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en. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) presidential campaign announced Tuesday that it raised $25.3 million from July through September — more than any of the candidate’s Democratic rivals have collected in a single quarter.

He received 1.4 million donations averaging $18.07 a pop, the campaign said.

Sanders’ third-quarter haul exceeded the roughly $18 million he raised in each of the first and second quarters of this year — and it nearly matched the $26.2 million he took in exactly four years ago, when he was emerging as the chief alternative to former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

Later Tuesday, the Sanders campaign made clear how it will spend some of its newly raised cash: on its first television advertisement of the 2020 election. The spot, called “Fights for Us,” will debut in Iowa on Thursday as part of a $1.3 million ad buy.

It features Sanders describing his working class upbringing — a topic he typically avoids — and contrasts his record with that of President Donald Trump, whom a narrator describes as a “dangerous demagogue tearing our nation apart.”

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afternoon, three opponents had announced their quarterly results: South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg raised $19.1 million, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) raised $11.6 million and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) raised $6 million.

The Sanders campaign said it had raised a total of $61.5 million from 3.3 million donations since the start of the race. It did not say how much the campaign spent, nor how much money it had in the bank.

In a written statement, Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir argued that the organization’s fundraising success countered an emerging narrative that the senator from Vermont is trailing other candidates. “Media elites and professional pundits have tried repeatedly to dismiss this campaign, and yet working-class Americans keep saying loudly and clearly that they want a political revolution,” Shakir said.

Other Sanders campaign staffers took to Twitter to crow about the haul, and some alluded to a Politico Magazine story published Monday entitled “Bernie Sanders Is in Trouble.”

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Burlington’s Flynn Center has lifted a prohibition on food and drink inside the historic theater. Cheers!

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Vermont Gov. Phil Scott wants legislators involved in any potential vaping product ban.

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1. “Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Bechdel Test’ to its Dictionary” by Sasha Goldstein. Thirty-four years after Bolton cartoonist Alison Bechdel outlined the criteria for rating a movie’s feminist cred, her “test” made the MerriamWebster dictionary.

2. “AOC, Sanders Dine at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Café” by Paul Heintz. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) grabbed brunch with rising liberal superstar Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in Burlington last weekend.

3. “Good News? Evangelicals Are ‘Planting’ Dozens of Churches in Vermont’s Rocky Soil”

by Chelsea Edgar. At least 28 Baptist-affiliated churches have launched in Vermont since 2011.

4. “Priests Who Taught, Lived at Saint Michael’s Quietly Identified as Accused” by Derek Brouwer. The Edmundites, who founded Saint Michael’s College, created a list of 10 accused priests but released it on an obscure website.

5. “Papa John’s Pizza in Burlington Closes Its Doors” by Sally Pollak. The Pearl Street pizza joint closed early last month.

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Almost three years ago, in December 2016, Seven Days asked the federal Air National Guard for emails from Vermont Air National Guard officials about Lt. Col. John Rahill, a fighter jet pilot who crashed a small plane on a Lake Champlain island that September.

Neither he nor his lone passenger was seriously hurt, and Rahill later said in an email to the Federal Aviation Administration that he’d been practicing emergency landings at

the time of the wreck. He was later ordered to retake his civilian pilot’s exam to keep his license.

By November of that year, the National Transportation Safety Board had released its preliminary report on the crash. And by January 2017, the FAA gave Seven Days various emails and other documents as part of a different public records request.

But it wasn’t until July 23 — of this year — that the National Guard Bureau’s Office of Information and Privacy turned over 12 emails printed on six pages.

“This concludes our office’s processing of your request,” Jennifer Nikolaisen, chief of the office, wrote in a letter accompanying the emails. She did not explain why it took so long to comply with the request.

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“They are lucky to be alive,” the person wrote of Rahill and his passenger. “...Another great wake-up call about how close we all are to being 6’ under!”

Among the emails is one from this reporter and another from someone who warned an unidentified recipient on the day of the incident that the crash “has picked up some media interest.”

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GOSPEL TRUTH

I want to express my appreciation for the tone of Chelsea Edgar’s article entitled “Good News?” [September 25].

As a native Vermonter and evangelical Christian who knows some of the people and churches mentioned in this article, I have sometimes felt like the only time churches are in the news is when they have done something wrong or someone wants to try to weaponize Christianity for alternative purposes. I greatly appreciated this article specifically because it did not come preloaded with that kind of intent. Instead, I felt that Edgar was genuinely trying to not only get to know the people and faith communities that she profiled, but she also put forth great effort to tell their own stories in their own words. That is quality journalism.

I think that this article provides a much-needed window into our ideological minority here in the Green Mountain State. The term “evangelical” is used incredibly loosely by so many in modern parlance, but this article attempts to cut through what people think they know and show the authentic hearts of those who are trying to share the message of Jesus Christ with those on the ground in their everyday lives. These are people trying to make a positive difference in their communities, and I appreciate both Edgar’s willingness to explore these stories and Seven Days’ willingness to publish her discoveries.

Zak Schmoll ORANGE

PLANE MATH

[Re Off Message: “After Years of Planning, F-35s Land in Vermont,” September 19]: Kevin McCallum seems to have a very low number for the cost of an F-35 — $85 million. The White House’s 2019 proposed Department of Defense budget called for the acquisition of 77 F-35s at a cost of $10.7 billion, which works out to a cost per plane of $137 million. The congressionally approved 2019 budget settled on 93 F-35s at a total cost of $11.6 billion, or $125 million per plane.

The proposed 2020 White House budget and DoD request calls for the acquisition of 78 F-35s at a cost of $11.2 billion, which works out to $143 million per plane.

It seems that the cost of the F-35s is going up rather than down, even with the increased sales promoted by the

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Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales program, which has contracts for purchases of F-35s with Australia, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, and is pursuing contracts with eight more countries: Singapore, Greece, Romania, Spain, Poland, Finland, Switzerland and Japan. Israel already has 16 F-35s. The last two landed there in July.

drag in all the hacks, flaks and assorted chairwarmers going back to governors Jim Douglas and Peter Shumlin — and yes, even Leahy’s people — and ask them how this happened, and all under oath, to prevent this “public-private” nonsense from ever happening again.

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OUT WITH IT

[Re “The Search For EB-5 Accountability,” September 11]: Nice one about VTDigger.org’s EB-5 Ponzi-hunt for state/Sen. Patrick Leahy documents, and good luck to founder and editor Anne Galloway with that. The mysterious “find” of missing emails on a hard drive in a storage closet shows what she’s up against: CYAs and cover-ups by local and federal hacks with their friends’ snouts in a public-private trough.

Up here in the Northeast Kingdom, it was a running joke that some schmuck like me with a weekly cable-access TV “news” show could find in 10 minutes of searching Yahoo’s business website that the vaunted AnC Bio had no stockholders, no P/E ratio and no product sales, and was located in a corner office of a Seoul, Korea, “sports betting firm.” Yet the State of Vermont just rolled out the red carpet for Bill Stenger and Ariel Quiros as they wowed Newport’s city council with bundles of “artist’s renderings” of magical things to come. Now they are left with a smoking hole where a city block once stood.

Gov. Phil Scott or U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan should hold hearings and

CHURCH AND STATE

[Re “Good News?” September 25]: I have no problem with the ambition of a Christian church wishing to spread its influence in our state, though the proselytizers come across as religious car salesmen. I do object to any individual or group who tells me I am going to hell if I don’t give my soul to a god. I am an agnostic and prefer to let each person make his own life choices, though I think that most violence and misery is caused by organized religion. I also find it extremely disingenuous that evangelicals tout their values and yet support Donald Trump, that most despicable and nonreligious of humans.

Vermonters are famously independent and prefer to keep their religious beliefs separate from politics.

Nicholas Ecker-Racz

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SAVED FROM WHAT?

Congratulations to brave journalist Chelsea Edgar [“Good News?” September 25] for her exposé of the new fundamentalism in Vermont. She nails it with Jay Parini in defining why it works for some people: emotionally fulfilling worship, healing and community.

But how can intelligent people ignore

the accompanying deadly theology that focuses on Jesus’ death to appease a wrathful God to the neglect of Jesus’ life, resurrection, compassion, ethical teaching, peacemaking and radical risk for justice for the poor, the marginalized, the oppressed?

Why can’t we revisualize and reform mainline churches, synagogues and sanghas to better address the emotional and community needs of people with a spiritual approach that unites instead of divides into the saved and the damned?

How can we stomach an approach to our Jewish and Buddhist neighbors, for example, that classifies them as “unsaved” and implicitly condemns them to hell unless they mouth a contrived formula for salvation?

Thank God we have a Christianity in Vermont and New England that loves our non-Christian neighbors without arrogantly demanding their obeisance to an obscene theology of substitutionary atonement. Jesus doesn’t have to be an archaic substitute sacrifice in order to be a source of personal reformation.

Read primarily the gospels and take Paul’s letters with a grain of salt. Take the Bible seriously by not taking it literally.

We don’t need well-meaning Southern Baptists disguised as saviors to lead us astray. We just need to improve our practical approach to loving our neighbors better — locally and globally.

Michael Caldwell

NORTH WOLCOTT

CORRECTIONS

In last week’s “Trash Talk” story, the dishes and utensils at the Ben & Jerry’s Concert on the Green should have been described as “compostable.”

The review of Ghastly Sound’s new album, Have a Nice Day, incorrectly identified Ryan Power as the producer of the Burlington trio’s earlier albums. The producer was Ryan Cohen of Robot Dog Studio.

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Quick Lit: Tracing the Shape of a Life New Magazine Launches to Share Women’s Stories

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Contours on the airport noise map determine who can get soundproofing funds

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King(dom)’s Feast

Food: First Bite: The Taproom adds a Table in St. Johnsbury

Seven Questions for Joe Gingras

Nightlife: The 2019 Vermont’s Funniest Comedian winner talks Charlie Brown, being shy and hacky jokes

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Food: Sweetwaters chef and the Abenaki community honor food and agriculture traditions

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Music: First-time producer Peg Tassey enlists Vermont’s finest for Miriam Bernardo’s debut album

Military: How a soldier’s tribute to drill sergeant wit led to saving lives

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ith a few keystrokes, anyone can find a trove of online information about physicians licensed to practice in Vermont: their specialty, where they work, their license status and whether the state has ever disciplined them.

But a cancer patient in search of a reputable Vermont medical marijuana dispensary will find such information much harder to come by. That’s because the five dispensaries, which are regulated by a division of the state’s Department of Public Safety, can prevent the release to the public of any information about them.

A recent Seven Days public records request for state documents about the dispensaries laid bare the process. It revealed that the medical marijuana providers have faced few consequences for misconduct and can operate in near secrecy, without any public or legislative oversight. In one instance, the state withheld the result of an investigation at the request of a dispensary.

“There are so many questions about how regulation is working in Vermont, and it hasn’t been easy to get those answers,” said Matt Simon, the New England political director for the Marijuana Policy Project, which lobbies for legalized recreational and medical cannabis. “We want people to have confidence in the program, but I don’t know that that can be achieved without some degree of transparency.”

To explore the regulatory apparatus, Seven Days filed a records request in June with the Department of Public Safety seeking all complaints made since 2013

involving the dispensaries, as well as documents from any subsequent state investigations. The department informed Seven Days it would take longer than usual to answer the request — and then blamed the dispensaries for an even longer delay.

Five weeks later, the department said it had asked and received permission from the dispensaries to release some records.

The documents arrived via email with portions of each one blacked out. They include a list of 64 complaints and five resulting state actions.

The department redacted the names of the complainants, dispensaries, employees and even the dates of the incidents. The redactions obscure basic information, such as which dispensary was involved in which complaint.

“If you’re a convenience store and you sell beer to a kid, everybody knows who you are. They don’t hide that,” said Tom Kearney, a veteran journalist with the Vermont Community Newspaper Group.

unanimously adopted by the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules.

“A p p l i c a tions, supporting information and other information regarding a registered dispensary are confidential,” the regulations read. “Information pertaining to a dispensary, and the principal officer, the board members, or employees of a dispensary are all confidential.”

Kearney, then managing editor of the Stowe Reporter and Waterbury Record, and other journalists ran headlong into the rules later that year while seeking basic information about the proposed dispensaries, such as where they would be located.

Citing the recently adopted regulations, state officials withheld the information.

Learning about the confidentiality exemption “outraged me,” Kearney said.

“How can the rules go beyond the extent of the law that the legislature adopted?” he asked, referring to the state’s Public Records Act. At the time, a specially convened Public Records Legislative Study Committee was reviewing some 250 exemptions from the public records law; open-government advocates said that number was way too high. Among them was Allen Gilbert, then executive director of the American Civil

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“What’s the problem? Where’s the parallel? What’s the basis?”

The broad exemption to the state’s Public Records Act dates back to 2012, when a small group of lawmakers approved the Rules Governing the Vermont Therapeutic Use of Cannabis Program for the state’s soon-to-open medical marijuana dispensaries. The document was written by the Department of Public Safety and

Liberties Union of Vermont. He testified that the medical marijuana dispensary exemption was overbroad.

“To say a whole class of records is exempt simply because of the kind of records they are really is a subversion of the basic constitutional requirement that the public should have access to what are public records,” Gilbert said in an interview. “It should only be in more narrow circumstances that a record is not made public.”

Kearney said he left the Stowe Reporter and Waterbury Record not long after the inquiry and didn’t pursue the matter further. It appears no other opengovernment advocate made any progress, either: In 2015, the Department of Public Safety revised the rules in a way that only expanded the powers of the dispensaries to review and withhold records. One section

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T h e L e g i s l a t i ve Committee on Administrative Rules unanimously adopted the changes on October 8, 2015. In other words: The regulated decide what documents their regulator can release.

This summer, the public safety department cited the confidentiality rule when it released the redacted information to Seven Days — and when Commissioner Michael Schirling denied the newspaper’s appeal of the withheld sections.

“Please note that you may contact the dispensaries directly to ask if they have copies of the records regarding investigations into their operations and will release these records to you without redactions,” Schirling wrote.

Dispensary operators did not seem eager to air their dirty laundry when Seven Days contacted them last week.

Christopher Walsh, the president of Grassroots Vermont, said the state had not investigated a complaint at the Brandon-based dispensary in the 15 months that he’d worked there. If it had, Walsh said, he would make the document

The leader of Vermont’s largest electric utility will leave her post at the end of this year.

After 12 years Mary Powell on the job, Mary Powell announced Monday that she’ll step down from her position as president and CEO of Green Mountain Power. She’ll hand the reins to Mari McClure, who is currently a senior vice president at the company.

Powell said she is pondering new opportunities and wants to fight climate change and serve the public good. She might even run for political office, though Powell said she had no specific plan to announce.

“I’m not ruling out that public office could be something that I might come to feel is a good place for my energy and my commitment to serving society,” said Powell, who described herself as a lifelong Democrat.

Powell, 58, became one of only a handful of women nationally to lead an investor-owned utility when she took the CEO job at Green Mountain Power. As she ran the company, she also served on numerous boards and moved into the spotlight as one of Vermont’s most prominent woman business leaders.

During Powell’s tenure, Green Mountain Power put a greater emphasis on renewable power sources. Some environmentalists questioned the authenticity of the commitment, given that Canadian gas and oil company Enbridge has an indirect ownership stake of Green Mountain Power.

Powell doesn’t see a contradiction.

“Green Mountain Power, as we repeat over and over again, really operates independently of our upstream investors,” she said.

She discussed succession planning with Green Mountain Power’s board for more than a year leading up to Monday’s announcement. Powell declined to say whether McClure beat out other finalists for the job.

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The Vermont Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on October 22 in a case about the Burlington Telecom sale.

The Burlington Burlingtonians at a City Council city council meeting approved the BT sale to Indiana-based Schurz Communications in 2017 for $30.8 million. The Vermont Public Utility Commission approved the deal in February.

But a group of six citizen intervenors — Sandra Baird, Jared Carter, Dean Corren, Steven Goodkind, Solveig Overby and Shay Totten — say the city’s $7 million net profit won’t recoup the $16.9 million in taxpayer funds that former mayor Bob Kiss diverted to keep the sinking telecom afloat. The group appealed the PUC decision in May. The telecom, operating locally as Champlain Broadband, has already filed a motion to dismiss the appeal. The court has not yet ruled on the motion, according to Burlington city attorney Eileen Blackwood.

The motion to dismiss argues the intervenors’ case is moot because the BT sale has already closed, and “courts can only decide something that is an active and live controversy,” Blackwood said.

In March, the intervenors filed a motion asking the utility commission to reconsider its approval of the sale. They argued that state law and the Burlington city charter protect taxpayers from being saddled with debt resulting from telecom sales.

The PUC ruled in April that the charter was immaterial and that telecom deals must only “promote the general good of the state.” In a press release Tuesday, intervenor Overby said the sale ignores the “public good, the public will and the law.”

Blackwood said intervenors could have also asked the PUC for a stay, which may have halted the transaction.

“They didn’t, so the sale went through,” she said. “Now the case itself is moot. There’s nothing more to decide. It’s really final.”

The intervenors disagree.

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urlington City Council President punched him. Both the police chief and everybody in the police department under Kurt Wright (R-Ward 4) thought his Mayor Miro Weinberger disputed the state the bus,” Wright said. “What a fair amount resolution was a no-brainer. During medical examiner’s findings that the death of people in the public have done is to take a September 23 meeting, the council’s lone was a homicide. a brush and tar the entire police departRepublican offered a straightforward Weeks later, two black men sued the ment with that brush.” message of support for Burlington police department, claiming excessive use of At last week’s council meeting, New officers, writing that the council “recog- force, and their lawyers produced foot- North End resident Ericka Bundy Redic nizes the difficult but incredibly important age of cops knocking each of the men thanked police “for not giving up on work they perform on a daily basis.” unconscious in separate incidents last fall Burlington, even though Burlington has Rather than sailing through, the outside downtown bars. Some residents given up on you.” The cops were “dragged measure touched off an hourlong debate subsequently formed BTV CopWatch and through filth before anybody stood up on police accountability and morale. A began following officers on patrol, cameras and said anything,” she said in a follow-up majority eventually passed it, 7-5, with all at the ready. The council formed a commit- interview. “That is not OK.” five Progressive councilors voting no. tee to review police practices and, after Wright’s resolution, though, failed to Wright touched a nerve. For the past six a contentious debate in June, appointed account for the drama unspooling within months, the Burlington Police Department three black men as new members of the the department. Gilligan said del Pozo and its chief, Brandon del Pozo, have been police commission, an advisory group that and other department leaders didn’t do on the defensive, enmeshed in contro- reviews citizen complaints. enough to protect rank-and-file officers versy after controversy.

And more than the trust of the public has been Traffic Stops at the Burlington Police Department 2012-18 shaken, according to Cpl. Dan Gilligan, the BurlSeptember 2015 ington Police Officers’ Brandon del Pozo 7,000 Association president. He becomes police chief told Seven Days that officers feel unsupported by 6,000 6,133 6,080 6,025 department leadership.

While crises have 5,575 5,000 enveloped the depart5,094 ment before, some city councilors say they’ve 4,000 never seen such a sustained run of bad news 3,480 out of 1 North Avenue.

3,000 Yet in nearly two dozen 2,727 recent interviews, elected 2,000 officials, members of the public and police officers themselves offered little 1,000 in the way of solutions. As the issue grows more and more polarizing, some 2012 2016 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 fear that politics will impede needed reform.

“We’re picking sides: You’re either for police or against police,” Then del Pozo went out on a six-week when activists took aim at them.

Dave Hartnett, a former longtime Demo- medical leave without explaining why.

“At some point, you have to pick a side,” cratic city councilor known for his inde- While he was gone, Councilor Perri Free- Gilligan said. Police leadership “really, pendent streak, said of the current climate. man (P-Central District) floated the idea really strives to appease this group of “If we continue down that road with that of disarming the force during an inter- people and, unfortunately, that is at the message, it’s not going to be productive for view with a local TV station. The notion cost of its relationships with its police the City of Burlington.” sparked criticism and inspired Wright’s officers.”

The string of controversies began resolution last week.

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While the chief never issued a directive to reduce traffic enforcement, Gilligan said, city cops let up because they don’t trust that department leadership would have their backs in a racial profiling lawsuit.

In 2018, they stopped fewer than half the number of vehicles they stopped in 2015.

And they ticketed drivers only 20 percent of the time, which also reflects a decline since 2015. Gilligan said traffic stops are one way to intercept illicit opioids.

Five officers have left the department in the last month, and at least one cited the political climate as a contributing factor, Gilligan said. That’s part of a larger problem in Burlington: About half of the 102 officers hired during the last decade have left the department, according to union data Gilligan provided to Seven Days.

Del Pozo didn’t cause the retention problem, but he hasn’t exactly won over his troops, either, according to Gilligan.

The chief’s appointment of Jon Murad as deputy chief of operations last fall is one particular sore spot for union members, who say Murad’s inexperience has made even rookies question whether he can effectively lead the department.

The union took its concerns to Weinberger last spring and again while del Pozo was on leave. Even before del Pozo took leave, Gilligan said that, as a leader, “He has not been present.” The union worries that if del Pozo resigns, Murad could be his preferred successor. Both men are Ivy League-educated alumni of the New York Police Department who practice criminal justice with a side of philosophy. For instance, rather than reading the riot act to protesters last month at Sen. Patrick Leahy’s (D-Vt.) Burlington office, Murad mused on the meanings of true civil disobedience.

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ince the 2013 announcement that F-35 fighter jets would be based at Burlington International Airport, the planes’ noise impact has been heavily debated. Through it all, Ed and Gail Garvey decided to stay in their pale green ranch-style home a few hundred feet from the runway as bulldozers demolished the houses all around them.

The retirees at 44 Dumont Avenue resisted offers to sell their home to the airport because they didn’t want to leave where they had lived happily for decades.

But when they heard about a new kind of

Meanwhile, their neighbors whose homes are in the slightly lower 65-decibel noise contour — 2,640 dwelling units, with an estimated 6,120 residents — do qualify for soundproofing grants. That zone stretches from South Burlington deep into Winooski and also includes small swaths of Williston and Burlington.

Homeowners who are approved would first get new windows and doors, according to Nicolas Longo, the airport’s deputy director of aviation administration. If the sound level inside remains above 45 decibels, the FAA could also pay for insu-

Burlington-owned airport counts as the “applicant” for the funds, the FAA requires a 10 percent match for work financed by the grant. Airport officials don’t want to pick up this tab and have suggested that each municipality cover the amount for its granteligible residents.

That hasn’t gone over well with leaders such as Kevin Dorn, the city manager of South Burlington, where the airport is located. “The City of Burlington has all the cards here. They own the

to mobile-home owners and low-income residents, as well as to properties that are in the noisiest grant-eligible spots. A public meeting about criteria and priorities is scheduled for October 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the airport mezzanine.

Many of the mapping details seem like pointless bureaucratic distinctions to Ed Garvey. He moved to Dumont Avenue in the late 1950s at the start of his 35-year career as an airline agent and supervisor for what became U.S. Air.

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soundproofing assistance, courtesy of a Federal Aviation Administration grant, they expected that their location would qualify.

Ed Garvey said he got bad news when he called the airport in late September, the same week the first two F-35s arrived.

His is one of five residential South Burlington properties — two single-family homes on Dumont and two duplexes and a fourplex on Airport Parkway — in the 75-or-higher-decibel noise zone, where the roar of jets is forecast to be so loud that even soundproofing can’t bring it to acceptable FAA levels.

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lation in the walls and roof to seal cracks through which the noise permeates like a cold wind.

People who qualify for soundproofing but choose not to pursue it could opt for one of two other FAA programs. Under one, the airport would buy their home, soundproof it and then sell it. Under another, the airport would offer “equalizer” grants to homeowners who show they can’t get fair market value for their homes because of airport noise.

The grant program could bring $100 million to Chittenden County over 20 years, in annual increments of $5 million.

But many of the details of the process are still being worked out.

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airport,” he pointed out.

Winooski leaders also oppose paying the match. “To put not only the environmental burden but the cost burden on Winooski … is not an equitable approach,” Winooski Mayor Kristine Lott said. The municipalities should jointly lobby for state funding or new federal funds to help cover the cost, she suggested.

Airport officials have spent the past few months gathering comments and recommendations from residents and public officials about the soundproofing grant application they plan to file to the FAA by year’s end. They have not decided who would be first in line for funds expected to come in the fall of 2020.

Longo said consideration might be given

He walked to work year-round on a street once lined with tidy homes on spacious, family-friendly lots. But in the late 1990s, they started to vanish, the Garveys recalled in an interview on their back porch, where the conversation was interrupted at least four times by the sound of commercial aircraft taking off.

The airport’s growth, and accompanying din, prompted buyouts under a noise mitigation program. Over the next two decades, FAA grants enabled the airport to acquire and tear down more than 150 homes in South Burlington. “A lot of good neighbors got scared away,” Ed said. “Some of them were afraid that they were going to IN THE ZONE

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Gov. Phil Scott named two women on Monday to fill vacant judgeships on the Vermont Superior Court. Scott made the appointments after pressuring the state’s nominating board for more diverse candidates.

Caledonia County State’s Attorney Lisa Warren will preside over trial courts in the Northeast Kingdom and Washington County, replacing 11 WOMEN retired judge Dennis Pearson. Kerry Ann McDonald-Cady, a deputy state’s attorney in Windham 23 MEN County, will be assigned to Rutland and Bennington counties. She replaces former judge Gender breakdown of David Howard.

Vermont Superior Court judges In a press release, Scott SOURCE: OFFICE OF GOV. PHIL SCOTT praised the prosecutors’ “record of sound legal judgement to ensure justice, which protects the vulnerMcDonald-Cady’s names were put forward able and upholds public safety.” as a result of the renewed search. He Scott had previously expressed declined to comment on the governor’s concern about gender imbalance on picks beyond noting that both were the bench, where 23 of 32 state trial “career prosecutors.” judges were men prior to Monday’s Warren, of Waterford, has been a announcement. He criticized the Judicial prosecutor for nearly 15 years, includNominating Board, an independent group ing a decade as the state’s attorney in that vets judicial candidates, for includCaledonia County. She ran unopposed ing too few women in its pool of “well for reelection last year after winning qualified” candidates and demanded that an uncontested Republican primary. members reopen the job search. Scott She gave $120 to the Caledonia County also called upon the board to undergo Republican Committee over the last implicit bias training. two years, according to state campaign The move rankled some board finance records. members, who saw Scott’s rebuke as Warren did not attend law school but a guise for the governor, a Republican, read the law to become an attorney in to appoint conservative judges. But 1995. She has a bachelor’s degree from the board acquiesced and reposted the Boston College. positions. Members also underwent bias McDonald-Cady, of Dover, attended training at a recent retreat, board chair Binghamton University and Vermont Eleanor Spottswood said.

Law School. She worked as an associate The reposted position garnered at Fisher & Fisher for seven years, then 11 more applicants. Six of those were became a deputy state’s attorney in deemed “well qualified” and forwarded Windham County in 2010. McDonald-Cady to the governor’s office along with the won an award from the Vermont Justice original five. for Children Task Force in 2012 for her Spottswood said she felt “very good” work on juvenile abuse cases in family about how the board handled the and criminal divisions. process.

She’s also a school board member of Monday’s appointments did not the River Valleys Unified School District. change board member David Silver’s Spottswood said her board recently belief that Scott’s intervention was tweaked its application for a vacant motivated by ideology, not equity.

Supreme Court justice position, including “The governor’s professed rationale adding a question about candidates’ to get more women on the bench was experience working with diverse populaclearly a cover for him wanting to get tions. The change was not prompted by more conservative members on the the governor’s request, she said. bench,” the Bennington attorney said, “Those sorts of things can make a dif“because we sent him up women and ference in terms of the pool of applicants people of color [previously] and he chose we’re trying to attract,” she said. m not to choose them.”

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Burlington resident Molly Gray and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Penny Cluse Café

It’s not uncommon to bump into Burlington’s favorite son, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), strolling down Church Street or grocery shopping at Hannaford. But it’s not every day that the presidential candidate is spotted brunching in the Queen City with an even bigger liberal superstar.

That was the case Saturday morning when U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) — aka AOC — joined Sanders; his wife, Jane O’Meara Sanders; and his campaign manager, Faiz Shakir, at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Café.

According to owner and chef Charles Reeves, Sanders is a semi-regular and “usually gets the buckwheat pancakes with blueberries.” Ocasio-Cortez ordered scrambled eggs with rye toast and home fries, Reeves reported.

“They’re totally regular people when they eat,” he said of Sanders and O’Meara Sanders. “And we don’t make a big deal about it.”

What was up for discussion Saturday morning was less clear.

Sanders’ campaign did not respond to a request for comment, and Seven Days could not reach an Ocasio-Cortez spokesperson.

Ocasio-Cortez is widely seen as one of the most influential liberal politicians in the country — and her endorsement would be a big get in the Democratic presidential primary. Before she unseated a veteran member of Congress in 2018, she volunteered for Sanders’ 2016 campaign. She has also worked with and praised Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), another presidential contender.

“What I would like to see in a presidential candidate is one that has a coherent worldview and logic from which all these policy proposals are coming forward,” Ocasio-Cortez told CNN in May. “I think Sen. Sanders has that. I also think Sen. Warren has that.”

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substance. The union wants department brass to stand up for its officers.

By “being an apologist for things that didn’t need to be apologized for, [del Pozo] left the impression” that cops messed up, Gilligan said of the downtown bar incidents. “He could have done a lot more to speak out.”

Del Pozo disagreed. He noted the public outcry over the lax punishments he meted out to the officers involved. And he pointed out that his efforts to intervene in the medical examiner’s homicide findings were “to make sure the officer got the fairest treatment possible.

“To say that we didn’t bear a burden or stick by our beliefs in fair treatment of cops — that’s not entirely true,” he continued.

Councilor Sharon Bushor (I-Ward 1) — the longest-tenured councilor, with 32 years under her belt — noted that tensions existed before del Pozo arrived. In 2013, a Burlington cop fatally shot Wayne Brunette, a mentally disturbed man wielding a shovel.

Then, shortly after del Pozo started, an officer shot and killed 76-year-old Ralph “Phil” Grenon in March 2016. Grenon, too, suffered from mental illness.

Citizens want police “to help them, not to harm them,” Bushor said. “That feeling has been shaken somewhat.”

Councilor Brian Pine (P-Ward 3), a Burlington resident for nearly 40 years, However, Councilor Jack Hanson (P-East said he couldn’t recall a time of greater District) said he sees at least one “glaring public reckoning over police practices. hole” in the department’s disciplinary As long as cops continue to dispropor- procedures. tionately target black citizens, Pine said, “We have pretty strong language “we’re not going to be able to restore that around use of force and excessive use of public trust.” force … [but] we don’t have accountability The newly formed Committee to if that policy is violated,” Hanson said.

Review Policing Policies is the council’s Councilor Max Tracy (P-Ward 2) attempt to do just that. The 15-member agreed. He pointed to the uneven discigroup is expected to issue recommenda- pline given to officers in very different tions on the department’s use-of-force circumstances. Del Pozo suspended two policy, training regicops in January for men and disciplinary three weeks without practices. pay after they drank University of beer they’d confisVe r m o n t j u n i o r cated. Meanwhile, the chief didn’t Skyler Nash, a black man who grew up punish one of the on the south side of officers who was sued Chicago, is a member for excessive use of of the committee. force, while a second S K YL E R NAS H While he was disapreceived an unpaid pointed with Wright’s suspension of less resolution, Nash said cops should be than three weeks. afforded both oversight and support.

“I think [del Pozo] sees himself as being “This reform work gets so difficult a reformer in the context of American because it’s not just black-and-white policing,” Tracy said, adding, “Whether issues,” Nash said. or not he really implements or agrees with Many of the councilors interviewed for or is willing to go along with the reforms this story wanted to wait for the commit- remains to be seen.” tee’s report before endorsing any solution.

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full confidence in del Pozo to carry out the committee-suggested changes while maintaining the confidence of his officers.

But he recognized the last few months have been a challenging time for the department.

“You can’t have good policing, effective policing, without trust,” Weinberger said. “Any erosion of that trust is cause for concern.”

Del Pozo dismissed the police union’s charge that he has checked out and reiterated his commitment to Burlington and to accountability. If he could redo any action in the last few months, del Pozo said, he’d have told the public about the downtown use-of-force incidents before the lawsuits were filed, even though that would have broken from department precedent. He added that the police commission’s new makeup — its members are now majority minority — should help restore some of the community’s diminished trust.

“How do we get past this? I think you’re seeing that happen,” del Pozo said. “We owe cops support, and we also owe them the opportunity to come to work on a dayto-day basis [and] do good police work.”

Andrea Suozzo contributed reporting.

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public, though he thought the onus was on the state, not the dispensaries, to do so.

“We adhere to their laws; they don’t adhere to our laws and rules and regulations,” Walsh said. “They set the rules and parameters of this regulated market, not vice versa.”

Charlie Rice, chief executive officer of Montpelier-based Vermont Patients Alliance and its partner company, PhytoCare Vermont in Bennington, said he was mindful of patient confidentiality concerns in releasing information. But he said he’d never turned down a public records request during the year he’d been CEO, and he had approved the release of a handful of documents.

“We follow the rules that were established and, obviously, a lot of that was done before I was even involved in the program,” Rice said. “So it’s hard for me to speculate or comment on the basis for why they were drafted in that manner.”

Shayne Lynn, executive director of Champlain Valley Dispensary and Southern Vermont Wellness, was around in 2012 when the rules were created. He attended meetings and argued in favor of keeping certain dispensary information confidential, according to media reports at the time.

In response to requests for comment, Lynn emailed a written statement.

“We continue to follow state laws and operate within the framework that they set,” he wrote. “If those laws or rules change, our policies will change to remain compliant and in good standing with the state.”

Since they first opened in Vermont, medical marijuana dispensaries have not made many headlines for allegations of wrongdoing. The highest-profile accusation came to light last year, when an unidentified person accused Champlain Valley Dispensary of growing marijuana — not hemp, as the business claimed — at a Craftsbury vegetable farm.

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be required to sell. They decided: We’re of the F-35 touted soundproofing as a going to take whatever they can give us way to muffle the sound of the jets once they arrived. There was also uncertainty and get away.”

The Garveys declined multiple offers about the mapping process and how for their home. “We liked it here, and it the noise contours in the map released was OK with the other planes,” said Gail, this year would differ from those in the a retired secretary. But that was before previous map, which was released in four F-35s made an unscheduled stop in 2015.

Burlington at the end of May. Overall, the new map, which takes Four months later, the couple into account the arrival of the F-35s, inquired about soundproofing and got shows many more homes subjected to the final word that the government high levels of noise. But there are a few won’t pay for it. places where noise levels are projected “We thought we were getting to drop. windows and insulation,” said Gail.

For example, a seven-unit condo “Why didn’t they tell people?” asked development on Lily Lane in South Burlington that was formerly assigned Ed, adding that he feels misled.

Airport leaders say they never told to a peak noise category will now qualify Gail or Ed that their for soundproofing property would qualify. because the line in the “I don’t know where new map changed, he’s coming from, Longo confirmed. because the program The airport bought never offered him the properties for $2 soundproofing,” said million in 2016 and Gene Richards, director 2017 but instead of G A I L G A R V EY of aviation at Burlington demolishing them International Airport. rented the units to Longo added, “We’re just following airport workers. Now the plan is to the rules that the FAA puts before us.” soundproof them and sell them, Longo Under the old map, the Garveys were said. also located in a 75-decibel zone. Given The current sound map forecasts a their proximity to the runway, there was more elongated noise pattern, based never much chance that classification partly on military data suggesting the would change, suggested Longo.

F-35s will use noisy afterburners only They can still sell to the airport, he 5 percent of the time. Opponents of the noted. Their home would be razed. No F-35 dispute that assumption and say other potential demolitions are planned, even more homes could be affected by Longo said. unbearable noise. The U.S. Air Force Faced with the same dilemma is stands by the data, and so does the Gary Deforge, a contractor who lives airport, Longo said.

After the full complement of F-35s at 32 Dumont. He said he’d consider moving if the airport were to offer a operates for a year, the airport will price in the $280,000 to $300,000 undertake the creation of yet another range, enough to buy a similar house noise map — one that could have new in Chittenden County. But the airport’s implications for homeowners in the offers — defined by an FAA formula for flight path. fair market value — have not equaled the Said Longo: “It’s a continuous monireplacement cost, he said. toring program.”

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state released to Seven Days appear to reference the incident. “[Redacted] immature plants were provided to [redacted] and [redacted],” one reads. “Will be harvested in the next two weeks. Possible location [redacted].

Three months ago.”

A follow-up reads: “Harvesting today.”

When investigators visited the farm in early October 2018, they discovered that the plants had been recently harvested.

A lab test showed that a plant scrap left behind contained high levels of THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis.

Vermont State Police told Seven Days in June that the department would not investigate the allegations and had instead referred the matter to the Vermont Crime Information Center — the public safety division that directly oversees the medical marijuana program — for regulatory review.

At the time, Lynn declined to release the results of the investigation. And he or someone at his company asked the state to withhold the information in response to Seven Days’ records request, which was filed June 6.

But this newspaper obtained an unredacted version of the document. In the one-page notice of noncompliance, VCIC director Jeffrey Wallin wrote that the dispensary had failed “to submit a proposal for hemp operations.”

He warned that “future violations” could affect the company’s standing with the state, noting also that “no additional actions by CVD are necessary at this time.”

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Vermont is home to some 255,000 bovines, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and they seem to play an outsize role in the state’s art world.

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career around painting cows, including the Holsteins that adorn Ben & Jerry’s containers and other merch. Online news site Vice wrote about Vermonter SAM RAINES’ impressionist cow paintings with a headline declaring, “Cows Are Our New Favorite Abstract Art Subject.” KATIE RUNDE, a multimedia artist from Bethel, creates hand-drawn cow decals and large chalk cow murals, among many other artworks.

Barry’s cow is unique because of the arrangement of black spots on its white back. They outline the world’s continents — hence the name of this particular design and the artist’s projects surrounding it: World Cow. “It seemed like the successful [street

artists] had an image that they did all the time,” Barry said. “And I thought, World Cow is definitely me. It’s mine.” (It belongs to him in more than a creative sense — he has trademarked the image.)

Barry started in art using acrylics about 12 years ago, but, following a memorial show in New York City on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in which he had a painting, he felt like he had accomplished everything he wanted to in that medium, he said. About that time, he watched Exit Through the Gift Shop, a street art documentary directed by famed anonymous street artist Banksy.

“I saw everything he was doing, and it looked so simple,” Barry said, referring to

Banksy’s characteristic stenciled works.

“And so I went upstairs and printed off a picture of a barred owl. I cut it out with an X-Acto knife. I sprayed it on a canvas and peeled it away, and I was like, ‘This is the next thing. This is amazing.’”

Barry began using this stencil method on canvases. He created a series of paintings of his coworkers at the Central Vermont Medical Center of the University of Vermont Health Network, which were displayed at the hospital. He sold other paintings to benefit nonprofits.

“It made it fun. I felt better about it, about selling my work,” Barry said of his charitable causes. “I did a lot of different designs, but people really responded to the cow. I wore a cow suit to all these events, and it was [called] Cows for a Cause.”

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Aleshire, who served for two decades on the faculty of the poetry MFA program at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, N.C., has previously published five books of poetry, as well as essays and translations. She does not explicitly identify herself as the narrator of Days of Our Lives, but the “memoir” label — from the publisher and in the book’s blurbs — suggests a collapse of author and protagonist.

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The malaise of the outside world creeps in, too, like a radio that happens to be on in the background.

