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OCTOBER 24-31, 2018 COMPILED BY SASHA GOLDSTEIN, MATTHEW ROY & ANDREA SUOZZO

LOST CAUSE

The Vermont Supreme Court ruled against a group that wanted a vote on the South Burlington High School mascot change. Sorry, Rebels, the Wolves are here to stay.

Rendering of the proposed South Burlington municipal building

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outh Burlington voters get to answer a $21.8 million question at the polls on November 6: Should the city construct a municipal building that could jump-start the burb’s plan for a new downtown?

The planned three-story structure would be home to a new city hall, meaning city officials could say goodbye to their cramped municipal building on Dorset Street. It would provide a permanent home for the city’s library, which moved to a temporary space in the University Mall last year after it outgrew a shared arrangement with the South Burlington High School library. The building would also have an auditorium, meeting rooms and gathering space for seniors.

The project could help kick off SoBu’s plan for a $300 million mix of housing, retail shops and office space known as City Center. Planners hope to grow the pedestrian-oriented

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downtown just a stone’s throw from two busy thoroughfares. The new building, at 180 Market Street, would be a short walk from the Blue Mall on Dorset Street and south of Rick Marcotte Central School.

City officials say the development would not increase property taxes: An existing property tax that funnels money to a City Center reserve fund would finance much of the project, and a tax-increment financing arrangement would dedicate future tax revenues from housing, office and retail developments to pay it off.

Voters will weigh in on four questions regarding land use and debt that would enable the city to move forward. If all four pass, construction will start next spring. Crews are already at work on improvements to Market Street.

Read reporter Molly Walsh’s full story and watch for election night results at sevendaysvt.com.

COURTESY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON

SUBURB CITY?

Two men named Frank Davis are running for seats in the Vermont House — fortunately not in the same district. If both win, they’ll use their middle initials for roll-call votes.

TRICK OR TREAT?

A stinky “corpse flower” is expected to bloom this week at Dartmouth College’s greenhouse.

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RETURN TO SENDER Signs reading “It’s OK to be white” turned up on the campuses of the University of Vermont and Champlain College. Officials denounced the white nationalist message.

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WHAT’S WEIRD IN VERMONT

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diverse group of 10 Vermont women gathered over the weekend to create an edgy get-out-the-vote campaign.

Unhappy with the direction of the country, the women of varied shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds bared it all for an intimate, empowering photo session in Burlington, said organizer Dawn Robertson.

“How can we inspire women to vote after the Kavanaugh confirmation, the #MeToo movement and Trump?” asked Robertson, who writes about sexuality and relationships. “It’s a culmination of all those factors.”

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photographer Anja Schütz, who shot similar nude photos of women in the lead-up to the 2016 election, around the time the infamous “grab ’em by the pussy” Donald Trump tape was released. Both photo projects played off Trump’s crass comments. Robertson’s, which she dubbed “Grab Them by the Ballot,” features women of color, a pregnant woman, a transgender woman and a woman with disabilities.

The models used well-placed ballots, and photographer John Schreiner digitally added slogans across their chests to intertwine politics and female sexuality. Z, a 28-year-old trans woman who asked to only be identified by her first initial, said she participated in part to protest Trump’s continued assault on the trans community, which includes a proposed policy that would define gender based on the genitals with which a person is born.

“I want to bring awareness to the existence of trans people and the variety in our bodies,” said Z. “To show I exist, this is me, I’m here, I’m a woman, I’m transgender. With everything that’s going on, I just think it’s really important to be visible.”

Gina Carrera felt the same way. She’s a Latina woman and mother to a daughter with a disability, and she has felt marginalized by the political climate.

“I don’t often have a voice lately, and to use my body as my voice, I think, is a very powerful thing,” said Carrera, an artist and disability advocate from Essex. “If we don’t vote and use our votes to make changes, then I don’t think anything is going to change in the near future.”

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WONDERFUL IDEA FOR LIBRARY

[Re Off Message: “‘Howe’ Now: UVM Drops ‘Bailey’ From Library Name Over Eugenics Ties,” October 26; Off Message: “Committee: Remove ‘Bailey’ From the UVM Library’s Name,” October 18; “ByeBye Bailey? UVM May Drop Library Namesake for Supporting Eugenics,” September 5]: As a two-time University of Vermont alum, I support dissociating Guy Bailey from the library. However, removing the name Bailey from signage and stationary will be expensive. And worse, it could be replaced with the name of a large donor or corporate sponsor: Target-Howe Library?

Let’s keep the name Bailey but just associate it with a more wonderful person. I nominate George Bailey from the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. Sure, he’s fictional, but his legacy, unlike Guy’s, is rock solid.

William Grass

BURLINGTON

BURLINGTON’S BIG HOLE

Seven Days shouldn’t be surprised that things are “‘Way Too Quiet’” [Last 7, October 10] at Don Sinex’s hole in the ground in downtown Burlington. Last month in U.S. District Court, the developer’s lawyer explained that the “project is under a cloud.” Sinex didn’t even bother attending. It’s unlikely much work will occur while court and regulatory barriers remain.

When Sinex made important recent changes to the project, they should have gone through a formal Design Review Board assessment, complete with all of the necessary public notifications.

Instead, Burlington planning and zoning director David White signed off, shortcircuiting the DRB process. A routine bulletin board posting got little notice, and the appeal period expired. All of this came as a surprise to the “Group of 50” that holds the state court-sanctioned agreement with Sinex brokered by former mayor Peter Clavelle.

The group’s only choice: seeking a legal remedy for violation of its civil rights of due process of law under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — in federal court. This project remains an out-of-scale bamboozle, but at least Burlington can claim a much larger hole in the ground than the one in Newport!

WEEK IN REVIEW

TIM NEWCOMB have seen him lead on some of the most important issues in Vermont since the beginning of his legislative career some 22 years ago, when he was elected to the House of Representatives at the age of 25.

In the legislature and as our lieutenant governor, David has been a leader on the issues of income inequality, civil rights (including LGBTQA rights), the plight of family farmers, cannabis legalization, environmental justice and universal health care.

And at a time of great incivility by our current president, David conducts himself in a most civil manner, running positive campaigns — without super PAC money — and seeking tri-partisan approaches.

He’s up against the Koch brothers, outof-state super PACs and fossil fuel money.

Vote Zuckerman.

Philip Fiermonte

BURLINGTON

These shenanigans hardly generate trust between the public and a city government led by Mayor Miro Weinberger, who knew about Sinex’s changes to the project and others, including proposed $3,000-a-month apartments and million-dollar condos. Not to worry, the valet parking spaces remain.

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BURLINGTON

DAME FOR SENATE

[Re “Can Republican Newbie Alex Farrell Win a Senate Seat in Chittenden County?”

August 29]: Like many Americans, I am very concerned about the behavior of the Donald Trump administration and the GOP in Washington, D.C., whose “partybefore-principle” tribalism is leading our country down a dangerous path.

It is critical that Vermonters continue our long tradition of voting for the person, not the party. Chittenden County has an opportunity to send another independent leader to the state Senate. Paul Dame is running for one of our six seats. He and I have had significant conversations related to Lake Champlain cleanup, and I have found him to be an active and passionate listener.

While there are some issues on which we don’t find 100 percent agreement, Paul makes decisions based on his conscience and what is best for his constituents — never the demands of his party. He has

consistently opposed the worst impulses of the establishment in Washington and, as a state representative, voted against his party’s leadership 20 percent of the time.

Paul is a champion for criminal justice reform, putting him squarely opposed to Washington Republicans like Jeff Sessions.

Paul understands Chittenden County’s diverse communities. He grew up on a dairy farm, lived in Burlington for seven years, started his family in Essex and recently expanded his business, which is now operating in South Burlington.

The best ideas are found when people with different perspectives meet to find common ground. Paul listens to his constituents, works to find a place of agreement and brings a valuable perspective to the legislature. I hope you will join me in voting for Paul Dame.

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REELECT ZUCKERMAN

[Re Fair Game: “About Turner,” October 24; Off Message: “Walters: National Republican Groups Ramp Up Vermont Spending,” October 23; “Up in Smoke: What Turner and Zuckerman’s Pot Plan Says About the Lt. Gov. Candidates,” September 26]: I urge my fellow Vermonters to reelect Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman.

I have known David for 26 years and

JUDGING DELANEY

I’m so glad that Assistant Judge Charles Delaney has secured two major-party nominations for assistant judge after the primary in August [Off Message: “Ballot Justice: Primary Results for Prosecutors, Judges and Sheriffs,” August 14], because I’m writing to support his reelection for one of the two Chittenden County assistant judge positions. I knew Judge Delaney for many years before he was elected and found him to have great integrity, be incredibly hardworking, and have a keen sense of justice and empathy for all people, especially the most vulnerable among us. He was the chair of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, and his experience as a Vermont Abenaki gives him insights into the lives of people who are struggling FEEDBACK

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‘Energizer Bunny’: As He Campaigns for Reelection, Sanders Preps for a Second Presidential Run

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Creating Connections “Support of our military does not start with a ‘support the troops’ bumper sticker and culminate with grilled chicken on Memorial Day weekend,” says Community College of Vermont veterans service coordinator and resource adviser Kyle Aines. He hosts the Veterans’ Town Hall in Rutland as another convenes in Burlington. Both invite locals to learn from veterans’ experiences shared through stories, letters and photos.

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Winter Warriors Snow sports junkies get stoked for the upcoming season at the Vermont Backcountry Forum & Film Fest. A gear swap outside of Rochester’s Pierce Hall Community Center gives way to a potluck, community project updates, and a showing of short backcountry skiing and riding flicks. Proceeds support the Catamount Trail Association and the Rochester Area Sports Trails Alliance.

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WORDS ALOUD Viet Thanh Nguyen’s words have reached readers around the world and, this week, Burlington bibliophiles have the chance to hear him directly. Fiction fans fill the University of Vermont’s Ira Allen Chapel to listen to the New York Times best-selling and Pulitzer Prizewinning author of the novel The Sympathizer.

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Willhoit has raised less than $9,000 for his entire campaign. He didn’t even enter the race until late August, when the Vermont Republican Party nominated The press may censor who you see in the debates, him at a hastily convened meeting to fill but a vote for Emily is a vote to support the 99%. out its statewide ticket.

His ability to campaign is limited by his Organizing a 2020 Coalition work and family responsibilities. By day, Willhoit is a public defender in Windham County — a four-hour round trip from St. Johnsbury. He and his wife, Sarah, have a blended family of five children, some 8V-EmilyPeyton103118.indd 1 10/30/18 1:43 PM adopted and some fostered, who range in age from 3 to 16.

What’s his reward for accepting the nomination and running a campaign with Independents for Senate no staff or resources? A recent poll from Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS showed him trailing Donovan, 56 percent to 17 percent.

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Willhoit is unbowed by his long-odds battle. “More than anything, it’s just getting my message out there and letting Vermonters get to know me,” Willhoit said. “I’ve just gotta keep plugging away.”

And the money? “It’s enough to do the things you have to do,” he said. “I’ve been able to get yard signs and [am] still hoping to do some things on social media.” Television and radio aren’t even in the discussion.

Donovan, meanwhile, has kept his campaign machine in neutral. He has yet to report any spending — at all — on advertising.

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Donovan and Willhoit spoke eloquently about a broad array of issues. They were often in agreement — and even apologized to the crowd for the lack of conflict.

Both men oppose sending Vermont inmates out of state. Both advocate reducing the prison population by cutting sentences for nonviolent offenders, offering treatment options for prisoners battling addiction and providing more help for newly released inmates. Both favor lower cash bail to prevent people from being jailed simply due to poverty — but Willhoit would actually abolish bail for certain offenses.

The two differ on transparency of public records, especially regarding the state’s role in the alleged EB-5 investor visa fraud at Jay Peak Resort. Donovan’s office has withheld many EB-5-related documents pending resolution of a lawsuit against the state. “I’ve been an advocate for transparency,” he said. “But there is a litigation exception. The attor-

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ney general represents the people but also is the lawyer for state agencies.”

“I love T.J. Donovan,” Willhoit replied.

“But I do think he’s wrong about this.

People want to know who is responsible.”

Donovan often expressed kind words for Willhoit during the face-off. “I thank Janssen for participating,” he said. “I look forward to working with him in whatever capacity both of us are in.”

“Whatever capacity,” indeed. That sounded a bit like a Little League team crediting an opponent when the game’s about to end on the mercy rule.

Which is a shame, because Willhoit has a unique set of life experiences that make him an intriguing choice for attorney general. Not only is he a public defender and state lawmaker, he’s also an ex-inmate who served five years in prison on a fraud conviction in his native Kentucky.

He has said that his experience behind bars, which included sexual assaults by prison guards, gave him a new outlook on criminal justice.

Willhoit has one other millstone around his neck. The vice chair of his own party, Charlotte attorney BRADY TOENSING, has called on him to quit the race. Toensing argues that Willhoit should repay his fraud victims, which he has not done.

Toensing declined to be interviewed for this story but did provide a written statement. “This issue is not about his legal obligations,” the vice chair wrote.

“It is about common sense and common decency, which say that he should pay back his victims.”

Willhoit addressed the issue during the Saturday debate. “In Kentucky, when one is convicted for the crime I was convicted, if someone completes their entire sentence, there isn’t restitution,” he said. “Judge me as the man I am, not on the sins I committed 15 years ago.”

VTGOP chair DEB BILLADO called Toensing’s accusation “old news” and added that “Janssen is a fine example of redemption. He has done what we hope every former inmate will do with his life.”

Since moving to Vermont, Willhoit’s record is seemingly spotless. He has earned a law degree, practiced as a public defender, served two terms in the legislature and opened his home to children in need. That was enough to convince the voters who twice elected him to the legislature — and the party leaders who made him their candidate for attorney general — to overlook his criminal past.

In electoral terms, the issue is almost certainly moot. Consideration should be given to Willhoit’s recent achievements and his criminal past. But barring a political asteroid strike, he will not be Vermont’s next attorney general.

Toss-Up in Colchester

Vermont House Democrats are hoping for big wins on Election Night. They have a long list of districts where they could add to their already sizable majority. But there are a few places where they could actually lose ground. Near the top of that list is Colchester, home to two separate two-seat legislative districts. Currently, Democrats hold three of the four seats, but there’s stiff competition for all of them.

Chittenden 9-1, which includes Colchester Village, is especially unpredictable. Recent elections have been closely contested with one exception: Democrat JIM CONDON had no trouble finishing first.

But Condon died of cancer in August, and his seat remains vacant. His absence makes the race a four-way toss-up.

Each party has fielded two candidates.

The lone incumbent is Rep. CURT TAYLOR (D-Colchester), who’s finishing his first term. Taylor’s electoral career reflects the story of Colchester politics. He ran for the House in 2012, finishing third by 50 votes. He ran again in 2014, and lost by

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40. Finally, in 2016, he eked out a 30-vote win over then-incumbent Republican JOEY PURVIS . In all three campaigns, Condon floated serenely above the fray.

Taylor is a moderate Democrat who occasionally strays from the party line — as when he voted against a bill to increase the minimum wage. “Colchester has a conservative element and a liberal element,” he said. “You have to take that into account when representing the district.”

The other Democrat is SETH CHASE, a network engineer and Army veteran.

Chase says his military experience gives him “a knowledge base” on gun issues. He would have opposed this year’s Act 94, which bans high-capacity magazines and bump stocks and restricts gun purchases by those under 21 years of age. The law, he said, “is not going to make anyone safer. Movement should not be conflated with progress.”

In every other respect, Chase is a true-blue Democrat. “I’m in favor of reproductive rights, marijuana legalization and a strong social safety net,” he said. His top priorities are “an economy that works for everyone, environmental protection and good public schools.”

The two Republican hopefuls, CLARK SWEENEY and DESERAE MORIN, are both firsttime candidates, although Sweeney’s parents, JERRY and JOYCE SWEENEY, both served in the legislature. Clark Sweeney said he was recruited as a candidate by lifelong friend and former representative Purvis.

Sweeney is the owner of Sweeney Refrigeration & HVAC Service. He quipped, “My truck is my billboard.”

He’s also been a firefighter and an auto mechanic. “I’ve dealt with people’s problems and made the problems go away,” he said. “I want to take that to Montpelier.”

The other Republican, Morin, hit the headlines when she received an anonymous letter containing threats of sexual assault and death. She later received a postcard with the word “NAZI” inside a red circle with a line through it.

Morin is originally from Stark, N.H. The small, northern town was named for Gen. JOHN STARK, who led American forces against the British at the Battle of Bennington and coined the phrase “Live Free or Die.” Morin’s philosophy reflects her hometown’s hero.

“I call myself a liberty-centric Republican,” she said. “Small government, big freedom.” She asserted that state and federal governments have expanded beyond their “defined purpose,” protecting individual liberties and state and national security.

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An investigation of the threatening mail is ongoing, but Morin believes she knows who was responsible. “This is how Antifa works,” she said, referring to the loose network of anti-fascist groups often accused by conservatives of fomenting violence. “Anyone who disagrees with them is a Nazi.”

That remains to be seen. Whoever sent the threats, they’re one more sign of our overheated political environment. And it shows, as former state representative KIAH MORRIS could tell you, that Vermont is not immune from toxic partisanship.

Media Notes

Vermont Public Radio announced the hiring last week of two executives: KARI ANDERSON is VPR’s new director of programming, and RAMONA SHEPPARD is its new director of human and financial resources.

Anderson has been the station’s weekday morning classical host and head of classical programming. FRANNY BASTIAN’s departure in August from the post of programming and production director for VPR News triggered a wide-ranging search. When Anderson was chosen, she was made programming director for both news and classical. VPR president and CEO SCOTT FINN said Anderson’s task will be creating synergies between the two services and a common “personality” for both — “friendly, informal, but authoritative,” as Finn described it. “Kari will work with individual announcers on their sound.”

