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DURING ICE PROTEST, BORDER PATROL SETS UP A CHECKPOINT P rotesters marched through Williston to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement intelligence center on Sunday to draw attention to the state’s little-known information-sharing role in President Donald Trump’s national immigration crackdown. But the federal government’s pursuit of undocumented immigrants continued unabated. During the demonstration, the U.S. Border Patrol set up a highway enforcement checkpoint in South Hero.

With participation from more than 60 activist groups, the protest began in pouring rain outside Vermont Technical College’s Williston campus, which runs workforce training programs for ICE. Hundreds then marched along Route 2A, waving signs that condemned federal “concentration camps” for undocumented immigrants and called for the abolition of ICE. Marchers stopped outside ICE’s Law Enforcement Support Center on Harvest Lane. After blocking its entrances for two hours, 19 people were cited for disorderly conduct.

The center shares information with police nationwide and assists in thousands of immigration arrests. It has operated in Williston since the 1990s, when Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) secured funding. About 400 people are employed there.

During the protest, a rumor spread that the U.S. Border Patrol had set up traffic cones and signs to stop vehicles 30 minutes away, on the causeway that connects South Hero to Milton.

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Wilmington homeowner killed a bear with a crossbow after it barged into his kitchen, according to Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter.

The July 20 incident was a case of a homeowner legally defending himself — and not the only such instance in Vermont this year, Porter said. Game wardens and residents have killed at least nine problem bears so far, the commissioner said.

The Wilmington bear “ripped its way into the screened porch and went into the kitchen

Seven Days news editor Matthew Roy confirmed it was there. The agent who stopped him cheerfully asked, “How are you today, sir? Citizenship, please!”

“U.S.,” Roy replied.

“Thank you. Have a good day, sir,” the agent responded, waving the vehicle through.

Will Lambek of Migrant Justice, the farmworker advocacy organization, arrived at the checkpoint later. “This is just one tool in a larger toolbox terrorizing immigrants who are living and working in Vermont,” he said, as agents queried drivers.

“Whether it’s Border Patrol checkpoints or racial profiling or arrests on and around farms, this is part of striking fear into the immigrant community. And it’s an intentional strategy.”

Asked if he thought the timing of Sunday’s checkpoint was related to the ICE protest, Lambek answered, “I don’t want to speculate on it, but it’s hard not to draw conclusions that the two are linked in some way.” (On Monday, the Border Patrol said in a statement that the checkpoint had long been planned.)

As word about the ICE traffic stop spread, activists headed to South Hero to warn motorists approaching it. They set up about a mile in advance of the uniformed agents. Debra Stoleroff of Plainfield stood on the shoulder of Route 2 holding up a sign that read “Ciudado Retén! Checkpoint.”

Read the full story by Roy and reporter Derek Brouwer and view a slide show of images at sevendaysvt.com.

Moody’s boosted Burlington’s bond rating to “double A,” meaning the city’s finances have improved and it can borrow money at lower interest rates.

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1. “Former Vermont Environmental Leader Missing in National Park in Montana” by Derek Brouwer. Attorney Mark Sinclair disappeared in Glacier National Park earlier this month.

2. “As Hundreds Protest ICE, Border Patrol Runs a Checkpoint” by Derek Brouwer and Matthew Roy. As ICE protesters marched in Williston, Border Patrol set up a checkpoint in South Hero.

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5. “Owner Finds There’s No Green in Waterbury Sustainability Park” by Kevin McCallum.

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WHAT’S WEIRD IN VERMONT through an adjoining doorway,” Porter said, adding: “I understand the bear came in twice. It came into the house, left and then came back.”

As for why the bear was dispatched with a crossbow? “I suspect it was just what they had on hand,” Porter said.

Porter had not yet received the incident narrative from the responding game warden, Richard Watkin. The warden did not immediately respond to a message from Seven Days.

The bear story made the rounds in Wilmington and prompted concerns from resident Tanya Sparano. She sees bears on her property but says she’s managed to coexist.

“We’ve kind of invaded their habitat,” Sparano

said. She wondered whether the property owner had properly secured their trash and whether the bear could have been tranquilized and moved. “I just want to know what steps were taken,” Sparano told Days, adding that a crossbow Seven Days seems “like a weird choice of weapon.”

A person defending their safety can legally use any weapon at hand to ward off a bear — whether it’s a frying pan or a crossbow.

In permitted hunting seasons in Vermont, crossbows are legal for hunters over age 50 and for younger people with a disability.

“They are used for primarily deer hunting in Vermont,” said Chris Sanborn, manager of R&L Archery in Barre. He added: “If there’s a bear in my kitchen and it’s what I had, I would probably use that, too.”

Vermont’s thriving bear population has led

to a raft of such encounters. In July, game wardens euthanized another bear after it ransacked the kitchen of an Underhill home, and they also killed a bear in Glastenbury that ripped into tents and charged a hiker on the Appalachian Trail.

Green Mountain National Forest officials on July 24 issued a rule requiring that people take care to keep their food away from bears.

Once bears become accustomed to human food, it’s difficult to change their behavior. The Fish & Wildlife Department generally does not relocate bears because that just moves the problem, Porter said. The state works with homeowners to avoid endings such as the one in Wilmington, Porter added. “But the reality is, when it’s a question of potential human safety, that takes precedence.”

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NEXT UP: N.H. ISSUE?

I’ve been reading your fine publication for about 12 years and enjoy your annual Adirondack Issue [July 24] — to a degree.

While grazing this edition in recent years, I’ve wondered: If we’re going to devote such homage to our neighbors to the west, why not our neighbors to the east in the magnificent White Mountain National Forest?

I understand that the majestic Adirondacks provide a spectacular backdrop to the landscape across Lake Champlain, but let’s not forget that many of your readers, especially those of us who reside east of Route 100, likely both visit and identify more significantly with the Whites. New Hampshire is Vermont’s “twin state,” after all, and both are part of the northern New England region we all are so proud of.

For that matter, how about an issue dedicated to the Green Mountains and/or Vermont’s state parks? Many Vermonters are either blissfully unaware of or surprisingly unfamiliar with the supremely bountiful recreational opportunities in our own backyards, and those of us who do enjoy these opportunities revel in any chance to celebrate it in print.

Finally, it would be wonderful to see more coverage devoted to Vermont’s amazing network of municipal town forests and the volunteers who help them rival state parks and the Green Mountain National Forest for recreational offerings.

Rock on, and get outside!

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BRADFORD

Pendak, a member of the Bradford Conservation Commission, has been involved in protecting the town forest at Wright’s Mountain.

MAYOR SHOULD LISTEN

The Coalition for a Livable City was dismayed by the tone of Mayor Miro Weinberger’s letter criticizing Seven Days for not touting a meeting on housing while covering the Pine Street Coalition’s legal challenge to the latest iteration of the plans for the Champlain Parkway [Feedback: “Just Say Yes,” June 19].

Instead of respect for citizens’ legitimate suggestions and well-researched alternatives, what we repeatedly get from this mayor is labeling and name-calling.

Those of us who volunteer our time to

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GUNS IN AMERICA

Heather Kennedy needs a history lesson [Feedback: “The Gun Question,” July 24]. Hayseeds who took their privately owned weapons of war into battle are the people who founded the USA. There was no government army or weapons. Today, descendants of those very hayseeds are still keeping us free because they have guns and the backing of the National Rifle Association and others.

As Nancy Pelosi has been quoted as saying, “We can not control the people until we control the guns.” This is how the fascist Democrats think.

As for Bernie Sanders: He’s just a quack who only represents himself and some left-wing 1 percenters who hate this country and our way of life, like he does.

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attend public meetings to testify critically about plans for the city routinely see the mayor rolling his eyes or smirking behind a hand over his mouth.

While espousing the principals of openness and transparency, the mayor and his supporters on the city council actively discourage participation with hostility, incivility and secrecy — for example, in the form of unnecessary council executive sessions closed to the public.

No one expects that all of their ideas will be adopted. But citizens can and should expect serious attention to the points they bring up. Listening to concerns about scale, feasibility and the ability of the developer to perform might have prevented the Burlington Town Center disaster and the disasterin-the-making that is the destruction of City Hall Park.

We still have a chance with a better design for the Champlain Parkway if the mayor and the council will just listen with open minds instead of displaying Trumpian arrogance and belittling those who would thoughtfully contribute.

It would save us all a lot of hindsight heartache and probably a lot of taxpayer money, too.

Barbara McGrew

BURLINGTON

TALKIN’ TRASH

High praise for Molly Walsh’s objective article about the issues surrounding consideration of consolidating trash businesses in two cities [“Burlington, South Burlington Consider Consolidated Approach to Trash Pickup,”

July 10]. It was a balanced look at a controversial issue that was rejected

by Burlington residents within the past year or two. Our current collector and its competitors — Gauthier and Myers in particular — come early and fairly quietly to our neighborhood. Molly did not mention that, unlike the blue-box recycling managed by the city, the free competition among these collectors seems to mean our garbage gets picked up every week, regardless of holidays!

Let’s hear it for private business competition wherever possible over government ownership and control of a concession!

Winifred McCarthy

BURLINGTON

WATER WORKS

Great article on Brown Novelty [“Toy (Hi)story,” July 10]! Here’s a clarification on how the water power worked: It’s true that the Middlebury River could not have powered that size turbine by itself except at spring runoff or after heavy rain, but the man-made pond made it possible.

It was a store-and-release system. The pond would fill overnight, then run the turbine during the workday — which, added to the ongoing inflow from the river, effectively doubled the power available when needed. Neat! The riverbed is lower now because it was dredged to reduce flooding.

David Tier

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Tier was Brown Novelty’s last employee.

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[Re Off Message: “F-35s Diverted to BTV Provide an Unexpected Preview of What’s Coming,” May 29]: I moved to Winooski nine years ago. Imagine my surprise when I learned that the Vermont Air National Guard F-16 flight path was directly over my apartment.

There were days when I could see the pilots’ heads beneath their canopies — that was how close they came in their flyover returns to base.

On the morning of May 31, I heard the F-35s taking off from the Burlington airport and was surprised at the building roar of them — not comparable to the F-16s; definitely louder. However, I will probably get used to them in time.

If without the F-35s there is no VTANG, then let them come. It may have been disingenuous of our politicians to downplay the sound difference, but Vermonters support Vermonters. Like getting used to the sounds of the city in New York, we’ll get used to this, too.

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Historic Dustup

Standoff shutters Orwell’s museum

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Holcomb Amends Voucher Attack

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Former Vermont Environmentalist Missing in National Park in Montana

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Young Vermonters Take Theater Production Into Their Own Hands

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Marlboro College to Merge With Connecticut’s University of Bridgeport

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Frolicking With Fido At Dog Mountain, pups are free to run, swim and play with abandon. Located in St. Johnsbury, the 150-acre mountaintop paradise for pooches and their people hosts its annual Summer Dog Party. Tails wag over lawn games, dog contests, and live blues and rock tunes by the Barnyard Incident. Folks can also fetch tasty treats from the Vermont Food Truck Company.

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That’s Fair It’s the time of year when agricultural fairs begin to crop up across the state. Established in 1948, the Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven offers large-scale exhibitions showcasing tasty homegrown products. Fairgoers burn off the calories with plenty of good old-fashioned fun at rides, midway games, livestock shows and demolition derbies.

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Making Waves Dream-pop duo Beach House abandoned old habits for their seventh LP, 2018’s 7. “In the past, we often limited our writing to parts that we could perform live,” Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally wrote in a statement. “On 7, we decided to follow whatever came naturally.” Jordan Adams chats with Legrand ahead of the Baltimore band’s show on Burlington’s Flynn MainStage.

A festival described as “a weekend celebration of the happiest flower of summer” is bound to put smiles on faces.

The first-ever St. Albans Sunflower Festival fêtes golden-rayed blossoms with sunflower field tours, a 5K run/walk, and an educational discussion on precision farming and conservation practices. For music lovers, local acts serve up live tunes among the blooms.

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Tune In Saint Michael’s Playhouse in Colchester raises the curtain on its production of Neil Simon’s sidesplitting 1993 comedy Laughter on the 23rd Floor.

Penned by the late playwright as a tribute to his early career in television, the show lets audience members in on writers’ room antics taking place behind the scenes of a fictional 1950s variety show.

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Sing Out Loud Fans of NBC’s “The Voice” likely remember season 15 semifinalist Sarah Grace as the precocious vocalist who blew the judges away with renditions of demanding numbers such as “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Dog Days Are Over.” The 16-year-old Houston songbird, who also plays piano and trumpet, brings her powerhouse pipes to an intimate Jericho concert.

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Creative Approach Artist Sarah Amos isn’t bound by the conventions of her craft. The printmaker combines printing techniques with painting and stitchwork.

Pamela Polston reviews “Unique Multiples,” a BCA Center exhibition in Burlington by the creative who splits her time between Australia and northern Vermont.

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Holcombe Amends Voucher Attack B Y J OH N WA LT ER S

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Historic Dustup Standoff shutters Orwell’s museum S TO RY & PHO TO S B Y DEREK BROUWER

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ate Hunter is not a party to the bitter squabble that has closed Orwell’s history museum, but she’s the one who gives visitors the bad news.

The young librarian runs the Orwell Free Library on the first floor of a historic Main Street home. The Orwell Historical Society Museum is upstairs, where it has been cordoned off since March.

Hunter easily turns away tourists who’ve wandered off the highway in search of a quaint Vermont attraction. But locals demand answers.

She doesn’t dare divulge details, because at this point, one wrong word might trigger another schism in the small Addison County town. “Everyone is just tired and hurt by this whole situation,” she said this month, immediately fretting that she’d revealed too much.

The grinding controversy stems from what might seem to be a minor mishap.

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A thin layer of construction dust coats the museum’s exhibits, the result of what historical society volunteers contend was careless repair work in the building. The collection can be cleaned, yet the nearly yearlong fight over how to do it and who should pay has erupted into public shouting matches and an alleged lockout.

“It has gotten to the point where it is just difficult to be in this town,” the former curator, Sandy Korda, said.

Vermont counts roughly 190 local museums and historical societies. Typically powered by volunteers, their collections vary in quality and historic value, but each helps small-town residents maintain a shared identity.

Orwell’s is a hidden gem, boasting immersive exhibits that earned statewide recognition. Now it’s discussed in hushed tones. Weary and feeling unappreciated, Korda quit as its longtime curator in

March. His departure placed the museum’s future in greater doubt. While making historical exhibits inaccessible might evoke comparisons that are, well, Orwellian, the situation is also a reminder of the civic cooperation required to keep the past alive.

Orwell’s Main Street, off Route 22A, is a quintessential Vermont time capsule. Tellers at the 187-year-old First National Bank of Orwell, the state’s smallest bank, work behind brass-barred counters. At Buxton’s Store, a chalkboard on the porch tracks the spring youth turkey harvest.

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Former education secretary and current Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Holcombe has altered a key attack line about Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s education policy.

Holcombe announced the change after Seven Days and VTDigger.org published pieces critical of her original assertion and the Scott administration categorically denied it.

Holcombe had accused the Scott administration of promoting a statewide school-choice policy that would strip public schools of millions in state funding. In a new statement, she instead accuses Scott of promoting that “vision.”

“If Governor Scott’s team wants to say that a statewide voucher program was their ‘vision’ and not their policy, I will take them at their word and amend my critique,” Holcombe wrote.

“I strongly disagree with that ‘vision,’ and I’ll continue to say so, loudly and unapologetically.”

Holcombe had based her original attack on a January Agency of Education document that outlined a radically simplified public education system. The concept included statewide school choice.

However, the document is a selfdescribed “visioning exercise.” The Agency of Education and the Scott administration denied that it was a policy proposal.

Holcombe now cites a new piece of evidence: then-candidate Scott’s response to a 2016 questionnaire from Campaign for Vermont. “School choice should be afforded to every parent and student in every school in every corner of Vermont,” Scott wrote. “I will vigorously support legislation that would ... make school choice an option for all Vermont families.”

That is another data point in Holcombe’s favor. But as governor, Scott has never followed through on that. It may be a statement of intent — or a vision — but so far that’s all it is.

Holcombe’s revised attack is not as misleading as was her first. But given Scott’s lack of open advocacy for universal vouchers, it may not be very convincing to voters.

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A group of hotel owners and the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce want to capture that sense of place for a new tourism campaign.

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Burlington’s is a lot less clear,” Lawson said, noting that Burlington is behind cities such as Portland, Maine; Portsmouth, N.H.; and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. “[They’ve] been doing this for a while and reaping the benefits,” Lawson added.

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Accomplished Vermont environmental attorney Mark Sinclair disappeared along a hiking trail in Glacier National Park in Montana on July 8, and authorities haven’t found signs of him.

Sinclair entered the popular, mountainous Highline trail, leaving his unlocked car and dog atop the park’s famed Going-to-the-Sun Road. Search crews scanned the area by foot and air for more than a week but called off the response on July 18, according to park officials.

Sinclair, 66, spent two decades advocating for environmental issues in Vermont. He directed the Conservation Law Foundation’s Vermont office, worked at the Clean Energy Group, and served as an attorney for the state Agency of Natural Resources and the Public Utility Commission.

He left Vermont several years ago and returned to his roots working in national parks, said longtime CLF colleague and friend Chris Kilian.

Sinclair hired Kilian, now CLF-Vermont’s vice president of strategic litigation, in the late 1990s. They’ve stayed in touch over the years and last communicated via Facebook Messenger in June, Kilian said.

Sinclair was a leader during several key environmental disputes. Kilian said Sinclair worked on the front lines for years to oppose completion of the “Circ” highway project, a victory that has been an important “bulwark against the New Jersey-fication of Chittenden County.”

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Historic Dustup « P.12 Free Library. The town helps pay for building upkeep — it chipped in $14,000 in 2018, town meeting minutes show — but a private board of trustees controls the structure. Upstairs, the Orwell Historical Society, a separate volunteer group, has developed public exhibits since the 1970s.

Narrow second-story corridors lead to the exhibits. Korda, who designed most of the displays, said they are meant to transport visitors back in time. Some capture rural life, including a re-created early 20th-century country kitchen and a one-room schoolhouse. Other rooms feature Victorian-era Vermont women’s fashion and Orwell’s military contributions. Four exhibits have won Awards of Excellence from the Vermont Historical Society.

The roof has leaked for several years, Korda said. In July 2018, a rainstorm damaged items that were being stored in a small closet. The historical society and the Wright building’s board of trustees butted heads over who should do the repairs, he said. The Wright board ultimately tapped a local contractor, Ray Papandrea, to repair damaged drywall in the closet, according to correspondence provided to Seven Days by the historical society.

The society claims that Papandrea’s repairs spread drywall dust that settled on artifacts. Joanne Hornbeck, a professional house painter who is one of the society’s few members, said she was surprised to realize the contractor hadn’t taken steps to protect the displays.

“I went up and looked at it after he was done and just shook my head,” she said.

Dust on old objects wouldn’t strike most people as an emergency. To Korda, it was. A trained Disney animator, the curator has a compulsive attention to detail and a photographic memory. His concern centered on the museum’s textile collection: If left on the old dresses and military uniforms or removed improperly, the drywall dust could cut through the antique fibers, causing irreparable damage. Korda also serves as Orwell’s emergency management director, responsible for making sure the town can respond quickly to disasters.

The dust, he believed, posed just such a threat.

“In a sense, it’s a hazmat situation,” he asserted, using a term typically reserved for incidents involving explosives, poisons or radioactive materials.

The Wright board, the curator said, believed he was being “alarmist” about the damage. So Korda called a conservator, Michele Pagan of East Dorset, to do a professional assessment. Pagan, who has worked with Smithsonian collections,

Stairs leading to the museum

found that the exhibit rooms were coated in a “very fine layer of white powder” that warrants careful removal.

“This will be a lengthy process to clean a collection like theirs,” she said. “It’s not something that you go out and hire an average housekeeping team to take care of it for you.”

Small-town museums aren’t generally equipped to provide specialized care for their collections. They don’t have the precisely controlled climates or the expertise of professional museums. They’re lucky if they have a budget. But for years in Vermont, they could turn to a cooperative of professional conservators who sought grant money to help local museums afford professional care. The original organization disbanded, but Pagan is part of a nascent effort to revive the resource, dubbed the Conservation and Collections Care Alliance.

Small museums can keep cleanup costs down by hiring a conservator to train volunteers, who then perform the

conservation work “very slowly, very carefully, item by item,” Pagan said.

Conflict has made such cooperation impossible in Orwell. After the Wright board balked at the cleanup price tag put forward by Korda, the curator appealed to townspeople using one of rural Vermont’s most prominent forums: the annual town report. Without naming names, Korda wrote in the historical society’s annual update in January that the building repairs were “substandard” and conducted with “inadequate attention to detail.” Cleanup to conserve the collections would cost more than $12,000, he wrote.

“Unfortunately, the process is currently stalled while we must wait for all parties to fully appreciate the seriousness of the present problem,” Korda concluded.

Historical society members believed Papandrea, the contractor, was responsible for the mess and that the Wright board, which had hired him, should negotiate with him to cover the costs. Robert Martin, the Wright board’s spokesperson, declined

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But the available records make clear that the conflict escalated after Korda’s public callout.

By March, the cleanup debate had become so fraught that the historical society asked the selectboard to mediate, selectboard chair Tom Audet said. The political intervention only made matters worse, as an “emergency meeting” brokered by town officials devolved into barbthrowing between Korda and Martin.

“He said that I was blatantly lying,” Korda recalled, though any animosity was omitted from the official meeting minutes. “My comment to him was, quote, ‘Robert, you are delusional.’

And with that, I was verbally attacked by another member” of the Wright Memorial Library board.

MICHELE The selectboard also spent more than $1,000 on legal advice, invoices show, including on whether the town could be exposed to defamation claims because it included Korda’s blunt missive as part of the official town annual report distributed to residents and filed with the secretary of state.

“We wanted to make sure that the town didn’t have responsibility if a person who may have taken that personally may come back on the town,” Audet said, declining to specify whom the selectboard had in mind.

The dispute escalated at a second, unofficial meeting in which the historical society’s Hornbeck confronted Papandrea about the quality of his work. She alleges that the contractor stood up from his chair and ran over to hers, arguing as he stood over her.

Papandrea declined to comment.

He’s operated a construction and home improvement business for decades, according to his LinkedIn page, and until recently chaired the Orwell Planning Commission and Development Review Board. The Wright Memorial Library board credited him in its 2018 annual report for “the significant amount of pro bono work he’s done for the Library over the years.”

Since the second gathering, the groups have refused to meet, and

Papandrea has not disclosed his liability insurance information, according to selectboard meeting minutes. Korda quit as volunteer curator. Then the Wright board locked him out of the building, he said, before he could collect his personal items. The selectboard stepped away from the mess, concluding that it has no formal role because the building is privately owned. It’s essentially a standoff.

“We are waiting for the library board and their contractor to come to terms on their cleanup,” Audet said.

In an April letter, however, the Wright board told the historical society to sort out the “culpability issue” between Papandrea and Korda.

“You chose the low road, wasted valuable time, denigrated and slandered members of the WMB, and left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth,” the letter states.

“Libel is a term you should become familiar with.”

If the groups can’t agree, Audet said, Orwell’s residents may need to decide whether they’re interested in publicly funding cleanup PAGAN of their town’s museum, though he described that as a “last resort.”

Public funding would be unusual; Vermont’s local museums tend to be independent groups that rely on donations. (Orwell’s historical society raises funds from recycled can deposits.)

Many historical societies, as in Orwell, have just “a couple of folks who are spearheading keeping it going,” said Eileen Corcoran, community outreach coordinator for the Vermont Historical Society. When the societies fall apart, Corcoran said, the town’s exhibits end up collecting dust in a private home or town building, orphaned by the only community to which they might matter.

Asked if Orwell residents are invested in their museum, Hunter, the librarian, chose her words carefully.

“Locals care deeply for this town and the entities that exist within its limits,” she wrote on a sticky note, handing it to a Seven Days reporter, “including the historical society.” She also let a reporter peek at the dusty museum exhibits through the window of the purportedly locked door at the top of the roped-off wooden staircase. With a quiet jiggle, the door swung open.

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Kurt Magnan, his two kids and his father, Jim Magnan, after the merger vote

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airyman Rich Berard of Fairfield had just cast a vote that would decide his future on Monday afternoon when a fellow farmer approached him in a St. Albans parking lot.

“This is a half ton?” the man asked, slapping the side of Berard’s heavy-duty Dodge pickup.

“Yup,” Berard replied.

“Well, you’re gonna have to get a threequarter ton, because your milk check’s gonna be so fucking big you won’t be able to carry it,” the man quipped.

The joke perfectly captured the tenuous balance of hope and skepticism among the struggling farmers who voted 99 to 9 that day to merge the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, the oldest independent dairy cooperative in the state, with the nation’s largest dairy co-op, Kansas-based Dairy Farmers of America.

Some farmers embrace the historic deal as the best way to improve their flagging fortunes by expanding the markets for their products.

“I think it’s a good day,” said Jim Magnan, whose family operates a 520-cow dairy in Fairfax. “Everybody has to move on. If you stop growing, guess what?”

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But others say the overwhelming support for the merger, which takes effect Thursday, was less a measure of enthusiasm than an acknowledgment of the fact that co-op members had no other choice.

After several years of historically low milk prices; competition from a proliferation of plant-based, milk-like beverages; and acute labor shortages, the number of Vermont dairy farmers has plunged to a modern low of 725 — a 27 percent drop since 2011. The number of farms with more than 700 cows has nearly doubled over that same period, from 18 to 34, according to a report from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. The trend of larger farms absorbing smaller ones shows no signs of abating.

“This is certainly better than going bankrupt or some crazy thing where we lose everything,” said Cedric White Jr., who milks about 120 cows in East Fairfield and would like his son, Cedric White III, to have the chance to do the same.

Wearing a Made in America 2019 T-shirt, White said that despite 30 years in the 307-member local co-op, he was “not actually that sentimental” about its history of independence. His future is on the line.

“The guys have done as good as they can, but, I mean, we haven’t seen any returns for the last few years,” White said.

“It makes a lot of us nervous.”

St. Albans started a marketing partnership with DFA in 2003, but as membership in the local co-op shrank, the two sides began to discuss combining forces.

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mously in favor of merging last month, but the deal needed to be ratified by two thirds of its voting members — hence Monday’s vote.

DFA has pledged to spend $30 million to upgrade the local co-op’s St. Albans processing plant, pump another $5 million into its McDermott trucking service (which makes milk runs) and keep

the local co-op store open. All three will become wholly owned subsidiaries of DFA. But, as the dairyman’s joke about milk checks suggests, few seem to think the merger will either increase farmers’ income anytime soon or relieve the other consolidation pressures.

“We’re all in the same boat, big or small.

None of us are making any money,” Berard said. “The bottom line is, there’s going to be a lot less of us around in the next few years.”

Berard, 62, figures he can hold out for two to four more years under DFA, whose help he nevertheless welcomes.

“DFA didn’t have to do this. They could have bought us out of bankruptcy two, three years down the road,” Berard said.

Farmers may not immediately enjoy higher prices for their milk, but the benefits should still be substantial, said Bill Rowell, co-owner of the 900-cow Green Mountain Dairy in Sheldon.

Northeast dairies were forced to dump 170 million pounds of milk in 2017, in part because of capacity limitations in the system. Partnering with a large organization will help ensure those farmers get paid for that milk instead of getting nothing, he said.

One of the major challenges is that farmers produce milk seven days a week, but many of the producers of cheese, ice cream and other dairy products do not work similar schedules. When they’re not accepting shipments of milk, the raw product has to go somewhere.

Currently, the regional St. Albans co-op is expected to store it — something the facility doesn’t have the capacity to do, according to Rowell.

Processors “want long weekends, like everybody else,” Rowell said. “The farmer works the seven-day week, has no place to go with his milk, and you dump the milk at the farmer’s expense.”

He said the merger is expected to ameliorate the overflow problem by expanding local storage and tapping into DFA’s nationwide network of milkprocessing plants.

Rowell didn’t identify which customers are straining capacity at St. Albans, but Mike Howrigan, who milks 1,200 cows at four Franklin County farms, said one of the co-op’s largest milk buyers is proving to be one of its most challenging.

“The first two weeks of July, Ben & Jerry’s shuts down. Where does the

product go?” Howrigan asked. “Can you imagine shutting down an ice cream plant in the heat of the summer? Every year.”

Perishable milk can’t be stored for those two weeks, and without the ability to ship it to other regions, the co-op misses out on the revenue, he said.

“Because of one customer, that costs the co-op a couple million dollars, probably, in sales,” Howrigan said.

Dairy activist Michael Colby says there’s a direct connection between the financial spiral facing St. Albans co-op farmers and its major corporate customers such as Ben & Jerry’s. One of Vermont’s most iconic brands, the company founded on socially conscious principles was purchased in 2001 by the BritishDutch conglomerate Unilever. The

Ben & Jerry’s spokesperson Laura Peterson said the company does shut down its St. Albans and Waterbury production plants during the Fourth of July week for annual preventative maintenance, but it extended that period this year to make capital upgrades. It also shuts down for the last two weeks of the year, she said. The company informs St. Albans of these periods so the co-op can plan accordingly.

Regarding the merge, Peterson said the company is taking a “wait and see” approach. “Ben & Jerry’s is keenly interested to understand how this development may impact our decisions around the sourcing of our most important ingredient, dairy,” said Dave Rapaport, the company’s global social mission officer.

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“It just goes to show who’s making money in this milk scheme,” Colby said.

“It’s not the farmers; it’s the dairy corporations that are paying farmers less than the cost of production and then turning around and literally making a $1 billiona-year fortune.”

The state needs to help the industry reverse the trend toward larger and larger farms, on which cows are mostly confined to and fed in massive barns, and instead restore a sustainable, organic, grass-fed dairy model with the help of producers such as Ben & Jerry’s embracing organic milk, according to Colby.

“We need to get off this treadmill. It’s a no-win situation,” he said.

of a regenerative future for dairy farming, and we look forward to discussions with DFA about what new opportunities the merger may bring.”

Peterson denied Colby’s allegation that the company pays low milk prices.

Since 2011, she said, it has paid $11 million in premiums to farms as part of its voluntary Caring Dairy program, which lays out a variety of best practices.

Back in the St. Albans parking lot, Ellenburg, N.Y., farmer Chris Sunderland stood by his Ford 350 Super Duty pickup truck with a wooden box and hay in the bed for transporting calves.

He called the merger an “unfortunate situation.”

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sucked. Ten years earlier, Washington State abandoned its “Say WA” slogan for the same reason, according to Forbes.

Such failures have not deterred Vermont communities. Just last week, two groups in Brattleboro issued a call for proposals to rebrand the southern Vermont town. And work continues on South Burlington’s 2014 identity project.

With community input and the help of a South Carolina firm, the city adopted the nickname “SoBu,” a moniker some residents recently derided in letters to the editor of the Other Paper, the community’s weekly newspaper.

Like South Burlington, Hello Burlington has hired an out-of-state outfit, MMGY, a travel and tourism branding agency based in Kansas City, Mo. The company will collect data and research target markets, while a Vermont firm will be chosen to develop any “creative assets” such as a logo or slogan, Lawson said.

Unlike its southern neighbor, the City of Burlington isn’t paying for the branding campaign, nor has it ever run its own, according to Olivia LaVecchia, the city’s communications and special projects coordinator.

Lawson said that’s unusual for a city of Burlington’s size. He suggested that city hall may have thought Burlington’s reputation didn’t need selling, but LaVecchia said the real reason is that there are only so many tax dollars to go around.

“It seems to make sense that a group of people invested in the tourism aspect of our local economy would come together to look for ways to strengthen that,” she said.

Indeed, the effort is funded by a dozen area hotels — or, rather, by their guests. For the last couple of years, visitors have been asked to chip in a nightly $1-per-room “marketing and assessment fee,” which is turned over to the chamber every month. About 60 percent of guests have paid the fee at Westport Hospitality hotels, which include Hotel Vermont and the Courtyard Burlington Harbor Marriott downtown and TownePlace Suites in Williston, according to Joe Carton, the company’s chief operating officer.

All told, participating hotels in Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, Colchester and Essex have banked more than $300,000 to develop the brand and market it going forward.

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a world of advertising, that’s still not much money, but it’s more than we’ve ever had.”

He’s right: The chamber and the Burlington Business Association had just $35,000 when they hired a Massachusetts-based firm to develop a brand more than a decade ago.

That 2007 rebranding adventure ended with a rebooted slogan from the 1980s which dubbed Burlington “The West Coast of New England.” The motto beat out “Vermont’s Crown Jewel,” “Relax, You’re in Burlington,” and “What Happens in Burlington Stays With You,” Seven Days reported at the time.

Needless to say, the brand didn’t exactly stick and wasn’t universally loved. Vermont comedian Rusty “The Logger” DeWees used it as fodder for a newspaper column in which he

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lambasted the chamber for hiring an outof-state firm and mocked the motto for comparing Burlington to someplace else.

“It’s funny to think of some West Coast sun-and-sand worshippers hearing about Burlington being West Coastlike, then coming here to tan on North Beach in their thong swimsuits,” DeWees wrote. “Maybe a better motto would be, ‘Burlington, 2.8 Miles of Beach – Come Stand on It.’” DeWees told Seven Days this week that the chamber should recruit him to dream up a slogan this time around.

“Simple is best, and that’s why they should hire me: I’m simple,” he quipped.

Tim Shea, the chamber’s vice president from 2000 to 2012, admitted the West Coast label has fallen out of use — though it still appears on a Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation website and, of all places, on the web page for the surf-themed restaurant the Spot. Shea thinks the Burlington brand could use a fresh look.

“The message to the market is constantly changing,” Shea said. “What’s the story you’re telling? Is it the right story? I think that’s what brings these discussions.”

Jim Lockridge, executive director of local music promoter Big Heavy World, wondered if an out-of-state firm could truly capture an authentic Burlington feel. He supports the branding exercise but encouraged the chamber and hotel owners to reach out to people “outside of their industry.”

“I’m always hopeful that somebody will be savvy enough to identify an encompassing identity rather than a simple one,” Lockridge said. “There’s a really good chance that it’s exclusive when it doesn’t need to be.”

BTV Ignite project manager Adam Roof said it’s great that hotels have stepped up to run this project. And Vermonters need to “get over ourselves” when it comes to contracting firms run by flatlanders, he added. Roof is an independent Burlington city councilor from Ward 8.

The city needs something “to just kind of let people know that we’re here,” said Kelly Devine, executive director of the Burlington Business Association.

“We’re not cows and country — we’re a very different kind of place than you see in the rest of the state.”

Devine suggested that Hello Burlington model its campaign after Portland, Maine’s, which developed a website for its downtown. The site features a map with color-coded districts, points of interest, parking garages, public restrooms and ATMs. She thinks something similar could work in Burlington, even if a firm from Missouri, a place with its own successful nickname, “The Show Me State,” comes up with it.

“Now we want them to show us,” Devine said.

Burlingtonians can take the survey until the last week of August, after which MMGY will compile that data and other market research into a “brand bible” this fall. In the meantime, Hello Burlington will seek a local agency to start shaping the campaign. But unlike 12 years ago, the focus won’t be on making a marketing tool kit or designing a flashy pamphlet that quickly is forgotten. It’s writing that story, Lawson said.

If it’s a good one, it will convince tourists that Burlington is not just a drive-by city between Montréal and Boston but a place to put down roots, Devine said.

In the end, Lawson said, messages aimed at attracting tourists and new residents are pretty much the same.

“They’re all different paths up the same mountain,” he said — “just presenting Burlington as a really great place to be.” m Contact: courtney@sevendaysvt.com

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Marlboro College to Merge With Connecticut’s University of Bridgeport B Y SA SH A G OLDST EIN

Amid “significant revenue challenges” related to a stark decline in enrollment, Marlboro College will merge with the University of Bridgeport, a much larger school situated on the southern Connecticut coast.

“We understand this news will stir varying emotions in our community, as it did for us when we first considered this option,” Marlboro president Kevin Quigley and Richard Saudek, chair of the school’s board of trustees, said in a joint statement. “Like many small, private liberal arts colleges, Marlboro has experienced significant challenges around enrollment and finances in recent years.”

The southern Vermont school’s enrollment dipped to 150 students this past school year, its lowest in about a decade and an approximately 25 percent decline since 2007. The college sold its downtown Brattleboro graduate school building for $3 million last August.

During the past year, college trustees began a Reimagining Marlboro exercise in search of ways to stabilize the school. That led to the idea of merging with the 5,400-student University of Bridgeport, located in Connecticut’s most populated city. Details of the merger were announced last Thursday on the Marlboro College website, which declared, “Have Exciting News To Share.”

“This unique partnership aims to maintain Marlboro’s intimate, selfdirected liberal arts education within the context of Bridgeport’s STEM focus and extensive professional studies programs,” Quigley and Saudek said in their statement. “The planned merger would retain Marlboro’s faculty, students, and campus as part of the new Marlboro College of Arts and Sciences within the University of Bridgeport, while significantly increasing educational opportunities for students on both campuses.”

The partnership could be in place as soon as the spring of 2020.

The announcement is the latest to shake up the liberal arts college landscape in Vermont, which is challenged by a shrinking college-age demographic in the Northeast. Green Mountain College in Poultney, Rutland’s College of St. Joseph and Southern Vermont College in Bennington all closed this year. m Contact: sasha@sevendaysvt.com

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Staff Turnover Bedevils Vermont Democratic Party

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he Vermont Democratic Party has just hired a new executive director — the paid staffer who manages party operations. SCOTT MCNEIL is a Massachusetts native who’s been executive director of the North Dakota Democratic party.

“Scott is a strong manager, a good administrator and fundraiser,” said VDP chair TERJE ANDERSON. “He’s the kind of guy we need to keep the party on track.”

He’d better be. McNeil is the party’s t h i rd exe c u t i ve director in less than a year and a half. ( CONOR CASEY was on the job for almost three years before departing in June 2018; his replacement, JOSH MASSEY, resigned in April.) Even in a turnover-heavy field like state politics, that’s remarkable. And not in a good way.

There’s also been frequent churn in the VDP’s top unpaid position: Anderson is the third party chair in the past two and a half years. (DOTTIE DEANS served for four years before resigning in the spring of 2017; her successor, FAISAL GILL, left that November and was succeeded by Anderson.)

State parties tend to experience high attrition rates. Staff positions combine high pressure with low pay. (Starting salaries are in the low $30,000s to low $40,000s, depending on the job description.) People either move to bigger states with more opportunities or get out of the game entirely. The party chair position is equally thankless. But even so, the VDP’s revolving door has been spinning with uncommon speed. In interviews with a number of current and former staffers, a common narrative emerged.

The party still suffers from a 2016 hangover, when the presidential primary battle between Sen. BERNIE SANDERS (I-Vt.) and HILLARY CLINTON left quite a few bruises and caused some donors to stop giving.

Also, paid staff and leadership have differing views on the proper role of the party. Is it to win elections or set a political agenda? Staffers tend to be in the “win elections” camp, which also means keeping the lights on and the bills paid.

In their view, party leadership should devote more of their time to fundraising and less to policy discussions. At times, especially in 2017, the VDP was often short of cash. Staff members worried about whether they’d get their paychecks on time. Sometimes they didn’t.

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the Democratic National Committee.

The Democrats’ federal account received a total of $234,000 in the six-month period that ended on June 30. Their single biggest benefactor was the DNC, which contributed more than $62,000. Vermont Dems got another $40,000 through the State Party Victory Fund, which the national committee uses to funnel donations from well-heeled party backers.

By contrast, the VTGOP reported no funds from the Republican National Committee and only $16,000 from the RNC’s version of the Victory Fund.

Democratic elected officials kicked in almost $14,000, mostly in advance payments for 2020’s coordinated campaign and donations for the party’s Curtis-Hoff awards banquet in April. The Republicans received very little from their elected officials. Gov. PHIL SCOTT gave $2,000, House Assistant Minority Leader ROB LACLAIR (R-Barre Town) gave $1,000 and Sen. RANDY BROCK (R-Franklin) gave $250.

That’s about it.

Take away the DNC funds and the giving by officeholders, and the VDP’s take would have been substantially less than the VTGOP’s. That’s something of a shock, given the Dems’ usual fundraising advantage.

The Republicans’ federal account took in $160,000 in the first half of this year. The party began the period with only $6,000 in the bank and ended with $37,000 — but also reported $33,000 in unpaid debts. Considering that the party has already tallied the receipts from spring fundraisers featuring commentator STAR PARKER and former Wisconsin governor SCOTT WALKER, its finances are in perilous shape.

The Democrats ended June with $61,000 in cash on hand. Not bad by comparison, but the VDP has a bigger staff and more expenses. It’s not much of a reserve.

The party hopes for a bit of a boost this Friday evening, when CHASTEN BUTTIGIEG,

Anderson acknowledged that the party has underperformed financially. “We’ve struggled with our small-donor program, and our large donors haven’t been asked,” Anderson said. “We do anticipate ramping up our efforts. We’ll be reconnecting with large donors. Once our new executive director gets here, he and I will be having coffee with a lot of people.”

That’s well and good, but what was Anderson doing in the year and a half when he had an executive director to share the load? Was he pulling his weight?

It doesn’t seem so, judging by party financials.

Top elected officials might also benefit from a look in the mirror. They cut the occasional check to the VDP, but do they work the phones on behalf of the party? Some do, but others do not. A call from a well-known officeholder is much more effective than a pitch from an obscure staffer.

Anderson is expecting a lot from McNeil: better administration, better organizing, a more stable office environment and a significant boost in fundraising. Hope the new guy knows what he’s signed up for.

Not Dialing for Dollars

The year between campaign seasons is always a slow time for state party

fundraising, as evidenced by the monthly reports that Vermont Democrats and Republicans must file with the Federal Election Commission. Reports for the first half of 2019 show that the Dems are, as usual, outpacing the Republicans — but neither is doing very well.

One sign of trouble on the VTGOP side: Its only full-time staffer, executive director JACK MOULTON, resigned at the end of May. The party didn’t issue a press release, and apparently no one in the media noticed. I contacted Moulton on Monday after getting a tip that he was about to leave, and he confirmed that he’d actually left two months ago. He now works for a Vermont ad agency.

In an age of charismatic candidates and single-issue advocacy, the internal workings of political parties don’t seem particularly sexy. But a well-run party can provide the foundation for successful campaigns: maintaining voter databases, running coordinated campaigns that tie a party’s ticket together, giving guidance to candidates, and delivering a unified message to the public and the media.

Both parties seem to be doing a poor job of getting donations from their rankand-file and potential large donors. The VDP’s healthier bottom line is due largely to the generosity of its officeholders and

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Beyond that, Democrats had better hope their leaders can get their act together A S A P. T h e 2 0 2 0 campaign is approaching quickly. In recent years, the Dems have enjoyed a big advantage in resources and organization. If they want to keep it that way, they’ll have to bring in a lot more money.

to vote Democratic. “It’s hard to run a winning campaign if you can’t reach those likely to be engaged in a primary,” Pavek said.

Party leaders are considering a change for 2020. “We always ask ourselves how open we are to internal challenges,” said VDP chair Anderson. He cited the case of U.S. Rep.

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After a stint as a frequently frustrated policy advocate, SCOTT PAVEK has decided to run for a Vermont House seat in next year’s election. The 27-yearold Burlington Democrat works in enrollment management at the University of Vermont. He is in recovery from substance-use disorder, which has fueled his activism on issues related to the state’s opioid crisis.

His entry sets the stage for the first known contested primary of Vermont’s 2020 cycle. Pavek lives in the South End district currently represented by two well-known incumbents, Reps. JOHANNAH LEDDY DONOVAN (D-Burlington) and MARY SULLIVAN (D-Burlington). Both say they are likely to seek reelection, though neither has made a decision.

“I spent this session sending emails, calling, writing, trying to get a word in edgewise on buprenorphine legalization,” Pavek said. He lobbied for the passage of H.162, which would have allowed possession of “bupe,” which eases the symptoms of withdrawal from more dangerous substances. The bill died in committee. “Same debate, same bad information, session after session after session,” he added.

Pavek is likely to face a major organizational hurdle: Party policy bars candidates who challenge Democratic incumbents from access to VDP’s prized voter database. (The policy only applies to House races. For statewide offices and state Senate contests, each instance is considered on a case-by-case basis.) The database is a trove of information about voters — their addresses and contact information, party preference, and issues of concern. It’s valuable in helping candidates target those most likely

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(D-N.Y.), who unseated a longtime incumbent in 2018 and has become a champion of the party’s left wing — including Vermont’s many Berniecrats.

“On the other hand, the House caucus understandably wants to protect incumbents,” Anderson continued. “Is the voter database part of that policy?”

Anderson said a decision will be made this fall, once McNeil is on the job. The district’s two incumbents seem hesitant about allowing newcomers access to the database.

“A lot of [House] members, including myself, have put a lot of work into it,” Sullivan said. “I’m undecided. I’d have to think about it.” She does welcome Pavek to the race. “I believe in democracy. It’s amazing I’ve had no opposition in the last three elections,” Sullivan said.

Donovan’s arms are not exactly open.

“I met with Scott Pavek last year,” she said. “We had a great discussion. I’m surprised he’s running. I don’t know why he’s so impatient.”

Is the 10-term incumbent feeling a sense of entitlement? Sounds like it.

The Democratic caucuses could use an infusion of new blood and new ideas. Young adults are woefully underrepresented. Political parties have an interest in favoring incumbents, who have a track record of electoral success and party service. But the Democrats also need to be open and welcoming to younger folks.

