music

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.30.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.30.

EVENING BOOK GROUP: Lily Brooks-Dalton’s Good Morning, Midnight inspires conversation among readers. Essex Free Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

IGLOOFEST: See THU.31, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

BLIND CROW: Elements of bluegrass and folk find their way into works by a progressive string quartet. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 518-561-6920.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE STICK WIFE’: A full-length drama by Darrah Cloud examines the people and events surrounding the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Ala. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, preshow cocktails, 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. $17-20.

Info, 318-8393.

DAN CLOSE: œe Song of Québec author reads from his novel, plays recorded music and offers commentary on the history of the Canadian province’s sovereignty movement. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

montréal

Find club dates in the music section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.30.

words

TAI CHI YANG 24: Students get an introduction to a gentle form of exercise said to benefit internal organs. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 2-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3322.

film

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.30.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.30.

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food & drink

FISH DINNER: Seafood lovers get their fill of formerly finned fare.

VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 6-7 p.m. $12. Info, 881-7774.

IN GOOD TASTE: Foodies enjoy tasty eats and handcrafted beverages from Vermont’s variety of farmers, vintners, brewers and chefs. Choose from two tasting sessions. St. Albans City Hall, 4:30-6:30 & 7-9 p.m. $12-18; free for kids 6 and under. Info, 524-2444.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: Taste buds explode as chef Billy whips up a new mouthwatering fromage-and-pasta creation each week. Stone Corral Brewery, Richmond, 5-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 782-5720.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.30, 9:15 a.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.30.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.30.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: Participants 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 EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.30, 7:30 & 10:40 a.m.

GONG MEDITATION: Sonic vibrations lead to healing and deep relaxation. Yoga Roots, Williston, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $18.

Info, 318-6050.

LIVING RECOVERY: Folks overcoming substance abuse move, breathe and make positive change in a moderately paced flow yoga class. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

DARTMOUTH IDOL SEMIFINALS: Big Green students vie for stardom in this friendly singing competition. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $9-12. Info, 603-646-2422.

JENNIFER SHANAHAN & MANUEL RAMOS: Sweet sounds of flute and clarinet fill the air, courtesy of the visiting artists.

Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont UniversityJohnson, 2 p.m. Free. Info, justin. rito@northernvermont.edu.

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MOONDANCE: It’s a marvelous night for a whole bunch of Van Morrison tunes performed by this Van the Man tribute act. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $22-30. Info, 603-448-0400.

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WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live music by Carol Ann Jones, award-winning wine and mouthwatering eats. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, wine service begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463.

YUMI KUROSAWA & ANUBRATA CHATTERJEE: A master of the Japanese koto performs alongside a tabla virtuoso in this mesmerizing juxtaposition of rhythm and melody. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-30. Info, 656-3131.

outdoors

OWL PROWL: Whoo’s out there?

A forested hike grants explorers access to the habitat of the birds of prey. Trekkers refuel with a three-course meal at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Quechee, 5:30-9 p.m. $60-70; preregister.

Info, 359-5000.

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Grange, Berlin, intro session, 7:40 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-15. Info, 225-8921.

talks

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: University of Vermont associate professor Pablo Bose provokes thought with “Immigration Debates in the Contemporary World.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 658-6554.

theater

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.30.

‘THE STICK WIFE’: See THU.31.

STOWE THEATRE GUILD 2019 SEASON AUDITIONS: Actors vie for parts in Godspell, ˜e Diar y of Anne Frank, Mamma Mia! and A Few Good Men. Stowe High School, 7-9 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, auditions@stowetheatre. com.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.30.

words

BOOK SALE: Žousands of gently used CDs, DVDs, puzzles and page-turners pique shoppers’ interest. Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

BRIAN L. KNIGHT: Readers and riders find common ground when the snowboarder and author chats about and signs copies of his new book, Snowboarding in Southern Vermont: From Burton to the U.S. Open. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 253-9911.

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works in progress

by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

POETRY READING: Vermont College of Fine Arts students regale lit lovers with original stanzas. A writing prompt and an open mic session round out the evening. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@hungermountain.coop.

WRITERS BLOCK: Scribes bring essays, short stories, one-act plays and poems to be critiqued by a supportive audience. Barre Area Senior Center, 10-11:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

SAT.2 dance

BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: Hoofers hit the dance floor for a themed evening of blues and West Coast swing. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

CONTRA DANCE: David Kaynor calls the steps for a traditional social dance with high-energy music

by Bill Olson, George Wilson and Dave Guertin. Capital City

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likes of Janis Joplin and Paula Cole with her poetic lyrics and bold melodies. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

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SNOWFLAKE DANCE: Peter Tobin calls the steps at this annual gathering hosted by the Green Mountain Steppers. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, advanced dance, 2-5 p.m.; class/mainstream/plus, 7-10 p.m. Info, 658-6554.

GREEN MOUNTAIN HORN CLUB: Fourteen French horn players perform works from a wide variety of periods and styles. Lincoln United Church, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, hornclub@yahoo.com.

etc.

GREG KLYMA: An open mic paves the way for an American folk performance by the multi-instrumentalist. Note special location.

Ripton Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. $10-15; preregister for open mic. Info, 388-9782.

HISTORIC BARN HOUSE TOURS: Attendees view authentic African art, impressive architecture and antique fixtures during a stroll through historic buildings. Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 10-11:30 a.m. $10; preregister. Info, 310-0097.

JAZZ TRIO: Singer Allison Mann, keyboardist Ira Friedman and bassist Anthony Santor perform the standards in an intimate setting. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $15. Info, 229-4676.

JANUARY & FEBRUARY WEEKENDS: Folks visit jersey cattle, draft horses and sheep, and they tour a restored 1890 farm house for a pastoral blast from the past. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-16; free for kids under 3.

Info, 457-2355.

THE LOGGER & THE FIDDLER: Vermont favorites Rusty DeWees and Patrick Ross present a rousing night of homespun music and comedy. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7 p.m. $15-25; free for students. Info, 748-2600.

LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis.

274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 383-2118.

MEOW MIX: A NEW ENGLAND COLLEGIATE A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL: Že UVM al l-female vocal group headlines a showcase of college singing groups from around the region. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-20. Info, 656-3131.

OPEN MUSIC JAM: Anything goes in an independent community meeting group where folks can share hobbies, play music and discuss current events — without using online social sites. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030.

SANGHA TURNS 5: Students, teachers and friends fête the yoga studio’s fifth birthday with updates and live music by Josh Panda and Friends. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0406.

fairs & festivals

50-PLUS & BABY BOOMERS EXPO: More than 90 exhibitors enliven a celebration of the golden years that includes seminars, wellness demos and a concert by the Starline Rhythm Boys. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $4-5.

Info, 872-9000.

‘KIDS VT’ CAMP & SCHOOL FAIR: Dreaming of summer?

Representatives from more than 30 local organizations provide information about exciting programs to look forward to. Hilton Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 985-5482.

ORCHARD VALLEY WINTER FAIRE: A wide array of activities — think storytelling, crafts and a bonfire — promote peace, love and community. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, East Montpelier, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; additional cost for activities. Info, 456-7400.

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.30.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.30.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.30.

SEVEN DAYS JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 6, 2019

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.30.

food & drink

CAN RELEASE TASTING: Imbibers sip four Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits beverages. Beverage Warehouse, Winooski, 1-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 644-8151.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the flavor profiles of varieties such as toffee almond crunch and salted caramel latte. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-1807.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on-site. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-2090.

FRENCH CANADIAN SUPPER: Diners pay homage to Vermont’s Québécois connection with a traditional feast of pea soup, meat pie, mashed potatoes and dessert. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Richmond, 5 p.m. $12.

Info, 434-2521.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See FRI.1.

VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Saturday mornings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 233-9180.

health & fitness

INTRO TO STUDIO CYCLING: Beginners hop in the saddle for a 20- to 30-minute ride with an instructor demonstrating each position. Alpenglow Fitness, Montpelier, 10-10:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 279-0077.

NAMI VERMONT MENTAL ILLNESS & RECOVERY WORKSHOP: Family, peers, professionals and community members at this National Alliance on Mental Illness seminar brush up on symptoms, treatment methods, coping strategies and more. Preregister for the location.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 800-639-6480.

NEWBIE NOON CLASS: Firsttimers get their stretch on in a comfortably warm environment.

Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

holidays

CHOCOLATE SCULPTURE DEMO: Artist Emily McCracken gives cacao a wow factor when creating a Valentine’s Day-themed confection. McCracken personalizes chocolate hearts after the demo.

Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 864-1807.

WESTFORD KICKBACK DAY: Suds lovers sip Kickback Brewery beer at a Groundhog Day celebration featuring live music and food vendors. Brick Meeting House, Westford, 6-10 p.m. $5 includes tickets for beer samples or

nonalcoholic beverages; free for kids under 18. Info, 363-0930.

language

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

TWO YEARS ON WELFARE, CRUUDEUCES, OUZKXQLZN & GLATIAL ERRATICS: Histamine Tapes presents an evening of experimental music from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Vermont. Private residence, 1248 Route 2, East Montpelier, 7-10 p.m. Donations. Info, subversive. intentions@gmail.com.

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outdoors

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seminars

PRIDE YOGA: LGBTQ individuals and allies hit the mat for a stretching session suited to all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: See WED.30, 8 p.m.

IGLOOFEST: See THU.31, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: Take a chance on the world-famous ABBA tribute act. See calendar spotlight. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $36.50-43. Info, 476-8188.

BURLINGTON CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: World-renowned violinist Soovin Kim showcases his talent in a newly commissioned work by Alistair Coleman.

University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-30.

Info, 863-5966.

CHELSEA BERRY: Guitar in tow, the singer-songwriter evokes the

CAMEL’S HUMP LOOP HIKE: Outdoor adventurers strap on their snowshoes for a 6-mile excursion gaining 2,400 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 899-9982.

BEGINNING GENEALOGY: Sheila Morris shares key resources for accessing ancestry information.

Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $10. Info, 350-1333.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS: Let’s get technical! Students learn to use the mouse, keyboard and operating system components. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

theater

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.30, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘CARMEN’: Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine reprises the iconic title role in this production

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of Georges Bizet’s opera classic about a soldier who succumbs to the seductive charms of a gypsy. Paramount ƒeatre, Rutland, 12:55 p.m. $10-23. Info, 775-0903. Town Hall ƒeater , Middlebury, 1 p.m. $10-24. Info, 382-9222.

MUD SEASON VARIETY SHOW AUDITIONS: Group acts and solo performers strive for the chance to perform in this community talent showcase. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, 728-9402.

‘THE STICK WIFE’: See THU.31.

STOWE THEATRE GUILD 2019 SEASON AUDITIONS: See FRI.1, 10 a.m.-noon & 1-3 p.m.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.30.

words

BOOK & MEDIA SALE: Lovers of the written word bag bargain titles. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

BOOK SALE: See FRI.1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

FICTION BOOK WORKSHOP GROUP: Burlington Writers Workshop members dole out detailed written and spoken feedback about a featured work.

110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, dickmatheson@myfairpoint.net.

FICTION CRAFT WORKSHOP: Burlington Writers Workshop members examine particular tools that are central to the art of writing. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Writers share original work and learn from others in a supportive environment open to all ages and experience levels. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

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food & drink

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Sessions in the tradition of ƒich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing. Evolution Physical ƒerap y & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: See SAT.2.

community

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $6; free for firsttimers; bring snacks to share.

Info, 540-1020.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCING: No partner is required for a beginner-friendly session of circle and line dances. Call to confirm if the weather is questionable. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $2.

Info, 864-0218.

SALSALINA SUNDAY PRACTICE: Salsa dancers step in for a casual social. Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $5. Info, eingelmanuel@hotmail.com.

etc.

JANUARY & FEBRUARY WEEKENDS: See SAT.2.

JEFF BOYER’S BIG BUBBLE BONANZA: ƒe acclaimed per former will blow your mind — and some massive bubbles — in this thrilling, family-friendly show that blends music, comedy and bubble magic. Town Hall ƒeater , Middlebury, 1 & 4 p.m. $10-20.

Info, 382-9222.

SOCIAL SUNDAYS: A weekly community event features music, refreshments and family art workshops. Milton Art Center & Gallery, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583.

fairs & festivals

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music + comedy Find club dates at local venues in the music + nighlife section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

ICE ON FIRE: An opening parade paves the way for winter games, theater, storytelling and a closing bonfire. See calendar spotlight. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 2-5 p.m. $1-5.

Info, 223-1242.

WATERBURY WINTERFEST: See WED.30.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

NEW LOCATION! 2069 WILLISTON ROAD Serving Vermont Since 1953

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.2.

We Build it. We Deliver it. We Service it.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See FRI.1.

health & fitness

MOVING MEDITATION WUJI GONG: Jeanne Plo leads pupils in an easy-to-learn form of qigong known as “tai chi for enlightenment.” Burlington Friends Meeting House, 3:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 233-6377.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.31, 5:30 p.m.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners alike chat en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 430-4652.

montréal

‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: See WED.30, 2 & 7 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252.

11/12/18 12:50 PM

VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT: Young musicians honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with “Beyond the Frame — Depictions of a Dream,” a program of works by Duke Ellington, Antonín Dvorák and others. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 3 p.m. $12-17. Info, 863-5966.

talks

CHRIS SCHADLER: Be they farmers, hikers or gardeners, humans learn strategies for coexisting with a wild animal from “ƒe Real Eastern Coyote.” Richmond Free Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.30.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.30.

theater

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.30.

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NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. VFW Post 7779, Hyde Park, noon-5 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 431-3901.

SPOT ON ‘VENUS RISING’: ‘DIGNIFIED DECISION MAKING’: Northern Stage hosts a thoughtprovoking conversation on choosing the right options for the best life possible, presented in conjunction with its production of Marisa Smith’s play.

Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 3-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 296-7000.

‘THE CIRCUS’: Charlie Chaplin stars as a tramp who finds work and the perfect woman under the big top in this 1928 comedy shown as part of the Silent Film Series. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 2-3 p.m. $8-10.

Info, 533-2000.

www.earlsbikes.com

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.30, 2 p.m.

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‘HARVEY’ & ‘ON GOLDEN POND’ AUDITIONS: ıespians throw their hats into the ring for roles in upcoming Valley Players productions. Valley Players ıeater , Waitsfield, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 583-1674.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.30, 5 p.m.

words

BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-and-meter mavens. Email for details. Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

Info, jcpoetvt@gmail.com.

MON.4

community

JOB HUNT HELPER: See FRI.1, 3-6 p.m.

dance

CONTEMPORARY DANCE MASTER CLASS: Students get schooled

by Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal principal dancer Alexander Hille.

Room 110, Michele and Martin Cohen Hall for the Integrated Arts, Burlington, noon-1:45 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-3040.

etc.

VERMONT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: ‘ASTRO-IMAGING WITH A PORTABLE TELESCOPE’: Stargazers meet to discuss celestial subjects. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.30.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.30.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.30.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.30, 6:30 p.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.30.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.30.

PITCH: Players compete in a tricktaking card game. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 479-9512.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.30.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

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GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of ıich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688.

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LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

holidays

CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES: Community members create lanterns at this party complete with stories, snacks and a dragon dance. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 430-4652.

language

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP: Speakers brush up on their language skills en español.

Starbucks, Burlington Town Center, 6 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@hotmail.com.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION: Language learners make strides — and new friends — in an ongoing discussion group. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, noon-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

montréal

‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: See WED.30, 7 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: Hailing from South Africa, the five-time Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble returns to the Queen City, spreading a message of peace and love through stirring harmony. See calendar spotlight.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15-52. Info, 863-5966.

MAD RIVER CHORALE REHEARSAL: ıe communit y chorus welcomes newcomers in preparation for its spring concerts. Chorus Room, Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7 p.m. $75 for the season. Info, 496-2048.

SAMBATUCADA! OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s samba street band welcomes new drummers. Neither experience nor instruments are required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

seminars

‘FIVE MONEY QUESTIONS FOR WOMEN’: Financial advisor Kristin Dearborn lays out a process ladies can use to identify financial goals and set a strategy. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

talks

‘HOW TO BEST RESCUE OUR COMPROMISED FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY’: In the second of a two-part dialogue, attendees of all political ideologies use loaned iClicker devices to respond to thoughtprovoking questions about the United States’ current form of government. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-3905.

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‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.

montréal

‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: See WED.30.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.30.

theater

‘HARVEY’ & ‘ON GOLDEN POND’ AUDITIONS: See SUN.3, 6-8 p.m.

TUE.5

agriculture

HANOVER GARDEN CLUB: Susan Edwards and Liz Knox plant seeds of knowledge with their presentation “Gardening With Expertise and Ease: Growing Older With Your Garden.” Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 1-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 649-2200.

community

COMMUNITY DROP-IN CENTER HOURS: Wi-Fi, games and art materials are on hand at an open meeting space where folks forge social connections. GRACE, Hardwick, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 472-6857.

crafts

etc.

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: Ted Bunch of A Call to Men, an organization dedicated to promoting healthy, respectful manhood, is the featured guest speaker at a morning meal. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 a.m. $10-35. Info, 388-3355.

CULTS & CULTURE: A brief presentation of the day’s topic paves the way for an open discussion of the harmful effects of misused power. Morristown Centennial Library, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, gerette@dreamhavenvt.com.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.30.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.30.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.30.

food & drink

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See FRI.1.

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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, downtown Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 861-9757.

dance

games

BALLET MASTER CLASS: Offered as part of Alexander Hille’s guest artist residency, this lesson is open to students and members of the public alike. Dance Studio.

University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium, South Burlington, 10-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.30, 7 p.m.

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department,

PUZZLES: Jigsaws, sudoku and crosswords keep minds active.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:45-3:45 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

health & fitness

10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI: See THU.31.

BONE BUILDERS: See THU.31.

‘MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS: RISK AND RESILIENCY’: In a panel presentation, mental health professionals outline signs and symptoms, as well as how to start a conversation with a loved one. Charlotte Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 425-3864.

PLANT MEDICINE TEA CIRCLE: Participants bearing their favorite mug, a journal and a cozy blanket explore the benefits of a different herb each week while sipping an infused beverage. Milldale Farm Center for Wellness, Fairlee, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Donations. Info, vermontbetrueyoga@yahoo.com.

REIKI CLINIC: ıir ty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.

JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.31.

TAI CHI TUESDAYS: Friends old and new share a healthy pastime. Barre Area Senior Center, advanced, 1 p.m.; intermediate, 2 p.m.; beginner, 3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

holidays

LOSAR: Revelers ring in the Tibetan New Year with puja and a potluck lunch. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136.

language

BEGINNER SPANISH LANGUAGE: Native speaker Eve Dolkart leads an eight-week class en español.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SHANGHAI QUARTET: ıe ac claimed string quartet fuses the East and West, as well as the traditional with the contemporary, in a performance that features a new work by Chinese composer Tan Dun. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $17-30. Info, 603-646-2422.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD: Toolbars, menus and icons, oh my! A computer whiz teaches techniques such as copying, pasting and formatting text and pictures. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

theater

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.30, 7:30 p.m.

words

CREATIVE NONFICTION: Readers give feedback on essays, poetry and journalism written by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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.

WED.6 crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.30.

KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.30.

LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTEVENT

dance

SQUARE DANCING: Swing your partner! Dancers foster friendships while exercising their minds and bodies. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.

Donations; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

STEP AFRIKA: Called “electrifying talents” by the Washington Post, the award-winning dance company draws on a wealth of influences, from traditional African dance to contemporary styles.

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $25-55. Info, 760-4634.

education

WINTER OPEN HOUSE: Parents and potential students learn the ABCs of the private Catholic school. Mater Christi School, Burlington, 8:30-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 658-3992.

etc.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. Williston Fire Station, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Home cooks bring and discuss dishes prepared from The Indonesian Kitchen by Marks Copeland and Mintari Soeharjo or The Indonesian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories by Sri Owen. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 846-4140.

wordsmith. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See FRI.1.

EMILY BERNARD: £e Univ ersity of Vermont professor reads into We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy by TaNehisi Coates. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.30.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.30.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.30.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.30.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.30.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.30.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.30.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.30.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.30.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.30.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.30.

montréal

‘LOVE AFTER LOVE’: A 2018 drama follows a mother and her two sons as they deal with life’s challenges following the death of their family’s patriarch. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.30.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.30.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music + comedy Find club dates at local venues in the music + nighlife section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

‘CHILDREN OF GOD’: See WED.30, 1 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

HERBIE HANCOCK: Equal parts artist and mad scientist, the groundbreaking jazz keyboardist, composer and bandleader is still blazing new trails some six decades into his incomparable career. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-90.

Info, 863-5966.

SCRAG MOUNTAIN MUSIC: £e Aeolus Quartet join soprano Mary Bonhag, double bassist Evan Premo and theater artist Kim Bent in the interactive program “Musical Storytelling for all Ages.” Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 426-3581.

SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes.

Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.

talks

CHRIS BOHJALIAN: When is art activism and when is it escapism? £e V ermont author examines this question in “£e Artist as Activist.” See calendar spotlight. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 334-7902.

DAVID MILLS: In a dramatic rendition of Langston Hughes’ poems and short stories, the actor and writer celebrates the life of the Harlem Renaissance

DAVID SHRIBMAN: In “£e News About the News,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reads into the current media landscape. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-8291.

JANE CHAPLIN: £e Middlebur y College professor harks back to Greek historians Herodotus and £ucy dides in “£e Inv ention of History.” Rutland Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

L. PAUL BREMER III: In his Todd Lecture Series address, “America Is Still the Indispensable Nation,” the former ambassador defends the nation’s global responsibilities. Mack Hall Auditorium, Norwich University, Northfield, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2633.

RANDALL BALMER: “What You Didn’t Know About Evangelicalism” delves into the long and complex history of the Christian tradition. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

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tech

GOOGLE DRIVE 1: Folks who are familiar with using the internet get dialed in to the basics of Google Chrome, Gmail and Google Docs. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

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TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.30.

theater

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.30.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.30, 7:30 p.m.

words

BILL TORREY: £e V ermont raconteur tells true tales in his presentation “Stories From Behind the Barn.” Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of the craft when responding to work 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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WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.30.

WRITING FOR HEALING WORKSHOP: See WED.30.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

access classes at cvu high school

200 Classes for Everyone.

CVUHS Campus HINESBURG. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs.org.

ACCESS ART AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. Watercolor with Ginny Joyner, Nature Drawing, Ink Wash, Acrylic landscape, Charcoal, Oil Painting. Culinary Arts: One night hands-on classes where you eat well!! Chinese Feast, Italian Cuisine Feast, Spanish Specialties with Chef Jim (executive chef of Shelburne Farms), Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Chocolate, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Pierogis with Luiza, Fermented Foods, five different Ethiopian/ Eritrean with Alganesh, Pierogis, Cake Decorating, YUM! Full descriptions online. Senior discount.

Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access. cvuhs.org.

