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STEAM HEAT? The City of Burlington has announced it will move forward with its long-envisioned “district energy system,” though the plan it’s advancing is much smaller than the one originally proposed. City officials signed a letter of agreement with the University of Vermont Medical Center, Vermont Gas and consultant Ever-Green Energy to explore a $16 million system that would power hospital buildings with steam from the Joseph C. McNeil Generating Station, a woodchip-fueled power plant in the Intervale. The previous proposal would have cost an estimated $40 million and included 16 potential customers, including the University of Vermont, CityPlace Burlington and Hotel Vermont. UVM, CityPlace and other downtown entities bailed on the earlier agreement “for several reasons, including cost,” the city said in an announcement. The new plan would cost 40 percent of the original proposal. It would reduce the medical center’s thermal fossil fuel use by half, according to Darren Springer, Burlington Electric Department’s general manager. UVM and CityPlace could sign on in the future, he said.

CityPlace developer Brookfield Asset Management had committed to the district energy plan back in 2016. At a press conference then, Mayor Miro Weinberger said that CityPlace was key to the plan’s success. He made the announcement the day before asking city councilors to approve a controversial zoning amendment that would have allowed the developers to build up to 14 stories tall. That ultimately passed, though the planned CityPlace project has been downsized and stalled for years. The latest feasibility study, conducted by EverGreen, didn’t include CityPlace or UVM because too few customers downtown had shown interest in the plan, according to Springer. “The goal really is, ‘How do we get something moving?’” he said. “With that in mind, it made sense to focus in on the biggest bang for the buck, and that really looked like a steam system direct to the hospital.” The partners will next develop a final cost estimate, study the proposed impacts of construction and determine the best ownership structure. The city is expected to report its findings in about five months.

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America’s self-described “most successful” sex worker says she’s willing to fly to the Green Mountain State and drop some knowledge on lawmakers as they consider a proposition that would relax Vermont’s prostitution laws. Alice Little — who has reportedly earned more than $1 million in a single year working at a legal brothel in Nevada, which she says makes her the state’s highest-earning licensed sex worker — extended the offer in a YouTube video posted last Friday. “You have a tremendous opportunity to be the first state to legalize sex work at the state level,” says Alice Little

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ne of the fiercest city council fights in Chittenden County is being waged in a pair of South Burlington parking lots. In one lot: outspoken five-term incumbent and current vice chair Meaghan Emery, known for her willingness to tussle with airport officials and her counterparts in Burlington. In the other lot: Development Review Board chair Matt Cota, who is running his first political campaign. It may not sound like a close race, but Cota is no stranger to politics. He leads the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, a lobbying group for the heating oil industry. He has degrees in political communication and public policy, and he honed his public speaking skills in the ’90s as an on-air reporter for WPTZ-TV. He used his reporter’s flair for a punchy sound bite to draw first blood. “Hi, I’m Matt Cota, and I’m running for city council here in South Burlington,” he said in a 25-second video recorded in a full 12

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parking lot in City Center. “Did you know there’s a new law that says a commercial developer doesn’t have to provide parking for their customers or their employees?

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That they can just simply push it off into neighborhoods or other properties? “That’s not right. That’s one of the reasons I’m running for city council. Please vote for Matt Cota on March 3rd.”

A week later, Emery, who is an associate professor of French at the University of Vermont, responded with a video of her own, also filmed on a SoBu parking lot — an empty one. “My opponent has made parking the centerpiece of his campaign, and I’m here to tell you that parking is one of the biggest impediments to new businesses moving in,” she began. She then pivoted to ecological concerns: “Every new impervious surface leads to more stormwater running into our lake.” South Burlington voters may have bigger issues on their minds heading into Town Meeting Day, including development of the city’s remaining open space and a proposed $209 million school. But against that political backdrop, both candidates are jockeying to portray themselves as pragmatic Democrats whom voters can trust to navigate those challenges in their interests. And each believes the parking issue shows how the other is out of touch. SUBURBAN SPAT

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Little, sitting on the foot of a bed. “As someone that’s been in this industry for the past four years, I want to help shape the future of sex work in America and ensure that we have a system that values everyone involved.” Little’s employer, the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, is one of about 20 brothels in several Nevada counties that have legalized prostitution. Vermont, meanwhile, views it as a misdemeanor crime. A bill from Rep. Selene Colburn (P-Burlington) would decriminalize prostitution outright. Mentioning Colburn by name, Little lauded the Vermont Progressive for taking the “first step forward in making American history.” “I want to do everything in my power to enable your success,” Little said. But while Colburn’s bill received significant media attention last month, the House Judiciary Committee instead backed an incremental measure: a socalled “Good Samaritan” law that would shield crime victims and witnesses from being prosecuted on charges such as prostitution and drug possession. That bill would also create a study committee to consider the ramifications of legalization. Because Colburn’s decriminalization bid is not moving forward this session, testimony is not expected. But Colburn said she plans to add Little to a list of potential sources for the study group — if one is formed. Contact: colin@sevendaysvt.com

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ary Mougey remembers one thing clearly about the day her husband had a heart attack: It took forever for the ambulance to arrive. Her family was attending a neighborhood gathering on Crescent Beach, a private stretch of lakefront in Burlington, on August 23, 2008, when David LaBracio collapsed after a dip in Lake Champlain. Mougey and her four children watched in shock as a family friend, a nurse, started CPR while another neighbor dialed 911. When the nurse got fatigued, a doctor who was there took over compressions, then another doctor. Minutes passed.

A proposal on the March 3 Town Meeting Day ballot would change that — at a cost. If voters said yes to providing funds for nine new firefighter/EMTs and other expenses, municipal tax bills would increase by 3.5 percent. That would be the largest such bump during Mayor Miro Weinberger’s eight-year tenure, though he supports the measure because increasing calls for service have stretched thin the personnel who currently staff two city ambulances. “We’ve reached the point in our evolution and growth as a city where, [if ] we’re going to continue the level of emergency response services … we have to add a third ambulance,” Weinberger said. “We have to come forward and ask for some rate increases if we’re going to be able to keep up,” he added. But the increase isn’t the only one facing Queen City residents in March. Voters will also consider a school budget increase and an item that would boost taxes to support affordable housing projects. They’ll also start paying down the hefty high school renovation bond that passed in November 2018. Add in the ongoing citywide property reappraisal — which could affect tax bills — and 2021 is shaping up to be an expensive year for those living in a city that already boasts

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Where the hell is that ambulance? Mougey remembered thinking. There’s one stationed just three blocks away. Unbeknownst to Mougey, that ambulance wasn’t usable, because the city didn’t have enough personnel to staff it. Her husband died that day; he was 48. And 12 years later, the ambulance assigned to that station still isn’t staffed.

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Vermont voters overwhelmingly support Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) over his rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination, while Republican Gov. Phil Scott remains popular halfway through his second term. Those were two of the key findings of a new Vermont Public Radio/Vermont PBS poll released Tuesday morning. The survey of 603 registered voters showed Sanders with a commanding lead over his rival candidates, suggesting that he is well positioned for the March 3 primary in Vermont. Fifty-one percent of likely Democratic voters surveyed said Sanders would be their preferred primary candidate, with former South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete Buttigieg a distant second at 13 percent. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) trailed with 9 percent, followed by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg with 7 percent, former vice president Joe Biden with 5 percent and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) at 4 percent. The phone poll was undertaken the week before the February 11 New Hampshire primary. It was conducted by a New Jersey research firm and overseen by Rich Clark, a political science professor at Castleton University. The poll had a 4 percent margin of error. The poll showed that 85 percent of likely Republican voters favored a second term for President Donald Trump. Just 6 percent said they’d support former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld, though Gov. Scott recently threw his support behind the challenger. The poll also showed Scott enjoying a strong lead over his potential gubernatorial rivals. Asked to pick between Scott and Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive/Democrat, 52 percent said they would hand Scott a third term, and 29 percent would choose Zuckerman. Scott enjoyed an even wider lead over Democrat Rebecca Holcombe: 55 percent to the former secretary of education’s 20 percent. While Scott enjoys strong support, so do two policies that he recently vetoed — paid family leave and minimum wage increases. m Contact: kevin@sevendaysvt.com.

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That debate centers on a decision last fall by the city council to eliminate minimum parking standards, allowing businesses to determine how many spaces they need. Cities around the country have begun rolling back parking requirements based on the belief that they increase building costs and perpetuate car culture. Shortly after South Burlington eliminated its standards, Burlington planning officials proposed doing the same in that city’s downtown district. Cota, whose role as Development Review Board chair has been to ensure that projects comply with city planning rules, says the change will enable irresponsible development. In a recent interview, he described the council’s approach as “the chaos theory for climate mitigation,” adding that it doesn’t make sense for a suburban city such as South Burlington, where cars remain indispensable. Last October, he presented the council with what he called a compromise proposal that would let the board grant parking variances only when appropriate. Councilors eliminated parking minimums over his objection on a 3-2 vote, with Emery voting in favor. “That’s when I said, ‘I’ve got to run,’” he said. Cota saw an opportunity to introduce himself as a commonsense realist, while painting Emery as idealistic. Emery doesn’t believe that parking is Cota’s chief motivation for challenging her. She notes that she’s been a political “lightning rod” since she pushed back a decade ago against airport expansion and F-35 basing plans over impacts to affordable housing stock in the nearby Chamberlin neighborhood, where she lives. In the years since, she’s survived contested races waged by some of the same opponents who are now backing Cota. Emery has nonetheless been quick to defend her parking standards vote. Even before Cota filmed his parking lot campaign ad, she uploaded to her website a seven-page white paper outlining her research on the subject. Her rebuttal video was not as concise or well staged as Cota’s, but she said she wanted to show voters that her policy positions are well reasoned. “You can’t leave challenges unanswered, especially when there are gaping holes in his arguments, or, I would say, really unfounded claims,” she said. It’s a tactic she’s used throughout the campaign, wading into Facebook comment threads. During a recent Channel 17 candidate forum, she managed to pose more direct questions to Cota than the moderator

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After Cota’s parking lot video garnered 1,000 views, he released a second clip in which he criticized interim zoning as unfair. “It allows the five city councilors to go behind closed doors and decide whether or not someone gets a building permit,” he said, this time in front of a grassy field. “It’s not transparent, and that’s not OK.” At the forum, he further criticized the city for spending $400,000 on the process. He posted a line-item accounting of the planning studies and related contracts on his website. The vast majority of that bill was racked up during South Burlington’s first round of interim zoning, enacted eight years ago. Emery pointed out that she voted against interim zoning back then and that the subsequent costs were incurred during a two-year period when she left the council. Simoneau argues that the current planning process is being “orchestrated” to halt further building in the Southeast Quadrant. Cota, too, criticizes the ongoing planning efforts as too extreme. The city shouldn’t designate entire parcels as conservation priorities when only a portion of the lot might contain critical habitat, he contended. “There’s a way we can preserve critical habitats but yet not shut down development in the Southeast Quadrant,” he said. Emery sat on the committee that created the list of priority parcels for conservation. She said Cota and his supporters are misrepresenting the committee’s approach and that she expects city planners will consider whether certain portions of those parcels can be developed for either residential or commercial use. “This is not wild-eyed, ideological planning that he likes to paint it as. This is very realistic, very pragmatic and practical planning to make sure our resources are used wisely,” she said. The council debate will only continue to heat up as Town Meeting Day nears. As of February 2, Cota had raised $4,600 — more than any other city council candidate in the state, according to campaign finance disclosures filed with the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office. So far, he’s bought yard signs, newspaper ads, buttons, bumper stickers and T-shirts. Cota’s Facebook videos don’t cost a dime. “I’ve had to respond more assertively online than I have in the past,” Emery said, “because that’s the nature of his campaign.” m

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All Eyes on Vermont House After Senate Overrides Minimum Wage Veto BY C O L I N F L A N D E R S

The Vermont Senate voted 24-6 last Thursday to override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a two-year increase to the state’s minimum wage. All eyes quickly turned to the House, where Democratic leaders fresh off their failure to force paid leave legislation into law must prepare for another high-stakes vote. House Majority Leader Jill Krowinski (D-Burlington) said Democratic leaders have begun working on a vote count and plan to check in with every member of their caucus. That includes the eight moderate Democrats who voted against the minimum wage hike the first time around. “Some people are hearing and feeling pressure from their constituents, so we are in constant conversations with them to see where they’re at,” Krowinski said. The bill, S.23, would hike the current minimum wage of $10.96 per hour to $11.75 in 2021 and to $12.55 in 2022, before it would again be tied to inflation. House and Senate lawmakers paint the measure as a compromise from past proposals to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. But Scott, arguing that the increase would raise the cost of goods, harm economic growth and disproportionately affect rural areas, vetoed the measure on February 10. The Senate’s successful vote was expected because it had passed the bill last month with the two-thirds majority necessary for an override. But in the 150-member House, where a two-thirds majority is also needed, leaders only managed to secure 93 votes the first time around — suggesting that another close tally may be on the horizon. Scott acknowledged as much during his weekly press conference last Thursday, saying he believes that the paid leave outcome will spur efforts to override his veto on minimum wage. “Politics will take place,” he said. “For those who voted against increasing the minimum wage on the other side of the aisle, I’m sure there’s incredible pressure on them to override the veto ... regardless of how their constituents might feel about it.” m Contact: colin@sevendaysvt.com

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To the Rescue? « P.13 some of the highest tax rates in Vermont. The difference between the public safety ballot item passing or failing could be how much a taxpayer’s wallet can stretch. And stretch it would. The owner of a home assessed at $250,000 already pays $7,027 in property taxes. If the public safety measure passes, that homeowner would pay $75 more in city taxes for fiscal year 2021. They’d pay an additional $11.50 if the ballot item to bolster the housing trust fund, which helps nonprofit organizations develop more affordable housing, passes. The regular school tax bill would increase taxes by 7.4 percent, or an additional $340 in 2021 — though the amount paid is dependent on one’s income. The first payment on the $70 million Burlington High School renovation will add an extra $17. All told, that’s a potential increase of $443.50 annually, or about $37 a month next fiscal year. Taxpayers would really feel the heat in 2022, when the school bond jumps to an extra $233 a year, and in 2023, when payments max out at an extra $302 annually until 2051. Weinberger recognizes that Burlingtonians are tax-burdened. The city has the highest residential education tax rate and the second-highest city rate in Chittenden County, falling just behind neighboring Winooski. But Weinberger says his administration has budgeted responsibly by keeping the basic operating tax rate under the rate of inflation. “Even as we are making this request, there’s been real discipline and restraint,” Weinberger said, referring to his budgeting approach over his tenure. “I hope voters will see, as they consider this, that long, nine-year view.” So far, they have. Voters have not once turned down an increase proposed by the mayor since he took office in 2012. That November, residents approved a $9 million “fiscal stability bond” to cover Burlington Telecom debt, which added about $58 to tax bills for a $250,000 assessed home. Four years later, in 2016, voters approved by a three-to-one margin a $27.5 million capital improvement bond for sidewalk and street upgrades, bike path improvements, and several new fire engines. Taxpayers have also OK’d changes that have increased water bills. Most recently, in November 2018, 92 percent of voters approved a $30 million sewer bond that Weinberger estimated would add up to an extra $64 annually. Only one city council candidate campaigning this year has made lower taxes a part of their platform. Ericka Redic, a New North End resident running as an independent for the Ward 4 seat, says

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Burlingtonians are “already drowning under the weight of taxes.” She pays more than $7,000 a year in property taxes for her owner-occupied triplex and has two roommates so she can make ends meet. She said she won’t support Weinberger’s “shameful” ask at the polls. “He’s coming to us at a time when we can least afford it, telling us that we can either choose between safety [or] affording our homes, putting food on the table,” Redic said. She opined that Weinberger and some of the current city councilors “don’t suffer the consequences of the policies they enact.”

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Still, Redic said she understands the public safety need in her neighborhood. The New North End has the city’s highest percentage of medical calls, but its closest ambulance sits idle at Station 4 on North Avenue. The city has four other firehouses, but only two have staffed ambulances: Central Station on South Winooski Avenue downtown and Station 2 in the Old North End. And those two ambulances are busy. As a Seven Days reporter watched from the Burlington Fire Department’s Central Station on February 11, dispatch received three medical calls in a span of 16 minutes.

One call came in from a University of Vermont residence hall and was handled by UVM Rescue, the city’s primary backup crew. Had Burlington received another 911 call, it would have had to rely on South Burlington or Colchester for help. “This is the domino effect,” deputy chief of operations Aaron Collette said. “The first three dominoes have just fallen. And now [the next patient is] just gonna wait.” In 2019, Burlington had to ask surrounding agencies to respond to its medical calls 380 times, more than once a day, Fire Chief Steven Locke said. The last time the numbers got that high, the city decided to staff another ambulance, he said. “Mutual aid is intended to be mutual,” Locke said. “We haven’t gotten to this point where a fire chief will call up another fire chief and say, ‘Hey, we’re really providing your service’ ... but that’s what happens when the system gets overwhelmed.” Medical calls have gone up 60 percent since 2000 in Burlington. The Burlington Fire Fighters Association, which represents the majority of the city’s 80 firefighter/EMTs, has asked for increased staffing for years and finally got it on the ballot this March. The proposal won unanimous support from the mayor, the city Board of Finance and the full city council — a rare occurrence for the partisan body. “It’s just time,” said Kyle Blake, the union president. “We’re at that mark where we need to add another ambulance before we start to see a decrease in our ability to provide the service to the community.”

That’s precisely why Councilor Franklin Paulino (D-North District) supports the measure, despite the tax bump. “Are we at system failure yet? No. I don’t think we should wait until that point, and that’s what this ballot item is addressing,” he said, adding, “I just think, policy wise, this is not an area you want to sacrifice on.” Even City Council President Kurt Wright (R-Ward 4), traditionally the body’s fiscal conservative, is supporting the tax increase for public safety — though he’s voting against the housing trust fund increase, he said. “You can’t do everything at once, and in the year that the public safety tax is going on the ballot for the ambulance in the New North End, I think something had to give,” Wright said. He suggested that if the measure passes, the city should freeze hiring or find other austerity measures “to show taxpayers that we’re being fiscally responsible.” Wright isn’t running for reelection this year, though supporters have begun a write-in campaign for him. Sarah Carpenter, the Democratic city council candidate in Ward 4, recognizes that taxes are high but thinks Burlingtonians get a lot for their money. Improving and maintaining services comes at a cost, she said. “I don’t think any city councilor wants to raise rates, but all of the folks that reviewed this felt pretty unanimously that we need to do this,” Carpenter said. Most of the $1.1 million raised by the public safety tax would pay for the firefighter/EMTs’ salaries and benefits, while the remainder covers public safety costs that previously came from the general fund. Weinberger warned that if the ballot item fails, the city would have to make cuts — such as closing the library early on Sundays or eliminating lifeguard positions at North Beach — to achieve a balanced budget. But Redic thinks Weinberger should have started with cuts before proposing more taxes. The city budget should pay for basic needs, not wants, and public safety shouldn’t require an additional tax, Redic said. For Mougey, whose husband had a heart attack on Crescent Beach, another ambulance is most definitely a need. She hasn’t calculated the impact on her taxes, but she plans to support the measure and urges others to do the same. She’s planning to tell her story at the Ward 4 Neighborhood Planning Assembly meeting next week. “I would just hope that nobody would have to go through what I did,” Mougey said. m Contact: courtney@sevendaysvt.com

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Man Who Lit City Hall Fire Committed Despite Mental Health Department’s Objection BY DER E K B ROUWER

Almost everyone in a Chittenden County courtroom last Thursday agreed that Dennis Phillips belonged in a psychiatric hospital. Days earlier, after twice going to the University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment and being discharged, the 62-year-old homeless man headed to Burlington City Hall. Inside, he lit newspapers on fire and broke historic windows with a hammer. He asked police who arrested him to take him to a hospital. Phillips wound up jailed on arson and felony criminal mischief charges. There, his behavior seemed to worsen, Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department employees would later report. He smeared feces around his cell and, when sheriff’s deputies attempted to take him to court, made animal-like sounds. Those details were enough to convince prosecutors and his public defender, Sara Puls, that Phillips needed inpatient psychiatric care. There was only one dissenting voice in the courtroom: the Vermont Department of Mental Health. “You sit there, shaking your head, like, ‘Is this really happening?’” said Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George, who attended the hearing. The department said its stance was simply a matter of process. In an interview, Mental Health Commissioner Sarah Squirrell told Seven Days that the department was raising questions of due diligence. It has a duty to care for patients in the leastrestrictive setting, and doing otherwise could run the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital afoul of its federal certification, she said. “We simply wanted to ensure there was current clinical testimony or evidence that indicated hospitalization” was necessary, Squirrell said. The judge ultimately ordered Phillips to receive inpatient care, despite the department’s objection. To George, the hearing was another example of how the state stands in the way of efforts to keep the mentally ill out of jail. She expressed frustration in a series of tweets. “I’m tired of the criminal justice system being a replacement for mental health services. We have allowed it for far too long, and guess what, we aren’t any good at it!” she wrote. m Contact: derek@sevendaysvt.com

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here’s a lot for advocates of both the environment and development to love in the package of proposed changes to Vermont’s landmark land use law, Act 250, now working its way through legislative committees. Environmental groups applaud new language meant to promote energy efficiency, protect unbroken tracts of forest, keep wildlife corridors intact and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from development. Developers are happy that critics of their projects would only get two chances to challenge them instead of three, streamlining the review process to become faster, more predictable and less expensive. And administration officials appreciate that development in downtowns would be exempt from Act 250 review — which could incentivize building housing closer to public transit and revitalize depressed rural town centers. But members of the House Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Committee sure weren’t feeling the love earlier this month when they considered another change — shrinking the role of nine district environmental commissions that administer Act 250. Critics seized on plans to reduce the responsibility of the three-member citizen panels as an attack on the very heart of Act 250. “This is a disaster waiting to happen,” Brooke Dingledine, a veteran land use

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attorney, warned the committee earlier this month. “I implore you, please, think about the Vermonters who are going to be harmed.” Of the dozens of changes proposed to bring Vermont’s seminal 1970 land use law into the 21st century, none have provoked as much soul-searching as the calls to redefine — or eliminate — the nine district commissions. For 50 years, these boards of local residents have decided whether proposed developments comply with Act 250. The law’s 10 criteria require that developers minimize a project’s impact on air and water quality, wildlife habitat, traffic, aesthetics, and schools. “There is a really strong attachment to the idea of district commissions being a core element of Act 250,” said Tom Little, chair of the Chittenden County district commission for the last 17 years. Little is also an attorney who has represented Seven Days. Especially in the early years of Act 250, district commissions made frequent headlines as they hosted vigorous public debate and gave controversial projects a thumbs-up or -down. Commissions rejected a number of vacation home developments and, most famously, said no to a proposed 82-store Pyramid Mall in Williston in 1978. But as precedents have accumulated and developers, engineers and lawyers have adjusted to Act 250’s requirements, the number of hard-fought cases has diminished. The district commissions

almost always approve developments, though often with conditions attached to mitigate impacts. Still, the panels serve a vital role in educating the public and convening “user-friendly” community discussions about proposed developments, whether a new subdivision or expansion of a quarry, said Ed Stanak, a retired district coordinator. “Whether you have a PhD or an eighthgrade education, or not even eighth grade, you can come to a district commission and have your day in court, so to speak,” Stanak said. In 2018, a special legislative panel charged with proposing updates to the sweeping law concluded that the local panels should be strengthened and their members receive a raise in their $50-aday pay. Last year, the House Natural Resources Committee seemed to be leaning in that direction. Then, last month, a joint proposal drafted by a leading environmental group, the Vermont Natural Resources Council, and Gov. Phil Scott’s administration called for eliminating district commissions. Under the initial proposal, they would have been replaced by a statewide Natural Resources Board made up of three full-time commissioners with experience in land use and environmental regulation, plus two nonvoting commissioners from the region where the proposed project was located. The goal was to shorten and professionalize a review process that critics argued

had become inconsistent, expensive and duplicative. Currently, commission decisions can be appealed to the environmental division of the Vermont Superior Court and, from there, to the state Supreme Court. Developers have long complained about this three-step process. “My premise has always been that we should do it right and do it once,” said Warren Coleman, a lobbyist who represents Pomerleau Real Estate, one of the largest commercial real estate developers in the state. VNRC was amenable to scrapping the commissions largely because it recognized that a more professional process might bring consistency to “a broken system,” said Brian Shupe, the group’s executive director. “Since Act 250 was passed, projects are more complicated, and the science is more complicated,” Shupe said. “We believe the current system is no longer serving Vermont’s environment.” He noted that even some district commissioners agree the system is flawed, pointing to the testimony of Joslyn Wilschek, an alternate member of the District 5 commission covering Washington and Lamoille counties. Once a district commission decision is appealed, all the work that went into it is “tossed aside,” and the environmental court starts from scratch, she told the House Natural Resources Committee. Wilschek said she personally spent more than 40 hours on an application for a rock-crushing operation at Rock of Ages quarry in Barre. Her work and several days of testimony the commission took was all for naught. “This is a disservice to the citizen volunteers and, I also think, at odds with the goal of having Commissioners, which is to provide a regional perspective,” Wilschek wrote. Stanak said he was blindsided by the proposal to eliminate the commissions. “My head blew off my shoulders,” Stanak said. “This is the heart of Act 250.” Deane Davis, the Republican governor who signed Act 250 into law, had warned against centralizing decision making in Montpelier, but governors ever since have sought to do just that in a bid to exert influence, Stanak said. The proposal would effectively make Act 250 reviews similar to rate cases before the Public Utility Commission: arcane, legalistic proceedings, impenetrable to the average citizen, Stanak said. Dingledine agreed, saying that a board similar to the PUC would strip the local control and influence from decisions and make it harder for citizens to participate.

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Another is the decision to reduce ing over contested cases that involved the elevation where Act 250 applies. daylong hearings in a cold fire station. Currently, any project located above “You’re asking a lot of volunteers and 2,500 feet requires Act 250 review. citizens,” she said. “In a lot of ways, this The bill calls for dropping that level to may provide us an opportunity to make it 2,000 feet. The administration supports a better process. That’s the goal.” changes that would protect ridgelines, She acknowledged, however, that the but simply lowering the elevation risks concerns about loss of local control are bringing “vast swaths” of the state under valid and the creation of a state board Act 250 review unnecessarily, he said. reflects a compromise with the adminis“There are many districts where tration that she has struggled with. legislators are going to have significant “It’s the art of the possible,” she said. heartburn over that provision,” Walke “We have to make compromises that meet said. people’s needs, and that’s what we’ve Little, the Chittenden County board done.” chair, said the concerns about the loss Stanak said the compromise would of local control are a little odd given the preserve the district commissions “in paucity of public participation. name only,” a move he branded a “hollow “There is to some extent a sentimengesture, a cynical gesture” meant to paper tal attachment to the district commisover the clear loss of local control. sions and the notion of access to the That’s one reason Rep. 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David Barash

WATERBURY CENTER, VT. 1955-2020 David Draycott Barash, age 64 of Waterbury Center, Vt., passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2020. David was born on December 30, 1955, in

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Doylestown, Pa., the son of Theodore and Elise Ludeke Barash. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Juliet Barash; two children, Molly and Cole; daughter-in-law, Alix; and grand-daughter, Iya Willow. Additional survivors include his siblings, Phoebe, Timothy and Mahlon; as well as many other close family members, friends and business colleagues. So many people were touched by David in so many ways. He was an incredibly loving, optimistic and hardworking human being. Throughout David’s life, he devoted his work toward helping others and growing small businesses in an environmentally conscious and socially responsible manner. Some included Shelburne Farms, Ben & Jerry’s, Burton Snowboards, Autumn Harp, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation and Brimstone

Gilberte “Jill” Messier

1928-2020 SHELBURNE, VT. Gilberte “Jill” Messier passed peacefully into the arms of her late husband, Victor Messier, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She spent the prior week surrounded by her children and grandchildren as they shared fond memories about growing up in a loving family in Claremont, N.H., and, later, Shelburne, Vt. Jill was 92 years old at the time of her death and had resided for the last 20 years in Shelburne. Jill was born on January 27, 1928, in Claremont, N.H., the daughter of Adalbert and Aurena Boissonneault. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School, class of 1945. On June 26, 1948, she wed Victor Messier, to whom she was married for 55 years until his death on January 15, 2003. Jill was a loving homemaker, raising not only her five children but offering childcare over the years to many others who affectionately called her “Momma Jill.” Jill was a congregant of St. Mary Church in Claremont, N.H., and participated in

several organizations, including the Catholic Daughters of America, Ladies of Saint Ann, adviser to the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), and PTO (30 years). She also spent many years in a supporting role with the St. Mary Drum and Bugle Corp. While living in Shelburne, Jill was a congregant of St. Catherine’s parish. Jill was a volunteer at SCHIPS, where she offered her amazing ironing skills. Jill was also a member of the singles fellowship and always brought the best desserts to their monthly gatherings. Members of her surviving family include her children, Linda Messier of Reading, Mass.; Daniel Messier and his wife, Phyllis, of Holiday, Fla.; David Messier and his wife,

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Consulting. He was an avid lover of nature and an active supporter of land conservation efforts. In his free time, he much enjoyed spending time with his family, hiking throughout the Green Mountains, and reading the New York Times either by the woodstove or in a hammock. A celebration of life for David will be held in the barn at Sleepy Hollow Ski and Bike Center in Huntington, Vt., on February 28, 2020. Pre-gathering begins at 1 p.m. Remarks begin at 2 p.m. Please RSVP to barash. phoebe@gmail.com. Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury. To send online condolences and to read a more complete obituary, please visit perkinsparker.com or the funeral home’s Facebook page.

Kyle, of Claremont, N.H.; Lisa Bonser and her husband, Mark, of Grand Haven, Mich.; and Michele Noonan and her husband, Mike, of Shelburne, Vt.. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeremy Malley (Laura), Nathaniel Malley (Iveta), Micaela Long (Tim), Joseph Malley (Emily), Danny Messier, Katie Helmick (Raymond), Sam Noonan (Celsea), Amanda Messier, Fiona Noonan and Ronan Noonan; and great-grandchildren, Sophie Helmick, Olive Long, Eloise Malley, Jack Malley, Aurora Noonan, Juno Long, Calvin Malley, Maggie Malley and Autumn Noonan. A Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne, Vt., with her son, the Rev. Daniel Messier, officiating. A Committal Service will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Claremont, N.H. The family invites you to share a memory of Jill or leave a message of condolence with them at royfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jill’s name to McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Hwy., Colchester, VT 05446.

Robert Sylvester Barra 1932-2020 ESSEX JUNCTION, VT.

Our dearest brother, Bob Barra, died February 4, 2020, at the Arbors in Shelburne. He was born Robert Sylvester Barra to Robert R. and Marion (LaVallee) Barra on March 14, 1932. In spite of never attending college, Bob was one of the most well-read men around. He always knew a little something about any subject one could come up with. Bob was diagnosed with narcolepsy in his early forties. Because of that disease, Bob gave up driving voluntarily; in spite of that vicious disease, he became a world traveler. His “itchy feet” took him to Europe, Mexico, China, India, Nepal, Bali and even Timbuktu! We hope, if there is an Afterlife, he’ll be traveling to all the places that he hasn’t visited yet. (We also hope he’ll go to the restaurants he’s never been to, to sample all the meals that his little heart desires.) Bob leaves behind his sisters, Pat of South Burlington and Beth of Rutland;

his brothers, Jim of Fort Collins, Colo., and Phil (Dr. Sue Erisman) of Danville; his nephews, Robert and Justin; numerous cousins; and his special friends Peter Charlton, Susan Roland and George Silver. We would especially like to thank Peter Charlton and Robin Hood, Susan Roland, Greg and Barb Thayer, Glen

Bassett, Ed Merritt, and Paula Terenzini for their kind and never-ending help. Bob was predeceased by his parents; his nephew, Christopher Day; and his lifelong buddy Thomas Schumpf. A celebration of his life will take place at the convenience of his family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Vermont Foodbank, P.O. Box 254, South Barre, VT 05670; Amnesty International; the American Civil Liberties Union; or your favorite charity. Happy trails to our dear brother.

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t a recent rehearsal in Burlington for the new work They Say a Lady Was the Cause of It, 11 dancers sat at a long table facing the audience. The scene was reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” — but far less staid, as dancers gestured and moved with abandon. One stood on a chair, one seemed to wash her face, one lay down as if to die, and a fourth rolled down the table’s length, wrapping herself in the tablecloth. “Everybody’s bringing their stuff to the dinner party,” director/choreographer/ producer JESSIE OWENS explained. “They are wearing their insides on the outside.” They Say a Lady Was the Cause of It is an evening-length contemporary dance work with live music that explores self, other and communication. Owens created it in collaboration with musician/composer 22

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and vocalist ROXANNE VOUGHT to grapple with personal and cultural issues raised by the #MeToo movement. ERGO/MOVEMENT presents the premiere this Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22, at MATT LAROCCA

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in Burlington. It will present two more performances at Middlebury’s TOWN HALL THEATER the following weekend. All of the performers are Vermonters. Owens recalled that she was “very affected” by the #MeToo movement in

2017. She grew up in Germany as “an Air Force brat in a very black-and-white, very rigid culture.” As she read works on gender and identity, she realized that the movement “is not just about confronting rape culture. It is about agency, identity and controlling our own narratives, as well as our bodies.” Two of the books Owens read shaped the creation of They Say a Lady. Orlando: A Biography, by Virginia Woolf, traces the experience of Orlando, a nobleman in the Elizabethan Age who wakes up one day in a woman’s body, lives for centuries, and faces all of the inherent limitations and prejudices. The other book, Undine Geht, by Ingeborg Bachmann, is about Undine, the mythical water nymph who becomes human when she falls in love with a man INSIDE OUT

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Nothing improves my attitude toward Vermont winters like a book about a doomed arctic expedition. Compared with the plight of starving people huddled in inadequate shelters at 50 below, scraping the ice off your windshield so you can go buy groceries seems positively decadent. With Starvation Shore, East Corinth’s LAURA WATERMAN offers a harrowing vicarious trip to the Arctic Circle. A longtime hiker and homesteader as well as a wilderness ethicist and memoirist, the author brings her outdoor experience to bear on this tale of the Lady Franklin Bay expedition. While Starvation Shore is fiction, it sticks close to facts; no monsters pop up here, as they do in Dan Simmons’ The Terror, which concerned the earlier Sir John Franklin expedition. By the end of Waterman’s book, though, readers will feel the terror just the same. The facts of the expedition are stark and sobering. In 1881, Lieutenant Adolphus Greely of the U.S. Army and 24 men steamed into Lady Franklin Bay, about 500 miles from the North Pole, where they established a scientific research station. The group included a young astronomer, a dashing officer who wanted to set a new “farthest north” record, and a few questionable characters — such as Private Charles Henry, who, unbeknownst to most of his comrades, had murdered a man in a frontier dispute. In 1882 and 1883, brutal summer ice kept the group isolated, out of reach of relief efforts. So, in August 1883, Greely and his men left their well-stocked fort and set off southward. The following June, a rescue ship found just seven survivors of the expedition on windswept Cape Sabine. The others had fallen to cold and starvation. The media, which had helped promote the rescue effort, now began spreading rumors of cannibalism. Intrepid reporters even made a deal CAPE FEAR

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Blows to the Patriarchy A British play about Victorian-era women boxers has U.S. premiere at Dartmouth College BY CHELSEA EDG AR

n 1722, Elizabeth Wilkinson, the first female pugilist to attain something like celebrity status, placed an ad in the London Journal to settle a beef: “I, Elizabeth Wilkinson, of Clerkenwell, having had some words with Hannah Hyfield, and requiring Satisfaction, do invite her to meet me on the Stage and Box me.” Wilkinson went on to make a name for herself in the nascent London prizefighting scene, garnering more press than some of her male peers. Had social media existed then, she would have tweet-bombed her rivals to great effect; in a newspaper announcement accepting a challenge from a female mule driver, known in the ring as “the famous Stoke Newington ass-woman,” Wilkinson crowed, “…doubt not that the blows which I shall present her with will be more difficult for her to digest than any she ever gave her asses.” By the end of the 19th century, Wilkinson’s legacy had all but disappeared from the historical narrative — likely because, as historians have argued, her success undercut Victorian beliefs about the inherent weakness of women. Women’s boxing had become the stuff of vaudeville acts, staged by men who sought to cash in on the titillating spectacle of ladies in skirts, trading cartoonish blows. This is the strange, corseted world we encounter in The Sweet Science of Bruising, a 2018 play by British screenwriter

and director Joy Wilkinson (no relation to Elizabeth) that will make its U.S. debut this weekend in a Dartmouth College production at the HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. “The male boxers, and the men who ran the show, were built up by Victorian writers, and the women were footnotes or vanished completely from view,” Wilkinson told Seven Days. “The play is a way to put them back on center stage and hopefully set a new precedent.” Set in London in 1869, The Sweet Science of Bruising imagines the lives of four women who are drawn into a boxing ring, a subterranean milieu arguably no more hostile than their day-today realities. Each character seeks a kind of freedom through physical competition. One is an upper-class woman in an abusive marriage; another is an orphaned coal miner trying to become a champion prizefighter; another, a nurse who aspires to go to medical school; the fourth, an Irish immigrant, escaped to England after being raped and bearing a child out of wedlock. Under the tutelage of an eccentric male professor, the women fight each other for cash purses, which represent the possibility of financial independence — and, by extension, a semblance of control over their own lives. But as the play progresses, director PETER HACKETT

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Cape Fear « P.22 with the family of a casualty to have his army-sealed coffin opened so they could see the evidence. Waterman opens her narrative with this ghoulish postscript, then rewinds to the arrival of the expedition at Lady Franklin Bay. To enter the minds of her characters, she uses an omniscient narrator and excerpts from their journals and letters. (These are her own compositions, the author tells us in a note, inspired by primary sources.) The novel’s de facto protagonist is Sergeant David Brainard, a dairy farmer-turned-soldier and a modest, low-key natural leader. He serves as the voice of reason whenever the men threaten Greely’s authority, led by the narcissistic Dr. Octave Pavy. The novel’s early chapters can be hard going; they’re thick with exposition,

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but is doomed to die if he is unfaithful to her. “I was drawn to this text because we hear from Undine in her own words,” Owens noted. They Say a Lady has two parts. Part 1, “The Dinner Party,” references Tanztheater, a dance-theater form born of German expressionism. Owens said, “It’s my testament to Pina Bausch.” The German dancer and choreographer of the late 20th century based her works on dancers’ emotions and definitively altered the course of modern dance. Bausch wanted dancers to have genuine experiences onstage, “so that the audience can have an experience, as well,” Owens explained. To achieve this level of authenticity, Owens gave her dancers prompts derived from the stories of Orlando and Undine, such as “Who are you?” “What are you hungry for?” “Where are you free?” Each dancer did freewrites in response, chose phrases they found significant, coalesced those into an identity and crafted movement for that identity. “I had them write their own texts and create their own movement so that when they are performing, they are performing themselves — and we see that,” Owens emphasized. This choreographic structure celebrates and mines dancers’ diversity. Some of the artists in They Say a Lady have trained professionally in ballet, contemporary or improvisation; others are self-taught. Some are in their thirties and have been dancing since their youth; others are in their fifties and have just returned to dance after a long hiatus. Each dancer shone during the recent rehearsal: Their ownership of and confidence in the score, which includes improvised and set movement, was palpable. Part 2, titled “The Wet Frontier Between Me and Me,” is less theatrical than Part 1 and more focused on how dancers negotiate relationships with each other and with the audience. Composed of duets, trios and ensemble sequences, “it is physical and raw, yet tender and vulnerable,” said Owens. To compose the musical score for They Say a Lady, LaRocca watched videos last December of the nearly completed dance components. His goal was to “augment

or amplify what’s going on,” he said. “It’s fun because there’s a lot that came directly from specific movements.” LaRocca will perform the score on violin and guitar, along with three other instrumentalists playing baritone saxophone, upright bass and piano. Two vocalists will sing with Vought. As Part 1 began in rehearsal, the music started with beautiful three-part harmony over languid instrumentation in three-quarter time. “Let’s forget with intention,” the vocalists sang. “Let’s remember like water.” JEREMY FREDERICK, drummer of the Burlington rock band Swale, wrote the lyrics, which he fashioned for Part 1 from the dancers’ freewrites. He crafted the lyrics for Part 2 from concepts central to Undine Geht. Half written and half improvised, the score provides ample opportunity for dancers and musicians to influence each other. “There’s always a good give-and-take,” LaRocca said, “and especially for us, in the music, there’s a lot of reaction to the movement and the gestures.” The lyrics offer something specific to audience members, said Vought: “There’s a huge opportunity for

sometimes less than gracefully delivered. But once the expedition is stranded on Cape Sabine, the narrative abruptly takes off, becoming claustrophobic and gripping. The conditions in which Greely’s men survived the winter of 1883 bordered on surreal. Waterman describes daily life in their makeshift shelter with Dante-esque precision and gusto: Outside, the black rocks high above loomed, but gave little protection. Inside, the boat-roof and walls were heavily covered with hoarfrost, moisture frozen from their own respiration. When the men brushed against this, they rained down on themselves their own breath. … The wind kept them from sleep. They were denned up like foxes. Such attention to detail makes for a highly immersive read. By the time rescue

catharsis, because when we are saying ‘Let’s forget,’ what that means is not defined. So anyone coming in as an audience member can take that in the context of their experience — of being here in the room with us and also their own life experience — and let it go.” Owens had similar advice for viewers: “There’s nothing to ‘get.’ Go ahead and feel it, because that’s what we’re doing. There’s clearly story in there for us … but most of it is not intended to be out there for you to understand. You’re right about everything you see — everything that hooks on to you, everything that sits, everything that settles.” Contact: elizabeth@sevendaysvt.com

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arrives, readers may feel as if they, too, have been rationing out bits of seal blubber and fighting their way into frozen-stiff buffalo sleeping bags. Waterman finds beauty in the horrific conditions, too, as when the moon shines and “The icebergs were lit as if by a thousand candles, their shaft-like shapes reflecting, absorbing, shifting, expanding, even dancing like prisms in the terrible cold.” Equally compelling is the human drama of watching these young, battlehardened men reveal their true natures when pushed to their breaking points. Lieutenant James Lockwood, the dashing explorer, retreats into elaborate foodcentric fantasies, reciting the menus of his favorite restaurants. Brainard and two native Greenlanders doggedly keep the group alive by hunting and fishing.