If you need proof, just go to any party meeting and count the gray heads. m

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OBITUARIES Kimberly Thabault

1973-2019 PLAYA NEGRA, COSTA RICA A new bright star shines above; Dr. Kim Thabault left us on June 21, 2019, in her home in Costa Rica after her 19-month courageous battle with brain cancer. Fierce as Kim was, this foe was not to be beaten. But she did not surrender easily; she remained her normal feisty, passionate, argumentative self. Just ask the nurses and doctors who worked with her at the Duke Cancer Center, where she participated in two clinical trials. Just ask the owners of the horses she tended even while she was dealing with the effects of chemo and radiation and then the drugs of the clinical trials.

Kimberly Ann Thabault was born in Burlington, Vt., on June 7, 1973. She graduated from Princess Ann High School in Virginia Beach, Va., in 1991 and from the University of Vermont in 1995. She leaves her husband, Eduardo Villa, and his parents, Oswaldo and Ana Maria, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and his sister Marissa and her family of Barcelona, Spain; her mother and stepfather, Janice and Gary Sharp, of Virginia Beach, Va.; her father and stepmother, Paul Thabault and Nancy Money, of Stowe Vt.; her sister and brother-in-law Kate and Travis Apple and their three wonderful sons Morgan, Cailin and Kelly Apple of Morrisville, Vt.; her

brother and sister-in-law Brennan Thabault and Jenn McLaughlin of Virginia Beach, Va.; and her step-siblings Jessica and Justin Sharp and their families of Virginia Beach and NYC. Also left behind are many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends from childhood and adulthood, and her large and loving extended family, of which there are too many to list, although they played such an important part in her robust life.

After Kim graduated from UVM, she followed her heart to Costa Rica, where she met Eduardo, her future husband, who had followed his heart from Argentina to Costa Rica.

Kim’s passion, since she was a young girl riding horses at Contentment Farm in South Hero, Vt., was to be with, care for and ride horses. She led horseback trail rides and waitressed in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, until she upped the ante and attended a ninemonth massage course in Santa Fe, N.M., thus allowing her to return to her beloved adopted country with a more sustainable career. She was an excellent deep-tissue massage therapist but still she longed to work with horses.

At age 31, she was accepted into vet school in Costa Rica, a five-year course taught in Spanish. At the time her proficiency in Spanish was quite rudimentary, so her first year — away from the beach and Eduardo, living up in the chilly mountains — was not easy for her. But Kim soon became a leader in her class, accepting much-needed language help from the younger students as she became a role model teaching them how to study hard, demand excellence of themselves and their professors, and arguing her way into the hearts of teachers and students alike.

In 2009 she graduated and married Edu, and together they built a barn, a home and a life together with their six horses, five ridgeback dogs and eight cats. And Doctora Kim, the gringa, fulfilled her dream to be an equine vet, following in the footsteps of her grandfather Dr. Louis Thabault in serving her patients (albeit four-legged, not two-legged) with full attention to their needs and little concern for their ability to pay.

On June 25, more than a hundred friends, family and clients joined together on the beach in Costa Rica to celebrate the life of a woman whose broad smile, contagious laugh and joie de vivre had impacted them. Kim knew no strangers. She had traveled every back road in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and had given advice and love to every person and animal she met. She had made a difference in their lives, and they returned her love.

There will be another celebration of Kim’s life on August 17 at the Comfort Farm on West Hill Rd., Stowe, VT from

4 to 7 p.m., with a ceremony starting at 4:30.

Kim’s passing leaves us bereft, but she is a spirit and a force of energy that will remain with us forever.

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the many people who have supported Kim and her family as together we dealt with the trials and tribulation and costs of her illness. If ever there were a silver lining, it is the realization that we are not alone when we are blessed with the warmth and love of friends and family.

If you would like to honor Kim, just love an animal. Kim might also suggest you make a donation to the Rural Area Vet Services (ruralareavet. org) or to the Equitarian Initative (equitarian initiative.org). Every year Kim would accompany vets from around the world with these organizations to offer free equine care in poor, rural areas in Nicaragua, Peru and indigenous regions of Costa Rica. She will smile down on you; those trips were the highlight of her equine vet career and vindicated her desire to serve.

Lewis Wetzel SOUTH BURLINGTON

Lewis Kings Wetzel, 88, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Lew was born in Detroit, Mich., the only child of Eleanor Nixon Wetzel and Lewis Malcolm Wetzel. Lew was a proud graduate of Antioch College in Ohio, where he received his mechanical engineering degree.

Lew fell in love with Vermont and Lake Champlain when he began his lifelong career at the General Electric Company.

Lew married Ann Bradbury Wetzel in Burlington in 1953, and they remained together for 66 years. They raised their three children, Stephen, Mark and Jeannie, in South Burlington and moved to

Colchester in 1980. Lew was an ardent sailor and an active member and frequent race winner at the Malletts Bay Boat Club on his sailboats The Blue Moon, The West Wind and The Shadow.

After Ann purchased some property in Grand Isle, Lew built the family summer camp on the east shore of Grand Isle, where he enjoyed family gatherings, lake activities and vegetable gardening. Lew worked long hours on the initial creation of the Colchester Causeway Bike Path. Lew could build or fix practically anything; he totally restored his 1959 Triumph TR3 and maintained Ann’s 1959 Mercedes Benz sedan.

Lew leaves behind his wife, Ann; son Stephen and his wife, Jan Wetzel; son Mark and his wife, Joan Wetzel; daughter Jeannie and her husband, Gary Hampel; four grandchildren, Mathew and Jeffrey Wetzel and Andrea and Carly Hampel; and, of course, his beloved terrier, Ozzie.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.

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

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WEDDING Nicholas Pierce and Julia Luckett Cox

Dan Cox and Casey Blanchard of Shelburne are pleased to announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Julia Luckett Cox, to Nicholas Pierce, son of Bridget Pierce and the late Donald Pierce of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., on June 22, 2019.

The ceremony and subsequent celebration were held in South Hero, Vt. Sara Kassel of Shelburne stood as Julia’s best woman, and Dan Flynn and Kevin Casey of Boston served as Nick’s best men.

Mark Cline Lucey officiated.

A native Vermonter, Julia is a professional photographer, specializing in weddings. She is a graduate of Skidmore College and the Vermont Commons School. Nicholas is a librarian at the University of Vermont Dana Medical Library. Like Julia, he is also a graduate of Skidmore College, and he earned a master’s degree at the State University of New York at Albany in information science. Julia and Nicholas plan to reside in Burlington this fall with their beloved dog, Zhivago.

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

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

Reed Brown’s 1841 Journey: America Through the Eyes of a Vermont Yankee Richard H. Allen, Onion River Press, 142 pages. $20.

And they left the steam car and hitch on 4 of nisest [sic] looking horses I ever see and went about a mile and in turning a corner run off the track and run against a building. No damage except the braking of the tung.

Who knew that a travelogue from 1841 could be so suspenseful?

On his journey from Essex, Vt., to Washington, D.C., to secure a patent on his design for an improved set of carriage springs, Reed Brown documented the early infrastructure of the country’s transportation system. In the first 32 pages, he’s already survived the rail car derailment described above and a steamboat explosion on the Hudson.

Preserved in the Williston Historical Society’s archives, Brown’s journal is presented here in an artfully researched and annotated form by RICHARD H. ALLEN, author of several other local history tomes.

Allen builds historical context for Reed, a blacksmith and overall average guy, by pairing his observations of the larger cities of the era (where he frequently got lost) with notes from other travelers, including Charles Dickens’ writings on his 1842 tour across America.

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On Whitcomb Hill: Land, House, and History in Rural Vermont

Michael Snyder, Bondcliff Books, 160 pages. $14.95.

E.J. Myers, Montemayor Press, 251 pages. $22.95 hardcover; $16.95 paperback.

I am instantly thrilled with the experience — both the “feel” of the scythe and its elegant efficiency in cutting grass and weeds.

There are many ways to adjust to an empty nest. For E.J. MYERS — the author of 41 books ranging from children’s literature to ghostwritten financial planning guides — and his wife, Edith, it wasn’t enough to take a vacation or pick up a new hobby. They packed up their New Jersey home and moved to an 1840s farmhouse in Orange County, Vt., where Myers threw himself into an old-fashioned version of the rural life. Hence the scythe.

On Whitcomb Hill is a collection of essays on subjects ranging from the history of the house and land to Myers’ many homesteading attempts, including trying to drain a pond and grow a small patch of wheat. (Results varied widely.) He speculates on the lives of the house’s previous inhabitants and provides a detailed description of his meditation practices. All of this works, ultimately, to answer a larger question: What does it mean to invest oneself in a place, to try to change it and, finally, to accept it for what it is?

M.G.

In the phrase “critical habitat,” the first word is the difficult one.

Deceit Diane Sheehan Shovak, CreateSpace, 318 pages. $14.99.

Weighing her need for nicotine against the whispers she’d have to endure, Hannah got out of the car.

In her first novel, Connecticut- and Vermont-based author DIANE SHEEHAN SHOVAK weaves together the story of a horrific crime with two parallel family dramas set in fictional Willow Bend, Vt. When a local 15-year-old girl is found brutally raped and murdered, the tragedy sets in motion more than a police investigation. Timothy Rourke, son of longtime summer residents and a freshman at nearby Ethan Allen College, is arrested on circumstantial evidence. Yet other clues eventually lead in a different direction.

Meantime, Shovak navigates the troublesome past of a smalltown constable and the mother of the victim, as well as the Rourkes’ splintering relationships, financial difficulties and a devastating secret.

Deftly juggling multiple story lines, the author reveals information and unravels personal histories at a nail-biting pace.

With compelling emotional resonance and vivid visual details, Deceit is a strong debut.

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In this collection of 63 essays, Michael Snyder, the commissioner of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, addresses questions posed by curious local landowners. Originally published as a quarterly column in Northern Woodlands magazine from 1995 through 2015, the essays tackle questions such as “What makes the best firewood?” or “Why are paper birches so white?” or “Why do tree species produce occasional bumper crops of seed?”

Snyder’s responses are peppered with science and common sense.

In “What is critical habitat?” he considers the nuances of defining — and, by extension, protecting — critical habitats for animal and plant species. The word “habitat” is easy enough to understand, he writes, but “critical” is defined differently from state to state.

Rather than give a definitive answer, he notes the issue’s complexity and offers a guiding principle: Critical habitat should be species-specific and geography-specific.

Next time you venture into the woods, bring along this paperback.

Chances are, it’ll answer some questions — and inspire others.

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Barn Opera to Get Its Own Actual Barn

I No Stone Unturned: A Remarkable Journey to Identity Nadean Stone, self-published, 471 pages. $22.95.

The next day, Grandma said the detective had returned and informed her that there were no files of my birth on record at the hospital.

In 1952, a Canadian couple adopted a baby girl from a Catholic hospital in Blind River, Ont. That child grew up to be NADEAN STONE, an MBA and broadcast media professional eager to find her birth family. When Ontario finally opened its adoption records, Stone thought she had her chance — only to learn that the hospital had never registered her birth, let alone her adoption. “I had simply been given away,” she writes. “It was like going to the pound and picking up a puppy!”

Undeterred, Stone turned to DNA and online genealogy registries, using the few clues she had about her birth mother to search for matches.

That quest occupies the last quarter of the book; the rest is a memoir of Stone’s eventful life, from her childhood on a rugged farm with beloved French Canadian grandparents to her marriage to a native of a Caribbean island, where she experienced glamour, hardships and heartbreak.

Today, she makes her home in the Lake Champlain islands and offers her story “to readers seeking inspiration to persevere in the face of daunting life challenges.”

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magine how much more engaging real estate shows would be if all prospective buyers were like JOSHUA COLLIER. When hunting for a new home for his nonprofit BARN OPERA, the artistic director, a tenor, tested the acoustics in more than 50 barns by — what else? — singing in them.

After all, cavernous farm buildings weren’t designed to host operatic works such as Carmen and Così fan tutte.

The 19th-century Brandon barn that Collier ultimately chose for his company, which has outgrown its current quarters, was originally a dairy barn on the Sanderson family farm. Located at 1321 Pearl Street next to the Sanderson Covered Bridge, it was most recently a storage space for local designer NANCY LEARY and her husband, attorney JIM LEARY, who live across the street. The barn was the last that Collier and barn renovation project manager RUSS MCCOLMAN saw after five months of visits, both by invitation and on the sly. Like others they saw, this barn wasn’t technically for sale.

“We were sitting there, having coffee,” Collier recalled, “and the current owner of the property came by, found out what we were doing and said, ‘You should look at my barn.’” Nancy Leary, who has owned the barn for more than two decades, told Collier she’s thrilled that the place will be getting a new life.

Since its inception in 2017, Barn Opera, a project of the COMPASS MUSIC AND ARTS FOUNDATION, has sought to make opera accessible to all by offering worldclass performances in an intimate and unpretentious setting. It has operated out of BRANDON MUSIC’s small red barn on Country Club Road — a natural choice, given that co-owner EDNA SUTTON is Barn Opera’s managing director. But the company has always needed more elbow room.

“We’ve sold out every performance, even our very first, Madame Butterfly,” Collier noted. “We were worried about filling even one performance, but it sold out in two weeks.”

That show was staged cabaret-style, but productions since then — including a September run of The Magic Flute that will be held in the Brandon Town Hall theater to accommodate the cast’s 20 children — incorporate more sets, costumes and lighting. As productions have become more elaborate and the company has amassed a devoted following, Collier has added more seating. But still, the venue can only accommodate 50 spectators.

Once renovations are complete at the

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new space in May 2020, it will house Barn Opera’s third season of opera masterworks, proceeds from which will continue to benefit Compass’ outreach and education programs. The performance space will seat 120, and the lobby with café tables and a bar will serve Brandon-made wine and beer, Collier said.

Outside, rotating sculpture exhibits will adorn a rock wall. Nearby, a pre- and post-show “lounge” with benches and a fire pit will sit atop an overgrown silo foundation. Collier wants to call it the “Founders’ Garden” and to inscribe the names of those who sponsored the purchase of the barn.

The direct impetus to expand came from the first of the barn project’s donors, who approached Collier with the idea after a show last fall and offered to contribute. That donor, plus seven others Collier has since recruited, have covered the barn’s purchase price in full.

“Brandon has wrapped its arms around Barn Opera,” he said. “All of the donors for the purchase J O S H UA price of the barn — with the exception of one — came from Brandon.” Collier is still seeking donors to cover some of the barn’s renovation costs.

Barn Opera is a local endeavor, but that hasn’t precluded interest from international patrons.

“You’re not going to believe this, but we have an operagoer from Ireland that happened to be here for one of our performances and now schedules her vacations to the U.S. so that she can come to Barn Opera,” Collier said, laughing.

Patrons like this superfan may be drawn

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by the company’s relatively affordable prices ($50 per ticket), by the welcoming vibe of the barn space or by Collier’s commitment to contemporizing operatic story lines. He will alter scripts to avoid lionizing bigoted or downright oppressive behavior. In a May 2019 performance of Carmen, for example, Collier had Carmen kill her jealous, scorned lover rather than be killed by him, because the artistic director didn’t like how the script romanticized the lover’s murderous act.

Barn Opera’s 2019 season features four works, but because the new barn will be under construction for a significant part of the year, Collier is planning just three operas for the 2020 season.

Sutton and her husband, STEPHEN, will remain active members of the Barn Opera board, but the nonprofit’s move will relieve them of unofficial duties: Their house served as the green room for performers during shows; the new facility will have a green room of its own.

But the Suttons will continue to showcase musicians and performers C O L L I ER at their barn.

“We’ve been in business there for 10 years,” Edna said. “We’ve always run concerts there and will continue to do so.”

Given their efforts and those of Barn Opera, “Brandon will hopefully now become known for music performance,” Collier enthused.

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he INCONCEIVABLE THEATRE COMPANY assembled in a community art space The Inconceivable Theatre Company in the basement of the town center building in Richmond under the watchful eyes of children’s art and large papier-mâché bumblebees. They cracked jokes and compared Goodwill jeans, and one of them scarfed down a prerehearsal hot dog. Bustling around them all was SOFIA CARFARO, looking the part of an art teacher with swishy black hair and a bright Hawaiian shirt. She arranged tables, chalked the outline of a stage onto the cement floor and scoured the room for supplies to serve as makeshift props.

Carfaro, 20, is the cofounder and director of the Inconceivable Theatre Company, one of two youth theater groups in Chittenden County that will put on productions in August. They’ve been rehearsing nine to 12 hours per week show, and sort of the independence through July, working around summer and the ability to produce the kind of jobs and family vacations. They often meet content we liked,” Carfaro explained. at the library, but today they were in the During that first show, she admitRADIATE ART SPACE. ted, she felt in over her head “every “Scissors are a bad idea, right?” Carfaro single day.” asked the group.

“Never again in my life have I “You mean for knives?” someone asked. felt so both amazed by what we Cutline The play includes a scene in which the accomplished and overwhelmed and whole cast wields daggers, but the stage isolated,” she said. “It’s hard to rally daggers hadn’t yet been purchased. your friends to do something without Everyone agreed that, yes, scissors making it a burden on everyone else.” as daggers were a bad idea, and Carfaro She didn’t expect the group to last longer passed out paintbrushes instead. Her than that first summer. sister and assistant director, RAINA CARFARO, But four years later, they’re rehearsinformed Sofia that they would also need ing for August performances of Too Much extra-thin condoms to make homemade Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, a show that blood squibs. Yes, someone’s getting crams 30 short works into 60 minutes. It’s stabbed during this play. been the longest-running play in Chicago, Inconceivable Theatre Company, where Carfaro attends the Theatre School which Sofia Carfaro often calls a “youth at DePaul University. She called it “short, theater garage band,” was born out of a accessible theater” that can open audisimple desire of a group of ences up to nontraditional high schoolers in 2015: to performances without put on a production of Dr. getting too pretentious.

Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, During rehearsal, she a 2008 online musical steered the group away miniseries starring Neil from moments she called Patrick Harris. They were “black-turtleneck levels theater kids from Mount of artsy.”

Mansfield Union High This year’s show is School, where the theater director picks much smaller than previous productions, the major productions, and the school with a cast of five compared to past casts administration has to approve them. of 20. Its success, Carfaro said, is due to “It really started in a desire for a specific the dedication of the core group of cast

members, most of whom are old friends.

They’re all between the ages of 18 and 24.

“We really wanted to focus on making an ensemble and a group that worked well together and could trust each other, more than anything else,” Carfaro said. “It’s breakneck, and also some of the shows are very personal. They’re fast, but some of them are intense or very sad.”

Another pair of students found local summer musical theater options lacking for college-age Vermonters and decided to do something about it. SHEA DUNLOP of

chance to share with each other what they’d learned over the school year rather than be directed and choreographed by professionals. They’re putting on 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, a pop-rock show based on photographs.

“It’s got excellent music,” Dunlop said. “We picked it because we wanted to do a production where everyone had an equal opportunity.” At a recent rehearsal, the five cast members alternated through solos and ensemble numbers. The musical’s subject matter ranges from relationship troubles to a disgruntled nanny to a prom queen on a killing spree.

Both Verdantrics and Inconceivable Theatre Company have fundraised for their shows.

Verdantrics crowdsourced more than $1,000, and a donor who has ties to both founders’ families matched that sum.

Inconceivable Theatre Company mounted two variety show fundraisers, in 2016 and 2017, to raise the cash they needed.

Dunlop said she hopes to pass Verdantrics off to Members of Verdantrics Production Company younger theater enthusiasts when she and Bergeron graduate from college.

“We’ve been taught all Hinesburg and TOMMY BERGERON of Essex, year. We want a chance to hear what our who both attend the Hartt Theatre Divi- friends have learned and learn from each sion at the University of Hartford, said other,” Dunlop said. “It was like, ‘Oh, we’re there’s a dearth of opportunities except bored? Let’s start a theater company.’” m with professional theaters. (Bergeron is actually commuting to Montpelier for LOST Contact: margaret@sevendaysvt.com NATION THEATER’s summer production.) So the two founded VERDANTRICS PRODUCTION INFO Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, COMPANY this year to provide peer-topeer theater education and present a fun produced by Inconceivable Theatre Company, summer musical. As Dunlop put it, “No Thursday, August 1, 9 p.m., at ArtsRiot in adults allowed.”

Burlington; Friday, August 2, 7:30 p.m., at Dunlop and Bergeron met as middle Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall; and schoolers through the show-choir Saturday, August 3, 9 p.m., at Vermont Comedy program at the FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORM- Club in Burlington. $13. Details and tickets on ING ARTS; most of the other Verdantrics Facebook. actors are Vermonters who attend theater programs at different colleges. One cast 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, produced by member lives in Connecticut and drives Verdantrics Production Company, Friday, up every weekend for rehearsals. When August 9, 8 p.m., and Saturday, August 10, not rehearsing, they work as servers and 3 and 8 p.m., Essex Memorial Hall in Essex camp counselors.

Junction. $8-12. Details on Facebook.

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education program with multiple productions, workshops and classes launching this fall.

Kids and teenagers ages 11 to 20 will be able to join one of two companies and take part in weekly classes and workshops, as well as perform in a fall play, a spring musical and an all-company showcase.

Summer will hold even more opportunities, with three productions, including a partnership with Human Rights Watch to tell the stories of young people separated from their parents on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Participants may also enroll in a technical apprenticeship with the Youth Company to study sets, lighting, sound, wardrobe and stage management, as well as to assist in producing Youth Company shows. And they can join the VERMONT STAGE ARTS ALLIANCE, a new collective of young theater enthusiasts interested in arts leadership and arts administration. Members of the alliance will attend and discuss plays, as well as provide input on the future of the Youth Company.

Vermont Stage is Burlington’s only year-round professional theater company. Since its founding in 1994, it has employed more than 2,000 local actors, directors, designers and technicians, according to its website.

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similar technical education programs in northern Vermont. Vermont Stage has had a program for young playwrights since the company’s inception, but this is its first move into broader theater education.

“This is sort of tackling all these other elements that go into making theater,” Alicea said.

Alicea noted that she has wanted to start an education program since joining Vermont Stage eight years ago, but the organization didn’t have the capacity until now.

“Here’s this whole body of work that we’re not doing as an organization, fostering the young talent in the community,” she said.

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onventional wisdom holds that the first three rules for choosing commercial real estate are location, location and location. If that’s the case, what’s the deal with the old Sand Bar Inn, a long-vacant motel on the west side of the Sandbar Causeway in South Hero?

If ever a spot were prime for commercial ka-ching, this highly visible, 3.7-acre waterfront lot on Route 2 would seem to check all the boxes. It offers spectacular panoramic views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, its own beach access on Outer Malletts Bay, boat slips directly across the road, and Sand Bar State Park about a mile away. It’s close to two large population centers — Chittenden County and Montréal — accessible via Interstate 89, and situated in a year-round vacationers’ paradise not yet saturated with lodgings and eateries.

Developers would also be pleased to know that the site has all the necessary permits in place, no costly or time-consuming environmental review required, a rarity for lakefront development. And, according to its owners, it wouldn’t need to be rezoned to accommodate a new motel, restaurant or residential community.

Inexplicably, the Sand Bar Inn’s website, last updated in 2007, still advertises cottages, lakefront dining, a marina and special events catering. The site even claims that the inn is currently “closed for renovations,” though the only signs of repair on a recent July day were new windows installed at least a decade ago.

But except for a weekend-long art installation in July 2018 at the inn, titled “From Away,” by Burlington-based Overnight Projects, the dilapidated motel has sat unused and unvisited for 14 years, its paint peeling, its roof missing shingles and holes gaping in the siding.

“I’m flabbergasted that no one has stepped up and tried to make a run at this property,” said Yves Bradley, vice president of commercial brokerage at Pomerleau Real Estate in Burlington, which currently lists the property for sale at $795,000. “But it’ll happen.”

The last decade notwithstanding, Bradley’s optimism seems warranted. For nearly a century, the Sand Bar Inn was a popular restaurant and overnight spot for visitors to Grand Isle before it closed for good in 2005.

Teresa Robinson, a retired history

Vintage aerial shot of the Sand Bar Inn

teacher and former president of the South Hero Historical Society, confirmed via email that the inn was built in 1900

by Benajah Phelps, a toll keeper who collected fares on Sandbar Bridge, a predecessor to the modern causeway running between Milton and South Hero. Originally called the Phelps House, it lodged hunters and fishermen visiting Grand Isle.

“In the early 1900s, Benajah would pick up people coming off the train across the Colchester Causeway to South Hero,” Robinson wrote. “The Phelps family lived upstairs, and sons Sydney and Herbert inherited it in 1910 when Benajah died.”

In 1923, the inn was sold and renamed the Sand Bar Inn. In 1956, the hotel was converted into a restaurant, and the motel was added. That same year, Robinson noted, the original tollhouse — unused for decades because the causeway became free to travel in 1906 — was relocated to Milton.

The Sand Bar Inn operated throughout the 1970s and ’80s until its steady decline

in the ’90s, when it went into bankruptcy.

In 1999, the property was purchased by business partners Mark Naud and Marco DiCarlo, who made a brief go at resurrecting it.

However, as Naud explained, because there was a lot of deferred maintenance on the buildings, some were too costly to bring up to code and had to be demolished.

By 2005, the remaining motel, restaurant and marina were no longer financially viable, and the entire business was shuttered. The great recession hit soon thereafter, Naud said, and securing financing for a new project became “untenable.”

So what’s to come on this spot? According to Bradley, there’s been “a fair amount of interest” in recent months, including three inquiries in a single day. The biggest issue with the property, he noted, is concern that it’s on the water and a misperception that it’s in a flood zone.

“It has been a little bit perplexing,” said Naud, a longtime environmental and land-use attorney. He suggested that one reason developers may be gun-shy is

because the site is not a “traditional plugand-play opportunity,” meaning they’d have to install a modern water treatment and septic system.

Then there’s the public perception to overcome: People believe that the location is blighted.

“The problem with a property like this that sits is that people go by and think, There’s something wrong with it. That’s why it hasn’t sold,” Bradley said. “And little by little, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.”

He suggested that the site would be a great spot for a tiny-house development, Nantucket-style cottages or as a yearround event space.

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eople often speak of the simplicity of camping. There is, in fact, nothing simple about inflating a sleeping pad with your own pipes, only to have it deflate slowly beneath you throughout the night. This turn of events will force you to get up at least twice, depending on your discomfort threshold, and grope around in the dark — because all your light sources, of course, are dead — for the valve opening, which tastes, depressingly, like your own musty breath.

This happened to me the first two of the four nights I spent at North Beach Campground in Burlington. During those innumerable minutes when I lay awake, losing feeling in my coccyx, I thought begrudgingly of the people around me, cozy and dead to the world in their RV sleeper sofas and queen-size Coleman air mattresses. Those people engineer their entire vacations around the principle that a human pelvis should never touch the ground.

I am not an RV or a Coleman air mattress person; I was brought up in the hard-ass puritanical tradition, which decrees that if you’re not suffering, you’re not having fun. So I was ill prepared for the rigors of extreme comfort to which my fellow North Beach campers subjected themselves. One morning, I listened to a young girl wail for nearly 10 minutes because, due to a generator malfunction, she would not be getting toast. On another occasion, I watched an elderly man pick up a hallway runner he’d placed between the picnic table and the entrance to his RV, bring it around to the other side of the vehicle, and shake off the dirt. Then, I overheard him tell his female companion that all these chores were wearing him out.

Camping at North Beach is not even vaguely like camping, at least not in the backwoods,

Lewis-and-Clark sense, which entails iodine tablets and notifying people of your plans and, if you’re not careful, the very real prospect of starvation. Every season, from May 1 to October 1, approximately 30,000 people participate in this American-dreamagitprop pageant of the mastery of mankind over his surroundings.

Even Canadians, who make up roughly a third of North Beach’s summer population, seem to embrace the concept, as evidenced by the clan of Québécois RVers at the site directly across from me. Every single night, they went to the trouble of turning their

picnic area into an actual brasserie, complete with red-and-white-check tablecloth, stainless steel wine goblets, and tapers.

Appropriately, I chose to bear witness to this tableau between the Fourth of July and Bastille Day, July 14, the period when both campground occupancy rates and patriotic tinsel displays tend to peak. My mission was to try to understand the appeal of what might be Vermont’s least remote campground — and to observe the rituals of people on vacation in what might be our species’ most public form of rest and relaxation.

In the wilderness they would find that perfect relaxation which all jaded minds require.

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At each of North Beach’s 137 sites, you have no choice but to exist in full view of at least several neighbors. The concept of privacy exists mainly as an unenforceable agreement not to be too obvious about eavesdropping on one another — a social contract that I frequently and flagrantly violated. But, as I soon discovered, the hypervisibility works both ways. Tenting alone at a family campground looks kind of creepy. People wonder about you.

I did have a couple of visitors, though, which ruined my image as a hermit sociopath. After two miserable nights on the leaky sleeping pad, a friend who lives in Burlington came by and loaned me his air-tight one, upon which I slumbered more or less soundly for the rest of my stay. My puritan forebears would have understood: At North Beach, there’s no glory in pretending that Burlington, with its endless conveniences, isn’t literally in your backyard.

BACKYARD SURVIVALISM

At North Beach, you can choose from a basic tent site, outfitted with just a picnic table and fire pit, for $38 a night; a site with a table and pit, plus a water spigot and an electrical outlet, for $41 a night; or a site with all of the above plus a sewage hookup for $45 a night. There are also three post-and-beam pinewood lean-tos, in which you can snooze in full view of every passing human and beast for a mere $45 a night.

A one-way loop road connects nearly all of the campsites. Most afternoons, this thoroughfare is patrolled by kids on bikes, all of whom wear the same look of solemn determination. At the center of the campground is a bathhouse, with showers, flush toilets and a dishwashing sink with potable water. The hardest thing I had to do during my stay was schlep gallon bottles back and forth between my tent site and the tap.

There’s a campground store near the main entrance, just past Burlington High School on the seductively named Institute Road. At the store you can buy, among other things, ice for $3.99 a bag; firewood for $5 a bundle; a Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront-branded beer koozie for $2; and something called a “women’s travel kit” containing deodorant, shampoo and conditioner for $10. But the existence of a campground store seems oddly gratuitous when you consider that you are 100 percent within Burlington city limits and 1.3 miles from a Hannaford.

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‘PERFECT RELAXATION’

The Zercies normally go for rugged wilderness excursions, but this year, they wanted to try a more civilized adventure.

Andrew Zercie, a Boy Scout leader and a high school special education teacher in Bolton, Mass., had heard incredible things about North Beach from a coworker: It’s right on Lake Champlain! It’s right in the middle of Burlington! What more could anyone want in a vacation?

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security deposit, and you’re determined to sue ASAP, even though you’re on vacation at North Beach. Depending on the hour, you can leave your hot dog on the campfire grill, drive a mile up North Avenue to the UPS store, get your suit notarized, and return to a perfectly roasted weiner. In other words, your odds of survival are so comically high that the place almost seems to be goading you: Just try to perish here.

I’ll wait.

People come to North Beach for a dose of urban survivalism, a grown-up fantasy of running away from home and roughing it in the backyard, sneaking into the kitchen as necessary to refuel. But even with its cat-flap ease of access to the civilized world, the place feels like a sealed biodome, sustained by the illusion that it exists apart from its surroundings.

A fence separates the campground from the bike path; a steep embankment marks its southern boundary with Lakeview Cemetery. The main entrance gate closes at 9 p.m., after which you have to bamboozle the person who works the night shift at the office into letting you in.

The gateway to the bike path, at the campground’s western border, stays open all day long; at some point after dusk, someone allegedly locks it, though I never saw or heard anyone do such a thing. (As with all great institutions, a certain amount of elfin magic keeps it going.)

Of course, it would be ridiculous to tell a bear or an arsonist that they need to respect that the gate has been closed for the evening, so the fence is really more symbolic than functional. We mill around within this paddock, bound by an unspoken pact to protect one another in the event that the outside barges in, all the while conducting constant microassessments of possible danger lurking among us. Hence the kids on their endless, looping bicycle vigil. They’re just keeping an eye on things.

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spot at the campground, farthest away from the huddle of tents and RVs. Site 34 happened to be kitty-corner from my encampment. Unbeknownst — or so I thought — to the Zercies, I had been watching them for two days, admiring their togetherness. When I walked over and introduced myself as a journalist trying to understand the unique appeal of North Beach, Andrew Zercie looked almost relieved.

“We noticed you, but we couldn’t figure out what you were doing here alone,” he said. “We were like, ‘Is she waiting for someone?’”

That afternoon, the Zercies were lounging around their campsite, killing time before the Vermont Lake Monsters game that evening. The night before, they’d gone to see Spider-Man: Far From Home at the Sunset Drive-In Theatre in Colchester. The choice of movie was somewhat ironic, because there’s actually a drive-in theater close to their home in Franklin, Mass., where the line to get in is

usually so long that you have to show up at least two hours early. Not wanting to take any chances, Andrew told me, they’d arrived at Sunset an hour before the movie started. The place was completely empty.

The Zercies are seasoned campers, the kind of people who willingly participate in a Boy Scout thing called the Klondike Derby, which involves sleeping outdoors in the dead of winter and sounds like a surefire way to get gangrene. North Beach, on the other hand, is purely relaxing for them, an environment in which the meeting of basic needs is a form of recreation.

“We cook breakfast at camp, then we go for a bike ride, then we might go have a picnic lunch down at the beach,” said Andrew. “Our lives at home are so programmed between work and school and sports, and this experience allows us to just be together without having to do any planning.”

Humans are becoming increasingly harried: Last year, according to a Gallup poll, Americans reported feeling more

stressed, angry and worried than at any other point in the last decade, which might explain why an increasing number of them are opting for a vacation format in which lunch serves as the fulcrum of the day.

According to a 2019 report by Kampgrounds of America, the largest operator of campgrounds in the world, the number of households that camp at least once a year has grown 22 percent since 2014, from about 32 million to just over 39 million.

That increase, which works out to approximately 7.2 million people, is roughly equal to the city populations of Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston combined. The outdoor recreation industry as a whole is worth nearly $412 billion, comprising a larger share of the American gross domestic product than the sector that includes coal mining, oil drilling and gas extraction.

There are more than 13,000 vehicleaccessible public campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada. That figure doesn’t include privately owned facilities, such as Kampgrounds of America, which receives roughly 15 million visits at nearly 500 campgrounds in North America each year.

Chris Bissonette, president of the Vermont Campground Association, estimates that there are about 125 public and private campgrounds in the state, at which some 2,970,000 campers unfurl their sleeping bags each season.

The roots of the modern campingindustrial complex can be traced back to the summer of 1864, when Connecticut minister William H.H. Murray took his first wilderness vacation in the Adirondack Mountains. He returned annually for the next 14 summers, drawn in particular to one spot — Osprey Island on Raquette Lake, across from Woods Point. Sometimes, he would bring groups of up to 30 people, including his wife and her friends — a maverick move, given the era’s gender politics.

Throughout the mid-1860s, Murray chronicled his Adirondack experiences in a series of what he called “vivacious essays,” published in 1869 as Adventures in the Wilderness. A sort of proto-Bill-Brysonmeets-unfunny-Mark-Twain first-person narrative interspersed with practical camping advice, the book received mixed reviews but was a runaway commercial success, offering a prescription for the nature-starved psyches of the Northeast’s growing urban class. As Murray wrote, “a visit to the North Woods could not fail of giving them precisely such a change as is most desirable, and needed by them. In the wilderness they would find that perfect relaxation which all jaded minds require.”

The summer after the publication of Adventures, some two to three thousand camping pilgrims from New York, Boston and Hartford swarmed the region,

Postcard from a camping trip at North Beach, July 23-24, 1928

From the Redwoods to the Badlands to North Beach, every campground feels weirdly, or perhaps comfortingly, the same.

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A family picnic at North Beach Campground, circa 1960-70 COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT SILVER SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY

From its beginning, North Beach has been the de facto municipal resort of Burlington.

As early as 1902, when swimming along the Burlington waterfront was illegal, parks commission president W.J. Van Patten expressed interest in establishing a public beach. In 1914, at a meeting of the First Church Brotherhood, summarized in the Burlington Free Press, Patten asserted that, due to the presence of sewage in the water in the city’s south end, “the north beach would be most desirable.”

In July 1918, the city purchased 1,230 feet of lake frontage from the North Avenue property of Mary E. Arthur, along with 20 acres “for park purposes,” for a grand total of $10,000. The “municipal bathing beach,” as it came to be known, was an instant attraction. In its first season, the summer of 1919, the park commission declared it a success, and “only on the Fourth of July was [the beach] severely overcrowded.” Over the next few decades, the city made infrastructure improvements with funding from the Civil Works Administration and president Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration.

It’s unclear when, exactly, auto-camping made its official debut at North Beach, but a 1941 notice in the Burlington Free Press

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seeking rejuvenation in the woods. In the 2017 publication Heading Out: A History of American Camping, author Terence Young writes that by July 1869, demand was so great that “publishers produced a ‘Tourist’s Edition,’ with twelve pages of timetables and a map in the back pocket.”

Railroads provided a free copy of the book with every purchase of a round-trip train ticket to the Adirondacks.

Over the next century, the rise of automobiles, along with the development of the National Park System, would transform the practice of camping from a radical excursion away from civilization to an extension of civilization’s comforts in a “wild” setting. In the late 1920s, plant pathologist Emilio Meinecke became the first scientist to publicly express concerns about the impact of cars on ecologically fragile areas. After studying the effects of motor tourism in Sequoia National Park, Meinecke developed what is now the standardized campground road design: a one-way loop.

The advantage of the loop was that it prevented cars from driving willy-nilly and annihilating the flora; the result — or the disadvantage, depending on your point of view — is that today, from the Redwoods to the Badlands to North Beach, every campground feels weirdly, or perhaps comfortingly, the same.

indicates that the municipal park was already a destination for motor homes: “Main Line House Trailer. May be seen at Municipal Beach, Camping ground. R.C. Miller, owner.” By the mid-1960s, camping had become enough of a draw at North Beach that the city constructed 30 new sites. Reservations spiked, in part, due to a blurb in the 1963 edition of the nationally distributed “Camping Guide,” wherein editor George S. Wells described North Beach as “exceedingly pleasant.”

Until 2014, there was no limit to the number of consecutive weeks you could reserve a campsite at North Beach, and the campground only accepted bookings over the phone or in person. That setup made it difficult for new people to secure a spot; meanwhile, sites were often left vacant because the campground lacked the staffing capacity to answer every phone inquiry. When Alec Kaeding became North Beach’s campground and beach manager in 2014, he recognized that the existing system was costing the city tens of thousands in potential revenue each summer.

“I came from the Michigan state park system, and we had a two-week maximum stay, which worked really well,” Kaeding said. “You get more people, and more families, and then they tell their friends.”

That summer, Kaeding capped reservations at two weeks; in 2015, he implemented an online reservation system, making it easier for non-Vermonters — and non-English speakers — to book a site. The new reservation protocol has had a significant impact on the bottom line: In 2013, before Kaeding’s overhaul, the campground brought in $357,000; in 2014, revenue rose to $425,025. Earnings have climbed steadily every year since; in 2018, North Beach netted $625,923, a 75 percent increase from 2013.

The most visible result of these administrative changes has been a shift in campground demographics. Over the past five years, North Beach has transformed from a semipermanent summer village, occupied year after year by more or less the same people, into a vacation destination where you can play the license plate game for more than five minutes without getting bored.

Of the 5,058 reservations at North Beach in 2018, only 441 came from Vermonters. Vacationers from states other than Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut accounted for 1,180 reservations; Canadians, as a single group, made up the largest proportion of reservations, with 1,887.

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around each other to get to their phones, plugged into the outlets by the mirrors.

An Ariana Grande song plays from someone’s device, tinny and distant, as if it’s being piped in from outer space. The girls grimace at their reflections, pretend not to watch each other’s private mirror-faces.

Someone proclaims that she loves to floss.

Either no one hears, or they ignore her.

I pee, decide it’s not worth the effort to red-rover through their tightly closed ranks to get to the sink, and return to my humble abode. Tent reentry, blissfully, is much simpler than escape.

Now that I’m actually ready to go to

Notes From the Campground « P.33 to get into this park for years, but people had dibs,” Kaeding explained. “So we had lots of retired couples but not so many families. Now, we’re seeing lots of families with kids, and the hope is that their kids will keep coming when they get older, and it’ll get passed on down through the generations.”

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Tenting alone at a family campground looks kind of creepy.

People wonder about you.

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Saturday night, approximately 9:45 p.m.: I commit the fatal error of changing into comfy clothes and burritoing myself in my sleeping bag before emptying my bladder.

For a few minutes, I try, stupidly, to fight it, thinking wistfully of catheters. But just getting up and walking to the bathhouse would be so much easier than lying here and giving myself a kidney infection, right?

Right!

So, when I’m officially on the verge of pissing myself, I simply sit up, grab my flip-flops from the corner of the tent, unzip the flap, extend both legs outside the tent without letting my feet touch the ground, reach my arms through the flap opening, put my shoes on my feet without being able to see either my hands or my feet (abdominal muscles: excruciatingly engaged), and then perform a hybrid limbo-crab walk, which entails supporting most of my weight with my hands and scooting forward until everything from my waist down is outside the tent.

Then, I plant my feet, push up into a semi-bridge, tilt my head to one side and also — don’t ask me how! — tuck my chin into my left clavicle to avoid catching the tent flap in the face, and heave myself upward in one singular feat of Olympicgrade derring-do. All of this just to avoid getting dirt in my sleeping quarters and, possibly, dialysis. So worth it.

Conveniently, both my phone and headlamp are out of battery, so I make my way to the bathhouse by the light of other people’s bonfires. There’s something unnerving about seeing so many groups of people clustered around their fire pits in pitch-darkness, their bodies silhouetted by flames, a grim insularity, a sense of keeping something at bay. If resources were scarce, each fire pit circle would represent a distinct faction, a clan of mutual aid. I have no clan. I’d probably be the first to get cannibalized.

My thoughts of being served on a bun with coleslaw evaporate the instant I open the door to the women’s bathroom. A fug of Pantene, base notes of benzoyl peroxide. Teenage girls lined up three or four deep at each of the three sinks, craning

sleep, my brain decides that it’s a great time to catalog every single noise — the whine of bottle rockets in the distance, followed by a chorus of male whooping; the operatic keening of a kid who will not be prevailed upon to brush her teeth, not even with the Snoopy toothbrush and the bubblemint toothpaste; the occasional metallic pop of someone opening a beer.

I finally manage to doze off, only to be awakened some hours later by the gleeful jibber-jabber of raccoons, marauding for snacks.

PARENTING, UNPLUGGED

Lacey and Jake Rollins, from Gorham, Maine, came to North Beach for a long weekend with three other families. By Sunday afternoon, two of their friends had departed, leaving a swath of open sites, like a mouth with missing teeth. Lacey and Jake were hanging out at the picnic table under the shade of their RV awning, which they’d festooned with lights shaped like Easter Island statuettes.

“Our youngest son is obsessed with Moana,” Lacey explained, referring to the Disney movie. She had short brown hair, nicely tanned olive skin and the relaxed but slightly regimented air of someone who does a lot of Bikram yoga.

The Moana-crazy Connor, age 4, and his older brother, Declan, 7, were capering

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Seventy-five miles from the family weiner roasts at North Beach, there’s a new nudist campground where you can’t quite get naked. At least not until owners Jeff Jensen and Craig Geisler put up some kind of screen by the entrance, which happens to be along a school bus route. But the proprietors of Vermont Freedom Adult Only Campground, which opened in Stannard this summer, still want you to come and hang out.

Wisconsinites Jensen and Geisler, partners in life and in business, didn’t exactly set out to move to Vermont. They had wanted to buy a clothing-optional campground in Mazomanie, Wis., where they’ve been summering for the past eight years. But when the owner wasn’t interested in selling, they turned to Google, which is how they stumbled upon a vacant campground in Stannard. After visiting in early December — “There were two feet of snow on the ground, so we should have known what we were in for,” Jensen joked — they bought the property in the spring for $229,000.

Providing a summer haven for the LGBTQ community is just as important to Jensen and Geisler as being a clothing-optional zone. Those two worlds intersected for them at Cedar Hills, the nude campground they frequent in Wisconsin. (“Frequent” is a bit of an understatement: They’ve established a veritable gay summer hermitage there, complete with raspberry patches, a spa, a fountain with color-changing lights, a “gay-zebo” with a chandelier, and a flagpole with a massive pride banner.)

“Before we started going there, we had no gay friends,” said Jensen. “There’s something about that environment that allows people to be genuine with each other, to really open up. It’s not sexual at all.”

At their campground, Jensen emphasized, the clothing-optional component will be truly optional. “People absolutely do not have to get naked if they don’t want to,” he said. And even at the nudest of nude campgrounds, he

Craig Geisler (left) and Jeff Jensen with their pugs, Rico and Suave

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about nearby, agitated by the jingle of an approaching ice cream truck.

The Rollins family first came to North Beach last year, after hearing about it from a friend. The RV had belonged to Lacey’s aunt, who left it to them after she passed away. Lacey and Jake used to do a lot of tenting — “New Mexico, Arizona, Red Rocks, that kind of thing,” she said.

But now, with two kids and a dog, the RV model of take-it-all-with-you travel is more appealing to them.

“We can cook all our own food here, we can be outside, and the kids don’t even ask for electronics or screen time. They love it,” Lacey said. “But there’s no way we’d be able to do all of this without my aunt.”

Meaning, of course, that RV vacations aren’t cheap: A new Winnebago RV can retail for more than $120,000, not to mention the price of fuel and the countless gadgets people acquire to feather their mobile nests.

In fact, the first thing I noticed about Jean-Pierre Pollender and Francine Leblanc was their portable Napoleon grill, which was sandwich-cookie round and bright orange, like an oversize macaron.

Out of curiosity, I did some googling: $250, a bit much to shell out for cuteness. But the other thing I observed was that they spent most of their time sitting across from each other at their picnic table, engaged in what looked suspiciously like actual conversation. Intrigued, I went over and introduced myself one afternoon, while they were eating ham-and-cheese sandwiches.