ACCESS CRAFT AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. Pottery (seven choices), Saturday and Wednesday Eve Bowl-Turning choices, Woodworking Workshop, Welding, Machining, Carving a Spoon, Rug Hooking, Collage, Bracelets, Basket Making with Alexa Rivera, Sewing, Clothing, Pillows, Needle Felting, Quilting, Embroidery, Terrarium Design, Flower Arranging, Wreaths. Full descriptions online. Senior discount. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access.cvuhs.org.

ACCESS EMPOWERMENT AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. SAT Bootcamp, CPR and AED Training, First Aid Training, Women’s SelfDefense, Mindful Meditation, SelfHypnosis, Massage, Reflexology, and Juggling. Publishing, Writing Workshop, Sailing, Hunter Education, Grandmother Lessons, Car Knowledge with Girlington Garage, Talks on: History of the World £ rough Food, Donner Party, Life in a Jar (book talk),

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Chelsea Flower Show, Alzheimers, End-of-Life Doula. Also, Solar Energy 101, Bridge (two levels), Mah-Jongg, Astrology, Feng Shui, Reiki, Herbals (three choices), Soap Making, and Homesteading.

Full descriptions online. Senior discount. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 4827194, access.cvuhs.org.

ACCESS KIDS AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. Earthenware for 1st-4th graders, Sewing for 8-year-olds with Adult, Hip Hop for 5-10 year olds, Playful French for 1st-3rd graders, Spanish for 1st-4th graders, Cross Stitch, Soap Carving (all ages), Ukelele (all ages). Also, About Kids (for Parents): Kids and Confidence, Me-Power. Guaranteed. Full descriptions online. Senior discounts. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12., Hines. Info: 4827194, access.cvuhs.org.

ACCESS LANGUAGE AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. French (two levels), Spanish (five levels), Italian for Travelers, Bosnian, German (two levels)! Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions online. Senior discount.

Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access. cvuhs.org.

MUSIC, FITNESS DANCE ACCESS CLASSES AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. Core Strength, Weight Training for Women, Weight Training for Seniors, Zumba, Yoga (five choices), Swing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius, Line Dancing, Hip Hop for Kids, Hip Hop for Adults, Guitar (two levels), Mandolin, String Band, Ukelele (seven choices), Fiddling, Music Exploration with Rufus. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed.

Full descriptions online. Senior discount. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access.cvuhs.org.

art ART & POTTERY IN MIDDLEBURY: ADULT: Still Life in Oils, Lantern Making, Bookbinding & Art Books, Mon. p.m. & £ u. a.m.

Oils, Pastels, Block Printing With Ashley Wolff, Colored Pencil Drawing, Garden Design With Judith Irven, Mon. & £ u. Wheel.

KIDS: Digital Photography, Mon. & £ u. Wheel, Tue. Clay Hand Building, Colored Pencil Drawing, Paint It. Location: Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Rte. 7, Middlebury. Info: Barbara Nelson, 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org.

CRAFT TEA SUNDAYS AT RADIATE: Cozy up with some tea, cookies and friends while you get “crafty” at Radiate Art Space.

Each workshop features a different craft: needle-felting, shibori tie-dye, clay and block-printing.

Register for a single session or all four! No artistic experience is necessary. Ages 12 through adult.

4 Sun., starting Jan 27, 2-4 p.m.

Cost: $30/2-hour workshop; all materials incl.; take home what you make Location: Radiate Art Space, 203 Bridge St., Richmond.

Info: Julie Toth, 324-9938, crafttea-sundays.eventbrite.com.

ACCESS NATURE AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. Beekeeping, Birding, Winter Tree ID, Woodlot Management, Edible/Medicinal Plants, Growing Mushrooms, Dog Body Language, Canine Manners, Feline Behavior, Tree ID, Reptiles, Herbals (three choices), Soap Making.

Guaranteed. Full descriptions online. Senior discount.

Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12., Hinesburg. Info: 4827194, access.cvuhs.org.

COMPUTER CLASSES AT CVUHS IN HINESBURG: Part of 200+ classes for all ages. Tech Tutorial, Chat Bot, Wedpage Program, Excel (three levels), iMovie for ipads, iPad Video, Virtual Reality, Gaming, Smartphone Photography, Intro to Digital Photography, Intro to Digital Darkroom, Photoshop. Full descriptions online. Senior discount.

Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd. 10 minutes from exit 12., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access. cvuhs.org.

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Cost: $275/both days; $108 for Mon. add-on clinic day. Location: Burlington, Vermont. Info: ˜ e Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 8728898, ayurvedavermont.com/ classes/#claudia.

burlington city arts

Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org.

Teacher bios are also available online.

ACRYLIC PAINTING: £ is class introduces students to the tools and techniques artists use to create successful works of art in one of the most versatile mediums available: acrylic paint. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for both the beginner and the experienced artist who wants to try something new.

Tue., Mar. 26-Apr. 30, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: £ is hybrid darkroom and digital lab class will help you refine your skill set to create the work you envision, either traditionally in the black-and-white darkroom, through scanning and printing in the digital lab, or both. £ is class will also explore ideas in contemporary photography and theory through select readings and will discuss the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work through supportive weekly critique sessions.

Bring a selection of recent images to the first class. Option 1: ˜ u., Jan. 17-Mar. 7, 6-9 p.m. Option 2: ˜ u., Mar. 21-May 9, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $360/person; $324/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

BANGLES: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your silver, copper or brass bangle. Open to all skill levels.

All materials included. ˜ u., Jan. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ayurveda WOMEN’S HEALTH & HORMONES WEEKEND WORKSHOP AND CLINICAL DAY: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE: Instructor: Dr. Claudia Welch, DOM. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2:30-4:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. May 18-19. Optional clinical day for practitioners who would like

CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practices with a contemporary approach to the figure.

Use fresh color and dynamic composition to strengthen your personal expression. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of advanced techniques with nontoxic water-soluble oils and get supportive feedback in a small group environment.

Figure drawing experience is

recommended. Wed., Mar. 13-May 1, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $360/ person; $324/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

CURATOR CONNECT: BCA Curator and Director of Exhibitions Heather Ferrell leads a lively conversation to help demystify the curatorial process, as well as give artists practical advice on studio visits, project proposals and introducing artwork to galleries and museums. Max participants: 15.

Wed., May 15, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15/ person; $13.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DARKROOM CRASH COURSE: Explore the traditional, analog, black-and-white darkroom! Learn how to properly expose blackand-white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. Students will leave with the skills and confidence to join the darkroom as a member. All 35mm film, paper and darkroom supplies included. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera to the first class.

Mon., Mar. 18-Apr. 8, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: Do you shoot digital images and have a project idea to explore? £ is eight-week class will challenge you to edit and refine your photographs to create the portfolio of work you envision. Organizing and editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom, printing on our Epson large format printers and more will be covered, tailored to individual student interests. Fri., Mar. 29May 17, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DRAWING: Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media, including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and charcoal in this small, group setting. All levels of experience welcome. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22Mar. 5, 9:30 a.m.-noon. (no class Feb. 26). Option 2: Wed., Jan. 23Feb. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $255/ person; $229.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DRAWING & PAINTING: £ is workshop is designed for the young artist who loves to draw and paint.

Join us at BCA’s painting studio to experiment with different mediums and techniques, while learning how to make your drawings and paintings even better.

Ages 6-11. Tue., Feb. 26, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

EARRINGS: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own earrings. Open to all skill levels. Class includes copper and brass, silver ear wire, and all basic tools. Silver can be purchased separately. ˜ u., Mar. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING: Expand on your drawing skills while discovering the possibilities of abstract drawing styles and compositions. A variety of drawing mediums, sizes and techniques will be explored, with plenty of flexibility to incorporate individual visions. Benefit from constructive feedback and gentle coaching in this supportive environment. Some drawing experience recommended. ˜ u., Mar. 14-Apr. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $270/person; $243/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FAMILY ART SATURDAY: Get creative and make art together!

Families are invited to drop in to the BCA Center every third Saturday of the month to create their own artworks inspired by our current exhibitions. Each Family Art Saturday offers a different art-making project that will ignite the imaginations of your family members! Sat., Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL: Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors at the BCA Clay Studio.

A ticket includes a wheel-throwing demonstration at the beginning of class, access to a wheel, and time to try making a bowl or cup. Registration is required. Fri., Sep. 21-Nov. 16, 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $10/per visit; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FRIDAY FAMILY CLAY: Spend a Friday night with your family at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access (for ages 6 and up), handbuilding for any age, unlimited clay and time to create.

If you’d like your work to be fired and glazed by the studio, there is a $5 fee per piece. Registration is required. Fri., Feb. 1-May 3, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

GLAZE CHEMISTRY: For ceramics artists, glazing can be a daunting and mysterious process: part alchemy, part magic and part pure luck. During this two-hour lecture, we will pull back the curtain to reveal the science behind this mysterious process. Mon., Mar. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

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GRAPHIC NOVEL: Learn the art of visual storytelling through this immersive class in the comics discipline. Students will learn a broad range of techniques for communicating with both words and pictures, with an emphasis on using pen and ink. Some basic drawing experience is encouraged. Basic materials provided.

Option 1: Mon., Jan. 28-Mar. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Option 2: Wed., Mar. 20-Apr. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

HAND-PRINTED FABRIC WORKSHOP: Get to know our print studio at this one-night workshop and explore the possibilities of printmaking. Students will explore simple and satisfying ways to add design to fabric goods to bring home. Class includes all materials; no experience necessary.

Tue., Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

HANDBUILDING: Learn the basics of handbuilding that will help you create functional and sculptural forms from clay. Class will include an introduction to our clay studio’s equipment and tools, along with helpful demonstrations and discussions. Working with the clay in different stages, from greenware to glaze, will be covered. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Fri., Feb. 15-Mar. 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (no class Mar. 1). Option 2: Fri., Apr. 12-May 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $204/ person; $183.60/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

JEWELRY: Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered will include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, ring sizing and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. ° e class includes some copper, brass and nickel for class projects; use of all basic tools; and studio access during the weeks of your class. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Option 2: Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 3: Tue., Apr. 16-May 21, 5:30-8 p.m.

Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

LIFE DRAWING: Spend the evening with other local artists drawing one of our experienced models.

Please bring your drawing materials and paper. Purchase a ticket to hold your spot. Ticket purchases for this class are nonrefundable.

Fri., Feb. 1-Apr. 19, 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

MINI WORLDS: Shrink down with us and create small, beautiful worlds. Campers will be encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to develop tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses or fairy worlds.

Ages 6-11. ˜ u., Feb. 28, 8 a.m.-3

p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL THROWING: Mixed-Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels who have thrown on the wheel. ° is eight-week course is rooted in fundamentals and encourages individual projects.

Demonstrations and instruction will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Option 1: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 13, 1:30-4 p.m. Option 2: Wed., Apr. 3-May 22, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 3: ˜ u., Apr. 4-May 23, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

MONOPRINT: Hone your skills working with the press and experiment with a variety of materials to take your printmaking to the next level. Learn how to incorporate drypoint and collagraph techniques and discover how to layer images that create depth in your work.

Students are encouraged to bring ideas and imagery they want to develop further. Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PEN & INK: Learn the striking techniques of pen & ink.

Students will discover how to use cross-hatching, stippling and ink washes to enhance their realistic or abstract drawings. Share progress and receive feedback in a supportive setting. No experience necessary. All basic supplies will be provided. Mon., Apr. 8-May 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PENDANTS: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own copper, brass or nickel pendant using basic cutting, stamping and sawing techniques. Open to all skill levels.

All materials included. ˜ u., Apr. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK: Learn how to take professionalquality digital images of your work in this hands-on workshop in our lighting studio. Whether you’re applying to art school, submitting work for an exhibition or putting together a website, you’ll leave this workshop with techniques that will improve your images and enhance your presentations. ˜ u., Apr. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $45/person; $40.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

POTTERY WHEEL: ° is day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel.

Students will have all day to get their hands into clay, spinning it into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. Ages 6-11. Fri., Mar. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

POTTERY WHEEL: ° is day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel.

Students will have all day to get their hands on clay, spinning it into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. Ages 6-11. Fri., Mar. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/ person; $63/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a composite of 90% fine metals, 10% water and organic binder. When fired, PMC burns out the binder leaving a solid brass, silver or gold piece. In this four-week course, a variety of techniques will be demonstrated showing the versatility of the material, and students will be able to create several small pieces of wearable art, such as beads, earrings and pendants. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Option 2: Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 2, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $190/person; $171/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PRINTMAKING: ° is introductory class will show you a whole range of printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. Over six weeks, you’ll be introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials and learn techniques such as block printing with linoleum, collagraph (a low-relief intaglio technique) and monoprinting. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Option 2: ˜ u., Jan. 24-Mar. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. (no class Feb. 14).

Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCREEN PRINT: Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn the basics of screen printing to print images

onto paper and fabric. Wed., Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/ person; $63/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

fun and paint on their own. Sun., Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCREEN PRINT WORKSHOP: Get to know our print studio at this one-night workshop and explore the possibilities of screen printing. Students will choose from a variety of prepped silkscreen designs to put on a poster or tote bag to bring home. Class includes all materials, no experience necessary. Tue., Mar. 26, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SUNDAY FAMILY PRINTMAKING: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s print studio. Using our printing plates, inks and press, your family will create beautiful works of art.

All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and print on their own.

Sun., Mar. 3, 10 a.m.-noon Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

STUDIO NIGHT FOR EDUCATORS: Spend an evening exploring the tools and equipment in BCA’s Print and Drawing & Painting studios with fellow teaching artists and K-12 educators. Participants will have the opportunity to express their own creativity, as well as discuss ways to bring lessons back to the classroom. Innovative reflection and assessment strategies will also be presented. ˜ u., Mar. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SUNDAY FAMILY JEWELRY: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s jewelry studio. Using our studio equipment, fine metals and beads, your family will create beautiful and wearable works of art. All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and create on their own.

Sun., Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SUNDAY FAMILY PAINT: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s painting and drawing studio. Using our paints, brushes, easels and more, your family will create beautiful works of art. All supplies are provided; no experience needed.

Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge.

Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the

TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT WORK WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS, K-6: In this session, participants will engage in activities and discussion to better understand the new American experience, the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, and the process of acquiring a new language. Participants will learn practical strategies that will help them differentiate their music, drama, dance and visual arts lessons and make them more accessible to English Learners (ELs). Wed., Jan. 16, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

THE ARTIST’S STORY: Learn tips for writing and presenting a successful artist talk from storyteller and educator, Recille Hamrell.

Improve your public speaking and learn to craft an engaging story about how you began your work, your challenges and successes, and the purpose and unique value of what you create. Artists from all disciplines and levels are welcome. Wed., Feb. 13, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

WATERCOLOR: Learn how to paint with watercolor. ° is class will focus on observational painting from still life, figure, landscape and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light and shade. Class may move outdoors for plein air painting on nice days! No experience necessary. ˜ u., Mar. 28-May 2, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

website for details. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

WOODCUT: Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with local artist Ashley Stagner.

Students will focus on fundamental relief printing techniques and will be able to transform their designs into unique prints.

Students will then progress to more sophisticated processes, including multicolor printing and two-to-three color reduction block printing. Class cost includes all basic materials. Wed., Apr. 3-May 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

culinary HERBAL-INFUSED CHOCOLATES: In this class, we will focus on the why and how of making herbalinfused chocolate delights. We will explore the use of different herbal infusions including CBD. In class, we will make chocolate truffles, and each student will leave with recipes and a few infused chocolate truffles. Sun., Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $35/ person; incl. lessons, recipes & a few truffles to take home.

Location: Maya Retreat Center, 2755 West Shore Rd., Isle La Motte. Info: Jeanette O’Conor, 370-5075, joconor@mayactr.org, mayacenter.org.

dance ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH ALDO ROMERO: Workshops with guest instructor Aldo Romero, followed by Queen City Tango Milonga. For dancers with some Argentine tango experience.

Workshop 1 focuses on tango.

Workshop 2 focuses on milonga. ° ose who take either workshop may attend the dance immediately after for free. Feb. 2, Workshop 1: Tango, 6 p.m.; Workshop 2: Milonga, 7 p.m. Cost: $20/person for one class; $35 for both classes.

Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: Queen City Tango, Courtney Edelson, 8818312, courtneyedelson@gmail.com, queencitytango.org.

BELLY DANCE WITH MAHSATI: Learn to Belly Dance! Group classes and private lessons available for beginner to advanced students. Mahsati specializes in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, Turkish Dans Oryantal, American Classic Orientale, and Folkloric Dances of the Middle East and North Africa. ° u.: Technique Level 1. Sat.: Dancing Drum Solos. Drop-ins welcome. ˜ u., 7:30-9 p.m., & Sat. 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $17/1.5-hour class drop-in rate. Location: Swan Dojo, 19 Church St., Suite 1, Burlington. Info: Mahsati, 276-1181, mahsati@mahsati.com, mahsati.com.

WHEEL THROWING: ° is class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and the ceramics studio.

Students will work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques while creating functional pieces such as mugs, cups and bowls.

Students will also be guided DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: through the various finishing Salsa classes: nightclub-style, techniques using the studio’s group and private, four levels. house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed. Five class DANCE P.52 schedules to choose from. Visit SEVEN DAYS JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 6, 2019 51

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Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

UNINHIBITED: SENSUAL MOVEMENT SPIN-OFF: Are you curious about this dance series?

Do you want to try but not ready to commit to a full six-week series? If so, then this spin-off workshop is your chance to test the waters! In this two-hour bodypositive dance workshop, you’ll get out of your head and into your body to discover your own unique movement style and unleash the inner wild, sensual you. You’ll explore and learn movement to help you feel more comfortable and confident, reclaim your body, and uncover (or rediscover) your own version of sexy. No dance ability is needed, just the willingness and desire to bring every facet of you out to play. Knee pads or long socks are recommended. Space is limited to keep the group intimate. Sun., Feb. 10, 4-6 p.m. Cost: $30/person. Location: Zenbarn Studio, 179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center. Info: 244-8134, studio@ zenbarnvt.com, zenbarnvt.com.

UNLEASHED: SENSUAL MOVEMENT DANCE SERIES: In this six-week body-positive dance series, you’ll get out of your head and into your body to discover your own unique movement style and unleash the inner wild, sensual you. Each week, you’ll explore and learn movement to help you feel more comfortable and confident, reclaim your body, and uncover (or rediscover) your own version of sexy. No dance ability is needed, just the willingness and desire to bring every facet of you out to play. Knee pads or long socks are recommended.

Space is limited to keep the group intimate. Sun., Feb. 24-Mar. 31, 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $175/6 sessions.

Location: Zenbarn Studio, 179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center. Info: 244-8134, studio@zenbarnvt.com, zenbarnvt.com.

drumming TAIKO AND DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: Open classes in September. New drumming sessions begin the weeks of 10/8, 11/26, 1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 5/6.

Intermediate Taiko: Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko for Adults: Tue., 5:306:20 p.m., & Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m. Djembe for Adults: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Taiko for Kids and Parents: Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m.

World Drumming for Kids and Parents: Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m.

Drums provided. Conga classes, too! Visit schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

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CRITICAL THINKING IN A TIME OF CONFUSION: With our media now full of “fake news” and “alternate realities,” slippery slope arguments, red herrings, faulty analogies, scare tactics and “phishing,” how are we ever to determine what is true from what is false? Learn multiple techniques to evaluate what you see and hear. An online book and course materials will be provided. Created

by Richmond Shreve and Sue Mehrtens; led by Sue Mehrtens.

Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2 & May 7, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury.

Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909,

COMMUNITY TEACHING GARDEN COURSES: ° is course will leave you feeling confident in growing your own organic produce.

Curriculum covers vegetable gardening, edible perennials, herbalism and food preservation!

In our 22-week beginner course, each student will have their own garden bed, as well as shared space. For our 30-week advanced course, prior gardening experience is a must, and students will work in a collectively managed market garden. Twice-weekly courses start in Mar. & May. Cost: $700/22-week beginner course (starts in May); $850/30-week advanced course (starts in Mar.).

Location: Community Teaching Garden, Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington. Info: VT Community Garden Network, Carolina Lukac, 861-4769, Carolina@vcgn.org, vcgn.org.

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ADULT SATURDAY SING!: Instructor: Jen Greenwood. Sat., Mar. 16-May 4 (no class Mar. 30 & Feb. 27), 10-11 a.m. Cost: $75/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

BALLET LEVELS I & II: Teens & Adults. Instructor: Elizabeth Brody. Drop-ins welcome. Mon., Jan. 7-May 6 (no class Jan. 21, Feb. 25 & Apr. 22). Level I: 5:306:30 p.m. Level II: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Cost: $185/15 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

GROWING MICROGREENS: Learn to grow nutrient-dense, flavorful greens year-round. Microgreens are rapidly increasing in popularity as people recognize the benefits of adding them to their meals. Presenter: Ethan ° ompson. Sat., Feb. 9, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com.

SEED STARTING: Learn the basic science and techniques for seedstarting success from the get-go, and do it right the first time!

Presenter: David Boucher. Sat., Feb. 2, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person.

Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 6603505, gardenerssupplystore.com.

BURLESQUE: Ages 18+.

Instructor: Doctor Vu. Dropins welcome. Mon., 7-8 p.m., Jan. 7-May 6 (no class Jan. 21, Feb. 25 & Apr. 22). Cost: $185/15 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP: MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURES: Ages 6-8.

Instructor: Mark Stein. Feb. 25-Mar. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP: MUSICAL THEATER ADVENTURE CAMP: Ages 9-14. Instructor: Owen Leavey & Randal Pierce.

Feb. 25-Mar. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $350/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP: SILENT FILMMAKING: Grades 6-8. Instructor: Elisa Van Duyne and Ross Ransom. Feb. 25-Mar. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350/ person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

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herbs SACRED CANNABIS MEDICINE CLASS: Join us for a full day intensive with herbalist Rochelle Baca as we learn the value of the sacred Cannabis plant. In this herbal class, you will learn many ways to utilize Cannabis in everyday life for health and healing, including making and taking home infusions, salves and tinctures.

Sat., Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $150/person; additional $150

materials fee to take medicine home (optional). Location: Maya Retreat Center, 2755 West Shore Rd., Isle La Motte. Info: Jeanette O’Conor, 370-5075, joconor@ mayactr.org, mayacenter.org.

jewelry JEWELRY-MAKING WORKSHOP: Would you like to try your hand at making jewelry? We will go over basic techniques such as forming, forging, sawing, filing, polishing and finishing. You will have time to make at least one piece depending on the complexity; choice of pendant, bracelet, earrings and ring; can include stone setting. Attend one or all: March 9, April 20, May 11 & June 1. Cost: $200/6-hour class; all sterling, brass, copper & stones incl. Location: Courtney Reckord Jewelry studio, South Burlington.

Info: Courtney Reckord, 310-7858, cwreckord@gmail.com, courtneyreckord.com.

