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UVM HISTORY LESSON

[Re “Historic Blunder? State Halts Repairs to UVM’s Ira Allen Chapel,” January 30]: The comparison between the fraternity Lambda Iota and the Ira Allen Chapel is unfair on many levels. The first and most obvious is that Lambda Iota is not on the National Register for Historic Places while the Ira Allen Chapel is.

Secondly, in regards to the comment insinuating that a Preservation Burlington award is tacit approval of poor preservation practices, the PB award was nominated and voted upon without full knowledge that the aforementioned column replacement had taken place.

Many considerations are involved in the process of nominating local residential, commercial and institutional entities.

It is important to note that Lambda had undertaken a major renovation and restoration to their building, including interior stairway and woodwork restoration, and window and door restoration rather than replacement.

For UVM to compare its project and the loss of historic original materials on a National Register-listed building to a neighboring building is disingenuous at the very least. And to offer to “restore the windows” as a bargaining chip to try and mitigate an egregious flouting of the rules only adds insult to injury.

Thank you for your reporting and attention to the ongoing issue of best practices by an institution known for its program in historic preservation.

Ron Wanamaker

BURLINGTON

Wanamaker is co-owner of Wanamaker Restoration and a historic building technician at the Shelburne Museum.

SIX-YEAR FARCE

I perceive the author’s depiction of the City Hall Park ballot initiative story in [Feedback: “‘Inflammatory’ Park Story,” February 6] to be inaccurate.

The Burlington City Council did refuse to put the park question on the ballot after more than 3,300 signatures were turned in. The language of the ballot initiative was very clear, rejecting the current city plan and offering a viable, less invasive alternative. The contention that the

language of the ballot initiative was not neutral is inaccurate.

Burlington voters will not get a chance to weigh in on the future of City Hall Park.

The so-called six-year public process was a farce. The most important details — how many of the current trees were to be cut down and how much more concrete was going into the park — were not known until less than a year ago. Keep the Park Green then challenged that plan and tried to negotiate with the city, but there was virtually no compromise and no willingness to change their plan.

It is disappointing to see how people can be hoodwinked into believing there has been a democratic process, when in reality, the city and Burlington City Arts had a plan all along for the park that they were determined to push through. The sanitizing of City Hall Park by making it into a hot, corporate, concrete plaza is unconscionable. And the crushing of real democracy in Burlington is a real travesty.

Matthew Ennis

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NOTHING ‘PUBLIC’ ABOUT IT

[Re Off Message: “Burlington City Council Refuses to Put Park Question on March Ballot,” January 29]: When 3,300 people sign a petition with specific wording, which had been cleared by the city attorney and OK’d, they expect the petition to have that wording. That is the reason — or 3,300 reasons — to keep the wording as it was in the petition. That’s why Keep the Park Green couldn’t and wouldn’t change the language.

Some people say that “the public” has had years to give input, so why should the city be listening now? Because the city didn’t listen to the public input and now are whining because they spent so much money on it! Perhaps next time they will find out if the residents of the city want something before they spend $500,000 of our money.

All the new development is not good for the city. To be a Vermont place, we need to pay attention to its history, and to the wishes of its residents. Of course we need affordable housing! We need hundreds of units that cost less than $1,000 a month.

Ask yourself, What is distinctive about Burlington? How can we preserve its character, and also make it grow? The answer may be to build truly affordable housing, and not to wreck City Hall Park. If you don’t think they are about to wreck it, just take a look at it this summer.

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The film Stan & Ollie lies [Movie Review, January 30]. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were definitely not underpaid or poorly treated. In fact, during the period portrayed, producer Hal Roach paid Laurel more than he paid himself. I have all their contracts, as well as charts published at the time in Hollywood trade papers to prove this. In fact, I am credited in the film. Also, Roach, whom I knew well for a quarter century, and Laurel never argued over money. Kindly conduct some research and correct your review.

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Editor’s note: Seven Days critic Rick Kisonak recapped the story that was presented in the film Stan & Ollie. For the purposes of this film review, no independent research was conducted into the historical payment or treatment of Laurel and Hardy.

LAND TAX WORKS

I am writing in regard to your article “Gains and Losses: Would a Land Tax Repeal Spark Growth or Sprawl?” [February 6]. Gov. Phil Scott has proposed eliminating our land gains tax entirely. I believe that this tax is a critical tool for preserving rural lands in our state, and I am very concerned at the prospect of removing it.

The tax creates a disincentive to real estate speculation, timber liquidation and subdivision. If a property owner is required to hold on to a property for six years to avoid gains tax, they are more likely to create a forest management plan,

enroll in current use for the property tax reduction and steward their woodlot appropriately for the future.

This, in effect, prevents irreversible development of our timberland and farmland.

A possibility I see here that could address the housing and development concerns is to exempt all properties below the 25-acre current-use threshold or something in that range. This would allow improvement of developed areas to be more profitable while making quick sales and development of farm and forestlands less profitable. It would promote population growth near towns while limiting suburban expansion into our rural areas. It would also eliminate a lot of the grievances mentioned in the article, such as expensive administration, filing exemptions for a residence or hampering the restoration of historic buildings.

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What better way for classical music lovers to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend than by taking in a program of romantic chamber music performed by husband and wife? Married couple Edward Arron and Jeewon Park, who play cello and piano, respectively, join violinist Theodore Arm and flutist Karen Kevra for “Heart & Soul,” presented by Capital City Concerts at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier.

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How hard? The last time a Chittenden senator ran for reelection and lost was Republican HILTON WICK in 1990. How much cash? In 2002, fuel dealer SKIP VALLEE poured $123,000 into his campaign for Senate — and finished seventh.

The Senate’s 30 members represent districts that roughly correspond to county boundaries. A single member represents the most rural counties, such as Orange.

More populous counties have more senators. Chittenden, as the state’s population center, has six seats. Most senators represent two- or three-member districts.

As written, S.11 would “limit senatorial districts to a maximum of three members beginning at the 2022 General Election.”

By then, the state’s Legislative Apportionment Board will have drawn new political boundaries based on the 2020 U.S. Census.

That board, which is reestablished every 10 years, includes two members each from Vermont’s three major parties, plus a chair appointed by the chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. The board must balance a number of factors, including constitutional mandates to keep towns and counties intact wherever possible and creating districts with relatively equal populations. Its work is subject to revision and approval by the House and Senate, where the interests of incumbents are often at the fore.

The Chittenden dilemma has been a Become a Guardian ad Litem, constant theme of recent reapportiona trained, court-appointed ments. The board recommended splitting the district as far back as 1972 and as community volunteer recently as 2012. But the Senate itself has who looks out for the consistently opted for the status quo. S.11 best interests of a child. is like Odysseus tying himself to his ship’s mast to defeat the temptation of the Sirens.

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districts within each Senate district,” Roper recalled. “The legislature would have rejected it, but it could have started a statewide conversation.”

Roper’s vision is shared by BRANDON BATHAM , director of party operations for the Vermont Democratic Party. (He emphasizes that, on this issue, he’s speaking entirely for himself.) “We’ve gotten in the habit of creating multi-member districts,” Batham said. “But Vermont is very vulnerable to a legal challenge. The argument is that a vote in one district counts more than a vote in another.”

Nationally, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, there’s been a trend toward single-member districts. Only 10 states allow multimember districts, and most set a maximum of

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two lawmakers per district. West Virginia, which currently allows up to five, passed a law in 2018 that will require singlemember-only districts in the next reapportionment. After that, only Vermont and New Hampshire will allow districts with more than two lawmakers.

Ideally, according to 2012 redistricting board chair and Shelburne attorney TOM LITTLE, the number of residents per senator shouldn’t vary too much from district to district. The acceptable deviation between the district with the most residents per senator and the district with the fewest residents per senator is a gray area; Little believes that the upper limit is somewhere between 16 and 20 percent.

According to Little, Chittenden “could have supported six and three-quarter senators” based on the 2010 Census.

Given the county’s continued growth and population shrinkage in other counties, it’s very likely that Chittenden will require a full seven by 2022. But if you want to create a firestorm in the Statehouse, try suggesting that Chittenden County is underrepresented. A more palatable alternative is to move some towns out of the Chittenden district.

Little believes that a 2022 reapportionment is likely to involve cutting

most of Chittenden into two or three parts and shifting some communities to nearby districts.

On the other hand, he added, “you make more enemies that way” because you’re affecting more incumbents. And when the Senate has final say over its boundaries, incumbency is a powerful argument.

But it might be the only way to bring district populations within acceptable variations. A northern Chittenden town or two, for example, could be moved into the Franklin County Senate district, which would transform it from a two- to a three-member district.

It would also take us farther away from the constitutionally prescribed ideal of following county lines. According to Secretary of State JIM CONDOS, each Senate district deviates at least slightly from county boundaries — but still, each district is clearly identified with a single county.

Besides all this, there’s the cold political calculus underlying reapportionment: Which party might gain an advantage?

The six-member Chittenden district helps Democrats and Progressives. Breaking it up might allow a Republican or two to win, depending on how the new boundaries are drawn.

The 2022 board will be expected to craft a plan that artfully balances all these factors while trying not to piss off too many incumbents. The mandate of S.11 will make it harder for the board to avoid making enemies — and it’s likely to force senators to make some uncomfortable choices.

Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems

Sen. CHRIS PEARSON (P/D-Chittenden), one of the Statehouse’s leading advocates of campaign finance reform, has proposed two bills aimed at limiting the influence of political money. The first, S.32, would reform Vermont’s dysfunctional public financing system. The other, S.47, would ban corporate contributions to candidates or political parties.

Some might be surprised to hear that Vermont has a public financing system.

It’s underfunded and painfully restrictive to the point that it seems designed to discourage applicants. It’s open only to candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. The qualifying process is laborious. Candidates can’t initiate the process until mid-February of an election year. The money isn’t enough to be competitive, and once they qualify for public funds, candidates are prohibited from any additional fundraising.

Pearson’s bill would ease access in three ways. First, the system would be open to candidates for statewide office and the legislature. Second, candidates would be able to launch their campaigns anytime during a two-year election cycle.

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And third, a publicly financed candidate who’s up against a well-heeled opponent could raise additional funds to match.

Pearson cites Maine and Connecticut as states with successful public financing systems. “Ninety percent of their candidates use it,” he said, Democrats and Republicans alike. “They don’t have to spend time raising money. They can talk about the issues and meet constituents.”

His bill omits one crucial feature: a funding source for a substantially larger system.

That’s going to be a tough sell for the legislature and a tax-averse governor. Pearson didn’t offer an estimated cost. Maine’s system, for a population twice as large as Vermont’s, requires a $6 million state appropriation every two years.

Pearson’s other bill, S.47, is identical to one that passed in the Senate but failed to advance in the House last year. It would ban corporate gifts to candidates or political parties.

“For several cycles, Democratic candidates for governor have disavowed corporate contributions,” said Pearson. “They recognized the value of [this approach] and the desire of voters to eliminate the influence of corporate donors. And yet we’ve struggled to pass the bill.”

If the words of top Democratic Party officials are any indication, the struggles may continue. “We are concerned about corporate money in politics, but this bill may not solve the problem,” said party chair TERJE ANDERSON. “It might just drive corporate money underground” to lightly regulated super PACs. Batham, the Democratic Party official, invoked the specter of a court challenge.

He cited a Connecticut law banning lobbyist contributions to candidates or parties. It was struck down by a federal appeals court, which specifically cited the party ban as problematic. Batham said the same fate might befall S.47. “We’re interested in crafting a bill that would pass the legislature and stand a test in the courts,” he said. “We’re not sure this would.”

PAUL BURNS, executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, isn’t buying it. “The Connecticut case involved lobbyists, not corporations,” he said. “Nearly a couple dozen states have banned corporate contributions, and the courts have upheld those laws.”

Considering that Batham’s employer accepts corporate contributions, his advocacy might be viewed with suspicion. Batham and Anderson argue that the party doesn’t really need corporate cash. “Less than 6 percent of our donations in 2018 came from corporations,” said Batham. “Over the two-year cycle, it was 7.6 percent.”

Well, sure, but Batham himself

calculated that 7.6 percent of the twoyear total added up to $115,000. It might be a small percentage, but it ain’t chump change.

Criminal Disturbance

Should “disturbing the legislature” be a crime? A bill before the House would make it so. Offenders could be fined up to $500 and sent to jail for six months.

“We have had serious disruptions in recent years,” said Rep. PATRICK BRENNAN (R-Colchester), the sponsor of H.53, the bill in question. “It’s still the people’s House, but we have to keep everyone safe.”

Serious disruptions have been few and far between.

Take the February 6 hearing on abortion rights legislation.

Emotions ran high on both sides, but participants observed House rules of decorum. The most serious disruption of the last few years occurred during then-governor PETER SHUMLIN’s 2015 inaugural address. Members of the Vermont Workers’ Center occupied the well of the House chamber, chanting and waving banners during the speech. Police removed the protesters and arrested 29 of them. This year, there have been a couple of occasions when a single protester briefly interrupted the House, but that’s about all.

“My initial reaction is that it’s a solution in search of a problem,” said Rep. SARAH COPELAND HANZAS (D-Bradford), chair of the House Government Operations Committee, which has jurisdiction over H.53. “I don’t see a compelling need to change the statute in a way that could curtail free speech.”

“I’m concerned by the inclusion of jail time and a substantial fine,” said CHLOE WHITE, policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont. “There are ways to prevent disruption of public meetings without involving the criminal justice system.”

Brennan insisted that he has no draconian intent. “There will be common sense in this discussion,” he said. “This bill would add clarity to what is and is not a disturbance.”

The bill defines “disturbing the legislature” as “substantially impair[ing] the effective conduct” of the House, Senate or any official meeting of state lawmakers.

That seems to provide little clarity and a lot of latitude for police.

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Winning Kake Walkers, circa 1952

recalled in 2016 in the itself grew into a fundraiser. The final Vermont Cynic student performance, in 1969, cost the equivalent newspaper. “It was of $250,000 in 2016 dollars, the Cynic legendary.” reported. Local businesses cashed in on The show, and the the weekend’s crowds. Newspaper editoterm itself, had roots rial boards mostly celebrated it. in slavery. Before the “For some students who were there, Civil War, plantation alums, that’s how they identified with owners organized the institution,” said Pat Brown, a retired slave compecampus official who has titions for given presentations on the entertainment and awarded cake history of social justice and to the best dancers. The cakewalk diversity at UVM. was later incorporated into Jim In 1950, the NAACP Crow-era minstrel shows. The wrote a letter to UVM’s blackface performances became president protesting the wildly popular across the U.S. and use of blackface, accordreinforced racist perceptions of ing to Loewen. In 1955, the P R U D EN C E African Americans.

Cynic, long a booster of the D O H ER T Y White Vermonters’ geographic event, called for eliminatdistance from the South did not ing blackface and kinky serve to enlighten them on race, UVM wigs. The paper’s position changed that sociology professor James Loewen wrote in year after staff interviewed all six black 1991 in the first academic essay on the Kake students enrolled at the time. Each of them Walk. If anything, the minstrel entertain- objected or said the Kake Walk made them ment made a deeper impression. uncomfortable.

“In Vermont, where few blacks existed Walkers were ordered to switch to to correct this impression, the stereotype light green, then dark green makeup in the provided the bulk of white ‘knowledge’ 1960s. But it wasn’t until the fall of 1969 about African Americans,” Loewen wrote. that an increasingly activist student body He traced UVM’s Kake Walk to a series was able to halt the event. Black Vermontof “nigger shows” put on by students in ers, including physiology professor Larry the late 1880s. By 1897, the event had been McCrorey and student Linda Patterson, formalized and dubbed “Kulled Koon’s helped lead the charge.

Kake Walk.” “[A]s late as 1975-76, my first year at The inclusion of three Ks in its allit- the university, I was asked to speak with erative name “was no accident,” Loewen fraternities that were still trying to bring wrote. it back,” Loewen tweeted as the Virginia Fraternities organized the Kake Walk, blackface scandal unfolded this month.

Decades later, the Kake Walk is largely but the school sanctioned it and Burlington embraced it. The Friday of Kake Walk forgotten, and UVM is better known for became a campus holiday, and the event campus activism in defense of diversity.

IT WAS A COLLECTIVE BAD DECISION FOR YEARS.

Practicing Kake Walkers, 1963

For 80 years, the Kake Walk winter carnival was the heart of the university’s social scene — a winter homecoming of sorts, complete with the crowning of a king and queen. It culminated in pairs of students in blackface performing an exaggerated strutting dance before a cheering audience to the tune of a song called “Cotton Babes.” The best dancers won trophies and multitiered cakes.

“The Kake Walk was an institution at UVM,” one alum, a fraternity brother,

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hen “Meet the Press” needed a guest to counter Alabama governor George Wallace’s segregationist views in 1964, the NBC show called on a progressive leader from Vermont. The late governor Phil Hoff delivered, supporting the new Civil Rights Act “while projecting Vermont’s self-image as a racially enlightened society,” according to the 2011 biography Philip Hoff: How Red Turned Blue in the Green Mountain State.

Yet the governor also appeared more than once before thousands of people gathered at the University of Vermont to watch a popular annual blackface show called “A-Walkin-’Fo-De-Kake,” or Kake Walk. The event was so significant — and accepted — that local and state elected officials handed out trophies and cake to the fraternity brothers who performed best.

The 1963 Kake Walk program listed Hoff, lieutenant governor Ralph Foote, Burlington mayor Robert Bing and UVM president John Fey among the dignitaries scheduled to present awards.

Today, many Americans’ mouths are agape at revelations in Virginia, where the Democratic governor and attorney general both admitted this month to having darkened their faces as young men to portray African Americans. Their admissions followed news stories about Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s 1984 medical school yearbook page, which includes a photo of two beer-clutching men, one in a Ku Klux Klan hood and another in blackface. Northam denied being in the photo but admitted he did blacken his face when he dressed as Michael Jackson for a dance competition.

The incidents behind the political crisis in Virginia pale in comparison with the blackface tradition at UVM. And though it’s been publicized, and the university library has made Kake Walk materials readily available online, it’s not always remembered quite accurately.

“There was something called ‘cakewalk’ at u of Vermont in the 50’s which involves black face,” former governor Howard Dean tweeted last Thursday. “It was outlawed by the University in the late 50,s [sic] or early sixties because it was seen to be racist.”

Dean, who did not attend UVM, was mistaken on the details. Kake Walk did not end until 1969 — a year after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and president Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law.

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Then-governor Phil Hoff with Kake Walkers

Student protesters, led by a group called NoNames for Justice, occupied campus buildings last year to demand that UVM do more to eliminate racism. They succeeded in persuading the university to remove the name of eugenicist Guy W. Bailey from what is now the Howe Library.

“That kind of hard work is an example of trying to honestly grapple with history and the past and determine how we want to move forward,” said Beverly Colston, director of UVM’s Mosaic Center for Students of Color.

Nonwhite students now make up about 12 percent of UVM’s undergraduate enrollment. A more diverse campus may be one reason the university is more actively engaged in pursuing racial justice today, Colston said.

In 2010, Robin Katz, then a UVM librarian, organized a course during which students helped curate a digital collection of artifacts and records related to the Kake Walk. The photos, newspaper articles, posters and documents are now accessible on the library’s website. The collection was also used as part of a critical retrospective piece the Cynic published

in 2016 that grappled with the racist tradition.

The piece won a national award.

Some UVM classes incorporate the material into the curriculum, special collections librarian Prudence Doherty said. Novelist and ’13 UVM grad Simeon Marsalis believes every student should be instructed on the history of the Kake Walk.

“I would like to see it taught,” he said.

“Certainly, the community needs to heal, and in order to heal, it needs to have a conversation.”

The Kake Walk figures prominently in Marsalis’ 2017 debut novel, As Lie Is to Grin, about a black UVM student who learns about the school’s former tradition. The novel parallels Marsalis’ own experience: He only heard of the Kake Walk from a roommate during their senior year.

The book, he said, explores what representations of black identity in contemporary culture might have in common with blackface.

“Have we just reproduced the same culture expression?” he asked. “Can you actually interact with black culture if you’re always interacting with it at its face?”

The Kake Walk still “occupies a controversial position” in UVM’s memory, Katz wrote in an article about her 2010 course.

The defunct tradition represents “for some, a hallowed legacy of creativity, school spirit and leadership,” Katz wrote, “and for others, overt racism.”

Winning Kake Walkers, 1916

UVM recently removed Kake Walk committee plaques from the Howe Library entrance. Yet some alums still speak of their participation with fondness. Last fall, for instance, one alumna empathized with former NBC host Megyn Kelly after she was axed over an on-air comment in which she questioned whether blackface Halloween costumes were racist.

“Megyn, I feel so upset at the treatment you are getting from the do gooders,” the alum wrote on the public Facebook wall for Megyn Kelly TODAY. “I graduated from UVM (Vermont) and participated

Kake Walk, circa 1916

proudly in Kake Walk. This BS going on hurts people like you and me.”

Unlike some other blackface events, the Kake Walk did not have repercussions for people, including politicians, who took part or attended. The event happened in front of crowds of thousands who packed Patrick Gymnasium and cheered in approval.

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ienan Christianson listened politely at 21 Woodbury Road while owner Anna Niemiec dished on several hot Burlington topics: the renovation of City Hall Park, the 14-story CityPlace project, high property taxes.

When she had finished, Christianson, a first-time city council candidate, chose his words carefully. He assured Niemiec that the problems she mentioned are “very solvable” and promised to stay in touch.

“I want to make sure we’re putting in the hard work to make sure that these conversations are happening at the council and we continue to have these conversations moving forward,” he said, handing Niemiec a campaign flyer featuring his clean-shaven, smiling mug.

Christianson’s measured response was representative of the campaign he’s running in the once reliably Republican North District, also known as the New North End. An independent, Christianson has the backing of the Progressive Party, which sees an opportunity in a wide-open race for the seat vacated by longtime incumbent Dave Hartnett, a Democrat who isn’t running for reelection.

After years of electing Burlington’s most conservative city councilors, the neighborhood, which boasts the highest voter turnout in the city, is up for grabs.

The future of the Queen City could be shaped by which political party takes hold there.

A win for Christianson would solidify a left-leaning voting bloc on the council. But first, the gay, 30-year-old attorney needs to make his case in a district that’s never elected a pure Progressive candidate.

That means defeating Democrat Franklin Paulino and Ericka Bundy Redic, an independent who describes herself as a libertarian.

Not surprisingly, Christianson hasn’t played up the Prog nod as he’s knocked on more than 500 doors, held house parties, and hosted fundraising events and voter registration efforts. Instead, the political novice is focused on hyper-local issues and listening to residents “from all walks of life,” as he put it.

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that cuts through the neighborhood and connects it to downtown Burlington.

The district is primarily residential, characterized by modest single-family homes on quiet side streets. But its demographics are changing. The New North End has increasingly attracted young families looking for affordable housing; it has the lowest median home values of any neighborhood in the city, according to 2016 U.S. Census data.

The number of foreign-born residents increased by 33 percent between 2010 and 2016, to nearly 15 percent of the total population, the census data showed.

The politics are shifting, too. Voters in 2017 elected Ali Dieng (D/P-Ward 7), the first candidate with Progressive backing

potential loss of my voice on the council in another year,” he said.

Wright, a moderate Republican, has promoted reason and practicality while representing the New North End as a city councilor and state legislator — often simultaneously — since 1995. He easily reaches across the aisle and has spent the last year as city council president trying to encourage civil dialogue during council meetings.

Hartnett, a Blue Dog Dem, prides himself on speaking up for working people and maintains strong relationships with his constituents. On the council, he’s outspoken and unpredictable and has alienated his fellow city Dems who want greater consistency and party alignment.

commitment to affordable housing and putting the interests of working people first.” Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, former chair of the Vermont Progressive Party, is on his leadership team. She believes the candidate could increase transparency and help “slow down fast-tracked development.”

Burlington’s 12-member city council currently has three Progs as well as the Progressive-endorsed Sharon Bushor (I-Ward 1) and Dieng. There are five Democrats, one Republican and independent Adam Roof (I-Ward 8), who often votes with the Dems.

Prog Party leaders know that Christianson, who is not challenging an incumbent, might have the best chance

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to win a New North End election in recent memory. Last November, Democrat Bob Hooper ousted Kurt Wright, the city’s only Republican state legislator.

Wright is also the Burlington City Council president and represents Ward 4 within the North District. But he said he won’t run for reelection in 2020, so another long-held New North End seat will soon be open.

Progressives are taking note.

“There’s huge potential out there,” said Shay Totten, the communications director for political advocacy organization Rights & Democracy. Dieng’s election was “a harbinger” of the changes coming to the neighborhood, Totten added: “It’s new organizing territory.”

Wright worries that a liberal shift would result in fewer candidates representing blue-collar residents and their fiscal concerns. “I know I’m hearing about the loss of Dave’s voice on the council and people who are concerned about the

Wright acknowledged that a win for Christianson would “be a major breakthrough” for the Progressive Party. “They have not done well in the New North End, ever,” Wright said.

Rights & Democracy has endorsed Christianson, along with Progressive candidates running in three other races across the city. The group has encouraged its members to attend house parties and make phone calls on Christianson’s behalf, according to Totten.

Progressive city councilors, including Max Tracy (P-Ward 2) and Dieng, have gone door-to-door with Christianson. “He has a great profile as a young lawyer in the queer community to represent the changing demographic of the New North End and the city,” said Dieng, who is also serving as Christianson’s campaign treasurer.

The Progressive Party’s former city chair, Kelly Mangan, lives in the New North End and said she backs Christianson’s campaign because of “his

of flipping a seat and shifting the council’s balance of power. That would allow them to more effectively challenge Democratic Mayor Miro Weinberger’s development decisions and prioritize policies to combat climate change and high housing costs.

The North District seat is “an opportunity for us, absolutely,” said Josh Wronski, executive director of the Vermont Progressive Party, adding that electing Christianson is a “very high priority.”

But it’s unclear how closely Christianson would adhere to Progressive gospel. The party has adopted a citywide platform opposing the sale of public assets after Schurz Communications acquired Burlington Telecom in a 2017 deal. The party has also criticized the lack of public input in development of CityPlace Burlington, the redesign of City Hall Park and the basing of the F-35s at Burlington International Airport, among other issues.

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Christianson said he supports the proposed redesign of City Hall Park but would have favored an advisory question on the ballot to allow residents to weigh in. He supports dense development and the CityPlace project. He also wants to implement a plastic bag ban, prioritize policies that help mitigate climate change, and incentivize development projects that include low-cost housing and environmentally friendly construction — stances that will please the Progs.

The son of two mechanical engineers who work on nuclear weapons, Christianson moved frequently while growing up in Kansas, Idaho, Connecticut and Washington State. He attended Western Washington University and got his law degree at New York Law School before moving to Vermont in 2014. He and his husband decided to settle in Burlington, in part, because of its progressive politics, including marriage equality.

Christianson was inspired to run for council after attending his neighborhood’s weekly summer popsicle gatherings, at which residents would discuss the needs of the city. He said he enjoyed hearing about their permitting problems and other complaints. It’s similar to his civil and family law work, advocating for the vulnerable, including survivors of domestic violence.

But Christianson has no experience in elected office and hasn’t served on any local commissions or boards.

The same goes for his opponents. “I, like 98 percent of the population, don’t know any of the candidates,” said Council President Wright, who hasn’t yet decided whether to publicly back anyone.

The Democrat-endorsed candidate is Franklin Paulino, who shares some similarities with Christianson. Born in the Dominican Republic, the 36-year-old father of three is a transplant who moved from Miami to Burlington six years ago.

Like Christianson, Paulino is an attorney, prosecuting cases for the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office — first under T.J. Donovan and now under Sarah George. His work experience, too, lends itself to problem solving and building consensus in city politics, he said. He believes Burlington needs more sober houses and other outreach services for drug users and homeless people.

Paulino’s campaign team includes family and friends, but no local party leaders have gotten involved. While fellow Democrats have endorsed him and hosted an event for all of their

candidates last week, only Hartnett appears to be actively pushing for him publicly.

Councilor Chip Mason (D-Ward 5) acknowledged the discrepancy between Democratic and Progressive campaign efforts in the New North End and elsewhere.

The Progs are “running hard; they’re recruiting very good candidates,” Mason said, noting they also have lots of volunteers going doorto-door in the cold to get them elected.

“It’s something I’d love to emulate.

We have to ask the question: What are we doing as a Democratic Party” to recruit young, diverse candidates?

At the same time, Mason said, he isn’t actively supporting Paulino — a young, diverse candidate — beyond a possible campaign donation.

Burlington Dems are busy defending their seats in the South and East district races.

Paulino is making the most of Hartnett’s stamp of approval. The retiring city councilor, who recently accompanied the candidate during an afternoon of door-knocking, told Seven Days: “I think Franklin would do a great job representing the New North End.” When he visited neighbors last week, Paulino quickly mentioned that Hartnett had endorsed him.

At two houses, the pitch worked.

“I support Dave, so I guess I can reaffirm you,” said Bruce Venner, a resident of 23 Birchwood Lane for 55 years.

Christianson has been making the rounds, too. He said he’s been starting work early — at 6 a.m. — to make time for after-hours campaigning. Last week, he knocked on doors four nights, attended a house party and registered young voters at Burlington High School with South End Progressive candidate Mohamed Jafar.

He’s also raised more than $3,300, as of the February 3 filing deadline, compared to Paulino’s $1,900. The third candidate, Redic, didn’t file a campaign finance report. She said she doesn’t have time to press the flesh but hopes to lay the groundwork for a future run.

Whoever wins in the New North End has to have ready response to: “How about fixing the potholes?” as Peter Bolm asked Christianson at one door last week.

The candidate had a solution for him, too: something about a new kind of potholeproof pavement.

Christianson’s platform, he said, is “what I hear at the doors.” m

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Crumbling Local Roads Fuel Talk of a Vermont Gas Tax Hike S T O RY & PHO TO B Y KEVIN MCCAL L UM

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hris Viens has watched with dismay as the roads in Waterbury have steadily deteriorated under his feet.

His town’s underfunded highway crews, facing greater maintenance needs and stagnant state aid, have for years been spinning their wheels on short-term fixes such as patching potholes instead of building lasting upgrades, he said.

Now Viens, an excavation contractor and chair of the Waterbury Selectboard, says towns like his are reaching a crisis point. More roads are crumbling beyond the point of repair, forcing road crews to rebuild them completely at exponentially higher costs and with borrowed money.

“The governor wants to get more people to move here,” Viens said last week.

“But who wants to live in a house that’s falling down around them?”

The exasperation of local officials who struggle to maintain roads with existing funds is fueling a renewed drive for a controversial solution: hiking the state gas tax.

Rep. Kari Dolan (D-Waitsfield) said she plans to propose a five-year, 4-centper-gallon increase in the tax on gasoline and diesel fuel, with the funds dedicated exclusively to cities and towns for road maintenance.

The bill has the support of the influential Vermont League of Cities and Towns, which lobbies for the interests of the state’s 246 municipalities. The group estimates the tax hike would raise about $10 million per year for municipal roads.

Vermont drivers pay nearly 50 cents per gallon in state and federal gas taxes and fees based on January’s average prices, according to the American Petroleum Institute. State taxes and fees amount to 31 cents per gallon, while federal taxes, which have been static since 1993, remain at 18.4 cents per gallon.

While the league has supported unsuccessful bids to raise the gas tax before, this year is different, said VLCT lobbyist Karen Horn.

Gov. Phil Scott’s 2020 budget proposes a $6.2 million cut in a key chunk of state aid that helps towns and cities pay for certain roadwork, primarily stormwater upgrades aimed at improving water quality.

Local officials were surprised by the nearly 10 percent decrease and found it “pretty appalling,” given that the proposed reduction coincides with new

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state requirements for local governments to carry out stormwater improvements, Horn said.

“I was stunned,” Horn said. “If they are going to put new obligations on us to help clean up the waters of the state, they need to give us some money to do it.”

The governor’s overall proposed transportation budget would increase funding by 1 percent, to $618 million, but aid to municipalities for local roads would stay flat, at $26 million. It would be allocated based on the number of road miles each community maintains.

The $6.2 million reduction reflects the fact that previous budgets included a temporary boost in federal highway money for stormwater projects, but that extra funding is drying up, said Wayne Symonds, director of the state’s highway division.

Viens described the cuts as “a hand grenade coming in from left field.” He said he and other local officials had been discussing possible funding fixes before Scott made his budget plan public. The proposed cuts, he said, have left them little choice but to ask legislators to boost the gas tax.

He and John Freitag, a Strafford Selectboard member, penned a letter pointing

out that 70 percent of the state’s roads, or 11,382 miles, are maintained by cities, towns and villages. Stagnant assistance from the state means that the burden of keeping up with maintenance costs puts upward pressure on property taxes.

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They urged members of city councils and selectboards throughout Vermont to contact their legislators to support the tax hike and attend meetings of the House and Senate transportation committees in a show of force on February 14.

“If we can pack the committee room with like-minded local officials who are passionate about fixing the failing infrastructure that we constantly hear about, perhaps we can get the legislature to do something to help our cause,” they wrote.

Freitag acknowledges that there are well-reasoned and long-standing objections to increasing the gas tax, including that it is regressive, hitting low-income residents harder than the well-off. Many lower-income people live in rural areas and drive long distances to jobs and commercial centers, leaving them highly sensitive to such a tax increase, he said.

But rural roads are also the ones hit the hardest by a changing climate, with wider winter temperature swings that wreak havoc on roadways, Freitag argued.

“The reality is, if you tear out the bottom of your car, it’s going to be a hell of a lot more money than you’re going to be paying in this tax,” he said.

Bill Shepeluk, Waterbury’s longtime municipal manager, said it makes more sense for drivers to pay taxes to maintain the roads than bills for car repairs. Someone driving 20,000 miles per year in a 20-mpg vehicle would pay only $40 more annually in gas taxes, he noted. Compare that to $400 to repair a broken tie rod, and the tax increase doesn’t look so bad, Shepeluk said.

His town’s $1.6 million highway maintenance budget has increased by 64 percent in the last decade, while the state’s contribution has risen a mere 4 percent.

The shift to hybrid and electric cars leads to good questions about whether the gas tax is the fairest way to fund highway repairs. But, according to Shepeluk, it’s still the closest thing to a use tax for roads.

“I’m pretty darn sure that 90 percent or more of what is used to power vehicles around Vermont’s roads is still fossil fuels,” he said.

While the increase seems reasonable to him, Shepeluk said he’s well aware that it may face more than a few obstacles.

“I don’t have any illusions that this is an idea that the legislature as a whole or the governor is going to wrap their arms around,” Shepeluk said.

Despite his willingness to increase some taxes and fees this year, Gov. Scott remains opposed to increasing the gas tax, believing it “would have a particularly harsh impact on rural Vermonters,” said Rebecca Kelley, the governor’s spokesperson.

The idea is nevertheless getting some traction.

One of the first committees the tax would have to pass through is House Transportation, where it would get a favorable reception from the new chair, Rep. Curt McCormack (D-Burlington).

McCormack, who doesn’t own a car, said he supports the idea of giving people an incentive to choose transportation options that are less fossil-fuel intensive.