Jean-Pierre did most of the talking. I’m still not sure if this was because his English was better than Francine’s, or because Francine was skeptical about the intrusion of an unaccompanied woman who called herself a journalist and had decided to get friendly around lunchtime. Maybe she took me for some kind of cold-cut grifter.

In any case, I didn’t blame her for being wary: I had been bathing exclusively in the lake with Dr. Bronner’s soap for three days, and my hair had just transitioned from merely greasy to Phil Spector on trial.

In spite of this situation, Jean-Pierre and Francine invited me to sit down at their picnic table. They told me they had driven their Slingshot RV down from SainteBarbe, 45 minutes southwest of Montréal.

“It takes about two and a half hours for us to get here,” Jean-Pierre said between bites of sandwich. “Well, actually, more than that, because we have to drive very slowly with this.”

Jean-Pierre was shirtless, twinkle-eyed and merrily bejowled, a Québécois Sir John Falstaff on summer holiday. Fourteen years ago, he said, he retired as a conductor on the Amtrak Vermonter train between St. Albans

Previous owners had outfitted the campground with a bathhouse, picnic tables and RV hookups. But after sitting unused for periods of time — the property has had several owners over the past two decades, said Jensen, none with the resources to sustain it — the place was in need of TLC. So Jensen, a retired mechanic who exudes relentless fix-it-ness, spent a miserable few weeks sleeping in the uninsulated barn that serves as the campground office, doing odd maintenance work. Geisler, who doesn’t do uninsulated barns, stayed at their home in Madison. Currently, Geisler and Jensen, along with their pugs, Rico and Suave, are rusticating in an RV on the premises.

So far, they’ve had a slow first season, not helped by spring’s endless rain and below-average temperatures. By early July, just one visitor had come specifically for the nude experience; the rest were regular campers.

But for now, Jensen and Geisler don’t seem worried about reservations, and they’re definitely not looking to cater exclusively to the minimally clad. Their goal is to create a welcoming environment for everyone, which, according to their website, means “white, black, brown, tan, gay, straight, bisexual, heterosexual, homosexual, married, single, polyamorous, nonamorous, Dom, sub, exclusive, non-exclusive, non-binary, binary, sadists, masochists, any type of sexual as long as you are not a jerk, over 21 and respect your fellow camper.”

added, people tend to cover up at mealtimes; apparently, something about the combination of nudity and food just doesn’t work, akin to Jerry Seinfeld’s hang-up about naked pickle-jar opening.

The timing of this venture might be perfect: In June, the Northeast Kingdom Regional Tourism Marketing Partnership unveiled the “Get NEKed” campaign, an effort to spur economic activity by promoting the region as a cultural destination. A blanket invitation to disrobe this isn’t — while public nudity is legal in Vermont, taking off your clothes in public, weirdly, is not. But that kind of risqué slogan might prompt prospective visitors to investigate opportunities for au naturel recreation.

According to Jensen and Geisler, their neighbors have been fully supportive of their endeavor. “No one seems weirded out at all,” said Jensen. “One of our neighbors told us she’s glad we’re here, because she thinks that the puritanical views on sexuality in this country are ridiculous.”

Even the UPS guy, said Geisler, is pretty down with the whole thing: “I asked him if he’d mind seeing a naked person, and his response was, ‘Only if they attacked me.’” m

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and Montréal. Francine, a receptionist at a dentist’s office, is hoping to retire soon, at which point they plan to make even more use of the Slingshot. They’ve been coming to North Beach for several years — exactly how many, they can’t recall — because it’s the best lakefront within a reasonable distance of home.

“Saint-Barbe has a lake,” Jean-Pierre explained, attempting to convey the shortcomings of his local waterfront, “but it’s got those big flat boats, what do you call them in English?” — pontoon boats — “and people go out there and do, you know, the singing.”

Karaoke. Say no more, Jean-Pierre.

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It’s hard to pinpoint the precise moment when things started to feel surreal beyond comprehension, as if I had wandered into a postmodern outdoor theater festival.

Maybe it was when I saw the pine-scented candle on a picnic table, not 30 paces away from an actual pine tree. Or perhaps it was when I met Marley the Yorkshire terrier, whose owner insisted on showing me photos of Marley on her iPhone while the actual dog sniffed around our feet.

Or it might have been just before sunset one evening, when I watched two teenage girls stake out a patch of amber light near the bathhouse, take a series of selfies, and then debate the merits of applying an Instagram filter to augment the drama.

(One of the advantages of not using a filter: “Then we can use #nofilter!”)

This seemed bananas, until I wandered down to the beach and saw the sky over the lake, watercolored with rose-gold and mauve and celestial blues.

When I tried to capture it with my iPhone camera, the light in the photos looked faded and dingy. But with a little Botox from Instagram, I could almost approximate the glorious real thing.

By the final day of my sojourn, I had been lulled into such a deep, simulacrainduced stupor that I was startled to see a bona fide squirrel, quietly making love to a Hershey wrapper, at the vacant site next to mine.

I knew that tenting alone at a family campground would be weird. But I wasn’t prepared for the particular flavor of weird, an unexpected cocktail of lonely and claustrophobic, overstimulated and bored, reminiscent of the way I feel after a long trip on crowded public transit. I was always by myself and always surrounded, pressing my nose against the glass of other people’s lives, which only heightened the feeling of being trapped in my

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I finally manage to doze off, only to be awakened some hours later by the gleeful jibber-jabber of raccoons, marauding for snacks. own. There are only so many hours you can spend in solitary contemplation of the small grassy patch you call home.

Not that it wasn’t relaxing. I found absolutely no hardship in milling around in the sun all day and then, around 5:30, figuring out how to feed myself, which usually meant scorching an Andouille sausage over the fire pit, trichinosis being the only thing that might have killed me out there. By the end, I’d even found a primordial comfort in falling asleep to the murmur of human activity around me, the voices around the bonfires our ancestors first lit to keep the wolves away.

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Family Fugue Theater review: The Father, Unadilla Theatre B Y E R IK ESCKIL SEN

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ime takes a toll on the body and mind and provides us all with a private drama. When a family member suffers from dementia, the pain becomes more public. In support groups and tearful conversation with confidants, we share the sorrow of seeing a loved one set adrift on a boundless, bewildering sea.

French playwright Florian Zeller’s award-winning 2012 play The Father opens a portal into the personal and familial realms of dementia with its tale of a man’s mental decline while in the care of his daughter. A production directed

by Alex Brown runs through August 3 at Marshfield’s pastoral Unadilla Theatre.

Playing André, the titular father — le père in the play’s original French — Vince Rossano dramatizes the struggle to maintain the status quo of his simple retired life.

Above all, André would like to continue living in the Paris apartment where familiar surroundings moor him to reality — even though, at the start of the play, that mooring has already begun to loosen.

As narrative objectives go, André’s is pretty basic. His path, however, is boobytrapped with dangers all too familiar to caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s: a perpetual sense of betrayal and compounding confusion. André is a King Lear who never leaves the house.

It falls to Andre’s eldest daughter, Anne, played by New York state politico and Fordham University law prof Zephyr Teachout, to talk sense into him and to arrange his humane denouement. Though childless, she finds her difficult father an oppressive responsibility and a formidable obstacle to living her own best life.

This deceptively simple premise is complicated by the play’s treatment of time.

Presented in scenes that are out of chronological sequence, the action initially sows as much confusion in the audience as it causes André. As he struggles to keep track of where he is, we also try to organize information into a coherent sequential narrative.

The play’s opening scene is our first and last opportunity, until the closing scene, to be sure of where and when we are. In subsequent scenes, it’s less clear which of the events André is remembering accurately, which he merely thinks happened and which he doesn’t remember at all. André’s oft-mentioned but absent younger daughter, Elise, represents one such gap in his memory. Knowing Elise’s

Teachout, playing the long-suffering daughter, likewise maintains a powerful stage presence throughout the show — maybe too powerful at points. Her Anne is a match for her hardheaded father, not shrinking from the effort of correcting his delusions. Her strong vocal projection, though, coming from a character in a fairly persistent state of agitation, can undermine the nuance in exchanges with other characters. Anne’s angst is justified, but her limited emotional range deepens the rut in which her caregiving is stuck.

In a moment when André’s dementia has made him fearful — an emotional break from haughtiness — Teachout’s vocal force squelches the tenderness in Anne’s attempt to console him. Teachout’s Anne is rarely shrill, but she’s often sharp.

She engenders sympathy, but her guardedness makes her, like her father, a human island in these murky waters.

The characters’ isolation, in turn, clouds the play’s viewpoint, which seems to shift from scene to scene. Are we to assume we’re seeing all events through André’s distorted lens? Or should we take certain events at face value and watch, with pity for all involved, as André fails to comprehend them? And what are we to do with this nagging feeling that André’s caregivers are somewhat ill equipped to soften his landing?

It is perhaps this last question that gives The Father its strongest resonance, making it truly — and sadly — a play for our time. In the tradition of great theater, the question comes back to us: What will we do when this epidemic touches us?

Unadilla’s energetic, committed staging of The Father offers few guidelines except to batten down the hatches for a rough passage — and to try to steal a laugh where we can along the way. m

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fate, Anne can’t contain her sadness at the mention of her sister’s name — despite André’s repeated insult that the younger is his favorite.

Time is not the only distorted element in André’s world. The very people who share his living space change form. Two actors — Chris Pratt and Jeff Tolbert — appear as Anne’s romantic partner in different scenes.

Anne is played once not by Teachout but by Susannah Blachly. And two actors — Blachly and Alex Smart — play a caregiver named Laura in two different scenes.

The spare furnishings that adorn the stage, implying a few modest living spaces, also shift from scene to scene, further eroding André’s sense of place — his paramount concern.

The result is a curious, innovative portrait of dementia, in which André’s world is presented as being in temporal and material flux while he remains constant: steadfast, determined not to be discarded, disrespected or cheated. In this, André becomes the embodiment of a tragic irony that many people suffering from dementia become. His stentorian certainty about what’s going on around him, as when he accuses a caregiver of stealing his watch, is but a sad manifestation of his gathering confusion.

Rossano plays the faltering patriarch with confidence and frenetic physicality to complement his frantic state of mind.

Remarkably, Rossano wrings laughs from André’s decline — probably because we catch only glimpses of the fear fueling André’s orneriness.

What we see onstage is an overbearing man blustering around, propelled by wrongheaded notions and doubling down on positions for which he finds no support. His misguided arrogance creates an easy target for ridicule, and the audience laughs reflexively.

Brown’s direction shows a keen sense of where opportunities for levity lurk — critical to buoying up this heartrending story — and Rossano succeeds in exploiting them.

When the play finally reveals André’s battles with other characters for what they truly are — proxy battles with his own harrowing sense of vulnerability — the laughter subsides. That vulnerability is illustrated with disturbing potency in a scene in which Anne’s romantic partner — this time played by Pratt — threatens André with physical violence. The tense scene uses slight physical contact to suggest capacities for cruelty that bring to mind Harold Pinter’s “comedies of menace.”

ROSSANO PLAYS THE FALTERING PATRIARCH WITH CONFIDENCE AND

FRENETIC PHYSICALITY TO COMPLEMENT HIS FRANTIC STATE OF MIND.

Disclosure: Alex Brown is a freelance theater critic for Seven Days.

INFO The Father, written by Florian Zeller, translated from the French by Christopher Hampton, directed by Alex Brown, produced by Unadilla Theatre. Thursday, August 1, through Saturday, August 3, 7:30 p.m., at Unadilla Theatre in Marshfield. $10-25. unadilla.org

Rajnii Eddins performing during Lit Club at the Light Club Lamp Shop

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Telling Truth

Book review: Their Names Are Mine, Rajnii Eddins B Y MEL ANIE M AR IA GOODREAU X

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n his new book of poetry, Their Names Are Mine, Rajnii Eddins says his New Year’s resolution is “to tell the truth to white people.” For me, it’s hard to think about this without my mind wandering off to Christmas and Kwanzaa, which ultimately makes me think of snow, and, well, snow — that’s white, and that’s Vermont. But it’s the good green warmth of summer right now and perhaps not a good time to talk about the cold white snow and telling the truth to white people or beating around any white boneset bushes in peaceful Vermont.

If anyone is uncomfortable with the potent dosage of honesty presented by Eddins’ book of poetry, they might need to stay close to the knitting circle, keep their eyes on their mittens and concentrate on all that is sweet as maple syrup.

Eddins, a Burlington poet, spoken word performer and teaching artist, brings blatant, brutal truth. He proffers poetry of spilled blood, gunshots, and genuine distrust and anger born from the historical mistreatment of black people in America.

Eddins wields the N-word fearlessly, licensed by his own blackness, and parades nearly every piece of racist terminology stereotypically propagated about the black experience by others.

“Sambo tar baby jigaboo” moves along his pages beside “massa” and “highyella.” Eddins even characterizes white supremacy in his poem “Eulogy to white supremacy” (lower case intentional):

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White supremacy refuses to acknowledge BLACK and Brown people’s experience Without comparing it to their own White supremacy refuses to be accountable Or to make a plan for transformation White supremacy recoils in close proximity White supremacy cannot afford To recognize BLACK brilliance without tokenizing White supremacy plays the victim White supremacy witnesses micro-aggressions And says nothing to the aggressor White supremacy is obsessed with scarcity White supremacy fears the power Of BLACK women and Mother Nature White supremacy plays innocent White supremacy is silent on race till it’s convenient If you are moved by the spirit of not wanting to be “silent on race till it’s convenient,” as Eddins suggests, you

will meet your match in this book of poetry.

Their Names Are Mine offers a collection of poems Eddins has written over 23 years that, he says in the book, “has much to do with a young black man finding his voice and learning how to navigate the world in the aftermath of so much racism and misinformation.” Originally from Seattle, he presents a side of American culture that might be invisible to many Vermonters, but it’s worth getting a virile, honest bite of the black experience expressed as poetry.

IT’S WORTH GETTING A VIRILE,

HONEST BITE OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE EXPRESSED AS POETRY.

The front and back covers of this unpretentious work reveal the full face of a black man mixed with abstractions of painted strokes. His eyes are emotive pools — appealing, even mystical, he is ready to be seen and heard.

Much of the poetry I enjoy experiments boldly with innovative line breaks, masked intentions and artsy uses of language, metaphor, symbolism and the page. Eddins makes his statements using plain wordage and conventional forms. However, he does offer the prize to readers of witnessing a thoughtful artist moving through his first

book almost as an evangelist for black history. The work lays out what happens in the wake of experienced trauma; it provides an education and historical index of recent victims of police brutality and the controversial reaction and inaction of many Americans.

It’s refreshing to see such bold strokes coming from a black brother who lives in Vermont. It melts white frost and diminishes my occasional Vermont stereotypes — spoken as a semi-outsider, semi-insider — my references filled with snow, molasses or the syrupy sweet.

For those of us who have experienced being black in Vermont, thinking about “whiteness” and “blackness” here has always presented a quandary of confusing, indefinable, sporadic and sometimes hilarious happenings.

I remember being surprised by the magic of glimpsing another person of color on Church Street. Another time I saw a brother blaring loud rap music from a ghetto blaster he had brought inside Red Square, his cornrows and braids bouncing to each loud thump.

My friend and I, both of us black women, wondered why management or the predominantly white crowd didn’t shoo him off. They continued to clink glasses and pretend they didn’t see him. We finally realized and appreciated the hush born of curiosity, inexperience and simply not knowing the politically correct way of handling the situation.

Their Names Are Mine brings to the reader a work that’s unafraid of being politically incorrect. Major Jackson, poetry editor of the Harvard Review, a University of Vermont professor of English and the go-to angel of black writers in Vermont, is quoted on the back of Eddins’ book. Jackson calls these poems “fiery” and declares that they “manifest light in all directions.” And, yes, this is enough to melt white snow. m New York-based writer Melanie Maria Goodreaux is the author of Black Jelly, a book of poems, with photos by Nikki Johnson, released earlier this year.

INFO Their Names Are Mine, by Rajnii Eddins, selfpublished, 167 pages. $38.66.

Eddins reads from and talks about his work for the “To Sing of Common Things” speaker series on Sunday, August 4, 4 p.m., at Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte. clemmonsfamilyfarm.org He also reads on Saturday, August 24, 7 p.m., at Railyard Apothecary in Burlington. Free. railyardapothecary.com SEVEN DAYS JULY 31-AUGUST 7, 2019

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Vermont, by bridges, but that’s by no means the only way to get there. The Local Motion Bike Ferry shuttles explorers on two wheels, and boaters dock along the islands’ shores, making it an accessible destination however you feel like traveling. I opted to drive the 26 miles from Burlington early one Friday morning.

Since the islands are so close, I had scheduled a rotating cast of travel companions throughout the day — one for breakfast, two for lunch, and one for dinner. In between meals, I explored antique stores and galleries, stopped at every farm stand I saw a sign for, and hopped in the lake for a refreshing swim. No matter how you work up your appetite, if you visit the islands, be sure to make time to eat.

Caramels made from the Champlain Islands Candy Lab

Champlain Islands Candy Lab 6 South Street, South Hero, 378-5759, champlainislandscandylab.com

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kicked in yet — so when I had the chance to take a daytrip to the Champlain Islands, I put on my tropical-print shirt, slathered on the sunscreen and headed northward.

The towns that make up Grand Isle County are mostly islands, with the exception of Alburgh farther north. They’re connected to each other, and to mainland

Why not have candy for breakfast? It’s vacation! The sign on the front of Champlain Islands Candy Lab in South Hero says “Sweets & Coffees,” and that was all I needed to justify my first stop. After all, when vacation is only a day — or a morning, for the friend joining me for breakfast — eat dessert first.

We were greeted enthusiastically by Albert Reyes-McCarver, who owns the Candy Lab with his husband, Michael McCarver-Reyes. We ordered a pair of cold-brew iced coffees ($2.50 each, for 16 ounces), an apple fritter ($2) and a selection of caramels ($8 for three pieces) for a complete breakfast.

Champlain Islands Candy Lab is first and foremost a confectionery, but it has a local reputation for serving “the best coffee in the islands.” As I took my first sip, I could see why. It had all the qualities I expect in cold-brew — smooth, rich, strong — but there was something else going on: spice notes, reminiscent of a chicoryspiked New Orleans-style iced coffee, but with its own completely unique flavors.

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STONE’S THROW TO OPEN IN RICHMOND STONE’S THROW PIZZA,

which launched last November in a former bakery in Fairfax, will open a second pizza restaurant this fall in Richmond.

The new Stone’s Throw will occupy a similar space — the building at 39 Esplanade that was built in 2007 to house On the Rise Bakery.

“We think we’re going to do some pretty neat stuff with that location,” co-owner TYLER STRATTON told Seven Days. “There’s a world of opportunity there.”

He and his business partner, SILAS POLLITT, were not looking for a second location when they received an “outof-the-blue” phone call from the owners of the Richmond building about a month ago, Stratton said. RAECHEL BARONE, who

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owned On the Rise with her husband, BEN BUSH, was calling to inquire if Stone’s Throw might be interested in leasing the restaurant space.

The next morning Stratton went to Richmond to look at the place and meet the building’s owners.

“It was perfect,” he said. “A former bakery in the heart of a community in a town in Vermont. If we took our experience here and made a wish list of the things we would want and the place we’d want them, it’s this place.”

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Food-hopping in the Mad River Valley, a perennial delight, will blossom in coming days at Mad River Taste Week. From tastings to tours to demos, the weeklong event will showcase brewing, beekeeping, cider making, cheese-and-beer pairings, hydroponic farming and more.

Festivities begin Saturday, August 3, at 5 p.m. with a pig roast on the Mad River Green and wind down a week later with the Vermont Cheesemakers Dinner at the Inn at Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield.

MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK Saturday, August 3, through Saturday, August 10, at various locations in the Mad River Valley. Info, madrivertaste.com/tasteweek.

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SO WE MOVED TO THE ISLANDS. Strawberry daiquiri at the Steamship Pier Bar & Grill

Lobster roll and French fries at Blue Paddle Bistro

316 Route 2, South Hero, 372-4814, bluepaddlebistro.com

The five towns that comprise the Champlain Islands offer plenty to explore, but for lunch I ended up back in South Hero at Blue Paddle Bistro. The Paddle is a perennial Seven Daysies winner, known for dinner entrées such as coffee-crusted pork tenderloin and maple-chile-glazed, caramelized sea scallops. The dinner scene is busy, and tables can be hard to come by on a high summer Friday.

Lucky for me, this islands institution also does lunch in the summertime, Tuesday through Sunday, and it’s easy to walk in without a reservation. The Paddle was an ideal meeting point for lunch with my aunt, down from Swanton, and my mother-in-law, who joined us from Burlington. We had our choice of tables, as the dining room was mostly empty when we arrived. Compared to the bustle of dinnertime, it was quiet and relaxed — perfect for catching up and lingering over a meal.

The lunch menu is straightforward, featuring design-your-own cold sandwiches, salads, and classics from the grill.

We ordered a burger ($13) and two of chef Phoebe Bright’s seafood specialties, the lobster roll ($19) and crab cakes ($14).

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surprise on my face because he said, “We add a secret spice blend to jazz it up.” I was sold, especially at half the price of what I’m used to paying for the drink.

The apple fritter was perfectly crisp on the outside, giving way to airy dough and gooey apples on the inside.

It was glazed with cider from Hackett’s Orchard, less than a mile down South Street, and will be made with local apples once the harvest begins.

Many of the items at the Candy Lab feature local ingredients, including the caramels I had for breakfast/dessert.

These confections range from classic Vermont-inspired maple and cider caramels to adventurous combinations such as blue-cheese-and-honey caramels.

Reyes-McCarver packed my selections into a delicate box, which we opened immediately outside, enjoying them on the shop’s brightly colored Adirondack chairs.

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The crab cakes were the star of the meal, served with a tartar sauce made with a sweet, tangy, lightly spiced mango chutney. The same dish is available as an appetizer at dinnertime and is worth getting any time of day.

Steamship Pier Bar & Grill North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, 3643 Route 2, North Hero, 372-4732, northherohouse.com

It isn’t really an island vacation without a beachfront cocktail, so when I saw the line of cars parked on the shoulder of Route 2 outside the North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, I decided to join them. My husband had made his way to the islands, and we had plenty of time to stop for a drink on our way north to dinner.

The Steamship Pier Bar & Grill is on the inn’s pier, jutting out into Lake Champlain. It was packed with tourists and locals, drinking frozen cocktails and local beers and enjoying the breeze on a beautiful evening. I ordered my summer standby, a gin and tonic; my husband had 14th Star Brewing’s Citranade, a New England double IPA. We found two open chairs LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

vegetables from the farm, and we each grabbed a slice before it disappeared.

The atmosphere on the farm was convivial, and we quickly got to chatting with the couple sitting next to us. They Pizza and greens were summer from Savage people, renting Gardens a house nearby for the month of July, and said, “All it takes is one flatbread night to fit right in.”

We devoured everything on our plates and followed them as they walked down the hill for more.

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Christie’s Gone Bananas

303 Savage Point Road, North Hero, 372-9789, savagegardensvt.com

45 Route 2, Grand Isle, 681-6522, Facebook

The northernmost destination on my island getaway was Flatbread Friday at Savage Gardens in North Hero. The farm hosts six of these outdoor events throughout the summer, scheduling them a week out based on the weather forecast and announcing them on Facebook.

Savage Gardens is a diversified farm owned by Amanda and Hugo Gervais.

The couple sells organic produce, eggs, free-range chicken and flowers in addition to hosting these dinners for the community. When we first arrived, it felt like we’d stumbled on a local secret for which we’d need a password, but all we had to do was hand $20 each to the young girl carefully guarding the cash box, then grab a plate and join in on the fun.

The all-you-can-eat buffet-style dinner featured bountiful salads, a steady stream of wood-fired pizzas, iced tea and lemonade, and a gluten-free berry clafoutis for dessert. We hadn’t gotten the memo to BYOB, but groups sitting next to us at the long, communal hilltop table had bottles of wine, and we made a mental note for next time.

I filled my plate with salad, choosing both the fresh garden salad and kale Caesar, and almost forgot to leave room for flatbread. As I shuffled things around, a hot, beautifully blistered pizza came straight out of the fire. It was topped with

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We left Savage Gardens fully stuffed, but as we drove south on Route 2 through Grand Isle, I had my eyes peeled for a roadside banana stand. “Pull over!” I screamed, too late for my husband to stop at Christie’s Gone Bananas. After a quick U-turn, we saw the stand’s proprietor running into the house, shouting over to us, “Let me put a shirt on. I’ll be right back.” It was nearly dark, and he had been closing up for the night, but he was happy to serve us.

Christie’s Gone Bananas is the brainchild of Christie and Matt Farkas, industry veterans who wanted to slow down a bit, own their own biz and embrace the island lifestyle. “It started as a joke,” said Farkas, as he took our $5 for a chocolate-dipped frozen banana. “We wanted to feel like we were on vacation all the time, so we moved to the islands.” He explained that the banana stand in their driveway was their solution to wanting to spend more time together.

The hours are seasonal and depend on when the couple is home. “We’ve had that business meeting [about regular hours] six times, but we still don’t really know,” Farkas said with a laugh. The stand also operates at the Champlain Islands Farmers Market and has recently been doing an island barbecue pop-up at Burlington’s Deli 126 on Wednesday nights. We wandered through their gardens, enjoying our tropical dessert as the sun set on our island getaway.

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Plugged Into Persian GREEN VEHICLE SERVES KEBABS IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY

A Burlington man has combined his two interests — transportation technology and Persian food — to create MICRO MOBILE KITCHEN, a new food business that serves Iranian kebabs from an electric-powered vehicle.

DARYOUSH KHAMNEI is the engineer and cook behind MMK. He converted an apparatus about the size of a golf cart — classified as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle — into a small food

truck. Working at the Generator maker space in Burlington and in his brother’s garage, Khamnei welded and modified the rig to carry four sinks, 35 gallons of running water, a countertop and a grill.

Sourcing much of his food locally, he cooks seasoned ground beef and ground chicken on a stainless steel skewer, as well as grilled tomatoes and saffron rice. He rotates a vegan dish on his menu, such as green beans with tomato and rice, and offers saffron-maple rice pudding for dessert.

Khamnei, 33, grew up in Tehran, where his father was

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The building at 39 Esplanade has housed three restaurants since Bush — a partner in Hillview Design Collaborative in Richmond — designed and built the structure. The most recent occupant, One Radish Eatery, vacated the space in April after about two and a half years in business.

Barone said she’d “heard good things” about Stone’s Throw Pizza but hadn’t eaten there prior to her phone call to its owners. After connecting with them, she went to Stone’s Throw for a “great meal.”

“The community feel in that place was really apparent when we were there,” Barone said.

“And that was so important to On the Rise.”

Stone’s Throw’s owners plan to start minor renovations on the space in midAugust with the intention of opening in the fall, Stratton said. The menu of pizza and salads, plus wine and beer, will be similar to the one in Fairfax. The restaurant will be open at night and for brunch on weekends.

“We will expand to whatever the hours organically become,” Stratton said. “If people want lunch, we’ll give them lunch.”

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a commercial airline pilot. He moved to Burlington for his last year of high school and graduated from Burlington High School in 2003, then earned an engineering degree at Rutgers University.

MMK represents an innovative technology in the foodtruck industry, Khamnei said.

“There’s nothing like this around us,” he said. “I would like to understand where I can be [with the cart] and bring people together right now.”

Standard food carts the size of MMK are transported to their destinations by truck and trailer; by contrast, Khamnei drives his rig. In addition, his efficient vehicle — which has a 30-mile range — is considerably smaller than the gasolinepowered box trucks that are typically converted into mobile eateries.

“I wanted to have a moderndesign food truck, and this is what I found out [about],” he

said. “No one else is doing it. I would like to get into building more of these.”

Khamnei said he already has a few orders for such vehicles from Houston. Meanwhile, you can order Iranian kebabs at MMK. The rig is popping up at catered events and private parties in Chittenden County, as well as the WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET and Burlington’s Leddy Beach. Check micromobile kitchen.com.

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t Pitchfork Farm, an organic vegetable farm at the Intervale Center in Burlington, the crew breaks every day for a lunch of bean burritos made on-site. Rob Rock, co-owner of Pitchfork, said he’s eaten at least 1,500 burritos over the past five years, maybe closer to 2,000.

Last year, more than a thousand burritos into the “eating-lunch-at-work project,” as Rock called it, a culinary breakthrough occurred: Pitchfork people started adding kimchi to their burritos.

“Everyone was making kimchi, and it was improving all our lives,” Rock said. “It kept getting better and better. The kimchi was there, like, brewing.”

Pitchfork’s kimchi project has since expanded beyond a lunchtime pick-meup into an affiliated business. Pitchfork Farm & Pickle opened last winter at the Soda Plant on Pine Street, one of several food-related businesses in the building that formerly housed the nonprofit ReSOURCE. At the pickle shop, vegetables are fermented and pickled to make longlasting value-added products, including 44

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sauerkraut, kimchi, squickles (pickled butternut squash), dilly beans and sour pickles. The fermentory primarily uses produce grown at Pitchfork, a 21-acre farm owned by Rock and his business

partner, Eric Seitz. It supplements those raw materials as needed with food from other sources, including other farms at the Intervale.

“The idea was that we could take the

The sign outside Pitchfork Farm & Pickle

things we have on hand and ferment them,” said Seitz, 36, who started the farm 13 years ago. He and Rock, now 39, met at the Intervale, where Rock was a farmer at the now-defunct Arethusa Farm. They decided to farm together and became partners in Pitchfork in 2009.

The farm, which has grown from four acres to more than 20, specializes in salad greens, beets and radishes. Pitchfork delivers produce to about 50 restaurants and retail stores in Chittenden County, as well 150 pounds of salad greens a week to the University of Vermont Medical Center.

This year, it will sell 3,000 pounds of beets and a ton of butternut squash to the Vermont Foodbank in Barre. And Pitchfork is growing more cabbage than ever — about an acre’s worth — for its fermentation project.

Standing in his field last week, looking over beds of arrowhead cabbage, Seitz observed: “This is like the craft store. And Julia is the artist.”

He was talking about Julia Irish, a farm employee who is a partner and co-owner with Rock and Seitz of Pitchfork’s pickle business. The farm’s “craft store,” Seitz

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elaborated, produces the raw ingredients.

The “artistry” happens under the direction of Irish, who uses salt, seasoning and time to make fermented food.

Pitchfork grows storage crops such as cabbage, carrots and beets in sufficient quantities to last most of the year — if not year-round. Other vegetables, including beans and cucumbers, are seasonal. Whatever its duration in the field or in storage, the produce gains flavor and edible life in the pickle shop on Pine Street.

Irish pickles some kinds of produce in a vinegar-based brine (adding seasonings) and ferments others by squeezing and pressing the vegetable to draw out its own juice, adding salt (which also helps extract liquid) and letting it sit for a number of days. In this interval, which varies with temperature (heat accelerates fermentation), the veggie ferments in a brine of its own liquid.

Using this method, Irish makes sauerkraut, “kraut-chi” (shredded cabbage, daikon radish and carrots), and other seasonal krauts. Sour pickles, made with field-fresh cucumbers, are fermented in salt and water with grape leaves for added tannin. She also pickles turnips, radishes, beets, carrots and pearl onions.

“I’ve always made pickles and salsas and that kind of thing,” Irish said. “I love the idea of transforming the vegetables that grow into something that lasts longer than our seven-month growing season.”

Experimentation has yielded new products, such as the squickle: “In the winter, we had stockpiles of butternut squash,” Irish explained. “I was trying to ferment it, and it turned to mush. Then I put it through the shredder, pickled it with vinegar, and lo and behold — the squickle.”

Irish, 33, who grew up in Boothbay

formerly occupied by Thai Dishes, which closed earlier this year after a five-year run.

The owners and staff of Red Panda, led by DAN ROUT, prepare dishes from the Himalayan region where they grew up.

“We’re using authentic spices and making the good, healthy food we cook at home every day,” Rout said.

The menu is an extensive list of appetizers; curry dishes with vegetables, chicken, lamb, goat or seafood; biryani; noodles; traditional thali; and

electric-powered vehicle that allows farmers to roll across their fields and weed while lying on their stomachs.

Irish’s move back east coincided with Pitchfork’s hiring for the 2017 season, and

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A selection of Pitchfork Farm’s pickles

She knew about Pitchfork through social media, which she called a “phenomenal resource” for learning about farms and farming techniques. In particular, Pitchfork caught her attention because of the tools Rock had developed there, including his prone weeder — an

Nepalese momo. Rout hopes the restaurant will create job opportunities for new immigrants and that locals will be excited to try his native cuisine. “We want to share it with our community,” he said.

Red Panda is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Winooski’s SWEET BABU will close its retail storefront at 25 Winooski Falls Way on August 17. According to a post on the café’s Facebook page, “the business in its current location and iteration are unsustainable.”

she joined the crew. Last fall, as the farm’s pickle project gained traction, she joined Rock and Seitz on a pickle tour of New York City. Traversing the boroughs, from the Pickle Guys on the Lower East Side to kraut and kimchi in Carroll Gardens, they saw the range of possibilities and got

a sense of how pickle makers set up their shops.

“That was enough to say, ‘This is pretty cool,’” Rock said. “‘Let’s add this.’”

At about the same time, the Soda Plant — which is owned by Seitz’s father-in-law, Steve Conant — was undergoing its own transformation. Pitchfork, which grows microgreens under grow lights in the winter, moved its indoor grow operation from Colchester to the South End building.

In January, the farm opened its combined production space and retail shop, where pickles and ferments are available for tasting and purchase. (Pitchfork’s value-added products can also be found at local grocery stores.)

A big jar of sour pickles sits on the counter of the shop at the Soda Plant.

Crunchy and alive, they rival the kosher dills of New York delis.

“They’re excellent,” said chef Frank Pace of the Great Northern, a fermentation specialist. Having provided guidance to Pitchfork on its fermentation setup and equipment, he’s now a customer with a standing weekly order for a five-gallon bucket of sour dills.

Lunch on the farm is still bean burritos, but the added ferments continue to spice things up.

“We add produce from the farm, and Julia brings down all kinds of stuff [from the pickle shop], and we chop it up like relish,” Rock said. “All that stuff’s going in there, and it’s improving the burrito situation.” m Contact: sally@sevendaysvt.com

INFO Pitchfork Farm & Pickle, 266 Pine Street, Burlington, pitchforkfarmvt.com

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Harbor, Maine, farmed for several years in Washington State before deciding in 2017 to move back east. She had no particular destination in mind, but Pitchfork was on a “short list” of farms that interested her.

Owner SHANA GOLDBERGER started selling cookies at the WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET in 2014.

She opened the dessert bar at the bottom of the Winooski circle last June and added breakfast and lunch service over the winter.

In September, Goldberger will relocate the business to a kitchen-only space, where she’ll continue to bake for wholesale, do dessert catering and create custom cakes. Sweet Babu will be open its usual hours through Friday, August 16, and will host a closing party that night.

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CELEBRATE YOUR FARMER SOCIAL: A food and cutflower producer plays host at a NOFA-VT wood-fired pizza party, followed by a tour of the grounds. Wildstone Farm, Pownal, 5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 434-4122, ext. 21.

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.

dance

MAD RIVER VALLEY PERFORMANCE PLATFORM: In the culmination of a day of movement-based workshops, performers put their best feet forward in works created by Sarah Rose and collaborators, including Isadora Snapp and Hanna Satterlee. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8-9:30 p.m. $15. Info, 496-5997.

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STARGAZING: Clear skies at night mean viewers’ delight when telescope users set their sights on celestial happenings. Call to confirm.

Mittelman Observatory.

McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College, 9-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-2266.

WATERBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER MEETING: A potluck dinner leads to an engaging demonstration and presentation by the Lamoille River Swingers on the history of square dance. Bring a chair and a dish to share.

Hope Davey Memorial Park, Waterbury Center, potluck, 6 p.m.; program, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 244-8089.

film

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

‘BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN’: Two cowboys played by Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger must conceal their forbidden love throughout their yearslong relationship. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 728-6464.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: A new IMAX film unravels the mystery of the creature we love to fear. 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.

‘HELLO, DOLLY!’: Barbra Streisand lifts her voice in the 1969 film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play

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about a socialite-turnedmatchmaker. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: Some of the Pacific Ocean’s most beautiful islands and marine national monuments grace the screen. 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.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: Advanced filming techniques expose the planet’s top hunters on land, under the sea and in the air. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular film.

Call for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

MOVIE MARATHON: Teen and adult film buffs “boldly go where no man has gone before” while binging on three out-of-this-world pictures. Call the library for titles. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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

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

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

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

Street performance takes center stage during the 12th annual Festival of Fools.

Produced by Burlington City Arts, this internationally recognized fest for all ages honors the art of street performance and busking. Five stages known as pitches pepper downtown Burlington and host more than 100 performances — think music, comedy, acrobatics and circus artistry. Visit the event website for pitch locations and the full lineup of performers, including acrobatic archer Sara Twister, New York break dance company Tic & Tac, and Haitian music collective Lakou Mizik (pictured).

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, in downtown Burlington. Prices vary; most events are free. Info, 865-7166, vermontfestivaloffools.com.

AUG.2-4 | FAIRS & FESTIVALS Barn Burner Ward Hayden & the Outliers are a perfect match for fans of pedal steel-infused rockabilly and classic country sounds. In 2014, Rolling Stone compared the sound of the band formerly known as Girls Guns and Glory to that of a “modern-day Buddy Holly plus Dwight Yoakam divided by the Mavericks.” The countrified quartet has boots stomping during an outdoor Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series concert with opener Tim Brick of Barre. Need fuel for dancin’? Local food vendors are on hand, along with Kingdom Taproom serving up beer and wine.

WARD HAYDEN & THE OUTLIERS Sunday, August 4, 4-7 p.m., at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury. Free. Info, 748-2600, catamountarts.org.

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2018 New York Times article states that at least 10,000 women and girls may have passed through Ireland’s infamous Magdalene Laundries between 1922 and 1996. Run for profit by Roman Catholic nuns, the laundries were purported to be a place where so-called “fallen women” such as prostitutes and unwed mothers, along with orphans and abused children, could repent for their sins. Residents worked long hours for no pay and endured abuse, confinement, and poor education and medical treatment. Their stories inspired Magdalen, the Play, a one-person show written and performed by Brooklynbased theater artist Erin Layton.

‘MAGDALEN, THE PLAY’

Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m., and Sunday, August 4, 1 p.m., at Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, in Warren. Donations. Info, 496-5997, phantomtheater.org.

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Playing Outside At what point does a tradition become an institution? At 44 years strong, Franklin County Field Days are a well-established part of Vermont’s summer season. True to form, this year’s schedule covers all the agricultural and entertainment bases.

Fairgoers go hog wild over agrarian attractions such as oxen pulling, a draft-horse show and an antique tractor parade. High-octane happenings such as the demolition derby and minivan mashup get motors running. Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate and Nashville country artist and Vermont native Keeghan Nolan are among the musical acts to hit the main stage. Midway rides, games and good ol’ fair food round out the revelry.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday, August 2, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, August 3, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, August 4, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., at Franklin County Field Days Site in Highgate. $10. Info, 238-4904, franklincountyfielddays.org.

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Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under.

Info, 864-1848.

STOWE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: ‘JOSEPH PULITZER: VOICE OF THE PEOPLE’: A documentary film focuses on an American publisher who spoke of fake news more than a century ago. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 760-4634.

‘THE SUMMER OF WALTER HACKS’: Faced with a tragedy, an 11-year-old boy must grow up fast in George Woodward and Gerianne Smart’s 1950s comingof-age drama. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $5.

Info, 533-2000.

food & drink

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

LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Lakeside picnickers enjoy games, adult beverages, food-truck fare and live entertainment.

Attendees on two wheels make use of free bike valet service.

Leddy Park, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123.

games

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

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

CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: Card sharks engage in friendly competition. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

health & fitness

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.

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.

the Green Mountain Playboys fill the meadow. Food is available for purchase. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0881.

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.

OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: Be they accomplished or beginner musicians, young players find harmony in the traditional music of Burlington’s past and present immigrant groups. Boys & Girls Club, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 881-8500.

language

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

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

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS SUMMER CONCERTS: BELLA & THE NOTABLES: Jazz standards served with a twist tempt lunchtime listeners. Lower Church St., Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7166.

CAPITAL CITY BAND: The community ensemble hits all the right notes at a weekly gig on the green. Vermont Statehouse lawn, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7054.

COOIE’S TRIO: Cooie DeFrancesco leads an evening of live Americana and jazz. Currier Park, Barre, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 477-2967.

CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS SUMMER FESTIVAL: A 6:45 p.m. chat prepares audience members for a program of world-class chamber music.

Refreshments are available at intermission. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $1025; free for kids under 12. Info, 800-639-3443.

MIDDLESEX BANDSTAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: High-energy Cajun strains from

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 for a time slot. Info, vermontgirlschoir@ gmail.com.

outdoors

HERE BE DRAGONFLIES: Entomology enthusiasts capture and identify species during this basic introduction to the winged insects. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

LET IT GROW: A guided tour of the Little River’s habitat restoration area reveals how removing invasive plants yields wildflower gardens that attract pollinators, birds and dragonflies. B-Side Beach, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 3:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: Outdoorsy types search for signs of fur-bearing animals and make plaster-ofparis track casts to take home.

Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 5 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: Fungi fanatics learn about different varieties — fabulous and fearsome alike — found throughout the park. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $2-4; free for

kids ages 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

ROCKIN’ THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: Outdoors lovers take a guided walk at the foot of the mountains. Waterbury Dam crest, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

seminars

BIKING WORKSHOP: Twowheeled travelers take to the streets for a safety lesson with Local Motion’s Peter Burns.

Meet at the bike rack in front of Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 865-7211.

sports

KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB BIKE BUM RACE SERIES: Mountain bikers of all ages, riding solo or in teams of up to five, tackle the trails. Athletes cool down at an after-party. Killington Resort, 1-5 p.m. $15-150. Info, 800-734-9435.

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

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

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

TENNIS LEAGUE: Players looking to get back in the game swing their rackets in fun-spirited dropin matches for ages 18 and up.

The Edge Sports & Fitness, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. $10 per session; one-time $15 registration fee. Info, vt-league@newengland. usta.com.

talks

JANE BECK: The Vermont Folklife Center founder sheds light on why individuals share narratives in “Catching People’s Stories.”

Greensboro Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2531.

landmark 1943 Broadway musical about the struggles and triumphs of Oklahoma Territory pioneers in 1906. Weston Playhouse Main Stage, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $45-69. Info, 824-5288.

words

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.

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CELEBRATE YOUR FARMER SOCIAL: A certified organic vegetable and berry producer plays host at a NOFA-VT wood-fired pizza party, followed by a tour of the grounds. Small Axe Farm, Barnet, 5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 4344122, ext. 21.

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.

‘ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL’: Stephen Thorne directs the Bread Loaf Acting Ensemble in a comedy by William Shakespeare.

Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton, 8 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 443-2771.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: The Stowe Theatre Guild presents the Tony Award-winning theatrical adaptation of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, which recounts her family’s hiding for two years during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Stowe Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $1420. Info, tickets@stowe theatre.com.

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’: Set behind the scenes of a fictional 1950s TV sitcom in Manhattan, this comedy was penned by the late, great Neil Simon as a tribute to his early career as a television writer alongside comedy legends Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $36.50-45.50.

Info, 654-2281.

‘OKLAHOMA!’: “Ooooooooooooooooooklahoma!

Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.” That’s just one of countless indelible lyrics from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s

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business

SUCCEEDING IN YOUR SIDE HUSTLE: From managing clients to legal considerations, confidence-building tools are on the agenda during a Center for Women & Enterprise workshop for folks with multiple income streams. The Space on Main, Bradford, 5:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4870.

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FEAST & FIELD MARKET: Prepared foods and the indie-folk stylings of Strangled Darlings are on the menu at a pastoral party. Feast and Field, Barnard, 5-9 p.m. $5-10.

Info, feastandfield@gmail.com.

LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. Essex Free Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, lllessexvt@gmail.com.

QUEEN CITY BICYCLE CLUB MONTHLY RIDE: Folks who identify as women, trans, femme and nonbinary empower one another on a group excursion complete with glitter and a giant boom box.

A drink ticket awaits each rider at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 6-8

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QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK GHOSTS & LEGENDS OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN TOUR: Brave souls learn about the darker side of Burlington on a guided walk with author and historian Thea Lewis.

Arrive 10 minutes early. Battery Park Fountain, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 351-1313.

WEEKENDS ON THE GREEN: Visitors while away the hours with lawn games, craft beer and food truck snacks. Catch live music on Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Village Green. Spruce Peak Plaza, Stowe, noon-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 253-3000.

fairs & festivals

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: A four-day Vermont tradition, this old-time fair includes midway games, rides, a demolition derby, live music and much more.

See franklincountyfielddays. org for details. See calendar spotlight. Franklin County Field Days Site, Highgate, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $10. Info, 238-4904.

SUMMERVALE: Locavores fête farms and farmers at a weekly event centered on food, music, kids’ activities and City Market, Onion River Co-op workshops.

Northern Yard, Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 660-0440.

film

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

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.31.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

BURLINGTON EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: Foodies sample local eats on a scrumptious stroll dedicated to the Queen City’s culinary past.

Awning behind ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 1 p.m. $55. Info, elise andgail@burlingtonediblehistory. com.

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.

FOOD — FIRE — FOAM: Woodfired pizza and other palatepleasing provisions fill bellies as the High Breaks provide a surfrock backdrop. Terrace, Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 855-650-0080.

MUSIC WHILE YOU PICK: Bluegrass by Two Cents in the Till keeps spirits high as locavores snap up fresh blueberries. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond, picking begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m. Minimum purchase of two quarts per adult; $6 per quart.

Info, 434-3387.

