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FINAL VERDICT

KEEPING THE HOME FIRES BERNIN’

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en. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) returned to Vermont on Saturday to address his most loyal supporters — and ask for their votes again.

At a rally on the Statehouse lawn, Sanders thanked “the people of the state of Vermont, who have given me an opportunity that, when I was a kid, I never would’ve dreamed of in a million years.” Serving as mayor of Burlington and then in the U.S. House and Senate has been “the honor of my life,” he said, “and I thank you all.”

Sanders highlighted his accomplishments in Vermont: helping to establish the Burlington Community Land Trust, build a network of community health centers and improve care for veterans.

“And now, as we assemble today here in front of our beautiful state capitol in this pivotal and unprecedented moment in American history,” he said, “I am here today to ask for your support to help me win the Democratic nomination.”

Though the crowd was thousands short of the more than 5,000 who turned out for Sanders’ 2016 campaign kickoff in Burlington’s Waterfront Park, there was plenty of enthusiasm.

“Welcome to Bernie country!” bellowed U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) as he warmed up the audience.

High-profile supporters included civil rights activist

Shaun King, ice cream mogul Ben Cohen and singersongwriter Brandi Carlile, who performed and praised the senator as “a good man and a true altruist and a person who’s started a revolution in this country that I can get behind.”

Sanders mounted a new, vigorous defense of his opposition to foreign wars. He noted that he had led opposition in the U.S. House to the War in Iraq, was seeking to end U.S. involvement in Yemen’s civil war and would oppose military confrontation with Iran.

“So I make no apologies for trying to do everything that I can to make sure that this country does not get into another war in the Middle East,” he concluded.

Invited by Walmart employees to speak next month at the company’s shareholder meeting, Sanders previewed what he’ll tell the heirs of founder Sam Walton.

“Pay your workers a living wage, 15 bucks an hour,” he said. “We do not want to continue providing corporate welfare for the richest family in America.”

Anne Burns of Brookline, Mass., said she found Sanders’ address “fantastic.”

“He hasn’t changed,” said Burns. “A lot of the things that the other candidates are copying are what Bernie said for many years. He’s worked for people all along, and he hasn’t stopped, and he won’t stop.”

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A jury found Steven Bourgoin guilty of murder for killing five teens in a 2016 wrong-way crash.

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As part of a grant program called NASA@ My Library, the Burlington book lender will host rare moon rocks and meteorites for just two hours on June 2. Fletcher Free secured the loan only after tween/teen librarian Abby Wanserski completed a special one-day workshop and training last year in Denver on how to handle the items. (No space suit required.)

NASA instructors explained the importance of the rocks and how “astronauts risked their lives for all of those samples,” Wanserski said.

“It’s just so cool to be around them,” she said.

The samples are kept in plastic discs that people can handle. Wanserski said NASA will ship them to her in “very sci-fi-looking, James Bond metal cases that make them look like who-knows-what is inside.

“For some people, I guess, their instinct is to handcuff themselves to them because they know the value of the rocks and the stones inside,” Wanserski said.

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tention of chaining herself to the case. There will be security. And when the rocks aren’t on display at the library, they’ll spend time under guard at the Burlington Police Department — a NASA requirement.

“The procedures they make you go through, the security — they take this very seriously,” Wanserski said.

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[Re Off Message: “Community Health Centers of Burlington Unionization Effort Ends With Mixed Results,” May 10]: As a longtime patient at the Community Health Centers of Burlington, I’m proud to hear that my health care providers have decided to organize and form a union.

The pressures faced by these workers — short staffing, low wages, high turnover and burnout — aren’t localized to CHCB. These are systemic challenges rooted in demographic shifts, federal attacks on public programs and transformations in health care delivery.

The medical providers, registered nurses, and behavioral health and psychiatry staff who voted yes recognize that systemic challenges must be met with a systemic response: a formal seat at the table to ensure that patients’ and providers’ needs remain at the forefront as CHCB navigates this new and difficult terrain.

Last year’s University of Vermont Medical Center nurses’ strike received an enormous amount of support from a public who understood that nurses were fighting for their patients and our community. To all of my neighbors who rely on CHCB to care for our bodies and our families: Let’s show the same amount of support for the CHCB providers as they begin bargaining their first contract in the weeks to come.

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[Re Off Message: “Champlain Parkway Construction Could Begin by Year’s End,” May 20]: Is approval for this Champlain Parkway dependent on the same group of councilors that is responsible for the great big hole in Burlington where Macy’s used to be? I’d think twice, based on that fact alone. Not a good track record.

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The doodle that goes with Seven Days’ “Smell No Evil” article [802much, May 15] depicts a Volkswagen Bus with cannabis leaves spilling out the windows. That could end my immunity to vehicular profiling, even as a privileged, white, college-educated, middle-class male who has to search for something to complain about.

I was 30 minutes short of being born in a ’64 Splitty, according to my mom. Four buses followed for my parents — rust, ya know — while I’ve now owned an ’86 Vanagon for 17 years. And never have I, nor my family, smoked the devil’s lettuce, let alone in our V-Dub buses.

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CLAP TRAP?

The foothold and conibear traps are the tools of choice for wildlife-control professionals and are legal in 44 states and Canada [Feedback: “Ban Trapping,” May 1]. Airports have wildlife-control specialists assisting in the removal of problem animals. Vermont towns remove beavers to reduce flooding of roadways, basements and septic systems.

After banning most traps in 1997, Massachusetts wildlife officials cited an increase in the beaver population from 20,000 to 70,000. Complaints of beaver damage grew from 400 to 1,000. In 2018, the city of Framingham, Mass., hired trappers to control flooding caused by beavers.

In 2018, there were coyote attacks in Montréal. In 2019, coyotes attacked people in Addison County, and a bobcat bit three people in White River Junction.

These folks were treated for rabies.

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[Re Off Message: “Media Note: Sanders Aide Accuses VTDigger of ‘Systemic Racism,’” May 10]: For an adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeff Weaver seems a bit ignorant and thin-skinned about the media. His complaint about Chuck Rocha’s union financial misdeeds being “previously reported” and note that Sanders believes in giving people “second chances” was OK, right up until he completely missed the point about Rocha unionizing the Sanders workers (thereby becoming a media note again).

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Losers: Democratic officeholders and the Vermont Democratic Party They prioritized three issues in the 2018 campaign: paid leave, minimum wage and climate change. They won big majorities in the House and Senate, which raised expectations among voters and activists.

And then lawmakers failed to deliver on the first two and took only modest action on the third. Plus, the effort to create a legal marketplace for cannabis was pulled from the table by House leadership in mid-May. There were plenty of successes, including a funding plan for waterways cleanup, strong abortion rights protections, a 24-hour waiting period for handgun purchases, a lead-testing program for drinking water at schools and childcare facilities, a ban on single-use plastics, and more funding for childcare assistance, rural broadband and residential weatherization.

But Democrats had made their appeal to voters on the issues that failed, and that’s gonna leave a mark. There are signs of discontent in party ranks, and left-wing candidates may be emboldened to challenge incumbents who contributed to the failures.

Losers: House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero) and Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden) Leaders get the credit for success; they own the blame for failure. The policy differences between the two chambers were real but not insurmountable. From this vantage point, it looks like pride, personality differences and stresses in House-Senate relations were the

bigger problem. Leadership’s challenge is to keep those factors under control and get stuff done.

As noted above, this session was not short on accomplishments. But at the critical moment, Johnson and Ashe didn’t shelve their differences and make the best deal they could.

The two chambers are different animals, and there are always disagreements between them. But the endgame drama revealed the shortcomings of the two leaders.

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OVERSHADOWED ALL ELSE. Johnson is a great conciliator and builder of consensus, which contributed to the early successes of this session. But she’s proven ineffective at cracking the whip. There are times when a leader has to be forceful; by all appearances, Johnson simply isn’t wired that way.

Ashe, on the other hand, has a reputation for being arrogant and tough to deal with.

That reinforces the Senate’s own superiority complex. Senators regularly get on the nerves of representatives over slights perceived or actual. Ashe is more of the same.

He loves the Senate and he’s fostered unity by making common cause with the old lions of the chamber. That contributes to lawmaking successes within the Senate but does little to improve relations with the House.

The two leaders face the daunting task of repairing House-Senate relations and preparing for a better session in 2020, when the election-year stakes will be higher. They will have to set the table for Democratic and Progressive campaigns next fall. They’ll have to do a lot better to fulfill their charge.

Winner: Gov. Phil Scott Thanks to legislative inaction, the Republican governor gets away without having to take a stand on three of the most fraught issues of the session: minimum wage, paid leave, and the establishment of a tax-and-regulate system for cannabis.

Extra added bonus: The House adjourned without scheduling the customary veto session, which allows lawmakers to return to Montpelier to attempt to override a veto. Now they can’t come back until January, unless Scott calls them back himself, which he would only do if he vetoed the budget or tax bills.

Legislative leaders have promised to pursue the big three issues next year. But in the meantime, Scott can skate. “He played it very smart this year,” said Sears.

“Remember, last year the battle was Tim and Mitzi [against] the governor. This year, it was between Tim and Mitzi.”

Funny thing. In his first term, Scott took a much more confrontational stance with the legislature. He introduced sweeping reforms very late in the 2017 and 2018 sessions. He vetoed three budgets in two years. This year, taking the softer approach, he may have been more successful. Lawmakers spent much of the session essentially negotiating against themselves as they tried to guess the governor’s intentions.

The dominant story line of HouseSenate dysfunction also obscures the widespread, tri-partisan dissatisfaction with Scott’s disengagement. Last week at a House Republican caucus, Rep. TOPPER MCFAUN (R-Barre Town) asked leadership about the governor’s stance on a particular bill. Minority leader PATTIE MCCOY’s (R-Poultney) answer: “We don’t know.”

“Unbelievable,” McFaun responded.

Democratic leaders claimed that Scott’s opacity contributed to their endgame collapse. It may well be true. Scott’s sessionlong effort to be more open and communicative abruptly ended when the calendar turned to May. But for the most part, the complaints will be written off as a loser’s attempt to shift blame. The governor’s Teflon remains intact, at least for now.

Winner: Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman He steadfastly refuses to answer questions about his political ambitions, but he’s universally seen as a future candidate for governor — possibly as soon as 2020.

As the leading Progressive figure in Vermont, he can distance himself from the Democratic Party and its legislative caucuses. In fact, he’s a staunch advocate for the three issues at the center of the Dems’ failures. If there’s a revolt in the Dem/Prog ranks, he’s the natural leader.

It’s reasonable to say — as of right now — that Zuckerman is the front-runner for the Democratic nomination. His biggest potential primary rival, Attorney General T.J. DONOVAN, isn’t tied to the legislature, but he is a prominent and loyal Democrat.

He wouldn’t be nearly as free as Zuckerman to campaign against the party or clearly separate himself from its agenda.

Losers: Republican lawmakers It was kind of a sad session for House and Senate Republicans, whose diminished numbers — a combined 49 out of 180 members of the two chambers — left them with precious little authority. What power they had was at the sufferance of

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Democratic leaders. And, as we have seen above, they didn’t get much out of their Republican governor, either.

They soldiered bravely on, but it’s gotta wear ’em down. The 2020 election, with President DONALD TRUMP on the ballot, looks like another bad year for the VTGOP. The party shows no sign of getting its act together on fundraising and candidate recruitment, major failings in 2018.

And at the end of the House Republican caucus last week, a lot of representatives had trouble simply getting out of their chairs and walking across the room.

Their dedication to service is laudable. But how long are they going to hang on, especially in a potential Democratic wave year? And where are the young Republicans waiting to replace them? There are a few, but that’s all.

as she has kept up with his care. Insurance has covered the basics, but expenses mounted as paychecks were missed.

There’s also been a groundswell of concern among Indy readers. That may seem surprising, but as Juvan explained, “Every big event in town, Trent has always been there with his camera.

People have noticed his absence.”

The queries sparked the paper to address the question on May 23 with a story by reporter JOHN FLOWERS and a firstperson account by Campbell himself. A few days earlier, publisher ANGELO LYNN suggested a GoFundMe page to help pay the costs of Campbell’s care and recuperation.

“I’d never done anything like this before,” said Juvan. But the response was heartening. In the first week, donors pledged more than $14,000 toward a goal of $25,000. (You can find the page here: gofundme.com/ trent-campbell-stroke-recovery-fund.)

Campbell continues his recovery.

“He’s working so hard,” Juvan said. “He’s determined to get back to regular life.”

The strokes have left him with balance issues and some left-side weakness.

The other good news is, Campbell’s doctors believe they’ve figured out the cause of the strokes: atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to strokes, blood clots and cardiac complications. The AFib is now under control with medication.

“For whatever reason, he’s still here,” said Juvan. “He can inspire people through his photography and his story.”

To judge by the initial GoFundMe returns, I’d say he’s already done so.

I must note the connection between this story and the legislature’s endgame.

Campbell and Juvan are perfect examples of the need for paid leave. If they’d been able to take 12 weeks off work with pay, their burden would have been greatly eased. Maybe they wouldn’t have had to resort to GoFundMe at all. Lawmakers can blithely wait until January to try again, but in the meantime a lot of people are suffering. GoFundMe can’t be a reliable substitute for a universal program. m

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Winners/Losers: Environmental advocates They got several things on their wish lists: weatherization, the plastic bag ban, regulation of the PFAS family of chemicals (notorious for tainting water supplies in the Bennington area), polluter-pay medical monitoring for those exposed to toxic substances, and tougher regulation of toxics in children’s products.

And now come a couple of big “buts.”

They got very little on climate change.

A coalition of 23 advocacy groups joined forces behind a deliberately modest climate agenda for 2019, with six items thought to be achievable. They got part of what they wanted on weatherization, and not much more. House leadership didn’t even make climate change one of its top priorities for the session — after many Democratic candidates emphasized the issue in their campaigns last year.

And many of their victories may be negated by gubernatorial vetoes. Medical monitoring and children’s toxics bills were vetoed last year. The business community is pushing hard for the governor to draw a line on these environmental measures.

And the next opportunity to override vetoes has been delayed until next year.

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has had a downright awful time these past eight months. As in, “straight from the Book of Job”-type awful. The longtime staff photographer for the Addison County Independent has been out of work since October due to a series of strokes and other illnesses. He’s been yo-yoing from home to hospital to inpatient rehab and back.

He’s still in rehab as we speak, and the physical, emotional and financial stress has been immense. His wife, schoolteacher NIKKI JUVAN, has missed many weeks of work TRENT CAMPBELL

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en. Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden), the normally unflappable president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, looked a little uncomfortable at 2 p.m. last Friday.

He was perched on a chair outside House Speaker Mitzi Johnson’s (D-South Hero) Statehouse office, waiting for a meeting that would settle a standoff between the two leaders — and determine the fate of two key Democratic bills.

Maybe he was flustered by the gaggle of reporters around him — or maybe he knew he was on a fool’s errand.

Frustrated by the lack of progress on negotiations to increase Vermont’s minimum wage and create a paid family leave program, Johnson had given Ashe an ultimatum a few hours earlier.

In a 10:25 a.m. letter, which she released to the media before Ashe received it, Johnson presented five options to resolve the House-Senate standoff — and gave the pro tem a noon deadline to accept one of them.

If he could not agree to one of the packages, Johnson wrote, he should send back the remaining budget and revenue bills so they could close out the legislative session.

“It’s time to wrap up and go home,” Johnson wrote.

When Ashe arrived at her office two hours after the deadline, Johnson informed him — despite his stated willingness to accept one of the options — that she was done playing games. She had decided to adjourn the House for the year.

“I asked her to reconsider,” Ashe recalled Monday. “She said there was no time to work out a deal.”

With that, the first year of Vermont’s 2019-2020 legislative biennium effectively came to a dramatic, chaotic and confusing end. “Very bizarre” is how Republican Gov. Phil Scott put it.

The collapse of negotiations and abrupt adjournment dashed Democrats’ hopes of securing their top two policy priorities, despite controlling more than two-thirds of both chambers. That’s led some lawmakers to worry that the cause of the meltdown — strained relations between the House and Senate and their respective leaders — could have lasting implications for the legislative branch.

“This dysfunction is not serving the state and is not serving the legislature well,” said Rep. Robin Chesnut-Tangerman (P-Middletown Springs).

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“squabbling,” but this year was different, according to Sen. Chris Pearson (P/D-Chittenden).

“It’s taken on a new layer that’s troubling,” he said. “People will debate about which side ‘won,’ but it’s clear who lost: working families. They need a raise, and they need the security of paid family leave.”

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The session’s final hours featured a strange series of parliamentary machinations as the House attempted to adjourn for the year, and the Senate sought to keep it from doing so. In a last-ditch effort to force the House back to the table, Ashe scheduled a Senate session for this Wednesday, May 29, but he later conceded that it was a lost cause — and that the Senate would join the House in adjourning until next January.

Though Johnson was the one to call it quits, many House members — Democrats and Republicans alike — blame Ashe and his Senate colleagues for failing to compromise.

They were fed up with what Rep. Sam Young (D-Glover) referred to as the Senate’s “pressure negotiation tactics,” such as holding the paid leave bill hostage until the House approved the minimum wage increase.

“I think that Mitzi was right to pull the plug,” Young said. “It’s all about pushing

something to the last moment to get what you want, and I just hate that.”

Rep. Heidi Scheuermann (R-Stowe) opposed both bills, but she said she admired Johnson for standing up to Ashe. In previous years, the veteran Republican said, “some had the impression [Ashe] was really trying to push [Johnson] around a lot.”

“She put her foot down — and I give her a lot of credit for that,” Scheuermann said.

To at least one liberal activist, Rights & Democracy leader Jubilee McGill, the power plays by Statehouse insiders ultimately served nobody.

“It feels like egos really got in the way of progress this session,” McGill said Friday afternoon as hopes faded that either bill would become law.

The Senate has long prioritized raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, while the House has favored a family and medical leave program. Versions of both proposals secured approval in both chambers, but in recent weeks the House slowed the pace of the wage increase and the Senate watered down the paid leave program.

Scott, for his part, expressed skepticism about both initiatives, arguing that they were too expensive and could harm Vermont businesses. Though he never said whether he would veto either bill, many in the Statehouse believe he would have. He did, after all, veto similar initiatives last year.

Sen. Randy Brock (R-Franklin) said he had spoken to the governor in recent weeks

about his position but couldn’t get a clear answer.

“Never has he indicated what he would or would not do,” Brock said. “I think the governor has been very good at keeping his mouth shut.”

That kept Democrats guessing — and second-guessing one another.

By Friday afternoon, the legislature was already a week into overtime, at a cost of about $250,000. With Republicans unwilling to allow last-minute legislation to speed through the Statehouse, any deal would have forced lawmakers to return after the Memorial Day weekend.

“The idea of staying another week to get a couple of bills through that we know are going to be vetoed just seems kinda pointless to me, honestly,” Young said.

The collapse of negotiations when a deal seemed so close deeply disappointed those most directly involved, according to Senate Majority Leader Becca Balint (D-Windham).

“After working so hard on both these important policies, it was just heartbreaking that we got neither,” she said.

The hardest part for her, Balint said, was what she called a loss of trust. As she and others did a “postmortem” on the frenzied final week, Balint came to believe that the House might not have been negotiating in good faith. She noted that a lot of work had gone into the letter Johnson released Friday morning.

“That letter had to have been drafted already in some form while we were still in negotiations,” Balint said. “So, that hurts.”

According to Balint, the negotiating teams had struck a tentative deal last Thursday calling for the House to approve a bill boosting the minimum wage from $10.78 to $12.25 within two years. Meanwhile, the Senate would approve a paid leave bill that included voluntary, instead of mandatory, personal injury insurance, paid for by workers.

According to Rep. Tom Stevens (D-Waterbury), the House’s negotiating team had agreed to allow temporary disability insurance to be voluntary for the first three years, phasing in a mandatory program following a report analyzing participation rates, costs and other factors.

Senate leadership, however, balked at the disability component becoming mandatory, according to Stevens.

“They didn’t view [disability insurance] as the heart of the bill, and we did,” Stevens said.

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Then on Friday morning, around 8 a.m., the Senate negotiating team met again and agreed to scale back the minimum wage increase to $12.20, Balint said.

The next thing senators knew, the speaker’s letter was circulating on Twitter.

Such a public missive — rather than a private counteroffer — represented a “new dynamic” between the House and Senate, according to Balint.

“This was the kind of thing we were getting from the governor for the last two years, not from the other chamber,” she said.

According to Johnson, the House “desperately” wanted to raise wages for Vermonters but was more concerned than the Senate about the impact that would have on rural businesses and Medicaid service providers. She said there were real unanswered questions about how a higher minimum wage would affect critical services for seniors in the state.

“I don’t feel like those concerns were really heard or considered or listened to by the Senate,” Johnson said.

The speaker denied she was concerned that her top priority, paid family leave, might get vetoed by the governor while minimum wage might not. She said she had no idea what Scott would sign.

“When I tried to open that conversation with him, with the pro tem sitting right there, [the governor] still wouldn’t have the conversation,” Johnson recalled.

Ashe, on the other hand, seemed convinced that Scott would allow a modest wage increase.

“I believe there is a strong chance that it can become law,” Ashe said, though he admitted that he had no special insight into the governor’s thought process.

At the beginning of the session, according to Balint, Democratic leaders in both chambers agreed that they should focus their energy on bills that would either be acceptable to the governor or could win enough votes to override a veto.

With that in mind, Balint thought Johnson should have thrown her weight behind the policy with the best chance of becoming law: a higher minimum wage, not paid family leave.

“At some point, you cut your losses,” Balint said.

Decoupling the two measures could have posed a risk to House members who favored paid family leave, Balint conceded, because the Senate had shown comparatively little interest in the issue. But the majority leader argued that she and other senators would have continued to champion the initiative.

Since a bill cannot be reintroduced in the same biennium after being vetoed, Johnson concluded it made more sense to continue to build support, better understand Scott’s concerns and revisit both issues in January.

“There is a strong majority of people in the House who want to raise the wage, and we’ll find a way to do it,” she predicted.

“We just want to make sure there aren’t any casualties along the way.” m Contact: kevin@sevendaysvt.com Paul Heintz and John Walters contributed reporting.

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he small white 1920s bungalow at 243 East Allen Street in Winooski will soon be torn down to make way for a 24-unit apartment building. A dumpster out front is ready for the debris. It’s part of a homes-to-new-apartments growth trend that critics say threatens historic properties in the revitalized mill city.

Across the street from the bungalow, a duplex was cleared for the nearly completed 39-unit Casavant Overlook. A few blocks over, also on East Allen, developers have approval to raze four homes for a 67-unit building.

On nearby Main Street, at least six homes are in the path of the wrecking ball, including the second-oldest residence in Winooski, the hilltop “Mansion House.” A 75-unit apartment building is planned in its place.

Of more than 10 homes facing demolition in the Onion City, three, including the Mansion House, are listed on the Vermont State Register of Historic Places. Another that was listed, at 106 East Allen Street, was moved to Burlington three years ago to make way for the five-story City Lights apartment building.

The cranes and beeping construction vehicles did not show up uninvited. In 2016, Winooski adopted a streamlined development review process for the “gateway” districts along its thoroughfares of Main Street, East Allen Street and Malletts Bay Avenue.

Known in planning wonk as form-based code, it’s designed to help projects “get to a yes,” according to the city master plan, in a state notorious for NIMBYism and red tape. There’s consensus that the code is spurring growth as intended. But resentment is building, too.

“Unless you’re a developer, I don’t think anybody likes it,” said lifelong Winooski resident Joe Gamache, a lawyer who lives on Mansion Street and opposes the demolition of the house for which it is named. Gamache also owns and works in the oldest home in the city, the circa 1790 Stone House on East Allen Street. Gamache wrote the city council on March 31 to ask that it impose a moratorium on growth in the gateway districts; the council has taken no steps to do so.

Gamache remembers depictions in Winooski’s 2014 Public Design Workshop Report for the Form Based Code Project. It shows handsome row houses and architecturally detailed apartment buildings with porches, stoops and trees softening the scene with clouds of green. Instead, bland boxes are sprouting along the city’s gateways, he said: “It doesn’t seem to bear any semblance to what was portrayed about what was going to happen.”

Voters have shown an eagerness to improve the city’s gateways. Last year, they approved a $23 million bond to reconstruct Main Street, which, fans of form-based code point out, will create the wider sidewalks and bike lanes featured in the 2014 renderings.

The debate is the first big contretemps of Mayor Kristine Lott’s tenure, which started in March. She’s heard an earful. Changes should be considered, she said, to better protect historic properties and prevent dense development from spilling onto side streets. But Lott defends form-based code zoning on the whole.

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“It is good to add housing stock,” Lott told Seven Days.

“We have a housing shortage in this area, and adding more housing can keep the supply in line with demand to prevent skyrocketing pricing for housing.”

She added, “The point of form-based code was to attract development and developers.”

In the wake of criticism, the planning commission has discussed possible changes to the code but hasn’t made any. The city council will discuss the matter with the commission at an annual retreat this Saturday, June 1.

Some Winooski-ites want the code repealed. The threat to the Mansion House, teardowns around the city, and zoning signs sprouting in windows and yards are reviving conflicted feelings about Winooski’s urban renewal demolitions. The 1970s clearance of 10 blocks eventually led to a $200 million-plus transformation of the riverfront community. The bulldozers tore out the heart of the city, some residents contend, while others believe they paved the way for new buildings that have added vitality.

Critics of form-based code say it shuts out the public.

One person — the city zoning administrator — can approve four- and five-story buildings. Under a more typical development review process, an appointed board evaluates plans at publicly warned meetings.

The possible demolition of the Mansion House foreshadows a much bigger issue, said Joe Perron, president of the Winooski Historical Society.

“If that building didn’t stand a chance, then really, nothing does,” he said.

Perron, 28, didn’t witness the 1970s demolitions but points out that initial plans would have knocked down even more structures, including the downtown buildings that are now home to Sneakers Bistro and Mule Bar, and the distinctive Winooski Block building at the top of the traffic circulator.

Nowadays “that’s where we see the most activity and life,” Perron said. “Because it looks like a streetscape that evolved over a century.”

He’d like Winooski to consider adopting measures similar to Burlington’s. Teardowns happen in the Queen City, too, and not without controversy. But Burlington code generally allows demolition of historic structures only after an extensive review, and in some cases requires developers to create replacement housing. A design review board — which Winooski lacks — encourages incorporating historic buildings into new development.

Supporters of Winooski’s new zoning include Jeff Mongeon, the developer who wants to demolish the Mansion House and two other properties for the 75-unit apartment complex. He sees progress in the new construction.

“Run-down buildings” are being removed, and better ones are going up, Mongeon said: “The form-based code seems to be accomplishing its goal of revitalizing Winooski.”

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He added, “It gives you some comfort in knowing that as long as you follow the rules, the project should be approved.”

Other developers, including Jacqueline and Nathan Dagesse, agree. The husband-and-wife team is behind multiple projects on East Allen Street, including the one where the bungalow will be torn down, the Casavant building across the street and the City Lights apartment building.

As a condition of winning state Act 250 approval for the City Lights building, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation required that the couple offer to give away the house at 106 East Allen, which was on the state register. A Burlington developer moved the house to Manhattan Drive — to Perron’s dismay.

“Buildings are not luggage,” he said, adding that the community that exports them loses its architectural heritage.

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The Dagesses are contemplating another development, at the intersection of East Allen and Manseau streets. The rub: There’s a state-listed historic brick house on the property. They would like to incorporate it into a project, but it’s unclear if that’s feasible, they said.

About half of the roughly 60 Winooski buildings on the state register are in the gateway district, suggesting they are similarly at risk, Perron said. He helped lead a campaign to save the Mansion House after residents and neighbors became aware of Mongeon’s proposal in April.

It’s unclear how the permit battle will shake out. Last week, opponents were dealt a defeat when Winooski planning and zoning manager Eric Vorwald greenlighted two key requirements — a zoning permit and a lot-adjustment permit.

Opponents have 15 days to appeal the approvals.

Still to be decided: Whether the Mansion House project must go through the scrutiny of state development review under Act 250, owing to its historic status.

The house had been listed on the state register for years — which does not prohibit demolition but can create conditions that make it more difficult.

Last December, Mongeon got it delisted, arguing that alterations had erased its architectural significance. That helped pave the way for an April 8 ruling by

District #4 Environmental Commission coordinator Stephanie Monaghan that his project did not need Act 250 approval.

Opponents found a wedge, however.

They discovered that the delisting meetings at the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation were not properly noticed. Due to the procedural error, the delisting was rescinded. When the council next met, on May 9, members voted to keep the house on the register.

As a result, Monaghan’s April Act 250 exemption was effectively voided, and the developer must ask for a new one.

Mongeon is now seeking an exemption that allows the demolition of listed properties, under certain conditions, without an Act 250 review.

On May 14, Mongeon and codeveloper Travis Fitzgerald signed an agreement with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. They consented to create photo documentation of the Mansion House and an interpretive history panel before demolition. The steps “adequately mitigate” the adverse effect of demolishing the building, according to the agreement, signed by Vermont historic preservation officer Laura Trieschmann.

After the vote to keep the house on the register, Mongeon had stormed out of the Montpelier conference room and initially refused to talk to the media. Last week, after several recent permit decisions went his way, Mongeon told Seven Days that he feels confident the demo and development will happen.

He sees the Mansion House as a “white box” with no special distinction.

Many who claim the building has historic value are neighbors who just don’t like the prospect of development in their backyard, he continued.

“The property does not belong to the neighbor across the street,” Mongeon said. “It belongs to the owner of the building.”

Still, around the city, neighbors are weighing in on the changes, sometimes with apprehension. “I don’t think anyone is entirely on board” with the scale of all the new construction, said David Elston, who lives near the soonto-be-demolished 1920s bungalow and does not want to see “a four-story monstrosity there.”

Lawyer Gamache recognizes that the form-based code likely increases the development value of his own gateway property, the Stone House. Still, he has no plans to tear it down and build a “skyscraper.” Nor have the developers shopping for real estate come knocking on his door.

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Diaz was among the participants at the town hall, which was co-moderated

by Marshall and City Councilor Adam Roof (I-Ward 8), who chairs the council’s Public Safety Committee, which will vet the encampment policy.

The meeting was ostensibly to gather feedback on the latest draft, but instead, the participants spent much of it lamenting the struggles of life on the streets in the Queen City. Most closely guarded the exact location of where they camp.

Others shared sentiments about the city’s treatment of homeless residents.

Ken Bowler, who’s lived homeless for 15 years in Burlington and Portland, Maine, said bureaucracy stymies any real change.

“It’s unfortunate that the kindness of Justin Reynolds’ shed human nature is overridden by liability every time,” he said. “Nobody wants to sign the police destroyed the Intervale campsite the bottom line and accept responsibility she shared with five people, without any for a decision, so we suspend it in meetings notice. She won’t go back to a camp again. forever.”

“I don’t want to be harassed, and Jermee Slaughter, who once was home[cops] do that on the daily,” said Kat, who less, said a policy shouldn’t be that difficult declined to share her last name. “They to figure out. make you feel like trash because you’re “We either care about these people and homeless.” we [meld] them into the community, or we Kat hadn’t heard about any camp policy don’t. That’s the discussion,” he said. but would support one that gives homeless Roof acknowledged that government can folks a right to tent. move painfully slowly and said he underThe ACLU of Vermont blasted the stands people want assurances that they can city’s latest draft, saying camp somewhere without the version was worse than being evicted or arrested: “If what had existed before the I could snap my fingers as lawsuit was filed. The draft one of 12 city councilors and policy says that, once the create that environment, I mayor approves a camp’s would,” he said. removal, residents have Weinberger said the seven days to clear their city’s Community Economic stuff before it is thrown out.

Development Office studThe city has no place to store ied options for designated K AT their things, the policy says. homeless camps several “All we’re doing by throwing their prop- years ago but did not recommend the city erty away is making them more destitute,” move forward. He’s pitched the concept of ACLU of Vermont attorney Jay Diaz said. partnering with nonprofits to fund a “low “That’s not a way to solve homelessness, barrier” shelter for the warmer months, for sure.” given that the CHCB’s shelter is only open Marshall, for his part, fired off an 11-page, until June — and only because the city line-by-line critique of the proposal. The chipped in $60,000 to extend the season gist: “It protects the city at the expense of beyond April this year. the homeless,” he said.

“It could be an open-air, outdoor facility.

Diaz said a “humane and constitutional It could be some other type,” Weinberger policy” can still be crafted, even though said. “To date, there has not been consensus the lawsuit is still in the discovery phase. on what that facility should look like.

Last month, the city filed a motion to quash “I’ve been unsatisfied with the pace this Weinberger’s deposition, scheduled for conversation is going,” the mayor added.

May 31; the judge had not ruled on it as of “This is something I’d like to see develMonday. oped quickly.”

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hen Justin Reynolds became homeless in April 2017, he pitched a tent at a spot in Burlington where he thought no one would bother him. The place was quiet, and he kept to himself. But Queen City cops eventually told him to leave.

It happened several more times, and when Reynolds got sick of it, he built a shed last winter just north of the new Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, right on the downtown waterfront. He used materials left over from construction sites, affixed a “No Trespassing” sign to the side of the shack and cooked over a small grill outside. He enjoyed a view of the lake, a lighthouse and the Adirondack Mountains beyond.

He returned from work one day to find a piece of paper tacked to the wall. It said he had 48 hours to pack up and get out.

“This is supposed to be a country of equality,” Reynolds said last week. “Fortyeight hours is not enough reasonable amount of time for anybody.”

Reynolds was one of about 20 people who attended a May 22 town hall meeting for the homeless at the Salvation Army on lower Main Street, convened to discuss the city’s camp removal policy. The policy has existed only in various drafts for at least five years, but it has been enforced nonetheless.

Mayor Miro Weinberger says the most recent draft, penned in October 2018, balances everyone’s right to use public land. But advocates are calling for clearer rules and more compassion for the homeless who sleep outdoors within city limits.

The issue will remain at an impasse until a federal lawsuit is resolved. The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont sued Burlington in 2017 on behalf of Brian Croteau Sr. after the city twice evicted him from camps and trashed all of his worldly possessions.

The ACLU of Vermont contends the practice is unconstitutional. Advocates say it’s created fear and uncertainty among unsheltered people — those living in tents and places not meant for habitation — a population whose numbers more than doubled in the last year, from 17 to 48, according to data released last week from the “2019 Point-in-Time Count” for Chittenden County.

“This remains the dark, dark shadow over the life of a homeless person living in a camp,” Stephen Marshall, a former homeless man-turned-advocate, told the

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Burlington City Council last week. “They feel under siege. They feel unwelcome.”

The Community Health Centers of Burlington’s warming shelter on South Winooski Avenue will close for the season on June 15. Thirty-five people remained as of last week, according to Erin Ahearn, the nonprofit’s director of homeless health care programs. Only six had a plan for the summer: to go camping.

That’s technically illegal on public land in the city — except at designated campgrounds — but homeless encampments are a fact of life in Burlington. Tents are visible through the trees in the South End, in patches of woods off North Avenue and in the Intervale.

Some choose to live rough, while others find it a circumstance of last resort. Burlington Police Chief Brandon del Pozo said that “in almost all cases, we don’t give them a hard time.”

Some campers beg to differ. Kat, a homeless woman eating dinner before last week’s event, said she left town last summer after

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Diaz suggested Burlington look to Hartford, a Windsor County town of just under 10,000 residents that seems to have figured out a system for homeless campers.

Hartford Police Chief Philip Kasten told Seven Days that his officers work with social service agencies in the Upper Valley.

They trek out to camps in plainclothes, get to know the campers and connect them with help. It takes time — sometimes weeks rather than days — but police rarely have to cite anyone for trespassing, even on private property, Kasten said.

“If we can slow things down and give folks the support they need … it allows them to go on their own terms,” he said. “I don’t think there’s a magic bullet for it, so to speak. With us, we are very fortunate in

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Wright won’t support a policy that makes it harder to clean up camps, and if the city pursues a designated campground, it shouldn’t be near residential neighborhoods where children play, he said.

“The ACLU is not looking out for that.

That’s not what they’re concerned about.

It is what I’m concerned about,” Wright said. “I’m concerned about my constituents having to put up with something that’s intolerable.”

Del Pozo thinks a good policy “will create expectations and will provide clarity” for the homeless and the general public when it comes to use of public land.

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our community that we have a number of people who are patient with us.”

Officers make it clear that camping is illegal, but if campers agree to engage with social services, “we’re gonna give you the flexibility,” Kasten said.

Hartford is a quarter the size of Burlington, but it faces similar challenges.

Shelters are always full. Mental illness often coincides with homelessness. Some campers leave garbage behind. But to Kasten, one thing is clear: Arresting people won’t solve anything.

Weinberger thinks Burlington’s policy is “thoughtful” because it directs city staff to consult with services like the Howard Center’s Street Outreach Team before disbanding encampments. He said he frequently hears from constituents who think the city doesn’t enforce the policy aggressively enough.

City Council president Kurt Wright (R-Ward 4) is one of them.

Just a few months ago, Wright called the police repeatedly until they disbanded an encampment near Leddy Park in the New North End. People there were drinking and defecating in public, Wright said.

said. “Some of that advocacy has resulted in litigation, so we have to see how that plays out.”

Ahearn at CHCB said the policy discussion is a catch-22. The campers who are aware of the policy debate are worried that discussing it draws attention when they’d rather be left alone. But they also want rights, she said.

“It’s a really delicate thing,” Ahearn said. “I can’t imagine what this product would look like, but all reality says, if there’s no place to send people, they’re going to be [camping], and we shouldn’t punish them for it.”

Camping will be the reality until officials do more to help the homeless, said Matias Frias, one of the diners at the Salvation Army.

“If the city complains — why we’re in the woods or in parking lots or driveways or somebody’s front door — house us. You don’t like it? House us,” Frias said. Otherwise, “stop harassing us for where we’re camped out. Because that’s the only place we got. We got nowhere else.” m Contact: courtney@sevendaysvt.com.

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Dorothy Leonard Bodette

1915-2019 Dorothy Leonard Bodette passed away at her winter home in Fort Myers, Fla., on January 29, 2019, at the age of 103. She spent those 103 years making sure she left all the lives she touched better for having known her. Dot was born on May 27, 1915, in Shoreham, Vt., and grew up on her family’s farm in Panton. As a young girl, she attended a oneroom schoolhouse and rode into Vergennes for Sunday mass with her five siblings via horse and buggy or sleigh. She graduated from Vergennes High School and Spencer Business College Dot married Arthur “Buster” Bodette in 1936 and was heartbroken when he died in 1977. She cherished the memories of their happy marriage, often describing her late husband as a “beautiful man who was a wonderful dancer.” Dot and Buster raised their three children in Vergennes, where they owned and operated the Vergennes Inn (now Stevens House) for six years. Dot later worked for the Weeks School

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as a business manager and then Basin Harbor in the accounting department, finally retiring in her early eighties.

For many years, she lent a hand on Saturday mornings to her dear friends at Spahn’s Country Kitchen Restaurant, cooking and serving breakfast. Throughout her long career, she turned countless coworkers, customers and strangers into good friends.

Ever the matriarch, Dot kept her beloved extended family close, well into their adult years, by hosting Christmas dinners and Memorial Day picnics at her home and summer gatherings at the family camp on Lake Champlain. Dot loved to entertain and was famous for serving cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to her friends and loved ones. Visitors, expected or unexpected, were always welcome and doted on. She was widely celebrated for her style, class, kind heart and sunny personality.

Dot is survived by her three children, Suzanne (Paul) Ripchik, Linda Taft and James Bodette; one brother, Jack (Charlene) Leonard; nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; siblings Dean Leonard, Gertrude Handte, Marion Larrow and D. Parker Leonard (who died a young man as a World War II POW); son-in-law John Taft; and her infant great-great-grandson, Robby Hayes. Her family meant the world to her, and their lives have been enriched by her love and care.

A memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Church in Vergennes, where Dot was a charter member of the St. Anne’s Society, on June 8 at 11 a.m. Burial will take place immediately after the service at Prospect Cemetery, followed by a luncheon reception at St. Peter’s Parish Hall.

BIRTHS James Thomas Scott On May 22, 2019, at Porter Medical Center, Latisha Moore and Isaac Scott welcomed a son, James Thomas Scott.

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Duane K. (Duey) Myrick

1933-2019 MIDDLEBURY, VT. Duane K. (Duey) Myrick of Middlebury passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, May 14, surrounded by his family at Helen Porter, after a short illness.

Duane was born at home in Bridport on October 2, 1933, to Kenneth W. and Frances Beatrice (Doane) Myrick.

He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Theda Costello of East Middlebury.

He is survived by his sister Janice Whitman (Robert) of St. Albans, as well as by his wife and four children.

He married his high school sweetheart, Geraldine June White of Middlebury, on August 27, 1954, and he was a devoted and loving husband for nearly 65 years. They had four children, Leslie Myrick (Martha Rust) of New York, N.Y.; Kenneth Myrick (Laurie) of Port Henry, N.Y.; Juliana Myrick (Michael Wolfe) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Paula Eisenberg (Jamie Eisenberg) of Underhill.

They also had two grandchildren, Allison and Dylan Myrick, both living in Addison.

After graduating from Middlebury High School in 1951, Duane enlisted in the Navy during the Korean conflict. He served as a radioman on the fleet oiler Pawcatuck, enjoying tours throughout the Mediterranean, North Sea and Caribbean. Upon his return to the States, he began a career as a machine accountant (administrative computer programmer) for Simmonds Precision in Vergennes. He worked for 44 years for various defense firms that filled and expanded that office space over the

decades, culminating in B.F. Goodrich. Upon retirement, he volunteered at Porter Hospital for 15 years in the mail room and in radiology.

Duane was an avid supporter of local sports teams, both high school and college, and was a great fan of the New York Giants football team through all its vicissitudes.

In his younger days, he was an enthusiastic sportsman of field and stream, and he remained a lifelong NRA member. He cherished the natural beauty of his home state and was in so many ways a true Vermonter of the old cloth: He lived his life based on the virtues of self-reliance, personal responsibility, tolerance, integrity and reliability.

Duane will be remembered by all who knew him as a gentle, kind and quietly philosophical man with a wry sense of humor who strove to help others, whether in his lifelong practice of Freemasonry, in which he achieved the 32nd degree, as a volunteer, or as an inspirational mentor to fellow friends of Bill W. He was a beloved brother, husband, father and grandfather. A graveside Masonic service will take place this summer at the Bridport Central Cemetery.

Information will be listed here at a later date.

Sally A. Coppersmith 1946-2019 GRAND ISLE, VT.

Sally A. Coppersmith, 72, of Grand Isle, Vt., passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family.

A celebration of Sally’s life will be held at her home at 1 Adams Landing Rd. Ext., Grand Isle, Vt., on Saturday June 8, 2019, starting at 3 p.m. There will be live jazz.

Ready Funeral Home in Burlington has been entrusted with arrangements.

To read the full obituary, please go to readyfuneral.com.

Thomas Bayer Chauncey Little 1981-2019 SHELBURNE, VT.

Thomas Bayer Chauncey Little was born in Burlington, Vt., on July 30, 1981, to Thomas Arthur Little and Susan Margaret Keelty Little.

He died peacefully May 22, 2019, at his parents’ home in Shelburne, after a spirited six-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

He attended the Shelburne Nursery School and Shelburne Community School, and graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School in 2000. He was active for many years in Shelburne Boy Scout Troop 602; loved skiing and snowboarding the Green Mountains, especially Smuggs; and embraced idyllic summers at his family’s Starr Farm Beach camp. He attended Saint Michael’s College and earned an associate’s degree from the Community College of Vermont and, in 2012, a bachelor’s of science in mathematics, cum laude, from the University of Vermont. After receiving his BS degree, Tom diligently worked toward his master’s degree in mathematics and statistics at the university and was not far from completing it when he died. His mind played tag with the intricacies and concepts of advanced mathematics.

At St. Mike’s and UVM, his love of radio was born, and he hosted shows on WRUV as DJ Tom until late 2018. He was a longtime, devoted student of tai chi under the tutelage of Bob Boyd. He loved to travel, and among his favorites were trips to Japan and Germany.

As a first-year college student, Tom was diagnosed with manic-depressive, bipolar illness. While at times this disrupted his education and other pursuits, it did not define him and never thwarted him for too long.

His recovery and persistence were a testament to his character, discipline and, above all, his love of life, family and friends — and of their abiding love for him.

Tom perhaps will be best remembered for his sweet soul and kind and friendly manner toward all. Tom was a devoted son, brother, grandson and uncle, and he cherished his cousins and his network of steadfast friends, especially Rick and Miles. His spirit, humor, persistence and love are a legacy for those who knew him.

Tom was predeceased by his grandparents, Gladys Carolyn Sussdorff Keelty and Peter Raymond Keelty, and George Edward Little Jr. and Elaine Burns Little; and by his uncle, Peter Phelps Keelty.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Susan; his sister Jessica Mead Little; his sister Carolyn Phelps Little and her son, Oliver Thomas Crosby, and her fiancé, Daniel Paul Langevin; his Keelty uncles, Christopher Paul Keelty and his wife, Maureen Rago, and Leif David Keelty and his wife, Sally Goodrich Keelty; and his Little uncles and aunt, James Edward Little, William George Little and his wife Mary Roy, and Margaret Elaine Little Cicchetti and her husband Albert (“Bert”) A. Cicchetti. He is also survived by his cousins, Amy, Dustin, Sean, David, Forrest, Paul, Shannon, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Julia, Frank and Lisa; and his parent’s cousins and their children and grandchildren.

Tom’s family is grateful for the compassionate and attentive care he received from the UVM Medical Center, and for the wonderful home hospice care provided by the UVM Home Health and Hospice. Special thanks go to Tom’s namesake, loyal family friend and health care navigator Thomas R. Chauncey, MD, of Seattle, Wash.

Visiting hours are Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Chapel, 209 Falls Rd., Shelburne, VT. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry St., Burlington, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Family Fund at ECHO, UVM Home Health and Hospice, the Episcopal Diocese Alleluia Fund, or the Humane Society of Chittenden County.

Sheryl “Sherry” Holland Worrall 1926-2019 SHELBURNE, VT. Sheryl “Sherry” Holland Worrall of Shelburne, Vt., died at Wake Robin on May 23, 2019. She was the mother of Persis Holland Worrall of Shelburne, Vt., and Winfield Scott Worrall III of South Carolina. She was the grandmother of Richard Worrall of South Carolina and Winfield Scott Worrall IV of North Carolina. She was born in 1926 in Richmond, Mo., and was the daughter of Paul Douglas Holland and Martha Haskell Holland.

She lived in Missouri; Kansas; Washington, D.C.; Connecticut; New York; Vermont; and Nova Scotia, Canada (summers). She was educated at the University of Kansas, Trinity College and the State University of New York. She was a child psychologist for more than 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, W. Scott Worrall.

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Green Mountain Transit will conduct an “internal review” into allegations that a bus driver forced more than a dozen children of color off a bus last week and allowed white students to remain seated.

Burlington parent Rebecca Mack filed a complaint with GMT about the May 23 incident that reportedly began with students of color singing and clapping on the bus ride home, Mack wrote in a widely shared Facebook post.

The students, two of whom are Mack’s children, attend Edmunds elementary and middle schools.

The Burlington School District contracts with the local bus company for student transportation.

Mack was at Barrio Bakery on North Winooski Avenue around 3 p.m. that day when she saw a group of kids, ranging in age from 5 to 13 years old and all students of color, walking together on the street. They told her that the bus driver made them get off on North Street and asked Mack to record a video while they recounted the incident.

“They were very upset, and they were certain they were targeted on the basis of their skin color,” Mack told Seven Days on Monday. “I can say for my own children, this was the most personally racist event that had ever happened to them, and it’s something that’s never going to go away.”

Some students initially refused to exit the bus but got off once the driver threatened to call the police, Mack said. The driver told them to leave whether they’d made noise or not; Mack’s own son was watching a video with headphones on when he realized what was happening, she said.

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At a press conference Tuesday, the mayor announced his appointment of Lukas McGowan to run CEDO, the city department that oversees everything from a lead abatement program to housing policies and the city’s tax-increment financing districts.

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“For a parent, that is a very heavy thing,” said Mack, who identifies as a white, Jewish woman.

“When you’re raising children of color, you have to teach them the world isn’t always safe for them.”

Mack said the students were scared; one child ran from the bus so quickly that he left his shoes behind. Others appeared lost and were far from their normal bus stop, she said.

Mack later contacted city councilors, state Rep. Selene Colburn (P/D-Burlington) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont about the incident. In response, City Councilor Ali Dieng (D/P-Ward 7) drafted a letter to GMT that invites transit officials to explain “the nature of the incident” at the next council meeting.

Council president Kurt Wright (R-Ward 4) said he will ensure GMT is in attendance: “We need to hear about it,” he said.

Mayor Miro Weinberger, whose daughter participated in the Edmunds walkout, said the allegations, if true, are “troubling and unacceptable.”

Jamie Smith, GMT’s director of planning and marketing, told Seven Days in an email that the agency can’t comment until it conducts an internal review.

McGowan, who currently lives in South Woodstock, worked as a regional field director for then-presidential candidate Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign and later as vice president Joe Biden’s speechwriter. McGowan also served in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, according to his résumé.

McGowan left government in 2012 and went on to help run a San Francisco tech startup called Thumbtack, which connects consumers with services such as plumbers, photographers and other small businesses and sole proprietors, he said.

McGowan’s wide-ranging experience in both the public and private sectors make him well suited for the job, Weinberger said.

“We expect CEDO to support both our business community as well as our nonprofit and community justice communities,” he said.

“Luke brings a rare quality of having served in a number of those roles.”

Should the Burlington City Council approve his hiring, McGowan will be paid $109,030, the mayor said in a memo.

The mayor emphasized that McGowan is not a developer. Weinberger said that he’ll ask the council to create a new position to manage “highprofile projects” such as CityPlace Burlington and the Moran plant so that McGowan can focus on CEDO’s broad mission.

The council will consider McGowan’s appointment at its meeting next Monday, June 3. Should he be approved, McGowan would relocate to Burlington with his wife and 1-year-old son, and he’d start on the job July 8.

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Many More Homes Are Inside High-Decibel Areas on New F-35 Sound Maps The arrival of the louder F-35 military jets at Burlington International Airport will nearly triple the number of homes affected by high noise levels, according to sound maps released Tuesday.

A total of 2,640 dwelling units will be affected by noise at or above 65 decibels in 2023, compared to 976 in sound maps for 2015, when the F-16s were flying.

The new projections, based on computer modeling, suggest high-decibel noise will affect larger portions of Winooski and Williston, and slightly less of certain parts of South Burlington.

It will also affect small parts of Burlington and Colchester, and a corner of Essex with no homes.

A total of 2,655 acres will be within the 65-decibel zone in 2023, the projections say.

That’s according to a 164-page noise-exposure study that has been eagerly awaited by residents in the flight path, including some who oppose having the F-35s at the airport.

Officials from BTV, as the airport is known, commissioned the study and posted it online Tuesday.

The F-35 fighter planes will arrive in September at the Vermont National Air Guard hangers at BTV. The guard’s F-16 fighter jets were phased out earlier this year.

Properties in high-noise zones could be eligible for soundproofing grants and two other programs designed to protect home values. The Federal Aviation Administration grants could funnel close to $100 million to Chittenden County over the next 20 years.

Gene Richards, aviation director at the airport, said BTV will apply for the grants after public input. It would be at least a year before any money flows, he said.

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Danyliw makes the drums by hand using recycled steel primarily from Ohio. He cuts a band out of the middle (saving the scrap hoops to make furniture and lighting fixtures) and reunites the two discs into a sort of flattened sphere. A hole cut in the bottom is wrapped with a rubber gasket to form a secure base. Danyliw then torch-cuts “tongues” on top of the drum, each of which, when struck, vibrates at a different pitch. The tones are resonant, gonglike and, indeed, pacifying.

“They’re in a pentatonic scale, so [the notes] sound good with each other,” he says. In other words, a player with no musical training, hitting the tongues randomly, will make beautiful music. The 12-inch-diameter drum costs $295 and comes with a protective bag.

Formerly a professional photographer in Connecticut, Danyliw found his way to drum making in 2007 after reading an article “about a guy who made singing drums from old propane tanks,” he says. “Shortly after I started making them, I gave a drum to a fifth-grade teacher friend; I wanted to see what meditation would do [for] the kids.”

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t’s not unusual for people with good intentions to establish a nonprofit to fulfill them. That’s why curator SARAH DREXLER and musician TIM DANYLIW recently founded the BALANCED INTELLIGENCE GROUP. If the name is a bit cryptic, the acronym works handily for their tagline: “If you’re going to dream, dream B.I.G.” Sounds inspirational, but what’s it all about? The overall objective of B.I.G. might be categorized as bodymind-spirit wellness. But its specific endeavors are a lot less fuzzy. Under the B.I.G. tent, as it were, are Drexler’s curatorial services, called LITTLE UMBRELLA : ART CURATION; and Danyliw’s HEART TO HAND program, which puts his handmade singing drums in school classrooms.

Drexler, 37, is the link between the two seemingly disparate activities. The former associate director and sole curator of the SOUTH END ARTS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, she spent seven years hanging art exhibitions at upward of 10 sites around Burlington’s South End. It’s a job she’s passionate about, Drexler says — not just for the visual stimulation but for “visual wellness,” as she puts it.

“It’s been proven that having art around improves your [mental] health,” she asserts.

After leaving SEABA earlier this year, Drexler launched Little Umbrella and has worked at three sites for MAIN STREET LANDING. And she’s been working with Danyliw, “managing his studio, helping him with social media and the gallery,” she says of his VERMONT SINGING DRUM quarters on Howard Street.

Drexler enthusiastically promotes the Heart to Hand program, having witnessed the salutary effect of drumming on children in her 9-year-old son’s classroom at Edmunds Elementary School. She has developed a unique “sponsorship” model: With every sponsorship, Danyliw donates a pair of drums and four mallets to Heart to Hand (the sponsor gets a drum, too). “Our goal is to get two singing drums into every Vermont classroom,” Drexler says, dreaming B.I.G. The reason? Sitting together quietly and playing, or listening to a classmate play, has a stilling, focusing effect on the kids, she says. Daily sessions of just five minutes or so, over time, have been shown to increase cooperation and reduce anxiety, stress and even bullying, she notes. When people drum, “you all become one; you break down barriers and build a bridge.” B.I.G.’s website calls this a “musical mindfulness classroom management program.”

Showing Seven Days around his gallery and workspace, Danyliw says much the same thing and demonstrates how he approaches a room full of youngsters. “I call it the kindness drum and show them how to hit it kindly,” he says. Though his website elaborates about scales, the effects on your brain of playing an

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instrument, and which tunings are “Zen” and which are “Bliss,” Danyliw explains simply that the drums he gives to classrooms are tuned to G major. Those, by the way, area Zen drums.

His friend reported that “drum practice” slowly evolved into a twice-daily session, in the morning and after recess, that left the kids calmer and more focused.

Danyliw has placed drums in Burlington and South Burlington classrooms, and in a half dozen other schools in Vermont, Connecticut and Georgia. “We give a talk at the school, and they decide to buy [the drum],” he says.

“Or individual teachers would ask for it.”

On the Vermont Singing Drum website, Danyliw has posted videos of himself playing drums with different tunings, photos of tiny tots banging drums and a video of a pair of fifth graders playing for a morning meditation.

Their classmates listen quietly, heads on desks. “I want to do a video with children talking about the program with other kids,” he says.

But the singing drum isn’t just kid stuff. Testimonials from adults on Danyliw’s site report effects ranging from stress relief to a drastic reduction in migraines to facilitation of healing meditations. One user quipped: “I don’t want to work … just want to bang on the drum all day.”

Danyliw counts some Vermont tourists among his customers: “We’re in most welcome centers in Vermont,” he explains. Others have purchased the drum as a wedding gift — perhaps the Bliss model?

Whatever their use, Danyliw and Drexler hope to make the world a better, calmer place, one drum — or art show — at a time. As Drexler puts it, “Be well, be kind.”

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or the past two years, the comedic web series “TRASHburgh” has entertained denizens of Plattsburgh, N.Y., with offbeat sketches that lampoon life in the Lake City — lovingly, for the most part. Produced by musician MATT HALL, the show is a community endeavor with contributions from a broad range of local artists, writers and actors. It has spawned spinoffs, including a podcast of the same name and, now, a new quarterly comic book anthology called TRASHburgh Comix. The debut

A panel from TRASHburgh Comix

summer edition, Issue No. 0, is available in print and online this Friday, May 31.

The comic series is the brainchild of Hall’s fellow Plattsburgh musician CHRISTOPHER STOTT-RIGSBEE, who performs with bands ADRIAN AARDVARK and OUR HOLY ORGASMIC COSMIC RAYS. Like Hall’s web series, it showcases local creators.

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Still from “Little Beeri’s March”

On June 1, Little Beeri marches into White River Junction. Little who?

If you’re asking, you clearly haven’t seen “Little Beeri’s March,” a weird and wonderful 25-minute film epic from Upper Valley director JOHN GRIESEMER and codirector/cinematographer WHITTAKER INGBRETSON. Following an appearance last month at the Denver Underground Film Festival, the short will have its first North Country screening this Saturday at the WHITE RIVER INDIE FESTIVAL, accompanied by a filmmaker Q&A. It’s one of 25 screenings and workshops at WRIF, now in its 15th year.

Loosely based on Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children, “Little Beeri’s March” is set during an unnamed war and features subtitled dialogue in a nonexistent, Slavicsounding language. The story is terse and archetypal: Jaded survivor Mother Beerishma (Faith Catlin) prowls the battlefields in her peddler’s cart, selling goods and false hope to the soldiers. “There’s a war outside, but we live inside our precious dream,” she sings in the film’s one musical number, which occasions a brief SPIELPALAST-style fantasy sequence set in a cabaret.

Then Mother Beerishma’s grandson, Beeri (DERIC FARRIS), is conscripted. Can the matriarch save him from becoming cannon fodder?

Will she bother to try?

With its stark black-and-white imagery, its leisurely, sweeping shots and its expressionist performances, “Little Beeri” feels at once like an epic and a folk tale with a cutting edge. Clearly influenced by Russian cinema, it has moments that are beautiful, cruel, funny and technically impressive — especially considering

that Griesemer shot the film in Vermont and New Hampshire on a shoestring budget.

LUKE BAYNES chronicled that shoot in a 2016 Seven Days story on the Upper Valley film scene. He noted the seminal role of the Cohase 48 Hour Film Slam, where “Little Beeri” began its life as an entry. WRIF runs its own 48-hour film slam in collaboration with WRJ’s COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION. On June 1, audiences will see the unveiling of the shorts that teams of sleepless filmmakers scripted, wrote, shot and edited over just two days.

While high schoolers can enter the slam, the next generation of filmmakers gets a special showcase with the FREEDOM & UNITY YOUTH FILM CONTEST, open to Vermonters ages 10 to 30. On June 2, WRIF will screen this year’s winners of the contest, an offshoot of the VERMONT MOVIE PROJECT aimed at encouraging youth to document their lives in the Green Mountain State.

WRIF’s official kickoff, on Friday, May 31, features a fundraising gala and a screening of Amazing Grace.

The acclaimed Aretha Franklin performance documentary will be introduced by JARVIS ANTONIO GREEN, producing artistic director of JAG PRODUCTIONS. Green also organized a related May 28 event in which two African American opera singers explored the soul singer’s love of opera.

With its proximity to Dartmouth College, WRIF has a meaty film education component. Among its workshops are “How to View Film,” “Podcasting & the Art of Storytelling” and “Tales From the Hollywood Trenches,” featuring war stories WRIF

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t a recent live radio preview of the OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY’s upcoming production, held at the VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO performance studio, soprano Lindsay Ohse and tenor John Riesen sang an impassioned duet from Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella). The two not only looked their parts as Cendrillon and Le Prince Charmant, they are also serious singers. Ohse will make her Metropolitan Opera debut next season, and Riesen has sung in productions all over the country.

Then, as classical host WALTER PARKER’s calm voice took over, the pair abandoned seriousness and broke into silent ad hoc victory dances. The studio audience, equally mindful of the airwaves, suppressed giggles and enthusiastically waved noiseless jazz hands.

Ohse, Riesen and soprano Cree Carrico, who previewed some of her show-stopping arias as La Fée (the Fairy Godmother) that day, are the stars of the production and three excellent reasons to see Cendrillon this weekend and next.

Fully staged and one of OCM’s most lavish productions to date, the opera’s strength

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lies in its music, according to artistic director DOUG ANDERSON. “The first reason you do Massenet is that the music is gorgeous,” he told Seven Days before the preview began.

Principal guest conductor Michael Sakir, who will lead an orchestra of 22, described the music as detailed in orchestration and wide ranging in style. When the lead couple sings, the music evokes the slow, lush lyricism of Richard Wagner. The parts sung by stepmother Madame de la Haltière and stepdaughters Noémie and Dorothée bring to mind the comic patter of Gioachino Rossini. La Fée’s music, he added, is “something in between.”

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THE MUSIC IS GORGEOUS. D O U G A N D ER S O N

OCM, now in its 16th season, has previously produced the composer’s Thaïs (1898); Anderson admitted he fell in love with that score, too. Massenet, by

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far the most popular composer in late19th-century France, is better known these days for Manon (1884) and Werther (1892) than Cendrillon, which premiered in Paris in 1899.

The overly familiar and somewhat dated story of Cinderella may be partly to blame. Massenet’s librettist, Henri Cain, based his four-act creation on the 1698 version written by Charles Perrault, a brief, moralistic tale of a beautiful and gracious young woman despised by her stepmother and stepsisters. In Perrault’s version, Cinderella’s father, Pandolfe, is not dead but simply unable to confront his second wife.

Massenet and Cain also emphasized the fairy-tale aspect of their opera, suggesting at every turn that Cinderella — whose real name is Lucette in the opera — may have dreamed the whole encounter with the Prince. One scene has the two meeting up in a wood under the wand of La Fée and her multiple fairy helpers.

(OCM’s production has six.) Cinderella is subsequently found asleep by the stream.

Anderson is aware that, as he put it, “‘Someday my prince will come’ is not necessarily a motto that speaks to women — or men — today.” His production fleshes out the two lead characters, making them not just beautiful or charming but “interesting.” Both read books onstage.

Le Prince plays a ukulele. (Ohse, who posts herself playing ukulele covers of opera arias on Instagram, said she taught Riesen to play the instrument in one day.)

Cinderella, a free spirit, shops in thrift stores. OCM’s promotional image shows her dressed in a white ball gown lacing up black high-top sneakers.

Cree Carrico

Costumes by Anderson’s wife, Debby, will be comedic and colorful. Carrico described hers as “punk Lisa Frank,” referring to the businesswoman who produces kid-friendly school supplies in rainbow hues. Carrico sang Stella in OCM’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire by André Previn last year. That’s a very different role from La Fée, whom she sums up as “Cyndi Lauper meets Frenchie from the Pink Ladies in Grease meets Tinker Bell.”

Anderson hints that sets will evoke “bad-taste midcentury modern with a little bit of Las Vegas.” And the English supertitles — which can completely shape an audience’s understanding of the French opera — will subtly update the libretto’s humor. Anderson writes his own translations of every opera he directs.

As the radio preview drew to a close, the singers, whose voices had practically blown the roof off, indulged in more silent clowning around. Riesen, a former baseball player, mimed a he-man roar while Ohse and Carrico made faces or signaled for water bottles. If their talent and energy are any indication of the show to come, Cendrillon is not to be missed. m

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“Everything we do is such a mixed bag,” Hall continues. “So, if somebody’s got a weirdo idea, why not do it?”

Like so many artistic endeavors and weirdo ideas in the North Country, TRASHburgh Comix was born of winter malaise.

MY HOPE IS TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL CREATORS

TO DO THEIR OWN COMICS. C H RI ST OPHER ST O T T-RIGSB E E

“I’ve always wanted to have some kind of anthology comic-art zine with my friends, but it was never the right time, either financially or because everyone was busy doing other life things,” StottRigsbee says. “But I just got out of winter depression, and I knew my creative juices were flowing. So I was hoping I could inspire my friends’ creative juices to flow, too.”

Most of the contributors to the summer issue are Hall and Stott-Rigsbee’s friends, though both say they aim to cast a wider net throughout the North Country for future editions.

Submission guidelines are minimal: a comic of two to four pages and … that’s about it. Artists can write and draw on any subject that strikes their fancy — and, judging by the first issue, that’s precisely what they did.

For example, “The Crows,” by DOM and LYDIA MONETTE, is a farcical romp about a murderous murder of crows that kill with, well, bird shit, drawn in a fairly sophisticated comic-book style. By contrast, the drawing in Hall’s comic “Liberal Follies,” about trying to find Nazis to punch, is

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Other kinds of education will be delivered by documentaries such as Transmilitary (about transgender servicepeople) and Cooked: Survival

by Zip Code (about the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave). International fest-favorite narratives (The Guilty, Styx) round out the program.

Finally, WRIF takes a glimpse at one possible future of film. If you find separate media so yesterday, check out a “cross-platform

comparatively rudimentary. Ditto StottRigsbee’s crudely drawn “Calm Mix,” which, much like the bizarro music he makes with Our Holy Orgasmic Cosmic Rays, is pleasantly puerile.

“I thrive on collaborative effort,” Stott-Rigsbee says. “But the question is always how to work on something collaboratively but also work on it individually, and this just made perfect sense.”

Teaming up with Hall, with whom he has previously collaborated musically, was another no-brainer.

“I’ve had collaborators on projects in the past who don’t follow through, and it’s heartbreaking,” Stott-Rigsbee says.

“But when Matt says he’s going to do something, he does it.”

Trashburgh Comix is available online and at select stores, including Earth Prime Comics and Battery Street Jeans in Burlington and Fantastic Planet in Plattsburgh. Both the fall and winter editions of the series are currently in production.

“I’ve been a little discouraged with music, so I wasn’t expecting much with this,” Stott-Rigsbee says. “But I’m pleasantly shocked at the interest it’s gotten from people who want to be part of it.”

Beyond the release of the quarterly anthologies, Stott-Rigsbee says he could see the TRASHburgh Comix brand branching out, perhaps to include longer, single-story comics.

“The willful child in me could see doing holiday specials, like for Halloween,” Stott-Rigsbee says. “But my hope is to encourage local creators to do their own comics. And if we can help, that’s awesome.” m

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y last taxi fare to New York City had been memorable. It all went down this past winter on a frigid night featuring a windchill temperature well below zero. I had managed to deliver my customers safe and sound to their destination, thank goodness, before the memorable part kicked in. Moments later, unable to make it to a bathroom, I experienced a bout of explosive diarrhea while standing between two parked cars on the streets of the Bronx.

Oh, it gets worse.

The condition came on so quickly that I was unable to lower my pants and briefs before the eruption, so I ended up driving back to Vermont naked from the waist down. This made for a horrifying scenario when I had to gas up on the New York State Thruway. Suffice it to say, a bottomless Jernigan doing his thing at a rest area gas pump is not a felicitous tableau.

With this traumatizing incident still fresh in my mind, I welcomed a recent NYC trip as a kind of second take — a chance to cleanse my palate, if you will, of my fiasco in the Bronx.

Morris and Kathy Fox, residents of Manhattan, had flown to Montréal to spend time at the home of some old friends. During the visit, Kathy had had a bad fall, sustaining injuries serious enough to rule out returning home by air.

Their friends, the Montréal couple, had apparently used my taxi during a stay in Burlington, kept my card and advised the Foxes to call me. (Business cards and word of mouth constitute my entire promotion strategy, such as it is.)

“Morris, I can do this,” I explained, “but I would need to pick you and your

wife up in Montréal about 8 a.m. This way we would arrive in New York City around 3-ish, avoiding the worst of rush hour.”

“That’s fine. We can do that,” he agreed, and the fare was booked.

This represented a lucrative gig for me, and I clicked off the phone with a smile on my face. Then I considered the timing of the thing.

In order to make an 8 a.m. pickup in Montréal, I would have to leave Burlington at 5 a.m. While this trip can take as little as two hours, I would be arriving during their morning rush hour. Plus, I knew from experience that Montréal is a neverending road-construction quagmire and, even with GPS, unanticipated delays are the rule rather than the exception.

I made it to the address with 15 minutes to spare. Both the Foxes and their hosts were lovely people — well to do but down to earth. Kathy was pretty beat up: Her arm was in a sling, her ankle in a boot. She told me she had also sustained a small puncture to her chest cavity, the injury that rendered air travel a no-no.

I had bought Kathy a brand-new pillow for the ride, for which she was exceedingly appreciative. She got as comfortable as she could in the back, while Morris sat shotgun up front with me.

Morris had come from a wealthy family, he told me (though not in those words, because wealthy folks never talk about being wealthy). His father was an accountant who, in the early 1950s, teamed

KATHY WAS PRETTY BEAT UP:

HER ARM WAS IN A SLING, HER ANKLE IN A BOOT. Incorporating bathroom stops, Montréal to the Fox residence on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan should take nearly seven hours. Then, the final leg back to B-town would run about another six hours, putting me back home at around 9 p.m. So, that’s 16 hours of straight driving — a lot even for a seasoned road warrior like me.

On the big day, I packed four samosas (I can survive on samosas, I’ve learned) and two sodas into my cooler. Assigning three hours for the first leg proved prescient, because when I hit Montréal, the roadconstruction situation was all I expected and more. It didn’t help that the detour signs were all in French.

up with a marketing maven and a gifted engineer, and the three of them basically invented the modern Laundromat. The engineer designed the first workable coin-operated appliance, and the patented device sold like hotcakes.

Morris himself was a founding partner of a successful NYC law firm, though he was semiretired at this point, he said. His major pastime now was fishing, a passion he pursued all over the world. I told him — only half-kidding, alas — that my big passion was television, which I pursue in my living room.

It turned out that my timing was off because I hadn’t anticipated how many stops we’d have to make on the way

down. At the last one — the Plattekill Travel Plaza (New York seems to be fond of “kill” place names, like Catskill and Fishkill) — Morris came out to my cab and asked, “They have a Nathan’s kiosk here, and Kathy is craving a hot dog and some fries. Will that work for you?” His expression was a little sheepish, as he was aware of my desire to hit and quit the Big Apple before rush hour.

“Can she get it to go?” I asked.

“I don’t think so. With her injuries, it would be too difficult to eat in the vehicle.”

Best-laid plans, as they say. We finally arrived at their place at 4:30, the onset of afternoon rush hour. The Foxes lived in a ’50s-era apartment house bordering Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, or what New Yorkers call “the Village.” Feeling like a tourist in my old hometown, I took a selfie in front of the park’s iconic arch for old times’ sake.

Leaving NYC during rush hour was no picnic, but I had money in my pocket and two slices of Famous Original Ray’s Pizza on the seat beside me. So I was good.

I got back to lil’ Burlington, Vt., just before midnight, driving purely on fumes the last few hours. The best part: I still had my pants on. m All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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American treasure Patti LaBelle headlines the eclectic Burlington Discover Jazz Festival BY JO R D AN A D A MS

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ecent generations of Vermont musicians who grew up playing in their school jazz orchestras likely share a formative experience: performing on Church Street during the annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. A primary mission of the fest is instilling a love of jazz in the community, so the phrase “Get ’em while they’re young” aptly applies here. Or, as the late, great Whitney Houston once sang, “I believe the children are our future.”

Still, the daily performances by school bands, if key to the festival’s longevity, represent but a tiny fraction of its massive

INFO The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival runs from Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 9, at various locations around Burlington. discoverjazz.com

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lineup. Now in its 36th year, the sprawling summit of all things jazz, swing, funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop, rock, African fusion and bluegrass is unmatched locally in the number of artists involved and places to see them. From the grand Flynn MainStage to smaller venues such as chic speakeasy Deli 126 to street corners and city parks, Burlington crackles with energy during the 10-day musical melting pot.

This year’s celebration runs from Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 9, and features some heavy-hitting, pangenre headliners: R&B icon Patti LaBelle, jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin, Beach Boys cofounder Brian Wilson, soul ensemble St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Jamaican ska/ rocksteady legends Toots & the Maytals, and former Beyoncé saxophonist and BDJF artist-in-residence Tia Fuller. And

those are just six of the scores of artists waiting to be, ahem, discovered.

The following selections represent household names and hometown heroes alike — a cross section of what makes Burlington’s annual jazz fest so special.

ON HER OWN The many faces of superwoman Patti LaBelle

Even if you’ve never taken a single French lesson, you likely know the phrase “Voulezvous coucher avec moi ce soir?” and what it means. That’s because the salacious invitation — which translates to “Do you want to sleep with me tonight?” — is the hook for one of the most enduring hits of the 1970s: “Lady Marmalade.” The track launched the powerhouse funk-soul

group Labelle to international fame, though several other versions of the group preceded it. Its most famous member? The incomparable vocalist Patti LaBelle.

Born Patricia Louise Holte in a working-class area of Philadelphia, the singer got her start in the early 1960s with girl group the Blue Belles, which would eventually be known as Labelle. From its early saccharine doo-wop ditties to the pre-disco funk splendor of the band’s breakthrough 1974 album Nightbirds, Labelle launched its namesake to stardom.

As often happens in the music world, LaBelle eventually decided to strike out on her own and dropped her debut, selftitled solo album in 1977. She continued to crank out records, working with legendary producers including David Rubinson, Burt Bacharach and Prince. She landed her

THERE’S NOTHING THAT I NEED TO DO THAT I HAVEN’T DONE ALREADY. PAT TI L ABELLE

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Throughout her 50-plus years in the limelight, LaBelle has achieved more than most could ever dream of — including an intimate performance at the White House for then-president Barack Obama in 2014.

LaBelle headlines the BDJF on Sunday, June 2, at the Flynn MainStage. Appropriately, her most recent album, 2017’s Bel Hommage, is a collection of jazz standards. The singer spoke with Seven Days in advance of her festival appearance.

post-#MeToo world, and things don’t seem to have gotten any better. What do you think a new version of “Superwoman” would focus on besides domesticity?

PL: Of course we’re superwomen because we’re going through that #MeToo moment.

We’re still going through it. And we’re all superwomen because we do what we do so well, and we do a lot of stuff undercover that people don’t know we’re stressed from.

And so many people, like the McDonald’s employees speaking about sexual harassment — a superwoman works every day.

charge of your image? You said you and your bandmates were going out to Woolworth to buy your dresses and everything.

PL: Oh, guess what? I still am. I’m not going to Woolworth, but I’m my own stylist. I tell my makeup artist what makeup I want on my face, what kind of part — the left or right side — I want in my hair, how high a pump I’m gonna wear. I’m my superwoman.

When people say, “She should give me credit for that outfit,” first of all, you didn’t buy it. I purchased it through you. When people say, “I made her; I made that outfit,” Patti LaBelle (right) performing with Labelle in 1974

SEVEN DAYS: I want to start off by wishing you a happy birthday!

PATTI LABELLE: Thank you! I need that.

SD: You just turned 75 on Friday, May 25.

PL: Yes, 75 is fabulous.

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first No. 1 album with 1986’s Winner in You. LaBelle scored her first No. 1 song with that album’s lead single, “On My Own.” It’s a devastating, emotionally raw duet with iconic yacht-rocker Michael McDonald.

With 19 studio albums under her belt, LaBelle is one of the most accomplished American vocalists of all time. But her talents don’t end in the recording booth.

She’s starred in Broadway shows, including the Fela Kuti biographical musical Fela! And she’s appeared in films such as Idlewild and the TV shows “American Horror Story” and “Star.”

LaBelle is also the author of a number of books, including her 1996 tell-all memoir, Don’t Block the Blessings, which details the intense highs and lows of her life in showbiz. Foodies might know LaBelle from her best-selling cookbooks — or her line of frozen foods sold by Walmart.

SD: I bet! So, after releasing a record at least every few years for decades, you took a fairly large gap between 2007’s Miss Patti’s Christmas and 2017’s Bel Hommage. Why such a long pause, and why return with an album of jazz standards?

PL: There were no good projects coming to me, no music that I wanted to sing. And my ex-husband had been begging me for a jazz album. We were married for 40 years, and he begged me every year. And I said, “Heck, no. I’m not gonna disrespect Nina Simone, Gloria Lynne and all these wonderful people.” Because I didn’t think I would do them any justice. The songs that are done well, don’t touch ’em. If you can’t fix it, it ain’t broke.

Then I gave in, and I said, “OK, I’m just gonna put my spin on it.” It’s not that I didn’t want to [make a record], it’s just that I wasn’t hearing anything that I wanted to do. So that brought me into the ears of folks I guess thought I might have given up. So I’m glad I did it.

SD: In 1991, you, Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight teamed up to cover Karyn White’s slow jam “Superwoman,” which is about respect for women in domestic life. Here we are now, nearly 30 years later in a

SD: So you’re saying it would move beyond home life? Because the song is from the point of view of a wife singing to her husband.

PL: Now [the song applies to] every aspect of your job, your life. It’s like, we have to make that money for our families and have to take a bunch of unnecessary harassment to make that dollar. That “Superwoman” song is forever, for every situation that women deal with.

SD: I was watching an interview from 1986, and you were asked about the slow creep of sex appeal into your former group, the Blue Belles, and other girl groups of the era. You made it sound like you had considerable control over the way you presented yourselves. Is that true? Have you always been in

it bothers me, because we’re all capable of styling our own selves. We know what we look good in. Nobody tells Patti what she’s gonna do or what she’s gonna wear.

No one’s gonna tell me how to put my hair up or down. You know, I’ve been crazyhair girl for a long time.

SD: Yes, I’ve been looking at a lot of pictures lately.

PL: Everything you see is what Sarah [Dash] wanted, and what Nona [Hendryx] wanted, and what Patti wanted while we were Labelle. We had the greatest stylist, Larry LeGaspi. He’s no longer here. But we told him how we wanted to look. And it all works when you have control of yourself.

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SD: What are some universal truths to working in the entertainment industry that never change?

PL: That I still have to work harder than the white lady. That’s here forever. It’s not gonna change. And guess what? I can deal with it, because I’m still gonna give you 125, 150 percent of me. I know that Kelly Clarkson might work that hard, or Barbra Streisand, and they’ll get to the finish line before I will. Or Celine Dion. It’s gonna be that way forever, I do believe. And I’m happy. I’m dealing with it. I’ve dealt with it all my music life. It’s real. But it doesn’t bother me, because I know that’s the way the world is.

They’ll listen to someone else before

they will me [sing] the same song, because they’re a different color. You know what I mean?

SD: Is there anything you think is better now because of technological advancements or social media’s influence?

PL: I don’t know. I mean, I’m not a social media girl. Of course, I’m on social media. All I can say is I just record with headphones in a booth and do my best to sing the song properly, hoping that it’s a hit. And if it’s not, it’ll bubble under for as long as I live, and I did it my way. That’s corny for me to say.

SD: Hey, sometimes the truth is corny.

PL: It is. I’m 75, and I know when I’m 80 it’s still gonna be the same way for white artists and black artists. You’re gonna be a black artist, and you’re gonna bubble under and try your hardest to reach that level that they are. But you’ll never get anything under 150 percent from me, whenever I do what I do.

SD: I understand that you still like to cook big family meals.

PL: Oh, every day.

SD: How do you deal with mass food prep in an age when food allergies and self-imposed dietary restrictions are so common?