“With gas prices so low, I don’t even think most people would notice,” McCormack said.

Vermont’s gas taxes are near the middle of the pack compared with other states. The American Petroleum Institute ranks the state’s 31-cent-per-gallon gas tax the 22nd highest in the nation, far below Pennsylvania’s 58 cents but well north of Alaska’s 14 cents.

The last time the state increased the gas tax was in 2013, when it tacked on a 6 percent sales tax, phased in over two years, paired with a reduction in the per-gallon excise tax. The goal of the change was twofold. It raised matching dollars needed to preserve $56 million in federal highway funding, which was sorely needed as the state continued to recover from Tropical Storm Irene. The sales tax was aimed at preserving revenue despite declining consumption as vehicles become more fuel-efficient.

The downward trend in gas tax receipts is expected to continue, with revenue forecast to fall $1.9 million, or 2.4 percent, by 2024.

Scott has previously proposed a mileage tax that would apply to all vehicles regardless of fuel type, but the idea has stalled.

If another increase is in the offing, the state would be far from alone.

Since 2013, 28 states and the District of Columbia have approved gas tax increases, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

McCormack said he fully expects, however, that boosting the gas tax would face opposition from those who would mischaracterize it as a carbon tax.

Horn said she expects the idea to get a favorable reception from many members of the House, given the heightened awareness of climate change and the clear disparity between local needs and the governor’s budget. But she also believes it may face tough sledding in the Senate.

“If this isn’t the answer, fine,” Viens said. “What’s their solution? You can’t keep throwing pennies at million-dollar problems.” m

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Vermont is finally on track to meet federal funding requirements for the cleanup of the state’s waterways.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicated in a letter Monday that a proposal put forth by Gov. Phil Scott’s administration passes muster. The approval is dependent on the legislature actually approving the funding plan.

The February 11 letter, signed by acting regional EPA administrator Deborah Szaro, is part of an ongoing effort to bring Lake Champlain and other Vermont waterways into compliance with the Clean Water Act. The state is under a federal order to reduce the amount of phosphorus that flows into the lake, which fuels smelly and potentially toxic algae blooms.

In his budget address last month, Scott proposed funding clean water using the estate tax, which is expected to provide $9 million or more each year.

The federal stamp of approval marks a significant milestone for the Scott administration, which was warned last year that the state’s continued failure to come up with a long-term funding plan could jeopardize its “provisional” passing grade on water cleanup.

Under the Vermont Clean Water Act of 2015, Scott’s administration was required to release a long-term funding proposal by the end of 2017. The administration didn’t come up with a proposal, frustrating last year’s efforts to set up a funding source.

Legislators failed on that front, too. A funding proposal that passed the Vermont House then died in the Senate and never made it to Scott for approval.

In the letter addressed to Vermont Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, Szaro wrote that Vermont’s plan is “a sensible framework that, if adopted, would meet the [EPA order’s] requirement to identify a long-term funding source.”

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Vermont Judge Issues No-Stalking Order Against GOP Operative Stuart Stevens A Vermont judge has found that Stuart Stevens, a national political consultant and the architect of Sen. Mitt Romney’s (R-Utah) 2012 presidential campaign, inflicted “emotional distress” on a Stowe woman through a yearlong barrage of unwanted communications.

Superior Court Judge Megan Shafritz issued a no-stalking order against Stevens on February 1, barring him from contacting or approaching the woman, Paige Hinkson, until July 2019. Stevens had been subject to a temporary no-stalking order since last June, when Hinkson filed her initial complaint; it was extended five times.

In her ruling, Shafritz wrote that Stevens had called or texted Hinkson or her husband, Craig DeLuca, 151 times between April 2017 and March 2018 — often late at night and always from a blocked phone number. Stevens disputes the volume of calls and their timing.

The judge also found that Stevens stared Hinkson down at a Stowe café, sent DeLuca

that requires local officials to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

The feds are refusing to pay the state a promised $1.3 million toward heroin enforcement until justice department officials are convinced that it is in compliance with federal law, according to Vermont State Police spokesperson Adam Silverman. Another two grants, for about $480,000 each, are also on hold.

The federal law in question says that a “government entity or official may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the Immigration and Naturalization Service information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.”

Rep. Martin LaLonde (D-South Burlington) is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, which heard testimony from Vermont State Police last week about the suspended grants.

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a threatening package and engaged in other behavior that led Hinkson to appear “frightened and distraught” in court.

“I am petrified of Stuart Stevens and I desperately need the protection of this court,” Hinkson said during a hearing last June, according to court transcripts. In a February 6 interview with Seven Days, she called the situation “excruciating” and said she’d been “living in terror because of Stuart Stevens.”

He has denied the allegations, arguing in court that he had never met Hinkson and wished her no harm. His lawyer, Craig Nolan, said in a written statement that Shafritz’s ruling included “numerous factual and legal errors.” He said that Stevens would appeal the case to the Vermont Supreme Court.

The disagreement between Stevens and Hinkson is part of a broader conflict involving their respective romantic partners.

Stevens’ girlfriend of a dozen years, Lisa Senecal, has alleged that DeLuca sexually assaulted her in February 2017 as she was seeking employment at Inntopia, a Stowe-based hospitality software company of which DeLuca served as president.

Senecal reached a settlement with Inntopia in May 2017 for an undisclosed sum.

A second Stowe resident, Alison Miley, sued Inntopia and DeLuca in May 2018, alleging that in October 2016, he locked her in his office and propositioned her for sex as she was seeking employment.

Last month, Inntopia accepted a judgment and agreed to pay Miley $60,000, plus lawyer’s fees. DeLuca, who left the company in the summer of 2017, has disputed both women’s accounts.

In her no-stalking order, Shafritz suggested that Stevens’ behavior toward Hinkson may have been motivated by a desire to exact retribution against DeLuca. Citing a June 2018 email Stevens sent a mutual friend, the judge described him as having a “fixation on discrediting [Hinkson’s] husband.”

Stevens and his supporters say just the opposite: that it was Hinkson who was seeking retribution against Stevens and Senecal for making allegations against DeLuca.

In a February 6 statement, Senecal wrote that Hinkson’s request for a no-stalking order against Stevens “was a blatant attempt to punish me for speaking out publicly and intimidate me and the supporters of Craig DeLuca’s survivors.”

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Immigration Dispute Leads Feds to Withhold $2 Million in Grants From Vermont Police The federal Department of Justice is withholding more than $2 million in law enforcement grants from Vermont pending a review of the state’s compliance with a federal law

“Of course we’re concerned,” LaLonde said, adding that the committee plans to hear testimony from Public Safety Commissioner Tom Anderson about what his staff is doing to convince the justice department that Vermont is in compliance with federal law.

LaLonde said it’s too soon to determine whether legislative action could fix the situation.

Both he and Silverman maintained that Vermont is in compliance with federal law, and LaLonde said he’d rather not see lawmakers change the state’s policy just to unlock the funds.

Rebecca Kelley, spokesperson for Gov. Phil Scott, wrote in an email that Anderson asked the justice department last November to offer specific examples of noncompliance with federal law.

Kelley said Anderson “heard back this week that the DOJ will be sending a response. In the meantime, he’s also secured assurance that once awarded — and we remain confident the funds will be awarded — the State will be reimbursed for expenses that would have been covered by the grant retroactively.”

While the situation creates a temporary hole in the budget for Vermont’s cops fighting the opiate crisis, it wasn’t entirely unexpected.

In fact, the justice department seems to be following through on threats by President Donald Trump and his former attorney general, Jeff Sessions. Both men cautioned that “sanctuary cities” and states with similar policies may lose their federal funds.

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lifelines lines OBITUARIES Jill Mattuck Tarule 1943-2019, Essex Jill Mattuck Tarule of Essex, Vt., died February 3 at the University of Vermont Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma, her third lifetime cancer.

Jill was born in Barre, Vt., on April 4, 1943, and grew up in Plainfield Village, one of 14 students in the last class to graduate from Plainfield High School in 1960. Jill’s parents, Robert and Corinne Weil Mattuck, had both begun teaching at Goddard College in the school’s second semester in 1938. After several

semesters at Bennington College, Jill returned to Plainfield and graduated from Goddard in 1964. She then spent several years at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she was instrumental in helping establish play therapy as a professional field.

Jill attended the Harvard School of Education, where she earned her master’s of education in 1969 and completed her doctorate in 1978.

By 1969, Jill again returned to Plainfield, worked for the

Vermont Department of Education from 1969 to 1971, and next worked at Goddard, where she was faculty in various external programs for adults, finally becoming Graduate College dean in 1978. In 1980, Jill moved with her family to Plymouth, Mass., and in 1983 began teaching at Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass., eventually becoming dean of the Counseling and Psychology Division from 1986 to 1989.

In 1992, Jill returned with her family to Vermont, served as dean of the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) from 1992 to 2005, was associate provost from 2005 to 2009, and returned to CESS as a faculty member in leadership and development, finally retiring in 2013. After this, she consulted for a new administration, taught the occasional course and oversaw a number of doctoral studies.

While in Plymouth, Jill had begun to work with a small group of friends on a project that eventually led to the 1986 release of Women’s Ways of Knowing: The Development

of Self, Voice and Mind, a pivotal book in the field of developmental psychology that continues to shape our understandings of the ways society shapes experiences and gender and the implications this has for education contexts. Besides Women’s Ways of Knowing, Jill’s publication work includes being coeditor of Knowledge, Difference and Power: Essays Inspired by Women’s Ways of Knowing (1996). Jill authored numerous articles and chapters, as well as gave nearly 100 presentations on adult learners, women as leaders and leaders’ moral decision making. Among awards received, Jill identified four that captured her abiding concerns and commitments: an honorary doctorate from the School for Lifelong Learning at the University of New Hampshire; the Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education; the Gender Equity Award from the American Association of College Teacher Education; and the Jackie M. Gibbons Leadership Award from the

Vermont Women in Higher Education.

We remember Jill for the consistent arc of her life, from growing up in a small and caring community to seeing how institutions worked as a child in the neonatal Goddard through various but increasingly larger and more complex educational systems — during all of which she ultimately based her thinking on the individual.

As her UVM work diminished, Jill returned to Goddard as a trustee. Despite the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, Jill continued to chair both the Board of Directors and the committee charged with finding a new president, until stepping down just a few months before her death.

Jill is survived by her spouse of 53 years, Rob Tarule, of Essex; daughter Shara Tarule and son-in-law Guy Owens of Underhill; and her grandchildren, Lincoln Owens and Corinne Owens. While predeceased by her sister Susan Meacham, Jill remained close with Susan’s children and their families: Mattuck,

Elizabeth, Morgan and Bennett Meacham; Amos Meacham and Lisa Ryan; and Jonah, Heather and Dylan Meacham.

A memorial service and celebration of her life, including opportunities for people to share, will be held at Ira Allen Chapel at UVM on Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m., followed by a reception in Waterman Hall.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County, a division of the Ready Funeral Home, at 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington, VT. Please visit cremationsocietycc.com to place online condolences.

BIRTHS Taelynn Marie Madison On February 5, 2019, at Porter Medical Center, Paige Quesnel and William Madison welcomed a girl, Taelynn Marie Madison.

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Art Spaces in Milton and Winooski Thrive on Community Engagement Given the constant reminders of a bitterly divided nation, the scads of scandals and investigations, it was refreshing to visit a pair of Vermont arts venues last weekend that actively welcome people. Though they’re at different stages of development, both have positive community engagement in mind.

The MILTON ARTISTS’ GUILD has been around for more than 30 years with a mission of supporting members’ creative endeavors. In 2011, the group finally organized as a nonprofit. And it didn’t stop there.

In the spring of 2017, MAG leapt from having no physical home to occupying a 6,270-square-foot space carved out of a former Hannaford at 199 U.S. Route 7. It had been empty for four years, since the supermarket moved into larger quarters in the sprawling Milton Square. ERNIE POMERLEAU, president and CEO of Burlingtonbased Pomerleau Real Estate, agreed to give the art center a rent-free year in its new space.

“The first year was a trial to see if the community would support us, and it did,” said MAG board president GISELA ALPERT. “At the end of that year, we met with Mr. Pomerleau to see if we could extend that another year.” He did.

The financial break and an active board have helped MAG strengthen its foundation, as has a steady flow of visitors, community events and art classes.

In 2018, the erstwhile all-volunteer organization hired three part-time employees. Members, who pay $50 a year, now number nearly 200 and come from around the state.

At first, Alpert said, she wondered how they would fill the cavernous, high-ceilinged room. She needn’t have worried. About 100 nonjuried artists now rent sections of various sizes in which to display and sell their work. Though neatly organized, the collection presents a merry, invigorating jumble of color to a visitor.

Handily, the St. Albans-based VILLAGE FRAME SHOPPE & GALLERY rents space there, too, ready to accommodate the framing needs of artists and art buyers.

Earlier this month, MAG hired its first-ever executive director, JESSIE SWÉTEL. Alpert revealed in an email that applications for the position came from as far as California. But the most suitable candidate was right under the board’s nose.

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Swétel, 31, was not only a member of MAG but chair of the center’s Workshop Committee, which manages classes and teachers. She’d volunteered on a task force that surveyed the school district to assess barriers to the arts and art education and devise more creative opportunities.

Swétel has a business background: Her family owns Vermont Awards & Engraving in Colchester, which she has helped run for nearly a decade, becoming involved in organizations such as the Women Business Owners Network.

“That experience grew me to the point

that I felt I had a lot to offer when I applied for the [MAG] position,” Swétel said.

Her “office” at the art center consists of a wrap-around desk with rows of colorful origami cranes strung up on a partial wall, each representing a guild member.

Her seat faces the big room, an area with tables and chairs for meetings and classes, and seemingly an acre of artwork.

Swétel was eager to discuss MAG’s accomplishments and future plans. In 2018, as membership and class offerings grew, sales at the art center more than doubled over the previous year, she said, attributing the change to increasing traffic and “repeat customers.”

Even so, “a lot of local people still don’t know we’re here,” Swétel lamented. “We’re going to be launching an ad campaign to tell people who and what we are.”

In addition to MAG’s engagement outside the center, enticements to come inside include weekly social events with live music. And Swétel noted another plan to serve the community — literally.

“We’re in talks with a local coffee roaster and [considering] whether we can

set up a coffee shop to create a space for people to bring in clients,” she said. “A lot of people really want an actual sit-down café type of space.”

The group already has a name: Maggie’s Café, a play on MAG. Though the center’s rent-free status ends in April, Alpert noted that, once again, Pomerleau has been supportive, offering the nonprofit a reduced rent through spring 2020. “If not for him, we would have found something else, but it would have been a fraction of this,” she said. “[Pomerleau] gave us this huge canvas, and we’ve filled it.”

In December, Winooski’s WISHBONE COLLECTIVE marked its first year by throwing a party with live music and pizza. It was a typical community-oriented event in the group’s capacious third-floor space above Mule Bar. Though the collective consists of seven artists who pay a monthly rate for studio space, one of Wishbone’s raisons d’être is to host such gatherings.

Photographer DANIEL SCHECHNER, who shoots professional portraits against the backdrops hanging at one end of the

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largest room, showed a reporter around last week. Joining him was ALEX KERRIGAN, who facilitates and organizes events at Wishbone. A year in, Schechner said, he wanted to share what the collective members have been up to.

For starters, they’ve been instrumental in launching monthly First Friday art walks and pop-up markets around the city’s traffic circle. For the debut event in October, Schechner said, Wishbone put out an open call to show artwork in its space and got 47 submissions. At a Halloween party later that month, the studio offered a photo booth for spooky picture taking. On another occasion, local kids were invited in for a painting session.

“We’re trying to give children a chance to show their art,” noted Kerrigan, adding that even her twin boys, age 3 and a half, showed work. “An art teacher at the Winooski school brought her students.

They were thrilled to see their work on display.”

As a studio collective, Wishbone already runs counter to the notion of artists hunkered down in isolation. Here the members work in open spaces. And the overtly social aspect of the enterprise is what sets it apart. On Wishbone’s website, events often come with the word “social” appended, from a chess club night to the biweekly figuredrawing session. A full moon celebration last fall presented a menu of options for connecting: yoga, body painting, portrait photography and tarot readings.

“In the future, we want to have even more events,” said Schechner, noting

that acoustic music sessions are coming soon. The public can access all events by donation.

Wishbone’s most unusual regular happenings are arguably the “death talks.”

A variation on the Death Café events held nationwide, the twice-monthly sessions are open to any community members who want to explore topics around death and dying. Kerrigan, who is trained as an endof-life doula and “trying to finish a social work degree,” facilitates the sessions. On one recent evening, she said, “we had a 95-year-old man come and basically tell us his life story.”

From engaging young children in art making to pondering the end of life, Wishbone seems to embrace an all-ages model of community engagement. The venue is just the platform, Kerrigan clarified. “Our mission in general is to bring people together.” m Contact: pamela@sevendaysvt.com

Skin Ego (installation detail), 2018

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he publisher’s description of Vermont cartoonist JAMES STURM’s latest graphic novel, Off Season, starts with a question: “How could this happen?” The query could be in reference to events that trouble the book’s central characters: a married couple’s separation and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential victory over Hillary Clinton.

Through a series of vignettes over 216 pages, readers follow Mark, a builder and father of two, as he grapples with estrangement from his wife, Lisa, parenting their young children and coming to terms with the current political landscape. To make matters extra stressful, Mark’s contractor boss is a fast-talking party animal with payroll problems.

Created through a combination of penand-ink and digital techniques, the characters are rendered as anthropomorphized dogs, a choice that, as writer Rachel Cooke noted in a review for the Guardian, “both mitigates the story’s existential sadness and deepens it.” Though they look like canines, their emotions — and those that their story evokes — are very human.

The vignette “Cookie Monster,” for example, opens with a heartbreaking image of three cookies on a pan alongside a greasy outline where a fourth cookie used to be. Something is missing here, most obviously the fourth member of Mark’s family.

This sense of loss is palpable throughout the book, but so is a sense of humor.

Take the vignette “The Debate,” which portrays simultaneous standoffs between father and daughter and husband and wife over the child staying up late to watch a presidential debate. The body language of and dialogue between the family members are at once starkly realistic and hilarious.

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in 2005, this foray into contemporary fiction is a change of pace. His best-selling 2001 graphic novel, The Golem’s Mighty Swing, was set in the 1920s and centered on a barnstorming Jewish baseball team.

(It was also ranked No. 1 in Time magazine’s list of top 10 comics for that year.)

Sturm’s 2010 title Market Day explores art and commerce through the eyes of an early 20th-century rugmaker in Eastern Europe.

What inspired Sturm to forego historical fiction in favor of bipedal dogs with jobs, love lives and present-day political views? “I realized that I had been the victim of fraud,” Sturm explains over the phone. In 2015, he says, he was ill treated by an unscrupulous contractor. The experience left him angry and ashamed — feelings that he channeled into art.

“Since I can remember, even when I was a kid, when life gets overwhelming, the thing I do is start cartooning,” Sturm says. (Though cartooning helped him process his thoughts and feelings throughout this ordeal, he emphasizes that Off Season and its characters — contractor included — are works of fiction.)

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The seeds of the story were planted with these cathartic cartoons. The political undertones came later as the 2016 presidential election season got underway. “I’m telling a story of contemporary fiction, and the election thing started happening,” Sturm recalls. As the politics infiltrated the narrative, he recognized the parallel between the fractured unions of Mark and Lisa and of his fellow Americans.

As for Sturm’s relationship with his own wife, readers shouldn’t draw conclusions based on his imaginary furry friends.

When the first of the panels that would eventually become Off Season were serialized on Slate in 2016, Sturm says friends reached out to express their concern about his marriage. “This isn’t about my marriage,” he says. “That part is totally fictional.”

Sturm, who won the prestigious Eisner Award for Best Limited Series in 2004 for his comic book series Fantastic Four: Unstable Molecules, says fans should not

anticipate a sequel to Off Season after the 2020 election. He is currently hard at work editing upcoming books by Vermont cartoonists GLYNNIS FAWKES and DAN NOTT. Released on February 5 by Montréal publisher Drawn & Quarterly, Off Season has already earned favorable reviews from the Guardian and Publishers Weekly for its emotional potency. In a review for Paste, Hillary Browne writes that “the book is more about the bubbling rage our economic system produces than about a specific flare-up of it in November 2016, and it’s valuable in that way.”

Of the early reception by reviewers and readers, Sturm says, “Some people see it solely as a political metaphor, and it seems some people are reading it as a relationship falling apart. But, you know, it’s funny — I intended seeing it as a relationship trying to come together.”

Contact: kravin@sevendaysvt.com

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umans have devised a number of clever bulwarks against the meanness of the outside world: memes, weighted blankets, pillow forts, tea infusers shaped like hedgehogs. But, as LAURIE ESSIG argues in her latest book, Love, Inc.: Dating Apps, the Big White Wedding, and Chasing the Happily Neverafter, perhaps our greatest connivance is also the thing we’ve been conditioned to believe is most intrinsic to our species: the pursuit of human connection in the form of romance.

Essig, a Burlington-based professor of gender, sexuality and feminist studies at Middlebury College, has written two other books: Queer in Russia: A Story of Sex, Self and the Other and American Plastic: Boob Jobs, Credit Cards, and Our Quest for Perfection. Love, Inc., which hits bookshelves this week, dissects the symbiotic relationship between the American obsession with romance and the current social, political and environmental hellscape.

In the new volume, Essig contends that the pursuit of love as it exists today, in joyless dating-app swipery and escapist wishfulfillment movies and TV shows, is both a distraction from our latecapitalist dystopia and an actual threat to the future of the species.

But her larger point is that capitalism itself, based on white male Protestant values, has engineered our obsession with a certain kind of happy ending: Cute girl meets cute guy; they get married; their teeth magically straighten and their credit card debt disappears. Such narratives serve to keep us trapped in the cycle of endless striving that has become synonymous with productivity.

In Essig’s view, the prevailing cultural myth privileges one kind of romance above all others: a heterosexual, monogamous, procreative relationship. In Love, Inc., she examines how the attainment of the perfect partnership, modeled on this normy ideal, became not just incidental to our happiness but a social imperative that has spawned even more capitalist infrastructure. (Think dating apps, or juice cleanses to eliminate unseemly bloat that might turn off a potential mate.)

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Meanwhile, even as the world we once knew seems to be ending, we scrape by on the dopamine rush of finding someone who maybe likes us and imagining an elaborate future with them. Enter Pottery Barn sectionals and south-facing windows that get excellent light.

You may have sensed — correctly — that Love, Inc. is not a fluffy read. If the new-releases shelf were a pastry case, this book would be a bran muffin, the kind of thing one consumes for intestinal health rather than pleasure. Romance novels often demand a suspension of disbelief, but Essig refuses to cut Fifty Shades of Grey any slack. Here, she dumps a bucket of ice water on any reader who dared not consider the implausibility of Anastasia Steele’s post-college job hunt success: Readers are asked to believe that Anastasia, an English major from Washington State University at Vancouver, which ranks 138th nationwide, receives multiple job offers in the publishing industry in Seattle right out of school. Then we are to believe that she manages to move from an entry-level position into ownership of a publishing company by marrying her slightly older and much wealthier boyfriend.

Cool. So, Fifty Shades of Unpaid Internships and Eating Hummus Straight From the Container?

Still, Essig holds out hope that we can overcome our codependent relationship with romance and turn our attention to nobler pursuits, such as door-to-door canvassing and calling our senators.

Alternatively, we could just tap out now and watch “The Bachelor” as we wait for a meteor to strike.

Contact: chelsea@sevendaysvt.com

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by Laurie Essig, University of California Press, 256 pages. $26.95 paperback. Essig reads from her book on Wednesday, February 20, 6:30 p.m., at Phoenix Books Burlington. $3 (includes $5 coupon toward purchase of book). phoenixbooks.biz

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ermont’s most celebrated poet, Robert Frost, once wrote, “A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.”

It’s unclear how much time, if any, Frost himself spent adjudicating attorneys’ acumen. But the Ripton rhymester was known for his fondness for democracy. Frost famously penned a poem for president John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inauguration, which he never recited because the sun’s glare off the snow was too bright for his eyes. Assuming Frost was a registered voter, he was among Vermonters eligible to perform that sacred civic responsibility that originates in the U.S. Constitution’s Sixth Amendment: jury duty.

Never been called for jury duty yourself?

One Seven Days staffer recently bemoaned the fact that she’s been summoned four times since 2012, including serving on the jury for a one-day trial. The frequency of her jury summons far exceeds that of anyone else on staff. An informal office survey found that most staffers had never been called.

WTF? Is jury duty like an allergic reaction to a bee sting — after it happens once, you’re more predisposed to future episodes? Or is it more like a roulette wheel in a casino — seemingly rigged but actually governed by the laws of probability?

First, some basics on how jury duty works in Vermont. Joanne Charbonneau, clerk of the statewide courts, explained via email how the jury summons process functions in state court. (The rules for selecting federal juries are fundamentally the same as those for state courts.)

Vermont’s prospective juror list comes from city and town voter checklists and from the state Department of Motor Vehicles’ drivers list. As Charbonneau explained, names are randomly selected by computer, and jurors are called to serve only in the county in which they live.

To qualify, jurors must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and able to read, write, speak and understand English. Convicted felons who have served prison time are ineligible, as are those who are physically and/or mentally incapable of jury service.

Additionally, jurors cannot serve more than three times in a two-year period. The number of days one actually spends in the courthouse varies depending on numerous factors. They include the court’s workload, the number and length of trials, and the potential long-windedness of attorneys.

According to Charbonneau, most jurors serve no more than 10 days in either criminal court — to determine guilt or innocence in

Why Do Some People Get Called for Jury Duty but Not Others?

cases such as DUIs, larcenies and assaults — or civil court. The latter is where you sue your neighbor after his dead poplar, which you’ve nagged him for years to chop down, finally blew over and took out your Prius.

Citizens also serve on grand juries, which handle more complex and serious (read: interesting) cases than do petit (criminal and civil) juries. These proceedings are confidential and are argued by the state’s attorneys or the attorney general himself. Grand juries don’t determine guilt or innocence but decide whether probable cause exists to bring charges.

Lest you wonder whether certain professionals — police officers, probation officers, prison guards, lawyers and (ahem) journalists — are automatically weeded out of jury pools, that’s a myth, Charbonneau explained.

“People are only disqualified if they don’t meet the qualifying questions,” she wrote. “If someone from one of these professions gets randomly selected as a potential juror for a case, it’s up to the attorneys involved in the case to remove them from their panel during the voir dire [jury selection] process.”

Does that mean everyone who gets called must serve? Nope. According to Charbonneau, the most common, and legit, requests

to be excused are for medical necessity (either for oneself or as the caregiver for others), for financial or workplace hardships, or due to previously scheduled vacations. Charbonneau noted that the court may ask for documentation: You must already have purchased those tickets to Disney World before your jury summons arrived.

Still averse to being one of 12 angry men or women? The internet is awash with advice for getting out of jury duty. They include everything from the reasonable — you’re a student or a freelancer, or you lack daycare for your kids — to the sketchy: presenting yourself as stubborn, stupid, argumentative or racist. When all else fails, there’s always the late George Carlin’s suggestion: “Tell the judge … you’d make a terrific juror because you can spot guilty people [snaps his fingers] just like that!”

One ill-advised scheme for escaping jury duty is not showing up. Failure to appear can earn you a place in front of a judge rather than beside one, plus a $200 fine.

However, Charbonneau noted that most judges ask delinquent jurors to return for jury duty another day before throwing the book at them.

Is the experience of our Seven Days staffer a computer-generated fluke? Evidently,

Charbonneau suggested. It’s worth remembering that, if you flip a coin 49 times and it always comes up heads, your 50th toss still has a 50-50 chance of being heads.

Many people feel apprehensive or annoyed about this disruption in their daily schedules, especially given the meager compensation — $30 per day for state court, $50 for federal court. And why is this money considered taxable income?

The jury is still out on that one.

But consider embracing, rather than shirking, this civic obligation. According to the Center for Jury Studies, research has shown repeatedly that, after serving on juries, citizens were more knowledgeable about, and had more positive views of, the entire legal system. There’s also evidence that those who served were more likely afterward to engage in other civic duties, such as voting.

In this age of rampant cynicism about government, that’s a persuasive argument for doing one’s duty. m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

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ajd Alabas, 17, got down on all fours on the wrestling mat at the former Black Bear Tavern & Grille in St. Johnsbury and braced himself. Beside him Ayman Alsalloumi, 18, stood with his hands behind his back. He bent his knees, angled to lean his chest against Majd’s side and scuttled across the room on the balls of his feet, pushing Majd with him.

“Stay strong, MJ!” hollered St. Johnsbury Academy coach Michael Verge at Majd as he watched him struggle to resist his sparring partner.

Majd dropped to the floor, and Ayman fell on top of him. “What are you doing, MJ?” Verge asked.

The boys popped up to repeat the sprawling drill. Ayman walked to Majd’s other side, tugged at his sweatshirt and ran a hand through his floppy hair before assuming his position.

Wrestling is in Ayman’s blood; his paternal grandfather participated in tournaments in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan.

Since he joined the team last fall, he’s lost about 20 pounds, a change he hopes will surprise his family in West Haven, Conn., when he returns home for winter break.

“Stay stronger, MJ,” said Verge with a chuckle, as Majd struggled to match his sinewy frame to Ayman’s. But the younger boy couldn’t overcome the difference of five weight classes between them. “He’s too much for me,” Majd said, turning to Verge with his hands spread in surrender.

On the mat, these two St. Johnsbury Academy students may be fierce sparring partners, but off of it, they share a bond they compare to brotherhood. Both recent refugees from the conflict in Syria, they’re attending the Northeast Kingdom boarding and day school on a scholarship designed specifically for young people in their position. Ayman and his younger sister Ghena were the first students to come to the academy on that scholarship in 2016.

The program is the brainchild of headmaster Tom Lovett. Moved by the stories of Syrian refugees trying to escape to Europe by sea, he wanted to help. But using private sponsorships to bring Syrian families to St. Johnsbury, as locals did when they resettled Laotian refugee families there in the 1980s, wasn’t feasible under current U.S. immigration policy. And obtaining the necessary visas to admit students directly from Syria was too difficult.

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So Lovett turned to a St. Johnsbury resident with connections: Alison Barkley, a retired Foreign Service officer and wife of Robert Ford, former U.S. ambassador to Syria. She introduced the headmaster to Syrian American architect and artist Mohamad Hafez, who lives in New Haven.

He in turn connected the headmaster to a former refugee family with children he believed would benefit from attending the academy: the Alsalloumi siblings, who moved to the country in 2015.

The concept of a boarding school is unfamiliar to many Syrians, said Hafez, and after escaping war in their native country, parents didn’t welcome a separation from their children. The Alsalloumi family faced skepticism from the local Arab community, said Rawan Oudeh, the family matriarch (with Ghena as her interpreter). But they recognized Lovett’s offer as an opportunity.

“I knew that I was going to be sad, alone,” said Ayman, now a senior. “[But] I needed to take any chance that comes and get a better education.”

While Ghena has since returned home to Connecticut, Ayman remains at the Academy. In his nearly three years there, the shy boy with limited English

Ayman Alsalloumi (second from right) and Majd Alabas (right) cheering with their team during a meet

proficiency has transformed into a confident young man who is eager to attend college, Lovett observed.

Hafez, who remains a mentor to Ayman, agreed. But the high schooler continues to face challenges, he noted. “I think he appreciates the scholarship,” said Hafez, “but it’s also a big undertaking for a young student to cope with everything at once.”

‘In one second, everything was gone’

Ayman grew up in the ancient city of Homs in western Syria, where the Alsalloumis lived near Al-Baath University in an apartment building owned by Ayman’s paternal grandfather.

Neighbors knew one another, Ayman recalled, and local kids played soccer and rode bicycles together.

Ayman’s father owned a restaurant about 20 minutes from home, where the boy sometimes visited him after school to eat shawarma — a spit-roasted, shaved meat sandwich. Bus drivers kept an eye on Ayman and made sure he got to his destination.

Ayman was expected to focus on his education, he said, and faced his father’s wrath whenever he got bad grades. His father served as provider, saving up enough to build a second home for the family.

government cracked down hard. The arrest and torture of more than a dozen schoolchildren in Daraa triggered a wave of protests across the country, which eventually spiraled into a civil war.

Ayman’s father moved to Saudi Arabia to find a job to support the family when the conflict was nascent. Ayman, his mother and his two sisters stuck it out in Syria for about another year.

Homs was the scene of fierce fighting between government and opposition

“Maybe this is the last time we’re going to see each other,” he remembered thinking.

At the checkpoint, Ayman’s uncle pleaded for passage. The soldiers waved the family through and warned them not to look back. Minutes later, the shelling began.

Ayman’s family took refuge in a village for the next few months before going to Damascus for their passports. Saudi Arabia denied them visas. They tried to leave for Jordan by land and air but were turned away because they came from Homs.

Finally, they paid a large bribe to get land passage to Lebanon. They made their way to Jordan by air, where they were reunited with Ayman’s father.

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Ayman Alsalloumi (left) with a classmate

WHAT MAKES ME ANGRY IS HOW PEOPLE LOOK AT DIFFERENCES RATHER THAN WHAT WE HAVE IN COMMON. AYMAN AL S AL L O UMI

forces. Bombs exploded, buildings crumbled, black plumes of smoke filled the Ayman and Ghena Alsalloumi skies, gunshots rang out continually and fleet-footed Then war broke out. “In one second, civilians dodged snipers. everything was gone,” recalled Ayman.

Ayman remembers his last day in his “We did not get to live in the house.” maternal grandfather’s home. He was In February 2011, a group of boys in jolted from his sleep early in the mornthe city of Daraa, about 150 miles south ing. The family hurried out in hopes of of Homs, painted anti-government graf- getting through a checkpoint that the fiti on the walls of their school. Against approaching government army had a background of public demonstrations erected on the road. The boy looked at that had forced the longtime strongmen of his sisters, mother, uncles, aunts and Egypt and Tunisia out of office, the Syrian grandparents.

The warm welcome that Syrian refugees received in Jordan was short-lived. As the war continued, swelling the refugee population and putting pressure on the host country’s resources, locals grew hostile toward the newcomers.

Sometimes he was afraid to say he was Syrian, Ayman recalled. When he visited a government office to get his paperwork, officials didn’t address him by name, he said, but clucked their tongues in disapproval and called him “Syrian refugee.”

“My country is in my blood,” said Ayman. “I wouldn’t leave my country for no reason.”

Ayman’s father was arrested for not having required work permits. “Just because he was trying to feed his family, they took him to jail,” said the teen. “What kind of humanity is that?”

Then came an offer of resettlement in the U.S. Ayman’s father knew he couldn’t afford to send his son to college in Jordan, Ayman said. But in the U.S., “the country of freedom,” his children might have a shot at higher education.

“In Syria, we have a saying: Your education is your weapon,” said Ayman.

With a move to the U.S. imminent, Ayman started watching English-language movies and putting more effort into his English class. He looked up New Haven and learned about Yale University. He told his mother, “Mom, look! God is sending us to this place.”