When the narrator and her husband move out of their New York City apartment, going their separate ways in what will turn out to be a false start at ending the marriage, they pack their belongings “to the rhythm of the Watergate hearings / on the small screen, exhilarated / that what had been hidden / was coming to light…”

As the culture at large reckons with the Vietnam War, Aleshire’s narrator undergoes a parallel process of self-realization. It happens by small degrees — trading modest clothes for a “...backless Pakistani top / held on only by a string...,” allowing men to stare at her on the subway, moving to a communal house where everyone eats a lot of sourdough bread. But her ultimate liberation comes in the form of a graduate poetry workshop.

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While Clark took nine months off work to stay home with her newborn daughter, she devoured magazines. But, she said, she couldn’t find any content that felt relevant to what she was going through as a new mother.

“These magazines, they weren’t touching on the everyday struggles,” Clark, 28, said. “I guess I just felt like, I love reading so much. I love magazines, and I love the feel of books. But there’s not one out there that’s giving me what I need and what I want right now. So, why don’t we create one?”

“There’s a lot of content out there that’s super aspirational,” agreed Clark’s friend and magazine cofounder, Abigail Henderson, 29. She lives in Portland, Maine, and joined in on a recent interview via speakerphone.

Clark and Henderson have been friends since attending St. Lawrence University, where they were roommates and “always

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selling a house and buying another. Though busy, the women were motivated by their vision to self-fund the first issue of Reach.

Clark did the layout and design in intermittent scraps of free time.

“As I’m sure any artist or side hustler knows, it takes a lot of commitment,” Clark said. “It would be so easy to say, ‘No, I’m tired, I’m not going to work on this’ ... which I wanted to do many times. But we’ve just been so driven by this mission and getting this out there.”

Next steps include distributing the $10 magazine to Burlington-area shops. The two are already planning the next issue, which they hope to release in early 2020. They’re planning to self-fund that issue, too, but hope revenue from sales of the first issue will help.

They’re also reaching out to advertisers, mostly in Vermont. And while the first issue was mostly filled with content from women Clark and Henderson know personally, they hope to get more submissions from people they don’t know in the future, including fiction submissions that fit the magazine’s theme. Contributors are paid, usually between $25 and $50, collaborating,” as Clark put it. which Clark said is important to For instance, Clark performed them despite their small budget. in an original show written by Clark and Henderson, who Henderson about her expericall themselves Reach’s “curaence with an eating disorder. tors,” worked with contributors But it wasn’t until this year — to develop ideas and prompts on March 8, International for the writing and art that Women’s Day — that Clark fill the magazine’s pages, but most of that content is unedtexted Henderson with an idea: What if they started a ited beyond proofreading. magazine to share women’s It was important to them to voices? capture the authentic voices “We love sharing women’s of the contributors, they stories, and we love the idea said, who include many from of creating that and creating a Vermont but also women community,” Henderson said. from as far away as Salt “When [Sara] texted me that, Lake City, Chicago and Los I was like, ‘Hell yes.’ I didn’t Angeles.

A B I G A I L HEN D ER S O N take a moment to consider it.”

“What we really wanted Fast-forward six months. to do is just share a story, as At 72 pages, the inaugural issue of Reach if you went to a great TED Talk or someincludes a poem about polyamory, advice on thing. Or you had coffee with someone who fertility planning, an essay on using tarot as told you about their experience that really a tool for healing and other real-life stories helped you and stuck with you,” Henderson and essays. Clark will celebrate the launch said. “Community building is about sharwith a party and open-mic story and poetry ing stories and experiences to help people night on Thursday, October 3, at SOAPBOX grow. And that’s really, I feel like, what’s ARTS in Burlington. The event, loosely based missing from a lot of magazines — that on the Moth story slams, will also feature sense of community, that sense of shared performances by local comedians TINA FRIML experience. Instead of just a look at what and JOSIE LEAVITT. you could be, this is a look at who we are.” m “I really wanted to do an event, a live event, to go along with this,” Clark said.

Contact: margaret@sevendaysvt.com “This is a magazine, but I also want it to be almost like a community and create a space INFO where the people who read [Reach] can Reach Magazine Launch Party and Live Story come together.” and Poetry Slam, Thursday, October 3, 6 to Clark is an office manager and mom of an 8 p.m., Soapbox Arts at the Soda Plant in 18-month-old; Henderson works in market- Burlington. $7-25. sevendaystickets.com, ing and just went through the process of reachwomensmag.com

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metal surface of the building. By Friday, Spot the Cow « P.22 September 20, the cow had taken shape, moment: Why not make the cow’s spots an 11-by-16-foot black-and-white Holstein resemble a map of the world? looming over the river. Barry and his “Someone was like, ‘We’re all spots on friend and fellow muralist, who, remarkthe same cow,’” Barry recalled. “I loved it. ably, is also named DJ Barry, were touchAnd then all [of a] sudden, the meaning ing up the final details of the cow under and the message started coming out, after the blazing sun. the fact … It became more than just that The two met on Instagram, when the painting. It started to really give people Vermont Barry realized the New York a sense of love, accepCity Barry shared his name and preferred tance. It was unity.”

People around the medium — spray paint world have raised and stencils. They thousands of dollars started commenting for charity by encouron each other’s posts, aging donors to sponand then NYC Barry sor or celebrate their invited his Green personal activities and Mountain counterpart feats, from running to the city to work on marathons to summita mural together. And DJ B ARRY ing mountains. Barry’s so a partnership was project is a little like born. that, except that he raises money from From his website, worldcow.earth, community members through art. He Vermont Barry also sells World Cow finds a spot to paint a cow, funds the T-shirts, which he said have been worn painting himself, chooses a local charity, all over the globe. He envisions eventually and then posts a GoFundMe campaign putting a World Cow mural in every state, encouraging people to give to a cause in but next on the list is one for Barre in the celebration of the city’s new mural. He’s spring and potentially a Burlington cow painted cows in five states, including one even sooner. other in Vermont, on a barn in Middle“It’s clear to me that we can do bigger sex. The Montpelier project is his biggest and bigger and get more [donations],” fundraiser so far.

Barry said. “We just need to make that “When people know World Cow’s splash on the national stage. And we’re coming to town, [they know] we’re doing close. We’re knocking on that door.” m good things for the world, especially in their communities,” Barry said.

Contact: margaret@sevendaysvt.com Barry spent nearly a week working on the Allen Lumber cow. He began by INFO washing and priming the galvanized Learn more at djbarryart.com.

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Quick Lit « P.23 The speaker’s journey from ingénue to artist is archetypal without being abstract, anchored by moments of specific weirdness. In one poem, the narrator encounters a monkey in the hallway of her apartment, “...its body / wrapped in its long thin arms, / as if to keep me from lumbering / toward it, uncertain and afraid.” In her somnolent haze, she can’t recall how she got it to leave, “but maybe it decided to go / on its own,” Aleshire writes, “as if it only needed / to remind us: disturbance can come / any time, unforeseen and for no reason.”

Aleshire captures those moments of chaos with impossibly cool restraint; her most acerbic lines snag you unexpectedly, like an exposed nail in an old wooden doorframe. As the narrator rifles

through a box containing photos of her husband’s paramours, she registers one with particular disgust: “...There of course / was Y’s snout-like nipple nudging / its way out of a furlined cape.”

As in the long-running TV soap opera to which Aleshire’s title nods, these instances of disorder are tropes that get recycled from one season of life to the next — the unfaithful husband, the rogue primate in the house. Finally, art transmutes them into something less panicky; something that shapes, rather than undermines, the self.

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his August, as I do every August, I hit the Church Street Marketplace for the Sidewalk Sale, a five-day shopping extravaganza. This year, I walked away with a new butter knife for 99 cents and a couple of throw pillows at two bucks a pop. Woo-hoo.

Which brings me to Michael Kehoe — not the man himself (a Queen City legend), but his namesake men’s clothing store, located in downtown Burlington, right in the heart of the marketplace. The merchandise purveyed in this old-school haberdashery is a step above every other menswear shop in the area, with each item evincing timeless sophistication and uncompromising quality. In a word, the clothes are exquisite.

For the sidewalk sale, Michael Kehoe put out a couple of racks of cotton shirts marked at the cut-rate price of $99. “Regularly $149-$268,” the sign read. Don’t get me wrong: The shirts all looked gorgeous and were surely worth every penny. But I don’t live in a universe where I can plunk down $99 on a single shirt, let alone $149 or $268.

That universe does exist, obvi. I get the opportunity to visit with its denizens most commonly when I pick up a taxi customer at the Vermont National Country Club in South Burlington. Since opening some 20 years ago, it quickly established itself as the place where the local elite meet, tweet and overeat. (And play golf.)

When I pulled up to the club entrance on a mild mid-September evening, the man waiting outside for me appeared decked out in full Michael Kehoe gear: an impeccable plaid cotton shirt, nifty tan shorts and the kind of bespoke boat shoes favored by folks who own big boats, if not yachts.

“So, you’re going to Boulder Hill off Webster Road?” I asked as he buckled up in the shotgun seat.

“That’s the place,” he replied. “I’m Steve, by the way. Thanks for coming to get me. I had a few too many and didn’t want to drive.”

I introduced myself, and we shook on it. “That’s a nice development you live in,” I mentioned as we pulled out.

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THE BEST FINANCIAL DECISION I EVER MADE. “Oh, I don’t live there. I’m up here visiting and staying with a friend. I live full time on Marco Island in Florida now.

I do miss Vermont, especially this time of year.”

“Are you still working, or are you retired? You actually look a little young for that, but you know, moving to the Sunshine State — that’s a telling bit of evidence.”

Steve chuckled and said, “Well, you’re correct — I am indeed retired. I sold my medical software business about seven years ago.”

“Good for you, man. Did you do well with it?”

“I did, and — what the heck — I’ll tell you the whole story. I sold it to a private equity firm that, when they purchase a company, requires the seller to put some of his or her own money into the ongoing business entity after the sale is complete as a sign of good faith. At least, that’s how I read it. Anyway, I initially offered to ante up a quarter of a million.

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“So, Steve, what was your key strength that allowed you to build such a successful business? Like, was it the technical aspect, or marketing skills, perhaps financial acumen?”

“These are very acute questions,” he said smiling. “You must know a thing or two about business.”

“Well, as I often say, my knowledge is a mile wide, which allows me to talk with at least a modicum of intelligence about most everything. Sadly, it’s also about an inch deep, so go easy on me.”

“So, to answer your question,” he said, “my strength lies in the people skills.

I’m pretty good at developing talent and mentoring. To me, that’s at the core of any successful company. For the other stuff, you can always bring in experts.”

“I’m not surprised. I could see that. So, what do you do now with your life? You seem like a creative guy. I can’t picture you hanging out in some Gulf Coast cabana drinking margaritas all day. You gotta volunteer somewhere and put your skills to some positive use.”

“I am going a little nuts, to tell you the

truth, although I do appreciate a good margarita. I’m actually mentoring a few young entrepreneurs, both up here and down in Florida.”

“That’s great, man. It must be gratifying.”

When we arrived at his friend’s house, Steve asked me if I take credit cards.

“Sure,” I replied. “If you don’t have cash, I could take a card.” (My motto is “Cash is king.” I didn’t coin it.)

“Let me see how much cash I have,” he said. “What do I owe you?”

“Twenty-five dollars,” I replied.

“Oh, shit,” he said, taking out a silver money clip. “Can you split a hundred?

That’s all I got.”

“Lemme check,” I said, extracting my own wad from my shirt pocket. “Sorry, I only got — let’s see — $42. So, I can run your card.”

“No, that won’t be necessary, Jernigan,” he said, peeling off and passing me a crisp Benjamin. “The 42 will work fine.

You provide a great service, and I appreciate it.”

That worked out to a $33 tip on the $25 fare. I felt like the humble beneficiary of a modern-day form of noblesse oblige.

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“That turned out to be the best financial decision I ever made, because a few years later, they resold the business at five times the price they had paid me.”

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n the opening moments of her new album, Songs From the Well, Miriam Bernardo sings, “I’ve got a well that won’t run dry.” Airy, yet throaty and rooted, the Montpelier singer’s voice spills over misty layers of piano, cello and a patter of drums, as well as choral background voices and electronically manipulated resonator guitar.

“I’m gonna sing / Sing my song into the wind,” she continues, before reaching a rapturous climax.

Bernardo is singing about herself, but not in a vain or navel-gazing way. For one thing, she didn’t write the tune. “I Got a Well” was a gift from singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell.

The two women have been friends for more than a decade. In 2007, Bernardo debuted the role of Persephone in the original, Vermont-based production of Mitchell’s folk-rock opera Hadestown.

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(The Broadway production of that show scored eight 2019 Tony Awards, including for Best Musical and specific accolades for Mitchell and composer Michael Chorney.)

A tribute to Bernardo’s spirit, “I Got a Well” puts the singer in the shoes of a quasi-mythic Judaic figure.

“Miriam [was] this very powerful female prophet who, it is said, had a well that was able to provide water to her people during the exodus from Egypt,” Mitchell writes in an email to Seven Days.

Along with manna and the pillar of clouds, Miriam’s Well, a magic stone or perhaps some kind of spile that could locate or produce water, was said to be one of the three gifts God gave the Israelites as they wandered the desert for 40 years.

“I liked thinking about the Biblical character and our Miriam, who is so resilient and giving,” Mitchell continues.

She wasn’t the only songwriter tasked with contributing to Songs From the Well.

Peg Tassey, Bernardo’s close friend and the album’s producer and overall mastermind, arranged for a selection of Bernardo’s favorite Vermont songwriters to either pen originals or pull songs from their catalogs with Bernardo in mind. These artists include Chorney, folk singer Patti Casey, indie rocker Brian Clark, jazz composer James Harvey, honky-tonk hero Mark LeGrand, mountain bluesman Seth Eames and Americana stalwart Colin McCaffrey.

And each was happy to do it.

“I was very excited at the prospect of [Bernardo] covering [“Just One Taste”],” says LeGrand of the song from his 2016 album Tigers Above and Tigers Below. “I hope I can work with her sometime.”

All of the contributing authors and musicians, most of whom are associated

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with the Montpelier music scene, have worked with Bernardo, Tassey or both at some point over the years.

“Vermont has this connective tissue that happens,” Bernardo says. “It’s just a matter of time before you meet the people you connect with. It’s such a small state, it really becomes clear who’s in your pocket.”

Originally conceived in 2014, the album has come to fruition five years, dozens of recording sessions and hundreds of hours later. Songs From the Well is set for an official release on Friday, October 11, the same day as the album-release concert at the Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater in Essex Junction. (The album is currently available to stream and download on Bandcamp.)

Why such an elephantine gestation period? Tassey’s relentless pursuit of perfection.

“I don’t know how other producers work, but I couldn’t let anything go until I loved it,” she says.

Tassey and Bernardo are both household names within central Vermont’s music community but may not spark as much recognition elsewhere in the state.

That’s about to change. With a remarkably hefty budget compared to many Vermont productions, a crack team of recording professionals, and instrumental contributions from exceptional players, Songs From the Well is the biggest production to hit the Green Mountains this year. Beyond that, its significance is twofold: It reflects the love Bernardo’s associates have for her, and it stands as a major milestone for Tassey, who only recently got back in the game.

‘I knew that she needed to be heard’

Tassey, 61, is all energy.

Typically dressed in black, a contrast to her shock of silver hair, she excitedly hops from story to story, all the while gushing about her talented friend. She gets goose bumps frequently, especially when talking about the album she produced for Bernardo.

She may even shed a few tears, depending on how worked up she gets.

By comparison, Bernardo, 40, exudes cool confidence and contentment, both in her general demeanor and in conversation. Of the two, Bernardo is more likely to crack an incisive joke. Tassey says that if she weren’t a singer, Bernardo would be a standup comedian.

If Tassey is a helium-filled Mylar

balloon, Bernardo is the little weight tied belt as a songwriter and musician. But she to the string that prevents it from flying had never taken on the role of producer. away. The two have a distinct yin and yang The New Jersey native moved to dynamic, a chemistry that propels their Vermont in 1978. She became a fixture of shared work.

Burlington’s rock scene in the ’80s through Bernardo, originally from Athens in the early 2000s with projects such as Peg Windham County, has provided vocals Tassey and Proud of It, the Velvet Ovum to scads of local projects, including all- Band and the Kissing Circle. women ska and rocksteady ensemble Due to a vocal-cord injury, Tassey Steady Betty, salsa combo Afinque, took a break from performing until 2017. groove-alicious outfit High Summer and But back in her heyday, she says, she was Chorney’s Sun Ra tribute Magic City. known as something of a hell-raiser.

She’s appeared on plenty of other people’s As an example, Tassey recalls auditionrecords, too, from Chorney’s 2003 album ing for a band at one point. The group’s Songs and Music of Paul Bowles to folk members requested that she scale back singer-songwriter Christine Malcolm’s the overdriven guitar spewing out of her 2019 release I Like You. amp. She refused. Another time, a different And yet Songs From the Well is, for all band member told her she couldn’t put a intents and purposes, Bernardo’s solo particular chord in a song because it was debut. While she’s often thought it would in the wrong key. be nice to have a recording to call her own, “I was just like, ‘Watch me. This is my Bernardo says the work she’s done with song, and I want it there,’” she says. “‘I others has satisfied her. Tassey was the think it sounds pretty.’” fuel that revved up the machine.

Tassey was a maverick who gave not the “I knew that she needed to be heard, slightest of fucks if her outsize personaland I knew we could make it happen,” ity rubbed anyone the wrong way as she Tassey says. pursued her artistic goals. Though perhaps Bernardo’s friends and associates all somewhat mellowed by years, that trait is agree that her mesmerizing stage presence, still evident at times, and it proved useful inherent magnetism and overall panache throughout the production of Songs From more than merit a project with her name the Well. on it. Former Steady Betty cohort Caroline Knowing the album would need considO’Connor describes Bernardo’s energy as erable capital, Tassey staged a successful “infectious” and says that she can “hold a Kickstarter campaign in 2016, garnering crowd quite well.” Linda Bassick, another more than $27,000. Additionally bolstered Steady Betty associate, suggests Bernardo by a grant from the Vermont Community is “the sexiest person alive.”

Foundation, the project launched with “She just has to m o re f i n a n c i a l step onstage,” Bassick backing than do cracks. most local proj“Her voice has a ects. (Tassey also richness,” Mitchell founded a record writes. “She seems to label, Flower Fields, sing from a deep place specifically for this in her body, [like] album.) there’s a pure, direct With the coffers line between her voice full, she collected and spirit.” demos from the In early 2014, as songwriters and set P EG TA S S EY Bernardo performed a about the task of duo gig with Eames at figuring out exactly the Whammy Bar in Calais, Tassey was where the magic would happen. Vermont struck by those qualities about the singer. has no shortage of recording studios, and Moved to tears by the performance, she Tassey worked with several. approached Bernardo after the set.

Many of the initial instrumental “I just went up to her and said, ‘I want tracks, performed by a variety of local to produce an album for you,’” Tassey players, were recorded with McCaffrey recalls. at Lane Gibson Recording and Mastering Bernardo was touched. in Charlotte, a popular choice for folk “No one had ever really said that to me,” records. Ryan Cohen of Williston’s Robot she says.

Dog Studio — which cranks out more local rock albums per year than any other ‘I wanted this big sound’ — and Jer Coons of Burlington’s eclectic As it turns out, producing an album is Future Fields took on much of the mixing easier said than done, especially if you’ve process, as well as more instrumentals, as never done it before. Tassey is a seasoned performer with many records under her WELL WISHES » P.32

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Well Wishes « P.31 did former Burlingtonian Jeff Moxley of to track, the album resists classification.

An album’s track order is often the Treehouse.

That quality is at least partly the result of intended to tell a story, or at least attempt Songs From the Well has been tweaked, contributions from so many writers with to show dynamic and stylistic range filtered, mixed and remixed extensively. disparate stylistic backgrounds. across multiple pieces of music. The latter For instance, the resonator guitar heard Both Tassey and Bernardo had to inter- is true in the case of Songs From the Well. within the tapestry of sound on “I Got pret the material they were given, but Following the dramatic Mitchell-penned a Well” came from the original acoustic in different ways. Tassey’s job, devising intro, an older tune of Tassey’s, “Angle of demo that Mitchell sonic approaches, the Sun,” brightens the album’s tone. recorded. Tassey was largely utilitarA bit on the psychedelic side, phased and Bernardo ian. Bernardo’s task guitars with softly murmured la-las in adored Mitchell’s was philosophical. the background lighten the song’s heavy “I asked a couple subject matter: divorce and trying to be take so much that the demo’s instruof [the songwriters], hopeful in the face of despair. But the mentals appear in ‘What does this song is so layered with details — alternate the final version, [song] specifically guitar parts, twinkles of piano, surges of albeit chopped up mean to you [and] bass — that the breadth of the production MIR IAM BE R NAR D O and glued back why did you write distracts from its weary origin. together à la the this?’” Bernardo Later on, “Just One Taste,” LeGrand’s stuttering guitar in Madonna’s “Don’t recalls. She says that her associates gave contribution, initially leaves a vacuum Tell Me.” her permission to decide that for herself. between Bernardo’s vocals and huge, “She was incredibly committed and “It was a lot of trust and blessings.” booming drums. Soon, the empty spaces Untitled-19 1 9/23/19 2:21 PM passionate and focused on making this Bernardo’s impeccable voice is pushed fill in with Vermont expat David Symons’ a reality,” says McCaffrey of Tassey’s to the forefront throughout the album. accordion, evoking scenes of a smoky imprint on the album.

Listening from start to finish, it’s easy Parisian café. Here Bernardo burns with More than anything, Tassey imagined to understand why so the record as sounding thick, sharp, deep many artists would and shiny. jump at the chance to “I wanted this big sound,” she says. “I produce work for the was listening to Elton John and stuff that singer. She’s technically has lots of orchestra. How do you make it flawless, but precision is sound like you have the singer with a big only part of her mastery.

Bernardo also sings orchestra?”

As she learned along the way, it’s all in a way that suggests in the mix. Sonic wizardry from Moxley, a great deal of thought Cohen and Coons elevated the tunes to and deliberation. Clear Buy by the case & the final crisp, engaging versions — but choices are heard save up to 65% not without significant input from Tassey. throughout, such as For everyone!

“Peg is a perfectionist, and I’ve worked pointed intonations with a lot of perfectionists,” says Coons, in how she lets notes the final audio technician to work on the break in the verses of “I album. His past work with country singer- Got a Well,” or pivoting songwriter Kelly Ravin and formerly local from breathy to forceful rock upstart Caroline Rose attracted singing on the followTassey to the Burlington shop. ing track, “Angle of the “I take for granted certain aspects of Sun.” musical language in terms of working in With each song the studio,” Coons adds. coming from a differTassey points out something the two ent songwriter (though have in common: Neither she nor Coons Clark contributes two), reads music. Because of that, she feels the album might have they share a similar organic, instinctual felt disjointed, like a approach to music, which made their multiple-artist compicommunication highly effective. lation. But Tassey’s “Music is really a language,” Tassey persistence in finding Peg Tassey and Proud of It in 1991 says of her choice to involve so many the absolute right tones, engineers. “Just like when you’re in a textures and temperaband, different languages work and spark tures yielded a cohesive between different members. They are result. desperate physical desire: “I fell so hard all equally important, but it’s sort of an “To me, every song sort of led me for you / Right down on the floor / Just alchemy that happens.” through where it would go,” Tassey says. one taste / And I wanted one more.” “[We had] permission to say, ‘We can go Chorney’s tune, “Contraption,” is literVisit hungermountain.coop ‘My voice is like liquor’ here with these songs.’” ally about Bernardo’s voice. to learn more.

Though the folk-rock label is easily “In a way, a lot of these songs don’t “My voice is like liquor / My voice 623 Stone Cutters Way, Montpelier ascribed to Songs From the Well, that have much to do with each other,” says is like ink / Thicker and thicker / What (802) 223-8000 descriptor is not wholly accurate. bassist Rob Morse, Bernardo’s longtime do you think?” read the song’s openInstrumentally adventurous and boyfriend who contributes throughout ing lyrics, a thorough examination and incorporating gobs of sound from track the album. “Now they do.” contemplation of Bernardo’s instrument.

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album of the year. It would be disingenuous not to recognize that it’s also led by two women. For a state that pumps out practically as much recorded music as it does maple syrup, recordings from male artists still greatly outnumber those by female artists. Local productions of this scale are rare to begin with, and particularly with women at the helm.

“It’s so good to see women up there,” says O’Connor. “Every time people do, a lot of women can get inspired and think, Oh, this is a possibility.”

“The groups that I’ve played in that are all male, I’m thankful that I’ve been on equal terms,” says Bernardo. “I’ve never felt not heard.”

But she isn’t blind to the fact that her record isn’t the norm in Vermont.

“In general, women are stuck into these roles,” says Bernardo. “Maybe our music isn’t as important, or we’re creating the home space to support [our] male counterparts. Women aren’t taken as seriously.”

Beyond illuminating possibilities, albums like Songs From the Well exemplify the importance of listening to one another. Tassey’s engineers listened to her vision; she listened back when they told her what could and couldn’t be done.

She also listened to Bernardo: Nothing was final without her stamp of approval.

With Songs From the Well, Bernardo and Tassey are demanding and earning attention for themselves. Bernardo plans to continue to voice the work of others in various projects. As for Tassey, with one album as producer on her résumé, she thinks she may be up for more.

“I’d love to produce an album for Seth Eames,” she hints.

Beyond that, a long-awaited album of her own original material could be on the horizon. With a new skill set in hand, the future seems wide open.

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In an unsettling minor key, the song rolls out slowly with tendrils of electric guitar swirling below Bernardo’s voice.

A barrage of shocking, punctuated beats and baggy hi-hats gives the tune form.

“I was trying to consider Miriam as a performer and how people project so many things onto her,” Chorney says.

“People bring their own perceptions, and they color the performer’s motives with that sometimes. And I’ve seen that certainly projected on Miriam.”

Harvey’s tune, a touching, nearly newage-sounding composition called “Like After a Dream,” rides on waves of cello and piano. It’s less a drop in energy and more a circling of the album’s more energetic wagons. Immediately following, the melancholy turn transitions into Casey’s “Good to You,” a sweet country swinger in the tradition of Patsy Cline.

Appropriately, the album closes with “Free Spirit,” cowritten by Eames and Bernardo — the very combination that inspired Tassey to begin with. Eames’ rubbery slide guitar bends as a chorus of voices builds around Bernardo. The last sound heard is a field recording of spring peepers captured by Tassey at the pond behind her rural Calais home. The album’s vinyl version, a locked groove that forces the disc into a loop, lets the little amphibians chirp forever.

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“I’ll support anybody that I think is awesome,” says Tassey. “But I really love to support other women.”

In terms of size and scope, Songs From the Well is effectively the biggest Vermont

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n 2012, Dan Caddy created a Facebook page as a tribute to the drill sergeants who, years earlier, had transformed him from an aimless 18-year-old into a combat-ready soldier. Called Awesome Shit My Drill Sergeant Said, the page began as a recounting of hilariously brutal takedowns that Caddy and other soldiers had heard drill instructors bark at new recruits.

Within months, however, the online community he had built dropped a deadserious mission in Caddy’s lap: using that network to rescue a soldier on the brink of taking his own life. With no training in mental health counseling, the California National Guard member was abruptly on the front lines of the military’s suicide epidemic. And more such rescues would follow.

Caddy’s Facebook page led to the publication, in 2015, of the HarperCollins book Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom From America’s Finest, as well as an online merchandise business.

Through the latter, Caddy funds a nonprofit he founded called Battle in Distress. It operates a worldwide “battle response team” for active and former military personnel who are suicidal or just need to talk through their troubles with people who have common experiences.

Now a member of the Vermont Army National Guard, Caddy, 36, lives in Plainfield with his wife, Lindsey, and their 4-year-old daughter. During a recent interview in his wooded hillside home, he emphasized that neither the Guard nor the U.S. Department of Defense officially endorses or financially supports his organization.

Caddy’s unplanned career trajectory began in 2012 as “shits and grins” during a five-hour bus ride home from a training in California. He and his fellow guardsmen swapped stories about their drill sergeants, whom Caddy described as “some of the greatest comics” (see sidebar). Laughter made the trip pass quickly, he recalled.

Back home, Caddy reflected on what his own drill sergeants had meant to him.

“Man, these people have nine weeks to make an insane impact on your life,” he said. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today, or have the discipline or backbone, without having had that experience to build on.”

The drill sergeant is a familiar popcultural archetype. Whether it’s Louis

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Gossett Jr.’s Academy Award-winning portrayal of Sgt. Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman or former Marine drill instructor R. Lee Ermey’s turn as Sgt. Hartman in 1987’s Full Metal Jacket, the steely-eyed noncommissioned officer in the “round brown” campaign hat personifies the crucible of military character building. And woe to anyone who doesn’t perform to the sergeant’s exacting standards.

Caddy learned that lesson the hard way.

His father had been a squadron leader in Britain’s Royal Air Force. His mother’s father was a Marine, and his uncle, also in the Corps, served in Vietnam.

Though Caddy was no stranger to military discipline, he lacked direction, he said. He fell in with “the wrong crowd” after high school and found himself “not doing anything productive and making bad decisions … I thought, I need to do something that’s going to give me focus.” So, in 2001, he joined the Guard.

Before enlisting, Caddy always assumed he could talk his way out of trouble. But

when he ignored a drill sergeant’s order, “He PT’d me until I was puking,” Caddy said, referring to physical training. “This was the first time for me that there was no talking my way out of it.”

Though never a drill sergeant himself, Caddy offered insight into the role of humor in instilling discipline. New recruits must stand at attention and aren’t permitted to laugh, smile or move a muscle.

When a drill sergeant cracks a vulgar or expletive-laden joke, Caddy explained, he’s waiting to pounce on whoever chuckles or smirks. That response results in the inevitable “Oh, so you think that’s funny?” followed by more verbal and physical harassment.

Such intense stress is designed to build coping skills that are invaluable in combat situations, said Caddy, who himself was deployed to Egypt in 2004 and Afghanistan in 2008. When a drill sergeant shouts insults in a soldier’s face, he continued, it’s “stress inoculation in a controlled environment.” That way, “The first time you experience interpersonal aggression

isn’t when someone is trying to kill you overseas.”

Fast-forward to 2012. After creating ASMDSS on Facebook, Caddy started getting stories from other soldiers.

He compiled and posted them, then promptly forgot about the page. When he checked back a week later, it had 700 likes. Within 48 hours, it was up to 7,000; by week’s end, more than 15,000. As the page went viral, Caddy enlisted the help of actual drill sergeants to vet the stories for authenticity.

For a few months, the page was just fun and games. But on October 24, 2012, shortly before going to sleep, Caddy found a message in his inbox from a soldier pleading for help. The man had just gotten a goodbye message from a fellow soldier who was planning to kill himself. Unable to reach his buddy, the correspondent asked, “Can you help?”

“What do you say to that?” Caddy recalled. He immediately messaged back: “Well, I don’t know what we can do, but we sure as fuck are going to try.”

Caddy leapt out of bed and posted a message on Facebook: “BREAK, BREAK, BREAK” — military jargon used to clear the airwaves for urgent radio traffic when, say, a unit is taking enemy fire. He announced the situation and posted the soldier’s last known location in or near Kingsport, Tenn.

The response from the page’s more than 50,000 fans “was just amazing,” Caddy recalled. People contacted him from EMS, fire and law enforcement agencies around the country, some of whom coordinated with a Tennessee sheriff ’s office. A hostage negotiator offered up his services, as did a representative from a telecom company, who pinged the soldier’s cellphone to pinpoint his location.

Meanwhile, Caddy tracked down a member of the soldier’s unit, phoned him in the middle of the night and got him to the soldier’s front door before the man injured himself.

In all, the rescue lasted more than eight hours. “We shouldn’t have been able to do that,” Caddy said, “but we did.” As he finally went to bed the following morning, Caddy thought about the power of social media to overcome physical and psychological boundaries.

EXCERPTS FROM AWESOME SH*T MY DRILL SERGEANT SAID: WIT AND WISDOM FROM AMERICA’S FINEST “If you’re having trouble sleeping tonight, privates, whatever you do, don’t think about the fact that your parents are probably having sex in your old bedroom because your water-headed ass is finally gone.”

“I will personally build a staircase to throw you down, private!”

“What did you shave with, private? A bowl of milk and an angry cat?”

“You privates are softer than a sneakerful of puppy shit.”

“You seriously can’t do one pull-up, fatty? I bet you jack off to cookbooks!”

“You look like your mama fed you with a fuckin’ slingshot, private!”

“If you are looking for sympathy, you can find it in the dictionary between ‘shit’ and ‘syphilis,’ where it belongs.”

“Privates, I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror and realized there were two bad motherfuckers in this world … and I’m both of them.”

As they talked, other users of the page “If we can do that with no plan or system,” he recalled thinking, “what could contacted the nearest sheriff ’s office and we do if we were prepared?” the Florida Highway Patrol, which put out The story made national news, with a “be on the lookout” notice. As Tucker put unintended consequences: Other service it, “Every cop in Florida was looking for members who were suicidal, or who had Randy Tucker.” friends who were, began using the FaceTucker hung up on Caddy repeatedly. book page like a hotline.

He was ignoring his callbacks when he got “Every night I had people’s lives in a call from a number he didn’t recognize: a my hands, and I had no formal training,” colleague of Caddy’s.

Caddy said. For two months, he fielded Assuming the call was from his son, a near-constant stream of Tucker answered it and messages from soldiers in talked to Caddy’s colleague, who recounted his own crisis, as well as from other service members who weren’t struggles on returning from a deployment. As suicidal but were depressed, isolated or in bad financial they talked, Tucker said, he straits. Some simply didn’t heard a baby crying in the know where else to turn. background.

One soldier in crisis was “That really got to me,” Randy Tucker, a four-year U.S. Tucker said. “This man [had Army veteran from Florida been] in the darkest point of who’d been wounded in a his life and wanted to die, mortar blast in Iraq in 2005. just like me, and he was able to pull out of it.”

Even before his discharge in D AN C AD D Y 2006, Tucker told Seven Days It took Tucker years to in a phone interview, he was learn to cope with the physidiagnosed with posttraumatic stress disor- cal and emotional wounds of war. Today, der and “totally overmedicated.” Then his he said, after relocating to a mountain retreat in Deadwood, S.D., designed for wife divorced him.

Tucker returned to Florida and landed people with PTSD and substance-abuse a good job as a crew chief with a highway disorders, he’s on the mend and living construction company. “On the outside, healthier. And he’s “always on call” to everything looked good,” he said. “But I help service members who face similar was a ticking time bomb.” struggles. “If there’s someone in my area In 2008, Tucker got into a fight with a of operation and they’re in distress,” he coworker and landed in jail for the first of said, “I’ll go to him, day or night.” several times. His life entered a downward spiral into depression, alcoholism and drug addiction.

Shortly before Christ- Battle in Distress officially launched in mas 2012, Tucker said, January 2013. The term, Caddy explained, he decided to take his has its origins in basic training, when own life. He posted an every soldier is assigned a battle buddy. apology on social media A “battle” who is in distress needs rescue to all the people he’d ever from life-threatening circumstances. hurt, then told friends he The nonprofit is staffed by volunteers was “going ghost” and and doesn’t solicit donations; Caddy wouldn’t reply to their doesn’t want people’s money, he said, just calls or texts. Tucker’s their time and expertise. Battle in Distress sergeant, who’d remained has about 20 volunteers on its response in touch and knew Tucker team who are trained and certified in was going through diffi- crisis intervention and triage. To date, the cult times, read between organization has handled about 30,000 the lines and reached out cases, Caddy said, and never lost a service to Caddy’s Facebook page. member.

In the meantime, Tucker got a gun and Despite his lack of formal education chose a spot where there was no cellphone in psychology, Caddy is trying to help the signal to track his location. He was driving military rethink its approach to suicide there when Caddy called. prevention. He’s met with members of “We talked as though we knew each Congress and given presentations to other for a long time,” Tucker said. military commanders. His perspective on “Because he was a soldier and had been military suicides often comes as a shock through some of the things I’d been to audiences. through, he understood, and we automati“Suicide is not the problem. Suicide cally had a great rapport.” is the symptom,” he said. To explain how

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soldiers end up in crisis, Caddy imagines a scenario in which a paramedic uses a defibrillator to shock a heart back into normal rhythm, then kicks the patient out of the ambulance without treating the underlying condition.

Plenty of public and private resources serve active and former military, Caddy said, but labyrinthine rules can make them hard to access. Some are for active-duty personnel only, others for Purple Heart recipients, still others for veterans of specific campaigns and theaters of operation. And each agency or organization speaks in its own jargon.

“The problem is, we’ve put the onus on [service members] to navigate that whole maze to somehow magically arrive at the right service and resource,” Caddy said.

Compounding the problem are the cultural barriers — what he called the “suck-it-up-and-drive-on mentality” — that keep military people from seeking help. In short, they never want to look weak.

Caddy likens the situation of many veterans to manning a combat post that’s being overrun by insurgents. What do you do? You pop a flare, send out a radio call and call in backup, he said. The people who come running and “stand shoulder to shoulder to push back that onslaught” are those who wear the uniform.

When soldiers return stateside, Caddy continued, that “onslaught” won’t come from the Taliban. It can come from overdue car payments, an inability to find a job, a traumatic brain injury, a drinking problem or a spouse who can’t relate to the struggles of readjusting to civilian life.

Battle in Distress’ response team is trained in triaging those “core issues” and has a database to connect people with available resources.

“It’s a reminder that we don’t do anything on our own,” Caddy said. “Don’t wait until you’re suicidal. When you’re getting overrun, raise your hand and reach out.”

Of all the people Caddy has tracked down and connected with in the seven years since starting ASMDSS, there’s one he has yet to find: Jim Jones, his first and most influential drill sergeant.

Caddy said he likes to imagine Jones has seen his book or read a story about him in Army Times and thought, “Is that the same idiot 18-year-old I had back in 2001?”

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n 2014, when Seven Days toured the renovated Strand Theatre in Plattsburgh, N.Y., things were looking up for the Greek Revival performance space. With a Swarovski crystal chandelier, a rare Wurlitzer organ and freshly painted walls, the rechristened Strand Center for the Arts was almost ready to receive patrons. Leigh Mundy, president of the center’s board, told the reporter she hoped it “could be this anchor and selling point for downtown Plattsburgh,” doing for the city what the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts had done for Burlington.

Five years later, things aren’t looking as bright for the 950-seat Strand. The organization fired its executive director and bookkeeper in early September, citing concerns about overspending. The result has been community confusion over the future of the venue.

The Strand’s board of directors announced Robert Garcia’s departure from his leadership position on September 3. A few days later, Garcia told the PressRepublican he’d been doing his best to revive a struggling institution.

On September 13, the board issued a statement via Facebook saying the center’s operating budget was expected to jump from $700,000 for 2018 to $1.2 million for 2019. The statement also alleged that financial reporting to the board had been “inconsistent and faulty” and that, “although the shows gave the appearance of a packed house, they were, in fact, losing money.”

“The cover band model was not working as hoped and only exacerbated historically weak financial footing,” the statement continued, referring to Garcia’s programming strategy. “We were as excited as everyone else to see growth and public excitement related to theater programming, which amplifies our disappointment.”

The board did not respond to requests for further comment from Seven Days, leaving the statement as its most detailed explanation of the firing.

Garcia, 62, took the director position in August 2018, following three years of interim leadership. He came from the for-profit entertainment industry, having worked 33 years at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and then for its new owner, the Madison Square Garden Company. A nonprofit theater in a small town sounded like a different kind of challenge.

“I took a gamble, basically uprooted

myself and came all the way upstate,” Garcia said. “Unfortunately, I didn’t ask for financials.”