Private Henry has plenty of practice in food thievery and hoarding, but events may defeat even his cunning. And Greely, a stickler for decorum, will eventually find himself giving an unthinkable order in a chillingly matter-of-fact tone. If the book’s setup is a bit clunky, these payoffs more than compensate. Readers seeking a distraction from our long winter nights — which are, of course, brief and balmy by arctic standards — shouldn’t miss Starvation Shore. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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Blows to the Patriarchy « P.23 notes, the women begin to recognize River Valley Club in Lebanon, N.H., that they pose a much larger threat to the to teach the four boxing cast members status quo by joining forces rather than proper form and technique. The blows merely accruing individual victories. are choreographed — no one is actu“They realize that they share a ally getting punched in the face — but common sisterhood and, collectively, to augment the visual effect, the actors they understand the power of what learned to produce the sound of flesh they’re doing publicly,” said Hackett. hitting flesh, a theater trick known as a “They’re showing the world that women “knap.” The audience will be seated in can be fierce.” risers on the stage, an intimate vantage Hackett first encountered The Sweet designed to evoke the experience of specScience of Bruising last summer, when he tators at the ring. arranged for the students in his theater Rehearsals are generally grueling, study-abroad program to see the play, but this preperformance regimen — an then in its second season at the historic hour of boxing five days a week, on top Wilton’s Music Hall in of the normal rehearsal London. Captivated by schedule — has been unusuthe story, he reached out ally exhausting, said Quenemoen. Learning to box is to Wilkinson to ask for the rights and to see if she one thing; learning to box as would be willing to meet a dramatic feint is a uniquely with his students after the punishing exercise. show. Wilkinson agreed to “It’s actually more tiring both requests. to have to exert so much Several of the students control over where the blows PE TE R HACKET T who attended the London land than to just swing,” she performance will appear said. in the Dartmouth production, including To perform the role of a female senior KERRIGAN QUENEMOEN, who plays boxer in Victorian England onstage, in Violet, the nurse with dreams of becom- other words, is to live the metaphor at ing a doctor. the center of the play — to understand, Quenemoen was attracted to the role in bodily terms, the choreography that of Violet from the moment she first saw women have always had to subvert. m her onstage at Wilton’s Music Hall. “During intermission, I turned to my Contact: chelsea@sevendaysvt.com friend and said, ‘I want to play her,’” said Quenemoen. “She has incredibly well- INFO articulated thoughts about Darwin’s The Sweet Science of Bruising, Friday, theory of evolution, which had just come February 21, and Saturday, February 22, 8 out at the time of the play, and, at night, p.m., and Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m., at the she goes into the morgue to practice Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, sewing on cadavers, even though she Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. $5-15. isn’t supposed to. But she’s also super See website for future dates and times. passionate, so she’s an interesting balance Playwright Joy Wilkinson and Dartmouth of rational and emotional.” professor Carolyn Dever discuss “Victorian To create believable fight scenes, Morality and Everyday Reality in 19th-Century Hackett brought in a trainer from the London,” Saturday, February 22, 7 p.m. Free.

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England Regional Emmy Award for Societal Concerns Program/Special. After McArthur and Wheeler finished shooting the special, they decided to commemorate the occasion by tackling a different achievement: hiking Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern U.S. “Because we were unemployed, when we weren’t working on the special, we’d go hiking,” McArthur said. “I was like, ‘I want something to commemorate this’ … I knew this was the last project we were going to work on together like that for a while.” After hiking the mountain, the two went to the Omni Mount Washington Resort for drinks, and McArthur stopped at a jewelry store in the resort called Sterling Works. That’s where she saw the necklace, a circle with extending spokes like a drawing of the sun. “My kindergarten teacher used to call me Mary Sunshine,” McArthur said. “My mom would always remind me of this, and she would call me Mary Sunshine.” Between the occasion and the shape of the necklace, McArthur felt like it was fate. She bought it. In the summer of 2018, when she joined WCAX in Burlington, most of her belongings and other jewelry were still at her home in New Hampshire, so she wore the necklace nearly nonstop for a few weeks. That’s when the emails started. “People started asking,” McArthur said. “I wasn’t even thinking about it, and I would share the story. And then people kept asking, and they haven’t stopped asking, and sometimes when I don’t wear it, they ask why I haven’t worn it.” Last year at a farm show, when McArthur was trying to complete a story on deadline, she heard a woman yelling to her partner, “Yeah, honey! It’s her. I see the necklace!”

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his story must begin with a confession: We were skeptical at first. A reader suggested we look into the story behind Céline McArthur’s sun-shaped necklace, a signature piece of jewelry that glistens frequently around the neck of the WCAX-TV news anchor and investigative reporter. How much intrigue could there be in a single piece of jewelry? But when we googled McArthur’s name, the first result was “necklace.” And on McArthur’s public Facebook page, fans make happy comments nearly every time the necklace appears in one of her photos. Clearly, this iconic artifact merited some serious investigation. On air, McArthur does on-the-ground investigative reporting — she once bought $40 worth of heroin on the street in Massachusetts for a story. She also goofs around with coanchor Galen Ettlin. In a recent clip, the two segued into the weather segment by duetting the opening lines of the Temptations’ “My Girl.” In person, McArthur is fast-talking and charming. She’s amazed that people care so much about this piece of jewelry, and she’s always happy to share the story behind it, even if it starts in a less-than-sunny time in her life. In early 2017, McArthur was working at a television station in Concord, N.H., called NH1 when it was abruptly shut down after being sold to the Federal Communications Commission. (The station’s air rights were sold to a cellphone company to be used for high-speed internet in a process called a “spectrum auction.”) The staff was given no notice and told that the previous day’s show was their last day on air. As she and her longtime photographer Freddy Wheeler carried their boxes of personal belongings out of the station, McArthur wondered what this meant for the project she had just started: uncovering a source of New Hampshire’s illegal drugs. She had various contacts in law enforcement and had been planning to follow the trail of heroin and fentanyl all the way to the Caribbean. “This was my plan,” McArthur said. “The only problem is, we ran out of a TV station. We had no TV station. So Freddy and I used our three-month severance pay, my cellphone, eight GoPros and two DSLR cameras … We shot the one-hour special, and it aired on WCVB in Boston, and we actually won an Emmy for it in 2018.” The one-hour television special “Beyond the Border: The Opioid Pipeline” premiered in December 2017. In 2018 it won a New

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McArthur finds the attention ironic, because when she worked at NH1, she was loaned expensive jewelry to wear on air — and nobody asked about it. “Diamonds you could die for, like $30,000 diamond earrings,” she said. “And a beautiful medallion, all of diamonds. It’s something Beyoncé would wear. No one ever mentioned it, though, when I was on the news.” The sun necklace is sterling silver and cost McArthur $150. She returned to the store and bought a backup when it became her signature look. According to Susan Briggs, the owner of Sterling Works, McArthur’s necklace is called the Mount Washington Starburst and was created specially for the shop. It comes in four sizes; the smallest is priced at $29.95. Briggs said the prices haven’t changed in nine years because she wants anyone who visits the resort to be able to buy the necklace as a souvenir. “It’s so gorgeous that we sell thousands, literally thousands,” Briggs said. “We make it so anybody can buy it.” Briggs said plenty of people mention that they first saw the necklace on McArthur, and Briggs also tells everyone about the newscaster who wears it. Neither woman is sure what the small, sparkly stones are encircling the sun shape. McArthur doesn’t mind the fact that the public now expects her to wear the same

piece of jewelry almost daily. She said her work outfit of choice would be “jeans and a bulletproof vest” in the field, but for anchoring she often resorts to a black dress. “I’m sort of a creature of habit,” she said. “I would be perfect in uniform. When I like a pair of jeans, I buy four of them.” McArthur said she likes how the necklace facilitates a connection with her viewers. She does occasionally get nasty emails about what she wears — an experience that is common among female news anchors and is well documented. In 2018, a study in the Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media found that most broadcasters say such criticism has increased in the age of social media. McArthur said she doesn’t take it personally. “They’re not saying, ‘I don’t like your work,’” she said of comments about her clothes. “If that’s all that’s bothering you, we’re doing a good job.” m Contact: margaret@sevendaysvt.com Disclosure: Seven Days and WCAX-TV are media partners; Seven Days staffers regularly appear on the evening news.

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utside, frigid temperatures had turned Burlington’s latest snowfall into crusty meringue and rocks of ice. Inside the more hospitable Fletcher Free Library on a weekday morning, it was business as usual. A dozen or so patrons staked out chairs or tables in the spacious atrium; others browsed the stacks, settled into private nooks or waited in the checkout line. Senior citizens studied newspapers, future chiropractic patients slumped over their smartphones, and industrious individuals clacked away at the library’s computers. By the front desk, a staffer and an aggravated gentleman engaged in some kind of détente. Though these murmured conversations, rustling pages and clicking of digital devices did not exactly equal silence, every patron on all three floors of the Fletcher Free was in shush mode, as if a librarian with finger 28

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to lips stood before them. As if this place were considered sacred. Yet when a gaggle of children burst through the front door with unrestrained outdoor voices, no one looked up. The bubble of excitement soon disappeared into a kids’ yoga class. Anyone who has ever entered a library is familiar with this scene — the selfenforced hush, the attitude of tolerance, the freedom of access. But if you haven’t been to your public library in, oh, the past 10 or 20 years, you might be surprised by how things have changed. From a largely expanded inventory of items on loan to community-minded programming and resources to librarians engaged in defending democracy’s promise of equal access to information, “The public library is now in transition,” said Vermont State Librarian Jason Broughton. Seven Days visited seven of them last week to find out how and why.

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Today, at nearly every library, you can check out a motley assortment of things that aren’t books — gardening tools, snowshoes, games and puzzles, telescopes, tennis racquets, bakeware — and, of course, “books” that are e- or audio. Two of the most popular items at the Fletcher Free, revealed director Mary Danko, are the ukuleles and the metal detectors. Its Library of Nontraditional Things even has a food dehydrator, a fold-up wagon and, um, human skull facsimiles. The Fletcher Free purchases items, Danko said, according to perceived or expressed community needs. Another hallmark of today’s libraries? Technology. With the incursion of the internet into modern life, the institution that passionately promotes free and accessible information for everyone has gamely taken on the responsibility of offering computer

time to its patrons. It even teaches them, as needed, how to set up an email address or download a government form. “You need technology to do anything,” said Jessamyn West, “even apply for a job.” West is a Randolph-based librarian, technologist and consultant who has been writing and speaking nationwide on the intersection of libraries, technology and politics since 2003. The creator of librarian.net and a former moderator on the group blog MetaFilter, she is something of a folk hero in library communities, not least for her work “on the front lines in battling the USA Patriot Act,” as Wired put it. One of West’s frequent topics is bridging the digital divide — that is, how to provide internet access and training to people who lack it. In her talks, she notes that 10 percent of Vermonters — about 63,000 people — don’t or can’t use the internet. Thirty percent of those individuals report that broadband is

Libraries today are more strategic in their offerings to the public. sampling: language classes and voting information for New Americans. Chess clubs. Teen maker spaces. Banjo meetups. Racism discussions. Meditation instructions. Film screenings. Youth climate meetings. And that’s to say nothing of a multitude of story times for children and families — including, in some Vermont libraries, a reading hour with drag queens. Some contemporary library activities don’t appear on any schedule. In more urban areas, for example, librarians have learned how to administer Narcan, should a visitor happen to overdose on the premises. Libraries are a refuge for homeless and mentally challenged individuals; many simply need a warm place to hang out, but some arrive with personal exigencies for which the holder of a library science degree is not trained. And yet library staffers have stepped up in this arena, too. “One difference I’ve seen is how we have partnered with the Burlington Police Department and the Howard Center,” said Danko, who has been with the Fletcher Free for three years. “I see my colleagues having to do social services.” Danko suggested that meeting these needs shouldn’t be a library problem. “It’s a community problem; it’s the country’s problem,” she said. “We have to work on solutions to housing and services.” While waiting for that to happen, libraries continue to respond to their communities’ needs as best they can. “Historically, libraries were passive — a keeper of books, of knowledge,” said State CHECK THIS OUT

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Keagan Calkins can’t help but gush about the windows. “I remember the first time when it rained when we were in here in the summertime, I was like, ‘Oh, something’s happening outside, and I know about it!’” she said on a recent afternoon in the new Worthen Library building in South Hero. When Calkins became the library director of what was then called the South Hero Community Library in 2015, it was tucked inside Folsom Elementary School, sharing the space with the school’s own library, which lacked both windows and air conditioning. But in the summer of 2019, the library moved into a new, light-filled building just off Route 2. It is quickly becoming South Hero’s premier community gathering space. Sitting in cozy, low-slung chairs in front of one of those south-facing windows, Calkins and library board chair Ken Kowalewitz recalled the years of preparation it took to move into the 5,200-square-foot building. Kowalewitz said the library board had been planning for this change since early 2013. After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, schools across the country, including Folsom Elementary, stopped allowing most visitors during the school day. That meant community members couldn’t access their library until after school hours. The board felt a separate building was necessary, but it was mostly a dream until Ed Worthen, a retired professor and longtime library enthusiast, died in 2016 and bequeathed nearly $1 million to the library board. The new building cost $1.5 million in total. The spot on Route 2, donated by developers Nate and Katherine Hayward and Matt Bartle, was also a major win for the library. Nearby is another new building containing a health center and a bagel shop, the town’s firehouse, and an office building under construction. There are also plans for a senior center and a brewpub, and those involved hope to build a bustling commercial strip for South Hero. Calkins called it a “librarian’s dream” to design a new library from the ground up and said it was important to build a functional community space. There’s a kids’ section and story nook in the basement, so young visitors can make as much ruckus as they like without

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not available where they live. Many of them are elderly, clinging to an analog world that no longer exists. “If the government — town, state or federal — is requiring you to do a technologically mediated thing, they have a moral responsibility to help you do it,” West declared. “Libraries step up because nobody else is doing it.” Even if they don’t need help navigating their digital devices, patrons can go to libraries for the free Wi-Fi. Another change — though it’s not immediately obvious unless you peek at a library’s monthly calendar — is the uptick in programming and community events. A

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disturbing adult patrons. A large meeting space with an attached kitchen can accommodate everything from bridge groups and cooking classes to large meetings of the local historical society.

“We even debated about whether to call it a library,” Calkins said. But in the end, she and Kowalewitz agree: A library is about much more than books.

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Librarian Broughton. “In contemporary times, they are community engaged and active in education.” Considerations of race, diversity, gender identity, disability, what it is to be a Vermonter — “all of that comes into play” in a library, Broughton pointed out. Accordingly, he said, libraries today are more strategic in their offerings to the public — everything from health and fitness education to agricultural literacy. “It’s really the library as an informational hub,” he explained. “The library is part of the community … and it’s a safe place for discussion and civility.”

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Shelly Williams is not your stereotypical librarian. For one thing, she’s way too loud. “It’s usually other people shushing me,” she said with a laugh. Her guffaw was loud enough to elicit a raised eyebrow from a young woman working the circulation desk of the Maclure Library in Pittsford as Williams chatted with Seven Days in the adjoining Vermont Room. Williams, the Maclure’s director, can’t help herself. She gets excited talking about the library she’s run for the last year and a half and worked for since 2012. That’s especially true when you get her going about the red brick Romanesque building itself, which is among the more architecturally striking libraries in Vermont. New York City doctor Henry Walker built the Maclure Library in 1895 to honor his deceased brother, Stephen. The siblings had summered in Pittsford and discovered the spring in Chittenden that supplies the town’s water. Walker endowed the library with shares from the aqueduct company he subsequently founded. The library is named for Scottish geologist William Maclure, who in the mid-1800s offered matching funds to library associations around the country, including $400 to Pittsford in 1839. But the original community library association in Pittsford dates back even further, to 1796. It was a subscription library that operated on a rotating basis from residents’ houses and was open only to men. “Other libraries have claimed that because they were located in a building, they’re older,” said Williams. “But we 30

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really do have one of the oldest library associations in the state, for sure.” While the library no longer operates out of Pittsford homes — and now welcomes members of all gender identities — Williams and three part-time workers do maintain an inviting, homey feel at the stately Maclure. On weekday afternoons after school, two busloads of kids arrive at the library to study, do homework on computers, read or play games. “It’s a madhouse,” Williams said fondly of the afterschool hours. At quieter times, the library hosts everything from political discussions with state representatives to meditation classes to a meeting of pet fish enthusiasts. “Dude, we are the Otter Valley fish club capital,” said Williams. In total, various groups utilize the library about 220 hours per month. That makes the Maclure’s three floors something like a living room for the roughly 3,000 residents of Pittsford, 1,200 of whom are library members.

“It’s more of a community center,” said Williams, adding that the Maclure’s collection is comparatively small — just 17,000 books. Aside from upkeep on the ornate building, which is practically a fulltime job on its own, Williams said her biggest challenge is maintaining that community feel. “Simultaneously keeping 3,000 people happy is really hard,” she admitted. It’s also the most rewarding part of her job. Recently, Williams took home, washed and folded the laundry of an elderly library member who was recovering from surgery. On another occasion, she made calls on behalf of a member who needed help finding a gardener. When she needs work done on the aging library, she’ll look for laborers at the Pittsford Pub & Grill across the street. “I never saw any of that in my job description,” said the librarian. “But I love it.” D.B.

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The expanding provisions of libraries have not escaped the attention of Vermont legislators. A current Senate bill, S.281, would establish the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in Vermont. Its objective, over the next year or so, would be to study and report on the status of Vermont libraries — and, ultimately, to strengthen and support those libraries and improve their services. Asked to comment on the bill’s genesis, key sponsor Sen. Ruth Hardy (D-Addison) said, “I just really love libraries and think they don’t get enough attention. They are often the hub of the community, especially in small towns.” Part of the reason for the proposed library study, Hardy added, “is to tell their stories and how they could do better.” One of those stories is about the challenges of the physical structures. Many of the state’s libraries, built a century or more ago, have run out of space, need upkeep, aren’t energy efficient and aren’t as flexible as today’s programming needs require, she observed. (Indeed, some tiny-town Vermont libraries still lack adequate plumbing or electricity.) Hardy anticipates that other issues are library staffing and pay, as well as how libraries might be able to help in the face of, say, future climate crises or emergency management. “In some towns, residents rely on the library for information,” she said. “How can we support their role in the 21st century?” The bill is currently with the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Meantime, President Donald Trump’s recently released fiscal year 2021 budget proposal, if approved, would permanently shutter the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (along with the national endowments for arts and humanities), thus eliminating federal funding to America’s libraries altogether. The IMLS gives grants to state library departments, funding that provides public libraries with crucial support services.

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One vital service, noted Broughton, is administering interlibrary loans — a system that gives cardholders of even the smallest library access to millions of books housed elsewhere around the state and country. U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) was among those who pushed back against Trump’s proposal last week. “My life was influenced at an early age by getting my first library card at the age of four at the KelloggHubbard Library in Montpelier,” he wrote on Twitter. “From that moment forward I was a frequent visitor to the Children’s Wing, cultivating a lifelong love of reading and learning.” The senator’s tweet prompted thanks from some followers, accompanied by the hashtag #FundLibraries. But Leahy’s support for the Kellogg-Hubbard has gone way beyond nostalgia and lip service. Famously a Batman fan with cameo roles in five films about the Caped Crusader, he has donated his cinematic royalties to the library — nearly $158,000 to date. In addition, between 2000 and 2008, Leahy procured more than $1,323,000 in federal funding for his beloved KelloggHubbard, according to a spokesperson at his office. In appreciation, the library named a new wing after the senator. As for the president’s proposal, it’s particularly draconian but nothing new; conservative administrations have long tried to ax the

arts and humanities. But with an acquiescent Republican majority in the Senate, will 2021 be the year they finally prevail? There is reason to think not: The library community has managed to counter the past three budget-cut proposals, notes an article in Publishers Weekly. In fact, the IMLS has actually seen modest increases in budget allocation in each of the past three years. In that article, American Library Association president Wanda Brown was quoted saying, “After three years of consistent pushback from library advocates and Congress itself, the administration still has not gotten the message: eliminating federal funding for libraries is to forego opportunities to serve veterans, upskill underemployed Americans, start and grow small businesses, teach our kids to read, and give greater access to people with print disabilities in our communities.” All this said, the fact remains that public libraries typically operate on a shoestring. Vermont is one of eight states that does not include direct funding for libraries in its budget, relying on the feds — and library “friends” groups — for support. Yet public libraries are being asked to do more, for all subsets of their communities.

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Vermont, a state with 251 towns, has 183 public libraries. That number does not include the dozens of school libraries, from elementary to college, across the state. Some libraries are municipal, meaning they are town or city departments, and the cost of running them is included in the town’s budget. Some libraries are incorporated, essentially run as a nonprofit with a board of trustees. We have Founding Father Benjamin Franklin to thank for establishing the first “membership library” in the colonies, in 1731. Years later, after the Revolutionary War, he also played a role in creating the first lending library — in the Massachusetts town

that took his name. Public libraries began spreading in earnest after the American Civil War. The first totally tax-supported public library was built in Peterborough, N.H., in 1833, according to a history on the Digital Public Library of America. Skip ahead a few decades, and U.S. towns that wanted to build their own libraries found a veritable patron saint in Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish American steel magnate turned philanthropist. “Building a Library outranks any other one thing that a community can do to benefit its people,” he wrote in an 1889 magazine article titled “The Gospel of Wealth.” “It is the never failing spring in the desert.” Carnegie spent close to $42 million to build 1,689 public libraries around the U.S. between 1881 and 1917. Four of the so-called “Carnegie libraries” are in Vermont: the Fletcher Free in Burlington (1904), the Fair Haven Free Library (1908), the Rockingham Free Public Library (1909) and the Morristown Centennial Library (1913). All still function as public libraries, and all have been annexed and renovated to create additional space for growing needs. To that point, the Fletcher Free, which was renovated and expanded in 1981, has once again reached a condition that Danko called “at capacity.” The library has just finished a feasibility study for funding another expansion. This time, though, the building would not be enlarged but “restructured” to make more efficient use of existing space. “People want more meeting rooms — we get more requests than we can handle,” Danko said. “They want a café, a more cheerful children’s area. They want better use of the outdoor space.” The city will be looking at the results of its study over the next six months, Danko said. The need for more room is a common lament. “Our No. 1 challenge is facilities and space,” said Dana Hart, director of the Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury. Built in 1924, the distinctive white stone building on Main Street seems large but apparently is not large enough. The basement community room is in constant demand. One good thing about these growing pains? They illustrate how much town residents rely on and engage with their libraries. Broughton has been the state’s head librarian for two and a half years and reckons he’s visited “over 100” of Vermont’s 183 libraries to date. Not surprisingly, he’s a major library enthusiast. For anyone else who might care to geek out over libraries, Broughton pointed out the most recent (FY2018) results of the Public Library Survey, available on the department’s website. Created by IMLS, it’s a compendium of information that the state’s libraries are asked to update each year. The survey report even handily offers a list of “superlatives,” where you can learn

such facts as “highest total circulation” (Fletcher Free, 389,347), “highest per capita collection expenditures” (Sherburne Memorial, $42) and “highest interlibrary loans sent” (Rutland Free, 5,581). There is also a spreadsheet listing Vermont’s libraries in alphabetical order, their town, population and other stats. What’s perhaps most interesting are the metrics of “least” — for example, Hancock, population 300, is Vermont’s smallest town to have its own library. This terse compilation of statistics doesn’t get into aesthetic, architectural or quirky features of Vermont libraries. It doesn’t tell us, for example, that the Haskell Free Library & Opera House in Derby Line straddles the U.S./Canadian border, or that the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum houses a glorious art collection, or that the Groton Free Public Library offers free hot soup on Friday nights. Rather, the survey is “a broad statistical summary of a year in the life of a public library,” and its findings are essentially of use to government officials in “planning for the future and documenting the significance of libraries.” Which is pretty much the goal of the Working Group on the Status of Libraries in the Vermont Senate. Nearly every town wants to have a library, it seems, whether for the books or the communal opportunities or access to the world via broadband. “Pittsfield has had a volunteer-run library since 1901,” noted West, referring to the Roger Clark Memorial Library. “Just last year, the town voted to pay a librarian.” The intrepid residents of West Danville reopened the Charles D. Brainerd Public Library in 2017 after years of inactivity. Housed in a former gas station, it claims to be the state’s smallest library. Two other public libraries — in Danville and North Danville — are minutes away. Regardless of size or circumstance, “a library is as much a portal as it is a place — it is a transit point, a passage.” So wrote Susan Orlean in her 2018 nonfiction best seller The Library Book. It is a place where people can go not only to find books but, possibly, to find themselves. If you’re among the adults who recall, like Sen. Leahy, the magical hours spent in that portal as a kid, rest assured that today’s children are doing the same — and borrowing Jenga games, Hula-Hoops and GoPro cameras, as well as books. Who knows what Vermonters of the future will find there? P.P.

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A Legacy of Generosity Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes, 877-2211, bixbylibrary.org

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Even with the long-awaited recent additions of H&M and, especially, Target, the University Mall in South Burlington can be a desolate place. With its closure this month, Sears was the latest casualty in a long line of mall tenants that have already shuttered or soon will. It is oddly fitting, then, that the most vibrant storefront in the shopping center gives its wares away for free. When the South Burlington Public Library opened at the U-Mall in November 2018 — ironically, just in time for the holiday shopping season — it earned a curious local distinction: 32

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It’s the only Vermont library housed in a mall. Perhaps more importantly, it marked the first time the library had a home of its own. Since it opened in 1971, the library had been located just down Dorset Street in South Burlington High School. According to Jennifer Murray, library director for the past six years, that location was problematic on a few fronts, including low visibility and accessibility. “A lot of people just weren’t comfortable going to the high school,” she said, adding that certain individuals weren’t even allowed on school grounds, for a variety of reasons. Indeed, Murray said visits to the library have noticeably increased since it could claim Target and rue21 as neighbors. Currently, some 9,300 members borrow from 50,000 items

in the library’s collection, which now largely lives behind floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering a view of an IHOP. DVDs, CDs and audiobooks make up about 10 percent of the total collection. The growing Library of Things features ukuleles, a bike helmet, blood-pressure monitors and a sewing machine, among other offerings. From the seed library, would-be gardeners can “borrow” seeds for everything from asparagus to zucchini. The computer lab is often full, occupied by students and seniors alike. However, the move to the mall is only temporary, sort of a dress rehearsal for the opening of a new library on nearby Market Street in the summer of 2021. Murray said that space will be three times the size of its quarters in the mall. When completed, the new library will allow an expansion of programming, musical events and various community meetings, discussions and clubs. The new building, part of the city’s developing downtown center, will also present the library’s eight full-time employees and numerous volunteers with challenges they didn’t have in the high school. Recently, Murray’s staff has undergone training on working with homeless populations. And a new first aid policy will cover the use of Narcan to treat potential overdoses. That’s all part of a larger vision of the new library as a community center built for the entire community. “Libraries are full of potential, because the people who come in are full of potential,” said Murray. “We are for everyone.” D.B.

Four Ionic columns and wide stairs in classic Greek revival style form the impressive and somewhat intimidating entrance to the Bixby Memorial Free Library. But inside, a large square foyer, lit from above by sunlight streaming through a colorful glass dome, seems to whisper, “Relax. You belong here. Stay a while.” Listed on the national and state historic registers, the Bixby was built in 1912 as both a library and a community center. It remains true to those functions today. “It’s so grand and beautiful, but you can walk in and have muddy boots and a tattered jacket and that’s OK,” said Maddy Willwerth, the library’s interim director, public relations specialist and circulations coordinator. “And if you just want to come in and have a cup of coffee and you’re not reading a book, that’s OK, too.”

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A legacy of generosity pervades the Bixby’s history. In 1907, Vergennes resident William Gove Bixby bequeathed most of his estate (composed primarily of wealth inherited from his sister) to the town for a library. Its unique design included not only rooms with book stacks but also three public restrooms for women (rare at the time) and multipurpose rooms for private gatherings. “We are very lucky,” Willwerth said, noting that most libraries have to build additions to house community gatherings. “Libraries that are just books nowadays don’t survive. We have to be more than that.” Last year, locals reserved the multipurpose rooms 360 times. The Bixby serves the towns of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham. Approximately 4,500 cardholders have access to a physical collection of 22,406 books, audiobooks, ebooks and more. The library also offers many recurring free events, including a weekly children’s story hour, a monthly movie showing and numerous special functions,

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such as the recent Lego competition, which garnered 54 entries. Willwerth normally works with three other staff, but as the board searches for a new director, she and two colleagues are holding down the fort with the help of volunteers. Ages 12 to 73, those volunteers contribute 43 percent of the total hours worked, Willwerth estimated.

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Not a lot of shushing goes on at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier. When it happens, it’s probably from a patron. “We are not likely to shush people,” said Carolyn Brennan, the library’s codirector. “We let people speak in here.” They also let people eat and drink in the library, as well as play hide-and-seek in their stocking feet in the stacks. “Libraries are seeing a period of rapid change,” said Brennan. “They are going from quiet spaces where people look for books to being a community living room.” That said, circulating books remains the No. 1 function of Kellogg-Hubbard: 280,627 books, DVDs, CDs and magazines were checked out of the library in FY2019. In that time, the library hosted 575 programs that drew 10,000 people to the institution, Brennan said. Upcoming programs include a Shakespeare camp where kids will perform Julius Caesar and the annual town-wide PoemCity. On a daily basis, the library hosts an informal, free afterschool program for 75 kids. Kellogg-Hubbard was founded and built on Main Street in the mid-1890s. Outside its windows, the spires of neighboring churches pierce the sky. Inside, the spines of 64,279 books line the shelves. A nonprofit organization that serves six central Vermont towns, Kellogg-Hubbard operates on an annual budget of $929,100. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including allocations from member towns, income from a $4.5 million endowment, and fundraising of about $175,000 a year, Brennan said. Among the library’s 8,000 members is Sen. Patrick Leahy, who got his first card there at age 4 and keeps his current one on his desk in Middlesex. In a phone call from Washington, D.C., he shared the memory of walking to the library after school, a young boy who “took solace in reading.” The children’s librarian, Mrs. Holbrook, would greet him and talk with him about the books he was returning and new ones to check out. The senator remembered a conversation from more than 70 years ago in which she asked him if he knew anything about Charles Dickens and gave him a copy of A Tale of Two Cities.

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About a year and a half ago, the Whiting Free Library was relocated to its current home on the second floor of the Whiting Town Hall. Overstuffed bookshelves are scattered around the spacious old room, which has wood paneling, high ceilings and a stage and is pleasantly musty. The move marked the dawn of a, well, bright new era for the small community library. “It’s the first time we’ve ever had electricity,” said library trustee and Whiting native Tara Trudo. The original Whiting Free Library — not to be confused with the Whiting Library in Chester — had been housed in an old Baptist church just a couple hundred yards north of the town hall on Route 30, aka Main Street. Built in 1843, the church became a library in 1929, when it was deeded to the town. The building fell into disuse for a period of years sometime before 1970, but it was reopened as a library again around 1973. “It’s a really cool building, but it’s really falling down,” Trudo said of the rustic old church. “It was beyond repair,” she continued, citing rotting floorboards and windows that were “sliding off the walls.” The town hall, however, was in better shape. Except for occasional school plays, concerts and graduations, Trudo explained, it also had long been underutilized. Following the 2015 passage of Act 46, the Whiting Elementary School was consolidated; it was repurposed as a daycare, meaning the former school building got even less use. Add in certain modern-ish conveniences, and the move to town hall was a no-brainer. “We’re tackling the new century with electricity, heat, parking and bathrooms,” said Trudo with a chuckle. During the winter, the Whiting Free Library is only open on Saturday. That’s actually an increase in operating hours, since the previous venue was only open in the summer. The library serves 60 or so regulars and about as many infrequent visitors, according to Trudo. It doesn’t have official members and is open to nonresidents. “Some of the other small towns around here don’t have town libraries, so we like to be available to them, too,” Trudo explained. She has no idea how many books are in the library’s modest collection and doubts whether any of the other four trustees would know, either. Additional offerings include a toy library, courtesy of the Brandon Area Toy Project, and several pairs of snowshoes. With a population of about 400, Whiting is one of the five or six smallest towns in Vermont that maintains a library. The Whiting Free operates on a $1,000 municipal budget. Otherwise, it relies on donations and income from an annual book sale.

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Still, according to Trudo, the library is a vital space in a town where the only other places you might bump into neighbors are the post office and a Congregational church. “The store closed years ago,” said Trudo. “Especially with the school being repurposed, we wanted to keep a sense of community here.” And they have. A Halloween party at the library last year drew more than 100 revelers. Other events, including snowshoeing, snowman-building parties and cabin fever

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The Ilsley Public Library was dedicated in 1924, the outcome of $50,000 that Col. Silas Ilsley and his widow collectively left in their wills to the town. But before the handsome white-stone building was erected, Middlebury had library associations. That is, groups dedicated to the sharing and discussion of reading material — a precursor to the modern book club. The first group, in 1848, was for men, who read the periodicals of the era. The Ladies Library Association established itself in 1866. The ladies took informative minutes, many of which populate the line-item history provided on the Ilsley’s extensive website. They allow a 21st-century observer to helicopter into yesteryear and find such developments as: “Six electric lights were installed” (1894), and “Ilsley staff are leaders in the Green Mountain Library Consortium that brings electronic services to libraries throughout the state” (2018). But contemporary browsers are more likely to seek information on the latest free downloadable books from Project Gutenberg, or genealogy source material, or the time of the next story hour, “Engaging Racism” discussion or Vermont Humanities First Wednesdays lecture. Director Dana Hart, who’s been at the Ilsley for two years, is justifiably proud of the library’s breadth of programming and patron resources. In a community of 8,496 — 8,921 if you include East Middlebury — the Ilsley has 4,502 registered cardholders, she said. Its 900 annual programs brought in 18,232 attendees, according to a 2019 impact statement. Hart estimated the library’s current inventory at some 70,000

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who described her role as “day programming.” It was the day after a major snowstorm, and attendance was modest in the community room. But Ursitti was pleased to see even the small trickle of folks who arrived with such items as a weathered duck decoy and old photographs. “The community room is in use a lot,” Ursitti said. “It’s almost difficult for me to book [library] events in here, it’s so busy.” Her observation echoed Hart’s comment that the Ilsley “is really a community center” — a recurring theme among Vermont’s libraries. And not evident at its capacious quarters — a large central reading room, a warren of meeting spaces, an adorable children’s section, and stacks dotted with tables, chairs and computer stations — are the off-site locations of the Ilsley’s outreach, including eldercare facilities and a teen center. The physical facility, which expanded in 1977 and 1988, needs to grow again to keep up. “A 21st-century library needs to be flexible,” Hart said. “We can only imagine how the library will change over the next century.”