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PEACHAM FARMERS MARKET: Area residents and visitors alike rejoice in local flavors, kids’ activities and live tunes. Peacham Village Green, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, peachamfarmersmarket@gmail. com.

7:30-8:30 a.m. Free. Info, brook fieldoth@gmail.com.

VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local food and crafts, live music, and hot eats add flavor to summer evenings. Vergennes City Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.

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.

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.

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WORCESTER COMMUNITY MARKET: Fresh organic produce, live bands and kids’ activities bring neighbors together. 66 Elmore Rd., Worcester, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, thelandingvt@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.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: Teams of players take turns pitching bean bags in hopes of snagging a $30 gift card.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Waitsfield, sign-up, 4:30 p.m.; tournament 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4677.

CRIBBAGE: Friends connect over a fun-spirited card game. Barre Area Senior Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 479-9512.

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.

CHAIR YOGA: Comfortable clothing is recommended for this class focused on balance, breath, flexibility and meditation. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-2 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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

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

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Find club dates in the music section.

BEACH HOUSE: Fans are swept away by indie-rock songs from albums such as 2018’s 7 and 2008’s Devotion. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $38-51.50.

Info, 863-5966.

BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND REHEARSALS: Enthusiastic players of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments find perfect harmony. St. Mark Catholic Parish, Burlington, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, burlington concertbandvt@gmail.com.

DEVON GILFILIAN: Gospel-blues and Southern-soul sounds from the Nashville-based singersongwriter and bandleader carry through the air during an outdoor concert presented by the Point. Battery Park, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-2396.

HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP BROWN BAG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: This weekly series commences with a rocking set by the Robin Gottfried Band. City Hall Plaza, Montpelier, noon. Free.

Info, 223-9604.

JAQUITH LIBRARY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Kava Express bring soulful rock stylings to a gig in the gazebo. Woodbelly Pizza provides food for purchase.

Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 426-3581.

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.

LEONID & FRIENDS: The Russian tribute band captures the spirit, musicality and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. $33-60. Info, 518-5631604, ext. 105.

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.

MELISSA PLETT TRIO: This Montréal singer-songwriter draws inspiration from the likes of Johnny Cash, Kitty Wells, Etta James and Ray Charles. Bayside Park, Colchester, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 264-5640.

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.

MUSICIANS WITHOUT BORDERS: Having traveled to 38 countries to entertain refugee and orphan children, Tom Verner and Janet Fredericks share stories in an inspiring performancepresentation. Donations benefit upcoming trips to the U.S.Mexico border. Bixby Memorial

MORNING STRENGTHEN & TONE: What better way to start the day than with an invigorating all-levels exercise class? Brookfield Old Town Hall,

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Donations. Info, 877-2211.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live music by InCahoots, award-winning wine and mouthwatering eats.

Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, picnicking begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.31.

outdoors

THE MAGIC OF BIRD MIGRATION: Fans of feathered fliers learn how songbirds, shorebirds and other species travel thousands of miles each year with astounding accuracy. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4 p.m. $24; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

STREAM SAFARI: Dip nets in hand, nature lovers survey shady waterways. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

SUNSET AQUADVENTURE PADDLE: Stunning scenery welcomes boaters, who explore the Waterbury Reservoir in search of crepuscular wildlife. Contact Station, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; limited space; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

TOUR OF CCC CAMP SMITH: History hounds visit the remains of a 1930s work camp that housed the 3,000 people who built the Waterbury Dam. Camp Smith Trail parking area, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

talks

HOT TOPICS SUMMER LECTURE SERIES: HuffPost environmental justice reporter Yvette Cabrera presents “Playing With Poison: The Toxic Legacy of Lead Contamination in America’s Urban Centers.” Room 012, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1371.

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TECH SUPPORT: Need an email account? Want to enjoy ebooks?

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to a weekly help session. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 5-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-8291.

theater

‘AN ACT OF GOD’: God finally reveals all in this holier-thanthou farce by comedian David Javerbaum. In a sign of the times — or perhaps end times — the satirical play was inspired both by a book Javerbaum wrote and by his Twitter account. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $20-30.

Info, 518-962-4449.

Patsy Cline and her lasting friendship with Louise Seger based on a portion of the biography Honky Tonk Angel: The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline by Ellis Nassour.

Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 7:30 p.m. $45-60.

Info, 824-5288.

‘SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET’: Madness and mayhem in 19thcentury London drive Stephen Sondheim’s chilling musical, staged by Flynn Youth Theater.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $18-20. Info, 863-5966.

‘THE CHERRY ORCHARD’: Aging aristocrat Madame Ranevskaya grapples with the repossession of her tony Cherry Orchard estate by her former serf Lopakhin in Russian playwright Anton Checkov’s tragicomic classic.

Festival Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 456-8968.

‘TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND’: Inconceivable Theater keeps audience members on their toes with 30 plays in 60 minutes. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $13. Info, 540-0406.

‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’: Two sets of identical twins separated at birth wander the same city, creating a colossal case of mistaken identities in this Shakespearean romp, interpreted by Academy Theatre and Friends. Streeter Hall Amphitheater, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, jwarner-ashley@stjacademy.org.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See WED.31.

‘THE FATHER’: Florian Zeller’s 2014 Molière Prize-winner for Best Play brings audiences into the increasingly fractured mind of André, an aging man struggling to process the world around him through his advancing dementia.

Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 456-8968.

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’: See WED.31.

‘MRS. CHRISTIE’: Agatha Christie vanished in 1926, emerging 10 days later at a seaside resort ready to become a mysterywriting icon. Playwright Heidi Armbruster’s new comedy examines the circumstances of that mysterious disappearance, with help from some of Christie’s best-loved characters. A Dorset Theatre Festival world premiere.

Dorset Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. $4858. Info, 867-2223.

‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.31, 7:30 p.m.

CANAAN MEETINGHOUSE READING SERIES: Leading Men novelist Christopher Castellani and celebrated fiction writer Peter Orner share portions of their work. Meetinghouse, Canaan, N.H., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, ppochoda@gmail.com.

LARRY SUDBAY: A reading and Q&A introduce readers to The Best Is Yet to Be: A Collection of Inspirational Stories, Illustrations and Quotations. Assistant professor Melanie Bui also highlights University of Vermont Medical Center melanoma research.

Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 448-3350.

TOWN HOUSE FORUM: LIVING WITH ANIMALS: A reading and discussion series hosts authors Sy Montgomery and Denny Emerson. Strafford Town House, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 765-4037.

VERMONT AUTHORS LECTURE SERIES: MEG OSTRUM: Listeners devour passages from the true tale of The Surgeon and the Shepherd: Two Resistance Heroes in Vichy France. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6:30 p.m. $12; $70 for the series. Info, 533-2000.

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community

Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

LOCAL HISTORY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS: Folks chat about the role of local historical societies and museums, the obstacles they face, and how Vermonters can work together to build a stronger history community. Old Stone House Museum, Brownington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 479-8500.

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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 ‘ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE’: You’d parenting monthly. Look for it on be crazy to miss this musical newsstands and check out the biopic of legendary country singer online calendar at kidsvt.com.

50 SEVEN DAYS JULY 31-AUGUST 7, 2019 ‘ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL’: See WED.31.

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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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THE BIG LATCH ON: Whether they’re currently nursing or not, breastfeeding supporters gather for raffles, treats and activities.

Sand Hill Park, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, breastfeed vt@gmail.com.

CIRCUS ARTS TRAINING JAM: Daring individuals perfect skills ranging from juggling to tight-rope walking with CAMP Burlington members. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Donations. Info, burlingtoncamp@gmail.com.

FIRST FRIDAY EVE — CELEBRATING THE FARM FAMILIES WHO OWN CABOT: The entire museum campus is open and free to all during an evening of live music, picnicking, lawn games, food trucks and special programs. Shelburne Museum, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-0881.

GREEN RECORD: DIGITAL STORYTELLING: Participants in the Vermont Folklife Center’s audio time capsule project consider sources of inspiration. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-7211.

LOUNGE 91: Green Mountain Railroad passengers delight in live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as picturesque scenery rolls by. Union Station, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $60. Info, 800-707-3530.

WEEKENDS ON THE GREEN: See THU.1.

fairs & festivals

BEAR NORTH FESTIVAL: Pink Talking Fish and Soule Monde are among the acts to take the stage during two days of art, beer, music, camping and community.

Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5-10 p.m. $10-90. Info, bearnorthvt@ gmail.com.

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS: A three-day celebration of circus arts, music and comedy features continuous theatrics by international street performers. See vermontfestival offools.com for details. See calendar spotlight. Downtown Burlington. Prices vary; most events are free. Info, 865-7166.

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: See THU.1, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

MONTSHIRE BLOCK PARTY: AN OUTDOOR ENGINEERING WEEKEND: Fun and creativity flow as families build using gigantic blocks, cardboard and other materials. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Regular admission, $3-18; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

ST. ALBANS SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL: Brilliant yellow blooms inspire a weekend of revelry including a sunflower walk and talk, live music, and a 5K run. Various St. Albans locations. Prices vary.

Info, 524-2444.

film

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

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.31.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.31.

MOVIES IN THE RED BARN: Cinephiles view favorite musical flicks from across the decades.

Drinks and dessert are available. Call for film titles. Mary’s Restaurant, Bristol, 7:15-9:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 453-2432.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.31.

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.

SPINNING PLATES: The alleyway next to the theater is transformed into an outdoor dining room with food truck fare and a beer and wine garden. See townhalltheater. org for restaurant information.

Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 5-10 p.m. Cost of food and drink.

Info, 388-1436.

SUN TO CHEESE TOUR: Fromage fans go behind the scenes and follow award-winning farmstead cheddar from raw milk to finished product. Shelburne Farms, 1:453:45 p.m. $20 includes a block of cheddar; preregister. Info, registration@shelburnefarms.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.

WILD HART DISTILLERY POP-UP: Imbibers treat their taste buds to samples, craft cocktails and packaged spirits to go. 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, noon-7 p.m. Free tastings; cocktails and packages for purchase. Info, 777-5090.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31, 9:15 a.m.

CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: See WED.31.

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.31, 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.

MOVE YOUR BODY – STILL YOUR MIND: Simple qigong flow movements lead into an exploration of other meditative practices during a six-week summer session. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

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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VERMONT PRIDE THEATER FESTIVAL: ‘A LATE SNOW’: In Jane Chambers’ 1960s play, closeted college professor Ellie finds herself snowbound with her first love, an ex-love, her current love and a potential new love. A talkback and reception follow. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; $50 for three-play pass. Info, 728-9878.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS SUMMER CONCERTS: NICHOLAS EDWARD WILLIAMS: Whistling, harmonica and a stompbox add flair to folk songs by the traveling troubadour. Lower Church St., Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7166.

DAVID ROSANE & THE ZOOKEEPERS: The folk-rock protest band rallies support for literacy during a stop on its Across the Zoo-niverse library benefit tour. Groton Town Gazebo, 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 584-3358.

DEB BRISSON & THE HAY BURNERS: Backed by her band, the vocalist moves effortlessly between rock, folk and country selections from Heart Shaped Stone. Salisbury Congregational Church, 7:30-9 p.m. Donations.

Info, 352-6671.

OMER STRING QUARTET: Compositions by Brahms, Webern, Schumann, Kurtág and Schubert charm classical connoisseurs in a Vermont Festival of the Arts concert. Federated Church of Rochester, preconcert talk, 7 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-9234.

SUMMER CARILLON CONCERT: The melodic sound of bells rings out across the campus in a performance by Elena Sadina. Mead Memorial Chapel, Middlebury College, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

A SUMMER EVENING WITH NATALIE MERCHANT: SOLD OUT. The former 10,000 Maniacs front person takes the stage as part of an acoustic duo touring small New England towns. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $55-65.

Info, 760-4634.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.31.

FIND FUTURE DATES + UPDATES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/EVENTS

outdoors

BUTTERFLY GARDENING: If you plant it, they will come. Green thumbs get the dirt on attracting eye-catching creatures to their yards. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 3 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

COEXISTING WITH BEARS: An interpretive ranger demystifies large furry mammals and other area wildlife. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

LET IT GROW: See WED.31, 2:30 p.m.

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: Hikers explore the trails on a route they plan with a park interpreter. Park Office, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

PLANTS THAT HELP & PLANTS THAT HURT: On a botany walk, curious minds get to know medicinal, poisonous and edible species growing in Vermont state parks. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

sports

FRIDAY NIGHT DINGHY RACING: Skippers with previous sailing knowledge celebrate the end of the week with some nautical competition. Bring or borrow a boat. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, registration, 5 p.m.; races, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 864-2499.

theater

‘AN ACT OF GOD’: See THU.1, 7:30 p.m.

‘ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL’: See WED.31.

‘ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE’: See THU.1.

‘THE CHERRY ORCHARD’: See THU.1.

‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’: See THU.1.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See WED.31.

‘EMMA’: Drawing on texts from anarchist Emma Goldman, poetry by Alexander Pushkin and current-day news, Bread and Puppet Theater presents a show that pushes against physical border walls and the imagined boundaries of human difference.

Paper-Mâché Cathedral, Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 525-3031.

‘THE FATHER’: SEE THU.1.

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’: See WED.31.

‘MAGDALEN, THE PLAY’: The real-life stories of girls forced to atone for their sins at Ireland’s infamous Magdalene Laundries inspired a one-person play by Erin Layton. See calendar spotlight. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. Donations.

Info, 496-5997.

‘MRS. CHRISTIE’: See THU.1.

‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.31, 7:30 p.m.

‘ON GOLDEN POND’: A longtime couple return to their summer home in Maine in a Valley Players production of Earnest Thompson’s comic love story.

Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $12-16. Info, 583-1674.

‘SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET’: See THU.1.

‘TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND’: See THU.1, Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Info, inconceivabletheatreco@gmail.com.

words

WRITER’S BLOCK: Scribes bring essays, short stories, one-act plays and poems to be critiqued by a supportive audience. Barre Area Senior Center, 10-11:15 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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agriculture

SUMMER WEEKEND GARDENING PROJECT: Helping hands give back to the community by beautifying four plots. Bring gloves and small tools. Vermont Garden Park, South Burlington, 9-11 a.m.

Free. Info, djvanmullen@gmail. com.

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HINESBURG POPUP PARK: For one night only, the green space is transformed into a recreation station serving up live music, food-truck tacos, ice cream sundaes, yard games and kids’ activities. Folks may offer feedback on future use of the land. Hinesburg Town Green, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-4216.

dance

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, burlingtonwestie@gmail.com.

CONTRA DANCE: Mary Wesley calls the steps at a traditional social dance with high-energy music by Maivish. Capital City Grange, Berlin, introductory session, 7:45 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-15. Info, 225-8921.

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E-BIKE & BREW TOUR: Electric bicycles transport suds lovers to three local beer producers via scenic routes. Lamoille Valley Bike Tours, Johnson, noon-4:30 p.m. $75 includes an appetizer and two souvenir pint glasses.

Info, 730-0161.

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.

HISTORIC TOUR OF UVM: A walking tour of New England’s

fifth oldest university brings its illustrious history to life.

Ira Allen Statue, University Green, University of Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 656-8673.

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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.2.

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.

SUMMER DOG PARTY: Canine lovers and their four-legged companions convene for good eats, live music, family activities and more. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, noon-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 800-449-2580.

TOURS OF THE HISTORIC BARN HOUSE & EXHIBITS: Attendees view authentic African art, impressive architecture and antique fixtures during a stroll through historic buildings. Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 10-11:30 a.m. $10. Info, clemmonsfamilyfarm@gmail.com.

TREEHOUSE TOURS: Departing from Yestermorrow Design/Build School, participants explore several unique homes perched up high in the trees. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. $65-75 includes transportation and lunch. Info, 888-496-5541.

WEEKENDS ON THE GREEN: See THU.1.

fairs & festivals

BEAR NORTH FESTIVAL: See FRI.2, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS: See FRI.2.

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: See THU.1, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

August 9-11, 2019 Farr’s Field, US Rt. 2, Waterbury, VT Over 700 show cars displayed, 30+ judged vehicle classes, huge automotive flea market & car corral, show car parade, street dance, awards ceremony & much more!

See Antique Tractors and Race Cars!

FREE Parking!

For more info contact: Chris at 802-223-3104 cgeeb99@gmail.com • www.vtauto.org

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INTERTRIBAL NATIVE AMERICAN GATHERING/POWWOW OF THE CLAN OF THE HAWK: Two days of drumming, dancing and traditional ceremonies honor Native American culture. The Clan of the Hawk, Brownington, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free; donations for camping and parking. Info, 754-2817.

Summer Pool Pass $295 Day Pass

$10 weekdays $15 weekends

MONTSHIRE BLOCK PARTY: AN OUTDOOR ENGINEERING WEEKEND: See FRI.2.

ST. ALBANS SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL: See FRI.2.

Ages 18+ only

2 Swimming Pools ~ Club House Café & Bar

SUNSET ‘BREWERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER’ PARTY: Revelers get a head start on the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival by rocking out to the X-Rays, feasting on local eats and sipping craft suds.

Waterfront Park, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. $5; free for paddlers in Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival shirts. Info, info@dragonheart vermont.org.

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film

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

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.31.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

BURLINGTON EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: See THU.1.

BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods.

345 Pine St., Burlington, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonfarmersmarket.org@gmail.com.

CAPITAL CITY FARMERS MARKET: Meats and cheeses join farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made arts and crafts, and live music. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, manager@montpelier farmersmarket.com.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY DINNER TRAIN: See FRI.2.

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.

MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK: Foodies fête area makers and growers with eight days of tours, tastings and dinners. See madrivertaste. com for details. Various Mad River Valley locations, Warren. Prices vary. Info, 496-3165.

SHELBURNE FARMERS MARKET: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables. Shelburne Parade Ground, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 482-4279.

SPINNING PLATES: See FRI.2, 5-9:30 p.m.

WILD HART DISTILLERY POP-UP: See FRI.2.

health & fitness

CARVE YOGA CURIOUS?: Yoga, aerobic exercise and resistance strength training come together in a stress-relieving total-body workout. Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 999-9963.

COMMUNITY YOGA: Active bodies get their stretch on with Carolyn Hannan and Marger Maldonado, increasing balance and flexibility. Namaste! Old Stone House Museum, Brownington, 10-11 a.m.

Donations. Info, 754-2022.

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.

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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.

VERMONT PRIDE THEATER FESTIVAL: ‘STANDING IN THIS PLACE: GROWING UP LGBTQ IN RURAL VERMONT’: Fifteen native Vermonters from across generations reveal personal stories in this Vermont Pride Theater commission written and codirected by Maura Campbell. A talkback and reception follow. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; $35-50 for three-play pass. Info, 728-9878.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

10,000 MANIACS: Singer Mary Ramsey fronts the veteran altrock band known for hits such as “These Are the Days” and “Like the Weather.” Stratton Mountain Resort, 6-10 p.m. $25. Info, 297-4000.

BILL STAINES: The folk troubadour brings more than 40 years of stage time to an intimate performance that blends storytelling and song. Funds raised support Lost Nation Theater. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 229-0492.

BRILLHART & SMITH: Fiddler Jake Brillhart and singer-songwriter Alex Smith band together for an energetic performance of mountain folk tunes. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

COOLER IN THE MOUNTAINS CONCERT SERIES: Elements of Americana, soul, and rock and roll come together in an open-air concert by the high-spirited Hayley Jane and the Primates.

Snowshed Lodge, Killington Resort, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-734-9435.

EVANSVILLE TRANSIT AUTHORITY: Classic rock, blues and country covers complement original music by the Newport foursome. Old Stone House Museum, Brownington, 4-6 p.m.

Donations. Info, 754-2022.

and Townes Van Zandt. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7:30 p.m. $10-30. Info, 533-2000.

Free Library, Burlington, 3:305:30 p.m. Free. Info, ronj1955@ gmail.com.

VERMONT BANJO AFTERNOON: Music meets history as three Green Mountain State players perform selections of their choosing — possibly on a restored 1900s instrument. Presented by the Vermont Historical Society and Young Tradition Vermont.

Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 479-8500.

theater

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.31.

outdoors

BUCKNER PRESERVE FIELD TRIP: New birders, kids and nonmembers keep their eyes peeled for winged wonders on a Rutland County Audubon excursion through the Helen W. Buckner Memorial Preserve. Shaw’s, Fairhaven, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, birding@rutlandcounty audubon.org.

BUTTERFLY GARDENING: See FRI.2, 10 a.m.

HERE BE DRAGONFLIES: See WED.31, 1:30 p.m.

LET IT GROW: See WED.31, 2:30 p.m.

MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: See WED.31.

MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: See WED.31, 3:30 p.m.

LONG TRAIL DAY: Lovers of the great outdoors join local Green Mountain Club sections for guided hikes followed by stops at area breweries. See greenmountain club.org for details. The Long Trail. $25 for individuals plus funds raised for individuals and teams. Info, 244-7037.

OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: Flashlight holders spy denizens of dusk on a journey to 19th-century settlement ruins, where spooky Vermont tales await. History Hike lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $24; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

STREAM SAFARI: See THU.1, 11 a.m.

sports

APP GAP CHALLENGE: A dual technique rollerski race and challenge leads to a barbecue with live music by Sabouyouma. Mad River Glen, Waitsfield, registration, 8-8:30 a.m.; races start, 9:25 a.m. $40-60. Info, 207-688-6503.

talks

A SUMMER EVENING WITH NATALIE MERCHANT: SOLD OUT. See FRI.2, Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 8 p.m. Info, 457-3981.

PATRICIA O’DONNELL: The preservation landscape architect and urban planner shares her expertise in ”Revitalizing Modern Landscapes for Contemporary Life: Fletcher Steele, Louis I. Kahn, Simonds and Simonds.”

Middlebury Town Offices, 2 p.m. $5; free for museum and Vermont Association of Landscape Architects members. Info, 388-2117.

TARYN NOELLE & JOE DAVIDIAN: A varied musical program includes everything from Great American Songbook selections to folk gems by Joni Mitchell

WILLIAM CAMACARO: The WBAI Pacifica Radio producer and socialist voice sounds off in “Venezuela, an Alternative Report.” Fletcher Room, Fletcher

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS: Hailing from Kalamazoo, Mich., the five-piece band puts an eclectic twist on a classic genre. Stateside Amphitheater, Jay Peak Resort, 6:30-11:45 p.m. $15-32. Info, 800-451-4449.

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‘AN ACT OF GOD’: See THU.1, 7:30 p.m.

‘ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL’: See WED.31.

‘ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE’: See THU.1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘BOEING BOEING’ AUDITIONS: Actors throw their hats into the ring for roles in Lamoille County Players’ upcoming production of this Tony Award-winning musical about a ladies’ man whose scheming ways threaten to catch up with him. Hyde Park Opera House, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 888-4507.

‘THE CHERRY ORCHARD’: See THU.1.

‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’: See THU.1.

COMMUNITY REHEARSAL FOR ‘THE DIAGONAL LIFE CIRCUS’: Interested actors and musicians are invited to practice for an upcoming production. Circus Field, Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031.

THINGS’: Themes of compartmentalization, whiteness, fragility and rage thread through Will Arbery’s work in progress about three siblings and their white father.

Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $9-15. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.31.

‘ON GOLDEN POND’: See FRI.2.

GUIDED TOURS: See SAT.3.

‘SLOW FOOD’: An anniversary dinner goes awry when an obnoxious waiter causes a couple to examine both their menu and life choices in this tasty new comedy from playwright Wendy MacLeod.

A Dorset Theatre Festival production. Dorset Playhouse, 2 p.m. $48-58. Info, 867-2223.

INTERTRIBAL NATIVE AMERICAN GATHERING/POWWOW OF THE CLAN OF THE HAWK: See SAT.3.

‘SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET’: See THU.1, 2 & 7 p.m.

‘THE FATHER’: See THU.1.

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’: See WED.31.

words

‘MAGDALEN, THE PLAY’: See FRI.2.

‘MRS. CHRISTIE’: See THU.1.

NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP 2019 RESIDENCY: ‘BUH WHA’ TROUBLE IS DIS? (OR THE EXHUMATION OF MC SPICE)’: Written by Steve H. Broadnax III, a play in progress centers on a firstgeneration daughter of Caribbean immigrants growing up in Brooklyn. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $9-15. Info, 603-646-2422.

NEW YORK THEATRE WORKSHOP 2019 RESIDENCY: ‘YOU HATEFUL

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.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR DAY: Gearheads get their fix of dozens of vintage farm vehicles from the 1920s to ‘70s. A tractor parade, wagon rides and themed kids’ activities round out the fun. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $4-16; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

‘THE RELUCTANT DRAGON’: Performed by actors of all ages for spectators of all ages, this charming play tells the tale of a boy and a fantastical creature who’d rather write poetry than menace a kingdom. QuarryWorks Theater, Adamant, 2-3 & 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-6978.

‘TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND’: See THU.1, Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 9 p.m. Info, 859-0100.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See WED.31.

etc.

ILSLEY 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.

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.

SUN.4 activism

GUARDIANS OF PEACE & PLANET: A DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE F35S: Dressed as alternative superheroes and bearing shields and signs, attendees of all ages show their opposition to combat aircraft scheduled to be based at the airport. Burlington International Airport, South Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 518-561-3939.

community

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Sessions in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing.

Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, newleafsangha@gmail. com.

dance

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.

WEEKENDS ON THE GREEN: See THU.1, noon-6 p.m.

fairs & festivals

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS: See FRI.2.

FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD DAYS: See THU.1, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: Paddlers hit the water in 41-foot canoes and race to the finish line in honor of breastcancer survivors. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $1,785 per boat; free for spectators. Info, info@dragonheartvermont.org.

MONTSHIRE BLOCK PARTY: AN OUTDOOR ENGINEERING WEEKEND: See FRI.2.

ST. ALBANS SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL: See FRI.2.

film

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

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.31.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: See SAT.3.

EAT UP! AT THE GREEN: Locals skip cooking dinner in favor of food and drink from area purveyors served amid art, live music and good company. Camp Meade, Middlesex, 4-9 p.m. Free. Info, 496-2108.

MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK: See SAT.3.

STOWE FARMERS MARKET: An appetizing assortment of fresh veggies, meats, milk, berries, herbs, beverages and crafts tempts shoppers. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, stowefarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

VERMONT FRESH NETWORK FORUM DINNER: Join us at the Vermont Fresh Network’s 23rd Annual Forum Dinner! For one special evening in August, farmers and chefs from all across Vermont gather on the shores of Lake Champlain to prepare a sensational meal for you and fellow food enthusiasts. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 5 p.m. $75. Info, 434-2000.

WILD HART DISTILLERY POP-UP: See FRI.2.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce, honey, meats, baked goods and

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prepared foods from vendors at an outdoor marketplace.

Champlain Mill, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, farmersmarket@downtownwinooski.org.

health & fitness

SUMMER SERIES WITH SUKHA YOGA: An outdoor class led by Noah Weisman supports Call and Response Foundation. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Donations. Info, 324-9016.

YOGA ROOTS’ KARMA YOGA: Attendees practice poses while supporting Common Roots. One hundred percent of funds raised are donated. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 8-9 a.m. $10. Info, 985-0090.

lgbtq

VERMONT PRIDE THEATER FESTIVAL: ‘ALL TOGETHER NOW’: An unexpected arrival alters couple Paul and Adam’s lives forever in this theater work written by Philip Middleton Williams, directed by Jarvis Green. A talkback and reception follow. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $15-20; $50 for three-play pass. Info, 777-7525.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND: Local musicians present a varied program of marches, show tunes and pop classics. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonconcertbandvt@ gmail.com.

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.

LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND: The four-time Grammy Award-winning country musician brings his 14-piece band to the Ben and Jerry’s Concerts on the Green series. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. $54-58; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 877-987-6487.

NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Williamstown Moose Club, noon-5 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 565-7377.

WARD HAYDEN & THE OUTLIERS: Formerly known as Girls, Guns and Glory, the Bostonbased band gets boots tapping with rock-and-roll and country numbers. Tim Brick opens this Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series concert. See calendar spotlight. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

WESTFORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Guitarist and singer Giovanina Bucci fronts Burlington blues and roots band Nina’s Brew. Rain location: Red Brick Meeting House. Westford Common, food vendors, 6 p.m.; show, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 363-0930.

outdoors

HIKE INTO HISTORY: Guided by Mount Independence Coalition president Stephen Zeoli, trekkers walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers.

Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2-4 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 948-2000.

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: See FRI.2, 2 p.m.

TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Meet at the top of the dam, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

sports

MAXXIS ESC BOX SHOWDOWN: Mountain bikers test their speed and endurance in enduro and downhill races. Killington Resort, enduro race, 9 a.m.; downhill race, 11:30 a.m. $65-130. Info, easternstatescup@hotmail.com.

theater

‘AN ACT OF GOD’: See THU.1.

‘ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL’: See WED.31.

‘ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE’: See THU.1, 3 p.m.

‘BOEING BOEING’: See SAT.3.

THE CASHORE MARIONETTES: Puppets on strings star in a series of poignant scenes from everyday life set to classical music. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 3 p.m. $10-30.

Info, 533-2000.

‘THE CHERRY ORCHARD’: See THU.1.

A SUMMER EVENING WITH NATALIE MERCHANT: SOLD OUT. See FRI.2, Dorset Playhouse, 8 p.m. Info, 867-2223, ext. 101.

‘THE COMEDY OF ERRORS’: See THU.1, Stuart Black Box Theater, St. Johnsbury Academy, 2-4:30 p.m.

VCFA MFA IN MUSIC COMPOSITION: FILM & MEDIA MUSIC FESTIVAL: Students, alumni and faculty members present a variety of approaches to the marriage of music and picture, from fiction films to animation to games. Noble Lounge, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 866-934-8232.

‘THE DIAGONAL LIFE CIRCUS’ & ‘THE NORMALITY REBELLION PAGEANT’: Activist theater company Bread and Puppet Theater examines the passions and politics of capitalist culture in a musical spectacle with community participation. Circus Field, Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3 p.m. $10-20. Info, 525-3031.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.31.

‘MACBETH’: Based on the William Shakespeare play of the same name, Giuseppe

EVERY Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm June 19 - August 7

Verdi’s opera heightens the drama and intensity of its source material through some of the composer’s most compelling music. Presented by Opera North. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 5 p.m. $25-90. Info, 603-448-0400.

Spend an evening by the lake in the picnic area behind Leddy Arena. There will be food trucks, beer garden, kids ac�vi�es, live music or DJs, free bike valet service with Local Mo�on, and more!

‘MAGDALEN, THE PLAY’: See FRI.2, 1 p.m.

‘MRS. CHRISTIE’: See THU.1, 2 p.m.

‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.31, 3 p.m.

‘ON GOLDEN POND’: See FRI.2, 2 p.m.

‘THE RELUCTANT DRAGON’: See SAT.3, 2-3 p.m.

‘SLOW FOOD’: See SAT.3.

‘SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET’: See THU.1, 1 & 6 p.m.

words

BACK ROADS READINGS: Former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky excerpts his work. A reception and book signing follow.

Brownington Congregational Church, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4956.

BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-andmeter mavens. Email for details.

Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, jcpoetvt@gmail. com.

FOOD FOR TALK: A COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB: Life on the Other Border: Farmworkers and Food Justice in Vermont by Teresa Mares stimulates minds. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

RAJNII EDDINS: Lit lovers hear from the Burlington wordsmith behind the poetry collection Their Names Are Mine.

Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 4-5:30 p.m. Donations; preregister. Info, 765-560-5445.

MON.5 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.

JEWELRY MAKING: Let’s get creative! Participants choose from an assortment of beads and wire to craft unique baubles. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

film

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

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

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‘ONE TOWN AT A TIME’: This documentary film trains the lens on the 251 Club of Vermont — a group dedicated to visiting each of the state’s 251 towns and cities. Rutland Free Library, 6 p.m.

Donations. Info, 773-1860.

‘SCARLET STREET’: A 1945 drama follows a woman and her fiancé as they attempt to con a middleage man in crisis. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-2600.

food & drink

FIRST MONDAY MEAL COMMUNITY DINNER: Friends, neighbors and staff members strengthen relationships over a complimentary supper. The Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Info, clara@pathways vermont.org.

MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK: See SAT.3.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31, 6:30 p.m.

CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: See WED.31.

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.31.

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.

MORNING STRENGTHEN & TONE: See THU.1.

language

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

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music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURNHAM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: MARK & CINDY LEMAIRE: The California duo sing of love and middle age to ethereal fingerpicking and hand percussion. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.

VCFA MFA IN MUSIC COMPOSITION: ELECTRONIC MUSIC SHOWCASE: Instruments meet live electronic sound and video in works by students and faculty. Alumni Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 866-934-8232.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.31.

VILLAGE HARMONY TEEN WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE: Singers embrace musical traditions from around the globe in a program of international choral music. Seven Stars Arts Center, Sharon, 7 p.m. $5-15. Info, 603-464-3015.

talks

BOBBY FARLICE-RUBIO: The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium science educator expands upon a presentation he gave last year with “Vermont’s Indigenous Peoples — Part 2.” Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2457.

words

BOOK SALE: Bibliophiles browse thousands of gently used pageturners, CDs, DVDs and puzzles.

Rutland Free Library, 4-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 773-1860.

TUE.6 activism

HIROSHIMA DAY PEACE VIGIL: Folks commemorate the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and call for the abolition of nuclear weapons worldwide. Corner of S. Prospect and Main Streets, Burlington, 8-8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-1047.

agriculture

FARMER OLYMPICS: Contenders show off their agricultural aptitude in a cornucopia of physical and cerebral challenges.

NOFA-VT’s mobile pizza oven will be there! Intervale Community Farm, Burlington, 4 p.m. $10. Info, 434-4122, ext. 21.

community

COMMUNITY DROP-IN CENTER HOURS: Wi-Fi, games and art materials are on hand at an open meeting space where folks forge social connections. GRACE, Hardwick, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 472-6857.

crafts

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Fletcher Free Library,

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Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

dance

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.31.

BEGINNER-FRIENDLY ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Propelled by music from the 16th century through the present day, casually dressed teens and adults practice the steps popular in the time of Jane Austen. Richmond Free Library, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 881-9732.

THE PHANTOM SHUFFLE: Alternating nights bring different performance art delights. Three dancers and choreographers present new works on Tuesday and Thursday, and performance artist Noah Witke Mele offers Dream B!tch or Else!!! on Wednesday and Friday. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8-9:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-5997.

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy Hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

etc.

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.

HONORING PETER & ELKA SCHUMANN: BREAD & PUPPET THEATER RECEPTION: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry museum director John Bell reflects upon Bread and Puppet Theater’s role in the history of puppetry and pageant.

A key presentation, a short performance and a reception follow.

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

HU CHANT: THE SOUND OF SOUL: People of all faiths lift their voices in a spiritual exercise followed by contemplation and conversation hosted by Eckankar. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 800-772-9390.

TUNESDAYS ON THE FARM: Games, food vendors and live local music spice up a weekly social gathering. Pittsford Village Farm, 6-8 p.m. $5. Info, info@pittsfordvillagefarm.org.

fairs & festivals

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘INTERSTELLAR’: Viewers join a team of explorers — one of whom is played by Matthew McConaughey — on an out-ofthis-world mission to ensure humanity’s survival. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

‘LIVING ON THE FAULT LINE: WHERE RACE AND FAMILY MEET’: A thought-provoking documentary looks at transracial adoption.

Plainfield Town Hall Opera House, snacks, 5:30 p.m.; film, 6 p.m.; discussion, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1286.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK: See SAT.3.

MUSIC WHILE YOU PICK: Live jams by Blues for Breakfast keep spirits high as locavores snap up fresh blueberries. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond, picking begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m.

Minimum purchase of two quarts per adult; $6 per quart. Info, 434-3387.

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, oldnorthend farmersmarket@gmail.com.

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, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9757.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TAI CHI: Whether they’re new to Sun-style practice or wish to review core moves, students join Elizabeth Wirls for some gentle exercise. Homestead Gardens, Wheeler House, South Burlington, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: Vermont’s largest agricultural fair hosts horse shows, tractor pulls, kiddie rides and live entertainment. Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. $5-45; free for kids under 5; $12-20 for ride bracelets. Info, 545-2557.

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: See MON.5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

film

REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.

JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203.

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

‘CHARADE’: Performances by Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant propel a 1963 comedy about a woman, her fortune and the men who want it. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAI CHI: Time for individual questions and mentoring augments an hour of instruction. Homestead Gardens, Wheeler House, South Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 735-5467.

TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

language

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Parla Italiano? Language learners practice pronunciation and more in an informal gathering. Hartland Public Library, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 436-2473.

‘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.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

CASTLETON SUMMER CONCERTS: Satin & Steel’s five-piece horn section propels a performance of classic soul, Motown and R&B stylings. Pavilion, Castleton University, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 468-6039.

FAIRLEE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: Bearing lawn chairs and picnic meals, locals head to the green for an evening of classics from the golden age of country music, performed by the Spurs USA. Fairlee Town Common, 6:15-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 331-0997.

KYLWYRIA ENSEMBLE: Comprised of three forward-thinking musicians, the group seeks to expand the horn trio repertoire by collaborating with living composers. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 866-934-8232.

SARAH GRACE & THE SOUL: The 16-year-old powerhouse vocalist and trumpeter from season 15 of “The Voice” brings her blend of blues, soul and pop to an intimate house concert. Brooklyn Estate, Jericho, 6-10 p.m. $25. Info, 922-2520.

SHAPE NOTE SING: Locals lend their voices to four-part harmonies at this weekly sing-along of early American music in the “fa-sol-la-mi” tradition. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 525-6972.

TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Max Weaver Allstars pay tribute to the late Lamoille County musician Max Weaver at a pastoral party featuring good eats. BYO blanket or chair. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 730-2943.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.31.

VILLAGE HARMONY TEEN WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE: See MON.5, Congregational Church of Westminster West, Putney, 7:30 p.m.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack.

Open to prospective students.

Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free.

Info, 951-8900.

MICHELOB ULTRA GOLF LEAGUE: Players take swings in a weekly nine-hole scramble tournament. Sign up as a team or an individual. Killington Golf Course, 5 p.m. $25-30 includes dinner and prizes; preregister. Info, 422-6700.

talks

MEET-THE-ARTISTS LUNCH: Artists-in-residence chat about upcoming New York Theatre Workshop presentations in an informal setting. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

theater

‘ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE’: See THU.1.

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’: See WED.31.

‘MACBETH’: See SUN.4, 7:30 p.m.

‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.31, 7:30 p.m.

words

BURLINGTON FREE WRITE: Aspiring writers respond to prompts in a welcoming atmosphere. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 999-1664.

STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience.

Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deenastories@gmail.com.

WED.7

agriculture

ETHAN TAPPER: The Chittenden County forester leads a neighborhood walk, during which arboreal enthusiasts learn to identify trees based on bark, leaves and other features. Milton Historical Museum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, miltonhistorical@yahoo.com.

bazaars

CHURCH STREET MARKETPLACE SIDEWALK SALE: Bargain hunters scour the streets for deals from area shops. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 8 a.m.

Free. Info, 863-1648.

cannabis

HEADIES GROWERS CUP MEETUP: Heady Vermont hosts a fun an informative event where folks get the facts about the upcoming Headies, the premier Vermont Growers Cup showcasing the state’s finest flowers and products. The Barn at Lang Farm, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, info@headyvermont.com.

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crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.31.

KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.31.

dance

THE PHANTOM SHUFFLE: See TUE.6.

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.

etc.

FIELD-TO-FORK: WILD FOOD COOKING SERIES: Experts teach the basics of preparing Vermont’s wild bounty, from fish to bear.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, nicole.meier@vermont.gov.

outdoors

LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: See WED.31.

MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: See WED.31.

MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK: See SAT.3.

ROCKIN’ THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: See WED.31.

games

seminars

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31.

CRIBBAGE & PINOCHLE: See WED.31.

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.

health & fitness

OWLS & THEIR CALLS: Adults and kids over age 5 come face to face with three live raptors while learning about the sounds they make in the wild. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 1 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 846-4140.

language

STARGAZING: See WED.31.

fairs & festivals

ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: See TUE.6.

film

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

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.31.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.31.

MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular film. Call for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.31.

‘ONE TOWN AT A TIME’: See MON.5, Brandon Free Public Library. Info, 247-8230.

‘THE ROARING TWENTIES’: Three men attempt to make a living in Prohibitionist America in this crime picture from 1939.

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

STOWE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: ‘CHEWDAISM: A TASTE OF JEWISH MONTRÉAL’: A documentary film takes viewers on a journey through Jewish food culture in Québec’s biggest city.

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $10-15. Info, 760-4634.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.31.

COOKBOOK CLUB: Home cooks bring and discuss dishes prepared from Tasting Georgia: A Food and Wine Journey in the Caucasus by Carla Capalbo.

South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6 p.m.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.31.

RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.31.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.31.

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.31.

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.31.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS SUMMER CONCERTS: MOOSE CROSSING: Classic and contemporary jazz selections delight fans of the genre. Lower Church St., Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7166.

CAPITAL CITY BAND: See WED.31.

CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS SUMMER FESTIVAL: See WED.31.

MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: See WED.31.

NOW THROUGH — FRI., AUG. 9 RICHMOND COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Wellness Wednesdays: Sound Bath with Robin Hanbridge WED., JUL. 31 2CREATIVE COMMUNITY INC., WINOOSKI

Celebrate Your Farmer Social WED., JUL. 31 WILDSTONE FARM, POWNAL

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.

Queen City Ghostwalk Ghosts and Legends of Lake Champlain Tour

THU., AUG. 1; THU., AUG. 8; THU., AUG. 15; THU., AUG. 22; THU., AUG. 29 BATTERY PARK FOUNTAIN, BURLINGTON

sports

KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB BIKE BUM RACE SERIES: See WED.31.

Burlington Edible History Tour

THU., AUG. 1; SAT., AUG. 3; THU., AUG. 8; SAT., AUG. 10; THU., AUG. 15 TOURS START AT THE ECHO CENTER AWNING

TENNIS LEAGUE: See WED.31.

talks

BILL POWERS: A talk presented by the Salisbury Historical Society brings to life a Lake Dunmore steamboat tour from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Salisbury Congregational Church, 7 p.m.. Free. Info, wjpowers@lakedunmorevt.com.

Celebrate Your Farmer Social THU., AUG. 1 SMALL AXE FARM, POWNAL

Crafting the Perfect Chocolate Eclair

CURRENT EVENTS CONVERSATION: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

MIDDLESEX BANDSTAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Funk-rock sounds carry through the meadow, courtesy of the Renegade Groove. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0881.

‘OKLAHOMA!’: See WED.31.

VERMONT GIRLS CHOIR AUDITIONS: See WED.31.

Kids Cooking Camp: Summer Time Sessions!

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

Refreshments are served.

HomeShare Vermont, South Burlington, 3-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-5625.

theater

SONG CIRCLE: Singers and musicians congregate for an acoustic session of popular folk tunes.

Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-1182.

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LET IT GROW: See WED.31.

HUB NEW MUSIC: This contemporary classical ensemble is known for its unique instrumentation of flute, clarinet, violin and cello. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 8-9 p.m. Free. Info, 866-934-8232.

OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: See WED.31.

EV E N T S O N SA L E N OW

HERE BE DRAGONFLIES: See WED.31.

THU., AUG. 1 RICHMOND COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Hempcrete Building Intensive: Walls 3 FRI., AUG. 2 FABLE FARM, BARNARD

‘ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE’: See THU.1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR’: See WED.31.

Nature Journaling Workshop

‘MRS. CHRISTIE’: See THU.1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

SUN., AUG. 4 2CREATIVE COMMUNITY INC., WINOOSKI

‘SLOW FOOD’: See SAT.3.

words

5th Annual Farmer Olympics

VETERANS BOOK GROUP: Women who have served in the U.S. military connect over reading materials and a light dinner.

Women’s Comprehensive Care Center. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 5-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 295-9363, ext.

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TUE., AUG. 6 INTERVALE COMMUNITY FARM, BURLINGTON

Queen City Ghostwalk Darkness Falls Tour FRI., AUG. 9; SAT., AUG. 10; FRI., AUG. 16; SAT., AUG. 17; FRI., AUG. 23 COURTHOUSE PLAZA, BURLINGTON

WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.31. m

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agriculture DESIGNING WITH COLOR: Bring the colors beloved by favorite artists alive in your garden with designer Charlotte Albers through the use of key plants. A comprehensive talk on varying site conditions including wet or dry, sun or shade, with a focus on cold-hardy varieties suited to our region, including annuals. Sat., Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $45/2hour workshop, custom planting plan, refreshments. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, julie@redwagonplants.com, redwagonplants.com/events.

drumming TAIKO AND DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: Sessions begin monthly for adults, kids, parents!

Parade and conga classes, too.

Intermediate Taiko: Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko, adults: Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m., and Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m.

Djembe, adults: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Taiko, kids and parents: Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m. World Drumming, kids and parents: Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Drums provided. Schedule/ register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

INTRO TO CANNING SALSA: Make a flavor-filled red salsa that’s preserved in jars for winter. If you are new to canning, this class is a perfect entryway into the world of preserving food. We will also go over making a green salsa to use the green tomatoes in your garden before frost hits. Tue., Aug. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $50/1.5hour workshop, 2 jars of salsa, recipes & snacks. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, julie@redwagonplants.com, redwagonplants.com/events.

MAKE HERB-INFUSED VINEGAR: Learn about the unique extraction properties of vinegar, different applications for everyday life and which herbs love to be extracted this way, including common kitchen herbs with herbalist Sophie Cassel. Participants will blend their own custom apple cider vinegar infused with fresh herbs to take home, and recipes to try. Tue., Aug.13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $35/1.5-hour class, infused vinegar, refreshments. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg.

Info: Julie Rubaud, 482-4060, julie@redwagonplants.com, redwagonplants.com/events.