The promotion leaves Anderson no time for on-air duties. LINDA RADTKE, host of the “VPR Choral Hour,” has taken over the time slot on an interim basis.

Sheppard comes to VPR from the town of Underhill, where she was finance director and HR manager. She’d previously held a similar position for iHeartMedia, the commercial radio conglomerate. “We’re not a huge organization,” Finn said of VPR. “RaMona has experience in both human resources and financial management, in radio and in government. That makes her perfect for the job.”

Finn became head of VPR in May. When asked if these two hires were part of an organizational shake-up, he demurred. “I don’t anticipate any huge changes,” he said. m

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hittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George wants Vermont to establish supervised heroin-injection sites. She has signed off on expunging more than 100 criminal records, many of which were marijuana-related. To help combat the opiates scourge, she no longer prosecutes people facing misdemeanors for possessing addiction-treatment drugs without a prescription.

Although she has no opponent in the November 6 election, the incumbent Democrat is campaigning anyway. She’s stumping for a more humane approach to criminal justice.

Over the past year, George has traveled to four conferences sponsored by leftleaning Fair and Just Prosecution. The national criminal justice reform organization strives to reduce incarceration and to promote rehabilitation, court diversion and bail reform. Its website asks: “Can prosecutors be vehicles for social change?”

“It’s always been clear to me that our system is not as fair and impartial as we want it to be,” said George, who was appointed to her job in January 2017.

Prosecutors have “enormous power,” she continued, and “you can wield that power for incredible good or for incredible damage.”

In one of her frequent tweets, George linked to a New Yorker profile of one of her heroes, Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner, who has called for an end to mass incarceration. George recently traveled with Krasner to visit a safe-injection clinic in Vancouver.

At times the 35-year-old Vermont native sounds more like a public defender than the county’s chief prosecutor.

“She’s really smart. She’s a great communicator,” said Ruth Hardy, executive director of Emerge Vermont, which trains Democratic women to run for office.

Earlier this year, George completed an Emerge course with top marks, according to Hardy. “She’s very focused on making sure she is doing her job well and being a leader on issues that she has expertise in,” Hardy said.

Right now George has no ambition beyond her current job, she said during an interview in her neat, organized office at Burlington’s Costello Courthouse. A set of hand weights rested on the floor in a corner. George is a former varsity high school soccer, tennis and basketball player

who likes to squeeze in a few reps whenever she can.

Historically, though, her position has been a springboard to higher office.

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) held the job when he ran for Congress and went directly to Washington, D.C., without stopping in Montpelier. George’s former boss, T.J. Donovan, worked as state’s attorney for 10 years before being elected Vermont attorney general in 2016. Donovan took over for retiring AG Bill Sorrell, who also worked as Chittenden County’s top prosecutor.

Given three Democrats to choose from, Gov. Phil Scott appointed George to finish out Donovan’s term in January 2017. She had worked six years for Donovan as an assistant state’s attorney, focused mostly on domestic violence cases, when she got the call.

“I think she’s got a political future if she wants one,” said Donovan, a fellow Democrat who also favors criminal justice reform.

Others see it somewhat differently: “She’s certainly not afraid to advocate for the position she believes in, regardless of the politics,” Burlington defense attorney Brooks McArthur said of George.

In September, Burlington’s police chief and mayor criticized George for being too soft on crime — on one alleged crime, anyway. The drubbing came after George declined to prosecute a man who brandished a gun in a heated argument

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outside downtown Burlington nightclub Nectar’s. Another man involved in the dispute fired his gun, critically injuring an innocent bystander.

The first man behaved recklessly but likely would not have been convicted because self-defense was a factor, George contended. Police Chief Brandon del Pozo, who also paints himself as a reformer, said it should have been up to a jury to decide.

Mayor Miro Weinberger, a Democrat, tweeted that “a free pass sends the wrong message.”

Republicans piled on. City Council President Kurt Wright (R-Ward 4) called George’s decision a “disgrace” on Facebook and added that he has “zero confidence” in her leadership.

Paco DeFrancis, chair of the Burlington Republican Party, told Seven Days via email that assailants “feel emboldened to become violent” in downtown Burlington when they realize the consequences “will be negligible.”

When asked about the brouhaha, George paused to collect her thoughts,

then appeared to choose her words carefully.

“I absolutely stand by my approach. I was basing that decision on the law and the evidence that we have,” George said.

She pointed out that Rashad Nashid, the man who allegedly shot the bystander, is facing charges in both state and federal courts.

Del Pozo won’t back down, either, noting that his criticism of George marks the first time he’s publicly challenged a charging decision since he became chief in 2015. He qualified his critique by saying: “It does nothing to diminish my faith in Sarah’s ability to protect the people of Chittenden County through prosecution.”

While neither he nor Donovan is in favor of supervised injection sites, both law enforcement leaders do agree with George’s decision to stop prosecuting misdemeanor possession of buprenorphine without a prescription. The goal is to reduce barriers to treatment.

“I think that it has the real potential to save people’s lives,” George said.

But not all Vermont cops are on board.

State Police Director Col. Matthew Birmingham, for example, issued a memo telling his troopers to continue to make arrests for possession of buprenorphine without a prescription, including in Chittenden County.

That kind of opposition doesn’t seem to faze George, who often uses social media to express herself, sometimes without a filter. Her Twitter profile ranks her No. 1 and No. 2 priorities as public safety and criminal justice reform, followed by “changing old white dudes [sic] opinions on 1 & 2.”

After the Burlington City Council voted 9-3 in July to support a resolution to consider safe injection sites, George tweeted her praise for those who voted yes and her frustration with those “who think a discussion on the topic isn’t worth their time.”

The tweet and George’s remarks at the meeting irked Wright and City Councilor Jane Knodell (P-Central District), both of whom voted no. Knodell posted on Facebook: “Instead of presenting argument and evidence, she criticizes and demeans those who disagree with her. I expect much better from a Chittenden County State’s Attorney.”

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her regular sparring partners on Twitter, including DeFrancis, to meet up for coffee. They agreed, she said, though the confab hasn’t happened yet.

As for being soft on crime, George said she is not hesitant to aggressively prosecute offenders and has put many domestic abusers behind bars for long periods of time.

She loses no sleep over those sentences, said the woman who recently used Instagram to show off a new tattoo of the scales of justice on her right bicep — her eighth piece of body art.

How did a Quechee girl end up in charge of the busiest prosecutor’s office in Vermont, where she manages 24 people, including 14 attorneys, working on about 5,500 cases a year?

The daughter of a nurse and a contractor, the Hartford High School grad earned a degree in criminal justice and psychology at the University of Connecti-

the sport with her partner of 16 years, Zeb White, a product manager at Burton. They live in South Burlington.

While in law school, George held down a waitress job at her hometown’s tony Mill at Simon Pearce. George still serves diners there two weekends a month. Although she earns $116,334 at her day job, she moonlights to pay off her student loans, which she describes as “financially … crippling.”

She’s enrolled in a federal loan forgiveness program for public employees but is on the hook until 2022 for more than $1,000 per month.

Serving Chardonnay and cheddar soup to busloads of leaf peepers gives George a welcome break from her fulltime job menu of homicide, DUI and burglary. “It allows me to kind of shut off from this work in a way that I would not be able to do otherwise,” George said.

The Chittenden County state’s attorney is an excellent waitress, said Wendy Jackson, the dining George’s new tattoo room manager. “It’s all about people and having empathy, and I think that that’s her strong suit — being able to read people and get where they are coming from,” Jackson said.

That trait was evident when George talked about cases. She still handles a small number herself. That includes prosecuting Steven Bourgoin on five counts of cut, followed by a master’s in forensic murder for driving the wrong way on psychology from what is now known as Interstate 89 in 2016, causing a crash that Castleton University. She graduated from killed five Mad River Valley teenagers.

Vermont Law School in 2010 and passed Bourgoin’s insanity claim has prolonged the bar exam on her first try. the case, said George, and the prosecuFriends remember her as disciplined tion has hired its own expert to evaluate and engaged — but not the type who him. She hopes the case will go to trial by raised her hand often during classes March and regrets that victims’ families at VLS. are still waiting for their day in court.

“She was that person who always “It’s extremely heartbreaking,” she had the assignment done days before it said. “They are anxious for this to be was due,” recalls friend and classmate over.”

Cara Cookson, public policy director at Does she have the street smarts the Vermont Center for Crime Victim necessary to succeed in court? “She’s got Services. “She was always so focused, and it,” said Cookson, George’s law school she was extremely hardworking.” colleague.

Eighty-eight-year-old Helen George And the fact that no major candidates — pictured with her granddaughter in a are opposing George is a credit to her photo that hangs in the state’s attorney’s emerging political savvy, Cookson added. office — isn’t surprised that Sarah George “I think she has won the tacit endorsehas risen through the legal ranks. “Even ment of the defense bar and not because in the face of opposition, she perseveres,” she always gives them what they want, she wrote in an email to Seven Days, but because she’s a square dealer. She’s Another photograph shows profes- easy to work with.’’ sional snowboarder Nicolas Müller soaring above a snowy peak. George enjoys Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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of the Democratic candidates he would likely face are a generation younger.

“But I’ll tell you,” Fiermonte said, “Bernie runs circles around the 20-year-old interns in the office. He’s got stamina and energy like no one I’ve ever seen. He’s like the Energizer Bunny.”

Sanders has been careful not to disclose his plans yet, for fear of distracting attention from what he calls “the most important midterm election in the modern history of this country.” But his aides will be ready if he decides to pull the trigger. Politico reported two weeks ago that Weaver has been talking up a “draft Bernie” effort that could be rolled out after the midterms.

“There are a number of grassroots groups and individuals who would like to start some kind of a ‘draft Bernie’ [entity] to encourage him to run,” Weaver told Seven Days.

“I have an email inbox full of former staffers” who would like to get involved.

Asked Monday evening during a candidate forum in Winooski whether he would serve out his six-year term if reelected, Sanders provided an elliptical response.

“If you’re asking me to make an absolute pledge as to whether I’ll be running for president or not, I’m not going to make that pledge,” he said. “The simple truth is, I have not made that decision. But I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I may not run. I may. But on the other hand, I may not.”

He added, “Probably impossible to be a senator and a president at the same time.”

Several of Sanders’ eight opponents in the Senate race have sought to make an issue of the incumbent’s presidential aspirations.

During a debate earlier Monday at Vermont Public Radio’s Colchester studios, Republican nominee Lawrence Zupan noted that Sanders missed nearly 71 percent of the Senate’s roll-call votes when he was running for president in 2016. Zupan called it a “dereliction of duty” and accused his opponent of putting his “personal, political and presidential goals” before his commitment to Vermonters.

“When you run for president of the United States of America, you gotta get out of Vermont, and you gotta get out of Washington,” Sanders responded. “You gotta run all over the country to talk about the need for health care for all people, for raising the minimum wage to a living wage, to deal with the issues of climate change and a woman’s right to choose.”

Vermonters, it appears, seem to agree with Sanders.

According to a recent VPR poll, 60 percent of likely voters support him, while only 19 percent favor Zupan. Even among Republicans, Sanders was backed by 21 percent to Zupan’s 50 percent. State-by-state polls conducted by Morning Consult have regularly shown that Sanders is more popular in Vermont than any other senator is in his or her home state.

“Every now and then, you hear a few people mumbling, ‘I wish he’d spend more time at home,’” said Vermont Democratic Party chair Terje Anderson. “But I think people in general are really proud of having a role in the national discussion.”

Sanders’ newfound national prominence is an asset to the Vermont organizations and causes he has long championed. Those include the state’s Federally Qualified Health Centers, which provide subsidized medical care to those who can’t afford it.

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n a sunny Sunday in mid-October, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) reflected on just how much the national policy debate has shifted in recent years.

“I have been through many, many states throughout this country,” he told a couple hundred Vermonters gathered in an event barn at Williston’s Isham Family Farm.

“And what I am enormously proud of is that many of the ideas that we led with right here in the state of Vermont — ideas that three years ago, five years ago, 10 years ago were seen to be radical and extreme — are now being adopted by cities and states and politicians all across this country.”

Sanders ticked through the list: a $15 minimum wage, tuition-free public college and the proposal that has animated him throughout his 28 years in Congress, universal health care.

“Last poll that I saw,” he said, “70 percent of the American people support a Medicare-for-all, single-payer program.”

What Sanders didn’t say — and didn’t have to say to the crowd of knowing supporters — was that the senator himself has been, to a certain degree, responsible for that transformation.

“He’s the most popular politician in America,” said Middlebury College’s Bill McKibben, an outspoken Sanders supporter. “And in our legislative process, popularity is a strong currency that you can use to advance important goals.”

Said Phil Fiermonte, a longtime Sanders aide who retired last year, “He’s kind of like the explainer-in-chief.

He can lay things out for people so they really get it.”

As Sanders campaigns for a third term in the U.S. Senate, he is doing so from a position of power and influence that few anticipated when he last sought reelection in 2012, well before his improbable 2016 presidential bid.

“He went from being perceived by many at the national level as a bit of a gadfly to being seen as a very serious contender for the presidency,” said veteran political operative Bill Lofy. “That’s a significant transformation over the course of a relatively short period of time.”

Sanders clearly isn’t ready to relinquish the national spotlight he’s long craved and finally earned. Looming over his Senate reelection campaign is the likelihood that he will mount a second presidential campaign in 2020 and seek the Democratic nomination to take on Republican President Donald Trump.

“He has not made a decision about whether he’s going to run again,” said 2016 campaign manager Jeff Weaver, who called on his boss to enter the race in his May 2018 book, How Bernie Won. But, Weaver added, “he’s wellpositioned” to do so.

“I sure hope he does,” Fiermonte said, noting that Sanders has taken many of the steps that a candidatein-waiting might: “getting around, going to key states, having a national soapbox, having Weaver on board. All those things.”

One challenge, Fiermonte conceded, could be Sanders’ age. He would be 79 on Inauguration Day — and many

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“Having that national platform, Sen. Sanders has really brought to the forefront the sensibility, the critical access, the cost-effectiveness and the power of the work of FQHCs,” said Community Health Centers of Burlington CEO Alison Calderara. “And I very much appreciate that.”

Said AARP Vermont state director Greg Marchildon, “He’s been a champion of entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare and a strong protector of them and a believer in them.”

While Sanders spends less time in Vermont than he used to, Sheldon dairy farmer Bill Rowell argued that the senator’s field staffers have helped him keep his finger on the pulse. “It works sort of like a big farm, for example,” Rowell said.

“If you’re a good manager, you can make it work.”

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Over the past six years, Sanders has had limited success turning his policy proposals into law, but his allies note that few liberals have in the Trump era.

Republicans have controlled the House for all six years, the Senate for four and the White House for two.

Weaver argued that many of Sanders’ biggest victories, including his recent, successful effort to pressure Amazon into raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour, “didn’t happen in the halls of Congress.” Unlike some senators, who excel at “backroom deal-making and legislative sausage-making,” said Lofy, Sanders strives to be “a tireless, relentless advocate and to be outspoken and serve as a voice of conscience.”

In the long run, that could result in significant legislative achievements. After his 2016 run, 16 fellow senators — including other White House hopefuls, such as Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) — signed on to Sanders’ Medicare-for-all bill. Even if one of them defeats him in the 2020 primary, his agenda could still advance.

Sanders has also leveraged his popularity to support like-minded candidates across the country. Soon after his appearance in Williston, the senator set off on a nine-state tour to campaign for congressional, gubernatorial and down-ballot Democrats from Wisconsin to Arizona. He announced this week that he would make additional trips to Maryland, Florida and New Hampshire before Election Day.

Media accounts of Sanders’ latest national tour described an enthusiasm that resembled the height of Sanders’ 2016 campaign. “He touched my hand,” the Denver Post quoted one young woman saying at a University of Colorado rally.

“He touched my hand!”

During Sanders’ first stop in Indiana, video went viral of him leading an impromptu march of hundreds to a Bloomington polling place. Brian Peters, campaign manager for Indiana congressional candidate Liz Watson, told Seven Days that Watson had invited Sanders to the state “to give a little boost to the students.”

“We wanted to get somebody in who could really get people excited, who could get [get-out-the-vote] shifts signed up,” Peters said.

Sanders’ cross-country campaigning has also advanced his own ambitions.

He visited the early presidential primary states of Iowa, South Carolina and Nevada; met with delegates and interest groups; and test-drove the digital and advance teams that could serve a future presidential campaign.

Not everyone welcomed Sanders with open arms. In South Carolina, according to the Associated Press, one Democratic official called his visit “extremely selfish,” and another said that he should “get lost.”

In the Wisconsin congressional district represented by retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Republican nominee Bryan Steil has tied Democratic opponent Randy Bryce to Sanders, calling him “radical Randy.”

But Bryce campaign manager David Keith told Seven Days that the move would only backfire. “I think Sen. Sanders gets us votes, and Bryan Steil is foolish to think otherwise.”

Bryce, who has said that Sanders’ 2016 campaign inspired him to run for Congress, has been a major beneficiary of the senator’s support. The Vermonter has visited his district three times this year, most recently last week.

To Alison Nihart, who chairs the board of the Vermont- and New Hampshirebased advocacy group Rights & Democracy, the cross-country campaigning is evidence that Sanders is fulfilling his 2016 commitment to launch a “political revolution” of like-minded liberals.

“I think he’s utilized the momentum that he gained during his presidential bid to really walk the talk,” she said. “It’s not about just one person, one personality.

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Uprooted: Burlington Farmers Market Seeks a New Home B Y K ATI E JI CK LI N G

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It’s earned accolades from afar. The Daily Meal, a food website, ranked the market 15th on its 2017 list of the country’s top farmers markets.

Another website, UrbanDaddy, counted the Queen City alongside Fez, Morocco, and Hanoi, Vietnam, as one of the most underrated food cities in the world — and specifically highlighted the farmers market.