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Where the Wild Things Art Theater review: As You Like It, Plainfield Little Theatre B Y E R IK ESCKIL SEN JEB WALLACE-BRODEUR

hile many of William Shakespeare’s most frequently produced plays are set in regal locales — the courts and corridors of power and intrigue — some of his most magical moments take place in the wild. Dark woods are where fairies and spirits romp in such plays as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest. In the comedy As You Like It, a production of which continues this week at Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, the Forest of Arden is a destination for the banished. Although magical beings are absent from this realm, the most potent magic of all still rules there: love. Produced by Plainfield Little Theatre and directed by Tom Blachly, this lively staging of As You Like It pays loving tribute to the company’s own rural setting. In a program note, dramaturge Robbie Harold cites Vermont’s back-to-the-land movement of the 1960s as an inspiration for the production’s hippie-chic costuming — the handiwork of Carol Rogstad-Meunier. This choice, Harold writes, connects Shakespeare’s vision of the “healing powers of nature” with the countercultural rejection of “mainstream society and its consumerist, militaristic values, its hungers for status and power.” Unlike Vermont’s back-to-the-landers, few of the characters in remote Arden are there by choice. Duke Frederick (Carl Etnier), having deposed and banished his brother, Duke Senior (Clarke Jordan), now exiles his niece, Rosalind (Sorsha Anderson), to Arden. Meanwhile, Orlando (Richard Littauer), son of the late Sir Rowland de Boys, finds himself locked in bitter sibling rivalry with his brother Oliver (Jesse Clayton). He flees to Arden after hearing that Oliver is planning to burn down his house. Arden is no one’s happy place — not exactly Woodstock (the music festival or the town). Still, the principal characters’ survival, redemption and connection all depend on their goodwill and peace-loving nature. Some Shakespeare productions use an anachronistic setting to illuminate the durability of the plays’ themes over time or to testify to the Bard’s preternatural vision of the human condition. Other directors simply hope to offer contemporary audiences easier access — through familiar costumes and sets — to Elizabethan-era culture. In the Little Theatre production of As You Like It, the costumes are the only such contemporizing elements. The production has no set fixtures save for a bench at downstage center and a row of trees lining the upstage wall. Characters wear the production’s only notable adornments, and that choice neither amplifies the persistent relevance of Shakespeare’s work nor draws clear parallels between the play’s era and rural Vermont of yesteryear. The tie-dye, headbands and peasant skirts, while a touch distracting, mainly serve to add welcome color to this spare production.

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Sorsha Anderson and Richard Littauer

THE CAST IS STRONGEST WHERE THE PLAY NEEDS IT MOST: ITS LEAD ROLES. The dash of gaiety was especially welcome on a winter night that called to mind The Tempest. (If Shakespeare had lived to see the internal combustion engine, he surely would’ve dramatized the rigors of driving in freezing rain.) But the production has appeal beyond its love beads and peace-sign pendants. The uniformly strong acting outshines even the grooviest getup. The cast is strongest where the play needs it most: its lead roles. Playing Rosalind, Anderson shows laudable emotional range. She is convincingly besotted as she pines for Orlando. Her clear affection for cousin Celia (Pollaidh Major), with whom she has traveled to Arden, gives the two of them vital confidante chemistry. When Rosalind takes the male guise of Ganymede to test Orlando’s love for her, she shifts to sternness, her fair appearance doing nothing to mute her ferocity.

Anderson’s performance sets up a compelling contrast with the object of her affection. Of the entire cast, Littauer’s Orlando wears the tie-dye the most convincingly. A paragon of mellowness, he is the one character who could credibly occupy both Elizabethan England and Vermont’s ’60s-era Tofu Belt. While he is centered almost to the point of being blissed-out, Anderson’s Rosalind is more volatile. But both performances exude desire, and the actors demonstrate core confidence in their choices. Shakespeare’s language can create energy of its own, dazzling an audience with clever turns of phrase and penetrating insights. A cast that embodies that language with nuance and sensitivity invites a full appreciation of the work. In part owing to its minimalist production design, the Little Theatre’s As You Like It makes plenty of room for Shakespeare’s verbal gifts. And the play’s supporting cast delivers them as skillfully, if not as prominently, as the lead actors. Among the more notable turns is Major’s portrayal of Celia, Duke Frederick’s daughter. A deft wing-woman to Rosalind, Celia is, by turns, mirthfully complicit in her friend’s plot to win Orlando’s heart and gently concerned by some of Rosalind’s tactics. Playing Jaques, one of Duke Senior’s melancholy aides — the speaker of the famous “All the world’s a stage” monologue — David Klein tinges the character’s jaundiced worldview with enough curmudgeonly charm to maintain an upbeat mood. Matthew Grant Winston plays the trickster Touchstone, a jester in Duke Frederick’s court, with unfettered impishness. His physicality goes over the top here and there, but Winston brings solid acting chops to the play’s broadest comic role. Other light touches, such as Jessica Della Pepa’s ukulele numbers in the role of Amiens, one of Duke Senior’s entourage, add buoyancy to the production. As You Like It might not be Shakespeare’s profoundest or most whimsical work. But its dramatic commentary on rivalry and love is no less resonant than that of his other plays. Local audiences may particularly relate to the notion that wild spaces offer sanctuary from conflict while fostering affection. As a theatrical world within the world, the Little Theatre production offers an inviting haven for audiences seeking warmth and light on a cold, dark winter’s eve. m Contact: esckilsen@sevendaysvt.com

INFO As You Like It, by William Shakespeare, directed by Tom Blachly, produced by Plainfield Little Theatre. Thursday, February 20, through Saturday, February 22, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m., at Plainfield Town Hall Opera House. $15. Find Plainfield Little Theatre on Facebook, or email alyce@waterfallquilts.com for information.

Chekhov List Theater review: The Seagull, BarnArts B Y A L E X BROW N COURTESY OF LINDA TREASH/BARNARTS

n Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, everyone is busy pursuing art, love and happiness, and then realizing that, for the most part, all three are out of reach. It’s a sad story about comical characters who don’t, or at least shouldn’t, take themselves too seriously. In the BarnArts production at the Grange Theatre in South Pomfret, a cast of community actors revives a classic play. First performed in 1896, The Seagull broke away from the melodramatic acting style of the day to usher in psychological realism and nuanced performances. It’s hard now to imagine the sharp shift the play represented, but if it can’t startle any longer, it can at least feel comfortably contemporary. Unfortunately, most theaters staging Chekhov today can’t resist allowing the period details to make it creak like a relic. This production uses modern dress and changes snuff to cigarettes, but horses, Hamlet references and rigid Russian social classes remain, anchoring the play in a different era. That’s not a problem in itself, but director Aaron M. Hodge substitutes stiff formality for Chekhov’s casual treatment of everyday life. The tone is never breezy, and the light comedy is often lost. Paul Schmidt’s 1997 translation strips away the archaic, stilted language, and his text should give performers the calm assurance of matter-of-fact dialogue. But Hodge and the actors work against it, seeking a higher pitch of dramatic speech, probably because the story is actually melodramatic indeed. It’s a play of small, daily details, but the plot includes a shocking and ruinous love affair and a suicide attempt. The biggest events occur offstage, so Chekhov always shows characters reconciling themselves to upheaval, rather than the cataclysm itself. The story begins with a play. Arkadina (Rebecca Bailey), a famous actress, is visiting the country estate of her perpetually ailing but never really ill brother, Sórin (Daniel Deneen). Arkadina’s son, Treplev (Christian Coffman), has written an abstract play in the new Symbolist style that he hopes will prove him his mother’s artistic equal. The mother and son are in a battle of wills that neither admits to and Treplev can’t possibly win.

Katie Cawley and Christian Coffman

The performance is outdoors, beside a lake at moonrise. Treplev is in love with Nína (Katie Cawley), a young woman who lives across the lake. She’ll perform the play and hopes to become an actress, an ambition that might be advanced by Arkadina’s current lover, the popular author Trigórin (Mark Alloway), who will be in attendance.

HODGE FOCUSES ON THE ROMANTIC DOOM OF NÍNA AND TREPLEV,

PARKING THE OTHER CHARACTERS MOSTLY IN THE SHADOWS. Chekhov populates The Seagull with characters high and low, mingling them so we can see how all of them yearn for something they can’t quite have. The estate’s tedious, self-important manager Shamráyev (Joseph Ronan) wants his version of grandeur, despite being lower class. His daughter, Másha (Chelsea Mojallali), is in love with Treplev and acutely aware of

the hopelessness of her infatuation. She decides to throttle her impossible love by marrying a man she cares nothing about, the poor schoolteacher Medvedénko (Cedar Davidson), a man who wants so little yet still can’t quite earn that extra kopek. Shamráyev’s wife, Paulína (Courtney Hollingsworth), flirts with Dorn (Jim Schley), the country doctor. She thinks it’s her turn for romance, but he has spent his long bachelor life in shallow, brief affairs and feels no need for another. Sórin has always wished to marry and live in the city; he finds himself near the end of his days alone in the country. Trigórin would rather go fishing than bask in his fame. A set of characters ineffectually exploring their chronic dissatisfaction offers a director several choices. As written, these people can elicit compassion or contempt, so directors are free to explore anything from cynical humor to deep psychological dredging to taking a stab at pure pathos. In this production, Hodge focuses on the romantic doom of Nína and Treplev, parking the other characters mostly in the shadows. Nína’s downfall is getting what she thinks she wants; Treplev’s is neither getting Nína nor the artistic success that could make up for losing her.

Hodge emphasizes the dramatic arc for these two characters, but because their darkest events occur offstage, he doesn’t have the action to make them sensational or the words to make them woeful. Chekhov withheld those elements to show a different kind of dramatic reckoning, but in this production the performers portray the suffering through somewhat superficial acting. We see an actor raise an eyebrow, but we don’t see a character feel the little shock that makes it impossible not to raise an eyebrow. It’s acting from the outside in, and even though it may be heartfelt, it can read as mannered. All the performers have nice moments and show what’s at stake for their characters. Chekhov counted on an ensemble to tell his story, and The Seagull is built on contrasts between old and young, jealous and confident, despairing and hopeful that these disparate characters embody. To make it work as theater, the acting ensemble has to engage with each other and create a whole larger than the sum of its parts. As the run continues, these performers may start to connect more fully, but on opening night the show was still a collection of individual efforts. If Shakespeare pushes actors to emote to the breaking point, Chekhov humbles them with language so plain that a pause and a glance will do all the work. The secret is trusting it, because the story itself beckons actors to overdo the humor or the despair, or both. This production seems to be searching for something grand in Treplev’s artistic quest and Nína’s downfall, but the text doesn’t cap events with tidy morals. The company has located the tragedy for the characters but not quite found the comedy that surrounds it. m

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ver the past couple of weeks, I ate my way through Montpelier: breakfast, lunch and dinner at restaurants near the Vermont Statehouse. I also stopped at Rabble-Rouser for samples of free chocolate, drank a martini at Three Penny Taproom, my favorite bar, and watched lawmakers fail by one vote to override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of a paid family leave law. My meals in Montpelier preceded by a few days the governor’s February 10 veto of a bill that would have raised the minimum wage from $10.96 per hour to $12.55 by 2022. (The Senate has since voted to override Scott’s veto; action is expected in the House.) This policy debate got me wondering: How much does the person who poaches my eggs get paid? What about

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the dishwasher who cleans up after me? I wanted data, as opposed to what I hear casually from restaurant people. So I called Mathew Barewicz, economic and labor market information chief at the Vermont Department of Labor, to find out. In Vermont, the average wage for a dishwasher is $12.22 an hour, according to the labor department. Cook wages are divided into several categories, including fast food ($12.34 per hour), short order ($13.74), restaurant ($14.99) and head chef ($21.92). Many restaurant and bar workers don’t work full time. Nationally, the average workweek for this group is 26 hours, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (There are no Vermontspecific data, but Barewicz said he has no reason to believe the state is significantly LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

different from the rest of the nation in this industry.) In Vermont, the average annual salary for people who work in the food and drink industry — from restaurant owner to busboy — is $20,167, according to the state Department of Labor. With that information in mind, let’s eat.

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The interior design at J. Morgan’s, the restaurant at the Capitol Plaza, includes an electric train that moves around the dining room on an elevated track. This struck me at first as mild amusing, but mostly odd. But after I’d had time to digest both my lobster eggs Benedict and the ambience, it hit me: The dining room itself is train-like

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— long and narrow with a row of seats lining both sides of an aisle. The leatherette banquettes against the west wall could be a throwback to a railroad dining car of an earlier era. I had settled into one of those booths on a recent morning for breakfast with a friend. We were seated across from a woman who was dining alone during a break from a business training session in the adjoining hotel. I, too, was working. This meant I was simply doing my duty when I ordered a weekday morning Bloody Mary. “That sounds marvelous,” the diner opined. I had to agree. The cocktail ($8.75) was all business: a big wine glass with a generous shot of Tito’s vodka and the standard tomato juice and seasoning. No celery garnish, no stick of bacon to stir the drink, not even an olive. My friend, taking pity, requested some; three olives were delivered on a plate. Still, we were hardly bereft of things to eat: The poached eggs on my Benedict ($20) sat atop not only chunks of lobster but spinach and bacon. The potatoes on the side, cut in thick wedges, were mixed with STATEHOUSE STAPLES

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BAKERY & CAFÉ in the Old North End, owners PAUL BONELLI and KRISTINE HARBOUR got the advisory alert around closing time on Saturday, Bonelli told Seven Days in an email. “Beyond that, we received no information on how best to deal with the situation as a restaurant from either the city or the state,” he wrote. Bonelli woke up at 3:30 a.m., walked into work and mixed up a large batch of dough. “I figured that it must be OK, because typically these advisories [have] never lasted more than a few hours,” he wrote. When he realized that the advisory was still in effect, he threw out the 20 pounds of dough. The couple decided to COURTESY OF HONEY ROAD

On Saturday, February 15, the City of Burlington issued a precautionary boil-water advisory due to a water main break. Starting in the South End and eventually including most of Burlington and part of South Burlington, the advisory disrupted one of the busiest weekends of the winter for the city’s restaurants, with Valentine’s Day coinciding with the President’s Day long weekend. Residents were advised to boil water for one minute before using it for drinking, cooking or washing dishes. Food establishments had to make the tough decision to close and lose business or to navigate the challenges of safely feeding a packed house without their usual water supply. At the Great Northern on Pine Street, the first sign of trouble came at the end of Saturday brunch. “The pressure got funky around three o’clock,” chef and coowner FRANK PACE said. Thirty minutes later, Pace received the alert from the city’s emergency system. The restaurant’s next-door partner, ZERO GRAVITY CRAFT BREWERY, closed right away. Pace and his wife and co-owner, MARNIE LONG, went fact-finding with the brewery’s general manager, MARGARET LEDDY. “We didn’t have a plan,” Pace said. “How do you wash your hands? How are we going to execute all of this safely?” With those questions still unanswered at 4:30, when evening staff would normally have come in, they made the decision to close for the night. “We tried to call [Burlington’s Department of ] Public Works, but they were inundated,” Pace said.

With tips from the police, Pace and Long worked all night developing a plan. By 8 a.m. Sunday, they were ready to open, complete with 20 gallons of bottled water from Williston, cooking water set to boil and plenty of hand sanitizer, which Pace said made his day in the kitchen feel more like an off-site catering event. “The restaurants that had a plan in action opened safely,” Pace said. “It took us longer to be ready, but I think it all worked out very well.” Access to information was an industry-wide problem, with restaurants relying on the city’s automated alerts and notices. At NUNYUNS

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For lunch I ate at the Hippie Chickpea, a small restaurant that opened in the fall of 2018. The 22-seat café specializes in Mediterranean food, including gyro sandwiches and tapas plates. But on this winter afternoon, I was drawn to the soup special: a tomatobased minestrone with vegetables and white beans ($7). With the addition of (optional) housemade chorizo, the hearty soup became a wonderful stew. This would have been a meal in itself, but with a friend I also shared two small plates: roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce ($6), and falafel served with a trio of sauces ($6) — tahini, yogurt and green. The last dip is what chef Vince Muraco calls his “secret weapon,” or his version of chimichurri sauce. Falafel at the Hippie Chickpea

Vince and his wife, Vania, own and operate the restaurant. The couple moved to central Vermont from California four years ago for Vince’s job as a catering chef with Cast Iron Catering, an affiliate of the Mad Taco. He’d been a corporate chef on both coasts before that move, including a stint working in Huntington Beach, Calif., with Joey Nagy, co-owner of the Mad Taco.

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On our way to Sarducci’s for dinner, my sister and I stopped at the hardware store to buy a can of paint. It came with a tip: Order the salmon cucina. Our server made the same recommendation when we got to the restaurant.

ON OUR WAY TO SARDUCCI’S FOR DINNER, MY SISTER AND I STOPPED AT THE HARDWARE STORE TO BUY A CAN OF PAINT.

IT CAME WITH A TIP: ORDER THE SALMON CUCINA.

When the storefront on Elm Street became available, the Muracos decided to open a restaurant. Vince is now recovering from shoulder surgery, and Vania, who normally manages the front of the house, is working in the kitchen with a cook named Jacob Fontaine. “The Hippie Chickpea is rolling,” Vince said. “All the recipes are done, dialed in by the gram. Vania’s rocking it in the kitchen, and [Jacob’s] a good cook. He cares about how the food tastes and looks. We’re going to go to round two.” “Round two” means the Muracos plan to open a second restaurant in Montpelier, and they’re looking for a location that will match one of several concepts Vince has developed. Late last week, he learned that the Uncommon Market, a neighboring grocery and deli, is for sale. “My ears perked up,” he said. “Maybe I’ll do an Italian deli.”

And so the choice was made for me: After eating eggplant Parmesan at every trip to Sarducci’s for 25 years, I deviated from that happy tradition and ordered salmon. Sarducci’s feels good — and makes you feel good — when you walk in. We had no reservation when we arrived on a Thursday evening close to 7, and the place was buzzing with activity. The hostess seated us right away in what appeared to be the only open table in the dining room. Our terrific server, dressed in black and sporting sparkly eye makeup, quickly came to our table to welcome us, take our drink orders and steer me to the salmon. The fish ($20.75) was roasted in the restaurant’s wood-fired oven and served with artichokes, red peppers and capers in a white wine sauce. The ensemble, set on a bed of risotto, melds together beautifully to form a meal well worth its dual recommendation.

With a Caesar salad to start ($3.50), plus a few bites of my sister’s pasta with Bolognese sauce ($16.75), I rediscovered the pleasure of Sarducci’s — where I ate pretty regularly when it opened in the mid-1990s. The warm bread and garlicky olive oil, mista salad with balsamic vinaigrette ($5.99), and a glass of Montepulciano ($7.25) were totems from meals past. A few days later, I talked by phone with Carol Paquette, a former server at Julio’s (when the State Street restaurant was upstairs on Main Street), who opened Sarducci’s with a business partner in 1994. It was unusual back then for two women to start a restaurant, she said, recalling her surprise that Pomerleau Real Estate rented the space to them. The building, with parking and a river view, is on the southern end of Main Street. “It just seemed perfect,” Paquette said, adding that the other party interested in renting the building had been the New England Culinary Institute. “NECI had these businessmen that showed up,” she said, “and we had two women in long, flowery hippie dresses … They picked us, which still shocks me to this day.” Since Sarducci’s opened, lawmakers have been regular customers at the Italian restaurant, Paquette said. “After all these years, they’re really comfortable here,” she said. “They know the staff. They know the bartender. They know the food is going to be good.” And, Paquette added, “They can leave with half their dinner and eat it for lunch the next day.” m

Salmon cucina at Sarducci’s

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Bagitos Café, a bagel and burrito place on Main Street in Montpelier, is for sale. Down Home Kitchen, a Southern-style eatery that closed on January 1, is also for sale. The Uncommon Market, a grocery store and deli, is new to Montpelier’s for-sale market, with a listing posted on its website February 13. The restaurant space at 44 Main Street, the former home of Julio’s, then the Black Door Bar & Bistro and most recently deMena’s, is listed with VT Commercial for lease for $5,500 a month. The list goes on: La Brioche Bakery & Café just cleared out of its longtime spot on State and Main to

move in with the other New England Culinary Institute restaurant, NECI on Main. What’s going in the capital city? Soren Pfeffer, a real estate agent and the owner of Bagitos, offered his assessment. “Lots of people have dreams of opening a restaurant and running a restaurant, and I think it’s a great dream to have,” he said. “It can be really cool, and it’s an adventure. “But 10 years is a long time to do it,” Pfeffer continued. “I’m just looking for somebody who can bring new energy and new ideas and take [Bagitos] into the future in a positive way.”

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“very seriously,” said general manager JOHN TASHIRO. On Saturday afternoon, after the City of Burlington issued its boil-water advisory, 11 senior managers got busy talking by phone, texting and tracking alerts from the Department of Public Works, he said. Within roughly half an hour of the advisory, the co-op closed its Flynn Avenue store. Later that afternoon, after the city extended its advisory to most of Burlington, City Market closed its downtown store, too. The closure was a precautionary measure for the safety and health of staff and customers, Tashiro explained. The management team considered the many roles

that water plays in the business: In addition to offering potable water to customers, City Market staff use it to make prepared foods, place seafood on ice, wash produce and hand-wash in the bathroom. “Ultimately, because our staff has to wash our hands — that is a requirement for all of us — we felt that it was too much [risk] to take on,” Tashiro said. Both City Market stores have a water filtration system that uses reverse osmosis. According to a description on the store’s website, “This process improves taste and odor of water by removing contaminants and it also removes impurities that include limescale, chlorine, silt and much more.” In July 2019, when South End water was at risk for contamination due to a pressurization problem, City Market investigated whether its filtration system could provide safe water to residents, Tashiro said. Experts in the field, including the manufacturer

of the reverse-osmosis system, advised the store that it could not guarantee the removal of all contaminants. “From our mission standpoint, we are absolutely [committed] to best support the community,” Tashiro said. “And, in times when clean potable water is a necessity, we would like nothing more than to provide that service.” Based on the expert advice it had received in July, City Market determined that its current system could not serve that purpose. “As much as we wanted to offer it,” Tashiro said, “we could not.” Early Monday morning, the City of Burlington notified residents that water was safe to drink, calling off the advisory that had been in effect since about 2:50 Saturday afternoon. The advisory was occasioned by a water-main break on Pine Street that “led to a rather large loss of pressure in the system,” according to ROBERT GOULDING, public information manager of the Department of Public Works. With the pressure loss comes an elevated risk of contamination, he explained, calling that risk “minor.” “It could increase the likelihood of bacterial contamination,” Goulding told Seven Days on Monday morning. “But it’s really important to underscore there was no known contamination during the event.” Sally Pollak

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menu items that both venues share, such as the beef carpaccio or crispy duck confit with a salad and glass of wine. Also, several Burlington-area restaurants now make their own fresh pasta; “the Tratt” was no longer the only place where I could get my fix. Frankly, the restaurant had fallen off my radar — and I was not alone. When I mentioned it to a friend, she said, “Oh, I love that place, but I haven’t been in years.” Over the course of three recent meals, I

found that Trattoria Delia still delivers some of the best service in town, along with satisfying, rustic handmade pastas and classic meat and seafood dishes. It’s also a great place to drink wine. I know that I can get a thoughtful recommendation for an interesting $10 glass — or drop $329 on a rare Amarone. During my solo meal at the bar, general manager Jeremy Venditto, who runs the wine program, recommended a white made from a lesser-known ancient grape called

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f I were a server at Trattoria Delia, I would be able to recite the details of every item in the bountiful antipasto misto. Mastering that information is part of the rigorous staff training that includes multipage food, wine and service tests and has long made the Italian restaurant on St. Paul Street a standout for service within the Burlington dining scene. But I am just a customer, so I could simply focus on enjoying every bite of the colorfully loaded wooden board that filled up our table on a January evening. The three of us nibbled our way happily through a rosy array of thinly sliced cured meats (prosciutto di Parma, mortadella, both sweet and spicy soppressata); tangy goat cheese bruschetta dressed with Calabrese chiles and drizzled with honey; and housemade eggplant caponata that struck the right sweet-sour balance. There was also a jammy red onion marmellata to pair with three distinctly different and delicious cheeses: a young pecorino Toscano, chunks of a buttery Jersey Girl tomme from Woodcock Farm in Weston, and pillow-soft fresh mozzarella made at Pizzeria Verità next door. But the connection between the two restaurants goes beyond mozzarella. In the spring of 2017, the pizzeria’s owners, Leslie McCrorey Wells and her business partner, John Rao, bought the venerable Trattoria Delia and its younger sibling, the neighboring Sotto Enoteca, from founders Tom and Lori Delia. Wells, Rao and Tom Delia had known each other a long time, since all three worked together at Sirloin Saloon on Shelburne Road before the Delias opened their own place in 1993. At the time of the sale, Trattoria Delia was approaching its quarter-century anniversary. And, Wells told Seven Days, “We’re not buying this wonderful, authentic restaurant to change it … We’re really buying all the work and the effort and the time and love and passion [the Delias] put into this great institution.” Almost three years later, my goal was to revisit the downtown mainstay. The city’s restaurant landscape has greatly expanded since the early 1990s, as have the culinary horizons of many Americans. I wondered, how have the new owners navigated the transition, and how does Trattoria Delia hold up? Somewhat to my surprise, I realized that it had been a few years since I’d last eaten there. I had been more likely to head — often with a small group — to the more casual Sotto Enoteca for an impromptu meal of

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fiano minutolo, grown in Puglia. It was like sipping the aroma of sweet-tart apricots with a whisper of ocean breeze. The restaurant also has a temptingly sophisticated and creative cocktail list, which owes something to its younger siblings, Sotto Enoteca and Pizzeria Verità. (I was interested to learn that Trattoria Delia has had a full bar for only the last five years.) I will not wait so long to return to Trattoria Delia for a number of reasons. These include the aforementioned antipasto misto ($21) and an appetizer I remembered from long ago of wood-grilled smoked mozzarella and summer vegetables ($14). (That is currently on the Sotto Enoteca menu and, since the two restaurants share a kitchen, they can accommodate cross-menu ordering if it’s not too busy.) I have a soft spot for the housemade pastas, especially the all’amatriciana ($22). It’s made with thick spaghetti in a soulwarming tomato sauce enriched with cured and caramelized guanciale and pecorino. The classic ragù of slow-simmered veal, beef and pork Bolognese crowns perfect ribbons of eggy tagliatelle ($22). One evening’s special combined twisted tubes of dry pasta (not housemade) with a rich ragù bianco that started with the same meat and aromatics base as the Bolognese but replaced tomato with cream and porcini ($24). Eating at the bar, I ordered the fried calamari ($15) from the piccolo piatti (small plates) as my main. It was crisp and light, with abundant tentacles among the rings. I didn’t have to share but there was plenty to do so. I decided to pay an extra dollar to try both dipping sauces: the house pomodoro with basil and an apricot agrodolce. But I preferred the squid plain with a good squirt of lemon. The agrodolce was reminiscent of the packets of sweet-and-sour sauce from some Chinese American takeout places; I feel sure the kitchen can do better. When I tore myself away from pasta, a caveman-friendly grilled bone-in veal chop ($36) with sage salsa and arugula salad tossed with warm baby potatoes hit all the carnivore buttons. Venturing into the seafood mains, acqua pazza ($28) delivered a medley of mollusks, prawns and fish in a spicy tomato broth with grilled bread to sop it all up. The silken panna cotta ($9), anointed with saba and burnt honey in its current incarnation, maintains a solid ranking on my list of favorite comfort food desserts. On the disappointing end of the spectrum was an unfortunate appetizer of slimy,

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“The way people eat today is lighter, less, and more shared plates,” Wells elaborated. Smiling at her colleagues, she said there have been “a lot of conversations, a lot of fights.” One concession the team offers is old favorites on request (dishes that are not on the menu), such as scallops with tagliatelle and porcini with cream, or gnocchi with a truffled sausage cream sauce. “If we have the ingredients, we will make it,” said Wells, noting that “all that tradition is especially important” to Rao. At the same time, Peters has been lightening the menu: adding more small plates and, especially in summer, offering dishes that are less rich, such as halibut with cannellini beans, roasted shishito peppers, kale and a delicate lemon cream sauce. While trattorias in Italy are not highend dining destinations, Burlington’s Delia has a reputation as a special-occasion and business-dinner destination. Even for a last-minute dinner with your partner or a friend, it feels like somewhere you need a reservation. The owners are aware of this image and are working to shift it. They now hold a few tables open every night and have stopped reserving bar seats, even at the risk of disappointing regulars. I observed several walkins get tables — though that is not a safe bet during the two-hour window before any show at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts around the corner. The Trattoria Delia team is also hoping to draw a younger crowd and “bring some of the feel of Sotto,” Wells said. This summer will be the first time that the group’s restaurants will have outdoor seating on the redesigned St. Paul Street, which should help. For Trattoria Delia, especially, to emerge from the cozy, dimly lit dining room into the sunlight will be another new phase. m Contact: pasanen@sevendaysvt.com

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chewy and underdone baby octopus ($14) strewn over what looked like a tire skid mark of cuttlefish ink. (The chef has since changed the octopus dish to a different execution.) I can recommend the whole caramelized pear and generous wedge of Vermont blue cheese in the insalata di pera (pear salad) with almonds and dried tart cherries ($14) as a lovely cheese course, but the smattering of arugula did not justify the word “salad.” Overall, Trattoria Delia offers wellexecuted food that more than satisfies but does not necessarily excite. It’s like the hug of an old friend with whom you don’t talk often but who is there when you need a warm, familiar embrace. And sometimes that’s exactly what we want when we go out to eat. Taking over a beloved institution is not without risk. The vision and passion of founders can be hard to replicate. Valued regulars are often deeply attached to the way things have been done, yet times and tastes shift. “A lot of things have changed since the restaurant started,” Wells said last week. “It’s a deeply traditional restaurant in a lot of ways.” We were sitting at one of the new woodtopped tables in the Trattoria Delia dining room. The latest in a series of small, incremental décor changes has been the removal of tablecloths. The restaurant also has new interior walls with decorative alcoves. A living wall of plants anchors the dining room’s far end and brings some green into the dark, grotto-like space. Upholstered banquettes replaced the old church pews that bordered the room, and the carpet is new. It’s all a little fresher but not radically different. Joining our conversation were Venditto, the general manager, who has worked at Trattoria for 15 years, and executive chef Tim Peters, whom the Delias hired five years ago. The trio acknowledged the tension between retaining the restaurant’s longtime appeal and the need to stay “relevant to how people eat,” as Venditto put it.

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agriculture

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: Families celebrate Vermont maple syrup with tastings and demos; peep draft horses, oxen, chickens and sheep; and tour a restored 1890 farm house. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-16; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

business

GET YOUR BUSINESS FINANCED: Aspiring entrepreneurs bank strategies for securing funding for their enterprises. 14th Star Brewing Co., St. Albans, 9-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 828-4422.

cannabis

AUTOCBD HEMP WORKSHOP: Those considering growing CBD hemp learn about avoiding the harvest bottleneck by adding an autoflower variety to their lineup. Dinner is provided. Delta Hotels Burlington, South Burlington, 2-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, hemp@ kingsagriseeds.com.

community

CITY COUNCIL FORUM ON LIVABILITY: Burlington City Council candidates hash out the future of transportation, housing, job growth and mobility. A dessert reception follows. Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 877-926-8300.

crafts

KNITTER’S GROUP: Crafters share their latest projects

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and get help with challenging patterns. All skill levels are welcome. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140. KNITTING CLUB: Knitters of all levels stitch together. Room 207, St. Edmund’s Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

dance

‘DIARY OF A WESTWARD JOURNEY’: Vermont Dance Collective members take viewers on a journey along the wagon train movement in the 1800s. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476.

environment

REBECCA PINCUS: The Vermont Council on World Affairs 2020 Speaker Series kicks off with “Climate Change and a New Era of Geopolitics in the Arctic.” ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $1530; free for students. Info, vcwa@vermont.org.

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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.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ALMOST THERE: MOVIES ABOUT THE FUTURE: Humor and striking visuals set the story of a 23rd-century

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Brooklyn taxi driver apart. Call for title. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: Revolutionary aerial techniques and state-of-the-art 3D cameras take viewers on a journey across the world on the wings of birds. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14-17; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: Monarchs make an extraordinary journey from Canada to Mexico in this immersive film experience. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14-17; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. ‘RIDE YOUR WAVE’: A surfer and a firefighter find common ground in this 2019 Japanese animated flick. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $11.50. Info, 660-9300. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: A growing ring of orbiting debris is at the center of an out-of-this-world film showing natural and manmade collisions. 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, $14-17; admission free for WED.19

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Rescue Mission “Silo is the first-ever feature film about a grain entrapment,” states the website for the 2019 motion picture. Based on true events, the movie is set in a small American farm town where a teenage boy becomes trapped in a 50-foot-tall grain bin. As the corn inside acts like quicksand, community members and first responders come together to take lifesaving action. Written by Jason Williamson and directed by Marshall Burnette, Silo makes its New England premiere with two screenings in Vergennes. Local actor Jeremy Holm appears in the film as volunteer firefighter Frank and attends both showings to facilitate post-screening Q&As.

‘SILO’ Saturday, February 22, 1 and 7 p.m., at Vergennes Opera House. Donations. Info, 877-6737, vergennesoperahouse.org. COURTESY OF LESLIE SCHACHTER

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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.

As satisfying as it can be to scroll through one’s Instagram — and let’s face it, it can be pretty satisfying — most of us could probably benefit from reducing our screen time in favor of forging relationships with ourselves and other humans IRL. Small Mouth Sounds, a new play by Bess Wohl, follows six city people seeking self-actualization on a five-day silent retreat. Unplugging and keeping quiet, it turns out, aren’t as simple as they seem. The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts presents the Montréal premiere of this thought-provoking play performed largely without words.

‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’ Wednesday, February 19, 1 and 8 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, February 20 and 22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, February 23, 2 and 7 p.m.; Monday, February 24, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, February 25, 8 p.m; and Wednesday, February 26, 1 and 8 p.m., at Sylvan Adams Theatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, in Montréal. See website for additional dates. $45-59. Info, 514-739-7944, segalcentre.org.

or a skilled and dynamic musician, sticking to a single genre just might not cut it. Wisconsin-born guitarist John Jorgenson has wielded his six-string chops in acts ranging from country-rock group the Desert Rose Band to rock trio the Hellecasters to the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band. He even shared the stage with Elton John as part of the “Rocket Man” hitmaker’s touring ensemble. Joined by four masterly bandmates, Jorgenson brings wide-ranging world music to the Green Mountain State with the John Jorgenson Quintet. The players serve up string-driven swing infused with elements of rock, Greek, Latin, classical and Romanian stylings.

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Switching Styles Friday, February 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. $13-53. Info, 728-9878, chandler-arts.org.

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Playing Outside The Intervale Center is known to Burlingtonarea locavores as a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community food systems. Its 360-acre campus includes trails, farmland and open space along the Winooski River and is the site of the center’s seasonal celebration Wintervale. Families bundle up for a day of outdoor recreation with food, hot drinks, kids’ activities, free fat-bike rentals and a bonfire. Skiers and snowshoers take advantage of complimentary rentals and three miles of groomed trails. If the weather is bad, the fest will be rescheduled for Sunday, March 8.

WINTERVALE Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Intervale Center in Burlington. Free. Info, 660-0440, intervale.org.

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members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: An immersive film reveals the astonishing lives of the smallest of animals — think chipmunks and grasshopper mice. 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, $14-17; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘VINCENT SCULLY: AN ART HISTORIAN AMONG ARCHITECTS’: Shown as part of the Architecture + Design Film Series, a documentary examines the life and work of an influential art historian. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, reception, 6 p.m.; screening, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. ‘WHEN HARRY MET SALLY...’: Can a man and a woman ever just be friends? Two pals played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan find out in this 1989 romantic comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

food & drink

10TH ANNIVERSARY: The pub celebrates a decade of serving top-notch eats, drinks and hospitality. Revelers grab a beer and watch as guides twist fly fishing flies. Blackback Pub, Waterbury, 6-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 244-0123.

games

BRIDGE: Players of varying experience levels put strategic skills to use. Milton Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. 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.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: 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: Whether experiencing balance issues or recovering from illness or injury, health-conscious community members drop in for a weekly low-stress class. Waterbury Public Library, 10:1511:15 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. RESILIENCE FLOW: Individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries engage in a gentle yoga practice. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262. YOGA4CANCER: Meant for anyone affected by the illness, this class aims to help participants manage treatment side effects and recovery. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

language

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION SOCIAL HOUR: Francophones fine-tune their French-language conversation skills over cocktails. Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, info@aflcr.org. 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. 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: ¡Hola! Language lovers perfect their fluency. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

lgbtq

GLAM GAYME NIGHT: Friends bond over contests ranging from easy to advanced-level. Bring or borrow a game. The Boardroom Café, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-1710.

montréal

‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’: Six stressed-out city dwellers attempt a few days of self-care on a silent retreat in the Montréal premiere of Bess Wohl’s charming new play performed with very few words. See calendar spotlight. Sylvan Adams Theatre, Segal Centre for Performing Arts, Montréal, 8 p.m. $45-59. Info, 514-739-7944.

music

Find club dates in the music section. FARMERS NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: BRYAN BLANCHETTE: Dance demonstrations complement contemporary and traditional Abenaki songs. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-0749. MARDI GRAS BOOGALOO: Revelers move and groove to the sounds of two legendary Louisiana musical acts: the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7-9 p.m. $38-68. Info, 253-3637. OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: Be they accomplished or beginner musicians, young players find harmony in the traditional music of Burlington’s past and present immigrant groups. Boys & Girls Club, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 881-8500.