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LATIN JAZZ INTENSIVE: Students work with jazz trumpet and luminary Ray Vega and a variety of artist-educators. Place into one of three combos, apply the principles and nuances of improvisation, investigating chord structure and developing melodic creativity. Latin hand percussion workshops spice up the days and add to your musical toolkit. Ages 13+, Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9, 12:30-5 p.m. Cost: $365/person; incl. jazz performance ticket. Location: FlynnArts, Burlington. Info: Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org

five-element theory. Additionally, Western anatomy and physiology are taught. VSAC nondegree grants are available. FSMTBapproved program. Starts Sep. Cost: $6,000/625-hour program.

Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct..

Info: Scott Moylan, 288-8160, scott@elementsofhealing.net, elementsofhealing.net.

LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation: weeknights, 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., noon-1 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Classes and retreats also offered. See our website at burlington. shambhala.org. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

language LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers lesson package. Our 13th year.

Small classes, private lessons and online instruction with a native speaker. Also live, engaging, face-to-face online English classes. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

Flynn Arts

DANCE CRAZE CAMP: Ever wonder why there are dance moves that everyone knows and loves to do? Are you an expert at flossing (and other Fortnite dances) or always wanted to learn? At Dance Craze Camp, we dive into moves through the ages and create our own catchy dances that are sure to go viral! Instructor: Annalisa Ledson. Ages 8-12. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $225/ person. Location: FlynnArts, 153

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VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique.

Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces. No training experience required. Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion.

Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

massage 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

go over our policies and the cool stuff you can do here, and fill out paperwork. Required: Photo ID and live, work, or study in our service area. Register: bit.ly/btvmediafactory or 651-9692. Sat., Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-noon. Location: Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Gin Ferrara, 651-9692, ginf@retn.org, meetup. com/BTV-Media-Factory-Meetup/ events.

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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.

Main St., Burlington. Info: Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org.flynncenter.org

EDITING WITH FINAL CUT PRO: Apple’s Final Cut Pro is an exceptionally fast, fluid way to edit. In this class, you will master the Magnetic Timeline and fine-tune clips using split edits, ripple, and roll edits and retiming.

Add music, stills and titles, then export your finished program.

Thu., Aug. 8, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $25/ suggested donation. Location: Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Gin Ferrara, 651-9692, ginf@retn.org, meetup. com/BTV-Media-Factory-Meetup.

MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION: The gateway to checking out gear and using our facilities. We’ll take a tour of the Media Factory,

NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS IN WINOOSKI: We practice Cheng Man-ching’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTCC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Sep. 3, 7-8 p.m., open registration through Sep. 24. Cost: $65/month.

Location: North End Studios Winooski , O’Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave, Winooski. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@longriver taichi.org, longrivertaichi.org.

LAUGHING RIVER YOGA: Located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Winooski River. We offer highquality classes, workshops and trainings taught by experienced teachers who honor the beauty and wisdom of the yogic tradition.

Check our website to learn more about our life-changing 200-hour teacher training program. All bodies and abilities are welcome.

Daily classes, workshops, 200and 300-hour yoga teacher training. Cost: $65/first month of unlimited classes; workshop & training prices vary. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, Suite 126, Burlington. Info: 3438119, laughingriveryoga.com.

SANGHA STUDIO: NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages.

Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/ month and practice as often as you like! Daily classes. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. & 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: 448-4262, Info@sangha studio.org, sanghastudio.org.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington. New this summer: Yoga on the Lake, at the Community Sailing Center, MWF, 7-8 a.m., and Saturday, 7:30-8:30 a.m.; and Yoga in the Park, Tuesday, 7:15-8:15 a.m., at Oakledge near Sunclock, and Thursday, 7-8 a.m., in Smalley Park. Daily drop-in classes including $10 community classes, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics classes led by physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice or register for our Yoga Teacher Training for Healthcare Providers. $10-$15/class; $140/10-class card; $10/community class.

New students $100/10-class card.

Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com.

YOGA ROOTS: Join us in our lightfilled, heart-centered studios in Shelburne and Williston. We love what we do, and we share the gifts of yoga with people of all ages, attitudes and abilities.

Yoga Roots offers vinyasa, heated, gentle, restorative, alignmentbased yoga and meditation classes seven days a week! For daily classes, workshops and trainings, visit yogarootsvt. com. 120 Graham Way, Suite 140, Shelburne; 373 Blair Park, Suite 205, Williston. info@yogarootsvt. com. Various classes 7 days a week Location: Yoga Roots, Williston. Info: Lynn Alpeter, 9850090, lynn@yogarootsvt.com, yogarootsvt.com.

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n the 21st century, Beach House have come to define the indie music subgenre known as dream pop. The Baltimore duo’s music floats in a hazy realm full of woozy organs, lustrous synths and front person Victoria Legrand’s unearthly vocals. “Mysterious” is the watchword. As Pitchfork contributor Jayson Greene pointed out in his glowing review of the band’s 2018 album, 7, “Over six albums, Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally of Beach House have offered the same enticement: There’s a place I want to take you; help me to name it.”

Past interviews from Legrand and Scally indicate that the group prefers not to dwell too much on the why of things. Rather, Beach House exist solidly in the now. Even as their sound expands, shifts and augments throughout their seven-album discography, a sense of unshakable stillness remains, rooting them firmly in the present.

Beach House perform on Thursday, August 1, at the Flynn MainStage in Burlington. Hellp add support.

Seven Days caught up with Legrand by phone.

SEVEN DAYS: I’m always curious about the later phase of an album cycle. 7 came out a year and a half ago, and you’ve done the big press and toured extensively. How does your connection to your newest music change or grow throughout that experience?

VICTORIA LEGRAND: I think that the songs are really now firmly planted in the fabric of our lives. We still like playing them, and we still have fun. Every time we play a song in a different venue, they all feel different. Which is probably why we keep playing shows. We’re very aware of the fact that things do continue to change and manifest with time. Nothing stays the same, so it never really gets boring.

The things that get boring are the things that have absolutely nothing to do with the art side of it. Being in dirty bathrooms all the time — that gets really old.

SD: Do you hold off on thinking about what’s next until you’re well and truly done with a cycle?

VL: I don’t think we ever turn off fully. I tend to go dormant in certain ways. I don’t always feel inspired. But I’m always open to it happening. Our doors have never been fully shut.

There’s always maybe something there. Somebody always has an idea. But you can’t predict what will happen. It accumulates. We have things inside of us, little bits and pieces. But it’s too soon to say what it’ll become. Every single album and every single experience, things have emerged because of these adventures [on tour].

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It’s come to my attention that some folks don’t fully comprehend democracy.

The democratic process to which I’m referring is Seven Days’ annual Grand Point North Local Band Contest.

As always, our readers choose the nominees and winner. The contest’s champion is awarded the highly coveted task of opening the two-day festival, which spans Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, at Burlington’s Waterfront Park. It’s a big deal, and the bands and artists who really want it campaign their asses off. Just ask this year’s winner, BEN FULLER, and runner-up, the KINGDOM ALL STARS. A reader recently reached out to express outrage that jam band TWIDDLE were included as a nominee. They claimed that we “should have known there was no way in hell Twiddle would appear at GPN” if they were to win the contest.

Curiously, this person didn’t seem to be outraged at Twiddle’s inclusion because they dislike the band. Rather, they found the inclusion insulting and seemed to be taking offense on behalf of the jam-tastic outfit. They made sure to let us know that “Twiddle would never appear at GPN,” as well as tossing out a claim that “Twiddle doesn’t book bigger names than themselves … to sell tickets to their own festival.” They referred to Twiddle’s two-day festival Tumble Down, which took over Burlington’s Waterfront Park last Friday and Saturday. And somehow, in the same breath, they managed to throw shade at GRACE POTTER for booking JACKSON BROWNE and other big stars at GPN. First of all, let’s deal with what would happen if Twiddle somehow, without trying, won the contest.

“I would love to see that, [and] if it helps Grace sell tickets, that’s great,” says the band’s manager, KEVIN RONDEAU. But he also notes a “laundry list of reasons why

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Twiddle shouldn’t do that,” specifically oversaturation in their home market and logistical concerns.

“But I’m open to any and all possibilities,” said Rondeau.

The thing is, Twiddle have their hands full. Aside from touring like mad and hosting one of the biggest festivals in the area, the band’s members operate the White Light Foundation, a charity that supports various nonprofits in the area. Fundraising efforts from Tumble Down, including proceeds from Fiddlehead Brewing’s Twiddle-inspired beer and a disc-golf tournament, will be distributed among the Howard Center, the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University of Vermont Medical Center. With so much of their own stuff going on, a quickie set on a Saturday afternoon isn’t high on their to-do list.

But anyway, back to my rant!

The reader suggested that Seven Days employees should comb through the nominees and “not waste time and space with pie in the sky” bands and artists. Why? To presumably whittle the pool down to only musicians that we think could actually win. Mind you, this was after I explained to the person that our readers choose the nominees and winners in all of our voting contests. (Also, why

does this person care about Seven Days employees’ time, not to mention how we manage space in our publications? Are these behind-the-scenes details keeping any of you up at night? I didn’t think so.)

I really hope the person who emailed me isn’t in charge of any local elections.

Can you imagine them poring over ballots, looking at write-in votes and saying, “Oh, there’s no way this person will win. Let’s toss that one out.”

One more time, for the record: The nominees and winners of the GPN contest are democratically chosen by Seven Days readers. If we were to edit out nominees who do, in fact, fit the criteria for voting (that is, having at least one Vermont-based member) but might be uninterested or too big to take an opening slot at GPN, we would be fascist monsters.

And the world doesn’t need more of those.

Onward and Upward

Probably the biggest music news to rock the Champlain Valley this year — and no, I’m not talking about the potential sale of Nectar’s — arrived Monday morning. Youth-culture website Complex announced that Burlington hip-hop collective 99 NEIGHBORS have signed a deal with Warner Records.

One more time: Warner freaking Records! When you hear people refer to “the big three,” they’re taking about Warner Music Group (the label’s parent company), along with Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group.

99 Neighbors join the roster of Nice Work, CHANCE THE RAPPER manager PAT CORCORAN’s boutique entertainment company. Nice Work will release music exclusively through Warner.

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WOKO welcomes

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Mister Burns

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Ghost-Note

THU 8.8

Zac Clark (of Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness)

Drake White Joe McGinness

Jarv, Dillon, Eyenine

Bob Oxblood, Ernest

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Kill Paris

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Langhorne Slim & The Lost At Last Band

SAT 8.10

Girls Rock Vermont Showcase

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104.7 The Point welcomes

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Whiskey Myers

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JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet, 8:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Glitterer, Lean Tee (indie), 9:30 p.m., $8.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: The O’My’s (soul), 8 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Naomi Vernon (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Ben Werlin (folk, jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. Mosaic featuring members of Kat Wright and the Welterweights (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

Gin and Juice G-funk music, born out of West Coast gangsta rap in the ’90s, combines imposing bass lines,

RED SQUARE: Strange Purple Jelly (jam), 7 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (open format), 11 p.m., free.

wriggling synths and other callbacks to the golden era of ’70s funk

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: RambleTree with Special Guests (Irish, folk), 7-10 p.m., free.

bump and grind to. Based in Pasadena, Calif., XL MIDDLETON keeps

with hip-hop. It’s kickback music you can dance to — or, rather, the G-funk legacy alive with deeply groovy tunes. When not

SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

stirring up the dance floor, the producer hosts The PADcast, an

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Shake (Acoustic) (pop, rock), 7 p.m., free.

eclectic, sometimes pop-cultural podcast. Catch XL Middleton on

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Indie Rumble (improv), 7 p.m., $5. Open Mic (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

locals GUTHRIE GALILEO, ES-K and DJ DISCO PHANTOM add support.

chittenden county

Friday, August 2, at the Monkey House in Winooski. MONIQUEA and

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CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Joe ‘Cool’ Speers and Kirk Flanagan (singersongwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Kodaline, Jamie N Commons (rock), 8:30 p.m., $25/28.

champlain islands/ northwest 14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Moniker, Sunshowers (rock), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: Carol Ann Jones Duet (Americana), 5:30 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

upper valley

SORRISO BISTRO: Comedy for a Cause (standup), 8 p.m., $20.

barre/montpelier

SWEET MELISSA’S: Cowboys and Angels (country), 8 p.m., free.

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.

THE ENGINE ROOM: Girls Night Out: The Show (all male revue), 8 p.m., $14.95-39.95.

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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burlington

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (open format), 10 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE HIVE ON PINE: Emma Back, Maudlyn Monroe (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., donation.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

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LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Moochie (hip-hop), 10 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+.

RADIO BEAN: Jason Baker (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Elizabeth Swan (indie folk), 8:30 p.m., free.

Idle Kyle (singer-songwriter), 10:30 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Summer Comedy Revue (sketch comedy), 7:30 p.m., $15.

The Mainstage Show (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Jam Nation (open jam), 7:30 p.m., free.

MAGIC HAT ARTIFACTORY: ‘Friends’ Trivia, 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., free.

WILD HART DISTILLERY: Piano Bar Pop Up with Nate Venet, 7:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Coffee Corner Jam Session, 7:30 a.m., free. Colin McCaffrey and Friends (folk), 6 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): D. Davis and Django Soulo (folk-rock), 7 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

GASTROPUB: Owen Luke (folk), 7 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: JUPTR (neo-soul), 9 p.m., free.

upper valley

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LONG TRAIL BREWING: The Super Stash Brothers (jam), 4 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom HARDWICK STREET CAFÉ AT THE HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Rich Brown (blues), 6:30 p.m., free.

HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Fred Haas Organ Jam (jazz), 6 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: John Abair and His Good Pals (folk), 8 p.m., free.

KARMA BIRD HOUSE: Yohuna, Emily Yacina, Trackstar, Shlee (indie), 8 p.m., $10.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Willverine (electro-pop, funk), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: godpaco (house, electronic), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

Festival of Fools After Party featuring Sammy Miller and the Congregation, Mal Maïz (jazz), 9 p.m., $10.

middlebury area

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champlain islands/ northwest

ARTSRIOT: Kingfisher (funk), 8 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. DJ Djoeh (eclectic), 5 p.m., free. Owen Luke (pop, folk), 7 p.m., free. Micah Scott (blues, folk), 8:30 p.m., free. Oobleck (Afrofunk, grunge), 10 p.m., $5.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Paul Asbell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

ZENBARN: The Nth Power (funk), 9 p.m., $12.

HATCH 31: Karaoke, 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD FOUNDRY AT ONE FEDERAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Squirrel (rock, country), 7 p.m., free.

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BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Festival of Fools After Party featuring Moon Hooch, Sabouyouma (jazz, house), 8:30 p.m., $22/25.

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Thursday, August 1, and SARAH WEINSTEIN’s Showtunes Karaoke event on Sunday, August 4, at Burlington’s Light Club Lamp Shop. If you’ve got a hankering to belt out some show tunes or torch songs, maybe hit both?

Emma Back

Despite joining one of the majors — notoriously corporate territory — 99 Neighbors’ deal is “artist centered,” according to the group’s manager, CAL RAWLINGS. He said the group will retain ownership of all its music forever.

“Thanks to this new partnership, we have some new flexibility and resources,” Rawlings said.

Be sure to check out the group’s latest single and video, “Fake Pods.” It debuted Tuesday on ZANE LOWE’s Beats 1 radio program on Apple Music.

And, if you haven’t already, check out 99 Neighbors’ killer debut album, Television, which dropped in January.

Name change alert: Postrock outfit ENTRANCE TO TRAINS are now known as COMMUNITY GARDEN. Apparently, the Franklin County group has a penchant for monikers taken from public signage.

They play alongside Burlington punks GREASE FACE on Sunday, August 4, at Radio Bean.

Folk singer-songwriter EMMA BACK launches the She Sings Out Loud showcase on Friday, August 2, at Montpelier’s North Branch Café.

Stemming from Back’s organization of the same name, which supports female singers, public speakers and performing artists, the event features Coloradobased singer-songwriter MAUDLYN MONROE, plus locals KATIE TRAUTZ, SENAYIT and Back herself. The evening prior, Thursday, August 1, Back and Monroe perform scaled-down sets at the Hive on Pine in Burlington.

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Matt Haimovitz, cello & Simone Dinnerstein, piano . . . . . . . . .10/11 Dom La Nena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/18 Alon Goldstein, piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/25 Sam Reider and The Human Hands . . . . . .

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A Medieval Christmas Concert with The Boston Camerata: Puer Natus Est, with special guests The UVM Catamount Singers, David Neiweem, Director . . . . . . . . . .

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Lucas & Arthur Jussen, duo piano . . . . . . .

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Skride Piano Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Meow Mix: A Collegiate A Cappella Festival .

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Actors from the London Stage: . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/20–2/22 The Tempest

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As mentioned above, legendary Burlington nightclub Nectar’s, as well as sister space Club Metronome and the building that houses them, are for sale. When I saw the item posted on another local publication’s website, I had a weird sense of déjà vu. That’s because this exact thing happened in 2017: All three entities were put up for sale. So why was this breaking news again last week? The only significant update seems to be that the price for the businesses dropped significantly, from $700,000 to $300,000. We’ve reached out to representatives of Nectar’s for more information, and we’ll update you as soon as we know anything more.

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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.

ORVILLE PECK, “Roses Are Falling” RACHEL BLOOM, “The Cake Farts

Song” 99 NEIGHBORS, “Work” YEASAYER, “I Am Chemistry” ALIVE ’N KICKIN’, “Tighter, Tighter”

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 9 p.m., $5.

MONOPOLE: The Purple Stuff (funk), 10 p.m., free.

REVELRY THEATER: Earth Mirth Comedy Showcase (standup), 8 p.m., $15.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Shane Murley Band (folk-rock), 8 p.m., free.

STRAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Jon Rudnitsky (standup), 7:30 p.m., $20-30.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Summer Comedy Revue (sketch comedy), 7:30 p.m., $20/27.

Mix Tape (improv), 9 p.m., $10.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Be-er (rock), 7 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: First Friday: I Scream for First Fridays (drag, dance party), 9 p.m., $7/10.

MAGIC HAT ARTIFACTORY: Cole Davidson (folk-rock), 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: XL Middleton, Moniquea, Es-K, Guthrie Galileo, DJ Disco Phantom (funk, hip-hop), 9:15 p.m., $8/10.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Duel (rock), 5 p.m., free. Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: McKew (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Dsantos Latin Dance Social, 9 p.m., $5.

barre/montpelier

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: godpaco (house, electronica), 10 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Jadele (R&B, folk), 7 p.m., free. Nancy Druids (psych-pop), 8:30 p.m., free. White Elephant, Barbacoa, Lake Waves (indie), 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (Latin), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (house), 11 p.m., $5.

SAT.3

burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: George Petit (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Festival of Fools After Party featuring Dan Deacon (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $17/20.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): The Big Sip (rock), 8 p.m., free.

SMITTY’S PUB: Pam McCoy (rock), 8 p.m., free.

DELI 126: Deli Edits (open format), 11:30 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Summer Comedy Revue (sketch comedy), 7:30 p.m., $20/27. Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (comedy), 9 p.m., $10.

FOAM BREWERS: Nikita (soul, psychedelic), 9 p.m., free.

chittenden county

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNKTIQUES COLLECTIVE: The Path, Old North End, Versus, Void Bringer, Psychic Weight (hardcore), 7 p.m., $5.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Bear’s Tapestry, the Leatherbound Books (folk-rock), 7:30 p.m., $5. DJ Cre8 (open format), 11 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Festival of Fools After Party with Lakou Mizik (twoubadou), 8:30 p.m., $7.

THE NORTH BRANCH CAFÉ: ‘She Sings Out Loud’ (eclectic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free. Dark Star Project (Grateful Dead tribute), 9:30 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Marc Delgado (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Bernie Benefit (eclectic), 6 p.m., donation.

BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Saints & Liars (Americana), 9:30 p.m., free.

NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: John Clinch (folk), 5:30 p.m., free.

THE OLD FOUNDRY AT ONE FEDERAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Bob Gagnon (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: The Handymen (blues, rock), 7 p.m., free.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: Livemixkings (reggae), 9 p.m., $5.

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Eric Neumann, Dan Altano (standup), 7 p.m., $8.

chittenden county HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Ghost-Note (funk), 8:30 p.m., $17/20.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Drake White, Joe McGinness (country), 8:30 p.m., $18/20.

GUSTO’S: Jamie Carey (rock covers), 6 p.m., free. DJ Kaos (hits), 9:30 p.m., $3.

NAKED TURTLE: Zero Tolerance (rock), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Mister Burns, Jarv, Dillon, Eyenine (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $10/15.

WHAMMY BAR: Greg Matses Group (rock), 7 p.m., free.

SUN.4

MONKEY HOUSE: DJ C-Low (hip-hop), 9 p.m., free.

EL TORO: Marcie Hernandez (Latin, folk), 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: The Fleetwood Mac Experience, 9 p.m., $8/12.

burlington

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Friedman (folk), 11 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Al’s Pals (funk), 5:30 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Open Decks, 10 p.m., free.

SUN.4

SAT.3 // DAN DEACON [ELECTRONIC]

Tick Tick Boom unhinged,

DAN DEACON’s

Spastic and

music is beyond bananas.

The Baltimore-based electronic artist is known for a glitchy, stuttering style. Pulsating synth rhythms interlace with syncopated beats as the artist switches between cryptic murmurs and haggard death wails. pop. In 2017, Deacon co-headlined the Waking Windows music festival in Winooski, during which he spontaneously organized a massive dance-off in the center of the Onion City. Dan Deacon performs as part of the Festival of Fools on Saturday, August 3, at Club Metronome in Burlington.

THE OLD FOUNDRY AT ONE FEDERAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Marcie Hernandez Duet (Latin, folk), 6:30 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: HomeBrew (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

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STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Chris Lyon (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

middlebury area

14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Josh Casano (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session, 1 p.m., free. Trio Gusto (jazz), 5 p.m., free. John Gilbride (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

Grease Face, Community Garden (rock), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: The Silent Mile (EP release) (pop-punk), 10 p.m., free.

His music is abrasive like punk but slick like electro-

champlain islands/ northwest

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Showtunes Karaoke, 7 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

outside vermont

EL TORO: Waves of Adrenaline (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Ryan Donnely (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

ESPRESSO BUENO: Hannah Eschelbach (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Smyth (folk), 6 p.m., free.

Juicebox (funk, hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Chris Powers (rock covers), 5 p.m., free. MIRAGE (covers), 9 p.m., $5.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Sierra Polley (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free. Close to Nowhere (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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REVIEW this Peter Neri, Rough Edges (SELF-RELEASED, CD, DIGITAL)

Peter Neri is an artist, writer and guitarist from Sharon, Vt. His new album, Rough Edges, marks his third solo release. It is a knockout, a top-shelf selection of fingerstyle Americana songs.

Such fare rests on technical skills, and Neri’s got them. What shines through on his latest effort, though, is the range of his vision and the depth of his execution. The man is a meticulous composer, fleshing out every idea into compelling movements. That he orchestrates all this on just one fretboard only makes it more impressive.

Consider “Celtic Vision,” some classical Irish jiggery, full of lilting runs that pop like Eddie Van Halen doing “MTV Unplugged.” It’s also a lovely melody full of catchy and clear moving chords that could easily pass for a true traditional song. When those same slippery cadences are reprised later, on “Sneaky Pete,” they sound more like a Bach recital in some dingy blues bar.

The Path, Chaotic Good

(STATE OF MIND RECORDINGS, CD, VINYL, DIGITAL)

We’re often told to stifle our aggression, refine our anger and take the high road. And, really, it’s no surprise given the age we live in. Violence, hatred and injustice abound; conflict is everywhere. And while cooler heads are no doubt needed, this is traditionally a time for aggressive music to rise to the occasion. Hardcore music is custom-made to address the kind of fetid, corrupt behavior currently dominating American politics. In the tradition of Black Flag and Minor Threat, the Path have released the blistering Chaotic Good.

Through 11 ferocious tracks, the band crafts a rare thing indeed: a truly emotional, honestly pissed-off record that never devolves into hand-wringing or that over-the-top facsimile anger some bands wave around. The Path’s fury oozes from their music. With the blitzkrieg onslaught of the rhythm section, whiplash-inducing guitar riffs and the howls of front person Jon Berg, this record opens full throttle, its veins

Clearly, Neri is a master at work. As a veteran songwriter and player, he sets up challenges for himself that make for interesting listening. He takes on conceptual tracks such as “Journey Up the Amazon,” which sounds exactly like said trip, and “The Sad, Sad Demise of the Underwood 5,” a stuttering, skipping tribute to a dead typewriter. There’s also an extended riff on leaky faucets that evolves into some flashy licks (“Faucet Still Leaking”).

Closing cut “Moonshine in the Gas Tank” is an album highlight, straddling the ragtime/gospel thumb style of Mississippi John Hurt and the feel of good ol’ Bob Wills Western swing. And, of course, a little Leo Kottke. Speaking of inevitable comparisons, Neri leans squarely into his inner Michael Hedges on the two-track suite “The Question?” and “The Answer!” It’s a beautiful, spacious interlude, and every note is exactly where it needs to be.

bulging as it screams.

“All Hail Spider Bear” comes in like a burning tire rolling through a street just before a riot hits. At a scant 35 seconds, it’s the shortest offering on Chaotic Good, though it bleeds so nicely into “Don’t Drink the Water” and “I See Demons” that the first several tracks are almost a medley. Drummer Liam O’Neill pushes the tempo mercilessly.

For all the little movie sound clips (Joe Pesci and Brad Pitt make cameos) and lyrics such as “You could have rubbed one out / to keep the demons down / but you chose to let them out,” the real power of the record is its embrace of the political thread We’re seriously not going to fucking take it anymore.

Nowhere is that more evident than on “I Am the Revenge.” As the Path launch into a crushing groove, the band bellows together, “One hundred Nazi scalps” — a reference to the Nazihunting soldiers in Quentin Tarantino’s World War II film Inglourious Basterds.

As Berg roars out oaths and reminders

CHANNEL 15 All of these textures somehow make it into the title track. The huge open chords; the propulsive, funky MONDAYS > 9:00 P.M. bass lines; and a distinctly classical sense of harmony GET MORE INFO OR collide to great effect. As WATCH ONLINE AT opening tracks go, it’s a VERMONTCAM.ORG perfect introduction to Neri’s style — and a kaleidoscopic table of contents for the sounds to come.

16t-vcam-weekly.indd 1 7/29/19 It’s hard to say whether this latest work marks an improvement on Neri’s previous project, Night Visions.

But that’s only because they’re both excellent, finely engineered albums.

THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY Neri’s performances are nuanced and intimate, and his textural additions enhance the experience.

There’s not a lot of demand for fingerstyle guitar virtuosos, but perhaps that’s only because someone of Neri’s caliber hasn’t stumbled onto the sanitized soundstage of “America’s Got Talent.” We 1st ANNUAL VCC SUMMER may be a single viral video away from a COMEDY REVUE! genre renaissance. If so, Neri should get his due as one of the best.

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of Nazi atrocities, guitarist Matthew ERIC Kimball and bassist Andrew Thomas NEUMANN escalate into a frothing rage. It’s safe to assume where the band falls on the “Is it MAKE US A MIX TAPE! OK to punch Nazis?” debate.

FRI, AUG 2 @ 9:00PM That’s not to say that Chaotic Good is a purely political album. With a title TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND right out of a Dungeons & Dragons SAT, AUG 3 @ 9:00PM game, the record was bound to have songs like “Wizards Walk Among Us.” There’s also the local-scene-centric “I’m Glad You’re Gonyea,” an ode to punk band Doom Service’s Justin Gonyea, a (802) 859-0100 | WWW.VTCOMEDY.COM talented friend who no longer lives in 101 main street, BurlingtoN Vermont. “The world’s outside, and it’s been calling your name / like a needle Untitled-14 1 7/25/19 12:06 PM in the eye trying to get you outside,” Berg sings of his comrade, missing him while simultaneously proud to see his matriculation.

Chaotic Good is a heart-on-sleeve record, full of compassion as well as anger, and it feels very much of this time. It’s aggression with a purpose, a record to rage and reflect on all at once.

Chaotic Good is available at stateofmindrecordings.bandcamp.com.

The Path celebrate its release on Saturday, August 3, at Junktiques Collective in Burlington.

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mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Seth Yacovone (country), 6:30 p.m., $55-300.

MON.5

burlington

ARTSRIOT: Trivia Night, 7:30 p.m., free.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Nina’s Brew (blues, roots), 5:30 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Saint Nick and Jack Bandit (EDM), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 7 p.m., free. Open Circuit: Songsters (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Art Herttua and Ray Caroll (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Magnolia BLUE (blues), 8:30 p.m., free. Duke Aeroplane & the Ampersand Band (blues, rock), 10 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

SAT.3 // WHITE ELEPHANT [INDIE]

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 8 p.m., free.

chittenden county

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Open Mic Night with Kyle Stevens, 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone, 7 p.m.

Earth Angels Boston’s

WHITE ELEPHANT

have a hankering for yesteryear. Composed of Emerson College and Berklee College of Music

students, the group plays music reminiscent of late ’50s and early ’60s chart toppers. Its retro-inspired pop-rock evokes visions of taffeta dresses, sharp lapels, bouffant hairdos and slick pompadours twinkling under the speckled light of a mirror ball. Dabbling in doo-wop, garage-rock and surf, the band presents a polished reincarnation of a highly romanticized era. Check out White Elephant on Saturday, August 3, at Radio Bean in Burlington. Locals BARBACOA and LAKE WAVES add support.

TUE.6

burlington

ARTSRIOT: Florist, Ami Dang (indie), 8:30 p.m., $10.

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: The Slow Cookers (folk covers), 5:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Dayve Huckett (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: StorytellingVT, 7:30 p.m., free.

Sonofdov, Mike Herz (indie folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: CRWD CTRL (house, techno), 7 p.m., free. DJ A-RA$ (trap, house), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Danny of the Parts Plays Kids’ Music!, 9:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

middlebury area

HATCH 31: The Welterweights (country), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

LINCOLNS: Laugh Shack (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: The Dead Shakers, Halo Nellie, Nylon Otters, Trackstar (psychedelic, experimental), 7:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

WED.7

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

ARTSRIOT: Swearin’, Mike Krol (indie), 8:30 p.m., $13.

NECTAR’S: Local Strangers Dead Set Takeover (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

Alex Smith (folk), 8:45 p.m., free.

Honky-Tonk Tuesdays with Pony Hustle, 10 p.m., $5.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Molotov, 9:30 p.m., free.

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burlington

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Daniel Ian Smith and the Generations Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Mike Martin and Geoff Kim (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Emma Bowers, Champ Major (folk-rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: John Fealy (folk), 5:30 p.m., free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Matt DeCaro and Asa Martin (folk-emo), 8:45 p.m., free.

Mosaic featuring members of Kat Wright and the Welterweights (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: RambleTree with Special Guests (Irish, folk), 7-10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Hayley Jane and Friends (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Indie Rumble (improv), 7 p.m., $5. Open Mic (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

middlebury area

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Guy Henderson and Liza Nevis (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Trivia Night, 8 p.m., free.

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.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock, 9 p.m., free.

14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

NORTH HERO HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT: Cheney & Young (rock covers), 5:30 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): String Band Karaoke, 6 p.m., free. m

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Shore Thing « P.58 SD: Once upon a time, Beach House played a humble little club in Winooski called the Monkey House.

What have you had to give up as Beach House transitioned from playing small rooms to bigger venues?

VL: There’s definitely something extremely special about playing smaller rooms. I think Alex and I do miss that in a certain way. There’s an intimacy. The songs can just really exist in this very pure form when you’re playing for 100 to 200 people. I think people get more of a window into it. Everybody has to do a little bit less.

When you’re playing a venue that’s 2,000 to 3,000 capacity, there’s a hugeness to it. The sound increases fivefold.

There’s more booming. It’s more of a show, like an athletic event or something. Big shows are very exciting, lots of energy, lots of adrenaline. There are more crazy, psychic-energy vibes swirling around the room.

I think that Alex and I will at some point — we call it the bell curve, when all bands go down at some point. We look forward to that time where we can play smaller shows VICTORIA again.

SD: When I think of Baltimore and pop culture, I think of two things: Beach House and John Waters. Are you a fan of his work?

VL: Of course! He’s a whole other level.

I don’t think of us in the same sentence as him. He’s amazing. He’s a friend, and we’re lucky to know him. And all of us are lucky to be alive at the same time as him.

He’s a force. He’s one of the most open and hilarious people. He’s an inspiration to me. That’s how you live life.

SD: Do you ever think about making music on your own, or teaming up with other musicians for a side project?

VL: Never a solo career, I’ve never thought about that. I’ve never imagined that. But I did just start writing on my own and playing around. I’ve always preferred working with Alex. Collaboration is so fun and brings so much energy to your own work.

Sharing really takes things to new levels. I’ve never had that [desire]. Maybe it’s my personality. I just don’t want to keep things to myself. It’s a lot harder.

I have a lot of respect for LE GRAND solo artists because you’re just stuck with yourself all the time. I think that can be both a blessing and a curse.

NOTHING STAYS THE SAME,

PRESENTERS Diane Arnold & Dean Goodermote; Skip & Marilyn Rosskam

Ruthie Foster

August 4, 2019 • 7:00 p.m.

Award-winning singer and her quartet perform blues, folk, gospel, rock & soul CO-PRESENTERS: Pall Spera Company Realtors; W. Clinton, Jr. & Kathy Rasberry TECHNICAL SPONSOR: KneeBinding, Inc. HOSPITALITY SPONSORS: Trapp Family Lodge; Sun & Ski Inn and Suites MEDIA SPONSORS: Radio Vermont Group; Stowe Reporter ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: Vermont Tent Company

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SD: Earlier this year you played the Just Like Heaven festival, which was composed of bands who hit their peaks in the mid- to late 2000s.

Was it pitched to you that way?

VL: It was pitched as a festival in Long Beach. Usually when you’re asked, you get a couple names of other bands playing the festival. It won’t be every single person playing it. And I saw MGMT and a couple others and thought, Oh, that seems fun.

I didn’t at the time think, Oh, this is gonna feel like a college reunion. I didn’t actually think it would feel like a time capsule. A friend of mine in another one of the bands started making these jokes: Oh, we’re getting nostalgic for the early 2000s already. I just thought, Oh, ha ha, that’s funny. But when I got there, I was like, “Holy shit, there’s the Rapture.” I was still technically a teenager [when they formed]. I realized this was targeted to a certain demographic. It felt like some sort of strange reunion.

SD: Do you believe in multiverse theory: that there are infinite parallel realities? What do you think some of the other yous are doing in those alternate timelines?

VL: I think there’s probably a mother version of me. I think there’s a very wild, bad, dangerous version of me somewhere out there on the back of a motorcycle all in leather that’s riding into the sunset. I’m sure there’s an animal version of me, like a horse or a panda. I don’t spend too much time thinking about it, but I am a playful person and am always open to playful conversation. m Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com

INFO Beach House perform on Thursday, August 1, 8 p.m., at the Flynn MainStage in Burlington.

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n a video on her website, artist Sarah Amos says that printmaking is “a brilliant vehicle for my constant inquiries.” Without the benefit of asking her, a viewer can’t know for certain which questions she has for the world, for herself or for the creative process. There is only the result — her answers — on spirited display in her work. And, in her current exhibition at Burlington’s BCA Center, Amos’ artistic responses to her self-interrogation are marvelous to behold.

“Unique Multiples” is on view through October 6, which gives locals ample opportunity to visit this compelling exhibition — perhaps again and again. Here, “printmaking” does not mean simply creating two-dimensional works on paper.

The two street-level rooms of the gallery contain a number of enormous — 84 by 66 inches — collagraphic prints on felt, which are further augmented with paint, appliqué and prominent stitching in thick bamboo thread.

Exhibition notes state that Amos shifted in 2014 from printing on paper to “producing monumental images on fabric.” Given that she’s considered a master printmaker in numerous techniques, perhaps it’s not surprising that her “inquiries” would lead to an exploration of other materials. Or that, as her oxymoronic exhibition title indicates, she has created singular works of art in which printing is only part of the process.

Each of these pieces is a vigorously executed statement comprising geometric lines, ovoid forms, decorative patterning, texture and implied dimensionality. Though the works are nonrepresentational, some of them give the distinct impression of aboriginal influences and totem-like figures.

That’s no coincidence. Amos lives and works primarily in rural northern Vermont, but she is from Australia and refers to that down-under land as her “psychological home.” Whether her enigmatic images convey storytelling, mythology or a particular cultural iconography is unclear — and irrelevant. But Amos does describe herself as a “visual archaeologist,” interested in studying the artifacts and symbols of cultures and how handmade traditions in particular transmit meaning.

Printmaking itself, the artist states in

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that same video, is “a world of language; you’ve got to find the right language that speaks to your temperament, your process, your abilities as an artist.”

To extend that metaphor, one could say that an artist’s visual language will ideally have something to say to the viewer. Looking at art is a form of bearing witness, and some might find it most rewarding when the looking raises more questions — including how and why — than it offers answers.

The five years represented in “Unique Multiples” were a period of rich experimentation for Amos, who garnered a coveted Joan Mitchell Foundation grant in 2013. During this time she upended the idea and process of printmaking.

The first example of her collagraph-onfelt process was “39 Shillings,” included in the BCA exhibit. The 66-by-73-inch work pairs organic forms with geometric abstractions; the stitching, an inspired addition, adds to the complexity of the visual image.

In this and later works, Amos’ stitches seem like molecular formulae gone rogue, or doodles in a chemistry class.

The patterning, with its whiff of scientific authority, leads somewhere and nowhere at once, and the eye wants to follow its trajectory, to comprehend and translate.

Amos only grew bolder — with patterns, stitchwork embellishments, texture and color — from there. The depth she achieved in printing seductively lures a viewer into her imagined worlds.

According to gallery notes, Amos describes her abstract tableaux as “a type of private opera.” Most of these arias are dark, with graphic contrasts providing the drama.

One of the 84-by-66-inch works, though, is rendered in an audacious, brilliant blue — a color so deep that one wants to dive into it. Aptly titled “Blue Isabelle,” the abstraction distinctly conveys a royal presence — or, as the gallery text suggests, it achieves a “fascinating balance of implied figuration with embellished abstraction on a brocade-like background.”

The color equally calls to mind European work such as Delft blue pottery and Katsushika Hokusai’s images of the sea.

Amos has also returned to making smaller, simpler prints, and a selection of them is on view in “Unique Multiples.”

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paper — are minimally augmented with acrylic paint. The palette includes orange, shades of peach, and black and white.

Compared with the large-scale mixedmedia works, the configurations here are streamlined and more intimate.

In her “Citrus Gumbo Series,” Amos plays with citrine yellow and hot pink; a group of the pieces is arranged on a lime-green wall. The effect is like visual caffeine. The smaller works are otherwise studies in line and form; one can almost see Amos drawing them, following the line to see where it takes her.

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Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, August 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-8; $10 weekend pass. Info, info@craftproducers.com.

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TALK: AMY RAHN: The curator of “On the Hunt,” featuring artworks by Suzy Spence, leads a discussion with Spence as well as fellow exhibiting artist Dusty Boynton. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, Friday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. Info, 253 8358.

f BEN BALCOM: A short film, “The Sequence of

Years,” that investigates the relationship between cinematic artifice and experiences of everyday life. f KARA TORRES: “Myopia,” artwork in a variety of materials, including cloth, paint and PVC, that plays with visual perception, hidden imagery, subversive ideologies, and metaphorical and literal myopia. Reception: First Friday, August 2, 5-8 p.m. August 2-September 30. Info, 391-4083.

The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

TALK: RESIDENCY PROGRAMS FOR THE EMERGING ARTIST: Whitney Ramage, director of Rutland’s emerging 77ART residency program, and two of its visiting artists, Sarah Stefana Smith and Jason Rondinelli, guide a discussion about how artist residencies can improve one’s practice, strategies for seeking and securing a residency, and the basics of professional artist applications. BCA Center, Burlington, Wednesday, August 7, 6-8 p.m. $10. Info, 865-7166.

f JAMES VOGLER: Abstract oil paintings by the Vermont artist. August 1-31. Info, 391-4083.

Gallery at One Main in Burlington.

JESS POLANSHEK: “The Flower Messengers,” a collection of the first pieces in the Burlington artist’s newest series, celebrating plants and the animals that cherish them. August 1-31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

TALK: TIMOTHY SEGAR: The artist discusses the exhibit “Character Development,” which consists of steel sculptures outside the museum and works on paper in the South Gallery. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Thursday, August 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 257-0124.

‘LIGHT & LENSES’: Digital artists from Vermont Photo Group present eclectic styles within the 16-by-20 format. August 2-30. Info, 434-5503.

Mirabelles Café & Bakery in Burlington.

f LINDA E. JONES: “Traces,” a retrospective of selected mixed-media paintings including new work inspired by personal archaeological exploration.

Reception: Thursday, August 1, 5-7 p.m. August 1-September 13. Info, 860-2700. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

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f ‘MAG WHEELS: ARTISTRY IN MOTION’: An exhibition of all things car related. Artwork juried by a panel of MAG members. Reception and car show: Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., a showcase of custom paint jobs on cars and car parts, cohosted by the Green Mountain Kruzerz. August 3-31. Info, 891-2014. Milton Artists’ Guild Art Center & Gallery.

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f PALETTEERS OF VERMONT: A group exhibition

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Artists’ Guild is on a roll. A reception this Saturday, August 3, for its new exhibit includes an actual car show, courtesy of the Green Mountain Kruzerz. Autophiles can geek out over the custom auto paint jobs on Saturday afternoon and return to the gallery all month long to browse car-related artwork. Featured MAG artists include Ethan Rogati, Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr., Alissa Kenwood, Richard Lyon, Donna Underwood, Cathy Hartley and Catherine Putzier. Visiting artists are Aaron Stein, Norman La Rock and Jordan Douglas.

Through August. Pictured: “Hot Rod Show # 11” by Brunelle.

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f CAROL HOCHREITER: “Journey,” paintings in

of works by members of the long-standing artist organization. Reception: Saturday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon August 6-30. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

mixed media by the local artist. Reception: Friday, August 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. August 2-30. Info, 518-5631604. Strand Main Gallery in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

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ART EVENTS

f ‘THE ART AMONG US’: Artworks by 19 members of the congregation including photography, painting, wood, fabric sculpture and more, in conjunction with the Vermont Festival of the Arts. Weekends only.

Reception: Sunday, August 4, noon-2 p.m. August 3-18. Info, 917-4060. Waitsfield United Church of Christ.

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ART ON PARK: Local art vendors including jewelers, artists, woodworkers, accessory and apparel designers, potters, craftspeople, and specialty food and beverage producers display and sell their wares.

Park St., downtown Stowe, Thursday, August 1, 5-8 p.m. Info, 800-467-8693.

guide and at their own pace. Wood-fired pizza available from La Pizza Lupo. Guests bringing or consuming alcohol on the grounds must be of legal age. Hall Art Foundation, Reading, Friday, August 2, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 952-1056.

FRIDAY ARTISAN MARKET: Featuring a variety of food, local goods, art, music and family activities.

Spruce Peak at Stowe, Friday, August 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Info, 253-3437.

GALLERY TALK WITH JIM BLAIR: The longtime National Geographic photographer discusses his work in conjunction with a current exhibition.

Middlebury College Museum of Art, Friday, August 2, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5007.

ARTIST TALK: BARBARA TAKENAGA: The artist discusses her immersive installation, “Looking at Blue,” on view in the museum. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Wednesday, August 7, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 257-0124.

MEET THE ARTISTS OF GIAW: Learn about the artists’ processes, featuring Jim Holzschuh, wood turner, and Terry Beuhner, jewelry artist. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Grand Isle Art Works, Wednesday, July 31, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 378-4591.

Landscape,” contemporary realist paintings.

Reception: Friday, August 2, 5-7 p.m. August 2-31.

Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

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, Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to browse. Info, 865-7166.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING: Sessions featuring a variety of approaches to working from the figure are suited to all levels of drawing, painting and sculpture backgrounds and expertise. Easels and tables available. River Arts, Morrisville, Tuesday, August 6, 3-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 888-1261.

f RORY JACKSON: “Places of Belonging,” paintings that depict the local artist’s two homes, in Vermont and Ghana. Reception: Friday, August 2, 5-7 p.m.

August 2-31. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. Various Burlington locations, Friday, August 2, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.

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FIRST THURSDAYS: The monthly event features four AIR Artists in multiple media. AIR Gallery, St. Albans, Thursday, August 1, 4:30-7 p.m. Info, 528-5222.

‘A SLATE STATE OF MIND’: Artist Kerry O. Furlani gives a talk and slate-carving demonstration using traditional methods she learned at the Frink School of Figurative Sculpture in Stoke-on-Trent, England.

Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, Sunday, August 4, 2-4 p.m. $5 or free with museum admission. Info, 877-3406.

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f BRENDA MYRICK: New work in acrylic and oil.

Reception: Saturday, August 3, 5-8 p.m., with live music by Nate Gusakov. August 3-31. Info, 458-1415.

Bristol Cliffs Café. f PENNY BILLINGS: “Light and the Tonalist

f ‘TRANSLATION OBJECTS FOR SITUATIONS AND SITES’: A multimedia installation by Christy Georg.

Reception: Friday, August 2, 5-7 p.m., with live music.

August 2-30. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

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SOUTHERN VERMONT ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL: The 41st annual event features work by local artists and artisans, live music, specialty food and spirits, and children’s activities. Camelot Village, Bennington,

ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY PAMELA POLSTON. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES.

ALISA DWORSKY & BILL FEREHAWK: “Job Site,” a room-size installation that explores the drawing and choreography inherent in architecture and incorporates paper, graphite, wood and video projection.

SARAH AMOS: “Unique Multiples,” innovative prints employing multiple techniques by the Australian artist, who spends part of her time in northern Vermont. Through October 6. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

DAPHNA MERO: Three short films by the filmmaker, dancer and choreographer in the exhibition booth.