“We started dreaming big,” said Ayman.

In September 2015, the Alsalloumis moved to Connecticut. There they got to know Hafez, who helped the family adjust to their new home. The artist took Ayman under his wing and allowed the teen to help out at his studio. He impressed on the young man the importance of learning English as quickly as possible.

As the oldest child and only son, Ayman feels responsible for his family. “I want to give [my parents] the life that they really

want, give them everything they want,” he said. “If I don’t study, I won’t be able to give them that.”

But acquiring a new language proved difficult. At his high school, the English as a Second Language teachers used Spanish to communicate with their students.

While Ayman was sympathetic to the needs of his classmates, he was anxious about his own progress.

The next year, he tried out a summer program at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H. “I used to cry every day because that was my first time leaving my family,” he said.

But Ayman steeled himself and began to enjoy the experience, studying American history, architecture and English; playing soccer; and swimming. He met campers from different countries and taught them about his culture. At the end of the five-week program he told his mentor, “I want to go to a school like this.”

‘He was the catalyst’

The Fairbanks family established St. Johnsbury Academy in 1842 for their children and those of the townspeople.

Today, it offers both college prep and technical training and accepts school choice vouchers. Students come from about 30 countries, and the academy has several levels of ESL classes.

Lovett, who joined the school in 1984 and has been headmaster since 2001, said he explored other options for addressing the Syrian crisis, such as admitting students directly from Syria and partnering with an organization in Lebanon that had established a school for Syrian refugees. But to obtain an F-1 student visa, an applicant must demonstrate an intention to return home, a tricky proposition when their home country is in the throes of civil war.

Lovett met Barkley, the retired Foreign Service officer, when they both participated in local pianist Michael Arnowitt’s concerts to benefit Syrian refugees. Barkley, in turn, had met artist Hafez in New Haven and invited him to put on an exhibition and give a lecture in St. Johnsbury.

“Within half an hour of putting those two heads together, they had a plan,” said Barkley of Lovett and Hafez.

“All I did was put the right people together.”

Lovett said he knew the academy could get private donors to create scholarships destined for Syrian students. He was also confident that the school would be able to support those students and help them catch up academically.

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‘He knows the most how we feel’

A large Syrian flag hangs on the wall of Majd’s dorm room at the Maple Center on Hastings Street. It belongs to his older brother. Majd described Ayman, who lives a few doors down, as an “older brother,” too. And he’s close at hand to serve as Majd’s personal barber.

The two teens are inseparable, demonstrating their affection by clutching each other’s hands. Majd has a habit of stroking the back of his older friend’s head.

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“We didn’t design the program specifically to meet their needs,” said associate headmaster Jack Cummings.

“It’s a simple matter of the program that we have [being] capable of meeting their needs well.”

The team worked fast. A few weeks after the headmaster met Hafez, Ayman and Ghena went through the academy’s orientation program.

“He was the catalyst,” said Cummings of Lovett. “This was something he wanted to do.”

Lovett said he didn’t fear that St. Johnsbury would see a repeat of the situation in Rutland, where the proposed resettlement of 100 Iraqi and Syrian refugees divided the city and made national headlines. In April 2016, when then-mayor Chris Louras announced plans for the city to become a refugee resettlement site, some Rutland residents felt blindsided and accused him of acting unilaterally and in private on a public issue.

The situation in St. Johnsbury was very different, Lovett noted, because the academy was enrolling a small number of students who would be boarders.

Even if their families relocated with them, there would be no significant influx. “I didn’t ever consider any negative response from the local community,” said Lovett. St. Johnsbury, he continued, has a long history of enrolling a diverse community, and local families have often stepped up to host international students.

The scholarships for Syrians came from a number of sources, including endowment income and foundation grants; the school used no public funding for them, Cummings stressed. An alum from Saudi Arabia has been helping with other costs so the Syrian students can participate in school activities such as skiing.

A handful of private boarding schools in the U.S. offer scholarships for Syrian refugees and recent Syrian immigrants to the U.S. to attend summer programs, Hafez noted, but he hasn’t come across “this generous of a gift” before.

The school can support four Syrian students at any one time. In 2017, it admitted two sophomores, one from Massachusetts and another, Majd Alabas, from Glastonbury, Conn.

Two of the scholarship students have since left, and the school hasn’t been flooded with applications, Lovett said. Many Syrian parents are reluctant to send their kids away after what they’ve undergone, suggested Hafez and Lovett.

One of those is Ayman’s sister Ghena, who returned home to help her mother care for their new baby sister.

Though her mother didn’t let her feelings show, the teen said, she could tell her mother missed having her children at home.

Ghena made her mark at the school, though. “We were disappointed when she left,” said Cummings.

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Majd Alabas in Syria, age 9

such expressions are common and a sign of kinship among Arab men.

“Our relationship is very special,” said Ayman. “We only have each other.”

Majd had mixed emotions when he first arrived at St. Johnsbury Academy, he said. But, like Ayman, he understood that the school would help him improve his English and apply to college. His dream is to be a pediatrician.

As the pioneer, Ayman took it upon himself to take care

of Majd. After all, it was he who had told Majd’s family about the academy. He told his younger peer: “I’m not your friend. I’m your brother.”

The boys also have an adult big brother figure: Florian Rexhepi, the dean of international students. An Albanian born in Macedonia, Rexhepi attended St. Johnsbury Academy from 2001 to 2003. Like the Syrian pair, he has experienced war and is Muslim. The teens nicknamed him “Imam Flo” and consult him on personal and religious issues.

“He knows the most how we feel,” said Majd.

Rexhepi said his first impression of Ayman was that the teen was confused and overwhelmed, mirroring his own experiences as a newcomer at the school.

Not only did Ayman have to speak a new language, he also had to learn a new local and national culture. His senses were “heightened to an unbelievable level,” said Rexhepi.

Rexhepi also noted that Ayman is reluctant to express discomfort lest he give offense and endanger his position at the school. Recently, the dean observed the senior walking around in thin socks and sneakers. When confronted, Ayman confessed he didn’t have winter boots. Rexhepi had new ones ready for him a few days later.

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Ayman’s unwillingness to ask for help is understandable, Rexhepi said. “I went through it,” he went on. “It’s really hard to have to intrude always in people’s lives because of certain needs that you have.”

Majd is more relaxed, because he didn’t face the pressure that Ayman did as the first Syrian scholarship student, noted the dean. He described both boys as more emotionally mature than their peers, feeling responsible for the adults around them and trying their best to integrate into the school community.

Both Ayman and Majd named another student and dorm mate, Asom Hayman-Jones, as a close friend. Ayman said he’s also on friendly terms with the dining hall staff; he doesn’t hesitate to place occasional special requests such as tabbouleh. During a recent wrestling practice, as the pair ran laps around the former Black Bear, they playfully jostled their teammates.

For each other, Rexhepi said, the boys are a constant reminder of who they are and where they come from: “When Ayman sees Majd, he sees himself.”

Last fall, both Ayman and Majd joined the wrestling team.

Ayman took it up because he needed an outlet for his stress and frustration. He was worried about getting into a good college and about his relatives, who were trying to leave Syria and were stuck at the Turkish border.

“I couldn’t control myself,” he said. “I started to punch everything.”

Usually thoughtful and measured, Ayman is passionate when he discusses college. He laments that his future depends on the SATs, and it’s hard for him to compete with native English speakers after fewer than four years of study. (Research has shown that an ESL student typically takes between four and seven years to achieve academic English proficiency.)

It’s not always easy to convince his mother he’s doing his best, he admitted. “I had to learn the language, underAyman Alsalloumi (left) and Majd Alabas

While the two teenagers are adjusting to boarding school life and a new culture, the program that allowed them to resettle in the U.S. is being debated on a national stage.

On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed his executive order suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program for 120 days and blocking the entry of Syrian refugees indefinitely. A week later, U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle, Wash., blocked the temporary order and lifted the ban nationwide. Since then, there have been two revised iterations of the executive order and several legal actions and court rulings.

The upshot has been a dramatic decrease in the number of Syrian refugees who have been allowed to enter the country. Last year, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Vermont closed its second site in Rutland, where residents had been expecting the arrival of 100 people from Syria and Iraq. (Only 14 Syrian nationals resettled there.)

Majd and his family arrived in the U.S. in July 2016, just four months before the presidential election. The anti-refugee and anti-Muslim rhetoric worried them, he recalled.

Ayman, who has relatives in Turkey as well as Syria, was devastated when he learned about the travel ban, he recalled. “What makes me angry is how people look at differences rather than what we have in common,” he said.

The alienation and anger that Ayman had felt when his father was arrested in Jordan returned last May, he said, just days before he turned 18. As usual, he and his sister took the bus home for a visit. They were on board a Greyhound bus in White River Junction when a pair of border patrol agents strode up and demanded to see their IDs. Ayman recalled that the siblings were terrified, and Ghena, who wears a headscarf, was close to crying because she didn’t have her permanent residency card with her. Ayman admitted to being more scared than his sister, but he had to put on a brave front for her sake.

“He talked to us in such a bad way,” he recalled of the incident. “Why? Why? I’m just a human like you.”

In contrast, he feels welcomed at the academy, he said.

When he left Syria, part of him was missing, he went on.

But the academy has helped fill that void.

“I don’t feel like I’m at school,” he said. “I feel like I’m at my house. This school is my Syria.”

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“I’ve never worked with young individuals who have such a strong desire to improve and take everything that’s available to them and progress forward in a positive manner,” Stark added.

But it can be difficult for Ayman and Majd to focus on school when they hear news about Syria. Sometimes they relive the trauma in their dreams.

“I don’t dream about myself getting killed,” said Ayman. “I dream about my family getting killed.”

Recently, Ayman’s class tried out virtual-reality goggles. When Ayman discovered that he could “visit” Homs, he cried, he said. With Stark’s permission, he called his mother to share the excitement with her, though she was disheartened by the goggles’ $200 price tag.

“I saw the streets in Syria. I saw the university next to my home,” Ayman recalled. “I couldn’t go to my house.

I went to the closest point, where I used to play soccer.”

Watching his reaction made other students emotional, too, Stark recalled. “That experience allowed him to find some comfort.”

stand the system, meet new people, leave my family, be alone in a new country. This is not easy stuff to do,” he said.

Rawan, his mother, said she knows things are hard for Ayman. “He’s tired now,” she noted, “but he’s going to relax in the future.”

Ayman wanted to attend Yale, close to his family, and become an optometrist. But when he began to understand what it would take to attend the elite college, he said, he felt discouraged and didn’t apply.

“I know I should have tried, but I was scared people would laugh at me,” he said.

The senior considers transitioning out of ESL class his biggest achievement at St. Johnsbury Academy. His younger peer is also making good progress. In his ESL class, Majd always sits in the front row and actively participates in discussions. The junior doesn’t mind his nickname, MJ — some people find it difficult to say Mah-jid, as his name is pronounced.

Karen Stark, who handles special services at the school’s Field House, has worked with the Syrian students since they arrived, offering daily guided studies and weekly homework support. She finds their resilience and work ethic astounding, she said.

When Ayman comes home every few weeks, the first thing he usually does is eat shawarma from the restaurant where his father works. Then he handles all the paperwork — letters and bills — that his family has accumulated. He’s teaching Ghena to do the same.

During one such home visit, Ayman left a deep impression on Amal Eltaib, a former Sudanese refugee who moved to the U.S. in 2013 with her son and husband.

When she first met the teen, he seemed “shy, like a kid,” she recalled. She was amazed by his transformation after he started attending St. Johnsbury Academy.

Eltaib found Ayman happier, more mature, confident and charismatic. “Really, I feel there’s a change in his character,” she said.

Eltaib contacted Hafez, who introduced her to Barkley, who by that time had been appointed to the school’s board of trustees. Barkley explained that the scholarship fund was reserved for Syrian refugees. But she offered to give Eltaib’s family a tour of the school.

If they were serious about sending their son to the academy, she suggested, they could consider moving to the town.

By July 2018, Eltaib and her husband were working and building a new life in St. Johnsbury with the support of a group of locals.

As Ayman prepares to graduate, Lovett said he feels very good about what the student has accomplished. He recently sat in on Ayman’s class and was pleased to see the student leading discussions. But he’s cautious about turning Ayman into a symbol of success. He’s just a young man who took an unusual opportunity, the headmaster continued.

“I can tell a story and say, ‘Here is a boy who’s shy and didn’t have very much language ability,’” said Lovett.

“Over three years, not only did he become more outgoing and confident, but his language ability was such that he was able to go on to university.”

As he waits to hear from colleges, Ayman said he’s sad about leaving the academy and its community.

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essica and Ted considered themselves to be more cyber-savvy than many parents. They limited their son’s online activities by not giving him his own smartphone, and they supervised his time on the family’s computer by letting him use it only in the kitchen. They even took a class on internet safety.

But the Chittenden County couple’s best efforts to raise a “good digital citizen” weren’t enough to prevent their then-16year-old son, Luke, from borrowing his older brother’s iPad and using it to break the law.

So they turned him in to police.

His crime — exchanging nude photos with a classmate and requesting sexually inappropriate images from others — could have given him a criminal record and landed him on Vermont’s sex-offender registry for disseminating child pornography. (Pseudonyms are being used to protect the family’s privacy.)

Instead, Luke was offered an opportunity to admit to his offense, learn from his mistakes and make amends to everyone who was injured by his crime, including his parents, the victim and the police.

Luke’s case was heard by a new restorative justice panel, the only one of its kind in Vermont to include high school and college students. Founded and run by the Williston Community Justice Center (WCJC), the youth panel gives criminal justice professionals a powerful new tool for dissuading school-age offenders from reoffending — through positive peer pressure.

“The way we explain it to youth is, this is your golden ticket,” said Cristalee McSweeney, director of the WCJC, who created the youth panel about a year ago.

“This is your chance to deal with [the crime] outside of the court system. But you’re still being held accountable and responsible.”

Though Luke declined a reporter’s request to tell his own story, his parents agreed to do so without his involvement.

Luke’s troubles began in the summer of 2017, just before he began his junior year in high school. After friends began teasing him for still being a virgin, Ted explained, Luke felt pressured into sexting, or exchanging nude photos online with a female classmate. According to McSweeney, the practice has become increasingly common among students, some of whom

CRIME even compete to see who can accumulate the most photos.

Only after Luke was caught and questioned by police did his parents discover that he’d set up multiple email and social media accounts — on Twitter, Facebook, Gmail and Instagram. In addition to using his brother’s iPad without his permission, Luke also used the school library computer to check his messages and borrowed friends’ smartphones to send and retrieve images.

Ironically, Jessica and Ted had attended a cyber-safety awareness class put on by the WCJC 18 months earlier. Afterward, they explained to Luke how sharing sexually explicit images of minors violates state and federal child pornography laws and could land offenders in serious legal jeopardy.

But as Jessica recalled Luke saying to her after he was caught, “I know you told me this stuff, Mom, but I didn’t believe you.”

Rather than send Luke’s case to the state’s attorney for prosecution, the police referred it to the Williston youth panel. It’s composed of about 10 adult and youth volunteers. Appointed by the Williston Selectboard, the members have

all undergone at least eight hours of classes and training from the justice center staff before they’re allowed to hear actual cases.

The youth panel, which only deals with offenders up to age 21, cannot hear felony offenses, such as armed robbery, rape or kidnapping, McSweeney explained. In addition to cybercrimes such as sexting, online bullying, harassment and revenge porn, the panel hears cases involving property damage, retail theft, simple assault and distracted driving, as well as misdemeanor hate crimes that were motivated by race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

The youth panel differs from court diversion in that the offenders have not been formally charged with crimes. Cases can be referred to the panel by the Williston Police Department, the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office or school administrators whose students come from Williston, Richmond, Hinesburg, Huntington, St. George, Bolton and parts of Shelburne and Charlotte.

The youth panel isn’t juvenile court; there are no prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, juries or sworn testimony.

Instead, the panel adheres to the principles

of restorative justice, a mediation-like process that focuses on repairing the harm caused by crimes and rebuilding community relationships. Participation is voluntary but predicated on the condition that the offender, who’s referred to as the “responsible party,” must own up to his or her offense and then agree to make restitution to all affected parties.

If the youth fails to satisfy all the requirements, as spelled out in a legally binding contract, the case can be referred to the state’s attorney’s office for prosecution.

“Our process is not about blame or shame,” McSweeney said. “It’s about accepting responsibility and obligation.”

Here’s how it works. The panel will convene at least two meetings with the responsible party, typically over a 30- to 60-day period, though more complex cases may last as long as nine months. Often the group sits in a circle, which may also include a police officer, a school counselor or principal, the offenders’ parents, and, most importantly, the victim, if he or she chooses to participate. Everyone, including the victim, gets an opportunity to speak.

“In the court system, the responsible party is the center of the court, and oftentimes victims are left voiceless,” McSweeney explained. “Their needs are not met or heard … and they don’t get the opportunity to ask questions like, ‘Why did you do this?

What were you thinking? And why me?’”

The panel process is confidential, and panel members are expected to recuse themselves from the case if they know the responsible party or victim personally. The first meeting is devoted to getting to know the responsible party, the details of the offense and the individual’s explanation for why he or she did it.

“People commit crimes for various reasons, and I think the criminal justice system just looks at it as, ‘You are your crime now,’” said Amanda Payne, a school counselor at Montpelier High School who serves as an adult volunteer on the youth panel. “[Youth panel volunteers] spend a lot of time just trying to get to know somebody first and hear who they are … beyond just their crime.”

“You can’t really judge a person without knowing them,” said Beckett Pintair, a 16-year-old junior at Champlain Valley Union High School who volunteers on the youth panel. “And you can’t really say, ‘This is bad, this is good,’ unless you know who they are and where they’re coming from.”

Brianna Kolibas, an 18-year-old senior at CVU and one of the panel’s first youth members, said she’s heard a variety of cases, including those involving revenge porn, drug possession and retail theft.

Sometimes, she said, the offenders didn’t even realize that what they were doing was illegal. Other times, they committed the crime out of desperation.

“A lot of the retail theft is really sad,” she said, “because we see a lot of people who don’t have a lot of resources. That’s why they steal.”

As Pintair explained, getting to know the responsible parties is critical to formulating the final contract. Each one is different, he noted, and must be agreed upon by all affected parties.

“Our main goal is to help them get to that finished contract. We don’t want to give them something that they’re never actually going to do,” he said. Ultimately, the goal is to “help them learn and give back to their community.”

For example, if the offender enjoys cooking, perhaps the contract will require them to cook a meal for the victim and victim’s family. It may also include writing a formal apology letter explaining why the offense was wrong, then reading it aloud to their parents, the victim, the victim’s parents, the police and school administrators.

To some people, the youth panel concept may sound like it coddles offenders and gives them an easy get-out-of-jail-free card. But McSweeney and her volunteers contend that the process is neither quick nor easy.

“The space we’re creating is a really caring and healing space,” Payne said.

“It’s not woo-woo or touchy-feely. It’s humanizing.”

“And it’s not an easy pass,” Kolibas added. “You have to give 100 percent.”

Indeed, successfully completing the contract requires hard work. As McSweeney pointed out, certain offenses, such as

online bullying, sexting and revenge porn, The youth panel isn’t a good fit for every require offenders to attend a 12-week offender. course. The curriculum — created by the “It’s tricky … Some people come in with WCJC in conjunction with the Chittenden an attitude,” Kolibas said. “We’re just trying County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Willis- to help, and some people don’t care. It’s ton Police Department, the Chittenden really hard to get those people to be open Unit for Special Investigations and local and truthful.” defense attorneys — covers such issues as Kolibas recalled a few cases in which internet safety, online reputations, cyber responsible parties showed up to meetings footprints and the legal repercussions that under the influence of alcohol or drugs. can befall parents if they are the official “Cristalee sniffed them right out,” she said. owners of the devices used in such crimes.

Though the youth panel has been operIn Luke’s case, he was also required to ating for only a year, McSweeney said, she’s read several books about techalready received about a dozen nology and the law, including inquiries from other community lol… OMG!: What Every Student justice centers around Vermont Needs to Know About Online — there are 20 community justice Reputation Management, Digicenters across the state, from tal Citizenship and Cyberbulling Bennington to Orleans — asking and iRules: What Every Techhow they can implement similar Healthy Family Needs to Know programs. Thus far, of the 42 youth referrals received last about Selfies, Sexting, Gaming, and Growing Up. He then had year, only two of the responsible to discuss the books with the parties failed to fulfill the terms panel and his parents and write of their contracts, and just one a term paper reflecting on his case resulted in a criminal record choices and what he would do for the offender. differently the next time.

Anecdotally, the youth panel “And it wasn’t just a paraalso gets high marks from the graph or two,” his father said. “It Williston community.

B E CK E T T was four or five pages long.”

“I’ve met with the panel and P I N TA I R “You could see that he’d given some of the students who serve some real thought to it, which on it, and I have really high was kind of neat,” his mom, Jessica, added. regard for everybody who volunteers,” She described Luke’s paper as “one of his said Williston Police Chief Patrick Foley. best works.”

“They work hard at their jobs and take it “What I personally look for in cases very seriously.” is an understanding that the responsible CVU principal Adam Bunting said his party takes ownership for what they have experience participating in a panel with done in how they talk about it,” Pintair a student accused of a “community safety said. At times, that process becomes very issue” was “powerful.” emotional for everyone in the room.

“What I witnessed in the student was “It’s really powerful when a victim a transformative moment, where they comes,” he added. “When you’re able to were able to take some ownership” for … watch the responsible party hear the their offense, he said. “Some of the anxiety victim’s side, a lot of growth and learn- that the student carried into the process ing has come from it.” In Luke’s case, the was alchemized into something really victim did not participate. positive.”

YOU CAN’T REALLY JUDGE A PERSON

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Katie Palmer is the director of Two Roads Academy, an alternative high school in Williston for students who’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, depression and other emotional disorders; there are currently about a dozen teens enrolled.

Since her school opened last March, Palmer said, the youth panel has been “extraordinarily beneficial” in helping change the behavior of her students, all of whom have been referred to the youth panel at some point.

“We did not know how powerful this partnership was going to be,” Palmer said.

“But I can tell you now that I would not run this school without that partnership.

It’s that impactful.”

Key to that success, McSweeney said, is having young offenders being held accountable by people their own age.

“We have 60- and 70-year-old [volunteers] who can’t wrap their heads around why kids need nudes on their phones,” she said. “With peers, they understand the social pressures of it … and see how the victims of this really end up traumatized.”

“I feel like I can connect with them as a youth myself and maybe understand a little more why they did it,” said Kolibas, who plans to attend the University of Alabama next fall to study criminology. “I can put myself in their shoes.”

As for Luke’s parents, they’re appreciative of the youth panel volunteers for giving their son a second chance.

“They acknowledged that we all make mistakes, but you can right yourself from this mistake and help others or give back,” Jessica said. “And it’s not going to be a mark on you for the rest of your life.”

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or most kids, few words inspire as much terror as “I’m calling your mother.” Whether it comes from a teacher who’s miffed that you skipped a math assignment or your friend’s parents who’ve discovered you raided their liquor cabinet, the threat of being ratted out to your parents summons the fear of God. Or at least of Mom, which is basically the same thing.

On her new podcast, “We Called Your Mom,” Los Angeles-based comic and writer Beth Stelling approaches the idea of parental perdition from a clever angle: She interviews the mothers of her comedian friends. That’s not the only creative twist.

Stelling’s cohost on the show, which debuted on the podcast network Stitcher in late January, is her own mother, Diane.

The first two episodes of “We Called Your Mom” are delightful, insightful and often hilarious. The premiere episode features comic Maria Bamford’s mother, Marilyn, sharing touching stories about her daughter’s childhood. On the second installment, the Stellings chat up Lydia Richardson — mother of comedian and “Veep” actor Sam Richardson — who discusses, among other topics, why she includes the number 69 in her email address. When the episode was released last week, her son tweeted, “It’s so wonderfully embarrassing!”

Stelling performs Thursday through Saturday, February 14 through 16, at Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.

Seven Days recently emailed the comic to find out what it’s like to host a comedy podcast with your mother. And, since she’ll be here on Valentine’s Day, we asked for her thoughts on the “holiday” and the best piece of romantic advice she ever got from her mom.

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SEVEN DAYS: My mom and I had a good relationship, but not a “Hey, let’s do a podcast together!” kind of relationship. What made you want to do that?

BETH STELLING: Audiences really love my mom voice and mom material, and so I kinda wanted to share her with the world.

She’s uniquely funny, fun-loving and open.

When it comes to sex, she’s a bit of an “ear-muffs” mom who has a wonderfully funny naïveté about her.

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SD: When you first pitched your mom on doing a podcast, what was her reaction? Did it take a lot of convincing? And whose idea was it to call other people’s moms?

BS: I can’t remember if she said yes and then inquired what a podcast was, or vice versa. It’s important to give credit where credit is due, but this whole thing was my brainchild. I avoided the podcast world so long, and I knew, in order to enter it, I needed the show to be very different. I also really did not want to bother already very busy friends, comedians and artists.

I really love and find my mom funny, and she is such a huge part of who I am.

I was curious to find [out] if that were true for other comedians. Truthfully, my mom was a little disappointed at first — and shockingly late in the game — to realize we wouldn’t be talking to any of the actual artists or comedians.

I think she really wanted to bend Will Forte’s ear.

SD: What’s the hardest thing about doing a podcast with her?

BS: I’ll borrow a phrase from Maria Bamford and just say: saturation points.

SD: What’s the best thing?

BS: Having her in town and creating memories together. I’m so happy I’ll always have this. And her enthusiasm and willing[ness] to try something new, to be a little scared and do it anyway.

SD: What did you learn about Maria Bamford from talking to her mom, Marilyn?

BS: That she doesn’t read the comments.

But, also, it just further solidified how important [Maria] is in the history of standup comedy.

SD: What has been the reaction from comics whose mothers you’ve interviewed?

BS: There are varying reactions. Most are delighted by the idea. Some want their moms to do it but their moms don’t feel comfortable “performing.”

I assure everyone it’s meant to be fun-loving and not an exposé.

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SD: Has interviewing other mothers made you look at yours in a different light?

BS: If anything, it’s shown me how similar moms of some of my favorite comedians are. Often the comedian is the youngest child, raised by a supportive mother who encourages creativity or has their own wonderful sense of humor about life. And there is usually some element of adversity faced with the support of their mom and, in turn, a loyalty to her.

SD: Who’s on your wish list for future episodes, and why?

BS: I’ve already had some comedians volunteer their moms, like Dulcé Sloan and Ron Funches. Some mothers weren’t able to do it in the time frame we were recording. So, if we get another season, Noah Galvin’s mom, Abbie, is on the docket. She is a renowned yogi that I know my mom would love to hear from.

SD: If you could interview anyone’s mother, past or present, who would it be, and what would you ask her?

BS: Honestly, I’d love a world where we get to do a second call with some of the moms we’ve already spoken with, because the conversations always ended up with the desire to meet up or speak again. There is so much to be discussed in the life of a mother and their child’s upbringing. It sometimes takes a moment for someone to open up, though these moms were wonderful conversationalists and knew they were in good hands, I think.

SD: You’re appearing at Vermont Comedy Club on Valentine’s Day. Where do you stand on the holiday?

BS: I think it’s fine. I don’t mind getting flowers or a card or candy or a small stuffed animal. I think those are the only options.

SD: What’s the best piece of dating or relationship advice your mom gave you?

BS: Trust your gut. You know the answers; you just have to listen to them.

SD: Do you still remember your first crush? If so, do you know what became of him?

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he weather delivered the usual — snow, cold and wind — on the Saturday night I decided to eat dinner via Mr. Delivery, a restaurant delivery service. My editor had proposed riding along with a Mr. Delivery driver, but I opted to go user-friendly and give the service itself a shot.

Mr. Delivery’s website announces, “We’re in 49 hungry cities across the USA and growing!” A yellow icon pops up on the screen asking, “Hungry? We Can Help!” About 35 restaurants populate the company’s Burlington site, including Papa Frank’s in Winooski, My Little Cupcake and Ahli Baba’s Kabob Shop in Burlington, and Everest IndianNepali Restaurant in South Burlington.

My first step was to create an online account. This barrier to entry is one I typically choose not to scale, but in the interest of journalism I pursued. Though my daughter cautioned me against broadcasting the password I chose, in the spirit of YOLO I’ll reveal it. (I’ve since deactivated my account.)

Having run through Bob Dylan’s lyrics to access my digital world, I looked elsewhere and chose the obvious: “food.” When Mr. Delivery rejected it for being too short, I doubled down and typed in “foodfood.”

The digital restaurant gates opened wide.

It was a soup kind of night, so I clicked on downtown Burlington’s Gaku Ramen and ordered Japanese cucumber salad and vegetable shoyu with a couple of add-ons: a soft-boiled egg and miso mushrooms.

The website told me to expect my meal — which came to $37.09 with delivery fee and driver’s tip — in 60 to 90 minutes.

A dozen or so emails kept me posted on the status of my order, which arrived in 50 minutes. The driver had pulled away by the time I discovered that my bag contained pork buns and pork ramen, not the vegetarian meal I had ordered.

I called Gaku Ramen, where a staffer apologized and turned over critical info: the phone number to call to get my money back. The number rang up a call center in Cape Town, South Africa, where I spoke to a friendly and efficient woman who

A DOZEN OR SO EMAILS KEPT ME POSTED

ON THE STATUS OF MY ORDER. arranged for a refund. She told me it was 32 degrees Celsius (about 90 Fahrenheit) in Cape Town. No need for delivery there.

On a different evening, take No. 2 with Mr. Delivery was a success. A very good spinach empanada and rice-and-bean bowl with tofu ($28.27) arrived in about 45 minutes from Dale Boca Café in Winooski.

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garlicky black bean soup, served to jumpstart my intention to visit the Argentinean restaurant, which opened in December.

One of our dogs almost left with the Dale Boca delivery guy, but she decided to stick around and even joined in the meal.

I found her licking a container of supergood chimichurri sauce, doing her best to snap the top off.

Ahli Baba’s was on my Mr. Delivery short list, so I called them to ask about the delivery aspect of their business.

Cook George White said the restaurant gets about eight orders during the day shift, mostly from University of Vermont students. (Business drops off when UVM is not in session.) With more than one

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meal per order, White estimated that the daytime delivery business brings in about $150. “It’s a pretty steady thing,” he said.

I’ve since learned of other players in the Burlington food-delivery game, including Uber Eats and DoorDash. The latter service lists about 45 restaurants on its website, including Bleu Northeast Seafood and Butch + Babe’s in Burlington, as well as Zen Gardens in South Burlington. Fried clams, seafood chowder and a steak at the doorstep? Our dogs could get into this.

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The restaurant will make its own bagels, as do the PERKY PLANET COFFEE OPENS locations on Pine Street in IN DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON Burlington and North Main Street in St. Albans, accordBurlington got a new café ing to general manager RYAN last week when PERKY PLANET CANFIELD. COFFEE made its debut at 170 The menu will be familiar St. Paul Street, on the corner to Feldman’s regulars: soups, of King Street. salads, sandwiches and bagels The café serves coffee, smeared with cream cheese in tea and espresso drinks, as flavors that range from maple well as baked goods such as walnut to pesto, jalapeño cookies, cinnamon rolls and to veggie. In addition, the quiche. But its larger purpose Shelburne bagelry will serve a is to help build relationships few new drink items, includbetween people who have ing smoothies, cappuccinos disabilities and the greater and caffe lattes, Canfield said. community, and to provide In the spring, the plan is for employment for the former the new Feldman’s to add acai group, said owner RICHARD and other breakfast bowls to VAUGHN. its menu, he noted.

“It’s a venue for the Feldman’s is aiming community to come and get for a March 4 opening in to know people with disShelburne. Hours will be abilities,” explained Vaughn, Monday through Saturday, 6 58. He lives in Milton with a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 his wife, CHRISTINE, a special a.m. to 3 p.m. education teacher at Folsom In other bagel news, Education Center in South BURLINGTON BAGEL BAKERY Hero. Through conversations opened its second location with her, Vaughn said, he on February 7 at 93 Church gained an understanding of Street, also the site of a “what happens to kids [in former Bruegger’s. It opens special education programs] weekdays at 7 a.m. and when they graduate from weekends at 8 a.m., and closes high school. at 5 p.m.

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Valentine Bookings Available! week; they’ll deliver their first On a trip to North run of cans and kegs to central Carolina last summer, Vermont restaurants and Christine visited a café run retailers in mid-March. by people with disabilities.

The brewery is zoned for Her experience served as an production only, so it won’t inspiration for Perky Planet, her husband said. include a tasting room or other amenities open to the public.

Of the seven people who In another contrast to many work at Perky Planet, five Vermont brewers, Seymour have a disability, Vaughn said he plans to produce mainly said. This includes Vaughn himself: In 2013, he suffered dark ales, lagers and other maltdriven styles. a spinal cord injury that left “I want to give people him temporarily unable to options other than the hoppy walk. He has since regained Tuesday-Saturday beers,” the brewer said. “When use of his legs, but his four kitchentablebistro.com you go to a bar, the draft list is months in a rehabilitation @kitchentablebistro all hoppy pale ales and IPAs. If facility “exposed me to you don’t like that one dark beer the plight of people with a [on the list], what are you going disability,” he said.

2/4/19 to do? There are so many styles8V-KitchenTable020618.indd 1 The two Perky Planet out there, and we don’t get to employees who do not have a see any of them right now.” disability sought out the café In 2015, Seymour won top because they are young people honors in Vermont’s statewho intend to work profeswide Make the Cut homebrew sionally with people who competition with a Germanare disabled. “I think that’s style schwarzbier called Salute astounding,” Vaughn added.

Your Schwarz. The smooth“For folks, this job is not just a paycheck,” he continued. drinking dark lager will be among the collaborative’s early “It’s community, it’s friendreleases, along with a porter and ship — it’s all those things that a boozy pale pilsner styled after we take for granted.” a German Dortmunder Export, Perky Planet is the first Seymour said. of four eateries to open As his brewery’s name on the ground floor of its suggests, Seymour is excited building, which is owned to engage with the rest of

by Champlain College and Vermont’s beer hive-mind. houses about 300 students.

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haring is caring,” noted Nick Zeeben. He was loading cases of beer into the back of a pickup truck in the parking lot of Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield. The 12-case haul, which included beer from Lawson’s and the Alchemist in Stowe, was bound for Manchester, N.H., with Zeeben and his two beer-fetching friends. There it would get spread around a bit, but most of it was for the trio who made the interstate beer run last week.

“His stuff was always super hard to get,” Zeeben said of brewer Sean Lawson.

“Now we can get our fill, or however much our credit card wants to hold.”

The brews available from Lawson’s expanded in quantity and variety last fall, when the brewery opened a production facility, taproom and retail store in Waitsfield. The timber-frame taproom with a big stone fireplace has seating at a U-shaped wooden bar, indoor picnic tables and high-tops.

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The bar serves a changing selection of Lawson’s beers, from the well-loved Sip of Sunshine IPA (brewed in Connecticut) to special pours that are brewed at the “Wizard’s Workshop” — Lawson’s name for its original brewery in Warren.