PAUL LEWIS & STEVEN OSBORNE: Two world-renowned players tickle the ivories in a four-hand piano program of pieces by Fauré, Poulenc, Debussy, Stravinsky and Ravel. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, preconcert lecture, 6:15 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $6-30. Info, 443-3168. SEVEN DAYS FEBRUARY 19-26, 2020

SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:159:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.

seminars

HOME-BUYING ON ONE INCOME: Singles learn the ins and outs of purchasing property on one’s own. Queen City Brewery, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-8790. VERMONT WOMEN’S MENTORING PROGRAM: MENTOR TRAINING: Community members prepare to be matched with incarcerated and court-involved women in order to coach them in transitioning to life in Northwest Vermont and Chittenden County. Mercy Connections, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 846-7164.

talks

CHRISTINA LORREY: Speaking as part of the Natural Sciences Department seminar series, the Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs IT manager outlines what B-Corp. certification entails for a business. Room S-103, Thaddeus Fairbanks Science Building, Northern Vermont UniversityLyndon, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, alan. giese@northernvermont.edu. 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. JOHN COHN: The IBM fellow shares insight on “The Joy of Making Things” in a UVM Engineering Week public talk. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2439. LAUREN HO: The public health advisor talks about her job with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Room 111, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000. TONY REDDINGTON & STEVE GOODKIND: Two community activists lead a discussion titled “The Champlain Parkway: The Unfinished Business of BTV and the Road to Nowhere” as part of the Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement’s Contemporary Issues Forum. Center of Recreation & Education, O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 355-4968.

tech

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. TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks? Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. 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. WORDPRESS: A TWO-PART WORKSHOP: A two-part seminar gives participants the tools to create their own websites without design or coding skills. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

words

IN TRANSLATION: HEBREW LITERATURE BOOK DISCUSSION: Bibliophiles delve into Dearest Anne: A Tale of Impossible Love by Judith Katzir. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. SAM BRAKELEY: The scribe reads from Skiing With Henry Knox: A Personal Journey Along Vermont’s Catamount Trail, his memoir about traversing a route once traveled by a young American Revolutionary soldier. Yankee Bookshop, Woodstock, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2411.

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BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES: Guided by Ijeoma Oluo’s book So You Want to Talk About Race, community members explore concepts of culture, power and equity in a four-part conversation series. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

agriculture

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See WED.19.

business

BETH ESTEY: The presentation “Dialing in on the Obstacles of Change” elucidates best practices for embracing change and remaining relevant to an audience. Smokey’s Low N’ Slow, South Burlington, 6 p.m. $25 includes one drink. Info, 598-4782.

community

BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Members of the public stay upto-date on the status of the BHS ReEnvisioning Project. Cafeteria, Burlington High School, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 324-4885.

crafts

DAYCRAFTER’S CLUB: Attendees enjoy conversation as they stitch, knit or crochet. Milton Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. FIBER ARTS THURSDAYS: No matter their specialty, fiber artists hone their craft together. Sewing machines are available. 2Creative Community, Winooski, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 2creative community@gmail.com. MOUNT MANSFIELD SCALE MODELERS: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature construction skill swap. Brownell

Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765.

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ANIMALS ARE SOUL, TOO: Eckankar hosts an open discussion on how creatures can bring spiritual love and insight into humans’ lives. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390. HU CHANT: SOUND OF SOUL: People of all faiths lift their voices in a spiritual exercise followed by contemplation and conversation hosted by Eckankar. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390. MILK WITH DIGNITY 2020 CELEBRATION: All Souls Tortilleria tamales, local beverages, and music by Eric George, Ella Puede, and Maiz Vargas Sandoval and Hugo Martínez Cazón attract community members to a party benefiting farmworkers’ rights in the dairy industry. Karma Bird House, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $35-150. Info, 857-259-4074. THE OVER DINNER SERIES: Artists Alissa Faber, Trish Denton and Jen Berger are the featured guests at a monthly presentation and discussion with local changemakers. The topic is “Community Engagement and Why It Matters.” The Hive on Pine, Burlington, 6 p.m. $25. Info, attherootvt@gmail.com. TAX HELP: Low- and middleincome taxpayers, especially seniors, get help filing their taxes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:15, 10:15, 11:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6955.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘BOUND’ FILM SERIES: Backcountry magazine’s four-part video series explores people, places and stories that push the boundaries of backcountry skiing. Wine, cider, popcorn and Von Trapp Brewing beer are on hand. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 253-9911. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.19. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.19. FLY FISHING MOVIE NIGHT: Finned species swim across the screen during an evening of short and medium-length films. Gatehouse Lodge, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 498-7570. ‘NIGHT SWEATS’: Directed by Andrew Lyman Clarke, who grew up near Burlington, a new thriller follows a young skateboarder investigating his roommate’s mysterious death. A filmmaker Q&A follows. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-11 p.m. $8; free for UVM students with ID. Info, 578-3625. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.19.

food & drink

CIDER LOVES CHOCOLATE: Citizen Cider and Lake Champlain Chocolates team up to serve four

taste-bud-tempting combos. Citizen Cider, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15; for ages 21 and up. Info, 497-1987. 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. NEW PIZZA POP-UPS: Specialty pies please palates as friends compete for prizes in rounds of trivia. Hardwick Street Café at the Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, pizza, 5-8 p.m.; trivia, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 533-9399. TASTING: A Lawson’s Finest Liquids brand ambassador serves up beer samples. Vermont National Country Club, South Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4677.

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. ESCAPE ROOM: Groups solve puzzles to break free from a mad scientist-themed space. Sugarbush Resort, Warren. $45 per group; preregister. Info, 583-6300.

health & fitness

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. SEED CLINIC: Small magnetic beads taped to acupressure points offer support for those experiencing difficult or stressful times. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, clinicseed@gmail.com. TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION: Active bodies boost their strength and balance through gentle flowing movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 9:30 & 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. YANG-STYLE TAI CHI: Slow, graceful, expansive movements promote wide-ranging health and fitness benefits. 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.

language

FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the Romantic tongue. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.

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HAVE LUNCH IN FRENCH: Bag meals in hand, attendees brush up on their linguistic abilities. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 793-1176.

montréal

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE: Performing arts, fine dining and family activities combine for one of the world’s largest winter festivals. See montrealenlumiere. com for details. Quartier des spectacles, Montréal. Free. Info, 514-288-9955. ‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’: See WED.19.

talks

DOUGLAS BROOKS: After leading a winter term class in which students honed their carpentry skills, the builder shares “Building the Japanese Tea House: Lessons From Apprentice Learning.” Room 304, Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. ERIC HANSON: Fans of feathered fliers flock to hear “The Natural (and Unnatural) History of the Common Loon.” Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 7-8:30 p.m. $5. Info, 244-7037. LUNCH & LEARN: Shaina Kasper, Vermont and New Hampshire state director of the Toxics Action Center, discusses how social, racial and environmental justice are grounded in faith. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon. $6. Info, 863-4214. PAT THOMPSON: A Third Thursday talk explores 19th-century reverend George S. Brown’s missionary work in Africa. Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 479-8500.

SOUTH BURLINGTON ROTARY CLUB WEEKLY MEETING SPEAKERS: Presenters share their expertise on a wide range of topics. 252 Tavern, DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 7:308:30 a.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 864-6854. SUSANNA SCHRAFSTETTER: This full professor lecture retraces the journey of more than 300 Jews who attempted to reach Palestine from Italy in 1940 and came to be known collectively as the “Benghazi group.” Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1297.

theater

‘AS YOU LIKE IT’: Rosalind and Orlando face the trials and triumphs of love in Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, presented by Plainfield Little Theatre. Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 426-3384. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘CYRANO DE BERGERAC’: James McAvoy stars as the title character in Edmond Rostand’s masterwork about a soldier and dramatist set on winning the heart of his true love, Roxane. Shown on screen. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 2 & 7 p.m. $18. Info, 863-5966. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $1625. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE SEAGULL’: BarnArts Center for the Arts takes on Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece about the romantic and artistic conflicts between a group of artists gathered at a country estate. The Grange Theatre, South Pomfret, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 234-1645.

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‘THE TEMPEST’: Cofounded by Sir Patrick Stewart, Actors From the London Stage present Shakespeare’s vivid tale of magic, betrayal and revenge. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $31-35. Info, 863-5966.

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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 + 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. Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

agriculture

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See WED.19.

community

HOMESHARING INFO SESSION: Locals learn to make the most of spare space in their homes by hosting compatible housemates. Refreshments are served. HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.

conferences

MEN’S HEALTH & CANCER CONFERENCE: Attendees gather information about cancer prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship and more. University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, 7:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 656-2176.

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: Wendy Gilchrist and Val Medve lead adults and teens in steps popular in the time of Jane Austen. Bring potluck snacks to share. Richmond Free Library, lesson, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 881-9732. NIXMOTION: Dancers sashay to an extravagant three-day salsa congress where performances, social dancing and workshops await. Hilton Burlington, 3 p.m. $40-199. Info, info@nixmotion. com. PILOBOLUS: The renowned dance troupe — cofounded by Lyndon Institute grad Moses Pendleton — returns to Vermont for a performance that the Washington Post says “embodies a large part of what the best in contemporary dance is all about.” Lyndon Institute, 7 p.m. $15-54. Info, 748-2600.

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LAS NIETAS DE NONÓ: In the performance and artist talk “Demonstration During Hunting Season/Manifestaciones en Periodo de Caza,” sisters Mulowayi and Mapenzi share their artistic practices in recent struggles for political change in Puerto Rico and beyond. Adirondack Coltrane Lounge, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. MASTERS OF ILLUSION LIVE: Sleight of hand and spectacle combine in a fast-paced demonstration of showmanship. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-60. Info, 863-5966.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ANIMÉ NIGHT: Enthusiasts view and chat about the latest animated shows from Japan. Enter through the side door, Laboratory B, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 777-9012. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.19. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.19. ‘INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION’: The Vermont Italian Cultural Association hosts a screening of a 1970 political thriller shown in Italian with English subtitles. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.19. FRI.21

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food & drink

COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Nells and Hugh McBride provide a backdrop of acoustic music for a shared meal benefiting the Grange. Charlotte Grange, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 923-6096. PUBLIC CUPPING: Coffee connoisseurs and beginners alike explore the flavor notes and aromas of the roaster’s current offerings and new releases. Brio Coffeeworks, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 777-6641.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.19, 9:15 a.m. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: CAMPAIGN MODE: Seasoned players engage in a fast-paced game for serious participants. Arrive early to work on characters. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ESCAPE ROOM: See THU.20.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: Students with limited mobility limber up with modified poses. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262. EXERCISE FOR HEALTH: Strength training with light weights focuses on balance and lowerbody strength. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. FELDENKRAIS COMMUNITY CLASS: An open mind and the ability to get on the floor and back up are the only requirements for participating in slow, gentle movements that reveal new ways to live with the body. The Wellness Collective, Burlington, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 540-0186. GONG MEDITATION: Sonic vibrations lead to healing and deep relaxation. Yoga Roots, Williston, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $18. Info, 318-6050. MEDITATION PROGRAM: Stress, be gone! Students in this bimonthly gathering unlock a sense of calm through breath work and balancing chakras. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. QIGONG FLOW: Gentle movements promote strength, balance and well-being. Waterbury Public Library, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Free; limited space. Info, 244-7036. SUN 73 TAI CHI: A sequence of slow, controlled movements aids in strength and balance. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322. TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION: Beginners and older adults in this eight-week class with instructor Kenneth Russell engage in a gentle workout done seated or standing. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 244-7036.

Yoga Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 999-9963. YANG 24 TAI CHI: 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.

montréal

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE: See THU.20.

music

Find club dates in the music section. DARTMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & COAST JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Two student ensembles debut Taylor Ho Bynum’s new oratorio, “The Temp and Mr. Prosper.” Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $15-25. Info, 603-646-2422. HELIAND CONSORT: In “Winter Gathering,” the woodwind ensemble breathes life into seasonally inspired music and poetry. Middlebury Community Music Center, 7:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 735-3611. JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET: The guitarist channels stringdriven swing, as well as elements of Greek, Latin and Romanian styles in an evening of 21st-century world music. See calendar spotlight. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $13-53. Info, 728-9878. RICHARD MARX: Wherever you go, whatever you do, do not miss an evening of acoustic love songs with the “Now and Forever” hit maker. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $29-59. Info, 775-0903. TURTLE UNDERGROUND SHOWCASE: Students and members of the public convene for a complimentary concert in a coffee house-style setting. International Commons, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 6 p.m.-midnight. Free. Info, 654-2000. WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live music by the Hubcats, awardwinning wine and mouthwatering eats. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, wine service begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463. ZOË KEATING: Known for her use of sampling technology, the cellist and composer creates layers of sound in a UVM Lane Series concert. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-27. Info, 656-4455.

politics

BURLINGTON TENANTS UNION CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DEBATE: Queen City renters make their voices heard during a dialogue between those running for City Council. A meal and and kids’ toys are provided. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 448-0183.

WARM GENTLE YOGA: Not too seminars hot, not too difficult and not too expensive, this class is open to SCIENCE NIGHT: PERCEPTION: all ages and ability levels. Hot How do we take in the world 50 SEVEN DAYS FEBRUARY 19-26, 2020

around us? Scientists from different backgrounds come together to discuss a common theme. Windsor Welcome Center, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 674-6786.

talks

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Vermont State Colleges chancellor Jeb Spaulding schools listeners on “The State of the State Colleges in Vermont.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5; $45 for the series. Info, 658-6554. NATURALIST JOURNEYS SLIDESHOW & LECTURE SERIES: Tyler Socash presents “7,000 Miles to a Wilderness Ethic.” North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 229-6206.

theater

‘AS YOU LIKE IT’: See THU.20. ‘CHEATING DEATH: MAGIC, MEMOIRS AND MORTALITY’: Nelson Lugo inspires awe with a darkly comic magic show juxtaposing true stories with the art of deception. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7:30-9 p.m. $20. Info, 244-4168. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘ALL MY SONS’: Starring Sally Field and Bill Pullman, Arthur Miller’s play about a man forced to take responsibility for his past is broadcast from London to the big screen. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘THE SEAGULL’: See THU.20. ‘THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING’: Themes of gender, class, violence and power dynamics come into play in a British theater work about women’s boxing in Victorian England, put on by the Dartmouth College Department of Theater. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $9-15. Info, 603-646-2422.

words

SPIRITUAL BOOK STUDY GROUP: Not a religious book club, this group focuses on examining worry, doubt, depression and other obstacles in everyday life. Barre Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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hobbyists alike, a weekly gathering allows folks to share information and suggestions for equipment, sporting locations and more. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 658-0030. TELESCOPE HEALTH CLINIC: Vermont Astronomical Society members educate attendees on their stargazing instruments, make adjustments and complete minor repairs. A presentation at 10:30 a.m. covers “How to Find Objects With Your Telescope.” Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

fairs & festivals

WINTERBIKE FATBIKE FESTIVAL: Cold-weather cyclists put their pedal power to the test and use extra-wide tires to navigate snowy trails and challenging terrain. Kingdom Trails, East Burke, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $30-55. Info, 626-0737.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.19. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.19. ‘SILO’: A community comes together to rescue a teen trapped in a 50-foot grain bin. Local actor Jeremy Holm appears in the film and facilitates discussions following each screening. See calendar spotlight. Vergennes Opera House, 1 & 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 877-6737. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM’: Drawing on his long friendship with the late Beloved author, director Timothy GreenfieldSanders celebrates the literary icon with this 2019 doc shown as part of the Woodstock Vermont Film Series. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $6-11. Info, 457-2355. ‘WATERMELON MAN’: Godfrey Cambridge and Estelle Parsons star in a 1970 comedy in which a bigoted white man walks a mile in a black man’s shoes. Shown on reel-to-reel 16mm film. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@ yahoo.com.

games

ESCAPE ROOM: See THU.20.

agriculture

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See WED.19.

REAL RUTLAND FEUD: Local businesspeople face off in a friendly competition based on the TV game show “Family Feud.” Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $25-35. Info, 775-0903.

dance

health & fitness

NIXMOTION: See FRI.21, 10 a.m.

etc.

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. STUNT KITE FLIERS & ARCHERY HOBBYISTS MEETING: Open to beginning and experienced

NEWBIE NOON HOT YOGA: First-timers feel the heat as they get their stretch on in a (very) warm environment. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon. Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

language

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

lgbtq

PRIDE YOGA: LGBTQ individuals and allies hit the mat for a stretching session suited to all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

montréal

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE: See THU.20. ‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’: See WED.19.

music

Find club dates in the music section. BELLWETHER: Collectively hailing from Orkney, Scotland; Somerset, England; and Boston, Mass., this international folk trio brings a fresh perspective to traditional music. Seven Stars Arts Center, Sharon, 7-9 p.m. $15. Info, 763-2334. CHELSEA BERRY: Guitar in tow, the singer-songwriter evokes the likes of Janis Joplin and Paula Cole with her poetic lyrics and bold melodies. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295. DARTMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & COAST JAZZ ORCHESTRA: See FRI.21. DAYVE HUCKETT & FRIENDS: The Middlebury College affiliate artist plays solo guitar and collaborates with special guests and student musicians. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. HELIAND CONSORT: See FRI.21, Ahavath Gerim Synagogue, Burlington.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: From a galaxy far, far away to a theater close to you, VSO players celebrate the music of iconic Hollywood composer John Williams in “Star Wars & Beyond.” Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-55. Info, 863-5966. WOMEN’S UKULELE WORKSHOP: Ukulele Clare lives up to the nickname by leading a light-hearted beginner’s lesson. Bring or borrow a uke. Huntington Open Women’s Land, 10-11:30 a.m. Donations; preregister to reserve an instrument. Info, ukuleleclare@gmail. com.

outdoors

MOUNT MANSFIELD VIA HALFWAY HOUSE HIKE: Trekkers tackle a tough eight-mile outing with the Green Mountain Club Burlington section. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, wesvolk@ gmail.com. WEEKEND SLEIGH RIDES: Giddyap! Weather permitting, horses trot folks over snowcovered open fields. Rides leave every half hour. Seats are first come, first served. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8-10; free for kids under 3. Info, 985-8442.

seminars

COLD COMFORT: WINTER WILDLIFE ADAPTATIONS: Nature lovers learn who is active and who is hibernating during the harsh winter months. Forest Center. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 457-3368, ext. 226.

sports

JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE SHOW: Musicians channel the Man in Black through renditions of his iconic songs. Proceeds benefit the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. Burlington Moose Lodge #1618, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, thejohnnycash tributeshowvt@gmail.com.

CLEAN WATER ICE FISHING DERBY: Anglers hook yellow perch in a catch-and-release style competition benefiting the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain. 624 Shipyard Rd., Highgate Springs, registration, 7-8 a.m.; fishing, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $25; free for kids under 10. Info, 582-4182.

KEITH MURPHY & YANN FALQUET: Stepping into the spotlight as part of the Cabin Fever Series, the instrumentalists entertain fans of traditional music with Celtic and francophone tunes and songs. Walkover Gallery and Concert Room, Bristol, 8-10 p.m. $20-25. Info, 453-3188, ext. 2.

PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 2-3:30 p.m. $2-3; additional cost for rentals. Info, 518-564-4270.

ROSE STREET’S WONDROUS WINTER MUSIC SHOW: Singersongwriters Clare Byrne and Erica B find eager ears with songs new and not so old. Rose Street Artists’ Cooperative and Gallery, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 324-1548. SATURDAY KARAOKE: Amateur singers belt out their favorite tunes. Burlington VFW Post, 7:3010:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6532. SUGARTONE BRASS BAND: The New York City band brings on the funk. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 7:30 p.m. $18-38; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 824-8167.

talks

JOY WILKINSON & CAROLYN DEVER: The playwright behind The Sweet Science of Bruising and the Dartmouth College professor cover “Victorian Morality and Everyday Reality in 19th-Century London.” Top of the Hop, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

tech

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL: Those who have completed Introduction to Excel or are familiar with spreadsheets broaden their skill set to include formatting and data analysis. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

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SKETCHUP CLASS: Builder Jacob Fritz demystifies the 3D modeling computer program. Craftsbury Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 586-9683.

theater

‘AS YOU LIKE IT’: See THU.20. ‘CHEATING DEATH: MAGIC, MEMOIRS AND MORTALITY’: See FRI.21. ‘THE SEAGULL’: See THU.20.

community

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

BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMA: ‘SWAN LAKE’: Dancers interpret good versus evil in this broadcast production of Tchaikvosky’s masterpiece. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 12:55 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.

‘THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING’: See FRI.21.

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agriculture

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See WED.19.

bazaars

2C’S SUNDAY MARKET: From brewers and bakers to artists and farmers, purveyors tempt shoppers with locally produced offerings. 2Creative Community, Winooski, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 2creativecommunity@gmail.com. ANTIQUES MARKET: The past comes alive with offerings of furniture, glassware, jewelry and more at this ephemera extravaganza. Canadian Club, Barre, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $2-5. Info, 751-6138.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCE LESSON: Longtime dancer Mitch Miller introduces a joyous art form for new and experienced movers alike. Partners are not required. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. NIXMOTION: See FRI.21, 10 a.m.

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PROM 2020 FASHION SHOW: Hosted by the Blue Lily Clothing Company, models showcase dance-ready threads. Vergennes Opera House, 2 p.m. Free. Info, thebluelilycc@gmail.com. SOCIAL SUNDAYS: A weekly community event offers music, refreshments and art workshops for families. Milton Art Center

& Gallery, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 355-6583.

fairs & festivals

COLLECTORS’ FAIR: Pack rats display sets of small steam engines, arrow heads, stamps and more at an ultimate show-andtell. Newport Municipal Building, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 754-2022. WINTERVALE: Hot beverages, local fare and a bonfire complement an afternoon of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. Bad weather date: March 8. See calendar spotlight. Intervale Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 660-0440.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’: A 1985 hit movie tells the story of an eccentric time-traveling scientist. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 3 p.m. $5-8. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.19. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.19. ‘HARRIET’: This 2019 drama, shown as part of the Biography Series by Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Selects, tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and

subsequent effort to shepherd others to freedom. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 p.m. $15; $105 for series pass. Info, 382-9222. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.19.

food & drink

GRAZING DINNER: Community members fill up on food from celebrated Vermont chefs at this benefit for County Fire Authority in Victoria, Australia. The Great Northern, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $100. Info, 489-5102.

games

ESCAPE ROOM: See THU.20.

health & fitness

TECH-ASSISTED MEDITATION MEET-UP: Mobile devices and headphones in tow, participants explore digital tools and techniques for achieving deep focus. Satori Float & Mind Spa, Shelburne, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 498-5555.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, stevenorman@ fastmail.fm.

lgbtq

LGBTQ FIBER ARTS GROUP: A knitting, crocheting and weaving session welcomes all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations and skill levels. Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

Rachmaninov and Liszt. Robison Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

outdoors

WEEKEND SLEIGH RIDES: See SAT.22.

seminars

montréal

Find club dates in the music section.

BLACK BEAUTY WORKSHOP: Created by and for those of African descent, this facilitated program examines the history of black beauty standards. Snacks are provided. Mosaic Center for Students of Color, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-2345.

BETSAYDA MACHADO: Dense polyrhythms, call-and-response harmonies and rich vocals by the Venezuelan singer heat up the Queen City. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $21-25. Info, 863-5966.

DIVORCE CARE CLASS: A 13-week course is geared toward those who are separated or divorced. Essex Alliance Church, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, sandy brisson@gmail.com.

FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT: A showcase of UVM music instructors supports student scholarships. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 656-3040.

theater

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE: See THU.20. ‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’: See WED.19, 2 & 7 p.m.

music

HELIAND CONSORT: See FRI.21, York Street Meeting House, Lyndon, 3-4:30 p.m. NATASHA KOVAL PADEN: Starting with selected works by Bach, the program “Creative Composers” reveals the artistry of composer-pianists Busoni,

‘AS YOU LIKE IT’: See THU.20, 2 p.m. ‘CHEATING DEATH: MAGIC, MEMOIRS AND MORTALITY’: See FRI.21, 1-3 p.m. ‘THE DIAGONAL LIFE CIRCUS’: Papier-mâché puppets bring the bewildering and downright funny implications of diagonality to life in this Bread and Puppet Theater SUN.23

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Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 7-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 233-2638.

production. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 3-5 p.m. $10. Info, 533-2000.

TAX HELP: See THU.20.

‘THE SEAGULL’: See THU.20, 2-4 p.m.

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

‘THE SWEET SCIENCE OF BRUISING’: See FRI.21, 2 p.m.

words

BOOK DISCUSSION PROGRAM: Teens and adults consider the themes of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 2 p.m. $5; free with museum admission, $8-10; free for kids under 5. Info, 877-3406. SPOKEN WORD SUNDAYS: Artful language used aloud inspires listeners. 2Creative Community, Winooski, 4-6 p.m. Donations. Info, 2creativecommunity@gmail.com.

MON.24 agriculture

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See WED.19.

business

BUSINESS PLAN BASICS: Aspiring entrepreneurs gain the tools to write an effective document setting out their future objectives and strategies for achieving them. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4870.

crafts

CRAFTS NIGHTS: Inspiration flows as folks drop in to work on creative endeavors. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. 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.

environment

350VERMONT BURLINGTON NODE MEETING: Environmentally conscious individuals deepen their involvement in issues related to the climate crisis. 350Vermont, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, btvnode@350vt.org. ROGER HILL: The meteorologist forecasts the future effects of the climate crisis on Vermonters. Community Center in Jericho, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 829-8168.

etc.

CINÉ SALON: ORPHEUS IN TENNIS SNEAKERS: Pioneering composer and classics scholar Christian Wolff reads from his book Occasional Pieces: Writings and Interviews, 1952-2013 and shows Luke Fowler’s short film “For Christian.” Mayer Room, Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4120. EKAM CIRCLES: Open-minded individuals come together to connect with others, nature, themselves and the divine. This week’s focus is “Passion at Work.” All Souls

film

‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.19. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.19. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.19.

games

802 CORN HOLE: Competitors vie for points in this popular lawn game during 10 weeks of league play. Barre Elks Lodge, registration, 6 p.m.; games, 6:45 p.m. $10; cash bar. Info, 479-9522. BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.19, 6:30 p.m. MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.19.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and well-being. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:4511:45 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. By appointment only. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, and Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 4-8 p.m. $10-30; additional cost for herbs; preregister. Info, 224-7100.

language

STATE OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS: Activist Sandy Baird leads an open forum reflecting on and analyzing current events in a nonjudgmental setting. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.19.

words

MONTHLY BOOK GROUP FOR ADULTS: Rachel Simon’s The Story of Beautiful Girl sparks conversation. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

TUE.25 activism

BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES: See THU.20. MOTHER UP! FAMILIES RISE FOR CLIMATE ACTION: MONTHLY GATHERING: Parents discuss the realities of the climate crisis and its effects on young people. Dinner and childcare are provided. Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, motherupmontpelier@350vt.org.

agriculture

BURLINGTON GARDEN CLUB: Green thumbs get the dirt on the latest in annual flowers and vegetables from Red Wagon Plants owner Julie Rubaud. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, djvanmullen@gmaiil.com. FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See WED.19.

business

PLATTSBURGH CONVERSATION GROUP: French speakers maintain their conversational skills in a weekly meet-up. Plattsburgh Public Library, N.Y., 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, ajobin-picard@cefls.org.

BUSINESS PLAN BASICS: Aspiring entrepreneurs gain the tools to write an effective document setting out their future objectives and strategies for achieving them. Rutland Economic Development Corp., 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4870.

montréal

community

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE: See THU.20. ‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’: See WED.19, 7 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section. MAD RIVER CHORALE REHEARSAL: The community chorus welcomes newcomers in preparation for its spring concerts. Chorus Room, Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7-9 p.m. $75 for the season. Info, 496-2048.

talks

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Sandy Baird moderates a forum for the lively and courteous expression of views on the issues of the day. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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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.

GENEALOGY QUEST: Family-tree enthusiasts get amped up about ancestry at a monthly meeting. Waterbury Senior Center, 7 p.m. Free. Info, jlattrell@gmail.com.

go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605. WARM GENTLE YOGA: See FRI.21.

holidays

NEWSTORY CENTER ANNUAL MEETING: A celebration of the nonprofit working to end domestic violence includes highlights from the previous year and a sneak peek at things to come. Rutland Free Library, 5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 775-6788.

MARDI GRAS PARTY: Yankee Chank and Ponyhustle provide the tunes to a Big Easy-style bash complete with snacks, drinks and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Tom Sustic Fund. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 651-0080.

film

language

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.19. ‘FARGO’: A bizarre kidnapping unfolds into murder and mayhem in Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1996 cult classic. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-3018. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.19. ‘THE MESSENGER’: A 2015 documentary investigates the depletion of songbird species and the implications for the planet. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 6-8 p.m. $10. Info, 457-3981. ‘SOME LIKE IT HOT’: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon get laughs in this gender-bending 1959 comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.19. ‘USHPIZIN’: An Orthodox Jewish husband and wife find themselves hosting two ex-convicts in their Jerusalem home in this dramatic film from 2004. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

food & drink

TASTING: BLACK TEAS AROUND THE WORLD: Attendees explore methods of growing, processing and brewing black tea from a variety of countries. Snacks are included with this Dobrá Tea presentation. Milton Public Library, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 893-4644.

‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners say it all in French at a social conversational practice. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195. ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Parla Italiano? Language learners practice pronunciation and more in an informal gathering. Hartland Public Library, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 436-2473. 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. ¡Duino! (Duende), Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652. TUESDAY FRENCH CONVERSATION: Friends gather to pratiquer le français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, stevenorman@ fastmail.fm.

montréal

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE: See THU.20. ‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’: See WED.19.

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art

games

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

MAH JONGG: Fun, friendship and conversation flow as players manipulate tiles. Milton Public Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

film

health & fitness

music + comedy

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.19, 7 p.m.

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: See MON.24, Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203. TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION: See THU.20. TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let

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

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. Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

music

Find club dates in the music section. BURLINGTON SONGWRITERS SONG-SHARING & FEEDBACK MEETING: Area songsters trade constructive criticism. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 899-1139. ‘THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW’: Joined by a five-piece band, two backing singers and four dancers, Belinda Davids brings breathtaking vocals to a heartfelt journey through the late singer’s greatest hits. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. $39-64. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

seminars

CAPTURE WILDLIFE ON YOUR TRAIL CAMERA: Participants learn to obtain high-quality animal images using trail cameras. The class is not geared toward hunting or trapping. Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, info@protectourwildlifevt.org.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Open to prospective students. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6:157:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

talks

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: See MON.24, 10-11:30 p.m. JEMAR TISBY: Members of the public are welcome to listen in on a talk by the author of The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism, who speaks as part of a faculty luncheon. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2000. JOEL FLEWELLING: Are those footprints in the snow from domestic cats or dogs, bobcats or coyotes? Learn from the talk “Animal Tracks in Winter.” Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org. NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES: The investigative journalist and creator of the New York Times’ 1619 Project reflects on the repercussions of slavery in America in “1619 and the Legacy That Built a Nation.” Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5484.

tech

FACEBOOK BASICS: New users learn the ABCs of the social-networking platform. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

words

BURLINGTON FREE WRITE: Aspiring writers respond to prompts in a welcoming atmosphere. Fletcher Free Library,

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WED.26 agriculture

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEKS: See WED.19.

community

‘THE BIG HOLE: AN UPDATE ON THE SINEX/BROOKFIELD PROJECT’: Attorney John Franco and plaintiff Steve Goodkind lead a discussion as part of the Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement winter conversation series. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 355-4968.

crafts

CRAFTERNOON: Provided materials pave the way for new creations. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

TASTE OF THE KINGDOM: Folks feast on fare from the region’s top chefs at this fundraiser for Green Mountain Farm-to-School. Foeger Ballroom, Jay Peak Resort, 6-8:30 p.m. $50-85; free for kids 15 and under. Info, 334-2044.

games

BEGINNERS’ BRIDGE: Those looking to get in on the card game learn the basics from longtime player Grace Sweet. Waterbury Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036. BRIDGE: See WED.19. BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.19. 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.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.19.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.19.

KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.19.

RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.19.

KNITTING CLUB: See WED.19.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.19.

environment

language

SOLAR LUNCH & LEARN — PIZZA & SUNSHINE: SunCommon representatives answer burning questions about harnessing the power of the sun for one’s home. KW Vermont, South Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 398-7118.

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NURSING BEYOND A YEAR MEET-UP: Breastfeeding parents connect over toddler topics such as weaning and healthy eating habits. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-8228.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section. ‘EARTH FLIGHT 3D’: See WED.19. ‘FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES 3D’: See WED.19. ‘NAPOLEON DYNAMITE’: A teenage underdog with a penchant for drawing and tater tots helps his friend Pedro in his quest to become student-body president. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘SPACE JUNK 3D’: See WED.19. ‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.19. ‘YEMANJÁ: WISDOM FROM THE AFRICAN HEART OF BRAZIL’: Afro-Brazilian culture, worldview and spiritual practice come into focus in a 2015 documentary. A Q&A with director Donna Carole Roberts follows. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 660–2600.

food & drink

EAT FOR CHANGE: Diners chow down to support Relay for Life at the University of Vermont. Mention the cause to be sure partial proceeds are donated. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 872-6306.

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.19. FOURTH WEDNESDAY CONVERSATION GROUP: Frenchlanguage conversation flows at a monthly gathering. Alburgh Public Library, 5:15-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, ajp4561@gmail. com. LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.19. ‘PARLIAMO ITALIANO’: Folks who have studied some Italian join Vermont Italian Cultural Association members for a biweekly conversation. Email for Colchester location. 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, vermontitalianclub@ gmail.com. SOUTH HERO FRENCH CONVERSATION: Catherine Hellman hosts a Frenchlanguage chat fest. Worthen Library, South Hero, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 372-6209.

montréal

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE: See THU.20. ‘SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS’: See WED.19, 1 & 8 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section. FARMERS NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: BRATTROCK: Three Vermont teen bands infuse the Statehouse with youthful energy. House Chamber, Vermont Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-0749. THE HIGH KINGS: Folk fans tap their toes to tunes by the quartet formed in Dublin in 2008. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30.75-41.25. Info, 863-5966. MENTALLY INTUNE: Singers find harmony in a community chorus for people living with depression. No experience or talent

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required. Rumney Memorial School, Middlesex, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 272-7209.

FRYING PAN

OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: See WED.19.

seminars

VERMONT WOMEN’S MENTORING PROGRAM: MENTOR TRAINING: See WED.19.

“Their sound flows in magnetic, energetic waves, so does their banter on stage.” – Irish Music Magazine

talks

CYNTHIA SHELTON: Recently selected as a NASA solar system ambassador, the Newport resident reveals what the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is up to in 2020. The Work Commons, Newport, 7 p.m. Free. Info, ssacynthia shelton@gmail.com. DREAMS & SOUL TRAVEL — KEYS TO HEALING & INNER TRUTH: An open discussion with Eckankar offers spiritual insight. Upper Valley Food Co-op, White River Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, eck.vermont@gmail.com. NANCY PATCH: The Franklin/ Grand Isle County forester gets to the root of the Vermont sugaring tradition. Worthen Library, South Hero, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: Tech-savvy students in this three-part workshop learn the base language supporting all web pages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

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theater

‘CITRUS’: Written by 2018 Kennedy Center Hip-Hop Theater Creator Award recipient Celeste Jennings, this choreopoem fuses dance, music and spoken word to chronicle the experiences of black women in America from 1840 to the present day. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $17.75-57.75. Info, 296-7000. ‘SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE’: In this University of Vermont Department of Theatre and Dance production, the young Bard struggles with writer’s block as a deadline looms, until he discovers his muse, Violet, who inspires him to write his greatest play. Royall Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-28. Info, 656-3131. ‘VOICES’: A show written, directed and produced by Dartmouth College self-identified women illuminates stories in an effort to end violence against women and girls. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. m

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art MIXED-MEDIA ART JOURNALING: We are all familiar with written diaries, but visual art journals go a step further by using images to tell a story. Visual art journals are made up of drawings, paintings, collaged images, old photographs & all manner of mementos. Come create your own beautiful, one-ofa-kind art journal. All materials provided. Tue., starts Mar. 10, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $85/4-week class. Location: Champlain Valley Union High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Access CVU, 4827194, access@cvsdvt.org, https:// cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com.

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Burlington City Arts winter/spring class registration is now open! Find these classes and many more at burlingtoncityarts.org. DARKROOM CRASH COURSE: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt. Explore the traditional, analog, black-andwhite darkroom! Learn how to properly expose black-and-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 and an exposed roll of blackand-white film to the first class. Register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Mon., Mar. 23-Apr. 13, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. DIGITAL PRINTING CRASH COURSE: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Mark LaRosa. Prerequisite: proficiency editing digital photographs in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. Are you comfortable with organizing, editing and sizing your digital photographs in Photoshop or Lightroom but have never printed your work? Curious about testing paper surfaces or printing large? This intensive workshop goes through

the basics of printing to the largeformat, archival inkjet Epson printers at the BCA Photo Labs. Bring a selection of digital files on a Mac-compatible external flash or hard drive to the first class. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Thu., Mar. 12, 19, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $60/person; $54 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. DRAWING, OPTION 2: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Janet Armentano. Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media, including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and charcoal in this small, group setting. All levels of experience, including beginners, are welcome. Price includes all basic drawing materials, as well as open studio access during the weeks of your class. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Tue., Mar. 10-Apr. 21, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $255/person; $229.50 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlington cityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. FAMILY CLAY, OPTIONS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7: All ages. Instructors: Kate McKernan, Kim DeMaria and Sheilagh Smith. Spend a Friday night with your family! Ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access (ages 6+), hand building, unlimited clay, and time to create. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets required for adults to join the fun and either hand build or use a wheel on their own. $5 fee per piece for your work to be fired and glazed by the studio. Finished pottery available for pick-up three weeks after visit. Tickets are nonrefundable. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Fri., Feb. 14, 21, 28 & Mar. 6, 13, 20, 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. FAMILY PRINTMAKING: Ages 6 and up. Instructor: Kate McKernan. 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

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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. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Sun., Mar. 22, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10/ person; $9 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlington cityarts.org. GRAPHIC NOVEL: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Rachel Lindsay. 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. The class will also review the work of a variety of cartoonists as inspiration for student work. Some basic drawing experience is encouraged; students should be comfortable with and enjoy doodling. BCA will provide all basic materials. Register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Thu., Mar. 26-Apr. 30, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

LIFE DRAWING, OPTIONS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7: Ages 18 & older. Instructor: Misoo Bang. *Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free! Spend the evening with other local artists drawing from one of our experienced models. Please bring your drawing materials and paper. Purchase a ticket to hold your spot; drop-ins are welcome if space is available. Register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Fri., 7-9 p.m., Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar. 13, 20. Cost: $10/person; $9 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. LINOCUT: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Ashley Stagner.