PL: Well, I’m gonna cook something for my birthday for about 20, 30 people. What do I do? I know my grandbaby cannot have peanut butter.

I know there are some people who don’t eat pork. I’ll have something for everybody. It’s so easy. I just say, “What can’t you eat?” And they’ll tell me, and then I’ll make what they can eat. When people say that’s hard, they’re full of crap. It ain’t hard at all.

SD: Do you ever get any alone time? Do you like being alone?

PL: I love being alone.

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SD: What’s your favorite thing to do when no one else is around?

PL: Play with my little Mr. Cuddles, my 9-year-old shih tzu.

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PL: And watch the [Investigation Discovery] channel and CNN. That’s my fun. And go and cook something just for me, maybe. Because when I cook with people in the house, I’m gonna say, “Do you want some?” But I don’t want to give them some of certain things, but they all want some. I like to be alone, cooking for myself, playing with Cuddles and watching CNN. SD: At this point in your life, you’ve kind of done everything. You’ve packed arenas, performed on Broadway, starred in movies and TV, and published books. Is there any kind of performing that you’ve never done but always wanted to?

PL: Hmm, that’s interesting. No. I’ve done as much as I can that I wanna do — like the country music with Travis Tritt [and] the Oak Ridge Boys, and with the lead singer of Chicago, and Michael Bolton. I’ve sung with so many different types of people. I just do it all. Michael McDonald, of course.

There’s nothing that I need to do that I haven’t done already.

SD: Any people you’ve always wanted to collaborate with that you haven’t yet?

PL: Well, Aretha [Franklin] and I talked about it before she passed. We had planned to do something. But, of course, it didn’t happen. There’s nobody on my singing bucket list.

SD: What an amazing thing, though!

PL: Ariana Grande and I talked about doing something together. I love that little girl. I’m gonna possibly do something [with her].

SD: I’ll just tell you right now, that will be a hit.

PL: Oh, yeah. She’s like my little daughter anyway, so we’re gonna do something.

SD: You’ve always talked about being a Gemini and how that manifests in your personality. Have you always felt that way, or was it something you grew into?

PL: I’ve always been a true Gemini with 18 personalities, at least. I’ll say something to my assistant — right now, when I get off the phone — and then in 20 minutes I’ll say, “No, I don’t want to do that.” And then she’ll say, “Are you sure?” And then an hour later I’ve changed my mind. So I am the original Gemini. I change my mind all the time. And thank God I got a mind to change.

INFO Patti LaBelle, Sunday, June 2, 7 p.m., Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $25-120. AA. discoverjazz.com

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I have this great hair stylist now, David Lamar. He’s phenomenal. So I let him give me ideas. I look at him and say, “What do we want this week?” And he’ll blow it out and make it exactly like I want it. And he makes the wigs, so I’m blessed with a great hair stylist and makeup artist. [They] don’t tell me what they want me to wear — I tell them.

TALKING SHOP Meet BDJF artist-in-residence Tia Fuller

Aside from providing a 10-day smorgasbord of entertainment, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival also advocates for education and community involvement. That’s why an artist-inresidence is part of the lineup.

This year, Berklee College of Music professor of ensembles Tia Fuller has that distinction. The Boston-based saxophonist is perhaps best known as a member of Beyoncé’s band during the mid to late aughts. But others may know her for her latest album, Diamond Cut, which was nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album in the 2019 Grammy Awards.

In addition to her back-to-back concerts on Saturday, June 8, at the FlynnSpace, the instrumentalist will lead several presentations and workshops. For instance, Fuller joins Reuben Jackson, the former host of Vermont Public Radio’s “Friday Night Jazz,” for a meet-the-artist Q&A earlier in the day at the FlynnSpace.

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On Thursday, June 6, Fuller will present a multimedia lecture regarding the history of women in jazz from the early 1900s through present day. She’ll look at the socioeconomic factors that have affected women’s ability to rise within the genre.

Fuller demonstrates her commitment to the equitable treatment of female musicians through her involvement in the We Have Voice collective. In response to sexism and other forms of harassment, the group of like-minded players drafted a code of conduct for schools and organizations to sign on to, pledging commitment to fair treatment and equality.

“If an individual feels like they’re in a situation that isn’t equitable, or if they feel uncomfortable, they can go to the code of conduct that the organization has endorsed to hold [it] accountable,” Fuller tells Seven Days.

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“It’s helpful for young women to see people who look like them playing nontraditional instruments,” says Fuller.

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dipping his toes in the water. “It was a lot tougher than I thought it was gonna be,” he admits, adding that he considers this year’s BDJF his official return to the instrument.

“I’m at about 60 percent,” he says. “[But] I can still get my sound.”

INFO James Harvey, Saturday, June 1, 7 p.m., Radio Bean in Burlington. AA. Free. Visit discoverjazz.com for Harvey’s other show dates.

HERE AND NOW The secret language of Burlington’s Birdcode

While watching the 2014 Alan Turing biopic The Imitation Game, University of Vermont jazz instructors Tom Cleary and Amber deLaurentis saw a connection between the 20th-century computer scientist and jazz icon Charlie Parker. The married couple is the backbone of local jazz combo Birdcode, whose name refers back to Parker — or “Bird,” as he’s known in hepcat circles.

“The way that [Turing] was listening to the encoded German transmissions

has something in common with the way that jazz players listen to Charlie Parker,” says Cleary, a pianist. He describes the saxophonist’s music as having “bits of language that you start to notice being repeated.”

“It’s a language, this improvising that we do,” says Cleary.

“There’s vocabulary to it, and we’re always building our vocabulary,” adds deLaurentis, the group’s vocalist.

Flexing their lexicon is the core of Birdcode’s new album, You Are Here. The nine-track collection is heavy on vocals, both lyrical and non-lyrical — aka scat singing. The group, which also features drummer Caleb Bronz and bassist Justin Dunn, presents its latest works throughout BDJF. Birdcode’s performance on Thursday, June 6, at the Light Club Lamp Shop is the formal album release show.

“There are these standard tunes that everybody plays, and then there’s this search going on of, ‘Where’s the new material gonna come from?’” says Cleary.

“One way we’ve addressed that is to use some of the standard forms and add our own melodies.”

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“I’m usually not that excited about the BDJF, but this year is different,” Burlington jazz icon James Harvey writes in an email to Seven Days. That’s because, this season, the multi-instrumentalist is returning to his first love: the trombone. You can see what all the fuss is about during Harvey’s run of BDJF shows: Saturday, June 1, at Radio Bean; Tuesday, June 4, at Red Square; and a special appearance as part of the tribute to funk icon John “Papa” Gros on Wednesday, June 5, at Nectar’s.

Folks who’ve seen the Vermont native play over the last decade or so — with his former project the H-Mob and as a member of Phish’s Big Country Horns and other combos — might think of him as a pianist.

And he certainly is. But the trombone, which Harvey describes as “the most cussed fucking mule of an instrument you could imagine,” was his main squeeze for much of his life. That came to an abrupt end when his public struggles with drug addiction claimed his teeth. Though he acquired a set of artificial ones, his false chompers affected his embouchure, rendering him unable to play.

Harvey describes it as the “biggest breakup of my life.”

About three years ago, he had what would turn out to be a prophetic dream in which he was playing his horn.

“It’s the corniest thing in the world,” he says. “I woke up and thought, Fuck, I kinda miss that.”

Serendipitously, Harvey encountered Burlington-based dentist Randall Miller, who informed the trombonist that he could construct dentures that would allow the jazz man to reunite with the brass. A successful GoFundMe campaign afforded Harvey the funds for a second chance.

“Teeth are very important when it comes to a wind instrument,” says Miller.

A musician himself, the dentist plays bass in his family band, the Miller Trio, and performed with the late Big Joe Burrell.

Miller studied major removable prosthodontics at State University of New York at Buffalo, specializing in embouchure dentures.

“You have to make a denture that you can bite on and still have an opening for air,” Miller continues. That differs from standard dentures, which make a closed seal.

Because Harvey was essentially operating with a new mouth, he had to completely relearn his technique.

“It’s taken me [two and a half years] to really get back on the horse,” explains Harvey. The trombonist did play his horn at last year’s festival but says he was just

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“We like to experiment,” says deLaurentis.

Without getting too technical, much of this experimentation comes out in the way the group approaches solos.

Cleary and deLaurentis prefer a conversational style, with quickly traded solos.

This challenges the common method of what they describe as “a series of monologues.”

For instance, Cleary’s original “Everybody’s Inside Blues” begins with a group improvisation.

“And then it kind of morphs into one person improvising, and we never know who it’s gonna be,” says deLaurentis.

Between mostly original tunes, the group drops in some noteworthy covers on the Colin McCaffrey-produced album. Traditional 19th-century folk tune “Wayfaring Stranger” becomes a brisk, sparkling ballad. And the band transforms Paul McCartney and Wings’ “Let ’Em In” from a bouncy piano stomper into a buttery, shuffling jaunt.

On a bittersweet note, the album also includes a reworking of late jazz artist Dan Skea’s tune “Indigo Bunting.” Skea, known for leading the Dan Skea Quartet as well as playing alongside Wayne Newton, died on May 13 from undisclosed health complications.

“We’re really proud to be commemorating him and his work,” says Cleary.

He and deLaurentis are currently sitting on another album, Innocent Road, to be released later this year under deLaurentis’ name. Described as more of a rock outing, it features collaborations with lyricist Sarah Blue as well as area players including George Voland, Rich Steel and other members of the Vermont Jazz Ensemble and Vermont Symphony Orchestra. m

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or six decades, Kaigle’s Citgo has stood as a landmark on the southern border of Burlington and South Burlington. If you could somehow Marty McFly your way back to May 1956, when Armand “Freckles” Kaigle opened the gas station under the name City Service, the differences in the surrounding landscape would strike you immediately.

While the area wasn’t exactly farmland, “This was the outskirts of town,” says Ray Kaigle, 66, the late Freckles’ son and the station’s owner since 1982.

It would be another eight-plus years before Interstate 189 would open, connecting U.S. Route 7 to the interstate — and thereby inviting the outside world to Burlington, for better and worse. In the succeeding decades, nearby shopping centers on either side of Shelburne Road would be built, razed and built again. Condo complexes would pop up all around the gas station as if in some life-size game of SimCity.

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Guys. A Sears department store begat Price Chopper, which begat the sprawling Market 32. That grocery store currently houses a Starbucks and stands directly across the street from another giant supermarket, Shaw’s — and another Starbucks.

As Shelburne Road has changed, so have the cars that travel it, from Bel Airs and Corvairs to Datsun 510s and Saab 900s to Outbacks and Priuses. And the crew at Kaigle’s Citgo has serviced them all.

Over the years, the modest three-bay garage and filling station on the corner of Shelburne Road and Farrell Street has remained pretty much the same, from its unassuming white façade to the lot where Christmas trees unfailingly crop up the day after Thanksgiving. Most importantly, for generations, customers could count on good treatment as they pulled up to the gas station’s full-service pumps and rang the bell that spurred a friendly attendant to action — often one with the surname Kaigle.

“I’ve always tried to treat my customers like I would my family,” Ray Kaigle says, “because that’s how my dad did it, too.”

But soon Kaigle and his staff will change their last air filters, rotate their last sets of

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tires and top off their last gas tanks. On Sunday, June 30, Kaigle’s Citgo will close for good, marking the disappearance of yet another small piece of Americana and yet another family-owned business along one of Vermont’s busiest arteries.

“What a tremendous loss to the community,” says Joe Hagan, a Burlingtonbased pediatrician and longtime Kaigle’s Citgo regular. “Not only is Ray a dynamite mechanic, he’s kind, and his rates have always been more than generous. Plus,” Hagan notes, “there’s not many guys who’ll work on a 1968 Karmann Ghia.”

If you’ve driven past the gas station with any regularity in the past 30 or so years, you’ve probably noticed Hagan’s classic Volkswagen parked there, especially in the spring when he’s getting it road ready. The sporty, bright-orange

coupe has a way of standing out. Hagan has been bringing the car to Kaigle for service for about three decades, along with all of his family’s vehicles.

“I’ve always had our cars serviced with Ray,” Hagan says. While his family’s two Priuses generally need service at a Toyota dealer, he still brings those cars to Kaigle’s for inspections and tire changes out of respect and admiration for Kaigle himself.

In one way, Hagan suggests, Kaigle was ahead of his time: “Even before there were gas stations that don’t look like gas stations, places like Cumberland Farms, every gas station sold cigarettes,” he says.

“Ray stopped selling cigarettes a long, long time ago, because it was the right thing to do. He’s just that kind of a guy.”

Kaigle is slight of build but has strong, wiry forearms, corded from years of twisting wrenches. Speaking with the slight twang of a native Vermonter, he has a genial manner and the kind face to match.

More than once during an interview with Seven Days, he removes his glasses to wipe away tears as he discusses closing his shop.

Kaigle prides himself on doing things the right way, a principle he says he learned from his father. “He had a 10th-grade education and didn’t know the first thing about working on cars when he opened this place,” Kaigle says. He notes that two other gas stations opened and closed in the building between 1953, when it was built, and 1956, when his father took over. “But he knew how to treat people, and that went a long way.”

Kaigle started working for his dad in 1966, first pumping gas — which was 19 cents per gallon, he recalls — and then gradually learning how to work on cars with the shop’s mechanics. Just as importantly, he learned how not to work on them.

“Dad said to always be truthful, which is what I tell my employees, too,” he explains.

“If there’s a job that we can’t do, I’m going to send you to someone that can.”

Kaigle conveys genuine dismay when the topic of crooked mechanics comes up.

“I’ve seen what some guys do to people’s cars, and it’s terrible,” he says.

“When my father opened, there were something like 26 garages along this stretch of Shelburne Road, and everybody ate,” he recalls, implying that there’s always been plenty of work to go around without bilking your clientele.

That honorable, old-school philosophy has endeared Kaigle to generations of customers. Ironically, it’s also the reason he’s walking away.

From the time it opened, the gas station’s building, pumps and gas supply were leased to Kaigle by Burlington’s Champlain Oil, owned for decades by the Cairns family. Kaigle says he’s always had a good and close relationship with the Cairnses. But when Waltham, Mass.based Global Partners bought out Champlain Oil in July 2018, Kaigle says, he saw the writing on the wall.

“There is only one thing they care about: money,” says Kaigle of Global.

“We’re not even Kaigle’s to them,” he continues. “We’re ‘Location 480.’”

even allow billboards. So Kaigle’s and the Gulf station are about as good as it gets.

“There’s something about the ubiquitousness of gas stations that’s very interesting to me,” he continues. “Gas stations are a cultural litmus test, in a way, because they represent the design sense of that particular age.”

In Fried’s view, family businesses like Kaigle’s Citgo represent both a cultural and a personal legacy. Over the years, Kaigle has employed his own children, his brothers, two sisters-in-law and one of their daughters. That’s in addition to

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“It’s an incredibly commendable thing that the Kaigle family gave its labor to provide a vital service to the community,” Fried says. “And that might be part of a passing era, where [now] things become more and more corporate and faceless.”

After he closes his garage, Kaigle plans to take a month off to spend with family — in particular, a new granddaughter he’s only seen a handful of times. The break will be long overdue for a man who works 100 hours a week, starting at 4:45 a.m. every day.

Then, of course, he’ll get back to work.

Kaigle reveals that he’s currently seeking a space to open a new garage in the Burlington area. If he finds one, it’s a good bet his customers will follow him.

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He recites a litany of escalating conflicts with the corporation, from more minor grievances such as missing invoices and rude reps to bitter disputes over the terms of his lease contract and cost increases that might have put him out of business anyway.

“I’ve seen what happens when these big guys come in and take over,” he says.

“So I told them that I won’t stand in their way.”

When Kaigle’s Citgo closes on June 30, the building will go up for lease. As of this writing, Kaigle says, no new tenant is lined up.

Vermont landscape artist Peter Fried has painted portraits of both Kaigle’s and the Gulf station just south of the I-189 interchange on Shelburne Road.

The painter, who was raised in Scotland, says the stations drew him because he sees them as representing an aspect of American culture that is increasingly scarce in Vermont.

“Vermont is a very frustrating place for a European to be, because it doesn’t really hit the high notes of Americana and American excess,” Fried says. “You don’t

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UVM scientist Mark Nelson dives deep into the brain to understand cognitive disorders B Y K E N PI CA RD

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n the late 1970s, when Mark Nelson was working on his doctorate in neural sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, he had to attend a three-hour seminar every Saturday morning on the intricate workings of the brain and central nervous system.

During those discussions, he recalled, the blood vessels of the brain never even warranted a mention.

Today, Nelson is a distinguished professor and chair of the department of pharmacology at the University of Vermont.

This month, his groundbreaking research on blood flow in the vessels and capillaries of the brain earned him the single highest honor awarded to scientists short of a Nobel Prize: Nelson was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He is one of only 100 new members elected this year to a body established by Congress in 1863.

Nelson isn’t just the first UVM professor to earn this august achievement; he’s also the first Vermonter to do so. How’d it happen?

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confessed during a recent interview. “It’s like the Freemasons.”

Nelson was being modest. In 33 years at UVM, he’s been among the most-cited researchers in the scientific community; one of the papers he authored has been cited more than 30,000 times. As department chair for the last 23 years, he has earned numerous professional accolades.

But Nelson is less inclined to describe his election to the NAS as a solo achievement than to deem it an honor paid to his entire laboratory staff, to UVM and to Vermont generally. His hope, he said, is that this accomplishment inspires the NAS to recognize the work of other equally deserving UVM researchers. As he put it, “I don’t want to be the first and last person from Vermont in the Academy.”

Nelson, 65, grew up in River Edge, N.J. His father, a World War II veteran, worked for chemical manufacturer Union Carbide as a journalist managing the company’s technical literature. His mother was a public school art teacher. After completing his postdoctoral work in Germany, then

Baltimore, Nelson took a position in Miami before moving to Vermont.

In recent years, much of Nelson’s research has centered on small-vessel diseases of the brain, which, as he explained, are major contributors to dementia, cognitive impairment and stroke. That research has included study of CADASIL syndrome, a hereditary stroke disorder that affects about one in every 50,000 people.

Why focus on such a rare malady?

Because small-vessel diseases generally account for more than 30 percent of strokes and at least 40 percent of all dementia cases. If researchers can untangle the physiology behind this hereditary disease, Nelson explained, it can help them better understand more common brain disorders and, ultimately, help cure and prevent them.

Such research couldn’t be timelier, especially in Vermont. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vermont’s rate of Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the state, is projected to rise by 41.7 percent by 2025. Similarly, strokes are now Vermont’s fifth leading cause of death. And as the state’s population continues to age, Vermont will see a rapid increase in such age-related disorders.

Nelson admitted that he’s still getting up to speed on what his responsibilities will be in the NAS; as one colleague joked with him recently, his primary task will be to keep other scientists out of this elite club. The body publishes one of the world’s most prestigious peer-reviewed journals, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.

It also helps set professional standards for scientists and makes policy recommendations on everything from climate change to agriculture to biomedical research.

One major difference between winning a Nobel Prize and getting elected to the NAS: The latter comes with no monetary reward — at least not directly. However, because UVM researchers often live and die by the grant money they receive — the College of Medicine gets about $70 million annually in federal funds, Nelson said — such professional recognition helps with landing future grants. They pay the salaries of the 15 to 20 international researchers who work in Nelson’s lab at any given time. And that can go a long way toward improving brain health for Nelson and his crew — by lowering everyone’s stress levels.

Nelson spoke with Seven Days about the role of blood flow in the brain, new research techniques and running marathons. His comments were lightly edited and condensed for space.

SEVEN DAYS: How’d you get interested in neuroscience?

MARK NELSON: In college I majored in math and biology, and I wanted to do something quantitative [such as studying the] electrical signaling of nerve cells.

Right now, what I mostly study is blood flow in the brain and how the neurons signal to the blood vessels to deliver blood rapidly on demand. The brain has about a thousand miles of blood vessels, most of which are capillaries positioned next to every nerve cell to deliver oxygen and respond to the demands of the nerves nearby. When this doesn’t work, it’s the main cause of dementia and cognitive decline.

SD: What are your primary tools of research?

MN: We do a lot of modeling. With the gene for CADASIL, the mutation that happens in humans is engineered into mice so that they have the same pathology. We’ll look at them at the single-cell level and the blood vessels to isolated arterials and capillaries.

In [a living organism], we can make a little window, and you can image the blood flow.

And we have calcium sensors in different cells types, so we can watch the changes in calcium and blood flow simultaneously in a three-dimensional slab of the brain.

in activity. We have preliminary data to suggest that, in fact, the strength of the signal from the capillaries upstream decreases with a lack of use.

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SD: So it’s a use-it-or-lose-it scenario?

MN: It probably is. We’ve also done models with blood flow in the amygdala, [the area of the brain where you experience] anxiety and fear, which was greatly compromised after a week of chronic stress. So real chemical changes, either by cortisol or other [hormones], can change the robustness of how blood vessels signal to deliver blood to the right place. This is a very topical issue right now because many people experience chronic stress, such as those with PTSD. The question is, how reversible is it?

Some of these changes persist for a long time after the stress is gone. So there are all sorts of implications.

SD: Is there a holy grail in your work?

MN: Your brain is 2 percent of your body mass and uses 20 percent of the body’s energy. That thousand miles of blood vessels in your brain are working moment to moment to keep everything in the body functioning. How does this happen? What is the impact of diminished blood flow in the brain?

What’s the impact if it’s diminished over decades? And if you can correct it, what’s the impact on dementia and cognition down the road? We don’t know that yet.

When you have a major stroke, which is an occlusion of an artery, part of the brain dies, and the surrounding nerve cells hang on for life. If we can figure out how to turn on the blood vessels that feed the capillaries that feed this surviving area, and then direct more blood flow to those areas that need it immediately, that would be [one way] to keep as much of the brain alive as possible.

SD: Are you using research techniques now that were unimaginable when you entered this field?

MN: That’s a picture of blood vessels that we’ve color-coded as they go deeper into the brain. [See above image.] The microscopy techniques have improved unbelievably, so I can measure something that happens in less than a micron — a millionth of a meter — with resolutions down to a millisecond. So we’re talking about changes in blood flow that happen in under a second.

SD: Are you referring to neuroplasticity?

MN: Neuroplasticity is when you can change the behavior of the neuron by changing its stimulation or, if it’s a sensory thing, changing a visual or tactile input. The question is, can we change the blood vessels if they’re stimulated more often? We’re testing this [theory] by moving the whiskers of a rodent. That’s a major sensory input [for rodents] because they’re always whisking, or sensing, air eddies. You can stop those whiskers from moving and then look at what happens in that part of the brain and its ability to respond two weeks later to an increase

SD: Anything else?

MN: Another obvious one of sleep.

Your circadian rhythms are a powerful controller of bodily functions, and [longdistance air] travel is one way to really destroy it.

When I majored in math, I never took an exam when I was tired because my brain wasn’t clear. I can’t do any writing or anything quantitative when I’m tired.

When it comes to managing stress and a healthy work-life balance, I don’t always practice what I preach. But I can tell you that training for a marathon is not the only way to do it. m

SD: How do you keep your own brain healthy?

MN: Aerobic exercise and keeping your blood pressure low are about the two best things you can do right now. So I go running every day. Now I’m doing four to seven miles. I used to run the Vermont City Marathon. I haven’t run it in a couple of years, but I’ve done it about 14 times. My other big accomplishment is winning first place in the 50-to-54 [age] category in 2004.

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A Möbius Yarn Book review: The Silk Road, Kathryn Davis B Y J I M SCHL EY

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magine strolling along Burlington’s Church Street on a sunny spring afternoon and asking the people you meet, “What’s a novel?” Probably most replies would include mention of characters, narrators, plots and settings.

But what if a writer could construct a readable and absorbing novel that largely omits the supposed necessities of vivid depictions, continuous story lines, and recognizable locations in time and place?

Kathryn Davis’ dreamy and sinuous new novel The Silk Road will challenge readers to reconsider what a novel can be and do.

Davis is the author of seven previous novels that, together with her newest, must be counted among contemporary American fiction’s most idiosyncratically strange. She primarily lives in Montpelier while maintaining a tenured professorship at Washington University in St. Louis, where she teaches each spring. Her work has never gathered a huge readership, as it is demanding and hard to categorize, but she has persisted.

Graywolf Press, one of the country’s leading independents, published Davis’ new novel and her previous one, Duplex (2013). This spring, Graywolf also released a new edition of her 1988 debut, Labrador. She’s the kind of writer who will benefit from the dedication of a publisher willing to seek out readers adventurous enough for her books.

The Silk Road is an extended riddle that begins, like a murder mystery, with a corpse. Comically, the scene is a yoga class, but this one is in a subterranean chamber surrounded by a labyrinth, and some form of Armageddon may be taking place in the world overhead. The class includes a group of eight siblings, known only as the Astronomer, the Archivist, the Botanist, the Keeper, the Topologist, the Geographer, the Iceman and the Cook, and someone doesn’t get up after savasana. Who killed whom?

Everyone is a suspect, and they commence relating the stories of how each of them arrived at this moment.

The siblings bicker and console one another; they seem to share a lifetime of memories, not only being steeped in their individual recollections but knowing everything that ever happened (or will happen) to all of the others.

FROM THE SILK ROAD At last we found a roadside table with enough chairs for all of us to sit down around it. The sun had come out; a dark blue was spread above us, fluttering and waving and dyeing the seated assembly below with its color. A man emerged from behind a potted shrub, a white apron low on his hips.

He ran his hand through his thinning hair. If he was there to take our order he gave no sign of it.

Kathryn Davis

Two French doors led into the hostelry, painted dark green, one of them

THE SCENE IS A YOGA CLASS IN

A SUBTERRANEAN CHAMBER SURROUNDED

BY A LABYRINTH. Some of the novel’s most moving stories involve the siblings’ mother and father, recalled with great particularity.

The storytellers are attended by their ever-present, sphinxlike yoga teacher, Jee Moon. Are they humans, or are they gods like the rivalrous deities on Mount Olympus?

Their tales move not chronologically but elliptically. Scenes pivot on images that recur like musical motifs, and origins and outcomes are often reversed, with readers given a detail that won’t be explained until many pages later.

In lieu of an ordinary first-person or third-person narrator, Davis uses the first-person plural, which is unfamiliar but never confusing: At some point we left behind the sandy track we’d been following and emerged into a wood. Our eyes took a moment to adjust to the shifting darkness, the other watchful eyes. We went through

slightly ajar. We knew they were going to be there: this is where we had been headed from the first intake of breath and the first expulsion of breath, the table set as it had been from the start, the knives and forks and spoons. The napkins, folded

shoppers in a market. When the market

in triangles. The white plates with a

closes, the shoppers disperse. Likewise

blue stripe around the rim. The table

this illusory aggregate of form.

could have been set for a party, except

One of us had failed to obstruct the

then you’d have known who the guests

womb entrance and thus was forced to

were. A party often serves as a kind of

suffer in a dog kennel or a pigsty or an

explanation. It’s the least interesting part

anthill or a worm hill for the rest of this

of a life, really. We already knew all we

temporal existence. There was to be no

needed to know or thought we did.

way back.

This is no place for a baby, the man

One of us appeared filleted on a platter,

with the apron said. We could tell

drenched in lemon, a sprig of parsley in his

he was disapproving, scornful even,

mouth.

though of what, we were unsure. He

One of us lay like a fallen cairn at the

had seen everything that had attained

top of a pass, severed of all flesh and

a human come through here. Alas!

bone.

The human body ages day by day!

The relatives and friends surrounding

One of us remained in the kitchen, seeing to the food.

us in this life are like a gathering of

a little gate and shortly thereafter another. A preponderance of beech trees, the old kind, the trunks smooth and seamless and gray like elephant hide … The thing is, we had to apprehend of what kind and how widely different in their forms were the beginnings of things, how varied by manifold diversities of

shape. We were new, too, the skin beneath our cloaks just acquiring density.

Analogies for Davis’ narrative scheme come to mind: Boccaccio’s circle of raconteurs taking refuge from the plague in a walled garden, or Chaucer’s troupe of pilgrims tromping toward Canterbury.

SAINT MICHAEL’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS One may think of the allegorical figures in a tarot deck, or the ring of potential culprits in an Agatha Christie whodunit, or the board game Clue.

For Davis, the Silk Road isn’t only a historical trade route stretching between Italy and China; it’s a Möbius strip made of quicksilver, a spiraling chain of DNA and a ladder from an earthly crevasse to a perch in eternity.

In some passages, the book’s personages seem to exist in a realm prior to birth, with synesthetic foreknowledge of the lives to come. At other moments they appear to be surveying earthly existence beyond mortality — from the vantage of purgatory, otherworldly but still carnal.

The conceptual universe of The Silk Road draws on insights from quantum physics, where different instants might coexist simultaneously the way different locales do. Yet the literary effect is reminiscent not as much of science fiction as of fairy and folktales, with their leaps and skips and slides in time and place, creatures changing shape and matter transforming.

A reader may feel that entering into such lavish bewilderment would be easier with a movie, where the stream of images and sounds just keeps going.

At times The Silk Road does resemble in its textures and sequences the fluidly unpredictable cinemascapes of Cocteau, Kubrick, Bergman and Tarkovsky.

Reading a novel like this is not easy, and not meant to be. Though it is short, no one would describe The Silk Road as brief or swift, because its chronicle keeps doubling back. Each chapter is like a new beginning. Progress is circuitous, for somehow the book’s enigmatic protagonists, like their creator, know the complete story backward and forward. They see “its many rivers thundering and foaming and swirling along their courses,” holding the entirety in mind as only gods — or a novelist — can do.

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But as I learned on a recent Saturday, if you’re waiting for summer’s full bounty before you hit the Burlington Farmers Market, you’re missing out.

The market, which opened May 11, is already humming with artists and artisans, community groups, prepared foods, live music, and spring vegetables. To be sure, there was enough lettuce, greens, onions and radishes for a salad, and plenty of farm-raised meats to throw on the grill later. But I was like Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory: I want it now!

My sole objective was to jump mouth first into the market’s array of ready-to-eat foods — and to perfect the art of eating while strolling.

I arrived midmorning at the market’s temporary location at 345 Pine Street, having parked about five blocks south.

(The market’s longtime home, City Hall Park, will be undergoing a renovation.)

Inside the market, which is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the people watching was in full swing. Just as the sun was doing its spring best, with temps in the 60s, so were market-goers testing the limits of the weather, clad in T-shirts and shorts.

My initial impulse was to start slamming sausage sandwiches, but given that this was my inaugural Burlington Farmers Market, I thought I should meander for a bit. I opted for beverages first, hoping to appear studious and refined with drink in hand while browsing the booths of artists and crafters.

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Richards offered two 2-ounce samples for $1: the Volcano Juice, a ginger beer/ lemonade shandy ($10/four-pack); and the spicy Gipsy Moth ($10/16-ounce bottle). Both are a ginger lover’s dream. The 4.1 percent ABV Volcano Juice would be perfect for a sun-soaked cookout, but the burn of the 8 percent ABV Gipsy Moth nearly made me howl.

“We added as much ginger as we could use without blowing it out,” Richards said as I savored each sip.

With the smell of pastries and sizzling burgers in the air, my hunger pangs set in, especially after stopping to marvel at the colorful grill full of pork sausage patties, fried eggs and toasting challah buns at Pigasus Meats. But I was still thirsty, and temptations lurked at every turn, including Champlain Kola , made with kola nuts, citrus, cinnamon and vanilla at Rookie’s Root Beer; and the Woke Milk & Coffee liqueur from Hooker Mountain Farm Distillery, made with rum, milk, coffee and Vermont maple syrup.

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A drive-through food business launched in Bradford last week when KENDALL GENDRON opened VITTLES ESPRESSO & EATERY. Like a mobile version of a fast-food window, the food truck is designed for customers to navigate from the driver’s seat. Gendron takes orders from her window, then gives the food to the drivers as they wait in their cars.

Parked by the intersection of Routes 5 and 25, Gendron serves coffee and espresso drinks made from organic, fair-trade beans she roasts at her house in Corinth.

The baked goods, including English muffins and bagels, come from South Corinth bakery MARILYN’S KITCHEN. Gendron herself bakes doughnuts daily, including gluten-free options.

At 11 a.m., Gendron switches to lunch, serving up five varieties of hot dogs.

These include a dog dressed with chili, cheddar cheese and jalapeños; and the Mount Rainier (named for Gendron’s home state of Washington), with cream cheese, caramelized onions, garlic-Sriracha sauce and jalapeños.

Gendron, 30, has more than a decade of experience in the food and coffee industry, including having worked as bar manager at the Skinny Pancake in Hanover, N.H. Opening her own business is a longtime goal, she said: “This has been a dream, finally conquered.”

Vittles Espresso & Eatery will be open on summer weekdays from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to give Gendron some flexibility for special events.

In the winter, she expects to extend her hours to six days a week.

“This has been the most exciting, gratifying week of my life,” she told Seven Days last Friday, after wrapping up her first week of business.

“I’ve had an outpouring of support and appreciation and excitement from all of my new customers. It’s been the most positive experience.”

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I could have chatted all day, but I had an appetite to satisfy, and other booths were calling me. I couldn’t let these good Vermont vendors go home with unused toothpicks, could I? I walked again through the market aisles, this time focused on food — sampling as much cheese as possible.

Though I’ve met few cheeses I didn’t like, the win went to Shelburne Farms and its four-cheddar selection. The extra-sharp two-year cheddar was so good, I was tempted to sprint away with the sample plate.

Keeping a mental list of lunch options in my head, I couldn’t help but notice how much maple had found its way into and onto just about everything: milk, yogurt, chipotle-bourbon syrup, peanut butter cookies, cotton candy, nuts, popcorn, pastries.

As I wandered, I let the food options choose me, plunking down money only when I couldn’t resist. As I passed Maple Wind Farm’s booth, I involuntarily rubbernecked a bright-yellow sign: “Grilled bacon hot dog!”

As with cheese, I love all hot dogs, even the ones I hate.

And I’ll eat hot dogs from anywhere — gas stations, ballparks, street vendors, Home Depot. But you know a farmers market hot dog has to be a special breed. Maple Wind’s bacon dog ($5) was made with 33 percent each of pork, beef and bacon (so, technically, 66 percent pork?), all pasture-raised.

“It’s a hot dog you can eat with confidence,” co-owner Beth Whiting declared. She offered their frequent-eater eight-dog punch card, but I politely refused, preemptively embarrassed that I might get to eight punches by closing time.

I dressed my dog with ketchup and mustard and, though I was indeed confident about where my hot dog came from, perhaps my expectations were too high.

The hot dog itself was tasty, but discerning the bacon was difficult. The bun, however, was a disappointment. Big and wheaty, it threw off the crucial bun-to-dog ratio.

Give me a thin, top-sliced white bread roll any day.

After a pit stop to sample some handcrafted marshmallows from Nomadic Kitchen, I decided to zero in on the variety of ethnic offerings.

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First stop: Green Mountain Potstickers, a line I entered, paradoxically, because it was the longest. I asked a woman waiting if she’d eaten here before. She hadn’t.

Then why wait so long? “I love Asian food, and I saw there was such a big line,” she reasoned. Good, I thought, I’m not so crazy.

I ordered a four-piece meat-free potsticker variety plate ($7). Best was the spicy Wing Chun, filled with green bean, soy protein, garlic, shiitake mushroom and sesame oil. The marinated cucumber slices on the side, subtly spicy and tangy, were a surprisingly excellent complement.

My line acquaintance recommended the samosas at Pak-Afghan Foods, so off I

As the Burlington Farmers Market settles into its new temporary location at 345 Pine Street, motorists have experienced some frustration about parking.

The market’s executive director, Chris Wagner, said that initially there were informal plans for market-goers to park at the Maltex Building and Dealer.com (south lot). Those agreements fell through, however, when market managers learned that both of those lots are reserved for employees, tenants and customers on Saturdays. Instead, Wagner recommended the following options: • Free parking spaces on Pine Street (not next to “No Market Parking” signs) • The Dealer.com north lot (1 Howard Street, a four-minute walk) • Burlington Electric Department (585 Pine Street, a nine-minute walk) • Burlington Public Works Department (645 Pine Street, an 11-minute walk) • Perkins Pier (1 Lavalley Lane, a 10-minute walk) • Paid parking downtown (about a seven-minute walk) Better yet, ride a bike and park it for free with Local Motion, or if you live nearby, walk!

went. I chose the Spicy Chicken Samosa ($3), which came with chunks of chicken, cheddar cheese, cabbage, garlic and curry spices stuffed into a wheat pastry. It may have been the best thing I ate all day, though its heat — and the newly formed sweat on my forehead — was no joke.

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Next I stopped at Gracie’s Tamales and Burritos for a cheddar, Monterey jack and green chile tamale ($4). Wrapped like a gift in its cornhusk, complete with a tie, I almost needed a box cutter to get it open.

It was worth the effort. The combination of masa, gooey cheese and green chiles lit up my brain’s pleasure center.

I couldn’t leave without eating something sweet and luckily remembered the extravagant display of delicacies at Ardelia Farm & Co. I chose the Ardeli-O’s ($2), essentially a small whoopie pie; a maplebourbon-pecan tartlet ($2); and a coconut macaroon ($1). All were excellent, but the macaroon stayed with me most — literally. It took the entire drive home to clear all the coconut from nooks in my mouth I didn’t even know I had.

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Chef Cara Chigazola Tobin talks about her path from pizza to Honey Road

hen Cara Chigazola Tobin was a 17-year-old high school student in Lebanon, N.H., she walked into a pizza place in Hanover to ask for a job.

“Can you cook?” the chef-owner of Everything But Anchovies asked her.

“Yes, definitely!” she answered. She loved food, but her claim was a bit of a stretch. (“I had no idea what I was doing,” Chigazola Tobin said 20 years later.)

“Come back at 5:30,” the owner told her.

Chigazola Tobin returned and stayed for more than three years, learning how to move in a kitchen, how to use equipment, how to be organized and, maybe most important, how to be fast.

Many of the lessons came between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., when Chigazola Tobin and a dishwasher were the only workers on shift. She handled the 1 a.m. rush of Dartmouth College students who wanted pizza, pasta, salad and sandwiches in the hour before closing.

“It taught me how to work in a professional kitchen,” said Chigazola Tobin, now chef/co-owner of Honey Road. The Middle Eastern restaurant opened on restaurant to take it all in — the lighting, Church Street in Burlington two years ago the table setting, the sounds and smells, and yes, the look of the plated food. The and quickly became a go-to spot.

Between Everything But Anchovies goal is to get a sense of a diner’s “full and Honey Road, Chigazola Tobin went on experience.”

“It’s super important to me,” she said, a cross-country adventure, worked a range of cooking jobs, married her high school “that big-picture experience.”

Before she opened Honey Road with boyfriend and had a son. The 36-year-old chef is expecting her second child in three co-owner/general manager Allison weeks. She’ll be working this summer but Gibson, Chigazola Tobin was chef de “taking it easy” after the birth of her baby cuisine at Oleana, an acclaimed restaurant boy. “I have fun coming here,” she said. in Cambridge, Mass. There she worked with Paul Trombly, who moved to Burl“I’m excited to have him here with me.”

These days, she’s at work creating new ington to be chef de cuisine at Honey Road. menu items, expandHe’s one of three former Oleana employees who joined ing the food offerings at Chigazola Tobin there. the restaurant’s happy “We work well together, hour (called Honey and we vibe well together,” Time) and overseeing furniture changes in the said Trombly, 39. “I feel like every chef’s journey is unique dining room.

“Chefs have a lot of in some way. And I think Cara ego,” Chigazola Tobin does a good job of making [the said last week. “But at CARA CHIGAZOL A TOBIN food] interesting and differthe end of the day, we’re ent, but people get it.”