You can pair the drinks with a bowl of vegetarian chili, a warm pretzel from Patrick’s Green Mountain Twisters in Marshfield, or a cheese and charcuterie plate that highlights local products and comes with pickled vegetables and nuts. You can even consume a liquid dessert: Fayston Maple Chocolate Tart Cherry Imperial Stout packs a rich wallop at 10.1 ABV. The retail space sells Lawson’s to go, including special releases in bottles — such as this week’s Stony Hill Smoked Porter — and a selection in four-packs or six-packs of cans.

Sean and Karen Lawson, who founded the company 11 years ago in Warren, have sold their beer at farmers markets and beer festivals before, but this is the first time they’ve had a permanent place to offer consumers direct sales and a view of the brewery. (While tours aren’t yet offered, they’re in the works.)

The taproom opened on October 22, 2018, Karen’s 45th birthday. “It was the best birthday present ever,” she said.

“We took over two years to create this memorable experience that guests would have here,” Karen went on. “It’s exactly what we wanted, and we’re really proud of it. It’s really nice to have a space for a conversation … about Lawson’s Finest.”

The couple chose to grow their brewery slowly, opting to wait until their daughters — now 13 and 9 — were older before they embarked on the Waitsfield project. “We were adamant about putting our family first and raising our kids,” Karen said, “before we undertook this leap of faith.”

The Lawsons are committed to paying their employees “a generous living wage” and benefits, said Karen. That’s particularly important in a service-oriented ski town, she noted, where income often reflects the vagaries of weather and scheduling.

“We wanted to create parity and sustainability,” Karen said.

There is no tipping at Lawson’s taproom; instead, guests are invited to make a contribution to a local nonprofit. Every two weeks, a different one is featured. In

food+drink February, the organizations are Hannah’s House, a mental health provider in Waitsfield; and Fuel Your Neighbors, a program of Capstone Community Action that provides food and heating assistance to people in need.

Since the brewery began collecting donations in late October, Lawson’s has raised more than $100,000, Karen said.

She expects the range of the charitable program to grow “in larger concentric rings around the state” over time.

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generosity of the guests who come here,” Karen continued. “It’s so powerful. It has much more power than Sean and I thought it would. It’s heartwarming to see how generous folks are.”

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Persian Delights Perfumed and pungent: eating Iranian in Montréal S TO RY & PHOT OS BY MOLLY ZAPP

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emela Pourafzal says that if you go to Iran and ask, “Where is a good restaurant?” people will likely tell you, “Don’t go to a restaurant, come to my home.” Pourafzal is the owner of Byblos Le Petit Café in Montréal. Proud of her native country’s culture of hospitality, the energetic 78-yearold added that she tries to emulate it by making her patrons “feel at home if you come here.”

While it is nearly impossible for Iranians to come to the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s travel ban, American citizens can obtain visas to go to Iran. Dreams of travel to the Gulf state aside, sampling Iranian food in Montréal seemed like something I could do before, say, 1398. According to the Persian calendar, it is now the year 1397 and will become Norwuz, the Iranian New Year, on March 21, coinciding with the spring equinox.

But my sampling didn’t start with Byblos. My first stop was Quartier Perse in the Monkland neighborhood, a stone’s throw from Metro Villa-Maria. The bringyour-own-wine restaurant has a formal but old-school ambience, with white paper table covers over red tablecloths, Iranian art on the walls and a television screen showing logs burning in a fireplace.

Anticipating pungently spiced foods, I’d brought a bottle of Domaine de l’Attilon Marselan ($18.80 CAD at the SAQ), a voluptuous organic red wine from the Languedoc region of France. Two friends and I began with the zaitun parvadeh ($5), which had whole, mild green olives; crushed walnuts; and a pleasantly light sauce of pomegranate molasses. The mains came with rice, black tea, and either soup or salad. I chose the former, which was a much better choice than my friends’ lackluster salad. The lentil soup, or ashe, was exceptionally creamy, with a lovely lemon flavor, a dash of chickpeas and a drizzle of yogurt on top.

Kebabs are probably the most common Iranian food found in restaurants, so we ordered a combo ($28). The joujeh kebab was chicken breast marinated in a lemonsaffron yogurt sauce that was a bit too subtle in flavor for me. Better, the koubideh kebab was made of ground, seasoned beef that had been formed around a metal skewer and then grilled. Served off its skewer, it was a foot-long spread of savory beef.

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My favorite main was the zereshk polow ($27.50), a succulent lamb shank braised in puréed tomato sauce. It was served with saffron rice with dried barberries, which are ruby-colored berries that look and taste like cranberries’ sexier cousin.

For the prices of the mains, I expected the dishes to be prepared with more care — garnishes of chopped herbs or pomegranate seeds, or fresher-tasting spices would have been welcome. Nevertheless, I left satisfied and ready to continue my Iranian food journey.

At Sunday brunch, I watched a snowstorm blow through the quiet streets outside of the Outremont restaurant Rumi, warming myself with a velvety hot chocolate ($3.50). Named for the 13th-century

Clockwise from top: basmati rice with barberries, koufteh, salad, Persian borek and a firdaus omelette at Rumi

Persian poet, the light-filled, warmly decorated restaurant offers food from the spice route, including large parts of the Middle East and Northern Africa.

The firdaus omelette ($13) was made with organic eggs, melted akawi cheese and whole medjool dates. Served open-faced, it was cooked to perfection, with nary a brown spot. It came with a side of herbed, roasted potatoes, crispy on the outside and perfectly tender inside. After two bites of the omelette’s sweet, gooey dates topped with salty white cheese, my friend and I made plans to replicate it when making brunch at home.

The Persian borek ($15) was a creamy, savory pastry filled with chicken breast, spinach, pine nuts and Parmesan, wrapped in a thin phyllo and drizzled with yogurt, fresh mint and a dusting of paprika. Sliced into thick pieces, it was perfect for sharing and was quickly devoured.

Tennis-ball-size meatballs of the koufteh ($16) made brunch even more

decadent. Made with grass-fed beef, the two meatballs were stuffed with prunes and served with a honey-pomegranate sauce.

The meatballs were delicately spiced with cumin and sumac and came with a side of basmati rice with barberries.

Rumi’s menu is vast and tempting, and I’ll definitely return for another brunch or dinner.

Byblos Le Petit Café is best known for its busy brunch, and its feta omelette, melon juice and jam offerings are particularly memorable. But this time I came for something else: the Persian stew called dizzy, only available at dinner on Sundays.

We started with a broad selection of mezzes, which came with excessive amounts of quality pita. My friend ordered the mirza ghassemi ($8), a dish from northern Iran. Served with sliced radishes, it was a purée of smoked eggplant mashed with turmeric, lots of garlic, a bit of egg for creaminess and pops of mustard seeds.

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MY FAVORITE MAIN WAS THE ZERESHK POLOW,

A SUCCULENT LAMB SHANK BRAISED IN PURÉED TOMATO SAUCE. made with Greek yogurt and pickled beets, resembled the ambrosia salad from the church potlucks of my childhood but tasted delightful. The appetizer special ($9.50) included three mezzes: a creamy spread of Greek yogurt with wild, mild Persian garlic; room-temperature green beans with a tangy bell-pepper sauce; and a rich, sweet eggplant dip with roasted garlic, coriander and walnuts.

Quite satisfied with all of the starters, I checked out the uninspiring wine menu and chose beer instead: Unibroue’s La Fin du Monde ($5.50). Its maltiness paired well with plates both delicate and pungent.

On to the mains: The kebab-e-mahi ($20.75) had generous cubes of grilled cod that had been marinated in yogurt, onions, lemon and saffron. Meaty and fresh, it came with a plate of shredded, lightly marinated beets. Dizzy ($20.75), also called abgoosht, is named for the individual ceramic crocks in which it is cooked.

Pourafzal explained that dizzy is a common dish in Iran that “rich people and poor people all eat” due to its nourishing content and rich flavor. The server brought our teal crock of dizzy with a wooden pestle stuck in the middle. She pressed down on the pestle, then strained the liquid into my bowl and said to eat that

first. Cooked for four or five hours with Persian dried limes, saffron and tomato, its lamb bouillon had an umami-packed intensity that made my cheeks flush.

We were instructed to pummel the remaining lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes and aromatics and eat it with its accompaniments: fresh mint, dill and cilantro; white onion slices; and torchi, a pungent eggplant pickle. I indulged in all of them and savored the perfumed layers of flavor.

We ate it with barbari, a chewy, stonebaked wheat bread with sesame. The dizzy and the entire meal was worth staying in Montréal an extra night.

En route to these meals, I recalled warm, animated conversations I’d had over beer and coffee with Saudi, Syrian and Iranian students of mine in Montréal last year. Traveling to each other’s countries to replicate those friendly interactions now would be nearly impossible. But, stuffed silly after three days of Persian cuisine, I worried less about international politics and the actions of our quarreling leaders, a sentiment Pourafzal echoed.

“I have many American people like you who come. It’s just the governments that are bad. Ours and yours,” she said with a laugh. “But the people are very, very good together.”

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MORNING BIZ BUZZ: Business cards in hand, female entrepreneurs make professional connections over coffee, tea, juice and pastries. Scout & Co., Old North End, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 870-0903.

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COFFEE TALK: Friends, neighbors and AARP Vermont volunteers catch up on upcoming activities and issues facing older Vermonters. Nomad Coffee — South End Station, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free.

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

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film

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

‘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 Theater: 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.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: Viewers visit a living city beneath the sea by way of an immersive film. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake

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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.

‘MARY AND MAX’: A pair of unlikely penpals form a friendship in this animated comedy from 2009. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘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 Theater: 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.

‘UNSANE’: Claire Foy portrays a young woman who is involuntarily committed to a mental institution. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

‘YOUNG PICASSO’: A 2019 documentary provides a portrait of painter Pablo Picasso’s early life. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. $8-13. Info, 382-9222.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors.

The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888492-8218, ext. 300.

COOK THE BOOK: Foodies bring a dish from Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary WED.13

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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.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music + nightlife Find club dates at local venues in the music + nightlife 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.

NORWICH UNIVERSITY DAY IN VERMONT’S CAPITAL CITY Wednesday, February 20, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier.

Free. Info, 485-2886, alumni.norwich.edu.

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When a prestigious university turns 200 years old, it’s cause for celebration. To mark the bicentennial of the nation’s oldest private military college, Norwich University officials, alumni, students and friends converge on the Vermont Statehouse and other Montpelier venues for a full day of festivities. Statehouse tours highlighting Norwich-related art and artifacts, a concert by the university’s Regimental Band and a reading of the State of Vermont Proclamation by Gov. Phil Scott are just a few of the activities on the agenda. One highlight is a presentation, Q&A and book signing by Alex Kershaw (pictured), the New York Times best-selling author of Citizens & Soldiers: The First 200 Years of Norwich University.

Wintry Mix The town of Peacham is transformed into a cold-weather wonderland fit for a snow globe for the Peacham Winter Carnival. The fifth annual fest commences Friday evening with ice skating, a travel talk by Tim McKay and a family paint-and-sip event with artists Alex and Cecilia Garvin. The frosty fun continues on Saturday with a pancake breakfast and more than a dozen indoor and outdoor activities. Fresh-air adventurers relish dog sled demos, cross-country skiing and a guided nature walk. Those who prefer to keep warm and cozy delight in themed crafts, a chili-and-cornbread lunch, and the all-ages Winter Snowball Dance.

PEACHAM WINTER CARNIVAL Friday, February 15, 6:30-9 p.m., and Saturday, February 16, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., at various Peacham locations. $5. Info, info@peacham.net, peacham.net.

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usic lovers experience a bit of pop and rock history at a decadesspanning concert with vocal group the Doo Wop Project. Six charismatic singers take audience members on a chronological journey through the evolution of the doo-wop genre, which originated in the 1950s and features close vocal harmonies and nonsensical phrases.

(Think the repetition of “Shoo-doo, shoo-be-doo” in the Five Satins’ 1956 hit “In the Still of the Night.”) The sextet, which includes current and

former stars of Broadway’s Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, serves up ’50s and ’60s hits such as “Little Bitty Pretty One” by Thurston Harris and doo-wop inspired takes on contemporary songs by Maroon 5 and Amy Winehouse.

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Saturday, February 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Strand Center Theatre in Plattsburgh, N.Y. $25-40.

Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105, strandcenter.org.

FEB.16 | HOLIDAYS Behind the Mask There’s nothing like an element of mystery to spice up a romantic evening.

Partygoers don optional costumes or black-tie attire for the Valentine’s Masquerade Ball, a sweethearts’ soirée presented by Vermont Gatherings.

Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar propel an evening of dancing, door prizes and live entertainment for singles, couples and groups of friends. For those seeking insight into their love lives, New Hampshire father-daughter psychics Lord Fafnir & Spawn purvey tarot readings. Vintage Photography Emporium offers green-screen photos to help revelers memorialize a night to remember.

VALENTINE’S MASQUERADE BALL Saturday, February 16, 7 p.m.-midnight, at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. $50-95; preregister; cash bar; for ages 21 and up. Info, 778-9178, vtgatherings.com.

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Recipes by Richard Sax to a palate-pleasing potluck. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

THE COOKING CIRCLE: Local chef Alex McGregor talks all things food, particularly meat preparation and substitutes, as well as chocolate. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

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: 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.

MAH JONGG: Participants of all levels enjoy friendly bouts of this tile-based game. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

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: The mindfulness 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.

SOUND HEALING WITH CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS: Kimberlee Forney provides healing vibrations that correspond with each of the seven chakras. BYO mat or blanket. Kimberlee Forney Art Studio, Williston, 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, kimberleef@msn.com.

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.

Market and a photobooth fête female friendship and womenowned businesses. Funds raised support WomenSafe. Stonecutter Spirits, Middlebury, 5-8 p.m. $20.

Info, 388-3000.

GALENTINE’S DAY: Chocolatecovered strawberries, waffles with whipped cream and drink specials are on the menu at this Leslie Knope-inspired celebration of femme power. Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2739.

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.

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

music

Find club dates in the music section.

FARMERS NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: The Vermont Orchestra String Squad highlight their skills in an intimate show. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 828-2228.

KINGDOM ALL-STARS: Student musicians band together for two lively concerts. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. $4. Info, 748-2600.

LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE: Aspiring players ages 14 and up learn the basics of the four-string instrument. BYO uke. Hartland Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 436-2473.

MFA IN MUSIC COMPOSITION WINTER RESIDENCY CONCERTS: The ensembles the City of Tomorrow and Anna’s Ghost premiere original student works.

College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600.

SHANGHAI OPERA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Masterpieces by historic composers such as Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Dvořák delight classical connoisseurs.

Lyndon Institute, 7 p.m. $16-66; free for students. Info, 748-2600.

talks

GREAT DECISIONS: ‘REFUGEES AND GLOBAL MIGRATION’: Who determines whether someone is a refugee or a migrant?

Participants delve into this and other questions during a discussion of world affairs. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

JOHN BUCK: “Living With Vermont’s Black Bears: Dos and Don’ts” includes information on the furry animal’s biology and habitat needs, as well as strategies for avoiding dangerous interactions. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

LINDA JOHNSTON: Speaking as holidays part of the Vinspire: Informing and Inspiring the North Country GAL-ENTINE’S DAY series, the certified nurse midwife CELEBRATION: Cocktails, mockdiscusses “Sex in the City (of tails, small bites, a Lady Maker 46 SEVEN DAYS FEBRUARY 13-20, 2019

Plattsburgh).” Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

MARY LOUISE KETE: The English professor looks at poet Lucy Terry Prince and how her work challenges readers to rethink the story of the Green Mountain State in “Vermont’s Lucy Terry Prince: Black Mother of the Republic.”

Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3166.

SUE MORSE: Animal lovers eat up the illustrated talk “Wild Cousins of Our Best Friends: Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes.” Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 426-3581.

tech

GOOGLE DRIVE 2: Folks who are familiar with using the internet get dialed into the basics of Google Sheets and Google Slides.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

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.

TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Cleaning up one’s computer for faster function becomes second nature during a class with Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

theater

ARTSMART: UNDERSTANDING THE MET OPERA STORY OF ‘ADRIANA LECOUVREUR’: Opera singer Erik Kronke provides background information on Francesco Cilea’s 1902 work ahead of a broadcast production by the Metropolitan Opera. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, noon. Free for Adriana Lecouvreur ticket holders. Info, 760-4634.

CIRQUE ÉLOIZE: A cowboy, a sheriff and the beautiful Belle are just a few of the characters to populate the Western-themed circus show Saloon. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25-60. Info, 863-5966.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘ADRIANA LECOUVREUR’: Soprano Anna Netrebko plays the title role of the real-life French actress who dazzled 18th-century audiences with her on- and offstage passion. Shown on screen.

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 1 p.m. $10-17. Info, 760-4634.

‘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 this play by Marisa Smith. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-59. Info, 296-7000.

words

FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of 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.

KATHLEEN RUTH KESSON: The Long Island University professor talks about her 2018 title Unschooling in Paradise. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

WRITING CIRCLE: Words pour out when participants explore creative expression in a low-pressure environment. The 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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WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE & FREEDOM MEETING: Activist Wafic Faour talks about the work of Vermonters for Justice in Palestine. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, madel51353@gmail.com.

agriculture

CHARLIE NARDOZZI: In “Plants for Problem Places,” the gardening guru doles out techniques for cultivating flora in shade, wet spots and poor soil. Stowe Free Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 279-8204.

community

PUBLIC MEETING: Area residents offer feedback on the city’s East Allen Street Scoping Study.

Winooski City Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-1794.

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.

TAX HELP: Low- and middleincome taxpayers, especially seniors, get help filing their taxes.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15 & 12:15 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

TROPICAL FISH CLUB MONTHLY MEETING: Speakers ranging from local hobbyists to nationally known aquarium aficionados share their expertise. Essex Junction VFW Post, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 372-8716.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.13.

‘SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE’: A talkradio program sparks a romance between a single Seattle dad and a Baltimore reporter, played

by Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, respectively. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-2600. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 457-3981.

food & drink

#9 FIRST LOVE CASK: Suds lovers sip from a special cask of the brewery’s signature beer. Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 658-2739.

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

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

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See WED.13.

WINE & SWEETS PAIRINGS: Snow Farm Vineyard vino and decadent artisanal confections make mouths water. Champlain Islands Candy Lab, South Hero, 4-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 378-5759.

games

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.

VIDEO GAME NIGHT: Propelled by pizza and snacks, teen gamers in grades 9 through 12 engage in friendly competition. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, 877-2211.

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.

health & fitness

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.

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.

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.

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.

FREE-IN-FEBRUARY HOT YOGA CLASSES: VINYASA: Yogis beat the cold with complimentary classes in a comfortably warm room. Hot Yoga Burlington, 7-8 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

KARMA KLASS: DONATIONBASED YOGA FOR A CAUSE: Active bodies hit the mat to support local nonprofits. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-0186.

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.

holidays

PLAYS & PINTS: Award-winning beer and Sustainable Kitchen eats prime attendees for one-act comedies about love, performed by local acting group Read Between the Lines. The Alchemist, Stowe, 7:30-9 p.m.

Free. Info, judmathison@gmail. com.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER IN GREENSBORO: Romantic partners connect over delectable dishes as piano music by Sam Bulpin carries through the air. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 5-8 p.m. $50; preregister. Info, 533-9399.

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER IN NORTHFIELD: Created by chef Lisa Burr and her team, a four-course supper spotlights seasonal ingredients and rich, earthy flavors. The Woods Lodge, Northfield, 5-9 p.m. $40; preregister. Info, 778-0205.

lgbtq

LGBTQ+ CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: From constructing characters to crafting dialogue, this class gives wordsmiths ages 16 and up the tools to start their stories and then polish their work. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, aurora@pridecentervt.org.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

MFA IN MUSIC COMPOSITION WINTER RESIDENCY CONCERTS: The ensembles Anna’s Ghost and invoke premiere original student works. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600.

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP: Seth Melvin Cronin guides Burlington Writers Workshop musicians and singers in structuring original strains. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

theater

‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’: Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre brings Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery to the stage. Tuttle Hall Theater, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $20; limited space.

Info, producer@actorsrepvt.org.

‘MACBETH’: The Northern Vermont University-Johnson student theater group stages Shakespeare’s tragedy about a corrupt general’s quest to become King of Scotland. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 635-1476.

‘THE MERCHANT OF VENICE’: Plainfield Little Theatre breathes life into the Bard’s tragic comedy about love, greed and the intersection of the two. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 7 p.m. $12-15. Info, 229-5290.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.13, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

words

JAMES STURM: A cofounder of CCS, the award-winning cartoonist chats about and signs copies of his new graphic novel, Off Season. Post Office Building, Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, 4-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 295-3319.

WILLISTON LIBRARY’S WRITING SERIES: Aspiring authors join educator Steven Shepard for “Session Three: Tools of the Trade.” Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-2:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

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food & drink

STEPS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Enterprisers bank strategies for boosting their companies to the next level.

Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4872.

GUEST CHEF DINNER: Taste buds explode when chef Derek Simcik serves up a one-of-a-kind dining experience with his trademark Asian flair. The Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe, 7-10 p.m. $125 includes wine pairing; preregister; limited space. Info, 760-4604.

business

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.

dance

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, 8-9:30 p.m. $10.

Info, 862-2269.

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.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Larks in the Attic provide music for newcomers and experienced movers alike. Bring potluck snacks. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 881-9732.

etc.

MONTSHIRE UNLEASHED: Grown-ups let their scientific curiosity run wild during afterhours activities. Local fare, wine and Jasper Murdock’s Alehouse brews are available for purchase.

Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 6:30-9 p.m. $7-10; free for members; for ages 21 and up.

Info, 649-2200.

fairs & festivals

PEACHAM WINTER CARNIVAL: Friday evening’s paint-andsip event, ice skating and an educational talk pave the way for a pancake breakfast, sleigh rides, lumberjack demos and more on Saturday. See calendar spotlight. Various Peacham locations, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, info@ peacham.net.

VERMONT FLURRY: SNOW SCULPTURE FESTIVAL: In stunning displays of ingenuity, professional teams transform giant blocks of snow into eyecatching works of art. Weather dependent; call to confirm.

Woodstock Village Green. Free.

Info, 457-3981.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.13.

#9 FIRST LOVE CASK: See THU.14.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See WED.13.

PUBLIC CUPPING: Coffee connoisseurs and beginners alike explore the flavor notes and aromas of the roastery’s current offerings and new releases. Brio Coffeeworks, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 777-6641.

WING NIGHT: Piping hot poultry pleases palates. VFW Post 6689, Essex Junction, 5:30-7 p.m. $10.

Info, 881-7774.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.13, 9:15 a.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.13.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.13.

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.13, 7:30 & 10:40 a.m.

FREE-IN-FEBRUARY HOT YOGA CLASSES: VINYASA: See THU.14.

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.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.14.

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.

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.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

4X ALBUM RELEASE SHOW: Locals Addie Herbert, Meg Rice, Eric George and the Fobs put forth new music. Bring your dancin’ shoes. The Hive on Pine, Burlington, 8-11:45 p.m. $10. Info, egeorgemusic@gmail.com.

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of acoustic feel-good funk- and world-inspired tunes. Heartbeet Lifesharing, Hardwick, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 472-3285.

DAR WILLIAMS: SOLD OUT. Compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez, the idiosyncratic songwriter serenades with folky strains. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $39-49. Info, 382-9222.

DORIC STRING QUARTET: The critically acclaimed foursome charms classical connoisseurs with a UVM Lane Series concert showcasing compositions by Haydn, Britten and Mendelssohn. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-35. Info, 656-4455.

MAPLE JAM: Vermont’s own jazz septet performs a cappella arrangements of classic love songs.

Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $21-24. Info, 728-6464.

MFA IN MUSIC COMPOSITION WINTER RESIDENCY CONCERTS: See THU.14, 2 p.m.

MFA IN MUSIC COMPOSITION WINTER RESIDENCY: SONGWRITING SHOWCASE: Students, alumni and faculty members step into the spotlight with diverse, original works.

College Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600.

NEW CENTURY | NEW VOICES: CARLOS SIMON: A new music series highlighting the ongoing contributions of women and people of color continues with “Young Lions.” Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live music by the Buck Hollers, 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.

outdoors

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: Citizen scientists join a worldwide effort to tally avian varieties. See birdcount.org for details. Various Rutland and Addison County locations, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, omaig@yahoo.com.

talks

BRYAN TERRELL CLARK: Drawing on real-life lessons, the professional performer captivates listeners with “Finding Your Purpose: From Baltimore to Broadway’s Hamilton.”

Mack Hall Auditorium, Norwich University, Northfield, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2144.

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Amanda Gustin of the Vermont History Center shares “Vermont vs. Hollywood: 100 Years of Vermont on Film.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 658-6554.

Adventure.” North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 229-6206.

tech

TECH TUTOR: Techies answer questions about computers and devices during one-on-one help sessions. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

theater

‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’: See THU.14.

‘THE BARBER OF SEVILLE’: Sung in Italian with English supertitles, Barn Opera’s rendition of Rossini’s comedic masterpiece features artists from New England and beyond. Brandon Music, beer and wine, 7 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. $50; preregister; limited space. Info, 800-838-3006.

‘THE CLEAN HOUSE’: BarnArts Center for the Arts’ raises the curtain for Sarah Ruhl’s romantic comedy about love, loss, change and redemption. The Grange Theatre, South Pomfret, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 234-1645.

‘IONESCO DECONSTRUCTED’: Three plays by Franco-Romanian playwright Eugene Ionesco inspire an evening of absurdist theater presented by the SBHS Drama Club. South Burlington High School, 7-9:15 p.m. $6-10. Info, 652-7000.

‘MACBETH’: See THU.14.

‘THE MERCHANT OF VENICE’: See THU.14.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.13.

words

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.

LOVE THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Bookworms browse a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles, CDs and DVDs. Richmond Free Library, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

WRITER’S 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.16 activism

VERMONT BOOKS TO PRISONERS FUNDRAISER: Snacks, drinks, dancing and live music inspire revelers to support the organization dedicated to sending reading materials to incarcerated individuals in New England. Plainfield Community Center, 7-11 p.m. $10.

Info, stellaannjames@gmail.com.

VETERANS FOR PEACE MONTHLY MEETING: Those who have served their country attend a mornNATURALIST JOURNEYS ing meeting to discuss ways PRESENTATION SERIES: Bryan of informing the public of the Pfeiffer and Ruth Einstein dive into causes and costs of war. Hunger Ojibwa legends and rare wildlife Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 10 in “Naked in the Lake: A Superior a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 439-5397.

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agriculture

NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: Farmers, gardeners and locavores alike gather for three days of learning and inspiration. See nofavt.org for details. University of Vermont, Burlington, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $70-245; $12-18 for lunch; sliding scale for kids. Info, 434-4122.

community

A CELEBRATION OF LOVE & FRIENDSHIP: Artwork, live music, a photobooth and more encourage companions to honor the important things in life.

Wishbone Collective, Winooski, 8-11 p.m. Free. Info, hello@wishbonecollectivevt.com.

QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ: People with memory loss accompany their caregivers for coffee, conversation and entertainment.

Thayer House, Burlington, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 656-4220.

crafts

NEW KNITTERS CLASS: Beginners ages 14 and up stitch the morning away with help from Mary Lou Opper. Fairfax Community Library, 9:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 849-2420.

dance

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

by Joanne Garten and Brendan Taaffe. Capital City Grange, Berlin, intro session, 7:40 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-15. Info, 225-8921.

DANCE PARTY: Carousers cut a rug to tunes spun by DJ Craig Mitchell. Bolton Valley Backcountry & Nordic Sports Center, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Info, 434-6871.

USA DANCE VERMONT BALLROOM DANCE: Whether clad in bluejeans or formal wear, twinkle-toed movers cut a rug in a relaxed setting that celebrates the art of ballroom dance.

Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 6:30-11 p.m. $10-15. Info, 482-2896.

VERMONT DANCE ALLIANCE WINTER GALA: Works by six Vermont choreographers showcase the state’s diverse dance culture. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7-9 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 533-2000.

education

OPEN HOUSE: Students, families and friends scope out a wide variety of study programs, including auto body and culinary arts, medical and sports sciences, and beyond. Burlington Technical Center, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 864-8426, ext. 12001.

WINTER OPEN HOUSE: Potential students scope out the institution included in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings 2019 list of most innovative schools. Champlain College, Burlington, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, jordan.upshaw@ mymail.champlain.edu.

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A DAY OF FUN: Folks make the most of winter with cold-weather activities such as sledding, skating, ice fishing and animal tracking. BYO skis, skates and sleds.

YMCA Camp Abnaki, North Hero, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 652-8129.

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: Families peep draft horses, oxen, chickens and sheep; tour a restored 1890 farm house; and view the short documentary A Place in the Land, which is shown every hour. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-16; free for members. Info, 457-2355.

ICE MUSIC & FILM: Sounds by artist Ben Mayock precede a screening of the 2012 documentary Chasing Ice. GreenTARA Space, North Hero, sound artist, 12:30 & 3:45 p.m.; film, 4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 355-2150.

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.

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.

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.

POP-UP EATS & BEATS: West African fare fuels attendees for live entertainment by standup comedian Abow Ibrahim and musical group A2VT. Hosted by Jeh Kulu Dance & Drum Theater.

North End Studios, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10 for dinner; $30 for family plate. Info, 859-1802.

WINTER CARNIVAL ICE SHOW: New and seasoned skaters glide across the ice in a dazzling “Spotlight on Broadway”-themed exhibition.

Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College, 4-5:30 p.m. $6. Info, 443-5096.

fairs & festivals

PEACHAM WINTER CARNIVAL: See FRI.15, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

VERMONT FLURRY: SNOW SCULPTURE FESTIVAL: See FRI.15.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.13.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See WED.13.

‘THE HOSPITAL’: George C. Scott stars in this 1971 satire on the United States healthcare system, shown on 16mm film. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, serious_61@ yahoo.com.

ON-FARM WINTER MARKET: Locavores pick up provisions such as pasture-raised pork, chicken and turkey, as well as grass-fed beef and eggs. Maple Wind Farm, Richmond, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 434-7257.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.13.

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‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.13.

‘ODE TO MUIR: THE HIGH SIERRA’: Beer and snacks are on hand at a screening of this 2018 doc that drives home the importance of preserving nature. The Tap Room at Switchback Brewing Co., Burlington, preparty, 6 p.m.; movie, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 651-4114.

OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: Cinephiles screen live action and animated films in the running for Academy Awards. See hop.dartmouth.edu for details.

Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5 & 8 p.m. $5-10.

Info, 603-646-2422.

‘THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS’: This 2018 documentary tells the story of three young men who discover that they are triplets separated at birth. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-5303.

food & drink

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.

CORN HOLE: Players toss beanbags in a double-elimination contest. Barre Elks Club, registration, 5:30 p.m.; tournament, 6 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, 479-9522.

health & fitness

FREE-IN-FEBRUARY HOT YOGA CLASSES: BIKRAM: Yogis beat the cold with complimentary classes in a comfortably warm room. Hot Yoga Burlington, 7-8 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

NEWBIE NOON CLASS: Firsttimers feel the heat as they get their stretch on. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

ZUMBATHON: Supporters break a sweat while dancing to raise funds for the school’s travel study program. Hazen Union School, Hardwick, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $5-20.

Info, 472-2704.

holidays

VALENTINE’S FOREST BATHING: Folks express their love for winter and each other with an outdoor guided mindfulness practice.

Charlotte Park & Wildlife Refuge, 2-4:30 p.m. $25. Info, nature connectionguide@gmail.com.

VALENTINE’S MASQUERADE BALL: Romance is in the air at a sweethearts’ soirée featuring hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, tarot readings and live entertainment.

Black-tie attire and costumes are optional. See calendar spotlight.

Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m.-midnight. $50-95; preregister; cash bar; for ages 21 and up. Info, 778-9178.

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art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film

‘THE BLACK KUNGFU EXPERIENCE’: Members of the public may join the Rutland-area branch of the NAACP to view a 2012 documentary focused on the intersection of African American and Asian cultures. Rutland Free Library, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 353-0998.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

‘COLD WAR’: A passionate love story plays out in the ruins of post-war Poland in this 2018 drama. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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.

music + comedy Find club dates at local venues in the music + nighlife section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

lgbtq

PRIDE HIKES: COLCHESTER CAUSEWAY: Clad in weatherappropriate clothing, LGBTQA+ hikers carpool to their destination for an easy trek complete with birding, botany and tracking tidbits. Shaw’s, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, gcauser@audubon.org.

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.

WINTER IS A DRAG BALL: The House of LeMay hosts this 24th annual bash benefiting the Vermont People With AIDS Coalition. This year’s theme is “Broadway Bound.” Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $30-35; for ages 18 and up. Info, 877-987-6487.

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music

Find club dates in the music section.

CHRIS JONES & THE NIGHT DRIVERS: The nine-time International Bluegrass Music Award winners get boots tapping with a lively bluegrass concert.

Brett Hughes opens. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $15-20. Info, 863-6713.

DANIEL BRUCE: Joined by bassist Ronald White and drummer Andy Gagnon, the pianist tickles the ivories in an evening of jazz benefiting the church. United Church of Northfield, 7 p.m. $15.

Info, 485-8347.

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE GLEE CLUB: Forty student singers find perfect harmony in excerpts from Rossini’s “Petite messe solennelle.” Top of the Hop, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m.

Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

DAVID WAX MUSEUM: David Wax and Suz Slezak meld traditional Mexican tunes with Americana and indie-rock sensibilities for a sound all their own. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 6-10 p.m. $15-20; free for kids 12 and under. Info, mail@westonplayhouse.org.

THE DOO WOP PROJECT: Current and former Broadway performers trace the evolution of the genre from the classic sound of five singers in tight harmony to contemporary songs such as Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.” See calendar spotlight. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $2540. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

MFA IN MUSIC COMPOSITION WINTER RESIDENCY CONCERTS: The ensemble known as invoke premieres original student works. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8600.

which participants seek avian species on a 3.7-mile loop. Meet at the boardwalk on Marble St., West Rutland Marsh, 8-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, birding@rutland countyaudubon.org.

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WHITE MOUNTAINS SURPRISE HIKE: Outdoor adventurers with lots of experience tackle a difficult all-day excursion. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, robynnalbert@ hotmail.com.

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WINTER BIRD MONITORING WALK: GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: Avian enthusiasts don binoculars and keep a checklist of feathered fliers.

Office Building. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-10 a.m. Donations. Info, 434-3068.

WINTER BIRDING IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Fans of feathered fliers carpool to Lake Champlain, where they keep their eyes peeled for eagles, raptors and waterfowl. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $30-40; preregister.

Info, 229-6206.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: Columns, rows, cells, formulas and data entry become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

TECH HELP: Electronics novices bring their questions and devices to a hands-on help session with a trained troubleshooter. Fairfax Community Library, 9-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 849-2420.

theater

‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’: See THU.14.

‘THE BARBER OF SEVILLE’: See FRI.15. ‘THE CLEAN HOUSE’: See FRI.15.

NOAM PIKELNY & STUART DUNCAN: Fiddle and banjo in hand, two bluegrass masters serve up jigs, waltzes and original songs. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $25-35.