Students create small designs with the relief technique of linoleum block printing. We will print these one-color blocks by hand or with the printing press, and then add color by experimenting with watercolor paints. A fun opportunity to make cards and other art to share, since we will have the chance to print multiples once you make your block. Please bring ideas or sketches (8” x 10” or smaller) to the first class so we can get started right away! All other materials will be provided. Register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Tue., Mar. 24-Apr. 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $150/person; $135 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

and how to print on a variety of surfaces. Class price includes the use of studio equipment, emulsion, transparencies and ink, as well as open studio access during the weeks of your class. Students can bring their screens or rent one through the studio. No experience necessary. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Thu., Mar. 19-May 7, 6:30-9 p.m.; or Tue., Mar. 24-May 12, 9:30 a.m.noon. Cost: $340/person; $306 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK, OPTIONS 3, 4, & 5: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Mark La Rosa. In this 90-minute, assisted photography session, work oneon-one with a BCA professional to photograph your 2D or 3D artwork in the BCA Lighting Studio. Staff handles lighting and camera work and applies color correction, density and contrast adjustments. Bring up to 10 unframed pieces no larger than 40”x60’’ or 10 objects no larger than 24”x24’’. BCA provides a digital camera during the session and a flash drive for taking home. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Wed., Feb. 26, Mar. 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3 p.m. Cost: $120/person; $108 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. PHOTOGRAPHY & SCREENPRINTING WORKSHOP: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Renee Greenlee and Kate McKernan. Transform your digital photographs into screen-printed artwork in this immersive full-day workshop. Using the digital lab, students learn how to edit image files for screenprinting and print digital transparencies of their edited photographs. Using the printmaking studio, students transform their images into prints on both paper and T-shirts, posters, bags and more. Bring a selection of digital images on a Mac-compatible flash or hard drive to the workshop. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Sat., Mar. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $90/ person; $81 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org. SCREEN PRINTING, OPTIONS 2 & 3: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Kara Ware. This introduction to screen printing will show you how to design and print T-shirts, posters, fine art and more. Discover a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Students will learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use an exposure unit

days! No experience necessary. Price includes all basic materials. Register: burlingtoncityarts. org. Wed., Mar. 25-Apr. 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50 for BCA members Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

dance CONTEMPORARY DANCE: Pilobolus dancer Neva Cockrell is offering two four-week Contemporary Dance series focused on moving dynamically with grace in a body-positive environment, drawing on her years of professional dancing. Open level. To register, visit southend studiovt.com. Sun., Mar. 8-May 3, 5:15-6:45 p.m,; trial class Mar. 1. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Neva Cockrell, 646-897-4117, neva. cockrell@gmail.com, southend studiovt.com. DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Tue., 7 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: 32 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

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STUDENT-CENTERED ART PROJECTS: Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Carolyn Crotty. Learn strategies and lesson plans for how to integrate art projects that incorporate student well-being and support social emotional growth. Participants are guided in experiential activities that foster awareness and understanding of wellness in their own lives, as well as activities that can be adapted to support their students’ development of wellness habits across domains, including social, emotional and physical. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Fri., Mar. 6, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlington cityarts.org. WATERCOLOR: Ages 18+. Instructor: Carolyn Crotty. Learn how to paint with watercolor. This class will focus on observational painting from still life, landscape and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light and shade. The class may move outdoors to paint en plein air on nice

DJEMBE & TAIKO: JOIN US!: New sessions Feb. 2, Mar. 23, May 18, Jul. 6, Sep. 7, Oct. 26 & Jan. 18! Classes for adults, kids & parents. Parade & conga classes. Intermediate Taiko, Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko for adults, Tue., 5:306:20 p.m., and Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m. Djembe for Adults, Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Kids and Parents World Drumming, Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Kids and Parents Taiko, Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Drums provided. Montpelier-Barre classes coming soon! Schedule/register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

fitness CATALYST: A Pilobolus dancer is offering a new embodiment and fitness series called Catalyst, a blend of cardio, free movement, strength training, yoga and breath work. Open to all fitness levels. To register, email neva@loomensemble.com. Sun., Mar. 8-May 3, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; trial class Mar. 1. Location: North End Studios, Studio A, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Suite #111, Burlington. Info: Catalyst Training, Neva Cockrell, 646-8974117, neva@loomensemble.com, catalystmovement.org.

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last day. Mon.-Fri., Apr. 20-24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350. Location: FlynnArts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org.

gardening ACTION FILMMAKING: Green Screen & Special Effects w/ RETN. Ages 9-12. Instructors: Jamie Watkins & Ross Ransom, in partnership with Regional Educational Television Network (RETN). Storyboard, shoot and edit your own original short films! Over the course of this class, students will learn the basics of screenwriting, cinematography and postproduction while developing their understanding of good storytelling and collaboration. Students will develop their skills in camera work, digital editing and audio engineering while using industrystandard film equipment and software. Other culminating projects include completed scripts, storyboards, film scores and visual design concepts for original short films. Mon.-Fri., Feb. 24-28, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350. Location: FlynnArts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org. BROADWAY KIDS: Ages 6-8. Instructor: Annalisa Ledson. Our shining stars learn kid-friendly showstoppers, gaining confidence and onstage skills. We even discover some cool behind-thescenes secrets when we tour the backstage areas of the Flynn MainStage theater. A special Broadway-style performance for family and friends ends the week. Mon.-Fri., Feb. 24-28, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350. Location: FlynnArts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: Ages 8-10. Instructor: Tracy VicoryRosenquest. Choose a character from your favorite movie or story to bring to life on stage in an adventure story in which the characters work together to overcome an obstacle. Create this story together, and become your favorite character! Mon.-Fri., Apr. 20-24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350. Location: FlynnArts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org. MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURES: Ages 6-8. Instructor: Annalisa Ledson. Based on Annie and Jack’s journeys in the popular children’s series, we take thrilling trips through time and space — on pirate ships, elephants’ backs, through the Flynn theater and on rockets to outer space. Encouraged to let their imaginations take flight, children use drama and movement to discover a new world every day. Camp concludes with a final performance at 2:30 p.m. on the

CRAZY COLOR GARDEN : Presenter: Ellen Ecker Ogden. This lecture may change the way you look at your edible garden, with an eye toward deep color and bitter flavors that most closely resemble their wild origins. Sat., Feb. 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15. Location: Gardener’s SupplyBurlington, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: Meredith White, 660-3505, meredithw@gardeners. com, gardeners.com/store. NEW HEIRLOOM GARDENS : Presenter: Ellen Ecker Ogden. Take a journey to the past and rediscover exceptional heirloom varieties. Register at: gardeners.com/store. Sat., Feb. 29, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $15. Location: Gardener’s Supply-Burlington, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: Meredith White, 660-3505, meredithw@gardeners.com, gardeners.com/store.

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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE: SPRING SESSION: Eleven-week session and also shorter French courses starting on March 9. Morning, afternoon and evening classes offered in Burlington and also a conversation course in Montpelier, as well as a six-week session in Stowe. 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. For questions, please contact Micheline at education@ aflcr.org, or go to aflcr.org to see the entire session’s offerings. Location: Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region, Burlington. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, education@aflcr.org, aflcr.org.

ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: This program teaches two forms of massage: amma and shiatsu. We will explore oriental medicine theory and diagnosis, as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, and yin-yang and five-element theory. Additionally, Western anatomy and physiology are taught. VSAC nondegree grants are available. FSMTB-approved program. Starts Sep. 2020. Cost: $6,000/625-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct.. Info: Scott Moylan, 2888160, scott@elementsofhealing. net, elementsofhealing.net.

healing arts AYURVEDA POSTPARTUM DOULA TRAINING: Serve the women and families in your community during a time of huge transition and growth. During this training, you will learn about pregnancy, birth and postpartum through the lens and language of Ayurveda, while receiving training in traditional postpartum care practices balanced with practical understanding for modern women. Mon.-Fri., Apr. 6-10, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $995/5-day training. Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 8728898, info@ayurvedavermont. com, ayurvedavermont.com. MANIFESTATION WITH TAN TIEN: Tan Tien: a technique for manifestation. Come explore intentionality and learn techniques to add to your daily meditation practice to facilitate the creation of your dreams. The techniques presented in this workshop can have powerful results. Wed., Feb. 26, 6-7p.m. Cost: $15/1-hour class. Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary.com, railyardapothecary.com. ROOT CAUSE: AYURVEDIC HEALING: Root cause: ayurvedic pathophysiology for Western herbalists and health care practitioners. Healing six of our most common diseases with diet, lifestyle and herbal foundations. Mon., Mar. 2-30, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $195/6-week course. Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary.com, railyardapothecary.com.

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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 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, Brazil. 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.

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.

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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,

SELF CARE WOMEN’S RETREAT: Discover the most nourishing, rejuvenating and rewarding selfcare routines for vitality through the daily practice of self-massage, healing meal practices and mental health rituals. Our retreat day is dedicated to you and how we can heal through self-care and in community connection. Turn inward, rest, reflect and make new friends on the journey to wholeness. Detox Kitchari cooking lesson and lunch provided. Mar. 1. Cost: $150/person; incl. lunch Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont , 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 8728898, info@ayurvedavermont. com, ayurvedavermont.com.

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CREATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS: An in-depth examination of Carl Jung’s image of God and his understanding of our role as carriers of the numinosum and cocreators of reality, via the seminal work of Jung’s student, Edward Edinger. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Registration required; for info or to register, call Sue 2447909. Mar. 11,18, 25 & Apr. 1 (snow day Apr. 8), 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909, info@jungiancenter. org, jungiancenter.org.

HORMONE REPAIR: FIND RELIEF: Hormone repair: a road map to relief. This hands-on workshop will give you the tools to naturally balance your hormones. We will explore different options for hormone testing and the root causes of hormone imbalance. Sat., Mar. 7, 10-11:45 a.m. Cost: $30/2-hour class. Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary.com, railyardapothecary.com.

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tai chi NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS IN WINOOSKI: We practice Cheng Man-ching’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTCC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Mar. 10, 6-7 p.m., open registration until Mar. 31. Cost: $65/month. Location: North End Studios Winooski, O’Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 4906405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org.

writing THE VISUAL/VERBAL JOURNAL: Welcome spring by freshening up your journal-keeping possibilities. Make a new or modify an old journal (bring it with you) and become a better “noticer.” We’ll take our journals out to explore on the Saturday class. Materials provided, but feel free to bring easily portable media. Led by Ann Turkle, MFA, Ph.D. Registration required; to register call Sue 244-7909. Mar. 16, 23, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $30. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909, info@jungiancenter. org, jungiancenter.org.

yoga 200-HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: The UVM Campus Rec 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training is all new for 2020/21! Learn all about the enhancements we’ve made and get all of your questions answered at our upcoming info sessions. Early registration open February 14-March 20. Don’t miss out on the discounted rate! go.uvm.edu/yoga. Location: UVM Campus Rec Studio, 97 Spear St., Burlington. Info: John McConnell, 488-0124, mindbodyfitness@ uvm.edu, uvmcampusrec.com/ sports/2017/7/5/yoga-school. aspx. EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. All are welcome. Try our Yoga for Healthy Back Series, Tue., Mar. 3-Apr. 7; or Kaiut Yoga for Biomechanical Health Series, Thu., Mar. 5-Apr. 9. This is your invitation to enjoy learning the basics and start exploring the benefits of a yoga practice. Daily drop-in classes including $10 community classes. Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics classes led by physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice! $10$15/class; $140/10-class card; $10/community class. New students $100/10-class card. New! Student Monthly Unlimited just $55/mo. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com. LAUGHING RIVER YOGA: Located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Winooski River. We offer inspirational classes, workshops and trainings taught by experienced teachers from a place of wisdom and love. Class types include Vinyasa, Katonah, Kripalu, Jivamukti, Yin, Restorative and Gentle. All bodies and abilities welcome. Explore our Prenatal Yoga training March 28-29. Daily classes, workshops, 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher training. Cost: $49/first month of unlimited classes; workshop & training prices vary. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, Suite 126, Burlington. Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com.

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he rolling hills, wide pastures and winding dirt roads of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom make the tri-county area feel trapped in a time before smartphones, social media and 24-hour news coverage. It’s precisely this raw geographical splendor and off-thegrid vibe that led singer-songwriter Kyle Woolard to settle in Glover. “It’s ripped out of the pages of a storybook,” he says of the NEK while seated in his self-built chalet. The house sits on the edge of a hill overlooking a wide, snow-covered expanse. Flakes gently fall from the sky as a fire crackles in a nearby woodstove. The scene is desktop wallpaper come to life. Woolard, front person of dormant indie band the Anatomy of Frank, was born and raised in Virginia. A slight Southern drawl clings to the blond 32-year-old’s voice. He first came to Vermont on tour with the Anatomy of Frank in 2011 to play a show at Burlington’s Radio Bean. “I remember looking out at [Lake Champlain] and thinking, This feels like Switzerland,” he recalls. Woolard is a world traveler, having visited five continents. Though currently inactive, his band plans to physically record an album on all seven. They’ve already released North America and South America, with Europe waiting in the wings. Recently, Woolard wrote and recorded his first EP under the new moniker Glorious Leader. The five-track assemblage of gossamer acoustic folk-pop, My Kingdom, dropped in January. It amplifies Woolard’s wandering spirit and affinity for places unknown. Woolard first laid eyes on the Kingdom after his 2011 Burlington show but didn’t make the move until 2017. He says he’d wanted to get out of Virginia for a while, and an encounter with an infamous figure in Charlottesville, where he was living, pushed him over the Mason-Dixon Line. Months before the Unite the Right rally in August of that year, Woolard claims he ran afoul of Jason Kessler, one of the alt-right demonstration’s key organizers. Woolard says that Kessler asked him to sign a petition to oust “black supremacist” city councilor Wes Bellamy. When Woolard refused, Kessler called him a “cuck.” “He looked like a doughy frat boy,” Woolard says of Kessler, adding that his disdain for the politics and general vibe of the South crystallized in that moment. He moved to Vermont shortly thereafter. To pay the bills, Woolard works as a freelance writer, penning everything from medical articles to sneaker descriptions. 58

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But writing music is his first and foremost passion. With Glorious Leader, Woolard says he wanted to create music that “contained no lies.” “To me, that felt like such a challenge, because lies rhyme really well,” he says. That’s not to say that his previously written music was full of untruths, per se. But he says that, while the Anatomy of Frank’s

songs are honest, they also contain a lot of fantasy, or “fantasizing about living a different life.” My Kingdom’s opening track, “Borderline,” which refers to Woolard’s proximity to the Canadian border, is an artifice-free treatise on his life at the current moment. Over fingerpicked guitar — the backbone of Woolard’s music — he sings in near whispers about his new property, the surrounding

landscape and the various places to which his closest friends have wandered. The song establishes a recurrent theme in his work: geography. Woolard continues to drop geographical locations in “Onism,” a song whose name comes from the website Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. The term relates to a feeling of frustration of being stuck in just one body. As the song explodes into its urgent, fluttering hook, Woolard delineates a plan to keep traveling north, through Labrador and Greenland, all the way to the polar ice caps. Later on, he closes the EP with “The Wide Sargasso Sea,” a song about being stuck even though you feel like you’re ready to be free. It refers not only to Jean Rhys’ 1966 novel of the same name but to a still region of the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by four ever-swirling currents. Wanderlust is not exactly what fuels Woolard’s songwriting, though. He claims to be pleasantly afflicted with something he likens to synesthesia, a perceptual disorder that causes people to, among other things, taste numbers or hear colors. For Woolard, it pertains to locations. “When I hear a certain chord, it’ll take me to a place,” Woolard says. “It’ll make me almost insane with a desire to be there.” Though My Kingdom was completed in 2019, Woolard felt the need to let it incubate for longer than usual. “[I wanted] to make sure that what I was doing was good,” he says. “And I revised the ever-loving shit out of it.” He enlisted Iceland-based friend and collaborator Karl Pestka (known for his work with Icelandic folk group Árstídir) to add strings to the EP. But Pestka, credited in the EP’s liner notes as adding “invaluable help,” ended up becoming a de facto creative consultant throughout the EP’s mixing process. “My favorite thing about Kyle is that he’s a master of restraint,” Pestka writes in an email to Seven Days. “He leads listeners along through the song and arrives, at the last possible moment, at a satisfying resolution … tastefully, without going over the top.” Woolard admits My Kingdom reaches a certain level of pop that he never thought he’d allow himself to express. Atop a foundation of acoustic guitar, he layers in rousing handclaps, maximalist swells of strings, twinkling bells and memorable, rousing hooks. “Embracing pop gives me hope that I’m progressing as I get older,” Woolard KINGDOM COME

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As you may or may not know, this column is meant to cover any and all aspects of local music and nightlife. And one extremely popular slice of nightly entertainment hasn’t really gotten its due. I’m talking about trivia, which has become insanely popular and proliferated in the past several years. It turns out proving one’s knowledge to a roomful of strangers is utterly appealing. Who knew people get off on feeling smart and superior? However, one Burlington-based quiz night is doing things a little bit differently. Quizmaster ADRIAN BURNETT hosts the game, dubbed OpinioNation, every Thursday at the Friendly Toast. But, unlike most trivia nights, which pose questions with a singular factbased answer, OpinioNation asks you to guess how other people answered opinion-based questions. Online quiz machine Sporcle fuels the queries, and surveys are conducted online prior to game play. It’s basically like TV’s “Family Feud.” The game has four rounds, with bonus questions in between. During play, quizzers try to guess the most popular answers to questions such as,

“Despite who actually won, which 2019 movie should have won the Oscar for Best Picture?” and “Name a song from the ’90s that starts with the letter A.” (Turns out, most people thought TODD PHILLIPS’ Joker deserved top honors from the Academy, and SMASH MOUTH’s “All Star” stuck out the most in people’s minds.) Just like on “Family Feud,” the most popular responses earn the most

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points, and less popular answers earn fewer points. What I love most about this game, as opposed to other trivia events, is that it forces you to really listen to your teammates, because no one is automatically right or wrong. The first thing that pops into your head isn’t necessarily the obvious choice. Also, just like on “Family Feud,” you have no way of knowing who participated in the survey, so you’re forced to think about what the average person might say. It requires an entirely different kind of intelligence than the typical trivia night. And it’s fun as hell.

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Attention, Star Wars nerds: The VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents a selection of master composer JOHN WILLIAMS’ work on Saturday, February 22, at the Flynn MainStage in Burlington. Known for his thunderous, adrenaline-pumping, orchestrally limber scores, Williams’ music is synonymous with cinema. He wrote the scores for blockbusters such as Jurassic Park, Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind — basically every major Steven Spielberg flick. Guest conductor TROY PETERS, former music director of the VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA and the MONTPELIER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, leads the evening’s program. As much as I might seem like an authority on the local scene in terms of what VT-based folks are into, I am often surprised by which shows sell out early and which sell hardly any tickets at all. But I’m certain of one thing: If Los Angeles-based funk band VULFPECK ever came to Vermont, the show would sell out instantly. To the best of my knowledge, the group has never set foot in the Green Mountains. However, one of the group’s founding members, THEO KATZMAN, makes a stop at Killington hot spot the Pickle Barrel on Sunday, February 23. The artist just released a new solo album, a tight, soulful collection of tunes called Modern Johnny Sings: Songs in the Age of Vibe.

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live music WED.19

Bright Brown (art rock) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free. Christine Malcolm (folk) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8 p.m. Free. Cooie Sings (Americana) at Big Jay Tavern, Montgomery, 6 p.m. Free. Craigen: Craig Mitchell and Matt Hagen (acoustic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. David Beats Goliath (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. The Human Fly, Lean Tee, A Box of Stars (indie) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $3/8. 18+. The Mosaic Band (funk, jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5/8. 18+. The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet at Juniper, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

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Songwriters in the Round: Danny of the Parts, Sabrina Comellas, Jesse Taylor at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

fill in the rest. In addition to adolescent reminiscences, the Ethiopian-born standup comic’s material explores

Troy Millette (folk-rock) at 1st Republic Brewing Company, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

the intersection of being black and queer, among other topics. Georgio is also a writer who currently

Western Terrestrials (honky-tonk) at the Skinny Pancake, Hanover, N.H., 8:30 p.m. Free.

serves as the executive story editor and a writer for the Hulu comedy “Shrill.” Catch Solomon Georgio this Thursday through Saturday, February 20 through 22, at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.

Boneheart Flannigan (Americana) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Bella and the Notables (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Krombopulous Michael, Softspot, Lily Seabird (indie) at SideBar, Burlington, 8 p.m. $3.

Bootleg Band (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Blackwolf (blues, Americana) at Edson Hill Dining Room & Tavern, Stowe, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Lara Cwass Band (rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Coffee Corner Jam Session at Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café, Montpelier, 7:30 a.m. Free. First Taste: Lattrell James, David Chief (singer-songwriter) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free/$1/$3. 18+. How About Some Hygge?! featuring Zack DuPont and Blackmer (folk) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Jacob Green Band (album release) (folk, blues) at the Double E: T10 Listening Room, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. $10/15. Jenni and the Jazz Junketeers at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 10:30 p.m. Free. Lil Sickles (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Louisiana Dance Party at Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Out in the Valley Happy Hour at the Skinny Pancake, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. Free. Rick Reis (singer-songwriter) at Tap 25, Stowe, 7:30 p.m. Free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

FRI.21

Joe Adler’s Burgundy Thursdays (folk-rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

AC Unit, Oddpcao (electronic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Johnny A. (rock) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $25/30.

Alex Stewart (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

The Communicators (rock) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5. Cooie Sings (Americana) at the Clothier, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free. Dark Star Project (Grateful Dead tribute) at Monkey House, Winooski, 5 p.m. Free. DJ Disco Phantom (open format) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Elizabeth Renaud (singersongwriter) at Gusto’s, Barre, 5 p.m. Free. Erin & the Wildfire, Emma Cook & Questionable Company (funk, soul) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10/12. The Fabulous Wrecks (Americana) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 6 p.m. Free. Felix Brown (covers) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. $10-20. Flaming Katys (Americana) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Blue Fox (blues) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 9 p.m. Free.

open mics & jams WED.19

Irish Sessions at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. John Lackard Blues Jam at Sweet Melissa’s, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Some Hollow, Dan Rahilly (folkrock) at Hostel Tevere, Warren, 9 p.m. Free.

comedy album HomoNégro Superior,, which concerns his

Juice (rock) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. $10.60.

THU.20

Shane Murley Band (folk-rock) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

of funny stories, but his bit about “bone juice” might have the

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Robe, Sophie Ward (hip-hop) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free. Sam Talmadge (acoustic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

ShakeMyNerves (country, rock) at 14th Star Brewing Co., St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free.

Old Time Sessions at RabbleRouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

THU.20

Open Mic with Andy Lugo at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Austtin at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free. Tom Caswell Blues Jam at Hatch 31, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free.

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Irish Session at Jericho Café & Tavern, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic with Alex Budney at Localfolk Smokehouse, Waitsfield, 8:30 p.m. Free. Open Stage Night with Marshall Dominguez and Friends at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. The Full Cleveland (yacht rock) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free. Hey Nineteen: Tribute to Steely Dan at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $25/29.

The Lloyd Tyler Band (covers) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 8 p.m. Free. Maple Run (Americana) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. The Mosaic Band (funk, jam) at Tres Amigos & Rusty Nail Stage, Stowe, 9 p.m. $8/12/140.

High & Mighty Brass Band (jazz, funk) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20.

Not Quite Dead (Grateful Dead tribute) at Highland Lodge Restaurant, Greensboro, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand at Sweet Melissa’s, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Roost, Six Time Users (electronic, rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 9:30 p.m. $3/8. 18+.

In the Round Sessions with Django Soulo, Reid Parsons and Abby Sherman (singer-songwriter) at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Rust Bucket (bluegrass) at Whammy Bar, Calais, 7:30 p.m. Free.

John Geno & Jerome (singersongwriter) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free. Knights of the Brown Table: Ween Tribute, NSFW: Medeski, Martin, Scofield & Wood Tribute at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Lemon Yellow Sun (Pearl Jam tribute) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5. Lilith (singer-songwriter) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

Safety Meeting, Nodrums (garage rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11:30 p.m. $5. Sarah King (singer-songwriter) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing Co., Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Wylie Shipman (singersongwriter) at the Old Foundry at One Federal Restaurant & Lounge, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free. Zak Bramble (country) at Magic Hat Artifactory, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

SAT.22

Abby Sherman and the Way North (folk, rock) at the Double E: T10 Listening Room, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $12/15. Airlooms (jam) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free. Alpacka, Couchsleepers (roots, folk) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5. Blue Rock Boys (bluegrass) at the Old Foundry at One Federal Restaurant & Lounge, St. Albans, 6:30 p.m. Free. Chicky Stoltz and the Charlie Nobles (blues-rock, Americana) at Hostel Tevere, Warren, 9 p.m. Free. Citizen Pine (rock) at the Old Post, South Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. The Complaints (rock) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free. David Karl Roberts (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Sarah King (singer-songwriter) at the Tap Room at Switchback Brewing Co., Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Dead Solace, Patient 0, Eminent, Wretched Tongues, Lossbearer (metal) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

Sergio Torres (Latin, Americana) at El Toro, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free.

The Devon McGarry Band (rock) at Deli 126, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

SAT.22

FRI.21

SUN.23

WED.26

Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue at Red Square, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

MON.24

Open Mic with Andy Lugo at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Open Mic at SideBar, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Open Mic with Austtin at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

The Big Pick (open bluegrass jam) at Hatch 31, Bristol, 8 p.m. Free.

SAT.22

Irish Session at Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café, Montpelier, 2 p.m. Donation.

Traditional Pub Sing-Along at Radio Bean, Burlington, 3:30 p.m. Free. Family Night (open jam) at SideBar, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic Night with Kyle Stevens at the Double E Lounge at Essex Experience, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Irish Sessions at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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on Tuesday, February 25). But that’s not stopping drag mainstays the HOUSE OF LEMAY and the ubiquitous DJ CRAIG MITCHELL from throwing a Mardi Gras party on Saturday, February 29, at the Three Needs Taproom & Brewery in Burlington. I guess as long as Vermont continues to celebrate holidays whenever it feels like it — like how we officially do LGBTQ Pride in September instead of June, for some reason — we can expect people to go rogue and throw their own parties. Hey, the more the merrier, right?

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John Abair and His Good Pals (folk) at Tap 25, Stowe, 7:30 p.m. Free. Josh Panda Has Friends (rock, soul) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5. Julia Rose (singer-songwriter) at RabbleRouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier, 5 p.m. Free.

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Hayley in the Water: Hayley Jane and Annie in the Water perform Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $15. Jesse Agan (singer-songwriter) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

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Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Leland Sundries (Americana) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

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Matt the Gnat and the Gators (narrative-noir) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. McKew Devitt (rock) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 8 p.m. Free. The Medicine Tribe Trio (rock) at Jericho Café & Tavern, 6 p.m. Free. MindTrap, Supernatural the Rowdy (rock) at Tres Amigos & Rusty Nail Stage, Stowe, 9 p.m. $8/12.

djs WED.19

DJ KermiTT (open format) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. DJ Two Sev (open format) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

THU.20

D Jay Baron (open format) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free. DJ A-RA$ (open format) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

DJ Cre8 (open format) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10:30 p.m. Free.

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Sean & Dan Jarvis (Americana) at Twiggs — An American Gastropub, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free. Spencer Lewis & the Old Vermonters (folk) at the Den at Harry’s Hardware, Cabot, 7 p.m. Free. Troy Millette and Andrew James (folkrock) at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Wylie Shipman (singer-songwriter) at El Toro, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free.

SUN.23

Alex McCue and Jonte Samuel (of the Group Activity) (indie R&B) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free. Durand Jones & the Indications, Kaina (soul) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $16/18/91. EmaLou and the Beat (folk) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Giovanina Bucci (singer-songwriter) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. JC Sutton & Sons (bluegrass) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Matt Hagen’s Murder Ballads and Fairy Tales (singer-songwriter) at Hostel Tevere, Warren, 5 p.m. Free. Old Sky (Americana) at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, noon. Free. Old Sky and Friends (Americana) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Southern Old Time Music Jam at Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café, Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Tarrus Riley featuring Dean Fraser & Blak Soil band, DJs Big Dog and Jahson (reggae) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $30. Theo Katzman, Rett Madison (rock) at Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington, 8 p.m. $23.85. Vermont Jazz Ensemble at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 4:30 p.m. $7/10.

MON.24

aLunarLanding, Konflik (hip-hop) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Dan Holtz (rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Ryan Hanson and Brian Maple (rock) at Smitty’s Pub, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

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Mosey Beat (jam) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

DJ Abby and Friends (vinyl DJs) at Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

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Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell at Misery Loves Co., Winooski, 11 a.m. Free. DJ KermiTT (open format) at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free.

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DJ LaFountaine (EDM) at Gusto’s, Barre, 9:30 p.m. $3.

Sparkle Motion with DJ Dale Sweat (disco, funk) at Monkey House, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Scott Carlson (house, techno) at Half Lounge, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

DJ Raul (Latin) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free.

WED.26

DJ Steal Wool (open format) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 11 p.m. $5.

DJ KermiTT (open format) at Red Square, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. DJ Two Sev (open format) at Red Square, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

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Yung Breeze is an MC and producer from Brattleboro with a hunger to match his growing rep. He is widely acclaimed, by both listeners and other artists, as one of the best rappers in Vermont. But those accolades mean very little to him: Breeze clearly intends his debut LP, Sofia Grace, as his ticket to bigger things. As an artist, Breeze has always prided himself on his versatility, and he’s an earnest student of the rap game. Through constant collaborations and more than a half dozen mixtapes, he’s experimented with damn near every style and subgenre. That’s all evident in his new album, a stylistic workout that spans from trap to club anthems to … whatever drugs and EDM have warped modern R&B into. Breeze’s style is unmistakable and, at every turn, the artist puts his own

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ear for catchy melodies. The rest of the band — Ben Smith and Johnny Clark on guitars, Will Coulson on bass, and Ben Glasser on the drums — have a jangly, bleached-clean garage-rock interplay reminiscent of Canadian indie-pop band Peach Pit. It’s fascinating to hear them progress and, dare I say, mature ever so fucking slightly as the album moves along. In an email to Seven Days, Duda wrote that “The Sun Has Set” was the band’s first song; he and Glasser wrote it and posted it online, mostly as a joke. It definitely has that early-Ween, four-track-songs-aboutpoop vibe to it. “The sun has set and I just need to get my dick wet,” Duda bellows, sounding like every pack of freshmen I’ve ever seen roaming downtown like workedup puppies. By the end of the album and “Crazy Alien Cat Lady,” we get a driving rocker, packed with clever chord changes and soaring harmonies, and perhaps a look at what the second album might sound like. The college rock scene in Burlington is once again thriving, but who knows for how long. Check out Don Rico’s Next Album, available now on all major streaming platforms.

stamp on things. His street raps aren’t just authentic; they’re so bitter you can feel the trauma through the speakers. His boasting and his sex raps are filthy in a self-deprecating way, reveling in cheap mistakes. And through it all, he remains a singularly charismatic leading man, as if directing his own movie. “You know, I held a lot of shit in for this right here,” he says in the album’s intro. “Three years in the making.” Breeze was holed up all that time in the studio like Axl Rose. But he wasn’t just agonizing over picking the perfect beats — he was making them. As his DonMarion alter ego, he self-produced much of the project and did a knockout job. That intro, disarmingly titled “Fuck You,” is a tsunami of personal frustration, with a flow set just ahead of the beat to add to the urgency. It’s touches like these that make the album so consistently impressive. Breeze is more than a master rapper; he’s a shrewd songwriter who knows how to put his creativity to work to enhance the track. The breaks, the

changes, the ad libs — it’s all about making the songs catchier and more compelling. He takes the same careful approach with guest features. Fellow renaissance man THEN WHAt produces several standout cuts — and also contributes a killer verse on “Narcos” as Selfish Presley. Then there’s Kasidon, a recent addition to Breeze’s Street Religion crew. He drops two excellent verses here — first on the West Coast banger “Fareal,” and then on the album closer “Red Brick Road (Breemix),” a harrowing autobiography. Although “Red Brick Road” is possibly Breeze’s finest cut, there’s no shortage of competition throughout the album. There’s the brutal but catchy “Crackhouse,” the woozy earworm “Sweeze,” the hangover cinema of “My Misery” — this album is truly packed with potential singles. And that was the goal. Breeze has crafted an undeniable debut LP with a ton of range and absolutely zero filler. He’s proven himself not only as a rapper but also as an A&R rep and a producer. And Sofia Grace will surely stand as one of the finest local albums of the year. Sofia Grace is available through all major streaming services.

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Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

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Trivioke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment (trivia and karaoke) at Dale Boca Argentinean Café, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Dirt Merchant Mondays featuring Chromatic and Bats vs. Koala (electronic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

SAT.22

Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk) at Monkey House, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Mike Lambert at Park Place Tavern & Grill, Essex Junction, 9:30 p.m. Free.

MAD (synth-pop) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

SUN.23

Seth Yacovone (blues) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Samantha Dickey at Ruben James, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

TUE.25

Ali T (singer-songwriter) at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

MON.24

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ (film screening) at Babes Bar, Bethel, 7 p.m. Free.

David Karl Roberts (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Rob Jones at Manhattan Pizza & Pub, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5/8. 18+.

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Eben Schumacher (folk) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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Honky-Tonk Tuesdays with Pony Hustle at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5. Lowell Thompson and Friends (roots-rock) at Hatch 31, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free. The Mattson 2, Palmiyeler (jazz) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $13. Ukulele Kids with Joe Beaird at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Working Man’s Martini (folkrock) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Wylie Shipman (singer-songwriter) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 7:30 p.m. Free.

WED.26

Bitter Bones Desmo., Modest, Call Shotgun (pop-punk) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10/12. Christine Malcolm (folk) at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 8 p.m. Free. The Floozies, SunSquabi, Late Night Radio (electronic) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $22/25/28. Francesca Blanchard, Guthrie Galileo (indie pop) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. $5. The Mosaic Band (funk, jam) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5/8. 18+.

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a Technicolor sonic wonderland. The electro-funk duo’s incendiary tunes explode with blaring synths and crackling beats. Brothers Matt and Mark Hill cram a little bit of every conceivable electronic subgenre into their ever-growing canon, including dubstep, house and synthwave. Though the band is primarily instrumental, special guest vocalists such as Lettuce’s Eric Benny Bloom and dance-pop artist Gibbz make appearances on its most recent studio album, Funk Jesus. The Floozies perform on Wednesday, February 26, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. SUNSQUABI and LATE NIGHT RADIO add support. Open Mic Night at Stone Corral, Richmond, 8 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Mania at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

The Ray Vega Quartet (jazz) at Juniper, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at the Parker Pie Company, West Glover, 7 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at 1st Republic Brewing Company, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. Free.

Trivia Night at Spare Time Family Fun Center, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free.

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Trivia Night at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7:30 p.m. Free. Trivia with Tim Rouselle at Mill River Brewing BBQ & Smokehouse, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free.

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Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

THU.20

Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock at City Limits Night Club, Vergennes, 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment (Spanish karaoke) at Dale Boca Argentinean Café, Winooski, 8-11 p.m. Free.

says. “[Becoming stagnant] is a huge fear of mine.” Though Woolard has been a Vermont resident for more than two years, he hasn’t performed much locally beyond the NEK. But in his small community, Woolard has achieved a bit of local renown. Andy Bouchard, who runs the DIY venue the Barrage out of his home in Holland, first heard of Woolard while standing in the SEVEN DAYS FEBRUARY 19-26, 2020

Trivia Night with Dave Williams at Babes Bar, Bethel, 7 p.m. Free.

FRI.21

Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock at Monopole Downstairs, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5 p.m. Free.

Karaoke at Hatch 31, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Karaoke Night with Jenny Red at Park Place Tavern & Grill, Essex Junction, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco at Olive Ridley’s, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 9 p.m. Free.

String Band Karaoke at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

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checkout line at Vista Foods in Newport. Woolard has since become a regular performer at Bouchard’s concerts. “He has a distinct ability to captivate an audience with beautiful songs that embrace the full space allowed in music,” Bouchard

Karaoke with Dave Bourgea at Burlington St. John’s Club, 8:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke with Dave Williams at Babes Bar, Bethel, 7 p.m. Free.

Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading) at Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Trivia with Jen and Ian at CharlieO’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8:30 p.m. Free.

TUE.25

Hotel Karaoke at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

WED.19

Improv Class Performance at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Level 1 Standup Class Show at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

THU.20

The Mainstage Show (improv) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $5. Solomon Georgio (standup) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $15.

FRI.21

Junk Island (improv) at Revelry Theater, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. $7/8. Solomon Georgio (standup) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $20/27.

SAT.22

Butterfly (storytelling, improv) at Revelry Theater, Burlington, 8 p.m. $7/8. Sex w/Jenna (variety) at Revelry Theater, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. $10. Solomon Georgio (standup) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $20/27.

SUN.23

Karaoke with DJ Molotov at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment at the Rotisserie, South Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Trivia at the Skinny Pancake, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. Free. Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.26

Bingo Night at the Skinny Pancake, Hanover, N.H., 6 p.m. Free.

Cup of Comedy: A Standup Showcase at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Level 2 Standup Class Show at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

MON.24

Comedy & Crêpes featuring Jamie Clauson-Wolf at the Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

WED.26

Karaoke at JP’s Pub, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Indie Rumble (improv) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock at City Limits Night Club, Vergennes, 9 p.m. Free.

Open Mic at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Karaoke with Glitter Bomb Entertainment (Spanish karaoke) at Dale Boca Argentinean Café, Winooski, 8-11 p.m. Free. Trivia Night at Moogs Place, Morrisville, 5:30 p.m. Free. Trivia Night at the Parker Pie Company, West Glover, 7 p.m. Free.

writes in an email. “He brings a humble blend of [his] international experiences to his tunes, which resonates with [listeners].” “There’s something bigger in the Kingdom than what’s visible,” Woolard muses, referring to out-of-the-way places like the Barrage. “It was slow at first, but now I feel like I have a more robust musical family than I did in Charlottesville.” Now that Woolard has mostly settled into his new life, things that used to stress him out no longer do.