English classes are live, engaging, face-to-face interactions, not computer exercises. In our 13th year. 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.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES (SPRING): ° e Japan-America Society of Vermont (JASV) is offering beginning Japanese language courses, Levels 1 and 2, on the campus of Saint Michael’s College. Classes begin on Wed., Feb. 20, (Level 1) and Mon., Feb. 24, (Level 2) 6:30-8 p.m. Each class continues for 10 weekly sessions. Main textbook: Japanese for Busy People I. Level 1 covers the first half of the book, and Level 2, the second. Location: St. Michael’s College, Saint Edmunds Room #105, Colchester.

Info: jasvlanguage@gmail.com, jasv.org/v2/language.

LEARN SPANISH OR ENGLISH, SWC: We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Small classes or private lessons. Our online

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon.

Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation: weeknights, 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and ° u., noon-1 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Classes and retreats also offered. See our website at burlington.shambhala.org. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

language FRENCH: WINGSPAN STUDIO ADULT CLASSES, KIDS AFTER SCHOOL & TODDLERS: You can learn French this winter chez Wingspan Studio! Adult Classes: encouraging, fun, structured. Whether learning for the first time or jump-starting your French after a short or long break! Kid’s FRArt: combines French, art, music, movement with all the materials. Toddler FRArt: You learn along with your little one! Led by experienced teacher, fluent speaker, lived in France & Cameroon.

Questions?! Contact Madame Maggie Standley. Allons-y!

Preregistration required. Adult French: ° u., Jan. 24-Mar. 7; Beginner, 5-6:30 p.m.; Adv. Beg./ Intermediate, 6:30-8 p.m., $240.

Kids FRArt!: Mondays through Jun. 10., 3:15-5 p.m, $475 for entire session, or $150 for four weeks at a time. Toddler FRArt!: Tue., Feb. 5-Mar. 12, 10-11 a.m., $150 per child/adult pair, $75 per additional child. Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanstudioeduc.com.

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.

martial arts JKA OF VERMONT TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SHOTOKAN KARATE TRAINING: New year’s resolution: Get your black belt in karate.

At JKA of Vermont, we practice JKA traditional Shotokan BUDO Karate. Our classes are geared to challenge you mentally, physically and spiritually. If you can endure it, you will find spirit, mind and body unity and power.

Ten join; five get their first rank; three advance to higher rank; one graduates as a black belt. If you are interested and feel ready for the challenge, come and try it out! Tue. & ° u., 7-8:30 p.m.

Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., Burlington. Info: JKA Instructor Jairo Blanco 4th Degree BB, 825-5489, jblancovt09@gmail.com, facebook. com/groups/724367394588198.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu 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 throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree Instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro,

WORKING WITH MANDALAS: A contemplative, hands-on workshop designed to introduce participants to the powerful spiritual effect that results in the process of crafting a mandala.

All tools and media will be provided. Class size limited to 8. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Feb. 13, 20, 27 & Mar. 6 (snow day Mar. 13). Cost: $60/person.

Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.

music ROCK CAMP AT TOWN HALL THEATER: Vermont’s finest musicians help teens rock out during this week-long camp for ages 12+. Kids will work with top-tier musicians from the Grift to craft songs and hone their performances. Brand-new bands will perform their original songs and some covers at a big rock concert Friday at 7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 18-22; concert Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Cost: $295/person. Location: Town Hall ° eater, 68 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury. Info: Town Hall ° eater, Lindsay Pontius, 3881436, education@townhall theater.org, townhall theater.org/classes.

pottery POTTERY CLASSES: ° ese small classes taught by Burlington potter Claude Lehman focus on the wheel, but hand-building is also available. Because of the small size (five to six students), personalized instruction is offered. ° ese seven-week courses, although laid-back and fun, are very productive, with the opportunity to produce many clay creations.

Tue., 4:30-7 p.m. First course: Mar. 5-Apr. 16; second course: Apr. 30Jun. 11. Open studio hours will be offered. Cost: $325/person; incl.

25 pounds of clay and all materials. More clay can be purchased as needed. Location: Claude Lehman Pottery, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info: Claude Lehman, 399-5181, lilaravi@msn.com.

CLASS PHOTOS + MORE INFO ONLINE SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES

tai chi TAI CHI CLASSES; INTRO FREE: You are invited to a free class and demonstration of Tai Chi Chuan with Nancy McClaran. Regular classes will begin the following week. –is practice helps to restore balance both internally and externally through movement and focused concentration.

It softens the mind and the heart while building confidence and strength from within. It makes us aware of our bodies in space, clears our minds of chatter and brings us to the center, both physically and mentally. (Cost varies with payment options.)

Starts Tue., Jan. 30, 6-7:30 p.m.

(Intro class: 6-7pm). 1.5 hours; first/intro class is free. Location: Shelburne Athletic Club, 166 Athletic Dr., Shelburne. Info: Nancy McClaran, 343-0242, elderhill@gmavt.net, fallingwatertaichi.com.

the media factory

IMOVIE EDITING ON COMPUTERS: Create a powerful story with this easy-to-use editor. You will learn and practice essential iMovie editing skills including: creating and managing new projects; importing videos and photos; inserting and trimming clips; and adding music, text and graphics.

We will supply iMac computers for your use during this workshop.

Call or register online. Wed., Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: ™e Media Factory, 208 Flynn Avenue, #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory.

MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION: –e gateway to checking out gear and using our facilities. We’ll take a tour of the Media Factory, go over our policies and the cool stuff you can do here, and fill out paperwork (yay!). Required: photo ID and living, working or studying in our service area. Call or register online. Sat., Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-noon. free. Location: ™e

mentorship. Transform your career with our Yoga Teacher Training rooted in anatomy and physiology and taught by a faculty of healthcare providers who integrate yoga into their practices. $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/community class. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington.

Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.

Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/btvmediafactory.

VIDEO PRODUCTION WITH PANASONIC UX90: Explore more advanced camera techniques with this 4K pro camcorder. Learn when to use different frame rates and shutter speeds, and when to shoot 4K or HD video. Call or register online. Mon., Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free. Location: ™e Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory.

yoga 200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: Yoga Alliance 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at UVM will deepen your personal practice, provide training to teach professionally and give you a full foundation of all aspects of yoga. Transform your practice and take on the distinguished role of a yoga teacher. See website for details. 200-hour training over nine months. Location: Campus Rec Studio at UVM Patrick Gym, 97 Spear St., Burlington. Info: University of Vermont Campus Recreation, John McConnell, 488-0124, mindbodyfitness@ uvm.edu>, uvmcampusrec.com/ sports/2017/7/5/yoga-school.aspx.

DON’T STOP

EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington.

Daily drop-in classes include $5 Community, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Yin, Meditation, Yoga Wall and Yoga –erapeutics led b y physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice with Yoga for Life, a semester-based program of unlimited yoga, weekend workshops and

SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATIONBASED 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.

2.2–6.2, 2019

YOGA AS MEDICINE: Having returned from her Advanced Teacher Training at the Alaya Yoga School in Montana, Jennifer Degen from Mind Body Awareness is excited to share her experiences from the 100-hour training “–e Anatomy of the Subtle Body: Yoga is Medicine Series.” –e sci ence of yoga holds the potential to guide every individual into an integrated state of well-being.

In this three-hour course, we will map the anatomy of the subtle body, which shows us powerful yet simple tools that can help navigate the terrain from dis-ease to ease. In this way, we learn to empower ourselves and others to return to and sustain a state of optimal wellness. –is workshop is one of many transformative offerings, including somatic coaching, somatic therapy and yoga retreats that Jennifer offers. Mar. 9, 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $50/person.

Location: Zenbarn Studio, 179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center. Info: 244-8134, studio@zenbarnvt.com, zenbarnvt.com.

Johnny Swing in his Brookline, Vermont studio.

Photography by Paul Specht.

Explore the Vermont-based furniture maker and lighting designer’s creative process through prototypes and finished works.

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Be a Man On his new album, Henry Jamison considers toxic masculinity B Y C HR I S FA R N S WO R T H

W

hen he was a boy in South Burlington, Henry Jamison knew just how to make the perfect machine-gun sound.

Like so many other young would-be men, fantasy adventures gripped his developing mind, many of them awash in masculine rituals and dreams of blood.

“That’s sort of what a boy’s life is like,” Jamison muses, sitting in a sunlit booth at a Burlington whiskey bar, fingers idly running through his beard. “I don’t even think I was an extreme case, but I’d wake up thinking about violence. Like, OK, I’m going to go kill some imaginary people!”

Now 30 and living the life of a touring musician, the Burlingtonbased Jamison has turned his songwriting lens upon those parts of his upbringing to address a loaded question: What does it mean to be a man in 2019? His answer, over 12 tracks of pristine, atmospheric folk music, is Gloria Duplex, a record Jamison says is “edging up against being a concept album.” It comes out on February 8 via Akira Records.

Jamison begins a lengthy national tour supporting Guster this week.

“There’s a philosophical lens over it,” he admits of the album. H EN RY JA M I S O N “But there’s also this other realm that’s weirdly related, all this boyhood and manhood stuff.”

Gloria Duplex resembles a sort of rambling conversation between a man and his past. The opening track, simply titled “Gloria,” recounts when he and his cousin found a hydrangea flower lying on the ground by a Dairy Queen. In a flight of fancy, his cousin put it in his hair as they walked down the street, prompting some nearby kids in the parking lot to call them gay.

With a whispered melody, Jamison responds, “Boys, if you’re looking for your worthiness, well, it’s already there.”

The verses of the song are based on an old Irish folk song called “Arthur McBride,” a tune once meant to protest the recruiting of boys for war. Jamison clearly sees much of what ails the modern man rooted in the way boys are taught to be boys. He also thinks he (maybe) sees a way out.

Gloria Duplex is Latin for “seeing both sides” and, indeed, for much of the album Jamison is reflective.

“I wanted to create this sort of infinite mirror,” he explains. “I wanted it to be this unimpeachable thing, where as long as I saw something in culture, I’d also see it in me, you know? Can I — can we — dislodge ourselves from our dogmas?

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News and views on the local music + nightlife scene

BY J O R D A N A D A MS

How’ve You Bean?

Open mic nights are a staple of any thriving music scene. Aside from giving folks who may not have another outlet an opportunity to share their art, open mic nights tend to stoke the community’s creative fires. They’re a great place to network, support your friends and, frankly, be seen by your local-music-loving neighbors. Especially for new artists, exposure can be hard to come by. And few open mics have helped introduce as many new acts to Burlington audiences as those hosted by Radio Bean.

Beginning in February, major changes are coming to the venue’s open mic. For starters, it’s going weekly again — on Monday nights, specifically. Owner LEE ANDERSON and co. also plan to experiment

with a new format that has the potential to be groundbreaking — or, at the very least, to reinvigorate a fundamental element of the Burlington scene.

For years, the Bean’s open mic was more or less the go-to for Queen City singer-songwriters. I have tons of fond memories from the early 2000s watching my brother and his bandmates play the weekly gig. Back then, I was still underage, and the coffee shop was one of the only places I could regularly go to see live music in a casual setting. (The importance of all-ages music venues and the dwindling number of them is a discussion for another time.)

Around 2015, the Bean halted its weekly open mic, which had been running for nearly a decade and a half at that point.

“It was getting a little bit stale, with

the same people coming each week,” Anderson said in a recent phone call.

“It was becoming monopolized by a few people.”

“It stopped feeling like a community of supportive artists and [began feeling] more like a competition for 15 minutes onstage,” local twang master ERIC GEORGE said by phone.

According to the folk singer — who also plays in the Bean’s Honky Tonk Tuesdays house band, PONYHUSTLE — the session had gotten to the point where people would show up early to get their names on the sign-up sheet and then take off, only to return a few minutes before their set.

George reincarnated the open mic in 2017, about two years after its initial cancellation. In his revamped, monthly version, he eliminated the sign-up process, opting for a name-out-of-a-hat method. In other words, you wouldn’t know when you were going on until just before. That ensured people would stay present and not just dip in and out as it suited them.

George acknowledged that the monthly schedule caused some confusion: Because some months had five Tuesdays, it wasn’t always clear whether the event was held on the fourth Tuesday or the last Tuesday.

“I think in order for [an open mic] to work, it requires some regularity,” George said.

And regularity it will have — sort of. As previously noted, the session is returning to weekly status. But it’s not at the Bean anymore; it’s two doors down at the café’s sister space, the Light Club Lamp Shop. Dubbed Open Circuit, the event will follow the spoken-word gathering Lamp Shop Lit Club, which also takes place every Monday.

Rotating themes will ensure variety.

The first Monday of the month is called Songsters. It’s likely going to feel the most like a traditional open mic night.

Solo singer-songwriters will take the stage, along with a curated selection of a few invited guests.

The second Monday is all about PCP: puppets, crankies and pantomimes. (If you got excited thinking PCP referred to something else, please seek treatment.)

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A Beatles Tribute: Spencer Albee & His Friends Are The Walrus Space Jesus

Minnesota, Of The Trees, Huxley Anne

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The Lil Smokies

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Gryffin

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Troy Millette

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Upstate

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The Music of Phish for Kids

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King Buffalo

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Andy Shauf

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Welles

WED 2.13

Mike Stud

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The Michigan Rattlers

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Chad Conant Trio, Andrew James

Lake Superior

Haley Heynderickx

Honors, Ernest K.

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HALF LOUNGE: AQUG (bass music), 10 p.m., free.

CLUB DATES NA: NOT AVAILABLE. AA: ALL AGES.

upper valley

Laughs and Gaffes

THE ENGINE ROOM: Conniption Fits (covers), 9 p.m., free.

“I wish I had done more with my 20-year-old

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: ‘ e Ray Vega Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

from “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac.” “I feel like

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Hip Hop Lamp Shop #3 with Mavstar, Big Homie Wes ‘‘ e Best,’ TAZE, Hella Fader, 9:30 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Diggs, Cedar Project (funk, hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., free/$5.

18+.

RADIO BEAN: Ryan Fauber (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free. ‘ e Notables (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Midweek Mosaic (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): A Mid-Winter’s Residency with Joshua Panda and Friends (acoustic, soul), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Kaomi Kingsley, Jason Baker (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Robert Walter’s 20th Congress, Barika (funk), 8:30 p.m., $16/18.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

continues. Her deadpan style punctuates the

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 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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ARTSRIOT: Sangha Studio 5th Birthday featuring Josh Panda (rock, soul), 8 p.m., free.

“macho ’80s dad,” Los Angelenos’ obsession with female “thigh gap” and the wonders of

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Connor Young (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

moving to the suburbs after living in the city.

CLUB METRONOME: Retronome (retro hits), 9 p.m., $5.

She recently launched a dope podcast called Get Lit Talk Shit. James performs Thursday through Saturday, January 31 through

FOAM BREWERS: Jake Klar, A Box of Stars (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

February 2, at the Vermont

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

Comedy Club in Burlington.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Flynn: ‘ e Myra Flynn Band, Honey & Soul (neo-soul, pop), 7:30 p.m., $10/12.

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Alex Stewart Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

burlington

absurdity of subjects such as being raised by a

RADIO BEAN: ‘ e Giant Peach (indie pop), 7 p.m., free. Forest Beutel (Americana, blues), 8:30 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free. Dale and Darcy (acoustic), 8 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

more people shoulda seen ’em,” the Caribbean-

NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Adam & the Flood, Jarv (blues), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

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titties,” jokes comedian

RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 6 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Janelle James (standup), 7 p.m., $15.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 8 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Space Jesus, Minnesota, Of the Trees, Huxley Anne (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $20/25.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Shellhouse (rock), 7 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CLUB METRONOME: One More Time: A Disco Dance Party with Two Sev, 10 p.m., $5.

GUSTO’S: Dan & Faith (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. DJ Bay 6 (hits), 8 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m., free.

SUSHI YOSHI (STOWE): Rob Morse Trio (jazz), 4:30 p.m., free.

TAP 25: Cooie Sings (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

rutland/killington

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Dalton & the Sheriffs (country), 8 p.m., $10.60.

northeast kingdom HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Not Quite Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

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MONKEY HOUSE: Morning Giants, Near North, Flip Deptula (rock), 8:15 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

ARTSRIOT: Mal Maiz (cumbia), 8 p.m., free. Ryan Montbleau (Solo), Reid Parsons (rock), 8:30 p.m., $20.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Sam Whitesell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

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DRINK: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Viewing Party, 8 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Mikahely (world, acoustic), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (open format), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

Swimmer, Skyfoot (jam), 9 p.m., $7.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free.

Vanwho, Tom Chicoine (indie folk), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Sweet William and Sugar Cone Rose (Americana), 4 p.m., free. Dave Keller Band (blues), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bethany Conner (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Janelle James (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

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BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Rayland Baxter, Illiterate Light (country), 8:30 p.m., $15/18.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: ‘ e Jeff Salisbury Band (blues), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Dark Star Project (Grateful Dead tribute), every third Friday, 5 p.m., free.

Julia Caesar, Father Figuer, Adrienne Cooper-Smith (indie), 8:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

THE OLD POST: Robin Gottfried Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Bootless and Unhorsed (Irish), 5 p.m., free.

Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Rob Compa (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’S: Seth Rosenbloom (blues), 7 p.m., free. Swimmer, Tweed (jam), 9 p.m., $7.

RADIO BEAN: Ryan Ober (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Honey & Soul (soul, folk), 8:30 p.m., free.

Shantyman, Lush Honey (funk, jazz), 10 p.m., $5.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: REDadmiral (rock, Americana), 8 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. ‘ e Dirk Quinn Band (funk), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Benge (aka Sex Fly) (eclectic), 9 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

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REVELRY THEATER: Dubious Advice (cannabis-informed improv), 9:30 p.m., $7/10.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Jackson Haught (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. Wild Leek River, Erin Cassels-Brown (country), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Reid Parsons, Duncan & Stoked (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Off the List (covers), 9 p.m., $5.

SMITTY’S PUB: Ryan Hanson (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Janelle James (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

WHAMMY BAR: Bella and the Notables (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

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THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Soule Monde, Kudu Stooge (funk, jazz), 7 p.m., $10.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: A Beatles Tribute: Spencer Albee & His Friends Are the Walrus, 8:30 p.m., $20/23.

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: Abby Sherman (folk), 6 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: Dwight & Nicole (blues, soul), 9 p.m., $12/15.

rutland/killington PARAMOUNT THEATRE: Capitol Steps (sketch comedy), 8 p.m., $39.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Lost in Paris (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Django Koenig (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: ‘ e Lil Smokies, the Michigan Rattlers (bluegrass, rock), 8:30 p.m., $15/17.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Shellhouse (rock), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Phantom Suns, the Hague, Entrance to Trains, Tyler Daniel Bean (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5/8. 18+.

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

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a surge in popularity: Portland, Ore., troupe Night Shade and Chicago’s Manual Cinema have both performed locally in the last year or so. And then there are cranky shows, a similar art form in which images drawn on a roll of paper are hand-cranked within a screen, creating a scrolling sense of motion.

Local singer-songwriter TOM BANJO is Vermont’s go-to purveyor of this oldtimey form of entertainment.

Also, can we just talk about pantomime for a second? It’s got to be one of the most unfairly ridiculed pastimes. I’m looking forward to seeing that stigma fade away.

Third up is Backline. It’s just like Songsters, except this one is for full bands. Everything a group needs to play — amps, mics, etc. — will be set up and waiting for them.

The fourth Monday, Electrolight, is perhaps the most unconventional.

Anderson describes his vision for it as a show-and-tell for synthesizer nerds.

Synthists will set up stations around the room, and attendees can visit with them to see what kind of neato, techbased stuff they’ve got going on. Short performances commence afterward.

Finally, should a month have a fifth Monday — as April, July, September and December do this year — the evening will feature a “Star Search”-style

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Exciting times are clearly headed our way. The new, themed approach seems likely to ensure variety and ingenuity from scores of local artists. Now, go get to work!

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Balladeer and the Bluesman (folk, blues), 5 p.m., free. The Tricksters (rock), 9 p.m., free.

comakati (synth-pop, indie rock), 8:30 p.m., free. The Dixie Dix (Dixie Chicks tribute), 10:30 p.m., free.

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SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

SORRISO BISTRO: Ben and Andrew (Live Jazz VT), 7 p.m., free.

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STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Laura Fedele-Rasco with special guest Frank Fedele (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

VILLAGE WINE AND COFFEE: Mary McGinniss & the Selkies (folk), 3 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Cards Against Humanity Tournament, 8:30 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone, 7 p.m.

BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Papa Greybeard and Friends (rock, blues), 6 p.m., free. Barbacoa (surf), 9 p.m., free.

Cowboys, Take Us Away Dixie Chicks were one of the biggest pop-culture icons at the

ESPRESSO BUENO: AliT (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

turn of the century. Considering their crossover appeal, they’re one of the most successful country bands of all

ARTSRIOT: Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., free.

time. Though the trio’s fan base may have been largely female, it clearly made its mark on the menfolk, as evidenced

DELI 126: The Laugh Easy (standup), 8 p.m., free.

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For a limited time only, this all-male five-piece brings fresh, new

GUSTO’S: DJ Kaos (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

arrangements to what it believes is the best country music of the 2000s. The pop-up group will disband in May as

THE QUARRY KITCHEN + SPIRITS: Cooie Sings (Americana), 6:30 p.m., free.

its members head out into life’s wide-open spaces. Catch the Dixie Dix on Monday, February 4, at Radio Bean in

SWEET MELISSA’S: Raised By Hippies (blues-rock covers), 9 p.m., free.

middlebury area

WHAMMY BAR: Them Boys (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

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TAP 25: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Bella’s Bartok (folk-punk), 9 p.m., $12/18.

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ZENBARN: Waterbury Winterfest 6th Annual Snowball Dance with Still Kickin’ and Joe Moore (rock, eclectic), 9 p.m., $25.

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PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Lost in Paris (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

RICK & KAT’S HOWLIN’ MOUSE: The Cryptics, Verses (punk), 7 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Ryan Sweezey (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: DJ Sean’s ‘A Night on the Town’ (hits), 9 p.m., $5.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Green Mountain Roots (rock, reggae), 8 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free.

Melissa Wikart, Peter Stone & Ally Phenicie (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Televisionaries (surf-rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Harry Jay, Miette Hope, Cypress (R&B, funk), 7:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Friedman (folk), 11 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

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burlington

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 7 p.m., free. Open Circuit: Songsters (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 9 p.m., free.

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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.

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REVIEW this Kris Gruen, Coast & Refuge (MOTHER WEST, CD, DIGITAL, VINYL)

Sometimes you hear a piece of music and think to yourself, This is destined to be licensed for commercial use. What makes a song perfect for pushing makeup or adding dramatic flair to a juicy scene on “Riverdale” is hard to define — but you know it when you hear it.

Many tracks from Kris Gruen’s 2018 album, Coast & Refuge, are likely to find new life somewhere on TV. The record is stuffed with grand, sweeping choruses and crisp, ultra-clean popAmericana production. Gruen’s tunes foster all of the most thrilling feelings — joy, triumph, catharsis, heartbreak, etc.

— the same ones advertisers are so good at exploiting.