JERRY RALYA: “1,” pastel works from the artist’s “Social Justice” and “Vessels” series. Curated by Little Umbrella. Through July 31. Info, 391-4083. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

ERIN PRIMIANO: Portrait-style paintings of birds.

Through July 31. Info, 338-7441. Thirty-odd in Burlington.

‘FEMME FATALE: WHEN I RISE’: Artwork by Ashley Menard-Livingston, Constance Craik and Hannah Smith in a “tribute to women everywhere.” Through July 31. Info, asm.exhibitions@gmail.com. Flynndog Station in Burlington.

‘INSIDE THE DOLLHOUSE: A TALE OF WHIMSY AND FEMALE MYTH’: Paper-pulp art by Eden Stern, abstract sculptures by Aimee Hertog, and digital/analog works

by Rita Bard. Through August 1. Info, asm.exhibitions@ gmail.com. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington.

JACOB HESSLER: “Rising Times,” contemporary fine art photography focused on the effects of climate change on coastal communities. Through August 31.

Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

JORDAN DOUGLAS: “(Re)memberings,” silver gelatin photographs, toned in sepia. Through August 24.

Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

ROBERT GOLD: “Bob’s World,” vibrantly colored painted digital images. Through July 31. Info, 391-4083. Gallery at One Main in Burlington.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ART INSTALLATION: Upward Bound students, who are first in their families to go to college, display artwork that addresses the conditions in detention camps on the U.S. southern border. Through August 25. Info, 656-2961. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

‘THE VERMONT LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION’: Works in photography, pastel, watercolor, sculpture and painting by Vermont artists Jeff Clarke, Deborah Holmes, Robin Kent, David Pound and Daryl Storrs. Through July 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

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‘ALL THE WATERS’: Twenty-five artists from Chittenden County show works in oil, watercolor, pastel, collage, photography, glass and mixed media.

Through August 31. Info, 899-3211. Jericho Town Hall.

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.

BONNIE ACKER: “Hues of Summer,” new paintings by the Burlington artist. Through September 3. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

HAROLD WESTON: Works by the modernist painter and social activist (1894-1972) dubbed “the Thoreau of the Adirondacks.” Through August 25. ‘WILLIAM WEGMAN: OUTSIDE IN’: More than 60 works from the renowned artist’s collection, including Polaroid photos of his Weimeraners, pages from his handmade book Field Guide to North America and to Other Regions, drawing and postcard paintings.

Through October 20. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

‘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.

Ewing, Theo Kennedy and A.S. McGuffin. Best in show awarded. Through August 30. ‘VALUES’: Works by members of central Vermont’s Art Resource Association. Through August 2. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

MICHAEL SMITH: “I Can’t Move,” case studies in still life behavior. Through August 24. Info, 899-3211.

Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

BETTINA M. DESROCHERS: “I found this stuff in your recycle bin,” sculptures using detritus from local trash cans and dumpsters. Through August 1. Info, 413-275-6705. Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier.

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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.

EMILIA OLSON: “Resurfaced,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Through August 17. Info, moetown52@comcast.net. Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

AGATHE MCQUESTON: “A License to Stare,” classically rendered sculptures and drawings by the Montpelier artist. Through August 30. Info, 279-5558. Card Room, Vermont Statehouse, in Montpelier.

‘EYE SPY’: Watch out, you’re being observed in this fun show focused on the eye. LISA MYERS: “Seriality,” mixed-media pieces based on old photographs of the artist’s grandmother and her siblings. TORAH MOORE: “Everyday, Someone – 365 Days in Black & White,” a visual diary of black-and-white iPhone photographs. Through August 23. Info, 479-7069.

Studio Place Arts in Barre.

ANNUAL SUMMER JURIED ART EXHIBIT: A group exhibit featuring oil and acrylic paintings, pastel, photography and mixed media, juried by Hasso

JAMIE HANSEN: Photography and assemblages from the streets of Cuba. Through September 1. Info, 552-8105. The North Branch Café in Montpelier.

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Burlington Harbor. Free. Info, 448-4297, artssowonderful2@gmail.com.

58TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK FESTIVALS: Vermont artists and artisans are invited to participate in one or both festivals at Main Street Park in Rutland, taking place August 10 and 11 and October 12 and 13. Deadline just before each show. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland.

Info, artinthepark@chaffeeartcenter.org, 775-0356.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS: The Cambridge Arts Council’s 11th annual event is Saturday, August 10. It is a gently curated showcase of fine art in all mediums, but we are especially interested in increasing the number of painters. Deadline: August 9. Downtown Jeffersonville.

Booth fee $40; $25 for students. Info, cambridgeartsvt@gmail.com, cambridgeartsvt.org/fota.

‘BEYOND THE SEED’: Established and emerging artists are invited to submit one or two pieces for an upcoming exhibit; must be wire-hung. Deadline: August 23. Jericho Town Hall. Info, catherine. mcmains@gmail.com, jerichovt.org.

JURIED SHOW AT THE AIR GALLERY: The artist-run gallery has monthly jury sessions in July, August and September. Deadline: September 4. Artist in Residence Gallery, St. Albans. Free. Info, artistinresidence.coop@gmail.com.

CALL FOR MAKERS: The Champlain Maker Faire, to be held September 28, will focus on two areas: growing distributive manufacturing in Vermont; and engaging schools in making, project and startup development and tool and equipment use. Those who respond have the option to exhibit Friday at the School Maker Day, at Friday Night’s Makers in the Dark Night of Illumination, and/or at the main Champlain Maker Faire event Saturday. Deadline: August 25. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms. Info, 578-7738, champlain. makerfaire.com.

LYNDONVILLE MURAL PROJECT: Seeking an artist for our third community mural. The “canvas” is a four-story building with windows, and the mural will have a botanical theme. Completion in autumn 2020.

Deadline: July 31. Green Mountain Books and Prints, Lyndonville.

Info, 626-5051, kcradysmith@hotmail.com.

CALL TO ART-LOVING WRITERS: VOICING ART POETRY READING: Calling for submissions/reading of original poetry or prose written by all ages and experience levels in response to the “Bucolic Concrete” art exhibit at Flynndog Gallery, or by other art of the writer’s choice.

In-person and live-streamed, family-friendly reading on August 24.

Deadline: August 23. Nomad Coffee — South End Station, Burlington.

Free. Info, poartryproject@gmail.com.

CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS: Are you an artist ages 14 to 25 looking to showcase your unique skills? Service Rendered is hosting an annual art show on August 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Your artwork will be available for sale; no commission. Deadline: July 31. Courtyard Marriott

MAIL ART AT THE ROKEBY: The upcoming exhibit “Structures” will introduce contemporary art into the historic buildings on the museum grounds, asking viewers to contemplate the role that structures play in shaping our experience of the world. To that end, the museum invites artists from across the world to submit a piece of mail art that will be exhibited in the Tourist Cabin. Deadline: August 20. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh. Info, 877-3406, rokeby.org.

MURAL ARTISTS NEEDED: Service Rendered Inc. is developing plans for three murals in Burlington and Winooski and needs volunteer artists to help with these walls. There is a paint sponsor. Deadline: July 31. Various Burlington & Winooski locations. Info, 310-6611, artssowonderful2@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

‘KINDREDS: TANGIBLE AND INEFFABLE’: Paintings by Kate Emlen and ceramic works by Amanda Nichols.

Through August 24. Info, 738-3667. The Garage Cultural Center in Montpelier.

LINDA MANEY: “Plane Geometry,” paintings that explore, and sometimes complicate, common geometric shapes. Through September 28. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

LOIS EBY: “Studies in Rhythmic Vitality,” abstract paintings by the Vermont artist. Through September 27. Info, leby@loiseby.com. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

MARILYN MADDISON AND ALANA LAPOINT: “Imaginings,” abstract photography, and paintings, respectively. Through August 31. Info, 595-5252.

Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

MICHAEL T. JERMYN: Framed images from the Montpelier photographer’s trip to Italy and Spain.

Through September 4. Info, 223-4300. Salaam Boutique in Montpelier.

‘SHOW 33’: Recent works by members of the collective art gallery. Through August 3. Free. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier.

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stone. Deadline: August 2. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10; free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069, studioplacearts.com.

SEABA ART HOP JURIED SHOW: This show is the highlight exhibition of the 27th annual South End Art Hop. An independent juror will select from a range of artwork in diverse mediums. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three selections, with an additional people’s choice selection. All selected work will be displayed at the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts through the fall. Submit one or two pieces for consideration. Deadline: August 1. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Burlington. Info, seaba.com.

SPA STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAM: SPA has received funding to support an 11-month studio residency program for November 20, 2019, to October 31, 2020. A small private studio on the second floor of the visual arts center will be provided at no charge to an emerging artist from the greater Barre/Montpelier area who wants to build a new body of work for exhibition. Deadline: August 9. Studio Place Arts, Barre. Info, 479-7069, submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com, studioplacearts.com.

VALLEY ARTS PHOTO SHOW: This non-juried show, open to amateur and professional photographers, is September 13 to October 6. Rules for submission: The work must be the sole creation of the artist; work is presented uninsured; participants can submit up to three photos; presenter reserves the right to restrict works for any reason; work must remain on display for the entire exhibition. Deadline: September 8. Big Red Barn Gallery at Lareau Farm, Waitsfield. $35.

Info, 496-6682, valleyartsvt.com.

VERMONT TRADITIONAL ARTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: For the 27th year, VTAAP offers stipends up to $2,000 to master and apprentice pairs to cover time, materials and travel expenses. The program brings teachers and learners together to support the continuance of traditional art forms. Deadline: August 15. Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury. Info, 388-4964, vermontfolklifecenter.org.

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‘ART OF WATER ‘: An all-member, all-mediums art exhibit, part of the Guild’s 20th anniversary celebration honoring planet Earth. Through August 27. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

‘SITETIME : CORDWOOD : SHARING’: A multimedia exhibition assembled by Erika Senft Miller, Nancy Winship Milliken and Michael Zebrowski features photographs, video, sound, virtual-reality time-lapse, prints, drawings, and three logs; all are ephemera captured, collected and created during a two-year exhibit in the Vermont Arts Council Sculpture Garden. Through August 23. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

AUDUBON MEMBER PHOTO SHOW: Avian pictures taken by the Rutland County Audubon Society members. Through July 31. Info, 775-7119. Maclure Library in Pittsford.

CHRISTIAN AARON MENDOZA: “Exactitude,” mixed-media works on paper, canvas and wood that reflect the New York City-based Nicaraguan artist’s influences of indigenous forms, architecture and contemporary, urban modalities. Through August 10.

Info, vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.

SUSAN SAWYER: Botanical artworks. Through September 30. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

‘THREADS’: Tapestries and fiber art by local weavers Lorilla Banbury, Barbara Bendix, Julie Singer George, Andrea Gould, Toby Goldsmith and Connie Koeller.

Through September 5. Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

LEONARD RAGOUZEOS: “In Black and White/Then and Now,” abstract paintings and large India ink drawings and portraits, created over 25 years by the Vermont artist. Through August 3. Info, the77gallery@gmail. com. B&G Gallery in Rutland.

‘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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‘COMPOSING FORM’: A group exhibition of contemporary sculptors working in ceramics, highlighting figurative and abstract work that references human history, intervention and experience. Curated by Rachel Moore. Through August 24. ‘EXPOSED.’: The 28th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, featuring works on the gallery lawn and around downtown Stowe. Through October 19. DUSTY BOYNTON: “Reliefs,” painted and cut figures on wood by the Vermont artist. Through August 24. SUZY SPENCE: “On the Hunt,” paintings that consider contemporary power struggles through the metaphor of fox hunting. Curated by Amy Rahn. Through August 24.

Info, 235-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

‘EXPLORING WATER’: Mary Admasian, Kate Burnim, Renée Greenlee and Erika Senft Miller exhibit photography, sculpture, cyanotypes, painting, video installation, window installation and mixed media, curated by Kelly Holt. Through August 31. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

JIM WESTPHALEN: “Of Land and Light,” new images of the Vermont landscape by the local photographer.

JUSTIN HOEKSTRA: New non-objective abstract works by the Burlington artist. ‘WITHIN SIGHT / WITH INSIGHT’: Paintings by Kevin Kearns and Helen Shulman. Through August 3. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

‘MORRISVILLE MOSAICS’: Multiple artistic interpretations of a sense of place, in a variety of mediums, originating from a community photographic project.

Through September 25. f ‘UNDERCOVER’: Artwork in a variety of mediums created by members of the Open Studio Figure Drawing group. Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, August 8, 5-7 p.m.

Through September 15. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

‘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.

PHOTOGRAPHERS WORKROOM: The second annual artist pop-up exhibit featuring Nancy Banks, Christie Carter, Rosalind Daniels, Kay Jostrand, Marcie Scudder, Peggy Smith and Shapleigh Smith. Through August 12. Info, marcie@marciescudder.com. Comfort Farm in Stowe.

‘THEN AND NOW’: A plein air landscape exhibition of works by 12 20th-century masters of the medium and 30 contemporary artists painting in the same locations; in celebration of the gallery’s 35th anniversary. Through September 2. Info, 644-5100.

Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

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Rory Jackson Lots of Vermonters have a summer camp by a lake, and

BURLINGTON ARTISTS: Oil-on-wood paintings

by Adam Forguites, abstract acrylic paintings by Travis Nutting and multimedia works by Christine Pemberton. Through July 31. Info, 372-8889. Island Arts South Hero Gallery.

his non-Vermont time in a more unexpected locale: Ghana. Specifically, the peninsula

‘OF EARTH: IMAGE AND CLAY’: The digital images and videos by John Douglas and works in clay by Joan Watson. Through August 31. Info, 355-2150.

GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

plenty of flatlanders have second homes in Vermont. But local artist Rory Jackson spends

known as Cape Three Points. Whether surrounded by Addison County farmland or West African beaches, Jackson feels at home. He expresses this duality in a new exhibition of paintings titled “Places of Belonging,” which opens with a reception this Friday, August 2, at Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury. Through August. Pictured: “Love Potion.”

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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. Through September 1. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

CHRIS JEFFREY: “Light and Color,” new work by the central Vermont artist. Through August 3. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

DUNCAN JOHNSON: “Recent Work,” wall sculptures created from reclaimed wood. Through July 31.

Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

22ND ANNUAL BIG RED BARN ART SHOW: Vermont artists and artisans display their wares three exhibitions in one: the main exhibit, with up to four pieces from each artist; the small-works show with two pieces per artist; and the Art Stall, a corner dedicated to modestly priced prints and cards.

Through September 2. Info, 496-6682. Big Red Barn Gallery at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield.

CORLISS GRIFFITH & MARYELLEN SULLIVAN: Oil paintings of Vermont scenes, and abstract photographs of a recent trip to Europe, respectively.

Through August 31. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

‘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. Through October 13. Info, 583-5832. Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

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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.

‘AMASSED AND UP-ENDED: DECODING THE LEGACY OF STUFF’: Objects, photographs and documents representing four generations of the Robinson family, and exploring how what we save over a lifetime helps to tell our stories. Through October 27.

Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

ANDREW MARKS: Fantasy creatures carved from briar burl and mounted on stone. Through August 31. ‘THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OF DAN KILEY’: A touring retrospective exhibition in celebration

HOMER WELLS: “From the Foothills of the Mighty Hogbacks to Thompson’s Point,” etched aluminum wall hangings. JIM BLAIR: “Clouds: Recent Work,” images by the longtime National Geographic photographer. Through July 31. Info, 485-0098.

Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

‘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. KARLA VAN VLIET: Scored and reworked paintings by the Bristol artist. Through August 4. Info, 382-9222.

Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

ROSE UMERLIK: “The Human Experience,” abstract graphite and oil on panel works that explore the complexity of what it is to be human. Through August 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘WATER’: Photographs submitted from around the globe that document the fragility of disappearing glaciers, juried by Elizabeth Avedon. Through August 10. Info, photos@photoplacegallery.com. PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury.

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33RD ANNUAL QUILT EXHIBITION: Quilts made by Windsor County quilters, featuring activities and demonstrations. Through September 15. Free with museum admission. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock.

‘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.

f ‘LAND ON PAPER’: A group exhibition of prints in a variety of styles that address the theme.

Reception: Friday, August 2, 5-7 p.m. Through August 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

LUCIANA FRIGERIO: “Skywriting,” works that explore the deconstruction and reworking of the book, creating new images. Reception: Friday, August 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through August 2. Info, 295-0808.

Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

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CASPIAN ARTS POP-UP GALLERY: An exhibition of works by member artists. Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 533-7733.

Caspian Artworks in Greensboro.

f ‘DOUBLE VISION’: Paintings and photographs of the Northeast Kingdom by Louise Arnold and Karen Gowen. Reception: Sunday, August 4, 4-7 p.m.

Through September 1. Info, 563-2037. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick.

‘FROM GRANITE TO GOLD’: An exhibit examining the life of Burdean Sebert (1900-95), the daughter of a local stonecutter who became an Emmy-winning performer in a touring company, and then an instructor of drama and public speaking in Montpelier.

Through August 31. Info, 472-8555. Hardwick Historical Society.

JAY HUDSON: Realistic acrylic landscape and bird paintings of NEK subjects. Through August 31. Info, lionize47@yahoo.com. Community National Bank, Barton Branch.

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f KATHLEEN KOLB: “Night & Day/Now & Then,” new paintings and drawings by the Vermont artist.

Reception and artist talk: Friday, August 2, 5 p.m.

Through September 8. Info, 533-9075. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

‘MIND’S EYE: Artwork by Randee Leightcap and Meri Stiles that explores emotional responses to the natural and social worlds. Through August 24. Info, nekguild@gmail.com. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

‘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 explore myriad professional, creative, superstitious, violent and domestic uses. Through December 31. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

f ‘ROOTS’: A group show of Vermont artists that celebrates democracy, community and “the digging down of it all.” Reception: Thursday, August 1, 6-8 p.m. Through September 16. Info, 533-2045. Miller’s Thumb Gallery in Greensboro.

VANESSA COMPTON: “Independence Day,” paintings and collages. Through August 1. Info, 525-3366.

Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

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DONA ANN MCADAMS: “Performative Arts,” a major retrospective of four decades of work by the photographer and activist, who now lives in Sandgate, Vt. Curated by John Killacky. Through September 23. 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. Through December 1.

Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

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‘HOOKIN’ IN VERMONT’: Textile art by local rug hookers Ina Anderson, Theresa Clark, Jennifer Davey, Bonnie Dore, Susie Gray, Betty LaWhite, Theresa Manning and Fern Strong. Through September 15.

Info, 728-8912. White River Craft Center in Randolph.

22ND ANNUAL NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: Outdoor sculptures and gallery exhibits featuring 41 artists throughout the historic village. Through November 3. Info, 430-9715. Various locations around North Bennington.

‘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.

‘EVERYTHING IS STILL: PHOTOGRAPHERS WORKING IN MOTION PICTURE FILM’: An exhibition of 20 photographers from the U.S., Singapore and Japan who use cinematic film to create still images, curated by Vermont artist Stephen Schaub. Through August 11. Info, 367-1310. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

ATHENA PETRA TASIOPOULOS: Mixed-media collage work by the Barre artist. Through September 14. Info, 685-4699. North Common Arts in Chelsea.

CELIA REISMAN: “The Vermont Paintings,” intricate landscapes and neighborhood views, Main Gallery.

HELEN MATTESON: “Geometric Exercises,” paintings and drawings by the late Vermont/New York artist, Center Gallery. Through August 11. Info, 767-9670.

BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

EMILY BURKHOLDER: Landscape and animal paintings in oil and watercolor by the Barnard artist.

Through August 7. Info, 728-2380. Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.

RAE NEWELL: “The Tunbridge Fair,” a solo show of paintings by the Bridgewater Corners artist. Through September 5. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

‘RENDERING: CAUSE TO BECOME’: A summer invitational exhibit featuring portrait sculptures

by Chris Wilson, paintings by Joan Feierabend, and drawings by Stephanie Suter and Nick DeFriez.

Through September 1. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

SADIE KENNEDY: “Sadie’s Fancy Work,” embroidery by the late local textile artist. Through August 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

‘SCATTERED GEOMETRY’: Ceramics by Jenny Swanson and Holly Walker. Through September 6. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery in South Royalton.

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2019 SUMMER JURIED EXHIBITION: “Messages for the Future,” artists’ responses to the power and place of art in a changing world, juried by Alan Chong of the Currier Museum of Art. Through August 21.

Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘THE 99 FACES PROJECT’: A nationally traveling exhibit designed, by Boston-based visual artist Lynda Michaud Cutrell, to reduce the stigma of mental illness. Photographs, videos, paintings and sculptures present true-to-life images to challenge assumptions about what living with mental illness looks like. Through September 30. Info, 603-4942179. Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, N.H. ‘ARTISTS AS INNOVATORS’: A group exhibition of works by artists who have received fellowships from the New York State Council on the Arts/New York Foundation for the Arts over three decades.

See artmuseum@plattsburgh.edu for schedule of artist talks and workshops. Through August 9.

Info, 518-564-2474. Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y. ‘THIERRY MUGLER COUTURISSIME’: A retrospective of the French creator’s prêt-à-porter and haute couture creations, 1973-2001. Through September 8. Info, 514-285-2000. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. m

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uentin Tarantino’s new film is a valentine to old Hollywood. The director casts a lingering look back at the legendary haunts: Musso & Frank Grill, Casa Vega, the studio lots where TV westerns were shot, and the mansions high in the hills from which the old guard watched the new advance. Al Pacino is priceless as an old-school wheeler-dealer, an agent surgically attached to a barroom’s table phone. And, of course, these are secondhand memories. Tarantino was 6 in 1969, when his movie is set.

Given that Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood garnered “universal acclaim,” on the aggregators, and the five-star rating suggests I concur, I thought it might be a hoot to comment on the picture through the prism of one of the few pans it’s gotten. Especially as the pan came from a longtime film fan who was there. Rex Reed is in many respects a Tinseltown institution as vintage as any in this picture.

Rather than recede into the past like the studio system, though, he’s continued to offer his increasingly crotchety, frequently confused take on current offerings. Faux pas and snafus include calling Melissa McCarthy “tractor-sized” in 2013 and making fun of Renée Zellweger’s

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face in his review of The Whole Truth. He has also made bizarre factual errors. The 80-yearold mistook The Shape of Water director Guillermo del Toro for actor Benicio Del Toro and claimed the filmmaker was born in Spain rather than Mexico.

“Rancid, preposterous and hysterically over the top,” Reed begins his Hollywood review. This from someone who was in Myra Breckinridge (1970)! “[A]nother hopped-up fairy tale like every other Tarantino epic.”

Tarantino films are epic fairy tales? Who says “hopped-up”?

But there’s dumber to come. “Who else,” Reed asks, “would envision the historic Manson gang massacre … as a comedy? ... I find ... any attempt to laugh off the Manson murders as sitcom fodder embarrassing.”

What should embarrass Reed is his failing grasp on reality. Tarantino’s latest doesn’t have a sitcommy scene in it and never suggests there was anything funny about the Charles Manson murders. That’s just delusional.

Tarantino revisits the waning days of the studio age, taking us down memory lane in the company of two extraordinarily entertaining creations. Leonardo DiCaprio is Rick Dalton, a veteran actor falling out of fashion as the counterculture encroaches. Brad Pitt plays Cliff Booth, his stunt double and best bro. We

TRUE BROMANCE Pitt and DiCaprio are perfection as old friends struggling to navigate new times.

get an affectionate look through their eyes at the workings of an industry transitioning from the star system of Louis B. Mayer to the era ushered in by films like Easy Rider.

And, of course, we get lots of the elaborate tendrils of reference-rich talk that are Tarantino’s signature. Some are melancholy. Others are funny. But none of that talk concerns the killings. “[I]t is never clear to the viewer what anyone is saying or doing,” Reed summarizes with the huff of a pensioner muttering on his way out of movie night. Reed’s nostalgia for Holly-

Under the Silver Lake ★★★★

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e ran short of theatrical releases last week, so I opted to see a streaming movie that never hit Vermont multiplexes. And we have a theme. If Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood memorializes a bygone Los Angeles, Under the Silver Lake (now on Amazon Prime and other platforms) is about LA right now.

At the same time, this third film from writerdirector David Robert Mitchell is about every LA noir movie ever made.

Mitchell broke out with It Follows (2014), a restrained, artful horror film about paranoia.

His follow-up, which premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, is rambling, overlong (at 140 minutes) and decidedly not a horror film. Starring Andrew Garfield as a deadbeat attempting to solve a nebulous mystery, Under the Silver Lake suggests The Big Lebowski without a likable protagonist. It drags. Viewers willing to stick it out, though, will be rewarded with at least one award-worthy setpiece and a weird-ass denouement that’s hard to forget.

Garfield’s character, Sam, lives in a Silver Lake apartment from which he’s on the verge of being evicted. Two running jokes tell us most of what we know about him: First, every acquaintance he meets asks if he’s “working,” yet the most work we ever see him do is scoping out girls from his balcony. Second, he stinks — literally, thanks to a skunk encounter, and often figuratively.

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BARK CITY Keough plays the dog-loving object of a wannabe sleuth’s obsession in Mitchell’s hyperreal LA noir.

enough to pursue a stunning neighbor, Sarah (Riley Keough), who is shot and scored to recall the dangerous blonds of Vertigo and Body Double. She teases him, then vanishes. Convinced that Sarah’s fate is linked to the enigmatic death of a billionaire (Chris Gann), Sam lurches into conspiracy theorist mode. But the more clues he chases, the more the mystery

spirals outward, soon encompassing a reclusive zine maker, a dog killer, a naked assassin in an owl mask, a band called Jesus and the Brides of Dracula, and a character who introduces himself as “the Homeless King.”

Mitchell sets an absurdist, quasi-parodic tone early on with a scene in which a squirrel goes splat on the pavement before Sam’s

wood’s heyday makes him bitter. Tarantino is nostalgic and elevates that longing into a thing of elegiac beauty.

“I reject your hypothesis,” the director snapped when a journalist suggested to him that Margot Robbie had too few lines as Sharon Tate (she doesn’t). Reed’s review is riddled with ridiculous, misguided hypotheses, including his complaint about too much “bubble gum rock” (there’s none). They’re spectacularly whacked.

I reject them along with his disdain for the state of cinema. This is about as great as it’s gotten.

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eyes; a dolly zoom conveys his horror with comic overkill. Vintage noir pioneered these tropes, David Lynch and Brian De Palma painted them with an ironic ’80s gloss, and now Mitchell puts the conventions at a second remove and gives them a millennial spin.

Topher Grace plays an unnamed friend of Sam’s who sums up his problem: “Narcissism and Entitlement 101.” Sam’s conspiracy obsession makes him a Thomas Pynchon hero updated for an age when everything is performative and nothing is private. The two friends converse earnestly about the paranoia of the digital age even as they use a drone to watch a far-off stranger undress. Grace delivers the movie’s thesis line: “We crave mystery ’cause there’s none left.”

Is Sam really solving a mystery, Sam Spadestyle, or is he just another cultural consumer, obsessing over trivia to make himself feel important? In an amazing sequence involving a character known as “the Songwriter” (Jeremy Bobb), Mitchell explores a possible endpoint of this line of thinking with delirious verve.

The ultimate shaggy dog story, Under the Silver Lake features a wealth of actual dogs and arguably not a single character who’s compelling as a human being. Visually enthralling, it shamelessly embraces the tinselly dazzle of its setting. Yet it’s no empty creation, achieving unlikely moments of poignancy when the absurdity somehow seems to make all the sense in the world.

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NEW IN THEATERS THE FAREWELL: Awkwafina plays a young woman who goes to China to say goodbye to her grandmother, whom the family is keeping in the dark about her diagnosis, in this drama written and directed by Lulu Wang (Posthumous). Tzi Ma and Diana Lin also star.

(100 min, PG. Roxy) FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW: Two former antagonists from the Fast & Furious franchise (Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham) team up to defeat a “cyber-genetically enhanced” Idris Elba in this over-the-top action flick from director David Leitch (Atomic Blonde). With Helen Mirren and Vanessa Kirby. (135 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Sunset, Welden) MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE: Nick Broomfield (Kurt & Courtney) directed this documentary about the tumultuous relationship between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse, the late Marianne Ihlen. (102 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)

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AVENGERS: ENDGAMEHHHH It takes all Marvel’s effects wizards, a huge cast and a three-hour run time to put the Avengers back together again in the second half of this two-parter. (181 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 5/1) CRAWLHH1/2 Have you been waiting for a survival horror movie about a young woman (Kaya Scodelario) fighting off a passel of alligators in a basement during a hurricane? Director Alexandre Aja (Mirrors) says, “You’re welcome.” With Barry Pepper and Ross Anderson. (87 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 7/17)

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOODHHHHH The Manson murders of 1969 are the background for this story of a TV star (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double (Brad Pitt) trying to adjust to changing times in the latest from writer-director Quentin Tarantino.

With Margot Robbie, Dakota Fanning and Timothy Olyphant. (161 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/31) PAVAROTTIHH1/2 Ron Howard directed this documentary about the celebrated opera tenor, featuring footage of celebrities such as Princess Diana, Spike Lee and Bono. (114 min, PG-13; reviewed

by R.K. 7/10)

ECHO IN THE CANYONHHHH1/2 Andrew Slater directed this documentary about the music scene in Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon, with appearances from the Byrds, the Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. (82 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 6/26)

ROCKETMANHH1/2 Taron Egerton plays Elton John in this biopic about his breakthrough years, directed

by Dexter Fletcher (Eddie the Eagle). With Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard. (121 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 6/5)

THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCOHHHH1/2 A young man (Jimmie Fails) tries to hold on to a piece of prime real estate with family connections in this urban elegy directed by Joe Talbot, also starring Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover and Tichina Arnold.

(121 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 7/3)

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2H1/2 What do our pets do when we’re not around? This sequel to the 2016 animated adventure flick continues the story of neurotic terrier Max (Patton Oswalt) and his furry friends. Chris Renaud returned to codirect. With Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford and Jenny Slate. (86 min, PG; reviewed by R.K. 6/12)

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)

THE LION KINGHHH Stylized animated singing lions are replaced by photorealistic animated singing lions in this remake of the Disney cartoon classic about the heir to an embattled African kingdom, with the voices of Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen and James Earl Jones. Jon Favreau directed. (118 min, PG)

ANNABELLE COMES HOMEHH1/2 Imprisoning the demonic doll in a glass case only makes her more resourceful in the third installment of the campy horror franchise, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising their The Conjuring roles. Gary Dauberman directed. (106 min, R)

MIDSOMMARHHHH1/2 A young couple (Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor) visiting Sweden for a midsummer festival find themselves caught up in a pagan cult in the latest psychodrama/horror flick from writer-director Ari Aster (Hereditary). (140 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 7/10)

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOMEHHH1/2 In his second solo outing with this franchise, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) copes with the post-Avengers: Endgame world. With Zendaya, Angourie Rice and Jake Gyllenhaal. Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Homecoming) directed. (129 min, PG-13) STUBER 1/2 H A tough-guy detective (Dave Bautista) and his mild-mannered Uber driver (Kumail Nanjiani) become unlikely partners in the hunt for a terrorist in this action comedy, also starring Natalie Morales, Iko Uwais and Betty Gilpin. Michael Dowse (Goon) directed. (93 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 7/17)

TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AMHHHH The Nobel Prize-winning novelist talks about her life and influences, while celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey discuss her work, in this documentary from director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. (120 min, PG-13) TOY STORY 4HHHH The arrival of a new toy named “Forky” leads the toys on a road trip of discovery in the latest installment of Pixar’s animated series. With the voices of Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Tom Hanks and Jordan Peele. Josh Cooley makes his feature directorial debut. (100 min, G; reviewed by M.H. 6/26) WILD ROSEHHH1/2 Fresh out of prison, a workingclass Glaswegian mom and musician dreams of Nashville stardom in this drama starring Jessie Buckley and Julie Walters. Tom Harper (War Book) directed. (101 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 7/24) YESTERDAY 1/2H A young musician (Himesh Patel) wakes up in an alternate timeline where the Beatles never existed and only he remembers them in this comedy from director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire). With Lily James and Sophia Di Martino.

(116 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 7/3)

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36 Bethel Drive, Bethel, betheldrivein.com

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BIG PICTURE THEATER

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

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BIJOU CINEPLEX 4

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

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Avengers: Endgame (with bonus content) *Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (Thu only) **Kinky Boots: The Musical (Thu only) The Lion King Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Rocketman Spider-Man: Far From Home **Studio Ghibli Fest: Kiki’s Delivery Service (dubbed: Wed only) Toy Story 4 Yesterday

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

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Aladdin *Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw The Lion King Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Spider-Man: Far From Home Toy Story 4 Yesterday

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

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wednesday 31 — wednesday 7 **Deconstructing the Beatles: Abbey Road, Side 1 (Wed 31 only) **Deconstructing the Beatles: Abbey Road, Side 2 (Wed 7 only) The Lion King Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood

friday 2 — wednesday 7 **Between Me and My Mind **Doctor Who: The End of Time 10th Anniversary (Wed only) *Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw **I Love Lucy: A Colorized Celebration (Tue only) **Kinky Boots: The Musical (Sat only) The Lion King Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Spider-Man: Far From Home Toy Story 4 Yesterday

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA

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

wednesday 31 — thursday 1

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friday 2 — thursday 8

The Art of Self-Defense Echo in the Canyon The Lion King Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Spider-Man: Far From Home Wild Rose friday 2 — wednesday 7 Echo in the Canyon *The Farewell *Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw The Lion King *Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood

friday 2 — thursday 8 The Last Black Man in San Francisco *Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love Midsommar Pavarotti

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

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

wednesday 31 — thursday 1

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222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

*Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw The Lion King

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WELDEN THEATRE

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

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(April 20-May 20): In his poem “Wild Oats,” poet W.S. Merwin provided a message that’s in perfect alignment with your current astrological needs: “I needed my mistakes in their own order to get me here.” He was not being ironic in saying that; he was not making a lame attempt to excuse his errors; he was not struggling to make himself feel better for the inconvenience caused by his wrong turns.

No! He understood that the apparent flubs and miscues he had committed were essential in creating his successful life. I invite you to reinterpret your own past using his perspective.

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(JULY 23-AUG. 22):

Let’s check in with our psychic journalist, LoveMancer, who’s standing by with a live report from inside your imagination. What’s happening, LoveMancer? “Well, Rob, the enchanting creature on whose thoughts I’ve been eavesdropping has slipped into an intriguing frontier. This place seems to be a hot zone where love and healing interact intensely. My guess is that being here will lead our hero to breakthrough surges of love that result in deep healing, or deep healing that leads to breakthrough surges of love — probably both.”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Dear Diary: Last night my Aries friend dragged me to the Karaoke Bowling Alley and Sushi Bar. I was deeply skeptical. The place sounded tacky. But after being there for twenty minutes, I had to admit that I was having a fantastic time. And it just got better and more fun as the night wore on. I’m sure I made a fool of myself when I did my bowling ball imitation, but I can live with that. At one point I was juggling a bowling pin, a rather large piece of sweet potato tempura, and my own shoe while singing Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’ — and I don’t even know how to juggle. I have to admit that this sequence of events was typical of my adventures with Aries folks. I suppose I should learn to trust that they will lead me to where I don’t know I want to go.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Even if you’re an ambidextrous, multi-gendered, neurologically diverse, Phoenician-Romanian Gemini with a fetish for pink duct tape and an affinity for ideas that no one has ever thought of, you will eventually find your sweet spot, your power niche and your dream sanctuary. I promise. Same for the rest of you Geminis, too. It might take a while. But I beg you to have faith that you will eventually tune in to the homing beacon of the mother lode that’s just right for you. P.S.: Important clues and signs should be arriving soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What would a normal, boring astrologer tell you at a time like now? Maybe something like this: “More of other people’s money and resources can be at your disposal if you emanate sincerity and avoid being manipulative. If you want to negotiate vibrant compromises, pay extra attention to good timing and the right setting. Devote special care and sensitivity to all matters affecting your close alliances and productive partnerships.” As you know, Cancerian, I’m not a normal, boring astrologer, so I wouldn’t typically say something like what I just said. But I felt it was my duty to do so because right now you need simple, basic, no-frills advice. I promise I’ll resume with my cryptic, lyrical oracles next time.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo figure skater Scott Hamilton won an Olympic gold medal and four World Championships. He was a star who got inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and made a lot

of money after he turned professional. “I calculated once how many times I fell during my skating career — 41,600 times,” he testified in his autobiography. “But here’s the funny thing: I also got up 41,600 times. That’s the muscle you have to build in your psyche — the one that reminds you to just get up.” In accordance with current astrological omens, Virgo, I’ll be cheering you on as you strengthen that muscle in your psyche during the coming weeks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What’s the story of your life? Psychologist James Hillman said that in order to thrive, you need to develop a clear vision of that story. How do you do that?

Hillman advised you to ask yourself this question: “How can I assemble the pieces of my life into a coherent plot?” And why is this effort to decode your biography so important?

Because your soul’s health requires that you cultivate curiosity and excitement about the big picture of your destiny. If you hope to respond with intelligence to the questions and challenges that each new day brings, you must be steadily nourished with an expansive understanding of why you are here on earth. I bring these ideas to your attention, Libra, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to illuminate and deepen and embellish your conception of your life story.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Artists are people driven by the tension between the desire to communicate and the desire to hide,” wrote psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott. I think that description fits many people born under the sign of the Scorpio, not just Scorpio artists. Knowing how important and necessary this dilemma can be for you, I would never glibly advise you to always favor candid, straightforward communication over protective, strategic hiding. But I recommend you do that in the coming weeks. Being candid and straightforward will serve you well.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian poet Aracelis Girmay writes, “How ramshackle, how brilliant, how haphazardly & strangely rendered we are. Gloriously, fantastically mixed & monstered. We exist as phantom, monster, miracle, each a theme park all

one’s own.” Of course that’s always true about every one of us. But it will be extraordinarily true about you in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be at the peak of your ability to express what’s most idiosyncratic and essential about your unique array of talents and specialties.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometime soon I suspect you will arrive at a crossroads in your relationship with love and sex — as well as your fantasies about love and sex. In front of you: a hearty cosmic joke that would mutate your expectations and expand your savvy.

Behind you: an alluring but perhaps confusing call toward an unknown future. To your left: the prospect of a dreamy adventure that might be only half-imaginary. To your right: the possibility of living out a slightly bent fairy tale version of romantic catharsis. I’m not here to tell you what you should do, Capricorn. My task is simply to help you identify the options.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): How many handcuffs are there in the world? Millions. Yet there are far fewer different keys than that to open all those handcuffs. In fact, in many countries, there’s a standard universal key that works to open most handcuffs. In this spirit, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I’m designating August as Free Yourself from Your Metaphorical Handcuffs Month. It’s never as complicated or difficult as you might imagine to unlock your metaphorical handcuffs; and for the foreseeable future it will be even less complicated and difficult than usual for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): People who sneak a gaze into your laboratory might be unnerved by what they see. You know and I know that your daring experiments are in service to the ultimate good, but that may not be obvious to those who understand you incompletely. So perhaps you should post a sign outside your lab that reads, “Please don’t leap to premature conclusions! My in-progress projects may seem inexplicable to the uninitiated!” Or maybe you should just close all your curtains and lock the door until your future handiwork is more presentable. P.S.: There may be allies who can provide useful feedback about your explorations. I call them the wounded healers.

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FAIRFAX FARMERS MARKET You were selling CBD products for your brother-in-law. We chatted a little about dogs, and I couldn’t help but notice your beautiful teeth behind your wonderful smile. I’d love to see that pretty smile again over a cup of coffee or an adult beverage or two! What say you? When: Saturday, July 27, 2019. Where: Fairfax.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914809 RED PAINT PURCHASER You came into Michael’s a few weeks ago. You wore a vintage Winooski shirt with a flannel over it. You asked me to help you pick out red paint for you, ‘cause you were red/green color-blind.

You said I was cute then drove off, and I haven’t seen you since. You had straight brown hair. When: Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Where: Michael’s, Williston Rd. You: Man. Me: Non-binary person. #914808 COMPELLED Met this week; saw you a couple times.

Said goodbyes through glass. Your hair was different the second time.

You seem cool. Let me know if you’re ever free for a drink. When: Thursday, July 25, 2019. Where: Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914806 SHASTA Wow, we need to talk. Let me know what you think. When: Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Where: Seven Days.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914805 TWAIN AT DEER TICK You said Twain was going to be amazing, and you were right! I was floored. We shook hands right as Deer Tick started. I felt a strong connection.

Can we get together? It would make this older man happy. When: Friday, July 19, 2019. Where: Deer Tick show.

You: Man. Me: Man. #914804

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Where: Hannaford, South Burlington.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914801 PRICE CHOPPER PARKING LOT A number of years ago, you were at the far end of an aisle. I was in my car in the parking lot, mesmerized by you. I entered the store looking for you, and our spirits met. I am single now. Could it be that you might read this and remember? When: Friday, July 18, 2014. Where: Price Chopper, Hinesburg Rd., South Burlington.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914800 NEW YORK TIMES UPSHOT THREE-PEAT Three times in 10 months, you’ve been in my morning paper, providing insight into declining fertility rates and the effect of repealing Roe v. Wade. Economics may

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Dear Reverend,

I’ve been married to a man for 10 years but often fantasize about my female coworker. I definitely feel something between us. Recently she asked me to go on a trip with her that would require us to sleep in the same room. She recommended it as a way to save money.

Do you think she’s trying to make a move on me? Should I go? What do I tell my husband? Why is this freaking me out?

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be a dismal science, but you make it sparkle. Maybe we can put the “submit” in R&R? Care to review fertility data somewhere quiet? When: Thursday, July 18, 2019. Where: New York Times.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914799 FLOWER BEDS AND HEMP I stopped over to get something, and then you showed me your awesome flower beds and hemp plants out back.

When we talked, I felt like we clicked in many ways. You’re beautiful and hot! I’m game if you are? You have my contacts; let’s heat up those flower beds together in Colchester. When: Monday, July 15, 2019. Where: your backyard flower beds. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914798 I KNOW YOU 3:45 p.m. You: blond, black and white shorts, and absolutely beautiful. We smiled at each other inside Shaw’s. We then crossed paths by the OJ, where we briefly exchanged hellos. I can’t get the feeling out of my head that we have met before. Let’s get together for coffee soon and find out if we have. When: Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Where: Shaw’s, Colchester.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914797 BOLTON UPPER RIVER, 7/15 You arrived around 3:45. Long hair with slight facial hair. I mistook you for someone else. We exchanged names and shook hands, then you went and lay out on your stomach. I was in awe of you lying there. A couple arrived, and I left. If you are interested in meeting again, let me know. I give great massages. When: Monday, July 15, 2019. Where: Bolton Upper River. You: Man. Me: Man. #914796 NATURAL PROVISIONS BLONDE GODDESS I spy a beautiful, tall, sexy blonde. Black pants and a white blouse. Legs and an ass that looked too good to comment on. I took a look, and so did you. Let’s meet at the salad bar one day, sooner than later. When: Monday, July 15, 2019.

Where: Natural Provisions, Williston.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914795 PART-TIME GOLDEN MOM Two goldens can be a bit much, especially when hiking in a pack. Let’s try again sometime with a few less pups and one less long-legged ginger? When: Saturday, July 13, 2019. Where: Mount Hunger. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914794

Dear Coworker Conundrum,

I think you’ve worked yourself up into a bit of a frenzy. Step away from the fantasy for a minute, and try to look at the situation with a clear head. Are you sure there’s sexual tension between you and this coworker, or might you be projecting your feelings onto her? Do you know if she’s even into women? Maybe she really does just want to share a room to save some cash.

THE HOTTEST SERVER You served me outdoors and ended up challenging me to an eating contest. I think you’re a total knockout but way out of my league. Wish I wasn’t twice your age. Maybe you’ll respond anyway and we can have that contest? When: Saturday, July 13, 2019. Where: Twiggs, St. Albans.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914793 GORGEOUS MILF IN GREEN SKIRT You are beautiful and have a rocking ass in that green dress. Would love to see more of it and you. I was the tan, tattooed guy behind you in the chip section. When: Thursday, July 11, 2019. Where: Shaw’s, Williston.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914792

HANNAFORD, ESSEX, JULY 3 You were wearing a white skirt, frayed on the bottom. You were also wearing very sexy black sandals with heels, and they had a strap around the ankles ... so sexy. About 1:30ish in the afternoon.

I’d hang with you grocery shopping any day. How about a coffee or adult drink to start things off? When: Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Where: Hannaford, Essex.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914786

DARK-HAIRED BEAUTY, UV CO-OP I was going in with my dad to get some lunch. You were coming out with a bag of groceries and had the cutest smile. Can I have your membership number? When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Where: Upper Valley Food Co-op.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914791 TRADER JOE’S CHECKOUT I saw you today in the store, and we caught eyes multiple times: near the dairy and checkout lines, where we were back-to-back. You wore a pink shirt, black pants and clogs. I wore glasses, a green shirt, tan pants and black shoes. If you remember me, too, how about we get some tea or go on a walk? When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Where: Trader Joe’s, 5:30 p.m.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914790 COLCHESTER POND 7/9 You were sunbathing/swimming. I was running, wearing red. We chatted about Indian Brook, societal differences between Europe and the USA. I can’t believe I didn’t ask for your name or number. Please contact me. I would like to get together sometime. When: Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Where: Colchester Pond. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914789 MAPLE ST. POOL, JULY 7 You were wearing a very sexy blue MAGA one-piece swimsuit. I watched you jump off the diving board a few times before we made eye contact. We smiled at each other. I think you had your son with you. Before I could make my way over to you, you left. I would love to meet up for coffee sometime. When: Sunday, July 7, 2019. Where: Maple St. Pool. You: Man. Me: Man. #914788

Is this a work-related trip that you have to go on? If the thought of sharing a room makes you uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to tell her that you need your own space. If it would make you feel better to have a cover story, say that you snore like an old man or sleepfart incessantly.