Its location, just off of Church Street, has helped the market grow in prominence and boosted the city’s locavore vibe. In an internal survey, 80 percent of vendors called City Hall Park the key to the market’s success, according to Wagner.

City officials have considered renovating the park since 2011. The soil has gotten compacted, and well-trodden bare spots run along its sidewalks. The park has been “loved to death,” David White, the director of planning and zoning, has said.

The proposed redesign, which would cost $3 million, includes a new fountain, wider walkways, a bathroom and a permanent kiosk. The renovations are supposed to start in the spring of 2019. But a citizens’ group, Keep the Park Green, is trying to stall the effort, protesting that too many trees would be cut down. They’re collecting signatures for an advisory Town Meeting Day ballot item that would ask voters to halt the project entirely. Regardless of any results, Weinberger said, he intends to pursue the makeover.

The uncertainty is nothing new to Wagner — or to the market. It’s operated with one-year leases for the past four : MAT

meeting and weigh in on whether to move the weekly event, temporarily at least, to a dirt parking lot owned by Dealer.com along Pine Street in the city’s South End. The market’s steering committee will decide the question by mid-November, Wagner said.

The move would change the vibe of the market, which has become a melting pot of shoppers and an economic driver for the city, said Bissell. At City Hall Park, “people come, and they want to hang out,” he said. “You get [a farmers market] in a hot parking lot, there’s a reason no one’s going there. It’s miserable.”

Bissell nonetheless supports the move, believing that it’s the best option for the farmers and for the city — for now.

The market has been a downtown Burlington institution for nearly 40 years, ever since a couple of AmeriCorps volunteers and a half dozen farmers who wanted to sell their vegetables founded it in 1980, according to Wagner. It’s operated in City Hall Park since 1982.

The gathering of growers started small.

Since Wagner started working for the market in 2006, the number of vendors has tripled as younger people have taken up farming and the locavore movement has burgeoned, he said. Attendance has also risen, Wagner said: Volunteers counted 10,000 visitors during one summer day in 2016.

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tarksboro farmer Hank Bissell set up shop on October 20 on the same corner of Burlington’s City Hall Park that he’s occupied every warm-weather Saturday for three decades. Passersby, tugging their dogs on leashes and carrying bags of leafy greens, stopped to view his Lewis Creek Farm’s special — beets for $1.50 a pound — and the potatoes, cauliflower, peppers and 10 kinds of pickles he had on display. A trio played bluegrass tunes nearby, and a toddler danced, shuffling through yellow leaves that littered the ground.

Such scenes, typical of the Burlington Farmers Market, won’t play out in the park next year.

The market, a nonprofit organization led by a vendors’ steering committee and two employees, is hunting for a new home as the City of Burlington moves forward with plans to upgrade the downtown green space. The summer-months staple must relocate during renovations, which the city plans to begin next spring and which should take at least a year.

But just six months before the crowds are to return for the next outdoor market, organizers aren’t yet certain what the future holds, or where its vendors, mostly small farmers, will sell their crops.

“They’re frustrated, and they’re scared,” said Chris Wagner, the organization’s executive director.

The market’s leaders have been laboring under the impression that if and when the market returns to City Hall Park, it would be drastically smaller. After initial discussions with city officials, market leaders believed the new park would accommodate just 63 vendors, compared to the 93 that hawked their wares there this year, Wagner said. Even then, those invited back would have to shrink the size of their stalls, Wagner feared.

Late last week, Mayor Miro Weinberger called a meeting to reassure the market that would not be the case.

“I think we’re going to emerge on the other side with a park and a farmers market that’s stronger than ever,” Weinberger said of the renovation. He called the market “one of the magical parts of Burlington summer” and said he planned to keep it that way. “If we need to address some questions … that’s what we’ll do,” he said.

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On November 10, with this summer’s season over, the market moves to its winter locale at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center.

Smaller crowds and shortened hours make for a smaller affair during the colder months; the outdoor summer market resumes in May.

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years, because the park’s renovation has been up in the air. In the meantime, market leaders investigated alternative sites, Wagner said.

He and the market’s board president, Spencer Welton, co-owner of Half Pint Farm in Burlington’s Intervale, examined 17 potential sites, including several parks, private lots and even a field by Interstate 189.

All posed challenges, Wagner said.

More than three consecutive Saturdays at the waterfront would require a change to the city’s Act 250 permit. Battery Park couldn’t accommodate unloading for vendors and parking for customers.

Oakledge Park floods when it rains.

Market organizers settled on the lot along Pine Street. The location isn’t as convenient, but there are perks, Wagner said. While the market pays the city $15,000 annually for its use of City Hall Park, Pine Street property owner Dealer. com will charge just $60 for the year.

There’s room for 120 vendors and plenty of parking.

The vendors on the market’s steering committee will vote in November on whether to commit to the site, even though the city can’t guarantee it will have shovels in the ground next summer. Wagner is pushing for approval. “It’s time for us to be proactive rather than reactive,” he said.

City decisions have already affected the market. It had to leave its winter home in Memorial Auditorium after the city’s downtown building was condemned in 2016, and it relocated to UVM. The city is considering redeveloping the auditorium. The farmers market was also a central part of the plan to redevelop the old Moran Plant on the Lake Champlain waterfront. That fell through last year.

“It is hard to have no real home and to have no real say where our home will end up being,” said Welton. “We are at the whim of the city’s plans, and we’ve got to make our own way in the interim without a ton of help.” He said he hopes for more “support and appreciation and communication” with city officials.

Interviews by Seven Days suggest communication with the city has been poor. Wagner and many vendors believed that the new park configuration would restrict space the market now uses, should it return.

Less than 24 hours after Seven Days requested an interview with Mayor Weinberger and other city officials regarding the market, the mayor reached out to Wagner. Weinberger reiterated his support for the market and vowed that any reduction in space would be minor,

according to Wagner. That, he said, was a surprise.

Weinberger also said that the market could return to City Hall Park after one year. Some city departments had previously indicated that the park would be off-limits for two years, according to Wagner and other market officials.

“Some details have to be ironed out,” Weinberger acknowledged to Seven Days.

That’s not good enough for the farmers who stand to lose out.

“We’re talking about … 100 different businesses that are all mom-and-pop that all rely on this to make a living, and it’s up in the air,” said Kyle Doda, the owner of 1000 Stone Farm in Brookfield.

Doda thinks the city should be more supportive because the market brings revenue to nearby businesses and gathers the community together. “Our clientele is all ages, all races, all ethnicities,” he said.

Meanwhile, the market vendors have been bracing for what they thought would be an inevitable 30 percent reduction of stands should the market return to a rebuilt park. The seniority system means the newest vendors, including Doda, would be the first to go.

If such a scenario did play out, Jonathan Wagner — no relation to Chris — and his Bear Roots Farm would be cut.

Wagner sells his produce at the farmers market in Montpelier and through a CSA but said he makes roughly half of his income at the Burlington market.

He and his wife had bought another piece of land recently, assuming they could count on the revenues from the vegetables they sell in Burlington. “For us personally, [losing the market stand] could make things unsustainable,” he said.

Chris Wagner said he thinks the organization has had plenty of support from the city. He sees Weinberger making the rounds every Saturday. “There’s no doubt the community loves the market,” he said.

Still, Wagner acknowledged he would need to work harder to draw people to the Pine Street location. If it’s chosen, he plans to run advertising and might pay for a shuttle for those in the Old North End or senior living facilities who would not be able to walk to the market.

Wagner was hesitant to commit to returning to the downtown park.

“We just want the renovations to happen,” he said. “Then we can look at that space and decide: Is this the best spot for the farmers market?”

So, how big will the market be after next year — and where will the tents sprout?

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Vermont Is One of Two U.S. States That Lets Incarcerated Citizens Vote B Y M AR K D AV I S

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assie Tibbott spent several weeks this fall visiting five Vermont state prisons with the goal of getting local inmates to vote.

The recent Vermont Law School graduate was happy to help 44 prisoners register for the first time. She was even more elated to meet 39 inmates already on the voter rolls, who simply asked for help getting absentee ballots. Dozens of others didn’t need assistance because they already knew the ropes.

Vermont and Maine are the only two U.S. states that allow inmates to vote.

Vermonters behind bars only have to meet the same requirements as everyone else: They must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a legal resident of Vermont.

Prisoners vote via absentee ballot in the town where they lived before they were incarcerated.

Former inmate Jeremy MacKenzie said he voted in several elections while imprisoned, both in Vermont and in a privately run facility in Kentucky where

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Vermont used to send its overflow prisoners. He said casting a ballot may seem like a small thing, but it played a big part in helping him feel like a part of the outside world. A Burlington native, MacKenzie was released in March 2013 after serving eight years for crimes including drug trafficking and bank robbery.

“You’ve got a lot of people disconnected from their community, and any way they can participate in the process of their community, especially in a positive way, is important,” said MacKenzie. “People who are incarcerated, we’re coming back to the communities we came from, and we have families that are home. So to think that voting decisions don’t ripple down to people in prison is not correct.”

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administrator, oversees the voting program. The DOC hangs informational posters in facilities at least 90 days before elections, Barton said, and welcomes volunteers such as Tibbott and members of the League of Women Voters to hold voting registration drives and informational sessions.

Inmates handle everything — registering to vote and requesting and sending in their absentee ballots — via mail.

“The more they can normalize their life on the inside so they will be engaged in civic life when they get out, the better,” Barton said.

The DOC does not keep stats on how many inmates vote because it never takes custody of ballots, Barton said. And not all of Vermont’s 1,730 inmates can participate in democracy; some are legal residents of other states that don’t allow inmates to vote.

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Awareness of that disparity actually motivated a number of incarcerated Vermonters this year, according to Tibbott, a Barnard resident.

“Some of them, because they saw that some of their fellow inmates couldn’t vote, they thought, I had better do it,” said Tibbott. “I heard quite a few times inmates say, ‘See, our voice does matter.’”

Outside Vermont and Maine, many people convicted of crimes are prohibited from casting a ballot. In 14 states, felons get their voting rights restored once they leave prison, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In 21 states, they have to wait until they also complete their terms of probation or parole.

In 13 states, they permanently lose voting rights or need a gubernatorial pardon in order to reengage in the electoral process.

Residents in one such state, Florida, are reconsidering its policy of keeping convicts out of the voting booth forever.

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Restrictions on inmates’ and felons’ voting rights have been criticized as inherently racist. In 2016, 55 percent of U.S. prisoners were African American or Hispanic, compared to 30 percent of the overall U.S. population, according

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to the Pew Research Center. Whites — who represent almost two-thirds of the U.S. population — accounted for less a third of the country’s prison population.

The disproportion is even more dramatic in Vermont, where blacks make up 1 percent of the state’s overall population but 8.5 percent of its

inmates, according to an October 2018 legislative report.

That may indicate bias in Vermont’s criminal justice system. But there have been no significant legal or political challenges to inmate voting rights in recent memory, according to Secretary of State Jim Condos. “I’ve never heard of any issue with it,” Condos said. “I’m sure there are people who think you should lose your rights, but that’s not what Vermont’s constitution says.”

While prison rules vary, inmates generally have access to news through television, newspapers and electronic tablets. But when Tibbott visited, she heard little political chatter, she said — with one exception. A group of inmates inside Rutland’s Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility, which mostly houses inmates who are from the southern part of the state, were eager to cast ballots in the Bennington County state’s attorney’s race, she said.

For years the region had a disproportionately high incarceration rate, and its prosecutors have a reputation for being aggressive and opposing criminal justice reform.

Former inmate MacKenzie, who now attends film school in California, recalled that election-season discussions in prisons were little different from those taking place on the outside. Some inmates follow current events closely and have deeply held beliefs, he said, while others don’t care and couldn’t be bothered to cast a ballot.

Tom Dalton, the executive director of Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform and a frequent DOC critic, said the voting program was a feather in the agency’s cap.

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Ericson said the state could even generate revenue from the idea by selling the show and investing the profits in the general fund.

Though she doesn’t reference the film, the scene Ericson describes bears a striking resemblance to the fictional depiction of America’s justice system in the movie Idiocracy. The film depicts a dystopian future in which capitalism and ignorance have saturated every aspect of American life, leading to a breakdown in society.

The court system depicted in the film is a loosely organized form of mob rule, designed for entertainment more than fairness, in which the judge riles up a courtroom packed with jeering onlookers.

A recent poll by Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS showed that Ericson had support from about 1 percent of Vermont voters.

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A Vermont gubernatorial candidate has proposed a nationally televised show in which a booing or cheering crowd would decide the fate of state prisoners.

Independent candidate Cris Ericson, a marijuana advocate who regularly runs for statewide office, outlined her vision in a commentary for Vermont PBS. “If you elect me, I will host a governor’s pardon TV show every Saturday night and pardon a few of the people who violate the new, unconstitutional anti-gun laws, and some of the nonviolent offenders of other laws, to save Vermonters money,” Ericson said in the commentary. She was referring, presumably, to new restrictions on gun ownership signed into law in April by her Republican opponent, Gov. Phil Scott.

Ericson said the show would be hosted from the auditorium in Montpelier’s Pavilion Building, a few floors below the governor’s office.

“We will have a full audience in the auditorium … and invite 100 Vermonters each week to boo or cheer,” she said. “We will invite family and friends of the prisoners to speak on their behalf. Then the audience will vote on whether I should grant a pardon as governor with the legal authority to grant pardons.”

University of Vermont trustees voted last week to remove former UVM president Guy Bailey’s name from the Bailey/Howe Library because of his ties to the Vermont eugenics movement of the 1920s and ’30s.

The new name will be the David W. Howe Memorial Library. Howe was a UVM alumnus and a publisher of the Burlington Free Press who died in 1969. A dedication plaque in the library says that Howe’s “lifelong interest in the progress of his newspaper, community, state and university helped stimulate others to greater achievements.”

University president Tom Sullivan praised the move, which was recommended by a campus Renaming Advisory Committee.

“The committee’s report is clear and wellreasoned,” Sullivan explained in a statement last Friday. “It is a testament to the fair and deliberative process we have implemented to consider proposals to remove names from UVM facilities. I fully support the committee’s recommendation to remove the Bailey name from the library.”

Students protesting for racial justice pushed to strip Bailey’s name from the building last winter as part of a host of demands.

The Vermont Eugenics Survey ran from 1925 to 1936. It was founded and directed by UVM professor Henry Perkins, who received fundraising and encouragement from Bailey when he was president.

“We reached our recommendation based primarily on the fact that Bailey’s active involvement as president of the University in supporting and promoting the Eugenics Survey of Vermont is fundamentally at odds with the University’s mission,” trustee and Renaming Committee chair Ron Lumbra said in a statement. “We also considered Bailey’s mismanagement of University financial resources.”

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VTGOP Donor Gives Big Bucks to Anti-Trans Massachusetts Initiative

Carol Breuer, a notably generous donor to Vermont Republicans, has given $110,000 to a Massachusetts ballot initiative that would roll back civil rights protections for transgender people. The campaign leans heavily on scare tactics, some of which are featured in its logo and its TV ads.

Breuer and her husband, Tom, are residents of Winchester, Mass. They bought a second home in Stowe five years ago. In each of the three election cycles since then, they have given tens of thousands of dollars to Vermont Republican candidates and to the party itself. (They have not given any money to Gov. Phil Scott, who may be too moderate for their taste.)

In 2016, Massachusetts adopted a law forbidding discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations such as restrooms and locker rooms. The Massachusetts Family Institute, a right-wing Christian organization, undertook a successful petition drive to put the law to a statewide vote.

Breuer has made two gifts totaling $110,000 to “Keep MA Safe,” the institute’s subsidiary that’s conducting the rollback campaign. The group’s ads show a young woman preparing to change in a locker room while a creepy man looks on from a bathroom stall.

Initiative 3 is worded in such a way that a “yes” vote means upholding the law and a “no” vote means overturning it.

“It’s disturbing but not surprising,” said Cameron Russell, campaign manager for Democratic Vermont gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist, who is a trans woman.

“Carol and Tom Breuer have a history of funding far-right causes,” said Vermont Democratic Party chair Terje Anderson. “They seem to be particularly obsessed with LGBT issues and reproductive rights. The fact that they continue to spend big in Vermont makes me wonder, Where do they want the Vermont Republican Party to go?”

“I don’t know anything about the Massachusetts initiative,” said VTGOP chair Deb Billado. “And I don’t comment on donors.”

Carol Breuer did not return calls for comment. political columnist

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Those laid off will be paid until January 4, according to Kurrle.

Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group merged in July. At the time, the new company said it expected to save $600 million over three years due to “synergies.” A total of 500 job cuts are expected nationwide.

The coffee and beverage giant has facilities in Waterbury, Williston and Essex. Most of the job losses — 82

— are tied to the closure of Keurig’s early production center in Waterbury, Kurrle said.

The center was used for manufacturing and research and development, Kurrle said.

Keurig spokesperson Katie Gilroy confirmed the layoffs, which she said were part of implementing a “new organizational structure as a key step of our integration process.”

Keurig Green Mountain employed about 1,200 people in Vermont in January 2018. But last Thursday’s cuts were the latest in a series of downsizings at what was once one of Vermont’s most iconic companies.

The company laid off 53 employees, including 35 in Vermont, in May. Keurig let 200 employees go in 2015, laid off 108 in June 2016 and another 40 in June 2017.

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“I was born to play music,” Mark was fond of saying.

He devoted a big part of his life to his music.

Forming the band Equus, he bec ame a legend in the environs of Colchester, Vt.,

during his teen years and went on to play lead guitar and sing in professional bands.

“I like to play stage right,” he explained, “because that way I can see what all the other players are doing.”

He was a devotee of Salvador Dali, whose museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., was a frequent source of sustenance for Mark. Some of

his ashes were scattered in the jasmine garden there.

It was the beaches of Florida’s west coast that called out most to Mark’s spirit as being home.