Info, 760-4634.

‘HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL’: The Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on the Very Merry Theatre stage. Very Merry Theatre, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 355-1461.

VERMONT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: Lou Kosma directs a winter concert featuring works by Mozart, Dvořák and Vermont composer Erik Nielsen.

Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $5-20. Info, 223-9855.

‘MACBETH’: See THU.14.

outdoors

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: See FRI.15.

TOUR DE MOON: A moonlit ski or snowshoe up Mount Ellen gives way to gourmet grilled cheese and local craft beverages. Mt. Ellen Base Lodge, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 4 p.m. Free; cost of food and drink. Info, 583-6300.

WEST RUTLAND MARSH MONITORING WALK: Kids, new birders and nonmembers are welcome to join in a Rutland County Audubon ramble, during

‘IONESCO DECONSTRUCTED’: See FRI.15.

‘THE MERCHANT OF VENICE’: See THU.14.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.13, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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BILL TORREY: Cold-weather blues, be gone! Audience members laugh the afternoon away with the Vermont raconteur who entertains with “Midwinter Tales.” Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho, 2-4 p.m. $15. Info, 899-4686.

LOVE THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: See FRI.15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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.

agriculture

NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: See SAT.16, 8:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Sessions in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

dance

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.

VERMONT DANCE ALLIANCE WINTER GALA: See SAT.16, 2-4 p.m.

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environment

EDWARD CAMERON: Members of the wider community are invited to hear about solutions to climate change from the Manchester resident and Paris Agreement contributor. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 775-4301.

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‘THE LAST LAUGH’: A panel discussion with filmmakers Ferne Pearlstein and Robert Edwards and others augments a screening of this feature documentary examining taboos in comedy through the lens of the Holocaust and other seemingly off-limits topics. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

Info, eandrus@uvm.edu.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.13.

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games

GAMES PARLOUR: Strategic thinkers bring favorite tabletop competitions to play with others.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 2-8 p.m. $5. Info, orsonbradford@ gmail.com.

health & fitness

FREE-IN-FEBRUARY HOT YOGA CLASSES: BIKRAM: See SAT.16.

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.14, 5:30 p.m.

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COLD-SNOW-AND-WARMHEARTS-POST-VALENTINE’SDAY SNOWMAN BUILDING CONTEST: Hot chocolate, good cheer and, of course, love abound during a lighthearted competition. Be sure to bundle up as the museum is not heated. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, claredol@ sover.net.

VALENTINE’S BRUNCH & SILENT AUCTION: The Smokey Newfield Project provide the tunes at a bash benefiting People Helping People Global. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Jericho, noon-2 p.m. $20; $50 for families. Info, 373-1562.

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LINCOLN GAP TO COOLEY GLEN HIKE: Lovers of the great outdoors strap on snowshoes for a difficult 9-mile trek. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 660-2834.

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners alike chat en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 430-4652.

Find club dates in the music section.

CAPITAL CITY CONCERTS: “Heart & Soul” features romantic chamber music for Valentine’s Day weekend. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 3 p.m. $16-26. Info, info@capitalcityconcerts.org.

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE WIND ENSEMBLE: Student and community musicians band together to perform music that addresses violence, racism and oppression.

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $912. Info, 603-646-2422.

NATASHA KOVAL PADEN: A program for piano reveals Dubussy’s musical relationship with fellow composer Chopin. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

PEDRITO MARTINEZ & ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ: The master percussionist and the Cuban pianist, who collaborated on the 2014 album The Invasion Parade, reunite for an evening of modern Latin jazz. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6 & 8:30 p.m. $35.

Info, 863-5966.

VERMONT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: See SAT.16, Barre Opera House, 2 p.m. $5-15. Info, 476-8188.

‘WHAT THEY HAD’: Shown as part of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Winter/ Spring Screening Series, this 2018 drama stars Hilary Swank as a woman dealing with her aging parents. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 p.m. $13. Info, 382-9222.

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.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: See FRI.15.

sports

PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 2:30-4:30 p.m. $2-3; additional cost for rentals. Info, 518-564-4270.

talks

HARVEY AMANI WHITFIELD: The University of Vermont professor discusses his writing on slavery in the Maritimes. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5403.

theater

‘THE CLEAN HOUSE’: See FRI.15, 2 p.m.

‘HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL’: See SAT.16, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.

‘MACBETH’: See THU.14, 2 p.m.

‘THE MERCHANT OF VENICE’: See THU.14, 2 p.m.

‘THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX’: Best friends Charlotte and Jonny explore a more intimate relationship in Bathsheba Doran’s dramatic comedy, presented as part of the Cutting Edge Staged Reading Series.

Byers Studio, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 4 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222.

‘VENUS RISING’: See WED.13, 5 p.m.

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agriculture

NOFA-VT WINTER CONFERENCE: See SAT.16, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

community

JOB HUNT HELPER: See FRI.15, 3-6 p.m.

education

PRINCIPAL COMMUNITY FORUM: Members of the Burlington School District community weigh in on the hiring process for the open principal position at Flynn Elementary.

Childcare and interpretation services are available. John J. Flynn Elementary School, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-5332.

etc.

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See SAT.16.

film

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

‘THE COLOR PURPLE’: Whoopi Goldberg stars in the 1985 film about a woman struggling to find her identity after years of abuse. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-2600.

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‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.13.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.13, 6:30 p.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.13.

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.13.

PITCH: Players compete in a trick-taking card game. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 479-9512.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.13.

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.

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: Supervised clinical interns offer guidance and support to those looking to care for themselves using natural remedies. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $10-30; additional cost for herbs. Info, 224-7100.

GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:158 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688.

holidays

PRESIDENTS’ DAY OPEN HOUSE: Stepping back in time to the 1870s, folks explore the birthplace of America’s 30th president. Historical interpreter Tracy Messer gives a special presentation at 2 p.m. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth, 1-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 672-3389.

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.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

NEW CENTURY | NEW VOICES: GARY LEVINSON & ASIYA KOREPANOYA: Violin and piano dance in a concert presented as part of a new music series highlighting the ongoing

contributions of women and people of color. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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.

outdoors

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: See FRI.15.

MOUNT ABRAHAM VIA BATTELL TRAIL HIKE: A difficult snowshoe excursion covers 5.8 miles of ground and gains 2,500 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, boltondj@comcast.net.

words

VOICES OF COLOR SHOWCASE: People of color exercise their artistry when sharing stories and poetry. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8-10:30 p.m. $1. Info, 660-9346.

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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

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.

dance

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.

etc.

COFFEE MINDFULNESS: Mugs in hand, java lovers join Zen teacher Sojun Godfrey and coffee master Jason Gonzalez for a life-optimizing discussion. Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee, Burlington, 5:306:30 p.m. $8. Info, 363-0200.

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See SAT.16.

SPENCER PRIZE IN ORATORY: GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP: Five first-year students face off in this annual speech competition. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

TAX HELP: See THU.14.

film

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

‘THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD’: The bandit king of Sherwood Forest, played by Errol

Flynn, joins forces with King Richard the Lionheart to prevent the scheming Prince John from usurping the throne. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m.

Donations. Info, 540-3018.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘HAPPENING: A CLEAN ENERGY REVOLUTION’: A 2017 documentary follows filmmaker Jamie Redford on a personal journey into the clean-energy era. Arrive early for a bowl of soup, and stick around after for a chat with the Craftsbury Energy Committee.

Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 6:30 p.m. $5. Info, 533-9370.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.13.

‘LETTERS TO JULIET’: Amanda Seyfried stars as an aspiring writer who travels to Verona, Italy, and joins a group of volunteers responding to letters from people seeking advice about love. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

DON’T STOP the presses!

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.13.

food & drink

BENEFIT BAKE: Pizza lovers dine on slices in support of the King Street Center. Partial proceeds from each flatbread sold are donated. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5-11:30 p.m.

Cost of food and drink. Info, 861-2999.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See WED.13.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.13, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONGFORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 735-5467.

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BEGINNERS TAI CHI: See THU.14.

BONE BUILDERS: See THU.14.

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: See MON.18, 4-8 p.m.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL SCHOOL: Experts David Warshaw and Jonathan Flyer talk cardiac health in “Bigger Isn’t Better: Risks and Reasons for an Enlarged Heart.” Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1330.

FREE-IN-FEBRUARY HOT YOGA CLASSES: VINYASA: See THU.14.

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, vermont betrueyoga@yahoo.com.

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REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-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.14.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

lgbtq

LGBTQ+ CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: See THU.14.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

NEW CENTURY | NEW VOICES: A MASTERCLASS WITH GARY LEVINSON: The violinist schools musicians in new techniques.

Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

outdoors

CENTER STREET NIGHT SLEDDING: The young and the young at heart zoom downhill and enjoy free activities for youngsters at the Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. Downtown Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380.

FULL MOON SNOWSHOE HIKE: Nature lovers explore Montpelier’s hillsides by lunar light.

Snowshoes and hot chocolate are provided. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

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MINING THE SPIRITUAL GOLD OF ADVERSITY: Eckankar representatives reveal spiritual keys that can unlock the secrets of effective problem solving. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

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.

talks

LASSE SIURALA: Finnish approaches to youth work and development come to the fore in a talk by the European youth policy expert. University of Vermont Alumni House, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, cassiewillner@ vermontafterschool.org.

WINE & STORY OPEN MIC: Prompts inspire first-person narratives told to a live audience.

Shelburne Vineyard, 7:30 p.m. $5.

Info, 863-1754.

WED.20 activism

TOXIC WHITENESS DISCUSSION GROUP: Peace & Justice Center representatives facilitate a conversation on the harmful effects of white supremacy on communities and individuals. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

business

VERMONT WOMENPRENEURS BIZ BUZZ MEETUP: Members of the business community share resources and feedback over pastries hot beverages. Bring your business cards. Richmond Community Kitchen, 10-11 a.m. $7.

Info, 870-0903.

‘WHAT TRUTH SOUNDS LIKE: A DISCUSSION ON RACISM’: Members of St. Mike’s faculty and staff participate in a conversation about Michael Eric Dyson’s 2018 title What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America. Dion Family Student Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

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tech

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FACEBOOK FOR SENIORS: Folks aged 50 and up who are comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and have an email address learn the ABCs of the socialnetworking tool. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

words

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB: Readers voice opinions about Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

COMMUNITY DINNER: Friends and neighbors forge connections over a shared meal hosted by the Winooski Partnership for Prevention. Winooski city and school officials present their respective budgets and ballot items. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 655-4565.

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.13.

KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.13.

ZINE CLUB: Creative types explore various writing styles and art techniques as they craft simple, printed forms of expression.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

etc.

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See SAT.16.

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.

FOMO?

IN TRANSLATION BOOK DISCUSSION: Fans of the written word delve into Hend and the Soldiers by Badryah El-Bishr.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

PAMELA AHLEN, CAROLYN SOBEL & FLORENCE FOGELIN: Three poets share gifts of verse.

Café Renée, Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction, 3 p.m. Donations.

Info, ffogelin@gmail.com.

SEARCH FOR MEANING ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP: Readers reflect on Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 518-561-6920.

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art

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

MEMORABLE TIMES CAFÉ: Those living with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners convene for casual social time. Refreshments are provided.

Vermont History Center, Barre, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Info, 476-2681.

NORWICH UNIVERSITY DAY IN VERMONT’S CAPITAL CITY: A full day of festivities — including Statehouse tours, talks and a concert by the Norwich University Regimental Band — celebrates the school’s 200th anniversary.

See calendar spotlight. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 8 a.m.8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2886.

TAX HELP: See THU.14.

film

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

‘THE BLACK MUSEUM’: Director Oliver Hardt trains his lens on the National Museum of African American History and Culture in this 2017 documentary shown as part of the Architecture + Design Film Series. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, reception, 6 p.m.; screening, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, adfilmseries@gmail.com.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.13.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.13.

‘OCEAN’S 8’: A crew of female criminals played by the likes of Cate Blanchett and Rihanna plots to steal a necklace worth more than $150 million. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

SOUNDS GOOD: MUSIC-THEMED MOVIES: A 2004 film about a musician recruited to perform a ceremony to help a camel accept her new colt strikes a chord with viewers. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

‘VAN GOGH: OF WHEAT FIELDS AND CLOUDED SKIES’: Art hounds get a fresh look at the Dutch painter through the legacy of private collector Helene KröllerMüller, who bought nearly 300 of his works. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-15. Info, 748-2600.

food & drink

SOUND HEALING WITH CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS: See WED.13.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.13.

language

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION SOCIAL HOUR: Francophones fine-tune their French-language conversation skills over cocktails.

Juniper, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free.

Info, info@aflcr.org.

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.13.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.13.

lgbtq

GAYME NIGHT: Friends bond over contests such as Cards Against Humanity, Jenga Giant and Scrabble. Bring or borrow a game. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

FARMERS NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: The nation’s oldest collegiate band celebrates Norwich University’s bicentennial year with an intimate show. Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 828-2228.

MOE.: Called a “legendary jam band” by Rolling Stone, the veteran progressive rockers bring 20 years of touring experience to the stage. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $39. Info, 775-0903.

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.

politics

games

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM ON LIVABILITY: Those running for City Council in the Queen City hash out the future of transportation, housing, job growth and mobility. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, vtaarp@aarp.org.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.13.

seminars

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.13.

MAC ‘N’ CHEESE MONTH: See WED.13.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.13.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.13.

music + comedy

health & fitness

Find club dates at local venues in the music + nighlife section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.13.

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.

start a conversation with a loved one. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.13.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.13.

‘MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS: RISK AND RESILIENCY’: In a panel presentation, mental health professionals outline signs and symptoms, as well as how to

DEATH TALKS: Taking Steps Vermont representatives lead a workshop on advance directives and medical decision-making in Vermont. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, hello@wishbonecollectivevt.com.

‘E.O. WILSON’S HALF-EARTH PROJECT DEBUTS IN VERMONT’: Teachers, conservation professionals and interested citizens explore the latest research on biodiversity’s role in healthy ecosystems and learn about the work of the E.O. Wilson Foundation. North

Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 609-647-9832.

MOBILE HOME EFFICIENCY WORKSHOP: DIYers become familiar with financial and technical resources for keeping heating costs low. Craftsbury Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, craftsburyenergycommittee@ gmail.com.

talks

CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 878-4918.

TEDX BROWNELL LIBRARY: Lifelong learners watch TED Talk videos centered on the question “Are we biased?” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: Tech-savvy students in this four-part workshop learn the base language supporting all web pages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.13.

theater

‘VOICES’: Students share their stories in this original production written, directed and performed by gender-nonconforming and womxn-identified folks in the Dartmouth community.

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 603-646-2422.

words

FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of 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.

LAURIE ESSIG: In her book Love, Inc.: Dating Apps, the Big White Wedding and Chasing the Happily Neverafter, the Middlebury College professor argues that humans often let romance blind them to the importance of activism and political engagement.

Phoenix Books, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

OPEN-MIC POETRY READING: Bards gear up for PoemTown St. Johnsbury by testing out material in front of a crowd. Listeners are welcome. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.13. m

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art COLOR AND ENERGY: Participants will learn how to loosen up their painting style while gaining a foundation of structure. All who utilize watercolor, acrylic and pastel are welcome. Materials list provided. Instructor: David Kessler. Fri.-Mon, Mar. 15-18, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $500/person; $475/members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.

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 to go deeper on Mon., May 20.

Cost: $275/both days; $108 for Mon. add-on clinic day. Location: Burlington, Vermont. Info: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 872-8898, ayurvedavermont. com/classes/#claudia.

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org.

Teacher bios are also available online.

ACRYLIC PAINTING: This 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: This 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

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darkroom, through scanning and printing in the digital lab, or both. This 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 2: Thu., 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.

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? This eight-week class will challenge you to edit and refine your photographs to

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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.

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. Thu., Mar. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, 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. Thu., 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., Feb. 16, 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., Feb. 1-May 3, 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.

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.

MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL THROWING: Mixed-Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels who have thrown on the wheel. This 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 2: Wed., Apr. 3-May 22, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 3: Thu., 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.

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 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.

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.

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. The 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 3: Tue., Apr. 16-May 21, 5:30-8 p.m.

Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios,

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. Thu., 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. Thu., 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.

PRINTMAKING: This 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: Thu., 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.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOP: DRAWING & PAINTING: This 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.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOP: POTTERY WHEEL: This 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: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOP: POTTERY WHEEL: This 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. Mon., Feb 25, 8 a.m.3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios,

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405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOP: 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.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOPS: 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. Thu., 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.

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.

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. Thu., 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.

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 Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

WATERCOLOR: Learn how to paint with watercolor. This 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.

Thu., 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.

WHEEL THROWING: This 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 through the various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed. Option 4: Wed., Apr. 3-May 22, 1:30-4 p.m.; Option 5: Wed., Apr. 3-May 22, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

craft ARTIST BOOK: BOTANICAL FLOWERS: Delve into the world of artist books! Participants will explore how to make different accordion-style books and create their own book focusing on botanical flowers. Materials list provided.

Instructor: Judy Sgantas. Tue., Mar. 12, 19, 26 & Apr. 9, 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $275/person; $250/ members. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday. com, helenday.com.

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AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES AND CAMPS!: Join us at our historic craft studios in the heart of Shelburne, Vermont, for Spring After-School Classes and Summer Camp! We offer a variety of classes and camps in Clay, Wood-working, Fiber Arts and Mixed Media.

Students get hands-on instruction learning about tools, craftsmanship and creative problem-solving!

Mon.-Fri. Cost: $175/person; class fee varies. Location: Shelburne Craft School , 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@ shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

ALTERNATIVE FIRING CLAY: Ever wonder how to get a smoky earthen patina with ceramics? Or are you curious about what it was like to fire clay before electricity?

This intermediate-level course explores slow alternative methods of firing clay from Japanese Raku to Eastern European Obvara to ancient “baked clay” in a pit. Mon., 6-8 p.m., Jan. 7-Mar. 11. Cost: $360/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School , 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.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 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.

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.

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

BEGINNER TO MIXED-LEVEL CLAY: Are you new to wheel throwing?

Or have you just learned how to throw on the wheel and are looking for a way to practice and improve your skills? This course is for beginners to intermediatelevel wheel throwers and offers guided instruction that nurtures and challenges beginner potters.

Wed., 6-8 p.m., Mar. 27-May 22.

Cost: $360/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

DRAWING 1 & 2: Interested in learning how to draw but not sure where to start? Or maybe you have the basic skills but need a refresher on technique?

This course introduces beginner- through intermediate-level students to the fundamental foundations of drawing. Mon., 10 a.m.-noon, Mar. 4-Apr. 15. Cost: $224/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

INTRO TO STAINED GLASS: Interested in learning how to work with stained glass but not sure how to get started? This course introduces students to the Tiffany Copper Foil method of making a small stained glass window. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mar. 23-24.

Cost: $350/2-day class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburncraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

INTRO TO WOODWORKING: Interested in woodworking and looking for a way to get started?

This introductory course is designed to give beginner students the basics in using hand tools and shop machinery to design and make a beautiful one-of-a-kind shaker table. Wed., 6-9 p.m., Apr. 10-Jun. 19. Cost: $575/3-hour class.

Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 9853648, info@shelburnecraftschool. org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

LYRICAL PROSE: This creative writing course will center on writing beautiful prose, either fiction or nonfiction. Writer Frances Cannon will guide students through three phases: craft, create and critique.

Students will build a small body of work, either fresh work generated during this course or recent work from students’ passion projects.

Thu., 3-5 p.m., May 2-23. Cost: $100/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

OIL PAINTING 1 & 2: Interested in learning how to paint with oil but not sure where to start? Do you have some oil painting experience but need technical and material guidance? In this course, students learn the fundamental techniques of oil painting while being challenged with more in-depth study and practice of the medium. Tue., 9-11 a.m., Mar. 12-May 7. Cost: $256/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

OIL PAINTING 1 & 2: Interested in learning how to paint with oil but not sure where to start?

Do you have some oil painting experience but need technical and material guidance? Beginner students learn the fundamental techniques of oil painting, while students who have some knowledge are challenged with more in-depth study and practice. Wed., 6-8 p.m., Mar. 13-May 8. Cost: $256/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648,

info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

WATERCOLOR 1 & 2: Are you interested in playing with watercolor techniques to get cool effects and to learn more ways to have fun with the medium? This course is open to anyone who is brand new to watercolor, as well as to students who want to explore further the limits of the medium.

Thu., 6-8 p.m., Apr. 11-May 23.

Cost: $192/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

WEAVING HERBALIST BASKET: Come join us for a day to learn the art of basket weaving. In this basket-weaving intensive, everyone will make and leave with their own herbalist basket, perfect for harvesting herbs in the garden, foraging in the woods, berry picking all summer or taking to the Farmers Market. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., May 4. Cost: $95/5-hour workshop. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

WOOD TURNING: Are you looking for an introduction to wood turning? Join us in our warm, lightfilled wood shop to learn the beautiful art of wood turning. Over the course of three weeks, students will learn how to turn a chunk of tree trunk into a wooden bowl or vessel. Mon., 6-9 p.m., Mar. 11-25.

Cost: $270/3-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

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 POP-UP EATS AND BEATS WITH JEH KULU: Sangban class with Jeh Kulu West African Master Artists! No experience necessary.

Please contact us for potential drum rental. Sangban Drum Class: 6-7 p.m., $15. West African Dinner: four entree choices, one vegetarian, 7:30-10 p.m., $10 individual, $30 family plate. Live entertainment from comedian Abow Ibrahim, hip-hop group A2VT, and Jeh Kulu Acoustic Sounds (with dinner). Sat., Feb. 16.

Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 859-1802, northendstudios.org.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style, group and private, four levels.

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

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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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.

gardening

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COMMUNITY TEACHING GARDEN COURSES: This 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.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: SPRING SESSION: Eleven-week and also shorter French courses starting on March 11. Morning, afternoon and evening classes available in Burlington, and evening classes only in Colchester and Montpelier. Some classes focus on core foundation of the French language, but we also offer classes that focus on culture. We serve the entire range of students from the true beginners to those already comfortable conversing in French. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, education@aflcr.org, aflcr.org.

SOIL 101: Healthy and vibrant plants start with healthy soil.

This one is a must for all gardeners, from beginners to more experienced growers. Presenter: Mike Ather. Sat., Feb. 23, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-3505, gardenerssupplystore.com.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES (SPRING): The 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 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.

literature ESSAYS, LETTERS, TESTIMONIES: Explore four important examples of American literature and their continuing relevance to the well-being of American society, now and in the future: Ralph W. Emerson’s essay Nature 1863, Martin L. King Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail (1963), excerpts from Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique (1963), and Sen. John Kerry’s Winter Soldier Testimony (1971). Wed., Apr. 10-May 1. Cost: $60/member; $90/nonmember; registration required. Location: OLLI at UVM, 460 South Prospect St., Burlington. Info: University of Vermont, 656-2085, uvmolli@ uvm.edu, learn.uvm.edu/olli.

martial arts 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, 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.

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 Thu., 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.

pottery POTTERY CLASSES: These small classes taught by Burlington potter Claude Lehman focus on the

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wheel, but hand-building is also available. Because of the small size (five to six students), personalized instruction is offered.

These 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.

tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings.

Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 3636890, snake-style.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. Fri., Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Avenue, #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/btvmediafactory.

or register online. Wed., Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory.

MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION: The 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 to get you signed up!

Required: photo ID and live, work or study in our service area. Call or register online. Sat., Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon. free. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/btvmediafactory.

MAKING MAGIC WITH COMPOSITION AND LIGHTING: Move beyond basics with this workshop that makes your videos “pop!” You will learn how to frame your shot, light your subject and incorporate camera movements to tell your story. Completion of a camera workshop or previous experience using video cameras is required for this workshop. Call

VIDEO EDITING WITH FINAL CUT X: Apple’s Final Cut Pro is an exceptionally fast, fluid way to edit.

In this class, you will master the Magnetic Timeline and fine tune clips using split edits, ripple and roll edits, and retiming. Add music, stills and titles, then export your finished program. Thu., Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: The Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., #2G, Burlington. Info: 651-9692, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory.

yoga BABAJIS KRIYA YOGA VERMONT: Babaji’s Kriya Yoga offerings: six-week Yoga/Meditation, Tue, Feb. 26-Apr. 2; and first Initiation Seminar into Babaji’s Kriya Yoga, Apr. 12-14. Kriya Yoga is for everyone and integrates into any other spiritual practice. You will be offered tools for inner selftransformation and personal mastery. Tue., Feb. 26-Apr. 2; Fri., Apr. 12-Sun. Apr. 14. Cost: $75/6-week class; $250 suggested contribution for first initiation seminar. Location: Sacred Mountain Studios, 215 College St. (3rd floor), Burlington. Info: babajiskriyayoga.net, Krishna Bright, 735-1225, jamiebbright@gmail. com, krishnabright.com.

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 Therapeutics led by physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice with Yoga for Life, a semesterbased program of unlimited yoga, weekend workshops and 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.

SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages.

Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/ month and practice as often as you like! Daily. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info:

448-4262, Info@sanghastudio. org, sanghastudio.org.

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 “The Anatomy of the Subtle Body: Yoga is Medicine Series.” The science 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. This 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.

Honored to have our story told on the big screen.

FPF is the focus of a new independent documentary from TWG Canadian lmmaker, Peter Strauss. The voices of Vermonters throughout the state demonstrate how we are bringing communities together.

Join us for one of many screenings throughout Vermont this winter. Look to frontporchforum.com for details.

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the band] recently had kids. And when you have kids, you really start being concerned about what goes in their bodies and minds.

And so [the album] is a way of communicating my frustrations with the world and ecology. It really happened recently, and we [were] really feeling it. [Those themes] really got into the music. There is hope and optimism in there, but there’s also a lot of reality. We didn’t want to preach. It was just our experiences.

SD: Which song best exemplifies that?

AE: “Don’t Believe the Pilot” is sort of about authority. Does your pilot have your best interest? What is really happening in the cockpit of politics? We never know.

We always find out 30 years later. But right now, we really don’t know what’s going on. [And] “The Final Phaseout” is literally about the end of the world.

The Mommyheads, from left: Dan Fisherman, Michael Holt, Adam Elk and Jason McNair

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f you wanna do music, you have to have a really thick skin,” says Adam Elk, front person of the long-running, progressive indierock band the Mommyheads. “You have to really wanna take the abuse of not making money for years and years.”

Elk speaks from experience, having gotten tantalizingly close to the big time.

After a string of releases on fledgling indie labels starting in the late ’80s, the San Francisco-by-way-of-New York City group landed a deal with Geffen Records in the mid-’90s. At the time, the label was issuing instant classics such as Nirvana’s Nevermind and Weezer’s debut. But as Elk explained to Seven Days in a recent phone call, things don’t always go the way you think they will.

After a 10-year hiatus, the Mommyheads returned to form — and the East Coast — in the late ’00s. The rock quartet, known for its progression from jangly indie pop to refined, anthemic rock, recently released its 11th album, Soundtrack to the World’s End. “Making music feels more like a glorified hobby [or] a way to stay healthy,” says Elk. “There’s definitely escapism. [It’s] not a way to pay bills and stuff like that.”

Speaking of paying the bills, Elk has been writing commercial jingles for years.

If you watch TV, you’ve undoubtedly heard some of his work in spots for companies such as Apple and Vitaminwater and for shows including Netflix’s “Ozark.”

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The Mommyheads’ Adam Elk on success, failure and an unexpected audience

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House in Winooski. Their former label mate and local odd-pop auteur James Kochalka Superstar adds support.

SEVEN DAYS: The title of your new album is really bleak. What’s it all about? Death? Destruction? A certain American president?

ADAM ELK: I’ll speak for musicians and maybe artists in general: You live in your own bubble. And you’re sort of protected. It’s a watery place where you just create, create, create. You could spend 20 years singing about your own stuff, and you kind of have your head up your you-knowwhat. And I recently started to look out of the bubble and not be so abstract.

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SD: After breaking up in the ’90s and re-forming a decade later, what were some things that changed for the Mommyheads about recording and distributing music?

AE: Everything. When we were an indie band, we’d print CDs, make vinyl, go around the country and sell them out of the back of our van. We knew every single person that liked us — every name of everyone who came to a show.

Then we get the Geffen experience, which was insane. They threw money at you. We got half a million dollars for one record. It was like a six-record deal that added up to millions. And then they realized, “Wait a minute. We signed this band? This band is not a hit-making band.”

We were … too intellectual for our own good.

SD: Yeah, I was just looking at Geffen’s output in the mid-’90s.

Those were some of the biggest albums of the decade.

AE: Yeah, and then our record [The Mommyheads] came out the same day as [Radiohead’s] OK Computer, by the way.

Our record came out the same day as the most pivotal record of the last 50 years.

SD: Jeez. [Laughs] AE: The reviews [for OK Computer] were incredible. Before anyone had a chance to listen to our record, [our label bosses] were like, “That’s not OK Computer, Guns N’ Roses or Counting Crows. Drop ’em.”

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High on my must-see list are New York City-based Colombian psychfusion group COMBO CHIMBITA, as well as Toronto avant-pop outfit JAUNT. I could go on and on. But I’ll save it for another day. For now, let’s just collectively bask in the forthcoming awesomeness.

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Spring Awakening

When I was sliding sideways and backwards in my car down Burlington’s Cliff Street during last week’s flash ice storm, I found myself longing for spring.

Weird, right? Perhaps it was having to awkwardly hunch over and crouch down to lower my center of gravity as I took baby steps on the frozen sidewalks that made me pine for warmer temps.

Or maybe it was the fact that I had to ditch my car in a stranger’s driveway — because there was no way I would make it home without smashing up a ton of cars — that made me think, You know what, winter? I’m over you.

Fortunately, a beacon of hope cut through the frigid darkness of February last week: Waking Windows announced its preliminary lineup. If that doesn’t warm your heart, you might be a White Walker.

As always, the three-day festival descends on downtown Winooski during the first weekend of May, with this year’s festivities landing on Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5. And though spring technically begins on Wednesday, March 20, I think we all know that it doesn’t really kick off until Waking Windows. At least not ’round these parts.

The initial announcement included a buttload of hot talent, and a few acts in particular caught my ear. Headliners TUNE-YARDS and TWIN PEAKS have done well in the area on past visits, and I anticipate that both bands will put on a hell of a show. But I’m also pretty stoked to catch &MORE, the collaboration of Philadelphia R&B singer-songwriter DONN T and rapper CHILL MOODY. I missed their set when they opened for fellow Philadelphians LOW CUT CONNIE at Higher Ground last fall. You gotta love a second chance.

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Yoko Ono

Grandmother of the avant-garde YOKO ONO turns 86 on Monday, February 18.

To celebrate — and to hopefully shake off the unjust stigma that’s dogged the conceptual artist/musician for decades — a group of local experimental musicians is teaming up to pay tribute at Burlington’s Radio Bean.

Cellist and sound artist LAUREN COSTELLO — who performs under the mystifying moniker OUZKXQLZN — and fellow Ono-heads present a number of performances that abstractly explore the artist’s work.

“I was surprised that so many people were enthusiastic at the idea of celebrating her,” Costello told Seven Days by phone.

She referred to the fact that many people still cling to the idea that Ono broke up the BEATLES. Did it ever occur to anyone that maybe the Beatles broke up the Beatles?

“I came to explore Yoko more recently,” Costello continued. “I feel like part of me is like, Why didn’t I get a chance to know her as an artist?

The stigma, to me, overshadowed [her work].”

In addition to Costello, experimental aficionados GAHLORD DEWALD and JO BLED (aka JB LEDOUX) plus poets SHAWN COREY and ESTAFANIA PUERTA will present interpretations of and pieces inspired by Ono’s work.

Dream Factory

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Winter is a Drag Ball

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Cherry Glazerr

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Kill Paris

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The Music of The Beatles for Kids

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Bronze Radio Return

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Charly Bliss

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104.7 The Point welcomes

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BoomBox

The Brother Brothers

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Mosie

Matt Nathanson Blu Sanders

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4.20 Moon Hooch, Too Many Zoos

On Saturday, February 16, Radio Bean and the Skinny Pancake team up for what sounds like an out-of-this-world event at Burlington’s Main Street Landing. Dubbed a Midwinter Night’s Dream, the immersive happening features musical contributions from artpop group ARC IRIS, New York City dark electro-pop outfit SUPERHUMAN HAPPINESS and, from Montréal, the BARR BROTHERS’ BRAD BARR. Additionally, lighting designer SOUNDBITES

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4.26 Purple Plays The Hits: A Tribute to Prince 4.27 Tyler Ramsey 5.24 Henry Jamison 1214 Williston Road, South Burlington 802-652-0777 @higherground @highergroundmusic

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DELI 126: Bluegrass Jam, 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Ianu (hip-hop, EDM), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet, 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB DATES NA: NOT AVAILABLE. AA: ALL AGES.

The Get Down Let’s admit it:

February is the worst. It’s cold and dark with frustratingly unpredictable precipitation.

But there’s one thing that makes it all better: the House of LeMay’s WINTER IS A DRAG BALL.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

Bust out your feather boas, stilettos and

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Daby Touré (Afro-pop, soul), 9:30 p.m., $5.

this much-loved tradition. The yearly formal

LINCOLNS: Joe Percy (singersongwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Gangstagrass (bluegrass, hip-hop), 9 p.m., $10.

RADIO BEAN: Dylan Fitzsimmons (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Kirsti Blow (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Midweek Mosaic (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 9 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Galentine’s Day! (standup), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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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: Burlington Songwriters (singersongwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Mike Stud, Honors, Ernest K. (hip-hop), 8 p.m., $22/25/130.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: That 1 Guy (experimental, funk), 8 p.m., $15/18.

bustiers for the 24th annual installment of dance party is inclusive of all identities and sexualities and features enthusiastic performances. This year’s saucy theme is “Broadway Bound.” Expect theatrical exhibitions from local burlesque artists and drag queens, unabashed pageantry, and a special presentation from local theater troupe Neat, With a Twist. Get out of your seasonal funk with the Winter Is a Drag Ball on Saturday, February 16, at Higher Ground in South Burlington.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

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SAT.16 // WINTER IS A DRAG BALL [DRAG, BURLESQUE]

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.

SIDEBAR: Guthrie Galileo Plays Ursha, Baby! featuring Ivamae, J’Beau (Usher tribute), 10 p.m., $5.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Beth Stelling (standup), 7 p.m., $20/27.

Mainstage Show (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

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BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 8 p.m., free.

JERICHO TOWN GREEN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Bill Frisell (jazz), 8 p.m., $42-188.

MONKEY HOUSE: No Dolphins, Mt. Sikes (rock), 8:30 p.m., free/$3.

18+.

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Kurt Vile & the Violators, the Sadies (Sold Out) (rock), 8:30 p.m., $25/28.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free. Val Davis (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Tractor Beam (experimental folk), 7 p.m., free. Randal Pierce Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Mipso, the Brother Brothers (Americana), 7:30 p.m., $15/18.