Chigazola Tobin grew up in Sacrain the entertainment business. I’m here to provide you with an experience that makes mento, Calif., and (briefly) in Iowa. At 15, you forget about the troubles in your life she moved with her family to Lebanon, N.H., where she went to high school and for an hour and a half of your day.”

Pointing to two staircases at Honey got her pizza-place job.

Road, she said she walks up and down When she was 21, she and her them many times a day, circling the boyfriend, Willie Tobin — now her

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husband — loaded her jeep and moved to California, a homecoming for Chigazola Roasted carrots and beets with lemon ricotta and dukkah; red pepper falafel with apricot labne; Tobin. He was a student at and Always Sunny cocktail with turmeric-infused gin the University of California, Santa Cruz; she worked as an officer manager for a naturopath.

One day, a patient left an appointment with dietary instructions: no dairy, no gluten, no soy, no sugar. “He looked at me like, ‘What do I do?’” Chigazola Tobin recalled.

She offered to go to the patient’s house once a week, cook a bunch of food for him and freeze it. With its bounty of fresh produce, Santa Cruz had plenty of ingredients for people on restricted diets.

The personal catering job made Chigazola Tobin realize she missed cooking. She decided that she wanted to semester as a line cook at a roadhouse get serious about it, to “treat it like a craft,” making barroom fare, the other as a baker as Tobin suggested. and brunch cook at a bakery.

She enrolled in a yearlong program Chigazola Tobin’s California cooking at the now-defunct Culinary Center of experience would go on to include being Monterey, where she learned basic cook- sous chef at the high-end PlumpJack Café ing techniques. She also worked: one in San Francisco, where dinner unfolded

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A HONEY ROAD GLOSSARY The menu at Honey Road is deceptively simple: dips in one section, mezze in another. But the items in it — cacik, markouk, shankleesh, tarator — might require explanation, so the menu includes a glossary.

Seven Days compiled a glossary about Honey Road itself.

ACCOLADES: Honey Road is a three-

time James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist: for best chef and best new restaurant in 2018, and for best chef in 2019.

HONEY ROAD: The restaurant’s name refers to a long-ago market road in Kars, Turkey, where women took over beekeeping and related activities when townsmen went to war. To chef Cara Chigazola Tobin, who loves the Beatles, Honey Road also sounds like the name of a Beatles cover band. “It hits all the marks,” she said.

HOT SPOT: Honey Road has been abuzz since Chigazola Tobin and general manager Allison Gibson opened it in the summer of 2017. The crowd includes area chefs, out-oftowners, and locals celebrating special occasions or dining on the reg. During Honey Time (4 to 5 p.m.), customers come for after-work drinks, $1 chicken wings and baba ghanoush with pickled cauliflower.

PINK: That’s the color of the neon

flamingo that hangs above the bar by the restaurant’s Church Street-facing front window. The bird casts a happy glow over the bar and highlights shades of pink around the restaurant: from a bartender’s T-shirt to a cook’s apron straps; from the coppertopped bar to the cocktail napkins; from vintage glassware to a pour of Slovenian wine the color of the sinking sun.

ROBERT FROST: On occasion, the

cocktail list offers a drink named for a work by Vermont’s first poet laureate. The Secret Sits, a seasonal selection, is a rum cocktail with port and fig-infused brandy, decorated with pineapple. If Frost reveals his secret in two lines, Honey Road unveils its own at dinnertime.

VEGETABLES: In the winter, about

half the dishes on the menu are vegetarian, including creative takes on Brussels sprouts and kale and terrific king oyster mushrooms with spicy tahini and sunflower seeds.

During the summer and fall, when Vermont’s harvest is in full swing, Honey Road expands its vegetarian options to highlight local produce.

over three hours, and banquet chef at an affiliated resort in Tahoe, Calif. Later, she was executive chef at Dream Inn Santa Cruz and was responsible for its restaurant, poolside bar and room service.

“I love my life now,” she said. “But I miss that freewheeling California spirit.”

In 2010, the couple moved back east for Tobin’s graduate studies at Harvard University. Chigazola Tobin answered a Craigslist ad for a job at Oleana, where she worked for six years. But the couple wanted to settle in Vermont, where they have family, so they moved here in September 2016. By then, Chigazola Tobin knew she wanted to open her own restaurant.

She and Gibson, 43, met through a mutual friend, who offered this advance word on Chigazola Tobin: “She’s moving to town. She’s really cool. You guys should know each other,” Gibson recalled.

The two met for coffee at Maglianero and took a walk on the waterfront. During a second walk, this one at Shelburne Farms, Chigazola Tobin popped the question: “Do you want to open a restaurant with me?”

Gibson said yes. She’d worked in restaurants since age 14 and was then operations director of Hen of the Wood and Doc Ponds. Within nine months of that “lightning bolt” affirmation, as Gibson put it, the women opened Honey Road. With no location in mind when they decided to go into business together, they ended up leasing the space that once housed Smokejacks, where Gibson had been a server almost 20 years ago.

Through hours of phone calls and writing their business plan, the women built a “shared vision,” Gibson said. They organized pop-up dinners to present Chigazola Tobin’s cuisine to local diners and introduce her to the Vermont restaurant scene. To make certain decisions, they each rated the choice on a scale of 1 to 10. Whoever scored it with the higher number, indicating she cared more about the particular decision, made the call.

Over and over, during the whirlwind months before they opened Honey Road, the partners were advised to seek a “target audience,” Gibson said. Chigazola Tobin rejected that notion, telling Gibson: “I want everybody.”

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PUBLIC TOUR: Like goats? How about chickens and community gardening? Folks explore the collaborative farm where New Americans raise traditional foods. Pine Island Community Farm, Colchester, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, shelly@vlt.org.

cannabis

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

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

Free. Info, 229-2090.

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: Creative types get hooked on knitting, crocheting, spinning and more at an informal weekly gathering. Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7746.

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

Free. Info, 846-4140.

film

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

‘COMING HOME’: A 2018 documentary by Bess O’Brien turns the lens toward former inmates as they reintegrate into their communities. A panel discussion focused on the Circles of Support and Accountability program follows. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, 6-9 p.m.

Free. Info, hello@wishbone collectivevt.com.

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‘DEEP FOCUS’ STUDENT FILM SCREENING: Cinephiles view student work from awardwinning director Samantha Davidson Green’s advanced filmmaking class. A discussion with the directors follows. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

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

‘MARY POPPINS RETURNS’: Emily Blunt stars as a magical nanny who helps a pair of children through a difficult time in their lives. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5.

Info, 533-2000.

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

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: Actor Kate Winslet narrates a virtual odyssey into the largest and least-explored habitat on Earth. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

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‘THE STORY OF VERMONT’S QUIET DIGITAL REVOLUTION’: A short documentary looks at the role of online service Front Porch Forum in local communities. A discussion with FPF’s Lynn Espey and several film subjects follows. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

‘WATER LILIES OF MONET: THE MAGIC OF WATER AND LIGHT’: Art hounds embark on an on-screen journey through the life and work of Impressionist painter Claude Monet. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-15. Info, 748-2600.

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors.

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

GOLDEN FORK CHEF COMPETITION: Utilizing two mystery ingredients, local chefs race around the kitchen preparing small plates to be voted on by participants.

Proceeds benefit the Lamoille Family Center. Black Diamond Barbeque, Morrisville, 6:309:30 p.m. $40. Info, 888-2275.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

CARD GAMES, CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: Card sharks engage in friendly competition.

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

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In 2018, Brooklyn journalist Shomari Wills told the New York Times’ John Williams the story of his great-great-uncle John Drew, whom he says was one of the first black millionaires in the Philadelphia area. Investing the profits he made operating a bus line in the early 1900s, Drew acquired nearly a million dollars before the stock market crash of 1929.

Inspired in part by his ancestor, Wills wrote his 2018 book Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires.

Wills shares passages from his eye-opening page-turner, then sticks around for a Q&A and book signing.

SHOMARI WILLS Saturday, June 1, 4-6 p.m., at Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte. Donations; preregister.

Info, 765-560-5445, clemmonsfamilyfarm.org.

JUN.2 | MUSIC Music in Mind A group of singers from Chittenden County and beyond has been rehearsing since mid-March for its sixth annual concert.

What sets this particular chorus apart from other local ensembles? Twenty-six members of the Aphasia Choir are stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors with expressive aphasia, which manifests as difficulty speaking or using language. “Because music is largely mediated by the undamaged right hemispheres of the brains of individuals with aphasia, they can sing and are often fluent while singing,” explains choir founder and director Karen M. Leary by email. With spouses, caregivers, University of Vermont speech and language pathology students, and community members by their sides, the vocalists present a variety of popular songs.

APHASIA CHOIR Sunday, June 2, 2 p.m., at Colchester High School. Free. Info, 288-9777.

JUN.1 | SPORTS

MOVE After trail damage cut last year’s event short, the annual Causeway 5K, 10K & 15K Race is back in full force. With three race lengths to choose from, runners make strides along the Island Line Trail to the historic Colchester Causeway Path. Flat gravel and dirt trails, along with scenic lake and wetland views, make for a fun and rewarding outing benefiting path and park maintenance. Participants, take note: Dogs, bikes, strollers and Rollerblades should stay at home.

CAUSEWAY 5K, 10K & 15K RACE Saturday, June 1, 8:30-11 a.m., at Airport Park in Colchester. $30.

Info, 264-5640, colchestervt.gov.

JUN.1 | FAIRS & FESTIVALS Bugging Out Bloodthirsty blackflies typically begin buzzing around the Northeast in mid-May. If you can’t beat the predatory pests that appear each spring, why not celebrate them?

Folks in Adamant do just that with the annual Blackfly Festival. Now in its 11th year, this insect-inspired bash begins with morning nature walks and continues with grilled grub, live music, and a black- and blood-themed pie contest. Feeling festive? Costumes are welcome during a parade and fashion show.

“After a long cold winter here in Adamant, we need something to celebrate,” proclaims the event website, “and God only knows we have plenty of blackflies.”

ADAMANT BLACKFLY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Adamant Co-op. Free. Info, adamantcoop@gmail.com, blackflyfestival.org.

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

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

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

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

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.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION: Language learners make strides — and new friends — in an ongoing discussion group. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 846-4140.

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

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: This 24th annual festival highlights dance, music and visual art and more

by Asian artists from Montréal, Québec, Canada and beyond. See accesasie.com for details. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary.

Info, 514-298-0757.

FESTIVAL TRANSAMÉRIQUES: Artists from across generations and continents converge in Montréal for 14 days of dance and theater shows. Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-844-3822.

ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: The world’s most offbeat performers convene for live music, theater performances and everything in between. See montrealfringe.ca for details.

Various Montréal locations. Prices vary. Info, 514-849-3378.

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words

GREENFIELD PIANO ASSOCIATES: Regional musicians make the black and white keys dance in compositions by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Brahms, Bizet, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff and Granados.

An artist reception follows.

Richmond Free Library, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, janevossler@gmail.com.

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

‘SIT CROOKED AND TALK STRAIGHT’: Fans of the podcast “My Favorite Murder” discuss their favorite episodes and thumb through Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-to Guide, the new book by hosts Karen Kilgariff, Georgia Hardstark.

Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

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film

WORKFORCE & TALENT SUMMIT: More than five conference tracks and 20 seminars keep business owners in the loop on topics such as data and analytics and building the modern workforce.

Hilton Burlington, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $110-135. Info, 262-0147.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: ‘AMAZING GRACE’: A 2019 documentary chronicling the late Aretha Franklin singing with the choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, a Los Angeles neighborhood, in January 1972 lifts spirits. Merrill’s Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966.

Find club dates in the music section.

OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: Be they accomplished musicians or just starting out, 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.

RENAISSONICS: Solos as well as chamber and dance music ring out on handcrafted Renaissance instruments. Stowe Community Church, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7792.

UKULELE CLUB: Instrumentalists of all abilities meet to practice and play. Hartland Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 436-2473.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: Young vocalists vie for spots in a professional singing ensemble and education program. Various locations statewide. Free; preregister. Info, vermontgirlschoir@gmail.com.

seminars

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

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

talks

ALAN NEWMAN: “Alan: Unfiltered” features the advice and musics of the serial entrepreneur behind Vermont-based companies such as Magic Hat Brewing and Seventh Generation. Pizza and refreshments follow. Generator, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0761.

ASHLEIGH AXIOS: Closing the AIGA Vermont’s Design: WTF!? speaker series, the Washington, D.C., designer reflects on her time as creative director and digital strategist for the Obama White House. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10-25; free for Champlain College Masters’ in Emergent Media students. Info, vermont.aiga.org.

BRENNAN GAUTHIER: Pulling from his collection of photos and stories, the speaker looks at local history in “World War I in Essex.”

Essex Memorial Hall, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, essexcommunityhistorical society@myfairpoint.net.

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.

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business

community

CCTV 35TH ANNIVERSARY FREE SPEECH MIXER: Folks fête three and a half decades of Chittenden County’s public access television station with food, fun and friends.

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-3966.

conferences

YOUTH SUMMIT: Organized by the Youth Advocacy Council, this first-annual gathering educates and empowers young people with differing abilities. Vermont Technical College, Randolph, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, martha.frank@vtfn.org.

environment

‘EMERALD ASH BORER IN VERMONT’: A presentation delves into the destructive and invasive forest pest that eventually kills all species of ash trees. Ferrisburgh Town Offices & Community Center, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 318-7197.

FACILITY TOURS: In honor of Water Quality Day, community members get a firsthand introduction to people and stations dedicated to keeping Vermonts rivers and lakes clean. Champlain Water District, South Burlington, 8:30 & 11:30 a.m. Info, 864-7454.

Burlington Wastewater Plant, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Info, 862-6565.

South Burlington Stormwater Treatment Facility, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Info, 658-7961, ext. 6108.

South Burlington Wastewater Plant, 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 658-7964.

VERMONT’S ASH TREES & THE EMERALD ASH BORER: Folks join University of Vermont forestry professor Tony D’Amato in the field for a lesson on the effects of the invasive insect on the state’s arboreal species. Preregister for the South Hero location. 5-8 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, allaire@ vlt.org.

etc.

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

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.29.

‘DOGMAN’: A 2018 thriller follows a timid dog groomer as he deals with a menacing acquaintance. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-8; free for Vermont International Film Festival members. Info, 660-2600.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.29.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.29.

‘PAULINE AT THE BEACH’: Two female cousins encounter amorous escapades and their accompanying challenges in this 1983 comedy. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-2600.

‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’: Hot patootie! Props in hand, costumed fans have a rocking good time with this campy film about newly engaged lovebirds who encounter an unconventional scientist. Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2739.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

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

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

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

All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

food & drink

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.

WATERBURY FARMERS MARKET: Cultivators and their customers swap veggie tales and edible inspirations at a weekly outdoor emporium complete with live music and yoga demos. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, waterbury market@gmail.com.

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.

health & fitness

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

Free. Info, 223-1772.

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

Free. Info, 479-9512.

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

Info, 448-4262.

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

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

Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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

YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

montréal

FESTIVAL ACCÈS ASIE: See WED.29.

FESTIVAL TRANSAMÉRIQUES: See WED.29.

THE LAUNCH MTL: Nine Montréal professional English theater companies announce their 2019-20 season offerings. Conseil des arts de Montréal, 5-7 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, thelaunchmtl.com.

ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: See WED.29.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

A.J. CROCE: The musician honors his late father with “Croce Plays Croce,” a set of Jim Croce classics such as “Operator” and “Time in a Bottle.” Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. $25-60.

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

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.29.

outdoors

SPRING WILD PLANT WALK: Delight in spring ephemerals!

Participants check out buds and emerging flowers and learn wild edibles and medicinal properties of local herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs. Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury, 5-7 p.m. $1020; free for kids. Info, 456-8122.

tech

PUBLIC HEARING: Vermonters weigh in on the benefits and potential risks of AI at a gathering hosted by the Vermont legislature’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Generator, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, kayla.dewey@vermont.gov.

theater

‘THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED)’: Audience members are in stitches as a Lost Nation Theater cast explores what has made people laugh from ancient times through the present day. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7:30 p.m. $10-30. Info, 229-0492.

words

FOOD BOOK CLUB: Readers digest The Best American Food Writing 2018. Community Room, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, info@hunger mountain.coop.

FRANCES CANNON: Treating fans to a reading and signing, the local author launches Walter Benjamin Reimagined: A Graphic Translation of Poetry, Prose, Aphorisms and Dreams. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 6:45-8:15 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

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community

REVEAL PARTY: VSA Vermont, an arts and education nonprofit for people with disabilities, unveils its new name and logo amid light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

BCA Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 871-5002.

dance

‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’: Moving Light Dance performers ages 10 through 18 travel down the rabbit hole to a bizarre underground world in a stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s fantastical tale. Barre Opera House, 10 a.m. $7-25. Info, 476-8188.

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.

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BIXBY GALA: Live tunes from the Grift get revelers on the dance floor at this festive library fundraiser with the theme of “All That Glitters.” Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 7-11 p.m. $60 includes food and two drinks. Info, 877-2211.

LOUNGE 91: Green Mountain Railroad passengers delight in live music, cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres as picturesque scenery rolls by.

Union Station, Burlington, 5:308:30 p.m. $60. Info, 800-707-3530.

SINGLE ADULTS’ VOLLEYBALL/ GAME/POTLUCK DINNER NIGHT: Social butterflies enjoy a little friendly competition while making new acquaintances.

Essex Alliance Church, 6-9 p.m.

Donations. Info, 760-0999.

THE SPARKLE CLUB: Those in need of a little rest and relaxation start the weekend off right with access to the Healing Lodge, Sanctuary Lounge and locker rooms, plus a mini bottle of Champagne or rosé.

The Spa at Spruce Peak, Stowe, 5-7 p.m. $30. Info, 760-4782.

fairs & festivals

EMPOWER VERMONT FESTIVAL: Unity and empowerment permeate a party replete with food, games, live music and hands-on activities. Proceeds benefit charities. Montpelier High School, 6-9 p.m. $5. Info, 661-8706.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.29.

‘MAJOR ARCANA’: A troubled carpenter returns to small-town Vermont in an attempt to build a log cabin — and rebuild his life.

Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, film, 7-8:25 p.m.; Q&A, 8:30-8:45 p.m. $5. Info, 457-3981.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.29.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.29.

WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL: A cinematic celebration pairs award-winning features, documentaries and shorts with panels, parties and special guests. See wrif.org for details.

Various White River Junction locations. $5-60; additional cost for Friday Night Gala and Reception. Info, 281-3785.

food & drink

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: Passengers feast on a three-course meal while riding the Green Mountain Railroad from Burlington to Middlebury and back. Union Station, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $89. Info, 800-707-3530.

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.

RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: An open-air marketplace featuring live music connects cultivators and fresh-food browsers.

Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, info@richmond farmersmarketvt.org.

SUN TO CHEESE TOUR: Fromage fans go behind the scenes and follow award-winning farmstead cheddar from raw milk to finished product. Shelburne Farms, 1:45-3:45 p.m. $20 includes a block of cheddar; preregister.

Info, registration@shelburne farms.org.

TRUCK STOP: Mobile kitchens dish out mouthwatering meals and libations. Live DJs and outdoor entertainment add to the fun. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 540-0406.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.29, 9:15 a.m.

CARD GAMES, CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: See WED.29.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3322.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.29, 7:30 & 10:40 a.m.

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.

GONG MEDITATION: Sonic vibrations lead to healing and deep relaxation. Yoga Roots, Williston, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $18. Info, 318-6050.

LIVING RECOVERY: Folks overcoming substance abuse move, breathe and make positive change in a moderately paced flow yoga class.

Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

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

MAY SPECIAL

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

Free. Info, 223-3322.

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ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: See WED.29.

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BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: World-class musicians pack Queen City venues in a celebration of the genre. See discoverjazz.com for details. Various downtown Burlington locations.

Prices vary. Info, 863-7992.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: BOBBY MCFERRIN WITH RANKY TANKY: The “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” hitmaker blurs the distinction between fine art and pop music. The Vermont All State Jazz Ensemble opens.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $27.25-85. Info, 863-5966.

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DSQ ELECTRIC: Classical and contemporary music meet in a unique concert by a string quartet known for performing on traditional and electric instruments. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $2540. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

GREENFIELD PIANO ASSOCIATES: Classical piano solos and duets span the baroque to modern eras. Funds raised benefit the Greenfield Piano Associates Scholarship Fund. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 864-0471.

Conquer your weekend NOW with Notes on the Weekend. This e-newsletter maps out the best weekend events every Thursday.

RED BRICK COFFEE HOUSE: Hot beverages are provided at an open mic and jam session where community members connect over music, cards and board games. Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7-10 p.m. Donations.

Info, mpk802vt@gmail.com.

ROSS DALY & KELLY THOMA: Mediterranean and contemporary modal music from the album Lunar delight lovers of world, roots and acoustic sounds.

Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

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June TUE 4 DAVID LIGHTBODY: 7PM THE GREAT PYRAMID US book launch!

THU 6 SUZANNE RANCOURT: 7PM MURMERS AT THE GATE THU 13 KATHRYN DAVIS: 7PM THE SILK ROAD THU 20 TERESA MARES: 7PM LIFE ON THE OTHER BORDER Farmworkers and food justice in Vermont.

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VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.29.

TUE 25 BILL SCHUBART: 7PM DO I HAVE A BOOK IN ME? THU 27 SHARON LAMB: THE NOT 7PM GOOD ENOUGH MOTHER Phoenix Books Burlington events are ticketed unless otherwise indicated. Your $3 ticket comes with a coupon for $5 off the featured book.

Proceeds go to Vermont Foodbank.

sports

CHAMBER CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT: Individuals and teams hit the links and hope for a hole in one. Barre Country Club, registration, 11 a.m.; tee time, noon. $115; $460 for teams of four; preregister. Info, 229-5711.

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‘CENDRILLON’: Opera Company of Middlebury presents a full scale retelling of Cinderella, sung in French with English supertitles. A preperformance talk takes place one hour before curtain at the Memorial Baptist Church. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $5-80. Info, 382-9222.

‘THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED)’: See THU.30.

FLY TEAM & FRIENDS: Students in the NECCA flying trapeze program defy gravity alongside coaches and community members in a cabaret-style show. New England Center for Circus Arts, Brattleboro, 7:30-9 p.m. $10-25.

Info, 254-9780.

‘HARVEY’: Valley Players kick off their 40th anniversary season with Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prizewinning farce about mid-20thcentury psychiatry, the nature of happiness and one invisible rabbit.

Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 8-10 p.m. $16. Info, 583-1674.

words

BREAD LOAF TRANSLATORS’ CONFERENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERS’ CONFERENCE LECTURES & READINGS: Wordsmiths share their craft in this public event series featuring prestigious writers. See middlebury.edu for details. Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton. Free. Info, 443-5286.

TRASHBURGH COMIX RELEASE PARTY: Comics fans get the first look at a new offbeat quarterly publication featuring art and stories from the Plattsburgh area. 30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, trashburgh@ gmail.com.

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

Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

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

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

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

All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

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agriculture

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY GARDEN WITH WEATHER EXTREMES: Mimi Clark walks green thumbs through environmental variations such as muddy soil and high temperatures. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

OPEN BARN: Animal lovers come face to face with goats, donkeys and miniature horses that provide emotional healing through therapy programs. The Miniature Farm, Milton, noon-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 376-1600.

SUMMER FIELD DAYS: A WEEKEND OF PASTURE MANAGEMENT, LIVESTOCK INTEGRATION & AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS: Jennifer Colby of Howling Wolf Farm and Jon Turner of Wild Roots Farm lead pasture walks to discuss grazing and rest periods, pasture management, soil building, and habitat restoration. Wild Roots Farm Vermont, Bristol, 9:30 a.m.2 p.m.. $20-35; preregister. Info, 377-1214.

bazaars

PLANT, PIE & ACCESSORY SALE: Gardeners, gourmets and fashionistas find common ground at an eclectic emporium benefiting church outreach. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Barre, 9 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 476-3929.

dance

‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’: See FRI.31, 7 p.m.

BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: New dancers are encouraged to take part in an introductory lesson before hitting the floor for a themed evening of West Coast Swing and fusion.

North End Studio A, Burlington, free introductory lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlington westie@gmail.com.

CONTRA DANCE: Will Mentor calls the steps at a traditional social dance with high-energy music

by Stomp Rocket. Capital City Grange, Berlin, introductory session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-15. Info, 225-8921.

THE DANCE COLLECTIVE: Local dance students celebrate their work they’ve accomplished over the last year. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 5 p.m. $10-18. Info, 603-448-0400.

MISS JACKIE’S STUDIO OF DANCE: Pupils leap and twirl across the stage in “Razzle Dazzle.”

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 1 & 7 p.m. $18-28. Info, 775-0570.

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#K-9 DOG ADOPTION EVENT: Adoptable fur babies show off at a shindig with Potter’s Angels Rescue and All Dogs Need a Haven. Magic Hat Brewing Company, South Burlington, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2739.

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.25TH SEASON PARTY: Tours, face painting, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, guided sails and a photo booth help locals celebrate the Lake Champlain boating hub. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-2499.

GUIDED TOURS: History buffs explore the home of Revolutionary War patriot John Strong. DAR John Strong Mansion Museum, Addison, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-10.

Info, hschwenk29@hotmail.com.

INNOVATIVE HOME TOUR: Architect Britton Rogers and Yestermorrow Design/Build School faculty members guide participants through four Mad River Valley abodes demonstrating energy efficiency, creative use of space and more.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. Info, info@yestermorrow.org.

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.

LOUNGE 91: See FRI.31.

MISS VERMONT 2019: With more than $16,000 in scholarships on the line, contestants showcase their talent, fitness, poise and interview skills. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 6 p.m. $25-35.

Info, 728-9878.

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

UNO DE JUNO CELEBRATION: June makes a grand entrance with 1st Republic Brewing beer, classic rock by Some Sorta Beige and mouthwatering Mediterranean Mix morsels. Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 6-10 p.m. $5; limited space. Info, 363-0930.

fairs & festivals

ADAMANT BLACKFLY FESTIVAL: Revelers celebrate the springtime insect with live music, mouthwatering fare, a parade, a fashion show and more family-friendly fun.

See calendar spotlight. Adamant Co-op, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, adamantcoop@gmail.com.

BREW FORCE CRAFT FESTIVAL: Oval Craft Brewing and Hex & Hop are among more than 20 New York and Vermont craft breweries, wineries and distilleries on hand at this inaugural fest complete with live music and food-truck fare.

Plattsburgh Air Force Base, N.Y., 1-5 p.m. $40-60. Info, 518-726-0231.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.29.

‘GET OUT’: Poet Rajnii Eddins hosts a screening of this 2017 horror film about a black man targeted by a sinister white family for a nefarious purpose as part of the Black is Beautiful Film Series.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.29.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.29.

WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.31.

food & drink

BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods.

Burlington Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlington farmersmarket.org@gmail.com.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: See FRI.31.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on-site. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2090.

HOT DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: Free frankfurters satisfy snackers.

Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4778.

health & fitness

INTRO TO STUDIO CYCLING: Beginners hop in the saddle for a 20- to 30-minute ride with an instructor demonstrating each position. Alpenglow Fitness, Montpelier, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 279-0077.

SAILING CENTER KICKOFF PARTY YOGA CLASS: Yogis stretch into the season in a complimentary class on the dock with Evolution Physical Therapy + Yoga. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free.

Info, 864-9642.

language

BIBLIO CAFÉ: A conversation group helps Francophones maintain their language skills. North Hero Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 372-5458.

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.

CAITLIN CANTY: The singer-songwriter and Vermont native delivers lyrically driven Americana numbers from her 2018 album, Motel Bouquet, following an open mic performance. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $10-15; preregister for open mic. Info, 388-9782.

DJANGO SOULO: The soulful Americana musician also known as Django Koenig unleashes his third full-length album, Alone Together.

Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 454-1286.

PIANO RECITAL: Claire Black’s students put their talents on display in an end-of-year concert.

McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

THE ROUGH & TUMBLE: FolkAmericana numbers from We Made Ourselves a Home When We Didn’t Know find eager listeners.

Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

SENEGALESE SABAR DRUMMING: Participants find their rhythm in a workshop dedicated to this West African musical tradition passed down for generations.

Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 765-560-5445.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.29.

outdoors

HIKE INTO HISTORY: Trekkers honor National Trails Day by walking in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers on a guided tour. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2-4 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15.

Info, 948-2000.

SPRING TRAIL WORK: Volunteers ready the Long Trail for the hiking season. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 862-3941.

SPRINGTIME SILENT WALKS: Heart and mind feel the benefits of a wordless stroll on the park’s groomed path. Leashed dogs are welcome. Shelburne Bay Park, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 391-4356.

ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: See WED.29.

TREK TO TASTE: Active bodies enjoy guided or solo tramps of varied length while snacking on eats from local producers. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 457-3368, ext. 222.

music

sports

montréal

FESTIVAL TRANSAMÉRIQUES: See WED.29.

Find club dates in the music section.

ALLEN CUBIT: Accompanied by pianist Vivian Spates, the local tenor brings his powerful pipes to a concert spotlighting Schumann’s song cylce “Dichterliebe.” United Church of Newport, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, cubitallen@gmail.com.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: See FRI.31.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: CHRIS POTTER CIRCUITS TRIO: Known as one of the most inventive improvisors of the modern day, the saxophonist breathes life into memorable melodies and surprising turns of phrase. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6 & 8:30 p.m. $42. Info, 863-5966.

CAUSEWAY 5K, 10K & 15K RACE: Scenic views and diverse wetlands surround athletes at this fundraiser for the maintenance and improvement of the causeway. See calendar spotlight.

Airport Park, Colchester, 8:30-11 a.m. $30; limited space. Info, 264-5640.

GIRLS ON THE RUN VERMONT NORTHERN 5K CELEBRATION: Program participants and their families and supporters pound the pavement in the culmination of the 10-week, confidence-boosting curriculum. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-noon. $10-30. Info, 871-5664.

GREEN MOUNTAIN ROLLER DERBY HOME GAME: The hard-hitting members of Green Mountain Roller Derby battle the Fog City Rollers in a flat-track showdown. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 6 p.m. $6-10. Info, michelle.panniello@ gmail.com.

VERMONT SPORTS CARD & COLLECTIBLE SHOW: Mega fans meander through tables of trading cards, autographs and other memorabilia. Center Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 857-5807.

theater

‘THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED)’: See THU.30.

‘HARVEY’: See FRI.31.

words

BOOK & MEDIA SALE: Lovers of the written word bag bargain titles. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

BREAD LOAF TRANSLATORS’ CONFERENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERS’ CONFERENCE LECTURES & READINGS: See FRI.31.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Writers share original work and learn from others in a supportive environment open to all ages and experience levels. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

SHOMARI WILLS: The Brooklyn journalist and author shares passages from his 2018 book, Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires. A Q&A and social time follow. See calendar spotlight. Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 4-6 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 765-560-5445.

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agriculture

O.N.E. PLANT SWAP: Household and garden varieties find new homes. Parking lot at the N. Champlain St. entrance.

Sustainability Academy, Lawrence Barnes School, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 238-7994.

SUMMER FIELD DAYS: A WEEKEND OF PASTURE MANAGEMENT, LIVESTOCK INTEGRATION & AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS: Mark Krawczyk will lead a pasture walk demonstrating a working agroforestry system and forest farm. Valley Clayplain Forest Farm, New Haven, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.. $20-35; preregister.

Info, 377-1214.

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.

FIND FUTURE DATES + UPDATES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/EVENTS

dance

‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’: See FRI.31, 2 p.m.

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $6; free for firsttimers; bring snacks to share.

Info, 540-1020.

SALSALINA SUNDAY PRACTICE: Salsa dancers step in for a casual social. Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $5. Info, eingelmanuel@hotmail.com.

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GUIDED TOURS: See SAT.1.

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OPEN HOUSE: The museum and puppet theater troupe kick off their 44th annual season with shape-note hymns, short shows and fresh-baked bread. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.

PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK MONTRÉAL: DJ sets and beat-driven music propel a dance party of epic proportions. See piknicelectronik. com for details. Plaine des jeux, Montréal, 2-9:30 p.m. $16-119.

Info, 514-904-1247.

ONION RIVER RACE & RAMBLE: Paddlers zip down the Winooski River to benefit conservation efforts. See winooskiriver.org for details. Richmond Town Park, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $25-30. Info, info@winooskiriver.org.

UNIVERSAL GAP YEAR DEBRIEF: Those who have taken time off between high school and college or during college in 2018 and 2019 meet up to swap stories.

Montpelier Recreation Field, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, julia@enroute gapyear.com.

ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: See WED.29.

WORCESTER RIDGE HIKE: Outdoor adventurers challenge themselves on a difficult 11.4mile trek gaining 3,000 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, lpokorak@gmail.com.

fairs & festivals

HAMMER JAM: Twelve hours of live music include sets by Blue Fox, Mud City Ramblers and others. Auctions complete this fundraiser for Lamoille County Habitat for Humanity. Moogs Place, Morrisville, noon-midnight. $15-20. Info, 851-8225.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.29.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.29.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.29.

WHITE RIVER INDIE FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.31.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: See SAT.1.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce, honey, meats, baked goods and prepared foods from vendors at an outdoor marketplace.

Champlain Mill, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, farmers market@downtownwinooski.org.

health & fitness

TECH-ASSISTED MEDITATION MEETUP: 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.

montréal

FESTIVAL TRANSAMÉRIQUES: See WED.29.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

APHASIA CHOIR: With supporters at their side, 26 local stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors access the undamaged hemispheres of their brains in an inspiring musical performance that transcends their language disorder. See calendar spotlight. Colchester High School, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 288-9777.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: See FRI.31.

COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252.

NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Canadian Club, Barre, noon-5 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 565-7377.

NORTHERN BRONZE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE: Players chime in on spirituals such as “Deep River” in “Let the Music Take You ... Music to Stir the Soul.” Trinity Episcopal Church, Shelburne, 3-5 p.m. $812. Info, 372-5415.

RICK NORCROSS: A homecoming concert by the leader of Western Swing band Rick & the All-Star Ramblers benefits the East Hardwick Neighborhood Organization. East Hardwick Grange, 2 p.m. $20. Info, 472-7137.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.29.

outdoors

BIRD MONITORING WALK: Joined by environmental educator Juli Tyson, citizen scientists spot winged species. Wolcott Family Natural Area, Colchester, 8:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister.

Info, americorps@wvpd.org.

sports

VERMONT SPORTS CARD & COLLECTIBLE SHOW: See SAT.1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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theater

‘CENDRILLON’: See FRI.31, 2 p.m.

‘THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED)’: See THU.30, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘HARVEY’: See FRI.31, 2-5 p.m.

words

BLAST OFF PARTY: Adults, teens and kids kick off the library’s summer challenge program, “A Universe of Stories,” with snacks, storytelling and rare moon rocks and meteorites loaned by NASA. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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THE PARADE!

BREAD LOAF TRANSLATORS’ CONFERENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERS’ CONFERENCE LECTURES & READINGS: See FRI.31.

Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m.

Downtown Brattleboro, VT

BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-and-meter mavens. Email for details. Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

Info, jcpoetvt@gmail.com.

This year’s theme:

Farmers Are Our Heroes!

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conferences

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: BOLD PERSPECTIVES ON MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION: Mental health and healthcare providers, educators, clients, families and others learn from national and international speakers at the Howard Center’s annual conference. DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $159. Info, 488-6910.

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Friday Evening Festival • Strolling of the Heifers Parade • Slow Living Expo Famous Farmer’s Breakfast • Tour de Heifer • Farm Tours

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montréal

FESTIVAL TRANSAMÉRIQUES: See WED.29.

crafts

HANDWORK CIRCLE: Friends and neighbors make progress on works of knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and other creative endeavors.

Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: See WED.29.

etc.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: See FRI.31.

VERMONT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: Stargazers concentrate on two mini talks: “Refiguring the Patterson 14.5” Mirror” by Robert Horton and “Yerkes Observatory”

by Cale Shipman. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.29.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.29.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.29.

food & drink

LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP BREAKFAST: Community members start the day with a hot meal and engaging conversation about the impact of the 2019 legislative session on businesses. Franklin Conference Center, Rutland, 7:30 a.m. $15; preregister. Info, 773-2747.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.29, 6:30 p.m.

CARD GAMES, CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: See WED.29.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game. Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.

PITCH: Players compete in a tricktaking card game. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 479-9512.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.29.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: Supervised clinical interns offer guidance and support to those looking to care for themselves using natural remedies. 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.

GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:15-8 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688.

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music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: MAKAYA MCCRAVEN: The New York Times hailed the Chicago drummer and producer’s record Highly Rare as one of the best albums of 2017. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $32.25. Info, 863-5966.

SAMBATUCADA OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s samba street band welcomes new drummers. Neither experience nor instruments are required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.29.

sports

CORN HOLE LEAGUE: Partners vie for cash prizes in a popular lawn game. Barre Elks Lodge, 6:30-10 p.m. $10. Info, 279-5776.

talks

ERIKA BRUNER: The veterinary acupuncturist discusses end-oflife care for pets. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.29.

theater

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘THE AUDIENCE’: Helen Mirren provides a glimpse of the woman behind the crown when starring as Queen Elizabeth II in a production broadcast to the silver screen. Encore presentation. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 2 & 7 p.m. $18.

Info, 863-5966.

words

BREAD LOAF TRANSLATORS’ CONFERENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERS’ CONFERENCE LECTURES & READINGS: See FRI.31.

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agriculture

FULL CIRCLE GARDENING: AN INTRODUCTION TO SEED SAVING: Master gardener Amy Simone cultivates knowledge of preserving seeds from vegetables or flowers.

South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

community

COMMUNITY DROP-IN CENTER HOURS: Wi-Fi, games and art materials are on hand at an open meeting space where folks forge social connections. GRACE, Hardwick, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 472-6857.

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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.

environment

‘CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE ADIRONDACKS’: Area residents pipe up during a community forum exploring the presentday effects of the region’s rising temperatures. Mountain Lake PBS, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 518-563-9770.

etc.

CULTS & CULTURE: A brief presentation of the day’s topic paves the way for an open discussion of the harmful effects of misused power. Morristown Centennial Library, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, gerette@dreamhavenvt.com.

film

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

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.29.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.29.

‘THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER’: After marrying a gullible widow, a religious fanatic searches for $10,000 that his wife’s previous husband had hidden.

Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters star in this 1955 crime drama. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 540-3018.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

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

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

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

All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.29.

TUESDAY MOVIE: Folks watch a film while munching on popcorn and sipping drinks. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:45-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

food & drink

HANDS IN THE KITCHEN: An introduction to healthy eating is on the menu during the first session in a hands-on workshop series promoting nutritious habits for adults ages 50 and up. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. $5 includes a shared meal; preregister. Info, 864-0123.

OLD NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Locavores score breads, juices, ethnic foods and more from neighborhood vendors.

Dewey Park, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, oldnorthendfarm ersmarket@gmail.com.

TUESDAY 5% BENEFIT PROGRAM: Folks grab a bite and a beverage to support the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Partial proceeds are donated. Three Penny Taproom, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 223-3338.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.29, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TAI CHI: Whether they’re new to Sunstyle practice or wish to review core moves, students join Elizabeth Wirls for some gentle exercise.

South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 735-5467.

BONE BUILDERS: See THU.30.

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: See MON.3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAI CHI: Time for individual questions and mentoring augments an hour of instruction. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

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 TUESDAYS: Friends old and new share a healthy pastime. Barre Area Senior Center, advanced, 1 p.m.; intermediate, 2 p.m.; beginner, 3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

language

BUSINESS ENGLISH: Nonnative speakers with intermediate-toadvanced proficiency broaden their vocabulary with industry jargon and idioms. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-3403.

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Parla Italiano? Language learners practice pronunciation and more in an informal training. Hartland Public Library, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 436-2473.

‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 430-4652.

montréal

FESTIVAL TRANSAMÉRIQUES: See WED.29.

ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: See WED.29.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: See FRI.31.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: ZACCAI CURTIS CUBOP!: Making his Burlington Discover Jazz Festival debut, the composer and pianist presents original Latin jazz compositions and arrangements. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6 & 8:30 p.m. $32.50.

Info, 863-5966.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS GUEST NIGHT: Singers join Vermont’s premier barbershop ensemble for an introduction to the genre. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 505-9595.

MILTON COMMUNITY BAND REHEARSAL: New musicians may join the ensemble as they hone their skills in preparation for their summer concert. Cornerstone Community Church, Milton, 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1398.

OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY: YOUNG ARTISTS RECITAL: Emerging performers step into the spotlight for a program of arias. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, reception, 7 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $15 includes appetizers; cash bar. Info, 382-9222.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.29.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

talks

YVONNE DALEY: The author of Going Up the Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks and Radicals Moved to Vermont reflects on “The Counterculture’s Impact on Vermont and Vermont’s Influence on the Counterculture Generation.” Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 453-2366.

words

BREAD LOAF TRANSLATORS’ CONFERENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERS’ CONFERENCE LECTURES & READINGS: See FRI.31.

BURLINGTON FREE WRITE: Aspiring writers respond to prompts in a welcoming atmosphere. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-1664.

DAVID LIGHTBODY: Nonfiction fans flock to the U.S. launch of the Egyptology expert’s latest page-turner, The Great Pyramid Operations Manual. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience.

Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deena stories@gmail.com.

WED.5 business

DOWNTOWN MERCHANT SAFETY MEETING: Downtown corridor business owners brush up on safety tips with lieutenant Jason Wetherby of the St. Albans Police Department. Hampton Inn, St. Albans City, 9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 524-2444.

INSURE YOUR BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE: Enterprisers learn to effectively protect their assets assets by choosing appropriate and cost-effective insurance policies. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, noon2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4870.

community

VERMONTERS HELPING VERMONTERS: A benefit bash offering a local food and drink tasting and live music by Guitar Chant Trio supports Vermont Catholic Charities. Dion Family Student Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 6:30-9 p.m. $50. Info, 658-6111.

conferences

DOWNTOWN & HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE: Project for Public Spaces senior vice president Ethan Kent keynotes a day of lightning talks, field sessions and downtown exploration presented by Preservation Trust of Vermont.

Downtown Montpelier, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. $55; preregister. Info, 828-3220.

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.29.

KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.29.

dance

SQUARE DANCING: Swing your partner! Dancers foster friendships while exercising their minds and bodies. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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environment

A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR VERMONT: ADVANCING INNOVATIVE POLICY: A networking reception paves the way for five inspirational speakers giving updates on ways in which the Green Mountain State is reducing dependency on fossil fuels while supporting stronger, healthier communities. Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $12; free for Vermont Green Building Network members; cash bar.

Info, 735-2192.

etc.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. Williston Fire Station, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817.

fairs & festivals

MONTPELIER ARTSFEST: Central Vermont’s creative community showcases visual art, literature and live performances throughout the capital city. Downtown Montpelier, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-9604.

film

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

‘BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID’: Two Western train robbers played by Paul Newman and Robert Redford flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

‘DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D’: See WED.29.

‘THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST’: Chloë Grace Moretz portrays a teen sent to conversion therapy after being caught with another girl on prom night. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.29.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.29.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.29.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Home cooks bring and discuss dishes prepared from Double Awesome Chinese Food: Irresistible and Totally Achievable Recipes From Our Chinese-American Kitchen

by Margaret Li, Irene Li and Andrew Li. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-7:45 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

PENNYWISE PANTRY TOUR: On a guided exploration of the store, shoppers create a custom template for keeping the kitchen stocked with affordable, nutritious eats. City Market, Onion River Co-op, Downtown Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9753.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.29.

CARD GAMES, CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: See WED.29.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.29.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.29.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.29.

RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.29.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.29.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.29.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.29.

montréal

ST-AMBROISE MONTRÉAL FRINGE FESTIVAL: See WED.29.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: See FRI.31.

BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: LEYLA MCCALLA: A former touring member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, the cellist and songwriter has drawn wide acclaim for her multilingual distillation of Haitian-American influences. FlynnSpace,

Burlington, 6 & 8:30 p.m. $32.50.

Info, 863-5966.

OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: See WED.29.

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.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.29.

seminars

REAL ESTATE INVESTING WORKSHOPS: Local professionals provide resources and up-to-date information when sharing their experiences with investment properties. Preferred Properties, Williston, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9106.

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sports

FIVE FIFTY FIFTY MENTAL HEALTH RUN/WALK: Community members make strides for mental health awareness and affordable care in a noncompetitive 5K. Red Rocks Park, South Burlington, registration, 5-6:15 p.m.; run/walk, 6:30 p.m. $25.

Info, info@fivefiftyfifty.com.

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talks

WILLARD STERNE RANDALL: The family and descendants of one of the most famous Vermonters, Ethan Allen, are the subjects of this historian’s lecture, “The Allens of Vermont.” Milton Historical Society, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1604.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.29.

theater

‘OTHER DESERT CITIES’ AUDITIONS: Actors vie for roles in a BarnArts Center for the Arts production of Jon Robin Baitz’s acclaimed drama about a memoirist whose new book reveals devastating family secrets. First Universalist Church and Society, Barnard, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, mcarlkaufman@gmail.com.

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words

BREAD LOAF TRANSLATORS’ CONFERENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERS’ CONFERENCE LECTURES & READINGS: See FRI.31.

Keep this newspaper free for all.

Join the Seven Days Super Readers at sevendaysvt.com/super-readers or call us at 802-864-5684.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

agriculture

coaching

MAKE & TAKE SHADE-LOVING PLANTER: Join Red Wagon Plants to learn about the best plants to grow in containers for shady areas, using perennials, annuals, foliage and even edible plants!

Choose from our wide selection of plants and pots after hours, and enjoy the greenhouse with light refreshments and drinks (feel free to BYOB). Tue., Jun. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $50/1.5-hour class incl. plants, soil, containers & light refreshments. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg.

Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, julie@redwagonplants.com. redwagonplants.com/events.

VERMONT RECOVERY COACH ACADEMY: The Vermont Recovery Coach Academy is a comprehensive and relatable training that equips participants with the skills and resources vital to help those in recovery. A recovery coach is a guide, mentor and listener. This week-long, transformative training is open to anyone who is interested in making a real difference.

Jun 3-7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $750/week-long training; full scholarships avail. Location: The Middlebury Inn, 16 Court Square, Middlebury. Info: Recovery Vermont, Melissa Story, 223-6263, melissa@recoveryvermont.org. recoveryvermont.org.

PRUNE, PINCH AND TRELLIS: Learn different techniques to trellis vining veggies for maximum yields and plant health all season with the expert staff at Red Wagon Plants. We will also demo different pruning techniques for perennials, shrubs and annual flowers in the gardens for maximum blooms and plant health. Light refreshments and handouts included. Sat., Jun. 15, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30/2-hour class, handouts, refreshments.

Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, julie@redwagonplants. com.redwagonplants.com/ events.

art

craft EXPLORING NATURAL PLANT DYES: Learn to extract beautiful warm colors from flowers, skins, roots and barks. Explore the myriad of colors that can be obtained from the plants in your gardens, meadows and forest. Learn step-by-step how to process and prepare the plants, wool fibers and dye baths.

Samples and handouts provided.

Jun 1, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $80/3-hour class. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St., Montpelier. Info: 2247100, info@vtherbcenter.org. vtherbcenter.org.

HOOD GALLERY TOUR: Join Dartmouth College Hood Museum curators’ customized tour of the newly renovated museum.

Enjoy socially and politically engaged artwork that addresses environmental, racial and gender identity, including works from Native American and Aboriginal Australian artists that have been traditionally overlooked. Tour the entire museum. Premier coach transportation provided. Fri., Jun. 21, 8 am.-5 p.m. Cost: $85/ person. Location: OLLI at UVM, 460 South Prospect St., Burlington.

Info: University of Vermont, 656-2085, uvmolli@uvm.edu.learn. uvm.edu/program/ osher-life-long-learning.

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A DAY WITH AN ARTIST: If you ever find yourself asking “How do they do it?” when looking at an artist’s work, now is your chance to go to the source and find out!

Shadow a professional artist as they create during a typical day. Learn tools and techniques specific to their practice while working alongside. Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $100/4-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

CRAFT OF SONG WRITING: Musical expression is essential to nurturing an artistic spirit.

In this course, students are encouraged to develop their own musical voice through the art of song writing. Designed for musicians who can play and sing but who are ready to learn the next steps in writing their own songs. Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $150/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

EN PLEIN AIR: Want to learn the fair weather art of painting outdoors? Students learn how to capture the essence of picturesque Vermont landscapes, from the fleeting light to the range of tones, and water versus sky. This course is open to all skill levels and all painting mediums.

Tue., 6-8 p.m., Jul. 9-Aug. 12.

Cost: $192/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

INTRO TO WOODWORKING: Interested in woodworking and looking for a way to get started? This introductory course is designed to give beginner students the basics in using hand tools and shop machinery to design and make a beautiful oneof-a-kind shaker table. Wed., 6-9 p.m., Jul.10-Sep.11. Cost: $575/3hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School , 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

LYRICAL PROSE: This creative writing course will center on writing beautiful prose, either fiction or nonfiction. The writer Frances Cannon will guide students through three phases: craft, create and critique.

Students will build a small body of work, either fresh work generated during this course or recent work from students’ passion projects.

Tue., 10 a.m.-noon, Jul.10-31.

Cost: $128/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

MIXED-LEVEL CLAY: Are you new to wheel-throwing? Or have you just learned how to throw on the wheel and are looking for a way to practice and improve your skills? This course is for beginner- to intermediate-level wheel throwers and offers guided instruction that nurtures and challenges beginner potters.

Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jun. 26-Aug. 7. Cost: $290/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class.

No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

FREE DANCE CLASSES: African Roots and Authentic Cuban Salsa dance classes are being offered during this year’s Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. All ages welcome. Local talent Bonnisiwe from South Africa teaches African Roots, and David Larson of Cuba Si teaches salsa. Come join the fun! Please call to register or for questions. Sat., Jun. 1, African Roots: noon-1:30 p.m.; Cuban Salsa: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Flynn Dance Studio, Burlington.

Info: David Larson, 557-7226.

OIL PAINTING 1 & 2: Interested in learning how to paint with oil but not sure where to start?

Do you have some oil painting experience but need technical and material guidance? Beginner students learn the fundamental techniques of oil painting, while students who have some knowledge are challenged with more in-depth study and practice.

Tue., 9-11 a.m., Jul. 9-Aug. 12.

Cost: $192/2-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

WOOD TURNING: Are you looking for an introduction to wood turning? Join us in our warm, light-filled wood shop to learn the beautiful art of wood turning. Over the course of three weeks, students will learn how to turn a chunk of tree trunk into a wooden bowl or vessel.

Mon., 6-9 p.m., Jun. 10-24. Cost: $270/3-hour class. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: 985-3648, info@shelburnecraftschool.org. shelburnecraftschool.org.

Flynn Arts

BALLET LEVEL I & II: Teens & Adults. Instructor: Elizabeth Brody. Drop-ins welcome. Mon., Jun. 3-Jul. 23. Level I: 5:30-6:30 p.m; Level II: 6:35-7:35 p.m. Cost: $110/8 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543. flynnarts.org.

drumming TAIKO AND DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: Open classes in September. New drumming sessions begin the weeks of 10/8, 11/26, 1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 5/6.

Intermediate Taiko: Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko for Adults: Tue., 5:306:20 p.m., & Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m.

Djembe for Adults: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Taiko for Kids and Parents: Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m. World Drumming for Kids and Parents: Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Drums provided. Conga classes, too! Visit schedule and register online.

Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255. burlingtontaiko.org.

BURLESQUE: Ages 18+.

Instructor: Doctor Vu. Drop-ins welcome. Mon., Jun. 10-Aug. 5 (no class Jul. 22), 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $110/8 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543. flynnarts.org.

BURLESQUE: ACT DEVELOPMENT: Ages 18+.

Instructor: Doctor Vu. Mon., Jun. 10-Aug. 5 (no class Jul 22), 7:35-8:35 p.m. Cost: $110/8 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543. flynnarts.org.

INTRO TO CONTEMPORARY DANCE: Teens and adults.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Dropins welcome. Tue., Jun. 4-Jul. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $110/8 weeks; $15/hour to drop in.

Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543. flynnarts.org.

CLASS PHOTOS + MORE INFO ONLINE SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSES

SUMMER DANCE MASH-UP: Teens and adults. Instructor: Rose Bedard. Drop-ins welcome. Tue., Jun. 4-Jul. 23, 6:35-7:35 p.m.

Cost: $110/8 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543. flynnarts.org.

TAP LEVEL I & II: Teens and adults. Instructor: Mia Fishkin.

Drop-ins welcome. Wed., Jun. 5-Jul. 31 (No class Jun. 12). Level I: 5:30-6:30 p.m; Level II: 6:357:35 p.m. Cost: $110/8 weeks; $15/ hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543.flynnarts.org.

Generator

BLACKSMITHING: CANDLE HOLDERS: Students will get hands-on experience with tools like the forge, hammer and anvil.

Learn how to control a hammer while incorporating twists, curls and other flourishes to practice basic smithing techniques while producing a unique candle holder. Pair with Hand Forged Jewelry to receive 10% off for both workshops. Sun., Jun. 23, 9-4 p.m. Cost: $200/person; incl. $25 material fee. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: Sarah Sprague, 540-0761, education@generatorvt.com.

BLACKSMITHING: HAND-FORGED JEWELRY: Students will get hands-on experience with tools like the forge, hammer and anvil.

Create bracelets, arm cuffs and pendants while learning how to control a hammer, incorporating twists, curls and other flourishes to practice basic smithing techniques while producing a unique piece of jewelry. Pair with Candle Holder class to receive 10% off. Sat., Jun. 22, 9-4 p.m.

Cost: $200/person; price incl. $25 material fee. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: Sarah Sprague, 540-0761, education@generatorvt.com.

INTRO TO PROGRAMMING (WITH ARDUINO): Working with fabric and conductive thread, we will review basic circuitry and the fundamentals of programming an Arduino-based microcontroller by prototyping with alligator clips. You’ll learn how to find and apply Arduino sample code to make your fabric light up in the color and pattern of your choice.

More information online. Wed., Aug. 7 & 14, 5-7:30 p.m.; or Sat., Jun. 22, 10-3 p.m. Cost: $180/ person; incl. $30 material fee.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: Sarah Sprague, 540-0761, education@ generatorvt.com.

KIDS’ SUMMER CAMPS!: Sign up for both camps in the same week and receive 20% off both camps! Learn how to light up your wardrobe, create a game with a 3D printer/laser cutter, build your own chair in the wood shop, or design and print your own stickers and shirts with a vinyl cutter! Jun. 24-29 and/or Jul. 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $295/per camp (materials incl.). Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: Sarah Sprague, 540-0761, education@ generatorvt.com.

language ANNOUNCING SPANISH CLASSES: Spanish classes start in June. Learn from a native speaker via small classes or personal instruction. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers, lessons for young children; they love it! English as Second Language instruction online. Our 13th year. See our website or contact us for details.

Cost: $225/10 weekly classes of 90+ min. each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com. spanishwaterburycenter.com.

PRACTICE YOUR FRENCH THIS SUMMER!: Alliance Française is offering two summer sessions: an early session starting on June 3 and a late session starting on July 15 in Burlington and Montpelier. These six-week sessions will offer courses for all language levels. Read about our first session at aflcr.org or write to Micheline at education@aflcr. org. Location: See website. Info: aflcr.org.

massage

tai chi

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. 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.

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.

meditation

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces.

No training experience required.

Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixth-degree instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion. Accept no Iimitations!. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com.vermontbjj.com.

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.; and 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.

RELATIONSHIP WITH A TEACHER: CLAIMING AGENCY FOR OUR OWN AWAKENING: One of the most powerful qualities of the Buddhist teachings is that we are asked to honor and develop our own discerning intelligence.

In fact, the Buddha himself said, “You are the agent of your own awakening.” This statement is a call to our natural intelligence -- our ability to rise and discover our deepest potential. In this twoday gathering, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, foremost student of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, will guide participants through an investigation of what it means to be a student and how a student’s eagerness to learn and evolve can be fulfilled by having a healthy and realistic relationship with a qualified teacher, sangha and the teachings themselves. Sat. & Sun., Jun. 1 & 2. Cost: $180/ both days; $95/one day; $75/ video streaming for both days.

Registration incl. vegetarian lunch w/ dairy-free & gluten-free options. Location: Pema Osel do Ngak Choling, 322 Eastman Cross Rd., Vershire. Info: Mangala Shri Bhuti, Vanessa Waxman, 3334521, vanwaxman@gmail.com. mangalashribhuti.org.

yoga

SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages. Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops.

Become a Sustaining Member for $60/month and practice as often as you like! Daily. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 448-4262, Info@sanghastudio.org. sanghastudio.org.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. Daily drop-in classes include $5 Community, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Yin, Meditation, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics led by physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice with Yoga for Life, a semester-based program of unlimited yoga, weekend workshops and mentorship.

Transform your career with our Yoga Teacher Training rooted in anatomy and physiology and taught by a faculty of healthcare providers who integrate yoga into their practices. $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/ community class. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 864-9642. evolutionvt.com.

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Free Spirit A guide to no-cost entertainment at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival B Y J O RD A N AD A M S

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ow in its 36th year, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is one of the most highly regarded music events in Vermont. Top-shelf entertainers headline the 10-day marathon, and the 2019 lineup is no exception. Household names Patti LaBelle, Bobby McFerrin and Brian Wilson lead the pack and emphasize the fest’s stylistic diversity.

It’s not hard to rack up a bit of credit-card debt checking out some of this year’s hottest concerts. But it’s just as easy to see music every day without breaking the bank. Read on for a quick look at some noteworthy shows that are absolutely free.

Friday, May 31

Sunday, June 2

The Commonheart, 9:45 p.m., Top Block Stage

Buckjumping film screening, 3 p.m., BCA Center

Start the first night of BDJF right with Pittsburgh’s the Commonheart. The expansive ensemble presents a soulcrushing blend of blues-rock, funk, gospel and R&B. The group’s high-octane bangers are sure to leave the audience gasping for breath. The band performs as part of Levitate Live, the fest’s official kickoff event. Brawlik and Swift Technique also perform.

Lily Keber ’s 2018 documentary Buckjumping takes viewers to the streets of New Orleans. The film examines how dance is an inextricable part of the southern city’s identity. From drag clubs to funeral processions to the annual Mardi Gras celebration, get up close and personal with the Big Easy’s vastly diverse community of literal movers and shakers.

Other May 31 highlights: • Dan Ryan Express, Nectar’s, 5 p.m.

• La Rebelión del Tango, Light Club Lamp Shop, 7 p.m.

• Andriana Chobot, Deli 126, 8 p.m.

• Harsh Armadillo, the Skinny Pancake, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 1 Sabouyouma, 6 p.m., City Hall Stage

Traditional sounds of West Africa fuse with psychedelic stylings in Sabouyouma.

Ousmane Camara, descendent of a long line of troubadours known as griots, fronts the Vermont-based group. The bandleader has some of the fastest hands in the state, which he uses to rock the balafon, an ancient, curved mallet instrument. (See the review of Sabouyouma’s debut album Sabouy on Page 58.)

Other June 1 highlights: • Queen City Hot Club, Leunig’s Bistro & Café, 11 a.m.

• Joe Davidian Trio, Nectar’s, 5 p.m.

• James Harvey, Radio Bean, 7 p.m.

• West End Blend, the Skinny Pancake, 8:30 p.m.

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Other June 2 highlights: • Michael-Louis Smith & Brooklyn Circle, Top Block Stage, 3:30 p.m.

• Trio Gusto, Radio Bean, 5 p.m.

• Mr. Clifford Band, 5 p.m., City Hall Stage

Monday, June 3 Jazzyaoke, 7 p.m., Light Club Lamp Shop

Regularly seen in central Vermont locations such as Barre’s Espresso Bueno, Jazzyaoke are a six-piece live karaoke band specializing in jazz standards. Just like regular karaoke, singers are provided with song lyrics. But rather than a hokey backing track, folks croon along to live musicians. Jazzyaoke is probably the only event in the entire BDJF in which attendees can spontaneously become performers.

Other June 3 highlights: • Chris Peterman Trio, Leunig’s, noon • Will Patton Quartet, American Flatbread, 5:30 p.m.

• Northern Spy, Red Square, 7 p.m.

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was saving itself from having to pay duty on that merch, but still. The crowd of more than 100 people calmly and gently perused the band’s two racks of tees and sweatshirts, and everyone walked away with a cool memento.

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Two of a Kind

Did you ever have one of those weekends full of shows that you know you’ll remember for a long time to come? I can say confidently that I’ll remember the pair of concerts I saw on Friday and Saturday until my brain stops working. In terms of style and vibe, they couldn’t have been more different.

But as you’ll see, they left a major impression.

…And a Free T-Shirt

On Friday, I went to Higher Ground to see Portland, Ore., electronic band CHROMATICS. The flagship group of record label Italians Do It Better headlined alongside label-mates DESIRE, IN MIRRORS and TESS ROBY. If you’re unfamiliar with the label and the culture surrounding it, I recommend checking out its website.

The brainchild of composer and bandleader JOHNNY JEWEL, the company is highly conceptual in the way it packages content, often releasing music as soundtracks to films that don’t exist.

And sonically, the artists of Italians Do It Better heavily employ analog synth to create their moody tunes. They sound as if they came from a shared fever dream.

The first thing that struck me about the show was that everybody in the modest-size crowd seemed to be a diehard fan. I overheard many folks busily chatting about the label’s

approach to both art and business. It’s not unusual to hear people talking about the band they’re about to see while waiting for the show to start, but the amount of chatter relating to the bands and associated projects — such as the 2017 “Twin Peaks” reboot, in which Chromatics make an appearance — felt beyond the norm. I knew I was in good company.

Another oddity was the background music between sets. Every song played was by an artist from the Italians Do It Better roster. That is unusual. At shows and festivals, it’s almost a cardinal sin to play recorded music from an artist that’s about to perform live. But given how unconventional Jewel and his cohort are, it made a certain kind of sense. They wanted their crowd to be fully immersed in the Italians Do It Better experience.

The show itself was fantastic — but I’ll skip to the end. After a three-song encore, which included covers of KATE BUSH’s “Running Up That Hill” and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN’s “I’m on Fire,” Jewel stayed onstage and addressed the audience.

He explained that the tour’s next stop was Montréal and that they needed to liquidate some assets before crossing the border. He then informed those of us who’d stuck around until the very end that we’d all be treated to a free T-shirt.

Talk about generous! Never have I ever witnessed an offer like that from such a high-level group. Sure, the band

Night two of my doubleheader was a Higher Ground Presents gig: BRANDI CARLILE at the Shelburne Museum.

The Seattle-based singer-songwriter was on the second night of a sold-out, two-day run. Plus, she appeared at Sen. BERNIE SANDERS’ (I-Vt.) campaign rally in Montpelier earlier in the day.

Anyone who’s been to a concert at the Shelburne Museum knows that they have a rain-or-shine policy. When the weather is fair, it’s one of the nicest places to sit and soak up some tunes — especially when it’s clear and you can see the sun sink behind the Adirondacks in the distance.

But Saturday’s weather was the definition of abysmal. Not only did it rain continuously for most the afternoon and evening, it poured. Under normal circumstances, I probably would’ve stayed home. I can be kind of a fussy Gus when my personal comfort is compromised. But I had plans to join one of my oldest friends and her wife, two of the most diehard Carlile fans I know. I haven’t listened much to the Grammy Award-winning artist, but I’ve read enough about her to know that she’s someone I needed to see. Not knowing when I’d get another chance, I equipped myself with a shower curtain before heading off to the venue.

I don’t think I’ve ever showed up to a concert knowing full well it was going to be raining the entire time. As I clutched the clear sheet of plastic around my body, I realized that I’m severely lacking in the rain gear department. There’s nothing like a near constant trickle of water dribbling off your umbrella and down your back to make you think, I should own a rain hat.

About 20 minutes after opening act BRANDY CLARK finished up, my friends and I and those around us began speculating that the show might not go on. We were too far back in the crowd to see exactly what was happening onstage as techs and roadies seemed to construct — and then break down — Carlile’s setup.

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Circles Around The Sun

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Fat Boys and Little Men, Insider WOKO welcomes

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Earl Dibbles Jr. Joseph Gallant

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Erin Cassels-Brown

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Rebirth Brass Band

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The Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: La Rebelión del Tango (world), 7 p.m., free. Horne Electric Band (electronic, funk), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

THU.30 // JAY LENO [STANDUP]

FOAM BREWERS: Familiar Faces (jam, eclectic), 6:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Dan Ryan Express (jazz), 5 p.m., free. Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

Avery Cooper Quartet (Thelonius Monk tribute), 7 p.m., free. Bella’s Bartok, Funky Dawgz Brass Band (circus punk), 9 p.m., $8.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet (Miles Davis tribute), 8:30 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Strange Purple Jelly (jam), 9:30 p.m., free.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: The Grippo/Cassarino Band (funk), 10 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free.

Brawlik (funk, jazz), midnight, $10.

NECTAR’S: Knights of the Brown Table, Hamjob (Ween tribute), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RED SQUARE: Jake Whitesell Trio (jazz), 4 p.m., free. The Big Takeover (reggae), 7 p.m., free. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Hayley Jane (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Ian Steinberg (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free. Cole Hinman Guerriere (folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Midweek Mosaic (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 9 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Devon McGarry Band (rock), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Tiny Montgomery (Bob Dylan tribute), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (open format), 11 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Harsh Armadillo (funk), 8:30 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: RambleTree (Celtic, world), 7 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Standup Class Show, 8:30 p.m., free.

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CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Burlington Songwriters (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Eastern Mountain Time, the Red Newts, Ryan Ober & the Romans (country), 8 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free. Jim Charanko (Americana), 8 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

randolph/royalton BABES BAR: Randy and Forrest (old-time), 7 p.m., free.

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SWEETWATERS: Ira Friedman Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

It’s a Gas

JAY LENO

was the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show” for more than 20 years and one of the most

recognizable faces in late-night TV comedy. His most famous bit from the show involved the emcee reading poorly worded newspaper headlines and ad copy from actual publications and advertisers, which often resulted in suggestive or offensive double entendres. An automobile buff and avid collector, Leno now hosts “Jay Leno’s Garage,” a reality show focusing on restoration and exhibition of classic autos. Catch Leno on Thursday, May 30, at the Flynn MainStage.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THU.30 burlington

RED SQUARE: The Rough Suspects (rock, blues), 7 p.m., free.

D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 11 p.m., free.

TAP 25: Frank Springer (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Bear’s Tapestry, Dogs Who Know They Are Dogs (indie), 9 p.m., $3.

mad river valley/ waterbury

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Cold Chocolate (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: Cary Morin (blues), 8 p.m., $8/10.

FLYNN MAINSTAGE: Jay Leno (standup), 7:30 p.m., $35-95.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Doug Smith (standup), 7:30 p.m., $15.

The Mainstage Show (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

FOAM BREWERS: Horne Electric Band (electronic, funk), 7 p.m., free.

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VILLAGE TAVERN: Karaoke, 8 p.m., free.

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Jake Whitesell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Randal Pierce Quintet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Ryan Dempsey Open Stage (jam), 8 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Jonny and Chris Rovik (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Atlas Gray (rock, soul), 10:30 p.m., free.

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THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Jam Nation (open jam), 7:30 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Baby Fuzz, SHLEE (indie pop), 8:45 p.m., $3/8.

18+.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Tiny Montgomery (Bob Dylan tribute), 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Italian Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Two Cents in the Till (country), 8 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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burlington

AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: Maple Street Six (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Red Hot Juba (jazz, country), 8 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Paul Asbell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CLUB METRONOME: Now That’s What I Call: The Hits with David Chief and SoBe (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest

DELI 126: Andriana Chobot (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

Small Change (Tom Waits tribute), 9:30 p.m., free. The Moonlight Project (jazz), midnight, free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: George Murtie (country), 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Michael Hahn Band (country), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: The Andrew Magennis Group (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Becca Stevens, Zack DuPont (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Golden (hip-hop), 8 p.m., free. Moochie (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: John Abair and His Good Pals (folk), 9 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Dayve Huckett (jazz), 11 a.m., free. Mike Martin & Trio Gusto (jazz), 5 p.m., free. Cody Sargent Ensemble (jazz), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Doug Smith (standup), 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Eric Hoh Trio (jazz), 1 p.m., free.

Downtown Sextet (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county 1ST REPUBLIC BREWING COMPANY: Katie Lyon (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, 9 p.m., $17/20.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Mallett Brothers Band, the Wolff Sisters (country, folk), 8:30 p.m., $10/12.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Christine Malcolm Trio (folk), 6 p.m., free.

MAGIC HAT ARTIFACTORY: In Between (alt-pop, punk), 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Thunder Kittens (groove-rock), 5 p.m., free. Shana Falana, the Abyssmals, Dino Bravo (indie), 9:15 p.m., $8/10.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Leno, Young & Cheney (rock), 5 p.m., free.

Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Wylie Shipman (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Latin Dance Party, 7 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: JJ Cyrus (roots, blues), 6 p.m., free.

REDadmiral (rock, Americana), 9:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Ricky Golden (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free.

Supernatural (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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I’ll tell you right now, none of those suggestions was likely possible.

Move to an indoor venue? To which 3,000-capacity indoor concert venue were you referring? Frankly, the level of outrage and entitlement seen in the comments was embarrassing and childish. Maybe let the organizers have time to work out a solution before you demand satisfaction? Sheesh.

It’s true: No one can say that Carlile didn’t perform. But clearly, it wasn’t what ticket holders paid for. Thankfully, according to an email Higher Ground sent out on Tuesday, refunds will be issued to ticket holders.

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Listening In If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section.

SUNNY & GABE, “Hadouken” B*WITCHED, “C’est la Vie” CHROMATICS, “Back from the Grave” SISSY WISH, “Float” IRAH, “Fast Travelling”

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appearance, alongside bandmates PHIL and TIM HANSEROTH. “You’re going to get a very different set tonight,” she announced with a tinge of excitement in her voice. She marveled at the crowd’s resilience despite the downpour and seemed truly appreciative.

Rather than her full electric setup, which my electrician neighbor confirmed would’ve been extremely dangerous given how much water was likely pooling on the stage, she and her crew played an acoustic set — that lasted only three songs.

Immediately afterward, an announcement came over the PA system informing the crowd that an intense electrical storm was heading our way and that we all needed to “evacuate” the area and find shelter in the next 10 minutes.

The news incited more disappointment than panic, and the drenched revelers moved in an orderly fashion to their cars, or to the Round Barn if they didn’t have immediate transportation.

On the ride home, my friends and I wondered about what might happen with regard to a refund or a rescheduling. We were disappointed, but what else could we have done?

Well, people had plenty of suggestions in the comments section of Higher Ground’s Facebook post regarding the show’s early termination.

Some thought they should have pulled the opening act. Others said the show should have been preemptively canceled and rescheduled. One said the event should have been moved to an indoor venue.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Mary Go Round (folk), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: Django Soulo (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free. Abby Sherman Trio (folk), 9 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone Band (blues, rock), 10 p.m., free.

TAP 25: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Rehab Roadhouse (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

rutland/killington

THE HOWLIN’ MOUSE RECORD STORE: Miss Guided Angels, Acousticrush and Phil Harrington (music storytelling), 7 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest THE OLD FOUNDRY AT ONE FEDERAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Jeff and Gina (Americana), 6:30 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Ellen Powell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Aaron Martin (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Ean Ray (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

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burlington

AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: MichaelLouis Smith and Friends (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Steve Blair (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Zach Nugent’s Dead Disco (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $10.

DELI 126: Anthony Santor Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Brooklyn Circle with Michael-Louis Smith (jazz), 11 p.m., free.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: The Other Side Tones (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Felix Pastorius & Hipster Assassins (jazz), 9 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Cuban Jam Session, 9:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Queen City Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 11 a.m., free. Paul Asbell Quartet (jazz), 2 p.m., free. George Petit Trio (jazz), 5 p.m., free. Jenni and the Jazz Junketeers, 8 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Northern Spu (soul-jazz), 6:30 p.m., $5. Myra Flynn Trio

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(neo-soul), 9 p.m., $10. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

band karaoke), 7 p.m., free. Randal Piere Trio (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Joe Davidian Trio (jazz), 5 p.m., free. Brickdrop (funk), 7 p.m., free. Swift Technique, Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket (funk), 9 p.m., $6.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Tiffany Pfeiffer Trio (jazz), 6 p.m., free. NoMad Stories (jazz, psychedelic), 8:30 p.m., free. Javier Rosario Trio (jazz), 10 p.m., $5.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Super Stash Bros. (jazz, jam), 9 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Northern Spy (jazz, soul), 7 p.m., free. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Dan Ryan Presents (jazz), noon, free. Pat Maguire (folk, rock), 5:30 p.m., free. James Harvey (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Nick Cassarino (jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $10.

Nick Cassarino Band (jazz, funk), 10 p.m., $10.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Uncle Brothers (rock, jazz-metal), 5 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: The Inbetweens (jazz), 4 p.m., free. DJ Raul (Latin), 6 p.m., free. Club D’Elf (electronic, funk), 7 p.m., free. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 8 p.m., free.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ ATAK (EDM), 11 p.m., free.

REVELRY THEATER: Dubious Advice (improv), 9:30 p.m., $7.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): West End Blend (funk, soul), 8:30 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Open Mic Night with Kyle Stevens, 6 p.m., free.

THU.30 & FRI.31 // HORNE ELECTRIC BAND [ELECTRONIC, FUNK]

MCKEE’S PUB & GRILL: Bob Gagnon (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

SWEETWATERS: Little Gorgeous featuring Michael-Louis Smith (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Good Clean Fun! (family-friendly improv), noon, $5. Doug Smith (standup), 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

macron above the letter E for the correct pronunciation — the band uses a MIDI instrument

HORNE ELECTRIC BAND are a New York City-based electro-

funk quintet. Though the group’s name emphasizes saxophone and trumpet — note the called a malletKAT to fill out its compositions with a host of electronic sounds. Though it

VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Nick Warner and Friends (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

revels in old-school funk architecture, the ensemble presents an almost futuristic vibe with

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perform in Burlington on Thursday, May 30, at Foam Brewers, and Friday, May 31, at Light

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Old Tone String Band (bluegrass), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: The Gala, Queen Anne’s Revenge, Comrade Nixon, Jackie and the Treehorns (punk), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: MacKenzie & Missisquoi (blues, rock), 5 p.m., free. Justin Panigutti Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Tim Brick (country), 8:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: The Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9:30 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: AliT (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Ricky Golden (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

DJ LaFountaine (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Sean Kelly Murray (covers), 7 p.m., free.

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intrepid arrangements and a fresh vision of jazz-influenced tunes. Hornē Electric Band Club Lamp Shop.

stowe/smuggs

EL TORO: The Modifieds (rock), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest 14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Full Share (covers), 6 p.m., free.

THE OLD FOUNDRY AT ONE FEDERAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Bob Gagnon (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Chris Lyon Duet (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Art Buezo and James Ford (Blind Owl Band) (Americana), 10 p.m., free.

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AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: Heard World Jazz, noon, free.

DELI 126: Jazz Vinyl with Autumn Records, 8 p.m., free.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Dan Ryan Express (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Rosemary Minkler (singer-songwriter), 3 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Open Decks, 10 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Myra Flynn (neo-soul), 10 a.m., free. Will Patton Ensemble (jazz), 1 p.m., free. Chris Peterman Trio (jazz), 4 p.m., free. Whitesell Brothers Quartet (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Joe Davidian Trio (jazz), 7:30 p.m., $5.

The Inbetweens (jazz), 10 p.m., $10.

RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session, 1 p.m., free. Trio Gusto (jazz), 5 p.m., free. Andriana Chobot (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. Sammy + the Outfit (psychedelic, pop-jazz), 9 p.m., free. Mob Barber (jazz, experimental), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT presents (eclectic), 11 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Charles Berthoud (bass), 1 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Birdcode (jazz), noon, free. Joe Davidian Trio (jazz), 4 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Tasty Licks! (variety), 7 p.m., $5.

VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Nick Warner and Friends (jazz), 1 p.m., free.

chittenden county GOOD TIMES CAFÉ: Cary Morin (blues), 8:30 p.m., $15.

MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Friedman (folk), 11 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Stonewall 50 Tea Dance (hits), 3:30 p.m., $5. Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

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AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: Will Patton Quartet (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., free.

DELI 126: Clear Fog Duo (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Joe Davidian Trio (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Chicky Stoltz (blues), 7 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Chris Peterman Trio (jazz), noon, free.

Greenbush (blues, funk), 4 p.m., free. Queen City Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 7 p.m., free. Jazzyaoke (live jazz

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MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone, 7 p.m.

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AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: Northern Spy (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free.

DELI 126: D. Davis and Liz BeattyOwens (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Radmilo Trio (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Anthony Santor Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: Julian Chobot Quintet (funk), 10 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Local Dork (vinyl DJs), 6 p.m., free.

KARMA BIRD HOUSE: Fog Lake, Trace Mountains, Bleach Day (indie), 8 p.m., $10.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Quartet (jazz), noon, free.

George Petit Trio (jazz), 4 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Alexander Stewart Quartet (jazz), 7:30 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’S: Cassarino Davidian Elmes play Wynton Kelly Trio & Wes Montgomery’s Smokin’ at the Half Note, Black Market: A Tribute to Weather Report, 8 p.m., $10.

Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: Guagua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Eric Maier Trio (improvisational), 7 p.m., free. Julian Chobot Quintet (jazz), 9 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5. Walker Davis Allen/Alex Budney/Eric Maier/Ethan Snyder (jazz), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: James Harvey/ Urban Disturbance (jazz), 7 p.m., free. DJ A-RA$ (trap, house), 10 p.m., free.

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REVIEW this The Dubois, Poops and Boobs (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

There are those who believe art can and should thrive under constraints. In that spirit, the RPM Challenge is a musical gauntlet first conceived in 2006 by the Portsmouth, N.H., alternative paper the Wire. The idea is that a musician or band spends the month of February recording at least 10 tracks or 35 minutes of original music. The album must be out for the world at large by March 1 — that’s the ironclad rule.

Vermont oddball rockers the Dubois

Sabouyouma, Sabouy (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

Sabouyouma are a dynamite local Afrofunk septet built around the electric presence that is Ousmane Camara, a singer, balafon player and griot from Guinea. The band’s debut album, Sabouy, is a ferociously tight workout that sounds flat-out amazing. This is more than just world music; it is world-class.

The band’s name means “give thanks,” which suits their soaring, sweaty and transcendent sound. The djembe of Assane Coly, a Senegalese musician long known in Vermont for his work with Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater, propels a rhythm section full of gifted hands — including Adina Ford, Camara’s wife. The drums lead the way on almost every track on the

have participated in the RPM Challenge for a few years now. This year’s iteration finds main songwriter Ryan Dubois welcoming a new son into his house. So naturally, under the constraints of the challenge, the record is an account of the child’s first month and a half of life.

While that is a beautiful concept for an album and fertile subject matter for creativity and metaphor, this record mostly deals with tits and shit. What?

Don’t look at me like that — it’s right in the title.

Poops and Boobs kicks off with “Don’t Cry Little Baby,” a sort of ode to being truly worn the fuck out by the screaming blob that is an infant. Father and mother Nina croon to entreat baby Oscar to please stop

crying over a sort of lo-fi nursery rhyme tune. It sets the tone for the album, as following songs such as “Give Me the Tit,” “Mommy Daddy,” and “Poop and Shit and Eat and Sleep and Pee” reveal the monotony of the early days of childrearing. Some sample lyrics: “Please hurry up cause my butt is shitty / and I just want to get back to that titty.”