“The beach is my church,” he adamantly said, always going on to tell of some great adventure there. To honor this, some of his ashes were scattered at Indian Rocks Beach, Treasure Island, and Anna Maria Island.

He is survived by his mother, Dian Kendrick; sister Dian Mueller; brother Brian Mueller; former life partner Brenda Truelove; stepchildren Matthew, Chelsea, and Chad Truelove; step-grandchild Joseph Truelove; nieces Audrey and Karen (née Mueller) and Stephanie Kendrick; and nephews Anthony and Mike Mueller.

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Since he was elected, Judge Delaney has performed admirably. He has been a careful steward of the taxpayers’ money in developing the Chittenden County budget.

His service as a family court assistant judge has been undertaken with the same skill, expertise, care and concern that he takes with his stone masonry business. Judge Delaney has done a great job as assistant judge and deserves to be reelected. I hope voters will reelect Charles Delaney as assistant judge.

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I feel fortunate to live in Vermont, where we have a solid Washington, D.C., delegation that supports the values I believe in. And it is good to see Seven Days highlighting the work of Vermonters helping to elect candidates in other states [“Making Blue Waves: Vermonters

Labor for Out-of-State Campaigns,” October 24; Fair Game: “Beyond the Border,” July 25].

I am part of a group of Vermonters working to help get Tedra Cobb elected to Congress in New York District 21. We are interested in helping our neighbors across the lake flip Congress and have held a successful fundraiser here and routinely go door-to-door canvassing there.

When Seven Days covered this issue last year [“Will North Country Voters Repeal and Replace Congresswoman Elise Stefanik?” July 26, 2017], the NY-21 was considered a “safe” district by the Cook Political Report. Since then, polls and the Cook report show a drastic closing of the gap. Tedra’s opponent Elise Stefanik has huge funding from outside of the district, including the Koch brothers, and has had Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan stumping for her. However, Tedra’s 1,600-plus grassroots volunteers are making the difference. She recently broke the record for the biggest fundraising quarter in the history of NY-21. She did this without accepting corporate PAC money.

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[Re Off Message: “Scott, Zuckerman and Fellow Incumbents Dominate Vermont Public Media Poll,” October 22; Off Message: “Walters: Scott, Hallquist Draw Clear Contrasts in Second Debate,” October 10]: I am currently attending Brown University, but I have benefited so much from growing up in Vermont and care deeply about keeping it an amazing place to live.

I am proud to support Christine Hallquist for governor this year, because she is a champion for our public schools.

She has seen her three children through the Lamoille Valley public school system, and she served on the Hyde Park School Board for two terms. Vermont needs a leader who understands that our state’s public education system is not the place for penny-pinching or partisan politics.

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October 10]: If we want to get money out of politics, we are misunderstanding what money is. Money is politics. Politics is all about what to allocate money for.

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Em Peyton will increase the money supply to do what we know in our hearts is possible and necessary. She is not accepting donations of any kind, from anybody.

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BETTER THAN THE INCUMBENT

Thank you for beginning to crack open the mystery that is Christine Hallquist [“How Electrifying? A Closer Look at Hallquist’s Record as the CEO of Vermont Electric Coop,” October 24]. The bit about poor relations with employees rings familiar.

I was employed at Digital Equipment Corporation in Burlington when Hallquist was part of DEC’s management team.

Christine Hallquist

Wage freezes? Yup, but DEC’s management did something even more draconian: wage clawbacks.

Management repeatedly ignored reports from workers that, despite having been removed from off-shift duty, we were still receiving off-shift pay premiums. After several attempts at honesty, who wouldn’t eventually just shut up and cash their paychecks?

At the end, when DEC was sinking like Enron, we were all panicking to find new jobs, and the money was all spent. That’s when DEC’s management blamed workers for the oversight and forced workers to refund the premiums. Smooth.

Nevertheless, with nose tightly pinched, I’m voting for Christine. Why? Look at the alternative. What has the incumbent done for climate change?

Sustainable energy? Cleaner lakes and streams? Livable wages? Keeping corporate power in check? Vermont’s internet infrastructure?

Christine stands between us and two, four or more additional years of incumbent obstructionism that defends opposition to progress in the name of no tax increases. I want a governor with some imagination, creativity and at least a modicum of fire in the belly to take risks and try to make Vermont a better place.

A vote for Christine is a vote for a better Vermont.

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PLAINFIELD

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Too many lives have been wrecked by unjust policies related to cannabis prohibition [Off Message: “Scott, Hallquist Clash During Gubernatorial Debate,” October 24]. Yet in a decision motivated by fear, Gov. Phil Scott rejected a tax-and-regulate system to legalize it.

Progress has been made, and cannabis can now be legally owned; however, this is not enough. Consumers should have market choice and access to regulated cannabis that meets health standards.

Christine Hallquist will ensure that a safe and transparent system is built in Vermont. She has always spoken out against unjust drug laws, as well as overincarceration. While Scott continues to make excuses, I’d like to see Christine make history and finish Vermont’s legalization process.

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In Eclipsed, Sisterhood — and Survival — Is Powerful B Y PA M EL A PO LSTO N

IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE ARE GIVEN THE POWER TO TELL

OUR OWN STORIES. MI R A N D A HAYMON

Haymon, who is co-teaching a course on contemporary theater during her time on campus, says that selecting Eclipsed for the student production was a joint effort.

“So many black women came forward to audition,” she remarks.

At 25, Haymon is barely older than her cast, but her résumé is already substantial.

Since graduating from Wesleyan University in 2016, the Brooklyn-based theater artist has racked up a list of directing, assistant directing, workshop and fellowship credits and accolades; she’s currently an artist-in-residence at the New York City nonprofit Roundabout Theatre Company.

Among her accomplishments this year was an original stage adaptation of Franz Kafka’s short story “In the Penal Colony.”

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Taking time out from rehearsal to speak with Seven Days, Haymon talked about Eclipsed and her efforts to dismantle the patriarchy — at least in the theater.

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play opening at Dartmouth College this Friday features five women. But it’s not exactly in the Steel Magnolias vein. In fact, Eclipsed touts a cast of five black women, a black playwright — Zimbabwean American actor Danai Gurira — and a black director, visiting artist Miranda Haymon. When the play opened on Broadway in 2016, this pedigree made it a radical departure from theatrical convention. It still is.

Eclipsed is further removed from the feminine sentimentality common in American dramas because it is set during Liberia’s second civil war (in 2003), and three of its five characters are captives of a rebel commanding officer. Though the women are fictional, the circumstances are historically plausible.

The setting is described as a bulletridden shack on a rebel compound. Bessie and Helena have been captured as “wives,” aka sex slaves, for the officer, who does not appear in the play. A 15-year-old called simply “the Girl” has been previously captured and raped.

The fourth woman, Maima, is an AK-47-toting fighter in the rebellion against then-president Charles Taylor.

The fifth, Rita, is a peace worker. Both of them have freedom of movement; all of the older women variously try to protect or incite the Girl.

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SEVEN DAYS: A question about the IRL war: If the male commanding officer can capture women for his sexual purposes, how did the female fighters fare in this milieu?

MIRANDA HAYMON: It’s a way in which they were able to break from being a wife — they were part of a larger war system; by picking up a gun, they were able to stop being raped, to take control of their lives.

SD: I’m wondering how the fighter women responded to the captured women — to the very idea of women being taken as sex slaves.

MH: Some of the women fighters also committed horrific crimes, including capturing other women. The complicating factor is, how do you find what’s best for you [in a war situation]?

SD: How was it possible for the peace worker, Rita, to come and go freely?

MH: The peace women, historically, were able to cease the war, actually staking out government buildings — they changed the course of the war.

SD: I understand Rita is a fictional character, but do you know what organization she might have belonged to?

MH: Rita is Liberian. The peace women wear white scarves and clothes. It’s really incredible to see them. There’s power in their uniform. But I don’t want to … discredit the power the wives also have.

SD: In 2016, Eclipsed premiered on Broadway with an all-black and female cast, playwright and director.

Why was that important?

MH: In this country, our [media] give us a very specific understanding of a war in Africa. We never see the women — holding a gun, in their daily lives, stopping the war. [Eclipsed] allows the story to be told without male presence. Having black women tell the story is incredible. It’s important that we are given the power to tell our own stories.

SD: Eclipsed focuses on women caught up in a foreign war, yet their human responses and interactions seem timeless and universal. In your

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From left: Stella Asa, Naomi Agnew and Esther Oluokun in Eclipsed

view, how does this work speak to the current state of affairs in, say, the U.S.?

MH: With the power of women. No man comes in to save the day. From the everyday, in history, they save each other.

That story of women coming together, surviving for each other, especially women of color, carrying each other and ourselves — I think that’s apparent in America, from voting to raising the white master’s children as a slave. It celebrates the power of women overall, gives space and voice to a story in terrible circumstances. But it also shows the light of their own personalities and resilience.

SD: How are your student actors at Dartmouth responding to the play?

MH: They’re incredible. The play asks so much of the actors, from research to dialect. We’ve really dived in. I’ve also made sure that the room is filled with laughter, taking care of each other. It lends itself to the work. Also, it’s super important [to the students] being able to see a black female working director. I look like them.

We have so much in common. Seeing me do it, they know they can do it, too.

SD: How did your previous directing experience inform how you approached directing this play?

MH: I do a lot of ensemble work — I love working on plays that are truly characterbased ensembles. Though I might have final say, I want everyone in the room to

have agency. And part of doing Eclipsed is the research — I love that, too.

My hope is that [audiences] will have done some research before seeing the play, or will want to afterward.

SD: Your online bio states that you are interested in “work that dismantles the antiquated ideology of the white, cis, straight, male, able-bodied, middle-class individual as the standin for ‘universal.’” First of all, thank you! Second, could you elaborate on how you find this kind of work?

Does the theater world have more to choose from these days?

MH: Yes and no. More and more plays are being written that don’t make “normative” a priority. But I also like adaptations. We need to look at the past, at our white theater ancestors. Through adaptation, you can change the lens, the circumstances [of the story] — it can have so much resonance … I feel like I have access to new work. m Contact: pamela@sevendaysvt.com

INFO Eclipsed, by Danai Gurira, directed by Miranda Haymon, Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, November 4, 2 p.m., Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. See website for additional dates. $9-12. hop.dartmouth.edu, mirandahaymon.com

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COURTESY OF JEREMY HOLT

QUICK LIT: GREAT ESCAPE

After Houdini on Houdini’s headstone in Machpelah Cemetery, Ridgewood, N.Y.

What if Harry Houdini were not just the world’s greatest magician but a master of actual magic? What if he used his supernatural powers to spy for the U.S. government, fighting those who would wield magic to evil ends? That’s the enticing premise of After Houdini, the latest graphic novel scripted by JEREMY HOLT of Middlebury, whose dark rock-music fable Skip to the End came out earlier this year.

Illustrated in a punchy, largerthan-life style by Arkansas-based John Lucas, the tale begins in 1918, eight years before the death of the real Houdini on Halloween 1926.

The protagonist is not Harry but his fictional son, Josef, whose parents have given him up for his own protection. Josef finds use for his inherited escape talents in a life of petty crime. But he goes straight when former president Theodore Roosevelt Jr. sweeps in and recruits him for the mission of a lifetime: to rescue his long-lost dad from Butyrskaya Prison in imperial Russia.

In an afterword, Holt describes the popular 2007 book The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero, by William Kalush and Larry Sloman, as his “primary inspiration.” While that book did advance a theory that Houdini was a spy, it was based on historical sources. After Houdini takes those facts and runs with them, depicting Houdini as having literal superpowers and playing fast and loose with history in the fun, splashy ways that only comics can. Among its dramatis

personae are president Woodrow Wilson, Grigori Rasputin, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and clairvoyant Edgar Cayce. Celebrity spiritualist Mina “Margery” Crandon, Houdini’s nemesis in real life, here becomes a sexy sorceress exploiting the power of “dark matter.”

While Josef Houdini isn’t much given to introspection — he only gets four panels in which to contemplate his yearning for a real family — the atmospheric, action-packed story is sure to appeal to young comics fans.

They may find themselves going down the fascinating wormholes of Houdini history to find out just how much of the tale was inspired by facts.

Outlandish as After Houdini might be, so were the feats of the real-life magician. Holt and Lucas capture the breathless excitement of seeing someone accomplish the seemingly impossible. The book’s back matter includes a detailed description of its genesis, augmented by a gallery to show us how the images evolved.

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INFO After Houdini, written by Jeremy Holt, illustrated by John Lucas, colors by Adrian Crossa, Insight Comics, 112 pages. $16.99.

Holt will discuss the novel on Tuesday, November 13, 7 p.m. at Phoenix Books Burlington. $3 donation.

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Grace Experience Returns to Vermont to Star in The Turn of the Screw B Y C HELSEA ED GA R

COURTESY OF PETER LOURIE

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Grace Experience and Bruce Campbell

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race Experience does not have an average name, nor does she spend her weekday nights doing average things. For example: At 8 p.m. on a recent Tuesday, the 24-yearold Experience, wearing a long taffeta skirt, was weeping in the gymnasium of Weybridge Elementary School. Beside her stood a man in an oversize blazer, imitating a dripping faucet.

To be clear, this was a rehearsal.

Experience, a native of Lincoln, Vt., and a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, will star as the governess in the MIDDLEBURY ACTORS WORKSHOP production of The Turn of the Screw, which premieres at TOWN HALL THEATER in Middlebury on Thursday, November 1, and moves to Burlington’s FLYNNSPACE later in the month.

MELISSA LOURIE, MAW’s artistic director, chose to produce Jeffrey Hatcher’s minimalist adaptation of Henry James’ gothic tale of nannying gone horribly awry. The show features only two actors: Experience as the governess, and Burlington actor BRUCE CAMPBELL as every other character, including a little girl, a middle-aged woman and a dripping faucet, among other ambient sounds.

The set will be spare, too, with two rugs and a chair serving as the only props.

The stripped-down approach is meant to create an intimacy between the audience and the performers, Lourie explained, heightening the sense of psychological chaos as things begin to unravel.

“It feels like you are being told an incredibly eerie story and seeing it play out right in front of you at the same time,” said Lourie, who reached out to Experience last winter about getting involved in the production.

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“Grace has a delicacy and femininity that work very well with this period role,” Lourie said. “Not every actress has this ability to shed modern mannerisms.”

Experience, whose name is a centuriesold family moniker on her mother’s side (allegedly, there was an ancestor called “Free Love,” too), has embraced that challenge. (Experience is actually her middle name, but she dropped her last name, Blewer, in favor of the more evocative stage name Grace Experience.) At just five feet tall, she’s physically tiny; her presence is anything but. She looks older than her years, with the prominent cheekbones one imagines on the heroines of Victorian novels.

“I keep reminding myself that it’s supposed to be 1872, so my reality is not her reality,” said Experience about her character, sitting in the JACKSON GALLERY in the basement of Town Hall Theater before an evening rehearsal. “Which makes her trajectory so much more terrifying — she knows so little of the world, and she still makes this choice to go to London. She’s brave and naïve at the same time.”

In a sense, Middlebury is where it all began for Experience. When she was 7, her parents enrolled her in an acting camp led by students at the college. Her father, CHRIS BOHJALIAN, a New York Times best-selling novelist, recalled that some of the material might have been a tad mature. For example, she performed a cabaret rendition of “I Can Cook Too,” a song from On the Town about a woman’s mind-blowing, um, culinary skills.

But that first foray into the world of theater made it clear that Experience had chops, and her parents encouraged her talents by signing her up for acting, voice and music lessons. She made her Town

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Hall Theater solo debut at age 12, belting out Madonna’s “Material Girl” with a full rock band accompanying her onstage.

Throughout elementary and middle school, Experience regularly starred in community theater productions, performing with LYRIC THEATRE in Burlington, ESSEX THEATRE and STOWE THEATRE GUILD . Not surprisingly, all of this acting required a lot of schlepping.

“There were days when Grace easily spent four or five hours in the car,” said her mother, VICTORIA BLEWER, a fine art photographer. “She did a lot of homework at the Howard Johnson [off Interstate 89 in Burlington].”

Her parents got a reprieve from chauffeuring when Experience went to boarding school at Concord Academy in Massachusetts, after completing her freshman year at Mount Abraham Union High School. At Concord, she continued to study acting, piano and voice.

By the time she was ready to apply to college, Experience recalled, she knew she wanted to become a professional actor.

She enrolled at Tisch, where she trained in the Meisner Studio — “also known as the Meisner School of Tears,” Experience joked, for its emphasis on drama.

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Since graduating in 2015, she’s been living and working in New York City, and traveling for roles when necessary. In the spring of 2016, Experience starred as Emily in Our Town at Heartwood Regional Theater in Newcastle, Maine; the following summer, she was Cinderella in Into the Woods, also at Heartwood. More recently, she played a flight attendant with a fear of flying in Grounded, an original show written by her father that debuted in New York City last summer. (Experience has also recorded a number of audiobooks for Bohjalian and other authors.)

When she isn’t rehearsing, Experience said, she’s generally waking up early to wait in long lines for casting calls. The life she’s chosen isn’t easy, filled with the

anxiety of auditions, the inevitability of rejection, the grind of rehearsals and performances. Experience recently joined the Actors’ Equity Association and signed with an agent, which will ease the stress of landing her next job. But her determination and work ethic are unshakable, qualities she attributes to watching her creative parents hustle in their respective careers.

“When you’re an artist or a writer, no one is going to make you get up early every day and work,” she said. “But I saw my parents work these crazy hours, and that was very inspiring to me.”

Last year, Blewer and Bohjalian moved to Weybridge, just a mile and a half down the road from the elementary school where Experience has been rehearsing for The Turn of the Screw. But Experience doesn’t take their proximity (or their car) for granted: On rehearsal-free afternoons, she hoofs it to the Weybridge Congregational Church to squeeze in extra time at the piano.