According to Garcia, he arrived to find the Strand in dire straits and didn’t know how he’d make payroll. Constructed as a vaudeville house in 1924, the Strand was at the end of a long fundraising and renovation period, begun in 2004 when the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts (now the Strand Center for the Arts) rescued the building from a tax sale.

More than $3.2 million was raised to fund its transformation.

The first show Garcia booked was Dave Mason, a former member of ’60s rock band Traffic. He continued to book

acts he thought would appeal to the city’s “blue-collar” crowd, he said. Those included tribute and bluegrass bands. It was a change in content and volume from the Strand’s previous programming of symphony, musical theater, silent films and comedy.

Garcia said he increased the number of shows and the theater’s investment in marketing — he even walked around town himself to hang or replace concert posters. In his view, the strategy worked: “We started generating a buzz, and we started seeing new faces coming through the door.”

Garcia acknowledged that not every show he presented turned a profit, and

the theater lost money during months of his tenure. Just how much money is up for debate.

“I cannot figure out where they got that number. It just doesn’t add up,” Garcia said of the $1.2 million in 2019 operating costs cited by the board.

In Garcia’s account of events, he “ruffled a lot of feathers” when he made staffing changes, including bringing in new security and promoting bookkeeper Marilyn Dwyer to business manager. In late spring, he said, he heard rumblings of tension as the board began interviewing staff as part of an investigation into his leadership.

“No one could trust anybody,” Garcia said. “It was a lot of drama going on between the staff members.”

In late August, Garcia and two staff members sent a memo to the board requesting information about the investigation. The board agreed to meet with them on September 3. That afternoon, Garcia and Dwyer learned they had been fired. Though Garcia had an at-will contract, he said the decision took him by surprise.

“They told the two of us we were being fired because they wanted to move the company in a different direction,” he said.

“And that was it. So I was told to pack up.”

Many community members have offered support to Garcia since his termination. The board’s Facebook statement garnered more than 70 shares and 140 comments, many of which blamed the board for the Strand’s troubles.

Tracy DeCoste, who lives in nearby Champlain and is involved in theater and music, said that while the Strand’s previous programming was “lovely stuff,” she didn’t think it appealed to a general audience. When Garcia took over, she hoped things were turning around.

“I thought that he was at least creating the interest. If you don’t get people in the door, you’re not going to see the value,” DeCoste said. “Once you go in and you see how nice this place is — it’s beautiful — the more you’ll want to go back.”

Steve Finnegan of Port Kent said he used to see movies at the Strand as a kid.

More recently, he attended several shows during Garcia’s tenure with his own kids, who are in their early twenties.

“They love the old classic-rock stuff, which is kind of what he’s done,” Finnegan said. “I think he’s put the place on the map.”

Both DeCoste and Finnegan said they had read Garcia’s comments on the situation, suggesting that his openness to the media gives him an advantage in the court of public opinion.

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a recent op-ed. “Citing personnel confidentiality, they are not talking about what happened. Could there be deeper problems that Garcia and his supporters are not mentioning? Surely, but we remain in the dark for now. The result is you have a potentially viable theater venue with a future that is in serious doubt. And you also have a disheartened public.”

Garcia claimed the board declined to help him fundraise or build partnerships with business leaders. In his view, the Strand needs significantly more community contributions to stay financially stable through the highs and lows of a performing arts season.

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In its statement, the board apologized to the public for the turmoil, saying it was in the middle of fact-finding about the theater’s financial situation.

“This year the SCA was functioning without an approved budget or shared vision due to inconsistent and faulty reporting,” the statement read. “Additionally, in recent months the SCA was over-spending based on potential future income; an operational practice adopted

by SCA leadership, without communication to and approval of the Board of Directors…”

According to Garcia, getting financial information to the board in a timely manner could be difficult, but “there’s certainly nothing that we were hiding,” he said. “We were just trying to keep up.”

A petition calling for Garcia’s reinstatement was posted on Change.org on September 25 and gained more than 300 signatures in a few days. Garcia said he’s been asked what it would take for him to return. His answer: a revamped board and a pledge by the business community to contribute $100,000 annually to keep the Strand open.

The board’s statement presented the theater’s sale as an option and announced a capital campaign called Save Our Strand. Meanwhile, the venue’s fall season is proceeding. Even Garcia, via Facebook, is encouraging Plattsburgh residents to attend shows and keep the theater in business. In the coming weeks, tributes to Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline and the British Invasion will perform under that glittering chandelier. m

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Molly Carden, Forrest Malloy, Christopher McFarland, Marcus Neville and Gordana Rashovich express a thrilling hunger to tell a story. Moments of pure joy fill the theater.

The acting style is simple and plainspoken, with the directness of a documentary. Actors take on multiple roles, but the characters are often briskly stated iconic representations, not slow-tobloom psychological portraits.

Indecent’s storytelling doesn’t have time for that. Staged with stylized furnishings, such as sawhorses and planks standing From left: Zoë Aqua, Jason Gresl, Ira Khonen Temple, Gordana Rashovich, Forrest in for a table, the show relies on Malloy, Whitney Maris Brown, Molly Carden, Marcus Neville and Brian Bock actors to convey the physical reality.

In the style of Bertolt Brecht, a projection states: 1906, Berlin. Here the play is embraced as a is echoed by the use of the homeliest of Warsaw: Madje Asch reads The God of foundation of Yiddish theater, and vari- props, chief among them an overhead Vengeance in bed with Sholem Asch. Bock, ous actors tour with it throughout Europe. projector that’s wheeled around the stage, playing Asch, leans languidly on the edge In 1920, Asch immigrates to New York extension cord trailing behind. Actors of a table, turning on his elbows like a man City, and the play is take turns using the in bed. Carden, as Madje, sits on a board, widely performed in clunky old projector wiggling against his impatience as she small Lower East Side to flash up captions finishes reading. Here and in dozens of theaters. framing the scenes, quick episodes, the actors render time, In 1923, a producer and its fierce white place and mood with stunning economy. wants to bring the light is part of the Theatrical realism is cast aside in favor popular play uptown ambience. of symbolic artifice: Pulling up a shawl to Broadway, but A three-person turns an actor into a new character. All the demands changes for klezmer band accom- performers are adept at finishing a scene a mainstream audience. The cast struggles panies all the action. The violinist (Zoë with a pause or gesture that solidifies each to master pronunciation of the English Aqua) is elbow to bowing-elbow with the fleeting moment the play depicts. translation. The main scene of lesbian actors; the accordion player and music The actors maintain a poised formaltenderness is cut. But a kiss between two director (Ira Khonen Temple) drives the ity for much of the play. A sense of ritual women is not, and the New life-affirming music at the remembering impels them. By the play’s York police shut the show edges of scenes; and the clari- dramatic end, viewers are holding a piece down as indecent. netist (Jason Gresl) matches of those memories after watching one As a play, The God of the bright and melancholy group of artists transformed by one play.

Vengeance sounds melodraklezmer tunes he plays with Like a proof of theater’s transcendent matic when quoted, in keeping expressions of tenderness for power, Vogel’s play affirms the necessity with the heavy-handed theater of the time. the actors among whom he strolls. of art. m Its merits are cultural, not artistic. Vogel Scenic designer Kimie Nishikawa and is wise not to enact too much of Asch’s lighting designer Oona Curley make the Contact: alex@sevendaysvt.com play, leaving its value in the eyes of the stage look bare-bones but have subtly actors beholding it onstage. The theater created a space with power of its own. INFO troupe finds purpose in the play, and their Stud walls and a sloped ceiling of joists Indecent, by Paula Vogel, directed by Jordan commitment can excite the audience, but resemble a house under construction, Fein, produced by Weston Playhouse. Friday, if a viewer decides to find the play within suggesting both a theater’s backstage and October 4, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 5, the play worth scorning, the whole prem- a perpetually unfinished artwork. To show 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 6, 3 ise is shattered. the need to create, the stage becomes a p.m., Weston Playhouse at Walker Farm. See Director Jordan Fein stages the show so blank page. website for future dates and times. $45-60. viewers won’t be tempted to mock Asch’s With music and passion spurring them, westonplayhouse.org play. The immediacy of the performances actors Brian Bock, Whitney Maris Brown, COURTESY OF HUBERT SCHRIEBL

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hen it surprises, theater gives us fresh eyes.

When it repeats patterns, theater nudges us to make connections. The Weston Playhouse production of Paula Vogel’s Indecent is stuffed with surprises in its inventive staging, and it makes the most of a script that sneaks up on viewers by repeating elements until they snap into sharp focus. This production is moving when we least expect it to be, and physically fervent from start to finish.

It’s a play about the urgency of staging a play. On a roughand-tumble set that looks like a construction site, seven actors take on not only the roles in a Yiddish play called The God of Vengeance but also all the ones necessary to dramatize the staging of that play over the first half of the 20th century. Based on a true story, Vogel’s 2015 script ripples outward from that little Jewish play to touch on nativism, assimilation, immigration, homosexuality, censorship, oppression and religious intolerance.

Indecent starts with a rough, authoritative gesture: An actor writes the play’s title across a 4-by-8-foot sheet of wood, scouring the surface with bold pencil marks.

The play is summoned to life by being named, and the substance used to tell it will be any scrap materials the troupe can scrounge. The actor finishes writing and speaks to the audience, assuming the role of narrator. He’s come to explain why a play changed his life.

Sholem Asch’s 1907 play The God of Vengeance tells the story of a brothel owner who repudiates his daughter when she falls in love with one of his whores. The passionate lesbian relationship is expressed as exalted fulfillment, and both women revel in their attraction without shame. Vogel dramatizes the play’s productions and follows Asch’s life.

He not only strives to make homosexual love beautiful, he also wants to tell Jewish stories, in Yiddish, to give his people a sense of identity.

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eated in the dining room of Sweetwaters on a recent afternoon, the Burlington restaurant’s executive chef, Jessee Lawyer, pulled two tribal identification cards out of his wallet.

One had a photo of Lawyer’s serious, bearded face in the top left corner.

Text printed to the right said: “The card certifies citizenship in the St. Francis/ Sokoki Band of the Abenaki Nation of the Missisquoi.”

The second card, yellowed with age, had a photo of Lawyer’s late father, John, his broad smile framed by long, dark hair.

Lawyer had just cooked a threecourse demonstration meal featuring many traditional Abenaki ingredients: seared duck breast with toasted cornmeal polenta, blueberry glaze and sunchoke chips; maple-brûléed squash with smoked-squash broth, wild rice and roasted squash seeds; and a sunflower seed- and cornmeal-crusted squash pie with blueberry sauce.

According to the chef, the inspiration for the duck was an Abenaki legend in which the hero distracts an evil wizard with dried meat boiled with blueberries and maple sugar.

The duck dish became a weekend special with a mention of its indigenous connection. This meal is not what one might expect at Sweetwaters, a Church Street standby known more for burgers, nachos and salads. But since the beginning of summer, Lawyer has been offering Abenaki specials about once a week, combining traditional ingredients with indigenous and European cooking techniques.

“If you just do what was done hundreds of years ago, it’s not a living, breathing culture. There needs to be growth,” explained Lawyer, 32. “I just want people to recognize that this is an actual type of food. We are reclaiming and decolonizing

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our foodways, not only for ourselves but for the general public.”

Decolonizing involves the rediscovery and honoring of indigenous traditions that have been devalued, stifled or prohibited due to colonial oppression and its aftermath.

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Unlike many among the older generations, Lawyer’s father, John, openly claimed his Abenaki identity. “In my family,” Lawyer recalled, “it wasn’t hidden as much. My dad told me my grandmother hid it but my grandfather didn’t.”

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He wasn’t always proud of his roots, something he later told his son he regretted. “It really wasn’t cool to be Native back then,” Lawyer noted with understatement.

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A carpenter, Kinsey built her own commercial kitchen, bar and restaurant in a section of the 19th-century farmhouse. “I spent the last seven months renovating and rebuilding the entire place myself to save money,” she said. “We’re nearly ready to roll.”

Kinsey is also a longtime bartender. She kicked off that career more than 20 years ago with a job at the VERMONT PUB & BREWERY in Burlington and now owns and operates a mobile bar service, BLACKBIRD BAR CATERING. “I started off in the kitchen as a teenager,” said Kinsey, who will turn 42 on October 6. “But my

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Blackbird Bistro, like the affiliated beverage business, will emphasize its craft cocktail program. “People have gone pretty crazy over riffs on classics,” Kinsey said.

The restaurant will offer “American comfort food with a modern twist,” she noted. That means a variety of burgers, including vegetarian options; charcuterie and cheese plates; and “glamorous, over-thetop artisan grilled-cheese sandwiches.” The bistro will source food locally, including from Pete’s Greens, the organic produce farm half a mile away.

Kinsey lives with her family in Craftsbury in a house she built. She started Blackbird Bar Catering — named for the Beatles song “Blackbird” — in 2013 and was considering creating a second mobile bar when her business plan shifted.

“It occurred to me that it would all be so much easier to streamline with a bistro,” Kinsey said. “And there was such a need in the area for a gathering place.”

She expects to launch Blackbird Bistro with soft openings at the end of October. The restaurant will be open Wednesday through Sunday starting at 5 p.m.

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MAUDITE POUTINE, a Burlington food cart known for creative, locally sourced spins on the classic pile of crisp fries topped with gravy and cheese curds, will not renew its lease to run the restaurant at ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE, Maudite co-owner JOE COLLIER confirmed.

Maudite Poutine is in its third year of business and its first running the kitchen at Orlando’s, a live music venue in Burlington’s Lawson Lane.

Collier expects to continue cooking there until Maudite Poutine’s lease is up at the end of December, barring the possibility that Orlando’s will sign a new operator to take over the subterranean kitchen before then, he added.

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direct descendants of indigenous Native communities.

Starting in the 1990s, John became active in the effort to gain recognition for Native Americans in Vermont. The legislature eventually established a state process for recognizing Native American Indian tribes in 2010.

Subsequent official recognition of four tribes within the Abenaki Nation — including the St. Francis/Sokoki Band, to which the Lawyers belong — prompted renewed efforts to preserve and share their history and traditions.

During his own childhood, Lawyer said, food traditions were less a focus than the Abenaki art skills of his father, which earned him a living and local acclaim.

Shortly before John passed away in 2013, Lawyer became interested in his heritage, including the foodways.

“I was in New York State working in a pizza shop. I hadn’t really begun to think of indigenous foods,” he recalled.

“We went up to a tribal council meeting together. Dad said, ‘Learn as much as you can from Fred Wiseman.’”

Wiseman is an ethnobotanist and retired professor who lives in Swanton.

He has Abenaki lineage on his paternal mother’s side and had worked with John over the years advocating for tribal recognition.

In 2012, Wiseman started a project called the Seeds of Renewal to find and preserve seeds cultivated by the Abenaki and other regional Native communities.

He has gathered about 50 different seeds through networking. They range beyond the “three sisters” of corn, squash and beans — a popular culture understanding of Native American agriculture — to include sunflowers, Jerusalem artichokes and ground cherries. Tobacco was also grown for ceremonial purposes.

Varieties have been named for the towns in which they were saved, such as the Morrisville sunflower and the Hardwick ground cherry, or sometimes after a specific tribe, such as Koas corn. Wiseman is working with the Intervale Center, the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Sterling College to catalog and protect the seeds.

But seed saving is just the start, he emphasized. Wiseman’s goal is to build a complete understanding of traditional agricultural practices. His research indicates that the Abenaki practiced complex soil-management systems; seasonal ceremonies and cooking techniques were also integral.

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We believe you cannot nurture seeds with human energy alone.”

Wiseman helped start a recently established nonprofit called Alnôbaiwi, an intertribal organization of people with Abenaki and other Native American heritage. The word means “in the Abenaki way,” explained the group’s cochair Kerry Wood during a mid-August tour of a garden in Burlington’s Intervale that was planted with seeds from Wiseman’s project.

“I didn’t know I was Abenaki until I was well into high school,” said Wood, 56. “My

great aunt says her mother would not teach her the Abenaki language. Families would say, ‘Don’t talk about it. It’s not safe.’”

The group is dedicated to building community around revitalizing and celebrating Abenaki culture, she explained: “If we don’t [do that], then the assimilation is complete.”

Alnôbaiwi partnered with Ethan Allen Homestead to host a traditional green corn celebration on September 14. It was exceptionally windy as Wiseman guided more than 75 people through traditional dances and other activities to honor the harvest of fresh corn on the cob. The corn was later roasted and eaten.

An impressive wigwam structure built from hand-hewn cedar lodge poles reached to the sky; its canvas cover had not been put on due to the weather. The outdoor kitchen was centered around a stone-bordered fire, flanked by colorful pumpkins, including the Abenaki varieties, Penobscot and Worcester.

Maine yellow eye beans, another traditional seed, had been cooking for hours in a bean hole dug three feet deep. They were seasoned with salt pork and maple syrup — but would have been made with bear grease and maple sugar before European contact, Wiseman explained.

Many tribal members from around Vermont came to share their expertise and stories. Shirly Hook, Doug Bent and Colin Wood were seated by another in-ground oven in which a turkey was cooking near a fire over which an elk and vegetable stew was simmering.

Hook and Wood are cochiefs of the Koasek of the Koas Abenaki Nation. Bent’s great-great-grandmother was Native American, though he’s not sure which tribe.

Hook, who is Bent’s partner, grew up in Chelsea. “My brother found a letter from 1932,” she recounted. “It was from two cousins, children, who had been taken to the Brandon Training School where they did a lot of the sterilization. They tried to telegram back to the family, but it came too late.”

Hook and Bent cultivate a large garden at their Braintree home, including many varieties from the Seeds of Renewal project. In turn, they contributed the Koas corn to the effort. “We have 200 ears hanging to dry from the rafters back at the house,” Bent said.

Lawyer is a member of the Alnôbaiwi group, too, but he was working the day of the green corn ceremony. He knows Hook and Bent and hopes they will save him some Koas corn cobs to use for smoking ingredients.

The chef continues to work on honoring the foodways of his ancestors by researching, reading and experimenting.

In May at Dartmouth College, he cooked

food+drink alongside a leader in Native American cuisine: Sean Sherman, a James Beard Award-winning chef from Minneapolis. In addition to continued specials at Sweetwaters, Lawyer has also made guest appearances at other local restaurants; he’ll be at the Great Northern in Burlington in early December.

Lawyer appreciates the opportunity to apply his professional skills in such a personal way. Since Samuel de Champlain arrived in Québec in 1608, he said, “Our numbers have been decimated, the language is almost gone, the food crops almost lost. But we’re still here; we’ve stood the test of time. Without practicing our culture, we become extinct.” m Contact: pasanen@sevendaysvt.com

INFO The Ethan Allan Homestead and the Alnôbaiwi group will host a harvest celebration on Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the homestead. ethanallenhomestead.org.

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schedule of concerts, weddings and corporate catering events was a lot to juggle, Collier said.

“To do things the correct way — to be thorough — we need time. Running a kitchen with 100-plus seats leaves us with little time for much else,” he explained.

The Maudite team — Collier co-owns the business with his brother and sister, MICHAEL and LEAH — decided they preferred to grow by building their business through a variety of event clients and venues.

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regional events through the end of October.

“We’re going to dial it back and plan really hard this winter in order to continue our upward trajectory next season,” Collier said.

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Over this summer’s gardening season, JULIANNE and DIDIER MURAT’s VADEBONCOEUR café was ensconced at Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg. Now that it’s fall hiking

season, the café is popping up in a new seasonally appropriate location: across from the trailhead of Snake Mountain in Addison.

The couple, who sold VERGENNES LAUNDRY in 2017, are offering

a range of sweet and savory cakes in a former granary on the Wilmarth homestead, which is owned by Bob and Lisa Schatz.

The Murats also serve coffee and hot cocoa and plan to add a few more picnic foods, Julianne said.

They will be open during hiking hours on weekends through the end of October or “until it’s too cold,” she said. “You don’t have to hike to come,” Julianne clarified. For updates, check vadeboncoeur nougat.com.

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emember those Choose Your Own Adventure books, best sellers in the 1980s and ’90s and still published by Vermont’s own Chooseco? You’re the protagonist, making important choices every few pages to reach one of a multitude of potential endings. That was all I could think about as I made my way through the menu at Kingdom Table in St. Johnsbury.

Would I have the poutine and a burger, or the bao buns and ramen bowl? Each section of the menu had me seriously considering which kind of dining adventure I was about to take. In this case, though, there would be only one ending: stuffed and satisfied.

Kingdom Table is the new restaurant from the 16 owner-partners behind Kingdom Taproom — a subterranean, speakeasy-style beer destination on Railroad Street in downtown St. Johnsbury. The Taproom has been quietly drawing in beer nerds since it opened in April 2014, and when the bright, street-facing space upstairs became available last year, the eight couples didn’t want to see it sitting vacant.

“We’ve been very successful with Kingdom Taproom, but the one thing it missed was visibility,” managing owner Jamie Murphy said. “We thought, Let’s put a big, shiny new restaurant upstairs, and it’ll

further accomplish what we’re setting out to do, which is: bring people downtown.”

The space had been carpeted and drywalled in its previous life as Allen’s Kitchen & Bath, but the owners, including Murphy and a few other Kingdom Taproom partners, knew it had hidden potential. “It had exposed brick and old original flooring, great light from Railroad Street and a view, which is something we didn’t have down in the basement,” Murphy said.

After a reno, Kingdom Table opened in the upstairs space in April 2019. Offering a varied menu of gastropub-style food, the restaurant follows the locavore ethos established at the Taproom, sourcing from area farmers whenever possible. And, just like downstairs, it’s no slouch in the beer department; six rotating taps often feature Vermont’s Hill Farmstead Brewery, Upper Pass Beer and Red Barn Brewing, as well as New Hampshire’s Schilling Beer and Resilience Brewing.

“Typically we have [Hill Farmstead’s] Edward both upstairs and down, but I try to keep everything else different, and I try to keep it very local [at Table],” said Murphy, who curates the draft list. The Taproom’s list is larger, at 15 rotating drafts, and goes farther afield; it recently featured California’s cult classic Pliny the Elder. Both the Taproom and the Table offer an extensive international bottle

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“We opened the Taproom for the beer, and we weren’t even considering making a restaurant,” Murphy said. “We were mostly just desperate to get some Hill Farmstead in our town.”

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I made an unexpected choice right from the start: I skipped the beer and ordered a small bottle of Eden Specialty Ciders’ Brut Nature. My first glimpse of the menu hadn’t yielded a clear plan, and I knew this cider from the Northeast Kingdom would complement whichever culinary path I chose. My husband, who was my dining sidekick, went with an IPA from Hill Farmstead.

These two ordering philosophies would stay consistent throughout our meal: In the Choose Your Own Adventure book of our evening, I was the risk taker, while he tested the more common choices for a beer-focused meal in Vermont.

For appetizers, we ordered the maplehabañero chicken wings and the steamed bao buns. The wings had the right balance of spicy and sweet, and the generous portion ($12) came with housemade blue cheese dressing and delightful pickled carrots. An aside to all restaurants serving chicken wings: Pickled carrots are way more fun than unpickled carrots.

When our attentive, friendly server brought the bao buns to the table, I had an inkling that my risk taking wouldn’t end with me stranded in a ditch. The buns ($12 for three) were light as air and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, ginger and a spicy Thai chile jam. The ponzu dipping sauce was salty and sweet.

food+drink For our mains, my husband ordered the Downstreet Burger ($16): local grassfed black Angus topped with caramelized Vidalia onions, Jasper Hill Farm Bayley Hazen Blue and maple-habañero NEK bacon. St. Johnsbury may be nearly a twohour drive from our house, but I have a feeling we’ll return to Kingdom Table for that burger.

I considered the IPA-roasted chicken (because beer), the steak frites with chimichurri sauce and the crispy chicken sandwich. Ultimately, though, I ordered the ramen noodle bowl ($17). The bao had been such a pleasant surprise that I wanted to try chef Foster’s other Asianinspired offering.

The ramen is vegetarian, with a veggie broth, a big heap of noodles, spicy kimchi, a medley of veggies (similar to the bao filling), a shoyu-marinated soft-boiled egg, a perfectly fried vegetable dumpling and more of the Thai chile jam that spiced up the bao. The flavors were well balanced, and the portion was so plentiful that I ended up taking half of it home.

The menu at Kingdom Table offers tons of variety for its size, and that’s a purposeful choice. “I think our menu finds a way to make everyone happy,” Murphy said. “We want to make it affordable for people that live in the community but also appeal to people who are on their way up to the mountain to go skiing. You can have a burger and fries very cheaply, or you can get a nice bottle of wine and a really good steak.”

The owners of Kingdom Taproom and Table aim to provide diverse yet complementary dining options in the heart of a downtown that’s rapidly revitalizing. Murphy mentioned that the Depot Square apartments are being renovated, the St. Johnsbury Distillery (maker of products such as Dunc’s Maple Rum) will soon open, and a brewery is moving in next door to the Table.

All are signs that people are getting off the highway and spending time downtown.

“Nothing happens as quickly as you want it to happen, but we’re seeing the changes, and we feel like we are on the cusp of something really big,” Murphy said.

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BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE: In a 10-week class presented by the Center for Women & Enterprise, aspiring entrepreneurs gain the confidence and knowledge to launch a small business. Rutland Economic Development Corp., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 391-4870.

cannabis

TALKING TAX & REGULATE: A DEEP DIVE ON S.54: Locals listen in on a lively Heady Vermont and Vermont Cannabis Solutions panel discussion on tax-and-regulate bill S.54 ahead of the upcoming legislative session in January. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, noon-2 p.m. Free.

Info, info@headyvermont.com.

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

SQUARE DANCING: Swing your partner! Dancers foster friendships while exercising their minds and bodies. Barre Area Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.

Donations; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB FALL AUCTION: First-class collectibles are up for grabs during a quarterly bidding war. Williston Fire Station, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 419-348-8483.

GRAPHIC HISTORIES: COMICS & ACTIVISM SYMPOSIUM: Talks by notable artists such as Alison Bechdel and Jason Lutes take place over five days. See vermonthuman ities.org for details. Various Burlington locations, 6 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4964.

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GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL FAIR: Students and community members discover a wide range of professional and educational opportunities while networking with area employers and graduate school representatives.

Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2071.

film

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

‘THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN’: A raging thunderstorm sets the tone for this morbid tale about the fate of Frankenstein’s mate.

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, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission,

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‘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, 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.

‘NO EASY MILE’: A Q&A completes the debut screening of a short documentary following West Bolton resident Phil LaCroix on a long-distance run on the Long Trail meant to raise funds for Vermont sober housing. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. $10-12.

Info, 540-0406.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: Actor Kate Winslet narrates a virtual odyssey into the largest and least-explored habitat on Earth. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 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.

‘ROGER WATERS US + THEM’: Fans revel in footage from the Pink Floyd cofounder’s 2017-18 tour on which he performed songs from The Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall and his solo album Is This the Life We Really Want? Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $12. Info, 878-7231.

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Country Queen Certain voices help to define a genre. From her big break in the mother-daughter duo the Judds with her mom, Naomi, to her solo success with hits such as “No One Else on Earth,” Wynonna Judd has been a part of the country music landscape for decades. In 2016, after a 13-year hiatus from releasing new music, Judd put out a full-length album with her band the Big Noise, which includes her husband: drummer and producer Cactus Moser. “With her tight band behind her after touring together for several years,” said Ann Powers in a review of Wynonna & the Big Noise for NPR, “she just sounds like she’s home.”

The Kentucky-born songbird brings her legendary pipes to the Rutland stage.

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film

Thursday, October 3, 7:30 p.m., at Paramount Theatre in Rutland. $45-65. Info, 775-0903, paramountvt.org.

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.

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HEATH QUARTET Saturday, October 5, preconcert lecture, 6:15 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m., at Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College. $6-22. Info, 443-3168, middlebury.edu.

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“I find that Aaron Sorkin writes so insightfully about the pressures and externalities of a highly disciplined Marine Corps in its attempts to never falter from reaching the mark of perfection,” says Colchester actor Mark Houle of the play A Few Good Men. Houle and his castmate David Lagala of Waterbury bring real-life military experience to their roles in Stowe Theatre Guild’s production of this courtroom drama about two U.S. Marines court-martialed for the murder of a fellow soldier. First produced on Broadway in 1989 and later adapted for the screen, the play explores what it means to have a moral code of conduct and to take action for the greater good.

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‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: An immersive film reveals the astonishing lives of the smallest of animals — think chipmunks and grasshopper mice. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 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.

food & drink

BENEFIT DINNER: A seven-course meal supports the Vermont International Film Festival. A Single Pebble, Burlington, 6 p.m. $90. Info, 660-2600.

CHICKEN PIE SUPPER: An old-fashioned feast satisfies diners during three seatings.

Takeout is available. Richmond Congregational Church, 5, 6 & 7 p.m. $6-13; free for preschoolers; preregister. Info, 434-2053.

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, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 861-9753.

games

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

BRIDGE 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.

MAH JONGG IN BARRE: Fun, friendship and conversation flow as players manipulate tiles. Barre Area Senior Center, 10 a.m. Free.

Info, 479-9512.

health & fitness

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

Info, 798-2651.

CHAIR YOGA: Whether experiencing balance issues or recovering from illness or injury, health-conscious community members drop in for a weekly low-stress class.

Waterbury Public Library, 10:1511:15 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

CONNECTIONS FOR CHANGE: COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED ADDICTION RECOVERY: Folks come together for dinner and informal conversation with Barre-area treatment providers. Childcare is available. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Barre, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 439-3929.

RESILIENCE FLOW: Individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries engage in a gentle yoga practice.

Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington,

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YOGA4CANCER: Meant for anyone affected by the illness, this class aims to help participants manage treatment side effects and recovery. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Donations. Info, 448-4262.

language

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

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

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

music

Find club dates in the music section.

ARLO GUTHRIE: You can get anything you want (exceptin’ Alice) when the iconic folk songwriter stops in Burlington to perform beloved tunes spanning his halfcentury career — and maybe a few by his dad, Woody. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $40-70.

Info, 775-0903.

LAKE STREET DIVE: SOLD OUT. The four-piece, Brooklyn-based band delivers its signature mix of soul, R&B and rock-and-roll.

Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $38-48. Info, 603-448-0400.

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.

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.

seminars

REAL ESTATE INVESTING WORKSHOPS: Local professionals provide resources and up-to-date information when sharing their experiences with investment properties. Preferred Properties, Williston, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9106.

talks

ALISON BECHDEL: Fans of the genre are drawn to “Graphic Novels to Watch Out For,” a lecture by the author of the 2006 graphic memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomedy. Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955, wendyh@brownelllibrary.org.

BARRY DEITZ: The scholar looks at the life and times of Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 2-9, 2019

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Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

BRYAN TERRELL CLARK: Drawing on real-life lessons, the professional performer captivates listeners with “Finding Your Purpose: From Baltimore to Broadway’s Hamilton.” Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

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.

ILAN STAVANS: NOTE LOCATION. In “Dictionary Days: A Defining Passion,” the Amherst College professor dole out anecdotes about dictionaries through the ages. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

JOHN CRYAN: A leading expert in the gut-brain connection, the Build Your Brain Series speaker focuses on the interaction between brain, gut and microbiome. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 656-9819.

JOHN FRANCO: The Burlingtonbased attorney leads a discussion of “The Big Hole: What Went Wrong With the Sinex Development Downtown.” Third floor, O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 355-4968.

JOSIE LEAVITT: In “So This Happened: A Comic Confronts Cancer,” the Green Mountain State storyteller walks audience members through her journey of illness and treatment. Rutland Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 773-1860.

LIZ JOHNDROW: The TERRA Collaborative program director shares examples of the organization’s work in the Yestermorrow Speaker Series talk “Place-Based Natural Building in Central America.” Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, Waitsfield, 7-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 496-5545.

MARK A. STOLER: History buffs broaden their perspective on two world leaders with “Churchill and Roosevelt: The Personal Element in Their Partnership.” Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

MICHELE BARALE: “Willa Cather’s Prairie Landscapes” reads into the relationship between the My Antonia author’s art and Earth.

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

SIN YEE CHAN: In the full professor lecture “Cry for Her, Don’t Just Cry With Her: The Value of Compassion,” the speaker defends the importance of compassion by contrasting it with empathy.

Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1297.

tech

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: Electronics novices develop skill sets applicable to smartphones, tablets and other gadgets.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, noon & 1 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-6955.

theater

‘BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL’: This jukebox musical won Grammy and Tony awards with its theatrical renditions of King classics such as “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-95. Info, 863-5966.

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

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

Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. $17.75-57.75. Info, 296-7000.

‘A FEW GOOD MEN’: You can’t handle the truth! But we think you can handle the Stowe Theatre Guild production of the Aaron Sorkin military courtroom drama that inspired the 1992 film of the same name starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson. See calendar spotlight. Stowe Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $14-20. Info, tickets@stowetheatre.com.

‘THE LAST WIDE OPEN’: Jamien Forrest directs a cast of two in a romantic play portraying three alternate realities for a young waitress and an Italian immigrant. Presented by Vermont Stage. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $29.70-38.50. Info, 862-1497.

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

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

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

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

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

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‘TINTYPES: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’: The Great American Songbook comes to life in a Tony Award-nominated musical revue brought to the stage by ArtisTree’s Music Theatre Festival. The Grange Theatre, South Pomfret, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $28-35. Info, 457-3500.

‘THE WOLVES’: Sarah DeLappe’s play about a high school girls’ soccer squad, put on by the UVM Department of Theatre and Dance, offers a look into the teammates’ hidden lives.

Royall Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. $19-22. Info, 656-2094.

words

DAVID HUDDLE: The author launches My Surly Heart, his latest poetry collection. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

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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RESTORE DEMOCRACY WORKSHOP: Participants leave this Lean Left VT course with the knowledge and resources to help protect voting rights and work on out-of-state elections. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, leanleftcvt@gmail. com.

cannabis

CHUCK RIFFENBURG: The Rogue Herbalist owner digs into “CBD and Hemp: A Boon to Vermont’s Craft Herbalism Industry” as part of Rooted in Vermont programming. Waterbury Municipal Building, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

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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 p.m. Free. Info, christine.tyler@ gmail.com.

SHARE THE HARVEST: Folks support the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont’s Farm Share Program by shopping and dining in participating restaurants, co-ops and stores.

Partial sales are donated. See nofavt.org for details. Various locations statewide. Free. Info, 434-4122.

film

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

‘DANIEL, DEBRA, LESLIE (AND YOU?)’: The Marna and Stephen Wise Tulin 2019 Fall Community Education Series continues with a screening of a 2019 documentary on the complex meaning of recovery. A discussion and Q&A follows. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 488-6912.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.2.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.2.

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.

CHICKEN PIE SUPPER: Diners pile their plates with chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, squash, coleslaw and dessert. Waterbury Center Community Church, noon, 5 & 6:30 p.m. $6-12; preregister.

Info, 244-8955.

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.

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

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.

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

Free. Info, 479-9512.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: Seniors rise and shine with an exercise program meant to increase bone density and muscle strength.

Barre Area Senior Center, 8:309:45 a.m. Free. Info, 479-9512.

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

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

Info, 448-4262.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice

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

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

Info, 479-9512.

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

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

language

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

PLAUDERSTUNDE: Conversationalists with basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use over lunch. Zen Gardens, South Burlington, noon. Cost of food.

Info, 862-1677.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

BROADWAY SING-ALONG: Musical theater mavens lift their voices in popular show tunes.

The Dutch Deli, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 655-5003.

GERRY O’CONNER & KEVIN MCELROY: Traditional Irish tunes ring out on fiddle and acoustic guitar. Burlington Violin Shop, 6 p.m. $20; limited space. Info, mark.sustic@gmail.com.

LAURA LOVE DUO: Folk meets funk, jazz and reggae in selections by the longtime touring singer-songwriter and bass player. Sugarhouse Soundworks, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 512-461-5879.

WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE: No one else on Earth can sing a country tune quite like Wynonna Judd backed by her four-piece band. See calendar spotlight.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $45-65. Info, 775-0903.

outdoors

SLOW & EASY HIKING: Walkers enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the forest while moving at a gentle pace. Ilene Elliott leads this public Barre Area Senior Center outing. Barre Town Forest, Websterville, 10:10 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

politics

VERMONT LIBERTARIAN PARTY TOWN CAUCUS IN COLCHESTER: Colchester voters who have not yet participated in a caucus this year convene to discuss local issues. Private residence, 1098 W. Lake Shore Dr., Colchester, 4-5 p.m.

Free. Info, spencerdcsherman @gmail.com.

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talks

RAJNII EDDINS: The Burlington bard reads from his 2019 poetry collection Their Names Are Mine.

Dialogue, a book signing and fellowship follow. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 345-6789.

SHANNON LENZINI & MARY PARENT: A Co.Starters Speaker Series talk with two Downs Rachlin Martin attorneys sheds light on hiring, licenses and other business-related legal topics. Do North Coworking, Lyndonville, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, team@ donorthcoworking.com.

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JULIAN E. ZELIZER: “Political Polarization and the Road to the Trump Presidency” provokes thought. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 4:30-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-5320.

tech

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

‘BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL’: See WED.2.

BROADWAYHD: ‘KINKY BOOTS’: A failing factory owner and a fabulous drag queen join forces to create a line of sturdy stilettos in this Tony-Award winning musical with songs by Cyndi Lauper. Shown on screen. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 603-646-2422.

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.2.

‘A FEW GOOD MEN’: See WED.2.

‘THE LAST WIDE OPEN’: See WED.2.

‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE’: Lost Nation Theater presents Kate Hamill’s modern adaptation Jane Austen’s beloved work, which follows Elizabeth Bennett and her four sisters in their pursuit to secure their futures. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier City Hall, 7:30 p.m. $10-30. Info, 229-0492.

‘SPINNING INTO BUTTER’: Based on true events that took place at Middlebury College in the 1980s, Rebecca Gilman’s searing play brings white privilege and latent racism into focus. Presented by the Parish players. Eclipse Grange Theater, Thetford, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 785-4344.

‘TINTYPES: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’: See WED.2.

‘THE WOLVES’: See WED.2.

words

ARCHER MAYOR: Detective Joe Gunther faces new challenges in Bomber’s Moon, the latest novel in the local author’s best-selling Vermont-based mystery series.

Phoenix Books, Essex, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 872-7111.

LIVE STORY & POETRY SLAM: The new women’s publication Reach magazine launches with an open mic-style evening of spoken-word performance featuring Vermont comics Tina Friml and Josie Leavitt. Soapbox Arts, Burlington, 6 p.m. $7-25. Info, 315-778-4420.

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activism

WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S: Activists gather outside Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office to protest his support of bringing F-35 fighter jets to Burlington International Airport. Please bring signs.

Senator Bernie Sanders’ Office — Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 786-423-1403.

agriculture

10.4.19 8pm

October 5, 7:30 pm

sponsors::PLM Fine Art, Trow & Holden, Central Vermont Medical Center

sponsored by Rock of Ages and George & Koch Dental Associates

DRAFT ANIMAL POWER FIELD DAYS: Friday’s intensive workshops for teamsters gives way to timber-framing, plowing, logging, wagon rides, kids’ activities and more on Saturday and Sunday.

See draftanimalpower.org for details. Shelburne Farms, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $20-120. Info, 747-7900.

bazaars

FALL RUMMAGE SALE: Deal seekers find treasures from an assortment of clothing, footwear and household items.

Holy Family Parish Hall, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-8407.

RUMMAGE SALE IN ESSEX JUNCTION: Deal seekers browse a treasure trove of secondhand scores. Grace United Methodist Church, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7943.

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RUMMAGE SALE IN FAIRFAX: Secondhand items delight thrifty shoppers. Baptist Building, Fairfax, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 849-6313.