Yes, the poop stuff gets old pretty quick. There’s just no getting around it. I get that the dude is probably inundated with disgusting baby shit, and I have plenty of sympathy for that; I do. But one begins to suspect that all February was for Dubois was watching his wife breastfeed their baby, then dealing with all the accompanying waste little Oscar would leave. While it’s hardly surprising those concepts would dominate the writing process, it doesn’t make for the best concept record — unless you really

love a scatological-themed odyssey.

Between all the titular poops and boobs, the album contains a lot of ambient and experimental bits of music.

Much of the record’s good work, like the washed-out folk-rock on “Say Hello to the Sunshine” gets rather undone by long and drawn-out drones. They appear as a metaphor for the drudgery of it all but succeed far too powerfully. The record is not the easiest to stay awake to.

There are enough moments of potential to make me hope the Dubois’ next record is not created under the RPM Challenge rules. Poops and Boobs is more sketch than completed piece, with moments of insight and musical nuance, but also has large stretches of rather pointless filler.

Download Poops and Boobs at thedubois.bandcamp.com.

record except for the beautifully relaxed “Lamban,” which features only an intermittent shaker to move the groove.

The group’s melodic work is equally tasty and refined. The interplay between the choice guitar work of Graham Lambert and the understated melodica of Josh Morse is a surprisingly flexible combination. They evoke all kinds of textures and feels throughout Sabouy, and their dynamic control is impeccable.

And when Lambert steps out front, he kills it. He nails the slippery cadence and light, legato feel of African guitar masters such as Mali’s Djelimady Tounkara and South Africa’s Ray Phiri.

Singing primarily in Susu, Camara’s voice is strong, humble and full of joy. In fact, he really has two voices in Sabouyouma — his balafon is a remarkably expressive instrument,

capable of burbling like a river or cutting like a knife. It can also blend seamlessly with other instruments, which might be even more impressive. Born into the balafon tradition, Camara has been training since the age of 7, and it shows.

Special mention must be made of the guests here, particularly those in the horn section. The trumpet work of Sean Smith and the saxophone of Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II absolutely shine. On the aforementioned “Lamban,” Burlington singer-songwriter chanteuse Francesca Blanchard joins Camara on vocals to spectacular effect.

Their respective timbres are a perfect combination and, even on a knockout album, it’s a highlight moment.

Camara pushes his crew at every turn, crafting complex, ambitious arrangements. (Help on the horn arrangements is credited to Smith.) Yet the technique never gets in the way of the music. These are unambiguously accessible, catchy songs that compel you to move something.

Sabouy sounds appropriately huge, thanks to the labor of many chefs in many kitchens. Dan Davine, Urian Hackney and Brooklyn engineer Vince Chiarito all had a hand in the mixing and mastering here. Despite that, the album sounds cohesive, a single journey in six songs.

How could it not? Between Camara’s songwriting and composition talents and the countless hours his band spent honing this material in front of appreciative audiences, this project was destined to be a grand slam. It’s powerful, universal stuff. I would strongly recommend Sabouy to any human who likes music, period. They will not be disappointed.

Sabouy is available at sabouyoumamusic.bandcamp.com.

Sabouyouma perform on Saturday, June 8, opening for Toots & the Maytals at Burlington’s Waterfront Park as part of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

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RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Charles Berthoud (bass), 5 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ukulele Kids with Joe Beaird (sing-along), 9:30 a.m., free.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

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ZENBARN: Jazz Jam, 6 p.m., free.

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pop and post-punk bands such as Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, Bauhaus, and Siouxsie and the Banshees can be heard in the music of FALANA.

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album, Here Comes the Wave, relates to her reallife struggle with addiction and how she overcame it. The Kingston, N.Y., indie rocker’s gothic guitars transmit a wispy feeling of disillusionment, underscoring the songwriter’s dark subject matter.

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HATCH 31: Kelly Ravin and Friends (country), 7 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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AMERICAN FLATBREAD BURLINGTON HEARTH: Paul Asbell Quartet (jazz), 5:30 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Ryley Walker (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., $12.

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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Joe Davidian Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

DELI 126: Jazz Jam!, 8 p.m., free.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Johann Stein’s Banjo & Grass Gumbo (bluegrass, Cajun), 7 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Familiar Faces (jam, eclectic), 6:30 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Birdcode (jazz), 9 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Dayve Huckett (jazz), noon, free. Will Patton Ensemble (jazz), 4 p.m., free. Myra Flynn (neo-soul), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: McKain Lakey, Lily Sexton and Friends (bluegrass, old-time), 7 p.m., free.

Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. High Summer (groove), 9:30 p.m., free.

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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: John ‘Papa’ Gros plays the Nite Tripper: A Tribute to Dr. John featuring James Harvey, Jake Whitesell and Christopher Hawthorn, 8 p.m., $15/20.

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RADIO BEAN: Raphael Groten (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Midweek Mosaic (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

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RED SQUARE: DJ Cre8 (open format), 11 p.m., free.

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RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Allison May Brown (jazz), 5 p.m., free. RambleTree (Celtic, world), 7 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Lackard Blues Jam, 6 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Lowell Thompson and Friends (altcountry), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Improv Class Show, 8:30 p.m., free.

VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Paul Asbell Quartet (jazz), 1 p.m., free.

Triage (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Burlington Songwriters (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Circles Around the Sun (jam), 8 p.m., $20.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

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Led by Costa Rican expat Maiz Vargas Sandoval, Mal Maïz are a scintillating Afro-Caribbean outfit specializing in cumbia music. The genre pulls from South American, Caribbean and West African cultures, resulting in a highly danceable combination. Many of the band’s tunes tell Sandoval’s story from his early life to his relocation to Vermont.

Other June 4 highlights: • Paul Asbell Quartet, noon, Leunig’s Bistro & Café • Charles Berthoud, Rí Rá Irish Pub & Whiskey Room, 5 p.m.

• Guagua, Radio Bean, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 5 Funky Dawgz Brass Band, 6:30 p.m., Top Block Stage

Funky Dawgz Brass Band hail from Connecticut. But the spirit of dirty New Orleans funk lives in its soul. The group offers up ultra-peppy renditions of mega pop hits like Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love,” Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” and Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.”

And that’s on top of a fine selection of toe-tapping originals.

Other June 5 highlights: • EVNGwear, 7:15 p.m., City Hall Stage • Ensemble V, 7:30 p.m., Radio Bean • Birdcode, 9 p.m., Juniper

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Burlington-based cover band Dr. Sammy Love seem to have only one criterion for the music they play: sex appeal. The neo-soul group, led by acoustic-soul singer-songwriter Ivamae, relishes in sultry slow jams and languid ballads.

Heavy on synths and smoldering energy, the band reimagines the work of artists such as Sade, Amy Winehouse and H.E.R.

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Other June 6 highlights: • Matt the Gnat & the Gators, 4 p.m., Red Square • Dawna Hammers’ Joni Mitchell tribute, 6:30 p.m., Radio Bean • Cassarino Family Band, 8:30 p.m., Bleu Northeast Seafood

Other June 8 highlights: • Shane Hardiman Trio, 2 p.m., Leunig’s Bistro & Café • Marty Fogel’s Mixed Bag Quartet, 2:30 p.m., City Hall Stage • Hokum Bros., 5 p.m., Leunig’s Bistro & Café • Ye Day: A Night of Kanye West with DJ SVPPLY, 10 p.m., Club Metronome

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Sunday, June 9

Willverine and Japhy Ryder, 8:30 p.m., the Skinny Pancake

Myra Flynn’s “Flynn Theater” Songwriter Showcase, 6 p.m., Light Club Lamp Shop

Willverine, the moniker of local trumpeter and producer Will Andrews, plays smooth and groovy electro-soul originals and covers.

He’s also a member of Japhy Ryder, an instrumental group melding jazz, funk and hip-hop architecture into a hip-thrusting hybrid sound. Back to back, the two projects comprise one of the smoothest nights of music on the BDJF schedule.

Bicoastal Vermont native Myra Flynn makes a yearly pilgrimage to her home state, performing frequently throughout BDJF and continuing on through June.

Touching on contemporary R&B and neo-soul, the artist confronts some of life’s biggest stumbling blocks, such as coming of age and toxic relationships. A group of singer-songwriters joins Flynn for this special closing-night showcase.

Other June 7 highlights: • Peter Krag Quartet, 1 p.m., Vermont Pub & Brewery • NBC 5 Friday Night Block Party with High Summer, 5 p.m., Top Block Stage • Katie Matzell, 7 p.m., Farmhouse Tap & Grill

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series based on those captures. The title of the exhibit comes from a line from T.S. Eliot’s “Four Quartets”: “…you are the music. / While the music lasts.” It’s about temporality, a meditation on time. Pretty much everything I do is about temporality, about trying to capture something that’s moving past us.

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f you’ve been to a Broadway production of The Lion King, you’ve seen Joan Morris’ textiles. Her hand-dyed fabrics transform the ensemble cast in Act 2 — during the “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” scene — into a lush, fantastical rainforest. Those costumes began life far from the stages of Manhattan — in Morris’ studio in Hartford, where she has lived and worked for the past 35 years.

Over the decades, Morris has taught and exhibited in places as far-flung as Japan and the Republic of Georgia. But you don’t need to buy a plane ticket — or even schlep down to New York — to catch a glimpse of her work. Since 1988, she has been the master dyer in the Dartmouth College theater department, creating one-of-a-kind pieces for student productions.

Morris specializes in shaped-resist dyeing, a technique that involves stitching, bunching or otherwise contorting fabric to control the spread of pigment, which can produce a mind-boggling array of patterns and effects. She also co-holds the patent on a process for applying precious metals to fabrics. “No one else had been able to figure it out for thousands of years,” she quipped.

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TRYING TO CAPTURE SOMETHING THAT’S MOVING PAST US. Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Titled “You Are the Music,” the show offers a glimpse into Morris’ process — a palimpsestic layering of textures, colors and materials.

These prints don’t represent a departure from her textile work so much as an evolution, the renaissance of a practice she began in high school. Decades later, the work is enriched by a lifetime of experience.

Seven Days talked with Morris about her latest work, the importance of saying yes, and how hitchhiking to use Dartmouth’s showers might have led to an international career in textiles.

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You’ve spent most of your career working with textiles for theater.

What moved you to start making prints?

Three years ago, a very old, very important friend moved away. I was unexpectedly flabbergasted, and then a few other things happened afterward that caused this opening in me — a catharsis, really. In response to that, I found myself creating these automatic drawings with ink in water, which were impermanent and so amazing to me that I started taking photos of them.

I had already been making prints for a couple years, and I decided to delve into a

Something about these prints seems both totally spontaneous and also incredibly, painstakingly controlled.

How do you achieve that effect?

The way I work, as an autodidact, is that I know what I want or need to make, and then I learn how to make it. That’s how you learn in theater: Basically, if you don’t know how to do something, you don’t have very long to figure it out, or else you’re probably not going to have a job. So I started by picturing what I wanted the images to look like, and then I figured out how to do it.

I knew when I was making these images that I didn’t want them to be just black and white; I wanted to introduce other textures. I used a technique called chine-collé, which is a way of taking a very fine, absorbent Japanese paper called kitakata and wetting it, putting it on an inked plate, and then putting rice flour on top of the paper, which absorbs the moisture and becomes a paste. Then I put my printmaking paper over the whole thing.

When I peel that off, the kitakata has glued itself to the wet printmaking paper, and the intaglio has printed onto the kitakata.

You never went to formal art school; who or what have been your greatest teachers?

I went to a public high school in Long Island with an incredible art program: I had a printmaking teacher, a drawing teacher, a painting teacher and a sculpting teacher. On my own, I was sewing, weaving, gathering plants for dyes, batiking, everything. I learned how to sew and handle different textiles from my mother, probably as a way of being with her. She was a dressmaker, and her mother was a dressmaker, so it was passed down.

It’s a great way to learn, being at the knee of someone older than you; you get to be the beneficiary of tacit muscle memory.

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ART SHOWS

burlington

f CAROL MACDONALD: “Civil Discourse,” prints

featuring birds that speak to the 24-hour news cycle and these polarizing times. Reception: Friday, June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 1-30. Info, 863-6458.

Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

f CHARLIE HUDSON: “Walking Peripherals,” new

work by the Brooklyn-based painter that explores dimension, light and movement. Reception: Friday, May 31, 6-8 p.m. May 31-July 14. Info, 324-0014.

Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

f FRANCES CANNON: Watercolor paintings, ink drawings and books by the writer and artist.

Reception: Friday, June 7, 5-8 p.m. June 1-29. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington.

JERRY RALYA: “1,” pastel works from the artist’s “Social Justice” and “Vessels” series. Curated by Little Umbrella. June 1-30. Info, 391-4083. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

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f ‘RUNNING THROUGH THE WORLD LIKE AN

OPEN RAZOR’: A 17-person exhibition, 16 of them women, whose work varies in medium but has in common an inquiry into correspondence, communication and making connections.

Reception: Saturday, June 1, 6-9:30 p.m. June 1-11.

Info, epuerta1@gmail.com. Estefania Puerta Studio in Burlington.

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f ‘ALL THE WATERS’: Twenty-five artists from Chittenden County show works in oil, watercolor, pastel, collage, photography, glass and mixed media. Reception: Friday, May 31, 5-7 p.m. May 31-August 31. Info, 899-3211. Jericho Town Hall.

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.org ROBERT WALDO BRUNELLE JR.: Recent paintings by the Jericho artist and seventh-generation Vermonter. Curated by Little Umbrella. June 1-30.

Info, 391-4083. Gallery at One Main in Burlington.

Flynn Lobby, please pre-register

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CALL TO ARTISTS AND WRITERS: Brattleboro native Desmond Peeples is rebooting Mount Island, a literary publication focused on supporting rural LGBTQ and POC writers and artists, as an online iteration.

Accepting submissions from members of underrepresented communities and allies.

Details and guidelines at mountisland.com.

Rolling deadline. Through June 30. Info, shantaleegander@mountisland.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS: GALLERY COOPERATIVE: Seeking local artists to display their work in monthlong shows. The new rotation schedule begins June 2019. Learn more at strandcenter.org. Deadline: June 1. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh N.Y. Info, 518-563-1604.

CALL TO ARTISTS: PROMISE HEARTS: Just as our heart beats to support our lives, so must we beat on to support and heal our nation, environment, society and world.

Use your artistic side to create a promise in 2D or 3D that helps to set our world back on the right beat. Silent auction proceeds benefit artist-chosen nonprofits. More info at grandisleartworks.com. Deadline: June 10.

Grand Isle Art Works. $15. Info, 378-4591.

CALL TO WRITERS: POETRY + PROSE READING: Call to writers of all ages and experience levels (including none) to submit original one-page poetry or prose in response to the current Al Salzman exhibit of large-scale political paintings at Flynndog gallery for Voicing Art Reading event on June 22. Writers must visit the gallery in person or via video tour with the Poartry Project founder and write a family-friendly work in direct response. Deadline: June 13. Free. Info, poartryproject@gmail.com.

CHELSEA ARTS ON THE GREEN MARKET AND FESTIVAL: New England artists and artisans are invited to submit work for consideration to participate in this August 31 event.

Application and instructions at chelseaVTarts.com. Deadline: June 1. North Common Arts, Chelsea. $75. Info, chelseaartscollective@gmail.com.

‘ROCK SOLID XIX’: This annual exhibit showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists, September 17 through November 2. We are also looking for 2D works that display the qualities of stone. Visit studioplacearts.com/calls-to-artists.html for submission instructions. Deadline: August 2.

Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 submission fee; free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069.

SOUTH END ART HOP: Artists can register to show work or enter the juried exhibit, and businesses can register to show artists’ works for the 27th annual, three-day arts festival in Burlington’s South End. Deadline: July 4. Info: seaba.com. SEABA Center, Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

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SOLO & SMALL GROUP SHOWS: SPA uses its second- and third-floor spaces for solo and small group shows. Artists are encouraged to submit a proposal for consideration of such a show in 2020. Visit studioplacearts.com/callsto-artists.html for submission instructions.

Deadline: June 28. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 submission fee; free for SPA members.

Info, 479-7069.

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THE STRAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS SUMMER MEMBERS SHOW: Members at any artistic level and in any medium are invited to submit works for this biannual exhibition, which opens July 5. See strandcenter.org for more information and drop-off dates. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh N.Y., Through June 1. Info, 518-563-1604.

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SUMMER JURIED EXHIBITION: ‘MESSAGES FOR THE FUTURE’: Alan Chong, director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art, is the juror for this exhibition July 12 to August 21. Open to Vermont and New Hampshire artists. More info at avagallery.org/call-for-artists. Deadline: June 1. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H. $25.

Info, 603-448-3117.

‘UNBOUND VOL. IX’: Call for entries to the ninth annual juried exhibit of unique works exploring what a book can be, art using the book as material or format. Presented by ArtisTree Gallery in conjunction with the Bookstock Festival in Woodstock. Open to all 2D, 3D, installation, assemblage, film and video artists who are working in New England or New York. More info at artistreevt.org. Deadline: June 28, 6 p.m.

ArtisTree Gallery, South Pomfret. $30 entry fee. Info, 457-3500.

VERMONT STUDIO CENTER RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP: All applicants will be automatically considered for one of 25 merit-based awards; open to all artists and writers living and working anywhere in the world. We also have a number of special awards, many with stipends. See complete list of awards, eligibility and info at vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships. Apply online at vsc.slideroom.com. Deadline: June 15. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson. $25.

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Untitled works by Joan Morris

f ‘ALLEGORY’: Storytelling works by Julia Zanes, Donald Saaf and Hasso Ewing, presented with Art at the Kent, curators Nel Emlen and David Schutz.

Reception: Thursday, June 6, 4-7 p.m. June 5-22. Info, 738-3667. The Garage Cultural Center in Montpelier.

I use are probably an extrapolation of something that began in eighth-century India or China or Japan. The textile world is an open-knowledge system; traditions constantly evolve, because if they were frozen in time, they wouldn’t survive.

So shaped-resist dyeing speaks to me as something that can be unpacked and unpacked and unpacked. Really, all the things I make are thousands of years old.

How did you end up working at Dartmouth? I’m assuming most colleges don’t have a “master dyer” staff position.

After I graduated from high school, I went to community college in Long Island for about a minute. When I turned 18, I moved to Vermont to be part of a meditation commune in Fayston. My boyfriend at the time was part of that commune, so I got myself up to Vermont in my ancient Volkswagen, with all my plants, and he broke up with me before I’d even unpacked my car. I was heartbroken, and that caused a huge cascade of events that moved me forward in my life.

Eventually, I left the Fayston commune and moved to another one in Perkinsville.

We had no running water or electricity, so once a week I would hitchhike by myself to Dartmouth to take a shower.

Meanwhile, I was still spinning, plant dyeing and weaving on my own, but I didn’t know how to make a dress from a picture. Then I learned that there was a class in pattern making and draping in the Dartmouth College theater department, and the instructor let me audit. At the end, she asked me if I wanted a job in the costume shop. That was 35 years ago.

Now, I work three days a week and have the other four days for my own work, which has been an unbelievable gift.

Talent isn’t the biggest thing in the whole constellation — timing and connectivity both matter a lot in how you make a career.

Speaking of connectivity, how the hell does one end up making textiles for Julie Taymor’s Broadway production of The Lion King?

At Dartmouth, I was working with this amazing scenic designer and professor, Georgi Aleksi-Meskhishvili. He had worked with Julie Taymor on Salome in St. Petersburg, Russia, and he really liked my work. At one point, Julie asked him if

VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

f MICHAEL STRAUSS: “The Magic of Seeing – Inside and Outside of the Frame, Exploring the Illusion of Light, Space, Form and in Landscape Painting,” acrylic and ink paintings. Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, June 6, 4-9 p.m. June 4-28. Info, 262-6035.

T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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‘BEYOND BORDERS: MEXICO CITY, VERMONT’: Photographs by students at Green Mountain Tech and Career Center in Hyde Park and students at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City. June 3-21. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University in Johnson.

f NORTHERN VERMONT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION: The 88th annual exhibition of members. Reception: Sunday, June 2, 1-5 p.m. with live music by the Vermont Fiddle Orchestra. June 2-July 6. Info, 644-8183. Visions of Vermont in Jeffersonville.

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world — heat, concentrations of materials, fluid dynamics, chemistry. I’m not chagrined when things don’t work; I learn from it.

So we went back and forth and developed this vocabulary of design, and once we’d arrived at where she wanted to be, she had me create the textiles for the costumes in that scene. I thought I would only be doing it once; then The Lion King ran for 22 years, and it’s still running. he knew “a dyer of special effects,” and he recommended me. So Julie and I ended up meeting in New York, and she showed me her renderings of these beautiful, elaborate jungle costumes for a scene in The Lion King — Act 2, Scene 8, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” She asked me, “Do you think you can do this?” And I said, “Yes, I do.”

That’s how it’s always gone for me: I say yes to the gig, and then I figure it out.

For the next few months, I worked on the textiles every night — basically pulling all-nighters — and FedExed designs every day. Julie would send the fabric sample back, cut in half so she could keep her own record of what we were working on, with notes.

The thing that I do in textiles is really this marriage of determinacy, intention and indeterminacy, by which I mean the unseen elements of the dynamic outer

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When you’re working on something that big, how does it feel to come to an end?

After I finished the work for the first production, I thought, Great! I can finally get around to painting my house. And then one day, I was in my studio in Hartford, and my fax machine started spewing out papers about all these other productions that were going to open all over the country. All of which is to say that I don’t plan too far ahead, because I know that everything has its own life; everything takes the time it takes.

I always try to live the way I lived when I was young — resourcefully, organically, everything pieced together. m Contact: chelsea@sevendaysvt.com

INFO “You Are the Music” by Joan Morris, through June 30 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. joanmorrisartist.com

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f JIM WESTPHALEN: “The Enduring Landscape,” a new collection of photographs of the Vermont countryside and its weathered structures. Reception: Friday, June 7, 5-7 p.m. June 1-30. Info, 989-7419.

Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

‘NATURAL GRACE’: Colorful still-life paintings by Jill Matthews and layered, abstracted landscapes

by Hannah Bureau. June 1-30. Info, 458-0098.

Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

f PAT LAFFIN: “Childlike Memories,” a fifth annual mixed-media exhibit of pieces that relate the artist’s fondest memories of childhood, along with a bit of fantasy. Reception: Saturday, June 8, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

May 29-June 30. Info, 453-6309. Tourterelle in New Haven.

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f ‘CONTINUUM’: Paper constructions by Lian Brehm and reduction prints by Phillip Robertson.

Reception: Sunday, June 2, 4-7 p.m. June 2-July 14. Info, 563-2037. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. f ‘THE PIVOT AND THE BLADE: AN INTIMATE GLANCE AT SCISSORS’: A collection of objects that convey the long human relationship to scissors, their design, and myriad professional, creative, superstitious, violent and domestic uses. Opening day celebration: Saturday, June 1, 3-7 p.m. with manifestos, refreshments, live music and performances.

June 1-December 31. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. f RACHEL LAUNDON: “More Than Fish to Fry,” colorful mixed-media sculptures. Reception: Friday, June 14, 4-6 p.m. June 5-July 12. Info, 748-0158.

Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

f AL SALZMAN: Five large painted murals and a selection of round drawings by the Vermont artist.

Reception: Thursday, May 30, 5-8 p.m. Through June 30. Info, 371-7158. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington.

‘IMPERFECT SOCIETIES’: Film and photography by Kiluanji Kia Henda and Tuan Andrew Nguyen that addresses history, trauma and nationhood within the trope of science fiction. ALM@ PÉREZ: “Robopoems: Quadruped@s,” robotic sculptures, large-scale photographs and bilingual poetry that explore the intersection of robotics and humanity. BARBARA ZUCKER: “Adorned (Hairstyles of an Ancient Dynasty),” black-and-white paintings and acrylic abstractions that examine how hair has been used to signify cultural

ART SHOWS

meanings worldwide. REBECCA WEISMAN: “Skin Ego,” a large-scale, immersive installation including video, sound, sculpture and photography that examines ‘subconscious and psychological spaces of identity.’ Through June 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

THE ART SHOW NO. 18: An open call exhibition of works by local artists in a variety of mediums.

Through May 31. The Gallery at RL Photo in Burlington.

‘FROM NATURAL TO ABSTRACTION’: A group show that represents beauty as seen in the eyes of a variety of Vermont artists. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.

GROUP SHOW OF VERMONT ARTISTS: Works by Dennis McCarthy, Evan Greenwald, Frank DeAngelis, Janet Bonneau, Janie McKenzie, Jordan Holstein, Kara Torres, Lynne Reed, Marilyn Barry, Mike Reilly, Rae Harrell, Robert Gold, Stephen Beattie, Tatiana Zelazo, Terry Mercy and Travis Alford on a rotating basis. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. The Innovation Center of Vermont in Burlington.

JAMES BENOIT: “The Sun Returns to the Northern Sky,” color photographs, including local scenes lit by the light of early spring and midsummer, by the Burlington photographer. Through May 30. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

MISHA KORCH: Botanical illustrations in ink and watercolor. Curated by SEABA. Through May 31. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

‘PROGRESSION: THE MAKING OF VERMONT’S NEXT GENERATION OF FURNITURE MAKERS’: An exhibition featuring the work of students and graduates of the Vermont Woodworking School. Through May 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

‘RE-CONSTRUCTING CLIMATE CHANGE’: A diorama exposition curated by local artist and activist Jen Berger that reflects artists’ reactions to questions about climate change. Through May 29. Info, 922-1429. Radio Bean in Burlington.

ROBERT GOLD: Small paintings of everyday scenes in vivid colors. Through May 31. Info, 377-2579.

Drifter’s in Burlington.

‘A SAMPLE OF JAZZ RECORDS’: Archival photographs and posters and commissioned prints from artist Felix Sockwell. Photographs contributed by Luke Awtry and Michael Worthington. Through June 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

STEVE HADEKA: “Riffing on the Modern Birdhouse,” midcentury avian homes by the Burlington woodworker. Through May 31. Info, info@pleasantranch. com. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

VERMONT COMIC CREATORS GROUP SHOW: Comics and cartoons by the local member group.

Through June 28. Info, srosedahl@yahoo.com.

Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

f ‘VULVA EPIPHANIES’: Fine art photographs created by Jocelyn Woods in collaboration with Gordon Fischer. Reception: Thursday, May 30, 6-8 p.m. Through June 14. $5-10 suggested donation.

Flynndog Station in Burlington.

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ANTHILL COLLECTIVE: The Burlington graffiti artists install work in the brewery’s Artifactory.

Through July 31. Info, 658-2739. Magic Hat Brewing Company in South Burlington.

ELIZABETH ALLEN: “Outside Influences Through the Seasons,” landscape paintings by the Williston artist. Through June 11. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

‘JOHNNY SWING: DESIGN SENSE’: The first in a series exploring the processes of innovative regional artists, this exhibition provides a glimpse into the philosophy and practice of the Vermont lighting and furniture maker, whose works are based on welded coins. Curated by Kory Rogers.

Through June 2. HAROLD WESTON: Works by the modernist painter and social activist (1894-1972) dubbed “the Thoreau of the Adirondacks.” Through

August 25. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

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‘IN THEIR ELEMENT’: An installation of sculptures on the museum grounds by contemporary artists Rodrigo Nava, Jonathan D. Ebinger and Dan Snow.

Curated by Carolyn Bauer. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

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JOHN VINCENT: Handmade prints by the founder of A Revolutionary Press. Through May 31. Info, 425-3176. Charlotte Congregational Church.

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JOHN VINCENT: Handmade prints by the founder of A Revolutionary Press. Through May 31. Info, 425-3864. Charlotte Library.

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‘200 YEARS—200 OBJECTS’: In the final celebratory year of the university’s bicentennial, the museum exhibits a curated selection of artifacts, documents and images from the school’s collections. Through December 21. Info, 485-2886. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield.

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AMALIA ELENA VERALLI: Photography by the local artist. MAIKE GARLAND: Hand-carved creations in wood. Through May 31. Info, 223-1981. The Cheshire Cat in Montpelier.

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‘AWAKENINGS’: Floral still life paintings by Kate Longmaid and Asian-inspired abstracted landscapes by Tom Merwin. Through June 28.

GALLERY MEMBER EXHIBIT: Paintings, photography and fiber art by a number of artist-members displayed in the Contemporary Hall. Through May 31. THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD: THE MASTER COPIES: The 19th-century Vermont painter and gallery namesake copied paintings seen on European trips to learn from masters such as Rembrandt and Turner, and he brought the paintings back to Montpelier. Through June 1. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

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‘FAULT LINES’: Artists explore the current political climate and the resulting fractures in our world that threaten discontinuity and potential explosive energy. ‘TECTONIC PLATES AND TOPOGRAPHIC TILES’: Sculptural stoneware inspired by geologic forces by Deborah Goodwin. Second Floor Gallery. DIANE SOPHRIN: “Present Continuous: Commentary and Form,” drawn and painted writings on stitched, layered paper scrolls. Third Floor Gallery. Through June 29. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

2019 Summer Celebration

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 STRAWBERRY HILL FARM, STOWE

National Rosé Day Brunch SATURDAY, JUNE 8 WOODCHUCK CIDER HOUSE, MIDDLEBURY

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 THE ALCHEMIST, STOWE

Burlington Edible History Tours THU., JUN. 13; SAT., JUN. 15; AND THU., JUN. 20 TOURS STARTS AT THE ECHO CENTER AWNING

‘I LOVE IT WHEN I’M WRONG; YES, WHITE PEOPLE, IMMIGRATION IS ABOUT SKIN COLOR’: This multimedia installation using sculpture, audio and video examines discrimination, opportunity and individual triumph. Through June 29. Info, 224-6827. Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier.

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JANET CATHEY & LINDA BRYAN: “Deeper Than Blue,” hand-pulled woodblock prints and cyanotypes, respectively. Through June 21. Info, 371-4100.

Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

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JANET VAN FLEET: “Vanishment,” new work by the Vermont artist exploring the fraught relationship between humans and the natural world and using, in part, materials repurposed from previous bodies of work. Through June 28. Info, 272-5956. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

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JESSE LOVASCO: Drawings of endangered medicinal plants by the herbalist, artist, poet and 2018 Ecological Art Fellow with United Plant Savers.

Through June 30. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

f KATE BURNIM AND DARYL BURTNETT: “Almost Forgotten: Works Exploring the Overlooked through Line, Shape and Texture,” paintings and works on paper that range from loosely representative to abstract. Reception: Thursday, June 6, 4-9 p.m.

Through June 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

LYNA LOU NORDSTROM: “Obsessed With Color,” 16 selected works by the Vermont printmaker that span 1996 to 2017. Through June 22. Info, 479-7069.

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MAPLEHILL SCHOOL 6TH ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW: An exhibition and sale of visual arts and crafts, woodworking, blacksmithing, and Elder Outreach projects. Through May 31. Info, 454-7747.

Plainfield Community Center.

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AUDUBON MEMBER PHOTO SHOW: Avian pictures taken by the Rutland County Audubon Society members. Through July 31. Info, 775-7119. Maclure Library in Pittsford.

‘THE BLUE SWANS’: Works by friends and fellow artists Klara Calitri, Linda Hampton-Smith, Molly Hawley, Patricia LeBon Herb, Phoebe Stone, Mary Swanson, Sarah Wesson and Yinglei Zhang. Through June 22. Info, the77gallery@gmail.com. B&G Gallery in Rutland.

‘SHOW 32’: Recent work by Vermont-based contemporary artist-members. Through June 16.

Info, info@thefrontvt.com. The Front in Montpelier.

‘UNBOUND! 4 WOMEN SCULPTORS LET LOOSE!’: The first art exhibition in this renovated historical building features large-scale sculpture, installation art and live art by Hasso Ewing, Sande FrenchStockwell, Amber Geneva and SXC. Through May 31.

Info, drsxcooper@gmail.com. The Garage Cultural Center in Montpelier.

‘DREAM MACHINE II’: Classic retro arcades collected

by Nick Grandchamp. Through June 30. Info, 603732-8606. West Street Gallery in Rutland.

‘THE ART OF WOOD’: A 20th-anniversary group exhibit that interprets the theme across all mediums, including fabric, glass, ceramic, paint and wood. Through June 25. Info, 247-4957. Brandon Artists Guild.

‘VERMONT FARM KIDS: ROOTED IN THE LAND’: A documentary photo exhibit and film celebrating the lives of youth from farming families, created by Maria Buteux Reade and James Chandler for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont.

Through May 31. Info, 279-1548. Vermont Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier.

‘VERMONT MUSIC FAR AND WIDE’: An interactive exhibit of artifacts that tell the story of Vermont popular music history in recent decades, including band photographs 1990-2000 by Matthew Thorsen, compiled by Big Heavy World. Through July 27. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

‘THE WAR OF IDEAS’: Propaganda posters from the collections, spanning the Civil War to World War II and illustrating everything from recruitment to support on the homefront. Through October 25. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre.

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‘TIME ASCRIBED’: William Ramage and Shelley Warren collaborate on an immersive installation that combines video, sculpture and drawing. Through June 22. Info, vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.

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Ron Prigat The U.S.-based, Israeli-born painter, currently a staff member

f PETER SCHUMANN: “The Post Apocalyptic Dawn of Possibilitarians,” woodcut banners, prints and paintings by the artist and director of Bread and Puppet Theater. Closing reception: Sunday, June 9, noon-4 p.m. Through June 9. Donations. Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

Source” in the Center’s Red Mill Gallery. He explains the title thus: “Were we to have a

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at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, exhibits works in a show titled “Consider the forensic investigation in order to understand how a work of art came into being, we’d need

2019 STUDENT ART SHOW: Works from students of Stowe elementary, middle and high schools, and guests from Rumney Elementary in Middlesex.

Through June 1. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

to examine not only the physical application of materials, but more importantly the causal

ANN YOUNG: “Sunshine and Shadow,” realist paintings that consider the good and bad sides of human nature. Through July 10. Info, 888-1261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville.

Prigat deems as collectively a sort of self-portrait. “These images are meant to unfold

‘BIDING: EXPLORATION OF QUIET EXPECTATION’: Contemporary abstract paintings by Janis Pozzi Johnson and Charlie Bluett, and porcelain sculptural “vessels” by Jennifer McCurdy. Through June 1. JIM WESTPHALEN: “Of Land and Light,” new images of the Vermont landscape by the local photographer.

Through August 3. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

‘EBB AND FLOW’: A juried exhibition of more than 100 artworks by 76 artists in which water is the predominant element of the composition. MARY AND ALDEN BRYAN: “Paintings of the Southwest,” a 35th anniversary exhibition of 30 works from the 1940s by the late founder and namesake of the gallery. Through June 23. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

‘PEAK TO PEAK: 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION THEN AND NOW’: An exhibition of photographs and artifacts to highlight the evolution of the division’s equipment and training since its beginning in 1943.

Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

f RON PRIGAT: “Consider the Source,” paintings by

the U.S.-based Israeli figurative painter and printmaker. Reception: Saturday, June 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Through June 5. Info, ron.prigat@gmail.com. Red Mill Gallery at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson.

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‘HUMAN NATURE/NATURE HUMAN’: Paintings

by Deborah Brown that focus on a lone female character; and paintings by Mark Barry that provide poignant recognition of the humor, warmth and universality of everyday experience. Weekends only.

Through October 13. Info, 583-5832. Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

ROSALIND DANIELS: “Abstractions in Fiber and Photos,” images characterized by color, geometric

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chain of events, thoughts, influences and desires that brought it to being.” But one needn’t dive that deeply into forensics to appreciate the mystery of the paintings on view, which slowly,” he suggests, “like a beloved poem, or an old friend.” Through June 5; a reception is Saturday, June 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pictured: an untitled painting by Prigat. shapes and clean lines. Through July 6. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

f SAM TALBOT-KELLY: “Draft of a New Harmony in

a Slip Dress Pocket,” an installation of experimental costume/set design, hybrid animals and abstract paintings that reimagine Greek myth and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Transcendentalist views of nature.

Reception: Friday, May 31, 6-8 p.m. Through June 29. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

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‘50 X 50: COLLECTING FOR THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART’: An exhibit that marks 50 years of acquiring art by bringing together one work from each year. Included are paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photography, from antiquity to the present and from diverse cultures. Through August 11. Info, 443-3168. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

HANNAH SESSIONS: “Keep It Simple,” new paintings by the Vermont artist. Through May 31. Info, 877-2173.

Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘HIDDEN TREASURES: PORTRAIT OF ABBY PAINTER’: In this new series, a single object is selected from the permanent collection for special examination.

The inaugural one is an 1805 portrait (by Ralph E.W. Earl) of Abby Victoria Painter, daughter of Gamaiel Painter, a key figure in the founding of Middlebury and Middlebury College. Through May 31. Free with museum admission. f ‘THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OF DAN KILEY’: A touring retrospective exhibition in celebration of the internationally renowned, Vermont-based landscape architect (1912-2004), featuring four dozen photographs of his designs, biographical information and interpretive analysis. In partnership with the Vermont chapter of

the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Cultural Landscape Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.

Reception: Friday, June 7, 5-7 p.m. Through September 1. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

‘ICE SHANTIES: FISHING, PEOPLE & CULTURE’: An exhibition of large-format photographs featuring the structures, people and culture of ice fishing by Vermont-based Colombian photographer Federico Pardo. Includes audio reflections from shanty owners drawn from interviews by VFC. Through August 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

JAMES P. BLAIR: “Being There,” images by the renowned photographer for the National Geographic Society. Through August 11. Info, 443-3168.

Middlebury College Museum of Art. KATHRYN MILILLO: “As It Were,” new paintings by the Vermont artist. Through May 31. Info, 989-7419.

Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

MATT BROWN: “Working With Wood and Water,” a solo show of woodblock prints, along with preparatory watercolors. Through May 31. Info, 458-0098.

Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

CCS THESIS EXHIBITION: Original works by graduating students of the cartoon school. Through May 31.

Info, 295-3319. Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction.

‘DESTINATION: SPACE!’: A series of exhibitions that highlights the art and science of space exploration and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission’s moon landing. Through August 4.

MINDBENDER MANSION: An eclectic exhibition full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test brain power and problem-solving skills. Developed by Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Through September 2. Free with museum admission. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

FEATURED ARTISTS: Wooden jewelry by T. Breeze Verdant, naturally dyed fiber works by Jennifer Johnson, and sculptural glass and ceramic works

by Alissa Faber. Through June 30. Info, 457-1298.

Collective — the Art of Craft in Woodstock.

HUMBERTO RAMIREZ: Paintings that allude to the botanical garden as an abstract fantasy. Through June 1. Info, 457-3500. ArtisTree Gallery in South Pomfret.

JOAN MORRIS: “You Are the Music,” shaped-resist dyed prints built from “automatic 3D ink drawings.”

Through June 30. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

KEVIN RUELLE: Faux-vintage Vermont travel posters by the Burlington artist. Through June 25. Info, 295-3118. Zollikofer Gallery at Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction.

SUE LAWRENCE: “Flower Portraits,” large-format paintings in oil by the Claremont, N.H., artist.

Through May 31. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

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MAX KRAUS: Photographs by the retired engineer, inspired by life and explorations around Middlebury.

Through June 16. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

‘CUMULUS’: A group exhibition featuring cloudcentric work in a variety of mediums. Through July 14. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.