After her Vermont engagement this November, Experience will move to Boston to work on The Wolves, a contemporary play by Sarah DeLappe about a women’s soccer team. To prepare for that audition, Experience spent hours dribbling and shooting with her boyfriend in New York City’s Central Park.

Though a self-proclaimed nonathlete, she has no qualms about venturing outside her comfort zone. Experience’s mediumterm goal is to land the Shakespearean role of Juliet or the female lead in the musical Once; long-term, she hopes to do film and television work.

But auditions, Experience has concluded, will always be nerve-wracking.

“I’ve pretty much made peace with the fact that I’m going to be nervous for the rest of my life,” she said, with the equanimity you might expect from someone named Grace Experience. m

INFO The Turn of the Screw, by Henry James, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, directed by Melissa Lourie, produced by Middlebury Actors Workshop, Thursday through Saturday, November 1 to 3, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, November 4, 2 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $12-22. Also Thursday and Friday, November 15 and 16, 8 p.m., at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $25. townhalltheater.org, flynntix.org

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Bach to the Future: A Musical Balm for a Troubled Time B Y AMY LI LLY

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CCC’s performance of the Magnificat, under RICHARD RILEY’s baton, will feature four soloists: Yu; French Canadian mezzo-soprano Julie Boulianne, singing the second soprano and alto parts; tenor JOSHUA COLLIER, who directs BARN OPERA in

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fter an all-Johann Sebastian Bach concert given by the Montpelier music series CAPITAL CITY CONCERTS last year, director and flutist KAREN KEVRA and her guest musicians, including soprano Hyunah Yu, convened at Kevra’s house in Cornwall.

The talk naturally turned to Bach. And that’s when this weekend’s concert was conceived.

“Last year, we were all feeling the enormity and darkness of the political scene,” Kevra recalls. Realizing the midterm elections were a year away, they brainstormed around the question, “What sort of musical balm can we give to our audiences just ahead of the midterms?”

The answer: Bach’s Magnificat, a joyful and moving 30-minute work scored for a celebratory crowd of five soloists, a chorus, and an orchestra with trumpets and timpani. The all-Bach program also includes the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major and three arias.

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Brandon; and David Tinervia, a Massachusetts-based baritone. Riley handpicked the 25 chorus members mainly from the BURLINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY, which he directs, and the ONION RIVER CHORUS in Montpelier. An orchestra of 26 includes Kevra on flute and New York City-based Randall Wolfgang on the oboe d’amore, an instrument extant in Bach’s time.

The Magnificat will be a balm for audiences not just because of its exalting music. Sung in Latin — “magnificat” means “magnifies,” as in “My soul magnifies the Lord” — its text is the biblical Mary’s answer to the news that she will soon be the Mother of God. Yet it has an oddly modern resonance. One verse reads, “He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones and lifted up the lowly.” Another:

“He has dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.”

“The words are striking, almost dangerous,” comments violinist LUCY CHAPMAN, a longtime Marlboro Music Festival participant who is currently on hiatus from 20 years of teaching at the New England Conservatory. “A rich king being laid low, a lowly servant girl being revered for generations. That’s Mary, of course, but it’s a little radical.”

The Brattleboro-based violinist urges audiences to listen for two particularly dramatic moments in the music’s 12 movements: the transition between movements three and four, in which the last note of the soprano solo doubles as the chorus’ first note; and movement eight, featuring the tenor backed by violins in unison. Both

moments are in F-sharp minor, departing from the cheerful D major in which the work is composed. In an afterthought, Chapman adds that the sixth movement — she breaks off to sing it — is “almost like a lullaby.”

Riley is equally enamored of that transition from the third to fourth movement.

“They’re juxtaposed so that the cadence of one” — the slower, awe-filled soprano solo — “becomes the catapult into the other, an agitative, propulsive choral movement,” he describes. “It’s really exciting.”

The conductor notes that the music’s “sheer number of notes in a short time” requires a certain level of technical facility from the singers. But from an audience point of view, the 1733 work (based on a 1723 version) has always struck home.

Riley cites the 2,000-plus performances of Magnificat in Bach’s time, his own discovery of 276,000 listens to 10 online recordings he found, and the legions of audiences who heard it over the centuries.

“It’s unbelievable how broadly communicative and important this piece is,” Riley says.

“It’s transcendent,” Kevra declares. “It takes you to a deep, emotional plane — and, boy, do we need that right now.” m Contact: lilly@sevendaysvt.com

INFO Capital City Concerts performs Bach’s Magnificat, Saturday, November 3, 7:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Montpelier; and Sunday, November 4, 3 p.m., at Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Burlington. capitalcityconcerts.org

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A VERMONT CABBIE’S REAR VIEW BY JERNIGAN PONTIAC

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ony de Rosa sat beside me in my taxi as we drove south on Interstate 89 en route to his home in Lyndonville. An appointment with an endocrinologist — something to do with diabetes — had brought him to Burlington, but his ride back to Lyndonville had fallen through. With his barrel chest, pristinely shaved cranium and strong facial features, he was one formidable presence. “He-man” came to mind as I glanced over at him, though that term went out of favor decades ago.

“So, you still working, Tony?” I asked, striking up the conversation.

“Nah, I’ve been retired nearly three years.” Tony’s deep, resonant voice matched his physical demeanor. “In Boston, I was a therapist and social worker,” he continued. “I worked with at-risk teenagers, mostly.”

“I tip my hat to you, man,” I said.

“There’s no work more important, and it takes a special person. Teens have a highly tuned bullshit detector, don’t they? You got to be straight with them, or they’ll write you off in a heartbeat.”

Tony smiled, nodding but adding nothing. I couldn’t quite read whether he wanted to curtail the chat. I’m not one of those cabbies who feels compelled to fill the silence during a ride, but I had a feeling about this guy.

“So, you lived and worked in Boston,” I summarized. “When did you come up to Lyndonville?”

“I moved up here just a few weeks ago.

I’d spent a lot of time in the area at Karmê Chöling — the Buddhist meditation center in Barnet.”

“I see. You’re back for some meditation programs?”

“Not exactly, though that might happen, too. I know a therapist who I met at the center who’s helped me out in the past.

I came up here to work with her again.

Unfortunately, it’s just not going well, and I’m at a loss.”

A he-man carrying a heavy burden, I contemplated, as we swung off the highway in Montpelier onto Route 2 heading east. It was one of those perfect Vermont autumn days: sunny and brisk,

you know, like, ‘Perhaps you and Trevor could benefit from couples’ counseling?’

“She exploded and essentially severed things. Since then, I see her and my two grandkids just twice a year — Thanksgiving and Christmas. And even then, she barely talks to me. This has just broken my heart and put me in a deep funk. It feels hopeless, like a dark hole.”

“Do you have any friends you could talk to?”

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the trees ablaze in color. I felt infused with a sense of clarity and purpose, all my doubts and regrets dissolved, if only for the afternoon. What did the Grateful Dead sing? “Sometimes the light’s all shinin’ on me.”

“That’s tough, brother,” I commiserated. “I’ve been there myself. So, what’s troubling your mind?”

Tony turned to look at me. It felt like he was taking my measure, as in Just who is this guy? I didn’t blame him. One needs to be protective of one’s precious inner life.

Then he spoke softly and deliberately.

“My daughter, Shauna, has been the light of my life from the day she came into this world. We were super close.

Even when her mother and I divorced, we maintained our relationship. But when she married, I had this growing concern about her husband. He wasn’t physically abusive with her, but I felt he was controlling. Finally, I had a talk with her. I was as tactful as I could be,

“I had three old friends, but two of them have passed recently. We all served together in Vietnam. Saw combat, the whole nine yards. The last guy standing is Harry Jackson. He became a counselor like me, serving inner-city kids in Detroit.

He’s just this beautiful African American guy. But I can’t possibly call him while I’m in this state of mind.”

“What if the tables were turned?” I asked. “Would you want to hear from him?

How would you react?”

“I’d be there in a heartbeat,” he replied.

“Well, there’s your answer,” I said.

“Don’t sell Harry short. Give him a call.”

“You’re making a good point,” he conceded.

“Well, in that case, I got another thing,” I said with a chuckle. “Maybe you should call your therapist and get a referral to a new person. I’ll be honest with you — your spirit still seems strong to me, but I can see how much you’re suffering. The main thing is to not off yourself, man. I’m sure there’s a crisis

hotline in Lyndonville. If you need to, give them a call.”

“You’re right,” he said. “I’m going to do that. I knew there was a reason I got in this vehicle today.”

“Right back at ya,” I said.

Soul to soul, heart to heart, I thought to myself. Isn’t this the reason we’re put on Earth — to help each other out?

I gave Tony one of my business cards when I dropped him off, saying, “If there’s some way I can help, give me a call.” As a rule, I don’t involve myself in the lives of my customers outside the cab, but it felt right in the moment.

Three days later, I heard from Tony.

“Hey, Jernigan — I just wanted to call to let you know. My daughter, Shauna, got in touch with me, and she wants me to visit. She told me she’s ready to let bygones be bygones. I called Harry, also.

So, anyway, thanks again for that notable cab ride.”

This call couldn’t have come at a better time. Earlier that day, I had run over and killed a possum. (I pulled over to check, hoping that the critter was just, well, “playing possum,” but sadly, the little beast was undeniably no more.) I hate killing Vermont wildlife; it breaks my heart.

Hearing that Tony was doing well buoyed my spirit no end. The possum was gone, but Tony wasn’t. m All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

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Identity Search At UVM, transracial adoptees find support

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rancesca Carasi-Schwartz loved the summer blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians so much that she watched it three times. The experiences of protagonist Rachel Chu resonated with her, said the University of Vermont sophomore.

Raised in the United States, Chu is about to travel with her boyfriend to visit his family in Singapore when her Chinese immigrant mother warns her about the EastWest culture clash. “Your face is Chinese, but your mind and behavior and way of speech isn’t Chinese,” said Carasi-Schwartz, paraphrasing a line from the movie. “I can just relate to that on so many levels.”

The disconnect that some first-generation Asian Americans experience between the cultures of their immigrant parents and their own place in mainstream Western society has been well documented. But Carasi-Schwartz said her experience has been “even more extreme.”

Unlike the fictional Chu, she wasn’t raised in a Chinese household. Adopted as an infant from China, Carasi-Schwartz grew up in an Italian American household in a diverse community in Montclair, N.J. She has a sister who’s three years younger and was also adopted from China.

“For me, growing up in a white family is all I’ve known,” Carasi-Schwartz said. “My experience with my Asian identity is a lot different from other people’s.”

Growing up, she had little interest in learning about Chinese culture. But when her family moved to Brattleboro, CarasiSchwartz decided to take Mandarin classes at her high school. Her teacher’s infectious enthusiasm instilled in her a love for Chinese culture, she said.

Now a biology and Chinese major, Carasi-Schwartz is a member of the Asian Student Union at UVM. But the issues that club members discuss don’t always reflect her experiences as a transracial adoptee.

For instance, while some of her peers grew up with “tiger moms,” she had an Italian “tiger dad.”

“The Asian adoptee perspective is usually different from the Asian American perspective on a lot of things,” she said.

The Interracial Adoptee Group at UVM is where she’s been able to share her experiences growing up in a transracial adoptive family, said Carasi-Schwartz. “It has been nice,” she said of the monthly gatherings. “You never want to feel alone.”

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Founded in 2015 by Nishani Kessler that phenomenon. Waller offered one and David Waller, the Interracial Adop- theory: Exposure to black culture has tee Group is for UVM students who have historically been limited. a different ethnic or racial identity from Alisha Lewis, a UVM graduate who their adoptive family. While the group works at the Dudley H. Davis Center as was once open to UVM faculty, staff and an event support coordinator, has been community members who were either helping the group organize and promote adopted or adoptive parents, it is now its activities since last year. According to exclusively for students, with a name Lewis, between five and 15 people attend change to reflect that. Rather than a club each gathering. under the umbrella of the Student GovernLike Carasi-Schwartz, Lewis, 24, was ment Association, it’s part of the Mosaic adopted from China as an infant. Her Center for Students of Color. Though it’s younger brother was adopted from Vietopen to students of all ethnicities and race, nam when Lewis was 5. most attendees are of Asian heritage.

Though the siblings grew up in a Carasi-Schwartz, who is now one of the Japanese American household in New group’s coleaders, said it has broadened Jersey, they were raised to be confident in her perspective on how adoptions can their Chinese and Vietnamese identities, go. While she feels loved by her family said Lewis. They participated in cultural and friends, she’s learned that some of activities and attended heritage language her peers are estranged from their adop- schools. But they still stood out, she noted. tive parents. “I feel like adoption is often “Within [the] different communities romanticized,” she said. “It’s definitely not that we were placed in to intentionally always like that.” have that exposure,” said Lewis, “there was a clear Fo r e i g n a d o p t i o n s reached a peak in 2004 and disconnect of what it meant have declined by 80 percent to be an adoptee versus the since then, according to data child of parents who are from the U.S. Department from these different counF R ANC E S C A of State, which recorded tries or even born here.”

C AR AS I- S C H WAR TZ 4,714 intercountry adopThe monthly gatherings tions in fiscal year 2017. at UVM provide an opporThe department attributed the steady tunity for attendees to question and talk decrease to reasons such as some foreign about their experiences without guilt or governments’ efforts to promote domestic discomfort, Lewis said. “It can feel really adoption. Still, the number of adoptions to uncomfortable to acknowledge some of the U.S. rose last year in 42 countries, and the harm or hurt that’s been done to you countries such as Colombia, India, Nigeria by your own family,” she noted. and Sierra Leone indicated double-digit The group “provides a space that’s increases. not particularly invasive,” because the Parents adopt internationally rather attendees all have somewhat similar than domestically for several reasons. experiences, Lewis continued. “[But] Some are ineligible for domestic adop- the diversity within the group is pretty tion, while others believe transnational infinite, as much as the stories of adoption adoption will take less time or reduce the are infinite, because there are so many likelihood of biological parents trying to combinations, ways, time lines and histocontact their children. ries around that.”

In 2015, UVM associate professor Group cofounder Kessler said it Nikki Khanna copublished a study that wasn’t until she attended UVM that explores the role race plays in adoptions. she was exposed to different cultures.

Forty-one adoptive parents, most of whom Adopted from Hyderabad in India when were white, said they had been open to she was 18 months old, Kessler grew up or actively seeking nonwhite children. in Jericho.

But several said they didn’t want to adopt She struggled to find a sense of belongblack children, especially not African ing and identity in a predominantly white Americans, who were described as “too area, where she was a constant target of different” culturally and physically. racism, Kessler recalled. She wished she Interracial Adoptee Group cofounder were white so she could blend in with Waller said the students had discussed everyone else. A brother, her senior by

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seven years, was adopted from Romania.

Most people assumed he was their parents’ biological son, she noted.

“I didn’t love myself or accept myself for who I was,” said Kessler, who now lives in Florida. “I resent ever growing up in Jericho.”

Before she attended UVM, Kessler visited India, wanting to find her “missing part” and the culture that she felt had been “stripped” from her. The trip was incredible, she said. She relished not drawing stares as she walked the street.

In her freshman year, Kessler, who had been given the name “Priscilla” by her orphanage in India and “Haley” by her parents, took on the name “Nishani.”

While preparing the paperwork for her

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trip to India, she learned that was her biological mother’s name. Renaming herself, said Kessler, felt like a “rebirth.”

In her sophomore year, Kessler got together with UVM junior Waller to create the precursor to the Interracial Adoptee Group. Born in Vietnam, Waller was adopted at age 2 and lived in Tampa, Fla., for 10 years before moving to Vermont in seventh grade. Waller, who uses “they” and “them” pronouns, has an older sister who was adopted from China.

“I’ve not always had a great relationship with my family,” said Waller, 23.

Waller’s mother adopted her two children in middle age, and the generation gap added to the stress of transracial adoption, Waller said.

Their mother had a group of friends who’d also adopted girls from China and would organize gatherings so the kids could play together. But Waller felt excluded.

“She always supported us financially.

That was never an issue,” Waller said of their mother. “The emotional support is where it got tricky.”

In the UVM group, Waller found understanding, empathy and validation of their experiences, they said. Among the issues the adoptees discussed, Waller recalled, was the lack of empathy that some white parents demonstrate when their children suffer racism; the fact that most adoptees are of Asian, especially Chinese, heritage; and the need for parents

to do their research before adopting kids from abroad.

“I can’t talk to my mom about things like Ferguson or Flint,” said Waller. “I can’t talk to her about racial inequality or police brutality or any of those things, because she hasn’t experienced those.”

Parents who intend to adopt internationally need to “go all in,” said Waller.

“You should know everything that your kid would need to know if they encounter in their life someone who grew up in that country.”

For UVM senior Grace Jee Hyun Skillman, joining the Interracial Adoptee Group was a “no-brainer.” She hadn’t thought too much about her identity and ethnicity until the past few years. Being

part of the interest group made her “feel not alone,” she said.

Skillman was adopted from South Korea and grew up in a “very white” area in New York State. Her parents encouraged her to attend more culturally diverse schools, Skillman said, but she was always happy where she was.

“I didn’t feel Korean,” said the senior.

“I walked around portraying, feeling like I was white.”

Skillman got an unexpected lesson in genetics this past spring during her semester abroad in Seoul. Out with a few German students, she learned they were having a hard time finding deodorant in Korean stores. She, by contrast, has never needed to use deodorant, and conversations with local Korean students revealed she wasn’t alone. Most East Asians lack the ABCC11 gene, which is responsible for body odor.

“I thought it was just me,” said Skillman. The trip to South Korea, which she described as her “motherland,” revealed that “all these things that I thought were individual to me, I would realize are Korean.”

But her time in Seoul also evoked mixed emotions. Growing up, Skillman felt no different from people around her, she said, despite looking physically different. In Seoul, where she blended in physically for the first time in her life, she said, she felt more different than ever. The disconnect she felt with fellow Koreans made her determined to learn more about her racial and cultural background.