RUMMAGE/BAG SALE: Bargain shoppers snag overstock items from Your Turn Resale Shoppe in Vergennes. Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, Vergennes, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 989-9201.

Tuesday, November 12 • 6:00-7:30 PM

HOW KNOWLEDGE, BELIEF, AND TRUTH

SKI/BOARD SALE: Cold-weather athletes stock up on new and used gear. Colchester High School, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5731.

IMPACT MEDICAL PRACTICE

crafts

WHAT DO YOU WISH WE KNEW?: TEEN MOOD BOARDS: Expressing themselves through a story-gathering discussion and a craft, young adults ages 13 through 18 sound off on what it’s like to be a teen in the Green Mountain State. There will be pizza! Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

dance

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise FRI.4

9/30/19 3:32 PM

EIKE BLOHM, M.D. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SURGERY

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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.

Bent out of shape?

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Larks in the Attic provide music for newcomers and experienced movers alike. Martha Kent and Wendy Gilchrist call. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15; $20 for groups of three or more; free for ages 35 and under.

Info, 879-7618.

ULEVA™ FLEX gets you moving with glucosamine and chondroitin to help support healthy joints so you can go with the flow.* Visit uleva.com/kinneydrugs for a location near you.

education

GAME CAREER EXPLORATION: Potential students find out why Champlain College was named a top school for game design in 2019 by the Princeton Review.

Champlain College, Burlington, 3:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 625-0201.

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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.

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GRAPHIC HISTORIES: COMICS & ACTIVISM SYMPOSIUM: See WED.2, 1-5 p.m.

QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK DARKNESS FALLS TOUR: Local historian Thea Lewis treats pedestrians to tales of madmen, smugglers, pub spirits and, of course, ghosts. Arrive 10 minutes early. Democracy sculpture, 199 Main St., Burlington, 7 p.m. $20.

Info, 324-5467.

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

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

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

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

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

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film

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

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.2.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘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. Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, onetownatatimevt251@gmail.com.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘WINTERLAND’: Snow sports enthusiasts get hyped for the coming winter with TGR’s latest feature-length ski and snowboard film. Sunset Drive-in, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $8-15. Info, 862-1800.

food & drink

HARDWICK FARMERS MARKET: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with garden-fresh fare and handcrafted goods. Atkins Field, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 498-4734.

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 town halltheater.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, 1:45-3:45 p.m. $20 includes a block of cheddar; preregister.

Info, registration@shelburne farms.org.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2, 9:15 a.m.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA: Students with limited mobility limber up with modified poses. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 448-4262.

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

Info, 318-6050.

MEDITATION PROGRAM: Stress, be gone! Students in this bimonthly gathering unlock a sense of calm through breathwork and balancing chakras.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

SLOW FLOW YOGA: Trish DeRocher leads a gentle all-levels lunchtime lesson complete with herbal recommendations.

Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0595.

lgbtq

FIRST FRIDAY: FLANNEL: Local drag queens Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne host a night of drag and dancing for ages 18 and up. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $7-10. Info, 877-987-6487.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

ARLO GUTHRIE: See WED.2, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $25-65. Info, 863-5966.

BOW THAYER & PERFECT TRAINWRECK: Roots-inspired folk rock fills the room as part of Live From Dibden, a music series focused on Vermont-grown Americana acts. Dibden Center for the Arts, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 7 p.m. $5.

Info, 635-1476.

THE BRITISH INVASION YEARS: This nostalgic musical tribute recreates the groovy sights and sounds of the 1960s. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. $20-44. Info, 518-5631604, ext. 105.

COOKIE’S HOT CLUB: Concertgoers can’t help but dance to a fusion of jazz, swing, blues and Americana stylings.

Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. Info, 244-4168.

ELECTROLADS: The Vermont live-tronica band fuses techno and deep house with global sounds. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 533-2000.

THE GRIFT: Fronted by singer and guitarist Clint Bierman, central Vermont’s rock-and-roll outfit serves up eclectic originals and booty-shaking covers. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 382-9222.

JIMMIE VAUGHAN: The Fabulous Thunderbirds cofounder and older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan transmits pleasure and pain through six strings. Barre Opera House, 8 p.m. $22-42.50.

Info, 476-8188.

JON BATISTE & STAY HUMAN: SOLD OUT. The Grammy Awardnominated jazz drummer and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” bandleader brings his heady brand of “social music” to the stage. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $18-65. Info, 603-646-2422.

KYLE CAREY: Singing in a soft but sandy voice, the New Hampshire-born musician treats listeners to her unique Gaelic Americana sound. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45

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includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

Hall, Barre, 7 p.m. $20-25. Info, 479-5600.

dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-15. Info, 225-8921.

THE REVENANTS: The local bluegrass supergroup performs a mix of originals and reworked pop songs. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, 728-9878.

‘OLIVER!’: An orphaned boy yearns to escape London’s seedy underworld in this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale Oliver Twist, presented by the Valley Players. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 583-1674.

education

ROD MACDONALD & MARK DANN: Political and social issues thread through original folk songs. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Alburgh, 7-9 p.m. $15.

Info, 796-3366.

seminars

GENEALOGY: Using their memories, the internet and a library card, folks work with Carl Williams to record their own family history.

Barre Area Senior Center, noon1:30 p.m. Donations; preregister.

Info, 479-9512.

sports

DIVAS OF DIRT GROUP RIDES: Women mountain bikers of all ability levels share their passion for the sport at biweekly group rides and happy hours. Killington Resort, 3-5 p.m. Free with bike park ticket or pass, $22. Info, 422-6232.

talks

DICK MCCORMACK, CHRIS ANDERSON & ANDY SNYDER: Musical and educational presentations given in conjunction with Yvonne Daley’s exhibit “Going Up the Country” touch on 1960s counterculture in Vermont. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 775-0356.

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: Dartmouth College associate professor of history Leslie Butler shares her expertise in “Reading Lincoln in the Age of Trump: Presidents and Political Communication.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, coffee hour, 1:15 p.m.; talk, 2-3 p.m. $5; $45 for the series. Info, 658-6554.

theater

‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE’: Lamoille County Players present the classic Broadway comedy about Abby and Martha Brewster, a pair of spinster sisters with an affinity for poison. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $10-18. Info, 888-4507.

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.2.

‘A FEW GOOD MEN’: See WED.2.

‘INDECENT’: Playwright Paula Vogel’s Tony Award-winning tale recounts the true story of the cast of the 1923 Broadway play God of Vengeance, who were arrested on opening night on obscenity charges. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 7:30 p.m. $45-60. Info, 824-5288.

‘THE LAST WIDE OPEN’: See WED.2.

‘MOTHER JONES IN HEAVEN’: Television and Off-Broadway actress Vivian Nesbitt portrays labor leader Mother Jones in the Vermont premiere of Si Kiahn’s one-person musical. Old Labor

‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE’: See THU.3.

‘SPINNING INTO BUTTER’: See THU.3.

‘TINTYPES: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’: See WED.2.

‘THE WOLVES’: See WED.2.

words

BOOK SALE: Bibliophiles browse thousands of gently used pageturners, CDs, DVDs and puzzles.

Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

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

Free; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

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activism

TAKE STEPS IN THEIR SHOES: Pedestrians don purple shoes and make strides to raise awareness and money for Steps to End Domestic Violence. The momentum continues with storytelling and a silent auction. ArtsRiot, Burlington, noon-4 p.m. $35.

Info, 658-3131.

agriculture

DRAFT ANIMAL POWER FIELD DAYS: See FRI.4.

bazaars

FALL RUMMAGE SALE: See FRI.4, 9 a.m.-noon.

RUMMAGE SALE IN ESSEX JUNCTION: See FRI.4.

RUMMAGE SALE IN FAIRFAX: See FRI.4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

RUMMAGE/BAG SALE: See FRI.4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

SKI/BOARD SALE: See FRI.4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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.

COMMUNITY DANCE: Soft rock meets country in a danceable set by Vermont band Friction.

Burlington VFW Post, 7-11 p.m.

Donations. Info, 864-6532.

MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE: Don Veino calls the steps at a traditional social dance with high-energy music by Pete’s Posse. Capital City Grange, Berlin, introductory session, 7:45 p.m.;

CULTIVATING ALLYSHIP IN SCHOOL CULTURE: A workshop with author Lisa Bunker and Outright Vermont director of education Mara Iverson prepares teachers to support LGBTQ kids in and out of the classroom. A book signing follows. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 229-0774.

FALL OPEN HOUSE: Potential students scope out the institution included in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings 2019 list of most innovative schools. Champlain College, Burlington, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 625-0201.

etc.

DO YOU KNOW October 5, 12-4 PM

Taste the best microbrews and test your science!

Tix and info at fairbanksmuseum.org Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1302 Main Street St. Johnsbury VT

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MUSIC & BBQ GET DOWN: Live music by the Starline Rhythm Boys and the Lowell Thompson Band propels a kind-of annual 12v-fairbanksmuseum091819.indd 1 harvest party complete with a Stovepipe Porter brewing demo and American-inspired barbecue fare. Otter Creek Brewing Co./ The Shed Brewery, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 288-0727.

BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT GOES PINK: Families find food, fun and fire trucks at a party supporting the American Cancer Society. Mater Christi School, Burlington, 3-6 p.m. Free; donations for food.

Info, 578-8740.

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.

FALL DOG PARTY: Fresh Mexican food from the Caja Madera food truck, foot-tapping tunes by Like Sackett Willard, a bounce house, lawn games and dog contests enliven a celebration of canine companions. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, noon-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 800-449-2580.

FLANNELS + AXES: Clad in cozy layers, folks fête fall with local ginger ale and a live carving demonstration. Fjällräven, Burlington, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-7197.

GRAPHIC HISTORIES: COMICS & ACTIVISM SYMPOSIUM: See WED.2, noon.

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.

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.

PUMPKIN SALE: Locally grown seed-filled fruit changes hands to raise funds for the Montessori School of Central Vermont parent SAT.5

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QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK DARKNESS FALLS TOUR: See FRI.4.

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.

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; preregister at clemmonsfamilyfarm. org. Info, clemmonsfamilyfarm@ gmail.com.

VERMONT COVERED BRIDGE SOCIETY FALL MEETING: A business meeting precedes “John Johnson’s Wooden Bridges of Québec and Vermont; 1800-1842,” presented by Jan Lewandoski. The Congregational Church of Middlebury, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 858-6069.

fairs & festivals

B. LOVE FAMILY FESTIVAL: A dynamic day of yoga, live music, kids’ activities and learning opportunities celebrates Vermont’s young families. Railyard Apothecary, Burlington, 10 a.m. $25-45. Info, 833-852-8313.

CIDERFEST!: The harvest season makes a grand entrance with live music, fresh apples, foodtruck fare and, of course, hard cider. Citizen Cider Press House, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 497-1987.

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LAKE CHAMPLAIN SALMON FESTIVAL: With happenings on Volunteers Green and in the Richmond Community Library, this celebration of swimming species spotlights the history and restoration of Atlantic salmon in Lake Champlain and the Winooski River. Various Richmond locations, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 662-5306.

SUPPORT OUR VETERANS VENDOR/CRAFT FAIR: Purveyors sell their wares to raise funds for the Dodge House, which provides transitional housing for those who have served their country.

American Legion Post 55, Brandon, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, gbgmail@comcast.net.

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ELF SHELF FALL FESTIVAL: From face painting to carnival games to an inflatable obstacle course, family-friendly activities put smiles on faces. Green Mountain Community Alliance Church, Duxbury, noon-3 p.m.

Donations; nonperishable food items and toiletries accepted.

Info, 793-8749.

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annual fair featuring more than 70 vendors, farm animals, and shearing, spinning and rug hooking.

Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-7. Info, vtsheepand woolfest@gmail.com.

film

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

‘THE ANGRY RED PLANET’: Shown on reel-to-reel 16mm film, a 1959 sci-fi cult classic explores a dark side of space travel.

Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, serious_61@yahoo.com.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.2.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.2.

food & drink

BLAKE HILL PRESERVES SAMPLING: Foodies test gourmet spreads from the Windsor specialty preserve maker. Kiss the Cook, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 349-8803.

BURLINGTON EDIBLE HISTORY TOUR: See THU.3.

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@ montpelierfarmersmarket.com.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY’S BEST BLOODY MARY: Bartenders whip up their best tomato juice-based beverages. Attendees ages 21

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.

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

and up vote for their favorite drink and garnish at this benefit for the New England Hemophilia Association. Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $30. Info, 279-5614.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on-site.

Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-2090.

NORTHWEST FARMERS MARKET: Locavores stock up on produce, preserves, baked goods, and arts and crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

Info, alavista@myfairpoint.net.

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.

health & fitness

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.

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

language

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.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

COUNTERFEIT CASH: Renditions of Johnny Cash’s biggest hits get boots a-tapping. Partial proceeds benefit a mental health crisis hotline. Milton Eagles Club, 7-10 p.m. $25. Info, 878-3090.

DARTMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Seniors Betty Kim, Richard Lu and Alyssa Gao hit all the right notes as soloists for three concertos. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $15-25.

Info, 603-646-2422.

EAGLEMANIA: Eagles fans flock to a note-for-note tribute to the “Hotel California” hitmakers.

Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $29-38. Info, 476-8188.

FIND FUTURE DATES + UPDATES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/EVENTS

THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE UNPLUGGED: Using instruments such as hand drums, turtle shells, guitars and bass, the world music ensemble creates hypnotizing rhythms and haunting melodies. North Universalist Chapel Society, Woodstock, 7 p.m. $15-40. Info, 999-3391.

HEATH QUARTET: Classical fans revel in the first of a six-concert series in which the acclaimed ensemble presents Beethoven’s entire string quartet cycle in celebration of the composer’s 250th birthday. See calendar spotlight.

Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, preconcert lecture, 6:15 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $6-22.

Info, 443-3168.

AN INTIMATE EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES WITH GRAHAM NASH: The Crosby, Stills and Nash singer recounts tales and plays hits from his iconic, decades-long career.

Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $59.50-69.50. Info, 603-448-0400.

JOHNNY RAWLS WITH THE DAVE KELLER BAND: The worldrenowned bluesman Rawls joins Vermont’s Keller and his band for a night of old-school Southern soul. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $10-20.

Info, 533-2000.

KOLONIEN: Rich vocal harmonies drive socially conscious folk songs by the four-member Swedish family band. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 388-9782.

THE REVENANTS: See FRI.4, Meeting House on the Green, East Fairfield, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 827-6626.

RODNEY ATKINS: Boots tap to pop-country hits such as “Caught Up in the Country” and “Watching You.” Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $39-59. Info, 775-0903.

SATURDAY KARAOKE: Amateur singers belt out their favorite tunes. Burlington VFW Post, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6532.

UMOYA TRIO: Hailing from three different countries, the members of this multigenerational ensemble are bound by their love of recorder music. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $20; $45 includes dinner; preregister; BYOB. Info, 247-4295.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MADE IN VERMONT STATEWIDE TOUR: A musical celebration of autumn includes compositions by Haydn, Bartók and Matthew Evan Taylor.

Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 728-9878.

WEEKEND TOWER BELL RECITALS: Notes ring out from giant bronze instruments during 30-minute concerts.

Trinity United Methodist Church, Montpelier, 3:58 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9158.

outdoors

CORN MAZE: Twists and turns challenge families’ directional skills. Funds raised support

low-income campers. River of Life Camp, Irasburg, 1-5 p.m. $5; free for kids 5 and under. Info, 754-9600.

play delivers thrills and chills.

QuarryWorks Theater, Adamant, 2-3:15 & 5-6:15 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-6978.

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, 4:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.2.

MOUNT HUNGER & WHITE ROCK HIKE: Outdoor adventurers join members of the Green Mountain Club Burlington section to tackle a difficult 6.5-mile outing gaining 2,500 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 899-9982.

‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE’: See THU.3.

MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: Fungi fanatics learn about different varieties — fabulous and fearsome alike — found throughout the park. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids ages 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

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, 6:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

seminars

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Those who venture into the great outdoors learn to handle unforeseen situations in the field.

L.L.Bean, Burlington, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 888-615-9973.

sports

GOING THE DISMAS 5K: Runners pound the pavement in a 3.1mile race benefiting the Hartford Dismas House. Dothan Brook School, White River Junction, 10 a.m.-noon. $20. Info, 698-8661.

JAMES WAKEFIELD RESCUE ROW: More than 200 middle and high school students compete in 32- and 25-foot rowing gigs.

Spectators are welcome to cheer them on. Perkins Pier, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022.

STARK MOUNTAIN HILL CLIMB TRAIL RUN: Contestants choose their own routes for a 21st annual dash to the summit. Mad River Glen, Waitsfield, registration, 8:30 a.m.; race, 10 a.m. $25-30.

Info, 583-3536.

talks

PAUL ANDRISCIN: History buffs listen in on “The Autumn of 1776: ‘Making Preparations to Receive the Enemy.’” Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 1-2:30 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 948-2000.

theater

‘A FEW GOOD MEN’: See WED.2.

‘INDECENT’: See FRI.4, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘THE LAST WIDE OPEN’: See WED.2, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘OLIVER!’: See FRI.4.

‘SPINNING INTO BUTTER’: See THU.3.

‘TINTYPES: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF AMERICA’: See WED.2.

‘THE WOLVES’: See WED.2, 2-3:30 & 7:30-9 p.m.

words

BILL TORREY: In “Cutting Remarks,” the Vermont raconteur weaves true tales from his life. Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, 7:30 p.m. $12.50-15. Info, treestooges@hotmail.com.

BOOK & MEDIA SALE: Lovers of the written word bag bargain titles. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

BOOK SALE: See FRI.4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Writers share original work and learn from others in a supportive environment open to all ages and experience levels. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

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DRAFT ANIMAL POWER FIELD DAYS: See FRI.4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

VERMONT LAND TRUST ANNUAL MEETING & CELEBRATION: A panel discussion, field trips and a business meeting, all open to the public, focus on VLT’s efforts to support agricultural businesses as they respond to a changing farm economy. Bread Loaf Campus, Ripton, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free for business meeting; $25 for lunch and field trip; free for kids under 12. Info, 223-5234.

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

TOPNOTCH FIELD 3420 MOUNTAIN ROAD STOWE, VERMONT

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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.

‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE’: See FRI.4.

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QUEEN CITY GHOSTWALK CEMETERY TOUR: Paranormal authority Thea Lewis leads a grave adventure through historic headstones. Parking available at Burlington High School. Meet at Louisa Howard Chapel 10 minutes before start time. Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, 6 p.m. $20.

Info, 351-1313.

fairs & festivals

NESFEST: Hippie attire is encouraged at a fifth annual music fest featuring sets by Bayley-Hazen Boys, HI-WAY 5 and others, as well as a pig roast competition, food vendors, kids’ activities and fireworks at dusk. Northeast Slopes, East Corinth, noon-7 p.m. $6-15; free for kids 5 and under.

Info, 439-5789.

farmersmarket@downtownwinooski.org

VERMONT SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL: See SAT.5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

WAG IT FORWARD: A NONPROFIT FESTIVAL FOR PETS: Pets are welcome to party it up at a furry fest featuring competitions, demos, kids’ activities and live music by the the Dog Catchers. See calendar spotlight. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5; free for kids 12 and under. Info, wecare@pfwvt.com.

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BID on amazing auction items to support free services to about 2,000 people each year.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.2.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.2.

MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR: Adventure seekers view documentary films celebrating mountain culture, outdoor sports and the environment. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-12.

Info, 603-646-2422.

LISTEN as those impacted by domestic violence share their stories from the ArtsRiot stage.

Starting at noon

‘BEYOND HOARDING’: A panel discussion augments a screening of the 2019 documentary that offers a fresh look at the disorder that causes difficulty parting with possessions. Vergennes Opera House, 3-5 p.m. Donations.

Info, 877-6737.

‘FOR SAMA’: A 2019 documentary shown as part of the Sunday Best series focuses on the female experience of war. A Q&A with former U.S. ambassador to Syria Robert Ford follows. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. $5. Info, 260-2600.

WALK in purple shoes (the color of domestic violence awareness) through Burlington’s South End to stand together in solidarity.

Saturday, October 5

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

Show up early to get a water bottle

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

ArtsRiot | 400 Pine St

‘ROGER WATERS US + THEM’: See WED.2.

REGISTER | FUNDRAISE | DONATE STEPSVT.ORG/TAKE-STEPS

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.2.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING: See SAT.5.

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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, 9/27/19 3:40 PM

stowefarmersmarket@gmail. com.

WILLISTON CHOWDER CHALLENGE: Ladle it up! Area restaurants compete for bragging rights and prizes at this comfort-food fest offering tastebud-tempting samples. Williston Town Green, noon-3 p.m. $6-12; free for kids under 6. Info, info@ willistonfoodshelf.com.

WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce, honey, meats, baked goods and prepared foods from vendors at an outdoor marketplace.

Champlain Mill, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, farmers market@downtownwinooski.org.

health & fitness

AMY NICKERSON & MARY VAL PALUMBO: A light lunch complements “Food for Thought: Habits for Healthy Living,” presented by the University of Vermont faculty members. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 824-8167.

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

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual drop-in chat.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, stevenor man@fastmail.fm.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from

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.

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

the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252.

DIANE HULING: Works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Scarlatti and Rachmaninoff spring to life at the hands of the esteemed pianist who highlights the repertoire on her newly-released CD of large-scale Romantic works.

Barre Opera House, 3 p.m. $5-20.

Info, 476-8188.

EMILY MURE & CAROLINE COTTER: Two Boston-based folk singer-songwriters share the bill. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Upper Valley, Norwich, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $20-25.

Info, 649-8828.

GARNET ROGERS: With dramatic phrasing and a smooth, dark baritone, the Canadian singer-songwriter proves to be a charismatic performer. Cabot Town Hall, 4-6 p.m. $20-25. Info, 793-3016.

LESLIE STROUD & MATTHEW ODELL: Two instrumentalists celebrate the release of their album of sonatas for flute and piano by Gary Schocker. North Universalist Chapel Society, Woodstock, 4-6 p.m. $10. Info, 457-3981.

NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. VFW Post 7779, Hyde Park, noon-5 p.m. Free; nonperishable food donations accepted. Info, 565-7377.

PAUL ORGEL: In a UVM Department of Music faculty recital, the pianist presents works by Bach, Schumann and Stravinsky, as well as Neely Bruce’s “Geographical Preludes.”

University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

REBECCA PADULA: Showcasing her smoldering alto, the local singer-songwriter serves up originals and covers. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 2 p.m. Donations. Info, 899-4962.

SUNNIVA BRYNNEL & YANIV YACOBY: Swedish traditional music rings out on accordion and bouzouki. Adamant Community Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 454-7103.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MADE IN VERMONT STATEWIDE TOUR: See SAT.5, Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 3 p.m. $1030. Info, 533-2000.

WEEKEND TOWER BELL RECITALS: See SAT.5.

outdoors

CORN MAZE: See SAT.5.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CRUISE: Held in conjunction with the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History exhibition “The Animals Are Innocent,” a talk and aquatic outing address how the climate crisis has affected Green Mountain State fish and wildlife.

Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 3 p.m. $50 includes one beverage; preregister; limited space. Info, 388-2117.

FIND FUTURE DATES + UPDATES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/EVENTS

LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: Hikers explore the trails on a route they plan with a park interpreter. Park Office, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

MOUNT LINCOLN VIA LINCOLN GAP HIKE: A moderate trek with members of the Green Mountain Club Burlington section covers 6.8 miles of ground and gains 1,800 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 318-8104.

MOUNT ZION HIKE: Fall colors and a sweeping view reward outdoor adventurers who take on the 22nd annual trek. Meet at the visitor center. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, 1:30-4:30 p.m. $5; free for kids under 15. Info, 273-2282.

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.

WAR OF THE WEEDS!: Garden helpers maintain and expand the park’s pollinator habitat restoration areas. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm.

Info, 244-7103.

sports

CHASE AWAY 5K: This race is for the dogs! Leashed pooches can get in on the fun at a run/ walk supporting Chase Away K9 Cancer. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 9-11 a.m. $25-35. Info, 989-2410.

CURE FOR IBD FUN RUN, WALK & 5K FOR CROHN’S & COLITIS: Active bodies take steps to support research toward new treatments and cures. Oakledge Park, Burlington, check-in, 9 a.m.; event, 10 a.m. $20; free for kids 5 and under. Info, cureforibd@ gmail.com.

theater

‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE’: See FRI.4, 2 p.m.

‘THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS CORPSE’: See SAT.5.

‘A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2’: See WED.2.

‘INDECENT’: See FRI.4, 3 p.m.

‘THE LAST WIDE OPEN’: See WED.2, 2 p.m.

‘OLIVER!’: See FRI.4, 2 p.m.

‘OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MURDER’ AUDITIONS: Romance, suspense and cosmic wit propel Fred Carmichael’s mystery-comedy, presented by the Valley Players.

Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 583-1674.

‘PRIDE AND PREJUDICE’: See THU.3, 2 p.m.

‘SPINNING INTO BUTTER’: See THU.3, 3 p.m.

‘THE WOLVES’: See WED.2, 2-3:30 p.m.

words

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.

CELEBRATING ‘CHINA IN ANOTHER TIME,’ CLAIRE LINTILHAC’S MEMOIR: Nonfiction fans fête the publication of China in Another Time: A Personal Story by the late Lintilhac Foundation creator.

Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.

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well-being. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:158 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688.

language

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.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: Language learners make strides — and new friends — in an ongoing discussion group. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, noon-1:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 846-4140.

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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.

GRAPHIC HISTORIES: COMICS & ACTIVISM SYMPOSIUM: See WED.2, 7 p.m.

film

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

music

‘DOWNSTREAM: THE EFFECTS OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION’: From a judge to a social worker to a school counselor, Vermonters sound off on the challenges faced by children with loved ones in prison. A panel discussion follows. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-2600.

SAMBATUCADA OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s own samba street percussion band welcomes new members. No experience or instruments required. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 862-5017.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.2.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.2.

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.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2, 6:30 p.m.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game.

Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.

PITCH: Players compete in a trick-taking card game. Barre Area Senior Center, 1 p.m. Free.

Info, 479-9512.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and

THE E R I H HERO!

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.

crafts

Find club dates in the music section.

talks

AL BOUDREAU: An out-ofthis-world astronomy lecture illustrates the grand scale of the cosmos. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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What Every Investor Needs to Know Smart Investing in Today’s Environment October 10, 2019 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.2.

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VERMONT READS: ‘MARCH: BOOK ONE’: A VISIT WITH CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS & ANDREW AYDIN: Georgia congressman Lewis and author Aydin discuss their awardwinning series of graphic novels, the March trilogy, which center on Lewis’ powerful memories of the civil rights movement. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-5966.

We get the pests out of your home or business and keep them out.

If they return, so will we.

Featuring Special Guest

Vermont Financial Regulation Commissioner Mike Pieciak Register at: www.finra.org/investorforum/south-burlington or call (202) 728-8137 There is no charge for the program or dinner.

business

BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE: In a 10-week class presented by the Center for Women & Enterprise, aspiring entrepreneurs gain the confidence and knowledge to launch a small business.

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WOMEN’S BUSINESS OWNERS NETWORK VERMONT FALL CONFERENCE: SOLD OUT. Construction Management Direct co-owner Monica Chapman and Red Hen Baking cofounder Eliza Cain share their expertise with area entrepreneurs. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. $70-125. Info, 598-4782.

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

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SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy Hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

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But Autumn—or any season, for that matter—is a Great Time for Helping Shelter Animals Find a Forever Home!

For every bottle or can of beer sold this October*, part of the proceeds will benefit a local animal shelter!

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.

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

1214 Main Street * (802) 424-1585 * www.pica-pica.us Check our website for hours of operation.

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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.

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

*Drink responsibly, and don’t drink and drive. You’re only good to your furry and feathery friends alive!

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

‘BILLY THE KID’: Shown as part of the VLSI neurodiversity film series, this 2007 documentary provides a portrait of a 15-yearold outsider in small-town Maine. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.2.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

‘SOCIETY’: A Beverly Hills teen finds that his parents are involved in an elite orgy cult in a horror movie from 1989. Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7-8:45 p.m.

Donations. Info, 540-3018.

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.2.

TUESDAY MOVIE: Folks watch a PG-rated film while munching on popcorn and sipping drinks. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:45-4:15 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

food & drink

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, oldnorth endfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

TUESDAY LUNCH: An in-house chef whips up a well-balanced hot meal with dessert. See barreseniors.org for menu. Barre Area Senior Center, noon. $6; preregister. Info, 479-9512.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See THU.3.

art

Experience 300+ years of delicious Spanish, Chinese, Malay and American flavors. And help us raise $$ to support local animal shelters!

film

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.

COMMUNITY HERBAL CLINIC: See MON.7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAI CHI: Time for individual questions and mentoring augments an hour of instruction.

Homestead Gardens, Wheeler House, South Burlington, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister.

Info, 860-6203.

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, 12:302:30 p.m. Free. Info, 436-2473.

‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners say it all in French at a social conversational practice. Red Onion Café, 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.

Kellogg-Hubbard 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.

BURLINGTON SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC: Area songsters make their music heard. O.N.E. Community Center, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-1139.

NORTHERN VERMONT SONGWRITERS: Melody makers meet to share ideas and maximize their creativity. Call for details. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 467-9859.

OPEN MIC: Singers, players, storytellers and poets entertain a live audience at a monthly showcase of local talent. Wallingford Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 446-2872.

ROBERT CRAY BAND: The blues man brings his time-tempered sound to the Plattsburgh, N.Y., stage. Strand Center Theatre, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $4580. Info, 518-563-1604, ext. 105.

outdoors

BIRDING WALK: Joel Tilley of the Rutland County Audubon Society leads ornithology enthusiasts on a search for fall warblers and other migrating birds. Email for meeting spot. Castleton University, 7:30-10:45 a.m. Free.

Info, jptilley50@gmail.com.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT: ASTRONOMY OUTING: Stargazers join Vermont Astronomical Society members to observe the moon, planets, nebula and galaxies. Williston Community Park, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

SLOW & EASY HIKING: See THU.3.

seminars

FLY TYING THE PRINCE NYMPH: Step by step, anglers learn to produce a popular fly. L.L.Bean, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 888-615-9973.

sports

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: A one-time complimentary introduction to the Japanese martial art

FIND FUTURE DATES + UPDATES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/EVENTS

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.

talks

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Sandy Baird moderates a forum for lively and courteous expression of views on the issues of the day. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-11:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL: Columns, rows, cells, formulas and data entry become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

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.

THE MOTH: SPOOKY: Wordsmiths have five minutes to tell true tales inspired by a shared theme. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 540-0406.

REUBEN JACKSON: Lit lovers line up for a reading and book signing by the poet, jazz scholar and former host of Vermont Public Radio’s “Friday Night Jazz,” who introduces his latest poetry collection Scattered Clouds. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-0774.

WED.9 business

BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE: See WED.2.

community

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

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.2.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD OF AMERICA MEETING: Needle-andthread enthusiasts fine-tune their techniques. Bring a bag lunch. Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free for first-timers. Info, gmc.vt.ega@gmail.com.

Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 872-8111.

WORKSHOP ON MODERN WOOD HEAT: Emma Hanson, wood energy coordinator for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, sparks interest in a local, renewable heat source. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

etc.

DECODING DYSLEXIA-VT: Participants in a grassroots movement of parents debunk myths and share information about developmental signs and symptoms of the learning disorder, as well as evidence-based interventions. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

film

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

‘HIDDEN PACIFIC 3D’: See WED.2.

‘INCREDIBLE PREDATORS 3D’: See WED.2.

NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL PUBLIC BANDING DEMO: Animal lovers join NBNC biologists as they capture, tag and release these pint-size fliers.

North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-6206.

talks

ALICIA EBERT: The University of Vermont associate professor brings her specialty into focus in “I Spy With My Little Eye: Molecular Mechanisms of Vertebrate Eye Development.”

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

Info, 656-1297.

food & drink

tech

COOK THE BOOK: Foodies bring a dish from Seasons in a Vermont Vineyard: The Shelburne Vineyard Cookbook

by Lisa Cassell-Arms to a palatepleasing potluck. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

games

BEGINNERS’ BRIDGE: See WED.2.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.2.

MAH JONGG IN BARRE: See WED.2.

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

Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness

ALL-LEVELS ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.2.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.2.

RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.2.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.2.

language

dance

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.2.

RECYCLING FACILITY TOUR: Recyclers see in real time how blue-bin items transform into marketable commodities.

Materials Recovery Facility,

outdoors

‘TINY GIANTS 3D’: See WED.2.

‘OCEANS: OUR BLUE PLANET 3D’: See WED.2.

KNITTER’S GROUP: See WED.2.

environment

OLD NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD BAND TEEN MUSIC JAM: See WED.2.

RACHEL VROMAN & JUSTIN LAVALLEE: The Harvard University Graduate School of Design Digital Fabrication Laboratory manager and the MIT researcher discuss “Digital Fabrication and 3D Printing” as part of the Yestermorrow Speaker Series. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

‘THE MUMMY’: Boris Karloff and Zita Johann star in a 1932 horror flick about a resurrected Egyptian mummy pursuing a beautiful woman. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 748-2600.

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.2.

SQUARE DANCING: See WED.2.

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons like you’ve never heard it before.

Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7 p.m. $15-48; free for students. Info, 748-2600.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

APOLLO’S FIRE: “The U.S.A.’s hottest baroque band” (Classical Music Magazine) performs

RAISING KIDS IN A DIGITAL WORLD: Discussion groups delve into practical and positive strategies to support safe and healthy relationships with technology. High School Campus, Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2827.

TECH HELP WITH CLIF: See WED.2.

TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Cybersecurity basics come to the fore during a class with Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard.

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

Info, 878-4918.

WORDPRESS: Looking to go live on the internet? Participants prepare to create their own websites without knowledge of design or coding. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 865-7217.

theater

‘A FEW GOOD MEN’: See WED.2.

‘THE LAST WIDE OPEN’: See WED.2.

‘TOSCA’: The Opera Company of Middlebury brings Puccini’s story of a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief and an idealistic artist to the stage. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $50-65.

Info, 382-9222.

words

WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.2. m

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Tech Tutorial, Webpage program, Excel (three levels), Smart Phone Photography, Digital Photography (three choices), Intro to Digital Darkroom, Photoshop. Full descriptions online. Senior discount.

10 minutes from exit 12. Location: CVUHS, 369 C V U Rd., Hinesburg.

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Core Strength, Weight Training for Women, Weight Training for Seniors, Zumba, Yoga (four choices), Tai Chi, Swing or Ballroom with Terry Bouricius, Line Dancing, Highland Dance, Hip Hop for Kids, Hip Hop for Adults, Guitar (two levels), Banjo, Harmonica, Mandolin, Ukelele, Fiddling, Circle Singing. Low cost, excellent instructors, guaranteed.

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VISUAL ART JOURNALING CLASSES: We are all familiar with written diaries, but visual art journals go a step further by using images to tell a story. Visual art journals are made up of drawings, paintings, collaged images, old photographs & all manner of mementos. Come create your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind art journal. Tue., starts Oct. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $125/6-week class. Location: Champlain Valley Union High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Access CVU, Access CVU, 482-7194, access@ cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com.

art HAITIAN PAINTING & CULTURE: Chill with Julio Desmont, the Clemmons Family Farm’s artist-inresidence. Paint to your heart’s content, learn about Haitian culture and pick up a few words of patois at his “Art That Binds” community-building painting classes.

Learn more at bit.ly/CFFArtBinds.

Sun., 3 p.m., multiple dates. Cost: $35/2 hours. Location: Clemmons Family Farm Authentica Art Gallery, 2190 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte. Info: Clemmons Family Farm, 765-560-5445, clemmons familyfarm@gmail.com, clemmonsfamilyfarm.org.

SCIENCE, ART, AND COMICS: Combine science, art and humor to create a comic of your own with cartoonist and science communicator Rosemary Mosco of Bird and Moon! She’ll tell us how! Rosemary will stay after to sign books and talk to participants. ($5 off class fee for Birds of Vermont Museum members!)

Oct. 19, 1-2 p.m. Cost: $40/1-hour workshop, incl. conversation & book signing. Location: Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Rd., Huntington. Info: Kirsten Talmage, 434-2167, museum@birdsofvermont.org, birdsofvermont.org.

TEXTILES FROM TUCSON: ART WORKSHOP WITH KATE LONG HODGES: Open to all ages. Learn about beautiful cactus plant

dyes from the Sonoran desert of Arizona. Dye fabric with prickly pear cactus fruit to capture hot pinks, then use them to create a collage to take home, with mixed fabrics provided. Kate Long Hodges grew up in Vermont and returns seasonally to teach art.

Wed., Oct. 9, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $40/person; incl. all materials Location: The Hive on Pine, 420 Pine St. 2nd floor, Burlington.

Info: Kate Long Hodges, katelonghodges@gmail.com,

astrology VEDIC ASTROLOGY: LOVE: In Sanksrit, Vedic Astrology is called Jyotisha and translates as “Lord of Light.” This is because of its unparalleled ability to bring light into one’s life and thereby guide one’s steps. In this special three-hour class, we will delve into the world of Vedic Astrology specifically as it relates to one’s love life. Sat., Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $35/3-hour class. Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary.com, railyardapothecary.com.

BCA Studios

Burlington City Arts Fall Class Registration is now open! Find these classes and many more at burlingtoncityarts.org.

ACRYLIC PAINTING: This class introduces students to the tools and techniques artists use to create successful works of art in one of the most versatile mediums available: acrylic paint. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. No experience necessary. Price includes all basic materials, as well as open studio access during the weeks of your class. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts.org.

Tue., Oct. 1-Nov. 5, 6-8:30 p.m.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ARTIST BOOKS + ZINES: Ages 18 & up. Prerequisite: Basic digital editing skills. Have you wanted to make a book or zine but don’t know where to start? Bring your project ideas and create unique artist books and zines from start to finish in this eight-week handson class. Sequencing choices, layout in Adobe InDesign, digital printing and hand-binding techniques will be covered. Class price includes darkroom and digital lab access during open lab hours.

Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Thu., Oct. 17-Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. (no class Nov. 28). Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams,

865-7157, kwilliams@burlington cityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DARKROOM CRASH COURSE: Ages 18 & up. No experience necessary. Explore the traditional, analog, black-and-white darkroom!

Learn how to properly expose black-and-white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. Students will leave with the skills and confidence to join the darkroom as a member. All 35mm film, paper and darkroom supplies included. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera to the first class. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Mon., Nov. 18-Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn the basics of making a great photograph from initial exposure to editing and printing in this comprehensive class. Organizing and editing files in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop will also be covered, and students will leave with a selection of high-quality prints made on our archival Epson printer. A DSLR or digital Mirrorless Rangefinder and a Mac-compatible portable hard drive or flash drive required. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Mon., Sep. 16-Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $240/ person; $216 for BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS : Ages 18 & up.

Prerequisite: Basic proficiency with manual camera settings and Adobe Lightroom. Do you shoot digital images or scan color film and have a project idea to explore? This eight-week class will challenge you to edit and refine your photographs to create the portfolio of work you envision. Organizing and editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom, printing on our Epson large format printers and more will be covered, tailored to individual student interests. Class price includes darkroom and digital lab access during open lab hours.

Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Mon., Nov. 4-Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL: Ages 18 & up. Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket includes a wheel-throwing demonstration at the beginning of class, access to a wheel, and time to try making a bowl or cup. There is a $5 additional fee per clay piece to be fired and glazed by the studio. Ticket purchases for this class are nonrefundable. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Fri., 7:30-9

p.m., starting Sep. 20. Cost: $10/ person; $9 for BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FRIDAY FAMILY CLAY: Spend a Friday night with your family at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access (for ages 6+), hand building for any age, unlimited clay, and time to create. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who would like to join the fun and either hand build or use a wheel of their own.