When listening to Coast & Refuge, images of good-looking twentysomethings frolicking in slow motion through open meadows and sporting earthy, casual

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clothing might flood your brain. In fact, American Eagle Outfitters licensed the rousing “What Brings You” for a TV spot in which attractive young models skip through fields of wildflowers and canoodle on hillsides. Talk about a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Gruen is a curious figure in Vermont’s music scene.

The New York City transplant performed alongside Kat Wright at a Bernie Sanders rally just before the 2018 midterm elections. Locally speaking, you can’t get more high profile than that. Yet the Worcester-based singersongwriter keeps a fairly low profile, opting to hold his album-release show last August at Burlington’s intimate Radio Bean rather than a larger venue.

That choice is ironic, given how damn big the sound of Coast & Refuge is. Gruen peddles a subgenre (that I coined) called “oh-core,” a sound made popular under the reign of bands like Of Monsters and Men and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes in the early 2010s. Heavily aggrandized choruses often lock into unison with a song’s main

instrumental melody (“What Brings You”), and unbridled “oh-oh-ohs” often accompany or stand in place of lyrically driven choruses (“Lions”). The result is a monumental, honeyed rush of musicality, often fit with strings, mallets and full rock instrumentation (“Young Hearts”).

But the new record also offers quieter moments, such as the shuffling spacecountry ditty “Coming Down Around Me” and the shoegaze-y folk-rock duet with Cristina Taddonio “Giving It All Away.”

Gruen’s versatility in style and emotional tone is evident throughout the record’s 13 cuts.

Speaking of special guests, Gruen enlisted Swedish pop superstar Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John as both cowriter and vocalist for pop stomper “Every Day and Night Now.” If you’re not familiar with PBJ or their whistle-happy hit “Young Folks,” you’ll probably hear it the next time you’re shopping at T.J.Maxx.

Coast & Refuge is a transcendent local album dripping with artistic and commercial appeal. Gruen’s newfound mastery of the pop form deftly augments the folksy sound for which he’s known.

Coast & Refuge is available at krisgruen. storenvy.com.

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Kristina Stykos, River of Light (THUNDER RIDGE RECORDS, CD, DIGITAL)

Since she started churning out recordings

on her Thunder Ridge Records imprint in 2005, Kristina Stykos has embraced a unique vision of Vermont. Her dark and complex view of life in the Green Mountains is embodied by the folk-rock songwriter’s Pepperbox Studio, where she’s produced her own albums and dozens more for other artists. The off-the-grid studio is scenic and homey, a quintessentially rustic Vermont setting with sweeping mountain panoramas. But life there is as isolating and unforgiving as it is beautiful. That dichotomy has long informed Stykos’ music, making hers a singular Vermont voice — up to and including when she lost it.

In 2017, Stykos was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a disorder that makes speaking and singing difficult or even impossible. It’s the same ailment

that has long plagued British folk-rock singer Linda Thompson. But rather than cowering in the face of a careerthreatening disability, Stykos confronted it head-on. As she told Seven Days in early 2018, “If I can’t sing, I’ll talk.”

On River of Light, her recently released sixth album, Stykos does both. She alternates between a dusky melodic rasp and a sort of spoken-word style that’s equal parts slam poetry and talking blues, but set against a twangy, altcountry backdrop. Stykos’ songwriting has always had a jagged edge. If anything, her vocal condition enhances that rough-hewn quality, bringing the stark isolation of her writing into finer focus.

In addition to her considerable gifts as a guitarist, arranger and composer, Stykos is a brilliant poet. Perhaps because of her vocal limitations, her words take on a newfound urgency here, evidenced in the first lines of opening track “State Line Diner.” “It seemed so cruel, just one headlight / I can’t see half of what I should tonight,” she sings with a hoarseness that sounds something

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like Lucinda Williams after half a pack of Marlboro Reds. Then, “You said: She won’t pass inspection, / that piece of junk / So you took the Chevy and I got drunk.”

River of Light is loaded with similar fleeting but compelling moments of rural desperation. Stykos weaves a tattered tapestry of small towns and small lives but does so with compassion and understanding. Amid the dysfunction and heartbreak of songs like “Since You Asked” and “At the Edge,” there is something else: redemption. Through affirming songs such as “Blessed Light,” “Climb This Ground” and the title track, Stykos’ latest chapter is one about overcoming adversity, of finding her voice.

To that end, she enlists some talented friends. Guitarists Steve Mayone and Val McCallum offer searing work throughout, adding texture and immediacy. Stykos’ longtime drummer Jeff Berlin is as tasteful and locked in as ever. Fiddler Patrick Ross adds depth and rustic fire. And in vocalist Abby Jenne, Stykos has found a perfect foil.

All of which makes River of Light Stykos’ most emotionally affecting work to date.

River of Light is available at CD Baby.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

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WED.6 // GRYFFIN [ELECTRONIC] MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Cole Davidson (EP Release), Ula Klein (folk-rock), 8:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Joel Hermansen (singer-songwriter), 8:45 p.m., free. Midweek Mosaic (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

northeast kingdom

RED SQUARE: Mystique & Toxic Presents: Drag Bingo Glamazon, 6 p.m., $10. DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Kelly Ravin and Friends (country), 7 p.m., free.

HARDWICK STREET CAFÉ AT THE HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Trivia Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: •e Alex Stewar t Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Daby Touré (Afro-pop, soul), 9:30 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): A Mid-Winter’s Residency with Joshua Panda and Friends (acoustic, soul), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Gryffin, SNBRN (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $20/23.

MONKEY HOUSE: Literary Trivia, 7 p.m., free.

Be a Man « P.54 “There is abundant evidence that white men in particular are stuck in some certainties, and now we’re being questioned,” Jamison adds.

He sips his whiskey, pausing to search for how to summarize such a thing. He gives a slight grimace and shrugs.

“So, yeah. I think we need to question ourselves,” he says at last. “And look, I’m not saying anything radical.

I myself am a little shocked I’m saying this. I honestly thought I’d still be writing about flowers and metaphors about love at this point.””

To be fair, that is what got Jamison where he is now. The son of a composer and the descendent of Civil War songwriter George Frederick Root and Geoffrey Chaucer contemporary John Gower, Jamison was playing shows at the Monkey House in Winooski at 17, under the moniker the Milkman’s Union. At Bowdoin College in Maine, he further developed his sound, releasing singles and EPs and eventually signing with London-based label Akira Records.

Surprise 2017 Spotify hit “Real Peach” established Jamison on the national folk scene as a literate, singular artist. That led to a well-received debut record, The Wilds, the same year. As buzz grew around his music, he started touring with artists he had admired from afar, such as Big Thief. Jamison spent much of 2018 60

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Lackard Blues Jam, 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

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MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

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ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 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.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

on the road with Boston’s Darlingside, a group to which he’s long had a personal connection.

“What I really appreciate about [Jamison] is that, as a songwriter, he will give an earnest expression of his feelings,” says Darlingside’s Harris Paseltiner. “It’s clear that he’s showing things others would shy away from, and I appreciate how outright and unironic he is about it.

That’s rare.”

Paseltiner views Jamison as part of a movement within folk music in which artists are embracing synthesizers and electronic sounds — an aesthetic that informs Gloria Duplex.

“It’s an exciting time to see someone like Henry come along and start using all these tools at his disposal, and getting into all these cool textures,” says Paseltiner.

Many of those new textures come via producer Thomas Bartlett, who has produced and worked with artists such as Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent and the National, among others. With Jamison’s visions for the songs in mind, the two pulled at his sound, expanding and coloring it in.

“Thomas just sort of plugs people into his way of doing things,” Jamison says. “If you’re in the room with him, he’s going to hear what you’re doing in this magicianlike way, then sort of disappear to his keys and start doing his thing.”

Jamison wanted the production to

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on the electronic landscape by remixing pop tunes from danceable artists such as Years & Years, Tove Lo and Banks. Quickly transitioning into writing originals, the beatsmith debuted “Heading Home,” a piano-driven club maelstrom featuring Australian vocalist Josef Salvat. Further collaborators include indie-tronic artists such as Bipolar Sunshine, Quinn XCII and Daniel Wilson. Touching on house, techno and R&B, the producer’s tunes vibrate with urgency and catharsis, rising and falling through splendid hooks and spinetingling bass. Gryffin performs on Wednesday, February 6, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. SNBRN adds support.

reflect the album’s themes. He sings about video-game fantasies on “Gloria” and references them in even more detail on “In March,” where he rhapsodizes about playing Grand Theft Auto and watching the sunset over the fictional state of San Andreas. Both are memories somewhat tied to violence, so Jamison tracked down a machine-gun sample — clearly not trusting his ability to mimic the sound now in adulthood — to briefly flare up over a soft folk arrangement.

“Thomas produced Yoko Ono’s new record after mine,” Jamison recalls with a laugh. “And that sample is on her record now, too.”

Another detail he wanted throughout the album was the presence of female voices. On tracks such as “True North,” his girlfriend at the time — someone Jamison asserts inspired much of the record — can be heard asking him innocuous questions. For instance, “Did you pull over?”

It’s a haunting effect that simultaneously suggests tenderness and implies distance. Her voice comes over a phone to Jamison as he’s driving. He’s not sure where he’s going and knows only that he’s heading north and thinking about who he is as a man. “Was I looking up your skirt?

Yeah, of course I was,” Jamison sings, retracing his past as he stares at a snowy forest by the roadside.

Other female voices come and go as the record passes — some comforting, some

gently mocking — as Jamison grapples with his manhood and his desire to change.

“I wanted to create a micro-world under the bigger world,” he explains, “so there’s this subtext of female voices questioning me or commenting on what I’m saying. It’s just something that creates an undergrowth of meaning for the listener, and for me. I mean, it’s a weird thing to have made a record that I then need to interpret, myself.”

As we pay our tab at the bar, Jamison’s high school German teacher walks over. The two catch up on the past and a particularly topsy-turvy ending to 2018 for the singer-songwriter. Their meeting happens just as Jamison is trying to draw a comparison between something one of his favorite writers, Rainer Maria Rilke, wrote in Letters to a Young Poet and what he has attempted in his own latest work.

It’s a complex and meandering point. But the arrival of a familiar face from his youth leads him to sudden clarity.

“I’m not claiming to be some truth teller or shining a light or anything like that,” Jamison declares. “It’s more like, I have this information, and I’m trying to come to terms with it. I’m trying to have a meeting on the hill with all these things I think I need to talk about.”

If he’s successful, it will be a conversation he can see from both sides.

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artmouth College has been acquiring art and artifacts since shortly after its founding 250 years ago. Today, those objects number more than 65,000. Gathered at the school’s Hood Museum of Art, they comprise one of the premier academic collections in the country.

Such a collection deserves a building of commensurate importance, yet the college waited until 1985 to build its first dedicated museum — a quirky red-brick, copper-roofed assemblage of 10 gallery spaces designed by postmodern architect Charles Moore.

Once established, the Hood pioneered the idea of a teaching museum, hiring its first academic curator in 1991. The museum began moving objects into an intimate viewing space so that classes — which now include groups of college students from 18 disciplines as well as the local K-12 set — could examine and discuss them up close.

When Moore designed the Hood, real estate fronting the college green was limited to a narrow, recessed spot, so visitors could access the galleries only by passing through a gateway and negotiating a courtyard. The location was no less problematic in 2012, when Dartmouth 62

engaged the New York firm Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (TWBTA) to renovate, change and expand Moore’s building.

At last, the public can see the results: The museum reopened last weekend after a two-year building period. According to an ecstatic John Stomberg — who replaced Michael Taylor as museum director in January 2016, well into the design process — the $50 million project, entirely funded by philanthropists, does everything the college requested.

The Hood now welcomes visitors from the green with an unmistakable façade and backlit signage. The renovation has also expanded teaching capacities with three large classrooms in a new objectstudy wing, added significant gallery and administrative space, and preserved much of the Moore original.

During a media tour last Friday, the building struck this reporter as a beautiful place to see art. It’s a masterful interior expansion and renovation project whose exterior is limited by a still-cramped site and the challenge of accommodating an existing building by an iconic architect.

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to architecture. Others include his Piazza d’Italia in New Orleans, the Sea Ranch Condominium complex near San Francisco and the house he designed for himself in New Haven, Conn.

TWBTA seems to be the go-to firm for difficult situations. Its work includes the design of the new Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, where the firm was required to preserve the entire interior room sequence and art arrangement of the original building. That restraint was “freeing,” Tsien commented during an opening-weekend onstage chat between Stomberg and the architect couple.

The Hood project may have been less so. It required intervening in a design by Tsien’s mentor: Moore was her thesis adviser at the University of California, Los Angeles.

First, the architects had to address the site: a swath of land between two buildings that, before the Moore Hood, formed a disconnected L around a corner of the green.

The two arms of the L are the red-brick, turreted Romanesque Wilson Hall (1885) and the Hopkins Center for the Arts (1962).

The latter building, by Wallace K. Harrison, looks like a dry run for his 1966 Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center.

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Moore solved the site problem by creating what Middlebury College architecture professor emeritus Glenn Andres called “a memorable sequence of spaces”: a covered gateway that spanned the two buildings, punched through by a concrete-columned entry arch, followed by a courtyard that offered a curving ramp that hugged the building and a path that swept through a passageway beneath a cupola-topped tower. Both paths led to Hood entrances that one might not spot until one reached them.

The original museum, said Andres, was “a dramatic, amazing, sequential process of moving through spaces and being manipulated by the architecture. Then, all of a sudden, you were into the museum. If you closed your eyes, you couldn’t visualize what the building was. It was more of an experience.”

But those who worked in the old Hood, including current deputy director Juliette Bianco, saw the entry sequence differently: as something that stymied public engagement.

Bianco graduated from Dartmouth in 1994 and began working at the Hood two years later. “The archway served more as a barrier than anything. ‘Where is the museum?’ was the question we got

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more than any other,” she recalled. The obscured entries were “very clever and fun but not the kind of work you want someone to do to get into a museum.”

Williams and Tsien’s building eliminates that need. Facing the green now is a horizontally oriented façade in lightgray brick; its main mass, a two-story box, hovers over a recessed entry. The right end of this box, defined by a single large square window, projects toward the Hop beyond the footprint of the building. It thus impinges on a view of Moore’s cupola-topped tower beyond. Though the façade is impressive, its visual effect from the front is to make the wedge-like site appear even more cramped.

TWBTA replaced Moore’s multidirectional courtyard with a light-filled atrium just inside the entrance. Outside, passersby proceed along a long, undif-

Just off the atrium entrance are the coatroom and object-study center that were missing in Moore’s design. (Students used to pile up their backpacks at the guard’s desk before trekking to a teaching room carved from a storage area.) The three classrooms’ towering doors can accommodate the Hood’s largest holding — a 20-by-18-foot work by Ghanaian artist El Anatsui — and the lack of thresholds makes it easy to roll works in, said associate curator of academic programming Amelia Kahl.

Glass doors on the atrium’s side serve as the new public entrance to the museum itself. From there, the sequence of galleries continues along the original layout to the old courtyard entrance (now a windowless gallery), up the signature Moore staircase lined with medieval-looking torchières (“sacred

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ground for architects,” commented Williams during the tour) to the upstairs galleries.

The latter include Moore’s enormous Lathrop Gallery — minus its catwalk — and his square gallery beneath the cupola.

A sequence of TWBTA-designed galleries extends toward the green from the original rooms, which were completely renovated to contain new HVAC and technology systems.

The new galleries, orthogonal white boxes and freestanding walls in the international contemporary art-museum mode, vary track lighting with natural light from two statement windows. One is the projecting façade’s window, with its expansive view of the green; the other, a square window placed high in the corner of the final and largest new gallery.

Unlike Moore’s building, it must be said, the addition accommodates art without attempting to become a work of art itself.

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ferentiated wall (with its own single window) under Moore’s tower. After passing through, a pedestrian can turn around and see the entire south façade of the original building, which here completely hides the new construction.

Back at the Hood’s main entrance, flanked by banister-free steps leading down from each of the adjacent buildings, one enters a soaring and appealingly non-orthogonal space that isn’t obviously about art. The atrium is a flexible gathering place that preserves part of the exterior of Moore’s building. (According to Stomberg, 45 percent of the budget went toward preservation and renovation.) The far end leads directly to the Hop’s café, open to visitors as well as the campus community.

One wall leading that way is dominated by a striking, two-story-tall felt wall panel that Tsien and Williams described as a collage of images representing items in the museum: a Hokusai print, a modern vase and circular glass slides from the scientific-instruments collection.

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art ART EVENTS ARTIST PANEL: Photographers Workroom participants will discuss photography, work and process at 5:30 p.m. Artists from the exhibition Winter Juried Show will discuss their mediums and inspiration at 6:30 p.m. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, Friday, February 1, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 262-6035.

‘The Way We See It: Social [In]Justice’

The exhibition space at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop is modest — just one wall opposite the framing area and displays devoted to local artisans. But a trip to the Waterbury venue will reward visitors, with or without framing needs, with

CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC: FROM START TO FINISH: Local artist Stephanie Zuppo teaches the comicmaking process for grade 3 through adult. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, Saturday, February 2, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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Longmaid, Ann Young, Jerry Ralya and Michelle Saffran pack a lot into that small space, responding to the theme of social injustice — which

‘EAT. ART. RALLY!’: A benefit for creative programming at the senior-care facility features works by more than a dozen local artists, including featured artist Gabrielle Cormier, as well as silent-auction donations from many local businesses. Hors d’oeuvres, spirits and live music by Tim McKenzie.

Ethan Allen Residence, Burlington, Friday, February 1, 5-8 p.m. $15. Info, 658-1573.

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‘ANDY WARHOL: PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS’: Original artworks by the legendary pop artist, from the collection of the Plattsburgh State Art Museum. Reception: Friday, February 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. February 1-22. Info, 518-563-1604. Strand Main Gallery in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

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‘AGE OF DINOSAURS’: Visitors of all ages can travel back to the Mesozoic Era and experience life-size animatronic dinosaurs in immersive habitats. £rough May 12. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

ANNUAL OPEN PHOTO EXHIBIT: A non-juried exhibition open to all Vermont photographers, curated by SEABA. £rough Februar y 28. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. See Art Map Burlington program at participating locations.

Various Burlington locations, Friday, February 1, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.

‘ALL THE FEELS’: Art that aims to strike viewers with a bit of cupid’s arrow, causing a rapid heart rate, a sense of awe and falling in love with works that express their feelings. Reception: Friday, February 1, 5-9 p.m. February 1-23. £e S.P .A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

GROUNDHOG DAY GALA: Tour the gallery, nosh on hors d’oeuvres and meet many of the artists whose work is on display. Let us know if you think the groundhog will see his shadow when you sign up; guess correctly and your name will be added to a drawing. Grand Isle Art Works, Saturday, February 2, 5:30-10 p.m. $25. Info, info@grandisleartworks.com.

THE ART SHOW #15: £e open-cal l community art show features works in a variety of mediums.

Reception: Friday, February 1, 6-9 p.m. February 1-28.

Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. RL Photo Studio in Burlington.

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ERGO POTTERY AND K.B. CERAMICS: £e Vermont-based production potters present a collaborative selection of handmade, one-of-a-kind plates and platters. Reception: Friday, February 1, 5-8 p.m. February 1-28. Info, 338-7441. £ir ty-odd in Burlington.

MEGAN HUMPHREY: “ONE Perspective,” more than

1,000 photographs of people and places throughout Burlington’s Old North End taken over a number of years. Reception: Tuesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

February 1-28. Info, meganjhumphrey@gmail.com.

O.N.E. Community Center in Burlington.

‘OF GAVIN’: Jordan Douglas remembers his younger brother, who died suddenly of a heart attack in 2017, by photographing a selection of his possessions, many from childhood. Images captured on blackand-white film, printed with alternative techniques in the darkroom. February 2-March 1. Info, 651-8834.

Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

‘PANGS’: Ali Palin, Misoo Filan and Susan Smereka address trauma in works on paper and canvas. Reception: Friday, February 1, 5-8 p.m.

February 1-April 17. Info, 395-1923. New City Galerie in Burlington.

WOLFGANG SCHWARTZ: “A £in Line,” a pop-up ar t exhibit of nature-inspired ink-on-paper drawings and limited-edition original screenprints. £e Green Door Studio, Burlington, Friday, February 1, 5-10 p.m. Info, nicolechristmanart@gmail.com.

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‘JOHNNY SWING: DESIGN SENSE’: £e first in a series exploring the processes of innovative regional artists, this exhibition provides a glimpse into the philosophy and practice of the Vermont lighting and furniture maker, whose works are based on welded coins. Curated by Kory Rogers. Opening: Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m. February 2-June 2. Info, 985-3346.

Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

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CHESHIRE CAT IN-HOUSE ARTISTS: Whimsical, hand-painted wooden bowls by Lucy Ferrada and colorful, painted stoneware by Dawn McConnell.

Opening: Friday, February 1, 4-8 p.m. February 1-28.

Info, 223-1981. £e Cheshire Cat in Montpelier .

NITYA BRIGHENTI: “A Nose in the Sky,” portraits and cityscapes in oil and watercolor. January 30-February 28. Info, 808-358-8185. KelloggHubbard Library in Montpelier.

VANESSA COMPTON: Analog collages by the Northeast Kingdom artist. February 6-April 9. Info, vanessa_compton@yahoo.com. Barre Opera House.

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BINTA COLLEY: “It’s All in the Details: Botanical

Illustrations (and More),” artworks by the Plainfield artist. Reception: Wednesday, February 6, 3 p.m.

February 4-21. Info, 626-6459. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

SANDRA FW BEATY: “Creating With Paper,” a pop-up installation of collages, many depicting scenes from the artist’s travels. February 1-8. Info, 644-5100.

Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

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WINTER TERM STUDIO ART EXHIBITION: Students exhibit work from the winter term’s Intro to Oil Painting and A New World, a foundation drawing/animation course. January 31-February 14. Info, 443-5200.

Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

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‘ADMIRE’ EXHIBITION: Artworks in a variety of mediums reflecting the theme and describing feelings from the heart and mind. Reception: Saturday, February 2, 5-7 p.m., with mead tasting and poetry reading at 6 p.m. February 1-28. Info, art@bmfc.coop.

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WINTER OPEN STUDIOS: Get to know the diversely skilled artists at SPA. More info at studioplacearts.com.

Studio Place Arts, Barre, Saturday, February 2, 12-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 479-7069.

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FIGURE DRAWING SOCIAL: A two-hour session allowing artists to practice figure drawing and form study in a friendly environment. Live model provided; BYO supplies. All skill levels welcome. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Wednesday, January 30, 6-8 p.m. Donations appreciated. Info, 922-6085.

WATERBURY ARTWALK: Pedestrians can pick up a map at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop, head to nine other sites to view art and demonstrations, and buy a raffle ticket for an original piece of art. Various Waterbury locations, £ursday , January 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7801.

OLIVIA JANNA: Oil paintings. Reception: February 1, 5-7 p.m. February 1-March 17. Info, 296-7000.

Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.

evocative paintings, pastel drawings timely as they are cogent. Through

‘EXHIBITING THE SACRED: AN ETHNOGRAPHY OF SPIRITED THINGS’: Professor Vicki L. Brennan discusses ways in which sacred objects displayed in museums are animated not only by religious practitioners but by collectors, curators, visitors and students. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, January 30, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166.

‘VAN GOGH’S INFLUENCE ON ART, AND ART’S INFLUENCE ON HIM’: Art historian Carol Berry considers the experiences, painters and authors that influenced Van Gogh’s work and looks at his influence on 20th-century artists. Norwich Congregational Church, Wednesday, February 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 649-1184.

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CURATOR’S TOUR: Curator Andrea Rosen leads visitors on a tour of the Gallery of Asian Art. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, January 30, 6 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info, 656-2090.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING: Sessions featuring a variety of approaches to working from the figure are suited to all levels of drawing, painting and sculpture backgrounds and expertise. Easels and tables available. River Arts, Morrisville, Tuesday, February 5, 3-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 888-1261.

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THE ART SHOW #14: £e open-call community art show features works in a variety of mediums. £rough January 31. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. RL Photo Studio in Burlington.

‘CROSSCURRENTS’: Metal paintings by Homer Wells, landscape paintings by Lillian Kennedy, and nature photography by Mary Brevda and Barry Snyder. £rough Februar y 28. Flynndog in Burlington.

HARLAN MACK: £e Mol lie Ruprecht Fund for Visual Arts presents “In Light of Disuse: New Work” by the Vermont-based artist, who employs blacksmithing, steel fabrication, painting and storytelling to build a narrative about an imaginary future. £rough February 1. Info, 656-2014. Williams Hall, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

‘THE INTREPID COUPLE AND THE STORY OF AUTHENTICA AFRICAN IMPORTS’: A selection of African art collected by Jack and Lydia Clemmons, along with photos and listening stations, curated by the Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte. £rough March 9. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

KARA TORRES: “Myriad Veils,” multimedia works that explore literal and metaphorical veils and how they obscure and elucidate what lies beneath. £rough February 28. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

NORTHERN VT ARTIST ASSOCIATION: Members of the artists’ group exhibit works in a variety of mediums. Curated by SEABA. £rough Februar y 28.

Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington.

PAULINE JENNINGS: “Becoming Human,” an intermedia exhibition that seeks to identify and dissolve barriers between human and wild in the Anthropocene era. ‘TECTONIC INDUSTRIES: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE’: £rough sculpture, instructional videos, physical surveys and interactive activities, Lars Boye Jerlach and Helen Stringfellow present a series of self-help questionnaires to explore the impossibility of our collective, endless search for concrete answers and endeavor for selfimprovement. £rough Februar y 9. Info, 865-7166.

BCA Center in Burlington.

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ART SHOWS

STEVE SHARON: Abstract paintings by the Burlington artist. ’rough March 1. Info, 399-2511.

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the artists’ fascination with rocks. Reception: Friday, February 8, 6-8 p.m. ’rough March 28. Info, 2296206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

STEVE SHARON: Abstract paintings by the Burlington artist. ’rough January 31. Info, 861-9700. City Market, Onion River Co-op in downtown Burlington.

‘DOMESTIC DISASTERS’: An installation in recognition of the 340 mass shootings in the U.S. in 2018 and a fundraiser to support gun control and victims of gun violence. ’rough Februar y 10.

Info, susancalza@gmail.com. Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier.

STEVE SHARON: Abstract expressionist paintings. ’rough March 1. Info, 861-2067. Nunyuns Baker y & Café in Burlington.

VERMONT ACTIVIST POSTERS THROUGH THE AGES: An exhibit of artwork and articles chronicling the activities of Vermonters during the 20th and 21st centuries and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Sponsored by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Peace & Justice Center. ’rough Januar y 31. Info, 355-3256. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington.

VERMONT COMIC CREATORS GROUP: A

showcase of work by local cartoonists. Reception: Friday, February 1, 5-7 p.m. ’rough Februar y 28.

Info, 859-9222. ’e Gal lery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS: Landscape and cityscape paintings by Carolyn Walton, Athenia Schinto, Helen Nagel and Ken Russack. ’rough March 24. Info, 985-8223. Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne.

CHLOE TERRIEN: “Maps,” an exhibition by the senior art major. ’rough Februar y 2. Info, 654-2851.

McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

‘ILLUMINATE: THE WINTER GROUP SHOW’: ’e 18-person exhibition highlights Montpelier artist Sam Colt’s mixed-media grassello works. ’rough January 31. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

LYNDA REEVES MCINTYRE: “Abundance,” new paintings and fibers celebrating the visual joy, gesture and “voice” of Mother Nature’s bounty. ’rough Januar y 30. Info, 985-3819. All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne.

‘MAPPING AN UNEVEN COUNTRY: BIRD’S EYE VIEWS OF VERMONT’: More than three dozen drawn, painted and printed views of the Green Mountain State investigate the popular 19thcentury phenomenon of “perspective” or “bird’s-eye” views. ’rough March 3. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagal li Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

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ALEXANDRA TURNER AND ALISSA FABER: “Interaction,” works that explore the connections between organic and vitreous through combinations of objects from the forest and glass. ’ird Floor Gallery. ‘GOING ON TWENTY’: Artwork by longtime painting instructor Jeneane Lunn and nearly 20 of her students. Second Floor Gallery. ‘STRICTLY SEDIMENTARY’: A group show that exposes the rich variety of collage art. Main Floor Gallery. ’rough March 9. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

ANN YOUNG: “Fellow Travelers,” large-scale oil paintings that address the human condition and environments by the Northeast Kingdom artist. ’rough March 28. Info, 525-4705. V ermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

‘ANYTHING FOR SPEED: AUTOMOBILE RACING IN VERMONT’: A yearlong exhibition exploring more than a century of the history and evolution of racing in Vermont through the objects, photographs and recollections that comprise this unique story. ’rough March 30. Info, 479-8500. V ermont History Center in Barre.

ARTISTS TO WATCH 2019: An exhibition of selected artists in conjunction with Vermont Art Guide, including Sarah Amos, Clark Derbes, Hasso Ewing, Andrew Frost, Sally Gil, Sean Hunter Williams, Elizabeth Nagle, Andrew Orr, Rhonda Ratray and Jackson Tupper. ’rough Februar y 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

DIANNE SHULLENBERGER & JOHN SNELL: Fabric collage and photography, respectively, that show

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LYDIA GATZOW: “Divide,” emotionally rendered landscape paintings that explore how humans are cut off from wilderness. ’rough April 14. Info, 595-4866. ’e Hiv e in Middlesex.

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MARK HEITZMAN: “Scrap Yard,” 10 large-scale graphite or charcoal drawings of tools and other objects. ’rough March 2. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

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‘SEEDS OF RENEWAL’: An exploration of Abenaki agricultural history, cuisine and ceremony. ’rough April 30. Info, 828-2291. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

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SHOW 30: Recent works by the membership of the collective art gallery. Reception: Friday, February 1, 4-8 p.m. ’rough March 9. Info, info@thefrontvt. com. ’e Front in Montpelier.

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‘SOMETHING DEAR’: Photography by Nancy Banks, Christie Carter, Kay Jostrand, Rosalind Daniels, Peggy Smith, Shapleigh Smith and Marcie Scudder. ’rough Februar y 15. THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD: THE MASTER COPIES: ’e 19th-centur y Vermont painter and gallery namesake copied paintings seen on European trips to learn from masters such as Rembrandt and Turner and brought the paintings back to Montpelier. ’rough June 1. WINTER JURIED EXHIBIT: Juried by Mary Admasian, Elliott Bent and Linda Mirabile, 26 Vermont artists show works in painting, prints, photographs, sculpture and jewelry. ’rough March 1. Info, 262-6035. T .W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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TIM BROOKES: ENDANGERED ALPHABETS: Vermont curly maple woodworks hand-carved with ancient texts at risk of extinction, by the Burlington artist and writer. ’rough Februar y 1.

Info, 279-5558. Vermont Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier.

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‘ELEVATION 4393’: Works that address curatorial prompts such as influences on climate, how and where people live, elevation as a physical or emotional state, and others: paintings and mixedmedia works by Trevor Corp; paintings, sculptures and prints by Jackson Tupper; and photography

by Daniel Schechner. ’rough March 31. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

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MONICA MORARU: “’ere, ’ere, Now ,” work in installation, painting, sculpture and photography by the Romanian-born artist. ’rough Januar y 31. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

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‘MOUNTAIN AIR’: New artworks by Matt Brown, Galen Cheney, TJ Cunningham, Rory Jackson, Rachel Moore, Homer Wells and Judith Wrend. ’rough Februar y 26. Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe.

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RYAN GEARY: “Ascent (Part One: Eulogy),” 2D

and 3D collages that tell the story of multiple Americas. Reception: ’ursday , February 7, 5-7 p.m. ’rough March 28. Info, 888-1261. Riv er Arts in Morrisville.

AUGUST BURNS: “’e Ar t of the Portrait,” paintings by the Vermont artist. ’rough March 2. Info, 4966682. Festival Gallery at Valley Arts in Waitsfield.

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‘PEAK TO PEAK: 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION THEN AND NOW’: An exhibition of photographs and artifacts to highlight the evolution of the division’s equipment and training since its beginning in 1943. ’rough October 31. Info, 253-9911. V ermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

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‘THE WAY WE SEE IT: SOCIAL [IN]JUSTICE’: Works that address racism, sexism, religious intolerance or other injustices by Kate Longmaid, Ann Young, Michelle Saffran and Jerry Ralya. Žrough February 23. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

‘ADMIRE’: Seeking work for our first group show in February that reflects on thoughts, feelings and gratitude when Saint Valentine is shared with friends, family and lovers mid-month. Poetry, paintings, phrases or photography are acceptable. Drop off ready-tohang art on Friday, February 1, 5 to 7 p.m. Buffalo Mountain Food Co-op & Café, Hardwick.

Info, art@bmfc.coop.

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‘50 X 50: COLLECTING FOR THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART’: An exhibit that marks 50 years of acquiring art by bringing together one work from each year. Included are paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photography, from antiquity to the present and from diverse cultures. Žrough August 11. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

THE ART SHOW #15: Open call to local artists to bring one ready-to-hang work in any medium; delivery on Žursday , January 31, or Friday, February 1, by 5 p.m. Exhibition opens at 6 p.m. on Friday; cash prize for people’s choice. RL Photo Studio, Burlington. $10. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com.

‘MORE LIGHT’: Small works by Anne Cady, Cameron Schmitz, Edward Holland, Pamela Smith, Rose Umerlik and Sobelman Cortapega. Žrough Januar y 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

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AMY HOOK-THERRIEN: Watercolors by the Windsorbased artist. Žrough March 31. Info, 359-5000.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee.

‘THE DEEP BLUE’: Žis group show taking place March 19 to May 4 includes 2D and 3D artworks, real or imagined, that are inspired by oceanic life forms. We invite traditional and nontraditional media and proposals for installations. More info at studioplacearts.com.

Deadline: February 1. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 per submission; free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069.

DAILY ARTISTS: A culminating exhibit of works by a group of local artists who made a commitment to making art each day for the entire year. Mediums include painting, drawing, fiber, ceramics, jewelry and photography. Žrough Februar y 9. Info, 457-3500.

ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret.

‘DESTINATION: SPACE!’: A series of exhibitions that highlights the art and science of space exploration and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission’s moon landing. Žrough August 4. ‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition exploring the science behind the instruments used to create music, from well-known classics to infectious pop tunes. Žrough May 13. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

JACK ROWELL: “Cultural Documentarian,” portraits of Vermont people and other wildlife by the Braintree photographer. Žrough April 1. Info, info@ mainstreetmuseum.org. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

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ARTS CONNECT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS JURIED SHOW: Fourth annual juried showcase of works by emerging and established artists, selected by juror Nick Capasso. Žrough Februar y 15. Info, 748-2600.

Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

COMMUNITY ART EXHIBIT: Small works between

two and a half and three inches and four by six inches in any medium that fits the theme “To B or Not to B.” All ages. Artworks accepted through March 12. Closing reception: Tuesday, March 12, 6 p.m. Žrough March 14. Info, 626-6459. Quimb y Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, in Lyndonville.

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In Stomberg ’s opening-weekend chat with the architect couple, Williams mentioned the firm’s 1997 design for the American Folk Art Museum in New York City — a building lauded by the architectural world that the Museum of Modern Art purchased and tore down in 2014.

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New England. Žrough March 2. Info, 257-0124.

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘THE GREAT ARTIST REMAKE’: Seeking work that replicates a famous classical art piece/style for a March exhibit. Drop off ready-to-hang work on Friday,

March 1, 5 to 7 p.m., at the co-op café. Buffalo Mountain Food Co-op & Café, Hardwick. Free.

Info, art@bmfc.coop.

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS: We’re seeking artists ASAP to hang their work for a two-month show. Each artist will have their own room in which to display their work. Please respond with work samples and approximate size dimensions to gm@ dailyplanetvt.com. Deadline: January 31. Že Daily Planet, Burlington. Info, 862-9647.

PUBLIC ART REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Že City of South Burlington is building 180 Market Street as a library, city hall and senior center, and is seeking to commission an artist or team of artists to install new site-specific art within or in front of the building. Art budget is about $48,000. More info about the project online. Deadline for submissions: February 21. South Burlington City Offices.

SEEKING ARTISTS 2019: Art in the Café seeks co-op member-owners and staff to show family-friendly works for monthlong shows in the dining area. Deadline: February 1. Email info@hungermountain. coop for an application if interested. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier.

VALENTINE’S DAY CARD EXCHANGE: Did you have

Valentine’s Day card exchanges at your grade school? Žis event aims to bring the sweet tradition back, but in an artist trading-card way. You will receive a “mailbox” at the gallery, which you may decorate at First Friday Art Walk, during open hours February 1 to 14, or by emailing an image for us to print. You will then be instructed to make between 10 and 25 cards measuring no more than four by six inches.

All mediums welcome. Details at spacegalleryvt.com. Register for mailbox by February 1. Že S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, Burlington. $10. Info, 578-2512.

VERMONT MAKERS WORKSHOP SHOWCASE: Že downtown store is offering wholesale opportunities to local makers and artists. Deadline for entries: February 6. More info at commondeer.com or @commondeer on Instagram.

Common Deer, Burlington.

VERMONT STUDIO CENTER RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP: All applicants at the February 15 deadline will be considered for one of 27 fellowships. We’ll also award discipline-specific awards: four each for writers and painters, three each for poets and other visual artists. More info at vermontstudiocenter.org.

Vermont Studio Center, Johnson. $25. Info, 635-2727.

ELIZABETH NELSON: Paintings inspired by Iceland by the Vermont artist. Žrough Februar y 19. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

McGregor. Žrough Februar y 28. Info, 748-0158.

Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

KORIANN LABRECQUE & REBECCA MCDONALD: Že self-taught artist and textile artist, respectively, exhibit their works. Žrough Januar y 31. Info, 3344655. Contour Studios in Newport.

!SCRAWL WALL!: Že first-ev er interactive art wall provides community members an accessible “canvas” on which to create or add to an existing drawing. Že ultimate goal is a large mural. Žrough January 31. Info, 535-9523. Buffalo Mountain Food Co-op & Café in Hardwick.

‘LOCKED DOWN! KEYED IN! LOCKED OUT! KEYED UP!’: An exhibition examining the long human relationship to the lock and key, its elegant design and philosophies and practices of securing, safeguarding, imprisoning, escaping and safecracking throughout the ages. Žrough April 30. Info, claredol@so ver.net. Že Museum of Ev eryday Life in Glover.

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‘ROCK PAPER SCISSORS’: Fired clay sculptures

by Carole Kitchel Bellew, cut-out paper collage by Martha L. Elmes and carved alabaster by Mardi

EMILY MASON: “To Another Place,” 50 abstract paintings created by the 86-year-old New York/ Brattleboro artist between 1958 and 2018, many of which have never been shown in public. Žrough February 10. ‘OPEN CALL NXNE 2019: PAINT’: An annual showcase of 13 artists from New York and

was contemporaneous with the couple’s intervention in Moore’s building.)

Attending the Hood opening last week, Vermont state architectural historian Devin Colman opined that the new building seemed deliberately restrained. “Any Charles Moore building is an object in and of itself; this one was almost a part of the collection,” he said. “[TWBTA] can’t compete with that. Their addition is very quiet, whereas, when you’re in the Moore space, you’re aware of it. It’s a study in contrasts.”

Colman said he regretted the elimination of Moore’s “meandering and lively

façade” and would have preferred a freestanding addition linked to a restored but intact Moore building.

Andres said he is saddened by the project’s “damage to an important icon of American postmodernism” and suggested another site should have been found altogether.

But neither of those alternatives was an option for TWBTA. The architects tackled an impossible site and a daunting request to intervene in a historic structure. They came up with a building that is, most memorably, a setting for an amazing array of art and cultural objects from around the world.

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‘HEALING — THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMAGERY OF ART’: Works exploring the connection between the arts, healing and health, including Mary Admasian, Natalie Blake, Robert Carsten, Karen Deets, Robert DuGrenier, Carolyn Enz Hack, Margaret Jacobs, Neomi Lauritsen, Pat Musick, Robert O’Brien, Priscilla Petraska and Cai Xi Silver. Žrough March 30. Info, lightson_mary@ comcast.net. Že Great Hall in Springfield.

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ANNA ROSS: “Coming Into the Light,” paintings by the local artist. Žrough Februar y 25. Info, 889-9404.

Tunbridge Public Library.

‘BRANCHING OUT’: Original watercolor paintings

by Vermont artist Amy Hook-Žerrien. Žrough February 8. Info, 728-8912. White River Craft Center in Randolph.

ERICK HUFSCHMID: “A Muse,” photographs from the studio of Varujan Boghosian. VARUJAN BOGHOSIAN: “Late Works,” collages and constructions. Žrough March 16. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

FRITZ GROSS: Painted furniture, panels and whimsical, colorful paintings as well as drawings, sculptures and etchings by the Zurich-born Vermont artist. Žrough March 16. Info, 685-4699. Nor th Common Arts in Chelsea.

MARINA SPRAGUE: “Aspects of the Universe,” paintings in watercolor and acrylic by the 16-year-old local artist. Žrough Februar y 28. Info, 685-2188.

Chelsea Public Library.

‘PAPER POSSIBILITIES’: Cut, printed, painted and sculpted paper by 10 Vermont artists. Žrough March 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

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‘ALEXANDER CALDER: RADICAL INVENTOR’: More than 100 works by the child prodigy and kinetic sculptor who became one of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists. Žrough Februar y 24. ‘OF INDIVIDUALS AND PLACES’: Nearly 100 Canadian and international photographs from the collection of Jack Lazare. Žrough April 28. Info, 514-285-2000.

Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

CINDY BLAKESLEE: “Leavings,” sculptures made of cast-off materials. LUCIANA FRIGERIO: “Paperworks,” mixed-media constructions. MICHAEL ST. GERMAIN: “As Is,” contemporary abstract sculptures in plaster cloth and aluminum foil. RICH PERRY: “Route 66: A Defining Piece of American History,” photographs of iconic landmarks. Žrough Februar y 1. Info, 603-4483117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

PATRICE CHARBONNEAU: “Headquarters,” vibrant paintings that reflect the influence of architecture by the Québec artist. Reception: Žursday , February 28, 5-7 p.m. Žrough March 15. Info, 518-564-3094.

Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y.

When Roger Campbell reviewed Moore’s building in the January 1986 issue of Architecture, the journal of the American Institute of Architects, he wrote: “The Hood’s interior, not its exterior, is where the big architectural successes are scored.” That may be the new Hood’s lasting value, too.

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movies Stan & Ollie ★★★★

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t last, a Laurel and Hardy biopic, right? Seriously, is this not the past year’s most improbable project?

We’re talking about a comedy act that came to fame during the silent era and peaked in the 1930s. Which makes the median age of a Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy enthusiast, I don’t know, like 90. Right up John C. Reilly’s demographic!

The actor is, of course, fresh off the biggest flop of his professional life. Holmes & Watson solved the mystery of how to nail a solid 10 percent “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Reilly appears here with Steve Coogan and a series of fat suits in the latest from Filth director Jon S. Baird.

The script by Jeff Pope chronicles the 1953 variety hall tour of Great Britain that Laurel (Coogan) and Hardy (Reilly) undertook to jump-start their stalled careers.

The pleasant surprise is that Stan & Ollie isn’t the total snore it sounds like. The film draws its main interest from the respect and fondness that the comic icons are known to have felt for each other, as convincingly conveyed by the two leads.

Under contract to producer Hal Roach (Danny Huston), Laurel and Hardy were

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the biggest comedy act on the planet. Laurel wrote and directed most of their 107 movies.

Hardy was a master of physical comedy. Both were underpaid and poorly treated, as we see when Laurel attempts to negotiate better terms. Roach made sure their contracts expired at different times, so each had to resign to work with the other. Neither saw a cent from TV reruns.

After an opening scene set in the duo’s heyday, the film fast-forwards nearly 20 years.

When they travel to England, both men are in their sixties, have been married multiple times and hope a successful tour will convince Columbia Pictures to make their comeback project, a comedy about Robin Hood. At first, the crowds are small and the venues shabby.

The pair work overtime doing publicity, and by the time they get to London, they’re the toast of the town.

Stan & Ollie isn’t going to set records or come up much in awards conversation. It’s a tender, slightly melancholy movie about the devotion the two men had to their art and each other. There’s a wistful undercurrent, an awareness of the inevitability of endings.

So, you know, not the feel-good film of the year.

Both leads do an uncanny job of channeling their characters, but Reilly is particularly

LAST LAUGHS Coogan and Reilly play the iconic comics on what turned out to be the duo’s farewell tour.

poignant as the aging Hardy. Heavier than ever and suffering from heart problems, he found performing literally hazardous to his health. There are scenes in which the pair do their trademark dance, and Hardy appears lighter than air. Then the camera closes in, and we see beads of sweat on his brow and panic in his eyes.

Not that Pope’s script doesn’t lighten up occasionally. My favorite line comes when the two are catching each other up on their latest relationship catastrophes. Pauperized by alimony payments, Laurel quips, “I’m never

getting married again. I’m just going to find a woman I don’t like and buy her a house.”

This could’ve turned out considerably worse. Chaplin (1992) and The Three Stooges (2012) certainly did. Baird’s film fares better by focusing on a small chapter in the story of larger-than-life legends. By making that the final chapter, he achieves unexpected emotional heft. Luckily for Reilly — and the audience — a punctuation mark is all Holmes & Watson and Stan & Ollie have in common.

here exactly is the line between a bad movie and a so-bad-it’sgood movie? Serenity, the new thriller starring Matthew McConaughey’s bare chest, poses many questions, including ones of a philosophical and existential nature, but they all pale in comparison to the question of whether the film’s sheer silliness makes it worth watching.

McConaughey plays a fishing-boat captain based on a Caribbean island called Plymouth.