These days, Skillman is teaching herself Korean, watching Korean television dramas and listening to K-pop. “I really just want to get in touch with the true Korean inside of me,” she said. “There are too many things that came naturally over there.”

Like Carasi-Schwartz, Skillman attended a few Asian Student Union meetings but couldn’t relate to the issues discussed there. She hopes the Interracial Adoptee Group will have more frequent meetings so she can connect with more fellow adoptees, especially ones from South Korea.

Carasi-Schwartz said the small size of the group helps its members form deep and meaningful relationships. Their conversations don’t necessarily have to revolve around adoption, she pointed out: “It’s not our sole identity.” m Contact: kymelya@sevendaysvt.com

INFO Learn more at the Mosaic Center for Students of Color, Living and Learning Center, University of Vermont, in Burlington or uvm.edu/mcsc.

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Peak Experience A Mount Philo-phile writes a history of the walkable mountain B Y T O M SL AYT ON Postcard of Well Spring Shelter on Mount Philo

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alking up Mount Philo in Charlotte is a trip into the past. If you go with historian Judy Chaves, you can look back 50 or a hundred years — or 500 million.

The mountain is only 968 feet high, which in many parts of the country would qualify as little more than a hill. But it offers a spectacular view of the Champlain Valley. And, as Chaves has discovered, Mount Philo is richly layered with history — human, botanical and geological.

At 64, Chaves is slim, energetic and animated. Despite her pure-white hair, she doesn’t look like either a grandmother or a scholarly researcher. But she’s both. And she’s been climbing mountains since she was a girl.

“I’m happiest on the summit of a mountain,” Chaves declared.

Mount Philo has given her plenty of opportunity to enjoy that pleasure. A freelance writer by profession, she lives nearby and has hiked up the mountain several times a week for more than 20 years. At first her hikes were just for enjoyment and a way of keeping fit. But about 10 years ago, the mountain began to speak to her, Chaves said, and her exercise turned into research.

It probably began when she noticed that an iron railing at the mountain’s highest lookout had been replaced with a plastic-coated chain-link fence. After an insistent campaign by Chaves, state parks officials replaced the jarring modern fence with a reproduction of the historical one.

It turned out that the old railing, which had been installed in about 1902, was one of the reasons Mount Philo had won inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

Chaves was hooked. Her hikes became historical sleuthing missions, supplemented by trips to the Vermont Historical Society, the University of Vermont’s Special Collections Library, the Vermont State Archives & Records Administration, local libraries, and other sources.

Mount Philo’s past, she found, is deep and complicated enough to offer a vest-pocket history of Vermont. It’s all there, from prehistory and the arrival of European settlers, through the growth of farming and the 19th-century merino sheep craze, to the birth of tourism and 20th-century environmental concerns.

Postcard of original wood tower on Mount Philo

“When you learn about the history of Mount Philo,” Chaves said, “you’re learning about the landscape history of all of Vermont — all of New England, actually.”

Old photos and maps, land records and magazine articles — even faded postcards — gave her clues and helped her pinpoint historic places on the mountain. Three years ago, Chaves began writing a book based on her findings. Secrets of Mount Philo: A Guide to the History of Vermont’s First State Park, recently published by the Vermont Historical Society, is a fascinating trip through the mountain’s intricate past and a guide to its relics, hidden byways and natural communities.

Chaves dedicated the book to her grandson, Asa, “and his generation, the future stewards of our public lands.”

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Mount Philo emerged millions of years ago in the mists of geologic time. Scientists call it a klippe, a relic of the Champlain Valley thrust fault. Such a fault appears when one immense plate of the Earth’s crust is forced up over another. The formation of the Champlain Valley thrust fault, which occurred roughly 500 million years ago, is one of the mega-events that shaped the Champlain Valley. Philo, like Snake Mountain off to the southwest and other rocky eminences rising above the valley, is an eroded remnant of the leading edge of that thrust.

Ever since humans came along, hundreds of millions of years later, Philo’s summit has provided visitors with an unparalleled vista of the Champlain Valley, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains across the lake in New York.

There’s no evidence that Native Americans lived on the mountain, but they may have used it as a strategic lookout.

Nobody knows for sure how Mount Philo got its name. The most likely explanation, Chaves believes, can be found in Esther Munroe Swift’s classic book Vermont Place Names: Footprints of History, which says it was probably named during one of New England’s “bursts of enthusiasm for names with a classical flavor.” Philo means “love” in Greek.

As European settlers moved into Vermont, farms began to surround Mount Philo. And as the nation’s demand for wool grew, nearby sheep farming burgeoned.

By the middle of the 19th century, the mountain was completely denuded of its primeval forest cover.

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That was the story throughout Vermont. In the 1840s, Chaves’ book and other historical references point out, nearly 1.7 million sheep inhabited the state, and farmers had cleared threefourths of its trees. But after the Civil War, the demand for wool declined, the Midwest opened — with its flat, fertile, more temperate lands that could produce meat and wool more efficiently — and sheep farming moved west.

Dairy cows took the place of sheep and soon dominated Vermont agriculture.

Since cows don’t climb mountains, the lower slopes of Mount Philo remained pasture, but forests returned to its rocky upper half.

Then, as now, making money from a farm was difficult, and many Vermont farmers began taking in city tourists to supplement their income. It was, in effect, an early form of agritourism. In 1886, Frank and Clara Lewis bought a farm about a quarter mile south of Mount Philo and started welcoming tourists from New York City and Boston. Their business prospered, and they replaced the original farmhouse with a larger, more comfortable building they named Mount Philo Inn. At that point, fate stepped in. A wealthy Massachusetts couple, James and Frances Humphreys, came to stay at the inn, fell in love with the place and began summering there. They regularly trekked up the adjacent mountain.

At about the same time, carriage roads were becoming fashionable on mountains throughout the Northeast, giving visitors an elegant and less sweaty alternative to hiking uphill. In 1901, Frank Lewis began constructing a carriage road on Philo.

Along the roadway he built gazebos, rest stops, a springhouse and other amenities. Eventually, Lewis built a 50-foot wooden tower on the summit that offered a 360-degree view. (Later, steel towers replaced the wooden one. None remain today.)

As Chaves points out in her book, similar construction was going on all over the region. Carriage roads wound their way up Snake Mountain, Camel’s Hump, Mount Mansfield, Mount Equinox and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. If you had a mountain — even a small one — you wanted a carriage road on it so your guests could navigate it in style.

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pamphlet declared: “The mountain road, threading its way through open fields and woods, affords a variety and intensity of scenic beauty seldom equaled in New England.”

James and Frances Humphreys were his most enthusiastic guests. The couple bought land for a summer home near the mountain and eventually came to own the peak itself. Even after James died, in 1914, Frances continued to come to Vermont and was deeply devoted to Mount Philo. She wrote touching, sentimental verse about it.

When someone asked Frances whether she would have the mountain timbered, she insisted she would not cut a single stick.

“There is something in the world besides money,” she said.

What really mattered, in her view, was that the mountain remain unspoiled and available for Vermonters and others to enjoy. In 1924, Frances generously gave the mountain outright to the State of Vermont.

Thus it became Vermont’s first state park, and it remains one of the most popular.

Just to the south, the original building once run by the Lewises operates today as a boutique hotel.

When Chaves began her research, there was no comprehensive chronology of Mount Philo’s long history. She had to tease it out, hiking the mountain almost daily. An unusual stand of trees, an ancient road track, an abandoned quarry, odd rock features and crumbling stonework all became tantalizing clues

that Chaves checked against old photos and historical documents.

“The most fun and exciting research was done on the mountain itself,” she said.

Tracing the actual route of the old carriage road was a start. The Civilian Conservation Corps had remade the earlier road and added a down-road that was safer for automobiles.

The CCC also augmented the reforestation of Mount Philo by planting stands of trees. The new growth made Chaves’ research much more difficult; many of the views that open pasture provided in 1902 are now masked by forest.

One of her puzzles was a crumbling concrete block about four feet square with a circular depression in its top. It lies tumbled and broken by the side of the mountain road, about halfway to the summit. The spot offers no view, because it, like most of the road, is now surrounded by woods.

In an old photo postcard of one of the historic gazebos, Chaves noticed a circular basin and what looked like a length of pipe. More research enabled her to say with certainty that the concrete block had been a basin in Well Spring Shelter, a popular gazebo about halfway up the carriage road where horses and hikers could get a cool drink of water. That crumbling basin is now the sole remnant of the gazebos that Frank Lewis built on the mountain in 1901.

The most notable group of trees nearby is a stand of Norway spruce — a non-native tree that the CCC planted in 1935.

Such bits and shreds of the mountain’s layers of history are “portals to the past,” Chaves said. For her, Mount Philo’s history is not dead, or even static, but a continuing expression of the spirit of the mountain. That she enjoys her frequent hikes is obvious, and Secrets of Mount Philo is imbued with her affection for the place.

“There’s something about this mountain that inspires love,” Chaves declared. m

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hen you binge-watch 14 episodes of “Game of Thrones,” the HBO show is doing more than just imparting the epic fantasy saga of Jon Snow, the Mother of Dragons and Tyrion Lannister. It’s also helping to shape your political worldview.

That’s according to The Political Effects of Entertainment Media: How Fictional Worlds Affect Real World Political Perspectives, the latest book from Anthony Gierzynski, chair of the political science department at the University of Vermont. In it, he argues that entertainment media — books, TV shows and movies — can play a subtle but significant role in how we view and relate to the political world around us.

“In looking at the role the media plays in shaping how we see the political world, my discipline, political science, has focused exclusively on the news,” says Gierzynski, who has been teaching at the nexus of politics and media at UVM since 1992. “A few years ago, it became clear to me that we’re missing part of the picture,” he continues. “There is an awful lot of political content outside of news.”

That realization led to his 2013 book Harry Potter and the Millennials: Research Methods and the Politics of the Muggle Generation, which examined how the book and movie versions of J.K. Rowling’s famous boy wizard influenced the politics of those who grew up on them. Through empirical research he conducted with assistance from his students, Gierzynski expands on that idea in his new book. It explores how cultural products from The Hunger Games to “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” to The Avengers shape and shift broader cultural attitudes.

“I’m not looking at partisanship or ideology,” Gierzynski explains. “I’m looking at other beliefs and attitudes that inform partisanship and ideology, or inform participation or involvement in politics.”

Gierzynski adds that the influence of “House of Cards” or The Hobbit is rarely obvious; it won’t necessarily convert a Republican to a Democrat or vice versa.

“But it’s going to shift you in subtle ways that could have a big impact on your politics,” he says.

Seven Days recently met with Gierzynski to talk about his new book.

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There’s a great theory in psychology that argues that our state of mind when we’re transported into a story is very different than when we’re processing information people are trying to give us. It’s called narrative transportation theory. When we leave our beliefs behind and even lose awareness of what’s going on around us, we’re not in the real world anymore; we’re transported. Hell, movie theaters are designed to do this — sensory deprivation outside of the screen.

In that state, our cognitive energy is focused on being transported in the story.

It is an emotional-based state, and it’s driven by imagery. Because of that, we’re more susceptible to the messages that entertainment delivers.

SD: Our guard is down, in other words.

AG: Right. We don’t have the cognitive resources to be counterarguing — let alone [that] that would spoil all the fun we’re having. And there is research in psychology that shows, when people are in a transported state, they’re much more open to influence than when people are actually trying to persuade them.

And in the context of today, with the polarization we have, you’re more likely to get past someone’s partisan ideological defenses if you’re telling a good story and it’s not obvious that there is political content to what you’re doing.

SEVEN DAYS: Why hadn’t political science previously looked at entertainment media as a political influence?

ANTHONY GIERZYNSKI: The attitude of a lot of the social sciences was that people wouldn’t be influenced by the politics of entertainment because of either selfselection or because they’re not gonna take any lessons from entertainment seriously.

And both of those [assumptions] are so far off, when you really think about it.

SD: How so?

AG: How many people actually select their entertainment based upon the political values of the entertainment? For example,

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in the chapter on “Game of Thrones” and whether we think the world is just or not: You’re not going in saying, “I want to watch this show because it shows the world is not just.” Nobody approaches entertainment in that way.

If you think about how you select the shows you do, odds are that politics is not a part of it. Nor are you going to be completely aware of what the politics are.

And sometimes they change.

SD: So, what about taking lessons from TV? AG: We don’t consciously learn everything that we actually learn. We acquire a lot of things in a more passive or indirect way.

SD: “Game of Thrones” figures prominently in your research. Aside from the obvious — gratuitous violence and nudity, treachery, dragons — what did you find interesting about that show?

AG: I had watched the first season of “Game of Thrones” right up until Ned Stark’s beheading; then I was like, “I’m done with this. I do not like this.” But my students convinced me to go back and take another look at it. And I realized it tied into some work I had done as a grad student on attribution theory in psychology.

In that theory, there are biases in how we attribute cause and effect in society.

One of the biases is a belief in a just world.

And that’s where “Game of Thrones” really goes against the grain. Most shows have happy endings: You do the right thing and come out on top. Not here.

So the question was, “Does this have an impact on people’s belief in a just world?”

We designed a survey and an experiment,

and then I ran an experiment on my own.

And they all add up to suggesting that, yes, watching a show like that does shift you a little bit.

SD: How does that manifest in the real world?

AG: If you think good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people, then when you’re confronted with problems or ills in society — homelessness, poverty, victims of crime or people who have been discriminated against — you’re presented with how to address these problems. So you’ll dismiss them: “They must be lazy. They must have done something wrong, so I’m not going to support the government helping them.”

So it affects your support for government programs addressing problems in society. And researchers have shown a link between a belief in a just world and key attitudes on affirmative action, welfare, criminal justice, things along those lines.

SD: I have both conservative and liberal friends who really enjoy “Game of Thrones.” Are they seeing the show differently?

AG: Not according to narrative transportation theory. Your conservative friends are not going to be turned into liberals, but the evidence from our studies suggests it will shift them a bit.

So conservatives will start to see the world as a little less just. And with some outside reinforcement, that could lead to some weakening of the strength of their opposition to government programs.

SD: Particularly in young adult fiction, we’re seeing more protagonists who are people of color or who are LGBTQ. Is that evidence of entertainment media shifting views, or is it a reflection of a changing culture?

AG: That’s a key part of Harry Potter and the Millennials. Those lessons about tolerance and acceptance of diversity that are throughout the Harry Potter series, and that we found correlational evidence of, can have a big impact. Younger generations are much more tolerant — and they’re not getting it from their parents, because their parents weren’t more tolerant. So where are they getting it from?

Some of that [is] changes in our culture that are enhanced or transmitted by entertainment. I don’t think they’re getting more tolerant because of the news media, that’s for sure. So that’s one area where you see an important shift, and entertainment media play a big role.

SD: If entertainment media influence political perspectives, that would seem to place a lot of power in the hands of the gatekeepers. A loud criticism from conservatives is that liberal elites control Hollywood and thus the messaging. Is there actually some truth in that?

AG: A lot of what I look at is the nature of good storytelling. That’s what drives people who write books and make TV shows. Bottom line: Are you telling a good story? It’s inevitable that some of your values are going to be part of that.

J.K. Rowling’s pop up in Harry Potter, but that’s not why she wrote those books.

The flip side of “Game of Thrones” and precursors like “The Wire” is that they were really going against the norm of storytelling that was accepted to that point. The most popular stories are the ones where good things happen to good people and the good guy comes out on top. No one writing those stories is doing that because they think it will make people conservative — which it does.

They’re doing it because people like happy endings. And if you are writing a story to change people’s perspective, it will come off as ham-fisted and people will pick up on it.

We didn’t laugh Wayne LaPierre off the stage when he said that the best way to beat a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. Because our movies say that over and over again, even though that’s not true when you look at the reality. But we learn that because guns are handy tools to resolve conflict in action films, not because Hollywood has a pro-gun message. It’s more of a long-running ad for the gun industry than the gun people think it is: The only way to stay safe is to have a gun. But people don’t think that they’re getting that message, and nobody is intending to give you that message, either.

It’s really hard for me to see how people could intentionally cause the effects that we’re looking at. So the claim that liberal Hollywood is trying to mess up people — or, on the other hand, that there is some conservative commercial approach — sure, that happens from time to time, but it’s not the bulk of it. You’d have to be quite aware of all the subtle ways people’s minds operate to form their political views, and you’d have to be really subtle in your approach. m

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nid Wonnacott has tallied many accomplishments over 30-plus years as executive director of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. In 1987, her 10-hour-per-week job came with one filing cabinet and a milk crate filled with paperwork. Since then, Wonnacott has built the nonprofit into a 20-person team supported by a $2.8 million budget. NOFA-VT has had an impact not only on Vermont agriculture but nationwide.

Wonnacott started at the association the same year that Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) became chair of the Senate agriculture committee. The two worked closely on developing the National Organic Program, which eventually led to the creation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture organic seal in 2002.

“Enid has been one of the most effective advocates for organic agriculture in the entire country,” Leahy told Seven Days via email, acknowledging that the road was long and that challenges continue.

“Through all of this, as a leader, Enid has been patient but persistent and always a clear-eyed problem solver. I have often looked for Enid’s help on difficult policy challenges,” Leahy added, “and she has never been reluctant to let me know exactly what needs doing to support and strengthen organic agriculture.”

This summer Wonnacott, now 57, was inducted into the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame. In early October, she announced that she was stepping down from her position earlier than planned due to cancer.

The hall of fame acknowledgment is notable, said Chuck Ross, director of University of Vermont Extension and Vermont’s former agriculture secretary, who cohosted the awards event. While a few previous honorees contributed to the organic movement, Wonnacott is the first to be exclusively affiliated with organic agriculture.

“This is recognition of her role as guardian and voice of the organic movement,” Ross said. “It also recognizes

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the evolution of organic as a significant and meaningful part of our economy in Vermont and the economy nationally.”