‘ROKEBY THROUGH THE LENS’: An exhibition that offers visitors an opportunity to consider the nature of photography as artifact, social practice and contemporary art. Through June 16. Free. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

DEBRA WEISBERG: “Drawn to Touch,” mixed-media installations and stand-alone pieces that use tape, fiber, fiberglass mesh and hydrostone to create sensory awareness of spatial relationships between the body and the material. Through June 14. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

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DONNA UNDERWOOD OWENS: Photographs of animals by the Vermont animal whisperer. Through June 18. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

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‘FIBER: NO BOUNDARIES’: Innovative cloth artistry in quilts by Judy B. Dales, braid by Delsie Hoyt, and felt by Amanda Weisenfeld. Through June 1.

Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

CATHY CONE: “Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail,” black-andwhite photographs by the director of Workshops and Studio at Cone Editions. Through June 23. JASON HORWITZ: “Pilgrimage,” paintings based on physical and spiritual journeys. Through June 23. PAUL BOWEN: “Wood Ledge,” sculpture made from found wood and tools, and drypoint prints. Through June 16. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

HARRIET WOOD: A retrospective exhibition of abstract paintings by the octogenarian Vermont artist. Through June 30. Info, 472-7164. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

‘EYE-CATCHING’: More than 20 area artists show work in a variety of mediums in this annual exhibition. Through June 15. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

ROSS CONNELLY: Photographs from the artist’s “Nature’s Designs” and “The Border Wall—Nogales, Ariz.” series. Through June 30. Info, 535-8602. The Clip Joint & Co. in Hardwick.

GARY BARRON: “Revered Vermont Libraries,” drawings in Prismacolor pencil. Through June 30.

Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

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AMY BENNETT: “Nuclear Family,” small paintings about large issues, including marriage, child rearing and female identity. JOSEPH DIGGS: “Proud 2 Be American,” mixed-media works that combine action painting, graffiti and realism and reflect the artist’s life as an African American in the U.S. SANDY SOKOLOFF: “Emanations,” mystical, Kabbalah-inspired paintings by the Grand Isle artist, who is showing his work for the first time in 30 years. Through June 16. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘MADE IN VERMONT’: A group exhibition of new and recently completed work by Vermont artists, including paintings, works on paper and sculpture by Arista Alanis, Steve Budington, Clark Derbes, Jason Galligan-Baldwin and Sarah Letteney. MALCOLM MORLEY: Approximately 40 paintings, sculptures and works on paper created between 1964 and 2016 by the British-born American artist and founder of super-realism. RICHARD ARTSCHWAGER: Some 40 paintings, sculptures and works on paper that reference everyday objects, symbols, people and places, often made from unconventional and industrial materials. The American painter, sculptor and draftsman died in 2011. Open for tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through December 1. $10. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

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‘COLOR / GESTURE: EARLY WORKS BY EMILY MASON’: Small paintings on paper with explosive color created by the abstractionist in the 1950s and ’60s. Through September 8. Info, 447-1571.

Bennington Museum.

f JEAN GERBER: “Landscapes,” oil paintings of scenes from Vermont, New England and the far north by the local artist. Reception: Sunday, June 2, 2-4 p.m. Through June 17. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

PETER CUNNINGHAM: “All You See Is Glory; Big Stars and Maritime Moments,” images by the longtime internationally exhibited photographer. Curated by Dian Parker. Through June 15. Info, dianparker9@ gmail.com. White River Gallery in South Royalton.

ART EVENTS AIGA WTF!? TALK: ASHLEY AXIOS: The creative director for the Obama administration talks about building the first-ever Office of Digital Strategy, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her former highprofile job. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, Wednesday, May 29, 6 p.m. $15 members, $25 general public. Info, 578-8222.

ART FREE FOR ALL: Kids and adults can try the pottery wheels, work on a collaborative clay sculpture, try an art project, watch demos from our instructors, and see what classes are being offered. Raffle, food available. Middlebury Studio School, Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Info, 247-3702.

ARTSFEST: Talks, art walk, exhibitions, live music and more throughout downtown, organized by Montpelier Alive and overlapping with Creative Communities Exchange. More info and schedule of events at montpelieralive.com. Various Montpelier locations, Wednesday, June 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Info, 223-9604.

BCA SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: A contemporary outdoor market that offers unique handmade items

by Vermont artists including ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, games, clothing, accessories and more.

Burlington City Hall, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. . Free to browse. Info, 865-7166.

BRUCE MACDONALD: The artist shows a few of his abraded metal light sculptures, as well as works by other artists in the gallery, in an evening soirée.

Refreshments. HAVOC Gallery, Burlington, Thursday, May 30, 5-9 p.m. Info, 800-639-1868.

CHELSEA ART WALK: The Chelsea and Tunbridge communities host exhibitions at the Orange County Parent Child Center, SafeArt, Chelsea Public Library and North Common Arts. Refreshments and snacks served. More info at chelseavt-arts.com. Various locations in Chelsea, Friday, May 31, 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 685-4699.

GMH BENEFIT ART NIGHT: An evening dedicated to the intersection of art and equestrian endeavors.

All funds will benefit new housing for GMH hounds.

Libations and hors d’oeuvres. Live auction of artworks and experiences starts at 7 p.m. Northern Daughters, Vergennes, Friday, May 31, 4-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 434-5343.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH A NATURALIST’S EYE: Following a brief introduction at the trailhead, we will review basic camera functions, as well as tips and techniques used in photographing nature, and share backgrounds and what we hope to learn. After a short overview of unique natural features of Rock Point, we will explore the forests, cliffs, swamps and beaches in search of images to capture. Ages 12+.

North Beach, Burlington, Thursday, May 30, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, dmwood@burlingtonvt.gov.

A NIGHT OF THE ARTS IN CHELSEA: Art walk in historic Chelsea includes four venues hosting receptions for artists: Orange County Parent Child Center with works created by children; SafeArt with work by Cleopatra Redbird, the Ghost Girl Series; Chelsea Public Library with drawings of beloved libraries by Gary Barron; and North Common Arts with work by mixed-media artist Larry Bowling.

Various locations in Chelsea, Friday, May 31, 5-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 685-4699.

‘OFFSITEONTIME SCENE 7: DRYING’: The seventh of eight interactive “scenes” by the Erika Senft Miller Performance Lab, featuring performance by Holly Chagnon, Mireya Guerra, Lydia Kern and Navah Stein and video installation by Micah Dudash of previous scenes. Passersby can become part of the experience Karma Bird House, Burlington, Wednesday, June 5, 5-6:30 p.m. Info, erikasenftmiller@gmail.com.

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OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING: Sessions featuring a variety of approaches to working from the figure are suited to all levels of drawing, painting and sculpture backgrounds and expertise. Easels and tables available. (Canceled January 1.) River Arts, Morrisville, first Tuesday of every month, 3-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 888-1261.

OPEN STUDIO PAINT FOR FUN: Spend two hours painting, drawing or collaging. No experience needed. Many materials provided. Closed during school holidays. Expressive Arts Burlington, Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 343-8172.

TALK: ‘EXHIBITING CONTEMPORARY ART IN HISTORIC CONTEXTS’: Curators Nel Emlen and David Schutz present a program on their success interpreting contemporary art with Art at the Kent, in the Kent Museum, a historic setting in Calais. The Garage Cultural Center, Montpelier, Wednesday, June 5, 12-1:30 p.m. Info, David.

Schutz@vermont.gov.

TALK: ‘VAN GOGH’S INFLUENCE ON ART, AND ART’S INFLUENCE ON HIM’: Art historian Carol Berry considers the experiences, painters and authors that influenced van Gogh’s work and looks at his influence on 20th-century artists. Norwich Congregational Church, Wednesday, June 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

TOUR OF GROUNDS, TWIN FARMS INN & RESORT: Managers at the fabled resort, former home of writers Sinclair Lewis and Dorothy Thompson, lead visitors through the grounds designed by Dan Kiley.

In conjunction with Sheldon Museum exhibition, “The Landscape Architecture Legacy of Dan Kiley.”

Limited participation; reservations required. Twin Farms Inn & Resort, Barnard, Sunday, June 2, 2 p.m. $30, $15 for members of museum or VT-ASLA. Info, 388-2117.

VSA REVEAL PARTY: VSA Vermont, the state organization on arts and disability, unveils its new name, logo and next chapter with a celebration and refreshments. BCA Center, Burlington, Friday, May 31, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 871-5002.

‘VULVA EPIPHANIES’: Jocelyn Woods’ first solo art exhibit features recent large-scale work from “The Garden Elixirs” alongside fine-art vulva portraits. Flynndog Station, Burlington, Thursday, May 30, 6-8 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 371-17158. m

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omeone should write a guidebook for movie parents raising demon spawn. You know, What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Kid but Wind Up With a Freak of Nature, Antichrist or Baby From Space. Because, let’s face it, these moms and dads may inhabit different genres, but their child-rearing challenges usually prove pretty much the same.

In Brightburn, Kansas couple Tori (Elizabeth Banks) and Kyle Breyer (David Denman) are ecstatic when their prayers for a child are answered. One night an explosion sends them running into the woods, where they discover an infant in the wreckage of a rocket. Fastforward 12 years, and things are less idyllic on the family farm.

Young Brandon (Jackson A. Dunn) looks like other boys but gradually figures out he possesses superhuman powers and zero interest in using them for good.

James Gunn is the Quentin Tarantino of superhero cinema. In the same way the Inglourious Basterds auteur delights in subverting tropes and traditions of old Hollywood, Gunn has seemingly endless fun deconstructing comic-book cosmologies and slapping together warped new worlds from mythic rub-

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ble. In 2010’s Super, he explored the concept of a masked crusader whose crime-fighting gifts are limited to a lug wrench and a delusional can-do attitude. In 2016, he cowrote “Dolphinman Battles the Sex Lobsters.” He’s written and directed the Guardians of the Galaxy series, and, with his latest, Gunn gives us the Superman origin story yanked inside out.

This time he operates from the producer’s chair. David Yarovesky (The Hive) was called in to direct. Brian (brother) and Mark Gunn (cousin) did the screenplay, a devilish mashup of DC Comics-style spandex antics and good old-fashioned gore. Don’t be dissuaded by the film’s trailer, with Brandon glaring at you through cornball red corneas. The movie’s effects and scares are consistently clever and original.

Back to poor Tori and Kyle, modern-day Martha and Jonathan Kents confronting mystery and menace in the heartland. When the tot who fell to Earth begins evincing signs of sociopathic trouble (a classmate’s hand is crushed; notebooks are filled with satanic scrawlings), the adoptive couple makes the rookiest of movie-parent mistakes: They stand by their boy.

Anyone who’s seen The Bad Seed, Carrie, Firestarter, The Brood, The Omen or Village of the Damned knows this isn’t going to end well.

SUPERBAD James Gunn delivers a clever, engaging spin on the world’s most famous origin story.

Fictional characters are supposed to be like real people, yet, strangely, they never seem to have seen even one well-known film in the genre they inhabit.

As tends to happen in these situations, the longer Mom and Dad turn a blind eye — FYI, Brightburn features maybe the squirmiest blind eye effect ever — the higher the body count grows. And you really don’t want Damien going through so many friends and relatives that there’s eventually nobody left to obliterate but you.

The kid’s a fascinating creation. Dunn does a dandy job of bringing him to credible

Booksmart ★★★★

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ere’s one way Booksmart diverges from previous coming-of-age buddy flicks: When the relationship of best friends Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) reaches a crucial juncture, the soundtrack cues up “Unchained Melody.” In a movie about male BFFs, there’s no way that über-romantic song wouldn’t be used ironically. In Booksmart, it couldn’t feel more sincere.

While the screenplay has already established their relationship as platonic (Molly is het, Amy gay), these two adore each other, and their affection is infectious. It contributes to the festive mood of this party-centric high school comedy, the first feature directed by actress Olivia Wilde.

Booksmart doesn’t reinvent the wheel: Its influences are legion, from John Hughes to Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion to Judd Apatow and Diablo Cody. But it updates its subgenre for the selfie generation while embracing the reality that, in 2019, there’s no longer a clear line (if there ever was) between the nerds and the in-crowd.

For class president Molly, who’s headed to Yale University, her smarts define her identity. Headstrong, loud and more than a little obnoxious, she derides her fellow seniors as slackers — until she overhears them calling her a “butter personality.” When she realizes that her disdained peers managed to party and study, Molly’s world collapses. Desperate to “prove to them that we are fun,” she per72 SEVEN DAYS MAY 29-JUNE 5, 2019

PARTY TARDY Feldstein and Dever play bookish high schoolers determined to cut loose in Wilde’s smart comedy.

suades Amy to spend the night before graduation at an unsupervised house party.

That’s where the trouble starts. While the girls’ phones show them the party’s high jinks in real time, its physical location remains elusive. They spend much of the movie chasing their goal through ever more surreal distractions, from an obscenely lavish shipboard graduation party to a drama geek’s murdermystery dinner.

In its quest structure and escalating absurdity, Booksmart recalls the Apatow-produced Superbad, but its comedy chemistry formulas are its own. Feldstein (Saoirse Ronan’s sidekick in Lady Bird) and Dever (who played a hardscrabble teen pot grower on “Justified”) are two performers who’ve deserved a better showcase for a while. One flinty and the other flighty, both frank and raunchy and equipped with death glares to die for, they’re great together.

life. Not every actor has what it takes to play a tween whose to-do list includes world domination without overacting. A pleasant aspect of both his character and performance, in fact, is how understated they are. In one of the picture’s blackly comic moments, Banks breaks the news of an acquaintance’s death, and Dunn replies, “I feel like you want me to cry.”

Brandon’s villain costume, I must add, is a baffling fashion statement. Hopefully opening weekend was kind enough to earn him a follow-up, and we’ll get the chance to find out precisely what that getup was trying to say.

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Booksmart has memorable supporting players, too, including older-generation comedians such as Lisa Kudrow and Jason Sudeikis playing painfully uncool adults (a tradition in these movies). But the standout is Billie Lourd as a rich, eccentric burnout who somehow crops up everywhere Molly and Amy go. She suggests Kate Hudson’s Penny Lane after a few very long, strange trips, and, in one of the movie’s running jokes, she, too, has managed to secure admission to the Ivy League.

Some of these supporting characters could have used firmer grounding early on; we may not feel like we know them when they abruptly take on key roles in the plot.

But that flaw is a symptom of Wilde’s tight focus on Molly and Amy’s relationship, a choice it’s tough to fault.

While acting on romantic crushes is part of the duo’s mission to come of age in a single night, their pursuit of booty never veers off into fantasy fulfillment, and it never overshadows their bond. It’s easy for a movie to spout platitudes about female solidarity, but these two feel like the real deal.

Booksmart isn’t about Amy and Molly growing out of their friendship as they discover a world beyond the library. It’s about their stepping away from books and screens long enough to interact with their peers as people rather than social-media-molded “brands,” and that’s a smart message indeed.

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NEW IN THEATERS GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS: In the sequel to Godzilla (2014), humans battle the mighty lizard while he gets competition in the world-wrecking business from Rodan and a bunch of other new enemies. Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown star. Michael Dougherty (Krampus) directed. (131 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Sunset, Welden) MA: Octavia Spencer plays a lonely woman whose motives may not be entirely above board when she invites a group of teens to party down at her place in this horror thriller from director Tate Taylor (The Help). With Diana Silvers and Juliette Lewis. (99 min, R. Essex, Majestic) ROCKETMAN: Taron Egerton plays Elton John in this biopic about his breakthrough years, directed

by Dexter Fletcher (Eddie the Eagle). Will it catch the same box office wave as Bohemian Rhapsody?

With Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard. (121 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset)

NOW PLAYING ALADDINHH1/2 Disney revives the tale of the street urchin who finds a magic lamp with this live-action version directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine and Will Smith as the genie. (128 min, PG) AMAZING GRACEHHHHH Sydney Pollack’s concert film, derailed by technical difficulties and later reassembled by Alan Elliott, captures Aretha Franklin performing at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Los Angeles in 1972. (89 min, G)

BRIGHTBURNHHH1/2 In this sinister take on superhero mythology, Elizabeth Banks plays a woman struggling with the possibility that her “miracle child” who fell from the sky might be evil.

With David Denman and Jackson A. Dunn. David Yarovesky (The Hive) directed. (90 min, R; reviewed

by R.K. 5/29) A DOG’S JOURNEYHH In this sequel to A Dog’s Purpose (but not to A Dog’s Way Home), a canine (voiced by Josh Gad) continues to seek his meaning in the lives of his owners. With Dennis Quaid and Marg Helgenberger. Gail Mancuso directed. (108 min, PG) THE HUSTLEHH Two con artists (Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway) from opposite ends of the social ladder battle for dominance in this comedy. Chris Addison (“Veep”) directed. (94 min, PG-13; reviewed

by M.H. 5/15) JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 — PARABELLUMHHH1/2 Keanu Reeves once again plays a super-hitman targeted by fellow hitmen in the third installment of the self-aware action franchise, again directed by Chad Stahelski. With Halle Berry and Ian McShane.

(130 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 5/22) LONG SHOTHHH1/2 A presidential candidate (Charlize Theron) hires a journalist (Seth Rogen) with a childhood crush on her to be her speechwriter in this romantic comedy from director Jonathan Levine (The Wackness). (125 min, R)

AVENGERS: ENDGAMEHHHH It takes all Marvel’s effects wizards, a huge cast and a three-hour runtime to put the Avengers back together again in the second half of this two-parter. With Brie Larson, Scarlett Johansson, Karen Gillan, Paul Rudd, Robert Downey Jr., etc., etc.

Anthony and Joe Russo (Avengers: Infinity War) directed. (181 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 5/1) THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARMHHH1/2 John Chester’s documentary chronicles his and his wife’s eight-year struggle to make a farm sustainable in drought-ridden California. (91 min, PG) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODYHH1/2 Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in this chronicle of rock band Queen. Bryan Singer directed. (134 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 11/7) BOOKSMARTHHHH1/2 High-achieving best friends (Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein) decide to cut loose as high school graduation looms in this comedy directed by Olivia Wilde. With Jessica Williams and Lisa Kudrow. (102 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 5/29)

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POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHUHH1/2 In this family adventure comedy, a Pokémon detective (voiced

by Ryan Reynolds) teams up with a young human (Justice Smith) whose dad has gone missing. Rob Letterman (Goosebumps) directed. (104 min, PG)

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RED JOANHH1/2 Judi Dench plays British KGB spy Joan Stanley, who transmitted nuclear secrets.

With Sophie Cookson and Stephen Campbell Moore.

Trevor Nunn directed. (101 min, R) SHAZAM!HHH1/2 Fourteen-year-old foster kid Billy Batson discovers his inner superhero (Zachary Levi) in the latest addition to the DC Comics cinematic universe. David F. Sandberg directed. (132 min, PG-13) THE SUN IS ALSO A STARHH1/2 As her family faces deportation, a teen falls in love in this drama based on Nicola Yoon’s YA novel. Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton star. Ry Russo-Young (Before I Fall) directed.

(100 min, PG-13) THE WHITE CROWHHH Oleg Ivenko plays ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev in this account of his defection from the Soviet Union, directed by Ralph Fiennes. With Fiennes, Louis Hofmann and Adèle Excharchopoulos. (127 min, R) WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILYHHH Molly Shannon plays poet Emily Dickinson in a drama that highlights her feelings for another woman. With Amy Seimetz and Susan Ziegler. Madeleine Olnek wrote and directed. (84 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 5/15)

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY REAL MAY 30-JUNE 5 partially muzzled, submissive or housebroken? If so, now is a favorable time to seek an antidote. But listen closely: The cure isn’t to become chaotic, turbulent and out of control. It would be counterproductive to resort to berserk mayhem. Here’s a better way: Be primal, lush and exciting. Be wildly playful and unpredictably humorous and alluringly intriguing. Try experiments that rouse your rowdy sweetness, your unkempt elegance, your brazen joy and your sensual intelligence.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

I prefer live theater over movies.

The glossy flawlessness of films, accomplished by machines that assemble and polish, is less emotionally rich than the direct impact of live performers’ unmediated voices and bodies and emotions. Their evocative imperfections move me in ways that glossy flawlessness can’t. Even if you’re not like me, Gemini, I invite you to experiment with my approach for a while — not just in the entertainment you choose but in all areas of your life.

As much as possible, get your experience raw and unfiltered.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks it will make good sense for you to travel down winding paths replete with interesting twists and provocative turns. The zigzags you’ll be inspired to pursue won’t be inconvenient or inefficient, but rather will be instrumental in obtaining the healing you need. To honor and celebrate this oddly lucky phase, I’ll quote parts of “Flying Crooked,” a poem by Robert Graves. “The butterfly will never master the art of flying straight, yet has a just sense of how not to fly: He lurches here and here by guess and God and hope and hopelessness. Even the acrobatic swift has not his flying-crooked gift.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Has a part of you become too timid, docile or prosaic? Is there an aspect of your beautiful soul that is

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I’ve got a message for you from Cancerian poet Tyler Knott Gregson. Please read it every day for the next 15 days, including when you first wake up and right before sleep. Here it is: “Promise me you will not spend so much time treading water and trying to keep your head above the waves that you forget, truly forget, how much you have always loved to swim.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 2003, a group of thieves in Antwerp, Belgium, pulled off the biggest jewelry heist in history. To steal the diamonds, gold and other gems, together worth more than $100 million, they had to outsmart security guards, a seismic sensor, a protective magnetic field, Doppler radar, infrared detectors and a lock. I mention this, Leo, because I suspect that in the coming weeks you will have a comparable ability to insinuate yourself into the presence of previously inaccessible treasures and secrets and codes. You’ll be able to penetrate barriers that have kept you shut off from valuable things. (P.S. But I hope that, unlike the Antwerp thieves, you’ll use your superpowers in an ethical manner.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the northeast corner of Spain, bordering France, is an area known as Catalonia. With its own culture and language, it has a long history of seeking complete autonomy. On four occasions it has declared itself independent from Spain. The most recent time was in 2017, when 92 percent of the Catalans who voted expressed the desire to be free of Spain’s rule. Alas, none of the rebellions have succeeded. In the latest instance, no other nation on Earth recognized Catalonia’s claim to be an independent re-

public. In contrast to its frustrated attempts, your own personal quest to seek greater independence could make real progress in the coming months. For best results, formulate a clear intention and define the precise nature of the sovereignty you seek. Write it down!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A Libran blogger named OceanAlgorithms wrote, “I’m simultaneously wishing I were a naturalist whose specialty is finding undiscovered species in well-explored places, and a skateboarding mathematician meditating on an almostimpossible-to-solve equation as I practice my skateboard tricks, and a fierce forest witch who casts spells on nature-despoilers, and a gothic heroine with twelve suitors, and the sexiest cat that ever lived.” I love how freewheeling and wide-ranging OceanAlgorithms is with her imaginative fantasies. In light of current astrological omens, I encourage you to do the same. Give yourself permission to dream and scheme extravagantly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Geologists aren’t exactly sure why, but almost 6 million years ago, the Strait of Gibraltar closed up. As a result, the Mediterranean Sea was cut off from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a thousand years, it had mostly disappeared.

Fast-forward 600,000 years. Again, geologists don’t understand how it happened, but a flood broke through the barrier, allowing the ocean to flow back into the Mediterranean basin and restore it to its previous status as a sea. I propose that we invoke that replenishment as a holy symbol for the process you’re engaged in: a replenishment of your dried-out waters.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to meditate on this proposal from freelance writer Radha Marcum: “The spiritual definition of love is that when you look at the person you love, it makes you love yourself more.” I hope there’s a lot of that kind of action going on for you in the next four weeks. According to my assessment of life’s secret currents, all of creation will be conspiring to intensify and deepen your love for yourself by intensifying and deepening your love for other people. Cooperate with that conspiracy, please!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Is there a creature on Earth that’s more annoying than the mosquito? I’ve never heard anyone gaze upon one of the pesky monsters sucking blood out of her arm and say, “Aw, what a cute little bug.” And yet every year there is a town in Russia that holds a jokey three-day celebration in honor of the mosquito. The people who live in Berezniki even stage a “most delicious” competition, in which people allow themselves to be pricked by mosquitoes for 20 minutes, with an award going to whomever accumulates the most bites. I highly approve of the spirit of this approach for your own use in the coming weeks, Capricorn. If you have fun with the things that bother you, I bet they won’t bother you as much.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A musical historian from Cambridge University decided it would be amusing to perform forgotten songs that were written in the Rhineland a thousand years ago. His research wasn’t easy, because musical notation was different back then. But he ultimately reconstructed the tunes in ways that he felt were 80 percent faithful to the originals. He and other musicians subsequently performed and recorded them. I propose a somewhat comparable assignment for you in the coming weeks, Pisces. You will benefit, I believe, from trying to recover the truth about events that occurred a long time ago and/or by trying to revivify old beauty that has new relevance.

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NP APPOINTMENT OBSERVER Somewhat embarrassed to be writing this, as you were the NP student at my appointment. Besides thinking you’re beautiful, I picked up on a depth and intelligence and grounded quiet, sensitive strength that resonated with me. And made it reeeally hard to concentrate on myself and my appointment! Tea? When: Monday, April 29, 2019. Where: South Burlington appointment.

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NOT GONNA REACH MY TELEPHONE It’s strange how distant we are for seeming so close. Our hearts speak different dialects of the same language, and mine is worn down from trying to understand. I’m not sure what you get from all of this, but I should probably get out from under it. May we both find the kind of anarchy we’re seeking. When: Sunday, May 19, 2019. Where: on the rocks. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914746 WALKING ALONE Well, you have been spied. I would like to get to know more about you.

Thoughts? When: Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Where: Seven Days. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914745

NATIONAL LIFE BROWN DELIVERY MAN Do you ever slow down for more than a passing “Hi”? Your shorts are back and, wow, those leg muscles stir me!

You: hot. Me: wet! When: Monday, May 20, 2019. Where: Montpelier.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914750

PREGNANT ON CHURCH ST. I saw a very attractive pregnant woman walking past Outdoor Gear Exchange, and I didn’t see a ring. I smiled; you smiled back. Maybe we can get a mocktail?

When: Monday, May 13, 2019. Where: Church St. You: Man. Me: Man. #914744

THINKING MUCH TOO HARD Why not go for broke? Trade in all your chips and learn how to be free.

Why abstain, why jump in line — we’re all living on borrowed time!

So do what you like. When: Sunday, May 19, 2019. Where: Tullamore.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914749 LIFE’S TOO SHORT TO I’m grateful the lyrics came to me as I was leaving and I was able to connect with such a beautiful woman about a meaningful song. I hope to see you again.

Maybe we’ll get to the chorus. When: Sunday, May 19, 2019. Where: Knead Bakery. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914748

WORDS THAT I AIN’T SPOKEN Roy Orbison singing for the lonely ...

Hey, that’s me, and I want you only!

Don’t turn me home again — I just can’t face myself alone again. Don’t run back inside, darling; you know just what I’m here for. So you’re scared and you’re thinking that maybe we ain’t that young anymore? Show a little faith, there’s magic in the night! When: Monday, October 1, 2018. Where: in dreams.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914743

IN LINE AT MOE’S In line behind you. You were with boyfriend but kept checking me out, and we shared a few smiles. You’re hot and seemed interested, so HMU. When: Sunday, May 19, 2019. Where: Moe’s.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914747

HOUSTON-BOUND MOSAIC I want to thank you for all of your help with my squad with a cup of coffee. You were headed to Houston, us to New York. Back yet? When: Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Where: JetBlue flight to JFK. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914741

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Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

I recently met a guy I really like, and it appears he really likes me, too. Our dates have been getting a little hot and heavy over the last month, and it’s pretty clear where this is heading. Thing is, though, I’ve got a bad case of eczema kind of all over, and I’m scared that seeing me naked will gross him out. I’m also worried that, if we do have sex, all that friction will irritate my skin even more. What should I do?

Itching for Love

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S’MORES AND POPCORN To the handsome bearded man: You were buying makings for s’mores and popcorn. I was a few people behind. We exchanged extended smiles. If I was directly behind you, I would have struck up a conversation. Hopefully you see this and want to meet. I like s’mores and popcorn, too! When: Friday, May 3, 2019. Where: Market 32, Shelburne Rd. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914739 TENDER MOTHER WITH MAGIC SMILE We sat opposite each other in the dining area. I wore funny “clothes,” and you could probably sense I was mesmerized. As I gathered the courage to talk to you, your son ran off and the moment was lost. I hope I see you again. When: Saturday, May 4, 2019.

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You: Woman. Me: Man. #914738 WATERBURY CROSSROADS GAS DBL E The sailor coming out again / the lady fairly lept at him / that’s how it stands today / you decide if he was wise...

Stopped for gas tonight. We exchanged “pleasantries” over how sleepy the weather was. There was something in the way you smiled. Coffee? Drinks?

Dinner? Apologies if you’re happily involved with someone. Figured I had to take a chance. When: Thursday, May 2, 2019. Where: Waterbury Crossroads.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914736 VT PUB HEARTBREAKER You’ve been behind the bar for a while, teasing me with those quippy comments and amazing laugh. I can’t resist the temptation any longer; look for my number on the back of my coaster in the very near future. I’ll be in the little black dress anxiously awaiting your attention and then, hopefully, your call.

When: Monday, April 1, 2019. Where: Vermont Pub & Brewery. You: Gender non-conformist. Me: Woman. #914734 WINOOSKI ROUNDABOUTS Summer Discovery. I was bold to call after you but forgot to get your number.

I was with my deaf/blind coworker.

You were en route to Waterworks with a friend. When: Saturday, April 27, 2019. Where: Winooski roundabouts.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914733

Dear Itching for Love,

The hot-and-heavy part at the beginning of a relationship is always so much fun. You shouldn’t let your skin get in the way.

I imagine you’ve been dealing with this condition for a while, so I’m sure you know what kind of treatment works best for you. If it’s been a minute since you’ve seen your dermatologist, now is a good time to check in and make sure you’re up on all the latest. Look at it as getting your skin into training for the main event. The website nationaleczema.org is also a great resource. It even has an app you can use to track your triggers and symptoms.

Before your next date, take a soak in a warm oatmeal bath

CAN’T ASK A TELLER There’s an intriguing banker in Morrisville. You’re tall and pretty.

I saw you again April 24. I needed a haircut and small bills from your coworker. I can’t believe you’re single, but I hope you see this anyway.

You’re a fox. When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Where: Morrisville.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914729

SECOND FLOOR, UVMMC It was great talking to you. I was looking for the main lobby front desk. I just wanted to send you an I Spy to say thanks. I hope that it will brighten up your day, since it was such a rainy one when we met. BTW, loved the bling in the ears. When: Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Where: second-floor elevator, UVMMC. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914714

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, TAN CROSSTREK We chatted briefly leaving the PO, and I was so dumbfounded by the conversation I’d just had inside that I didn’t even realize how gorgeous you were or think to ask you out until after the fact. But wow, I’d love to see you again, and hopefully you can show the new guy in town around. When: Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Where: Bristol Post Office. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914728

HANNAFORD, MORRISVILLE The depth of your smile went to my toes. When: Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Where: Hannaford, Morrisville.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914735

I-89N CUTIE STOPPING TRAFFIC SATURDAY You: driving a silver Subaru hatchback, beard, bald and sunny glasses. You passed me and then slowed down between Williston and 189. Me: dark gray SUV, sunglasses, singing along, sped up to see you again. Meet me at the Whale Tails for a walk? When: Saturday, April 13, 2019. Where: I-89N around 3 p.m. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914723 WE BOTH BEGIN WITH D Years ago, you entered a bar in Montpelier. I followed. Pretended not to know you, flirted, drank our Scotch neat. Bartender warned you, yet I walked out with you, kissing, touching, nearly made love on the way to your place. A passerby smiled, spying your revealed skin. We were hot. Let’s be hot again. When: Saturday, January 11, 2014. Where: Montpelier, years ago. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914716 CONTRA CUTIE Saw you at the dance Saturday night in a polka-dot skirt. You struck up a conversation while I was checking out flyers. It was like a warm, sparkly light shone on me. You hugged me before you left, and I wanted to ask you out but I couldn’t find the words.

Want to get a cup of tea sometime?

When: Saturday, April 6, 2019. Where: Capital City Grange, Montpelier.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914715

and layer on extra moisturizer in case you hit the sheets. Set up some candles for dim mood lighting. If being a little covered up would make you feel more comfortable, consider keeping on a sexy little item — something as simple as a silky camisole would give you a little coverage and help cut down on friction.

Honesty is really the best aphrodisiac in the world, and if you’re gonna have sex with somebody, you should be able to talk to them. Just tell him what’s up. Let him know you’re happy with the way things are going, but you feel a little self-conscious about

MAKE ME A FRIEND I was at the shade. There you were with your legs, tats and piercings. You gave me a wink. I’m so much older than you.

Want to be friends and hang out? Do you paint? Would you like to take walks down on the front? I bet you like the Flynn.

When: Saturday, April 6, 2019. Where: shades. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914711 LAST HOPE AND WISH I’ve been so confused and lost. I can’t move on until you’re out of my head, and I can only do that by leaving. I want you home yesterday, no questions asked, so how about it? Come home, or should I pack and move away? I’ll never stop loving you, even when you’re breaking my heart. Always love. When: Saturday, April 6, 2019. Where: Salon.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914710 FRUIT FLY FIGHT CLUB We met a couple years ago. You are a petite blonde working in biology. I think you said your brother works in beer. I was unavailable at the time but never forgot you. You told me about your project called “fruit fly fight club,” and I was charmed. I’d love a chance to connect and talk again. When: Saturday, September 23, 2017. Where: Zero Gravity. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914698 OCEAN EYES It’s funny how we have different people and yet we can’t forget each other. Life just hates us, LOL. I have what has been everything I’ve wanted for us, yet it’s still nothing to me. Funny, I’m not sure what’s wrong with me and why I can’t get you out of my head. There’s one way: Come back. Always love. When: Friday, March 15, 2019. Where: my dreams.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914697

your noncontagious eczema.

I can guarantee that he’ll appreciate you telling him, and there’s a 99.9 percent chance he’s not going to care. Like most of the human population, he’s likely got something he feels selfconscious about, too.

So get all that baloney out of the way, and you’ll probably have the best sex ever.

Bonus: Great sex equals less stress … and less stress is good for your skin!

Good luck and God bless,

The Reverend

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ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION #4C1082-1 AND HEARING 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On May 13, 2019, 3-11 1/2 George Street, LLC, the City of Burlington, and Moreau Dayle A Rev Trusts filed application #4C1082-1 for the merging of 4 lots, demolition of 64/68 Pearl Street, 1315 and 19 George Street and the construction of a 93 unit hotel with 1,700 s.f. of commercial space, a 20 unit senior housing complex and an underground parking area.

The project is located at 64 Pearl Street, in Burlington, Vermont. This project will be evaluated by the District #4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A., § 6086(a).

The Commission intends to narrow the scope of the hearing to Criteria 5 and 9K (traffic and parking), and 8 (aesthetics and historic sites) unless that scope is expanded by the Commission at the hearing.

A public hearing is scheduled for Friday July 19, 2019 at 9:00am at the Burlington Public Works Department at 645 Pine Street in Burlington, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:00am at the site, meeting at 64 Pearl Street (former Bove’s

The following persons or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected state agencies are entitled to party status.

2. Adjoining property owners and others: May participate as parties to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the ten criteria.

3. Non-party participants: The district commission, on its own motion or by petition, may allow others to participate in the hearing without being accorded party status.

If you plan on participating in the hearing on behalf of a group or organization, please bring: 1) a written description of the organization, its purposes, and the nature of its membership (T.10, § 6085(c)(2)(B)); 2) documentation that prior to the date of the hearing, you were duly authorized to speak for the organization; and 3) that the organization has articulated a position with respect to the Project’s impacts under specific Act 250 Criteria.

the district coordinator (see below) before the date of the first hearing.

If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the date of the first hearing or prehearing conference.

A copy of the application and plans for this project is available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the District #4 Environmental Office.

The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number above.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 21st day of May 2019.

By: /s/Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco, District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.lomonaco@ vermont.gov

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[CONTINUED] BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY JUNE 18, 2019, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday June 18th, 2019, at 5:00 PM in Contois Auditorium, City Hall.

1. 19-0840CA; 51 Staniford Rd (RL, Ward 4N) Adam Frowine and Anne Lawson Appeal of administrative denial of proposed mudroom addition.

2. 19-0762CA; 112 Lake St (FD5, Ward 3C) Haigh Mill Associates Appeal of administrative approval regarding request for alterations associated with previously approved expansion of existing bar/taproom.

Change west door to meet egress, change east door to meet egress, add three kitchen exhaust ducts and condenser unit to east side, add front walk and rear pad.

Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office, (City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Planning and Zoning office is considered pub-

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This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www. burlingtonvt.gov/pz/ drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard.

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505.

CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: 7 No parking areas.

No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (401)-(552) As Written.

(553) On Proctor Place Adopted this 15th day of May, 2019 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest _ Phillip Peterson Associate Public Works Engineer Adopted 5/15/19; Published 05/29/19; Effective 06/19/19.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF GAS AND OIL LEASE Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 29, Section 563(g) of Vermont Statutes Annotated. notice is hereby given of abandonment of the following Gas and Oil Lease: 1. Land Involved. The parcel of land located in the Town of Underhill.

County of Chittenden, and State of Vermont described as all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Morris J. Root by Financial Decree of Distribution In Re: Estate of Eunice M. Tatro.

Superior Court, Lamoille Unit. Probate Division.

Docket No.: 19-1-17 Lepr, dated May 17, 2018 and recorded in Volume 237, Page 66 of the Underhill Town Land Records, and being a portion of all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Kellogg Tatro (now deceased) and Eunice Tatro (now deceased) by Warranty Deed of Edward J. and Victoria L. Arendt dated August 24, 1965 and recorded in Volume 39, Page 322 of the Underhill Town Land Records. Said parcel located at on or about 23 McClellan Farm Road, Underhill, Vermont. Contains 165 acres, more or less.

2) The property, or portion of property, is subject to a Gas and Oil Lease (the “Lease”) conveyed by Kellogg Tatro and Eunice Tatro to Ohio Oil & Gas with a stated address of RD #1, Fowler, Ohio 44418. Said Lease recorded in Volume 50, Page 451 of the Underhill Town Land Records.

3) This notice is given by Morris J. Root, the current record owner of the property.

4) The interest in the Lease as set forth in paragraph 2 above is

presumed abandoned; the Lease has not been in use for a continuous period of ten years after July 1, 1973, and no statement of interest under subsection (e) of 29 V.S.A. § 563 has been filed at any time with the preceding five years.

Dated May 21, 2019 Record Owner - Morris J. Root State of Vermont Windsor County, SS. At Springfield, in said County and State on this 21 day of May, 2019, personally appeared Morris J. Rood, and he acknowledged this instrument, by him sealed and subscribed, to be his free act and deed.

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Decree of Foreclosure entered October 18, 2017 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Mary Noyes to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated March 21, 2008 and recorded in Book 331 Page 109 of the land records of the Town of St. Johnsbury, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Champion

Mortgage dated October 6, 2017 and recorded October 12, 2017 in Book 426 Page 134 of the land records of the Town of St. Johnsbury for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1270 US Route 2B, St. Johnsbury, Vermont on June 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being a portion of the

same lands and premises conveyed to Mary Noyes, a single woman, by Warranty Deed of Mildred A. Daniell dated July 12, 1996 and recorded in Book 234, Page 698 of the Town of St. Johnsbury Land Records, and further described as follows: Being a parcel of land, with a dwelling, house and garage thereon, located on the northerly side of VT Route 2B, socalled, formerly known as US Route 2 in the

Town of St. Johnsbury, containing 3.40 acres, more or less. Parcel ID #104049012 Reference is hereby made to Warranty Deed of Mary Noyes to Roderick A. Payette and Donna M. Payette dated May 27, 1999 and recorded in Book 249, Page 21 9f the Town of St. Johnsbury Land Records and Warranty Deed of Mary Noyes to Eric J. Carlton and Kathy J. Carlton dated February 1.0, 2006 and recorded in Book 312,

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NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date: 06/06/2019 Sale Date: 06/07/2019 Denise Speer Unit #136 John Rathbun Unit #109 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802)863-8300 STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION, VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 131-6-17 CACV NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE v.