If you’d like your work to be fired and glazed by the studio, there is a $5 fee per piece. Finished pottery will be available for pickup three weeks after visit. Class ticket purchases are nonrefundable. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts. org. Fri., 5-7 p.m., starting Sep. 20. Cost: $10/person; $9 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 8657157, kwilliams@burlingtoncity arts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY: No experience required. Tell your story with photographs in this eight-week session for high school students! Students will explore their individual ideas, go on group photo shoots, process and print digital photos and zines in our digital lab, experiment with film photography in our darkroom, and participate in supportive discussions and critiques. All supplies and cameras provided.

Scholarships available. For ages 14 to 18. Fri., Oct. 18-Dec. 13, 5-7:30 p.m. (No class Nov. 29.). Cost: $240/nonmembers; $216/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 8657157, kwilliams@burlingtoncity arts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

JEWELRY: Ages 18 & up. Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered will include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ring sizing and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces.

The class includes copper and brass and use of all basic tools, as well as studio access during the weeks of your class. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Tue., Sep. 24-Oct. 29, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $255/person; $229.50 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 8657157, kwilliams@burlingtoncity arts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

LIFE DRAWING: Ages 18 & Up. Spend the evening with other local artists drawing from one of our experienced models. Please bring your drawing materials and paper. Purchase a ticket to hold your spot; drop-ins are welcome if space is available.

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are nonrefundable. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Fri., 7:30-9 p.m., starting Sep. 20. Cost: $10/ person; $9 for BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

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.

PRINTMAKING: Ages 18 & up. This class will show you a whole range of printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork.

Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, you’ll be introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials. Students will also be encouraged to explore these techniques and have fun experimenting. Class price includes basic supplies and open studio access during the weeks of your class. No previous experience needed. Find more information and register at burlingtoncityarts.org. Tue., Sep. 24-Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $212.50/ nonmembers; $191.25 for BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: BCA Studios, Kiersten Williams, 8657157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style,

drumming TAIKO & DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: New sessions start the week of Oct. 1 & Oct. 8!

Classes for adults, kids and parents. Parade and conga classes, too. Intermediate Taiko, Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko for Adults, Tue., 5:30-6:20 p.m. & Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m. Djembe for Adults, Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Kids and Parents World Drumming, Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Kids and Parents Taiko, Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m. Drums provided. Schedule/register online.

Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

empowerment GIFTS OF THE GRANDMOTHERS: Our ancestors live in our DNA. The grandmothers have lessons to teach, tales to tell, joys to share and wounds to heal.This workshop offers: a chance to pause/breathe/reflect, guided

visualizations, mixed-media materials for collaging up to three cards, ritual for Dia de los Muertos. No prior experience/talent needed! RSVP required. Sun., Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $120/person; $90 if paid by Oct. 1. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., Suite #9, Burlington. Info: Topaz Weis, 343-8172, topazweis@gmx.net, expressiveartsburlington.com/ workshops.

NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION: Being the Change: Create More Harmony in Yourself, with Others and in the World. A Nonviolent Communication Workshop.

Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But how can we do that on a daily basis?

Not only out in the world but also with our kids, our partner and our coworkers? Join us to learn how to “be the change” in how you communicate and interact with others and yourself -- from the bedroom to the boardroom, from the dinner table with your kids to the thorny conversations many of us are having (or avoiding) in our communities, workplaces and nation. Sat. & Sun., Oct. 19 & 20, 9-5 p.m. Cost: $277/2 full days of training; incl. lunch. Location: Earth Sky Time Farm, Manchester.

Info: The Sparkle Barn Shop, Stacy Harshman, 917-687-1475, stacyaharshman@gmail.com, thesparklebarnshop.com.

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AFRO-FUSION JAM CLASS: All ages. Instructor: Bonisiwe Green.

Sun., Oct. 27-Dec. 8 (no class Nov. 24), 10:30 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150/6 weeks; $22.50/class to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

BALLET LEVELS I & II: Teen & Adult. Instructor: Elizabeth Brody.

Drop-ins welcome! Level I: 5:306:30 p.m. Level II: 6:35-7:35 p.m.

Mon., Sep. 9-Dec. 2 (no class Nov. 25). Cost: $170/12 weeks; $15/ class to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 6524537, scaliendo@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

BURLESQUE TECHNIQUE LEVEL I & II, AND BURLESQUE ACT DEVELOPMENT: Ages 18+.

Instructor: Doctor Vu. Drop-ins welcome! Level I: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Level II: 6:35-7:35 p.m. Mon., Sep. 9-Dec. 2 (no class Nov. 25). Cost:

$170/12 weeks; $15/class to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

HEY MASTER DJ!: Adults & teens 16+. Instructor: DJ cRAIG mITCHELL. This course is a prerequisite for small group, hands-on DJ instruction with cRAIG offered in the spring. Tue., Oct. 22-Dec. 3 (no class Nov. 26), 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $150/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 6524537, scaliendo@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

HIP-HOP: Teen & Adult.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Drop ins welcome. Thu., Sep. 12-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 28), 5:25-6:25 p.m.

Cost: $170/12 weeks; $15/class to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

HIP-HOP FOR KIDS: Ages 8-12.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Thu., Oct. 10-Dec, 5 (no class Nov. 28), 4:20-5:20 p.m. Cost: $130/8 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

I AM MY ANCESTORS’ WILDEST DREAMS: Voices of People of Color Through Moth-Style Storytelling. Cost includes ticket to ArtsRiot Moth Story Slam on Nov. 12! Instructors: Ferene Paris Meyer and Susanne Schmidt.

Thu., Oct. 24-Nov. 14 (no class Oct. 31), 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $75/ three-week course. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org.

JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY COMBO DANCE CLASS: Teen & Adult.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Drop-ins welcome! Thu., Sep. 12-Dec. 5 (no class Nov. 28), 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $170/12 weeks; $22.50/class to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

YOUTH DANCES: Ages 5-7.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Fri., Oct. 11-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 29), 4:20-5:20 p.m. Cost: $130/8 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@ flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

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gardening FAIRY GARDENS: Join artist and GSC employee Susan Lepple in creating an indoor fairy house garden. She will guide you in the construction of a natural-material fairy house that will be nestled in a circular garden with mosses and miniature tropical plants.

Register at gardenerssupplystore. com. Oct. 6, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $55/ class. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington.

Info: Gardener’s Supply Company, Meredith White, 876-5520, meredithw@gardeners.com, gardenerssupplystore.com.

TERRARIUMS : Create a selfsustainable and easy-to-care-for environment for indoor plants.

Register at gardenerssupplystore. com. Sun., Oct. 13, 2:30-4 p.m.

Cost: $50 Location: Gardener’s Supply-Williston, 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: Gardener’s Supply Company, Meredith White, 658-2433, meredithw@garden ers.com, gardenerssupplystore. com.

TREE & SHRUB PLANTING 101: Learn the best planting techniques, soils, fertilizers and proper watering to give your new plants their best start. Register at gardenerssupplystore.com. Oct. 6, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost: $15/class.

Location: Gardener’s Supply, 472 Marshall Ave., Williston. Info: Gardener’s Supply Company, Meredith White, 658-2433, meredithw@gardeners.com, gardenerssupplystore.com.

healing arts ABCS OF THE SYNERGY OF CBD, THC AND HYP: NMSCH Fall Workshop. Beyond talk therapy: Learn when it’s appropriate to suggest CBD, THC and clinical hypnosis when talk therapy isn’t enough. Six CEUs. For psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and other professionals. More information online. Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $159/NMSCH members; $169 non-members. Register online.

Location: Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Info: Northeastern Mountain Society

of Clinical Hypnosis, contact. nmsch@gmail.com, nmsch.org/ events.

herbs CANNABIS MEDICINE MAKING: Join Stephanie Boucher of Cannabotanicals for this half-day workshop on how to make cannabis products. In this intensive, we will delve into how to create the most effective cannabis medicine in your own home kitchen. Sat., Oct. 12, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $75/4hour workshop, materials incl.

Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary.com, railyardapothecary. com.

QUIT SMOKING W/ HERBAL SUPPORT: Herbalist Emma Merritt will share strategies and herbal formulas for helping you stay smoke free. We will explore how to support the mind; curb cravings; rebalance digestion, metabolism and mood; and find healthy alternatives for stress relief. Mon., Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $10/1-hour class. Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary.com, railyardapothecary.com.

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.

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI,

military police and special forces.

No training experience required.

Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion.

Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

Media Factory MAKING MAGIC WITH COMPOSITION AND LIGHTING: Move beyond basics with this workshop that makes your videos “pop!” You will learn how to frame your shot, light your subject and incorporate camera movements to tell your story. Completion of a camera workshop or previous experience using video cameras is required for this workshop.

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested donation. Location: Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 2G + 2K, Burlington. Info: Gin Ferrara, 651-9692, ginf@retn.org, bit.ly/ btvmediafactory.

MEDIA FACTORY ORIENTATION: The gateway to checking out gear and using our facilities. We’ll take a tour of the Media Factory, go over our policies and the cool stuff you can do here, and fill out paperwork (yay!) to get you started making media! Please bring a photo ID. Sat., Oct. 5, 11 a.m. Register at bit.ly/btvmedia factory or call 651-9692. Location: Media Factory, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 2G & 2K, Burlington. Info: Gin Ferrara, 651-9692, ginf@retn. org, bit.ly/btvmediafactory.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation: weeknights, 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., noon-1 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Classes and retreats also offered. See our website at burlington.shambhala.org.

Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

pregnancy/ childbirth INDIGENOUS MIDWIFERY & HERBS: With Dr. Jus Crea Giammarino. In a holistic, spiritual and cultural paradigm, this workshop will blend naturopathic medical herbalism and obstetrics with traditional Wabanaki plant medicine and ancient midwifery practices. Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30/3-hour class.

Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery Street, Burlington.

Info: Railyard Apothecary, 5400595, emma@railyardapothecary. com, railyardapothecary.com.

tai chi NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS IN BURLINGTON: We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’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 LRTTC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Nov. 6, 8-9 a.m.; open registration Nov. 27.

Cost: $65/mo. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 4906405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, http://longrivertaichi.org.

SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength,

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flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings.

Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 3636890, snake-style.com.

well-being 200-HOUR AYURVEDA INTEGRATION PROGRAM: Join us in learning and immerse yourself in the oldest surviving preventative health care system.

This program is ideal for yoga teachers, counselors, therapists, bodyworkers, nurses, doctors, wellness coaches, herbalists, etc.

VSAC approved and payment plans available. Can transfer hours to Kripalu’s Ayurveda Health Counselor program. More information at ayurvedavermont. com/classes. 2020 schedule: Feb. 8-9, Mar. 7-8, Apr. 4-5, May 2-3, Jun. 6-7, Jul. 11-12, Aug. 15-16, Sep. 12-13, Oct. 17-18, Nov. 14-15. Cost: $2,795/person. Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 872-8898, ayurvedavt@ comcast.net.

GOOD GRIEF: THE ART OF GRIEVING: Have you experienced loss of a loved one, relationship, life transition or cultural/ ancestral grief? Talking isn’t enough? Art-making provides color and texture in a time when life feels heavy/dull. Explore the art of grieving though music, art, movement, writing, and notice the shift that happens. No prior art experience required. Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $240/ person; $200/person if paid by Oct. 1; all materials incl. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., #9, Burlington. Info: Topaz Weis, 343-8172, topazweis@gmx.net, expressiveartsburlington.com.

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health. Sun., Oct. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30/1.5-hour class.

Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: Railyard Apothecary, 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary.com, railyardapothecary.com.

WHOLISTIC WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN: Re-Empower Self Care in this Wholistic Workshop for Women. Succulent Self Care for Sacred Sisterhood. This is your moment to enter consciously into your sexuality. You are beautifully and wonderfully cocreated. This course includes guided coaching into self care through visualizations, journaling, meditation and more. You will also receive yoga/ Pilates therapy to awaken, relax and tone the pelvic floor. Samples and introduction to yoni eggs, herbal tonics, essential oils and chocolates from local VT vendors.

You will leave with tools and techniques to heal and enhance your womanhood. Sat., Nov. 2. Cost: $180/7-hour intensive workshop.

Location: Be Well Massage, 782 Mountain Rd., Unit A, Stowe.

Info: Gianna Skates, 683-1361, bewellmassagevt@gmail.com, wellnesswithgianna.com.

yoga 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 trainings and workshops, including Katonah Yoga, October 4-6. All bodies and abilities welcome. Daily classes, workshops, 200- and 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.

TRANSITIONING OFF THE PILL: Expect to leave this workshop feeling confident and empowered to take the next step for you — whatever that may be. Everyone will leave feeling like a knowledge powerhouse about their bodies, their cycle and their hormonal

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omedian Joe Gingras has a joke about his lack of hair: “I save a lot of money on stuff like haircuts, shampoo, dates.” Self-deprecating, admittedly awkward and shy, the Essex Junction-based comic explains in his sets that he’s been bald most of his life. He makes himself the butt of the joke across his material — and it’s funny as hell.

Gingras, 43, has served as the University of Vermont’s associate head coach of cross-country running and track and field since he graduated from the college 22 years ago. He’s also Vermont’s Funniest Comedian of 2019, a title he won during the Vermont Comedy’s Club’s annual competition in August. Gingras came in second in that contest in 2017 and was a top-five finalist in both 2015 and 2018.

A lifelong runner, Gingras turned to comedy in 2012 when, for medical reasons, he had to take a break from running. He’s now recovered and, without spoiling too much of his act, he tends to work in a few jokes about that time in his life. (Let’s just say he makes a crack or two about having to briefly wear a colostomy bag.)

Gingras doesn’t have high expectations for his reign as the state’s funniest comedian. Though it’s worth noting that his 2018 predecessor, Tina Friml, is going pro after landing a slot at this year’s Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montréal — proof that our hometown heroes, no matter how humble, could be the next big thing.

Catch Gingras at the weekly Comedy & Crêpes showcase on Monday, October 7, at the Skinny Pancake in Burlington.

SEVEN DAYS: How and when did you first realize you were funny?

JOE GINGRAS: I’ve always been pretty reserved. But at some point, probably in my teens, I discovered I could get people to laugh when I’d make certain comments, because it was so unexpected. I honestly still struggle to think I’m funny. Thinking of funny things is easy, but communicating it to other people in a laugh-out-loud way

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is hard. I learned I was able to write jokes and make people laugh after taking a comedy class in 2012 and getting a good reaction from the crowd at our class show.

That makes me good at writing jokes, but being funny is always a work in progress for me, I think.

SD: Which book, film, comic strip or other piece of media from your childhood heavily influenced the way you think about comedy?

JG: I always found Charlie Brown very relatable. I loved baseball and sports and felt like I always came up short, just like he did. I don’t think I ever really found the comic strip particularly funny, just somehow very relatable. “The Far Side” is and always will be hilarious.

As for influences, the first 10 or so

seasons of “The Simpsons” was big. I have all of those seasons on DVD and have watched them all with and without commentary dozens of times. When Jon Lovitz or Conan O’Brien were on, they wouldn’t even talk about the episode.

They’d just be hilarious. At one point in my life, I could have had a full conversation about anything using only quotes or references from “The Simpsons.”

SD: Can you think of a time when you tried to be funny and it totally backfired?

JG: One time at work I tried to make a joke about why it was so hot in the building, and the words came out wrong. It sounded more like a harassing remark instead of the funny thing it was meant to be.

Fortunately, that’s nothing like my actual

personality. And I mumble a lot, so no one actually heard the words I said.

SD: Finish this sentence: I’m sick of jokes about [blank].

JG: I’m sick of jokes about overly hacky premises, such as men and women are different! I honestly don’t hear that in our scene much, if at all, but I’ve seen more famous comedians doing them. And while I admit to laughing at their jokes, I get mad at myself for doing so. I wouldn’t say I’m overly innovative, but I like misdirection and/or being surprised by a joke. Well, that, or jokes about inanimate carbon rods.

Stupid carbon rods. I hate them so much!

It’s all just a popularity contest. That’s a “Simpsons” reference.

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Singing in the Rain?

Who’s feeling protest-y? Anyone?

Because you have the chance to make your voice heard in a special collaboration with multidisciplinary artist, composer and musician DANIEL BERNARD ROUMAIN. Also known as DBR, the violinist will become something of a fixture in Burlington over the next several months. In association with the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, the University of Vermont’s Lane Series and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, DBR plans to conduct five weeklong residencies between now and May, one of which includes a spectacular feat of endurance.

Much of DBR’s work examines politically charged moments from history, such as the 1985 bombing of West Philadelphia black liberation group MOVE’s headquarters and the ongoing incarceration of young black boys. In protest of what he sees as unfair immigration practices on behalf of the United States government, DBR will stage a 24-hour musical protest from noon on Thursday, October 24, to noon on Friday, October 25. He’ll set up shop on Church Street, directly in front of city hall. And he’s looking for local artists to help.

Here’s what you need to know, according to a press release issued by the Flynn: DBR is seeking collaborators to join him in 30-minute slots throughout his marathon performance.

All acts must be low-tech, so this

probably isn’t a good time to bring your expansive pedal board and multitier synthesizer collection. Keep it simple with an acoustic guitar or other such unamplified instruments.

Entrants practicing any and all art forms, regardless of age and ability, are welcome to apply. The entry form, available at flynntix.org/calendar, denotes two-hour blocks of availability.

Potential collaborators can select a time when they’re available. Time slots will be announced by Monday, October 21, so make sure to fill out that form ASAP. Let’s hope the weather cooperates!

Singing in Vain

Karaoke at the St. John’s Club is legendary. Historically, the private lakeside social club in Burlington’s South End has opened its doors to the public on Fridays for sing-along shenanigans. But if you stopped by on any of the last several Fridays, you may have noticed a DJ, not karaoke, providing entertainment for the club’s customers.

“A lot of our members wanted a dance party,” says bar manager KEN PLOOF. “We tried it for a couple of weeks, and it wasn’t a big show. Now they can’t say we didn’t try it.”

Indeed, it wasn’t a big show on a recent Friday. Rather than dancing to redundant LADY GAGA remixes — because Gaga’s music is dance-y enough as it is, thank you very much — attendees seemed pretty miffed that karaoke wasn’t happening.

But have no fear! Back by popular demand, karaoke returns to the St. John’s Club on Friday, October 4. What are you going to sing? Dibs on THREE DOG NIGHT’s “Never Been to Spain.”

Singing of Pain

October is basically like the Christmas season for horror enthusiasts such as MATT HAGEN. One of the Burlington scene’s biggest junkies of the macabre, he recently announced a weekly, monthlong residency at the Light Club Lamp Shop called A Matt Hagen Shocktober Series. It begins on Thursday, October 3, and concludes on October 31, aka Halloween.

Each Thursday, the singer-songwriter (and member of Seven Days’ circulation team) presents a different horrifying show. He kicks things off with Matt Hagen’s Murder Ballads, a collection of grisly tales of “murder, revenge or [the] paranormal,” he writes in an email.

On October 10, he and his LOCAL DORK co-DJ BOB WAGNER (KAT WRIGHT, MOSAIC) team up for BRaiNSCaPes, an improvisational excursion to the outer limits of space and time. The theme of his October 17 date is perhaps the most out there. It’s dubbed Angel Bones and the Filthy Fist, and he partners with TOUCHPANTS’ CHRIS FRIDAY, as well as cellist LAUREN COSTELLO, or OUZKXQLZN, as she’s known professionally.

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Fall Awakening As creatures great and small begin preparing for hibernation,

THE FARMHOUSE TAP & GRILL: Inseldudler (German, oompah), 5:30 p.m., free.

the audacious ensemble pokes its head out of dormancy every so often to remind the world it can

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Ianu (open format), 10 p.m., free.

still throw down when it wants to. An enthralling mix of hip-hop, R&B, acid jazz and old-school

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

funk, the group created a melting pot of sound, heard on its two albums, Charlie’s Dream and

JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

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LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Paul Asbell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

party animals BELIZBEHA are just waking up. A thriving force in Vermont’s music scene in the ’90s,

Void Where Inhibited. Belizbeha play on Saturday, October 5, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. PURPLE: THE PRINCE HITS — UNPLUGGED & STRIPPED add support.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Giovanina Bucci (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free.

THU 10 | FRI 11 | SAT 12

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Brickdrop (album release), Juicebox (funk), 8 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

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ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Matthew Mercury (rock), 7 p.m., free.

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SIDEBAR: Godfather Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: John Fealy (folk), 5:30 p.m., free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Mosaic featuring members of Kat Wright and the Welterweights (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Indie Rumble (improv), 7 p.m., $5. Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Dynohunter, DJ Scott Carlson (EDM), 8:30 p.m., $10.

SAT.5 // BELIZBEHA [FUNK, HIP-HOP]

MONKEY HOUSE: ZONES, Roost (psychedelic, electronic), 8:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

SWEET MELISSA’S: John Lackard Blues Jam, 7:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

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MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): String Band Karaoke, 6 p.m., free.

THU.3

burlington

DELI 126: John Lackard Blues Duo, 9 p.m., free.

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (open format), 10 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Cooie DeFrancesco Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cody Sargent Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Matt Hagen’s Murder Ballads (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Pilaf (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 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.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: DASH (electro-soul, rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Open Mic, 8 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+.

RABBLE-ROUSER: Comedy & Jazz: A Rat-Packish Rabblin’ Good Time, first 7 p.m., free.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Tufa and the Pride, Sunday Face (jam), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): D. Davis and Django Soulo (folk-rock), 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Lilith (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Jason Baker (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Tenth Moutain Division (rock, Americana), 10:30 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Joe Derosa (standup), 7 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.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Charlie Parr, Zack DuPont & Matt Deluca (folk), 7:30 p.m., $12/15.

MONKEY HOUSE: Rainbow Volcano with Audrey Stone, Gillian Siobhan, Lindsey Jane Haddad, Meg Gallagher, Katie Hodges (standup), 7:30 p.m., $3.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

EDSON HILL DINING ROOM & TAVERN: Blackwolf (blues, roots), 6:30 p.m., free.

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.

ZENBARN: Matt Flinner (folk), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Mike Brinkman’s Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Karaoke, 7 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest

BLUE PADDLE BISTRO: Paul Asbell (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

upper valley

BIG FATTY’S BBQ: Pub Sing (singalong), 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Can-Am Jazz Band, 7 p.m., free.

randolph/royalton

BABES BAR: The Chicago-Boston Connection (rock), 6 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

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burlington

ARTSRIOT: Consider the Source, Sad Turtle (progressive rock, jazz), 8:30 p.m., $12.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Ira Friedman (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free. Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Big Mood: A Night of 2010s R&B, 10 p.m., free.

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guitar and drill,” Hagen continues.

Whatever that means. It sounds more experiential and not easily summarized.

During the set, Friday will read selections from DAVID LYNCH’s 1980 masterpiece, The Elephant Man. On October 24, Hagen unveils yet another identity: MATT THE GNAT AND THE GATORS. Not entirely dissimilar to his murder ballads set, Matt the Gnat and the Gators is a narrative-noir act featuring songs about all sorts of blackhearted folks. The night also features MISS SAXY — aka saxophonist CAROLINE O’CONNOR. Finally, he wraps up the frightening affair with SURF SABBATH on Halloween, a surf-rock tribute to BLACK SABBATH. We’ll have more horrific happenings to tell you about throughout October.

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Two new music series arrive in central Vermont on Thursday. The first is a partnership of Waterbury’s Zenbarn and the Berklee College of Music’s American Roots Music Program, which examines rural music from the first half of the 1900s.

The weekly showcase features established artists such as mandolinist and luthier MATT FLINNER, who performs on Thursday, as well as up-and-coming local bluegrass and folk artists.

“It’s a unique partnership that will enable us to leverage the incredible

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Burlington Edible History Tour

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.

AUSTRA, “Beat and the Pulse” TR/ST, “Shoom” ELECTRIC GUEST, “Play With Me” KIMBRA, “Settle Down” MORCHEEBA, “Daylight Robbery”

THU., OCT. 3; SAT., OCT. 5; THU., OCT. 10; SAT., OCT. 12 TOURS START AT THE ECHO CENTER AWNING

Live Story and Poetry SLAM — Reach Magazine Launch Party

THU., OCT. 3 SOAPBOX GALLERY AT THE SODA PLANT, BURLINGTON

Gerry O’Conner and Kevin McElroy THU., OCT. 3 BURLINGTON VIOLIN SHOP

Garifuna Collective Concert

talent and network at Berklee to bring a rotating cast of some of the best musicians in the country to our little town,” Zenbarn co-owner NOAH FISHMAN writes in a press release.

Meanwhile, in Montpelier, laughs and grooves collide at Rabble-Rouser for a new monthly event called Comedy & Jazz: A Rat-Packish Rabblin’ Good Time. Vermont’s Funniest Comedian 2016, KATHLEEN KANZ, hosts the swingin’ affair. A rotating cast of comics will take the mic between short sets from Vermont’s hottest hepcats. The inaugural event features music from Z-Jaz.

FRI., OCT. 4 THE ENGINE ROOM, HARTFORD

Queen City Ghostwalk Darkness Falls Tour FRI., OCT. 4; SAT., OCT. 5; FRI., OCT. 11; SAT., OCT. 12; SUN., OCT. 13 COURTHOUSE PLAZA, BURLINGTON

Fermentation Exploration and Brunch SAT., OCT. 5 CO CELLARS, BURLINGTON

B. Love Family Festival SAT., OCT. 5 RAILYARD APOTHECARY, BURLINGTON

Nature Journaling with Rachel Sargent Mirus

SAT., OCT. 5 GRANGE HALL CULTURAL CENTER, WATERBURY CENTER

The Garifuna Collective Unplugged SAT., OCT. 5 NORTH CHAPEL, BURLINGTON

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FOAM BREWERS: Elizabeth Moen, Henry Finch (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: ivamae (R&B, folk), 7:30 p.m., $5. Jill McCracken, Coral Moons (soul, pop), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (open format), 10 p.m., free.

MARAIS STUDIO: Jack M. Senff, Tyler Daniel Bean, Ouzkxqlzn (indie), 7:30 p.m., $5-10.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Dead Set ’77 (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $10.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Cold Lazarus (jam), 9:30 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.

Alex Cano and Ryan Martin (rock), 7 p.m., free. BIRA (pop, soul), 10 p.m., $5. Cam Gilmour Sunburst Band (jazz), 11:30 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (open jam), 3 p.m., free. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Duncan & Stokes (folk), 7 p.m., free.

THE TAP ROOM AT SWITCHBACK BREWING CO.: The Lloyd Tyler Band (rock), 6 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Joe Derosa (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

1ST REPUBLIC BREWING COMPANY: Laura Rasco (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX EXPERIENCE: Freebo (singersongwriter), 7:30 p.m., $20.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: First Friday: Flannel (drag, eclectic), 9 p.m., $7/10.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Smokey Newfield Project (rock), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Raised By Hippies (rock), 5 p.m., free. CRWD CNTRL (open format), 10 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Quadra (rock), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Jesse Agan (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free.

Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

SHELBURNE VINEYARD: It Takes A Village (standup), 6:30 p.m., $5-100.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Eastern Mountain Time, Danny & the Parts (country), 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Brzowski, Anthony Maintain, Sed One (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Tim Brick (country), 5 p.m., free. Nos4a2 (metal), 9 p.m., $5.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Ginger Wade (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Close to Nowhere (rock), 5 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Dads Talk (storytelling), 7 p.m., $10.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

stowe/smuggs

barre/montpelier

EL TORO: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 7 p.m., free.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Barry Bender (singersongwriter), 11 a.m., free. Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Tenth Moutain Division (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: The Larkspurs (roots), 9 p.m., free.

middlebury area

ESPRESSO BUENO: Kearston Stoddard (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

OTTER CREEK BREWING CO./ THE SHED BREWERY: Madeleine (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Elizabeth Renaud (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free.

DJ LaFountaine (hits), 9:30 p.m., $3.

champlain islands/ northwest

SWEET MELISSA’S: Carmen Lagala Presents: Sam Evans (standup), 6 p.m., free.

14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Squirrel (acoustic), 6 p.m., free.

THE OLD FOUNDRY AT ONE FEDERAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Silas McPrior (rock), 6:30 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Dale and Darcy (Celtic, bluegrass), 6 p.m., free.

upper valley

THE ENGINE ROOM: Garifuna Collective (global), 7 p.m., $15-25.

THE PUBLIC HOUSE AT QUECHEE GORGE: Kind Bud (acoustic), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: The Bayrats (rock), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Justin Friello (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

SAT.5

burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Martin Fogel (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Somebody Told Me: 2000s Indie Night, 10 p.m., free.

FLYNN MAINSTAGE: Randy Rainbow Live! (comedy), 8 p.m., $50-91.50.

FLYNNSPACE: Stand Up, Sit Down & Laugh with Josie Leavitt, Tina Friml, Ash Diggs, Autumn Spencer, Kathleen Kan (standup), 8 p.m., $16/20.

FOAM BREWERS: Phantom Airwave (funk, soul), 9 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Emma June (folk), 7:30 p.m., free. Arc Iris (acoustic) (indie), 9 p.m., $10. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Blanchface (open format), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Bad Accent (folk-rock), 7 p.m., free. Strange Machines, Muscle Tough (jam), 9 p.m., $7.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Second Wind (rock), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs SAT.5 // BIRDIE BUSCH [SINGER-SONGWRITER]

Double Feature

Emily Birdie Busch — or BIRDIE BUSCH, as she’s known professionally — is a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia. Warm and inviting, her meandering

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mad river valley/ waterbury ZENBARN: Terrible Mountain String Band, Saints & Liars (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $8.

middlebury area

ballads and acoustic musings bridge the gap between

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

traditional folk and progressive alt-pop. However,

HATCH 31: Sarah King (blues), 8 p.m., free.

her latest single, “Dreamers,” blends electronics with organic instrumentation, hinting at new directions.

She’s also a photographer and visual artist. Catch Birdie Busch’s evening set on Saturday, October 5, at Radio Bean in Burlington. Earlier in the day at the same venue, she holds a three-hour songwriting workshop that aims to help burgeoning artists dig into their memories to source new work.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Joshua West and Friends (jam), 9:30 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Joe Derosa (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

RADIO BEAN: Birdie Busch Workshop (songwriting workshop), noon, free. Mary McGinniss & the Selkies (folkrock), 6:30 p.m., free. Yuriy and Abby Kolosovskiy (folk, classical), 8:30 p.m., free. Birdie Busch (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., $5.

Dolce, Batter, Cool Person and the Nerds (indie rock), 11:30 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (Latin), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (house), 11 p.m., $5.

REVELRY THEATER: Unrehearsed with Matt Fleury (sketch comedy), 8 p.m., $7/8.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Honey & Soul (jazz, soul), 7 p.m., free.

SMITTY’S PUB: Ryan Hanson (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., free.

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EL TORO: Sergio Torres (Americana, Latin), 7 p.m., free.

AUTUMN RECORDS: Ben Graves, Matthew Kloss, Taka, Weekend Custody, Kranky, Leo from VT, Xavwax (eclectic DJs), 10 a.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Belizbeha, Purple: The Prince Hits — Unplugged & Stripped (funk, hip-hop), 7:30 p.m., $25.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Lee DeWyze, Troy Millette (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Old Tone String Band (Americana), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: The Brazen Youth, Fever Dolls, Father Figuer (indie), 9 p.m., $10/15. 18+.

champlain islands/ northwest THE OLD FOUNDRY AT ONE FEDERAL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: Blue Rock Boys (bluegrass), 6:30 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Tom Caswell Duet (blues), 6 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Wickmoore Quartet, Lowell Wurster (jazz), 10 p.m., free.

STRAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Jeff Allen (standup), 8 p.m., $15-44.

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burlington

HALF LOUNGE: Open Decks, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Amanda Luna (indie, global), 7:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session, 1 p.m., free. Trio Gusto (swing, jazz), 5 p.m., free. Sarah Golley (indie), 7:30 p.m., free.

Brianna Musco (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free. The Outcrops (blue-rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: GaGu, Jawz, Aquatic Underground, Malachi †, Genki, Jahwize, D Fuego (EDM, eclectic), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier THE SKINNY PANCAKE (MONTPELIER): Bluegrass Brunch, 11 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

MON.7

burlington

ARTSRIOT: Trivia Night, 6 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Jack Bandit and Friends (EDM), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 7 p.m., free. Open Mic (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Greg Jacquin (folk), 7 p.m., free. Grannie Magic (folk), 8:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crepes featuring Joe Gingras (standup), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone, 7 p.m.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Open Mic, 6 p.m., free.

TUE.8

burlington

ARTSRIOT: The Moth: Spooky (storytelling), 6:30 p.m., $15.

DELI 126: Tom Pearo (album release), DJ Mae, Zack DuPont (ambient, folk), 8 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Chris Peterman Quartet (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Pullin’ Yo Chain Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., free. Emma Frank (folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Julia and Mike (acoustic), 9:30 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

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REVIEW this Western Terrestrials, The Clearlake Conspiracy (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Dating back to his days with Pariah Beat, Vermont songwriter Nick Charyk has never been shy about wearing his country influences proudly on his tattered-denim sleeves. On The Clearlake Conspiracy, the recently released debut album by his new band Western Terrestrials, Charyk unapologetically lays bare the artists who conspired to inspire him. In fact, most of them show up in the span of a single song: “WWWJD (What Would Waylon Jennings Do?)” The tune is a dead-on pastiche of the late Jennings’ own cheeky nod to bygone honky-tonk heroes, “Are You Sure Hank

Sabrina Comellas, Sabrina (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

Sabrina Comellas is a gifted Burlington-

based singer-songwriter. She has been honing her songs and chops, as one does, through steady gigs at mainstay venues such as Radio Bean and ArtsRiot. While her live show is generally a raw, powerful spectacle, her debut album, Sabrina, is a much different animal: This is lush, slickly produced and ready for prime time.

“Frisson” is the operative word here: Comellas has a voice that induces goose bumps. (I invite any reader to try

Done It This Way?” Indeed, a who’s who of country greats parades through the Terrestrials’ version, either namedropped by Charyk or hinted at through various clever lyrical twists and musical cues. Among others, there’s June and Johnny (Cash and Paycheck, thank you very much), George and Tammy, Hank, Gram and, of course, Willie, Waylon and the boys.

Released in 1975, Jennings’ song was a brazen middle finger to the country music establishment.

Jennings isn’t around to browbeat modern pop-country acts like Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line, so Charyk does the honors himself. “Today’s country singers, they worship their heroes, they say,” he sings with a punch-drunk snarl. “But can you tell me with a straight face that ol’ Waylon woulda done it this way?”

Given Western Terrestrials’ affinity for and adherence to a vintage country aesthetic — from their pedal steel-plated

sound to their cowboy shirts — a cynic might turn that question around on Charyk: Are you sure Waylon woulda done it this way?

It wouldn’t be fair to expect Western Terrestrials or anyone else to live up to Waylon, Willie, et al. After all, they practically invented their own subgenre, outlaw country. But over the course of The Clearlake Conspiracy’s nine songs, Charyk and co. — including Pariah Beat’s entire rhythm section — do deliver a rowdy and entertaining spin on honkytonk that should satisfy country purists and progressives alike by hewing to sonic traditions and writing with modern sensibilities.

The lead track, “Automated Trucker Blues,” is a fine example of that juxtaposition. Fueled by Asa Brosius’ rolling steel, Charyk’s entry to the trucker-song canon bears shades of Robert Earl Keen’s snarky wit. It’s nice to know that we’ll still have good trucker songs when Google inevitably takes over the highways.

Charyk continues to pay homage to the classics throughout the album.

The dusty rocker “Ashes to Ashes” genuflects to Copperhead Road-era Steve

Earle. Bleary-eyed and funny, “One to Remember, Two to Forget” is a drinkin’ tune Paycheck himself might have been proud to write — assuming he’d remember he wrote it. Ditto “Drink You Off My Mind,” on which Charyk, to great effect, sings as though he’s really been trying to forget.

At times, Charyk’s hero worship is heavy-handed, as on “Stranded at the Rodeo.” A nod to the Byrds’ 1968 record Sweetheart of the Rodeo, which introduced Gram Parsons, the song paints the late singer as a honky-tonk Jesus: “And Gram Parsons died so country music could be free,” sings Charyk.

But, more often than not, Charyk and Western Terrestrials channel the spirit of classic country in a way that honors the genre’s timeless appeal. As Charyk sings on closer “Hank Williams’ Cadillac,” “When the radio is playin’ a high and lonesome tune / I get restless, reckless and blue.”

The Clearlake Conspiracy is available on major streaming services. Western Terrestrials play on Saturday, October 5, at Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier.

this out and see if you disagree.) The top of her register is always slightly broken, but she hits her notes with such confidence that it’s extra hot sauce instead of a distraction. When she really lets her pipes rip, it’s all blues. There are no glossy “American Idol” runs here.

Yet her singing is hardly the full extent of her voice: Comellas is a remarkably good songwriter, too. She has a natural knack for building verses that go somewhere; every line has a purpose.

Although her writing is literate and whip smart, it’s also accessible and flat-out catchy. This is a recipe for reaching a huge audience.

The album opens with “Romeo.”

This knockout single cuts to the bone

and mines classic Shakespeare for new, resonant insights. County Tracks blogger Ray Padgett called it “the best Romeo and Juliet song since Dire Straits.” High praise, indeed, but he’s not kidding. The track also features some lovely guitar work by Alex Bennett of Tongue & Cheek.

From there, Comellas threads together a collage of styles, all orbiting around the overstuffed container that is “Americana.” There’s down-tempo folk (“Maybe I Love Them”), jazzy rock ballads (“Don’t Worry I’ll Fix It”) and the haunted panorama of “Remembering,” a showstopping moment on an impressive project.

That leads into the equally strong “Relapse,” a duet that features superb guest vocals from Eric George, who is among Burlington’s most recognizable country music singers. It’s a complex little love song, both bitter and warm, and the duo’s voices make a perfect combination.

Sabrina is also a real landmark for Colin McCaffrey, the engineer and producer who put all this together at his East Montpelier studio, the Greenroom.

His approach really pays off here: Arrangements are huge and spacious, never cluttered or busy.

The album’s two closing cuts hit almost like a single movement. “What the World Looks Like” is a slow burn that approaches gospel. It also features some of the most cutting songwriting on the album and becomes a stunning vocal showcase as it picks up steam. I was floored the first time I heard it.

The lullaby melancholy of “Runaway Bullet” is a perfect closing note. It’s the most stripped-down track on the album, which only makes it more powerful as the curtain drops.

Sabrina is among the very best Vermont debuts I’ve ever heard. Give this a try on Spotify. Today.

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NECTAR’S: Collin Craig and Friends Blues Jam, 6 p.m., free.

Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5/8. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Honky-Tonk Tuesdays with Pony Hustle, 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: CRWD CTRL (house, techno), 7 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ukulele Kids with Joe Beaird, 9:30 a.m., free.

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MONKEY HOUSE: Horseburner, Wolfhand, Sachem (metal), 8 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Molotov, 9:30 p.m., free.

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HATCH 31: Lowell Thompson (roots-rock), 7 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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ARTSRIOT: Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, Ric Wilson (funk, soul), 8:30 p.m., $25.

HALF LOUNGE: Chromatic (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: The Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet, 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.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9:30 p.m., free.

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Apollo Theater in New York City at age 6, did singersongwriter CORY HENRY have an inkling that he’d become the lauded organ maestro he is today? Known for his work in the instrumental jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy, Henry and his current band the FUNK APOSTLES lay down smooth tunes reminiscent of Marvin Gaye and Al Green.