Under Wonnacott’s guidance, NOFAVT has become the go-to resource for organic farmers and gardeners,

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robust farm-to-school partnership, subsidized farm shares and other efforts work to broaden access to local and organic food.

The nonprofit’s mobile pizza oven, though, is probably the most vivid symbol of Wonnacott’s unique contributions: She embodies the warm heart of Vermont’s organic agriculture movement, pulling community together around organic food and the farmers who produce it.

“I love that whole program and initiative as much as anything we do,” Wonnacott said, after smoothly maneuvering the oven into Burlington’s Intervale on a September afternoon. Later that day, she headed up a team of volunteers and Intervale Center employees to bake pizzas for an event, hands in the dough, laughing and hugging longtime friends who stopped by.

Launched in 2006, the portable pizza oven fulfilled a vision Wonnacott had for gathering people around food in a way that fostered connection and conversation.

“I’m passionate about community building,” she explained. “I think people need and seek community.”

Particularly in the early days, freshly baked pizza helped raise NOFA-VT’s profile with consumers and farmers. The copper-domed, wood-fired oven on a trailer has logged thousands of miles and produced thousands of pizzas at events such as farmers markets and young-farmer socials.

Since Wonnacott’s cancer diagnosis in 2014, working the oven has also provided a personal benefit. “It’s such a physical, present thing to do, especially when you have chemo brain,” she said. “To get out and see people is a really healthy thing for me.”

People who have worked with Wonnacott say her positive energy and balanced approach have been both anchor and beacon through the hard work of building a movement.

Mara Hearst, now a sheep farmer in Dorset, was 19 when she first met Wonnacott, who invited her to become a GOOD SHEPHERD

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pan-Asian menu will mirror what’s available across the river.

Visitors can expect fromscratch spring and summer rolls and lemongrass-scented beef skewers, along with pad Thai, pho and spicy Cambodian curries. The shop’s eponymous sandwiches will cradle proteins such as garlicky pork, teriyaki chicken and coconut shrimp. Draft beers will come from nearby breweries, including RIVER ROOST BREWERY, and a handful of wines will be available.

“We’re trying to keep the menu short and simple,” Tin said, adding that, like many local restaurant owners, he’s struggled to find reliable kitchen and front-of-house staff. “I don’t have enough 1840 West Main St, Richmond, VT people,” Tin told Seven Days 802-434-8686 on Monday. “So I might do a SERVING DINNER soft opening.”

For now, the shop will Tuesday-Saturday continue to operate in both kitchentablebistro.com locations, but the Lebanon shop will shutter next year when the city tears down the building, Tin said. “I have a 8V-KitchenTable103118.indd 1 10/25/18 10:38 AM little backup plan to go somewhere else [in Lebanon],” he added, “but that’s not set in stone yet.”

For now, he’s excited to do business on the Vermont since 1978 side of the river. “White River Junction is great,” Tin said.

“The food industry is growing, and they don’t have anything like us over there.”

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The Weltons said they aren’t certain what they will do next, beyond taking some time off in the coming year.

“It was never the full plan to just have a farm,” Spencer said. “We’ve been looking for ways to ease out of that, to test other ideas and see what the obvious next step would be.

“It was a tough decision,” he continued. “We love our community. We

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A small farm that holds a big place in the Burlington food scene will soon change hands when MARA and SPENCER WELTON, founders and owners of HALF PINT FARM at the INTERVALE CENTER, sell their business to a member of the crew.

The Weltons started the three-acre farm, known for tomatoes, microgreens, peppers and other specialty crops, in 2003. They are selling Half Pint to married couple EMILY and SEAN MITCHELL, the Weltons said.

Emily, market manager at the BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET, has worked at Half Pint for three years. Sean is a sous chef at HEN OF THE WOOD in Burlington.

The Half Pint founders, both 43, told Seven Days that several factors figured into their decision to sell the farm, which they operate on land leased from the Intervale Center.

“As we’ve grown as people, I think we feel like we’ve [done] all the things we set out to try to do with Half Pint,” Mara said.

Those include growing vegetables that would “inspire people to add more beauty into their cooking,” getting people excited about small farms and small vegetables, and “prov[ing] that two people could be profitable on a small acreage,” she said.

“Three years ago,” Mara added, “we looked at each other and said, ‘Mission accomplished.’”

Half Pint grows about 400 vegetable varieties, a crop list that includes 85 varieties of tomatoes, Spencer said.

The farm sells to about 30

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At the Burlington Farmers Market, Half Pint’s booth is located at the corner of Main and St. Paul streets, making it a kind of unofficial welcome station.

“Saturday [at the market] is our social engagement every week,” Mara said. “We really value all the amazing people who have supported us all these years and gave this little farm a chance, and believed in us and our products.”

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Wonnacott said. “I wanted to know, Why does the world not farm this way?”

Back in the U.S., she taught biology and environmental education and became an organic certification inspector before pursuing graduate studies at UVM. “I had to figure out why the world works the way it does,” she said. “How does our agriculture policy influence other countries? How do supply, demand and financial systems work?”

For her thesis, Wonnacott interviewed organic farmers about the role of policy in effecting change. “In the end, I felt like it’s all about grassroots — that was where change was going to come from,” she said.

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the status of the movement and provide support to farmers in the pre-internet age.

She also prioritized developing a farmerdriven organic certification program with lengthy discussions to hash out standards.

“For me, fascinated by movement building, by how groups make decisions, these were really amazing meetings,” Wonnacott said.

Jack Lazor of Butterworks Farm in Westfield met Wonnacott when she was a graduate student and worked helping to deliver the farm’s yogurt to stores. He was part of the first community forum she later led in her new NOFA-VT role. “She did it all at the beginning,” Lazor said. “She built this thing up through goodwill and positive forces. She’s a force, but a gentle force.”

At the time, organic standards were not consistent state to state, and Wonnacott soon found herself at the center of a sea change. Organic was growing rapidly, she recalled: “Sen. Leahy came to me. There

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student representative on the NOFA-VT board. Hearst said Wonnacott’s consistent message as a leader and mentor has been: “We need to make change, and there’s a shitload to do, but let’s take time to be a community together.”

“After hours, she’s the first one to turn on the music and get everyone dancing,” said NOFA-NY board member Elizabeth Henderson. When she was founding president of NOFA-Mass., Henderson was on the committee that originally hired Wonnacott for the Vermont chapter. “It’s one of the things I’m proudest of,” she said.

The agricultural landscape has changed dramatically since Wonnacott became the nonprofit’s third executive director at age 26, fresh out of graduate school.

According to the Organic Trade Association, organic food sales in the U.S. hit $45.2 billion in 2017 and accounted for 5.5 percent of all food sold. Twenty years ago, OTA’s first published sales figure was $3.4 billion.

The USDA National Organic Program helped propel growth. However, its integrity has been questioned over the past couple of years based on media coverage of probable standards noncompliance by large organic dairy and egg operations.

Investigation also revealed that some organic imports were receiving fraudulent certifications. Then the USDA withdrew approved, strengthened organic animalwelfare standards, though they had not yet been enforced.

After her initial diagnosis but before her cancer spread, Wonnacott had planned to retire in 2021, when NOFA-VT will turn 50. “But it’s also a good time now,” she said.

“I recognize there are a lot of changes to the organic industry, challenges to organic integrity. I think there’s a need for really strong leadership, someone who has the energy I had when I started.”

After a pause she added, “I don’t have the fight anymore, just my love and appreciation for this movement. I want it to be shepherded by somebody with a lot of health and energy right now.”

Wonnacott’s deep passion for agriculture was seeded while growing up on her family’s Weybridge homestead. Her mother was dean of students at Middlebury College. Her father died of cancer when Wonnacott, the youngest of three sisters, was 16. She spent a lot of time on a neighboring dairy farm, showed livestock at the fair and worked with a large-animal veterinarian.

At St. Lawrence University in New York State, Wonnacott studied biology and chemistry and first learned about organic agriculture. She relief-milked for a nearby organic dairy and read Wendell

Berry’s 1977 classic, The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture. “You know when you read a book and you’re like, Oh, my God. This is what’s in my head,” she recalled.

During a semester in Kenya, Wonnacott learned how to treat cobra bites and handmilk a 70-cow herd. Kenyan agriculture was organic “by default,” she said. “There was money to supply inputs, but no one knew what to do with them. I saw huge piles of imported chemical fertilizer next to broken-down tractors.”

As graduation neared, Wonnacott applied to veterinary school and, at her mother’s suggestion, for a yearlong

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship to study alternative agriculture. “My mom was a really strong role model as far as ‘women can do anything,’” Wonnacott said. “She supported what was in my heart.”

She won the fellowship and worked on organic farms in New Zealand, Nepal, Norway and England; the experience was pivotal. “It was an agricultural system that made common sense to me, a culture of preventative management and health for the soil, the plants and the animals,”

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When Wonnacott landed the job at NOFA-VT shortly after finishing school, she built on her thesis contacts to launch that grassroots effort.

In the mid-’80s, Wonnacott recalled, “organic was really the underground.”

Farmers told her they didn’t label produce organic because customers would assume it had worms. “People thought it was just hippies playing around,” she said. “It wasn’t respected.”

Her goal, Wonnacott said, was to raise

was a lot of interest from California to create a level playing field for interstate trade. He wanted to know, ‘What does Vermont think of this?’”

Wonnacott and other organic pioneers were both nervous and hopeful about federal involvement. “It’s hard when you’ve been an underdog not to be totally wowed by the attention and money for research and organic support,” she said.

It soon became clear, she said, that a national organic program “was going to

food+drink move forward with or without us and we had to put our energy into making it the best it could be.”

Pragmatism is a Wonnacott hallmark, according to Megan Camp, vice president and program director at Shelburne Farms. The two women served together on a statewide council alongside diverse agriculture community representatives.

Tension would occasionally arise, Camp acknowledged: “Some people would pound the table, point fingers. Enid would make the same argument firmly, but always listening, able to hear multiple perspectives.”

Wonnacott believes strongly that it doesn’t help to label types of farming as “good” or “bad.” But she recognizes that her approach has disappointed some.

“We’re a really inclusive organization, and that’s been really important to me,” she said. “We want to move all farmers along the sustainability spectrum, never be organic elitist, never say this is the only way you can farm.

“It’s been a conflict for some staff and some board members over the years, absolutely,” Wonnacott continued. This was particularly evident when the local food movement gathered momentum, sometimes at the expense of organic. “Our tagline has been, ‘Certified organic, locally grown’ — you don’t have to choose,” she said. But in practice, consumers and farmers set their own priorities. For example, Wonnacott explained, if one local farmer sells eggs from free-range hens but also feeds them GMO grain and customers think that’s good enough, how can the local organic farmer charge the premium price that’s needed to cover expensive, non-GMO grain?

Wonnacott is playing the long game.

She believes that collaboration and mutual support are critical to sustaining agriculture in Vermont and nudging more farmers toward organic practices.

“I believe we can be both a movement builder and a bridge builder,” she said.

“It’s allowed us to be at the table for a lot of really important conversations, and I think it was pivotal in my hall of fame award.”

Andy Jones, manager of Burlington’s Intervale Community Farm and former NOFA-VT board president, believes “the big tent” has served the agricultural community well. Early on, he noted, Wonnacott saw the benefit of offering technical assistance to conventional dairies that were exploring a transition to organic. She recognized that farm-toschool programs could provide markets for local and organic farmers and also teach new generations to appreciate the food.

“She always wanted to build the answer” to any problem, said Jones. She sought “ways to build the ag community, the rural community. She knows Vermont is stronger when everyone is successful.”

Wonnacott understands that her successor will face challenges. NOFA-VT membership is stagnant at about 1,200 members, and this year’s winter conference attendance was down across NOFA state chapters. The USDA organic integrity issues have provoked fractures within the organic community, along with public confusion and distrust. “I fear for the future of organic, the splintering that’s taking place,” she admitted.

Wonnacott is also concerned that new farmers don’t see a need to be certified, noting that Vermont is about to see a huge land shift and transition between generations. “I really want beginning farmers to feel there’s value in this movement,” she said. “We need a really strong beginningfarmer wave to replace the pioneering farmers.”

It’s fitting in some ways that Wonnacott is navigating a transition while also helping many of the farmers with whom she started her career navigate their own.

She has co-facilitated two meetings with the old guard. “It’s like deep therapy for all of us,” she said with a chuckle. “These are the farmers who really inspired me. I wanted to do everything I could to make their farms and their lives successful.

That drive has carried me through, and I could have done it for another 30 years.”

After she steps down in the spring, Wonnacott will stay involved in other ways. She’s training to become an organic inspector and will do that part time. She will also help out during the pizza-oven season. But mostly, Wonnacott will focus on her health, her family — husband Harry Frank and their two grown children — and their Huntington homestead.

It’s no surprise, though, that Wonnacott has not stopped dreaming up new, creative ways to support her passions.

“One of my favorite things to do is longdistance walking,” she said, explaining that she has solo-walked trails around the world, most recently Ireland’s Dingle Way. Wonnacott envisions a statewide farm-to-farm walk to raise awareness of organic agriculture and community.

The Vermont walk would not be a solo endeavor, however. With her signature warm smile Wonnacott said, “I have a great vision of hundreds of people joining me to walk for the cause.” m

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like to call these first few weeks of November the “Halloween hangover.”

The forested hillsides fade to tree-bark gray, their outlines barely visible in the damp, daylong gloaming. In town, withered leaves stain sidewalks muddy brown.

We shed our party costumes in spangled crumples on the bedroom floor and wrap ourselves in the Graying of All Things as though it were a wet wool blanket.

On the bright side, it’s great weather for cooking — and for eating. I find solace in simmering stock bones on the woodstove for days and drinking good red wine as afternoon gives way to dusk. Noontimes are better with steaming pots of tea and brittle cookies.

The post-foliage, preholiday pall is also a time to gather with loved ones at favorite restaurants because, quite frankly, chefs are better cooks than you are. Even if — like me — you’re easily seduced into buying violet-shouldered turnips or spiraled

Romanesco cauliflower by farmers markets’ bountiful displays, these things are often best left to the professionals.

In Montpelier, Kismet chef Crystal Maderia still finds magic in the season’s beets and parsnips, meats and dried legumes.

And, 13 winters into her tenure as a restaurant owner, she has a few things dialed in.

One of those things is Kismet’s savory bread pudding. Presented in a petite castiron skillet, it’s a thick cut of buttered and seared whole-grain bread drowned in velvety beef broth, with melting caramelized onions and a topcoat of cheese that pulls away in strings.

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invites guttural oohs and aahs and mandatory sharing. It’s filling but not heavy and nourishing in this way that — please forgive me for sounding New Agey — seems to warm the essential light at the core of your being.

“The marrow from the bones is so mineral rich,” Maderia said of the broth.

“When you eat it, in a subconscious way your body is just like, ‘Oh, God, thank you,’ but it doesn’t have a mineral flavor to it.”

The dish is a throwback to Maderia’s dirt-road childhood in Orange County, when her mom — also a restaurant chef — would bring cast-off cheese rinds home from work and boil bones into broth on the wood cookstove.

While brothy bread pudding may seem like a quintessential cold-weather food, Maderia keeps a version of it on the menu year-round. “It’s something I feel really proud of,” she said. “It’s a staff favorite.”

During brunch, the skillet arrives topped with poached eggs. Maderia said she’ll soon debut a gluten-free version made with bread from Brattleboro’s Against the Grain Gourmet.

Making the dish is simple enough: Cooks butter the bread, sear it on a flat-top grill and place it in the skillet with a scoop of caramelized onions. Then it’s drowned in broth, smothered with cheese and blasted a few minutes in a 500-degree oven.

The ingredients make a difference, though. In home kitchens — even in my kitchen, where I’m fairly stringent about eating organic and prone to taking the long road if it makes for a better meal — most cooks are unlikely to churn organic cream into butter. Kismet staff do that twice weekly because it’s fresher and better than anything available at the store.

Likewise, home cooks are unlikely to have easy access to fresh organic beef bones like the ones Maderia sources from Greenfield Highland Beef, or to spend time cooking down onions from yonder farm until they nearly fall apart. Nor will they notice the change in the flavor of said onions as their starches convert to sugars in storage over the course of many months.

That kind of thought, that care and consideration, is why most world cultures employ professional chefs. To them we delegate the tasks of finding the best ingredients, taking the extra time to make it nice, considering culinary tradition, and blending it with their own experience in ways that sate and satisfy.

And then, when that deepest, darkest November arrives, you can show up unannounced on their doorsteps, and they will welcome, feed and nourish you.

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POP-UP DINNER WITH CHEF KEVIN DES CHENES Saturday, November 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Junction, 70 Essex Way, Essex Resort & Spa, Essex Junction. $98. Info, 878-1000, essexresort.com.

10TH ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Vineyard visitors trade food-shelf donations for free wine tastings from an array of Vermont wineries. Snacks come via Luiza’s Homemade With Love, Runamok Maple, Fairy Tale Farm and other local vendors.

Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Shelburne Vineyard. Cost of food and drink. Info, 985-8222, shelburnevineyard.com.

FALL MEAT SALE Carnivores peruse closeout cuts of pastured pork, beef and lamb, as well as wild-caught seafood, to the musical stylings of Mister Chris & Friends. Saturday, November 3, 9 a.m.noon, Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne.

Free. Info, 985-9200, breadandbutterfarm.com.

THE DISH: WOMEN IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY 2.0 Chefs, farmers and entrepreneurs gather for a panel discussion on women’s roles in Vermont’s food industry. Wednesday, November 7, 5:30-7 p.m., ArtsRiot, Burlington. $5 suggested donation.

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COOKBOOK SWAP: Home chefs find inspiration in the pages of secondhand recipe collections. Funds raised support Steps to End Domestic Violence. Sweet Clover Market, Essex Junction, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. $5 per book. Info, 872-8288.