That ought to nip the idea in the bud.

Let’s say she does want to put the moves on you. Would you really want to bring your fantasy into actuality?

NOT JUST A CHEMICAL REACTION The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time. The ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn-burn-burn like fabulous yellow Roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars! Made for each other? Time and change will surely show. When: Sunday, February 24, 2019. Where: across the stars.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914787

GREAT NORTHERN, JULY 1, 2ISH You walked out of Great Northern at 2ish p.m. Salt-and-pepper curlyish hair, mid-40s, old-school worn blue courier bag. Got all tingly when I saw you and (not subtly) stared. Me: sitting in a truck. Long, curly salt-and-pepper hair.

Almost said “hey,” but I’m not quite convinced how short life is. I’m learning fast. Great hands. When: Monday, July 1, 2019. Where: Great Northern.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914785 TATTOOED AT CITY MARKET Me: man with flowers. You: tattooed, buying lots of produce. You glanced back at me in line, and I had crumbs from the baguette I was snacking on all over my shirt. You were there with who I assume was your girlfriend, but I couldn’t deny the sparks I felt between us. P.S. I have a thing for cutoffs. When: Sunday, June 30, 2019. Where: City Market. You: Man. Me: Man. #914783 HANNAFORD, SOUTH BURLINGTON To the gorgeous man who was at the deli counter looking for turkey recommendations: Thanks for making the afternoon so much better. Lunch? When: Sunday, June 30, 2019. Where: Hannaford deli.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914782

How would that affect your work relationship with her? Would your husband be cool with it? If you had to keep it a secret from him, how would that make you feel?

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m a big fan of honesty in a relationship. I think you should tell your husband about your fantasy.

If he’s like most male members of the human species that I’ve ever met, he’ll think it’s pretty hot. That will likely add some steam to your real-world sex life, which should help get you unspun from your friend fantasy frenzy.

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ROXBURY-WARREN VT TAG SALE Estate moving tag sale.

9:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 3.

2323 Warren Mountain Rd., Roxbury. Follow estate sale orange signs morning of sale. The property has been sold, & everything must go. facebook.com/estate salesandconsignments.

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GARAGE/ESTATE SALES WANT TO BUY ESTATE MOVING SALE Estate tag sale. 9:30 a.m., Sun., Aug. 4. 41 Killarney Dr., Burlington.

Follow signs. There are many items to go through: nice household furnishings, kitchen items, outdoor furniture, tools & many items in the garage. The property has been sold, & everything must go!

End lots avail. later in the day. facebook.com/ estatesalesandconsign ments.

ESTATE STORE CLOSING SALE 67 Creek Farm Rd., Colchester. Antiques, household items & more. Everything must go! facebook.com/ estatesalesandconsign ments.

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Avail. for workshops, too. Pocketmusic. musicteachershelper. com, 201-565-4793, ari.erlbaum@gmail.com.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0233-10 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On July 17, 2019, AAM Burlington Hotel, LLC, 78 Blanchard Road, Burlington, MA 01803 filed application #4C0233-10 for a project generally described as upgrades to existing stormwater drainage and exterior siding replacement on Buildings A, B and C at the Doubletree Hotel.

The Project is located at 870 Williston Road in South Burlington, Vermont.

The District #4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications.

A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below.

The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0233-10”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 12, 2019, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues re-

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nicipality, the Municipal quiring the presentation Planning Commission, of evidence at a hearing 7/29/19 HW-fourseasons073119.indd 3:17 PM the Regional Planning or the Commission sets Commission, affected the matter for hearing state agencies, and adon its own motion. Any joining property owners hearing request must be and other persons to the in writing to the address extent they have a parbelow, must state the ticularized interest that criteria or subcriteria at may be affected by the issue, why a hearing is proposed project under required and what adthe 10 criteria. Non-party ditional evidence will be presented at the hearing. participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Any hearing request by Section 6085(c)(5). an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 19th day of petition for party status.

July, 2019.

Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, By: please contact the disStephanie H. Monaghan trict coordinator at the District #4 Coordinator telephone number listed 111 West Street below for more informaEssex Junction, VT tion. Prior to convening 05452 a hearing, the Commis802/879-5662 sion must determine stephanie.monaghan@ that substantive issues vermont.gov requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE Law will not be prepared View Date 08/15/2019 unless the Commission Sale Dates 08/16/2019 holds a public hearing.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above.

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by August 12, 2019.

Parties entitled to participate are the Mu-

Robert Labonte Unit# 220 Easy Self Storage 46 SWIFT SOUTH BURLINGTON VT 05403 (802) 863-8300 NOTICE OF PROJECT SELECTION FOR PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS The Burlington Housing Authority has received applications and has, in accordance with its Section 8 ProjectBased Voucher Program Implementation Plan, selected an affordable housing development for project-based vouchers: Juniper North Bond Limited Partnership for an allocation of twenty

Section 8 project-based vouchers and for Ju1 niper South Allocated Limited Partnership for an allocation of five Section 8 project-based vouchers to be used in an affordable housing development located at 35 Cambrian Way Burlington, Vermont.

Questions regarding this project selection should be directed to Janet Green, Director of Rental Assistance, Burlington Housing Authority, 65 Main Street, Burlington Vermont 05401.

occupant or that is not commercially reasonable 7/25/19 3:02 PM ad defined by statute.

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE BURLINGTON SELF STORAGE 1825 SHELBURNE ROAD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid.

Name of Occupant Storage Unit

Smith #85

Lamoureaux #47 Said sales will take place on Friday, August 2, 2019 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Burlington Self Storage, 1825 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by sealed bid to the highest bidder. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility at no cost to Burlington Self Storage on the day of auction.

Burlington Self Storage reserves the right to reject any bid lower than the amount owed by the

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE BURLINGTON SELF STORAGE 1825 SHELBURNE ROAD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid.

Name of Occupant Storage Unit

Said sales will take place on Friday, August 16, 2019 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Burlington Self Storage, 1825 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by sealed bid to the highest bidder. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility at no cost to Burlington Self Storage on the day of auction.

Burlington Self Storage reserves the right to reject any bid lower than the amount owed by the occupant or that is not commercially reasonable as defined by statute.

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Name and Address of the address listed below 7/29/19 FSBO-grunert073119.indd 3:38 PM 1 Court: with a copy sent to the Chittenden Probate court. The claim may be 175 Main St barred forever if it is not presented within the four Burlington, VT 05401 (4) month period.

FSBO-LindaSommerville073119.indd 1 STATE OF VERMONT

SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 827-6-19 CNPR In re estate of Norman H. Kirsch.

Date: July 9, 2019 /s/ Coree L. Kirsch Signature of Fiduciary

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

[CONTINUED] PUBLIC NOTICE The Burlington Housing Authority will be closed between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Equal Housing Opportunity

To the creditors of Norman H. Kirsch, late of Jericho, VT.

Coree L. Kirsch Executor/Administrator: 12 Saw Mill Rd Jericho, VT 05465 802-488-0369 coreekirsch@gmail.com

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

Name of publication: Seven Days Publication Dates: July 17, 2019; July 24, 2019; July 31, 2019

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DUXBURY, VT. HOME

Beautiful 4 Bedroom , 2 Bath Essex Home with an included recently built cottage on site as a separate rental.

Quite neighborhood and walking distance to Maple Park. $475,000, 802 343-0247

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY IN RE: L.D. & M.M. VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT FAMILY DIVISION DOCKET NOS. 173/174-4-18CNJV NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Jennifer Dame, mother of L.D. and M.M., you are hereby notified that a hearing to establish a permanent guardianship will be held on September 17, 2019, at 2:30 at the Chittenden Superior Court of Vermont, Family Division,

Chittenden County, 32 All creditors having 7/25/19 FSBO-niznik072419.indd 2:26 PM 1 Cherry Street, Burlington, claims against the Vermont. You are notidecedent or the estate fied to appear in connecmust present their tion with this case. claims in writing within four (4) months of the Superior Court Judge first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at STATE OF VERMONT the address listed below SUPERIOR COURT with a copy sent to the CHITTENDEN UNIT court. The claim may be PROBATE DIVISION barred forever if it is not DOCKET NO. 538-4-19 presented within the four CNPR (4) month period.

In re estate of Marian M. Abbott.

Date: July 29, 2019

abbottjonc@gmail.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 794-6-19 CNPR In re estate of Claire M. Yates.

To the creditors of Marian M. Abbott, late of Westborough, Massachusetts.

I have been appointed to Sudoku administer this estate.

/s/ Jonathan Abbott Signature of Fiduciary Jonathan Abbott Executor/Administrator: 102 Hunnewell Avenue Newton, MA 02458 (617) 513-5686

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2.5 acres, house surrounded on 3 sides by trees. Neat 2 major ski mountains.

Contact Don, donaldniznik5@ gmail.com, $319,900

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Name of publication: Seven Days Publication Dates: July 31, 2019 Name and Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court - Chittenden Probate Division 175 Main Street, PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05401

NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Claire M. Yates, late of Winooski.

I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Burlington, VT 05401

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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 984-7-19 CNPR In re estate of Edmond E. Guilmette, Sr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Edmond E. Guilmette, Sr., late of Winooski, 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 listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: Sunday, July 28, 2019 /s/ Julie Chappell Signature of Fiduciary Julie Chappell Executor/Administrator: 14 Woodcrest Drive South Burlington, Vermont 05403 (802) 399-6388 rjshaa.chappell@yahoo. com

Date: July 22, 2019

Name of publication: Seven Days

/s/ Kelley Y. Jewell Signature of Fiduciary

Publication Dates: July 31, 2019

Kelley Y. Jewell Executor/Administrator: 27B Black Walnut Lane Jericho, VT 05465 (802) 899-6896

Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Probate 175 Main St Burlington, VT 05401

Name of publication: Seven Days Publication Dates: July 31, 2019 Name and Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Probate Division 175 Main St, PO Box 511

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNITDOCKET NO. 6307-19 CNCV IN RE: ABANDONED MOBILE HOME OF RAY J. MARING, SR. NOTICE OF HEARING

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS

A hearing on CDI’s Verified Complaint to declare as abandoned the mobile home of Ray J. Maring, Sr. located at 51 Avenue C, at the mobile home park located on North Avenue in Burlington, Vermont formerly known as Farrington’s Mobile Home Park and authorize the sale by auction has been set for August 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m./p.m. at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division, 175 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

Date: July 25, 2019.

Nancy Bean Docket Clerk VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR ABANDONMENT PURSUANT TO 10 V.S.A. § 6249(h) (Auction) NOW COMES CDI Development Fund, Inc. (“CDI”), by and through its counsel Nadine L. Scibek, and hereby complains pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6249 as follows: 1. CDI, a foreign nonprofit corporation with a principal place of business in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, is the record owner of a mobile home park located on North Avenue in Burlington, Vermont. This

Park is formerly known as Farrington’s Mobile Home Park (the “Park”).

CDI purchased the Park in November, 2015.

2. Ray J. Maring, Sr. (“Maring”) is the record owner of a certain mobile home, described as a 1967 Redman New Moon, 12 x 60, bearing serial number 419032 (the “Mobile Home”) located on 51 Avenue C at the North Avenue Co-op in Burlington, Vermont according to the City of Burlington Land Records.

3. Maring leased a Lot in the Park from CDI for his mobile home pursuant to a written lease.

4. Maring’s last known mailing address is 51 Avenue C, Burlington, Vermont 05408.

5. The mobile home has been abandoned and is empty. The last known resident of the mobile home was Ray J. Maring, Sr. Maring was evicted from the Park for nonpayment of rent on or about March 28, 2019. A Judgment for outstanding rent, late fees, court costs and attorney’s fees was entered against him on March 18, 2019 in the amount of $4,343.76.

See CDI Development

Fund, Inc. v. Maring, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Civil Unit, Docket No. 758-9-18 Cncv. Maring has made no efforts or attempts to remove the home from the Park.

6. The Park’s counsel has attempted to communicate in writing and by phone with Maring and he has failed to respond.

7. The following security interests, mortgages, liens and encumbrances appear of record with respect to the mobile home: a. Maring is current with his property taxes to the City of Burlington, Vermont. The next amount due is $35.56 on August 12, 2019.

8. Licensed auctioneer Uriah Wallace is a person disinterested in the mobile home and the mobile home park who is able to sell the mobile home at a public auction.

9. Mobile home storage fees continue to accrue at the rate of $415.00 per month. Rent, storage fees, and late charges due CDI as of July 17, 2019 total $3,598.00.

Attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by CDI as

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of July 23, 2019 exceed $3,000.00.

10. CDI sent written notice by certified mail to the City of Burlington on June 11, 2019 of Plaintiff’s intent to commence this action.

WHEREFORE, CDI respectfully requests that the Honorable Court enter an order as follows:

By: Nadine L. Scibek, Esq. Attorney for CDI

DATED at Burlington, Vermont this 23rd day of July, 2019.

By: Stephen Hamlin Duly Authorized Agent for CDI VERIFICATION

1. Declare that the mobile home has been abandoned;

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS.

2. Approve the sale of the mobile home at a public auction to be held within 15 days of the date of judgment, pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6249(h); and

At Burlington on this 23rd day of July, 2019, Stephen Hamlin, duly authorized agent of CDI Development Fund, Inc., owner of the mobile home park located on North Avenue in Burlington, Vermont formerly known as Farrington’s Mobile Home Park, being first duly sworn, made oath that he has read the foregoing Complaint, and that the facts contained therein are true.

3. Grant judgment in favor of CDI, Park Owner and against the mobile home for past due and unpaid rent and mobile home storage charges through the date of judgment, together with CDI’s court costs, publication and mailing costs, auctioneer’s costs, winterization costs, lot cleanup charges, attorney’s fees incurred in connection with this matter and any other costs incurred by Park Owner herein.

DATED at Burlington, Vermont this 23rd day of July, 2019.

Before me, Notary Public – Nadine L. Scibek My Commission Expires: 1/31/21 Lic. No. 157.0007638

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STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WINDSOR UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 25-1-17 WRCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 v.

JOHN B. GALES, ROBIN L. GALES, QUECHEE LAKES LANDOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. AND LEDYARD NATIONAL BANK OCCUPANTS OF: 759 Fairbanks Turn, Village of Quechee, Town of Hartford 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 September 11, 2018, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by John B. Gales and Robin L. Gales to Mortgage Electronic Registration

Systems, Inc., as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company, LLC, dated February 23, 2006 and recorded in Book 400 Page 549 of the land records of the Town of Hartford, 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 CTX Mortgage Company, LLC to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-4 dated November 23, 2016 and recorded in Book 531 Page 348 of the land records of the Town of Hartford for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 759 Fairbanks Turn, Village of Quechee, Town of Hartford, Vermont on August 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: It being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by QL Resorts, LLC to John B. Gales and Robin L. Gales by

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Warranty Deed dated September 18, 2003, recorded in Book 362 at Pages 115-116 of the Hartford Land Records, and described as follows: Being Lot #1010 containing approximately 40,500 square feet of land, as shown on a plan of lots entitled “Quechee Lakes Corp., Hillside Road, Quechee, Vermont, Scale 1” - 100’, Date: June 10, 1971, most recently revised October 11, 1971, Proj. No. 68871, K.A. LeClair Assoc., Inc., Civil Engineers, Hanover, N.H., revised July 28, 1971”, a copy of which plan is on file in Quechee Map Book 1, Page 36 of the Hartford Land Records.

Being a portion of the lands conveyed to QL Resorts, LLC by Quitclaim Deed of the Quechee Lakes Corporation, dated December 30, 1993 and recorded in Book 286, Page 397 of the Hartford Land Records. Reference may also be had to a Confirmatory Quitclaim Deed from Quechee Lakes Corporation to QL Resorts, LLC dated June 28, 1999 and recorded on July 2, 1999 in Book 274, Page 432 of the Hartford Land Records.

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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.

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.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Wright & Morrissey, Inc. 99 Swift Street, Suite 100 South Burlington, VT 05403 Phone: 802-863-4541

Any bidding subcontractor without a prior working history with Wright & Morrissey, Inc. is asked to submit an AIA-305 Contractors Qualification Statement or equivalent references sufficient to indicate the bidding subcontractor is qualified to perform the work being bid.

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ARCHITECT: Duncan Wisniewski Architecture 255 South Champlain St. Burlington, VT

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.

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.

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OWNER: Cathedral Square Corporation 412 Farrell Street, Suite 100 So. Burlington, VT

This project involves the new construction of a 70 unit, 4 story senior housing building with an underground parking garage and associated site work. Contact Wright & Morrissey, Inc. for bid packages.

AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermont alanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

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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.

WRIGHT & MORRISSEY, INC. INVITATION TO BIDDERS PROJECT: JUNIPER HOUSE 35 Cambrian Way Burlington, VT

ADDICT IN THE FAMILY: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Junction. For further information, please visit thefamilyrestored. org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@ gmail.com.

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TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

This project is subject to all requirements of the City of Burlington Women and Construction Trades Ordinance (WACTO), Davis-Bacon Act and HOME program.

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Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

Wright & Morrissey, Inc. is seeking qualified subcontractor bids for all trades for the above referenced project.

Women and minority owned businesses, small locally owned businesses and Section 3 businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. Contract security in a form acceptable to the Construction Manager may be required. All potential bidders shall demonstrate the ability to provide such security.

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Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0104495 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE, WILLISTON VT, WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT THE 15TH OF AUGUST 2019 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF TURMAX PRINT COPY INC. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

BID DUE: Thursday, August 8, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m.

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.

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Email: jlacasse@wmorrissey.com & bids@ wmorrissey.com Fax: 802-865-1253

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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.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Celebrate Recovery meetings are for anyone with struggles with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way.

We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change. Info: 893-0530, julie@mccartycreations. com.

CELIAC & GLUTEN-FREE GROUP Last Wed. of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Free & open to the public!

To learn more, contact Lisa at 598-9206 or lisamase@gmail.com.

CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a very comprehensive informational website broadly covering the topic of cerebral palsy and associated medical conditions. It’s mission it to provide the best possible information to parents of children living with the complex condition of cerebral palsy. 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, 399-8754. 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

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships.

Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship.

Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Childcare is provided.

Info: 658-1996.

EMPLOYMENTSEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP Frustrated with the job search or with your job? You are not alone. Come check out this supportive circle.

Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.

FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming.

We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confidential. Meetings are held at 5:30 PM, the second Thursday of each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington. Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer one-on-one support. For more information, email rex@ pridecentervt.org or call 802-238-3801.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS This support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends and community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis. Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. The group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator.

Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one.

FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington. thdaub1@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA) Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; and Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting House, Hanover, N.H. For more information and a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit foodaddicts.org.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING) Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group. Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington. Please call for date and location.

RSVP mkeasler3@gmail. com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Meet twice a month: every second Monday from 6-7:30 p.m., and every third Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m., at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin. The group is open to the public and free of charge. More info: Diana Moore, 224-2241.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP This Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime. We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy. We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation

of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are.

Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-777-8602, abby@ pathwaysvermont.org.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. These are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone. For Vermont-based support group, email bladder painvt@gmail.com or call 899-4151 for more information.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS The Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer.

Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries.

The program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers.

For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.

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.

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LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP This veterans group is a safe place for veterans to gather and discuss ways to help the community, have dinners, send packages and help the families of LGBTQ service people. Ideas on being helpful encouraged. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church (The Little Red Door), 64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045.

LIVING THROUGH LOSS: WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP The Volunteer Chaplaincy Program at Gifford Medical Center invites community members to attend “Living Through Loss,” a grief support group from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Friday in the Gifford Medical Center Chapel. The group is open to anyone who has experienced loss. Each of the Friday sessions is facilitated by Gifford Volunteer Chaplain Anna Mary Zigmann, RN, an ordained minister and spiritual care provider specializing in trauma and loss, or by the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator for the Chaplaincy Program. There is no religious component to the group apart from the Serenity Prayer to close each meeting.

For more information, email teberhardt@ giffordmed.org or azigmann@gmail.com, or call 802-728-2107.

MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination. Open to all sexual orientations.

Contact 863-0003 for more information or safespace@pride centervt.org.

MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed. at 7 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski, Suite 301, Burlington. 861-3150.

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options,

coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. Third Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every Thu., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second Thu. of the month, 4-5:30 p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every 1st and 3rd Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; No. Concord, every Thu., 6-7:30 p.m., Loch Lomond, 700 Willson Rd. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Bellows Falls, 3rd Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., Compass School, 7892 US-5, Westminster; Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m. Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 1st Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; Williston, 1st & 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., NAMI Vermont Office, 600 Blair Park Rd. #301. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental

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Illness of Vermont, info@namivt.org or 800-639-6480. Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness.

NARCONON SUNCOAST DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION Narconon reminds families that overdoses due to an elephant tranquilizer known as Carfentanil, has been on the rise in nearly every community nationwide.

Carfentanil is a synthetic opiate painkiller 100 times more powerful than fentanyl and 1000 times stronger than heroin. A tiny grain of it is enough to be fatal. Click here to learn more about carfentanil abuse and how to help your loved one. You can also visit https://www. narconon-suncoast.org/ drug-abuse/parentsget-help.html for more information. ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for a no cost screening or referral: 1- 877-841-5509 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org.

Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.

NAR-ANON BURLINGTON GROUP Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 179 So. Winooski Ave., Suite 301, Burlington.

The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

NEW (AND EXPECTING) MAMAS AND PAPAS! EVERY PRIMARY CAREGIVER TO A BABY! The 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 through crawling stage).

Located within Thatcher Brook Primary School, 47 Stowe Street, childrens roomonline.org.

Contact childrens room@wwsu.org or 244-5605.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering 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@myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@comcast. net.

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.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc.

No matter what your problem with food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, and there are no dues or fees.

See oavermont.org/ meeting-list for the current meeting list, meeting format and more; or call 802-8632655 any time!

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP WITH THEO LAGERSTEDT OF PREVENT CHILD ABUSE VERMONT Wed., Aug. 7, 5-6:30 p.m.

Join a Circle of Parents support group for a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers. Utilizing a mutual self-help support model, the group is a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children. Space is limited and registration in advance is suggested.

To sign up for this workshop, email your name and contact information to info@ hungermountain.coop.

All workshops are held in the Hunger Mountain Co-op community room unless otherwise noted, with access to a freight elevator upon request.

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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QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ The Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Thayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington.

316-3839.

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.

QUIT SMOKING, E-CIGARETTES AND JUUL: FREE HELP 802Quits, Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Mondays, 5-6 p.m., and Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Continues through July 6. Do you want to quit smoking or vaping, but nothing seems to help? Join a group and get free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. A group and nicotine replacement therapy doubles your chances of staying quit for good! We are here to help you. These are all free services. More information: 747-3768, scosgrove@rrmc.org.

QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS Are you ready to be tobacco free? Join our FREE five-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists. We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at (802)-847-7333 or quittobaccoclass@ uvmhealth.org.

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, 660-2645. Visit slaafws. org or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

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WISE EDUCATOR

Support victims of gender-based violence, coordinate the WISE safe home program using housing first model, and manage daily shelter operations.

Facilitate youth violence prevention curriculum, design learning activities and developmentally appropriate curriculum, and work with young people to build their leadership in social change.

Housing and Shelter Coordinator

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR to join our staff collective!

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PART-TIME CENTER ASSOCIATE Duties include helping customers with shipping, printing/ copying, sorting mail, packing various items and general store maintenance. 20-29 hours per week, including a combination of opening/closing shifts and some Saturdays.

Must be detail-oriented, professional and friendly, and capable of learning new tasks quickly. Priority given to candidates with experience in a retail setting. Experience in packaging/shipping or in a print/copy center is highly desired. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Starting wage: $12/hour with a raise to $13/hour upon successful completion of all store training (generally 2 months.) Candidates with relevant experience at another location of The UPS Store or similar business may be eligible to start at a higher wage. Please note that this will not be a position with United Parcel Service (UPS.)

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The Sara Holbrook Community Center is looking for a passionate, organized and dynamic Associate Director with a strong commitment to social justice. The AD supports the ED, Board of Directors, staff, families and children to ensure that all aspects of the Center operate smoothly.

Responsibilities include: program staff recruitment, personnel/program management and compliance, training, human resources and payroll, fundraising event planning, grant writing and editing, general administrative and office management, volunteer recruitment & oversight, developing community partnerships and stepping into various roles as needed. Please visit the SHCC website to see the full job description. EOE.

We are looking for a hardSend cover letter, resume, writing sample & 3 references to: working, dedicated HVAC Please apply by responding to this ad with a cover letter and resume. info@saraholbrookcc.org by August 14, 2019.

No phone calls, please. store3034@theupsstore.com. The UPS Store Technician to join our busy #3034 34, Blair Park Road, Suite 104, Williston, VT 05495 company. The individual in this role will be responsible for installing, inspecting, 7/26/194t-SaraHolbrookASSOCDirector073119.indd 1:58 PM 1 7/29/19 and fixing our customers’ 4t-UPSStore073119.indd 1 heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. 3 years minimum experience and must be comfortable COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER working with little to no FEATURED POSITION supervision.

REV seeks a team-oriented person to implement a broad array of **Licenses: state driver’s license required, Journeyman or Master’s preferred. **Wages/salary: competitive for this area and dependent upon your experience.

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Environmental Services Supervisor

The Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the physical appearance and total Environment of Care.

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Central Sterile Reprocessing Technician The UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) is looking for a full time Central Sterile Reprocessing (CSR) Technician to join our team. The CSR Technician performs the critical functions of cleaning, inspecting, assembly and sterilizing surgical instrumentation and medical equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. CVMC offers excellent benefits and generous paid time off. $3,500 sign-on bonus available!

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SECURITY OFFICER Full-Time

Vermont’s premiere continuing care retirement community seeks an experienced Security Officer to ensure the wellbeing of the community and the safety of our residents. Duties include addressing emergency or comfort concerns of residents, responding to and assessing situations involving the physical plant, and ensuring that all buildings are secured according to appropriate schedules. We seek an individual with a background in security or as a first responder, with the compassion and problem solving skills to interact with our senior population. At least 2 years of relevant experience is required.

HOUSEKEEPER Full-Time

Vermont’s premiere continuing Care Retirement Community seeks a member to join our housekeeping team. Housekeepers work collaboratively to support residents who live independently as well as those who live in residential care.

Housekeepers are critical to the wellbeing of residents and the quality of the Wake Robin environment. Candidates must have housekeeping and/or industrial cleaning or industrial laundry experience.

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Board/Executive Coordinator

TEACHERS, COME JOIN THE TEAM AT KING STREET CENTER! Seeking creative, compassionate and fun-loving educator to join our yearround Preschool program.

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Vermont PBS is searching for a Board/Executive Coordinator.

This new role will be utilizing excellent judgment, organizational skills along with a cheery professional disposition to facilitate the success of the CEO and the organization. Provides administrative organization to support the strategic work of the Vermont PBS (VPBS) executive leadership and contributes to a mission-driven, creative, and high-energy work environment. Position primarily serves the office of the CEO, including coordination and support of the Board of Directors, but may be asked to assist others. Inoffice presence required in Winooski, Vermont.

For more information: www.vermontpbs.org/careers

Shelburne

Year-round position with benefits. Job rate: $16-$19/hr DOE. Must be at least 18. A valid Vermont driver’s license is required.

Contact: bmercure@ meachcovefarms.org for full job description and application.

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Camp Director

Our Colchester, VT campus is hiring a Help Desk Technician to assist students, faculty and staff with the setup, activation and basic troubleshooting involved in classroom, conference room and AV/web conferencing technologies.

2 part-time positions available.

High School/GED required.

Apply online: employment. acphs.edu/postings/909

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Work in our Burlington office and travel around our mighty state connecting with seasoned and budding LGBTQ youth leaders.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:

hiring@outrightvt. org

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We are looking for morning bakers in our busy Shelburne store. Some basic baking experience needed. Some weekend availability.

Stop by our store on Route 7 for an application or call 802-985-2000 for more information.

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Outdoor recreation center needs people to work some shifts...3:00-7:00pm weekdays and 10-6 Sundays. Dependable, energetic individuals must be able to sell passes, answer questions, issue rental equipment and help people have fun. Tracking race results is another of many responsibilities.

Help needed mid-August through mid-October.

Winter help is also needed. info@catamountoutdoor.com.

PAYROLL CLERK

• $15 - $20 per hour, Starts 8/12/2019 • 20-30 hours per week, computer based work • On Bus Route near Burlington High School • Experience is great but will train

Please call for an appt:

802-862-7602 Morton Bostock Heritage Business Services, Inc. 480 North Ave. Suite 4 Burlington, VT 05401 morton.bostock@gmail.com

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SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE COORDINATOR

Eden Central School seeks a motivated individual to coordinate food service production.

Tasks include: ordering provisions, preparing meals, scratch cooking, following standardized recipes, complying with state sanitation requirements, operating POS system, record keeping, computer proficiency.

Minimum of high school diploma, or equivalent, plus three to five years of relevant experience. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

School year position, 7.5 hours daily, excellent benefits.

For a full job description or to apply, please send resume and three letters of reference to: Karyl Kent 736 VT Rt 15w, Hyde Park VT 05655 or email kkent@luhs18.org.

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE WORKER

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PART-TIME, PERMANENT Statewide Youth Organizer!

Schedules: Work approximately 14 Days per Month!!

• Includes long 4 day weekends every other week!

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HELP DESK TECHNICIAN

Baker

Pay Rates: Starting at $26.00 per hour (not including shift differential).

Apply online at globalfoundries.com/about-us/careers or for more information email jobs@globalfoundries.com.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDER

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Principal Technician - Manufacturing Engineer Position Requirements: • Assoc. Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related degree.

• 10 years of relevant experience.

Education Assistance: > Up to $5,250 per year in a degree related field.

Or: hresources@vermontpbs.org

FULL-TIME

LANDSCAPING TREE WORKER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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

Sr Technician - Manufacturing Engineer Position Requirements: • Assoc. Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related degree.

Eligible for Benefits on Day 1: • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage.

• Paid Vacation Time: Approx. 3 weeks per year (accrued).

• Paid Sick Time: 80 hours per year.

• 401k Investing Options.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: Vermont PBS Attn: Human Resources 204 Ethan Allen Avenue Colchester, VT 05446

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MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN POSITIONS

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LAMOILLE UNION SCHOOL seeks a motivated individual to join our school nutrition team. This position performs a wide range of cooking tasks to prepare student meals, cook from scratch and follow standardized recipes, comply with all state sanitation guideline requirements, and operate POS cash register system. Must be willing to attend trainings in child nutrition and take online trainings.

Minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, plus one to two years of cooking experience preferred, but can train the right individual. Familiarity with public school hot lunch programs desirable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

School year position, 6 hours daily. Please send resume with three references to: Karyl Kent 736 VT Rt 15w, Hyde Park VT 05655 or email kkent@luhs18.org

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PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT Engaged 13-year-old child seeking attentive PCA or LNA for palliative support. Assist with ADLs and age appropriate educational/musical activities.

Flexible hours, starting at $18/hour. Must be able to advocate for inclusion. Email lpnvtone@gmail.com to apply.

T OW N O F J E R I C H O Level 2 Highway

Vermont Interpreter Referral Service Program Specialist Position

Maintenance Worker The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker Level 2. This is a full-time position which requires a CDL and the ability to respond to emergencies and for snow removal outside of regular working hours. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, construction procedures and methods and the operation of large trucks, preferably at the municipal level. Equipment operation experience is a plus.

The Town of Jericho offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, and a retirement plan.

An application and job description can be downloaded from

www.jerichovt.gov.

They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 VT Rt. 15, Jericho, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier in person, via email at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465.

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Analyze the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals, track their progress, conduct research and write detailed weekly reports on public policy issues. A strong work ethic, along with superb organizational, writing, analytical and people skills required.

Shannon Wheeler FOCUS, a Leonine Business Leonine Public Affairs, EOE resume@leoninefocus.com No phone calls, please.

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The VIRS Program Specialist position provides administrative and clerical support, including the following:

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SCHOOL BASED CLINICIANS

• Work with the VIRS Coordinator to provide outreach and education to the Deaf community, requestors, and interpreters.

• Email and telephone/video phone communications with interpreters, Deaf consumers and businesses • Schedule assignments and enter data in scheduling database.

• Maintenance of confidential records

Sought in Addison County Schools to provide in school, direct counseling, behavioral and emotional support to children and adolescents in crisis, with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances.

Ideal candidate must understand Deaf Culture and be fluent using ASL at or near native-user proficiency. Occasional travel to events and trainings is required.

This position is flexible up to 30 hours and can be split between the Burlington and the Montpelier office. $16.00/hr, plus the VCIL benefit package including: 14.5 paid holidays; 2 week vacation time; 100% dental, vision, life insurance, 10 sick days after accrual; up to 3 personal days; 3 bereavement days.

Master’s degree in a human services field required, license preferred, plus two to four years of relevant counseling experience. Benefits eligible position. Send resumes to: apply@csac-vt.org.

Equal opportunity employer

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POLICY ANALYST

If you’re looking for a full-time, challenging, entry-level position, are interested in state government affairs and are willing to learn and grow, this job is right for you. Send resume by August 14 to:

The Vermont Interpreter Referral Service (VIRS) is a program that links American Sign Language Interpreters with the scheduling needs of consumers.

To apply: Send resume to Sue Booth, VCIL, 11 East State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or suebooth@vcil.org by Friday August 9, 2019.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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WE’RE HIRING!

WE’RE HIRING We offer competitive salary & awesome benefits!

TREASURER

Culinary Team Members, Dishwashers and We offer competitive & awesome be Catering salary Professionals UVM Dining, as managed by Sodexo is a proud dining partner of the University of Vermont. Nestled in-between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, our talented culinary team is dedicated to serving up fresh ingredients and healthy options to a diverse campus community. With a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, we source from an ever growing network of local farms.

The Treasurer is a salaried permanent full-time position, Join our team; discover our unique dining spaces and experience the taste of Vermont all the while enjoying some awesome benefits! requiring approximately 40 hours per week Monday – • Competitive salary Friday. The Treasurer must have at least an associate’s • Generous accrued paid time off - 1% automatic enrollment with a 6% max match •byshift!

Flexible scheduling degree in accounting or related field; a bachelor’sUVM degree is • • as401(K) Dining, managed Sodexo is a proud dining partner of the Free meal during your • Home for the holidays! (except for catering) preferred. Should have a minimum of five years’ experience of Vermont. Nestled in-between Lake Champlain and the Green Moun • Career growth opportunities including, culinary training, mentoring and job •isShift meals provided our talented culinary dedicated to serving up fresh ingredient shadowing team in accounting with broad accounting software with strong • Company healthy options to a discounts: diverse campus community. With a strong comm Theme Parks | Cellphones | Tuition Reimbursement preference for hands on experience with Sage software. | Computers | Home Goods to sustainability Clothing/Accessories and social responsibility, we source from an ever grow

WE OFFER:

• Employee Assistance

Financial Establishment | Vehicle Rental and Purchase

network of localHealth farms. & Wellness | Sporting Events etc.

Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Programs • Employee Resource Groups & Company wide networking events and other comparable spreadsheet and word processing • Employee Assistance Programs through LifeWorks Join our team; discover our unique dining spaces and experience the • Work/Life balance software is required. Must have the ability to supervise Vermont all the whilerecognition enjoying some awesome benefits!

• Employee •programs Career development support staff, respond to inquires from the public• and conduct salary Competitive opportunities themselves in a consistently professional manner.• Generous Apply today! Sodexo.Balancetrak.com (search Vermont) accrued paid time off

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer Position prepares weekly payroll and required state and - 1% automatic •enrollment Free Bus Pass • 401(K) with a 6% max match federal tax reporting. Prepares monthly financial• statements Free meal during your shift!

• Tuition for management and the Board. Supervise general accounting • Home for the holidays! (except for catering) functions such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts reimbursement, etc.

• Career growth opportunities including, culinary training, mentoring receivable, bank deposit and account and trial balance shadowing reconciliation. The District has good medical coverage and discounts: • Shift differential • Company standard benefits package.

Theme Parks | Cellphones Tuition Reimbursement pay |for working

Clothing/Accessories | Computers | Home Goods

Resume, cover letter and references should be submitted to: Establishment weekends Financial | Vehicle Rental and Purchase James O’Gorman, District Manager, RCSWD, 2 Greens Hill Health & Wellness | Sporting Events etc.

Reach out to schedule an interview: Lane, Rutland, VT 05701 or e-mailed to jimo@rcswd.com.

• Employee Resource Groups & Company wide networking events NICOLE.CANNON2@SODEXO.COM Phone # 802-775-7209. Deadline for all applications is AugustAssistance Programs through LifeWorks • Employee 23, 2019 at close of business. Start date of early September • Work/Life balance SODEXO IS AN EOE/AA/ ideal. EOE. M/F/D/V EMPLOYER • Employee recognition programs

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COUNTER STAFF & DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED

Looking for career minded individuals to grow along with the company.

MIG-WELDER

Currently seeking energetic and motivated people for a very busy pizzeria in Williston.

As a manufacturer of custom truck bodies, we have openings for experienced Mig-Welders to join our production line. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly. Math skills needed.

Full and part-time positions available. Weekend availability a must.

TRUCK BODY INSTALLER/MECHANIC

Very competitive pay, hour flexibility and fun atmosphere.

Please call or email Jeff at 802-879-1000, jpramuntosjobs@yahoo.com.

Perform installation of truck bodies & miscellaneous equipment on new/used trucks/vehicles. Mechanical experience required; hydraulic experience desirable.

Summary of job duties: Install truck body to chassis based on specifications; Install wiring for lights & equipment per specifications; Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, using power grinders and other tools.

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 40hrs. Immediate Hire!

TEACHER

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Company Benefits Include: Health Insurance w/company contribution 401K w/company match Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Paid Life Insurance/ AD&D, Short Term & Long Term Disability

CONNECTIONS COORDINATOR FULL TIME

This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps), with position located at Housing Vermont.

HV Connections is a Housing Vermont initiative with a goal of improving property performance and resident well-being within its communities. The HV Connections Coordinator will assist the HV Asset Management team along with local partners, management companies, residents, and other stakeholders to identify and coordinate proven low-income resident services and eviction prevention strategies. The position will require regular travel by your personal vehicle to housing developments around Vermont and may include some evening and weekend hours.

Position begins September 9, 2019 and ends August 14th, 2020. To Apply: vhcb.org/americorps/menu_events/positions

Stepping Stones Children’s For questions about this position or to send additional Center in Burlington is materials: Andrew Brown, HV Connections Program Manager, adding teachers with a email: Andrew@hvt.org. passion for play-based, Reggio-inspired instruction The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) Send Resume & Cover letter or Apply in Person: with pre-school children. is sponsoring this AmeriCorps position through their Iroquois Mfg. Co., 695 Richmond Rd., Hinesburg, VT Previous early childhood AmeriCorps Program. VHCB is an EOE. or email joannef@iroquoismfg.com experience is required with an Associates or B.A. in Early Childhood Ed or related field.

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Seeking energetic individual to take the region’s largest business

Chamber President and CEO

Option for four, 10-hour days is available along with paid time off and salary ranging from $14-$20/hr.

association to the next level of community leadership and marketcentered economic prosperity. The region includes roughly a 20-mile radius surrounding Montpelier, the nation’s smallest state capital, and Barre, a city of 9,000 residents. The region represents about 10 percent of the State of Vermont, with 65,000 residents.

Resume and cover letter to office@steppingstones childrencenter.com

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SEO SPECIALIST

iMarket Solutions is looking to hire an SEO Specialist who will manage a set of clients subscribed to our SEO & Digital Brand Management services. Apply online: imarketsolutions.com/ careers

Carpenters

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Wanted for permanent year-round positions with established residential contractor. We offer a complete range of benefits. located in the Upper Valley of NH & VT. Please fax or email your resume to 802-291-9991 or SHARI@OHARAGERCKE.COM

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In concert with the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will develop and maintain a strategic planning program that communicates the Chamber’s mission to businesses and the public while continuously addressing crucial issues in the community and marketing the area to prospective visitors, residents and entrepreneurs. The organization advocates for smaller government, fewer mandates and lower taxes while advancing reliance on competitive private sector providers and consumer choice in decision-making and economic growth.

The President is the Chief Executive Officer and senior staff person of the corporation and is responsible for the full range of Chamber activities, including but not limited to coordination of the program of work, organization structure and procedures, motivation of volunteers, income and expenditures, community outreach, service and promotion, maintenance of memberships, employment, training and supervision of staff, interpretation of policy, vision planning and maintenance of quarters and the office space leased to tenants.

• The Chamber’s annual budget is approximately $400,000 of which $175,000 is member investments.

• Exceptional opportunity for experienced chamber staff person with the motivation and ability to grow in the chief executive’s position.

Interested individuals are asked to send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Search Committee, Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce at ceosearch@centralvtchamber.com.

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PROGRAM MANAGER/RN-SOCIAL DETOX Are you looking for a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role, utilize your nursing skills by having direct client interaction while also using your supervisory skills to manage a diverse and dynamic team? We are seeking a creative and passionate RN/ Program Manager who wants to make a positive impact in the field of substance abuse.

This position provides clinical and administrative oversight to two 24/7/365 substance abuse social detox and sobering programs. This position is supported by a clinical supervisor on-site and partners closely with UVMMC. Experience in substance use/ addictions and behavioral health field plus supervisory experience required. BS and RN. 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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Senior Community Banker Shelburne Road

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are looking for a professional to join our team as a Senior Community Banker in our Shelburne Road Branch located at 1120 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for a premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements • A thorough knowledge of banking and the technology that enables customers to conduct financial transactions, the ability to build customer relationships, earn trust, and maintain confidentiality are essential. Exceptional customer service, opening and maintaining customers’ accounts and services, as well as guiding customers through the consumer loan process in accordance with established policies and procedures are requirements of this position.

• The Senior Community Banker must possess excellent communication and customer service skills for both internal and external customers. Requirements include 3-5 years of bank experience and registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Find your place with us at NSB • NSB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture.

Northfield Savings Bank hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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Environmental Technician/Staff Scientist — conduct field work and data entry/reporting associated with environmental jobs. Work requires an extensive amount of hands on duties including troubleshooting environmental and mechanical equipment. A degree in Environmental Science, Geology or Environmental Engineering is recommended.

KAS is a dynamic company with great growth potential.

Competitive salary and benefits are available. Submit a letter of interest and resume to: KAS, Inc., P.O. Box 787, Williston, Vermont 05495 or info@kas-consulting.com

AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR The Sara Holbrook Community Center seeks an After School & Summer Camp Director to manage after school and summer programs for elementary schoolaged children. Position includes direct service and is responsible for overall management of elementary programs.

Administrative duties include: registration, tracking attendance and statistics, staffing (hiring, training, supervising), planning curriculum and enrichment activities, compliance with child care licensing regulations and volunteer management.

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YOUR WORK MATTER...

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services or related field EDUCATION PROGRAMS COORDIN ATOR I – BARRE and two years’ direct work The Vermont Agency of Education is seeking an innovative and organized professional to administer and coordinate two federal education grant programs: experience with school age the ESSA Title II, Part A grant, which provides supplemental funds to school systems children preferred. Salary is to ensure that have access to effective educators and the Migrant Education grant $47,500 with benefits.

There is no better time to join NSB’s team!

Please submit your application and resume in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred)

KAS, Inc. is looking for a spirited person to join our team providing high quality environmental services in the northeastern United States.

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program which works with partner organization and school systems to identity and coordinate services for eligible migrant students. AOE will be moving to Montpelier in September. For more information, contact Jesse Roy at jesse.roy@vermont.gov or 802-479-1226. Department: Agency of Education. Status: Full Time. Reference Job ID #2171. Application Deadline: August 5, 2019.

EOE. Please send cover letter, resume & 3 references to info@saraholbrookcc.org.

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Reference Job ID #2138. Application Deadline: August 5, 2019.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

VR PROGRAM TECHNICIAN I – BURLINGTON

Voc Rehab Vermont is seeking a team-oriented individual with very strong customer service, interpersonal, and administrative skills for our Burlington office.

This candidate will be the first point of contact a consumer will have with the organization. Must be able to juggle multiple priorities and perform complex tasks involving state/federal programs and have solid computer skills. Tasks include reception, clerical support to 30 professional staff, general technical support, and other duties. For more information, contact Mark Ciociola at (802) 651-1832.

Department: Disabilities Aging & Ind Living. Status: Part – Time, Temporary. Reference Job ID #2170. Application Deadline: August 4, 2019.

SENIOR TRAVEL MARKETING DIGITAL SPECIALIST - MONTPELIER

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and experienced digital marketing specialist to manage and maintain the Vermont Tourism website and email marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be experienced in UX design, digital marketing and analytics, content management systems (preferably SiteCore), content development, and have a degree in marketing, communications, design or a related field. Candidates should have a love of Vermont and an interest in telling the world why Vermont is a great place to visit, live and work. For more information, contact heather.pelham@vermont.gov.

Department: Commerce & Community Development. Status: Full Time. Reference Job ID #2269. Application Deadline: August 8, 2019.

P U B L I C H E A LT H N U R S E - B U R L I N G T O N

Seeking a Public Health Nurse with a flair for quality improvement, passion for immunization and infectious disease epidemiology. This requires excellent communication skills, the ability to follow established protocols while using good judgment, and occasional hours outside the standard hours. The Health Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the department’s diversity and commitment to foster an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and equal opportunity. For more information, contact Dana Ward, Dana.

Ward@vermont.gov, (802) 951-0185. Department: Vermont Department of Health.

Status: Full Time. Reference Job ID #2266. Application Deadline: August 8, 2019.

Learn more at :

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One of our dental assistants is soon moving out of state, and we are looking to fill a full-time position to begin immediately to start training.