Their latest release, the six-track EP Art of Love, is full of infectious grooves, hypnotic rhythms and booty-shaking anthems. Check out Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles on Wednesday, October 9, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. RIC WILSON opens.

chittenden county CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Meute (marching band), 8:30 p.m., $15/20.

MONKEY HOUSE: Aiming for Enrike (rock), 4 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke with DJ Amanda Rock, 9 p.m., free.

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THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Blues Jam, 6 p.m., free.

ORLANDO’S BAR & LOUNGE: Matthew Mercury (rock), 7 p.m., free.

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RADIO BEAN: Nathan Byrne (Americana), 7 p.m., free. Allison Fay Brown (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Mosaic featuring members of Kat Wright and the Welterweights (jam), 10 p.m., $5.

MOOGS PLACE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Indie Rumble (improv), 7 p.m., $5. Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., free.

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JG: I think the line is fairly solid, to be honest. You can joke about any subject, but it’s important how you do it. It becomes much more difficult to do if you’re not self-aware, aware in general or just not a nice person. It’s true people can and do get upset or offended about almost any subject you might choose.

See Ryan Hamilton and hot-air balloons.

But people should get offended about certain things, and it’s when you can’t understand why that’s a problem.

Having said all that, I’m certainly not the ultimate authority on where the line is or should be. I’m also not a particularly edgy comic, given [that] one of my edgiest jokes is about clementines and 19th-century children.

SD: Choose your superpower: invisibility, flight, shape-shifting, time manipulation, adamantium claws or the ability to communicate with marine life. Explain.

JG: I actually have a joke about this. If I could pick any superpower, it would be telepathy, so I could finally stop pretending I understood what people said after I’ve asked them to repeat themselves three times. Because, at that point, I’m just agreeing with whatever they said. Sure, flying sounds cool, but aside from all the logistical problems it presents, it’s not going to get me out of the dinner I didn’t know I agreed to.

SD: What’s something you could never live without?

JG: The easy answer is probably cookies or sweets, because I love them so much.

But that’s probably not literally true. The more serious answer is other people.

The world can be a lonely place if you don’t have other people to share it with.

Whether it’s laughing, crying or just physically spending time with someone, it makes everything more enjoyable, bearable or fun. Plus, without other people, you don’t have an audience to laugh at the jokes you write. m

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J

ohn Matusz’s Waitsfield studio sits so close to Vermont Route 100 that passing motorists can’t help but notice his outdoor sculptures. Just feet from the road, they beckon like eager emissaries of art. Occasionally people turn around and come back, he says. Maybe even buy something.

The shop, about the size of a double garage, is packed with more sculptures, along with drawings, exhibition posters, tools of the artist’s trade, random doodads and artifacts that hint at Matusz’s wry humor. All of this has accumulated since he bought the property 25 years ago. It looks like a fun place to explore.

Most of Matusz’s sculptures are assertively large and weighty — abstract configurations of welded steel and sometimes stone or other materials that can withstand Vermont’s inclemency. He’s made his name with this kind of work, taking commissions for private and public installations; his sculptures can also be seen at Stowe’s West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park and in exhibitions such as the annual “Exposed” show at the Helen Day Art Center, also in Stowe. But none of this is the reason for a reporter’s visit on a recent weekend.

Matusz, 72, is currently exhibiting seven sculptures at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury, and the medium couldn’t be more surprising if he’d made them of feathers. In fact, these “collage sculptures,” as he calls them, are constructed from cardboard.

Ranging in height from 27 to nearly 70 inches, each titled “Edifice” with a number, they might pass for outré architectural models if not for the glued-on scraps of corrugated cardboard. One piece also sports a petite rectangle of sandpaper and a shard of mirror. If Matusz continued in this vein, one imagines his constructions might get increasingly fanciful, veritable magnets for random detritus.

The exhibition also includes large abstract drawings that employ charcoal, ballpoint and felt-tip pen, and pastel.

These are dynamic exercises in line, volume, perspective and movement. Only one is in full color.

Sitting in his “office” — a space just large enough for a chair, sandwiched between an exceedingly cluttered desk and an unfinished painting he started in the 1970s — Matusz talked about his latest

SD: What were those sculptures?

JM: Abstract welded steel. Two of them I’d painted red. I phased out of painting and into sculpture.

I was a New York State-certified welder — I learned a lot of structural principles. I have an intuitive sense of what you can do with steel. I wanted to make a statement by making them larger.

It’s kind of showing off, showing what you can do. The bigger you make them, the more challenges you have.

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SD: So, cardboard. Were you taking a break [from metal] to play, or do your paper sculptures represent a new direction?

JM: I wouldn’t say “play.” Maybe experimenting. I had some health issues last year and had to take a break from heavy work. At around that time, I went to a collage show at Studio Place Arts [in Barre] that I enjoyed. But it was all two-dimensional, on the wall. I didn’t see any on the floor. I thought I’d make paper sculptural collage.

I made one, just crudely, tearing cardboard and gluing [the pieces] with a hot-glue gun. When I got done, I thought that this is crude — but I liked it.

At first, I would use each [torn] piece immediately. My next phase was ripping a bunch of cardboard so I had a pile of pieces to choose from. Next, rather than ripping, I started cutting cardboard with an X-Acto knife.

People ask me if [the sculptures] are maquettes. They’re not. They are what they are.

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SEVEN DAYS: Why don’t you have a website?

JOHN MATUSZ: [Grimaces] Grimaces] At the risk of embarrassing myself, I have never taken up the computer … I asked other artists how [having a website] translated into sales, and they say not much at all.

SD: Where are you from and when did you to come to Vermont?

JM: Rome, N.Y. I came to Vermont in 1971, winter. I got laid off from work and thought I’d take time off and go skiing.

SD: What’s your art background?

JM: I’m self-taught. As a kid, I drew all the time, representationally — cars, people, horses. [In the 1960s,] everyone was into abstract. I did sell some paintings, but I had more success after transitioning to sculpture. And storage is easy: You just put ’em outdoors.

In 1984, I was a founder of Notch Fine Art Co-op [in Waitsfield]. In those years I was working at a ski resort. I was in Switzerland at a ski-racing camp and got a call

SD: Do you plan to make more?

JM: I’ll make at least one more. My intention is to use that stuff [[points to sheets of honeycomb cardboard leaning against a wall wall]. I get my cardboard from Bisbee’s [Ace Hardware, in Waitsfield]. Those were dividers in a pallet of paint cans.

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SD: Did the relative weightlessness of cardboard liberate your technique?

JM: Not really. But I did build up the base with blocks of wood and a steel plate [so the pieces wouldn’t fall or blow over].

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The difference wasn’t the approach but in the process — tearing a quasi-sturdy material with my bare hands.

My father was a carpenter. As kids, my brother and I were grunts on his work sites. I learned a lot of basic skills … My dad could draw really well; that fascinated me, too. I think that influenced my drawing.

SD: Tell me about your abstract drawings [at Axel’s]. What do you start with? Obviously not from life but an idea in your head.

JM: I just [want to] start a new drawing — that’s what those are all about. I put some lines down, and, when I feel that one of them is the “right” line, I start with that.

My usual medium is charcoal. The two drawings on either end [of the gallery wall] are the newest, from 2018. They’re different because I began drawing with a ballpoint pen, then a felt-tip pen. When I decided to make [the composition] pop more, I’d go into shading.

This process is my latest drawing technique. You can see some [pen] lines, some mistakes, but that’s all right.

SD: The artist’s hand is visible.

JM: Yeah. Some people like that.

SD: How do you figure out what prices to put on stuff?

JM: Basically, experience over the decades. With the cardboard works, the prices are low. People don’t value the material … people see a cardboard sculpture as opposed to bronze.

SD: The durability. And yet all works on paper are fragile and have to be protected.

JM: Yeah. A lot of work is fragile — glass, clay … But I didn’t have the nerve to put $2,000 on them or whatever. I believe the drawings have more salability. m This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.

Contact: pamela@sevendaysvt.com

INFO John Matusz collage sculptures and drawings, on view through October 26 at Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury. axelsgallery.com

CALL TO ARTISTS 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, August 10 and 11 and October 12 and 13. Deadline just before each show. For info, email artinthepark@chaffeeartcenter. org or call 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland.

CALL TO ARTISTS: ‘DARK MATTER’: This 11th annual juried group exhibition invites artists to interpret the unknown, or perhaps the known world in this time of political, social and climatological distress. Artists may submit up to six pieces of work.

Application at spacegalleryvt. com. Deadline: October 6. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, Burlington.

Free to enter; $15 if work accepted. Info, 578-2512.

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR ‘CHILDHOOD’: We are interested in seeing images that reflect memories of childhood, whether through allusion to your own experience or your current experience with a child.

All capture and processing methods are welcome. More info at photoplacegallery.com/ online-juried-shows/childhood.

PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury.

Through October 14. $39 for up to 5 images, $6 each additional image. Info, photos@ photoplacegallery.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS: MURAL OPPORTUNITIES: Local nonprofit Arts So Wonderful has a graffiti-abatement program giving artists a chance to make public art and beautify Burlington. There are several current opportunities for artists to collaborate on murals around town before the winter weather comes, as well as plan for spring projects.

Various Burlington and Winooski locations. Through October 31. Info, artssowonder ful2@gmail.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS: BOTANICAL BLITZ: During the coldest months of winter, the gallery will turn into a botanical refuge with paintings and drawings, sculptural works and installations that depict the plant, insect and animal worlds.

We are looking for new work, in traditional and nontraditional media, for an exhibition January 21 to March 7, 2020.

Deadline: November 15. For details, visit studioplacearts. com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 / free for SPA members.

Info, 479-7069.

CELEBRATE! SPA ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW: SPA invites its members to share new work in a major show during the holiday gift-giving season, displayed on all three floors.

Deadline: Contact SPA at 479-7069 or studioplacearts. com/calls-to-artists by October 11 to sign up. Exhibit dates:

November 13 to December 28. Studio Place Arts, Barre.

Free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069.

ECOSYSTEM SERVICES THROUGH AN ARTIST’S EYE: The Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District and the Memphremagog Arts Collective are looking for artists of all types to submit work around the theme of ecosystem services and agriculture. The juried exhibition will open on April 3, 2020, at the MAC Center for the Arts in downtown Newport. More info at vacd.org/conservationdistricts/orleans-county or emily.irwin@vt.nacdnet. net. Memphremagog Arts Collaborative, Newport.

Through December 31. Free.

Info, 624-7022.

PHOTO CONTEST: Photographers are invited to enter up to three submissions of photos taken in Vermont between January 1 and November 22, the deadline date. Must attend at least one meeting of River Arts Photo Coop to qualify. Winning images will be in an exhibit; prizes given. Visit RiverArtsVT.org for full submission guidelines, and submit images to info@ RiverArtsVT.org. River Arts, Morrisville. Free.

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GILES CLEMENT: “Slightly Larger Than Life, Floating on Glass,” largeformat portraits using ambrotype by the longtime photographer whose collection includes images of such celebrities as Elvis Costello, Regina Spektor, Kris Kristofferson and more. LeZot Camera Shop, Burlington, Friday, October 4, 5-11 p.m.

Info, 652-2400.

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‘DIMENSIONS OF CONNECTION’: An ongoing collaboration of performance and multimedia artist Anna Huff and creative media faculty member Al Larsen that explores how the human psyche coexists with emerging technology practices. Interactive media, performance and sculptural props invite playful exploration. Performance and reception: Wednesday, October 9, 5-7 p.m. October 9-31. Free.

Info, 865-8980. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

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‘EARTH PRESS PROJECT: DISPATCH FROM GAIA’: The culmination of the collaborative installation of artist Nancy Winship Milliken and Vermont poet laureate Chard diNiord, which has been in the Saint Michael’s Natural Area since late August. Artist talk: Thursday, October 3, 5 p.m., in Cheray 101. Reception: Thursday, October 3, 6-7 p.m., with a reading by deNiord at 6:30 p.m. October 3-November 1. Info, 654-2851. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College in Colchester.

barre/montpelier

ADELAIDE MURPHY TYROL: “Anatomy of a Pond,”

‘GRAPHIC NOVELS TO WATCH OUT FOR’: Vermont cartoonist Alison Bechdel, author of best-selling memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomedy, talks about what makes comics a powerful medium for addressing and challenging oppression.

Presented by the Fleming Museum of Art. Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, October 2, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-0750.

Dana Simson It’s increasingly common for artists to take up the cause

of endangered species, and for good reason. But perhaps not many use the medium

of ceramics. In an exhibition titled “the animals are innocent” at Middlebury’s Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Maryland artist, author and environmentalist Dana Simson presents ceramic boats as well as paintings featuring animals and a message. Unlike grim images of starving polar bears and plastic-entangled turtles, however, Simson’s works are gaily colorful and kind of adorable. But if her folk-art

acrylic paintings and drawings, including larger fineart paintings and small natural history armature illustrations. Reception: Thursday, October 3, 5:30-7 p.m. October 3-December 31. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

style is beguiling, her goal is serious: to show that animals are losing habitat and food

JANIE COHEN: “Rogue Cloth Work,” hand-stitched pieces of old cloth combined and transformed into new textile assemblages with new contexts.

Reception: Thursday, October 10, 4:30-7 p.m. October 2-December 27. Info, 828-0749. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

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SHOW 35: Recent works by members of Montpelier’s sole collective art gallery. Reception: Friday, October 4, 4-8 p.m. October 4-November 30.

Info, info@thefrontvt.com. The Front in Montpelier.

mad river valley/waterbury ‘BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL’: Juried paintings by

members of the Vermont Watercolor Society illustrate diverse styles and techniques. Reception and awards ceremony: Sunday, October 20, 3-5 p.m. October 5-December 21. Free. Info, 496-6682.

Vermont Festival of the Arts Gallery in Waitsfield.

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ELLEN GRANTER: “Creatures Great and Small,” paintings inspired by the Massachusetts artist’s observations and love of wildlife that inhabits the New England coastline. Reception: Friday, October 4, 5-7 p.m. October 4-31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

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SUE LAWRENCE & ANDREW WILLIAMS: Oil paintings with a fall foliage theme by the Claremont, N.H., artists. Reception: Friday, October 4, 5-7 p.m.

October 4-31. Info, 295-0808. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

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‘’90S REIGN’: Work by students in the animation and illustration program. October 2-November 14.

Info, 626-6487. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon in Lyndonville.

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resources, and suffering as a result of pollution and the climate crisis. Through January 11. Pictured: “tippy canoe and migrants to….”

DOUG TRUMP: “By Rail,” 12 oil and mixed-media works on repurposed wood. October 4-February 9.

FAFNIR ADAMITES: “Interfere (with),” a sculptural installation created with felted wool and burlap that focuses on intergenerational trauma and generational emotional turmoil. October 4-March 7. GORDON MEINHARD: “The Lives of Tables,” modernist still life paintings of tables that appear to become more animated as the series progresses, by the cofounder of the museum. October 4-March 7. MARÍA ELENA GONZÀLEZ: “Tree Talk,” an installation that uses rubbings and tracings of birch bark as templates for laser-cutting paper piano rolls. October 4-February 9. THELMA APPEL: “Observed/Abstract,” a survey of the career of a cofounder of the Bennington College Summer Painting Workshop, whose work now centers on the tarot. Reception: Friday, October 4, 5:30 p.m. October 4-February 9. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

ART EVENTS ARTIST TALK: JOHN EDMONDS: The Mollie Ruprecht Fund for Visual Arts presents the American photographer, who first came to public recognition with his intimate portraits of lovers, close friends, and strangers; and whose work explores themes of identity, community and desire. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Thursday, October 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2014.

BANK STREET BLOCK PARTY: CEDO and Burlington City Arts host a party to celebrate the community’s creative talent as more than 20 local artists paint murals. A Single Pebble will be available for

VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

lunch and dinner; games all day; live music by Barbacoa 5 to 7 p.m. Downtown Burlington, Friday, October 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, October 5.) Free. Info, wclavelle@burlingtonvt.gov.

BCA SUMMER ARTIST MARKET: A contemporary outdoor market that offers unique handmade items

by Vermont artists including ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, games, clothing, accessories and more.

Burlington City Hall, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to browse. Info, 865-7166.

‘DRAWING FROM THE PAST: A COMICS WORKSHOP’: Artist Marek Bennett presents a hands-on comicscreation lab. Register at specialcollections.uvm. edu/even…/comics_workshop_2019. Billings Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, Friday, October 4, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2138.

ESSEX ART LEAGUE MEETING: The arts group’s monthly meeting includes social and business time and a guest speaker or presentation. First Congregational Church Essex, Essex Junction, Thursday, October 3, 9-11 a.m.

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, October 4, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.

FIRST THURSDAYS: The monthly event features four AIR Artists in multiple media. AIR Gallery, St. Albans, Thursday, October 3, 4:30-7 p.m. Info, 528-5222.

FREE FIRST FRIDAYS: Once a month visitors are welcome to view the exhibitions without a 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, October 4, 5-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 952-1056.

ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY PAMELA POLSTON. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES.

THE GREAT GOOSE EGG AUCTION: An eggcentric auction featuring ovoid works of art by artists from around the world, in support of Open Fields School in Thetford. Preview begins 4:30 p.m. during White River Junction’s First Friday; doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday for 1 p.m. auction. Phone and absentee bidding available at openfields.org/egg_auction. html. Newberry Market, White River Junction, Friday, October 4, 4:30-8 p.m., and Saturday, October 5, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, info@openfields.org.

HUNTINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL: Artwork by more than 20 local artists, including ceramics, woven and printed clothing, jewelry, paintings and photography.

Silent auction of art, crafts and services, plus cookout, Stone Corral beer tasting, live music and art activities for all ages. Various Huntington locations, Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, huntingtontownhall@gmail.com.

INFOGRAPHICS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: A hands-on graphic ally hackathon with Jessical Bellamy demonstrates how to tell visual data stories to inspire policy change and mobilize information at the grassroots level. Noble Lounge, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Wednesday, October 9, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 866-934-8232.

MANCHESTER FALL ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL: The 31st annual event features work by 140 artists and artisans, as well as specialty foods and Vermont wines and spirits. The Field at Riley Rink, Manchester Center, Friday, October 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, October 6, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $10.

MFA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN RESIDENCY: RETURNING STUDENT WORK ON DISPLAY: The program’s fall residency features public lectures by guest designers and exhibitions of student work. Alumni Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Wednesday, October 9, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Info, 866-934-8232.

MFA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS EXHIBITION: ALCHEMY: The Vermont College of Fine Art program’s fall residency features exhibitions of student work, as well as public lectures by guest designers. College Hall Gallery, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, Tue., October 8, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 866-934-8232.

OPEN ART STUDIO: Seasoned makers and first-timers alike convene to paint, knit and craft in a friendly environment. Bring a table covering for messy projects. Swanton Public Library, Tuesday, October 8, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, swantonartscouncil@ gmail.com.

OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND AT THE FESTIVAL GALLERY: The self-guided tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, print makers, potters,

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ART SHOWS

furniture makers, weavers, iron workers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Free map published by the Vermont Crafts Council is available at tourist Info centers, galleries and studios, and on the VCC website, Vermont Festival of the Arts Gallery, Waitsfield, Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, October 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-6682.

RICHMOND ART CRAWL: Radiate Art Space holds its first annual crawl, as part of Open Studio Weekend, along Bridge Street to celebrate fall with local artists and craftspeople. Richmond Town Hall, Sunday, October 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, richmondartcrawl@gmail.com.

SWINGING BOOK PARTY: Readings by Susan Z. Ritz, author of A Dream to Die For, and Kathryn Davis, author of The Silk Road, as well as music by Umlaut and light refreshments. Studio Place Arts, Barre, Saturday, October 5, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 479-7069.

TALKS: ‘GOING UP THE COUNTRY’: In conjunction with the current exhibit, Vermont singer-songwriter and state Sen. Dick McCormack (D-Windsor) performs “When the Hippies Moved Next Door”; Chris Anderson discusses the former Whipple Hollow Cannery in West Rutland; and Andy Snyder discusses the early days of the Rutland County Farmers Market. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, Friday, October 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info, 775-0356.

TOURS OF THE HISTORIC BARN HOUSE: The Barn House consists of a granary and a cow barn, built around the turn of the 19th century and now conjoined. The tour features a special exhibit: “Travels of the Intrepid Couple: Stories, Art and Adventures of Lydia and Jack Clemmons.” Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. $10. Info, 765-560-5445.

UNDERHILL IRONWORKS FALL OPEN STUDIO: Experience more than 50 welded steel sculptures that explore various themes. Gerald K. Stoner Sculpture, Underhill, Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, October 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 324-3897.

WINOOSKI COMMUNITY MURAL PAINTING: The City of Winooski and nonprofit Arts So Wonderful invite the community to contribute to a mural under the Main Street Bridge on three occasions. Picnics welcome. Various Winooski locations, Saturday, October 5, noon-3 p.m.; and Sunday, October 6, noon-3 p.m. Info, volunteer@winooskivt.gov.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

f AARON STEIN: “Off the Map,” work created using old license plates and found objects by the local artist. Closing reception: Friday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 863-6458.

Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

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.

ART HOP JURIED SHOW: A group exhibition of works selected by a guest juror, with first, second and third prize winners. Open during Flynn performances or by appointment. Through November 30. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

‘BE STRONG AND DO NOT BETRAY YOUR SOUL’: Photographs by 47 artists from the collection of Light Work, a nonprofit based in Syracuse, N.Y., that explore topics of politics, social justice, identity and visibility. ‘RESIST! INSIST! PERSIST!’: Curated by UVM students in a fall 2018 art history class, the exhibit draws works primarily from the museum’s collection to explore how historical and contemporary artists have countered adversity and hardship with empowerment and expression. Through December 13. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont in Burlington.

Presents

BEATRIX REINHARDT: “Whispers: Can You Hear the Enemy?” the culminating exhibition by the German artist-in-residence of works that explore the relationships among space, memory and history.

Through October 2. Info, dheffern@champlain.edu.

Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

DAVID HOLUB: Digital illustrations that combine words, images, whimsy, heartbreak and humor.

Through November 30. Info, 862-9647. The Daily Planet in Burlington.

GARRETT MORIN: “Crowd Sorcery,” new works in pastel by the New York-based artist inspired

by Neolithic monuments to the dead. Through November 16. Info, 233-2943. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington.

f MARTIN SEEHUUS: “Far Away and Moving Very Fast,” paintings that focus on playful honesty.

Reception: Friday, October 4, 5-8 p.m. Through November 30. Info, 391-4083. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

MERCHE BAUTISTA: “Of Joy and Other Acts of Resistance,” mixed-media installations that represent female identity by the Spanish-Mexican artist. Through October 30. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington.

SCOTT ANDRÉ CAMPBELL: “Distribution,” mixedmedia geometric abstractions that create order from chaos. Through October 31. Info, 324-0014.

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‘IN THEIR ELEMENT’: An installation of sculptures on the museum grounds by contemporary artists Rodrigo Nava, Jonathan D. Ebinger and Dan Snow.

Curated by Carolyn Bauer. Through October 31. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

‘JOEL BARBER & THE MODERN DECOY’: The first major exhibition to explore the life, collections and artwork of Barber (1876-1952), with objects including decoys, drawings, photographs and watercolor paintings from the museum’s collection. Through January 12, 2020. ‘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, drawings, and postcard paintings. Through October 20. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

MYLISSA KOWALSKI DAVIS AND FIONA COOPER FENWICK: Vermont landscape paintings. Through October 13. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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‘POLLINATE THIS!’: How can art explore, examine and express pollination — metaphorical and otherwise? Experience how Vermont artists and photographers view pollination. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

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f VALERIE HIRD: “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore,”

new paintings by the Burlington artist that explore cultural mythologies and the roles they play in our perceptions of each other. Artist talk: Friday, October 4, 4 p.m. Through October 15. Info, 9853848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

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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.

AMY DAVENPORT: “Visual Splendor: Travels in Northern India,” photographs of architecture, street life, the Taj Mahal and women. Through October 20.

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‘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. ‘STRUCTURES’: An exhibition repurposing the museum’s historic spaces as settings for contemporary art features work by Meg Walker, Axel Stohlberg, Dennis Versweyveld, Judith Rey, Steve Hadeka, Rob Hitzig and Yoko Ono. An international exhibition of mail art is in the Tourist Cabin. Through October 27. Info, 877-3406.

Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

‘CONDUITS’: Painters Liz Hawkes deNiord and Richard Heller and collodion print photographer Rachel Portesi explore underlying realities in their artworks. Through October 31. Info, 828-3291.

Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

‘ROCK SOLID XIX’: An annual, since 2000, showcase of stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists, and other work that depicts the beautiful qualities of stone. DAMARISCOTTA ROUELLE: “Humanity – No Fear of the Other and the Good Life,” recent paintings. Third floor gallery. TUYEN MY NGUYEN: “Perspective,” installations made from tautly strung thread and string that explore scale differences in small and large configurations. Second floor gallery.

Through November 2. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

‘CONJURING THE DEAD: SPIRIT ART IN THE AGE OF RADICAL REFORM’: Photographs and original drawings acquired by Solomon Wright Jewett (1808-94), a Vermont farmer, legislator and spiritualist who claimed supernatural powers, including bringing back the deceased. DANA SIMSON: “The animals are innocent,” mixed-media/ceramic sculptures and paintings featuring animals that address loss of habitat and food sources, among other perils.

Through January 11, 2020. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

ELIZABETH NELSON: “Northward,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Curated by Studio Place Arts.

Through December 14. Info, info@studioplacearts. com. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

GALEN CHENEY & TESSA O’BRIEN: Mixed-media paintings. f NORTHERN VERMONT ARTIST ASSOCIATION: A group show featuring works by members of the longtime artists’ organization.

Reception: Thursday, October 3, 5-7 p.m. Through November 1. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

HANNAH MORRIS: “Waiting to Happen,” a solo exhibition of new collages, composed of magazine photos and paper detritus, by the Barre artist.

Through October 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

GUILD OF VERMONT FURNITURE MAKERS: Fine furniture by master craftsmen George Ainley, James Becker, Chris Ericson, Bob Gasperetti, Dale Helms, Dave Hurwitz, David Lewis, Matthew Ogelby and George Sawyer. Through October 8. Info, 279-5558.

Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier.

‘MONKEYS, MISSILES AND MUSHROOMS’: Paintings and drawings by Marina Epstein that reflect the artist’s life in Vermont and exotic tropical influences from living in the Yucatan. Through October 30.

Info, 229-6297. Capitol Region Visitors Center in Montpelier.

f KATHRYN WYATT: “The Cemeteries of Addison County,” photography. Reception: Saturday, October 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 458-2603.

Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury.

‘Conduits’ At the Vermont Arts Council’s Spotlight Gallery, works by three

artists speak to the essence of art appreciation itself. Painters Richard Heller and Liz

‘NORMAN ROCKWELL’S ARLINGTON: AMERICA’S HOME TOWN’: An exhibit chronicling Rockwell and other artists who lived in Arlington, as well as many local residents who posed for the scenes of everyday life they portrayed. A collaborative effort of the Canfield Gallery and the Russell Collection of Vermontiana. Through January 31, 2020. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

Hawkes deNiord and wet plate collodion print photographer Rachel Portesi “challenge the

f ‘REVISION’: A group exhibition of more than

peer through. Portesi uses an evocative 19th-century photographic technique that may

20 artists who cut, edit, stitch, forge, sculpt and assemble alternate views of the world through a variety of materials and styles, stretching the limits of ordinary perception. Closing reception: Sunday, October 6, 3-5 p.m. Through October 6. Info, 223-6613. The Kent Museum in Calais.

SUSAN WAHLRAB AND CHRIS MILLER: ‘UNCHARTED’: After a lifetime of artistic investigations, the central Vermont artists leap into uncharted waters with challenging materials, subject matter and presentation. Through November 22. Info, 738-3667. The Garage Cultural Center in Montpelier.

‘THE WAR OF IDEAS’: Propaganda posters from the collections, spanning the Civil War to World War II and illustrating everything from recruitment to support on the homefront. Through October 25. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre.

stowe/smuggs

2019 SMALL WORKS SHOW: An annual exhibition that celebrates the little things, in 2D and 3D pieces 24 inches or less. Through November 9. DUNCAN JOHNSON: “Horizons,” a new body of work using reclaimed wood, assembled into abstract, 2D compositions. Through October 13. Info, 253-8943.

West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

BRIAN FEKETE: “Quixotica,” an exhibition of five large-scale oil paintings on canvas that explore abstraction, gesture and color. Through December 20. Info, 881-0418. 571 Projects in Stowe.

‘EXPOSED!’: The 28th annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, featuring works on the gallery lawn.

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viewer to engage with the works, discovering connected meaning beyond what is seen,” according to a gallery statement. Heller’s paintings most literally hew to the theme with extraordinary spatial depth and infinite networks that seem equally rooted in mathematics and biology. Hawkes deNiord creates deeply layered paintings, allowing luminescence to inspire viewers to question their relationship to hair — and perhaps to pine for the heyday of analog photography. Through October 31. Pictured: “Homage to Bourgeois” by Portesi.

Vasilis Zografos that reveal the medium’s enduring relevance in today’s digital-image culture. Through November 9. ‘UNBROKEN CURRENT’: Photography, painting, sculpture and mixed-media works by Mildred Beltré, Sanford Biggers, Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, Rashid Johnson, Harlan Mack and Carrie Mae Weems investigate cultural and personal identity, social justice, and history. Through November 9. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

mad river valley/waterbury

HEARTBEET LIFESHARING FIBER ARTS: Collaborative works of fiber artists and the therapeutic woodworking studio at the lifesharing communities in Hardwick and Craftsbury that include adults with developmental disabilities. f JENNIFER HUBBARD: “The View From Here,” landscape paintings featuring scenes from Lamoille and Orleans counties. Reception: Thursday, November 14, 5-7 p.m. Through December 27. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

GREEN MOUNTAIN PHOTO SHOW: An annual group exhibition of color and black-and-white photography by amateurs and professionals alike. Through October 6. Info, 496-6682. Big Red Barn Gallery at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield.

JANET VAN FLEET: “Long Thoughts,” mixed-media work by the Cabot artist. Through October 11. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University in Johnson.

‘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.

‘BODY BEAUTIFUL’: Two-dimensional artwork appreciating the diversity of the human form. Viewing hours by chance or appointment. Through October 12. Info, 244-4168. Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center.

CAROL EBERLEIN: New pastel paintings by the Waitsfield artist. Through October 19. Info, 244-7036.

Waterbury Public Library.

MUSEUMLAB: A diverse array of pieces from the museum’s collection selected by professors from a variety of disciplines; visitors are invited to observe the reactions sparked when this “teaching laboratory” displays art supporting various college courses. Through December 8. Info, 443-5258.

Middlebury College Museum of Art. PETER K.K. WILLIAMS: Oil paintings including landscapes inspired by Vermont, Lake Champlain and the rainforest of Costa Rica, as well as recreations based upon Paleolithic cave paintings from France. Through November 10. Info, 382-9222.

Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

f T.J. CUNNINGHAM & HELEN SHULMAN: “Ingress,” realist and abstracted landscape paintings, respectively. Reception and artist talk: Friday, October 4, 5-7 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 9897419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

‘VOTES … FOR WOMEN?’: An exhibition of vintage photographs, banners and memorabilia that coincides with the 100th anniversary of the campaign to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920. Through December 8. Info, 443-6433. Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College.

rutland/killington

‘ART OF FIRE’: An all-media exhibit by members.

Through November 5. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

‘GOING UP THE COUNTRY’: Juried works by member artists including woodcuts by Mary Azarian, oil paintings by Kathleen Kolb, paintings and sculptures

by Susan and Patrick Farrow, Yvonne Daly’s painted, embroidered and silk-screened clothing, and much more. Through November 1. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

‘HUMAN NATURE/NATURE HUMAN’: Paintings by Deborah Brown that focus on a lone female character; and paintings by Mark Barry that provide poignant recognition of the humor, warmth and universality of everyday experience. Weekends only. Through October 13. Info, 583-5832. Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

SCULPTFEST2019: Site-specific sculptures by nearly a dozen artists, guest-curated by Bill Wolff. Through October 20. Info, 438-2097. The Carving Studio & Sculpture Center in West Rutland.

JOHN MATUSZ: Collage sculptures made from cardboard and ranging in size from 27 to nearly 70 inches tall, as well as large-scale abstract drawings in charcoal, pen and pastel. Through October 26. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

BARBARA WATERS & TUYEN MY NGUYEN: “Where Do You Draw the Line?” an exhibition of paintings and installation that explores how borders affect habitat.

Through October 6. Info, greentaraspace@gmail.com.

GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

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ART SHOWS

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‘ELEMENTS OF GLASS: FROM THE WORKSHOP OF SIMON PEARCE’: A collaborative exhibition with the renowned Vermont glassmaker explores the transformation from sand to glass, from design to finished product. Through March 31, 2020.

Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

RACHEL GROSS: “Through the Curve,” new prints.

Through October 28. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

WENDY KLEMPERER, MIRANDA THOMAS & JACKIE PADICH: Paintings and sculpture that incorporate natural imagery. Through January 5, 2020. Free with museum admission. Info, 359-5000. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center in Quechee.

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f CAROLYN MECKLOSKY: “Dream Portraits,”

expressionist paintings celebrating the former Dream Café community in Johnson. Closing reception: Friday, October 4, 5-7 p.m. Through October 5. Info, carolynmecklosky@gmail.com. 3rd Floor Gallery in Hardwick.

DIANNE SHULLENBERGER: “Outdoor Influences,” works in fabric, thread, grasses, twigs and bark that capture the essence of the natural world. Through October 27. Info, 533-2000. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

ELIZABETH ROBBINS: “We Will Always Be One,” works in stained glass. Through October 5. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

‘FROM GRANITE TO GOLD’: An exhibit examining the life of Burdean Sebert (1900-95), the daughter of a local stonecutter who became an performer in a touring company, an Emmy winner for a TV show in Ohio, and then an instructor of drama and public speaking in Montpelier. Through October 17. Info, 472-8555. Hardwick Historical Society.

‘ICELAND’: Eight large paintings regarding Iceland

by Elizabeth Nelson. Through October 19. Info, 535-3031. Bread and Puppet Theater in Glover.

‘THE PIVOT AND THE BLADE: AN INTIMATE GLANCE AT SCISSORS’: A collection of objects that explore the long human relationship to scissors, their design, and their myriad professional, creative, superstitious, violent and domestic uses. Through December 31. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

brattleboro/okemo valley

‘ALCHEMY: METAL, MYSTERY AND MAGIC’: A group show featuring sculptures and painting by Jeanne Carbonetti, Sabrina Fadial, Alexandra Heller, Peter Heller, Pat Musick, Dan O’Donnell, Gerald Stoner and Johny Swing. Through February 29, 2020. Info, 258-3992. The Great Hall in Springfield.

‘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. $10. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

NATALJA KENT: ‘Movement Artifact,” large-scale, camera-less “photographs” created with direct application of light to paper in the darkroom.

Through November 1. Info, 251-5130. Epsilon Spires in Brattleboro.

manchester/bennington

22ND ANNUAL NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: Outdoor sculptures and gallery exhibits featuring 41 artists throughout the historic village. Through November 3. Info, 4309715. Various locations around North Bennington.

‘CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN REGIONALISM: VERMONT PERSPECTIVES’: Using works from the center’s permanent collection, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the framework of regionalism and the role art plays in society; guest-curated

by Ric Kasini Kadour. Through October 20. RON ROSENSTOCK: “Sacred Places,” photographs of locations around the world where people have gathered to pray or be inspired. Through October 20. STEPHANIE KOSSMANN: “The 3:30 Project,” a solo exhibition of 30 abstract portraits developed from an appreciative inquiry with trauma survivors.

More info at stephaniekossman.art. Through October 6. Info, 782-9426. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘VISIBLE IN VERMONT: OUR STORIES, OUR VOICES’: A multigenerational photo and story exhibition highlighting the experiences of people of color living in or attending school in Vermont. Through December 30. JANE STICKLE QUILT: The annual exhibition of the fragile 1893 sampler quilt created by the 19th-century Vermont stitcher. Through October 14. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

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KATARINA BURIN: “Authorship, Architecture, Anonymity: The Impossible Career of Petra Andrejova-Molnàr,” an installation exploring the career of the fictional 20th-century modernist designer, addressing the erasure of women from the canon. Through October 13. Info, 442-5401.

Suzanne Lemberg Usdan Gallery in Bennington.

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‘AN ARCHIVE OF FEELING’: A group exhibition of photography, sculpture, painting, textiles and installation that ask what we hold and what materials are able to hold us. Artists include Lydia Kern, Caitlin LaDolce, Rachel Elizabeth Jones, Wylie Garcia, Janie Cohen, Josh Urban Davis, Morris Fox and Marina Leybishkis. Curated by J. Turk. Through November 3. Info, seth@chandler-arts.org. Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

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‘COLORS IN LIFE’: More than 30 paintings by the Connecticut River Chapter of the Vermont Watercolor Society. Through November 10. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library in Tunbridge Village.

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f DEBORAH SACKS: “Cats, Landscapes & Figures,” mixed-media prints by the local artist. Reception: Friday, October 25, 6 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

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JANET VAN FLEET: “Hanging Around,” mixedmedia constructions of found materials. Through November 9. Info, 685-4699. North Common Arts in Chelsea.

KATE EMLEN: “Breathe the Wind,” paintings large and small, inspired from immersion in nature.

Through December 20. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery in South Royalton.

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LAURA BOYAJIAN: “Body of Work,” expressive drawings and paintings; sales to benefit AVA. Through October 12. MARY ADMASIAN: “Marked,” mixedmedia sculptural works that symbolize the tension between outer and inner lives. Through October 2.

PAMELA TARBELL: “What Is on Your Balcony?” oil paintings inspired by Spanish architecture. Through October 2. ROB HITZIG: “Rough/Polished,” paintings and painted sculpture that use contrasting textures to express emotions, feelings and experiences that are beyond words. Through October 2. ROSEMARY CONROY: “Love at First Sight,” colorful paintings that celebrate the natural world and wildlife.

Through October 2. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. m

You are hereby notified that a Hearing Officer of the Vermont Public Utility Commission, Stephanie Hoffman, Staff Attorney, will conduct a Public Hearing on the petition on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Jericho Fire Department, 420 Vermont Route 15, Underhill, VT 05489. A presentation will begin at 6:30 P.M. hosted by the Vermont Department of Public Service where ER Jericho Gravel Solar, LLC will describe the project and answer questions about project details. The Public Hearing will be held immediately following, but no earlier than 6:45 P.M. The above hearing location is handicapped accessible. Any person with a disability who wishes to attend and will need special accommodation should contact the Public Utility Commission (802-828-2358) by no later than October 7, 2019 if they will need that accommodation.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may submit written comments using the Public Utility Commission’s website at www.epuc.vermont.gov, via email to puc.clerk@vermont.gov, or via regular mail sent to Vermont Public Utility Commission, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2701. Please include the case number 19-3257-PET when submitting written comments.

Information about the site visit (which will occur on the same day as the public hearing) will be posted on the calendar on the Public Utility Commission’s website.

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here’s an amazing moment in The Sound of Silence as surprising, revelatory and simply inspired as anything I’ve seen this year. In fact, I can’t recall seeing anything last year that approaches its canny psychological clout.

Peter Sarsgaard plays a sort of sonic scientist, a tweedy, bearded type who’s made what he believes to be a monumental discovery.

After years of researching the relationship between environmental sound and human behavior, he’s arrived at the conclusion that different parts of New York City produce ambient tones in different keys, and that these geographic registers influence people’s interior lives. In other words, you are what you hear.