His main trade is catering to tourists, but he’s so obsessed with catching a particular tuna, which he’s dubbed “Justice,” that he pulls a knife on a client who dares come between him and his prey.

Thus is our hero established as a hybrid of Captain Ahab and Ernest Hemingway, with a half-audible raspy growl to match.

The remonstrations of his sensible first mate HOOK, LINE AND STINKER McConaughey plays a fisherman caught in an (Djimon Hounsou) fail to dampen McCo- increasingly bizarre net in Knight’s not-entirely-intentionally absurdist noir. naughey’s ardor for the fish. Out of cash, he traipses up the hill for a tryst with Constance (Diane Lane), who’s happy to finance him.

“You’re nothing but a hooker, Baker Dill,” the camera swoops appreciatively around her. hints that he has something else up his sleeve. she purrs, revealing that he bears the sort of Remarried to a rich sadist (Jason Clarke), she When Dill skinny-dips in the ocean, he seems “manly” name a middle schooler might in- offers Dill $10 million to “drop my husband to communicate telepathically with his son. vent. “I’m a hooker who can’t afford hooks,” in the ocean for the sharks.” Dill is tempted, Meanwhile, a bespectacled bureaucrat type mainly because he’s worried about the vulner- (Jeremy Strong) keeps an eye on him.

Baker Dill drawls back.

When the foreshadowed twist arrives, it That dialogue is representative of the able son (Rafael Sayegh) he left behind.

If the movie continued in this vein, it is beautifully ludicrous. Without spoiling it, I film’s attempts at being a steamy noir. The overheated atmosphere of vintage Cinemax would be merely forgettable. But writer- can say all is revealed early, not far from the only thickens when a platinum blond Anne director Steven Knight, who made the film’s midpoint — and not a moment too soon Hathaway saunters in as Karen, Dill’s ex, and buzzed-about one-man thriller Locke, drops for this viewer.

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Then Serenity flounders because, once Knight has exposed what’s really going on, he can’t figure out how to make us care.

If he’d hooked us with a creepy sense of wrongness from the get-go, he might have managed to reel us in, but the reveal simply heaps absurdities on absurdities. McConaughey gamely does his best with a series of water-treading scenes. When a character pulls out one of the most quoted lines in Shakespeare, the attempt at profundity feels like desperation.

Serenity would get more points for originality if its central conceit hadn’t been done before and better, but it does earn itself a place in the annals of cinematic WTFs. If you thought the worlds of gritty pulp author James M. Cain and sentimental twist-meister M. Night Shyamalan were incompatible, think again — Knight has mashed them up, for better or (mostly) worse.

As to whether such a feat makes Serenity worth watching, well, that’s a personal decision. The tropical scenery is luscious, McConaughey seems to be having fun, and Hathaway manages to inject steely venality into her boilerplate role. More than anything, though, the film is an object lesson in shooting high and missing by a mile. Calling it “good” is an exaggeration, but aspiring screenwriters would do well to analyze all the ways it throws logic overboard.

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NEW IN THEATERS MISS BALA: A young woman (Gina Rodriguez) must outwit drug smugglers to save her missing friend in this action-oriented remake of the gripping 2011 Mexican thriller of the same name. With Anthony Mackie and Ishmael Cruz Cordova. Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) directed. (104 min, PG-13.

Essex, Majestic) THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD: Peter Jackson’s documentary uses never-before-seen footage to tell the story of soldiers in World War I. (99 min, R. Palace)

NOW PLAYING AQUAMANHHH Jason Momoa plays the heir to the undersea realm of Atlantis as DC Comics continues to flesh out its cinematic universe. With Amber Heard and Willem Dafoe. James Wan (˘e Conjuring) directed. (143 min, PG-13) BEAUTIFUL BOYHHH1/2 A dad (Steve Carell) struggles to help his meth-addicted son (Timothée Chalamet) in this drama based on the memoirs

by David and Nic Scheff, with Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan. Felix van Groeningen (˘e Broken Circle Breakdown) directed. (120 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 11/14)

FREE SOLOHHHHH ¥is documentar y from directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (Meru) follows Alex Honnold as he attempts to make the first-ever free solo climb of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan Wall. (100 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 10/24) GLASSHHH An everyman with superpowers (Bruce Willis) tracks a violent psychopath (James McAvoy) who has his own supernatural abilities in director M. Night Shyamalan’s bid to create a cinematic universe by matching up the protagonists of his Unbreakable and Split. With Anya Taylor-Joy and Samuel L. Jackson. (129 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 1/23) GREEN BOOKHHHHH In this comedy-drama, a refined African American classical pianist (Mahershala Ali) and the low-brow white guy (Viggo Mortensen) hired as his driver find themselves bonding on a tour of the 1960s South. With Linda Cardellini. Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber) directed. (129 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 12/12) IF BEALE STREET COULD TALKHHHHH Two lovers in Harlem are parted by an accusation that sends one to jail in this lyrical drama based on the James Baldwin novel and directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight). KiKi Lane, Stephan James and Regina King star. (119 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/16)

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODYHH1/2 Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in this chronicle of rock band Queen that culminates with the 1985 Live Aid concert. With Lucy Boynton, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello and Mike Myers. Bryan Singer (X-Men: Apocalypse) directed. (134 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 11/7) BUMBLEBEEHHH1/2 ¥e VW Bug T ransformer gets a break-out vehicle, set in 1987, in which he bonds with an 18-year-old (Hailee Steinfeld) who puts him back on the road. With Dylan O’Brien and Justin ¥eroux. T ravis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings) directed. (113 min, PG-13) CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?HHHHH Melissa McCarthy plays Lee Israel, a best-selling celebrity biographer who turned to forgery when her career went downhill, in this seriocomic biopic directed by Marielle Heller (˘e Diar y of a Teenage Girl). With Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells and Jane Curtin. (106 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/21) A DOG’S WAY HOMEHH1/2 From the writer behind A Dog’s Purpose comes the story of a dog that travels 400 miles to return to her home. Bryce Dallas Howard and Ashley Judd star. Charles Martin Smith (Air Bud) directed. (96 min, PG) ESCAPE ROOMHH1/2 You know those escape rooms in malls? What if your life depended on solving the puzzles? Deborah Ann Woll and Tyler Labine find out in this sci-fi drama. Adam Robitel (˘e T aking of Deborah Logan) directed. (99 min, PG-13) FARMER OF THE YEARHHHH Vermonters Vince O’Connell and Kathy Swanson directed this comedy-drama about a retired Minnesota farmer (Barry Corbin) who goes on a road trip with his granddaughter (Mackinlee Waddell) to visit an old flame. (103 min, NR; reviewed by M.H. 12/5)

THE KID WHO WOULD BE KINGHHH1/2 A boy becomes a modern-day King Arthur and must rally his friends against evil in this family fantasy from writer-director Joe Cornish (Attack the Block).

Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson and Louis Ashbourne Serkis star. (132 min, PG) MARY POPPINS RETURNSHHH1/2 Jane and Michael Banks are all grown up, but the magical nanny (Emily Blunt) still has solutions to their problems, in Disney’s belated sequel to the beloved musical. With Emily Mortimer, Meryl Streep and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) directed. (130 min, PG) MARY QUEEN OF SCOTSHHH Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie face off as Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I in this umpteenth retelling of their ruinous royal rivalry. With Jack Lowden, David Tennant and Guy Pearce. Josie Rourke makes her directorial debut.

(124 min, R) THE MULEHHH Clint Eastwood directed and stars in this crime drama, based on true events, about a World War II vet caught smuggling cocaine for a Mexican drug cartel. With Bradley Cooper, Taissa Farmiga and Dianne Wiest. (116 min, R)

THE FAVOURITEHHHH1/2 In the early 18th century, a noblewoman (Rachel Weisz) and a maid (Emma Stone) vie for the favor of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) in this wicked satire of political power struggles from director Yorgos Lanthimos (˘e Lobster). (119 min, R)

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ON THE BASIS OF SEXHHH Felicity Jones plays Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this biopic about the making of the Supreme Court Justice and her legal and personal battles with discrimination. With Armie Hammer, Justin ¥eroux and Sam Waterston.

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SHAW’S SEXY BOOT GUY We exchanged a few words about your boot and how you broke your leg. I couldn’t stop smiling or staring and thinking I should ask for your number. Maybe lunch or dinner sometime? When: Saturday, January 19, 2019. Where: Shaw’s, Colchester.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914657 DON’T FOOL AROUND You’d better move away, / You’re standin’ too close to the flame. / Once I mess with your mind, / Your little heart won’t beat the same. When: Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Where: hacia.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914656 RADIO BEAN EMPLOYEE Do you ever stumble into a stranger’s presence and think: “Damn. I want to know this human”? Emily: you performing at the Bean in the absence of the scheduled act. I was at the closest table to the stage and locked in. We exchanged brief words as I closed my tab, but I can’t stop thinking about wanting to know you. When: ˜ ursday, January 17, 2019. Where: Radio Bean.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914655 SHOVELING SNOW OUTSIDE OF BARRIO I saw you in a maroon hat shoveling snow outside of the bakery this morning.

I wanted to stop and help you, but, sadly, work called. Sorry. Maybe it was therapeutic for you, or else a nuisance.

Surely you must be hungry after all that shoveling. Dinner? When: Monday, January 21, 2019. Where: Barrio.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914654 BLONDE, HINESBURG PRICE CHOPPER I’ve seen you on multiple occasions at the store while you do your shopping. I know we made eye contact a lot, especially in the beer aisle. You were wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt with black yoga pants. I hope you see this. If so, please contact me! When: Friday, January 18, 2019. Where: Price Chopper, Hinesburg.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914652 CHURCH ST. RESTAURANT Avoiding work on a Friday afternoon.

Smiled at you, and I think you smiled back. Procrastinate with me sometime? When: Friday, January 18, 2019. Where: Sweetwaters.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914651 GROUND SCORE AT ARCHIVES You were surprised when I returned a $20 bill you dropped on the ground near the pinballs. Was the other girl your date or a friend? I’ll take you on a date if you’re single. When: ˜ ursday, January 17, 2019. Where: the Archives.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914650 YOUR EYES CAN’T LIE Funny, I hear everything you say, but when your eyes say something else it’s hard to understand why you’re saying what you are. I understand and get why it’s that way and just wish you could say out loud what your eyes are saying. I miss my best friend. Happy b-day. Always love. When: Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Where: Salon.

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BEAUTIFUL AT ESPRESSO BUENO You were pulling into the parking lot.

Beautiful smile, blond hair, wonderful aura. Ran in for tacos. Sitting in my car, salt-and-pepper hair, knit hat, purple rim sunglasses. ° at glance and that smile continue to echo in my mind. Consider meeting for coffee, lunch, dinner? Would love to hear the voice behind that bright smile and those crystal eyes. When: ˜ ursday, January 17, 2019. Where: Espresso Bueno, Barre. You: Gender non-conformist. Me: Man. #914649 TOPS CHECKOUT I offered for you to go before me at the checkout. You weren’t finished shopping. You passed by and very kindly touched my shoulder. ° at touch was very firm but gentle, and the warmth of your hand was felt through my body.

I felt your touch all night as it warmed my heart and eased my mind. ° ank you! When: Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Where: Tops Market, Hardwick.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914648 QT WORKING AT ONYX You told me the tea was like “Christmas morning,” and while it was steeping I was stealing glances at yer cute mug. You lent me a phone charger, which got me to a whopping 3 percent — I should’ve used that to get your number. Are you single?

—Girl with blue fur-trimmed hood. When: ˜ ursday, January 17, 2019. Where: Onyx Tonics. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914647 YOU AND ME ° ese rendezvous we experience are very special to me. I care deeply for you and am at a loss for what to do with these feelings. I think it’s mutual, but my vibes on that change day to day. I don’t understand. Are we “friends”? I believe our connection is more than friends. I need to know your thoughts of me. When: Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Where: around. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914645 KIDS’ MOVIES ON YOUR ITUNES Saturday at the Center. You were prepping for the evening and wanted help dredging up kids’ movies on your iTunes.

We compared dry, cracked hands and hung out. It was nice, and I found myself thinking about it later. Stop by again, and we’ll figure out how to split up the rest of your media that’s still on there. When: Saturday, January 12, 2019. Where: on the hill. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914644 MERCH BEAUTY FOR LETTUCE You’ve run the merch table for Lettuce at the last couple of shows. You are beautiful, and your smile mesmerizes me. Are you single? Either way, thank you for being you! When: Sunday, January 13, 2019. Where: Higher Ground.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914643 UNINTENTIONAL GHOSTING We had plans on Tinder to get a drink at the Mule Bar this Friday. My account got locked before I saved your number, so I haven’t been able to contact you. I’d still be up for a drink if you’re interested. Either way, the ghosting was unintentional. When: Sunday, January 6, 2019. Where: Tinder.

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REMEMBERED MY LAUGH We’ve had a handful of short interactions at both of my jobs. You have the sweetest smile and seem kind. ° e last time I saw you, you said you heard me walking by your house and knew it was me because of my laugh. It was really sweet. I’d love to catch you when I’m not slinging coffee and beers! When: Saturday, January 12, 2019. Where: Old North End. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914642 CAT FOOD AT HANNAFORD Early afternoon. How many cats did the woman in the next checkout line have? Your smile: warm and wonderful. ° e tap on my arm warmed my heart.

You said I made your day, but really you made mine! I should have asked you for coffee, but you were gone. Cup of coffee?

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SCARLETTLETTERS Dear Scarlett,

My son turns 18 today. He is a virgin. Where do I look to find a woman to take it from him?

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YOU MISSED A GREAT DINNER Never fails: When I make plans, weather and other things screw it up. It was a fun night but a lonely one. Miss cooking with you and all the fun that we had. Maybe next time? Still all my love and always. When: Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Where: Salon.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914640 UNIFIRST DELIVERY MAN I smiled at you and commented on how busy you must be with wet rugs. You replied, and a nice smile followed. When: Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Where: Buffalo Wild Wings.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914638 PENSKE DRIVER’S GORGEOUS SMILE Just wanted to say hi. ˝ When: Friday, January 4, 2019. Where: McDonald’s, Swanton. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914637 PAT C. AT WINOOSKI/COLCHESTER MCDONALD’S You came in with a friend for a meal on New Year’s Day about 3 p.m. We had a nice chat about your work (checking fire sprinklers), your car and your son. A friend of mine came in later and joined us. Would like to buy you lunch/dinner and continue the conversation. When: Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Where: Winooski/Colchester McDonald’s.

You: Man. Me: Man. #914636 SUMMIT FIRE SECURITY GUY You are the handsome young guy who works for Summit. I saw you working on the front-door security system when I visited a friend in the North End of Burlington the day after Christmas. Would like to meet and get to know you better, if you are up for that. When: Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Where: Burlington housing building. You: Man. Me: Man. #914635 CHRISTMAS NIGHT, CHARLMONT RESTAURANT You are a man who was dining in Morrisville on Christmas night with an older couple. I was there dining with my mother. We exchanged glances and smiles. I’d like to meet you for dinner, if you’re interested in doing so. When: Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Where: Charlmont Restaurant.

You: Man. Me: Man. #914634 THANK YOU To the beautiful, striking, tall, pierced blonde at the Pete Moss show: I wanted to say thank you. I’m pretty sure I actually fell in love with you for a couple hours. You are perfect and, for now, a dream. When: Sunday, December 30, 2018. Where: Sunday Night Mass.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914633

Dear 40- Year-Old, ° e answer is: You don’t.

In many cultures, including our own, a young man’s first time with a woman is viewed as a rite of passage. But that idea is based on antiquated, and even oppressive, views on what defines a “real man,” including assumptions about sexual orientation.

By treating virginity as a disease that needs to be cured, you’re reinforcing the stereotype that manhood is rooted in sexual prowess and only adding to your son’s possible shame and anxiety about not having yet had sex. You’re also perpetuating an age-old double standard: What if you had a daughter who just turned 18? Would you be writing to me asking how to score her a stud?

Your interference would also deprive your son of the experience of losing his virginity to a person he knows, cares about and desires — someone who taps into other important dimensions of adult relationships, such as intimacy, mutual regard and friendship.

Have you really thought through what an arranged encounter might be like for him? ° is is his first time, which means he’s likely to remember it forever. His experience with the woman you choose could turn out to be fun, but it’s more likely to be awkward and mechanical. Or worse, if you’re considering paid sex — read: illegal prostitution — he could land in jail.

Your son may be ready to “lose it,” but no one wants their parents to do their sexual matchmaking for them.

If you really want to help him, try being supportive and giving him the space to do what real adults do: make his own choices.

Love,

Scarlett

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0064-1 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 16, 2019 the City of Winooski filed application #4C0064-1 for a project generally described as demolition of an existing pool, construction of two new pools, rehabilitation of existing bath house, and construction of stormwater infrastructure. ¢ e project is located 62 Pine Street in WInooski, Vermont. ¢ e District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications.

A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. ¢ e application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before February 15, 2019, 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

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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 February 15, 2019.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, 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 24th day of January 2019.

By: /s/Rachel Lomonaco, District #4 Coordinator Rachel Lomonaco, District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.lomonaco@ vermont.gov

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0218-2A 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 10, 2019, City of Burlington, Burlington International Airport, 1200 Airport Drive, #1, South Burlington, VT 05403 filed application #4C0218-2A for a project generally described as construction of a Quick Turn Around (QTA) car rental facility. ¢ e Project is located on Airport Drive in South Burlington, Vermont. ¢ e District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. ¢ e application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http:// nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0218-2A”.

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[CONTINUED] 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 February 11, 2019.

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Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, 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 16th day of January, 2019.

By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802/879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0663-7D 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 18, 2019, Cresta Nedde, LLC, 747 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401 and Town of Williston, 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495 filed application #4C0663-7D for a project generally described as conversion of 11,036 square feet of existing warehouse space into office space, resulting in a total of 20,000 square feet of office and 46,764 square feet of industrial space. £ e Project includes the construction of 24 new parking spaces and a boundary line adjustment with the Town of Williston. £ e Project is located on Lot 10A at 291 Hurricane Lane in Williston, Vermont.

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£ e District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications.

A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. £ e application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb. vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0663-7D”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before February 15, 2019, 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 February 15, 2019.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, 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 24th day of January, 2019.

By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802/879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C1284-5 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 15, 2019, R.E.M. Development

Company, LLC, 599 Avenue D, Williston, VT 05495 filed application #4C1284-5 for a project generally described as construction of a house, barn, and related site improvements on Lot 2 of the Bay Road subdivision. £ e Project is located at 1114 Bay Road, near the intersection of Bay Road and US Route 7 in Colchester, Vermont.

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.

£ e District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. £ e application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http:// nrb.vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C1284-5”.

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.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before February 15, 2019, 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

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 February 15, 2019.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, 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).

BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20TH, 2019, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE £ e Burlington Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday February 20th, 2019, at 5:00 PM in Contois Auditorium, City Hall.

1. 16-1225CA/CU; 410 North St (RL, Ward 1E) Scott Goodwin Finish garage interior to be accessory dwelling unit, add parking space.

Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office, (City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Planning and Zoning office is considered public and cannot be kept confidential. £ is may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www.burlingtonvt.gov/ pz/drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 18th day of January, 2019.

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By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802/879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFERS PUBLICLY FUNDED PREKINDERGARTEN (PREK) FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 5* WHO RESIDE IN THE TOWNS OF: CHARLOTTE, HINESBURG, SHELBURNE, ST. GEORGE AND WILLISTON Now Enrolling for the 2019-20 School Year What is publicly funded prekindergarten education?

Publicly funded prekindergarten is defined as: • Ten hours per week (for 35 weeks) of developmentally appropriate early learning experiences that is based on Vermont’s Early Learning Standards.

• Children who reside in Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and Williston and will be *3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2019 are eligible for universal PreK funding from CVSD. Funding is limited to 35 weeks during the academic school year (September 2019-June 2020).

What Should CVSD Families Know About Universal/Publicly Funded PreK? *Children must be at least 3 years old on or before Sept. 1 2019 to qualify for prekindergarten funding.

According to the VT Agency of Education, children who are age eligible CVSD kindergarten (5 years old on or before 9/1/2019) may not receive publicly funded PreK .

• Publicly-funded PreK services can be found in schools and qualified community-based programs (homes and

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SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS centers). ıis link wil l bring you to a data base of qualified PreK providers in VT. http://education. vermont.gov/studentsupport/early-education/ prekindergarten • ıe state tuition rate paid to communitybased private PreK providers on behalf of CVSD children attending prekindergarten during the 2019-20 school year is $3,356.

How do I apply?

• If your child is going to attend a qualified prekindergarten program outside of the school (in the community) you will have to enroll both with the community program/ provider (for your child’s place in the program) and with your school district (to ensure PreK funding for your child is sent to the program). ıe full registration packet is available on CVSD’s website at: http://earlyedcvsdvt.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/9/2/38925317/ act_166_2019-20_full_ registration_packet.pdf • If you would like information about PreK programs offered in a CVSD school contact your local school about the enrollment process.

If you have questions about the CVSD registra-

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If you have questions about publicly funded prekindergarten contact Shelley Henson at shenson@cvsdvt.org or 985-1936.

CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ıe 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: 7 No parking areas.

No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1)-(43) As Written.

(44) [Reserved.]

On the west side of South Union Street for 20 feet north and south of the midblock crosswalk at 531 South Union Street.

(45)-(549) As Written.

Adopted this 16th day of January, 2019 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest Phillip Peterson Associate Engineer – Technical Services Adopted 1/16/19; Published 01/30/19; Effective 02/20/19.

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NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date: 2/7/2019 Sale Date: 2/8/2019 James Villa Unit #408 Stephen Morehouse Unit #307 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802)863-8300 PUBLIC NOTICE Garnet Transport Medicine, LLC has identified the need for a nonemergency ambulance service to operate in Chittenden County and is applying for licensure by the Vermont Department of Health. ıis service proposes to begin operation on April 1st, 2019 within the geographic boundaries of Chittenden County.

In accordance with 24 V.S.A. Emergency Medical Services Statute, public comments are invited to be received by the Department by August 24th, 2018.

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Vermont Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Office PO Box 70 Burlington, VT 054020070 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1266-918 CNPR IN RE: ESTATE OF KATE G. LIEBER LATE OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Kate G. Lieber, 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. ıe claim must be presented to us at the address listed below with a copy filed with the register of the Probate Court. ıe claim may be barred forever if it is not presented as

described within the (4) four month period.

Dated: 1/25/2019 Signed: Justin Kodner Print Name: Justin Kodner Address: c/o Deborah M. Ryan, Esq. BROADFOOT, Attorneys at Law 30 Main St. Suite 322 Burlington, VT 05401 Telephone: (802) 8637020 Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 1/30/2019 Address of Probate Court: Probate Court, District of Chittenden P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 054010511 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1643-1118 CNPR In re estate of ıomas J. Cook.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of ıomas J. Cook late of South Burlington, Vermont.