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Printmaker Autumn Tomlinson carves into an artist’s residency at Studio Place Arts Autumn Tomlinson in her studio

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utumn Tomlinson and her four siblings grew up living in a school bus on 10 acres in rural Coquille, Ore. They were homeschooled by their parents, full-time potters Greg Tomlinson and Lynne Brown. Autumn enjoyed working in ceramics and clay, and she particularly liked carving designs into her pieces. In college, Tomlinson dabbled in many mediums without a clear focus. But when she took her first woodblock carving and printmaking class, it reminded her of all the things she loved about pottery. “Carving a wood block is the same reduction process as carving pottery, where I’m taking away bits and pieces to create art,” she said. In 2007, she graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor of fine arts in printmaking. After years of international travel, Tomlinson moved to Vermont in June 2019 with her partner, Colorado native Andrew Akerlund, because of the state’s “strong arts and crafts scene” and outdoor opportunities, she said. In October, she became the fifth winner of 66

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the Studio Residency Program at Studio Place Arts in Barre, where visitors can view her developing body of work. “I was excited to see Autumn’s intriguing narratives and approach with woodblock printmaking,” said SPA executive director Sue Higby. “It was clear to me that the studio residency would help her connect with the Vermont art community and assist in launching her art career.” Higby started the SPA’s residency program in 2015, giving emerging artists from the Montpelier and Barre area free use of a studio for 11 months. “The program provides access to the community of artists who affiliate with SPA and the chance to integrate art into their daily life,” Higby said. Tomlinson’s path to SPA covered the globe. After college, she worked in her own studio and taught printmaking classes at the Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts in Eugene, Ore. But she had always wanted to travel, so in 2011 she put art making on hold, took a coffee-shop job in GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany, and used the

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town as a home base for touring Europe. Over the next seven years, she journaled, worked and traveled in Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Antarctica. In September and October 2017,

between two food-service jobs at the McMurdo Station research center in Antarctica, Tomlinson completed a two-month residency at Dragon Dance Theatre in Trois-Rivières, Québec. There, she produced a series of three woodblock prints inspired by her time in Antarctica. “Antarctica doesn’t have an indigenous population, and thus it doesn’t have any origin stories,” said Tomlinson, who is fascinated by folklore. “My idea was to create an origin story using elements I found in Antarctica.” One work, titled “Origin Story,” features a female creature with the legs of the large sea spider living under the Antarctic ice. Behind her head is the skull of a seal, six species of which live in Antarctic waters. The feathers of the south polar skua, a large seabird, form the background of the print. Strings of Christmas lights are coveted at McMurdo for ambience, Tomlinson said, so she included those to represent the stars. The pattern on the ground emulates tracks that vehicles leave in the snow.

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Tomlinson draws her images before carving them into wood. “I don’t necessarily have the entire composition in mind when I start, but I draw out the portion to be carved before I begin carving the block,” she said. She uses oil-based relief inks. To gauge the right amount of ink for printing, she puts a dollop of it onto a piece of glass and uses her roller to pull it across the glass in all directions. “I wait to hear the ink pulling, like a sticky popping or a quieter version of Velcro,” she said. Moving the roller from glass to woodblock, Tomlinson transfers ink to the woodblock, then lays paper on the block to create a print. She removes the paper, carves the next detail of her image into the woodblock, and repeats the inking, printing and carving process until her picture is complete. “Whether printing by hand or in a press, you have to get the pressure right so the ink doesn’t spill into the crevices and blur the lines on the paper,” she said. During her SPA residency, Tomlinson wants to explore ideas, imagery and elements she has not used before, such as combining graphite drawings and ink

printings. She also wants to experiment with stacked images. “Printmaking as a medium is stacking layers on top of each other on a single piece of paper,” Tomlinson explained. “I’m also interested in stacking together different papers.” She plans to play with printing on both sides of the paper and to layer papers of various transparencies. Tomlinson’s residency concludes with a show from September 15 through October 30. While at SPA, she’ll also teach printmaking classes. “I looked forward to Autumn sharing her skills with community members on SPA’s in-house press,” Higby said. “She is contributing to the creative enterprise at SPA, something that I value greatly.” m

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‘EMPATHY & ETHOS’: An installation by Liz Conard and Kaylie Flannigan that explores “a culture of understanding” around the spectrum of mental and physical illness. Through May 10. Info, kaylie flannigan@gmail.com. Burlington Record Plant.

f ‘APOCALYPSE DIET: WHAT WILL WE EAT?’: Curated by interdisciplinary artist Stella Marrs, the exhibition by Jane Adams, Suzanne Anker, Andrea Haenggi, Ellie Irons, Anne Percoco, Li Sumpter and Candace Thompson challenges viewers to rethink our relationship to food production within the context of climate change. f BRIGITTA VARADI: “Exploring the Invisible,” an installation of more than 2,000 ceramic tiles created by the artist and community members during Varadi’s residency at Shelburne Farms last summer. f ESTEFANIA PUERTA: “Sore Mouth Swore,” an immersive, mixed-media installation that addresses displacement, identity and language by the immigrant Latina artist. Reception: Friday, February 21, 5-8 p.m. February 21-June 7. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

JESSE MILES: Fresh artwork, including technicolor animals, anxiety paintings and fornicating food products, that straddle gruesome and beautiful, funny and sexual. Through February 27. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington. JUSTIN LEE HOEKSTRA: “The Pleasures of Being a Ghost,” a suite of seven site-specific paintings, the continuation of a yearly series of paintings in which the artist eliminates all color from the process and utilizes only black and white paint. Through February 28. Info, flynndogexhibits@gmail.com. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington.

f KARA TORRES: Graffiti-influenced paintings by the local artist coincide with the gallery’s grand opening. Opening: Friday, February 21, 6-8:30 p.m., with live music by Jack Hanson Jazz February 21-March 21. Info, artssowonderful2@gmail.com. Arts So Wonderful Gallery in Burlington.

KASEY CHILD: “Plastic River,” a solo exhibition of large-scale paintings focused on climate change by the Burlington artist. Through February 29. Info, 652-2400. The Silo in Burlington.

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f JYL EMERSON: A solo show of paintings by the local artist. Reception: Sunday, February 23, 2-4 p.m. February 20-April 30. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village.

ART EVENTS COMMUNITY ART OPEN STUDIO: A self-guided art-making event for all ages. Many art materials to choose from. Expressive Arts Burlington, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Thursdays, 12:303:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 343-8172. FIGURE DRAWING SOCIAL: A two-hour session to allow artists to practice figure drawing and form study in a friendly, inclusive environment. Model provided, all skill levels welcome. BYOB. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, every other Sunday, 2-4 p.m., and every other Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. $5-10 donations. Info, 662-3050. MARBLE ART WORKSHOP: A free one-day stonecarving class for local high schoolers, focusing on tools and technique, and taught by marble sculptor Steve Shaheen. Preregister. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, West Rutland, Wednesday, February 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, 438-2097. PAINTING ON THE BOX: Artist-in-residence Kristina Rodanas leads a workshop in which participants paint an 8-by-8-inch keepsake wooden box to take home. Instruction and materials provided. BYOB. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Saturday, February 22, 5-7 p.m. Info, 457-2355. PHOTO CO-OP: Lens lovers gather to share their experience and knowledge of their craft. Gallery at River Arts, Morrisville, Thursday, February 27, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, 888-1261. ‘SECRETS OF ANCIENT GOLDSMITHS DEMYSTIFIED’: Jeanette K. Caines, master goldsmith and director of Jewelry Arts, gives a lecture on ancient goldsmithing techniques, in conjunction with a current exhibit. Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, Tuesday, February 25, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. TALK: ‘A LOVE LETTER TO PROCESS’: Vermont cross-disciplinary artist Wylie Garcia discusses how she explores themes of identity and place through process and material-based projects. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, February 19, 6 p.m. Info, 656-0750. TALK: JUSTINE KURLAND: The photographer and visiting artist presents a lecture, “Girl Pictures, and the American Road.” Williams Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2014. TALK: NANCIE RAVENEL: The objects conservator presents “How Come It Looks Like That?” — a discussion about how provenance and folklore factor into conservation treatment decisions. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, Wednesday, February 19, 2-3:30 p.m. Info, 985-3346.

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‘Let’s Have a Ball!’ A good time was not had by all in the New York City

of the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s. But Samuel Wood Gaylor’s vibrant paintings of the post-Armory

Show social scene between 1913 and ’36 illustrate that a whole lot of artists did their best to party down. As a member of an irreverent group called the Penguin, led by artist Walt Kuhn, Wood Gaylor (1883-1957) was on hand to document a lot of the gaiety. Imagine halls festooned with murals and aflutter with flags; artists cavorting in costumes, performing skits, doing silly dances and generally having, well, a ball. In other scenes, clusters of friends lounge about at an artist colony in Maine. While the spirited paintings make for enjoyable viewing, they also illustrate a distinctive American art-historical moment. On view at the Fleming Museum of Art in Burlington through May 8, with a reception and costume ball on Thursday, February 20. Pictured: “Picnic, Shaker Lake, Alfred, Maine.” TALK: ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’: Chief curator Kory Rogers discusses the story behind the museum’s beloved “A Peep at the Moon” bandbox, which is decorated with papers depicting scenes from an 1835 hoax about extraterrestrial life. Preregistration appreciated but not required. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, Wednesday, February 26, 2-3 p.m. Info, 985-3346. TALK: SANDRINE SCHAEFER: The guest curator discusses “Videos on Loop,” featuring time-based work by recent residents of VSC. Vermont Studio Center Gallery II, Johnson, Saturday, February 22, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727. TOMORY DODGE: The visiting artist presents a slide talk. Red Mill Gallery at Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Friday, February 21, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727. ‘WHERE ARE ALL THE GREAT WOMEN ARTISTS?’: Award-winning portrait artist August Burns gives a thought-provoking take on art history, inspired by the #MeToo movement. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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‘ALL THE FEELS’: A group exhibition of artwork that exudes emotion and feeling and causes reactions. Through February 29. Info, 578-2512. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. ‘ANEW’: A traveling exhibition of works in a variety of mediums and styles by 29 local artists with disabilities, presented by Inclusive Arts Vermont.

Through April 24. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington. ‘ANIMAL TRANSFORMATIONS’: Objects from the permanent collection that represent animalhuman relationships, curated by UVM’s Museum Anthropology class, led by professor Jennifer Dickinson and the museum’s manager of collections and exhibitions, Margaret Tamulonis. f ‘LET’S HAVE A BALL!’: Vibrant paintings by Samuel Wood Gaylor featuring spirited social scenes from the New York art world 1913-36. ‘WARP: WAR RUGS OF AFGHANISTAN’: Woven rugs that document the history of the war-torn region, incorporating stylized representations of political figures, Kalashnikovs, flags, maps, drones and more amid floral and geometric patterns. Reception and costume art ball: Thursday, February 20, 5:30-7 p.m. Through May 8. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont in Burlington. ‘THE ART SHOW’: An unjuried show in which artists are invited to bring one piece each in any size or medium; the people’s choice winner takes home a mini grant. Through February 29. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. The Gallery at RL Photo in Burlington. BRENDAN BUSH: “A Cross Section,” artwork with intersecting colors, interrupted visual patterns and imperfect lines, reflecting the artist’s attempts at love and acceptance of self. Through February 29. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington. ‘CREW NECK’: New artwork from 12 artists using T-shirts as their canvas: Annemarie Buckley, Noah Butkus, Aaron Draplin, Cody Hudson, Marin Horikawa, Scott Lenhardt, Sarah Letteney, Zak Jensen, Byron O’Neill, Tyler Stout, Jackson Tupper and Ty Williams. Proceeds from sales will be used to provide art

‘A LINK TO THE PAST’: Immerse yourself in a retro gaming experience spanning several decades and many platforms, all drawn from the Game History Teaching Collection in the college’s Game Studio. Through February 27. Info, 865-8980. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington. SHARON RADTKE: “Wild Things,” photography that captures the personalities of birds and other wildlife in the artist’s backyard in Milton, and beyond. Through March 14. Info, 865-7211. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. VANESSA KOTOVICH: “Lugo-Natura,” photographs by the Hinesburg artist focused on sanctuary and history. Through February 29. Info, 391-4083. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

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BARBARA WATERS: “2020 Hindsight,” a 25-year retrospective of the artist’s creative explorations. Through February 29. Info, 425-6345. Charlotte Senior Center.

f CAMERON SMITH: “Escape,” cut-paper collages in custom-made lightboxes by the SMC student. Reception: Thursday, February 20, 5-6 p.m. Through February 23. Info, 654-2851. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College in Colchester. ‘CREATURE COMFORTS: ANIMALS IN THE HOUSE’: An exhibition of objects from the museum’s permanent collection, as well as on loan, that illustrate the human-animal bond, including domestication, emotional connections and ethical treatment. Through August 23. ‘TIME LAPSE: CONTEMPORARY ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY’: An exhibition of 14 national and international artists who use the darkroom as a laboratory and find inspiration in 19th-century photographic processes. Also on view are historic photographs from the museum’s permanent collection. Through March 8. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum. ‘HEART SHOW’: More than 100 heart-shaped works by local artists, sales of which benefit Camp Thorpe in Goshen, a summer camp for children with disabilities. All donations matched up to $15,000. Bid online through February 29. Through March 29. Info, 448-0108. Rustic Roots in Shelburne. MAGGIE CAHOON: “Wild Harmonies / Vast Horizons,” encaustic paintings that evoke the inner and outer landscapes of the human psyche — and the possible realities that lie just beyond ordinary awareness. Through February 26. Info, 985-3819. All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. ‘NOT MY AMERICA’: An exhibition of film, visual and performance art featuring Aaron Masi, Bettina Desrochers, David Schein, Dominique Vitali, Doug Hoffman, Eden Stern, Jen Berger, Jenni Bee, John Douglas, Kate Longmaid, Kelly Hickey, Kristian Brevik, Matt Morris, Maxwell Comejean, Michael Kuk, Rhoda Ratray, Rob Koer, Ross Connelly, Sara Baker, Travis Will and Vanessa Compton. Through March 17. Info, 718-415-7135. 2Creative Community in Winooski.

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SCOTTIE RAYMOND: Opening for “Hardened Lines Softened Time,” new works by the graffiti artist and member of Anthill Collective. Through February 29. Info, 391-9560. Ante Gallery in Shelburne.

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‘20 YEARS OF SPA!’: A celebratory exhibit including highlights from shows that took place in each of the years since 2000, 3rd Floor Gallery. ‘BOTANICAL BLITZ’: A group exhibit of colorful works that depict the plant, insect and animal worlds. JANET VAN FLEET: “Offerings,” found wood sculptures in the Quick Change Gallery, a former phone booth. LOIS BEATTY: “Making My Mark,” recent monoprints, 2nd Floor Gallery. Through March 7. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre. ANNUAL INVITATIONAL GROUP ART SHOW: An exhibition of works in a variety of mediums by 17 artists, each of whom had previous solo shows at the library. Through February 27. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield. BREAD AND PUPPET THEATER: “The Bad Bedsheet Existibility Show Part I,” featuring works by founder Peter Schumann and the renowned Vermont-based puppet theater troupe. Through February 20. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. CAT MCQ & JEANNE THURSTON: “United Signs of America,” photographs by McQ, in the second-floor gallery, takes the viewer on a road trip looking backward. Paintings by Thurston, on the first floor, feature intense, dimensional bars of color. Through March 28. Info, 595-5252. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

f ‘THE DAMES’: Photographs and oral histories, prepared by the Vermont Folklife Center, about 13 members of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America. Reception: Thursday, April 23, 3-5 p.m. Through July 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. HEATHER KRALIK: “Within Landscapes,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 31. Info, 2296206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. JAMES SECOR: “Peanut Butter Garlic Toast,” 12 acrylic paintings that include responses to scenes in Montpelier, Barre, Idaho and Québec, curated by Studio Place Arts. Through February 29. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre. KATHLEEN GRANT & SUE DUPRAT: Paintings in a variety of mediums, and handcrafted leather and wood journals, respectively. Through February 29. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier. NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Of Cities and Deserts,” oil paintings and watercolors featuring nomadic landscapes, still lifes and portraiture by the Vermont artist, poet and architect. Through March 30. Info, 279-5558. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier. ‘SHOW 37’: The gallery kicks off 2020 with the first of six all-member shows. Through March 1. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier. ‘THAW: A CONVERSATION’: A multimedia exhibition by artist Evie Lovett and poet Diana Whitney, whose encaustic paintings and poetry, respectively, are inspired by the Connecticut River. Through March 14. Info, 738-3667. The Garage Cultural Center in Montpelier. ‘VERMONT ARTISTS TO WATCH 2020’: The Vermont Art Guide and Vermont Arts Council present a survey of contemporary local art in exhibition and print. Curator Ric Kasini Kadour asked 10 Vermont art professionals to nominate other artists who are making work that commands attention. Through March 27. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. ‘VERMONT ETUDES’: Images of the state’s landscape by Norwich photographer Kip King. Through February 29. Info, 223-3338. Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier.

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‘ART OF SOUND’: In participation with 2020 Vision: Seeing the World Through Technology, a statewide initiative of the Vermont Curators Group, this group exhibition created by Kelly Holt features works that present a variety of ways to interact with sound,

from ambient to immersive. Artists are John Bauer, Susan Calza, Sean Clute and Otto Muller of the Rural Noise Ensemble, and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa. Through April 30. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

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CYNTHIA BOWLER: A retrospective of mixed-media work by the late Vermont artist. Through March 13. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University in Johnson. JILL MADDEN: “Woods,” meditative plein air paintings by the artist-in-residence. Through February 29. Info, 635-2727. Red Mill Gallery at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson. ‘LOVE LETTERS’: A group show of nine local and international artists that celebrates the concepts of love and relationships of many kinds. Through April 18. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. ‘ORIGINS: SKIING AND RIDING IN VERMONT’: “Green Mountains, White Gold” is a photographic journey through Vermont’s ski history; and “Surfing Snow: Vermont Inspired Boards” tells the story of snowboard technology with examples from Burton’s archives, curated by VTSSM Hall of Famer John Gerndt. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe. ‘THANK OUR FARMERS FOR THE VIEW’: The Lamoille County Conservation District; artists Jess Graham, Jennifer Hubbard and Rett Sturman; and local high school students partner on an exhibit that highlights the fragile beauty of Vermont’s agricultural landscape. Through February 25. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. ‘WINTER IS HERE’: Photographs of the season by Orah Moore, Dorothy Koval and Ross Connelly, members of the River Arts Photo Co-op in Morrisville. Through April 23. Info, 253-2691. Plate in Stowe.

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‘ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS IN WOOL’: Fifteen artists exhibit works that show the creative potential of sheep’s wool, as well as its practical qualities. Part of the Vermont Wool Felting Project. Through March 13. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library. ‘HEARTFULLY YOURS’: A Valentine’s-themed exhibition featuring artworks by Jenni Bee, Monica Callan, Madeline Clark, Geoff Hewitt, David Klein, Nicole Knowlton, Joanne Lattrell, Dawn Littlepage, Emma McCallum, Jerry Rayla and Joy Spontak. Through March 1. Info, grangehallcc@gmail.com. Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center.

f ORAH MOORE: “Faces of Vermont,” portraits by the fine-art photographer. Reception: Friday, February 21, 6-8 p.m. Through March 28. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury. ‘RUSSET RESPLENDENCE’: Engraved designs using pyrography — the art of applying burn marks on wood with a heated object — by Barb Godwin; and digitally manipulated fine-art photography by Roarke Sharlow in which color is removed from an image and replaced with a sepia tone. Through February 29. Info, 496-6682. Vermont Festival of the Arts Gallery in Waitsfield.

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CORRINE YONCE: “Somewhere Between Place and Home,” a multimedia exploration of three projects by the community organizer, artist and documentarian that considers what it means when one’s primary residence is something other than fully home. Through February 29. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. ERIN DAIGLE: A dozen plein air oil paintings of downtown Vergennes storefronts, restaurants and street scenes, all of which are featured in a 2020 calendar. Through February 29. Info, 324-7140. Kennedy Brothers Building in Vergennes. ‘LOST LUXURIES: ANCIENT CHINESE GOLD’: An exhibition exploring the artistry and history of ancient Chinese gold (circa 500 BCE-900 CE) and the story of how it entered American museum collections. Digital features bring to life recent excavations and traditional goldsmithing techniques. Through MIDDLEBURY AREA SHOWS

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‘MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE’: A suite of exhibitions addresses topical issues: Photographic portraits from the Yellow Tulips Project tackle the stigma associated with mental illness; the Forty-Seven Main Street Artists Group demonstrates the inspirational power of abstract self-expression in paint; Gisela Gamper documents her personal journey of love and mourning; Terry Boddie examines the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade; Carl Austin Hyatt shows portraits made from two decades of travels in the Andes of Peru; and local students present themselves as they want to be seen in mixed-media portraits. Through March 15. Info, 362-1405, info@ svac.org. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

April 19. ‘WEIMAR, DESSAU, BERLIN: THE BAUHAUS AS SCHOOL AND LABORATORY’: An exhibition of artworks that considers the Bauhaus’ (1919-33) farreaching influence on the practice and teaching of art, design and architecture, as well as its enormous social and political impacts. Through April 19. HONG CHUN ZHANG: “Hair Story in Charcoal and Ink,” drawings by the contemporary Chinese American artist in which waves of hair become a channel for her explorations of personal identity. Through May 3. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art. KATHLEEN KOLB: “A Winter Series,” realist paintings that capture the magic of the season. Through February 29. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

RICHARD D. WEIS: “Beyond Words,” a solo show of paintings by the Vermont artist. Through March 14. Info, 768-8498. Ellenbogen Gallery in Manchester.

WOODY JACKSON AND JANE DAVIES: Colorful Vermont landscapes with iconic Holsteins by featured artist Jackson; and vivid abstract paintings on paper by Davies. Through February 29. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

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CHRIS GROSCHNER: Found-object assemblages inspired by the seasons, the time of day, the past and the endless river of time. Through March 14. Info, 685-4699. North Common Arts in Chelsea.

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f ‘FAMILY TIES’: A group exhibition of photographs that depict the complicated result of picturing one’s family intensely. Closing reception: Saturday, February 22, 4-6 p.m. Through February 22. Info, 4685611. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

JORDAN LAURA MCLACHLAN & MORTON BARTLETT: “Family Matters,” a special exhibition of outsider art, in association with Marion Harris Gallery in New York City. Through February 29. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT: An annual exhibit of new artwork by local students, grades K to 12, in Otter Valley UHS, Barstow Memorial, Neshobe Elementary and Lothrop, Sudbury and Leicester elementary schools. Through March 1. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

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12TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION: Artworks in a variety of mediums and styles by area students. Through March 13. BEN FRANK MOSS: “An Imaginative Life,” vibrant abstract paintings by the late Dartmouth College professor, curated by Hood Museum of Art director John R. Stomberg. Through March 6. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

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‘ELEMENTS OF GLASS: FROM THE WORKSHOP OF SIMON PEARCE’: A collaborative exhibition with the renowned Vermont glassmaker explores the transformation from sand to glass, from design to finished product. Through March 31. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. JOAN HOFFMANN: “America’s Public Lands,” impressionistic plein air oil and watercolor landscapes at national parks and monuments by the South Royalton artist. Through March 31. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

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f ‘2-BY-2’ COMMUNITY EXHIBIT: Tiny works

measuring no more than two inches square by artists of all ages. Closing reception: Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m. Through March 19. Info, barclay.tucker@ northernvermont.edu. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon in Lyndonville. THE 99 FACES PROJECT: Photographic portraits, without labels, featuring people on the bipolar or schizophrenia spectrum and those who love them. Through March 2. Info, 748-7313. Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. AMANDA CAMARGO: “The Friends of My Youth,” photographs. Through March 3. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Company in West Glover. ‘INSIDE OUT: HIDDEN ART IN NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS’: X-ray images of taxidermied animals and seashells, along with historic mounts and photographs of the objects. Through December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury. KINGDOM EAST ART SHOW: Artwork in a variety of mediums, styles and subject matter by students from seven schools in the Northeast Kingdom. Through February 29. Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery VT in Lyndonville.

f ROSS CONNELLY: Photographs from travels to Ireland. Reception: Friday, March 6, 4 p.m. Through March 31. Info, 586-2414. Craftsbury Community Care Center in East Craftsbury.

Kasey Child The Silo is a new exhibition space within Lezot Camera and

Vermont Frame Game on Burlington’s Main Street. Aptly, “Plastic River” is artist Kasey Child’s debut solo show. Active abstractions with a decided street art influence, his paintings are focused on the climate crisis and take as their subjects such disasters as floods, drought, hurricanes and forest fires. Although Child’s vivid mark making doesn’t literally depict these realities, his expression of chaos and the frustration of human inaction comes through eloquently. Through February 29. Pictured: “Alluvion.”

TERESA CELEMIN: “Look at Me & Let Me Explain,” colorful new drawings by the Vermont artist. Through February 22. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. VANESSA COMPTON: “Sisters of the Dune,” collages by the Vermont artist. Through February 26. Info, vanessa_compton@yahoo.com. Bread & Butter in St. Johnsbury.

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‘ALCHEMY: METAL, MYSTERY AND MAGIC’: A group show featuring sculptures and painting by Jeanne Carbonetti, Sabrina Fadial, Alexandra Heller, Peter Heller, Pat Musick, Dan O’Donnell, Gerald Stoner and Johnny Swing. Through February 29. Info, 258-3992. The Great Hall in Springfield.

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‘ASK THE RIVER’: A community art and creative placemaking project addressing the nearby Connecticut River, including large cyanotypes, mixed-media sculpture and visitor-made postcards. FAFNIR ADAMITES: “Interfere (with),” a sculptural installation created with felted wool and burlap that focuses on intergenerational trauma and generational emotional turmoil. GORDON MEINHARD: “The Lives of Tables,” modernist still life paintings of tables that appear to become more animated as the series progresses, by the cofounder of the museum. Through March 7. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

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‘CIPX DARTMOUTH WITH KALI SPITZER & WILL WILSON: Photographer Wilson conceptualized the Critical Indigenous Photographic Exchange, which responds to ethnographic photography of Native Americans in the early 20th century. He and Spitzer take tintype photos of locals during a residency and display them alongside labels written by the subjects. Through March 29. ‘RECONSTITUTION’: A group exhibition of artists who counter the long-held Eurocentric narratives of museums and encourage agency in creating current and future histories. Through May 31. ‘SCHOOL PHOTOS AND THEIR AFTERLIVES’: An exhibition that sets an array of school photographs in dialogue with works by contemporary artists who have reframed them, drawn from the museum’s permanent collection as well as loaned images. Through April 12. ‘SHIFTING THE LENS’: Contemporary Indigenous Australian photography from the permanent collection featuring images by Christian Thompson, Fiona Foley, Bindi Cole, Michael Cook, Darren Siwes, Tony Albert and Michael Riley. Through June 21. COLLEEN RANDALL: “In the Midst of Something Splendid,” abstract paintings on canvas and paper by the art faculty member. Through May 31. Info, 603-646-2426. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. DAVID KANIETAKERON FADDEN: “Indigenous Reflections,” paintings by the renowned New York State artist. Through February 28. Info, 518-5631604. Strand Main Gallery in Plattsburgh, N.Y. ‘EGYPTIAN MUMMIES: EXPLORING ANCIENT LIVES’: An international exhibition created by the British Museum combines arts and science to tell the stories of six people who lived along the Nile in ancient times. Through March 29. Info, 514-2852000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal, QC. JUDY GUGLIELMO: Watercolor and acrylic paintings by the month’s featured artist, along with other gallery artists. Through February 28. Info, 518-563-1604. Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, N.Y. m

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CALL TO ARTISTS ‘2-BY-2’ COMMUNITY EXHIBIT: Artwork measuring two inches square welcome from artists of all ages for an exhibit through March 19. Work can be brought to the gallery or mailed to gallery director Barclay Tucker, Quimby Gallery, NVU, 1001 College Rd., Lyndonville, VT 05851. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, Lyndonville. Info, barclay.tucker@ northernvermont.edu. ‘2020 VISION: SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY’: Now accepting applications for a partially crowdsourced exhibit on Vermont innovation and technology in the Local History Gallery as part of this statewide project. Details and application at vermonthistory.org. Deadline: February 28. Vermont Historical Society, Barre. Info, 479-8500. ‘THE ART SHOW’ CALL TO ARTISTS: Seeking artwork for a show in which anyone is invited to bring one piece. All sizes/media accepted. Drop-off time for artwork is every First Friday of the month between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Opening reception 6-9 p.m., with people’s choice-awarded mini grant. The Gallery at RL Photo, Burlington. Through July 3. $10 entry fee. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. ‘BORDERS: ILLUSIONS THAT CONSTRAIN US’: The museum seeks works that share visions of birds, borders and boundaries for our 2020 art exhibit. What borders do birds encounter? How do their boundaries connect to human borders or those of other species? How do and will these encounters alter us, birds and the borders themselves? Submission info: birsofvermont. org. Deadline: March 16. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington. Free. Info, 434-2167. CALL TO ARTISTS: EARTH DAY 2020: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a group exhibition

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will honor our planet through art. All artwork inspired by the Earth is welcome. Details at whiterivercraftcenter.org. Deadline: March 1. White River Craft Center, Randolph. Free. Info, 728-8912. CALL TO ARTISTS: ‘FOR THE BIRDS’: Across Roads Center for the Arts with the Grange Hall Cultural Center will present a curated exhibition about and in appreciation of birds. Interpretations include their physical appearance, flight and migration patterns, songs, social structures and historical or regional significance. All mediums accepted. Proceeds of the exhibit to benefit ARCA school scholarships. Details at grangehallcc.com. Deadline: April 15. Artwork drop-Off: May 17. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Free. Info, grangehallcc@gmail.com. CALL TO ARTISTS: KNOTS: The museum welcomes contributions of any kind for its 2020 exhibit about knots, from personal artifacts or stories to fully realized art projects. Details at museumofeveryday life.org. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover. Through April 15. CALL TO ARTISTS: THE PARADE IS COMING!: This show (July 7 to August 22) includes work in a variety of mediums and installations that depict the excitement, content and colors associated with parades, as well as more solemn processions and marches. In addition to works on the walls, we’ll assemble a parade involving a group of artists’ sculptural works. Deadline: April 24. Info at studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10; free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069. COMEDY AND ART TOUR: Nonprofit Arts So Wonderful is planning a three-venue performance to fundraise for recording equipment in the new South Burlington center. Seeking an artist to showcase their work. Deadline: February 22. ASW Art Gallery, Burlington. Info, artssowonderful2@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY FUND APPLICATION OPEN: Burlington City Arts’ Community Fund, which provides one-year funding of up to $3,000 for Burlington-based practicing artists, creative professionals, or small arts organizations, is accepting applications. Grants are in two categories: individual artists/informal artist groups and organizations. Details at burlingtoncity arts.org. BCA Center, Burlington, Through April 20. ‘ECOSYSTEM SERVICES THROUGH AN ARTISTS’ EYE’: The MAC Center, in partnership with the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District, seeks artwork related to ecosystem services protected and enhanced by Vermont farmers and foresters. All mediums welcome, must not exceed 48 inches in height or width. Deadline: March 2. Juried show to open April 3. More info at vacd.org/conservationdistricts/orleans-county, or contact Emily Irwin at emily.irwin@vt.nacdnet.net. MAC Center for the Arts, Newport. Free. Info, 624-7022. ‘THE MAGIC OF LIGHT’ CALL TO ARTISTS: How do you express the magic of light in your art? As the sun warms up and the light becomes brighter, all mediums accepted for a March show. Submit jpegs of work to melmelts@yahoo.com. Deadline: February 22. The Satellite Gallery VT, Lyndonville. Free. Info, 229-8317. ‘PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE’: SEABA is seeking 2D artwork in various mediums for quarterly exhibitions. Artists may exhibit up to 10 pieces, medium to large in size, with one edge being a minimum of 24 inches. Paper or photo works should be framed, canvas pieces may be unframed. Email images of work to info@seaba. com for consideration, with the subject line Portfolio Showcase, or for more details. Technology Park, South Burlington. Through March 18. Info, info@seaba.com. PRINTMAKERS EXHIBIT: This time of year we hope to honor that which has begun to grow, out of sight,

in the darkness and far from warmth. What is it that causes or allows anything to make its first emergence or transformation? What is left behind or let go of? Submissions accepted through February 22 for an exhibition March 5 to April 18. Info at northerndaughters.com. Northern Daughters, Vergennes. Free. Info, 877-2173. SABLE PROJECT ARTIST RESIDENCY: A summer artist-in-residence program is geared to younger artists in their twenties or thirties; deadline March 15. The summer guest artist residency is for professional individuals or groups, who will be asked to teach a workshop or present their work; deadline April 1. Apply at thesableproject.org. The Sable Project, Stockbridge, Through April 1. Info, info@thesableproject.org. SPRING NEW MEMBER JURY: All styles of fine art and crafts welcome. Judging criteria include originality, impact, clarity, craftsmanship, consistency of style and quality, presentation, and marketability. Apply at brandonartistsguild.org. Brandon Artists Guild. Through March 13. Free. Info, thebag@brandonartistsguild.org. TRUCKIN’ TUESDAYS: Seeking family-friendly musicians to busk for at least one hour, 6-8 p.m., on Tuesdays through the summer. More info at vtapple@ upickvermont.com. Adams Farm Market, Williston. Through April 30. Info, 879-5226. WATERCOLOR GROUP EXHIBITION: SEABA is seeking artworks utilizing watercolors as a medium for quarterly exhibitions. Artists may exhibit up to 10 pieces of varying sizes and content; must be framed and ready to hang. Email images of work to info@ seaba.com for consideration, with the subject line Watercolor Group Exhibition. The Innovation Center of Vermont, Burlington. Through March 18. Info, info@ seaba.com.