Based on everything that’s happened up to this point in the movie, audiences have every reason to believe Peter Lucian is on to something colossal. He pays the bills by offering his services as a “house tuner.” Customer after mystified customer calls to thank him for curing their depression or anxiety by identifying the one discordant buzz or hum in their home’s subtle symphony of sounds produced by appliances, faucets, clocks, light fixtures, electrical current and street noise.

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In addition to a satchel of tuning forks, Lucian appears to have a sixth sense. Or pitch beyond perfect. Possibly both. The dude definitely looks like he knows what he’s doing, and it’s fascinating to watch him do it.

What really drives Lucian, though, is a yearning for academic validation. He has recently submitted a paper on his findings to the New American Journal of Sound (available at an imaginary newsstand near you). When he doesn’t hear back, he decides to attend a lecture given by the publication’s editor, an authority on audio science (Tina Benko) and approach her afterward. Which occasions the moment I find so amazing.

Actually, it’s more like a few seconds. Lucian intercepts the woman, who clearly has somewhere else to be, and introduces himself. When he mentions the title of his article, she registers who he is and stammers, “I honestly didn’t think we’d have a chance to talk.” He practically blushes before replying, “Thank you,” assuming that her words signal admiration.

Then, in an instant, his universe is upended.

“No,” the editor clarifies, “I didn’t think you were serious.” She proceeds to extricate herself from the encounter, trailing bits of Lucian’s crumbled world in her wake. It’s impossible to overstate the range of emotions Sarsgaard communicates here with a few understated shifts in expression.

SOUND MIND Sarsgaard turns in a quietly powerful performance as an eccentric who hears things for a living.

Rashida Jones gives a remarkable performance as a deceptively fragile client whose domestic demons elude Lucian’s insight. The two grow close. Initially, she’s impressed by his confidence and intrigued by his mind. But by the final act, she’s repaired herself sufficiently to call BS, turning the tables on the house tuner in a scene of quiet power. He lays out his theory about how sounds influence behavior, and she pushes back. And more, she offers insight to free Lucian from demons of his own.

Movie-critic law prohibits going into more detail. So I’ll say only that this debut feature

Abominable ★★★★

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he latest from DreamWorks Animation, Abominable is the third animated yeti movie to hit theaters in roughly a year (after Smallfoot and Missing Link). If the concept of a cuddly abominable snowman (perfect for merchandising!) doesn’t exactly feel fresh, the movie is a landmark in another sense.

A Chinese coproduction with Pearl Studio, Abominable takes place in the Middle Kingdom and features Chinese protagonists, voiced by Asian American actors in the English-language version. There’s no central white character to serve as an “entry point.”

While that may be nothing new to the increasingly numerous American fans of Japanese anime, Korean serial dramas or Hong Kong action movies — all easily accessible on streaming services — it is new for a big theatrical release. DreamWorks is undoubtedly less intent on cultural exchange than on making bank in the huge Chinese market, but the change is welcome.

Written and directed by Jill Culton, Abominable is above par for a family animation. It recycles a key element from DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon series: a nonhuman, nonverbal character who forms a touching bond with the human protagonist.

In this case, that’s a young yeti (voiced by Joseph Izzo) who escapes from his billionaire captor and hides on the roof of the Shanghai building where teenage Yi (Chloe Bennet) lives with her mom and grandmother. She’s 76 SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 2-9, 2019

YETI AGAIN This year’s third abominable snowman movie is an attractively animated odyssey set in China.

mourning her dad, who taught her to play the violin. Yi’s dulcet strings charm the yeti and call forth his own wordless, cello-like song, which has magical powers over the natural world.

Noting the creature’s fixation on a Himalayan tourism billboard, Yi names him Everest and sets out to return him safely to his mountain home. Along for the ride are Yi’s boisterous younger neighbor, Peng (Albert

Tsai), and his vain, heartthrob cousin, Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor).

The trip takes the kids across China, a journey Yi had originally planned with her dad. While the movie is itself a tourism billboard — lots of natural beauty, no smoggy urbanscapes — the verdant animated landscapes are a pleasure to see, and the characters are good company.

The joyous horseplay of Everest and

from Vermont-born director Michael Tyburski, cowritten with Ben Nabors, is that rarest of contemporary film creations: a modestly scaled work of refreshingly original ideas and observations, by turns satirical, humorous and poignant. From the audio design by Grant Elder and Ian Gaffney-Rosenfeld to the score by Will Bates, the production exudes finesse. This is a treat for the eyes and, needless to say, something extraordinarily special for the ears, a mind-expanding marriage of sound and vision.

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Peng — who seem roughly the same mental age — should satisfy the youngest audiences.

Older kids will appreciate the evolution of Yi and Jin’s relationship from one of disdain to mutual respect. The movie also boasts delicious comic turns from Eddie Izzard as the Monty Burns-esque billionaire villain and Sarah Paulson as his scientist sidekick; they manage to evolve, too, in ways we don’t expect.

If there’s a character that could use more evolution, it’s the yeti. His powers are less consistent in their effects than convenient for whichever plot twist or set piece the filmmakers want to throw at us next, and it’s not clear how this competence correlates with the bumbling immaturity that Everest shows in other moments. As a result, the film never quite sells the heartwarming notion that Yi and her yeti are growing up in tandem, as the boy and his dragon did in that other series.

While most of the story beats will be familiar to adult audiences, Abominable is still fascinating as a cross-cultural artifact. The English-language version introduces Chinese ideas — stars as watchful ancestors, carp as a symbol of persistence — without fussing over their exposition. Yi has a workfamily conflict that, while not exactly typical of stories of American teens, is easily relatable. And the movie’s solid box-office performance suggests that, for young Americans, crossing the gap might not be that hard.

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NEW IN THEATERS JOKER: This standalone backstory for Batman’s nemesis, played as a struggling funnyman by Joaquin Phoenix, reportedly has more in common with Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy than with a superhero movie. Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz and Frances Conroy also star. Todd Phillips (The Hangover) directed. (121 min, R. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) JUDY: Renée Zellweger portrays Judy Garland in this biopic that focuses on the star’s attempt at a London concert comeback in 1968, with flashbacks to her unhappy youth. With Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock and Rufus Sewell. Rupert Goold (True Story) directed.

(118 min, PG-13. Essex, Roxy, Savoy)

NOW PLAYING ABOMINABLEHHH1/2 Lost in Shanghai, a young yeti needs help to return to his Everest home in this DreamWorks animated adventure. Jill Culton (Open Season) directed. With the voices of Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai and Eddie Izzard. (97 min, PG; reviewed

by M.H. 10/2) AD ASTRAHHHHH Brad Pitt plays an astronaut sent across the solar system on a mission to find his father (Tommy Lee Jones), who disappeared on a mysterious expedition, in this sci-fi film from director James Gray (The Immigrant). With Liv Tyler and Ruth Negga. (122 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 9/25) ANGEL HAS FALLENHH1/2 Gerard Butler returns as a heroic Secret Service agent, now being framed for the attempted assassination of President Morgan Freeman, in the third installment of the action franchise, directed by Ric Roman Waugh (Snitch).

With Piper Perabo. (120 min, R)

BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHONHHHH Jillian Bell plays a New York millennial who decides to change her unhealthy lifestyle one mile at a time in this comedy from first-time writer-director Paul Downs Colaizzo.

(104 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 9/25)

LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICEHHHH This documentary from directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman (Lovelace, Howl) traces the rise of the pop-rock songstress from the 1960s folk music scene.

(95 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 9/18)

THE DAY SHALL COMEHHH1/2 A preacher (Marchánt Davis) with revolutionary aspirations becomes the target of FBI entrapment in this satirical comedy from director Chris Morris (Four Lions). With Anna Kendrick and Denis O’Hare. (87 min, R)

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)

DOWNTON ABBEYHHH The story of the to-the-manorborn Crawley family and their servants continues in this offshoot of the TV series, which includes a royal visit. With Michelle Dockery, Matthew Goode and Maggie Smith. Michael Engler directed. (122 min, PG) FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAWHHH 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) GOOD BOYSHH Seth Rogen produced this pint-size version of Superbad about three sixth graders having a very eventful, R-rated day. With Jacob Tremblay and Keith L. Williams. Gene Stupnitsky makes his directorial debut. (89 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 8/21) HUSTLERSHHHH Strip club workers figure out a not-so-legal way to make more money off their wealthy clients in this comic crime drama from director Lorene Scafaria (The Meddler). With Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez and Julia Stiles. (109 min, R) IT: CHAPTER TWOHHH Pennywise the demonic clown (Bill Skårsgard) returns to his old tricks as the adaptation of Stephen King’s door-stop horror novel wraps up with this sequel set 27 years later. Starring Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader and Isaiah Mustafa. Andy Muschietti returns as director. (169 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 9/11)

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: At this annual event, audiences view 10 short films from around the world — subjects this year include driving lessons in Iran, a vengeful restaurant server and a dystopian romance — and vote for their favorite to win.

(Approximately 148 min, NR) MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOLHHHH The jazz icon’s manuscripts, paintings and home movies are among the resources that director Stanley Nelson (Rise Up: The Movement That Changed America) draws on in this bio-documentary. (115 min, NR) OFFICIAL SECRETSHHH Keira Knightley plays British whistleblower Katharine Gun, who exposed NSA manipulation of the UN Security Council, in this biopic directed by Gavin Hood (Eye in the Sky). With Matthew Goode and Indira Varma. (112 min, R) OVERCOMERHH A high school coach faces challenges and finds new inspiration when he’s forced to change gears in this faith-based film from director Alex Kendrick (Fireproof), starring Kendrick and Shari Rigby. (119 min, PG) THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCONHHH A young man with Down syndrome (Zack Gottsagen) flees an institution and teams up with a small-time crook (Shia LaBeouf) in the feature debut of writer-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. (93 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 8/28)

It: Chapter Two RAMBO: LAST BLOODH1/2 Who still remembers that the very first Rambo movie was called simply First Blood (1982)? Anyway, the Vietnam vet (Sylvester Stallone) gets one last revenge mission in this action flick directed by Adrian Grunberg (Get the Gringo). With Paz Vega and Yvette Monreal. (89 min, R)

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BETHEL DRIVE-IN 36 Bethel Drive, Bethel, betheldrivein.com

Closed for the season.

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

wednesday 2 — thursday 3

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

wednesday 2 — thursday 3 Abominable Hustlers friday 4 — thursday 10 Abominable (Fri-Sun only) *Joker Closed on Mondays.

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

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

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Abominable (2D & 3D) Ad Astra Angel Has Fallen Downton Abbey **Friends 25th: The One With the Anniversary (Wed only) Hustlers It Chapter Two *Joker (Thu only) Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Overcomer Rambo: Last Blood **Roger Waters: Us + Them (Wed only) friday 4 — wednesday 9 Abominable Ad Astra Downton Abbey **Elvis Unleashed (Mon only) Hustlers It Chapter Two *Joker *Judy Rambo: Last Blood **Roger Waters: Us + Them (Sun only)

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

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Abominable Ad Astra Downton Abbey Good Boys Hustlers It Chapter Two *Joker The Lion King Rambo: Last Blood

Ad Astra Downton Abbey Manhattan Short Film Festival

Abominable Ad Astra Downton Abbey **Friends 25th: The One With the Anniversary (Wed only) Hustlers It Chapter Two *Joker (Thu only) Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood (Wed only) Rambo: Last Blood **Roger Waters: Us + Them (Wed only) **Snoopy: Come Home! (Thu only)

thursday 3 — wednesday 9

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Downton Abbey *Joker Made in Vermont (Wed only)

Abominable Ad Astra Downton Abbey Hustlers It Chapter Two *Joker **Metallica S&M 2 With the San Francisco Symphony (Wed only) **The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Fri & Sat only) **Snoopy: Come Home! (Sat only) **A Special 35th Anniversary Ghostbusters (Sun only)

MARQUIS THEATRE

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

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wednesday 2 — thursday 3 Brittany Runs a Marathon The Day Shall Come Downton Abbey *Joker (Thu only) Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Manhattan Short Film Festival Official Secrets The Sound of Silence (Wed only) Brittany Runs a Marathon Downton Abbey *Joker *Judy Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Manhattan Short Film Festival

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA

friday 4 — thursday 10 Ad Astra Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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

wednesday 2 — thursday 3 Brittany Runs a Marathon Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Official Secrets friday 4 — thursday 10 *Judy Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Official Secrets Open-caption screenings upstairs on Mondays.

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

wednesday 2 Hustlers It Chapter Two The Peanut Butter Falcon

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Abominable Rambo: Last Blood

Downton Abbey *Joker

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SUNSET DRIVE-IN

155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 8621800, sunsetdrivein.com

friday 4 — sunday 6 *Joker & It Chapter Two Abominable & Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Hustlers & Good Boys **Winterland (Fri only) **Car show with two retros (Sat only) It Chapter Two & *Joker (Sun only)

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

wednesday 2 Abominable It Chapter Two thursday 3 — wednesday 9 Abominable (except Wed) Downton Abbey *Joker

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus-born

YouTube blogger Hey Fran Hey has some good advice for her fellow Bulls, and I think it’ll be especially fresh and potent in the coming weeks.

She says, “Replacing ‘Why is this happening to me?’ with ‘What is this trying to tell me?’ has been a game changer for me. The former creates a hamster wheel, where you’ll replay the story over and over again. Victimized. Stuck. The latter holds space for a resolution to appear.”

LIBRA

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “The soul has il-

(SEPT. 23-OCT. 22):

Every time my birthday season comes around, I set aside an entire day to engage in a life review. It lasts for many hours. I begin by visualizing the recent events I’ve experienced, then luxuriously scroll in reverse through my entire past, as if watching a movie starring me.

It’s not possible to remember every single scene and feeling, of course, so I allow my deep self to highlight the moments it regards as significant. Here’s another fun aspect of this ritual: I bestow a blessing on every memory that comes up, honoring it for what it taught me and how it helped me to become the person I am today. Dear Libra, now is an excellent time for you to experiment with a similar celebration.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1956, the

U.S. federal government launched a program to build 40,000 miles of high-speed roads to connect all major American cities.

It was completed 36 years later at a cost of $521 billion. In the coming months, I’d love to see you draw inspiration from that visionary scheme. According to my analysis, you will generate good fortune for yourself as you initiate a long-term plan to expand your world, create a more robust network and enhance your ability to fulfill your life’s big goals.

lusions as the bird has wings: It is supported by them.” So declared French author Victor Hugo. I don’t share his view. In fact, I regard it as an insulting misapprehension. The truth is that the soul achieves flight through vivid fantasies and effervescent intuitions and uninhibited longings and nonrational hypotheses and wild hopes — and maybe also by a few illusions. I bring this to your attention because now is an excellent time to nurture your soul with vivid fantasies and effervescent intuitions and uninhibited longings and nonrational hypotheses and wild hopes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I know people

of all genders who periodically unleash macho brags about how little sleep they need. If you’re normally like that, I urge you to rebel. The dilemmas and riddles you face right now are very solvable if and only if you get sufficient amounts of sleep and dreams. Do you need some nudges to do right by yourself? Neuroscientist Matthew Walker says that some of the greatest athletes understand that “sleep is the greatest legal enhancing performance drug.” Top tennis player Roger Federer sleeps 12 hours a day. During his heyday, world-class sprinter Usain Bolt slept 10 hours a night and napped during the day. Champion basketball player LeBron James devotes 12 hours a day to the rejuvenating sanctuary of sleep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Actor and dancer Fred Astaire was a pioneer in bringing dance into films as a serious art form. He made 31 musical films during the 76 years he worked and was celebrated for his charisma, impeccable technique and innovative moves. At the height of his career, from 1933 to 1949, he teamed up with

dancer Ginger Rogers in the creation of 10 popular movies. In those old-fashioned days, virtually all partner dancing featured a male doing the lead part as the female followed. One witty critic noted that although Astaire was a bigger star than Rogers, she “did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and while wearing high heels.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you may soon be called on to carry out tasks that are metaphorically comparable to those performed by Rogers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your number one therapy in the coming weeks? Watching animals. It would be the healthiest thing you could undertake: Relax into a generously receptive mode as you simply observe creatures doing what they do. The best option would be to surrender to the pleasures of communing with both domesticated and wild critters. If you need a logical reason to engage in this curative and rejuvenating activity, I’ll give you one: It will soothe and strengthen your own animal intelligence, which would be a tonic gift for you to give yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Depression is when you think there’s nothing to be done,” writes author Siri Hustvedt. “Fortunately I always think there’s something to be done.”

I offer this hopeful attitude to you, Scorpio, trusting that it will cheer you up. I suspect that the riddles and mysteries you’re embedded in right now are so puzzling and complicated that you’re tempted to think that there’s nothing you can do to solve them or escape them. But I’m here to inform you that, if that’s how you feel, it’s only temporary. Even more importantly, I’m here to inform you that there is indeed something you can do, and you are going to find out what that is sooner rather than later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “How in-

convenient to be made of desire,” writes Sagittarian author Larissa Pham. “Even now, want rises up in me like a hot oil. I want so much that it scares me.” I understand what she means, and I’m sure you do, too. There are indeed times when the inner fire that fuels you feels excessive and unwieldy and inopportune. But I’m happy to report that your mood in the coming weeks is unlikely to fit that description. I’m

guessing that the radiant pulse of your yearning will excite you and empower you. It’ll be brilliant and warm, not seething and distracting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I envision the next 12 months as a time when you could initiate fundamental improvements in the way you live. Your daily rhythm 12 months from now could be as much as twenty percent more gratifying and meaningful. It’s conceivable you will discover or generate innovations that permanently raise your longterm goals to a higher octave. At the risk of sounding grandiose, I predict you’ll welcome a certain novelty that resembles the invention of the wheel or the compass or the calendar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Modern lit-

erary critic William Boyd declared that Aquarian author Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was “the best short-story writer ever” and “the first truly modern writer of fiction: secular, refusing to pass judgment, cognizant of the absurdities of our muddled, bizarre lives and the complex tragi-comedy that is the human condition.” Another contemporary critic, Harold Bloom, praised Chekhov’s plays, saying that he was “one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre.” We might imagine, then, that in the course of his career, Chekhov was showered with accolades. We’d be wrong about that, though. “If I had listened to the critics,” he testified, “I’d have died drunk in the gutter.” I hope that what I just said will serve as a pep talk for you as you explore and develop your own original notions in the coming weeks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pisces-born

Dorothy Steel didn’t begin her career as a film actress until she was 91 years old. She had appeared in a couple of TV shows when she was 89, and then she got a small role in an obscure movie. At age 92, she became a celebrity when she played the role of a tribal elder in Black Panther, one of the highestgrossing films of all time. I propose that we make her one of your inspirational role models for both the coming weeks and the next twelve months. Why? Because I suspect you will be ripening fully into a role and a mission you were born to embody and express.

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PET PATH CROSSING You: handsome, jeans, blazer with possible cat carrier accessory. I was wrangling an anxious hound dog and smitten smile after seeing you in the lobby at drop-off/ pickup. You may not have seen me, but if you’re interested in a free drink, it’ll keep me from forming a fake friendship with a vet to try and secure your digits illicitly. When: Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Where: Orchard Veterinary.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914874 QUEEN AND KARAOKE You were still in your coat, and I, a black sweater. We talked briefly about song choices. You seemed shy, but I was trying to convince you that it would be fun. We were both marveled by a local’s rendition of “Amazing.” I had to bring my friend home but would like to continue our conversation.

When: Thursday, September 26, 2019. Where: J.W. Ryan’s, St. Albans.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914873 TRADER JOE’S JUST NOW, 9/27 You were in a cardigan and striped skirt.

I was helping my mother shop. No easy way to say it, but I just stopped. Sorry that I kept looking. I’m not creepy, I promise. If you see me and have two minutes for a call, I could introduce myself. I should have today. When: Friday, September 27, 2019. Where: Trader Joe’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914872 GIRL WITH THE PEARL NECKLACE We cross paths on North Cambridge Road in the mornings as you’re leaving for work. You’re gorgeous in any of your many form-fitting dresses. We make eye contact as I pass by. We both smile, and my heart melts. I wake up hoping to see you again — that smile, blond hair and blue eyes are the highlight of my day. When: Monday, September 23, 2019. Where: Cambridge.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914870

FIRST BRANCH, MONDAY MORNING, ICED TEA You had already ordered, and the barista was making a mess of the counter, spilling everything all over the place. I ordered iced tea, but they didn’t have any, so we brewed one and put it over ice. We had some small talk, but I felt we could have chatted. As I walked out, I wished you a wonderful day.

When: Monday, September 23, 2019.

Where: First Branch, South Royalton.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914869

TACOS AND BLOND DREADLOCKS You were with a friend(?). I was at the bar, mostly successfully reading and ignoring everyone. I saw you out of the corner of my eye. I then pretended to ignore everyone but couldn’t help but notice your contagious smile from across the way. You seem like a lovely human. Maybe I’ll bump into you in the taco line sometime. When: Monday, September 16, 2019. Where: Taco Gordo. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #914864 GATHERING BOOKS AT THE FLETCHER You were collecting a load of books in your arms. I recommended Dinesen, and you gave me your Stegner novel, which I’m reading! You are clearly a woman of curiosity, consideration and intelligence who possesses an independent mind.

Would you like to meet for coffee to talk further of literature (and other subjects)?

The basis for a potential friendship exists! When: Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Where: Fletcher Free Library.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914863

BEAUTIFUL BLONDE, STARBUCKS, WILLISTON About 2:30 p.m. You: beautiful blonde just leaving. I smiled and said goodbye.

You returned the smile and goodbye.

Interested in the gorgeous smile and stunningly beautiful you saying hello over coffee and conversation? I’ve never seen such stunning beauty as yourself. When: Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Where: Starbucks, Williston.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914858 OPEN DOOR AT KOHL’S Held the door open for you. You are a handsome African American man. I am a short blond woman and was wearing a black dress with blue jacket. We briefly exchanged pleasantries. I was a little distracted in the moment and am interested in knowing more. You? When: Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Where: Kohl’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914857 ORANGE CAR, ANGRY WOMAN You have every right to be mad at me.

The cigarette I tossed out the window was not a cigarette, though. It was a blend of herbs rolled up with no filter to help me quit. I would never litter. This was organic and fully biodegradable.

I like your enthusiasm for our planet.

Maybe we could get coffee sometime.

When: Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Where: Five Corners. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914856

MICHELLE, WATERFRONT BIKE PATH Always nice to see you! OK, so you didn’t go to UVM! Can we meet to continue the conversation? Perhaps grab an app at Shanty on the Shore?

You are in my thoughts, and I think we would click very well. Guy on bike! A. When: Sunday, September 22, 2019. Where: BTV waterfront.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914868

EYE TO EYE CONTACT While on vacay in Vermont taking an exercise class, we made eye contact and spoke briefly about how great you looked.

You liked my New York accent. Bumped into you again at City Market looking even better in your jeans. Regret not asking for your number, and wondering, Who’s that lady? Please get in touch. Thinking we’d be good together. When: Monday, September 2, 2019. Where: City Market, Flynn Ave. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914862

WALMART Urusala, I saw you Thursday afternoon at work in Walmart and didn’t feel comfortable approaching you at work. I was all in blue work clothes, and I think you’re really cute and would like to get to know you better.

Coffee or something? When: Friday, September 20, 2019. Where: Walmart.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914866

SO, WHAT ARE YOU READING? It was nice to see a new face at the bookstore, even though I had to cancel my credit card afterward. I’m sure I’ll be back for more reading material soon.

Lucky for you, I buy books at a much faster rate than I could ever possibly read them. When: Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Where: Monroe Street.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914861

BERLIN SHAW’S, NO BASKET As I entered Shaw’s Friday evening, I spied you holding an armful of goods while you were picking up some produce.

I approached you and offered my empty basket, which you happily accepted with a smile. We passed again (you without a basket again and goods in arms) and commented. Wish I had also given you my number. Second chance?

When: Friday, September 6, 2019.

Where: Shaw’s supermarket, Berlin.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914855

HANNAFORD, ST. ALBANS, THU., 9/19 You: red hair, white top, brown pants.

We saw each other as I walked in, said hello a few rows later, and I was behind you at checkout. Me: short-sleeve button-up, T-shirt and shorts. Hope you see this! When: Thursday, September 19, 2019. Where: Hannaford, St. Albans.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914865

VERMONT PUB & BREWERY You came in around 4:30 on Tuesday and set your bag down next to me and asked if you could sit with me. I had paid my bill, and I really had to leave. I said I was sorry but I was leaving. I liked the way you asked.

Adventurous. I’ll come back 4:30 Tuesday for a couple of weeks. When: Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Where: Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914859

WOW CUTIE, BEST BUY, 9/7 MMORPG man in the peripherals aisle, level 120 mouse-clicker hottie.

We compared hand sizes, and you pointed me in the right direction.

Wish we had exchanged battle net IDs. Games and dinner? —PUBG Princess. When: Saturday, September 7, 2019. Where: Best Buy. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914854

Ask REVEREND the

Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

A good friend of mine broke up with her verbally and physically abusive boyfriend earlier this year, but she’s been spending time with him again. She says she has forgiven him and he’s changed, but I don’t believe it. She’s a grown woman and can do as she pleases, but I’m afraid she’s going to get hurt again. How do I talk to her about it without coming across as a buttinsky or damaging our friendship?

Fretting Friend

(female, 42)

Dear Fretting Friend,

When any kind of abuse is involved — physical, mental, whatever — there’s no time for pussyfooting around. I know it’s a touchy subject, but you need to honestly express your concerns. There’s no guarantee she’ll take any advice, but if you stay silent and the abuse starts again, I can guarantee you’re going to feel really crappy.

If you’re worried about what to say, do some research about domestic violence to prepare yourself for the discussion. The websites thehotline.org and vtnetwork.org are two good places to start.

NIC AT NITE You were my night nurse (LN) getting vitals whilst I got an inpatient DHE infusion first week of September. You asked me what my pain level was, and I said it was higher from drinking that stupid soda, and we commiserated over sugar headaches. I then admired your sleeves and felt like a total ham.

Less sugary beverages sometime?

When: Monday, September 2, 2019.

Where: McClure 630, UVM Med Center.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914853 JOHNSON LAUNDROMAT, 9/4, 6:30 You were folding your clothes, and I was seated directly in front of you reading Seven Days. We exchanged a few glances, and when you left, you said, “Have a nice night.” I replied in the affirmative. I would like to meet you. When: Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Where: Johnson Laundromat.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914852 CV FAIR — LONG SHOT You: working the fair, tending refuse receptacles. Petite, short dark hair, really cute. You said last night of the fair was bittersweet. You seemed like a nice girl. Pleasant personality, intelligent, hardworking and real cute. Me: guarding the gate. I think you’re really cute. Did I mention that?

And I’d like to get to know you better.

Coffee, drinks, lunch? When: Sunday, September 1, 2019. Where: CV Fair.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914851 NEW YORK SPORTS FAN You took my breath away. You were walking into Shaw’s, pickup truck with New York sports memorabilia on license plate and on dashboard.

Probably a month ago after dinner.

Wish I had stopped and at least waved hello. —goldenmoments329. When: Saturday, August 3, 2019. Where: Colchester Shaw’s parking area.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914850 BUMPING INTO BEVIE Don’t know you, but we kept “bumping into each other.” Sure would like to accidentally bump into you again, if you see this. When: Friday, August 30, 2019. Where: Bevie Warehouse.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914849

It may be best to have the talk face-to-face, but if you think you could be more direct over the phone, schedule a time for that. Don’t make the conversation about how awful you think this guy is. Nobody likes a Judy Judgington. Focus on her.

Tell her you cherish your friendship and want her to be happy, but her relationship with this man is causing you concern due to the past abuse.

Don’t worry about this causing a rift between the two of you. If you let her know you’re there for her no matter what, this might just bring you closer together.

Good luck and God bless,

The Reverend

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OCTOBER 6, 11 A.M.-2 P.M. There are 23 pa icipating farms located across New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachuse s, Maine, and Rhode Island, including 4 in Vermont. Young visitors will get an activity booklet to guide them through the farms and send them on a farming scavenger hunt.

They’ll also have the oppo unity to earn an Open Farm Sunday patch.

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y native Vermont friends were quick to chide me when I told them I’d never been to a dairy farm before.

“That’s, like, the classic elementary school field trip,” one said. I’m from the casino corner of Louisiana, and the closest I’d ever been to visiting a farm was a Bass Pro Shop. So, when I entered the milking barn at Foster Brothers Farm in Middlebury, I stared in awe, totally speechless.

“It’s not what you pictured, is it?”

Robe Foster, the farm owner, asked me.

“No, I pictured something a li le more like Li le House on the Prairie,”

I said with a laugh. I’d imagined farmhands milking cows one by one into a metal pail. But as I surveyed the barn, occupied by more than 400 cows, the idea seemed ridiculous.

Laura Ingalls Wilder would have balked at what she’d see today: robots milking the cows, microchips monitoring every activity and machines mucking the stalls.

The Fosters are one of the farm families who own Cabot. The farmers who sta ed Cabot in 1919 — a century ago — used the newest technology of the day to make their farms more efficient and sustainable. Today’s Cabot farmers still

prize efficiency and sustainability, but the practice of farming has changed quite a bit over the past hundred years.

See for yourself how dairy farming has evolved on Cabot’s Open Farm Sunday on October 6. Foster Brothers Farm is one of 23 in the No heast that will be open to the public for tours — yes, you, too, can go behind the scenes at the source of Cabot’s award-winning cheddar.

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Making the Cows Cozy When it comes to ensuring good milk production, said farmer Foster, “it’s all about cow comfort.” For example, “They sleep on waterbeds.”

He explained this as we stood next to a large monitor that displayed detailed information about each of the 480 cows in the milking barn. He can keep track of how much milk each cow is producing and how often the cow moves.

Sudden drops in either of those categories could indicate that a cow is sick.

Farmers these days collect “a tremendous amount of data,” Foster said, by microchipping the cows at birth; they attach a tag with a chip to each calf’s ear. It’s changed the way farmers manage their herd.

“We used to handle them in groups,” he said. “Now we can handle them individually. They can sleep whenever they want, eat whenever they want and get milked whenever they want.”

Foster Brothers’ new dairy barn, finished in 2018, is home to eight milking robots — large stalls equipped with all sorts of tubes and machinery — that look like they’re straight out of science fiction. They don’t need to summon the cows for milking; the cows decide on their own when they’re ready and line up

in front of the robots to await their turn.

The secret to the robots’ appeal?

Food. Once a cow steps into the stall, the tubes contract as the robot attaches nozzles to the cow’s udder.

The robot simultaneously dispenses grain into a bowl.

“Cows love consistency,” Foster added. He laughed as he recalled a time when a grain shipment came in late and the farmers didn’t realize they had to turn the refills on manually, so grain wasn’t dispensing. “I was dealing with some real angry cows,” he said with a chuckle.

I observed that, right then, the barn was nearly silent. Foster nodded. “Because they’re happy.”

On Open Farm Sunday, visitors to the farm will have the opportunity to taste the results for themselves. In addition to Cabot cheese samples, Foster Brothers Farm will provide Cabot Greek yogurt for smoothies.

And visitors get to pitch in, too — they’ll make their own smoothies using a stationary bike that powers an attached blender.

Keeping It Sustainable Jim Foster Sr., George Foster and Robert Foster are members of the fourth generation of the family that are actively involved in the business.

Heather Foster-Provencher, Mark Foster, Jeremy Foster and Tricia Foster are all part of the farming family’s fifth generation.

The Foster Brothers Farm in Middlebury has long been a pioneer of sustainable agriculture. In the ’80s, Foster brought in the very first anaerobic digester, which generated electricity using methane gas released from cow manure. The digester was destroyed by a snowstorm in 2009, but since then, the farm has built a huge manure-based compost facility. Foster is trying to get other dairy farms on board. “I think compost is a good alternative to the digester,” he said.

The composting site is impressive.

Piles of waste stretched out farther than I could see, all at different stages of the aging process. “The darker brown it is, the closer it is to being done,” Foster told me. He pointed out a large white tent where compost breaks down; the process heats pipes of flowing water. These

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East Montpelier: Fairmont Farm Run by three generations working together, this family farm was named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year in 2017, and is also known for the summer camp it hosts for kids each year.

Burlington: UVM CREAM Run entirely by University of Vermont students, this unique dairy farm produces milk for Cabot products and ice cream sold on campus. Each year, new students take over and get a hands-on introduction to dairy farming.

Middlebury: Foster Brothers Farm This farm features robotic milking and is also home to the Moo Doo organic compost business.

West Rupert: Rupert Valley Holsteins A cow lounging on her waterbed at Foster Brothers Farm in Middlebury

pipes heat the different buildings on the farm.

Foster sta ed his career in farming when he was 10 years old.

To inspire the next generation, the farm will offer a story walk on Open Farm Sunday. The children’s book Clarabelle: Making Milk and So Much More, by Cris Peterson, will be printed and on display, so as young visitors tour the farm, they can read a book about dairy farming along the way.

The farm cares for 986 animals, including young calves, which visitors can also meet on the tour during Open Farm Sunday.

Teaching the Next Generation Not all farms are run by families.

The next farm I visited was one overseen by college students. The University of Vermont’s Cooperative

for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) is a studentrun operation where UVM students manage all aspects of the farm and pe orm the barn chores.

When I arrived at UVM CREAM in Burlington, the students I met with were running to hug one another, asking about each other’s summers and catching up. Mackenzie Fairchild, a junior in the animal science program, is sta ing her second semester working on the farm; Daisy Navin, a senior in the same program, worked on the farm over the summer.

Sta ed in 1988, CREAM was the first program of its kind in the country. A group of students — 17 this year — manages the farm, which is pa of UVM’s campus. The students milk and care for the cows, clean the stalls, and make all of the breeding and financial decisions.

The student farmers meet as a class to decide which bull will sire the next generation of calves based on

Run by twin brothers Mark and Mike Lourie, this family dairy farm also produces more than 3,000 gallons of maple syrup every year.

features that will complement those of its mate. It’s a cow matchmaking service intended to produce the healthiest calves possible.

As Navin and Fairchild took me through the milking barn, the first thing I noticed was that it didn’t smell like manure. It smelled of fresh hay and grain.

Steve Wadswo h, the new program director at UVM CREAM, explained that it’s “because of the state-of-the-a ventilation system.”

He added, “The tunnel ventilation is bathing the cows in constant clean

air.” The milking barn was updated four years ago to include this, as well as a brand-new milking parlor that keeps track of how much each cow produces and the milk’s weight.

Students hook up each of the cows to the milking equipment at UVM CREAM, ge ing to know the animals on an individual basis.

As pa of their regular tasks, the students keep up with the amount and quality of the milk the cows produce. Visitors will be able to taste samples of the different cheeses produced at Open Farm Sunday.

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UVM junior Mackenzie Fairchild and Josie

As we walked through the barn, Navin introduced me to a large cow lying on the floor of the pen: “This is Joy. We’re so proud of her.” Joy just won an award for producing milk with the highest fat content in the state.

“And this is one of my favorites, Gatsby,” she said. (Every cow, it seemed, is one of Navin’s favorites.) Gatsby, she added, is “the bossiest lady; she’s in charge, and everyone knows it.”

The cows at UVM CREAM were very friendly and would approach the edges of the pen to greet us as we passed.

Wadswo h noted that these cows are really loved. As he said this, Gatsby leaned over the pen and affectionately licked Navin’s face.

Mothering the Calves Next, they took me out to the barn, where calves are kept in spacious individual enclosures.

“These pens are like the Hilton for cows,” Wadsworth quipped, adding that the stalls are kept spotlessly clean.

When a calf is born, a group of one to three students is assigned to be its “mom.” The moms name the calf and take care of it, so that each calf gets really individual, a entive care.

We walked over to the adjacent barn to meet the teenage cows, and they all ran up to greet us.

Navin introduced me to her “child,” Lollipop, making kissy noises at the teenage calf. She told me that the students o en take their calves on walks around the barn. “They all have these goofy personalities,” she said with a laugh. “It really gets me.”

The students get four credits per semester for the program, but it’s love for the work itself that keeps them coming back, even waking up at 3:30 a.m. to do their barn chores.

As we walked the farm, I was unable to tell the difference between the

cows, but Navin and Fairchild knew the name and story of each one we passed.

“We’re sustaining Vermont agriculture by teaching the next generation,” said Wadswo h, “Wherever they go, they take this experience with them.”

The students at UVM CREAM are excited to share that experience on Open Farm Sunday, when visitors to CREAM can meet the students, tour all of the barns and meet the cows, too.

Navin worked a public event at another farm over the summer, and she recounted how much fun it was. “While everyone was there, we had a cow give bi h!” she exclaimed. “The cows stop for nobody.” It truly gave visitors an experience of what everyday life was like on the farm.

Before my farm tours, the dairy world was a mystery to me. Now, when I pick up a block of Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese at the store, I’ll be picturing the friendly cows at UVM CREAM and high-tech milking robots at Foster Brothers Farm. I’m actually excited for my next trip to the grocery store — with my new perspective, the dairy aisle will never be the same. ■

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a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0700-7A10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On September 19, 2019, Adams Real Properties, LLC, 207 Boyer Circle #30, Williston, VT 05495 filed application #4C0700-7A for a project generally described as construction of a 260 square foot storage bay and 1,500 square feet of paved area over existing gravel, and modification of one handicapped vehicle parking space.

The Project includes after-the-fact approval of an 800 square foot storage shed. The Project is located on Lot 2 of Adams Park at 380-384 Boyer Circle in Williston, 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 “4C0700-7A”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before October 15, 2019,

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.

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trict of residence, CVSD Parties entitled to has the responsibility to 9/30/19 Untitled-26 3:12 PM 1 participate are the Muidentify and provide nicipality, the Municipal services to any child with Planning Commission, special needs who may the Regional Planning require special education Commission, affected and related services state agencies, and adin order to access and joining property owners benefit from public and other persons to the education. extent they have a particularized interest that If you have, or know of may be affected by the any CVSD resident who proposed project under has a child with a disthe 10 criteria. Non-party ability under the age of participants may also be 21 or a child who attends allowed under 10 V.S.A. a private school located Section 6085(c)(5). in Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George or Dated at Essex Junction, Williston, Vermont, we Vermont this 23rd day of would like to hear September, 2019. from you. Sometimes parents are unaware By: /s/ Stephanie H. that special education Monaghan services are available to Stephanie H. Monaghan their children.

District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Please contact the Essex Junction, VT School Principal (Char05452 lotte Central School 802/879-5662 – 425-2771, Hinesburg stephanie.monaghan@ Community School – vermont.gov 482-2106, Shelburne Community School – 985-3331, Williston CHAMPLAIN VALLEY Central/Allen Brook SCHOOL DISTRICT Schools – 878-2762) or (CHARLOTTE, the Director of HINESBURG, Student Support SHELBURNE, ST. Services, Meagan Roy GEORGE AND at 383-1234 or mroy@ WILLISTON) cvsdvt.org.

CHILD FIND NOTICE Champlain Valley School HOWARD CENTER District is required by federal law to locate, If you received services identify and evaluate from Howard Center and all children with diswould like a copy of your abilities. The process of record, please contact locating, identifying and Howard Center’s Health evaluating children with Information Department disabilities is known as at 488-6000. In order to child find. protect individuals’ privacy, the agency routinely Champlain Valley School destroys healthcare District schools conduct records after retaining Kindergarten screening them for the number of each spring, but parents years required by law. may call to make an appointment to discuss their concerns at any time. As the school dis-

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The residents and nonresident owners, lien holders, and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Huntington, County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that a levy upon the following described parcels of land has been asserted by the Town of Huntington through its Delinquent Tax Collector for taxes unpaid for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 tax years. Included with each description is the tax bill, which has been committed to the collector for collection as relates to the tax against each individual delinquent taxpayer.

Said lands will be sold at public auction at the Town Clerk’s office in the Town of Huntington, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be required to discharge such property taxes, with costs and fees, unless previously paid.