This is a well-established, fast paced patient centered general practice, where team members work closely together but also work independently with a lot of responsibilities. We have a strong camaraderie among us, value a solid work ethic, confidence, professionalism and a great sense of humor. Competitive pay and benefits offered for the ideal applicant, who will possess an attention to detail, pleasant demeanor, and have reliable references.

Experience a plus but willing to consider all applicants with x-ray certification.

Please send resume if interested in this position to: jen@lisciodental.com.

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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program Assistant SSVF Service Coordinator www.pathwaysvermont. org/who-we-are/careers/

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Harbour Industries, LLC a leading manufacturer of high performance wire and cable is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will have the ability to trouble shoot, repair and maintain machinery, equipment and physical structures and assist in some electrical and welding repairs.

Must have some electronic and hydraulic experience.

Previous maintenance experience required.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Harbour Industries offers an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, 401 (k), retention bonus of up to $1,500 and more!

Please send resume to: eheath@harbourind.com or stop by for an application at Harbour Industries, LLC, 4744 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482. EOE HARBOUR INDUSTRIES IS A MARMON WIRE AND CABLE/BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY COMPANY.

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HomeShare Vermont is a non-profit with 35+ years of experience promoting intergenerational homesharing to help people age in place while creating affordable shared housing arrangements for others. The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth and timely operation of a variety of HomeShare Vermont office functions. This job, based out of our South Burlington office, requires a person who has solid ability using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access) and experience managing databases (use of Little Green Light a plus). In addition, we seek a person with excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, flexibility to respond to office needs as they arise, and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

Position is 40 hours/week with benefits. Send cover letter and resume by August 14 via email ONLY to holly@homesharevermont.org. EOE.

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE WORKER

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Continually develops and maintains working knowledge of internal policies, procedures and products.

Receives inquiries from customers by telephone or e-mail and communicates response effectively.

Utilizes automated systems to log and retrieve information.

Processes customer requests including bill payments, transfers, special handling and problem resolution.

Investigates and resolves or reports customer problems.

Identifies and escalates difficult customer situations to the appropriate party.

Adheres to compliance procedures and internal/ operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards, requirements, and policies.

Job Requirements • High School diploma or equivalency required.

• 0-2 years’ relevant experience.

Additional Job Requirements: • Effective verbal and listening skills to provide courteous and professional customer service. Ability to remain calm and courteous when handling difficult calls and requests.

• Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of the organization’s products and services.

• Effective PC skills including, electronic mail, intranet and industry standard applications. Ability to learn to use additional applications as necessary. Ability to use phone system effectively.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Apply online: www.peoples.com/careers

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School year position, 6.5 hours daily. Please send resume with 3 references to:

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This position is responsible for resolving customer questions, complaints and requests via the telephone or e-mail adhering to internal policies and procedures and utilizing working knowledge of the organization’s products to meet department productivity and quality standards.

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Minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, plus one to two years of cooking experience preferred, but can train the right individual. Familiarity with public school hot lunch programs desirable. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Karyl Kent 736 VT Rt 15w, Hyde Park VT 05655 or email kkent@luhs18.org

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EDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL seeks a motivated individual to join our school nutrition team. This position performs a wide range of cooking tasks to prepare student meals, cook from scratch and follow standardized recipes, comply with all state sanitation guideline requirements, and operate POS cash register system. Must be willing to attend trainings in child nutrition and take online trainings.

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HR Senior Trainer Berlin

There is no better time to join the NSB team!

Northfield Savings Bank, founded in 1867, is the largest banking institution headquartered in Vermont. We are looking for a professional to join our team as a HR Senior Trainer in our Berlin Operations Center. This position offers a strong opportunity to work for a growing premier Vermont mutual savings bank.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements • The HR Senior Trainer will be responsible for working with the SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer to build the organization’s depth by developing staff for future positions. This individual will design and develop creative learning solutions that include, but are not limited to eLearning, classroom, virtual classes, train-the-trainer, and blended learning solutions. We are looking for someone who is highly collaborative, possesses strong presentation and communication skills, and has a passion for employee development.

• Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in business or communications and five to seven years of training and employee development experience.

Find out what NSB can offer you • NSB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, profit sharing, matching 401(K) retirement program, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment supported by a team culture.

Northfield Savings Bank hours of operation are Monday through Friday generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please submit your application and resume in confidence to: Careers@nsbvt.com (Preferred) Or mail: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources P.O. Box 7180 Barre, VT 05641-7180 Equal Opportunity Employer/Member FDIC

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MANUFACTURING OPERATORS

Copley Hospital is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

LNA Training Program

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

ACCOUNTANT

Full-Time (Job ID: 2019-1711) Previous Hospital Accounting experience preferred.

Minimum of Associates Degree in Accounting required

Pay Rate: $17.44 (includes shift differential)

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Eligible for Benefits on Day 1: • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.

• Paid Vacation Time: Approximately 3 weeks per year (accrued).

• Paid Sick Time: 80 hours per year.

• 401k Investing Options.

Full-Time (Job-ID: 2019-1683) Previous MA experience strongly preferred.

Opportunity to become a Registered Orthopedic Technician and obtain Casting certification.

Full job descriptions and application instructions may be found at: copleyvt.org/careers.

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Schedules: Work approximately 14 Days per Month!!

• Includes long, 4-day weekends every other week!

Education Assistance: Eligible after 6 months.

• Up to $5,250 per year in a degree related field.

Apply online at globalfoundries.com/about-us/careers or for more information email jobs@globalfoundries.com.

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Engaging minds that change the world Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions.

Public Health Initiatives Manager - Center for Health and Wellbeing #S2164PO - The University of Vermont invites applications for our Public Health Initiatives Manager position to join our dynamic Education and Outreach Services team. Education and Outreach is integrated within the Center for Health and Wellbeing which includes Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychiatry Services, and Athletic Medicine Services.

We are seeking a professional with leadership skills to support the development, planning, implementation, coordination and assessment of a holistic health education and prevention program with a focus on public health initiatives. Responsibilities of this role will include the coordination and facilitation of prevention education with an emphasis on strategic initiatives, the use of technology, messaging, and communication tools, and major programming events of the Center for Health and Wellbeing.

Candidates must have the knowledge of and the ability to apply health education and prevention principles, theories, and practices to a campus setting. Ideal applicants should be energetic professionals with the skills and creativity to share our commitment to improving the health of UVM students through outreach and education. It is essential that applicants have a deep understanding and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as a comfort and skill in working with diverse populations.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s in Public Health, Health Education, or closely related field or equivalent education and experience. Two years related working and supervisory experience. Knowledge of and the ability to apply health education and prevention principles, theories, and practices to a campus setting. Knowledge of public health issues in college age population. Clear evidence of a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Demonstrated multicultural competence as well as comfort and skill in working with diverse populations. Effective written, verbal, and technological communication skills. Ability to enthusiastically support UVM’s commitment to enhance a diverse campus culture and inclusive student experience.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and includes a generous benefit package. Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm. edu for technical support with the online application.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Seven Days Issue: Hall 7/31is a private, innovative residential college support Mansfield Due: 7/29 by noon program for students with diverse learning needs. We are looking to fill the following positions: Size:for dynamic 3.83 x individuals 7 Cost: $570.35 (with 1 week online)

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Our Support Aide team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing resident-related support services. Interest in entry into the 100 hour Nurse Aide Training Program (LNA Certification) will be evaluated during this time for team members pursuing certification.

LNAs earn competitive wages, shift diffs and signon bonuses — make an investment in your career and the lives of those you care 11:10 AMfor. Elderwood is investing in you and is currently offering a $3250 sign-on bonus for full-time LNAs (if you enroll in the class and pass the Certification test) – don't delay! Join our team today.

Apply for the LNA Training Class on our website. https://bit.ly/2LlQyXU.

The Academic Director functions in a leadership role at Mansfield Hall and must embody the mission, values, philosophy and 3v-Elderwood071719.indd 1 7/15/19 approach of the organization. The role of the Academic Director PERSONAL is to serve as the primary academic case manager and coach for CAREGIVER assigned Mawnsfield Hall students, guiding the development of students’ academic and self-advocacy skills as they learn how to Seeking personal care for navigate and find success in a post-secondary learning environment.

South Royalton man. All The Academic Director works closely with the Director of Student backgrounds and education Life and the Community Outreach Director to help students make will be considered. positive change through our Pathway to Independence Model, including supporting students to set and meet goals as outlined in Interests: their Student Led Pathways to Independence Plan. The Academic • Open to the modern world • All Music Director reports to the Assistant Director.

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COACH

This is a full-time, evening and weekend position.

The Coach functions in a student support capacity at Mansfield Hall consistent with the mission, values, philosophy and approach of the organization. The Coach uses relationships developed with students to provide guidance and fellowship in the Mansfield Hall community. Coaches assist students in day to day activities and provide direction and support in following a student’s daily schedule and Student Pathway to Independence Plan. The Coach should have an ongoing sense of students’ well-being and affect, lagging skills and skill development goals, and challenges and successes.

This position also collaborates with and takes direction from Director-level staff and Mansfield Hall Administrative Leadership to ensure the highest quality programing for the students.

Pay range is $15-$17/hour.

Apply online: mansfieldhall.org/employment Mailing Address: 289 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Tel: (802) 440-0532 | www.mansfieldhall.org

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Enjoys watching movies: • There Will Be Blood • Jiro Dreams of Sushi Prefers: • BASEBALL over Football I am looking for someone with a good sense of humor to help with cooking, light housekeeping, and transportation. Flexible schedule. No babying. Available from yesterday to end of October.

Questions are welcome.

References, liability insurance and background check required from applicant.

Apply: harpofl@earthlink.net

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REGISTRATION CLERK ClearChoiceMD is looking for a FT Registration Clerk in South Burlington, VT! Our ideal candidate can skillfully handle incoming clients from various backgrounds and all walks of life. When working as a registration clerk at our center, no two days will be the same.

Registration clerks must remain professional, have excellent communication skills and be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. This position expedites patient flow to the clinical staff by ensuring that their registrations are speedy, accurate and efficient.

Apply online: ccmdcenters.com/ career-listings.html

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100% EMPLOYEEOWNED

Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company —

SHIFT LEAD American Flatbread Middlebury Hearth is looking to strengthen our core group of employees interested in growing with us! We are seeking a Shift Lead in our BOH, who will be trained in becoming proficient in all stations of the kitchen. This position has an emphasis on leadership, supervision, and closing duties.

The right candidate has good communication skills, attention to detail, ability to 5:29 PM multitask and keep up with a fast pace. Minimum of 30 hours per week, Tues-Sat nights, open until close.

Please stop in or download an application at: americanflatbread.com.

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we’re America’s leading web-based gardening company!

We work hard AND offer a fun place to work including BBQs, staff parties, employee garden plots and much more!

We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits!

Fulfillment Manager: We’re seeking a talented individual to manage our order fulfillment team in our Milton Distribution Center. This person will manage our fulfillment operations, including pick/pack, shipalone and shipping for all companies.

In our peak seasons this area operates with multi shifts  days a week, with over  individuals. Our ideal candidate will be a proven leader, with strong supervisory, communication and coaching skills who is capable of leading a productive, healthy, fun team environment. Must be experienced in fulfillment systems, order and distribution management software, fulfillment equipment, inventory control practices, packaging design, and safety rules.

We are a % employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business.

Interested? Please send your cover letter & resumé to: Gardener’s Supply Company  Intervale Road, Burlington, VT  or to jobs@gardeners.com

We’re hiring for several seasonal and contract positions:

Waterfront Security Guards

to get us through the rest of the season $12.00-$14.00/hr

Sports Referees & Coordinators for basketball, soccer, football $11.00-$15.38/hr

Get all the details online: enjoyburlington.com/opportunities/ employment/ WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE.

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IT AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Vermont Legal Aid, a non-profit law firm providing legal services to low-income Vermonters in five offices around the state, seeks an IT and Network Systems Administrator based in our Burlington office. A minimum of 3 years of network and systems administration experience in a Microsoft Windows environment required.

The ideal candidate would have experience with Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, IP telephony, local and wide area networking, server and workstation management (hardware and software), databases, as well as providing level 1 help desk support to staff. Experience with software development, QA, bug testing, and project management a major plus. Familiarity with case management systems, social media platforms, mobile devices, cloud based services, and cybersecurity are a plus. Clear oral and written communication skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small IT team are required. In-state travel (vehicle required), some evening and/or weekend work, and the ability to occasionally lift and move up to fifty pounds is required.

Salary is $55,290+ experience, plus 4 weeks paid vacation and excellent fringe benefits. Application deadline is Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Please send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Eric Avildsen c/o Betsy Whyte (bwhyte@vtlegalaid.org) as a single PDF. VLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural competency in order to effectively serve our increasingly diverse client community. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further this goal. www.vtlegalaid.org.

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FINANCE OFFICER

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

TOWN OF COLCHESTER, VERMONT

The City of Burlington City Attorney’s Office is currently recruiting for an Assistant City Attorney. This position is responsible for providing assistance to the City Attorney in providing general legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council and City departments. This position may also be responsible for enforcing City ordinances, regulations and bylaws and representing the City in civil and criminal litigation cases.

Candidate must have a Juris Doctor or equivalent.

To view the full job description visit: governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

This position provides primary accounting functions for the Town. Accounting responsibilities include alternating preparation of payroll, audit preparation, preparation of reports for various agencies, grant reporting, analysis of general ledger accounts and assistance with budget preparation. This position also oversees the accounts payable and utility billing process. The Finance Officer acts as Finance Director in their absence.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of accounting and municipal budgeting. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required, with 5 or more years of responsible accounting experience, and preferably with 3 or more years of responsible governmental accounting experience. Apply online and see complete job description at colchestervt.gov/321/Human-Resources, or submit cover letter, resume, and application to Human Resources, 781 Blakely Road Colchester, VT 05446, or email to slabarge@colchestervt.gov

by August 12, 2019. Position is open until filled. Salary range is $60,284 to $65,548 depending on qualifications plus a competitive benefit package.

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RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ASSISTANT

We are seeking a full time Residential Mortgage Loan Assistant for our growing South Burlington Loan Office.

This individual will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties to provide loan origination and documentation support for our Mortgage Loan Union Bank, a highly successful commercial bank headquartered in Morrisville, Vermont Offithroughout cers. Other northern responsibilities overseeing the is seeking an and with offices Vermontinclude and New Hampshire, completion and accuracy of loan documents, processexperienced Information Security Officer. ing loans and ensuring proper loan documentation inResponsibilities cluding for thisinput risk management professional level position will include the of information and preparing all related ongoing management of the Information Security Program and related policies, procedures, loan documents, follow up on verifications and credit risk assessments, and training tools in order to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, reports, preparation of loans for underwriting, as well and availability of bank information systems and information assets. Responsible for as commitment letters, notes, and other loan documencoordinating information security efforts across business departments, ensuring that tation and set up, assisting customers policies and procedures are appropriate and consistent with with daily advances practices and accountable on homecontrols construction providing other loansecurity threats. for ensuring appropriate are in lines placeand to protect the all bank against support needed. Requirements include excellent writRequirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology or equivalent field of ten and oral communication, and a minimum of 2 years study; possess two to four years of related network technology experience; CISSP or CISM of prior residential loan experience with a familiarity of certification is preferred; a strong overall understanding and knowledge of Information secondary marketincluding mortgagerisk loanassessment products isprocesses, preferablebank operations Security practices and systems, but not required.

Attention to detail, strong organizaand procedures, and regulatory requirements; understand networking protocols, firewall tional skills, and the ability to multi-task are essential. functionality, host and network intrusion detection systems and vulnerability assessments;

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Restorative Case Manager The Restorative Case Manager position is full-time.

The Franklin Grand Isle Restorative Justice Center is a department of the City of St. Albans serving the needs of both Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. This position will be located primarily in our main office in St. Albans with necessary travel and work in Grand Isle County 1-2 days a week. The Restorative Case Manager will oversee restorative panel processes and client case management for both adult Court Diversion cases in Franklin county as well as reparative panel cases in Grand Isle County. The Restorative Case Manager will need to listen to multiple perspectives, facilitate a restorative response, and guide clients as they fulfill their obligations. The Restorative Case Manager will also be passionate about restorative responses to crime and conflict as well as a victim centered approach. The work is performed in an office environment with considerable contact with people who have offended, people who have been victims of crime, people in conflict, volunteers, and people from state agencies and community organizations. Some in-state travel required. This job requires a flexible schedule and some evening meetings.

For a complete job description please visit https://www. stalbansvt.com. Please send resume, cover letter and list of references attention Harmony Bourgeois by August 5th at Harmony@fgirjc.org or (802) 524-7006.

possess experience in application security, penetration testing and user access monitoring; have an excellent ability to recognize control weaknesses and opportunities for process/ operational improvements and develop viable risk mitigation strategies; and possess excellent problem solving, planning, organization, and administrative skills.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Union Bank offers a comprehensive benefits Union Bank offers competitive wages, a comprehensive program including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous benefits package, training for professional developcompany match,ment, life and disability insurance, and paid leave. strong advancement potential, stable hours and a supportive work environment. ed letter, applications To be considered for this position, please submitQualifi a cover resume, references salaryletter, requirements may apply withand a cover resume,to: professional references and salary requirements to:

Human Resources-Union Bank P.O. PO Box 667 Human Morrisville, Vermont 05661 – 0667 Morrisville, VT 05661-0667 Resources careers@unionbankvt.com careers@unionbanknh.com

Member FDIC

Equal Housing Lender

Residential Mortgage Loan Assistant - LPO Seven Days, 3.83 x 7

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There’s a side of AAA that many people don’t always see. More than travel discounts and legendary roadside assistance, we’re a company that offers you a great career with advancement opportunities.

Financial Aid Assistant

Emergency Roadside Customer Service Representatives

For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings.”

Would you like to work from home while helping others?

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

WE’RE HIRING

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Benefits include:

• Process member requests for roadside assistance • Must live within 80 miles of Montpelier, VT • 6 weeks of paid training included • Potential for earnings increase within the first year

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision • Paid time off including vacation, illness and holidays • 401k savings plan • Employee discounts & more

Learn more about what AAA has to offer and submit your resume today!

CSC’s programs offer exceptionally high quality, evidencebased clinical care to adults with psychiatric illnesses. Our team includes psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, case managers, and a music therapist, as well as vocational, recovery and peer specialists. As an alternative to hospitalization, we provide a place for patients to heal and grow in beautiful Vermont county inn settings. Within this setting, we are looking for the following to join our team:

Therapist We are seeking a creative and imaginative Therapist to provide individual and group counseling and social work services to persons with serious and persistent mental illness in a recovery based & trauma sensitive environment. This position is responsible for coordination of services with community mental health providers, psychiatric providers, and other community agencies. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human services field and licensure or licensure-eligible in social work, psychology or counseling with a minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

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START INFANT/TODDLER HOME VISITOR BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST (COLCHESTER) Provide services in home-based settings to program participants to: support prenatal education and

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Nurses We are seeking candidates to provide professional nursing services to residents including providing direct nursing services, overseeing provision of care in line with treatment plans, administering medications as prescribed and providing clear & concise documentation. Candidates should have an R.N. or L.P.N. with current Vermont license and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an R.N. or L.P.N. with current psychiatric and medical experience. The ideal candidate would possess the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and with residents and their families as well as professionals in the medical and mental health fields. Individuals with a holistic view of wellness are encouraged to apply.

We offer appealing health/dental/vision plans with a matching 403b retirement plan, plus other company-paid benefits such as short and long term disability insurance and life insurance policies. We also offer a generous time off policy.

For more information about Second Spring, please contact: Marianne Mullen, Director of Team Development Collaborative Solutions Corporation MarianneM@scorp.org (802) 249-3189

services to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women; provide or the care of Responsibilities include: Promote the program-wide implementation of support the Pyramid infants andfor toddlers so as toSocial enhance their physical, social, in emotional, andYoung cognitive development; Model Supporting Emotional Competence Infants and Children; support parents in and the care and nurturing of theirand infants and toddlers; and helpsupport, parents move conduct child classroom observations assess teaching practices; toward self-sufficiency and independent living. mentor, coach and consult with teachers and teaching teams to assess and improve general classroom management and child support practices; promote family RequiRements: Bachelor’s degree in Earlybehavior Childhood Education or related education field, engagement and involvement around classroom and home-based behavioral supports with demonstrable experience and training in the provision of services for infants and toddlers. 40 forper children; maintain program compliance perform other hours week, 52 weeks per year. Starting wagewith uponregulations completionand of 60 –working day period: administrative duties as assigned. $16.30 to 18.36/ per hour. Health plan and excellent benefits.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Earlyexcellent Childhood Education, human services, or SuCCESSful appliCantS muSt HavE: verbal and written communication related Experience working in early childhood education using skills; skillsfield. in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in mSenvironments, Word, e-mail and internet; a team-based approachskills to supporting children andmust their be families.

Knowledge the exceptional organizational and attention to detail. energetic, positive,of mature, Pyramid Model for Supporting Emotional in Infants and Young to professional, diplomatic, motivated, Social and have a can-do,Competence extra-mile attitude. a commitment Children (or Early MTSS/PBIS) and ability to support program-wide implementation social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean of recommended practices.

Demonstrated knowledge positive discipline and ability to driving record and access to reliable transportation required.ofmust demonstrate physical behavior support techniques, and trauma-informed care principles. Previous carry out required tasks. experience as a mentor or practice-based coach is a plus.

Please submit resume and cover letter with three work references via email to pirish@cvoeo.org.

Successful applicants must have excellent written communication skills – No phoneverbal calls, and please. bilingual abilities are a plus; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER in MS Word, e-mail and internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and 7t-ChampVallHeadStart-093015.indd 1 9/24/15 1:13 PM have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks.

Please submit resume and cover letter with three work references via email to: behaviorsupport2019@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please.

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OUR MEDICAL CANNABIS COMPANY IS GROWING! Step into this new and exciting industry. We have several openings: Processors (full & part-time), and Extraction Lead.

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These are the values which define our non-profit mission at Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc. We are seeking an experienced individual with these core values to assist with daily operations of Burlington’s only medical cannabis dispensary. This person will collaborate with the executive management team AM to build a dynamic, 7/29/19 10:15 alternative health care business for Vermonters.

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Year round, full time positions.

Good wages & benefits. $16.50 per hour minimum; Pay negotiable with experience.

EOE/M/F/VET/Disability Employer Apply in person at: A.C. Hathorne Co. 252 Avenue C Williston, VT 802-862-6473

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SALES ENGINEER

This position requires independent judgment, hard work, sacrifice, enthusiasm and the ability to effectively manage one’s own time.

The ideal candidate will love project management and be able to multi-task from daily operations oversight to client relationships.

An America’s premier innovator, entrepreneurial background with the associated skills to excel as a designer and manufacturer of team member and leader within a heavily, state regulated system is a must. Ground floor opportunity into one of the fastest growing high-performance wire and industries in America.

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SEVEN DAYS JULY 31-AUGUST 7, 2019

AUG 2-4, 2019

DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON

On behalf of the City of Burlington, welcome one and all to the Festival of Fools: three days of continous laughter in the heart of our city featuring music, circus arts, and comedy by performers from around the world!

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Festival is going strong and continues to grow every year. Burlington City Arts does an outstanding job coordinating and producing this Festival and so many other exciting summer events in Burlington’s downtown, including the Summer Concert Series on lower Church Street and the Discover Jazz Festival.

Don’t be a fool, support our city’s vibrant art scene and become a member of Burlington City Arts today!

Warmly, Miro Weinberger Mayor, City of Burlington FESTIVAL OF FOOLS STAFF

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS STAFF

Festival Director: Zach Williamson Artistis Director & Co-Founder: Woody Keppel Creative Partner & Music Programming: Signal Kitchen Operations Manager: Regina Riccitelli Company Manager: Tim Furst Volunteer Coordinator: Kyla Waldron Operations Lead: Kit Kat Colson Operations Team: Graham Peterson, Peter Crummy, Abra Clawson, Innes Miller Street Designer: Carl Talent Catering: Tree Top Kitchen Security: Chocolate Thunder Security Services Pitch Audio: Kevin Healey Power and Pitch Lighting: Patrick Orr Stage Audio and Lighting: VT Audio Visual

Executive Director: Doreen Kraft Assistant Director: Sara Katz Communications Director: Andrew Krebbs Art Director: Ted Olson Festival & Event Director: Zach Williamson Assistant Event Manager: Graham Peterson Corporate Sponsorships: Jill Badolato Development Projects: Deb Caulo Donor & Member Relations: Meara McGinniss

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

Noon-10 p.m.

11 a.m.-10 p.m.

10 a.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage

12:30 p.m. | City Hall Pitch

1 p.m. | Magic Hat Pitch

11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

3 p.m. | Hendrick’s Pitch / Red Square

2:30 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Pitch

3 p.m. | Magic Hat Pitch

3 p.m. | Hendrick’s Pitch / Red Square

4 p.m. | Dealer.com Pitch

5 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage

6:30–9 p.m. | BCA Alley

6 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage

BUSKING ON CHURCH ST. BCA SUMMER CONCERTS PRESENT NICHOLAS EDWARD WILLIAMS 3 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Pitch

SCHOOL OF FOOLERY SHOWCASE 4 p.m. | Hendrick’s Pitch / Red Square

MUSIC BEGINS!

4:30 p.m. | Magic Hat Pitch

MOON HOOCH

5:30 p.m. | City Hall Pitch

FOOLISH PROCLAMATION AND PARADE 5:45-9:15 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage

A FOOLISH FROLIC: SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION, MURALIST JON YOUNG, NANDA, AND CIMARRÓN 7:30 p.m. | VT Comedy Club

SUMMER COMEDY REVUE! (TICKETED) 8:00 p.m. | Leunig’s Pitch

GIRI & UMA PETERS 9 p.m. | Nectar’s

FOOLS AFTER-PARTY: SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION AND MAL MAIZ (TICKETED) 9 p.m. | Club Metronome

FOOLS AFTER PARTY: MOON HOOCH WITH SABOUYOUMA (TICKETED)

BUSKING ON CHURCH ST. CIMARRÓN

MUSIC BEGINS! DAN DEACON LAKOU MIZIK

GARDEN OF FOOLS WITH MIKAELA DAVIS & DJ LEE J

ECLETICA

BUSKING ON CHURCH ST. GIRI & UMA PETERS MUSIC BEGINS! RED HOT JUBA

THE LAST LAUGH VARIETY SHOW

7 p.m. | Leunig’s Pitch

BELLS ATLAS

7:30 p.m. | VT Comedy Club

SUMMER COMEDY REVUE! (TICKETED) 8 p.m. | Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage

LLAMADOLL

8 p.m. | Leunig’s Pitch

GIRI & UMA PETERS 9 p.m. | Nectar’s

FOOLS AFTER-PARTY: LAKOU MIZIK WITH BELLS ATLAS (TICKETED) 9 p.m. | Club Metronome

FOOLS AFTER-PARTY: DAN DEACON WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIKAELA DAVIS (TICKETED)

ALL PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. New busking shows begin ON THE HOUR at Leunig’s, Dealer and Magic Hat Pitches and ON THE HALF-HOUR at the Ben & Jerry’s Pitch and Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage unless otherwise noted.

SINCE THIS IS AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL, LOCATIONS AND TIMES FOR EACH PERFORMANCE COULD CHANGE. Visit vtfools.org or visit the info booths during the event, located in front of the BCA Center and on the Top Block.

How does this Fools weekend work?

The Festival of Fools overtakes the Church Street Marketplace for three consecutive days of urban insanity. There are new performances every hour at four different pitches. You can watch one performance by Leunig’s at 2 p.m. and then catch a totally different act in front of Ben & Jerry’s at 3 p.m. Just about everything is free, but tipping at the end of an act is the standard practice for street performance. Don’t be shy—show your appreciation with your wallet!

On Friday, don’t miss our Foolish Frolic on the top block where you can listen to great music, watch an artist paint a masterpiece in front of your eyes, and cool off with a drink. On Saturday evening, stop by an enchanting Garden of Fools with installations by Lee Anderson and music by Mikaela Davis. Don’t miss Johnnie Day Durand’s Llamadoll-a series of early silent films with live musical accompaniment. Sunday we wrap up the Festival with the annual Last Laugh featuring Red Hot Juba. And because it’s the most foolish weekend of the year, there’s also comedy at the Vermont Comedy Club, a parade, and after-parties at Nectar’s and Club Metronome.

So buckle up, it’s the Festival of Fools!

BEN & JERRY’S TOP BLOCK STAGE

BEN & JERRY’S PITCH

DEALER.COM PITCH

MAGIC HAT PITCH

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFE PITCH

HENDRICK’S PITCH (RED SQUARE)

BCA ALLEY

VT COMEDY CLUB

In the event of inclement weather, performances will be paused and/or cancelled. When the weather clears, we will re-start our performances outside. In the event of a complete rain-out, we will move select programs into Contois Auditorium in City Hall or the UU Church. Please visit vtfools.com or our information booths for real time updates during the festival.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FESTIVAL KICK-OFF PARADE!

A FOOLISH FROLIC

Friday, August 2, 5:30 p.m.

City Hall Pitch

SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION, NANDA, CIMARRON, AND MURALIST JON YOUNG

Join us on the steps of City Hall as we proclaim the start of the most Foolish weekend of the year! In our 12th year, the Festival of Fools needs no introduction, but why pass up a reason to parade up Church Street wearing a jester hat? We agree. Join us on the steps of City Hall at 5:30, then parade your foolish-self up the street with our troupe of weekend performers, led by the funky tunes of Sammy Miller and The Congregation. That’s right, it’s going to be great!

Friday, August 2, 5:45 – 9:15 p.m.

Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage When our parade reaches the top of Church Street, Sammy Miller and The Congregation will take the stage for a show you won’t want to miss. This GRAMMY nominated drummer leads his ‘congregation’ of musicians through a lively set of joyful jazz.

With the tunes cranking, grab a Magic Hat beer and watch VT muralist Jon Young paint his foolish inspirations on a large canvas.

Jon takes the energy of the moment to create his masterpiece - right before your eyes.

Prepare to be amazed as the Seattle-based aerobatic troupe NANDA performs their Matrix-inspired moves on stage.

But don’t stop there... join us as Cimarrón takes the stage. This six-person, GRAMMY nominated Columbian group plays joropo music from the Plains of the Orinoco River.

They blend Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots with their impetuous and deep ethnic singing, amazing stomp dance and fierce instrumental virtuosity of strings and percussion. We’re thrilled that they are joining us for this frolicking good time.

A FOOLISHLYAWESOME RAFFLE Festival of Fools is pleased to be partnering with Shop Local to bring you an awesome daily raffle. Visit any of the participating stores, make a purchase during Festival of Fools and get entered into the raffle automatically. Drawings for multiple store gift certificates will happen daily at 6 p.m.

There are many chances to win a great prize as long as you make purchases in multiple stores on multiple days! You see how this works?

All tickets are entered into our grand prize drawing for a weekend at a beautiful three-bedroom AirBnb in the heart of the South End of Burlington! This grand prize drawing happens during our Last Laugh Variety Show at 6 p.m. on Sunday on the Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage.

PARTICIPATING STORES INCLUDE: Ceres Natural Remedies, Common Deer, Cynthea’s Spa, Danform Shoes, Dear Lucy, Ecco, Expressions, Farmhouse Restaurants, Garcia Tobacco Shop, Homeport, Jess Boutique, Jivana Green Spa and Salon, Kiss the Cook, Liebling, Monelle, Outdoor Gear Exchange, The Optical Center, The Peace and Justice Store, Slate, Stella Mae, Sukha Yoga, Von Bargen’s, Warner Supply, Whim

GARDEN OF FOOLS Saturday, August 3, 6:30-9 p.m.

BCA Alley Who does this? Ask famed Burlington creator Lee Anderson to take a downtown alley and turn it into a garden party. Then invite classically trained, alt-driven, harp playing, lyric superstar Mikaela Davis to perform in said alley. Finally, serve pleasant Hendrick’s garden drinks. Shake. Serve. Enjoy.

This may sound impossible, but at the Festival of Fools, we strive for life outside of the box. Join us for this magical experience on this mid-summer night in Burlington. You can also catch Mikaela Davis with Dan Deacon at the Fools After Party show at Club Metronome (Saturday, 9 p.m. Show / 8:30 p.m. Doors. Ticketed).

LLAMADOLL Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m.

Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage Silent filmsarecoolontheirown.Andquiet.

We thought it would be more fun to add live, strange and original musical accompaniment to a silent fi lm. Right? Llamadoll is a Vermont based ensemble that debuted their first performance of ‘Silent Shorts’ at the FlynnSpace in November 2018. The band features Johnnie Day Durand on saw, keys, mbira and glockenspiel, Tess Hadley Durand on digital beats, Harry Leavey on acoustic guitar, electric bass and vocals, Annabel Moynihan on electric violin, Curt Prestash on drums, and Matt Saraca on electric guitar.

THE LIVE EYE TELE-TUBES THE FOUND OBJECT FUN HOUSE Friday, Saturday, Sunday, during Festival Hours, Lower Church Street The Live Eye Tele-Tubes is a sculptural installation created by students of Two Roads Academy and artist Camille Casemier for the Festival of Fools as a summer project hosted by the Generator MakerSpace. The Live Eye Tele-Tubes are stacked rectangular wooden tubes varying in shape, size, and contents. These tubes operate as compartments that house various interactive environments providing viewers opportunities to play with light, shadow, live video, and projection.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, during Festival Hours, Lower Church Street The Found Object Fun House is a sculptural installation created by teens from King Street Center and artist Lydia Kern in June and July at the Generator MakerSpace. This playful sculpture is made out of uniquely shaped, hinged plywood panels that are arranged to create an inner and outer interactive environment. While creating this maze like structure, students actively participated in design thinking and artistic processes, learning new skills and technologies including carpentry, laser cutting, and conceptual artistic decision making.

MORNING CLASSIC Sunday, August 4, 10 a.m.

Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage We like to start our Sunday’s off respectably. Join us for a proper start to the last day of the Festival with a classical music performance by Eclectica. Sofi a Hirsch, and Laura Markowitz on violins, Ana Ruesink on viola and John Dunlop on cello will play the soulful folk-inspired music of the Danish String Quartet, sprinkled with some jazzy homegrown fare.

What can be said, it’s eclectica!

THE LAST LAUGH VARIETY SHOW Sunday, August 4, 6 p.m.

Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage After three raucous days of non-stop fun, we wrap the whole weekend up into one variety show for your pleasure. There’s no better way to experience the breadth of our performing troupe – from the breakdancing moves of Tic & Tac to the spot-on arrow of Sara Twister.

Host Woody Keppel will lead us through this mash-up of our 2019 performers and stage this off-the-cuff, never truly rehearsed variety show featuring the best of the Fest.

This insanity is backed by our friends Red Hot Juba who will keep things moving.

PERFORMERS

BELLS ATLAS

CIMARRÓN

Bells Atlas is a psychedelic R&B band from

Grammy Award’s Best World Music Album Nominee, Cimarrón performs joropo music

COLOMBIA

BALTIMORE, MD

OAKLAND, CA

Oakland, California. Their thoughtful, textured sound has consistently answered the call for something new and refreshing.

Bells Atlas has shared the stage with Hiatus, Kaiyote, Badbadnotgood, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bermuda Triangle, and tours with NPR’s Snap Judgement. Join them for this rare street set as they carve through musical genres to create their own stylings-- and the result is a buoyant, soulful sound that is unique yet accessible.

Bells Atlas will be playing at the Leunig’s Pitch at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and will open a Fools After Party with Lakou Mizik at

DAN DEACON

from the Plains of the Orinoco River with a global and contemporary sound. Their powerful sonic force achieves a unique blend of its Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots. They are ready to embrace their foolish side and bring their incredible music to Church Street.

Check them out on stage and on the street!

They’ll be on the Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage Friday during the Foolish Frolic and on the street at the Magic Hat Pitch on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Nectar’s (Saturday, 9 p.m. / 8:30 p.m.

Doors. Ticketed).

Yes, that Dan Deacon. On the street. For free. Get your dancing shoes on people, it’s going to be something you don’t want to miss.

Dan Deacon is an American composer and performer whose work focuses on a maximalist approach to density with a fixationonsamplemanipulation,synthesis, mechanical instruments, and audience collaboration. The bulk of Deacon’s recorded work is his eight solo electronic LPs, most recently Gliss Riffer(2015)and America (2012). Over the past decade, he has relentlessly toured internationally with a wide range of artists including Lightning Bolt, Miley Cyrus, Arcade Fire, Doug Aitken, and The Flaming Lips. We are thrilled he’s here for Fools and you can catch him on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Magic Hat Pitch lighting up Bank Street, or in a stage show at the Fools After Party with Mikalea Davis at Club Metronome (Saturday, 9 p.m. / 8:30 p.m. Doors. Ticketed).

MORE PERFORMER INFORMATION AND VIDEOS AT VTFOOLS.ORG

FLiP CANADA

The fearless foursome family of fools is returning to the Festival of Fools after their fantastic performances the last two summers. This year, these Canadian imports are bringing their 15-foot trampoline for added height and insanity. If you see someone flying through the air above the crowds, it must be FLiP! Martin Varallo and Dominique Major have performed and toured with Cirque du Soleil, Teatro Zinzanni, Pomp, Duck & Circumstance as well as the world’s major Festivals. They have a circus school for young performers in Quebec, called FLiP! Check the daily schedule for Flip’s busking sets each day.

FLYIN’ HAWAIIAN

GIRI & UMA PETERS

BOSTON, MA

NASHVILLE, TN

If a Hawaiian vacation and a three-ring circus had a child, it would the Flyin’ Hawaiian Show. Your host Sara has the spunk and

This brother/sister award-winning multiinstrumentalists have been electrifying audiences with their refreshing, soulful blend of old-time and roots music. Although young in age, their musicianship and vocal harmonies showcase a level of creativity and originality well beyond their years.

sweetness of a pineapple, grace of a dolphin, and jokes as great as your Dads! The Circus meets paradise in the Flyin’ Hawaiian Show. A acrobatic hula hoop performance, contortion skills, and interactive clowning all climax upon a 15-foot coconut tree you have to see to believe. You have never seen a hula hoop show like this, nor have you ever been on a holiday vacation quite as entertaining as this one. It is the best of both worlds, so sit back, have a laugh, and enjoy the show.

Check the daily schedule for Flyin’ Hawaiian’s busking sets each day.

Giri and Uma will be strumming on the street all weekend with us. Not to be missed!

Check the daily schedule for Giri and Uma’s busking sets each day.

PERFORMERS

HILBY ITHACA, NY

KILTED COLIN

LAKOU MIZIK

Kilted Colin pushes the boundaries of

Lakou Mizik is a multigenerational collective

what you thought could be done in a kilt… he’s a circus performer with style but not grace. Whether he’s dancing his way across the stage or charming you with his quick wit, his natural charisma makes him an absolute joy to watch. He will play his bagpipes into your ears and then your hearts all whilst clambering on top of his 10-foot unicycle. If there’s one thing this man knows, it’s how to dress and how to impress. A true Fool in a kilt.

of Haitian musicians formed in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake. The group includes elder legends and rising young talents, united in a mission to honor the healing spirit of their collective culture and communicate a message of pride, strength and hope to their countrymen and the world. Don’t miss their stunning street performance on Saturday, 4 p.m. at the Dealer.com Pitch.

LOS ANGELES, CA

Best described as a show without boundaries, Hilby is living proof that being German doesn’t mean you cannot be funny.

While being an expert in juggling all sorts of objects and subjects as well as countless circus and variety skills (such as unicycling, ropewalking, unsupported ladder, fire manipulations and fire eating, balancing stunts and the list goes on and on), he really gets his audience involved and creates magical and hilarious moments with their participation. Watch out for catapults, marshmallows, lots of velcro and the bowling-ball of terror!

Check the daily schedule for Hilby’s busking sets each day.

Check the daily schedule for Kilted Colin’s busking sets each day.

HAITI

You can also catch Lakou at their Fools After Party show with Bells Atlas at Nectar’s. (Saturday, 9 p.m. Show / 8:30 p.m.

Doors. Ticketed).

MORE PERFORMER INFORMATION AND VIDEOS AT VTFOOLS.ORG

MIKAELA DAVIS

MOON HOOCH

NANDA

Mikaela Davis was born to play her harp in a garden, and that’s just what we’re doing for the Festival of Fools! Mikaela’s unconventional path to working songwriter began before high school, growing up in Rochester, NY. With plans to join a symphony, she studied harp performance at Crane School of Music, but halfway through, she decided the traditional harpist’s path wasn’t for her.

I’m realizing more and more every day that you can make anything happen for yourself if you really want to,” says Moon Hooch horn player Mike Wilbur. “You can change your existence by just going out and doing it, by taking simple actions every day.” If any band is a poster child for turning the power of positive thoughts and intention into reality, it’s the explosive horn-and-percussion trio Moon Hooch. In just a few short years, the group—Wilbur, fellow horn player Wenzl McGowen, and drummer James Muschler— have gone from playing on New York City subway platforms to touring with the likes of Beats Antique, They Might Be Giants, and Lotus, as well as selling out their own headline shows in major venues around the country. They are buskers at heart and ready to tear into Fools with unabashed power.

The four members of NANDA grew up together in Port Townsend, WA, where they developed a vision of limitless creative expression from early childhood.

Nurtured by the supportive environment cultivated in their hometown, this vision was able to grow and has become an ideal for an entirely new and unique display of performance art.

ROCHESTER, NY

Please welcome her to the Festival of Fools and stop by the Garden of Fools on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. to hear her play in … a garden.

You can also catch Mikaela Davis with Dan Deacon at the Fools After Party show at Club Metronome (Saturday, 9 p.m. Show / 8:30 p.m. Doors. Ticketed).

PORT TOWNSEND, WA

NEW YORK, NY

Watch them rip up Bank Street at the Magic Hat Pitch on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

You can also see them at the Fools After Party with Sabouyouma at Club Metronome.

(Friday, 9 p.m. Show / 8:30 p.m. Doors.

Ticketed).

Nearly every second of the action being performed onstage is accompanied by a tightly integrated cinematic soundtrack. The effect produced is that of a visceral audio/ visual blast! Their weekend of shows on the Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage are sure to impress!

Check the daily schedule for NANDA’s busking sets each day.

PERFORMERS

RED HOT JUBA

THE RED SAMMY MILLER TROUSER SHOW AND THE BOSTON, MA CONGREGATION

Red Hot Juba has become a fixture in the

Red Trouser is back! Last at Festival of Fools

Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on

Northern Vermont music scene for more than fifteen years for a reason: The band always delivers an honest performance. The joy and jive of Juba is expressed in their willingness to participate in the musical moment and for this one – it’s Fools. They are light in their shuffle, soulful in their blues and red hot in their conviction to pay off their dues.

in 2016, this act is an incredible combination of precision acrobatics with skilled knife and fire juggling! Without a single dull moment and non-stop action, you will laugh while your heart is pounding with excitement.

It ends with a stunt performed over 20-feet in the air! Don’t miss the chance to be astounded! They love the Fools and we love their red trousers. Indeed.

a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people. They play joyful jazz -- music that feels good, that entertains, enriches, but most of all uplifts.

Red Hot will be on the Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage Sunday at 5 p.m. and then play the Last Laugh Variety Show at 6 p.m.

Check the daily schedule for Red Trouser’s busking sets each day.

BURLINGTON, VT

PASADENA, CA

A native of Los Angeles, Grammy®— nominated drummer Sammy Miller has become known for his unique maturity and relentless focus on making music that feels good as a drummer, singer and bandleader. Upon completing his Master’s at The Juilliard School, Sammy formed his ensemble, The Congregation. Check it out.

Sammy and The Congregation will lead our Foolish Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

Following the parade, they’ll break it down in the street for the Foolish Frolic at the Ben & Jerry’s Top Block Stage.

Finally, join them at the Fools After Party with Mal Maiz at Nectar’s. (Friday, 9 p.m.

Show / 8:30 p.m. Doors. Ticketed).

MORE PERFORMER INFORMATION AND VIDEOS AT VTFOOLS.ORG

SARA TWISTER

TIC & TAC

WATERBOMBS

You’ve got to see it to believe it, right? That’s why we flew Sara over from Germany. We had to see it.

Tic & Tac Entertainment is a New York-

Draw your sword--you Fool! Dramatic opera music provides the epic soundtrack to a hysterical battle filled with flying water balloons and ridiculous comic antics. Every Fool loves a good water balloon fight!

NEW YORK, NY

ITHACA, NY

BERLIN, GERMANY

Born in India and raised in four continents, Sara Twister is a highly-skilled contortionist and entertainer, and one of the world’s very rare acrobatic archers! She flew 18 hours just to get to Fools and share her mad skills with Burlington.

Archery… with a twist: An action- packed extravaganza with a finale you do not want to miss! Sara Twister is one of the world’s most mind-blowing contortionists who, while balancing on her arms, can fire a bow … with her feet! A dynamic combination of the unforgettable art of acrobatic archery, together with some edgy contortion routines.

Check the daily schedule for Sara Twister’s busking sets each day.

based acrobatic and break dance company that combines athleticism, theater, and comedy on the street. Amazing antics and acrobatic break dance skills will entertain the whole family. Their routine includes hilarious jokes and hot moves!

Tyheem & Kareem Barnes (i.e. Tic & Tac) have toured the country working with or for the N.Y Yankees, NBA, Harlem Globetrotters, Alicia Keys, Michael Jackson, and Michael Buble. And now they’re here to wow the Burlington crowd!

Check the daily schedule for Tic & Tac’s busking sets each day.

With no words spoken, Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone create a laughter-filled zone of wet fun, encouraging two audience members to be mighty heroes. See why it’s thrilled crowds in 25 countries. To our knowledge, no other show like it exists…

Check the daily schedule for Waterbomb’s busking sets each day.

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