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principally of comparisons to Östlund’s original. Critiques of Force Majeure, I assert, aren’t particularly useful to anyone wondering whether to see Downhill. Let’s proceed from the reality that this is a Hollywood production (Disney-owned Searchlight Pictures!) starring two of the industry’s biggest mainstream names. That it was made by the guys who directed The Way Way Back (2013) and won an Oscar for writing The Descendants (2011). Then let’s see what we have. Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus play Peter and Billie Staunton. They’ve traveled to the Alps with their two boys for a restorative ski vacation. On their second day at a mountainside hotel, the family is about to order lunch on an outdoor patio when a controlled avalanche appears to be on the brink of burying them alive. It’s an illusion. A cloud of powder quickly dissipates, revealing a café with barely a flake to be found. Also nowhere to be found: Peter. Amid the hubbub, Dad grabbed his cell and bolted. It’s the movie’s pivotal moment. Will Peter admit what he did and apologize, or gaslight everyone in sight and risk losing the respect of his wife and kids? Well, Ferrell plays him, so three guesses. Peter is in a cringingly unenviable position in any language, and Rash, Faxon and

SNOW JOB Ferrell is a husband trying to gaslight wife Louis-Dreyfus in this remake of a 2014 Swedish hit.

simply more of a goofball edge this time, one consistent with Rash and Faxon’s sensibility and CVs, not to mention that of producer Louis-Dreyfus. The charmingly offbeat score by Volker Bertelmann and Danny Cohen’s superb camerawork are just icing on a morethan-delectable comic offering. Which didn’t prevent the film from wiping out on opening weekend. All those notices comparing it unfavorably to Force Majeure probably didn’t help. The battle to find an audience for this funny and unusual movie is now officially uphill.

cowriter Jesse Armstrong do an exemplary job of translating Östlund’s withering arthouse insights into thoughtfully engaging studio entertainment. The tone shifts adroitly between existential horror and culture-clash comedy. Several scenes (the first time Billie confronts Peter; an aborted helicopter excursion; the couple’s attempt to lodge a complaint with the resort’s staff ) rank among the most indelible work either lead has done. Downhill examines the same moral and philosophical quandaries the original picture did. The father’s betrayal is every bit as unsettling now as it was six years ago. There’s

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f romantic comedies are having a moment right now, romantic dramas are largely a thing of the past, a subgenre woefully dominated by Nicholas Sparks adaptations. Yet there was a time when earnest adult romances were big business, with people flocking to watch, say, Bette Davis and Paul Henreid falling in glamorous love in Now, Voyager (1942). Nowadays, the closest equivalents to those films (such as Todd Haynes’ Carol) tend to be relegated to the art house, where their makers often embrace a pictorial, trance-y aesthetic. So it’s nice to see a wide release for writerdirector Stella Meghie’s The Photograph, a movie that embraces the old model of romance while giving it a modern arty sheen. Its characters are adults with adult baggage. Its mood is wistful but not pessimistic, much like the smooth, soulful jazz on the soundtrack. While its themes never quite gel, the film still offers a pleasant escape from real life. The plot unfolds in dual narratives, each involving lovers. In the present, journalist Michael (LaKeith Stanfield) spots a radiant, youthful image of a celebrated photographer named Christina Eames (Chanté Adams) while on assignment in Louisiana. Back in New York, he seeks out the late Christina’s daughter, museum curator Mae (Issa Rae), and the two begin dating. These scenes alternate with flashbacks to the 1980s, in which we watch Christina make the fateful decision to leave rural Louisiana and her first love, Isaac (Y’lan Noel), to pursue 72 SEVEN DAYS FEBRUARY 19-26, 2020

PICTURE PERFECT Stanfield and Rae make a glamorous pair in Meghie’s multigenerational romance.

her dreams in the big city. The photographer was always more wedded to her work than to her family, we’re told. Cautious and guarded in romance, her daughter may be repeating the pattern, yet Mae and Michael have palpable chemistry. Can they overcome obstacles of their own making? Those obstacles are human-size, not Hollywood-size, as is the pair’s courtship. Their first-

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sn’t the whole reason American filmmakers remake films from other parts of the world that they’re worth seeing and most Americans haven’t seen them? Bong Joon-ho suggested recently that moviegoers in this country would do well to be less deterred by the “one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles.” The popularity of his film Parasite notwithstanding, it’s safe to say this evolution in viewing habits hasn’t come about yet. And it certainly hasn’t taken effect retroactively to 2014, when Swedish writer-director Ruben Östlund made Force Majeure. There’s little point in reviewing a movie like Downhill primarily through comparisons to the picture on which it’s based. First, most people thinking of buying a ticket won’t have seen Force Majeure. So how does it help anyone to tell them how superior to this remake it might be? Second, there’s a difference between a remake like Downhill — an American interpretation — and a shot-by-shot remake like Gus Van Sant’s 1998 Psycho. The makers of Downhill never suggested they planned to replicate the Swedish film and substitute English dialogue. Nonetheless, nearly every review I’ve seen of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s film consists

date conversation is smart and relatable, and their doubts make sense; when passion sweeps them away during a hurricane, we know it won’t solve all their problems. By contrast, the 1980s scenes have an impressionistic, montage-y feel, suffused with an almost generic romantic regret. Their most interesting element is the relationship between Christina and her mother (Marsha Stephanie

Blake). Yet the parallel relationship between Mae and Christina remains underdeveloped. These two threads of The Photograph — romance and mother-daughter issues — end up competing more than they reinforce each other. Meghie seems to want to explore the price of choosing an artistic career — especially for women — yet we don’t learn whether Mae shares Christina’s ambition or suffered from her neglect. In this generation, it’s Michael’s career that poses a threat to the budding romance. As a result, those compelling questions about work and love never really land. If The Photograph fails to cohere on a thematic level, the soundtrack and the performances hold it together. Adams gives Christina a powerful presence despite her underwritten character, while Stanfield and Rae generate convincing sparks. Lil Rel Howery offers the film’s only real comic relief. Rob Morgan, who was so powerful in Just Mercy, shines again in what’s essentially a cameo as the older Isaac. In his brief screen time, he conveys Isaac’s intense regret at not being able to follow Christina, but also his reasons for staying. As a Valentine’s weekend affirmation of love, The Photograph works. Yet sometimes it feels like a moodier, more difficult film — closer to a Moonlight — forced into a romantic mold. Either way, this glossy, old-school love story offers a welcome reminder that cinematic romance doesn’t have to be cute. MARGO T HARRI S O N

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BRAHMS: THE BOY II: Was anyone on the edge of their seats waiting for a sequel to The Boy, the 2016 horror flick about a creepy toddler-size doll? This time around, Katie Holmes plays a woman whose kid forms an unhealthy attachment to the plaything. William Brent Bell again directed. (86 min, PG-13. Palace)

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BUFFALOED: Zoey Deutch plays a young woman working as a debt collector as she struggles to escape Buffalo, N.Y., in this comedy from director Tanya Wexler (Hysteria). With Jai Courtney and Judy Greer. (95 min, NR. Savoy) THE CALL OF THE WILD: The dog is fully animated, but Harrison Ford is not, in this family adaptation of Jack London’s novel about a sled dog fighting for his life in the Yukon. Dan Stevens, Omar Sy and Karen Gillan also star. Chris Sanders (The Croods) directed. (100 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Welden) #FEMALE PLEASURE: In this documentary, director Barbara Miller (Forbidden Voices) profiles women around the world who have resisted the social control of their sexuality, including a sex educator in India and a manga artist in Japan. (97 min, NR. Roxy) OLYMPIC DREAMS: This romantic comedy involving a skier and a volunteer doctor, set and shot in the Olympic Village, has a core cast and crew of just three people: director Jeremy Teicher and stars Nick Kroll and Alexi Pappas. (85 min, PG-13. Roxy)

NOW PLAYING 1917HHHH1/2 Director Sam Mendes brings us a one-take World War I movie about two privates tasked with carrying a crucial message across enemy lines. With Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard Madden. (118 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/15) BAD BOYS FOR LIFEHHH Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the titular maverick cops (last seen in 2003) to take down a Miami drug boss in this action comedy threequel. With Vanessa Hudgens. Adil El Arbi and Billal Fallah (Gangsta) directed. (123 min, R) BIRDS OF PREYHHHH In the latest installment of the DC Comics cinematic saga, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) leaves the Joker and teams up with a group of female superheroes on a rescue mission. Also starring Mary-Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez and Ewan McGregor. Cathy Yan (Dead Pigs) directed. (109 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 2/12) DOLITTLEH1/2 The doctor who can talk to animals, last played by Eddie Murphy, returns in an adventurecomedy reboot of the classic children’s property starring Robert Downey Jr. The actors voicing the menagerie include Emma Thompson, Rami Malek and John Cena. Stephen Gaghan (Syriana) directed. (106 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 1/22) DOWNHILLHHH1/2 It’s hard to imagine anything less romantic than realizing your spouse wouldn’t save you first in a catastrophe. That’s the subject of this comedy-drama remake of the Swedish film Force Majeure, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell. Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (The Way Way Back) directed. (86 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 2/19) FANTASTIC FUNGIHHH1/2 This documentary that the New York Times called “informative and kooky” suggests that mushrooms might be the cure for what ails us — and the planet. Louie Schwartzberg directed; Brie Larson narrates. (81 min, NR)

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Brahms: The Boy II FANTASY ISLANDH Dreams come true at a tropical resort — with a dark twist — as Blumhouse attempts to transform the cheesy ’70s TV show into a horror property. With Michael Peña as Mr. Roarke, Lucy Hale and Maggie Q. Jeff Wadlow (Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare) directed. (110 min, PG-13) FROZEN IIHHH1/2 Royal sisters Anna and Elsa must find the source of Elsa’s icy powers to save their kingdom in the sequel to Disney’s animated mega-hit. With the voices of Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Idina Menzel. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee again directed. (103 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 11/27) JOJO RABBITHHHH Everybody has an opinion on this anti-Nazi satire from Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), in which a young follower of Hitler (Roman Griffin Davis) makes discoveries that change his world. With Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson. (108 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 11/13) JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVELHH1/2 Teens caught in a virtual-reality game face yet more dangerous challenges in this sequel to the 2017 comedy-action hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, again directed by Jake Kasdan. Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Awkwafina star. (123 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 12/18)

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JUST MERCYHHHH Michael B. Jordan plays civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson in this drama about his fight to free a death-row prisoner. With Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson. Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) directed. (136 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 1/15) KNIVES OUTHHHH1/2 Daniel Craig plays a detective investigating the death of a crime novelist in writerdirector Rian Johnson’s dark comic riff on Agatha Christie-style mysteries. The all-star cast includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson and Toni Collette. (130 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 12/4) LITTLE WOMENHHHH1/2 Director Greta Gerwig offers her take on the Louisa May Alcott novel about four spirited young New Englanders weathering the Civil War, with Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen as the March sisters. (134 min, PG; reviewed by R.K. 1/8) PARASITEHHH An unemployed family finds plenty to do — and money to be made — in an affluent home in this satirical drama from Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer), which won the Palme d’or at the Cannes Film Festival. With Kang-ho Song and Yeo-jeong Jo. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/6) THE PHOTOGRAPHHHH1/2 A famous photographer’s estranged daughter (Issa Rae) falls for a journalist who’s writing about her late mother in this drama from director Stella Meghie (The Weekend). With LaKeith Stanfield and Chelsea Peretti. (106 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 2/19)

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOGHH1/2 The classic Sega game comes to multiplexes as a family adventure about a small-town cop enlisted to help a speedy blue critter defeat an evil mastermind (Jim Carrey). With Ben Schwartz and James Marsden. Jeff Fowler makes his feature directorial debut. (99 min, PG) STAR WARS: EPISODE IX — THE RISE OF SKYWALKERHH1/2 The Resistance and the First Order face off as the third trilogy of this space-opera saga draws to a close. With Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Billie Lourd and Keri Russell. J.J. Abrams directed. (141 min, PG-13)

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BETHEL DRIVE-IN

36 Bethel Drive, Bethel, betheldrivein.com

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BIG PICTURE THEATER

48 Carroll Rd. (off Route 100), Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

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BIJOU CINEPLEX 4

Route 100, Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

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ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER 21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

wednesday 19 — thursday 20 1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey *The Call of the Wild (Thu only) Dolittle Fantasy Island The Gentlemen Gretel & Hansel The Photograph Sonic the Hedgehog friday 21 — wednesday 25 1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey **Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake (Sun only) *The Call of the Wild Dolittle Fantasy Island The Photograph Sonic the Hedgehog **TCM Big Screen Classics Presents: The Color Purple (Sun only)

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MAJESTIC 10

93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com

190 Boxwood St. (Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

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1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey Dolittle Downhill Fantasy Island Frozen II Jumanji: The Next Level Knives Out Sonic the Hedgehog Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker

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10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

wednesday 19 — thursday 20 friday 21 — thursday 27 1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey *The Call of the Wild Dolittle Downhill Fantasy Island Frozen II Jumanji: The Next Level Knives Out Sonic the Hedgehog Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker

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65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com

wednesday 19 — thursday 20 Birds of Prey Sonic the Hedgehog friday 21 — thursday 27 *The Call of the Wild **Coming Home (Wed only) Sonic the Hedgehog

MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS 222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

wednesday 19 — thursday 20 1917 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animated 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary 2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Live Action Birds of Prey Knives Out Little Women Parasite Uncut Gems friday 21 — thursday 27 1917 Birds of Prey *#Female Pleasure Knives Out Little Women *Olympic Dreams Parasite

1917 Birds of Prey Downhill Jojo Rabbit Judy (Wed only) Just Mercy Little Women **National Theatre Live: Cyrano de Bergerac (Thu only) Parasite The Photograph **Ride Your Wave (Wed only) Sonic the Hedgehog friday 21 — thursday 27 1917 **Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake (Sun only) *Brahms: The Boy II *The Call of the Wild Downhill Jojo Rabbit Just Mercy Little Women Parasite The Photograph Sonic the Hedgehog

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 19 — thursday 20 Bad Boys for Life Sonic the Hedgehog

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THE SAVOY THEATER 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

wednesday 19 — thursday 20 Fantastic Fungi Just Mercy Parasite friday 21 — thursday 27 *Buffaloed Fantastic Fungi (except Fri) Just Mercy (with Q&A and panel discussion on Fri) Parasite **Spirited Away (Sun only) Open-caption screenings on main screen on Mondays.

STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com

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1917 Birds of Prey Sonic the Hedgehog

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SUNSET DRIVE-IN

PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE

155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com

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WELDEN THEATRE

11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

Knives Out friday 21 — sunday 23 & wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Birds of Prey Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com

wednesday 19 — thursday 20 Birds of Prey (Thu only) Parasite Sonic the Hedgehog friday 21 — thursday 27 *The Call of the Wild Parasite

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY REAL FEBRUARY 20-26 Sappho was so famous for her lyrical creations that people referred to her as “The Poetess” and the “Tenth Muse.” (In Greek mythology, there were nine muses, all goddesses.) She was a prolific writer who produced more than 10,000 lines of verse, and even today she remains one of the world’s most celebrated poets. I propose that we make her your inspirational role model for the coming months. In my view, you’re poised to generate a wealth of enduring beauty in your own chosen sphere. Proposed experiment: Regard your daily life as an art project.

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PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20):

In 1908, British playwright W. Somerset Maugham reached the height of success. Four of his plays were being performed concurrently in four different London theaters. If you were ever in your life going to achieve anything near this level of overflowing popularity or attention, I suspect it would be this year. And if that’s a development you would enjoy and thrive on, I think the coming weeks will be an excellent time to set your intention and take audacious measures.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you feel ready to change your mind about an idea or belief or theory that has been losing its usefulness? Would you consider changing your relationship with a once-powerful influence that is becoming less crucial to your lifelong goals? Is it possible you have outgrown one of your heroes or teachers? Do you wonder if maybe it’s time for you to put less faith in a certain sacred cow or overvalued idol? According to my analysis of your astrological omens, you’ll benefit from meditating on these questions during the coming weeks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When she was alive more than 2,500 years ago, the Greek poet

(May 21-June 20): Have you ever dropped out of the daily grind for a few hours or even a few days so as to compose a master plan for your life? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to give yourself that necessary luxury. According to my analysis, you’re entering a phase when you’ll generate good fortune for yourself if you think deep thoughts about how to create your future. What would you like the story of your life to be on March 1, 2025? How about March 1, 2030? And March 1, 2035? I encourage you to consult your soul’s code and formulate an inspired, invigorating blueprint for the coming years. Write it down!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian novelist William Makepeace Thackeray (1819–1875) is famous for Vanity Fair, a satirical panorama of 19th-century British society. The phrase “Vanity Fair” had been previously used, though with different meanings, in the Bible’s book of Ecclesiastes, as well as in works by John Bunyan and St. Augustine. Thackeray was lying in bed near sleep one night when the idea flew into his head to use it for his own story. He was so thrilled, he leaped up and ran around his room chanting “Vanity Fair! Vanity Fair!” I’m foreseeing at least one epiphany like this for you in the coming weeks, Cancerian. What area of your life needs a burst of delicious inspiration? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Who loves you best, Leo? Which of your allies and loved ones come closest to seeing you and appreciating you for who you really are? Of all the people in your life, which have done most to help you become the soulful star you want to be? Are there gem-like characters on the peripheries of your world that you would like to draw nearer? Are

there energy drains that you’ve allowed to play too prominent a role? I hope you’ll meditate on questions like these in the coming weeks. You’re in a phase when you can access a wealth of useful insights and revelations about how to skillfully manage your relationships. It’s also a good time to reward and nurture those allies who have given you so much.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Doom and gloom

dominate the forecasts made by many prophets. They experience perverse glee in predicting, for example, that all the rain forests and rivers will be owned by greedy corporations by 2050 or that extraterrestrial invaders who resemble crocodiles will take control of the U.S. government “for the good of the American people” or that climate change will eventually wipe out chocolate and bananas. That’s not how I operate. I deplore the idea that it’s only the nasty prognostications that are interesting. In that spirit, I make the following forecasts: The number of homeless Virgos will decrease dramatically in the near future, as will the number of dream home-less Virgos. In fact, I expect you folks will experience extra amounts of domestic bliss in the coming months. You may feel more at home in the world than ever before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I don’t require everyone I learn from to be an impeccable saint. If I vowed to draw inspiration only from those people who flawlessly embody every one of my ethical principles, there’d be no one to be inspired by. Even one of my greatest heroes, Martin Luther King Jr., cheated on his wife and plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation. Where do you stand on this issue, Libra? I bet you will soon be tested. How much imperfection is acceptable to you? SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio comedian John Cleese cofounded the troupe Monty Python more than 50 years ago, and he has been generating imaginative humor ever since. I suggest we call on his counsel as you enter the most creative phase of your astrological cycle. “This is the extraordinary thing about creativity,” he says. “If you just keep your mind resting against the subject in a friendly but persistent way, sooner or later you will get a reward from your uncon-

scious.” Here’s another one of Cleese’s insights that will serve you well: “The most creative people have learned to tolerate the slight discomfort of indecision for much longer, and so, just because they put in more pondering time, their solutions are more creative.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittar-

ian philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632–1677) developed a vigorous and expansive vision. That’s why he became a leading intellectual influence in the era known as the Enlightenment. But because of his inventive, sometimes controversial ideas, he was shunned by his fellow Jews and had his books listed on the Catholic Church’s Index of Forbidden Books. Understandably, he sometimes felt isolated. To compensate, he spent lots of time alone taking wide-ranging journeys in his imagination. Even if you have all the friends and social stimulation you need, I hope you will follow his lead in the coming weeks — by taking wide-ranging journeys in your imagination. It’s time to roam and ramble in inner realms.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Absolute reason expired at eleven o’clock last night,” one character tells another in Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt. I’m happy to report that a different development is on the verge of occurring for you, Capricorn. In recent days, there may have been less than an ideal amount of reason and logic circulating in your world. But that situation will soon change. The imminent outbreak of good sense, rigorous sanity and practical wisdom will be quite tonic. Take advantage of this upcoming grace period. Initiate bold actions that are well grounded in objective rather than subjective truth. AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Renowned Aquarian composer Franz Schubert (17971828) created more than 700 compositions, some of which are still played by modern musicians. Many of his works were written on and for the piano — and yet he was so poor that he never owned a piano. If there has been a similar situation in your life, Aquarius — a lack of some crucial tool or support due to financial issues — I see the coming weeks as an excellent time to set in motion the plans that will enable you to overcome and cure that problem.

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The other night I was walking my dog when I noticed another dog trailing behind us. She slowly approached and was very sweet and submissive. There were no owners in sight. An address was listed on the dog tag, so I brought her home a few streets over. When I knocked on the door, the two young women inside acted like they didn’t even know the dog had been out. They made it seem like she is out and about all the time. They also didn’t say, “Thanks for bringing back my dog.” My husband and my neighbor have also seen the dog cruising the sidewalks. These sightings lead me to believe that the owners just let their dog out to roam the streets to do her business. This seems very irresponsible. As a helicopter dog mom, I don’t want her to get hit by a car. Should I be concerned?

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RUNNING MAN OBSESSED WITH GREEN Your lean physique more than makes up for your questionable penchant for lime tones. Running in 25 degrees must mean you have a stoked inner fire. Let me warm my hands over you? When: Saturday, January 30, 2016. Where: OP. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914966 STEALING GLANCES AT TACO GORDO We stole a few glances. Couldn’t decide if it was reciprocal. When my takeout order was ready, I got toppings. You followed, asked what they were. I ran out the door. Honestly, every part of me wanted to stay, but I was terrified, because, for years, I was convinced I was gay. And you made me think twice about it. When: Friday, January 10, 2020. Where: Taco Gordo. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914965

HARDWICK DINER THURSDAY NIGHT I was in a booth in a dirty hooded sweatshirt. You: beautiful beyond words, long dark hair, eyes to get lost in. You knocked on the window and blew me a kiss. My heart melted, and I haven’t stopped smiling. Let’s meet there for breakfast. When: Thursday, January 23, 2020. Where: Hardwick. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914972 PEEK UNDER MY HOOD! You: in your Bokan uniform, covered in oil and smelling like a long day. I love the way you look at me in such a loving way. If only I had the nerve to tell you how I really feel. It’s a love to last a lifetime that is so very real. Oops, guess the word is out! If you feel the same, give me a shout! When: Sunday, December 3, 2017. Where: Highgate. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914971

DANCING AT RED SQUARE I danced with an attractive women. She took my hand to dance. I hope she is not already significant to someone else. Would love to go to dinner and get more acquainted. When: Sunday, December 29, 2019. Where: Red Square. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914964

THE LAMP SHOP BATHROOM We both wanna move in. We were at Emma’s show a few weeks ago. I almost went last night to see if you were there, but I couldn’t think of a way to ask if you are single. If you are, reply to this message. When: Friday, December 13, 2019. Where: LCLS. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914967

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List of section headings affected: The proposed amendment relocates exemptions from Sec. 4.4.5 (d) 4 E. to Sec 3.1.2 (c) and amends Sections: 4.4.5 (d) 4, 5.1.2 (d) and (e), 11.1.6, 13.1.2 Definitions and corresponding terms and definitions in 14.8 Downtown Form Based Code Glossary. The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and the proposed amendment is available for review at the Office of City Planning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPI/CDO/ Proposed-AmendmentsBefore-the-City-Council. PUBLIC NOTICE The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Lake Champlain Transportation Company are jointly applying for a permit with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation for the purpose of creating the tenth Vermont Underwater Historic Preserve utilizing the soon to be retired Ferry M/V Adirondack. A Public Meeting to present the plan has been scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Community Room of the Burlington Police Department located at One North Avenue in Burlington. STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION

DOCKET NO. 139-1-20 CNPR In re Estate of Arlan W. Elwood NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Arlan W. Elwood, Essex Junction, Vermont. I have been appointed executor of 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. Date: February 12, 2020 /s/ Joey E. Heffernan Signature of Fiduciary Executor: Joey E. Heffernan 195 Sandhill Rd Essex Jct., VT 802-999-8078 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Date: February 19, 2020 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Probate Division 175 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 14-2-20 VTEC Re: Victory Hill Trails, LLC, JO #7-286 NOTICE OF APPEAL NOW COMES Conservation Collaboratives, LLC and Victory Hill Trails, LLC (“Appellants”) by and through their counsel, MSK Attorneys, and hereby appeal pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 8504 to the Superior Court, Environmental Division,

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS a revised jurisdictional opinion dated February 5, 2020 issued by the District Coordinator of the District #7 Environmental Commission holding that Appellants require an Act 250 permit for certain trails, some of which were constructed and maintained by Victory Hill Trails, LLC, located on property owned by Conservation Collaboratives, LLC. A copy of the decision is attached. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: In order to participate in this appeal, you must enter an appearance in the Vermont Superior Court, Environmental Division, within twenty-one (21) days of receiving this Notice of Appeal. Notices of Appearance should be mailed to Court Manager, Vermont Superior Court – Environmental Division, 32 Cherry Street, Second Floor, Suite 303, Burlington, Vermont 05401. Respectfully submitted this 13th day of February 2020. MSK ATTORNEYS By: /s/ Hans G. Huessy_ Hans G. Huessy, ERN 1813 275 College Street, P.O. Box 4485

Burlington, VT 054064485 Phone: 802-861-7000 (x119) Fax: 802-861-7007 Email: hhuessy@mskvt. com Attorneys for Appellants STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION WASHINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 160-3-18 WNCV NORTHCOUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. NAOMI HIGGINBOTHAM f/k/a, NAOMI ISABELLE, CENTRAL VERMONT COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC. n/k/a DOWNSTREET HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD, OCCUPANTS residing at 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont Defendants. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE By virtue of the Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Public Sale entered on June 5, 2019, and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given Naomi Higginbotham, f/k/a Naomi Isabelle,

dated February 25, 2011 and recorded in Volume 263 at Pages 576-581 of the City of Barre Land Records, which Mortgage NorthCountry Federal Credit Union is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the undersigned will cause to be sold to the highest bidder at Public Auction at 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont, at 9:00 a..m. on the 17th day of March, 2020, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage. The property is known as 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont. The real estate is described in the aforesaid Mortgage as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Naomi Isabelle by the following quit claim deeds: 1. Quit claim deed from Randy S. Ensminger and Naomi Isabelle, f/k/a Naomi J. Ensminger and being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Randy S. Ensminger and Naomi J. Ensminger by Warranty Deed of Timothy W. Duquette and Penny

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A. Brown, f/k/a Penny A. Duquette dated February 6, 1997, recorded in Book 165, Page 390 of the Barre City Land Records; and 2. Quit claim deed from Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Inc. And being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Inc. by Warranty Deed of Randy S. Ensminger and Naomi J. Ensminger dated February 6, 1997, recorded in Book 165, Page 404-405 of the Barre City Land Records. Being the land and premises, including all improvements located thereon, commonly known and designated as 18 Third Street, in the City of Barre and being further described in various deeds in the chain of title as “Being Lot 47 as shown on the ‘Plan of Building Lots in Barre, Vt., Belonging to D.R. Sortwell & A.D. Morse, Scale 1 inch equals 100 feet’ on file in the Barre City Clerk’s office in Book 3, Page 194 of the Old Barre Town Land Records. The said lot has frontage of 50 feet on Third Street and extends in depth 100 feet, and

the rear lot line is 50 feet...” Title to the land and improvements having now been merged in Naomi Isabelle, all ground lease rights are effectively terminated, specific reference being hereby made to Short Form Ground Lease dated February 6, 1997, recorded in Book 165, Page 426-428 of the Barre City Land Records Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned deeds and to their records, and to the deed and references contained therein, for a more complete and particular description of the land and premises herein conveyed. The description of the property contained in the Mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this Notice. TERMS OF SALE: The sale will be held at 18 Third Street, Barre, Vermont. The property shall be sold AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, subject to all easements, rights-ofway, covenants, permits, reservations and restrictions of record, title

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. defects, unforeclosed liens, environmental hazards, unpaid real estate taxes (delinquent and current), current and delinquent assessments in favor of homeowners associations, if any, and municipal liens, to the highest bidder for cash. At the sale, the successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, shall pay $10,000 down (nonrefundable) in cash or bank treasurer check (or a combination thereof). The deposit must be increased to at least 10% of the successful bid within five (5) calendar days of the public sale by an additional payment in cash or by bank treasurer’s check. The successful bidder shall execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement requiring payment of the balance of the purchase price within ten (10) days of entry of the court order confirming the sale. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, bidder shall display to the auctioneer proof of the ability to comply with these requirements. The successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, must sign a NO CONTINGENCY Purchase and Sale Agreement satisfactory to Mortgagee at the sale. Title will be transferred

by the Order Confirming Sale. The person holding the 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, or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Notice of the new sale date shall also be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Mortgagor at the Mortgagor’s last known address, at least five (5) days before the new sale date. The public sale may be adjourned for a period of time in excess of thirty (30) days by agreement of the Mortgagor and Mortgagee or by order of the court. Other terms to be announced at the sale or contact Ward Law, P.C., 3069 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont 05403; (802) 863-0307. The record owner is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclo-

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sure and Order of Public Sale dated entered June 5, 2019, including the costs and expenses of sale. Dated at Bridport, Vermont this 5th day of February, 2020. WARD LAW, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Cynthia R. Amrhein Cynthia R. Amrhein, Esq. 3069 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 863-0307 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION ADDISON UNIT DOCKET. NO.: 275-6-19 ANPR In re ESTATE of: Estate of Oletha T. Bickford NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors of: Oletha T. Bickeford, late of Middlebury, 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

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Publication: February 19, 2020 Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court - Chittenden Probate Division, 175 Main Street, PO Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402

[CONTINUED] 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. Dated: 2/12/2020 Signature of Fiduciary: Community Bank Trust by David LaForest Executor/Administrator: David LaForest, duly authorized representative 4996 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05255 802-362-5674 david.laforest@cbna.com Name of publication: Seven Days Publication Date: February 19, 2020 Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court - Addison Unit - Probate Division Address of Probate Court: 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 144-1-20 In re ESTATE of: Gary Cecil French NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors of Gary Cecil French, late of Shelburne, 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. Dated 2/15/2020 Signature of Fiduciary /s/ Ingrid French /s/ Jessica Robinson Executor/Administrator Ingrid French and Jessica Robinson PO Box 1013, Waitsfield, VT 05673 802-881-9081 french.ingrid@gmail.com Name of publication: Seven Days

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STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 280-5-18 WNCV JPMORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. v. MALINDA L. MOSER A/K/A MALINDA MOSER AND JEREMY P. MALONE OCCUPANTS OF: 359 Sierra Lavin Road, Barre VT

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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 July 15, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ira Moser and Malinda L. Moser to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Century 21(R) Mortgage (SM), dated June 22, 2006 and recorded in Book 218 Page 449 of the land records of the Town of Barre, 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 Century 21 Mortgage to PHH Mortgage Corporation dated February 2, 2007 and recorded in Book 223 Page 648; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from PHH Mortgage Corporation to EMC Mortgage Corporation dated June 28, 2011 and recorded in Book 254 Page 798; (3) Assignment of Mortgage from EMC Mortgage LLC fka EMC Mortgage Corporation to J. P. Morgan Acquisition Corp. dated July 25, 2011 and recorded in Book 254 Page 851; (4) Corrective Assignment of Mortgage from EMC Mortgage Corporation to J. P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. dated March 16, 2012 and recorded in Book 259 Page 988; (5) Assignment of Mortgage from J. P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Pass-Through Trust, Series 2016-CTT dated March 29, 2017 and recorded in Book 294 Page 1 and (6) Assign-

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ment of Mortgage from to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Pass-Through Trust, Series 2016-CTT to J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. dated April 12, 2018 and recorded in Book 298 Page 270, all of the land records of the Town of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 359 Sierra Lavin Road, Barre, Vermont on March 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

Page 468 of the Barre Town Land Records.

costs and expenses of the sale.

Subject to utility easements and public rightsof-way of record.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

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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.

Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Melinda Moser and Ira Moser, husband and wife, by warranty deed of Leo W. Sanborn, Jr. of approximately even date hereof and about to be recorded in the Barre Town Land Records. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Leo W. Sanborn, Jr. by quitclaim deed of Amanda Shiverick, Susan Smith, Ginger Sanborn, Jennifer Frye and Lisa Perreault dated June 12, 2006 and about to be recorded. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Amanda Shiverick, Susan Smith, Ginger Sanborn, Jennifer Frye and Lisa Perreault by deed of Leo W. Sanborn, Jr. dated March 7, 2001 and recorded in Book 163

Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid deeds and their records and to the deeds and records cited therein for a further and more particular description of the land and premises hereby conveyed. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

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

DATED : February 4, 2020 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 337-6-19 WNCV BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. ANN M. MURPHY, WOODBURY ELECTRIC, VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES AND DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OCCUPANTS OF: 14 Leo Avenue, Barre 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 December 23, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Ann M. Murphy and the late Larry A. Murphy to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for People’s United Bank, dated October 13, 2010 and recorded in Book 249 Page 636 of the land records of the Town of Barre, of which mortgage

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the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for People’s United Bank to Bank of America, N.A. dated January 17, 2019 and recorded in Book 302 Page 239 of the land records of the Town of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 14 Leo Avenue, Barre, Vermont on March 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Larry A. Murphy and Ann M. Murphy, husband and wife, by deed of Clara M. McLeod, Executrix of the John L. McLeod Estate dated December 10. 1985 and recorded in Book 99 Page 3 of the Town of Barre Land Records. Reference is made to a License to Sell dated December 2, 1985 and recorded in Book 99 Page 2. Further being all and the same land and premises conveyed to John L. McLeod by deed of Clara M, McLeod and John L. McLeod dated September 6, 1975 and recorded in Book 68 Page 132. Subject to utility easements and public rightsof-way of record. Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid deeds and their records and to the deeds and

records cited therein for a further and more particular description of the land and premises hereby conveyed. 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 : February 10, 2020 By: /s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 457-8-18 WNCV DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2005-HE1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 v. SCOTT MCALLISTER, ESQ., ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF NORA E. JARVIS OCCUPANTS OF: 119 Prospect Street, Barre 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 December 10, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Nora E. Jarvis and Donald J. Jarvis Jr. to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, dated August 23, 2004 and recorded in Book 215 Page 974 of the land records of the City of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2005-HE1 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 dated April 27, 2006 and recorded in Book 231 Page 045 of the land records of the City of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 119 Prospect Street, Barre, Vermont on March 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and prmeises conveyed to Nora E. Jarvis and Donald J. Jarvis, Jr. by Warranty Deed of Marc P. Maurice and Tammy C. Maurice dated October 4, 2001 of record at Book 188, Page 550 of the City of Barre Land Records. Being those lands and premises more commonly designated as 119 Prospect Street in the City of Barre, County of Washington and State of Vermont. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid

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ARTICLE VII: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District approve the expenditure by the Board of School Directors of the sum of Eighty-Two Million, Three Hundred NinetyEight Thousand, Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($82,398,769) which is the amount the Board of School

ARTICLE IX: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of Directors to borrow money by the issuance of notes not in excess of Two Hundred SixtySix Thousand Dollars ($266,000) for the purpose of purchasing three (3) school buses?

ARTICLE III: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes not in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year?

The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District, are hereby notified and warned to meet at their respective polling places on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at seven o’clock in the forenoon (7:00am), at which time the polls will open, and seven o’clock in the afternoon (7:00pm), at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot on the following articles of business:

ARTICLE VIII: Shall the voters of the Champlain Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to allocate its current fund balance, without effect upon the District tax levy, as follows: assign Seven Hundred TwentyFive Thousand Dollars ($725,000) of the school district’s current fund balance as revenue for the 2020-2021 operating budget, and assign the remaining balance, One Million, Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand, Four Hundred and Seven Dollars ($1,750,407) as revenue for future budgets?

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ARTICLE II: To hear and act upon the reports of the school district officers.

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Directors has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year commencing July 1, 2020? It is estimated that the proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of Sixteen Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars ($16,585) per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is 3.2% higher than spending for the current year.

/s/ Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco, District Coordinator

ARTICLE I: To elect a moderator, clerk and treasurer.

ARTICLE VI: To transact any other business proper to come before the meeting.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 11th day of February 2020.

ARTICLE V: To establish the date of the Champlain Valley School District Annual Meeting of Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5pm at CVU High School and recessed and opened back up at Australian ballot voting on Town Meeting Day.

VERMONT NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD NOTICE OF ACT 250 JURISDICTIONAL OPINION #4-275 On February 11, 2020, the District #4 Coordinator issued Act 250 Jurisdictional Opinion #4-275 pursuant to 10 V.S.A. 6007(c) and Act 250 Rule 3(C), in response to a request dated February 4, 2020 from Gail Lawson of the Mansfield Townhomes Condominium Association. The Jurisdictional Opinion states that the removal of five white pine trees located to the south of 39-50 Fox Run Road in Essex, VT does not constitute a material change pursuant to Act 250 Rule 2(C)(6) and does not require an Act 250 permit amendment.

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 which is $295.00. The appellant also must serve a copy of the Notice of Appeal on the Natural Resources Board, 10 Baldwin Street, Montpelier, VT 056333201, and on other parties in accordance with Rule 5(b)(4)(B) of the Vermont Rules for Environmental Court Proceedings.

WARNING CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 2, 2020 AND MARCH 3, 2020 The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District, are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Champlain Valley Union High School Room 160 in the Town of Hinesburg at five o’clock in the evening (5:00pm) on March 2, 2020, to transact any of the following business not involving voting by Australian ballot, and to conduct an informational hearing with respect to Articles of business to be considered by Australian ballot on March 3, 2020.

DATED : January 13, 2020 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

Valley School District authorize the Board of School Directors to provide a mailed notice of availability of the Annual Report to residents in lieu of distributing the Annual Report?

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

Environmental Commission District #4 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 rachel.lomonaco@ vermont.gov

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.

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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by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

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Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. Valley School District in an amount not to exceed Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000), subject to reduction from the application of available state and federal grants-in-aid and reserves, be issued for the purpose of financing the cost of making certain public school building improvements, namely (1) Charlotte Central School building mechanical, electrical and energy efficiency upgrades ($4,500,000), (2) Champlain Valley Union High School grounds and building repairs and replacements ($545,000), (3) Hinesburg Community School grounds and building repairs and upgrades ($395,000), (4) Shelburne Community School building and grounds repairs and upgrades ($380,000), (5) Allen Brook School security upgrades ($90,000), and (6) District-wide stormwater management improvements ($90,000), the aggregate cost of such improvements estimated to be Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000). State funds may not be available at the time these projects are otherwise eligible to receive state school construction aid. The District is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing done in anticipation of the receipt of school construction aid. POLLING PLACES Charlotte - Charlotte Central School – Multi Purpose Room Hinesburg - Hinesburg Town Hall – Upstairs Shelburne - Shelburne Town Center – Gymnasium Williston - Williston Armory St. George - St. George Town Hall/ Red Schoolhouse Ballots shall be transported and delivered to the Champlain Valley Union High School in the Town of Hinesburg and there commingled and counted by members of the Boards of Civil Authority of several towns under the supervision of the Clerk of the Champlain Valley School District. The legal voters of the Champlain Valley School District are further notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee/early voting relative to said annual meeting shall be as provided in Section 706u of Title 16, and Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Adopted and approved at a duly noticed, called and held meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Champlain Valley School District on January 21, 2020. Received for record and recorded in the records of the Champlain Valley School District on January 22, 2020. ATTEST: David Connery, District Clerk Lynne Jaunich, Chairperson

support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS 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. ADULT SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are every third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Williston, VT. The support group is for anyone who has been touched by suicide loss recently or long ago who want s to work through their grief in a safe, respectful environment. Contact Joanna at joanna. colevt@gmail.com or 802-777-5244. Maria at mariagrindle@msn. com or 802-879-9576. Please leave a message so we can get back to you for a mutually acceptable time to talk. AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermont alanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266. ALATEEN GROUP Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first

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step of 12 & join a group in your area. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 130, 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 2nd Tuesday monthly, 4-5:30 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. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Meets the second Monday of the month at Milton Public Library. Led by Alzheimer’s Association representative and trained facilitator. Free. For more information, call 802-893-4644 or email library@miltonvt. gov. Facebook.com/ events/ 547688285632277. 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

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support groups [CONTINUED] 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. 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 & confi dential 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, 1:30-2:30 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. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. monthly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m.

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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@essex alliance.org, 878-8213. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way. We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, julie@ mccartycreations.com. CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP Last Thu. of every month, 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@ harmonizecookery. com. CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsy guidance.com/ cerebral-palsy.

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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, 3998754. 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. This free 13-week group for men and women will be offered on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sep. 8 through Dec. 1, at the North Avenue Alliance Church, 901 North Ave., Burlington, VT. Register for class at essexalliance. churchcenter.com. For more information, call Sandy 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 safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships. Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996. EMPLOYMENTSEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP Frustrated with the job search or with your job? You are not alone. Come check out this supportive circle. Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602. FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming. We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer one-on-one support. For more information, email rex@ pridecentervt.org or call 802-238-3801. FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS 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). GRIEF AND LOSS FOCUS GROUP FOR MEN Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. Continues through March 27. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief and explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences with others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one, and healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement program coordinator will facilitate this weekly, eight-week group through discussion and activities. Everyone from the community is welcome; however, space is limited. To

register, please contact Bereavement Program Coordinator Kathryn Gilmond at kgilmond@ bayada.com or 802-448-1610. Start date to be determined, based on registration. bayada.com. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Meet twice a month: every second Monday from 6-7:30 p.m., and every third Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public and free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241. 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 experiences, support, and empathy. We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are. Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org. HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support. HELP AND HEALING FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Walking With Grief: Sharing your sadness, finding your joy. Please join us as we learn more about our own grief and explore the things that can help us to heal. There is great power in sharing our experiences with others who know the pain of the loss of a loved one, and healing is possible through the sharing. BAYADA Hospice’s local bereavement support coordinator will facilitate our weekly group through discussion and activities. Everyone from the community is welcome. To register, please contact Bereavement Program Coordinator Kathryn Gilmond at kgilmond@bayada. com or 802-448-1610.

Bayada Hospice, 354 Mountain View Dr., Ste 305, Colchester. 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 bladder painvt@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. KINSHIP CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Led by a trained representative and facilitator. Meets the second Tuesday monthly from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. (Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10, Apr. 14) at Milton Public Library. Free. For more information, call 802-893-4644 or email library@miltonvt. gov. Facebook.com/ events/ 561452568022928. 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. 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. LIVING THROUGH LOSS: WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP The Volunteer Chaplaincy Program at Gifford Medical Center invites community members to attend “Living Through Loss,” a grief support group from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday in the Gifford Medical Center Chapel. The group is open to anyone who has experienced loss. Each of the Friday sessions is facilitated by Gifford Volunteer Chaplain Anna Mary Zigmann, RN, an ordained minister and spiritual care provider specializing in trauma and loss, or by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator for the Chaplaincy Program. There is no religious component to the group apart from the Serenity Prayer to close each meeting. For more information, email teberhardt@ giffordmed.org or azigmann@gmail.com, or call 802-728-2107. 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@pride centervt.org. MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed. at 7 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski, Suite 301, Burlington. 861-3150.

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YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL SOURCE. JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM 350VT, a vibrant statewide grassroots climate justice organization, is looking for an Office Manager for our Burlington office. Learn more: 350vermont.org/ opportunities.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Burlington Electric Department, the City of Burlington’s innovative municipal electric utility, is seeking a Director of Finance to join the management team. This position is responsible for the overall financial management, direction, and planning for the Burlington Electric Department. Responsibilities include budgeting and financial forecasting, financial analysis, general accounting, treasury and cash management, payroll, billing and meter-to-cash processing, internal and external financial reporting and compliance, and audit. This position will provide oversight of the Department’s financial information and revenue forecasting. Our ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and 8 years of experience including 3 years of management/supervisory experience. The City of Burlington is an E.O.E.