MONKEY HOUSE: Joe Adler with Tuck Hanson and Cole Druzba (folk), 8:30 p.m., $3.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Bob MacKenzie Blues Band, 7 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Sex on the Beach with the Tsunamibots, Potentially Lobsters, DJ Hodad (surf), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

barre/montpelier

RADIO BEAN: Peter Wise (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

Isaac French (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. John Abair and His Good Pals (folk, country), 10:30 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Yestrogen, Jaguar Stereo (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Old Time Music Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Jacob Green (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., free. DJ Bay 6 (hits), 8 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Go Love Yourself Burlesque Extravaganza, 8 p.m., $20.

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: John Wilson (a cappella), 7 p.m., free.

TRAPP FAMILY LODGE: Cooie and Bob Gagnon (jazz, Americana), 8 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

rutland/killington

THE WOBBLY BARN STEAKHOUSE: Bow Thayer (folk), 8 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Jeanne & Jim (folk), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Anti-Valentine’s Party with Lady Shoob (open format), 10 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

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burlington

ARTSRIOT: J Bengoy, Clever Girls, Francesca Blanchard (indie), 8:30 p.m., $8/10.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: James Harvey (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: No Ordinary Love with Moochie (R&B), 10 p.m., $5.

DRINK: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Viewing Party, 8 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Kirsti Blow (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: The High Breaks (surf), 8 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Auguste and Alden (acoustic), 6:30 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: J’Beau (R&B, electro-pop), 8 p.m., free. David Chief (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Beth Stelling (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

THE HIVE ON PINE: The Fobs, Eric George, Meg Rice, Addie Herbert (garage-rock), 8 p.m., $10.

chittenden county

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Dr. Sammy Love (soul), 9:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: A Box of Stars (dream-folk), 7:30 p.m., free.

DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: godpaco (EDM), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Dead Set ’85 (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $10.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free.

Giannina Sol (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Billy Dodge Moody (roots-rock, Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. Honey & Soul (soul, folk), 10 p.m., $5. Wild Leek River (country), 11:30 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Zach Rhoads (singer-songwriter), 4 p.m., free.

Good Trees River Band (rock, funk), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

REVELRY THEATER: Junk Island (variety), 9:30 p.m., $7.

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: The Dale and Darcy Band (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Max Creek (jam), 8:30 p.m., $17/20.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Tiny Montgomery (Bob Dylan tribute), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Untapped: A Night of Burlesque and Drag, 9 p.m., $10.

THE OLD POST: Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno, Young & Cheney (rock), 5 p.m., free.

Bombay (covers), 9 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Shinola (rock), 8 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Dave Loughran (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

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JASON LIGGETT, known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” will handle the ambience.

But don’t expect to simply stand around watching the bands play. This event isn’t a concert but rather an interactive dreamscape playland.

“We’re really gonna try to trip people the fuck out,” Radio Bean owner LEE ANDERSON told Seven Days by phone.

In typical Anderson fashion, he left out most of the details. No one likes spoilers, after all. But he gave the impression that the evening is going to be in a state of constant motion with many “right angles,” similar to how dreams often seem to put you in a series of interconnected but conceptually very different states. Also, he mentioned “surrealist passed appetizers.” Um, yummy?

If you attend, plan on participating.

Expect music and sounds to emanate from unexpected places with rapid set changes and nonprescriptive, fully interactive installation-type setups.

Again, it really sounds like the kind of thing you’ll have to experience in person to understand — just like dreams.

Bigger and Better

After 10 years on Bank Street, Burlington Records has found a new home just a hop, skip and a jump away.

The vinyl shop opened its doors in its new location on College Street on Saturday, February 9.

“What we’ve sacrificed in façade exposure, we’ve made up for in literally everything else,” proprietor IAN DOERNER told Seven Days via email. He refers to the fact that he’s basically doubled his square footage in the new space, despite

the fact that the new storefront is much more narrow.

Not only is there more space to walk around, but there are also hella more records to peruse. Doerner says the old location offered approximately 60 stock boxes through which to dig.

Now the number is closer to 100, and it’s expected to be closer to 125 once he settles in a bit more.

In case you didn’t realize it, Burlington Records’ new location is just a half block away from Pure Pop Records — which will likely make vinyl hounds happy. Is College Street turning into Burlington’s record district?

Probably not. But it sure is convenient having two top-notch record shops so close to each other.

Listening In If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Tin Talisman, Lake Superior (rock), 9 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Joe Sabourin (folk-rock), 5 p.m., free. NOS4A2 (metal), 9 p.m., $5.

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JUNIPER: BeerGlass Trio (folk), 9 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

HIGHER GROUND: Winter Is a Drag Ball (drag, burlesque), 8 p.m., $30/35.

KARMA BIRD HOUSE: I Must Have Missed You Someway featuring the Human Fly, Ivamae, Adam Wolf (indie), 7 p.m., $7.

REVELRY THEATER: Boom City (improv), 8 p.m., $7. Late Night with Thelma Forbanks (variety), 9:30 p.m., $7.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: The Hubcats (folk), 6 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

MULLIGAN’S IRISH PUB: Michael Stridsberg (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Tory Silver (jazz, rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

Lyle Brewer (acoustic), 9 p.m., $5.

DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free. Hot Pink Party with Duroc (’80s covers), 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

NECTAR’S: Auguste and Alden (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. Hayley Jane and the Primates, the Groove Orient (Americana, soul), 9 p.m., $10.

stowe/smuggs

RADIO BEAN: Gus La Casse (folk), 7 p.m., free. Charlie Marie (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free.

Jesse Taylor Band (rock), 10 p.m., $5. Henry Finch & the Capacity Ensemble (R&B, soul), 11:30 p.m., $5.

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: Peter Krag (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

MARTELL’S AT THE RED FOX: Not Quite Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Chris Lyon and Tristan Sellers (Americana), 9 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

TAP 25: Al’s Pals (funk), 7 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Heartless (Heart and Led Zeppelin tribute), 9 p.m., $8/12.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Ryan Donnely (hits), 9 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Never in Vegas (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: DJ Eloy (hits), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Devon McGarry Band (rock), 7 p.m., free. Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Masefield, Perkins and Bolles (jazz, folk), 8 p.m., $5.

SMITTY’S PUB: Chris & Erica (rock, country), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Good Clean Fun! (family-friendly improv), 5 p.m., $5. Beth Stelling (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Cooie Sings (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Mackenzie & Missisquoi (blues, rock), 5 p.m., free. Shake (rock), 9 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Unruly Allies (folk and rock covers), 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m.,

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Zeus Springsteen, Miku Daza (rock), 9 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: DJ Kaos (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Frostyfest featuring Guano Loco, Yestrogen and More (rock), 2 p.m., $10.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Funk Shui (funk, soul), 9 p.m., free.

TAP 25: Avery Cooper Quartet (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Dr. Strangeways (KISS tribute), 9 p.m., $10/15.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Electrolads (live band electronica), 10 p.m., $8/10.

Americana group adds a hefty dose of soul to its energetic anthems. In 2017, it released its sophomore album We’re Here Now, which finds the band mixing a bit of dance-pop and new-wave sparkle into its established rootsy sound. The record lands halfway between the dance floor and the countryside. Catch Hayley Jane and the Primates on Saturday, February 16, at Nectar’s in Burlington. The GROOVE ORIENT open.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Never in Vegas (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest

14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Robin Gottfried Band (rock), 6 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Cooper & LaVoie (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: Jo Henley (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $5.

randolph/royalton

BABES BAR: Strangled Darlings, Bow Thayer (folk), 8 p.m., $8.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Comrade Nixon, Smokestack Lightning, Aliendog (punk), 10 p.m., free.

HAYLEY JANE

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HALF LOUNGE: Sunday Funday (eclectic), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: The Rhyme and Unreason Show (standup, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Arthur James (blues), 7 p.m., free.

randolph/royalton

BABES BAR: Karaoke, 7 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Wickmore Jazz Trio, 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: How About Some Hygge?! featuring Honey & Soul and Laurel (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

BLACK BOX THEATER, MAIN STREET LANDING PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream featuring Arc Iris, Brad Barr and Superhuman Happiness (experimental), 8 p.m., $40.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Anthony Santor (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Suggested Attire: Miami Vice with Local Dork (’80s deep cuts), 10 p.m., free.

FLYNNSPACE: Stand Up, Sit Down and Laugh (standup), 8 p.m., $12.

FOAM BREWERS: Japhy Ryder (groove), 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free.

Prime Mates Though its members are spread among New York City, Boston and Burlington,

champlain islands/ northwest

outside vermont

MONKEY HOUSE: Deep in the Trenches Underground Hip-Hop Explosion with DJ Mercury, Mikey D, Peso131 & Fearless 4, Mister Burns, Konflik, Asah Mack, Learic, Mavstar and host DJ Melo Grant, 9 p.m., $5.

donation. Barry Bender (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free.

Shore Rites (folk), 7 p.m., free.

Ali McGuirk (soul), 8:30 p.m., free. Seth Faergolzia’s Multibird (freak-folk), 10:30 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Improv Class Show, 7 p.m., free. Standup Class Show, 8:30 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.

stowe/smuggs

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Soule Monde (funk, jazz), 9 p.m., $7/10.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Dark Star Project (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., free.

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REVIEW this Eric George, Song of Love (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Burlington singersongwriter Eric George is known for his acoustic folk, country and Delta blues-style tunes. On Song of Love, his sixth musical release since 2015 and second in the last six months, the Queen City troubadour pulls a Bob Dylan by going full-on electric.

George, who leads Radio Bean’s Honky Tonk Tuesday house band, Ponyhustle, describes this seven-song collection as his “very first punk record.”

Perhaps the music should be qualified as elevated punk. It’s not a stretch to say this multi-instrumentalist is a stronger player than Sid Vicious or any number of throwback punks whose zero-fucksgiven attitudes outshone their musical ability.

Though written, played, sung and recorded by George alone, the songs

Plastique Mammals, Northern Sound (SELF-RELEASED, CASSETTE, DIGITAL)

Are you an insomniac? Or are you perhaps an early riser whose mind still floats along on beta waves in the blearyeyed a.m. hours? Do you take long drives through the country with no destination in mind, just to isolate yourself from the omnipresent press of humanity and let your brain have a conversation with itself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Northern Sound, the new EP from Burlington duo Plastique Mammals, might just be what you need.

The beauty of instrumental records is the freedom one’s imagination is afforded to fill in the spaces in the absence of words. Every shoe-gazing turn Plastique Mammals take, they leave behind an auditory bread crumb for the listener. With no lyrics, no trace of human voices — at least not until the last track (more on that later) — the songs create a different sort of dialogue.

There’s no aggression here, just lush soundscapes and the kind of grooves

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prickle with the energy and drive of a live band. This could be due to the fast-and-loose approach he took to the project, writing and recording a song a day in a studio he assembled in his native Sharon, Mass.

George establishes the album’s punk ethos in its snarling opener, “Song of Love.” Here he serves some serious sarcasm in a dead-on description of a big-fish musician stagnating in a small pond: “You know me honey, you’ve seen my face / I’ve done a few interviews / I play here every Friday night / The cooks all give me great reviews.”

Not one to shy away from the issues of the day, George tackles toxic masculinity in “All She’s Got.” Handclaps and doo-wop harmonies are in contrast to the heavy subject matter as he croons, “You were told when you were young / The world is yours and so you wanted / All she’s got.”

The infusion of other genres throughout the album provides pleasant

surprises. Punk meets rockabilly in the Bloodshot Bill-esque “Nothing but Trouble.” Selections such as the doomy “Departure” and Southern-rock-tinged “Pulling Against Me” may appeal more to fans of Led Zeppelin and Clutch than those of X and the Germs.

With his usual eye for presentation — his 2017 LP Not About Nightingales came with a hand-stitched book of lyrics and poems — George packages Song of Love in a manually bound photo booklet with a digital download code.

In the week of February 2, the closest rock music came to cracking the top 20 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 was with pop-rock acts Panic! At the Disco, Maroon 5 and 5 Seconds of Summer.

That is to say, guitar rock isn’t exactly hot right now. Does George care? It doesn’t seem so. And that is very punk indeed.

Song of Love will be available at ericgeorge.bandcamp.com on Friday, February 15. Catch George that night at a joint album release show with Addie Herbert, Meg Rice and the Fobs at the Hive on Pine in Burlington.

meant more for contemplation than for moving your ass.

The four-song collection starts with an ominous, escalating synth drone that holds until drummer Evan Raine drops a shuffled beat. Remi Russin layers delayladen guitar lines as the appropriately named “Intro” builds into the EP’s sound check.

“She Found She Had Grown Antlers” is the heftiest track on the record at nearly eight minutes long.

Russin weaves together a tapestry of synths, samples and understated guitar lines like a glowing net that hangs over Raine’s architecture, a Ginger Bakeresque beat. A properly drugged-out haze lingers over the tune, an effect that’s like trying to see the rising sun through a cloud of cannabis.

On the comparatively brief “I Have an Idea” and “Tiger Woulds,” Plastique Mammals give bite-size portions of the band’s nonchalant atmospherics. Even within these small samples, it’s clear

what Raine and Russin are going for.

And the duo, which also plays together in local indie-rock band Entrance to Trains, easily achieves it. Brief run time aside, Northern Sound has a fabulously lethargic feel that’s perfect for letting the mind wander.

The only caveat is what follows the final moments of “Tiger Woulds,” the last track: audio of Rusty “The Logger” DeWees rambling on outside of a show in Enosburg while trying to corral a stray cat. While I usually enjoy a good spokenword segment on a record, this just didn’t do it for me. No disrespect to the Logger, but considering that the jarring bit comes on the heels of four chilled-out songs, the clip is entirely unnecessary here.

Northern Sound drops on Friday, February 15, and can be purchased on cassette or downloaded at plastiquemammals.bandcamp.com.

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from Sacramento, Calif., hip-hop duo BLACKALICIOUS

hit their peak in the early

2000s. Popular tunes include the pianostomp ballad “Deception” and the lyrically strenuous “Alphabet Aerobics,” in which MC Gift of Gab delivers 26 fast-paced alliterative and alphabetized rhyming couplets. In 2015, the group emerged after a 10-year absence with Imani Vol. 1, a well-received, funked-out return to form.

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ARTSRIOT: William Tyler (folk), 7:30 p.m., $15/18.

HALF LOUNGE: Saint Nick and Jack Bandit (EDM), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 7 p.m., free. Open Circuit: Backline (full-band open mic), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Hannah Miller, Kyshona, Mary Bragg (soul, folk), 5:30 p.m., free. Michael & Christina Marie (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. A Yoko Ono Birthday Tribute featuring ouzqxklzn, Estefania Puerta, Gahlord Dewald, Jo Bled, Shawn Corey (experimental), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county

MONKEY HOUSE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Music Trivia with JJ Cyrus, 8:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone, 7 p.m.

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burlington

HALF LOUNGE: Trap House Tuesday, 10 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Grup Anwar (classical Arabic), 7:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Chris Spodick (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Tuesday Bluesday Blues Jam with Collin Craig and Friends, 6 p.m., free. Zach Nugent’s Dead Disco (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $10.

RADIO BEAN: Wyn Doran and Liz Bills (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Eben Schumacher (folk, blues), 8:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free. Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ukulele Kids with Joe Baird (sing-along), 9:30 a.m., free.

chittenden county

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Cherry Glazerr, Palehound (rock), 8 p.m., $15/20.

MONKEY HOUSE: Satta Sound: Full Moon Dub Club (reggae), 8 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Blackalicious, Loupo & Crusty Cuts, Jarv (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $18/20.

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stowe/smuggs

Joshua Panda and Friends (acoustic, soul), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Ignite Burlington (storytelling), 7 p.m., $5. Sketch Class Performance and Indie Rumble, 8:30 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Hayley Jane (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Kelly Ravin and Friends (country), 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

HARDWICK STREET CAFÉ AT THE HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Trivia Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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HALF LOUNGE: Lo-Fi Wednesday (house), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Mike Martin and Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Daby Touré (Afro-pop, soul), 9:30 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Tales of Joy, Phantom Airwave (reggae), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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MONKEY HOUSE: The Mommyheads, James Kochalka Superstar (rock), 9 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

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SD: Did they pull The Mommyheads from shelves?

AE: No, they left it on shelves — to sit there. The whole silver lining in this was that Geffen and DGC Records were so big, they had offices all over the world. And [our] records went all over the place. One of the places it went to — and we had no idea — was Sweden. The [radio] DJs there played the crap out of it for 10 years.

We were getting calls in the late 2000s from people going, “We’ve been waiting. When are you showing up?” We broke up 10 years [prior]. It was like a weird time warp.

So we got back together just to go to Sweden, and we show up and there are 300 people at the club, falling over themselves to see us. We were so humbled. We were like, “Nobody cares about us. What is this?” The prime minister was there. He was like, “I’m a fan.” We just had the best time.

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A D A M EL K SD: I understand your album Finest Specimens can be traced to your Swedish fandom.

AE: These guys had a label in Sweden, Dead Frog. They said, “We’re gonna make a compilation here. We’re gonna pick 15 to 20 songs and sell them at shows and give you the profits.” That was amazing. For guys who were almost 50, it was this kind of dreamscape.

SD: You’ve worked with producer Peter Katis quite a bit.

AE: Oh, Peter’s the best. We were his first production.

He just did Kurt Vile’s [Bottle It In]. He’s done all of the National’s records. He’s the king. He saw us at the Knitting Factory [in New York]. We became friends, and he was like, “I want this to be my flagship, first production.” We did it in his parents’ basement in Connecticut. It was quite an education. You knew he was a talent. He would never pass judgment. He was all in, went with the flow, put his opinions aside and just finished it. He’s a closer.

SD: After playing music for more than 30 years, how do you keep the old tunes feeling fresh? Do you still relate to your older material?

AE: I don’t want to get on any horse about this, but we never wrote for anyone but ourselves. We wrote music that we would be fans of. We were fans of XTC, Tears for Fears, the Beatles. We just wanted to write music that we would want to hear. I know it sounds a little cocky.

SD: I think a lot of artists are like that, though.

AE: More now than back then. We listen to our songs from the mid-’90s, and they don’t seem foreign because we’re still fans of those influences. They don’t feel alien.

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hamplain College’s current artist-in-residence, Scott André Campbell, has been working on “Submission” every day this month. The abstract work is a large triptych of 16-by-5-foot panels; each panel consists of four 4-by-5-foot sections bolted together, with precisely measured gaps in between. It hangs on the side and back walls of the college’s art gallery; the fourth side is open to a hallway thoroughfare.

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slashes, organic graphite lines, cloudy stains of color, and crisply stenciled plus signs, targets and wedges.

When Seven Days visited, Campbell was using a wide brush to apply long, steady, vertical strokes of a grayish matte medium, which partly smeared the graphite while also protecting it from future smears. He will likely be executing finishing touches until the work opens to the public on the evening of Thursday, February 14.

Campbell, 46, graduated in 1995 from Whitman College in Washington State with a degree in studio art but spent the subsequent 15 years in commercial graphic design. After graduation, he moved to

Vermont — the countryside reminded him of the Normandy region of France, where his mother is from — and began making maps for the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.

Soon he was designing posters and other merchandise for local rock bands, including Phish, as well as for the South Burlington nightclub Higher Ground and the international record label EMI. Campbell followed that with a five-year stint as web designer for the Yale School of Medicine.

But by 2014, he said, “I was starting to feel that I was getting too comfortable on a stylistic level” and rededicated himself to making art. Speaking of his process, Campbell noted,

“Unlike a design project, where you have an idea and a fixed set of requirements and the rest is just execution, [an artwork] is a dialogue with one’s creative reflexes. You do one thing, then take a step back and say, ‘How does this affect the relationships between everything else?’”

Fully aware of the precariousness of life as an artist, Campbell said the move was “a hundred percent self-imposed.” (It’s also enviable. He was gratified to overhear one passing student comment, “This is so dope. This is everything I want.”) It took him three years to build up enough inventory for a show; his first was in August 2018 at the Karma Bird House Gallery in

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SD: “Submission” explores depth differentiation using overlapping and other techniques — such as the contrast between clean lines and amorphous clouds of color. This is partly tongue in cheek, but do you find the two-dimensionality of art to be a frustrating or a welcome challenge?

SAC: Definitely a welcome one. I very much appreciate [sculptor and mobile maker Alexander] Calder because of his design sense — that type of relaxed and playful sense of space. Working in 2D has its limitations, but I don’t need more to have the conversation that I want to have.

I’m less interested in the individual layers of depth and more in the interaction between the layers.

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Can you talk about color (and white) in your work?

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SCOTT ANDRÉ CAMPBELL: Order is very important to me. My work is a kind of weaving of disparate components that are simultaneously mutually dependent.

It’s all about building relationships between things.

But your question is very apropos. The reason that this show and piece is called “Submission” is that I’ve allowed myself to lose some of that control, to open up that structural agenda and allow for a more organic, messier approach. Because if I look back at the work from the previous year, it’s controlled to the point of being schematic. This is much more erratic and essential. I’m exploring more so I can understand those parts of myself.

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‘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. Through February 23. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

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‘GLOBAL MINIATURES’: Tiny objects from the permanent collection that explore the seemingly universal fascination with the familiar writ small.

‘SMALL WORLDS: MINIATURES IN CONTEMPORARY ART’: A group exhibition in which artists variously use tiny creations to inspire awe, create a sense of dread, or address real-world traumas including violence, displacement and environmental disaster.

Reception: Wednesday, February 13, 5:30-7 p.m.

February 13-May 10. Info, 656-2090. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

THE ART SHOW #15: The open-call community art show features works in a variety of mediums. Through February 28. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. RL Photo Studio in Burlington.

ARTS ALIVE’S ANNUAL OPEN PHOTO EXHIBIT: A group exhibit open to all resident Vermont photographers. Through February 28. Info, 540-3018.

Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

‘CROSSCURRENTS’: Metal paintings by Homer Wells, landscape paintings by Lillian Kennedy, and nature photography by Mary Brevda and Barry Snyder.

Through February 28. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington.

SCOTT ANDRE CAMPBELL: “Submission,” a

large-format, abstract, mixed-media work that features drawing, painting, collage and stenciling, the result of a monthlong residency in the gallery. Reception: Thursday, February 14, 4-7 p.m. February 14-28. Info, 865-8980. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

ERGO POTTERY AND K.B. CERAMICS: The Vermontbased production potters present a collaborative selection of handmade, one-of-a-kind plates and platters. Through February 28. Info, 338-7441.

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‘200 YEARS — 200 OBJECTS’: In the final celebratory year of the university’s bicentennial, the museum exhibits a curated selection of artifacts, documents and images from the school’s collections. February 15-December 21. Info, 485-2886. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

‘CLOSE TO THE CLOTH’: Fiber works by Barbara Bendix, Karen Henderson, Stephanie Krauss, Skye Livingston, Kate Ruddle and Neysa Russo. Reception: Thursday, March 7, 5-7 p.m. February 16-March 29.

Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

‘MOONLIGHTING’: An exhibition of works by

artist mentors, staff and faculty from the college.

Reception: Friday, February 22, 5-7 p.m. February 20-March 13. Info, 828-8600. College Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier.

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‘ICE SHANTIES: FISHING, PEOPLE & CULTURE’: An exhibition of large-format photographs featuring the structures, people and culture of ice fishing by Vermont-based Colombian photographer Federico Pardo. Includes audio reflections from shanty owners drawn from interviews by VFC. Reception and artist talk: Friday, February 15, 5-7 p.m. February 15-August 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

‘THE LIGHT SHOW’: Unique lamps and lanterns by Vermont artisans Clay Mohrman, Kristian Brevik, York Hill Pottery’s Elizabeth Saslaw and Susan Kuehnl, and Cindi Duff. Reception: Friday, February 15, 5-7 p.m. February 15-March 24. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

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11TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION: Works

in a variety of mediums by local students, with awards chosen by Morgan Freeman, Native American art fellow at the Hood Museum of Art. Reception and award ceremony: Friday, February 15, 5-7 p.m.

February 15-March 8. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

ART EVENTS ARTIST TALK: CORIN HEWITT: The sculptor and photographer, an associate professor of sculpture and extended media at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, talks about his miniature model of the back-to-the-land cabin his parents built in East Corinth in the 1960s, as well as the role of scale in his work. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, February 13, 4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info, 656-2090.

COLD-SNOW-AND-WARM-HEARTS-POSTVALENTINE’S-DAY SNOWMAN BUILDING CONTEST: All ages are invited to create snowpeople and partake in hot chocolate and treats. BYO building equipment, and dress warmly. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover, Sunday, February 17, 3-6 p.m.

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‘Of Gavin’

In an exhibit at Penny Cluse Café in Burlington, photographer

Jordan Douglas memorializes his younger brother, who died unexpectedly in 2017. Each sepia-toned image depicts an object that once belonged to Gavin, shot against a white background and developed through “alternative techniques” in the darkroom. Some items — a wrench, a keychain, a suitcase tag — are generic, while others, such as baseball cards and ephemera from Star Wars and other films, speak to personal passions. Perhaps the most touching image, “Last Boots” (pictured), captures Gavin’s final footwear. All of the images are stark souvenirs of a fleeting human existence, yet they are rendered with love.

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COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT: Participants are invited to make an abstract painting that will hang behind the library’s youth desk. Materials provided.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, Tuesday, February 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Info, 878-6955.

FIGURE DRAWING SOCIAL: All skill levels welcome, live models, bring your own supplies/drinks.

Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Wednesday, February 13, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 603-398-8206.

‘HOOKED ON CONSERVATION’: In this monthly conservation talk, assistant textile conservator Gennifer Majors presents her work on a variety of hooked rugs from the museum’s collection. Preregister.

Shelburne Museum, Wednesday, February 13, 3 p.m.

Info, 985-3346.

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 19, 3-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 888-1261.

OPEN STUDIO PAINT FOR FUN: Spend two hours painting, drawing or collaging. No experience needed. Many materials provided. Closed during school holidays. Expressive Arts Burlington, Thursday, February 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, February 19, 9-11 a.m. Donations. Info, 343-8172.

RECEPTION FOR ‘WINGS’: Folk-art angels by Bonnie Waters, Ursula Ramjit and Louanne Lewitt. Music and refreshments. Hartland Public Library, Saturday, February 16, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 436-2473.

‘SLEUTHING AROUND STAGECOACH INN AND STENCIL HOUSE’: In this Conservation Month talk, objects conservator Nancie Ravenel discusses how she works with archival materials and paint samples to help staff learn about the museum’s historic

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structures. Preregistration appreciated. Shelburne Museum, Wednesday, February 20, 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Info, 985-3346.

TALK: PHYLLIS KORNFELD: The School of Architecture + Art presents the artist and author of Cell Block Visions: Prison Art in America, who discusses prison art, inmates and the impact art has had on their lives. Mack Hall Auditorium, Northfield, Friday, February 15, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2886.

VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW: Art on view by Brian Clark and Scotty Raymond from Anthill Collective, Amber Harvey, Ian Hutchings, Ian Major, Mimi Maygar, Mykenna Young and Contour Studio’s Katlin Parenteau. Food by chef Nelson and live music from Kelly Ravin 6-8 p.m. Big Jay Tavern, Montgomery, Thu., February 14, 5:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 334-4655.

VERMONT FLURRY: WOODSTOCK SNOW SCULPTURE FESTIVAL: In this celebration of winter and the visual arts, professional snow-sculpting teams compete over three days. Visitors vote for a People’s Choice sculpture. The winner of the Team Vote will compete in the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in Lake Geneva, Wis. Winners announced on Sunday, February 17, at 12:15 p.m. Woodstock Village Green, Friday, February 15, through Sunday, February 17, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981.

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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.

Through May 12. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington.

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‘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. Through 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. Through February 28. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee 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. Through February 28. Info, meganjhumphrey@gmail.com. O.N.E. Community Center in Burlington.

NORTHERN VT ARTIST ASSOCIATION: Members of the artists’ group exhibit works in a variety of mediums. Curated by SEABA. Through February 28.

Info, 651-9692. VCAM Studio in Burlington.

‘OF GAVIN’: Jordan Douglas remembers his younger brother, Gavin, who died suddenly of a heart attack in 2017, by photographing a selection of his possessions, many from childhood. Images captured on black-and-white film, printed with “alternative techniques” in the darkroom. Through March 4. Info, 651-8834. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

‘PANGS’: Ali Palin, Misoo Filan and Susan Smereka process personal trauma via paper and canvas.

Through April 17. Info, 395-1923. New City Galerie in Burlington.

SCOTT LENHARDT, JACKSON TUPPER & KEVIN CYR: Original paintings and limited-edition high-quality prints. Open by appointment. Through April 12. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington.

STEVE SHARON: Abstract paintings by the Burlington artist. Through March 1. Info, 399-2511.

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STEVE SHARON: Abstract expressionist paintings.

Through March 1. Info, 861-2067. Nunyuns Bakery & Café in Burlington.

VERMONT COMIC CREATORS: A group exhibit of members of the statewide comic arts organization.

Through February 28. Info, 540-3018. The Gallery 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. Through March 24. Info, 985-8223. Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne.

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ART SHOWS

‘JOHNNY SWING: DESIGN SENSE’: The 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.

Through June 2. ‘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. Through March 3. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

JUNIOR ART MAJOR EXHIBITION: Students show their works in a variety of styles. Through March 2. Info, 654-2795. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

f ‘WET’: Photographs that depict “creative

wetness,” including water in all its guises. Juried by Elizabeth Opalenik. Reception: Saturday, February 23, 4-6 p.m. Through March 17. Info, 777-3686, info@ darkoomgallery.com. Darkroom Gallery in Essex Junction.

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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. Third 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. Through 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.

Through March 28. Info, 525-4705. Vermont 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.

Through March 30. Info, 479-8500. Vermont 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. Through February 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

CHESHIRE CAT IN-HOUSE ARTISTS: Whimsical, hand-painted wooden bowls by Lucy Ferrada; and colorful, painted stoneware by Dawn McConnell.

Through February 28. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier.

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DIANNE SHULLENBERGER & JOHN SNELL: Fabric collage and photography, respectively, that show the artists’ fascination with rocks. Through March 28. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

JAQUITH INVITATIONAL ART SHOW: Works in a variety of mediums by 17 local artists. Through February 28. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

LYDIA GATZOW: “Divide,” emotionally rendered landscape paintings that explore how humans are cut off from wilderness. Through April 14. Info, 595-4866. The Hive in Middlesex.

MARK HEITZMAN: “Scrap Yard,” 10 large-scale graphite or charcoal drawings of tools and other objects. Through March 2. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

NITYA BRIGHENTI: “A Nose in the Sky,” portraits and cityscapes in oil and watercolor. Through February 28. Info, 808-358-8185. Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier.

‘A PEOPLE’S HISTORY’: A solo exhibition by Vanessa Compton featuring 23 collages on the birth, development and destiny of our nation, created following a monthlong artist residency during the government shutdown on the Navajo Nation, the largest reservation in the U.S. Info, 928-797-1121.

VANESSA COMPTON: Analog collages by the Northeast Kingdom artist. Through April 9. Info, vanessa_compton@yahoo.com. Barre Opera House.

‘SEEDS OF RENEWAL’: An exploration of Abenaki agricultural history, cuisine and ceremony. Through April 30. Info, 828-2291. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

SHOW 30: Recent works by the membership of the collective art gallery. Through March 9. Info, info@ thefrontvt.com. The Front in Montpelier.

‘SOMETHING DEAR’: Photography by Nancy Banks, Christie Carter, Kay Jostrand, Rosalind Daniels, Peggy Smith, Shapleigh Smith and Marcie Scudder.

Through February 15. THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD: THE MASTER COPIES: The 19th-century 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. Through June 1. WINTER JURIED EXHIBIT: Juried by Mary Admasian, Elliott Bent and Linda Mirabile, 26 Vermont artists show BARRE/MONTPELIER SHOWS

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Deadline: March 15. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville. Free. Info, 644-5100.

FAIR HOUSING MONTH: Send up to five pictures that depict what “home” means to you in the context of a diverse and inclusive community to asm.exhibitions@gmail.com. Include artist statement and title info. Exhibition and sale for the month of April. Open to all skill levels. Email for more info.

Deadline: February 25. ONE Arts Center, Burlington.

‘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.

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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.

WINOOSKI ART WALK: WISHBONE POP-UP MARKET: Local artisans and makers are encouraged to submit their work for a chance to vend at the second Wishbone Pop-Up Market on March 1. Deadline: February 15. Submit via wishbonecollectivevt.com. Wishbone Collective, Winooski. Free to submit; $20 to vend. Info, 603-398-8206.

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works in painting, prints, photographs, sculpture and jewelry. Through March 1. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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BINTA COLLEY: “It’s All in the Details: Botanical Illustrations (and More),” artworks by the Plainfield artist. Through February 21. Info, 626-6459.

Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

‘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. Through March 31. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

‘MOUNTAIN AIR’: New artworks by Matt Brown, Galen Cheney, TJ Cunningham, Rory Jackson, Rachel Moore, Homer Wells and Judith Wrend.

Through February 26. Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe.

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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.

Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

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RYAN GEARY: “Ascent (Part One: Eulogy),” 2D and 3D collages that tell the story of multiple Americas.

Through March 28. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

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AUGUST BURNS: “The Art of the Portrait,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 2. Info, 4966682. Festival Gallery at Valley Arts in Waitsfield.

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ROBERT FAHEY: Photographs taken in Holland and Belgium, dominated by bicycles. Through March 1.

Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

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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. Through February 23. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

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‘RUTLAND: REAL AND IMAGINED’: Eight internationally recognized artists who work with the photographic image investigate geography, history and people to tell a story about Rutland. Curated by Stephen Schaub. Through March 9. Info, 747-0527.

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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.

Through August 11. Info, 443-3168. WINTER-TERM STUDIO ART EXHIBITION: Students exhibit work from winter-term Intro to Oil Painting and A New World, a foundation drawing/animation course.

Through February 14. Info, 443-5200. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

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AMY HOOK-THERRIEN: Watercolors by the Windsor-based artist. Through March 31. Info, 359-5000. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee.

ARTIST MEMBERS SHOW: Printmakers show their works using a variety of techniques.

Through February 28. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

DARLY BURTNETT: “Bewildered,” photographs and mixed-media paintings by the Montpelier artist. Proceeds from sales benefit the Northeast Wilderness Trust. Through March 31. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

‘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. Through 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. Through 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. Through April 1. Info, info@ mainstreetmuseum.org. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

f ‘LOVE YOUR LIBRARY’: A group show in a variety of mediums celebrates the beauty of the library and showcases work by Ivan Albright, Peggy Brightman, Helen Curtis, Jennifer Dembinski, GW Harde, Karuna McLaughlin, Rae Newell, Kitty O’Hara, Sonja Olson, Kate Reeves, Hector Santos, Lily Stover (age 10), Judith Taylor, Eileen Vaughn, Robert Wagner and Huston Westover. Closing reception: Friday, February 15, 4-5:30 p.m. Through February 17. Info, 457-2295. Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock.

OLIVIA JANNA: Oil paintings. Through March 17.

Info, 296-7000. Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.

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‘ADMIRE’ EXHIBITION: Artworks in a variety of mediums reflecting the theme and describe feelings from the heart and mind. Through February 28. Info, art@bmfc.coop. Buffalo Mountain Food Co-op & Café in Hardwick.