By virtue of the Tax Warrant and Levy and the tax bills committed to Brent Lamoureux, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of Huntington said Delinquent Tax Collector hereby levies against the parcels described below.

Dated at Richmond, Vermont this 23rd day of September, 2019.

LAURA E. GORSKY, ESQ., Laura E. Gorsky PLLC 13 East Main Street, P.O. Box 471 Richmond, VT 05477, Attorney for Brent Lamoureux, Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Huntington, Vermont

DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS 6/6/16 4:34 PM Parcel #1 Being a parcel of land with dwelling located thereon said to contain 25.4 acres, more or less, and located at 1925 Happy Hollow Road, Huntington.

Being all and the same lands and premises as acquired by Freedom Mortgage Corporation by Confirmation Order In re: Freedom Mortgage Corporation v. Scott A. Ford and Occupants of 1925 Happy Hollow Road, Huntington and Bolton, VT (Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division, Chittenden Unit Docket #685-7-17 Cncv) dated July 19, 2019 and recorded in Volume 112 at Page 573 of the Land Records of the Town of Huntington.

Being Tax Parcel No.: 007150.

Parcel #2 Being a parcel of land with dwellings located thereon said to contain 11.2 acres, more or less, and located at 150 Happy Hollow Road, Huntington.

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Michael Allen Van Horn and Michelle Lynn Van Horn by Warranty Deed of Weldon M. Van Horn and Christine M. Van Horn reserving a “rent free” life lease dated March 30, 2004 and recorded in Volume 81 at Page 611 of the Land Records of the Town of Huntington.

Being Tax Parcel No.: 007010.

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS OPENINGS BURLINGTON CITY COMMISSIONS/ BOARDS Conservation Board Term Expires 6/30/21 One Opening Fence Viewer Term Expires 6/30/20 One Opening Green Mountain Transit Board – alternate — Term Expires 6/30/20 One Opening Parks & Recreation Commission Term Expires 6/30/22 One Opening Board of Tax Appeals Term Expires 6/30/20 One Opening Applications may be submitted to the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Lori NO later than Wednesday, October 30, 2019, by 4:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Lori at (802)865-7136 or via email lolberg@burlingtonvt.gov .

City Council President Wright will plan for appointments to take place at the November 4, 2019 City Council Meeting/

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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 966-7-19 CNPR In re estate of Robert L. Lowder, Jr. NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Robert L. Lowder, Jr. late of Burlington, Vermont.

I have been appointed to administer this estate.

All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. 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: September 25, 2019 /s/ Corey F. Wood Signature of Fiduciary Executor/Administrator: Corey F. Wood, Esq. 34 Pearl Street Essex Junction, VT 05452

802-879-6304 cwood@bpflegal.com Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: October 2, 2019 Name and Address of Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Probate Division PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION WASHINGTON UNIT DOCKET #313-6-19-WNCV PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff v.

CHRIS R. BEAN AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OCCUPANTS OF: 35 Cole Avenue, Northfield VT Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Chris R. Bean 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

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obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Washington Unit, Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, 65 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights.

2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated November 17, 2006.

Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Northfield at Volume 169, Page 531.

The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you.

A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Washington, State of Vermont.

3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is November 12, 2019. You must send a

copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney, LORAINE L. HITE, Esq. of Bendett and McHugh, PC, located at 270 Farmington Avenue, Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 65 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint.

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ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have.

7. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help.

Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the method provided in Rules 4(d)-(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be

made upon the defendant, Chris R. Bean, by publication as provided in Rule[s] [4(d)(l) and] 4 (g) of those Rules.

This order shall be published once a week for 2 weeks beginning on October 2, 2019 in the Saratogian, a newspaper of the general circulation in Saratoga County, New York; and this order shall be published once a week for 2 weeks beginning on October 2, , 2019 in the Seven Days, a newspaper of general circulation in Northfield, VT; and a copy of this summons and order as published shall be mailed to the defendant at his last known mailing address at 35 Cole Ave., Northfield, VT 05663 and to * Dated at Montpelier , Vermont this 13 day of September, 2019 /s/Hon. Timothy Tomasi Hon. Timothy Tomasi Presiding Judge Washington Unit, Civil Division *157 Eastside Drive, Ballston Lake, NY

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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT FAMILY DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 358-9-17 CNJV In re E.M. NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING TO: Simone Krieger, mother of E.M., you are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all your parental rights to E.M. will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. and on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., at the Superior Court of Vermont, Family Division, Chittenden County, Costello Courthouse, 32 Cherry St. Burlington, Vermont.

You are notified to appear in this case. Failure to appear may result in the termination of your parental rights to E.M. A copy of this order shall be mailed to Simone Kreiger if her address can ever be determined.

Honorable Judge Thomas J. Devine September 20, 2019

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[CONTINUED] STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT FAMILY DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 244-5-18 CNJV In re: W.B. ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Cody Burrows, Father of W.B., you are hereby

notified that the State of Vermont has filed a petition to terminate your residual parental rights to W.B. and that the hearing to consider the termination of all residual parental rights to W.B. will be held on November 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Family Division, at 32 Cherry Street, Burlington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at this hearing may result in the termination of all of your parental rights to W.B. The State is represented by the Attorney General’s Office, HC 2 North, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-2080. A copy of

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the land records of the City of South Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loan Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP dated August 10, 2012 and recorded in Book 1097 Page 97; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Bank of America, N.A. to Green Tree Servicing LLC dated May 30, 2013 and recorded in Book 1165 Page 251; and (3) Assignment of Mortgage from Ditech Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC sometimes known as Green Tree Services, LLC to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, fsb, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as Trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust dated August 28, 2018 and recorded in Book 1441 Page 170, all of the land records of the City of South Burlington for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 25 Baycrest Drive , South Burlington, Vermont on October 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

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Property Description For Property Located at 25 Baycrest Drive Unit #207, Burlington Owned by Michael Boyajian On November 25, 2003, Susan A. Victory conveyed her interest in the subject premises to Michael Boyajian by Warranty Deed recorded on November 26, 2003 in Volume 648, Page 757 of the Land Records of the City of South Burlington.

All that certain condominium situate in the City of South Burlington, County of Chittenden, State of Vermont, being known and designated as follows, viz: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Susan A. Victory

by Warranty Deed of LTH Associates and Larkin Tarrant Roehl Partnership, dated June 28, 1990 and recorded in Volume 295, Pages 340-343 of the City of South Burlington Land Records.

The property of Bay Court Condominium consists of a certain parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements now or hereafter located thereon, and all easements rights and appurtenances now or hereafter belonging thereto in the City of South Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land containing 5.77 acres and located northerly of Harbor View Road and westerly of Bay Court Drive, and being all of “Cluster A” as shown on a plan of lands entitled “Plot Plan -Cluster A, Bartlett Property Harbor Heights Condominiums” dated June 1983, prepared by Krebs and Lansing Consulting Engineers, Inc., and of record in Plat Book 200 on Page 47 of the City of South Burlington Land Records, and the revised lot plan entitled “Revised Lot Plan Bay Court Condominiums (formerly Harbor Heights - Cluster A)” dated December 1988, Project No. 81139, of record in Map Book 252, on Page 116 of said Land Records.

This parcel is conveyed with the benefit of a right of way reserved unto the Declarant, its successors and assigns, over the roads and streets within the parcel known as Harbor Heights Condomini-

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS um for access and egress to the parcel designated as “Cluster A” on the first above referred to plan, and an easement hereunder for the purpose of laying, replacing and repairing any utility lines needed to service the said “Cluster A”.

This parcel is subject to a 30 foot utility easement and a 20 foot sewer easement previously conveyed to the City of South Burlington and shown on the plan above referred to.

Tax ID: 0150-00207 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : September 26, 2019 By: ___/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren______ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 778-9-18 CNCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR1 v.

ERIC R. SWARKOWSKI, CELESTE A. PEPPER, GREEN MOUNTAIN CREDIT UNION AND DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OCCUPANTS OF: 18 Marshall Drive, Burlington VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered February 8, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Eric R. Swarkowski and Celeste

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A. Pepper to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, dated June 17, 2005 and recorded in Book 921 Page 118 of the land records of the City of Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Argent Mortgage Company, LLC to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Series 2005-AR1 dated October 16, 2008 and recorded in Book 1048 Page 116 of the land records of the City of Burlington for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 18 Marshall Drive, Burlington, Vermont on October 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

parcel has a frontage of 63 feet, more or less, an easterly line of 100 feet, more or less, a southerly line of 63 feet, more or less, and a westerly line of 100 feet, more or less.

Said Lot is #37 on a plan recorded in Volume 140, Page 640 of the City of Burlington Land Records.

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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.

A parcel of land with all buildings thereon, situated on the southerly side of Marshall Drive, known and designated as #18 Marshall Drive. Said

1185 Shelburne Road, South Burlington MOVE IN SPECIAL • CALL FOR DETAILS

Said Property is subject to Protective Covenants recorded in Volume 140, Page 497 of the City of Burlington Land Records.

For title reference, see deed recorded in the City of Burlington Land Records in Volume 685, Page 400.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : August 20, 2019 By: _/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren_________ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC

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support groups VISIT SEVENDAYSVT. COM TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF SUPPORT GROUPS ADDICT IN THE FAMILY: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish, 4 Prospect St., Essex Junction. For further information, please visit thefamilyrestored. org or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or 12lindsaymarie@ gmail.com.

ADULT SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Support group forming.

Meetings are every third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting September 19, 2019, in Williston, VT. The support group is for anyone who has been touched by suicide loss recently or long ago who wants to work through their grief in a safe, respectful environment. Contact Joanna at joanna. colevt@gmail.com or

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AL-ANON For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to vermont alanonalateen.org or call 866-972-5266.

ALATEEN GROUP Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Daily meetings in various locations. Free.

Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 & join a group in your area.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP This caregivers support group meets on the 2nd Tue. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 130, Williston.

Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP 1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900 for more information.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:307:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington.

Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.

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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.

Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15

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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).

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support group for female identified survivors of intimate partner violence, including individuals who are experiencing or have been affected by domestic violence. The support group offers a safe, confidential place for survivors to connect with others, to heal, and to recover. In support group, participants talk through their experiences and hear stories from others who have experienced abuse in their relationships.

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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.

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.

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@pride centervt.org or call 802-238-3801.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food

CENTRAL VERMONT CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP Last Thu. of every month, 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier. Please contact Lisa Mase for location: lisa@ harmonizecookery. com.

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.

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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-7:45 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East Ave., Burlington.

Newly diagnosed?

Prostate cancer reoccurrence? General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle.

Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol. com.

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.

remaining in their current relationship.

Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Childcare is provided.

Info: 658-1996.

DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP Divorce is a tough road.

Feelings of separation, betrayal, confusion, anger and self-doubt are common. But there is life after divorce. Led by people who have already walked down that road, we’d like to share with you a safe place and a process that can help make the journey easier. This free 13-week group for men and women will be offered on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sep. 8 through Dec. 1, at the North Avenue Alliance Church, 901 North Ave., Burlington, VT. Register for class at essexalliance. churchcenter.com. For more information, call Sandy 802-425-7053.

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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.

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.

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.

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issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction.

Info: recovery@essex alliance.org, 878-8213.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 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 narconon-suncoast. org/drug-abuse/ parents-get-help.html for more information. ADDICTION SCREENINGS: Narconon

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SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence. Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process. Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 864-0555, ext.

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BURLINGTON Share a home w/ professional in her 60s, passionate about animals & environmental issues. Seeking housemate to help w/ dog-walking & light cleaning. $500/mo. (all inc). Private BA.

RICHMOND Provide light companionship, mowing & snow removal for gentle senior in his 80s.

Private BA. $400/mo (all inc). No pets.

VERGENNES Woman in her 70s who enjoys photography & travel, seeking housemate to help with cooking 2-3x/wk, errands, snow shoveling & companionship. $200/mo. Must be cat-friendly. Shared BA.

Finding you just the right housemate for over 35 years!

Call 863-5625 or visit HomeShareVermont.org for an application. Interview, refs, bg check req. EHO Homeshare-temp2.indd 1

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.

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OPEN EARS, OPEN MINDS A mutual support circle that focuses on connection and selfexploration. Fridays at 1 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.

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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!

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.

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 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.

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STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st Thu. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd Thu. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250.

Go Team Stuttering!

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT Brattleboro, 2577989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only).

Please call 877-5439498 for more info.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar experience, join us the 3rd Thu. at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE – S. BURLINGTON Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide.

When: first Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: S. Burlington. This group is currently full and unable to accept new participants. Please call Linda Livendale at 802-272-6564 to learn about other groups within driving distance.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you!

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP The Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child meets every third Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston.

Call/email Jay at 802-373-1263, compassionatefriendsvt@ gmail.com.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929.

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@ gmail.com, 658-4991.

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LITIGATION ATTORNEY Copley Hospital is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: MAINTENANCE TECH III ELECTRICIAN - FULL-TIME Must have 5 years of experience & Journeyman Electrician License (Master Electrician preferred).

Mission-driven Burlington law firm seeks an associate attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience to practice civil and administrative litigation in its Burlington office.

We are one of Vermont’s 2019 Best Places to Work, and we are committed to making a positive difference in the world and enjoying what we do.

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Our civil litigation practice consists of general commercial litigation in state and federal courts, often for clients promoting renewable energy, affordable housing, health care and downtown revitalization. We conduct administrative litigation before the Vermont Public Utility Commission, Act 250 District Commissions, and other administrative tribunals at the federal, state and local levels. Our litigation associate will assist in both types of litigation, with experience in one or both of them and a demonstrated desire to grow and excel as a litigator.

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Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company —

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We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits!

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Responsible for moving our inventory throughout the distribution center accurately, safely and quickly.

The position supports the needs of multiple departments by moving product, keeping bins filled and receiving inventory from our vendors. We are interested in applicants with experience operating various materials handling machines. The shift is Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm with additional hours when required.

We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. Interested? Stop in to our Distribution Center and fill out an application at 947 Route 7 South, Milton or email your application to jobs@gardeners.com

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FULL OR PART-TIME EXPERIENCED LEGAL ASSISTANT in Essex Junction, VT. This position requires familiarity with real estate transactional work.

The ideal candidate will have real estate experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently with attention to detail. Please send resumes to Robin Beane: rbeane@bpflegal.com PO Box 174, Essex Jct., VT 05453-0174

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Seeking a part-time Middle School math teacher to teach two to three math track classes per week to grades six, seven and eight and to work collaboratively with the Middle School teaching team. This person should have a strong sense of self and a great love of children and math. The ideal candidate has experience teaching middle school math and seeks a collaborative working environment. Our school has been using the Making Math Meaningful math curriculum created for Waldorf schools

by Jamie York. Position starts immediately.

To initiate your application, please send a letter of introduction, resume, brief biography and contact information for 3 professional references to: jdarland@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.

Web Designer Are you a fearless team player who loves a challenge and wants to work with passionate people at a CAUSE driven company?

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We have an immediate opening for an experienced Web Designer/ Developer to join our inhouse creative team. This role will be responsible for creating and websites and landing pages, interactive online experiences, and eyecatching email commuications.

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You should have a bachelor’s degree in Web Development, Digital Media Design, or related discipline, three years (or more) of related work experience, and an inspiring online portfolio.

The office manager is responsible for the smooth running of the front office and assisting students, faculty, parents, and visitors.

• Hours/week: 40 hours/week, 39 weeks/year • Compensation: Hourly rate: $16/hour • Support: The administrative team will provide support to these positions.

Send resumes to: girons@lakechamplainwaldorfschool.org.

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WELCOME CENTER AMBASSADORS The Williston I-89 Welcome Centers are looking for full and part-time Ambassadors.

Help us welcome travelers to Vermont.

Duties include customer service and custodial tasks. You must be able to lift 50 pounds and do snow removal. Hours include some weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Hourly rate of $13 plus benefits for full time. Please apply in person by completing an application at either Williston site or our main office at 60 Main St. Ste. 100, Burlington.

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Monkey Do! Indoor Playgrounds is looking for full and part time staff for its new 12,000 square foot indoor playground in Williston. Duties include café help, front desk staff, and playground monitors.

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Director of Special Events Middlebury College seeks a dynamic and energetic Director of Special Events to design and execute a comprehensive special events strategy to support Middlebury’s fundraising priorities. Attention to detail, flexibility, excellent communication skills and a team oriented attitude are a must!

Bachelor’s Degree required. Seven to ten years related experience required. Experience in a fundraising environment preferred.

To view the full job description and apply online please visit: https://apptrkr.com/1629901 Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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Good wages & benefits. $16.50 per hour minimum; Pay negotiable with experience.

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The City of Burlington – Church Street Marketplace has a new opening position. This position is responsible for performing managerial duties to support the Marketplace District Commission in planning and providing services for maintenance, promotions, marketing, event management, and operations within the Church Street Marketplace district.

The Executive Director of the Marketplace is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The Executive Director shall have the special and immediate care and practical supervision of the Marketplace, subject to the authority of the Mayor as chief executive officer and the orders and ordinances of the city council.

To view the full job description visit governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt.

WOMEN, MINORITIES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACECORPS AND NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE.

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Join the VLT team and help protect the land that makes Vermont special.

ACCOUNTANT, 24 HOURS/WEEK Work with the CFO to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting system and all financial operations of our nonprofit land conservation organization according to GAAP, and coordinate and carry out our payroll and employee benefits program. We’re looking for a professional with relevant education and 5-7 years of finance experience, as well as experience in non-profit finance and QuickBooks.

Join a committed (and fun!) team of professionals who support excellence in energy efficiency. Optimal Energy is an industry leader with a growing client base.

We actively promote clean energy that offers the most environmentally responsible ways to meet local and national energy needs.

If you have excellent analytic skills and care about the environment, send your resume to info@optenergy.com

We are currently seeking an Analyst / Sr. Analyst, and have other opportunities at the Consultant / Sr. Consultant level.

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Coordinate effective and engaging learning for a wide range of adults (16 and older), including those seeking a High School credential, building Literacy and Numeracy skills and English Language Learners.

All Vermont Adult Learning staff are required to be familiar with Vermont’s Mandated Reporter law.

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Join the development team at Marathon Health and use problem-solving abilities while working with Microsoft Toyour learn more about these opportunities Technologies, primarily C#, SQL Server, and ASP.NET. and submit your resume, visit our website: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, CIS, Mathematics, or equivalent is required www.marathon-health.com/careers. with 1-3 years’ experience developing software in a C# .NET environment while following coding and quality standards.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES DEAN & OPERATIONS Sterling College, the leading voice inOF higherFINANCE education for environmental stewardship, invites applications for a Sterling College in Craftsbury Common is looking for SECOND SHIFT CUSTODIANS its next Dean of Finance and Operations. The Dean Positions begin immediately. Hours reports to the President and is responsible for direct are 2:00-10:30 p.m. These positions qualify for a shift oversight and leadership of key operational areas of differential.

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8th GRADE PLAY DIRECTOR Main Street Middle School is looking for a play director The College is seeking applicants with a unique eye for photography, a workto work with the 8th grade class. For more information ing knowledge of both WordPress and social media, ability to about conceive, the position, please visit bit.ly/2lV8CwF. ABOUT STERLING COLLEGE Founded in 1958 in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, Sterling College advances ecological thinking and action through affordable experiential learning, preparing knowledgeable, skilled and responsible leaders to face the ecological crises caused by unlimited growth and consumption that threatens the future of the planet.

Enrollment is limited to 125 students. Sterling is home to the School of the New American Farmstead and the Wendell Berry Farming Program, is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and is one of only nine colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a “Work College.”

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RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANT

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Our Lady of Providence is a Residential Care Community whose mission is supporting the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of those entrusted to our care.

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We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant for day and evening shifts to support residents in managing their day to day physical, emotional and psychological care needs.

The Resident Care Assistant will provide personal care services to residents who are functionally, physically or socially impaired under the direction of the shift nurse.

Previous experience working with the elder population is preferred. Pay is based on experience. We offer benefits including health, dental, vision, short term, and accidental insurance, paid time off, discounted meals while you are working, and a wonderful atmosphere in which to work.

Assisted Living Community, located in downtown Burlington, is looking for a Full Time Dayshift Receptionist with caregiving experience. This position is 40 hours per week, 8am4pm, Monday-Friday. This position is very fluid and much of the role is supporting other departments and the residents of the home. Experience as a receptionist is preferred. Experience as a caregiver is a plus. Benefits include medical, dental, vacation time, retirement.

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We are on the bus route and have on-site parking available.

Send resumes to: mbelanger@ourladyofprovidence.org.

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We are looking for a half-time Development Officer who has experience in the nonprofit world, preferably including some time with an independent school.

Responsibilities include assisting with the annual fund effort and an upcoming capital campaign.

Please submit a resume, brief cover letter, and three recent professional references with up-to-date contact information to employment@ vermontcommons.org.

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Visit conversehome.com to learn more about our community and apply online. Send your resume to kellie@conversehome.com You must pass a background check to be considered for this position.

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DIGITAL CLIENT ADVISOR JOBS EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

We are looking to Vermont’s raw talent to grow our company.

Train for just 8 weeks and enter a full-time career* APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE • $4,800 grant provided during training • Potential to earn $50,000 or more in your first year • Full benefits: health, dental, paid vacation, 401k and more

• Full Time Lead Front Desk Member Services • Full Time/ Part Time Front Desk Member Services • Red Cross Certified Lifeguards • Swim Instructors (weekday availability) • After School Program Counselors (2:15p-5:30p, Monday-Friday)

Now hiring for: • Prep Cooks • Dishwashers • Salad Bar Attendants

• Kids & Fitness Preschool Teachers Full and Part Time Floaters Full Time Lead Preschool Teachers Part Time Lead Preschool Teachers Full Time Lead Infant Teacher Full Time Assistant Infant Teacher

• Variety of work schedules • Fun & engaging work, using cutting edge technology • Ideal sales environment: NO cold calling or travel!

• Generous base salary plus uncapped commission • Obtain state licensure during training

• Group Fitness Instructors (Water or Land Classes) • Full Time/ Part Time Membership Director

* Full-time employment guaranteed upon successful completion of the 8-week program.

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• Part Time Kids Club Caregivers

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Email: kimk@edgevt.com

The ITAR Program is funded in part by a grant from the Vermont and U.S. Departments of Labor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, political affiliation or belief.

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TRUANCY SOCIAL WORKER

The City of Winooski is looking to hire a Human Resources Manager!

This position oversees a range of titlerelated functions including employee support services, individual and group professional development, benefit and compensation packages, as well as all related hiring/ administrative functions in providing “VERMONT’S OPPORTUNITY CITY” employment opportunities.

This position contributes to the City’s Leadership Team by providing guidance, training, and employee relation support while advising the City Manager on all employment related matters. Ideal candidates for this position will have the skills necessary to support the City’s long-term goals around equity in the workplace and be able to focus on the varying and unique recruitment needs for each City department.

This position is full-time 40 hours with some flexibility to work 32 hours.For full position description and position requirements

Do you have a passion for working with students and families?

Do you have case management experience?

Do you want to help enhance the home to school connection?

LRC is a team-oriented, nonprofit agency based in Hyde Park.

This is a full-time position for someone who possesses strong communication skills, a clear sense of boundaries, brings a human services background, and believes in restorative practices. Responsibilities include facilitating communication between school and home to assist students and their families to address and resolve school attendance barriers.

A bachelor’s degree and experience in a related field is required. Interested individuals can apply by sending a cover letter and resume to the following email address: info@lrcvt.org.

Applications accepted until position is filled. LRC is an E.O.E. More information about LRC is available at: lrcvt.org.

and to apply please visit winooskivt.gov.

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• $12 to $16.50 per hour • FLEXIBLE HOURS • 12 hours/week minimum • Part and Full Time positions No previous experience necessary! Excellent positions for students, retirees, veterans.

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When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package.

PUBLIC HEALTH SER VICES DIS TRICT DIRECT OR – S T. ALBANS

Do you want to be part of a team that is building a culture of health in VT communities? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated leader who wants to guide a dedicated and caring interdisciplinary team with diverse expertise in the St. Alban’s Office. District Directors mobilize staff and partners to create healthy communities by assessing needs, capacity building, planning, implementing programs and evaluating outcomes to improve the health and wellbeing of Vermonters. For more information, contact Allison Reagan at Allison. reagan@vermont.gov or 802.652.4190. Department: Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID # 2294. Application Deadline: October 10, 2019.

DIRECT OR OF DATA MAN AGEMENT AN ALYSIS & INTEGRIT Y – WATERBURY

Are you passionate about Healthcare Data? The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) has an immediate opening for our Director of Data Management, Analysis & Integrity. The Data Unit provides data analysis and distribution of 3v-HomeInstead090419.indd 1 9/2/19 1:25 PM Medicaid data extracts to various stakeholders within DVHA, the Agency of Human Services and our Federal Partners. Analysts work on projects for eligibility and claims records while collaboratively designing, developing, and implementing change processes to encourage beneficiary and provider coordination and cooperation.

Vermont is one of the leading states in the nation on healthcare reform. This position will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with our Payment Reform The Northeast Organic Farming unit to provide ongoing support with the implementation of Vermont Medicaid Next Association of Vermont Generation Pilot Project. We look forward to hearing from you and how you might (NOFA-VT) is seeking a full-time enhance the many projects here at DVHA! For more information contact Cassandra Madison 241-0144 Cassandra.Madison@vermont.gov Reference Job ID #2746 Location: Market Development Director.

Waterbury. Status: Permanent, Full Time. Application Deadline: October 9, 2019.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

This person is responsible for overseeing NOFA-VT’s direct markets and farm to institution programs, and programs to increase food access for limited income Vermonters. To learn more about NOFA-VT and see the full job description, please visit our website: nofavt.org/jobs.

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TIRE TECHNICIAN Williston & Rutland Locations

Senior Care Hiring Event!

Meet our team AND enjoy a hot dog and beverage!

Thursday, Sept. 12, 4-6:30 pm 3038 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT

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ADMINIS TRATIVE SER VICES DIRECT OR III – HOME BASED

The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is seeking a part-time Coordinator to oversee activities of the Council including the development and implementation of the annual work plan. The SRC partners with VocRehab VT to find ways to improve and expand services to Vermonters with disabilities. If you have strong administrative and planning skills, working knowledge of human services programs, and have been looking for a home-based position to fit your schedule, this opportunity could be for you! For more information, contact James Smith at james.smith@vermont.gov or 802-241-0320. Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living. Status: Part Time, Temporary. Job ID # 2921. Application Deadline: October 10, 2019.

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A Tire Technician is responsible for the dismounting, mounting and balancing of all tires sold. The Tire Technician will also be required to install any other products sold in his/ her store. General job functions include driving a customer’s vehicle onto the lift, adequately securing the vehicle prior to dismounting the tires and wheels and then reattaching all tires and wheels to ensure proper safe operation of the vehicle. Other duties include handling scrap (or take-offtires) placing them neatly into the storage area, and many miscellaneous duties that you will be directed to perform. A tire Technician must have the desire to perform above and beyond the requirements set forth in this job description.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Prior knowledge of tire related equipment and tools a plus • Valid Driver’s License EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • High School diploma or equivalent ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Properly secure vehicle to lift to ensure safe operation • Properly dismount and remount tires and wheels securely on vehicle • Properly dismount and remount tires onto wheels without damaging either • Operate all related equipment and tools as trained • Operate independently and as a team member • Perform and demonstrate Customer Service Satisfaction • Operate safely and perform as listed below • Fulfill Company Philosophy and Goals NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Assist in performing Inventory Control Accurately • Paperwork – any and all related requirements • Customer Relations • Housekeeping, maintained daily.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: • Perform all safety related items as per the Employee Safety Manual • Learn and maintain all lifting procedures • Learn and maintain all general housekeeping and ensure daily performance • Report all accidents and incidents immediately to your direct supervisor WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: • Lift a minimum of forty-five (45) pounds • Perform repeated and repetitive movement consistent within the tire industry OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Other duties can and will arise and you should be prepared to take on these challenges openly.

Apply for a new career at: townfairtire.com or stop into our store for an on-site interview.

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• Full benefits package • Generous vacation policy • Competitive pay • Huge discount on product • Own shares of the company • Amazing culture and the best co-workers

CITY OF BURLINGTON Our manufacturing facility in Georgia, VT is growing!

We are looking for full-time, year-round

PRODUCTION/WAREHOUSE WORKERS to manufacture our high-quality garden-related products

Come to our on-site job fair!

Saturday, October 5th from 9 am - 11 am 104A Arrowhead Industrial Park Building 110, Georgia, VT For more information call 660-3500 or attend a job fair!

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SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED The School Crossing Guard position will stand a post from 7:30am to 8:20am and 2:40pm to 3:20pm daily, Monday through Friday, during the school year. $141.94 Weekly. Reliable individuals needed immediately.

No experience necessary, will train. Candidate must be able to pass background screening, and eye and vision tests.

For a complete description, or to apply online, visit: governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt.

WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE.

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Engaging minds that change the world

Seeking a position with a quality employer? Consider The University of Vermont, a stimulating and diverse workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including tuition remission for on-going, full-time positions.

Grounds Maintenance Worker - Physical Plant Department #S2241PO - This position maintains the campus landscape including plantings, minor pruning and shearing of trees and shrubs, mowing and trimming turf and athletic fields, and maintains sidewalks, roadways and parking lots. This position assists with the maintenance of irrigation and stormwater systems and does snow removal.

Minimum Qualifications*: High School Diploma and one year of landscape maintenance experience to include plowing/equipment operation required. *Job posting contains further position and minimum qualification details.

The Department seeks candidates who can demonstrate an ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability and delivering exceptional value and great experience to our UVM campus customers.

To learn more about Physical Plant Department, visit http://www.uvm. edu/~uvmppd/ Office Support Generalist - Libraries Dean’s Office - #S2265PO The University of Vermont Libraries seeks an Office Support Generalist to provide general office and administrative support to the office of the Dean of Libraries. Assist in coordinating the dean’s divisional and universitywide responsibilities. Support the production of annual reports, memos and letters, grant applications, publicity materials, planning documents, and other special, time-sensitive projects now underway or yet to take root. Prepare and/or edit internal library communications. Provide logistical support for travel, special events, speakers, seminars, and programs of all types. This position’s start date will be early-to-mid-December.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree with one to three years’ experience required. Effective writing skills, grammatically and stylistically, and proofreading skills required. Experience maintaining and updating website content; basic familiarity with web design required. Familiarity with office software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and research databases required. Effective oral and interpersonal communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both collaborative and independent settings required. Ability to maintain discretion and sensitivity in confidential matters required. Ability to manage projects and work deadlines required.

For further information on these positions and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm. edu for technical support with the online application.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Vermont, was founded by Champlain College, Middlebury College and Saint Michael’s College in 2013. The Consortium aims to help its members to lower costs, increase the quality of services and add strategic value to our members.

Come join GMHEC as we partner with our member institutions in leveraging shared technology, creating best processes and servicing their organizations. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly driven team as we are implementing Oracle HCM Cloud and are building a shared service infrastructure to support each College’s strategic plan. The following are newly created positions in support of our mission: • Oracle Integrations Specialist • Oracle Application Administrator • Benefit Specialist • Payroll Specialist - Three Positions

Friendly, fun dental office in beautiful Bristol,Vermont looking for upbeat, organized and reliable dental assistant.

Family-owned and managed office with low stress and great patients. Must have x-ray certification. Must be willing to work at the front desk occasionally.

Knowledge of Eaglesoft a plus. Wages and benefits dependent on experience.

Send resumes to: debkc@bristolparkdental.com.

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We provide a meaningful benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement with a generous match, paid time off and a supportive well-being program.

Successful candidates will be a part of a startup organization servicing three very successful higher education institutions. We are guided by our principles which recognize that our member organizations come first, continuous process improvement is a given, communication is transparent and visible and we value our unique culture which includes being innovative, flexible and focused on wellbeing.

Please apply to Green Mountain Higher Education Consortium at gmhec.org/careers.

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Dental Assistant

Full or part-time registered dental hygienist needed for our thriving, patientfocused dental office in beautiful Bristol,Vermont.

Family owned and managed, low-stress office. We offer wonderful support, autonomy, no rushing.

Looking for professional, organized and upbeat dental hygienist. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Send resumes to: debkc@bristolparkdental.com.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN POSITIONS Location: Essex Junction, VT Night Shift: 7pm to 7am

Sr Technician - Manufacturing Engineer Position Requirements: • Assoc. Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related degree.

Principal Technician - Manufacturing Engineer Position Requirements: • Assoc. Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related degree.

• 10 years of relevant experience.

Pay Rates: Starting at $26.00 per hour (not including shift differential).

Schedules: Work approximately 14 Days per Month!!

• Includes long 4 day weekends every other week!

Eligible for Benefits on Day 1: • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage.

• Paid Vacation Time: Approx. 3 weeks per year (accrued).

• Paid Sick Time: 80 hours per year.

• 401k Investing Options.

Education Assistance: > 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.

The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association is seeking an Executive Director to manage the organization and ensure that it consistently achieves its financial, marketing, educational and promotional goals. The Executive Director will work closely with Committees comprised of Directors and members to further the organization’s mission, and will directly supervise two employees, a Communications Director and a Quality Director, as well as several seasonal project managers.

The position is a full-time, salaried position with limited benefits, in the range of $50,000 - $70,000. Salary will be commensurate with the skill set the successful candidate brings to the role. Position posted until filled, with preference given to applications received by October 18, 2019. A full description for the position can be found at vermontmaple.org/jobs.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and (3) professional references to jobs@vermontmaple.org. Questions can be addressed to Executive Director Amanda Voyer at 802-858-9444.

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Bakery & Retail Bakers and Retail staff in our busy Shelburne store.

Experience preferred, but we can train the right candidates.

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ADMISSIONS SCREENER Are you looking to be part of a superior team in a growing and dynamic healthcare organization? If so, this just might be the right opportunity for you! Elderwood of Burlington at 98 Starr Farm Road is looking to add an energetic Admissions Screener to our growing team!

Our Excellent, Competitive Compensation and Full Benefit Package includes: • Competitive wages and opportunities for advancement • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance • Life insurance • 401(k) with matching • Paid Holidays • Generous Paid Time Off

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Successful Screeners develop strong relationships Full Time with hospital personnel in an effort to sell Elderwood’s We are looking for the capabilities and build census within our various facilities. right person to join our Team: Managing inventory for jewelry manufacturing, beading for gemstone bracelets and necklaces & assembly of various gemstone items.

Heaven & Earth, LLC East Montpelier, VT. Email resume to: patrick.heavenearth@ earthlink.net.

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Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, or health related field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience.

• Long Term Care and hospital discharge planning experience required.

• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills and working knowledge of medical charts and terminology.

• Sales and marketing background preferred as well.

Apply by visiting: elderwoodcareers.com WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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www.cvabe.org Full–time Teacher/Community Coordinator in Barre Seeking self-directed, outgoing and flexible individual who works well in a team environment and has a strong desire to help others reach their full potential through education.

Candidates must have:  Proven capacity for teaching and guiding basic skills instruction for adults and teens in:  Reading, writing, math, computer and financial literacy;  English Language Learning and U.S. Citizenship prep;  High school diploma and GED credentialing;  Career and college readiness.  Experience with developing personalized education and graduation education plans;  Familiarity with Barre City, Barre Town, Williamstown, Berlin, Plainfield, Marshfield and Cabot;  Spirit and capacity for community outreach and student recruitment;  Experience with recruiting and managing volunteers.

CVABE, a community-based, nonprofit organization has served the residents of Washington, Orange and Lamoille counties for 50+ years. Hundreds of central Vermonters enroll annually to improve basic literacy skills, pursue alternative pathways to high school completion, learn English as another language, and gain skills for work and college.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three references by October 11th to: Executive Director Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, Inc. 46 Washington Street, Suite 100 Barre, Vermont 05641 info@cvabe.org

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APPROPRIATIONS BILL COORDINATOR The Legislative Joint Fiscal Office is seeking a detail oriented writer and editor to assist with preparation of the state budget bill. The job description is posted at ljfo.vermont.gov/misc/jfo-job-2019.pdf.

Resumes will be reviewed starting on Oct. 18, with the position open until filled.

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RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Lund offers hope and opportunity to families through education, treatment, family support and adoption.

ABOUT THE POSITION: • Full and Part-Time positions available.

• Weekday and weekend hours available.

• Shifts available: 7am-5pm, 2pm-12am, 11pm-9am • Counselor will have the opportunity to provide parent education and life skill support to pregnant and parenting women and their children in residential treatment setting.

• Shift differential offered for 12am-7am hours.

• SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ALSO AVAILABLE! WHAT WE LOOK FOR: • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in human services related field.

• Experience providing care to young children.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility, adaptability, and openmindedness necessary.

• Experience working in residential treatment setting preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required.

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WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT LUND: • Knowledge of adoption services.

• Ongoing training opportunities available.

• Lund is a multi-service nonprofit that has served families and children throughout Vermont for 125 years.

• Our mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse.

• Commitment surrounding diversity and cultural competence.

• Lund offers a comprehensive benefit package for fulltime positions including health, dental, life insurance, disability, retirement, extensive time off accrual (24-29 days annually) and holiday pay (11 days annually).

• Excellent opportunity to join strengths-based team of multi-disciplinary professionals.

Visit our website to apply: lundvt.org/about-lund/employment. Or send resume and cover letter to: employment@lundvt.org.

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EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Way2Work, a leading developmental service supported employment program, is seeking a creative and outgoing individual to join their dynamic team.

DELIVERY DRIVER Vermont Farm Table is a rapidly-growing custom solid wood table manufacturer.

We take pride in what we do, sourcing our materials responsibly, and then turning them into something that will last for generations.

We are looking to hire two delivery drivers to join our team. $20/hr, $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days employment.

For immediate start.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting individuals in developing career goals, job-seeking skills, securing employment, and on-thejob training. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with businesses to build partnerships for long-term community-based employment. Must demonstrate reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to solve problems effectively and professionally.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, a great work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Submit resume and cover letter to Michelle Paya, mpaya@ccs-vt.org. ccs-vt.org

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Wake Robin seeks a part time (24 hours per week) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide restorative services for residents through the therapeutic application of everyday activities. Our PTA will execute medically prescribed therapy treatments and programs under the supervision licensed physical therapists. This individual is a key member of our rehabilitation team and will bring a solid background in exercise science, along with a philosophy of personal wellness and group fitness for seniors.

The Burlington School District has an immediate opening for a Payroll Specialist. This position is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient processing of payroll and associated responsibilities, including all reporting requirements and supporting district administration with regard to financial management.

This position has competitive wages and comes with a great benefits package.

Interested candidates please email hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at wakerobin.com.

Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Associate’s Degree is minimally required.

• Minimum three years’ experience processing payroll utilizing a computerized accounting software • Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations which govern payroll transactions required.

Apply at schoolspring.com job ID #3178620.

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R.E. MICHEL COMPANY, LLC., a leading wholesale distributor of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment & parts with over 280 branch locations coast to coast, has a career opportunity in our Williston, VT location.

We are looking for a professional individual with supervisory experience and knowledge in HVACR. Responsibilities include: identifying and generating customers; distribution and sales; inventory control; delivery scheduling; employee motivation and development. Hands on management experience desired. Strong communication skills a must, pre-employment screening required.

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R.E. Michel Company offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability and 401K and more. To apply and for immediate consideration, visit remichel.com/WebServices/WebContent/start/jobs. R.E. Michel Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Candidates will have satisfied all practice requirements for license and will have an unencumbered license. This is an opportunity to join a stable and talented team of individuals dedicated to doing good work, for great people, in a beautiful setting.

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“Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. Join the journey!”

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Physical Therapy Assistant

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