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information to borrowers and related businesses. For a complete job description visit veda.org or call 802-828-5627. Email cover letter and resume to Cheryl Houchens, Chief Risk & Resources Officer: c houchens@veda.org. VEDA offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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Are you a night owl? Do you love the comradery that night shift staff share?

The Town of Jericho, VT is seeking the services of a Recording Secretary for the Jericho Selectboard and/or the DRB. Services required include attending meetings (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month starting at 7pm for Jericho Selectboard/the 2nd & 4th Wednesday for DRB) and furnishing written minutes of each meeting to town staff within five days of each meeting. The expected hourly rate range is $12.00-$15.00.

Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.

Interested persons may submit a resume for service to Paula Carrier, Administrative Assistant, via email at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail at P.O. Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465. The town will receive applications until person is selected.

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Stone Environmental, Inc. is a 100% Employee owned company. Our team members are some of Vermont’s best scientists, engineers, modelers, and project managers. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our talented team and want to talk to you.

ACCOUNTING/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic associate to join our Corporate Foundation Team (30 hours per week). This associate will play an integral role in our team and must have proven organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask. The objective of this position is to work unsupervised at times and support the cross functionality of the team. Please visit our website, www.stone-env.com, for full job descriptions and information about how to apply.

Location: Essex Junction, VT Night Shift: 7pm to 7am

Deadline for Submissions is March 2, 2020.

Pay Rate: $17.44 (includes shift differential) Schedules: Work approximately 14 Days per Month!! • Includes long, 4-day weekends every other week! Eligible for Benefits on Day 1: • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage. • Paid Vacation Time: Approximately 3 weeks per year (accrued). • Paid Sick Time: 80 hours per year, 401k Investing Options. Education Assistance: Eligible after 6 months. • Up to $5,250 per year in a degree related field.

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VHCB’s Healthy & Lead-Safe Homes Program is seeking an experienced construction professional to oversee the development and completion of lead hazard control projects throughout the State. This position provides assessment of lead paint hazards, development of mitigation plans, and direct oversight of construction activities. It requires on-site interaction with property owners, tenants, contractors and affordable housing developers and extensive state-wide travel. Knowledge of the hazards associated with lead paint and mitigation preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience in housing rehabilitation, specification writing and preparation of bid and contract documents. Experience with specification development or construction management software preferred. Vermont Drivers License and reliable vehicle required. Ability to obtain necessary professional certifications/licenses in Vermont. Required training will be provided. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits. EOE. Please reply with letter of interest and résumé to: Laurie Graves, VHCB, 58 E. State Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602 or jobs@vhcb.org. Position open until filled. See the full job description at: vhcb.org/about-us/jobs

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FoodScience Corporation, developer of nutritional supplements for humans and pets, is seeking:

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN MACHINE OPERATORS SANITATION TEAM MEMBER Williston & Colchester locations

Our ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and must be able to lift up to 50lbs consistently. FoodScience Corporation offers a competitive wage & comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate & committed about helping people and their pets live healthier lives every day, apply today! Submit resumes to Human Resources, hr@foodsciencecorp.com or at 929 Harvest Lane, Williston, VT 05495. FoodScience Corporation is an E.O.E. & prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, crime victims or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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We’re searching for enthusiastic Guest Service professionals with a passion for travel to support our busy Call Center. Check us out and learn why we're a Best Place to Work in Vermont! nvoth@vbt.com

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Join Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations, an award-winning, Vermont-based active travel company, and be part of our high performing, international team. We offer small-group bicycling and walking tours around the world with an emphasis on local connections and culture. Positively impacting people's lives through active travel experiences is what we’re all about!

Henry Sheldon Museum Middlebury Middlebury’s Sheldon Museum seeks a skilled bookkeeper with payroll experience. Responsibilities include accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, processing payroll hours, handling sales and use taxes, tracking grants, and reconciling Museum Store sales. Parttime position of 8 to 9 hours a week. QuickBooks and Excel software experience necessary and QuickBooks Point of Sale software experience a plus. Hourly compensation commensurate with experience. Please send resume and list of three references with contact information to wbrooks@ henrysheldonmuseum.org.

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FINANCE MANAGER The Vermont Historical Society seeks a full-time Public Relations & Sales Coordinator based in Montpelier. The Coordinator conveys VHS’s story to the public through all media channels, as well as administering the Society’s retail sales, and coordinating guest services at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Bachelor’s degree and experience in a public relations and/ or retail environment required. Strong customer service and computer skills preferred. Full job description at vermonthistory.org/ career-opportunities. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to eileen.corcoran@ vermonthistory.org.

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to support our Call Center in Williston, VT.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: answer and track incoming calls, conduct phone interviews, collect scripted information, analyze, write reports, and disseminate information received and provide direct assistance as needed, with excellent oral and communication skills. Must have a High School Diploma, with minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in support of a Contact Center, answering and responding to inbound calls. All candidates must be a US Citizen and be able to pass background check. Multiple openings with attractive compensation and benefits packages – apply directly at careers@e2zintegral.com!

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South Burlington, Vermont

The Finance Manager will oversee all financial functions with a part-time assistant to ensure fiscal responsibility, accountability, and integrity; and serve as an asset to our organizational development. CPA, MBA, BA in Accounting or similar, plus 3-5 years of organizational management experience required. Knowledge of GAAP, non-profit and government accounting, State and Federal grant and contract requirements, labor laws, and accounting software. Salary range $52,000-$60,000 plus generous leave and benefits. This is initially a home-based position with plans to establish an office in central VT.

The Marketing Manager position will manage the marketing, public relations and financial education activities for our Vermont and Detroit, Michigan, locations. The role will identify member segments that generate demand for our products and services, while implementing marketing promotions that will focus on loan and deposit growth. This position will actively engage in community events/programs that support activities which improve the well-being of the communities we serve. The individual will ensure that valued financial educational opportunities are available for the members and general public. This position will have Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with emphasis in business/communication, prior management experience and 5 years of marketing, public relations or advertising experience; experience within a financial institution desired.

Visit vacd.org for detailed job description. Send resume, cover letter and three references in a single pdf by 5 pm on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 to kerry.obrien@vt.nacdnet.net. EOE.

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The State Natural Resources Conservation Council and the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts seek an experienced, knowledgeable, and hands-on team player to lead our growing financial operations in support of Vermont’s 14 Natural Resources Conservation Districts.

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n adio Technicia R e il b o M & Sales Person Radio North Group is Looking...

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NETWORK RADIOLOGY BUSINESS DIRECTOR This position works closely with the Radiology Department Chair and the UVM Health 3:26 PM Network Regional Directors of Operations to provide financial data and support in order to establish, drive, achieve, and monitor fiscally responsible and high quality Radiology services across the UVM Health Network.

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If you have interest or experience in Motorola Communications products and systems, look to Radio North. We see opportunity ahead! SALES PERSON who has knowledge of the sales process,4t-UVMMedCenter021920.indd can use lead generation software, willing to make cold calls and appointments with leaders in the education, healthcare, manufacturing, security and financial marketplace. Some sales experience will be an asset. MOBILE RADIO TECHNICIAN with some automotive electronics experiences will be helpful. Knowledge of in-building electronics systems is an asset. Job entails installation of two-way radio, siren and lighting systems in Police, Fire and Rescue as well as commercial vehicles and office electronics. BENEFITS include competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please send resume with salary requirements to

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SPANISH SPEAKING HEALTH CARE COORDINATOR Part Time, Social Justice

Bridges to Health of UVM Extension seeks a part time (20-25 hours a week) Care Coordinator to facilitate access to health care services for immigrant farmworkers across the state. The Care Coordinator will collaborate with Bridges to Health outreach team and health access volunteers to ensure health access for this population. Candidate must have advanced oral and writing skills in Spanish and English. $15.50 per hour. For a full job description: go.uvm.edu/bth-care-coordinator. uvm.edu/extension

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PROJECT MANAGER Cure Needless Blindness

Financial Advisor One Day In July is hiring financial advisors in Vermont and New Hampshire.

www.onedayinjuly.com/careers Do YOU have experience in... ...maintaining Point for Sale systems? ...seeking accuracy in all data entry tasks? ....providing excellent customer care? Click “Careers” at middlebury.coop to apply today!

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The position of Residential Energy Auditor will carry out energy audits and field evaluations of residential energy efficiency and building performance projects and to produce customer and/or internal reports regarding results of analysis of this field data.

Commercial Integrated Energy Services Lead Leads the design and implementation of dynamic commercial efficiency programs. This role performs engineering and economic analyses on commercial, industrial, and some multifamily residential buildings to identify energy efficiencies and cost savings using natural gas and natural gas equipment for current and potential customers.

Energy Efficiency Manager The Energy Efficiency Manager will lead a dynamic energy efficiency team including residential & commercial efficiency programs. This role leads the development of ambitious efficiency targets including implementing innovative strategies to achieve these goals. The Energy Efficiency Manager is constantly searching for innovation, working to streamline processes, and building teams to promote efficiency and sustainability efforts. Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive & represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, & thought. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. Please go to vermontgas.com to view the full job descriptions and apply today!

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To apply, please submit resume & cover letter to: jobs@cureblindness.org.

One Day In July LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Residential Energy Auditor

Please visit our website for complete job description: cureblindness.org/ careers.

We have opportunities for licensed advisors as well as a training program for people interested in the field.

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PCC, a private, Winooski based healthcare IT Benefit Corporation, seeks web developers to join our growing team. Bring your problem-solving skills and creativity to the table building web applications in an Agile development framework, assisting in not only extending current products, but also creating new product lines. Our ideal candidate is fast and flexible, great at finding and squashing bugs, and ready to work well with team members in a cross-functional development environment. Our work culture is casual and our employees are clever and dedicated. We strive for client satisfaction and our customer reviews are among the very best in our industry. While our preferred candidate will have hands on experience with either Ruby on Rails or PHP, we’d love to hear from you if you have any full stack experience with other web based technologies such as Python or Java. Don’t have full stack experience, but have built a career creating responsive front end web applications using HTML, CSS, Javascript, or any front end framework such as React, Angular or Vue? We’d love to hear from you! As a Benefit Corporation, we place high value on client, employee & community relationships. We offer a friendly, informal, and professional work environment. PCC offers competitive benefits as well as some uncommon perks. To learn more about PCC, this role and how to apply, please visit our website at pcc.com/careers. Position open until filled. No phone calls please. AA/EOE

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Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP | Cureblindness) is a VT-based nonprofit working to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost. HCP has offices in Vermont and in the Washington, DC metro area, with programs in 7 countries on 2 different continents. HCP is actively seeking a Project Manager.

DIRECTOR The Director of the Vermont Convention Bureau leads efforts to bring meetings and conferences to Vermont, introduce new visitors to the state, and grow our economic opportunity. If you are an experienced marketing professional that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and can develop and execute new strategies, we would love to hear from you. Full job description at vermont. org/chamber/job/vcbdirector. To apply, e-mail cover letter & resumé to vermont@vermont.org with the subject line: VCB Director. The VT Convention Bureau is a division of the Lake Champlain Chamber. LCC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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SALES PERSON The Deep Root Organic Cooperative is seeking a motivated sales person to sell organic produce that is produced by its member farms. Candidates should have interest in organic produce and sustainable, regional food production. The Co-op consists of 23 various sized vegetable farms that are located in Vermont and Quebec. The coop sells and distributes to large supermarket chains, regional distributors and retail coops throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic region. The Sales Manager is responsible for all sales, overseeing distribution and logistics, food safety compliance, and communication with growers. Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Position is salaried full-time; compensation is commensurate with experience.

Maintenance Technicians 34 week seasonal position: 40 hours, $16.50 hour, Start 3/27 Laborers 14 week Summer position: 40 hours, $14 hour, Start 5/15 Qualified applicants apply: Colchestervt.gov for job description & application. EOE.

The newest hotel in Downtown Burlington, VT is looking for a seasoned CHIEF ENGINEER. Our beautiful hotel with the most enviable location in downtown is Silver Leed certified and has 139 rooms. • Prior maintenance supervisor or management experience required, preferably in a hotel. • Working knowledge of Emergency Generators chillers, cooling towers, circulator pumps and water treatment systems, kitchen equipment, fire protection and life safety systems. • Pool maintenance certification is a plus (CPO). Responsibilities include: • Perform, administer, and document preventive maintenance programs.

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The Office Manager is responsible for accounting, bookkeeping and administrative HR functions at FTY. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the office is staffed during regular business hours. This position will be a member of the admin/finance team. Working with the Owner and Comptroller, the Office Manager is responsible for ensuring sufficient internal financial controls are in place to validate the integrity of the financial statements, and responsible for adhering to financial policies and procedures. In addition, compliance with GAAP as well as Federal, State and local tax and employment tax requirements. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Bookkeeping experience: 2 or 4 yr. degree is desired or a combination of education and experience that provides a good base of understanding of financial transactions, general ledger, financial reporting and taxation. In addition, candidate should possess: • Proven high level of Quickbooks proficiency (Desktop Pro preferred) • Excellent communication skills; collaborative team player • Personal connection to the Farmers To You Mission Contact: Humanresources@farmerstoyou.com. Job Description: farmerstoyou.com/employment.php

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• Work directly with the hotel's General Manager to identify and accomplish all projects within the hotel, including but not limited to the following: - Perform electrical, plumbing and carpentry projects. - Assist in HVAC unit repair projects. - Guest room preventative maintenance (caulking, tile repair, painting, plumbing, carpeting, etc.)

Please forward a cover letter, salary requirements and resume Population Media Center has to Shannon.Moore@hilton.com. an administrative support role Medical/dental, health savings plan, 401K, vacation, life for an entry level professional insurance & Hilton travel discounts w/ F/T employment. who’s ready to help us achieve our vision of a sustainable planet with equal rights for all. Our entertainment3:32 PM 5v-HiltonGarden021920.indd 1 2/14/20 education programs empower people around the world to live healthier lives and live Light-Works, a locally owned visual communications sustainably with the world’s renewable resources. production company in our 43rd year, is looking for a You: Organized, disciplined, possess extraordinary attention to detail, and actively seek out new challenges and creative solutions. You are a natural multi-tasker and provide topnotch customer service in a poised, professional manner. You are proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and possess excellent grammar, editing and business correspondence skills. Why Work For Us: Our tightknit team is energized by our mission and empowered with autonomy and creativity in their day-to-day work. PMC offers its employees competitive pay and excellent benefits including paid time off, health and dental insurance, and a generous 401(K) contribution.

detail oriented, full-time Digital Print Technician to join our team of highly skilled imaging professionals. Please email a resume to marty@lightworksvt.com by 2/24/20. No phone calls, please. The ideal candidate will be a trouble-shooting expert who can take our client’s artwork and print accurately with our well-known photographic quality to various wide format devices. You will be operating and maintaining state-of-the-art wide format flatbed and roll-to-roll printing equipment. As a Digital Print Technician at Light-Works, you will be using the latest printing technology to help our clients effectively create and produce high-quality exhibit and display graphics, panels, and much more. There are new and different project challenges every day. For a full job description, go to jobs.sevendaysvt.com.

Visit populationmedia.org/jobs for details. Cover letter & resume to LBleau@populationmedia.org. Review of applications to begin immediately & continue until the position is filled.

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PARAEDUCATOR Colchester School District is seeking candidates to fill several paraeducator positions at the elementary and secondary levels. The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teacher in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students. Ideal candidates will possess experience and/or demonstrate ability working with students. Candidates must also possess skills in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping. Responsibilities may include implementing lesson plans for students individually, in small group, or within classrooms along with following behavioral management plans. Candidates must be patient, adaptable, responsive, and have a passion for education and children. Please apply directly at: schoolspring.com/search.cfm, Elementary # 3187773, Secondary #3187775. Per School Board, the terms of employment will follow the Support Staff Agreement if the position exceeds 20 hours/week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.

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The Vermont Judiciary is looking for a temporary part-time Court Officer. The position provides security and ensures safety to courthouse occupants, as well as oversight of courtroom operations. Located in Burlington, VT. High School graduate and two years in a responsible position required. Starting pay $17.11 per hour. Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and resume. An electronic version of the Application may be found at: vermontjudiciary. org/employment-opportunities/staff-openings. Open until filled. Equal opportunity employer.

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Youth Programming Coordinator We are seeking a team player to coordinate our program inspiring and empowering youth to be leaders and advocates for reducing substance misuse and improving health and wellness in their community. We need a self-motivated individual who is good at building relationships and fostering collaboration with and between others. This position teaches and supports teens to use their voice to address substance misuse prevention issues as part of afterschool clubs. Our new team member must demonstrate an approach that values individuals and respects differences. Must have a minimum of 3 years experience working with adolescent energy. Additional skills and experience with substance use prevention or public health, public speaking, communications, project management, and grant reporting are highly beneficial. This is a part-time, 30 hour/wk position eligible for some benefits.

Grant & Development Coordinator Seeking an organized, forward-thinking individual with vision, compassion, and an eye toward the possibilities that support our mission of addressing the causes and consequences of substance abuse. The person in this position must have experience sustaining programs and adapting to changing funding environments. Some responsibilities of the position include: managing grant requirements and reporting, monitoring grant expenditures and work plans to ensure targets are met, fundraising and engaging donors. Must have a minimum of 3 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience with grants and fundraising. Prior experience working with federal grants, substance misuse prevention, or healthy community design is beneficial. This is a part-time 25hr/wk position with a flexible schedule.

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Are you a seasoned social media pro? If you're passionate about storytelling, appreciate datadriven decision making, and have ninja-like project management skills, this is the role for you. We are seeking a full-time, onsite professional to drive innovation in the digital space. You will have a proven track record of success driving engagement, generating leads and building online communities. Solid graphic design capabilities with the ability to create, edit, crop, and color-correct graphic images in Photoshop or Canva. Experience managing an editorial calendar and plan. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, flawless spelling, grammar, editing and proofreading skills. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills required. Contract term of four months. For more information regarding this position please visit vermontpbs.org/careers. To apply please send your cover letter and resume by March 13, 2020 to:

Additional details about the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community, as well as job descriptions and salary info, available at burlingtonpartnership.org.

Vermont PBS Attn: Human Resources 2 10 East Allen Street, Suite 202 Winooski, VT 05404

Please apply online at nfivermont.org/careers

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DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Take a leadership role and work with partners on innovative and sustainable new construction and rehab projects that make a difference. Downstreet is Central Vermont’s mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to achieving social justice through the power of housing.

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The Village of Johnson seeks applicants for an Accounts Receivable/Utility Billing Clerk position. This position provides essential support for the Village’s three utilities, electric, water, and sewer. The main duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Preparing monthly billings, maintaining customer account information, completing regulatory reports for the Electric, Water, and Sewer Departments, and providing excellent customer service over the phone and in person. While this is a Village position, it also provides support to the Town of Johnson with customer service, website maintenance and land records research, among other tasks.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) seeks an authentic, mission-oriented, visionary individual to serve as its next Executive Director. CVOEO addresses fundamental issues of economic, social, and racial justice and works with people to achieve economic independence. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a community-focused, highly-regarded community action agency. CVOEO provides vital services to over 23,000 individuals every year. The agency employs a dedicated staff of approximately 200 employees and engages more than 1,700 volunteers annually. CVOEO has nine programs within four counties of the Champlain Valley region and three programs that are statewide with a budget of approximately $21 million.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in a relevant discipline with proven progressive leadership experience of at least seven years. 4:05 PMIn addition, candidates must have in-depth knowledge of human services; excellent verbal and written communication skills, bilingual abilities a plus; experience managing programs including evaluation; and most importantly, be of high integrity and character as the representative of the organization and all of the people it serves. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership. Please apply by sending a cover letter with salary requirements and resume by e-mail to: ExecDir2020@cvoeo.org. Deadline to submit applications is Monday, March 16, 2020. To learn more about CVOEO and this position please visit www.cvoeo.org. E.O.E.

Required Skill Set: • Exceptional attention to detail and comfort with completing complex calculations • Extensive experience with Word, Excel & database management • Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to handle difficult situations tactfully • Certification as a notary public, or willingness to obtain certification Required Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in related field with at least 8 years’ relevant work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 4 years’ relevant work experience. • Must pass a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment This full-time hourly position works out of the Johnson Municipal Building in a busy public office setting. The hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday. The Village provides a generous benefits package, including excellent health insurance coverage, ample time off and participation in a municipal pension plan.

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ASPIRATIONS PROJECT COORDINATOR We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals. You’ll work in a relaxed yet challenging environment. We offer many top-notch benefits. VSAC is looking for a goal oriented team player and change agent to join its Aspirations Project team. This full-time, 46-week/year position is instrumental in working directly with High School students, families and school staff to increase exposure to college and career planning. The Aspirations Project provides resources, strategies and access to career and college readiness preparation through information and activities designed with host schools to build a school’s college and career culture and capacity to engage all students in future planning. The Aspirations Project Coordinator works with VSAC’s Aspirations Supervisor and each School’s Steering Committee at Spaulding High School, Twinfield Union High School and Central Vermont Career Center as well as on-site at VSAC. The ideal candidate will be a team player and action oriented, have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling or related field, experience in working with whole schools, a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle and background check. This is a grant funded position that is contingent upon continued grant funds. VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package.

Submit resume and letter of interest to: Rosemary Audibert, Clerk/Treasurer Email: raudibert@townofjohnson.com Or write to: PO Box 603, Johnson, VT 05656. The Village of Johnson is an equal opportunity employer.

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As Executive Director you will lead a team of exceptional Program Directors & senior operational staff. You will provide strategic direction & oversee the administration and operation of all programs and services of CVOEO. You will represent CVOEO by working closely with a broad range of community and statewide organizations, government agencies, elected officials, businesses, and individuals. As a result of the wide area of representation travel will be required. You will provide leadership to the CVOEO Board of Directors to ensure growth and long-term sustainability through implementation of the Strategic Plan as adopted by the Board.

22 Keith Ave., Ste. 100 Barre, Vermont Apply online: downstreet.org/careers

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Management team. The accepted candidate will perform several duties to include being the risk management, hazardous waste and safety specialist for the College. This role involves daily interaction with many departments on campus to include CARING PEOPLE Faculty, Staff and Students. Applicants should be flexible, WANTED dependable and motivated. Burlington Our Lady of Providence is a Residential Care Community whose mission is supporting the spiritual, emotional, and Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of personal care physical well being of those entrusted to our care. 02.19.20-02.26.20

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We are looking for a Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing responsibilities in our Community. Being efficient, dedicated, compassionate, a good listener, and a problem solver is what will open our door for you. This position is full time but we may consider part time for the right candidate. The DNS must also hold a RN license. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including health, vision, dental, short term & accidental insurance. Other benefits include paid time off, discounted meals while working, and most importantly the chance to make a difference in the lives of others.

services to seniors in their homes, is seeking friendly and dependable people. CAREGivers assist seniors with daily living activities. P/T & F/T positions available. 12 hours/week minimum, flexible scheduling, currently available. $12-$16.50/hour depending on experience. No heavy lifting. Apply online at: homeinstead.com/483 Or call: 802.860.4663

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Applications are invited for a full-time position on our Facilities Management team. The accepted candidate will perform several duties to include being the risk management, hazardous waste and safety specialist for the College. This role involves daily interaction with many departments on campus to include Faculty, Staff and Students. Applicants should be flexible, dependable and motivated. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership.

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TEACHING ASSOCIATE Vermont Information Processing's on-site daycare is seeking a qualified teaching associate to join our team of fun, energetic & passionate child care providers.

Community Banker

Shelburne Road & Chittenden County - Floating There is no better time to join NSB’s team! Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are looking for professionals to join our team as a Community Banker for our Shelburne Road Branch and for a Community Banker – Floating for Chittenden County. As a Community Banker-Floating you will have the opportunity to work in multiple branches within our Chittenden County region. Both positions offer an excellent opportunity to work for an established & growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS • 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.

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• The Community Banker position offers room for growth and the opportunity to learn about the banking industry. The successful candidate will enjoy a wide variety of changing duties and build relationships with our valued customers. We offer a comprehensive Community Banker training program to assist with learning the fundamentals of this position.

For 30 years the Roots Child Development Center has been nurturing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Colchester, VT. It is our mission to provide each child with a high quality, educational, play-based program that will foster their individual creativity and curiosity. We strive to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone feels that their needs are valued and understood. We view families as the experts on their own child and ourselves as the experts on early childhood education. Roots is housed within the headquarters of Vermont Information Processing and is currently attended by 48 children of VIP employees. VIP prioritizes a healthy work/life balance and is thoroughly invested in the health and well-being of their employees. Job Responsibilities: • Collaborate with lead teachers to supervise, guide & encourage children’s learning & development. Promote & support the building of social skills, practical capabilities and self-esteem. • Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times. • Communicate with parents regularly on their child’s day to day progress. • Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. Desired credentials: • Our ideal candidate would be knowledgeable and experienced in the early childhood field as well as child-focused, creative, and compassionate. • At least one year of relevant childcare experience (preferably with children under age 5)

If you are looking for a career in banking, this is the place to start.

• Associate’s Degree with a major in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education or Child & Family Services (preferred)

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• NSB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing and a matching 401(K) retirement program. NSB also offers professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture. NSB has ten paid holidays. Northfield Savings Bank hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Northfield Savings Bank appreciates that their employees need to enjoy time with family, friends and community on the weekends. Please submit your application and resume in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail to: Northfield Savings Bank - Human Resources P.O. Box 7180, Barre, VT 05641-7180 E.O.E./Member FDIC

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required VIP provides an extensive benefits package with quality, affordable health insurance. Other benefits include: two weeks of paid vacation, 6 paid holidays, 4 paid floating holidays, employerfunded health savings account, life insurance, short & long term disability coverage, vision & dental expense reimbursement and paid professional development training hours. Employees also enjoy a full service on-site gym with locker rooms and showers, as well as a heavily discounted gym membership to the Edge. Full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check. Interested applicants should submit their resume to brittany.osborne@viproots.com. 9t-VIP021920.indd 1

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This position is multi-faceted and would require a blend of knowledge & understanding of early childhood and progressive elementary education as well as experience fundraising and marketing for independent schools. Salary: $58,000 - $62,000, 12-month employee.

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ADMINISTRATOR The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting for a full-time, permanent & part time temporary Docket Clerk positions, that will perform specialized clerical duties including data entry and extensive customer service over the phone. Positions in Burlington and St. Albans. High School graduate & two years of clerical, or data entry experience required. Starting at $17.11 per hour. Permanent positions come with excellent benefits, paid holidays and leave time. Go to vermontjudiciary.org/employmentopportunities/staff-openings for more details, how to apply and other recruitments. Open until filled. Equal opportunity employer.

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MANUFACTURING QUALITY ENGINEER

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The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of all products, quality system documentation, manufacturing process quality and customer problem resolution.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in product design reviews and Engineering hand-off approval. • Resolves internal product quality problems to reduce defects/scrap. • Champions product customer complaint cause and submits corrective action plans in the 8D or customer format. • Participates in & assists in resolving customer on-site quality issues and/or quality reviews. • Oversees and supports Quality Technicians. • Performs specific quality training for Quality Technicians, IPIs, and MQTs. • Develops and maintains QARs (part specific work instructions). • Performs daily 5S and process audits of select injection molding machines against the Master Process and Control Plans. • Verifies and validates reports after mold repair, including capability studies, gauge R&Rs, first article reports, etc. • Annually revalidates medical/automotive components per customer requirements. • Develops and maintains SPC database for medical components • Performs daily inspection of product/process on the production floor. • Supports internal Audits, Customer Audits, and ISO/QS Audits. • Assists in procedure development and/or maintenance. • Responsible for MRB disposition of nonconforming products in the absence of the Quality Manager. • Other duties as assigned.

JOIN OUR GARDEN CENTER TEAM! We have an opening at our Williston Garden Center. In general, we’re looking for a reliable and quick learner who is enthusiastic, outgoing, upbeat (no matter what!), flexible, team-oriented and thrives in a busy and dynamic environment! Ability to work weekends is a must. This position is year-round, benefit eligible, and full-time (40 hrs/ wk) 8 months of the year and part-time (24 hrs/wk) during our slower winter months.

FLEET SERVICE TECHNICIAN

In this position you are responsible for the daily monitoring and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment. S/he will work closely with the Operations Supervisor to implement fleet maintenance schedules and protocols and ensure all equipment is operating properly, safely and efficiently. Our ideal candidate will have 2+ yrs of automotive, mechanical experience; extensive knowledge of, and experience with, heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers, large trucks and trailers; strong organizational skills and the ability to balance/prioritize short term urgencies with long term goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering or Science degree desired. • Minimum of 5 years’ quality engineering experience, with specific experience in medical devices/components desirable • Knowledge/experience with measurement equipment. • Computer literate in programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Solid statistical knowledge and practical experience. • Knowledge and experience in control plan development, product print and specification understanding, and customer interface experience. • Knowledge of molding process and procedures desired.

We are 100% employee-owned and a Certified B Corporation. We offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits (including a tremendous discount!). Please go to our careers page at www.gardeners.com/careers and apply online!

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Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine The Mountain Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Bristol, VT, is recruiting for a Family Medicine Physician or D.O. to join our Health Center!

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Basic Qualifications include: Graduation from an accredited medical school & completion of residency training program; license to practice medicine in Vermont; CPR Certification; Board Certification/eligibility in family practice, or internal medicine & pediatrics; successful credentialing/privileging by MHC & applicable insurance companies; admitting privileges at local hospital/medical center; affinity for working with culturally & economically diverse patient populations; good organizational & collegial skills; ability to work independently & solve problems creatively with initiative. Resume/cover letter to: mhalnon@mountainhealthcenter.com MHC will contact applicants who have been chosen to continue through the applicant selection process.

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Office and production management for a summer chamber music festival. A strong applicant should love classical music and have business management experience. Considered a ¼ time position (mainly June, July, & Aug). For more info see our website, craftsburychamberplayers.org/ job, or contact current E.D. Hal Parker at 1(800) 639-3443 or halparker@ craftsburychamberplayers.org. Submit cover letter and current C.V. to craftsburycppresident@gmail.com.

PERMANENT POSITIONS: Full-Time, School-Year • Interventionist at Orchard Elementary - SchoolSpring # 3227149 • Interventionist at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School SchoolSpring # 3225396 • Interventionist- Preschool Outreach (District-Wide) SchoolSpring # 3208443 SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS: • Preschool Interventionist LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE SchoolSpring #3225395 • SUBSTITUTE Interventionists (Elementary & Middle School) SchoolSpring #3231674 For details on open positions, visit schoolspring.com. Keyword: South Burlington School District, or contact Sarah McNally, HR Employment Coordinator, at 802-652-7255 or smcnally@sbschools.net. EOE.

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Engaging minds that change the world

Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions. Grant Program Coordinator - Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program - #S2424PO - The University of Vermont seeks a Grant Coordinator for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the USDA. See www.northeastsare.org. This position manages the Graduate Student Research Grant program and Research for Novel Approaches in Agriculture Grant program which together make about 50 awards annually, totaling $2 million. This is a 12-month, full-time professional staff position with full benefits, housed in the S. Burlington office of UVM Extension, available on August 3, 2020.

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Full-time positions available at our Westford Elementary School for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to assist and supervise assigned special needs students instructionally, behaviorally and physically in the general mainstream program. Position will involve working with a student individually and/or in small groups. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: • Working knowledge of disabilities of special education students, and special education teaching methods, theories and laws preferred.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

• Successful experience working with students with emotional challenges and mental health diagnosis required.

Minimum qualiﬁcations include a Bachelor’s degree with four years of experience conducting applied research projects. The application deadline is April 15, 2020.

• Working knowledge of children at the elementary and middle school level required. Experience working with children/adolescents at this age level preferred.

Business Services & Outreach Specialist: - Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) - #S2429PO - The Attorney General’s Small Business Advocate will be an integral part of the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). A partnership between the Attorney General’s Office and the University of Vermont, CAP provides a consumer helpline and letter mediation service to help consumers and businesses resolve complaints in the marketplace. As the lead for the Small Business Initiative, the Small Business Advocate (SBA) will establish relationships and provide consultation services to the small business community. In addition to providing direct service to business consumers through the CAP hotline and mediation process, the SBA will be responsible for data management and reporting to inform policy initiatives. The SBA will create specialized publications, organize outreach events and facilitate information exchange with local agencies and community organizations. Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one to three years’ related experience required. Minimum qualifications include effective oral and written communication skills, including some experience with using social media for outreach, required. Experience building relationships and managing outreach strategies, particularly with the business community, such as campaign or development, highly desirable. Position is 100% FTE with some travel and non-standard hours required. For further information on these positions and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm. edu for technical support with the online application. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting desirable. • Understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods. • Strong reading, writing and math skills; demonstrated mastery of academic subject matter being taught to students. Relevant training/experience pertinent to computer instruction curricula. • Ability to assist students physically as required. • Ability to remain calm and efficient in responding to medical or other emergencies. • Ability to show patience, respect and compassion in working with students. • Flexibility within schedule to meet bus and/or stay with student at the end of the day. EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. If you are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply. Position pays $16.07/hour with excellent benefits including family medical and dental insurance; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; and paid leaves. For consideration, please apply electronically through schoolspring.com (Job ID 3230578). If you do not have access to a computer and/or are having difficulty completing the Schoolspring application, please call 802-857-7038 for assistance or to make alternative arrangements to have your application considered. 9t-EssexWestfordSchoolDist021920.indd 1

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EMERGENCY ROOM RNs The Emergency Room at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is currently looking for experienced Emergency Room RNs. Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions available. The Emergency Room RN position provides direct care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialties as required, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated. Working well under pressure, RNs collaborate with other health team members to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. Our knowledgeable and passionate RNs continuously learn and grow within their roles at NVRH thanks to our tuition reimbursement, loan repayment, and scholarship programs. Apply: nvrh.org/careers.

Seeking a dedicated and hardworking part-time Fund Development Manager 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.

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We’re looking for someone who: • Demonstrates excellent written, oral, and social media communication skills. • Is a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. • Is proficient with software and digital tools and communications. • Is eager to advance rural communities and work with our team in donor solicitation, grant writing and reporting. Hours and compensation negotiable based on experience. Full job description: vtrural.org. Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of three references by March 9th, 2020 to info@vtrural.org.

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EARLYCENTER HEAD STARTCOOK/MAINTENANCE INFANT/TODDLER HOME VISITOR (Franklin County)

Sara Holbrook Community Center & Franklin Square (Burlington, VT)

Provide services in home-based settings to program participants to: support prenatal education and Responsibilities include: Theoutcomes Center Cook/Maintenance prepare and serve services to promote healthy prenatal for pregnant women; will provide or support the care of highand quality meals be an integral part ofsocial, cleaning the center. The individual infants toddlers so asand to enhance their physical, emotional, and cognitive development; support theoutcomes-oriented, care and nurturing ofteam their infants and toddlers; parents move will parents work ininan environment underand thehelp supervision of toward and independent the self-sufficiency Head Start County Supervisor;living. ensure program compliance with Head Start

Federal Performance Standards, Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations, asfield, RequiRements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education well as all other applicable regulations, best practices, and Agency and program with demonstrable experience and training in the provision of services for infants and toddlers. 40 policies and52 procedures. hours per week, weeks per year. Starting wage upon completion of 60 –working day period: $16.30 to 18.36/ per hour. Health plan and excellent benefits. Requirements: High School diploma plus 1-3 years’ related experience, or a

SuCCESSful appliCantS HavE: excellent verbalcomparable and written communication combination of educationmuSt and experience from which knowledge skills; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in mS Word, e-mailwithin and internet; and skills are acquired. ServSafe certified or able to complete certification exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. must be energetic, positive, mature, 60 calendar days of hire. 25 hours per week, approx. 40 weeks per year (based on professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. a commitment to school calendar). Starting wage, upon completion of 60-working day period, is social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean $19.63/hour. Health plan and excellent benefits. driving record and access to reliable transportation required. must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication

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Gallery Manager

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Art on Main, a community-oriented gallery in Bristol, is seeking a Manager. Our ideal candidate will have skills in retail sales, technology, exhibit/event planning and financial oversight. The position requires working collaboratively with artists, volunteers, and the community and affords an opportunity to bring your unique ideas to a well-established local non-profit. The position is salaried at 30 hrs/week, offers a flexible schedule and begins in April. Send your resume to aom@gmavt.net or call 802-453-4032.

MUST know Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Must follow customer direction to build custom designs and logos. The hours are flexible with potentiality for full time hours depending on skills and experience. WE’RE HIRING IMMEDIATELY. Send us an email at info@deerfielddesigns.com for an application.

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Senior Project Architect Bread Loaf Corporation, Vermont’s integrated company of architects, planners and builders is excited to add a Senior Project Architect to its highly successful and diversified design team. We are looking for Architects with strong design portfolios, the ability to think on their feet and solve problems. We want people who enjoy working in a team environment and are interested in the integrated project delivery approach. The ideal candidate will have the ability to meet with clients to review and determine project requirements, develop project design alternatives, and collaborate with in-house Estimators and Project Managers to develop estimates and schedules. This person will participate in business development activities, draft, negotiate and execute consultant agreements, acquire necessary approvals and permits, and develop design within prescribed budgets and contracts. A minimum of eight years of experience doing commercial, industrial and institutional work required. Candidates must understand the design process from conception to completion including constructability, schedules and budgets. State license and NCARB registration required. Interested applicants send your resume and work samples to: 1293 Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT 05753 or email to: resumes@breadloaf.com.

Project Manager Our Project Managers are key members of our integrated project management teams – providing support through design and taking the lead through construction. Ideal candidates will be deep in construction knowledge, a schedule wizard, able to balance multiple projects, a collaborative team player and have a customer service focus as well. A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction related field and at least ten years of construction management experience are preferred. Experience managing projects ranging from $115 million desired. To apply online: http://www.breadloaf.com/ contact/careers or email to: resumes@breadloaf.com. Bread Loaf offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental and vision plans, short and long term disability plans, an HRA, a flexible spending plan, life insurance, paid vacation and a 401(k) plan with employer match. Visit our website at www.breadloaf.com for a full company description.

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TSA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE EVENT Delta Hotel 1117 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

Saturday, February 29, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring two forms of government-issued ID, a mobile phone and allow 3 to 4 hours to complete all hiring components.

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