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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. ıe claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. ıe claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: January 20, 2019 /s/ Sandra C. Lafrance Signature of Fiduciary Sandra C. Lafrance Executor/Administrator: 203 Tanglewood Drive Swanton, VT 05488 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 1/30/2019 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Superior Court Probate Division 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1722-1218 CNPR IN RE: ESTATE OF PHOEBE E. BRYAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Phoebe E. Bryan, late of Williston, 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 date of the first publication of this notice. ıe claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. ıe claim may be barred forever if it is not presented as described within the four (4) month period.

Dated: January 16, 2019 /s/Alden T. Bryan Executor/Administrator: Alden T. Bryan Address: 320 North Williston Road City, State, Zip: Williston, VT 05495

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LISA S. ANGELL A/K/A LISA ANGELL AND VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES OCCUPANTS OF: 41 Wheelock Street, Montpelier VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

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[CONTINUED] close that certain mortgage given by Lisa S. Angell a/k/a Lisa Angell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc., dated May 26, 2009 and recorded in Book 567 Page 167 of the land records of the City of Montpelier, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc. to CitiMortgage, Inc., dated May 29, 2012 and recorded in Book 632 Page 23; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from CitiMortgage, Inc. to Federal National Mortgage Association dated February 12, 2014 and recorded in Book 659 Page 23 and (3) Assignment of Mortgage from Federal National Mortgage Association to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust dated February 27, 2017 and recorded in Book 678 Page 879, all of the land records of the City of Montpelier for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 41 Wheelock Street, Montpelier, Vermont on March 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF MONTPELIER, WASHINGTON COUNTY, STATE OF VERMONT, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 225, PAGE 464, ID# 167.041000, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY.

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BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO KEVIN H. ANGELL AND LISA ANGELL BY WARRANTY DEED OF HENRY C. BAILEY AND BRIGITTE E. BAILEY DATED JUNE 29, 1989 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 225, PAGE 464 OF THE CITY OF MONTPELIER LAND RECORDS. THE INTEREST OF KEVIN

H. ANGELL WAS DECREED TO LISA ANGELL

BY FINAL DECREE AND STIPULATION IN THE MATTER, KEVIN ANGELL V. LISA ANGELL, WASHINGTON COUNTY FAMILY COURT, DOCKET NO. 317-8-03 WNDM DATED 10/8/04, RECORDED IN BOOK 467, PAGE 21 OF THE MONTPELIER LAND RECORDS. BEING A 0.82 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, WITH DWELLING AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON AND MORE PARTICULARY KNOWN AS 41 WHEELOCK STREET IN THE CITY OF MONTPELIER, VERMONT.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM BRIGITTE E. BAILEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AND HENRY C. BAILEY AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 225 PAGE 464 DATED 06/29/1989 AND RECORDED 07/03/1989, WASHINGTON COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF VERMONT. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. ¥ e balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. ¥ e mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED: January 25, 2019 By: /s/ Loraine L. Hite Loraine L. Hite, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 THE TOWN OF BOLTON, VT IS SEEKING PROPOSALS

FROM PLANNING CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE PROJECT COORDINATION, ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING CONDITIONS, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND A VILLAGE MASTER PLAN FOR THE BOLTON VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD. Final work products will supplement the town’s existing Town Plan, and include narrative summary, graphics, maps & implementation recommendations, including zoning bylaw updates & capital improvements. Project budget is $32,000.

Complete bid specifications are available on the town website at: http://boltonvt.com/ about/employmentopportunities/.

Deadline to submit a proposal is 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 2019.

support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS 802 QUITS TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM Ongoing workshops open to the community to provide tobacco cessation support and free nicotine replacement products with participation. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland.

Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC Physiatry Conference Room), 160 Allen St., Rutland. PEER LED Stay Quit Support Group, fi rst ¥ ursday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at RRMC. Info: 747-3768, scosgrove@rrmc.org.

ADDICT IN THE FAMILY: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS Wednesdays,«6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish,«4 Prospect St., Essex Junction. For further information, please visit«thefamilyrestored. org«or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or«12lindsaymarie@ gmail.com.

AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to«vermontal anonalateen.org«or«call 866-972-5266.

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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free.

Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the fi rst step of 12 & join a group in your area.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP ¥ is caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Offi ce, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston.

Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. ¥ ey 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 confi rm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS 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.

their loved ones or caregivers. Meets first Monday of the month, 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more information call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. ‡ e support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment.

Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522.

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. ‡ e group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. ‡ ere is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues,

Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st ‡ u. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. monthly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. monthly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m.

Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

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: 888763-3366, parkinson info@uvmhealth.org, parkinsonsvt.org.

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 support group meets the 3rd Wed. monthly 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

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP ‡ e Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence?

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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@essex alliance.org, 878-8213.

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 & open to the public!

To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@gmail.com.

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. cerebralpalsy guidance.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

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Maybe two or three of us can get together to help each other simplify. 989-3234, 425-3612.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE! SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership. Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 3998754. You can learn more at smartrecovery. org.

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including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. ‡ e support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships.

Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship.

Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Childcare is provided.

Info: 658-1996.

EMPLOYMENTSEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP Frustrated with the job search or with your job? You are not alone. Come check out this supportive circle.

Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.

FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming.

We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer one-on-one support. For more information, email rex@ pridecentervt.org or call 802-238-3801.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ‡ is support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends and community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. ‡ e group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator. Weekly on

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Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turning Point Center, corner of Bank St., Burlington. (Across from parking garage, above bookstore). thdaub1@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more information and a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

FREE YOGA FOR RECOVERY Join Jessica Child for free yoga for individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.

Every Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at SoulShine Power Yoga, 1 Market Place #16, Essex Jct. Mats are available at the studio. No experience necessary, just a willingness to deepen your recovery. Info: jessicamchild@gmail. com, 802-999-8655.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction?

Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington.

Please call for date and location. RSVP mkeasler3@gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

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LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP is veterans group is a safe place for veterans to gather and discuss ways to help the community, have dinners, send packages and help the families of LGBTQ service people. Ideas on being helpful encouraged. Every 2nd and 4th−Wednesday,−6-8:30 p.m.,−at Christ Episcopal Church ( e Little Red Door),−64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP is Hearing Voices Group seeks to fi nd understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime.−We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy.−We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are. Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.

Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.

HEARTBEAT VERMONT Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago.

Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our−clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort

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in the bladder/ pelvic region & urinary frequency/urgency. ese are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone.

For Vermont-based support group, email−bladder painvt@gmail.com−or call 899-4151 for more information.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS e Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offi ces & meal deliveries. e program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/ or hate violence. ese groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support.

Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced.

Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identifi ed survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination.−Open to all sexual orientations.

Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pride centervt.org.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help

other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed. at 7 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., suite 200, Burlington. 861-3150.

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. ird Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every u., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second u. of the month, 4-5:30 p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every 1st and 3rd Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; No. Concord, every u., 6-7:30 p.m., Loch Lomond, 700 Willson Rd. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@namivt. org or 800-639-6480.

Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Bellows Falls, 3rd Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., Compass School, 7892 US-5, Westminster; Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m.

Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed.

of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd fl oor; Rutland, 1st Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; Williston, 1st & 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., NAMI Vermont Offi ce, 600 Blair Park Rd. #301. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt. org or 800-639-6480.

Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. e only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.

Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.

NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. e only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

NEW (AND EXPECTING) MAMAS AND PAPAS! EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY! e Children’s Room invites you to join our weekly drop-in support group. Come unwind and discuss your experiences and questions around infant care and development, self-care and postpartum healing, and community resources for families with babies. Tea and snacks provided.

Weekly on ursdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your babies! (Newborn through crawling stage).

Located within atcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe Street,− childrensroomonline. org. Contact−childrens room@wwsu.org−or 244-5605.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar experience, join us the 3rd u. at the Faith

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE -- S. BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide.

When: first Wednesday of each month,−6-7:30 p.m.−Location: S. Burlington. is group is currently full and unable to accept new participants. Please call Linda Livendale at 802-272-6564 to learn about other groups within driving distance. We are sorry for the inconvenience. ank you!

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP e Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child−meets every third−Tuesday−of the month,−7-9 p.m.,−at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston.

Call/email Jay at− 802-373-1263,− compassionate friendsvt@gmail.com.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:156:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929.

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VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? is is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@ gmail.com, 658-4991.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m.

Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.

YOGA FOR FOLKS LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE Join as we build community and share what works on the often confusing, baffling and isolating path to wellness while living with Lyme disease. We will have a gentle restorative practice suitable for all ages and all−le vels from beginner to experienced, followed by an open group discussion where we will share what works and support one another in our quest for healing.

By donation. Wear comfortable clothing.

March 5,−April 2,−May 7, June 4.−2-3:30 p.m.

More information at−laughingriveryoga. com XA – EVERYTHING ANONYMOUS Everything Anonymous is an all encompassing 12-step support group.

People can attend for any reason, including family member challenges. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. Info: 777-5508, definder@ gmail.com.

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STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults:

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-543-9498 for more info.

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QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free?−Join our FREE five-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists.−We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.−You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or quittobaccoclass@ uvmhealth.org.

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 2577989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

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SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence.

Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@sover.net.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.

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POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP Anyone coping with potato intolerance and interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox,−48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

QUEER CARE GROUP is support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth.

It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. is group is for adults only. For more information, email info@outrightvt.org.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group.

Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help.

Shawn, 660-2645.

Visit slaafws.org−or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st u. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd u. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250.

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem with food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, and there are no dues or fees. See−oavermont. org/meeting-list/−for the current meeting list, meeting format and more; or call 802863-2655 any time!

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

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OPEN EARS, OPEN MINDS A mutual support circle that focuses on connection and selfexploration. Fridays at−1p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center,−279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.

QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFE e Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.

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from the disease. 2nd u. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski.

Info: hovermann4@ comcast.net.

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Sasha Goldstein DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR Seven Days staffer since 2016

“It’s clear that when you write or report something here, you can make a big impact.”

the people behind the pages

Three years ago, Sasha Goldstein was commuting by bike via the Brooklyn Bridge to his job as a web editor and breaking-news reporter at the New York Daily News.

Today the 32-year-old new dad sometimes rides — or skis — along the Burlington Bike Path to Seven Days, where he is the deputy news editor. Sasha supervises our Burlington reporting and spends a lot of time editing articles on sevendaysvt.com.

He also writes his own stories — often quirky ones.

Subjects have included a previously unreported plane crash, white supremacist rallies, Vermont’s 1970s ski bums, and a mysterious, half-submerged swing set in Lake Champlain. And he’s the keeper of Seven Days Cannabeat coverage.

Owing in part to his metro-daily experience, Sasha has an eye for what makes Vermont unique. He comes up with and usually authors the 802Much feature on the paper’s Last 7 page.

Why did a Maryland native who went to the University of Wisconsin and worked in New York settle in Burlington?

His wife has family in the Queen City, and the couple knew and liked it enough to get married at the St. John’s Club with a reception at the hip South End venue ArtsRiot. Now they have a toddler daughter.

Sasha was attracted to Vermont for professional reasons, too. Unlike in New York, where multiple media outlets are often chasing the same story, “It’s clear that when you write or report something here, you can make a big impact — just on a different scale. It’s very rewarding,” Sasha says.

“I knew, as a reader from afar, that Seven Days was thriving journalistically, even in the face of crazy changes to the industry,” he says. “Nearly three years in, I can say unequivocally that this is a top-notch organization and one that is continually striving to be better.”

Keep this newspaper free for all.

Join the Super Readers at sevendaysvt.com/super-readers or call us at 802-864-5684.

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YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL SOURCE. JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM Maple Confections and Production (Winooski, VT)

Now Hiring!

Olive Garden in South Burlington is now accepting applications for qualified candidates to come join our family. We have just increased our starting wages for dishwashers, line and prep cooks, and are accepting applications for all positions, full or part time, day and evening shifts available.

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To apply, please complete an application, attach a resume if you have one, and return in person or email to: Mount Mansfield Maple Products 450 Weaver Street, Suite 18 Winooski, VT 05404 roseleni@mansfieldmaple.com

The Director of Music plans and oversees a vibrant and inspirational congregational music program, which aligns with the Society’s mission. The Director of Music’s primary focus is providing excellent, diverse, multi-cultural and theme-enhancing choral and instrumental music for the Sunday worship experience, but is also charged with nurturing the presence of music throughout all areas of congregational life. Find the full job description here: https://uusociety.org/ employment-opportunities/

BAKERY MANAGER

Summer Camp Educators (June 17-Aug 28)

Farmyard Educators (April-October)

Camp Educators and lifeguards teach 9 weeks of onsite day camps for ages 4–17.

Farmyard Educators with an interest in farm-based education and agriculture systems teach in the Children’s Farmyard from May – October.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNTOWN WINOOSKI Downtown Winooski is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the vibrancy of Winooski’s businesses. The Executive Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong working and collaborative relationships with local businesses, City government, the media, and the general public, with the aim of ensuring sustainability of Winooski’s businesses, and advancing the City’s economic development goals. Key responsibilities include: working with City staff to develop annual goals aligned with the City’s economic development plan; establishing a strategy to assess the business community’s most critical needs and concerns; and keeping area businesses informed about City initiatives and proposals that may affect their business, and bringing their feedback to City officials. To view the full job description and qualifications please check out our website:

http://bit.ly/WinooskiED To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to hr@downtownwinooski.org by February 15.

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Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit organization and a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark in Shelburne, VT. We are hiring for the following seasonal education positions:

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Are you passionate about bread? Do you have experience with wood-fired ovens? Are cooperatives your thing?

The Potsdam Food Co-op seeks an experienced manager to lead operations at our small bakery and deli. We're excited by candidates with enthusiasm for good food, but we need someone who can juggle the needs of our retail store and our wholesale accounts. This is a leadership position and will have a key role in shaping the future of the bakery, the co-op, and the local food culture. Are you the dynamic individual we're looking for? Is the North Country community the home you've been dreaming of? Check out the job description on our website and email me with questions.

generalmanager@ potsdamcoop.com

To learn more about these positions, visit

shelburnefarms.org/ about/join-our-team.

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Full-Time TEAM MEMBER Small residential/commercial cleaning company seeks parttime team member. Our perfect candidate will have: • A Charming personality • The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and clients and take in feedback with grace • A tidy appearance • A judgement-free approach to caring for our clients’ spaces • Reliable transportation Call Lucinda at 338-2070 or email inquiries to: lucindarellavt@yahoo.com.

Hours can be flexible as long as consistent. $15 per hour after short probationary period

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SERVICE/SASH COORDINATOR OPEN POSITIONS At Vermont Creamery, our employees are our greatest resource. We are a community that empowers our team to engage and live our mission every day. We know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and here, the whole is powered by a spirit of collaboration and transparency.

We know benefits matter; that’s why we offer a competitive package. Our benefits program includes medical, vision and dental insurance, retirement plans and a total well-being approach. Perks to keep you healthy and happy include a wellness program, time off, and tuition assistance. A certified B Corp since 2014, we’re using our business as a force for good.

Make a difference by assisting elderly residents & residents with disabilities obtain needed supportive services from the community to prevent premature institutionalization & unnecessary hospital visits; assess individual service needs; determine eligibility for public services; & make resource allocation decisions to enable residents to remain safely in their homes.

SASH responsibilities fall into three broad categories of intervention: transitional care, coordinated care & self-management education.

General Manager

Butterworks Farm is seeking a general manager to manage and grow our successful farm and creamery in the years to come. We Bachelor’s Degree & experience in a related social service field; are a pioneering organic dairy farm knowledge of community services, strong interpersonal skills & the and creamery that has focused on soil health and regenerative ability to coordinate & deal effectively one-on-one & in group settings. practices for the past 40 years. We Grant funded position is based in Montpelier & covers residents at are looking for an individual with properties in Northfield, Barre, Bethel & White River Jct. For position an understanding of agriculture details, requirements & qualifications, visit www.vsha.org. Cover letter and value-added production who & resume to: HR, VSHA, 1 Prospect St., Montpelier, VT 05602-3556. is both organized and business savvy. We have a great product VSHA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. line and wonderful farm, and are looking for a competent individual to continue our tradition of Vermont Creamery is currently hiring: TOWN OF BOLTON 4t-VSHA013019.indd 1 1/28/19 4:15 PM business success paired with truly • Creamery Supervisor – 2nd Shift sustainable farming. If you have business management skills and • Industrial Technician are looking for a unique, rewarding • Operations Support Coordinator job we would love to hear from you. Interested? Then YOUR • Research & Development Tech The Town of Bolton is seeking an individual to fill a full time NEXT STEP should be to request a Equipment Operator Maintenance Technician position with detailed job description and info on To apply, please call 802-479-9371 or go to the Highway Department. A Class B CDL (commercial driver’s our application process by emailing www.vermontcreamery.com/our-team. jobs@butterworksfarm.com. license) or obtaining a Class B CDL within six (6) months of We’ll follow up with more details, hire is required. Full benefits package; salary commensurate with specifics on what information we experience; position open until filled. For the position description, need in your resume, a timeline 5v-VTCreamery013019.indd 1 1/25/19 2:24 PM please contact the Town Office at 802-434-5075, or visit the and more info on what comes next website, www.boltonvt.com. To apply please submit a letter of in this process. No phone calls interest (including qualifications and experience) and/or a resume to please - bear in mind that the right person for the job will demonstrate Town of Bolton, the ability to follow detailed, multi3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, step instructions. In an effort to Bolton VT 05676, maintain a level playing field, we or to clerkbolton@gmavt.net. ask that you address ALL inquires to jobs@butterworksfarm.com.

The Town of Bolton is an equal opportunity employer.

Equipment Operator Maintenance Technician

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Accounting Specialist Tetra Tech International Development Services, based in downtown Burlington, is now accepting applications for our full time Accounting Specialist position. Our ideal candidate will have two years’ experience in an administrative role, accounting experience, works with a high degree of professionalism, and is passionate about the work our employees are doing around the world.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k program, PTO and more.

To apply, please visit our website at careers.tetratechintdev.com.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

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Manager

Collins Perley Sports Center, Inc. in St. Albans, Vermont is seeking a manager with strong leadership skills. Please apply on schoolspring.com, job #3043397, or submit resume and cover letter with three letters of recommendation to MRUSD, 28 Catherine St., St. Albans, VT 05478.

Responsibilities Include:

• Carries out all policies and procedures of the Board of Directors of the Collins Perley Sports Center, Inc., Bellows Free Academy and the Maple Run Unified School District.

• Assesses facility needs to ensure that all physical plant, equipment and grounds are properly maintained.

• Oversees the hiring, retention, supervision and training of all facility management and staff.

• Maintains a safe environment for all employees and facility users.

• Maintains effective and positive relationships with members of the school community, public officials and the general public.

• Serves as a fiduciary manager for the Collins Perley Sports Center, Inc. • Manager must maintain professional flexibility and have the motivation to continue professional development. Candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field or have appropriate related work experience.

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DONOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf has a new opportunity for the right individual!

As the largest direct service emergency food provider in Vermont, the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf serves over 12,000 people each year. The Donor Relations Director is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors. This can include the constituents of individuals, organizations, private foundations, businesses and corporations. The Donor Relations Director works collaboratively with development staff in initiating and growing philanthropy and key fundraising events.

We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for mobilizing support for hunger relief. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably with a non-profit, Master’s degree preferred; the ability to convey a high degree of commitment and passion for the mission of the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf; excellent verbal and written communication skills required - bilingual abilities are a plus; and the ability to interact pleasantly and effectively with the public, staff, and volunteers.

The Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf is a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity. We offer competitive pay and a great benefit package! Please send a cover letter and resume by email to: DonorRelations@cvoeo.org. To learn more about this position, please visit www.cvoeo.org/careers.

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PRESSMAN & OR BINDERY Join our team!

Administrative Assistant We’re looking for someone with superior customer service and attention to detail. The Admin Assistant supports donors, clients, customers and internal staff by performing a wide range of office activities accurately and in a timely manner. Must have a valid driver’s license.

We are seeking a selfmotivated candidate who has attention to detail and quality to run our small 1/C and 2/C offset equipment and work in our bindery when needed to operate cutters, and folding and stitching equipment.

Pay compensative with experience. Send resumes with job title in subject line, confidentially to:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Steps to End Domestic Violence, the largest provider of domestic violence-related support and prevention services in Vermont, has an opportunity for an exceptional leader to become its next Executive Director. Candidates will be accomplished professionals with a minimum of 5 years of Driver’s Aide leadership experience in a multi-program environment; Looking for a personable and reliable driver’s aide to help as we transport children to and from childcare in and around Burlington. will have demonstrated success in operational and fiscal management; will have extensive fundraising and Email a resume to nhjobs@ascentria.org. grant management skills and experience in major donor These are great opportunities to work in a meaningful environment empowering others. cultivation; will be able to implement the agency’s strategic plan; will be able to nurture and sustain a trauma-informed ASCENTRIA CARE ALLIANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. michelle@sevendaysvt.com organization; and preferably will have experience and knowledge of issues surrounding domestic violence and related public health and social justice issues.

4t-GoodNewsGarage013019.indd 1 1/28/19 11:43 AM 2v-RePro013019.indd 1 1/25/19 12:55 PM A full job description and information about how to apply can be found at stepsVT.org/jobs. No phone calls please. Please send cover letter and resume to edhiring@stepsvt.org.

Position open until filled. Salary range $70,000-$75,000.

Wake Robin is adding new members to its team!

Housekeeper

EOE. Members of marginalized communities and those who have experienced domestic violence are encouraged to apply.

FULL-TIME

Vermont’s premier continuing Care Retirement Community seeks a member to join our housekeeping team. Housekeepers work collaboratively to support residents who live independently as well as those who live in residential care. Housekeepers are critical to the well-being of residents and the quality of the Wake Robin environment. Candidates must have housekeeping and/or industrial cleaning or industrial laundry experience.

Driver

FULL OR PART TIME

The Environmental Services team seeks a driver to provide onand-off-campus transportation services to residents and staff.

Duties include driving, assisting residents into and out of vehicles, escorting residents to destination if necessary, and general maintenance/cleaning of vehicles. This position requires timely adherence to transportation schedules and safety protocol, and excellent customer service. Applicants must possess a valid VT Driver’s license (CDL not required) and a stellar driving record.

Interested candidates, please send resume and cover letter via email to hr@wakerobin.com. For additional information see our Employment page at www.wakerobin.com or like “Wake Robin Works” on Facebook.

Wake Robin is an EOE.

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Property and Farm Manager Peterson Quality Malt, Vermont’s only malt house, is hiring! We are looking for a Full Time Property and Farm Manager for our new 2:17 PM site in Charlotte, VT.

Position Purpose:

Spring Lake Ranch is a long term residential program for adults with mental health and addiction issues.

Residents find strength and hope through shared work and community. We are searching for:

Executive Director Responsible for the day-to-day operation, financial well-being, and strategic direction of Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community. S/he ensures that the Mission is fulfilled and Spring Lake Ranch remains a vibrant and viable organization and therapeutic community, able to adjust and evolve in a demanding and changing health care environment. Go to www.springlakeranch.org for full job description and qualifications.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter explaining your interest to: eevarts@wakerobin. com, fax to (802) 492-3331, or mail to SLR, 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738.