MARY NOYES AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OCCUPANTS OF: 1270 US Route 2B, St. Johnsbury VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

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Reference.is hereby had to the above mentioned deeds and the records thereof and to all former deeds and their records for a more particular description of the premises.

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: 4/25/2019 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 671-5-19 CNPR re ESTATE of William H. Carpenter Notice to Creditors To the creditors of William H. Carpenter late of Burlington, VT 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 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: 5/21/29 Signature of Fiduciary: Shelley C. Spillane Executor/Administrator: Shelley C. Spillane Mailing Address: 336 Tamerack Shores City, State, Zip: Shelburne, VT 05482 Phone number: 802-3552730 Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: May 29, 2019 Name of Probate Court: VT Superior Court Chittenden Unit-Probate Division Address of Probate Court: PO Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CALEDONIA UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 70-3-18-CACV THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF

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CHRISTINE S. FERRANT, MICHAEL E. FERRANT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. A CORPORATION OCCUPANTS OF: 131 York Street, Lyndon 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 February 22, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Christine S. Ferrant and Michael E. Ferrant to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., dated August 16, 2006 and recorded in Book 178 Page 9 of the land records of the Town of Lyndon, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage

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Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., As Nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. to The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2016-14 dated August 30, 2011 and recorded September 6, 2011 in Book 207 Page 483 of the land records of the Town of Lyndon for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 131 York Street, Lyndon, Vermont on June 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Meaning and intending hereby to convey all of the same land and premises as conveyed to Scott W. Desjardins and Catherine E. Dunn by Warranty Deed of Jean M. Minor and Debra A. Minor, dated January 28, 2004 and recorded January 30, 2004 in Book 159, Pages 171-172 of the Lyndon Land Records, and described as follows: “Being a certain parcel

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Post & browse ads at your convenience. of land estimated to contain one (1) acre, more or less, together with the dwelling house and the other improvements thereon, located on the southerly side of York Street, at No. 131 York Street, in Lyndon Corner, so-called, in the Town of Lyndon. Also a certain small parcel of land located on the northerly side of said York Street. Also another certain parcel of land estimated to contain one (1) acre, more or less, located southerly of and adjacent to the parcel of land first hereinbefore mentioned. Said parcels of land being all of the same land and premises conveyed to the Grantors herein, Jean M. Minor and Debra A. Minor, by Quitclaim Deed of Jean M. Minor, dated August 25, 1982 and recorded in Book 78 at Pages 448449 of the Lyndon Land Records.

Being further described as all of the same land and premises conveyed to Jean M. Minor by Decree of Distribution of the Probate Court for the District of Caledonia, in the matter of the Estate of Geraldine Provencher, dated June 18, 1982 and recorded in Book 78 at

Pages 327-329 of the Lyndon Land Records.

Being further described as all of the same land and premises conveyed to Ronald J. Provencher and Geraldine F. Provencher by Warranty Deed of C. E. Pearce and Marie A. Pearce, dated October 9, 1944 and recorded in Book 40 at Page 127 of the Lyndon Land Records.

SUBJECT, NEVERTHELESS, to such utility line easements as may appear of record in the Lyndon Land Records.

Reference is hereby made to the aforesaid deeds and the records thereof, to the aforesaid decree and the record thereof and to all prior deeds, decrees and conveyances in the chain of title and the records thereof for a more particular description of the land and premises conveyed herein.”

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

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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: April 23, 2019 By:_/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren________ Rachel Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

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[CONTINUED] STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CALEDONIA UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 118-5-17 CACV CITIMORTGAGE, INC. v.

THOMAS J. FORGUES OCCUPANTS OF: 62 Duke Street, Village of St. Johnsbury, Town of St. Johnsbury 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 October 18, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Thomas J. Forgues to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CitiMortgage,

Inc., dated July 21, 2010 and recorded in Book 348 Page 510 of the land records of the Town of St. Johnsbury, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc. to CitiMortgage, Inc. dated April 22, 2016, and recorded in Volume 407 at Page 102, of the Town of St. Johnsbury Land Records for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 62 Duke Street, Village of St. Johnsbury, Town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont on June 19, 2019 at 2:30 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CALEDONIA, STATE OF VERMONT: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CALEDONIA COUNTY, STATE OF VERMONT, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 254, PAGE 338, ID# IV054003, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: BEING A PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IM-

PROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 62 DUKE STREET AND FORMERLY KNOWN AS 3 DUKE STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF ST JOHNSBURY AND BEING A PORTION ONLY OF THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO LLOYD R. BEAN AND ANGELINA E. BEAN BY WARRANTY DEED OF JEANETTF. D. PAGE DATED NOVEMBER 7, 1996 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 236 PAGE 66 OF THE TOWN OF ST JOHNSBURY LAND RECORDS. TAX ID NO: 1V054003

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED

BY DEED GRANTOR: THOMAS J. FORGUES, AN UNMARRIED MAN and RUTH V. FORGUES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY GRANTEE: THOMAS J. FORGUES, AN UNMARRIED MAN DATED: 10/30/2006 RECORDED: 03/20/2007 DOC#/BOOK-PAGE: 322-518 ADDRESS: 62 DUKE ST, SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT 05819

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Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

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.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4442 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington City Council to hear comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO):

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TOWN OF JERICHODEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jericho Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm on WEDNESDAY June 12, 2019 at the Jericho Town Hall to consider the following • A request to the DRB

by Steven & Katrina Pomarico for a sketch plan review for a boundary line adjustment and a 1 new lot minor subdivision. This property is located at 55 – 57 VT Route 15 which is in the Village Center Zoning District.

• A request to the DRB by L&S Properties (c/o Joe Bissonette) for conditional use review of two (2) multifamily dwellings (totaling 4 units). This parcel is located at 329 Vermont Route 15 in the Village Center Zoning District and the Character Based Zoning District.

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Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT. Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b): Statement of purpose: ZA-19-02: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to remove the provision for an additional unit to be added to an existing multi-family structure within the Residential-Low Density zone.

ZA-19-07A: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to permit additional commercial uses in certain parts of the E-LM zoning district in a way that is consistent with the vision for the South End articulated in planBTV: South End Master plan. This includes creating definitions for Industrial and Art Production, expanding the geographic and size limit for Performing Arts Centers south of Home Avenue, creating new R&D and Technical Office uses, and establishing a requirement that limits the gross floor area (GFA) of uses not related to Industrial and/ or Art Production uses on a lot south of Home Avenue to 49%.

ZA-19-07B: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to permit banks in the E-LM zoning district as a use that supports and is complementary to a number of other uses that are located in the evolving South End district.

Geographic areas affected: ZA-19-02: The proposed amendment applies to all properties in the City of Burlington zoned Residential-Low Density.

ZA-19-07A & B: These amendments apply to properties located within the Enterprise-Light Manufacturing zoning district located within the South End of Burlington.

List of section headings affected: ZA-19-02: The proposed amendment deletes Section 4.4.5 (d) 5. A. ZA-19-07A: The proposed amendment adds Sec. 4.4.3 (c)2; modifies Table

8.1.8-1 Minimum OffStreet Parking Requirements; modifies Article 13 Definitions; modifies Appendix A- Use Table; and modifies Sec. 14.3.4H and Sec. 14.3.5-H. ZA-19-07B: The proposed amendment adds Section 4.4.3(d)2 and modifies Appendix A—Use Table—All Zoning Districts.

The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and these proposed amendments are available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, 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 www. burlingtonvt.gov/pz.

support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS 802 QUITS TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM Ongoing workshops open to the community to provide tobacco cessation support and free nicotine replacement products with participation. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland.

Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC Physiatry Conference Room), 160 Allen St., Rutland. PEER LED Stay Quit Support Group, first Thursday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at RRMC. Info: 747-3768, scosgrove@rrmc.org.

ADDICT IN THE FAMILY: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Junction. For further information, please visit thefamilyrestored.

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AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermontalanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALATEEN GROUP New Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. For more information please call Carol, 324-4457.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free.

Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 & join a group in your area.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 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 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington. Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings. If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.

BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets first Monday of the month, 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For more information call 802-776-5508.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury. It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confidential environment.

Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:302:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury

support group meets the 3rd Wed. monthly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m. Colchester Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. monthly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. monthly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m.

Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015.

Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888763-3366, parkinson info@uvmhealth.org, parkinsonsvt.org.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington.

Newly diagnosed?

Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle.

Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol. com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse.

All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m.

Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction. Info: recovery@essexalliance.org, 878-8213.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way.

We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change.

Info: 893-0530, Julie@ mccartycreations.com.

CELIAC & GLUTENFREE GROUP Last Wed. of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free & open to the public!

To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@gmail.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. cerebralpalsy guidance.com/ cerebral-palsy.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in 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.

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

Open 24/7/365.

Post & browse ads at your convenience. one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator. Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. thdaub1@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more information and a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction?

Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington.

Please call for date and location. RSVP mkeasler3@gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP This veterans group is a safe place for veterans to gather and discuss ways to help the community, have dinners, send packages and help the families of LGBTQ service people. Ideas on being helpful encouraged. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church (The Little Red Door), 64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy. We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are.

Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.

HEARTBEAT VERMONT Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago.

Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort 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

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KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers.

For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.

LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/or hate violence.

These groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support.

Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced. Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations.

Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pridecenter vt.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.

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MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem with food, we have

QUEER CARE GROUP This support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth.

It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. This group is for adults only. For more information, email info@outrightvt.org.

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QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE fi ve-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or quittobaccoclass@ uvmhealth.org.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION NEW ENGLAND Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help. Shawn, 6602645. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence.

Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our offi ce at 864-0555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@sover.net.

STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens

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SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 2577989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-543-9498 for more info.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar experience, join us the 3rd Thu. at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE, S. BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide.

When: first Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: S. Burlington. This group is currently full and unable to accept new participants. Please call Linda Livendale at 802-272-6564 to

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QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFE Th e Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fi ends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Th ayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.

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POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP Anyone coping with potato intolerance and interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox, 48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

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NEW (AND EXPECTING) MAMAS AND PAPAS! EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY! Th e Children’s Room invites you to join our weekly drop-in support group. Come unwind and discuss your experiences and questions around infant care and development, self-care and postpartum healing, and community resources for families with babies. Tea and snacks provided.

Weekly on Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your babies! (Newborn

OPEN EARS, OPEN MINDS A mutual support circle that focuses on connection and selfexploration. Fridays at 1 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.

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NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington.

Th e only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd Thu. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans. Info: stpaulum@myfair point.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski.

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a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, and there are no dues or fees.

See oavermont.org/ meeting-list for the current meeting list, meeting format and more; or call 802-8632655 any time!

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NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second Thu. of the month, 4-5:30 p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every 1st and 3rd Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; No. Concord, every Thu., 6-7:30 p.m., Loch Lomond, 700 Willson Rd. If you have questions about a group in your area, please

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join.

Th e only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using.

Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.

through crawling stage). Located within Th atcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe Street, childrens roomonline.org.

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provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Bellows Falls, 3rd Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., Compass School, 7892 US-5, Westminster; Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m.

Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 1st Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; Williston, 1st & 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., NAMI Vermont Offi ce, 600 Blair Park Rd. #301. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact

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Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness.

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contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@namivt. org or 800-639-6480.

Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

learn about other groups within driving distance. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

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THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP Th e Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child meets every third Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston.

Call/email Jay at 802-373-1263, compassionatefriendsvt@ gmail.com.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:156:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929.

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@ gmail.com, 658-4991.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m. Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.

YOGA FOR FOLKS LIVING WITH LYME DISEASE Join as we build community and share what works on the often confusing, baffling and isolating path to wellness while living with Lyme disease.

We will have a gentle restorative practice suitable for all ages and all levels from beginner to experienced, followed by an open group discussion where we will share what works and support one another in our quest for healing. By donation.

Wear comfortable clothing. March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4. 2-3:30 p.m. More information at laughingriveryoga. com.

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Good wages & benefits. $16.50 per hour minimum; Pay negotiable with experience.

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FULL-TIME CLEANERS C&W Services is looking for full-time cleaners to join our team in Northfield, VT. Competitive Salary + Benefits! Successful candidates work under supervision of Custodial Manager performing various duties including floor care, dusting, bathrooms, & trash collection.

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Now in its 35th year, Lake Champlain Waldorf School seeks an experienced educational leader to serve as School Director in order to guide us into the future, support operational management, help to increase enrollment, and—along with faculty and staff—direct the development and delivery of the school’s program consistent with our vision, mission, and strategic plan.

Competitive salary and benefits based upon experience.

Contact: Dr. Travis Elliott, travis@drtraviselliott.com

Do you have experience caring for young children? Would you like a generous benefits package that includes a gym membership option and undergraduate and graduate tuition benefits for you and your family members? The Early Learning Center at Saint Michael’s College is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher to join this welcoming community. The position is regular full12:09 PM time starting as soon as possible. Duties will include curriculum planning, assessment and observation of children, working in conjunction with other teachers and families, direct care and ensuring safety for children aged 0-3 years.

Seasonal positions available starting in April running through the end of October. Full time and part time positions available, weekend availability desired. Summer job seekers encouraged to apply.

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VICE PRESIDENT FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS VLT seeks an experienced, dynamic, and creative professional to collaboratively create and implement a vision for marketing, communications, and fundraising programs to advance our expanding strategic vision. Our new VP will help elevate VLT’s brand, share our message, increase donor engagement, and support our mission. Working in close partnership with the President & CEO and the Board of Trustees, they will serve on the leadership team, and lead and collaborate with a diverse and talented community relations staff. To learn more about us, the position, and how to apply by June 14, visit vlt.org/jobs.

» Provides direct leadership over all front desk, valet and concierge efforts at various front desk locations with a concentrated focus on front of the house service needs. » Maintains satisfactory guest service standards, staff hospitality training, creation and facilitation of guest loyalty programs, front of house communication and lodging staff coordination. » Offers competitive wages and a full range of fringe benefits including group health insurance, 401K, life insurance and employee discounts at the resort.

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QUALIFIED CPAs The Vermont Youth Orchestra Association is seeking an enthusiastic and professional Development and Marketing Coordinator to work with the Executive Director in the design and execution of the organization’s development and marketing plans. This position is responsible for all dayto-day development functions including database management. Marketing responsibilities include managing the VYOA’s social media presence and the creation, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic materials. Qualifications include: Minimum two years’ experience working in development, marketing or communications; excellent verbal and written communication, public speaking and computer skills, including database management; experience with Little Green Light a plus; strong time management skills and excellent attention to detail; a passion for the arts, especially young people in music; thoughtfulness; a sense of humor; and a desire to grow.

Bilodeau Wells & Company, CPAs is looking for careeroriented CPA or qualified CPA candidates with 1-4 years of public accounting experience who wants to be the best in their field and still have a life.

The ideal candidate will be able to make decisions, work with a team, communicate both written and orally and take responsibility. Our clients provide us with challenging work across a wide variety of matters including planning to minimize income, estate, and trust taxes and structuring business sales and family transition planning. We provide audit, comp and review services for a wide variety of industries, which provides new and interesting challenges every day.

Founded in 1984, with offices in the historic Brownell Block in Essex Junction, Bilodeau Wells & Company, PC currently consists of 20+ professionals and continues growing with quality clients primarily in the Chittenden County area. BWC offers great compensation packages and a fun yet challenging work environment.

See the full job description at: www.vyo.org/about/employment/.

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Do you want to be part of a team that is building a culture of health in VT communities? We have exciting opportunities for experienced leaders with expertise in public health to lead the region in addressing population-level health concerns, with a focus on health equity. We are seeking to hire two District Directors, one in St. Johnsbury and one in Brattleboro. District Directors mobilize staff and partners to create healthy communities by assessing needs, capacity building and planning local level evidenced-based interventions to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters. For more information, contact Allison Reagan at Allison.Reagan@vermont.gov or 802.652.4190. Department: Health. Status: Full Time.

Job ID #908 & #1009. Application Deadline: June 6, 2019.

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The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is seeking a self-motivated, collaborative individual to join our dynamic team. This position will report to the Deputy Commissioner and will assist in the day to day management of the Integrated Eligibility & Enrollment (lE&E) program. IE&E’s goal is to transform the customer experience over a 3 to 5 year period, ensuring that eligible Vermonters have a simple and easy way to apply for, access, and maintain healthcare and financial benefits, without coverage gaps. DVHA seeks to deliver these services efficiently and sustainably, using innovative ways of working and modern technology. As a part of this effort, the Director will ensure continued progress on the delivery of multiple concurrent projects with critical interdependencies and will help lead teams in the development of creative solutions to complex problems. For more information contact Cassandra Madison at 241-0144 or Cassandra.Madison@ vermont.gov. Department: Health Access. Reference Job ID #1682 Location: Waterbury.

Status: Limited Service, Full Time. Application Deadline: June 6, 2019.

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The Transportation Department has an exciting position in the Performance Section.

Planning, coordination and development at a professional level for performance management, solutions involved in process analysis, program evaluation, data analysis and spatial analysis. Duties include the design, implementation and management of performance information and reporting systems. Duties also include ensuring data integrity, standardization and the development of ad hoc and technical reports. For more information, contact Manuel Sainz at manuel.sainz@ vermont.gov or 802-595-9570. Reference Job ID # 1441. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: June 9, 2019.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER V – MONTPELIER

The Public Drinking Water Program is seeking a Division Engineer for the public water supply construction permit program. If you have a background in any field of engineering and a desire to improve public drinking water quality for our communities, we welcome your application. Most of the work in this position is performed in a standard office setting. We have a standard 40-hour work week and value a healthy work-life balance. Salary may negotiable depending upon qualifications. For more information, contact Tim Raymond at Tim.Raymond@vermont. gov. Reference Job ID #1005. Department: Environmental Conservation. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: June 4, 2019.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Community Capital of Vermont is seeking a dynamic and effective Executive Director. CCVT is a statewide small business and microenterprise lender serving low to moderate income Vermonters. Since 1995 CCVT has helped Vermont entrepreneurs secure capital for startups and expanding businesses throughout the state.

The E.D. reports to our Board of Directors and is responsible for the day to day operations of the organization, and supporting the Board’s leadership on policy and long-term planning. Areas of responsibility include financial management, fundraising, oversight of lending and business advisory programs as well as coordinating our marketing and outreach efforts.

This position offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. A complete job description with additional information on this position is available on our website: www.communitycapitalvt.org.

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DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT This position provides database and administrative support to the entire Development Team. Support includes entering prospect interactions, organizing and coordinating events, gift processing, creating database reports and assembling membership renewals. In addition, this role provides administrative support to a multi-year campaign. Please submit resume and cover letter to: advancement@shelburnefarms.org.

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di Stefano Landscaping is an award winning design, construction and maintenance company. We build high end outdoor spaces. These positions involve all aspects of planting, dry and wet laid stone walls, flatwork, veneer, equipment operation and site layout. Must be self directed and have the ability to work well within a team environment. All applicants for this position must have a valid drivers license.

For general landscapers, this position involves all aspects of landscape construction. General landscapers are responsible for assisting with the installs of new landscaping projects ranging from hardscape (stone work patios, pavers, wet and dry laid stone, walls, etc.) to softscape (new planting beds, tree, shrub, perennial/annual installs, grading and lawn work, etc.).

Must have a drive to work outdoors, in a team environment, be able to take direction from site foremen and supervisors, have a good work ethic and show up on time. Experience for general landscapers is preferred but not necessary, this position depends on work ethic!

Send resume to: Matt@distefanolandscaping.com

LEGAL ASSISTANT COME WORK FOR THE LEADING OFFICE FURNITURE DEALER IN THE NORTHEAST Come join the OE Team! We're looking for Delivery and Installation Specialists.

2:29 PM The ideal candidate must have valid, insurable VT driver’s license with clean record. Able to operate 23 ft. delivery truck. Good mechanical skills with the ability to creatively solve problems on-site. Capable of lifting heavy objects, general warehouse duties, shipping, receiving, delivery and installation of office furniture. Willing to train. Great pay, full benefits and 401K. Please email resume if interested to kkelley@oei-vt.com.

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ROAD FOREMAN The Town of Jericho is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Road Foreman to manage a six-person Highway Department. Jericho (pop. 5,005) is a rural bedroom community in close proximity to Burlington with 61 miles of town highways This “working” foreman position requires experience with 2h-StoneCorral052919.indd personnel management, all aspects of highway and bridge construction and maintenance, employee and contractor oversight, equipment operation and maintenance, job safety, mechanical ability, record keeping and communication skills, budget development, and any other tasks assigned by the Town Administrator. The position is full-time and requires a flexible schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position is hourly, with a starting range of $26.50/hour - $29.50/hour commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits package is also offered.

To apply, please email a confidential cover letter, resume, and three references to pcarrier@jerichovt.gov with Jericho Road Foreman Search in the subject line or send to:

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PRESCHOOL TEACHER At the Aurora Preschool, we believe play is the work of children. We are looking to hire both a full and part time teacher to join our dynamic and expanding preschool program for the 2019 academic school year.

Our ideal candidate will be naturally curious, inspire wonder, love the outdoors in all seasons and weather, and have prior experience working with groups of young children.

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a college student living in downtown Burlington. Candidate would provide student support to community access, health 7/23/18 3v-AuroraLearningCenter052919.indd 11:15 AMCORRAL IS HIRING: 1 5/28/19 2:17 PM STONE and wellness activities, as well as some oversight of daily • LINE COOK living activities. The position • MAINTENANCE GURU/ is 4-8 hours a week on average with a flexible schedule. Ideal BREWERY HELPER/ candidate wold have excellent BEVERAGE CRAFTSMAN organization and communication For full descriptions and to apply skills and would have a degree in or experience in social work, go to: stonecorral.com/hiring/ special education, or health care related fields. Experience working with individuals with intellectual 5/27/19 12:41 PM disabilities is preferred.

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Our busy law firm is currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for coordinating appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary; drafting simple documents; corresponding with court clerks, clients, and opposing counsel; creating court exhibits; and implementing and improving upon administrative processes for a more efficient workflow.

Salary commensurate with experience. Send resumes to: tkenney@vermontattys.com

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THE WILLISTON I-89 WELCOME CENTERS ARE LOOKING FOR FULL AND PART TIME AMBASSADORS!

General Manager The Rutland Area Food Co-op is seeking an energetic, community oriented business leader to take our growing food co-op into the future.

If you have a passion for: retail management cooperative values local farms and food leading teams business development The General Manager is responsible for overseeing sales, staff and the successful operation of the retail business. The GM reports directly to a board of directors while working to meet the needs of our member-owners.

For the full job description, please visit rutlandcoop.com.

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Join the staff of Songadeewin of Keewaydin for girls in the heart of the Vermont Green Mountains.

Live and work with campers and spend the summer teaching the activities you know and enjoy. Wilderness canoe and hiking trips are a central part of our program. We are an ACA accredited camp.

Training is provided which includes our Trip School, a four-day canoe trip, a SOLO WFA course, CPR and a week of pre-season training which starts June 5. Optional ARC Lifeguard course begins June 1.

Commitment June 5 – August 17 $3,625 plus room and board for current college students.

Contact camp director, Ellen Flight, ellen@keewaydin.org

Discovery Map International, an established Waitsfield, VT destination mapping company, seeks friendly, focused candidates for the following positions:

Help us welcome travelers to Vermont. Duties include customer service and custodial tasks and you must be able to lift 50 pounds. Hours will include some weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Hourly rate of $13 plus benefits for full time. Please apply in person by completing an application at either our Williston site or our main office at: 60 Main St., Suite 100, Burlington.

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Ideal candidates work well both independently and as part of a team, have exceptional interpersonal skills, are organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.

Full position descriptions can be viewed at DiscoveryMap.com/ contact-us/jobs.

Positions are full time, year round with benefits, IRA SIMPLE, & paid time off.

Send resume & cover letter referencing position of interest to: Laura@DiscoveryMap.com.

(20 HOURS/WEEK) Vermont Family Network is looking for a highly organized, energetic individual to provide in-office administrative support.

Must have MS Office skills, be detail oriented, flexible, and a team player. Associate’s Degree and minimum of 2 years related office experience desired.

Send resume and cover letter to HR@VTFN.org or VFN, 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston, VT 05495. EOE.

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The Medical Director will consult with True North clinicians and other referring professionals regarding student medical care including reviewing and providing advice to True North clinicians regarding student medication regimens, provide ongoing case management support and diagnostic evaluation. The Medical Director will drive and hike to meet with students in the outdoors. This could be an ideal adjunct to a private practice.

Competitive salary and benefits offered including medical, dental, vision and accident insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid time off, flexible schedule and company ski pass discount at Sugarbush Resort.

5/21/19 OPEN POSITIONS!

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Basin Harbor is HiringWork Where you Play!

Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Are you outgoing, energetic, and passionate about fun?

Basin Harbor seeks an Outdoor Recreation Supervisor to plan guided kayak treks, hikes, bikes and lead other outdoor recreation fun. This key role will rally staff and guests for a game of soccer or knockerball, generate excitement about the Pool Party and lead evening programming. The ideal candidate is flexible and proactive and has experience working with people of all ages and physical abilities.

5-10 hours per week will be spent engaging with guests and promoting programming. The Outdoor Recreation Supervisor also evaluates programs and activities and recreation needs to determine modifications to programs.

Flexible hours are a must, including availability on most evenings and weekends. This is a seasonal, exempt position.

Our season runs from May through October.

Diversity helps us build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1-2 years’ experience preferred but not required. Great workplace environment. Employee must be reliable and responsible for their own transportation. Fulltime availability, great benefits and starting pay offered. Send resumes to: lakeviewvt@gmail.com

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P S Y C H I AT R I S T / M E D I C A L D I R E C T O R True North Wilderness Program is seeking a board-certified, part-time Psychiatrist to join our clinical team as the Medical Director. True North is a licensed residential treatment center and wilderness therapy program located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Central Vermont in Waitsfield. True North is a small, independently owned program, providing personalized therapeutic interventions and transition support for 14-17 year old adolescents and 18-25 year old young adults with an emphasis on assessment and family participation.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a nationally recognized therapeutic wilderness program, be part of a dynamic, supportive team and live and work in a fantastic community.

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At Vermont Creamery, our employees are our greatest resource. We are a community that empowers our team to engage and live our mission every day. We know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and here, the whole is powered by a spirit of collaboration and transparency.

We know benefits matter; that’s why we offer a competitive package. Our benefits program includes medical, vision and dental insurance, retirement plans and a total well-being approach. Perks to keep you healthy and happy include a wellness program, time off, and tuition assistance. A certified B Corp since 2014, we’re using our business as a force for good.

To apply, please call 802-479-9371 or apply online at: www.vermontcreamery.com/ our-team

For more information and to apply, please visit www.basinharbor.com/jobs.

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Full-Time Position. Pay Commensurate with Experience. If interested, please reply with Resume and Employment Requirements to:

Hours: flexible schedule of 30-35 hours per week, part time.

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HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST We are expanding our one-person HR team with a new position in our Morrisville, VT headquarters. You will enjoy a wide variety of responsibilities, partly determined by your skills and interests, and you will help lead Concept2 HR into the future.

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Responsibilities include:

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• Employee relations across the company, including European subsidiaries • Recruiting and participating on hiring teams

CVHS EDUCATION COORDINATOR (Burlington, VT) EARLY HEAD START INFANT/TODDLER HOME VISITOR

Responsibilities include oversight and management of CVHS Education and Child (Franklin County) Development Program Services, including: curriculum and individualization; child outcomes Provide services home-based settings to program support practices; prenatal education assessment; childin health and safety; school readinessparticipants and qualityto:teaching training and services to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women; provide or support the care of and professional development initiatives; and facilitation of CVHS Administrative/Management infants and toddlers so as to enhanceand theirrelated physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development; team projects, program committees work. support parents in the care and nurturing of their infants and toddlers; and help parents move Qualifications: Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a toward self-sufficiency and independent living. baccalaureate or advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with RequiRements: Bachelor’s degreeand in Early Education or related education and field, early education teaching experience; five toChildhood seven years of relevant work experience with demonstrable experience and training in the provision of services for infants and toddlers.

40 demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in: developmentally appropriate early hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Starting wage upon completion of 60 –working day period: childhood practice; curriculum planning, development and implementation; child outcome $16.30 to 18.36/ per hour. in Health andand excellent assessment; best practices childplan health safety;benefits. program planning; and child behavior management.

Full time/full year position including health planand andwritten excellent benefits package.

SuCCESSful appliCantS muSt HavE: excellent verbal communication skills; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in mS Word, e-mail internet; Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skillsand – bilingual exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. must be energetic, positive, mature, abilities are a plus; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have askills can-do, commitment to email and internet; exceptional organizational andextra-mile attentionattitude. to detail.aMust be energetic, social justice andprofessional, to working with families motivated, with limitedand financial is necessary.

Clean A positive, mature, diplomatic, have aresources can-do, extra-mile attitude. driving recordtoand access to reliable mustlimited demonstrate physical ability commitment social justice and to transportation working with required. families with financial resources is to carry out required tasks. necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability resume to carryand out cover required tasks. submit resume and letter with three Please submit letter withPlease three work references via cover email to pirish@cvoeo.org. work references via email to: CVHSEdCoord2019@cvoeo.org.

No phone calls, please.

No phone calls, please.

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Compensation: $25/hour, plus paid holidays, paid time off.

Further details available at: www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com/employment

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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START

The Program Administrator will maintain the details of a functional administrative office to support NMI’s accredited midwifery certificate program. This individual must exercise independent judgment, excel at time management, and provide exceptional customer service to students and faculty. The ideal candidate would be willing to work on-site at our Middlebury, Vermont office and help develop systems to allow for remote work in the future.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to erin@nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com as soon as possible. Interviews for qualified candidates will begin right away.

We also install what we build. Must have Valid Driver’s License, and be able to pass Drug & Background Check.

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Green Mountain Millwork is looking for an experienced Commercial Cabinet Maker. Must be familiar with Cabinet Construction, Countertop fabrication, Shelving, Doors & Frames, Plastic Laminate and Solid Surface, Spraybooth Finishes, Drawers, All types of Hardware Applications.

Seeking part-time Program Administrator

• HR policy and procedure development, communication and implementation • Regulatory and labor law compliance • Payroll processing and HR database management • Benefits administration and development

Required Qualifications • 4+ years of relevant experience • High degree of self-awareness and emotional maturity • Solid computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) • College degree or equivalent training/experience • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A., now and in the future. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Concept2 has an informal office setting, flexible work schedule and excellent compensation and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their families. Submit resume and cover letter to Lewis Franco, Human Resources Director, preferably by email to lewisf@concept2.com, or by mail to Concept2, Inc., 105 Industrial Park, Morrisville, VT 05661.

Concept2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR CARING PEOPLE WANTED Home Instead Senior $200.0 Care, a provider Sign o 0 of personal Bonus n !!! care 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: www.homeinstead.com/483 or call us at 802.860.4663.

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MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Howard Center is seeking a Manager of Environmental Services (EVS) to supervise and manage comprehensive cleaning operations for a variety of locations. This individual will coordinate all routine and project assignments and activities for ES and will maintain all schedules and oversight of staff and outsourced services. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience as a team leader or crew chief and minimum of 5 years of experience in Environmental Services in a health care and/or group home environment desired.

Howard Center has excellent benefits, including 36 days of combined time off (and increasing with years of service) medical, dental, FSA and 401K, etc.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.howardcentercareers.org.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency’s culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce.

Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

EOE/TTY. Visit “About Us” to review Howard Center’s EOE policy.

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BCBA/SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR COACH

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Appletree Bay Property Management is looking for a fulltime bookkeeper to join its Organization to make a meaningful and profound impact to the Organization’s long-term success and continued growth. We are a dynamic Organization that offers the right candidate the ability to contribute to the continued success of our clients and build our existing business.

ABPM operates a property management company that manages a multitude of rental properties and home owner associations. The bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining the books for multiple rental properties, home owners associations, and the Organization’s books.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Processing payments (ACH and check) from renters and home owner association members using a cloud-based accounting system.

• Enter vendor invoices for payment and prepare corresponding payments for management approval • Prepare weekly reports for management review and approval • Prepare monthly financial statements • Maintain the management company’s books using Peachtree accounting software • Respond to client inquires in a timely manner.

• Prepare and file annual Forms 1099.

• Ability to work in an environment with changing priorities on a daily basis • Assist management to close the books at year-end and integrate with the Organization’s external accounting firm for year-end tax preparation PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Several years of bookkeeping experience working in a fast-paced organization, managing the expectations of multiple constituents where priorities can change frequently.

• Prior working experience of Peachtree and cloud-based accounting software, or the ability to learn accounting software/systems quickly.

• Committed to continuing education and process improvement.

If these attributes appeal to you, please submit your resume to patrick@appletreebay.com.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits based on experience and skill.

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ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT The Essex Westford School District is seeking a new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Behavior Coach to work collaboratively with building and district leadership in supporting staff and students in the areas of social emotional learning and behavioral challenges; to positively impact learning and behavior changes in students through the provision of training, consultation, and supervision; and to assist in conducting functional behavioral assessments and the development of behavioral intervention planning, crisis intervention, continuous progress monitoring, and participation and leadership in multidisciplinary teaming and employee management. Placement for the 2019-20 school year is expected to be at our Westford Elementary School (grades PK-8). We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: • Strong technical knowledge in the areas of behavioral interventions, mental health, and social emotional competencies • Certification as a BCBA or Valid Vermont Professional Educator’s License with a School Psychologist endorsement, or licensed as a mental health professional. Educator certification with a background in coaching/consultation for Tier 1 support preferred.

• Able to effectively coach and model classroom SEL strategies for staff.

• A Master’s degree in psychology, behavior, counseling, mental health. Two years’ post graduate experience preferred.

• Valid VT driver’s license, a good driving record, and a willingness and ability to transport students using private vehicle also required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.

• Able to garner support from and motivate others towards improvement of the system and practices.

• Able to serve as a positive influence and role model for others.

• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of social emotional learning.

• Able to effectively use assessment data about the student and his/her environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs.

• Able to effectively collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community providers in the planning and decision-making process at the individual, group and systems level.

Position is school year and is paid consistent with the teacher salary schedule.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.schoolspring.com Job ID 3081801.

Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

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Deerfield Designs, a local screen print and embroidery company located in the heart of the beautiful Mad River Valley, is currently looking for an Accounts Coordinator to join our team. We provide promotional services B2B with screen printing, embroidery, e-commerce and custom promotional campaigns. Key strengths for this position include professionalism, strong organizational and communication skills, and exceptional technological skills. Job duties include giving price quotes, answering all inquiries, scheduling production, managing client designs, maintaining database entries, ordering goods, and maintaining a sharp focus on details. The right candidate is proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel and has a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop. Come work in a creative environment where you can use your ideas and imagination! Salary is based on experience and skill set. Benefits include paid holidays, two weeks paid vacation, and one week paid sick time.

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BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT Looking for full time (30-40 hours a week) building superintendent for major downtown office/retail building.

Person must have good general knowledge of building systems (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, sprinkler) but need not be an expert in any one system. Pay competitive with good benefits.

Person must be self-motivated and be able to interact well with tenants and vendors. M-F with some flexibility in establishing daily hours. At least two good references necessary.

Send resume to Manager, One Church Street Partnership, Suite 303, Burlington, VT 05401

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Mansfield Hall is a private, innovative residential college support program for students with diverse learning needs. We are looking for dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:

ACADEMIC CASE MANAGER

We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as one of our three Academic Directors. This position requires excellent coaching, organization, planning, written and oral communication skills. This person will supervise direct service staff, case manage and coach students, partner with parents, collaborate with our academic partners in the collegiate community, and build a cohesive team and strong community.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in special education or related field, have experience working with young adults in a college setting, and a commitment to the success of diverse learners.

STUDENT LIFE CASE MANAGER

We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as one of our three Directors of Student Life. This person will supervise direct service staff, case manage and coach students, partner with parents, and build a cohesive team and strong community. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in social work or in a related field, have residential program experience, a background in mental health and/or educational programming, strong writing skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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Hebrew School Teacher

This position requires excellent coaching and mentoring skills. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field, have residential program and life skills teaching experience, a background in mental health and/or educational programming, and the ability to build strong positive relationships with young adults.

Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community is a long term residential program for adults with mental health and addiction issues. Residents find strength and hope through shared work and community. We are searching for a:

Clinical Director Responsible for the full continuum of resident therapeutic experience, supervises the clinical/resident services staff (includes clinicians, case managers, and support staff ), oversees crisis team, and supports family relations. Will be a member of the Ranch Leadership Team and must be enthusiastic about becoming a member of a therapeutic community. Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or closely related field required. Ideal candidate will have held a clinical license for 5 years, and have supervision/management experience. Must thrive on multi-tasking – flexibility and spontaneity are key!

Life at the Ranch can be challenging, but richly rewarding; being a member of a caring community is what makes the Ranch experience as deeply fulfilling as it is unique. Must live within a 30 minute commute.

Applicants must send a cover letter indicating their interest in Spring Lake Ranch along with resume to: marym@springlakeranch.org, or fax to (802) 492-3331, or mail to SLR, 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738.

Seeking dynamic educator for Sunday Hebrew School in Applicant information is available at www.mansfieldhall.org.

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PCC has designed, developed and supported our award winning pediatric software for over 30 years. As a Benefit Corporation, we place high value on client, employee and community relationships. As our electronic health record solution is driving greater demand for our services, we want to expand our team.

As a result, we are seeking to fill the role of: IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST The Implementation Specialist engages with new clients implementing PCC’s software solutions.

The Implementation Specialist will have had prior experience leading a software implementation and be available to travel to client locations across the country. This position requires technical aptitude, exceptional customer service and strong communication skills. Prior experience in the health care industry desired but not required.

To learn more about PCC, this role and how to apply, please visit our website at www.pcc.com/careers. The deadline for submitting your application is June 5, 2019.

As a Benefit Corporation, we place high value on client, employee and community relationships. Our company offers a friendly, informal, and professional work environment. PCC offers competitive benefits as well as some uncommon perks.

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Network Administrator Berlin

There is no better time to join the NSB team!

Northfield Savings Bank is looking for a professional to join our team as a Network Administrator in our Berlin Operations Center. This position offers a strong opportunity to work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

The Network Administrator will be responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting the Bank’s network and telecommunications infrastructure, including local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), telephony and information security systems. Experience managing and monitoring web content, working with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, managing Windows and Linux operating systems, Windows and third party security updates and patching are integral to the Network Administrator position.

The requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. Four or more years of successful network troubleshooting and support, security infrastructure including firewalls and endpoint protection, virtualization technologies, including VMware, Storage, Compute, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, other Windows and network administration tools, and voice over IP telephony technology including dial plans and call control.

Find out what NSB can offer you.

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. Our company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture.

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AmeriCorps Program AmeriCorps positions in locations around the state serving with non-profit organizations • environmental education • home buyer education • environmental stewardship • energy conservation • homeless assistance

VHCB AmeriCorps offers: • living allowance • health insurance • an education award • training opportunities • leadership development

Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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They provide project management support to ensure the client is ready to come online with our software and that project timelines and goals are met. This position performs client training, support of newly implemented clients and cross-team collaboration to ensure a seamless and positive onboarding experience for the client.

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Pet Food Warehouse is looking for full-time and part-time sales associates to provide superior customer service to people and animals.

Candidates must be reliable, hardworking, available on weekends, and have the ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs.

Apply in store or online at: www.pfwvt.com 2500 Williston Rd., S.Burlington

Want to join the growing Health Care IT industry and work in a fantastic team culture? Perhaps, you too, desire the friendly, casual, hardworking, and client-focused environment offered by our 80+ employee company located in the Champlain Mill in Winooski, VT.

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