ARTS CONNECT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS JURIED SHOW: Fourth annual juried showcase of works by emerging and established artists, selected by juror Nick Capasso. Through February 15. Info, 748-2600.

Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

AXEL STOHLBERG: Paintings, drawings and collages. Through March 1. KATE EMLEN: “Precarious Magic,” paintings. Through April 7. Info, 533-9075.

Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

f 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.

Through March 14. Info, 626-6459. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, in Lyndonville.

ELIZABETH NELSON: Paintings inspired by Iceland by the Vermont artist. Through February 19. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

‘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. Through April 30. Info, claredol@sover.net. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

‘ROCK PAPER SCISSORS’: Fired clay sculptures

by Carole Kitchel Bellew, cut-out paper collage by Martha L. Elmes and carved alabaster by Mardi McGregor. Through February 28. Info, 748-0158.

Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

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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. Through March 30. Info, lightson_mary@comcast.net. The Great Hall in Springfield.

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‘OPEN CALL NXNE 2019: PAINT’: An annual showcase of 13 artists from New York and New England.

Through March 2. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

MARINA SPRAGUE: “Aspects of the Universe,” paintings in watercolor and acrylic by the 16-year-old local artist. Through February 28. Info, 685-2188.

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‘PAPER POSSIBILITIES’: Cut, printed, painted and sculpted paper by 10 Vermont artists. Through March 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

PAUL KATZ: “The Mind’s Eye,” paintings, sculptures and books. Through May 27. ‘WORKS ON PAPER: A DECADE OF COLLECTING’: A variety of works from the museum’s permanent collection, historic to contemporary, self-taught to modernist artists.

Artists include Gayleen Aiken, Milton Avery, Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, Paul Feeley, Luigi Lucioni, Duane Michals and Norman Rockwell. Through May 5. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

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ANNA ROSS: “Coming Into the Light,” paintings by the local artist. Through February 25. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

ERICK HUFSCHMID: “A Muse,” photographs from the studio of Varujan Boghosian. VARUJAN BOGHOSIAN: “Late Works,” collages and constructions. Through 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. Through March 16. Info, 685-4699.

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‘A MODEL IN THE STUDIO’: Artworks in a variety of mediums from 1880 to 1950 that show how artists worked from live subjects; many pieces never before displayed or new acquisitions. Through May 5.

‘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. Through February 24. ‘OF INDIVIDUALS AND PLACES’: Nearly 100 Canadian and international photographs from the collection of Jack Lazare. Through April 28. Info, 514-285-2000.

Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

‘ANDY WARHOL: PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS’: Original artworks by the legendary pop artist, from the collection of the Plattsburgh State Art Museum.

Through February 22. Info, 518-563-1604. Strand Main Gallery in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

f PATRICE CHARBONNEAU: “Headquarters,” vibrant paintings that reflect the influence of architecture by the Québec artist. Reception: Thursday, February 28, 5-7 p.m. Through March 15. Info, 518-564-3094.

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s is frequently the case in award season’s home stretch, tension is mounting as controversies rage. As is less frequently the case, the hubbub is being generated by the Oscar shorts race and not the jockeying among features. Think Green Book touched a nerve? Try “Detainment.”

In advance of the Academy Awards telecast on February 24, the five competing live-action short films are screening theatrically alongside animated and documentary nominees. Apropos for a grim, strange time, most are decidedly grim and strange. They thumb their nose at the late, great Gene Siskel’s dictum against imperiling minor characters to manipulate viewer emotion. They don’t merely give us imperiled children, they give us children imperiling children.

Director Marianne Farley is, in fact, the sole contender who can say no minor characters were harmed in the making of her film.

That’s because the 19-minute “Marguerite” doesn’t have any. It’s the tender, artfully rendered portrait of the bond between an elderly Montréal woman, Marguerite (Béatrice Picard), and her caregiver, Rachel (Sandrine Bisson). On learning that the person calling Rachel is her girlfriend, Marguerite experiences a rush of memories that bring back feelings she had but never acted on. Farley takes

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“Fauve” is a second Canadian work, though unlike Farley’s in every other conceivable respect. Jeremy Comte’s 17-minute movie follows two friends as they play an improvised game of one-upmanship. The boys score points by psyching out or out-performing each other in a series of challenges. One prevails when events take a tragic turn in an offlimits quarry. It’s a hauntingly crafted piece in which victory proves anything but sweet.

Kid problems just keep coming in Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s 19-minute nightmare “Mother.”

The Spanish filmmaker builds a world of hurt from the simplest of premises: a mother getting a call from her 7-year-old son. Unfortunately, he’s in France with his father, and the man has vanished. The child’s lost, his battery is about to die and, oh, a stranger is approaching. In the mood for a taut exercise in minimalist terror? Dial M for “Madre.”

“Skin” is like those episodes of “The Twilight Zone” where something weird happens to someone and teaches them a life lesson.

Only, in this case, that someone is a neo-Nazi and, yup, a kid gets caught in the crosshairs.

Guy Nattiv directs.

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ENGLISH IMPATIENCE Angry Brits are petitioning the Academy to withdraw Vincent Lambe’s fact-based film from competition.

to withdraw the nomination? That’s what’s happening with Vincent Lambe’s “Detainment.” It revisits the James Bulger case, the horrific 1993 head-scratcher that resulted in the conviction of two 10-year-old boys for the torture and murder of a 2-year-old. Brits are outraged by the film. Not that any of the nearly 300,000 who’ve signed the petition have actually had the opportunity to see it, given the distributor’s release schedule. They’re apoplectic in principle.

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hen The Lego Movie hit theaters in the winter doldrums of 2014, it stunned critics by being selfaware, sophisticated and just plain funny. Now, two lucrative spin-offs later (The Lego Batman Movie, The Lego Ninjago Movie), everyone from the haughtiest critic to the smallest Lego-loving child is familiar with the comedy style of screenwriting team Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. That gives The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part a much higher bar to clear.

While the sequel — directed by Mike Mitchell (Trolls), with Lord and Miller returning to writing duties — isn’t as deliciously unexpected as the first movie, it’s not a lazy rehash, either. After a wobbly first third, it’s a solid construction with plenty of laughs and a surprisingly cogent message.

The freewheeling randomness of The Lego Movie had a strong basis in its meta conceit: The animated story we’re watching is actually the concoction of a kid, Finn (Jadon Sand), playing with Legos in ways his dad (Will Ferrell) doesn’t condone. That film ends with Finn’s Lego paradise facing a new existential threat: the intrusion of his kid sister (Brooklynn Prince).

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DON’T BE A BRICK A Nice Guy and an Edgy Gal try to find common ground in the surprisingly satirical sequel to the toy-based hit.

edgier pal, Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) — are living in “Apocalypseburg.”

Through an ungainly series of events, Wyldstyle, Batman (Will Arnett) and others are abducted and carried away to the “Systar System,” home of the invaders, where everything is pink and sparkly. There the protean Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi (Tiffany Haddish) sings to them with suspicious insistence about how not evil she is, while Emmet embarks on a rescue mission.

The often-chaotic plot is complicated by fast-flying in-jokes about various entertainment properties. But from the chaos emerges a simple, timely and actually pretty daring fable about the ideas and ideals that pop culture sells to us.

The brother-sister conflict is presented as a primal one; for preadolescent Finn, coming of age means manning up. So Emmet, worried that his sweetness won’t suffice to keep

identities after just eight years. So there’s a bit of a mob mentality in play. The filmmaker believes the film is long overdue. “There has never been a proper debate about why the killing happened, despite its prominence,” he’s explained. There is now.

In a slate of assured, thought-provoking works, “Detainment” stands apart as exceptionally powerful and appropriately unsettling.

Based on transcripts of interviews with the boys conducted by police, Lambe’s horrifying half hour is never less than arresting.

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the love of Wyldstyle, takes lessons in grim and grit from his new action-hero friend, Rex Dangervest. And Wyldstyle worries that the cuteness of the Systar System will rub off on her.

These are the gendered oppositions — cute versus gritty, frivolous versus serious — that structure our pop culture, and sometimes even our politics. Here, though, the conflict doesn’t shake out as expected — perhaps because, as the first movie established, children’s play has an anarchic streak. It’s hard to keep Lego sets separate when they’re yearning to become one big awesome collage of pop-culture properties and approaches to the world.

I hesitate to use the world “deconstruct” in reference to a movie that gets its biggest laughs from the subtitled dialogue of a bunch of cool-dude dinosaurs. But that’s exactly what Lego 2 does to our assumptions about gritty, battle-worn heroes, earworm pop songs and the like. It shakes things up enough to demonstrate that an anthem titled “Everything’s Not Awesome” is as much a lie as its Pollyanna counterpart.

In this movie, it’s possible to stake out a middle ground between delusion and despair, and to do it with more dance-partying than preaching. “Hey, check out these cool shades of gray” is hardly a new message for children’s entertainment, but right now, we need it more than ever.

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NEW IN THEATERS ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL: Based on a manga series, this sci-fi action flick follows a cyborg’s quest for her identity. Robert Rodriguez (Sin City) directed; James Cameron cowrote. And Rosa Salazar looks darn creepy as the fully digital heroine. With Christoph Waltz and Jennifer Connelly. (122 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Welden) HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U: In the sequel to the 2017 comedy-horror hit with a Groundhog Day premise, a sorority woman (Jessica Rothe) finds herself doing the time warp again as she chases a second killer. With Ruby Modine and Israel Broussard.

Christopher Landon again directed. (100 min, PG-13.

Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) ISN’T IT ROMANTIC: Rebel Wilson plays a cynical young woman who gets trapped inside a romantic comedy in this fantastical meta rom-com from director Todd Strauss-Schulson (The Final Girls).

With Liam Hemsworth, Priyanka Chopra and Adam Devine. (88 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe, Welden)

NOW PLAYING 2019 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTSHHHH1/2 Three separate programs offer the best of the year’s short animated, live-action narrative and documentary cinema, from the cute “Bao” to the harrowing “Lifeboat.” (Animated 55 min, Live Action 104 min, Documentary 134 min; all NR; reviewed by R.K. 2/13) 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 (The Conjuring) directed. (143 min, PG-13) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODYHH1/2 Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in this chronicle of rock band Queen. 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) CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?HHHHH Melissa McCarthy plays Lee Israel, a best-selling celebrity biographer who turned to forgery, in this seriocomic biopic directed by Marielle Heller. With Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells and Jane Curtin. (106 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/21) COLD PURSUITHHH Want to see Liam Neeson murder bad guys with a snowplow? You might just get your chance with this thriller in which he plays a man seeking revenge on the drug dealers who killed his son. With Laura Dern and Emmy Rossum.

Directed by Hans Peter Moland, who helmed the original Norwegian film. (118 min, R) COLD WARHH1/2 The new black-and-white period piece from director Pawel Pawlikowski (the Oscarwinning Ida) follows the turbulent love story of a singer (Joanna Kulig) and a musicologist (Tomasz Kot) who wants her to emigrate across the Iron Curtain. (89 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 2/6) 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) 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 (The Lobster). (119 min, R) GLASSHHH An everyman with superpowers (Bruce Willis) tracks a violent psychopath (James McAvoy) in director M. Night Shyamalan’s bid to create a cinematic universe. 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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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY REAL FEBRUARY 14-20 to wield your waxing authority with grace and courage, I also encourage you to fashion your own crown, scepter and ceremonial footwear.

They, too, should be comfortable, beautiful and elegant.

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“A freshness lives deep in me which no one can take from me,” wrote poet Swedish poet Gunnar Ekelöf. “Something unstilled, unstillable is within me; it wants to be voiced,” wrote philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. In accordance with your astrological omens, I propose we make those two quotes your mottoes for the next four weeks. In my opinion, you have a mandate to tap into what’s freshest and most unstillable about you — and then cultivate it, celebrate it and express it with the full power of your grateful, brilliant joy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When directors of movies say, “It’s a wrap,” they mean that the shooting of a scene has been finished.

They may use the same expression when the shooting of the entire film is completed. That’s not the end of the creative process, of course.

All of the editing must still be done. Once that’s accomplished, the producer may declare that the final product is “in the can” and ready to be released or broadcast. From what I can determine, Aries, you’re on the verge of being able to say, “It’s a wrap” for one of your own projects. There’ll be more work before you’re ready to assert, “It’s in the can.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to create your own royal throne and sit on it whenever you need to think deep thoughts and formulate important decisions. Make sure your power chair is comfortable as well as beautiful and elegant. To enhance your ability

mer Bob Williams got a strong urge to investigate a small scrap of the night sky that most other astronomers regarded as boring. It was near the handle of the constellation known as the Big Dipper. Luckily for him, he could ignore his colleagues’ discouraging pressure. That’s because he had been authorized to use the high-powered Hubble Space Telescope for a 10-day period. To the surprise of everyone but Williams, his project soon discovered that this seemingly unremarkable part of the heavens is teeming with more than 3,000 galaxies.

I suspect you may have a challenge akin to Williams’, Gemini. A pet project or crazy notion of yours may not get much support, but I hope you’ll pursue it anyway. I bet your findings will be different from what anyone expects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A study by the Humane Research Council found that more than 80 percent of those who commit to being vegetarians eventually give up and return to eating meat. A study by the National Institute of Health showed that only about 36 percent of alcoholics are able to achieve full recovery; the remainder relapse. And we all know how many people make New Year’s resolutions to exercise more often but then stop going to the gym by February. That’s the bad news. The good news, Cancerian, is that during the coming weeks, you will possess an enhanced power to stick with any commitment you know is right and good for you. Take advantage!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Are there two places on Earth more different from each other than Europe and Africa? Yet there is a place, the Strait of Gibralter, where Europe and Africa are just 8.7 miles apart. Russia and the United States are also profoundly unlike each other but are only 2.5 miles apart where the Bering Strait separates them. I foresee a metaphorically comparable phenomenon in your life.

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that may seem to have little in common will turn out to be closer to each other than you imagined possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo basketball star Latrell Sprewell played professionally for 13 years. He could have extended his career at least three more seasons, but he turned down an offer for $21 million from the Minnesota team, complaining that it wouldn’t be sufficient to feed his four children. I will ask you not to imitate his behavior, Virgo. If you’re offered a deal or opportunity that doesn’t perfectly meet all your requirements, don’t dismiss it out of hand. A bit of compromise is sensible right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1992, an Ethiopian man named Belachew Girma became an alcoholic after he saw his wife die from AIDS. And yet today he is renowned as a Laughter Master, having dedicated himself to explore the healing powers of ebullience and amusement. He presides over a school that teaches people the fine points of laughter, and he holds the world’s record for longest continuous laughter at three hours and six minutes.

I nominate him to be your role model in the next two weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be especially primed to benefit from the healing power of laughter. You’re likely to encounter more droll and whimsical and hilarious events than usual, and your sense of humor should be especially hearty and finely tuned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that people who use curse words tend to be more candid.

“Swearing is often inappropriate, but it can also be evidence that someone is telling you their honest opinion,” said the lead researcher.

“Just as they aren’t filtering their language to be more palatable, they’re also not filtering their views.” If that’s true, Scorpio, I’m going to encourage you to curse more than usual in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s crucial that you tell as much of the whole truth as is humanly possible. (P.S. Your cursing outbursts don’t necessarily have to be delivered with total abandon

everywhere you go. You could accomplish a lot just by going into rooms by yourself and exuberantly allowing the expletives to roll out of your mouth.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the

mid-1980s, a California carrot farmer grew frustrated with the fact that grocery stores didn’t want to buy his broken and oddly shaped carrots. A lot of his crop was going to waste. Then he got the bright idea to cut and shave the imperfect carrots so as to make smooth little baby carrots. They became a big success. Can you think of a metaphorically comparable adjustment you could undertake, Sagittarius? Is it possible to transform a resource that’s partially going to waste? Might you be able to enhance your possibilities by making some simple modifications?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Mongolia is a huge landlocked country. It borders no oceans or seas. Nevertheless, it has a navy of seven sailors. Its lone ship is a tugboat moored on Lake Khovsgol, which is 3 percent the size of North America’s Lake Superior.

I’m offering up the Mongolian navy as an apt metaphor for you to draw inspiration from in the coming weeks. I believe it makes good astrological sense for you to launch a seemingly quixotic quest to assert your power, however modestly, in a situation that may seem out of your league.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): According to the Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, the word “obsession” used to refer to the agitated state of a person who was besieged by rowdy or unruly spirits arriving from outside the person. “Possession,” on the other hand, once meant the agitated state of a person struggling against rowdy or unruly spirits arising from within. In the Western Christian perspective, both modes have been considered primarily negative and problematic. In many other cultures, however, spirits from both the inside and outside have sometimes been regarded as relatively benevolent, and their effect quite positive. As long as you don’t buy into the Western Christian view, I suspect that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to consort with spirits like those.

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TheMusic, 45, seeking: W, l GUY WITH A FOOT FETISH I’m an easygoing person who happens to have a foot fetish. I am looking for people who would like to have fun with their feet, especially after a long day at work. Pics are always welcome.

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CARL, WAS THAT YOU? It’s been over 10 years so I couldn’t be sure, but you looked very familiar! Last I knew, you were moving to Kentucky to escape the cold, but that was when Bush 2 was president and we were neighbors.

I had a purple hat, and we passed in the parking lot and said hi. When: Thursday, February 7, 2019. Where: Nutty Steph’s.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914665 KYLE THE CHEMIST To Kyle at the disco: Thank you for being the best dancing partner and for the (unexpected) but amazing good night kiss! You were way too cute for my own good. Happy birthday. When: Friday, February 1, 2019. Where: Metronome.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914664 SMOKY-EYED SMUGGLER Saw you shredding the trails in your black pants with red ember flecks.

Although you were incognito, I managed to catch a glimpse of your smoky eyes at the pump house pickup. Let’s meet up and rip some turns. When: Saturday, February 2, 2019. Where: Jeffersonville.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914663 BACKCOUNTRY I was skiing over from Bolton and stopped to ask you two roughly how far my friend and I had left to the road.

Your warmth put an extra glide in my step. If either of you is single, let’s ski and have a drink? Regardless, thanks for the winter cheer. When: Saturday, February 2, 2019. Where: Nebraska Valley. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914662 A ROSE-RED INVITATION I saw you from across the club and had to say hello. I sent over a note and a drink.

In the glass was rosé, and on the note it said, “It’s about time we get together.”

We could dance or do whatever. I’ll wait for your reply: 9 p.m., February 14, at SideBar. Listen for the Usher covers.

When: Monday, January 14, 2019.

Where: SideBar. You: Nonbinary person.

Me: Nonbinary person. #914661 MY SWEET DARLING CACTUS You are so fine. You are my sunshine.

I’ll be home soon, sweet Kelly of mine! When: Friday, January 25, 2019. Where: Three Needs. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914660 TATTOOED AT PENNY CLUSE I was enjoying breakfast this morning by the window with my dad and his redheaded girlfriend and couldn’t help but notice how good-looking you are. I was wearing mostly black, gray sweater and have brown hair. You were wearing all black, tattoo on your forearm, have short brown hair and a beard. If you’re interested, let’s meet up! When: Friday, January 25, 2019. Where: Penny Cluse Café. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914659 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

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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 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: Thursday, 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 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: Thursday, January 17, 2019. Where: the Archives.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914650 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. That 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: Thursday, 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. That 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. Thank you! When: Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Where: Tops Market, Hardwick.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914648

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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: Thursday, January 17, 2019. Where: Onyx Tonics. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914647 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

SCARLETTLETTERS Dear Scarlett,

My boyfriend and I have been together for more than a year, and we love each other a lot. We haven’t had sex yet and promised each other we’d wait for Valentine’s Day. We fool around a lot, but when he puts his finger inside of me, it hurts. I assume this is because I am a virgin. We are ready to have sex but are both worried that it is going to hurt. What can we do?

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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.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914646 YOU AND ME These 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 REMEMBERED MY LAUGH We’ve had a handful of short interactions at both of my jobs. You have the sweetest smile and seem kind. The 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.

The 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?

I hope so. When: Saturday, January 12, 2019. Where: U-Mall Hannaford.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914641 PENSKE DRIVER’S GORGEOUS SMILE Just wanted to say hi. :) When: Friday, January 4, 2019. Where: McDonald’s, Swanton. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914637

Valentine Virgin (female, 20)

Dear Valentine Virgin,

You are already doing the most important things: being open about your feelings and really sharing the experience.

Regarding the physical parts: The muscle and skin surrounding the opening of your vagina (the hymen) is likely to tear when he penetrates you. That may hurt, and you may bleed a little, but there are things you can do to alleviate the discomfort.

• Relax. Tense muscles will make matters worse, so find a private place where you both feel comfortable and set the mood with music and dim lighting. You may also want to dress or groom yourself in ways that make you feel sexy and your best self. Also, decide ahead of time what kind of contraception you’ll use so that your foreplay doesn’t get interrupted.

• Lubricate. Oftentimes the pain associated with the first time has more to do with lubrication than actual tearing of the hymen. It’s normal to feel nervous, but those jitters can get in the way of arousal. Keep some lube nearby to help grease the wheels.

• Take it slow. Be patient with each other and ease into the experience. Communicate during sex to let him know what feels good and what doesn’t.

Try different positions and take breaks if you need to. If it hurts too much, ask him to stop. You can always lighten things up by returning to your favorite methods of fooling around.

Remember, your first time doesn’t need to be the ultimate. This experience is about strengthening your relationship and — on Valentine’s Day — celebrating your love.

Love,

Scarlett

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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.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0193-20 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 15, 2019, Patco Properties, LLC and Peter Morse filed application #4C0193-20 for a project generally described as a boundary line adjustment between the properties located at 6 David Drive and 15 Morse Drive in Essex, Vermont and the construction of a 7,500 square foot storage building, associated driveway and parking area. The application was deemed complete on February 5, 2019 after the receipt of supplemental information. The project is located 6 David Drive and 15 Morse Drive in Essex, Vermont.

The 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.

The 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 “4C0193-20”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before March 1, 2019, a person

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 March 1, 2019.

Sue Cook

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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 7th day of February 2019.

By: _/s/Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco, District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.lomonoaco@ vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0339-8 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On January 30, 2019, Catamount/South Burlington, LLC, 210 College Street, Suite 201, Burlington, VT 05401 and Catamount/Middlebury, LLC, 210 College Street, Suite 201, Burlington, VT 05401 filed application #4C0339-8 for a project generally described as a boundary line adjustment that will dissolve the ±1.6 acre lot located at 1785 Shelburne Road and distribute the acreage between 1795 Shelburne Road (increases from ±1.2 to ±2.6 acres) and 68 Nesti Drive (increases from ±12.2 to ±12.5 acres). The Project includes expansion of an existing access driveway and curb cut located at

1795 Shelburne Road.

The Project is located in South Burlington, Vermont.

The 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.

The 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 “4C0339-8”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before February 27, 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.

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[CONTINUED] 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 27, 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).

8E) First United Methodist Church.

Combined preliminary and final plat review of a 4-lot subdivision with no proposed site improvements.

2. 19-0573CA/CU; 92 Howard St (RM, Ward 5S) Robert Brewer and Anne Knott.

Demo existing shed and replace with an accessory dwelling unit; increase parking.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 1st day of February, 2019.

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.

By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802/879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov

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.

This 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.

BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD WEDNESDAY MARCH 6TH, 2019, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday March 6th, 2019, at 5:00 PM in Contois Auditorium, City Hall.

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All and the same lands and premises conveyed to Justin Dwight Churchill by Quit Claim Deed of Justin Dwight Churchill and Danielle Marie Dutra dated December 17 and 22, 2015 and recorded in Volume 947, Page 347 of the Town of Essex Land Records. Being also all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Danielle Marie Dutra and Justin Dwight Churchill

by Warranty Deed of Jedediah A. Randall dated July 15, 2009 and recorded in Volume 788, Page 193 of the Town of Essex Land Records.

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The Property may be subject to easements, rights-of-way of record and other interests of record Terms of Sale. The Property will be sold to the highest bidder, who will pay $10,000.00 at sale in cash, certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check made payable to Kohn Rath Danon Lynch & Scharf, LLP Client Trustee Account (or by wire transfer, if arrangements for wire transfer are made at least five (5) business days in advance, confirmation of wire transfer is available before commencement of sale and bidder pays additional fees required for wire transfer) and will pay the balance of the highest bid price within thirty (30) days of the issuance of an Order of Confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the

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NOTICE OF SALE According to the terms and conditions of a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale (the Order) in the matter of New England Federal Credit Union v.

Justin Dwight Churchill, North Creek Condominium Association, Inc. and Any Tenants Residing at 34 Brickyard Road Unit 23, Essex Junction, VT, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division, Docket No. 923-10-17 Cncv, foreclosing a mortgage given by Justin Dwight Churchill to New England Federal Credit Union dated December 22, 2015 and recorded in Volume 947, Page 349 of the Essex Land Records (the Mortgage) presently held

by Plaintiff New England Federal Credit Union for the purpose of foreclosing the Mortgage for

breach of the conditions of the Mortgage, the real estate with an E-911 address of 34 Brickyard Road Unit 23, Essex Junction, Vermont (the Property) will be sold at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on March 21, 2019 at the location of the Property.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL TO: Brooks Banker, Jr., Garrison, NY Warehouse storage unit.

This is a Notice of Intent to sell your personal property, located in the Warehouse at Chase Moving, 165 Shunpike Rd., Williston, VT, for failure to make payment.

Sale/Disposal to occur February 14, 2019.

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Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Kohn Rath Danon Lynch & Scharf, LLP 802-482-2905.

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Redemption Rights of Mortgagor. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Order, including the costs and expenses of sale.

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highest bidder at sale shall be entitled only to a return of the $10,000.00 deposit paid. The highest bidder shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Morgagee’s attorney. The highest bidder will be required to sign a no contingency Purchase Agreement and attached Vermont Lead Law Real Estate Transaction Disclosures. Copies of the Purchase Agreement and Disclosures are available by calling the telephone number below. The Property is sold “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. The highest bidder is required to purchase the Property whether or not the Property is in compliance with local, state or federal land use laws, regulations or permits.

Title to the Property will be conveyed without warranties by Order of Confirmation. This sale is exempt from federal lead based hazards disclosure. 24 CFR Section 35.82. If the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Property as required by the Purchase Agreement, the $10,000.00 deposit will be forfeited to Plaintiff.

The person holding the public sale may, for good cause, postpone the sale for a period of up to thirty (30) days, from time to time, until it is completed, giving notice of such adjournment and specifying the new date by public proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale.

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NOTICE CITY OF BURLINGTON FULL BOARD OF ABATEMENT OF TAXES The Full Board of Abatement of Taxes of the City of Burlington will meet in Contois Auditorium, at City Hall, 149 Church Street on Tuesday, February 19, 2019* to hear and act upon the requests for abatement of taxes and/ or penalties from:

Gloria S. Seidler 60A Lakeview Terrace 049-3-161-001 Sheila Hale 119 North Union Street 044-3-208-000 *The City Council Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

The Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting is part of this agenda, no set start time.

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 172-2-17 CNCV U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 v.

ANGELINA FITZPATRICK, JAMES J. FITZPATRICK, OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND LVNV FUNDING LLC OCCUPANTS OF: 77 Venus Avenue, Burlington VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered May 21, 2018 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given

by Angelina Fitzpatrick, James J. Fitzpatrick, Option One Mortgage Corporation and LVNV Funding LLC to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, dated December 30, 2004 and recorded in Book 901 Page 244-253 of the land records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Sand Canyon Corporation fka Option One Mortgage Corporation to U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3 dated September 24, 2018 and recorded in Book 1419 Page 217 of the land records of the Town of Burlington] for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 77 Venus Avenue, Burlington, Vermont on March 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being Lot No. 27 with

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS dwelling house thereon designated as 77 Venus Avenue, as shown on a Plan of Section C of Sunset Meadow Development, dated August 10 4 and recorded in Volume 163 at Page 680 of the City of Burlington Land Records. Said lot is situated on the southerly side of Venus Avenue.

Being all the same lands and premises conveyed to James J. Fitzpatrick and Angelina Fitzpatrick

by Warranty Deed of Steven B. Hills and Ann M. Hills, dated on or about even date herewith and to be recorded in the Land Records of the City of Burlington.

Said lands and premises are subject to and have the benefit of covenants, restrictions, easements and rights of way of record.

Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned instruments, the land records thereof and all references therein contained in further aid of this description.

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.

The 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.

The 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 : __________ By: /S/Loraine L. Hite, Esq. Loraine L.Hite, Esq.

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Executor/Administrator: 36 Starbird Road Jericho, VT 05465 802-879-7133

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1544-1118 CNPR In re estate of Stanley Kawecki.

Name of publication Seven Days

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Stanley Kawecki late of Jericho, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Signature of Fiduciary Date: February 5, 2019 /s/ Andrew Kawecki Date: February 6, 2019 /s/ Laura Kaweicki Andrew Kawecki & Laura Kawecki

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Publication Dates: 2/13/2019 Name and Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court Probate Division Chitteden Unit PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 518-8-16 WNCV U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST v.

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.

In accordance with the

Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered March 2, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose 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

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Post & browse ads at your convenience. 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. 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.

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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.

The 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.

The 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.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

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

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.

STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 540-1014 WRCV MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. v.

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THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0103658 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., OR WINTER SPORT LANE WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT 28TH OF JANUARY, 2019 TO

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DATED: January 23, 2019 By: /s/ Loraine L. Hite Loraine L. Hite, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

VERMONT NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD NOTICE OF ACT 250 JURISDICTIONAL OPINION #4-246B On January 29, 2019, the District #4 Coordinator issued Act 250 Jurisdictional Opinion #4-246A pursuant to 10 V.S.A. 6007(c) and Act 250 Rule 3(C), in response to a request made in a letter dated November 16, 2018 from Graham McAfee.

The Jurisdictional Opinion affirms JO #4-246A, stating that, pursuant to the requirements of Act 250 Rule 2(B)(2), Mr. Atwood has successfully retracted and abandoned his Project (Norton Meadows) that was to be located at 44 Raceway Road in Jericho, VT.

Any appeal of this decision must be filed with the Superior Court, Environmental Division (32 Cherry Street, 2nd Floor, Ste. 303, Burlington, VT 05401) within 30 days of the date the decision was issued, pursuant to 10 V.S.A. Chapter 220. The Notice of Appeal must comply with the Vermont Rules for Environmental Court Proceedings (VRECP).

The appellant must file with the Notice of Appeal the entry fee required by 32 V.S.A. § 1431 and the 5% surcharge required by 32 V.S.A. § 1434a(a), which is $262.50. The appellant also must serve a copy of the Notice of Appeal on the Natural Resources Board, 10 Baldwin Street, Montpelier, VT 05633-3201, and on other parties in accordance with Rule 5(b)(4)(B) of the Vermont Rules for Environmental Court Proceedings.

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Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

The 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.

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PROPERTY LOCATION: 860 Murphy’s Road Quechee, Vermont (Tax map 12, Lot 8129-WVC-3B)

THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0200240 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DR. OR 48 INDUSTRIAL DR., OR WINTER SPORT LANE WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT 28TH OF JANUARY, 2019 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF DWAYNE DENSMORE. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

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In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered July 17, 2018 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Carol Dawson a/k/a Carol A. Dawson to Bank of America, N.A., dated May 5, 2006 and recorded in Book 403 Page 11 of the land records of the Town of Hartford, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of 1) an Assignment of Mortgage from Bank of America, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC dated April 3, 2013and recorded in Book 490 Page 121 of the land records of the Town of Hartford, and 2) an Assignment of Mortgage from Nationstar Mortgage, LLC to MTGLQ

Being Unit 3B of the Windsor Village Condominium, as shown on a plan entitled “Quechee Lakes Corporation, Lakeland Condominium Area 3, Proj. No 1411278 BP3, Dec. 22, 1978, Scale: 1”= 100” by K.A. LeClair Assoc., Inc., Civil Engineers of Hanover, N.H. and recorded at Quechee Lakes Book 2, Page 53 of the Hartford land Records.

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.

The 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.

Copies of this jurisdictional opinion have been served on all persons specified in 10 V.S.A. 6007(c) and Act 250 Rule 3(C). A copy of the jurisdictional opinion may be obtained by contacting the District Coordinator at the address/telephone number below. Reconsideration requests are governed by Act 250 Rule 3(C)(2) and should be directed to the District Coordinator at the address listed below.

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Record Owner

by Warranty Deed of Patricia Colasuonno dated November 4, 2002 and recorded at Book 339, Pages 52-55 of the Hartford Land Records.

SATISFY THE DEBIT OF TANYA WIGMORE. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

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CAROL DAWSON A/K/A CAROL A. DAWSON, WINDSOR VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. AND QUECHEE LAKES LANDOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. OCCUPANTS OF: 860 Murphy’s Road, Unit 3B, Quechee (Hartford) VT

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.

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Investors, L.P. dated January 12, 2017 and recorded in Book 534 Page 627 of the land records of the Town of Hartford, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 860 Murphy’s Road, Unit 3B, Quechee (Hartford), Vermont on March 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

Stephanie H. Monaghan, District Coordinator District #4 Commission 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov WARNING MARCH 5, 2019 ANNUAL CITY MEETING PUBLIC INFORMATION HEARING A Public Information Hearing on the Public Questions to be voted on at the Annual City Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, VT The hearing will provide information on the following public questions that have been placed on the ballot, the full text of which can be found posted in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s webpage https:// www.burlingtonvt.gov/ CT/Copies-of-SampleBallots-Warnings-andNotices: 1. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 2. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES 3. PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES TO CREATE DEPARTMENT OF PERMITTING & INSPECTION AND MAKE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND PLANNING DIRECTOR MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 4. PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES TO STRENGTHEN AND RESTRUCTURE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 5. PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES TO ELIMINATE BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX 6. ADVISORY BALLOT QUESTION RE: SINGLE USE PLASTIC REDUCTION POLICY For more information, contact the Burlington Clerk/Treasurer’s Office, 802-865-7000 or http:// www.burlingtonvt.gov/ ContactUs

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, first Thursday 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 vermontalanonalateen.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 first step of 12 & join a group in your area.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s

Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston.

Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

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., 6:307:30 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 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.

BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues, 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. The 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.

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 Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. 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: 888-763-3366,

parkinsoninfo@ uvmhealth.org, parkinsonsvt.org.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington.

Newly diagnosed?

Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle.

Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essexalliance. org, 878-8213.

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 & GLUTEN-FREE 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. cerebralpalsyguidance.com/ cerebral-palsy/

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives. Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

DECLUTTERERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? 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, 399-8754. You can learn more at smartrecovery. org.

DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP Divorce is a tough road.

Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common. But there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. The 13-week Divorce Care Support Group (for men and women) will be offered on Sunday evenings, 5:307:30 p.m., February 10 through May 5, 2019, at the North Avenue Alliance Church, 901 North Ave., Burlington, VT. For more information and to register, call Sandy at 802-425-7053.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a

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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 generally held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington. For this month only, we are meeting on the third Thursday, 2/21.

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 This 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. The 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 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, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. 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.

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).

LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP This 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 (The Little Red Door), 64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime.