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Maintain and oversee the grounds and buildings on the property, as well as assist with malt production and farm management.

Responsibilities include: • • • • • •

Maintain lawns, mowing, raking, etc.

Snow removal Landscaping Repair and maintenance of rental properties Light construction Cleaning and janitorial work

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be able to: • Regularly lift 50 pounds • Safely operate a wide range of farm and road vehicles • Have excellent problem solving and decision making skills • Have mechanical repair aptitude The ideal candidate will have an appreciation of craft beer, sustainable agriculture, a love of the outdoors, and the ability to be flexible and to think on your feet.

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Vermont Network

The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts seeks applicants for a part-time position in our Box Office.

This is a great opportunity to become a part of the exciting world of the performing arts.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Our part-time Customer Service Representatives are responsible for telephone and in-person window ticket sales. Requirements include excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and accuracy and speed with data entry. This is a part-time position that requires scheduling flexibility, including some evening, weekend, and weekday availability.

For a full job description and how to apply, please visit:

www.flynncenter.org/about-us/employment-andinternship-opportunities.html.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Flynn Center Attn: Human Resources 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

by February 1st to sarahkr@vtnetwork.org

Please send a cover letter with resume by applying online at:

No phone calls, please. EOE

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Clara Martin Center

We are a local non-profit community mental health center providing a variety of mental health and substance abuse services to Orange County and the Upper Valley

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DESIGN/SALES POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding design career?

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Inspired Closets is looking for an experienced professional to join its sales and design team. Step into the fashionable world of storage design and help homeowners to personalize their space for function and efficiency. We provide exceptional products and impeccable service in a fun, friendly and professional environment.

Locations in Randolph, Bradford, Chelsea and Wilder

Master Level Clinicians: We currently have several Master Level Clinician positions available who will provide outpatient psychotherapy, supportive counseling, casehave consultation, case management, and clinician assessment We currently several full time Masters level services on an outpatient basis in the office and community. / social worker positions for professionals to work withDuties include clinical assessments, diagnosis, and clientsconducting who are diagnosed with eitherformulating an acute or a making recommendations for treatment. Master’s degree and/or license/ chronic a mental illness. These positions will provide certification (preferred) in Psychology and/or related field. Counseling assessments, & or individual therapy, experience with adiagnosis, wide varietygroup of individuals and circumstances preferred. treatment planning, management Assessment, diagnostic, case and counseling skillsand are referral essential.services.

Available We strongly in working within a team based positions includebelieve the Generalist Clinician but also specialty areas which include Substanceand Abuse, Child & Family Schooland Based Clinicians. environment we provide regularandgroup individual Based out of Randolph, and Berlin. supervision to all ofOxbow/Bradford our clinical staff.

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Speech-Language Pathologist Rehabilitation Services at Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its team! Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and hold Certificate of Clinical Competence

by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or if supervision is available, qualify as Clinical Fellow in Speech/Language Pathology according to ASHA guidelines. Vermont State Licensure or eligibility required. Experience is preferred.

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Summer Naturalist Stowe Land Trust, a local land conservation organization in Stowe, Vermont, is seeking a Summer Naturalist.

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DRIVER SUPERVISOR Mad River Food Hub has been successfully distributing Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Vermont for the last 7 years and is seeking a Driver Supervisor who is responsible for supervising drivers as well as performing all driver functions coordinating the safe and efficient deliveries.

Applicants must have supervisory and driving experience and be capable of repeatedly lifting 50+ pounds.

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Demanding criminal caseload in a fast-paced office environment. Must be able to work independently and as part of a legal team. Duties may require irregular hours and travel for which private means of transportation is required. Previous criminal investigation experience preferred. Full-time with State of VT benefits. Base pay: $22.06/hr. EOE. Email resume and cover letter by Monday, 2/11 to:

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Sterling College, the leading voice atinahigher education for environmental stewardship, invites applications for a environmental stewards small liberal arts college in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont!

Sterling

Seeking an interested individual to work as a Respite Provider/ Personal Care Attendant for 17 year old male with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Provider must be willing to work two weekends a month to support the client who enjoys outside activities such as fishing and hiking as well as video games, social opportunities and community activities. He likes keeping busy and has a great sense of humor.

College in Craftsbury Common is looking for talented professionals to fill several open positions.

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Community to support the deeper integration of community life and the Work Program. This position assists with the management and coordination of a variety of administrative functions. A commitment to social justice and environmental stewardship is essential. A requirement of this position is to live on campus in College-provided housing.

Sterling College, a college of environmental stewardship in Craftsbury Com mon, Vermont invites applications for the position of a Marketing Coordina Faculty in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems/Draft Animal Educator: tor.

The Marketing supports Sterling’s recruitment Reporting to the DeanCoordinator of Academics, the Draft Animal Educator is responsible for the direct instructioneffort and Personal Care Attendant – Teen of courses that lead to a minor in Draft Animal Power Systems with an expected teaching workload the Office of Admission reach its enrollment goals of both degree and cer that also includes instruction to in woodlot management and practices, and other courses that are part We are looking for an energetic, compassionate, and dedicated of the sustainable agriculture and food systems curriculum. Desired qualifications include extensive PCA to support a curious 15-year old, who has Sturge-Weber tificate students by driving relevant users to the Sterling website using organi practical experience in draft animal use and management, significant teaching experience, and an Syndrome - a seizure disorder. He loves to explore the outside, undergraduate degree and/or graduatemedia degree, preferably in a field related to the College’s mission of play board games, read books, and hang out. Ideal candidate willsearch, paid search, and social outlets consistent with Sterling’s brand environmental stewardship. have experience working with children/teens with developmental disabilities and behavioral needs. Ongoing oversight and supporting and mission in order to increase conversions on the college’s website. Th Staff Accountant: Reports to the Controller and is part of a three-person team responsible for will be provided from a behavior analyst. Goals include hanging out the finance and accounting activities of the Staff Accountant is responsible for day-toMarketing Coordinator reports toCollege. the The Director of Marketing. with client at home as well as bringing him to other activities within the community. Currently looking for both weekdays, afternoon and weekend support. This has the potential to grow into more hours as the job progresses. The family is offering competitive wages to the right candidate.

day accounting activities including student billing, maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable, posting journal entries, processing payroll, and assisting the controller with carrying out other responsibilities of the business office. Successful applicants should have an undergraduate degree and/or graduate degree, preferably in accounting or business, a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in accounting or related field and share a passion for Sterling’s mission of environmental stewardship.

For a full description of the position, please visit www.sterlingcollege.edu/jobs

The College is seeking applicants with a unique eye for photography, a work For complete position descriptions and application instructions, please visit: ing knowledge of sterlingcollege.edu/more/employment both WordPress and social media, ability to conceive Seeking an individual interested in working as a Personal Care Attendant with a 4 year old male. Interested applicant must be open shoot, edit, and cut short movies in iMovie or Adobe Premier, and stron to working with children with mobility issues and developmental ABOUT STERLING COLLEGE written communication skills.

Applications (including a cover letter, résumé delays. Support will occur in the child’s home. This position entails Sterling College is the leading voice in higher education for environmental stewardship and providing after pre-school support, transportation when needed, and and the names and contact information of three references) rural place-based education. Founded in 1958 in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, themust College be sent vi some outdoor recreation. was among the first in the United States to focus on the human relationship in the natural e-mail to klavin@sterlingcollege.edu. world through majors in Ecology, Environmental Humanities, Sustainable Agriculture and Food To apply for these positions, please visit our website at Personal Care Attendant – Child

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The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting for several Docket Clerk positions, both long term temporary and permanent positions, in Burlington, St. Albans, Montpelier, and Brattleboro. Positions will perform specialized clerical duties including data entry and customer service in person & over the phone. High School graduate and two years of clerical, or data entry experience required. 2019 starting salary has increased!

Starting $16.88 per hour.

Now Hiring for the Following Positions Crisis Bed Support Staff This position is ideal for individuals pursuing their graduate degree or experienced staff who are looking to develop their crisis management skills. OFFERING A $1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS! Position requires: • Team player who values collaboration • Supporting adults experiencing crises with the goal of diverting hospitalizations • Flexibility with schedule • Current job offering is for full-time overnight shifts from 6pm-6am • NCSS is 25 minutes from Burlington and close to Interstate 89

Court Officer openings

Master Clinician

The Vermont Judiciary is looking for long term temporary openings, 2 in Burlington (job code 18046) & 1 position in St. Albans (job code 18047). The primary responsibility is for the security of court house, performing security, safety, and general assistance to court operations. High School graduate and two years in a responsible position required. 2019 starting salary has increased! Starting $16.88 per hour.

The Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Program seeks a clinician with strong clinical leadership experience to work closely with staff and program leadership to serve adults with severe mental illness.

Master Clinician will conduct intakes and reassessments, implement a range of assessment and intervention models (DBT training preferred), and provide individual psychotherapy services as well as facilitate group psychotherapy. Position also involves enhancing our quality reviews process and training staff on evidenced-based practices. Must have master’s level licensure by January 2019. Experience working with adults with severe mental illness and in multiple treatment modalities is required. Position involves services in the home, office, and community settings. CSS is 5 minutes from the urlington area and close to Interstate . This is a full-time, benefited position.

Residential Subs

Permanent employees receive excellent health & dental insurance, annual & sick leave and holidays paid, and be part of the Vermont State Pension plan. Open until filled. Equal opportunity employer.

NCSS is seeking individuals with a passion for working with individuals with mental illness to join our residential programs as a sub. Responsibilities include providing a supportive environment in a residential setting, assisting with problem solving, behavioral interventions, and providing strength based education. Ideal candidates are compassionate and energetic individuals with exible schedules that can work varying shifts including but not limited to week days, awake over nights, and weekends.

Some knowledge or experience in a residential program or working with individuals with mental illness population preferred but not required.

Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and resume. An electronic version of the Application may be found at:

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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (PART-TIME) Applications are invited for a Part-Time Public Safety Officer.

This position requires the ability to deal with a wide range of individuals, often under stressful or emergency situations.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a college environment seeking a balance between education and enforcement in the performance of duties.

Maintaining a safe campus includes the performance of routine services, response to incidents and emergencies, and completion of necessary documentation and follow up. Schedule is rotating and includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits: Eligible for tuition benefits and paid-time-off accrual as outlined in the employee handbook. This hourly, part-time position is not eligible for regular College provided fringe benefits.

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P R O C U R E M E N T A N D F I N A N C I A L C O N S U LT A N T - C H I L D N U T R I T I O N Vermont Child Nutrition Programs is seeking a Procurement and Financial Consultant to assist school, summer, and childcare meal programs with contracting and purchasing in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The work is a mix of monitoring and training, also involves some travel around the state. Candidates with a background in contract management and food service are encouraged to apply. The position is currently located in Barre, but is expected to move to Montpelier in Spring 2019. For more information, contact Rosie Krueger at mary.krueger@vermont.gov. Department: Agency of Education. Reference Job ID # 962 Location: Barre. Status: Full-time. Application Deadline: February 7, 2019.

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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.

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHWB) - #S1868PO - The University of Vermont’s Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHWB) seeks applicants for the position of Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in Student Health Services. We are looking for an experienced LNA with excellent clinical, assessment and communication skills to work with our University-age group of patients and be part of a collegial staff that prides itself on providing outstanding care.

Primary responsibilities include: Patient screening and tasks associated with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality health care in our busy outpatient office. Work collaboratively with patients, providers, and SHS staff to provide continuity of care.

Minimum qualifications: LNA licensure and three to four years’ related experience required. Clinical proficiency in ambulatory care clinical procedures and health care education; ability to use electronic medical records and email with proficiency. Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences in race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, and disabilities.

This is a 12-month, full-time position and requires occasional Saturday work. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a full benefit package. For more information about the CHWB, please visit our website at www.uvm.edu/health. Cover letter should include a statement of experience and commitment to working with issues of diversity.

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Job positions are updated daily.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

We are seeking talented people who share our commitment to helping children to join our growing team. Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401k, Seven Days generous time off policies, employee discount program, and professional development, to name a few.

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Hospital or retail and career center with a state-of-the-art facility serving 16 surrounding towns, 5 sending high medication doses for patients.

Hospital or retail and provide excellent serviceAbility highly desired. pharmacy experience required. to multitask schools, offering 12 programs including: automotive technology; business administration; computer and provide excellent service highly desired. pharmacy experience required.

Ability to multitask networking technology; construction technology; forestry & land management; culinary arts; electrical Lamoille North Supervisory Union is seeking a technical and career center director with dynamic leadership skills and a track record of excellence in creating and leading an exemplary educational Join environment. Specifically, the director will provide opportunities for a all students to achieve to the optimum of their ability and all staff to care function efficiently towards the fulfillment of that end.

technology; allied health; heating, ventilation & A/C; creative media art & design; pre-technology; and and provide Full-time positions with: excellent sustainable agriculture & food systems. GMTCC also offers a myriad of adult education courses and Full-time positions with: trainings. GMTCC is the regional technical and career center for Lamoille North Supervisory Union, $6,000 SIGN-ON EXCELLENT Lamoille South Supervisory Union and Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union with 22 staff members AND UP TO BENEFITS $3,000 RELOCATION and currently 141 students.

Full-time positions with:

service highly desired.

GENEROUS AWARD-WINNING PAID TIME OFF WELLNESS PROGRAM

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The successful candidate will have strong values and integrity, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written,) school finance experience, and strong collaborative leadership skills. The individual must work effectively with school boards, administration, teachers, support staff, students, families, and the community at large. We seek a well-respected educational leader who has exceptional organizational skills and the ability to address challenges through a clear vision while acknowledging the many current successes of the Center.

$6,000 SIGN-ON EXCELLENT GENEROUS AWARD-WINNING AND UP TO BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF WELLNESS $6,000 SIGN-ON EXCELLENT GENEROUS AWARD-WINNING $3,000 RELOCATION PROGRAM AND UP TO BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF WELLNESS Learn more and apply online today: BONUSES $3,000 RELOCATION PROGRAM BONUSES UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Jobs

Learn more and apply online today: Education requirements for the position include: a Master’s Degree in education, a valid Professional UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Jobs more and applyGENEROUS online today: AWARD-WINNIN Educator’s License, and an endorsement for the Career and Technical Center Director. The community $6,000 SIGN-ON Learn EXCELLENT UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Jobs seeks at least five years’ experience serving as technical center director, other leadership capacity at AND UP TO BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF WELLNESS a technical center, or relevant senior administrative work experience. Developing and supporting $3,000 RELOCATION PROGRAM long range educational goals and initiatives, fostering environments to promote academic growth, BONUSES and building positive community and board relations in a multi-district educational environment are highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Salary is commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

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ARTIST SERVICES COORDINATOR

Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services

The Vermont Arts Council seeks a part-time Artist Services Coordinator to oversee grant making and support offered to individual artists. Apply here: www.vermontartscouncil.org/about-us/employment.

Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services is a nonprofit organization located in Berlin, VT, providing substance abuse services to central Vermont residents. The range of services 2h-VTArtsCouncil012319.indd provided includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, intervention, education, prevention, intervention, and treatment services.

Clinical Supervisor: We are currently seeking a dynamic and clinically talented person to serve in the supervisory role for our Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse programs. This position leads a dedicated group of direct care workers while ensuring case coordination, follow up and quality of care in the delivery of substance abuse services to adults and adolescents in the Barre, VT region. Focusing on coaching, developing and supervising staff to create a cohesive team through regular clinical supervision and facilitation of team meetings, this position also includes some direct assessments of the needs of our clients and ensuring that those needs are being met. Functions include conducting intake evaluations, developing treatment plans, making case assignments, monitoring and evaluating caseloads and funding compliance. Master’s Degree and Licensed required.

Drug Court Case Manager: Full time position working in the court system providing case management & service coordination to persons who have been assigned to the Washington County Court Drug Treatment Program.

Drug Court participants are adults in recovery from a substance use disorder and have legal actions pending against them. This position is an integral part of the drug court treatment team which includes lawyers, a judge, probation, law enforcement, mental health and substance abuse providers. Our clinical case manager will help participants access resources, schedule appointments and will provide supportive counseling. This position is based in Berlin and will require some light travel. Bachelor’s Degree required – M.A. preferred.

HUB Counselor: We are seeking clinicians to work with adults as a part of our Hub & Spoke medication assisted therapy (MAT) program. This position will focus on access, engagement, stabilization to help clients build a bridge from the MAT program to other local MAT treatment options. Work will involve assessments, case management, treatment planning, group & individual counseling, referral, and coordination with community partners such as the DOC, DCF, or other treatment providers.

Previous experience working with people in recovery from addictions is preferable. A Master’s Degree is strongly preferred, Bachelor’s Degree with previous experience will be considered. Must obtain AAP credential and be actively working towards LADC licensure. Working hours are roughly from 6:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

MA Level Substance Abuse Clinicians: We are seeking to fill a full time Master’s Level Clinician position working with adults or adolescents in Substance Abuse treatment setting. This position will provide group and individual counseling, assessments, treatment planning, referral and will help provide a bridge from the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to other treatment service options available in the local community. Work will involve coordinating with representatives from the Department of Corrections, health care providers and other referral sources. Previous experience working with people in recovery from addictions is preferable. A LADC is preferred, but not required. We will provide training for qualified candidates. Part time position also available (not benefit eligible).

We offer medical, dental and vision, generous time off policy, matching retirement plan and other benefits.

Send your resume to: Rachel Yeager, HR Coordinator • HR@claramartin.org • Clara Martin Center • PO Box G • Randolph, VT 05060

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VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“VEDA”)

seeks a motivated, team-oriented individual to join our staff.

Director of Loan Closing Department

VEDA is seeking a highly experienced commercial and agricultural loan closing manager to oversee VEDA’s loan closing department. This position manages a staff of four loan closing officers and three administrative staff and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, completeness and compliance of closing documentation and customer satisfaction with the closing process.

VEDA’s loan transactions can be complex, involving multiple lenders and federal lending partners (Small Business Administration, USDA, Farm Service Agency). Legal background and prior experience working with commercial loans, agricultural loans, and federal loan programs is highly preferred.

Essential Job Skills/Qualifications Include: • Ten years para-legal experience in a commercial loan documentation capacity; additional experience in a financial environment a plus.

• Manage a team of closing staff that are responsible for closing loans from approval through funding to ensure borrower satisfaction and compliance with all terms of approval, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Proven leadership and organizational skills.

• Ability to be influential, collaborate and establish positive working relationships.

• Experience with reviewing and interpreting all types of loan documentation and lien perfection and knowing when to seek outside legal counsel.

• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to multi-task and solve complex problems in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

• Assist with complex documentation preparation requests, coordinating collection and review of ancillary documents specific to each loan, interface with attorneys, title companies, lending units, and loan operations to resolve loan documentation, closing and funding issues.

• Degree preferred but commensurate work experience will be considered.

This is a full-time position offering a full benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience.

For a complete job description please visit: www.veda.org/about-veda/vermont-jobs/doc Resumes and cover letters can be sent to cbrown@veda.org.

VEDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on self-determination values and employee and consumer satisfaction.

Senior Manager

Nursing Opportunity

CCS is seeking a Senior Manager, QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities professional) with strong clinical and organizational skills to provide leadership to our service coordinators, advocate for funding for the people we serve, and to be an integral part of our dynamic, award-winning team. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory skills, be familiar with the Vermont Developmental Disabilities System of Care Plan, have knowledge of crisis intervention skills, excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills and a desire to be a part of a workplace that deeply values its staff and is creating a community where people of all abilities participate and belong. This is a great opportunity to be a leader in a distinguished developmental service provider agency during a time of growth. Send your cover letter and application to Elizabeth Sightler, esightler@ ccs-vt.org.

Part time, flexible position supporting individuals through our developmental services and Homeward programs. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a registered nurse who wants to make an impact on a variety of individuals. Responsibilities include training of staff, quality assurance, general nursing oversight and advocacy for consumers. CCS offers a team-oriented environment, comprehensive training, benefits and a competitive salary. Please send your letter of interest and application to Elizabeth Sightler, esightler@ccs-vt.org.

Service Coordinator CCS is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide case management for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented position and have demonstrated leadership. Send cover letter and application to Meghan McCormick-Audette, MMcCormick@ccs-vt.org.

Direct Support Professional Join our Direct Support Professional team and work one on one with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Starting wage is $14.35 per hour, in addition to mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefit package. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or for those looking to continue their work in this field.

Send your cover letter and application to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.

Shared Living Provider CCS is seeking an individual or couple to provide residential supports for our developmental services and Homeward programs. Invite an individual into your home and make a difference in their life. A generous stipend, paid time off (respite), comprehensive training & supports are provided.

We are currently offering variety of opportunities, one of which may be the perfect match for you!

For more information contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118.

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The UVM Foundation is seeking passionate, missiondriven individuals to help us move the University of Vermont forward. Voted a Best Place to Work in Vermont for the fourth year in a row, the Foundation has two exciting opportunities open for people looking to take the next step in their career.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROSPECT MANAGEMENT

We need an analytical problem solver who is adept at researching and distilling large amounts of information to find key insights about prospective donors. Must be comfortable working as an integral part of the team as well as independently, serving multiple gift officers in a fast-paced environment. Must be very comfortable using data to drive strategic thinking. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Should have solid experience in an academic or similarly complex organizational setting.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING – ACADEMIC HEALTH SCIENCES

We are looking for a creative development and communications professional who is collaborative and very comfortable using data to drive strategic thinking towards the implementation of comprehensive direct marketing programs. Must be able to negotiate challenging situations and maximize donor impact while managing multiple projects. Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone are essential. Preferred skills include an understanding of the dynamics of academic medicine, including education, clinical care and research.

To find out more about the UVM Foundation and details about how to apply to these positions, please visit our website at UVMFoundation.org/Careers.

The UVM Foundation is dedicated to improving our organization and the University, in part by better reflecting the alumni and students we serve.

We are committed to diversity and to building an environment that values and supports equity and inclusiveness for people of all backgrounds and ages, and we’re taking active steps to meet this commitment.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals with a demonstrated commitment to these ideals and especially invite members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities, who will help the Foundation support UVM’s commitment to the global community.

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IS HIRING! SENIOR CORPORATE INCOME TAX ACCOUNTANT NNEEC (parent company of Vermont Gas Systems, Inc.) is seeking a Senior Corporate Income Tax Accountant to help the organization and its subsidiaries to manage tax risks in keeping the USA group compliant with local, state and federal tax regulation while achieving head office targets. This role will also help the organization and its subsidiaries prepare consolidated and standalone corporate federal and state tax returns for NNEEC and its USA subsidiaries. The right person will bring their tax experience, top-notch communication and collaboration skills to work with a complex and ever-evolving group of organizations to ensure compliance and effective application of tax rules.

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