We choose to share

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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 in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These 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 bladderpainvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The 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’ offices & meal deliveries. The 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. These 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 identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations.

Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pridecentervt.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, 179 So. Winooski, Suite 301, Burlington. 861-3150.

MEN OVER 60 SUPPORT GROUP I am looking for men over 60 who share my desire to stay vital and creative as we age. How the group functions will be largely determined by the interests and talents of members, but will center on discussion and creative activity, poetry in particular. The group will meet every other week in my home several miles from Montpelier, dates and hours to be determined.

If you think this might be right for you, please contact Peter here: pyovu@comcast. net. Tell me a little about yourself.

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. Third

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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 Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second Thu. 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 Thu., 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 800639-6480. 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 floor; 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 Office, 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.

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Remote ok, with occasional on-site work.

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The City of Winooski seeks a full-time Staff Local First Vermont Program Manager Accountant.

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Book and mobile app. This is a permanent full-time of accounts payable and position that reports to VBSR’s Executive Director.

To apply please submit a This is a great time of year to accounts receivable, other resume and cover letter to search@vbsr.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. provide excellent service! related data entry, and VBSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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thoughtful journalist who is excited about new ways to make public radio stories for a digital audience.

You must be able to turn a breaking news story and also experiment with innovative ways to tell stories online.

As one of our digital producers you’ll quickly write, edit and post updated news content to VPR’s digital platforms.

You should bring a collaborative spirit and ability to help develop digital content with our newsroom, programs and podcasts.

You must love the medium of public radio and audio storytelling, but you don’t need a radio background.

We’re looking for two years of journalism experience.

Find the full job description and application process at vpr.org/careers.

Events Coordinator & Program Assistant

CONTRACT GRANTS MANAGER

Camp Ta-Kum-Ta in South Hero is currently seeking a full-time Events Coordinator & Program Assistant to oversee events and support the Camp’s year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.

Applicants must have event planning experience and excellent communication & administrative skills.

Proficiency in multi-tasking is a must in this position.

Many nights and weekends are required. EOE. For the full job description visit: www.takumta.org.

Please send resume and cover letter by February 27th to hattie@takumta.org.

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focus on education, mentoring, and entrepreneurship; our results are positive and life-changing.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Find our full job description: mercyconnections.org/employment 32-40 hours/week, some evening and weekend hours

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Send resume and relevant work samples to: Marissa Strayer-Benton, Director of Development and Communications

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Now taking resumes and applications for an IN SEASON up to 40 hrs/OFF SEASON 20+ hrs per week position.

Middlebury Agway is seeking an experienced, qualified and highly motivated individual to assist in a thriving retail plant sales department.

Responsibilities include Care and Sales of Greenhouse and Nursery Plants, Seeds and Bulbs, plus a genuine interest in providing knowledgeable customer service. Extensive Plant knowledge is a must! Any Cashier experience is a plus.

Qualified Candidate must have a dedicated work ethic and be able to perform physical lifting as required and work hard in the spring and summer seasons. Position will start approximately March 1st.

Excellent Perks including an Employee Discount and Flexible Schedule but ability to work weekends is also a must.

www.vtrural.org/about/ fund-development-job.

Please stop in to pick up an application or send Resume and References to: Middlebury AGWAY Farm & Garden, Attn: Jennifer Jacobs 338 Exchange St. Middlebury, VT 05753 or by email to info@middleburyagway.com.

THE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL IS HIRING! Business and Technology, English, Spanish, and History. mountainschool.org

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Wake Robin is adding new members to its team!

Housekeeper

All ideal Goddard College candidates will have a genuine personal commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equity with regard to race, disability, class, religion, national origin, marital/civil union status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran/ uniformed service status, disability, and other legally-protected classifications.

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.

MARKETING DIRECTOR Goddard College seeks a Marketing Director to oversee and direct all marketing strategies of the College and to support enrollment/advancement activities.

This exciting position initiates, develops, and executes internal and external College communications, including print and digital publications, social media, advertising, web content management, and a range of other marketing tools. Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 annually; Benefit Eligible: This full-time position is eligible for our generous benefits package.

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.

CONTROLLER Goddard College seeks a highly skilled Controller to hold responsibility for daily oversight of the college’s accounting functions with the purpose of facilitating timely financial reporting; additionally, the Controller is responsible for assisting the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) in the development and implementation of internal controls and efficiencies in cross departmental financial operations. Finally, the Controller works with external financial auditors to ensure timely completion of audits. Salary: $60,000 annually; Benefit Eligible: This fulltime position is eligible for our generous benefits package.

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.

For full position descriptions & application instructions, please visit:

Wake Robin is an EOE.

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NONPROFIT VCRD is seeking a dedicated PROGRAM and hardworking part-time MANAGER Fund Development and Communications Assistant Poultney based trails to help lead fund development, group seeks dynamic staff prospect outreach, donor member. Competitive pay, communications and other benefits, 32 flexible hrs/ fundraising work in line with wk. To apply, vist: our mission to support rural Vermont communities and slatevalleytrails.org/apply-1 advance policies that create a prosperous and sustainable future. Read the full job 1t-SlateValleyTrails021319.indd 1 2/11/19 11:06 AM description and find out how to apply here:

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Carpenters Wanted!

Needed Immediately!

Finish Carpenters, Carpenters and Carpenters Helpers. Good Pay, Full Time and Long Term!

Chittenden County.

Call Mike at 802-343-0089 or Morton at 802-862-7602.

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VPIRG is HIRING! SEEKING COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Are you a skilled writer, compelling communicator, digital whiz, eager learner, and passionate about VPIRG’s public interest mission? Communications and Engagement Coordinator may be the role for you!

As a member of our communications and engagement team, you’ll educate and build grassroots power in critical public interest campaigns that move Vermont forward. You’ll involve activists and the public through a combination of digital organizing tools and traditional offline organizing tactics, like phone banking, tabling and event organizing — whatever it takes to win.

Position is based in Montpelier. Learn more and apply online at:

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The College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont seeks a College Recruitment Specialist. The position will create awareness of CNHS graduate programs using a variety of methods to recruit and yield high quality graduate students, activities which influence, define, and support CNHS enrollment management goals. Perform recruitment, yield, and melt mitigation activities; use a variety of in-person and digital methods to communicate with prospective students and influencers. Bachelor’s degree and two to four years’ related experience in academic advising, admissions, public relations, or marketing within higher education or health care, required.

For details and to apply: www.uvmjobs.com/postings/33194.

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U.S. Probation Officers work for the federal court, conduct bail and presentence investigations, and supervise federal defendants released to community supervision. We are hiring for both an investigations and supervision position. The minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree in an approved major. The position is hazardous duty law enforcement with a maximum age of 37 at appointment. Prior to appointment, applicants considered for this position will undergo a full background investigation, as well as undergo a medical examination and drug screening. Starting salary range is from $48,951 to $95,388 (CL 27 to CL 28), depending on qualifications. These positions will be either Burlington or Rutland based. For further information and application instructions visit:

www.vtp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.

Deadline for complete applications is the close of business March 15, 2019. EOE.

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Medical Assistant (Ophthalmology) Retina Center of Vermont is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant for a full-time position in our South Burlington office. RCV offers stateof-the-art retinal care in a comfortable environment. Qualifying Ophthalmic Assistants are responsible for patient intake and screening, retinal diagnostic imaging, and assisting with office and operating room procedures.

RCV is willing to train outstanding candidates, and will provide them with everything they need to become professionally certified.

After certification, Ophthalmic Assistants must be able to rotate on emergency call due to the nature of the specialty.

RCV is interested in Ophthalmic Assistants who will have compassion for patients, work well in teams, are thorough and detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

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Is Seeking Investigation & Supervision Officers

(3rd Shift) Tech Vault is seeking a 3rd Shift Data Center Operator/ Technical Analyst to add to its team of professionals. Ideally this candidate has strong mechanical and computer skills. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, fast learners, detail oriented, and flexible to working various shifts. Data Center operations experience is a plus, but not required.

If interested, please email resumes to jwest@techvault.net.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health, medical and dental coverage, 401(K), paid time off, flexible working schedules, relaxed dress code and possible telecommuting opportunities. We have a stunning office with a positive, friendly work culture.

Send resumes to: amitton@retinacentervermont.com

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Data Center Operator/ Technical Analyst

Sheridan Journal Services, an established provider of publishing services for scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, is currently seeking Production Editors to join our team in beautiful Waterbury, Vermont! If you have publishing, editorial, copyediting or composition experience, and aspire to be a part of a team producing innovative publications, please submit your resume and a cover letter to careers.djs@sheridan.com.

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The North Branch School, an independent middle school (grades 7-9) in Ripton, VT, seeks math teacher for pre-algebra (7th grade), algebra (8th grade), and/ or geometry (9th grade) for the 2019-20 school year. Candidates should have experience teaching middle-school math, be able to make math fun, challenging, and creative, and meet the needs of a broad variety of learning styles/profiles. Class sizes at the NBS range from 7-9 students each. Students are motivated and hardworking. Trying one’s hardest and taking academic and creative risks are highly prized and consciously sought. The school is small and intimate; importance is placed on close and meaningful teacher/student and student/student relationships.

Please send letters of reference, resume and relevant experience, and a letter describing your interest in teaching at the North Branch School. Call 388-3269 or email nbs@northbranchschool.org if you have questions, or see the school website, http://www.northbranchschool.org/.

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NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT (NOFA-VT) VERMONT ORGANIC FARMERS LLC (VOF)

NOFA-VT was founded in 1971 and works to support organic farms, healthy food and strong communities. VOF, an LLC owned

by NOFA-VT, is a USDA accredited organic certifier and provides Vermont producers with a credible verification program for their organic production practices. Our offices are located in Richmond, Vermont.

VOF is looking to hire an Office & Database Manager to join our certification team.

For full job descriptions and more information about our organizations, visit our website at:

Integrative Medicine, Family Practice in Colchester, VT is seeking an experienced MA, LNA, EMT or LPN to work Monday-Thursday (32-36 hours/week).

We’re seeking an energetic, detail oriented, team player with strong computer skills.

Experience with EKG, phlebotomy, IM and EMR are required. Scribing and IV skills are a plus.

nofavt.org/about-us/join-our-team.

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Medical Assistant

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We specialize in nutritional medicine. Please email a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to:

You’re invited to our open house!

PreventiveMedicineVT@ gmail.com.

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Director of Development

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The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) is looking for a Director of Development.

Where: Hampton Inn, 43 Lake Street, St Albans, VT 05478

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From: 4PM to 7PM One career can change the lives of many.

Make it yours.

Qualifications: • 5 years of experience as a development professional.

• Demonstrated creative writing and public speaking skills.

• Experience in marketing.

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• Demonstrated ability in organization and administration.

• Experience in developing and conducting an Annual Fund campaign.

• Demonstrated familiarity with Planned Giving Program and solicitations.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Send resume and salary requirements to:

spouliot@vabvi.org or Steve Pouliot, Executive Director VABVI 60 Kimball Avenue South Burlington, VT 05403 Deadline for applications is February 22, 2019.

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Mary Johnson Children’s Center is seeking a director to lead this wellknown and highly respected non-profit agency. Founded in 1970, Mary Johnson Children’s Center’s 114 full and part time dedicated staff touch the lives of children and families throughout Addison County through a full array of both direct and indirect services and family support programs.

The Center’s leader will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills, and will nurture the Center’s positive, engaging supportive culture that is both challenging and rewarding. Experience in non-profit management with a strong understanding of early childhood, and school age care, family support and an understanding of Vermont’s education and human service systems. For more information including a full job description, please visit: www.mjccvt.org/employment/.

Applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter by March 3, 2019 by regular mail to Search Committee, Mary Johnson Children’s Center, 81 Water Street, Middlebury, Vt, 05753 or by email to shari@mjccvt.org.

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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 positions:

• Summer Camp Educators (June 17-Aug 28)

• Farmyard Educators • Tractor Drivers • Housekeepers • Welcome Center guest services/ sales associate (April-October)

To learn more about these positions, visit :

shelburnefarms.org/ about/join-our-team.

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JUNIOR DESIGNER STEPS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS SEEKING:

Select Design is looking to hire a Junior Designer (50% production, 50% design) who contributes to a wide range of project types, always bringing fresh creative thinking, has an eagerness to learn and a passion for design. The right candidate will work to support the team in every way possible.

ECONOMIC JUSTICE ADVOCATE To provide advocacy for housing and other economic issues for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. A minimum of a BA in social services or equivalent experience. FT w/ benefits; requires some weekend and/ or evening hours, including providing after-hours coverage on our 24/7 hotline.

Resume and cover letter required by March 1st to employment@stepsVT.org.

Job description at www.stepsvt.org/jobs.

No phone calls please.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Create thoughtful designs that go beyond a pretty picture, rooted in a story and aligned with design brief · Present design work and creative ideas to the team with passion and confidence · Engage with teammates with a positive, can-do attitude · Showcase thinking process through visuals, understanding the creation of thoughtful builds · Assist in all areas of design process, with a focus on production work · Have a keen eye for detail, and a great design-sense of typography, layout, and the art of refinement

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· Supports team in any capacity from production to design · Influences multiple brands/clients elevating quality at every level · Offers input to creative reviews and is comfortable sharing ideas

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· Knowledge of CPG, consumer brands, screenprinting & product design

EOE. MEMBERS OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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The Village of Rouses Point is seeking an Electric Superintendent to manage and maintain its underground municipal electric system. This is a full-time position with full benefits. Starting annual salary $65,000-$75,000, depending on experience.

Position description and qualifications along with the application can be picked up at the Village Office, located at: 139 Lake Street, Rouses Point, NY or online at: www.rousespointny.com.

The deadline for applications will be COB March 1, 2019.

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APPLY : CAREERS@SELECTDESIGN.COM FULL LISTING: https://www.selectdesign.com/careers-2/

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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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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a variety of available positions. PPNNE is the largest reproductive health care and sexuality education provider and advocate in Northern New England. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to reproductive health care and sexuality education so that all people can make voluntary choices about their reproductive and sexual health.

SPECIFIC POSITIONS AVAILABLE/DEPARTMENTS HIRING: • Accounting Associate – Accounts Payable Colchester, VT • Benefits Administrator Colchester, VT • Bluemail Processor Keene, NH • Facilities Manager Colchester, VT • Lab Manager/Medical Technologist Barre, VT • Lab Director

• Southern VT Regional Organizer • Lead Patient Accounts/ Medical Billing Associate Colchester, VT • Patient Accounts/Medical Billing Associate II Colchester, VT • Community Health Team Behavioral Health Consultant Middlebury, VT • Social Work Care Coordinator St Albans, VT

For more information and to apply, visit our website at www.ppnne.org and submit your Cover Letter & Resume by clicking on our JOBS tab at the bottom.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Community Banker - Floating for Chittenden County There is no better time to join the NSB team!

Our Essex High School is looking for an experienced para-educator to assist an intensive special needs high school student physically, behaviorally and instructionally in the classroom setting. The position is available through the end of the 2018-19 school year.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: • A minimum of one year of directly relevant experience in a school setting preferred.

• Good working knowledge of children.

• Must be able to perform toileting and tube feeding duties, as well as the ability to lift high school aged students.

• Good working knowledge of disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods, theories and laws also required.

• Basic health care or nursing nurse’s aide training/experience desirable.

• Good understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods; good basic teaching skills.

Position pays $17.91/hour for approximately 6.5 hours/day.

Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental, term life insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution and paid leaves. We are offering a temporary contract through the end of the 2018-19 school year only.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.schoolspring.com and enter Job ID 3050826.

Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join our team as a Community Banker I - Floating for Chittenden County. As a Community Banker - Floating you will have the opportunity to work in multiple branches within our Chittenden County region and will receive a quarterly incentive and mileage. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for a premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

The Community Banker will be responsible for receiving and processing customers’ financial transactions, matching customers’ needs with appropriate products and services, protecting customer information and maintaining customer confidentiality. We are looking for someone who will consistently provide outstanding customer service, has excellent communication skills, and will build rapport and develop relationships with our valued customers. A high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent is required. We offer a comprehensive Community Banker training program to assist with learning the fundamentals of this position.

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. Our company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture. Northfield Savings Bank hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, generally 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m..

BOOKKEEPER: Part time. Responsibilities include: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger posting, bank account reconciliation, and other miscellaneous duties.

ESTHETICIAN: Part time. Must have experience in skin care, facials, chemical peels and skincare products.

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Join the NCSS Family!

Our mission is to ensure that the residents of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties have access to high quality services, which promote healthy living and emotional well-being.

Full-time staff will be rewarded with: • Professional Growth & Development • Flexible & Alternative Schedules • Tuition Assistance

LASER TECHNICIAN: Part time. Must have experience in laser hair removal. Skin Deep is a fast growing medical aesthetics practice owned and operated by physicians and located in Essex Junction, VT.

• Inclusive Culture

Champlain Obstetrics & Gynecology 55 Main St., Suite 3 Essex Junction, VT 05452 or office@champlainobgyn.com.

NCSS is a short 25-minute commute from the Burlington area and close to Interstate 89.

• A host of other benefits An opportunity to make a difference every day!

NCSS, 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 | ncssinc.org | E.O.E.

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and hardworking part-time Fund Development and Communications Assistant to help lead fund development, prospect outreach, donor communications and other fundraising work in line with our mission to support rural Vermont communities and advance policies that create a prosperous and sustainable future. Read the full job description and find out how to apply here: www.vtrural.org/about/ fund-development-job.

Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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VPR offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced development professional who thrives on strengthening donor relationships, leveraging technology to improve donor services and achieving goals.

Responsibilities integrate strong interpersonal talents with an aptitude for financial figures and data. We seek a reliable and collaborative team member with a keen eye for detail and a steadfast commitment to accuracy and quality. Read the full job description and the application requirements on the Careers page of the VPR website, VPR.org.

VPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

SUPERVISOR OF PLANT MAINTENANCE Burlington Electric Department (BED), the City of Burlington’s innovative municipal electric utility, is seeking an experienced leader, Supervisor of Plant Maintenance, to be responsible for planning, implementing and reporting on all maintenance activities for BED Generating assets, which include the McNeil Generating Station, BED Solar Arrays, Winooski One Hydroelectric and Gas Turbine. Experience in preventative maintenance programs, work orders, planning, scheduling and implementing activities for outages, ensuring plant drawings are up to date and budgeting. Ideal candidate will have an AS degree in Engineering or technical related program, minimum of 7 years’ experience in electrical power production facilities, to include 2 years’ supervisory responsibilities.

This position is responsible for the financial life cycle of major City projects, which entails the creation, documentation, and maintenance of project accounting policies and procedures, as well as training staff how to implement the policies and procedures. The position sits in the Clerk/Treasurer Office, yet works in partnership with and support of all departments’ staff responsible for capital project accounting to provide guidance related to procedures. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and three (3) years of capital project accounting.

For a complete description, or to apply online, visit: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt.

To learn more & to apply for position, please visit:

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Head End, Line Technician Supervisor Small local, cutting edge and family oriented Telecommunications Company, well established since 1983, has an extremely rare opportunity for a Head End, Line Technical Supervisor. Applicant needs to be self motivated and able to work with little to no supervision and must have excellent record keeping skills. Previous Digital Cable Television, Fiber-Optic and Networking experience required. We are a small team of professionals who consider each other family and love working together to achieve specific goals.

On call rotation is required. Please forward salary and benefits requirements via email. christi@stowecable.com

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DIRECTOR OF S TATE SECURIT Y AND SAFET Y – MONTPELIER

Seeking a proven leader to oversee programs to enhance the safety and security of state employees, visitors, and facilities. Our three-pronged approach includes protective services, emergency training and response, and deployment of security infrastructure. Candidates must have the ability to successfully lead a diverse team, establish effective working relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree and/or work experience in related field required. For more information, contact Jennifer Fitch at jennifer.fitch@vermont.gov. Department: Buildings & General Services. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time - Exempt. Application Deadline: March 3, 2019. How to Apply: DO NOT APPLY ONLINE - Please submit cover letter and resume to Judy Bruneau at judy.bruneau@vermont.gov.

PROGRAM TECHNICIAN I – WATERBURY

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is currently looking to hire someone to join our dynamic team. This position is responsible for specialized clerical and technical work involving the preparation of medical records, data entry, and maintaining files. This position requires interaction with providers, other agencies, and units within the department. They will answer routine correspondence as required. Candidate must have excellent organization skills and ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Must have excellent computer skills and have a positive team-oriented work style. For more information contact Kristin Allard at 802-585-4448 or Kristin.Allard@vermont.gov Reference Job ID # 1002 Location: Waterbury. Status: Permanent, Full Time. Application Deadline: February 17, 2019.

ADMINIS TRATIVE SERVICES COORDIN ATOR II – BARRE

Voc Rehab Vermont is seeking a team-orientated individual with very strong customer service, administrative and technical skills for our Barre VR District Office. Strong financial operations skills a must. Candidate must be able to juggle multiple priorities and perform complex tasks. Tasks include reception, casework assistance to counselors, financial reconciliations, processing payments and high-level administrative duties. For more information contact Bill Sugarman at william.sugarman@vermont.gov. Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living.

Reference Job ID # 1024 Location: Barre. Status: Permanent, Full Time. Application Deadline: February 20, 2019

SUBS TANCE ABUSE PROGRAM EVALUATOR – B U R L I N G T O N

Our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP) Division is seeking a Substance Abuse Program Evaluator to assure that the programs and processes, both purchased and state developed, are effective. This position supports two large federal grants and includes program evaluation, system development, and grant management. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of data systems, data analysis, information technology processes, program evaluation, and grant and contract management. For more information contact Anne Vandorsel at 802-652-4142 or anne.vandorsel@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Reference Job ID # 979 Location: Burlington. Status: Permanent, Full Time. Application Deadline: February 24, 2019.

Learn more at :

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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.

$3,000 sign-on bonus available!

Interested in learning more?

Visit UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Jobs or contact our Talent Acquisition team at (802) 371-4191.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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CONTROLLER

MEDIC AL DIRECT OR

Bibens Ace, a Vermont owned sevenstore chain of Ace Hardware stores, is seeking a Controller to oversee all financial operating functions. This position is located at the corporate offices in Colchester, Vermont.

The State of Vermont’s Department of Mental Health (DMH) is currently seeking proposals from psychiatrists and organizations that provide psychiatric services to provide administrative psychiatric consultation, policy planning, and assist in quality oversight for DMH. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your expertise in psychiatry to guide the provision and oversight of psychiatric services in Vermont. This contract position can be done on a part-time or full-time basis (0.8-1.0 FTE.) The Medical Director’s focus will be on active psychosocial rehabilitation services, integration of health and mental health care, the promotion of community integration, resiliency, recovery and individual self-determination, and the role and influence of public policy on community-based services to provide health promotion, prevention and treatment services that promotes empowerment, autonomy, and person-centered care while mitigating risks for both the individual, their family and other community members.

To view the full RFP and instructions for submitting a bid, please visit http://www. vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=35024 For more information, contact Jennifer.Rowell@vermont.gov

Requirements for the position include: a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, five or more years of related experience and/or training, experience in a retail environment, and strong accounting software and administrative skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, producing timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP, creating and monitoring corporate and retail-level financial budgets and reports, POS reconciliation, General Ledger reporting, payroll, and retail systems management.

For more information and a complete job description, please visit our website at: www.bibens.com/careers.

Or forward your resume for consideration to: Matt Sacco at msacco@bibens.com.

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Bank Compliance Officer Berlin

There is no better time to join the NSB team!

Due to the expansion of our Compliance Department, Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join our team as a Bank Compliance Officer in our Berlin Operations Center. This position offers a strong opportunity to work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

The Bank Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring Bank policies and procedures comply with state and federal banking laws and regulations. This individual will administer the Bank Secrecy Act and the Community Reinvestment Act programs. The Bank Compliance Officer must have the ability to maintain compliance and mitigate risks in a way which minimizes operational impact and supports a positive customer experience. We are looking for someone who has the ability to comprehend and interpret laws and banking regulations and provide assistance with the development and implementation of bank-wide solutions.

The requirements for this position include excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside agencies. A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field and three to five years’ experience in banking/financial services regulatory compliance, auditing or directly related experience are requirements for this position.

Find out what NSB can offer you.

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. Our company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture.

Please submit your application and resume in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)® helps energy and air regulators and NGOs navigate the complexities of power sector policy and regulation in China, Europe, India, and the U.S. Are you a proven leader with integrity, elevated communication and organizational skills, a strong ability to prioritize, and great attention to detail? If so, we just might be looking for you.

Our ideal executive assistant will demonstrate that they: • Can manage communications to and from the CEO and maintain professional relationships across RAP. • Can execute activities in support of RAP’s fundraising strategy and plans.

• Can coordinate meetings and itineraries and make global travel arrangements for the CEO. • Are able to arrange Board of Directors’ meetings and coordinate board packages and record and distribute meeting minutes.

RAP is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean, reliable, and efficient energy future. As the executive assistant, not only will you play a crucial role in our organization, but your day will also be filled with rewarding interaction on a global basis.

Position is based in Montpelier, VT. RAP offers a highly competitive salary/benefits combination that is commensurate with experience.

Does this sound interesting? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Visit our website at www.raponline.org for more details.

Please send in your cover letter and resume by February 18th, 2019 to hr@raponline.org, attention Nick Georges, operations manager, and refer to Executive Assistant in the subject line.

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THE REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Director of Marketing & Sales Senior management position for the right person with both top-notch technical skills and strategic vision.

Apply your talents and experience to sharing the story of our hemp products made with full-spectrum CBD. Build out our e-commerce to consumers channel; with e-commerce the top priority, develop and implement strategies to grow sales and margin in all channels; engage and grow the customer base, and drive site traffic.

Our team has deep roots in socially-responsible businesses and believes in caring for the Earth, collaboration, and operating with integrity.

If you love balancing the strategic and hands-on work of helping grow a business and company culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more at:

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PROGRAM SPECIALIST

CORPORATE ASSOCIATE

We are seeking a Program Specialist for the Direct Loan Origination Department.

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, a full service law firm with offices in Vermont, New Hampshire, and D.C., seeks an associate with 2-4 years’ experience to join the firm’s expanding corporate practice in our Burlington, Vermont, office.

The Program Specialist is accountable for entering and maintaining consumer finance leads into CRM system; contacting potential members to educate them about our products, programs and promotions; determining program availability and initial qualification; performing application interviews for qualified applicants; and producing application packets for submission to regional underwriters.

The corporate associate will represent local and regional business clients, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, institutions and other enterprises in a broad range of legal matters from business formation and acquisitions, counseling and general corporate matters to financing, securities and lease transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong legal and educational credentials and a demonstrated ability to market his/her law practice.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-9:00pm For full job description go to our website, www.credithuman.com.

OR please contact: careers@credithuman.com Lance Boardman, MH Direct Operations & Systems Manager, Office: (877) 475-6852 x 2604.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment. Qualified candidates may submit letter of interest and resume by e-mail to careers@primmer.com. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

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COMMUNITY MORTGAGE LENDER

SEASONAL AND YEAR ROUND WORK AVAILABLE!

A rare opportunity awaits you at National Bank of Middlebury. We are now accepting applications for our next Community Mortgage Lender, and we encourage you to apply if you: • Have a year or more of direct mortgage lending experience.

• Field work • CSA/Market manager

• Crave the opportunity to develop lasting professional relationships in our local communities; and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

For more information, visit our website at:

The candidate who joins our well-respected team of professionals will:

H.S. Diploma w/ Demonstrated Technical Experience

Mechanic Job Responsibility:

First Call Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance

• Display strong follow-up skills.

Camp Director

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Our ideal candidate is: an energetic, caring and detail oriented professional able to create a safe, fun, active outdoor learning program for groups of active children; a mountain bike enthusiast with skills in program management, staff supervision and parent communication. For more information, email:

• Proactively and positively connect with customers and coworkers.

Mechanic Starting Salary:

Experienced→ up to $21.50/hr Days; up to $24.18/hr Nights

• Build and leverage relationships through consultative selling.

Mechanic Job Requisition:

• Remain calm and productive under pressure.

Technician Requirements:

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• Work well independently and collaborate easily with others; and be curious, resourceful and selfmotivated.

Technician Job Responsibility:

National Bank of Middlebury offers a competitive salary and benefit package with an incentive compensation program, all in a stimulating work environment. Please note that this position is not commission-based.

Applications may be completed on NBM’s website, www.nbmvt.com Careers.

Preventative & Reactive Maintenance

Technician Starting Salary:

Up to $26.00 Days; up to $29.25 Nights

Technician Job Requisitions:

New College Graduate→ 18003089 (Graduated w/in last 18 Months) Intern→ 18003090 (Enrolled in 2 year Technical Associate’s) Experienced/Entry Level→ 18002106 You must be 18 years or older with high school diploma/GED to apply.

info@catamountoutdoor.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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We are excited to announce new starting wages for Mechanics and Technicians!

Mechanic Requirements:

• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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MECHANICS AND TECHNICIANS Enable Advanced Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance and Perform Continuous Improvement Activities.

• Have three or more years of financial industry experience or equivalent education.

• Packhouse manager

We make things that matter - from the products that enable the way we live today to the technologies that drive what’s possible for tomorrow.

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For more information about responsibilities, required qualifications, or how to apply contact: jobs@globalfoundries.com or 802-769-2793 or apply on our website: www.globalfoundries.com/about-us/careers.

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Vermont Public Power Supply Authority

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST The Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, located in Waterbury Center, Vermont is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our team. This position will perform a variety of communications, marketing, event planning, graphic design, and social media activities. Essential functions include developing communications pieces and promotional materials, managing events for both VPPSA and our member utilities, copy editing internal and external communications, preparing and editing website content, preparing press releases and op-ed pieces, interacting with media outlets, and managing VPPSA’s customer rebate programs.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills required. An ability to translate very technical concepts into easily understandable public communications is necessary. Experience interacting with the media and managing website and social media content is preferred.

VPPSA is building a team of professionals who are passionate about helping Vermont communities meet their energy needs. If you are a team player and enjoy a fast-paced collaborative environment we want to hear from you. Please send resumes and salary requirements to:

Vermont Public Power Supply Authority, PO Box 126, Waterbury Ctr., Vermont 05677 Attn: General Manager, or to knolan@vppsa.com.

The position will be open until filled.

COMMUNICATIONS FELLOW The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) helps energy and air regulators and NGOs navigate the complexities of power sector policy and regulation. Can you develop new social media content, support staff in their use of social media, and identify new venues and mediums for sharing RAP’s work? If so, we just might be looking for you.

Our ideal team member will demonstrate that they: • Are able to support the implementation of RAP’s multi-faceted communications program to deliver the best electric power sector policy and practice information in the United States, Europe, China, and India.

• Can bring new ideas and approaches for delivering our messages to key audiences.

• Have the ability to project manage our written materials from planning to final publication.

RAP is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean, reliable, and efficient energy future. As a Communications Fellow, not only will you play a critical role in our organization, but your day will also be filled with rewarding global interaction.

RAP offers a highly competitive salary/benefits combination that is commensurate with experience.

If you want to know more about the position, visit our website at www.raponline.org. Does this sound interesting? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Please send in your cover letter and resume by February 26th, 2019 to hr@raponline.org and refer to Communications Fellow in the subject line.

THE REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

CLIENT ADVOCATE

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Established Law Firm that has served the legal needs of Northern Vermont for over 40 years seeks experienced Estate Planning Attorney who desires to continue the firm’s tradition of providing quality legal services in a professional manner. The ideal candidate would be licensed in Vermont, have some experience and client base of their own, and a desire to work in a professional and collaborative firm setting - both what we do and how we do it are important. Forward resume and cover letter to Bauer Gravel Farnham LLP; Attn: Human Resources, 401 Water Tower Circle, Suite 101, Colchester, VT 05446, or email to bgfinfo@vtlawoffices.com.

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Want to join the growing Health Care IT industry and work in a fantastic team culture? Perhaps you, too, desire the friendly, casual, hardworking, and client-focused environment offered by our 70+ employee company located in the Champlain Mill in Winooski, VT.

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND E-COMMERCE

PCC has designed, developed and supported our award winning pediatric software for over 30 years. As our electronic health record solution is driving greater demand for our services, we want to expand our team.

As a result, we are seeking a Client Advocate to join our Software Solutions Team.

Client Advocates work in our customer care center and are eager to learn our EHR solutions and provide extraordinary customer service for our clients. They are assigned PCC Clients located around the country and enjoy actively engaging clients in regular communication to gain an understanding of the practice’s goals and ensure they are utilizing PCC’s programs and services to assist in meeting them. Client Advocates foster a personal relationship with each client so they experience the value of a partnership with PCC. Client Advocates are responsible for answering their client calls, entering and managing their service needs into our help desk software, and helping to solve their questions and problems. They also travel to our client sites to assist with software configuration and training. This position requires a technical aptitude and exceptional customer service and communication skills. Prior experience in the health care industry desired, but not required.

To learn more about PCC, this role and how to apply, please visit our website at www.pcc.com/careers. The deadline for submitting your application is March 1, 2019.

As a Benefit Corporation, we place high value on client, employee and community relationships. Our company offers a friendly, informal, and professional work environment.

PCC offers competitive benefits as well as some uncommon perks.

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Bee’s Wrap is growing! Reporting to the president, the director will be Bee’s Wrap’s storyteller, responsible for both the strategic planning and tactical execution of marketing initiatives to support profitable and recurring retail sales and revenue growth through all marketing channels.

They will also set the strategic direction for the marketing plan, and collaborate with the founder and sales team to develop programs that drive demand for our products. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to succeed in a similar role in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, and a hands-on and efficient approach to brainstorming ideas and shepherding them from initial concept to implementation.

Bee’s Wrap is a rapidly growing company that produces and distributes a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap for food storage, made from beeswax and cloth. We are a place of productive and creative work, aiming to provide a place of employment that is engaging, supportive and open-minded. Bee’s Wrap is committed to using our business as a vehicle for social change and to bettering the lives of our customers, employees, community and planet. We recently relocated our headquarters to a larger site in Middlebury, Vermont, where all manufacturing, distribution, customer service and administration are based.

To apply for this role, kindly submit a cover letter and resume to our recruiting partner, Beth Gilpin at beth@bethgilpin.com, or check out our full posting at www.bethgilpin.com/currentsearches.

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Digital Marketing and Sales Specialist

VTDigger.org News in pursuit of truth

Program Coordinator The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) seeks a dedicated and engaging professional to Untitled-39 backstop the Program Administration team on logistics, data collection, systems development and project management.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in international development and share HCP’s zeal for supporting local implementing partners to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost. For more information and a full position description, please visit www.cureblindness. org/careers. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to:

Executive Director

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic self-starter to support our growing, tech-driven business unit and the publication of essential Vermont news.

The Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier seeks a skilled Executive Director to provide strong nonprofit leadership to this dynamic and busy public library.

This position plays a key role in the accurate, timely and successful management of all client campaigns.

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BUSINESS MANAGER OPENING The Orange East Supervisory Union, located in Bradford, VT, welcomes applications for the position of Business Manager. Experience with Vermont public school finance and demonstrated team-centered focus are highly desired.

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