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

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

Free. Info, 229-2090.

GREENER DRINKS: Supporters of commonsense cannabis reform sip beverages and discuss the culture, industry and politics of the agricultural product. Zenbarn, Waterbury, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@ vtcannabisbrands.com.

crafts

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

Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7746.

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HEALING CIRCLE WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT: Fashionistas snap up pink items for a cause. Partial sales are donated. Pink Colony, Stowe, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

Info, 253-7737.

QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: 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, 863-5966.

film

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

‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: How and why did the pterosaur take to the sky? A captivating motion picture full of 3D filming technology and CGI explores this question.

Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 12:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: Shot on location in South Africa, New Zealand, Mexico and California, this film seeks the truth behind the mythic and stigmatized underwater creature. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: Viewers visit a living city beneath the sea via an awe-inspiring film. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1:30 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $13.50-16.50;

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COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors.

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

games

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

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: Longtime players and neophytes alike aim for a value of 15 or 31 in this competitive card game.

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

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

health & fitness

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

Donations. Info, 448-4262.

ARTS & CULTURE SERIES: APPLIED MINDFULNESS: In a four-week course, students make progress toward their full mental potential. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-9 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 745-1393.

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The Power of Words The 2017 anthology Bullets Into Bells: Poets and Citizens Respond to Gun Violence is a testament to the old adage, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” A literary call to end gun violence in America, this poignant page-turner features pieces by well-known wordsmiths such as Billy Collins and Natalie Diaz alongside accounts from activists, survivors and political figures. The book’s coeditor, Brian Clements; local and regional poets Kerrin McCadden, Matthew Olzmann and Major Jackson (pictured); and ‘BULLETS INTO BELLS: POETS activists Clai Lasher-Sommers AND CITIZENS RESPOND TO GUN VIOLENCE’ and Abbey Clements bring the Friday, November 2, 7:30-9 p.m., message to Vermont with at the Unitarian Church of selections from the antholMontpelier. $5. Info, 229-0774, bearpondbooks.com. ogy and readings of their work. Proceeds support GunSense Vermont.

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

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

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

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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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LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY KRISTEN RAVIN AND DAN BOLLES. SEVEN DAYS EDITS FOR SPACE AND STYLE. DEPENDING ON COST AND OTHER FACTORS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS MAY BE LISTED IN EITHER THE CALENDAR OR THE CLASSES SECTION. WHEN APPROPRIATE, CLASS ORGANIZERS MAY BE ASKED TO PURCHASE A CLASS LISTING.

admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

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Stringing Along Binge-watching is a common pastime these days, but what about binge-listening? Classical music devotees have the opportunity to take in all six of Johann Sebastian Bach’s suites for unaccompanied cello in a marathon concert by French cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras. A founding member of the acclaimed Arcanto Quartet, the instrumentalist brings equal parts skill and passion to the German composer’s cello repertoire. An intermission replete with refreshments keeps concertgoers fresh for this special performance by the player that Le Devoir newspaper writes “carries the universe at the end of his bow.”

Tech Titan Neuroengineering company Emotiv’s website shows photos of futuristic-type headsets reminiscent of props in the 1999 film The Matrix. These pieces of high-tech wireless hardware are EEG monitoring devices designed to evaluate electrical activity in the brain. Delivering the University of Vermont’s 2018 George D. Aiken Lecture, Emotiv’s founder and CEO, Tan Le, talks about the latest advances in this technology and its implications for the future. In her talk “From Refugee to Tech Revolutionary,” the inventor and entrepreneur also discusses her evolution from a child in war-torn Vietnam to an immigrant in Australia to an award-winning business leader.

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Thursday, November 1, 5-6 p.m., at Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, in Burlington. Free. Info, 656-2085, learn.uvm.edu.

Friday, November 2, 7 p.m., at Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. $6-28. Info, 443-3168, middlebury.edu.

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Director Peter Harrigan describes the Saint Michael’s College Fine Arts Department’s fall theater production as falling “somewhere between a traditional performance and a TED Talk.”

Conceptualized by Harrigan, Past Is Present: The Theatre of Tennessee Williams spotlights some of the 20th-century playwright’s most memorable work and includes biographical information about the Pulitzer Prize winner. Longtime fans might recognize scenes from iconic plays such as The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, as well as shorter pieces “This Property Is Condemned” and “Lord Byron’s Love Letter.”

‘PAST IS PRESENT: THE THEATRE OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ Thursday, November 1, through Saturday, November 3, 7 p.m., at McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester. See website for additional dates. Free. Info, 654-2000, smcvt.edu.

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WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Burlington Friends Meeting House, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

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19TH-CENTURY SÉANCE: Madame Alexander, also known as the Victorian Medium, leads the curious and the courageous across the veil in a haunting historical reenactment. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, amelia@victorianmedium.com.

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 Find club dates at local venues in the music 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.

JACK-O’-LANTERN CONTEST & TRICK-OR-TREATING: Mummies, daddies, boils and ghouls vote on a variety of previously submitted carved pumpkins. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 745-1393.

LIFE & DEATH TOUR: History hounds have a scream learning about those who lived and died in the Billings Farm & Museum’s 1890 farmhouse and the MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Park mansion. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 1-3 p.m. $16-21; preregister; limited space.

Info, 457-3368, ext. 222.

‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’: Hot patootie! Celebrate the spooky season with this campy film about newly engaged lovebirds who travel into the depths of transsexual Transylvania. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5.

Info, 533-2000.

TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT: Local ghouls and goblins stop by the station as they make their way around town. Highgate Volunteer Fire Department, 5-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 868-7722.

language

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

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

Find club dates in the music section.

BON DÉBARRAS: Jigs and reels and step dancing, oh my! Three dynamic Montréal artists draw on their Québecois roots for a highenergy recital. Cabot Town Hall, 7 p.m. $16-20. Info, 793-3016.

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

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

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

Info, 878-6955.

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ‘FRANKENSTEIN’: Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation in a broadcast production directed

by Danny Boyle. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $1625. Info, 748-2600.

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HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS: Spine-tingling motion pictures conjure the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve. See jaquithpubliclibrary.org for titles. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

‘THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW’: An all-star Montréal cast stages the cult-classic sci-fi musical.

MainLine Theatre, Montréal, 8 p.m. $20-30; for ages 18 and up.

Info, 514-849-3378.

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HALLO-TALENT SHOW: Students and members of the public step into the spotlight to raise funds for Stop Domestic Violence.

Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7-9 p.m. $1-2; preregister to perform. Info, znadl001@plattsburgh.edu.

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RESILIENCE FLOW: Individuals affected by a traumatic brain injury engage in a gentle yoga practice. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

HALLOWEEN CHORAL & ORGAN CONCERT: Music lovers celebrate the spooky holiday at a vocal and instrumental concert inspired by Sweeney Todd, Edgar Allan Poe and The Hobbit. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

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‘WHEN THE VEIL GROWS THIN: CALLING THE ANCESTORS THROUGH SONG’: Live-Looping artists Emma Back and Sororise honor and remember those who have come before through song and ritual. The Hive Collective, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Donations. Info, emmabackmusic@ gmail.com.

talks

AMBAYE OGATO ANATA: “Social Justice and Conflict Resolution: Examples From Africa,” delivered by the anthropologist, provokes thought. Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m.

Free. Info, jeanne.shea@uvm.edu.

STACY DRURY: Hailing from Tulane University, the associate professor describes the effects of hardship on brain development in “The Neuroscience of Adversity.”

Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, wellenv@uvm.edu.

RECOVERY WRITE NOW: Wordsmiths in recovery let their creativity flow in a lively and supportive setting. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m.

Free. Info, writelife1@hotmail. com.

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

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BUSINESS LOBBYING 102: MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility staff lead participants through an interactive lesson on building meaningful and productive relationships with decision-makers in Montpelier.

Vermont State Employees Credit Union, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 862-8347.

SALSA NIGHT: DJ JP spins salsa, bachata, merengue and kizomba selections for an evening of moving and shaking. The Old Post, South Burlington, 7-11 p.m. Free.

Info, 497-0202.

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JOB HUNT HELP: Community College of Vermont interns assist employment seekers with everything from résumé-writing to online applications. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 745-1393.

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.

QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See WED.31.

VERMONT BACKCOUNTRY FORUM & FILM FEST: A full day of activities including updates, a raffle, a potluck and a showing of local backcountry flicks focuses on off-trail skiing in the state.

Pierce Hall Community Center, Rochester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5794.

film

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

‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.31.

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MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR: Adventure hounds view documentary films celebrating mountain culture, outdoor sports and the environment. Chase Community Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 6-9 p.m. $7; free for VLS students. Info, miaschiappi@vermontlaw.edu.

‘NEWSIES’: Set in 1899, this highenergy musical stars Christian Bale as a newsboy who leads a labor strike. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-2600.

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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.

PENNYWISE PANTRY: On a tour of the store, shoppers create a custom template for keeping the kitchen stocked with affordable, nutritious eats. Community Teaching Kitchen, City Market, Onion River Co-op, Burlington South End, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9753.

games

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Shaw’s, Shelburne Road, South Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-5403.

health & fitness

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

Free. Info, 223-3322.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1011 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and well-being.

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dance

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CINDY PIERCE: An update from Planned Parenthood of Northern New England president Meagan Gallagher paves the way for Shuffle the Deck: A Solo Comedy Show. A Q&A with Pierce and Gallagher follows. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 6:30-8:03 p.m. $50.

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CELEBRATION SERIES

Nov. 9, 8 pm Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

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

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: Folks meet for a Zen Buddhist spiritual practice including meditation and liturgy. Email for more info before attending. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 7:15-7:45 a.m. Donations. Info, ryohad@ comcast.net.

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.

DEEP SEIZE: Folk and bluegrass fans bob their heads along with a mix of new and familiar numbers.

Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. $7. Info, 775-0356.

HANZHI WANG: Don’t expect the “Beer Barrel Polka.” This young accordionist has performed at Carnegie Hall, given master classes at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and won just about every accordion competition on the planet. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $10-22.

Info, 775-0570.

STEINWAY COMES TO VERMONT: A four-day festival and sale presented by the Steinway & Sons piano company treats music lovers to forums, student and faculty concerts, and by-appointment shopping experiences. See steinway.com for details. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 2-4 & 4:306 p.m. Free; preregister for some events. Info, 347-306-9642.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE RECITAL I: Students perform classical and jazz selections on their various instruments.

University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-3040.

TURNMUSIC: Post-rock and chamber music collide as Vermont soprano Mary Bonhag sings Sarah Kirkland Snider’s song cycle “Penelope.”

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966.

politics

VTDIGGER’S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FORUM: Incumbent Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman and challenger Don Turner debate the most pressing issues facing Vermont ahead of the November 6 election. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 533-2000.

seminars

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WORKSHOP: Participants learn about an approach to criminal justice focused on making amends to victims and communities through negotiation and mediation. Stearns Performance Space, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1408.

theater

‘AN EVENING WITH THELMA FORBANKS: THE FINAL BITCH SESSION’: An aging jazz singer gives her farewell show in this mix of music, comedy and drama from sketch comedian Meredith Gordon. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, theoffcenter@ gmail.com.

‘HAVEL: THE PASSION OF THOUGHT’: Richard Romagnoli directs five short funny and chilling plays by Václav Havel, Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter. Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury College, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6-15. Info, 443-3168.

sports

‘THE KING STAG’: Music, laughter and puppetry enliven the Twilight Players’ production of Carlo Gozzi’s magical fairy tale about a monarch’s quest for love. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Northern Vermont UniversityLyndon, 7 p.m. Donations; free for NVU students. Info, 626-3663.

talks

‘MARJORIE PRIME’: Presented by the Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theater, Jordan Harrison’s theater work explores the question of what we would remember or forget if given the chance.

Tuttle Hall Theater, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20. Info, 236-4966.

FREE AIKIDO CLASS: An introduction to the Japanese martial art focuses on centering and finding freedom while under attack. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 6-7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-8900.

‘CHINA-AFRICA ENGAGEMENT’: Experts dive deep into international issues in a panel discussion presented as part of the UVM Visiting Scholar Week-in-Residence Lecture Series. Room 427A, Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, noon-1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, jeanne.shea@uvm.edu.

JACOB ATEM: A former Lost Boy of South Sudan and current postdoctoral fellow at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Humanitarian Health delivers an inspiring guest lecture. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 6-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 253-8358.

MICHAEL BLAKESLEE: Drawing on his experience as a reenactor, the local speaker presents “Learning History Through Living History.” Starksboro Village Meeting House, 7-8:15 p.m. Free.

Info, 453-2079.

TAN LE: In the 2018 George D. Aiken Lecture, the CEO of neuroengineering company Emotiv describes her personal and professional journey in “From Refugee to Tech Revolutionary.”

See calendar spotlight. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2085.

‘VAPING, E-CIGARETTES AND JUUL: THE FACTS BEHIND THE SMOKESCREEN’: Attendees at a Howard Center Fall Community Education Series talk hear from Vermont commissioner of health Mark Levine and others. A Q&A follows. Dealer.com, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 488-6912.

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, ext. 302.

‘PAST IS PRESENT: THE THEATRE OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’: Conceptualized by St. Mike’s faculty member Peter Harrigan, this theater work showcases some of the 20th-century playwright’s most memorable characters. See calendar spotlight. McCarthy Arts Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

‘THE TURN OF THE SCREW’: New York’s Grace Experience and Burlington’s Bruce Campbell star in this theatrical rendition of Henry James’ classic ghost story, presented by the Middlebury Actors Workshop. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $12-22. Info, 382-9222.

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BOOK FAIR: A wide variety of titles furthers a love of literature in students. Rochester High School, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 384-0609.

FIERCE HEROINES: YA AUTHOR PANEL: Julie Dao, Amy Rose Capetta and Katherine Arden discuss myriad facets of writing and reading young adult and middle-grade literature. Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

GREAT DECISIONS SERIES: Hardhitting issues come to the fore in a group discussion of Joshua Michaud’s article “Global Health: Progress and Challenges.” South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 6-7:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 846-4140.

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NEWBERRY POP-UP MARKET: Vendors purvey a variety of Vermont-made products. 5 S. Main St., White River Junction, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 299-0212.

TAG SALE: A massive sale offers kids’ clothes, toys and other household goods. The Schoolhouse, South Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, zetaowls@ theschoolhousevt.org.

comedy

‘BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL’: Show-stopping show tunes emerge out of thin air as comics improvise an entire musical on the spot. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $35. Info, 863-5966.

community

FEAST TOGETHER OR FEAST TO GO: Senior citizens and their guests catch up over a shared meal. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, noon-1 p.m. $7-9; preregister. Info, 262-6288.

MINDFUL MORNINGS BURLINGTON: NOVEMBER FORUM: This month’s edition of the interactive speaker series spotlights a community member working to connect visitors and neighbors with Lake Champlain.

Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:159:15 a.m. Free. Info, burlington@ mindfulmornings.org.

conferences

INTEGRATION SUMMIT: ‘DEFY CONVENTION’: Hosted by the University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group, national thought leaders open attendees’ minds to diverse paths toward better health care. Stowe Mountain Lodge, 12:30-5 p.m. $50-200. Info, 656-2292.

crafts

CRAFTY CRAP NIGHT: Participants bring supplies or ongoing projects and an adventurous attitude to share creative time with other people in recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

dance

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

Info, 862-2269.

ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Inspired by the 5Rhythms dance practice, attendees move, groove, release and open their hearts to life in a safe and sacred space. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, fearnessence@gmail.com.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Adina Gordon leads adults and teens in steps popular in the time of Jane Austen. Bring potluck snacks. Elley-Long Music

Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 881-9732.

FIRST FRIDAY FOLK DANCING: Participants make strides in circle, line and couple dances.

Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 223-2518.

traditional music, participatory dance, crêpes and cider.

Middlebury College Chateau Grand Salon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

film

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

SWING DANCE CLASSES: Richard Cormier and Sherri McKirryher help beginners find their footing. Bring water and comfortable shoes. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations.

Info, 775-0356.

‘COMING HOME’: A new documentary by Bess O’Brien turns the lens toward former inmates as they reintegrate into their communities. Norwich Congregational Church, 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 357-4616.

education

‘DR. TERROR’S HOUSE OF HORRORS’: A mysterious fortune teller reads the futures of five fellow passengers aboard a train in this 1965 horror picture shown on reel-to-reel film. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m.

Donations. Info, serious_61@ yahoo.com.

‘DEVELOPING A CRITICAL LENS: DEEPENING CRITICAL RACE CONSCIOUSNESS FOR OUR STUDENTS AND OURSELVES’: Educators interested in ensuring an actively anti-racism learning environment create an action plan to further racial equity in their classrooms. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $75; free for people of color.

Info, 497-4790.

etc.

ADIRONDACK ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS LUNCHEON: Recipients are recognized for their extraordinary stewardship of historic properties. Valcour Brewing Company, Plattsburgh N.Y., 11:30 a.m. $50; preregister.

Info, 518-834-9328.

COMMUNITY MEET & GREET: Members of the public mingle with the visiting anthropologist who focuses on social justice, conflict resolution and global health. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill Building, University of Vermont, Burlington, 4-6 p.m.

Free. Info, jeanne.shea@uvm. edu.

AN EVENING WITH THE SOUND INVESTMENT JAZZ ENSEMBLE & THE MIDDLEBURY SWING DANCE CLUB: Audience members dust off their dancing shoes for a collaboration between two swingin’ student groups. Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-3168.

QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See WED.31.

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND: Joey Weisenberg, author of Building Singing Communities: A Practical Guide to Unlocking the Power of Music in Jewish Prayer, presents a weekend of song and spirit, including a talk, a concert and meals. See ohavizedek.org for details. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Prices vary; preregister for meals and childcare. Info, 828-5670.

TAROT READINGS: A spiritual mentor consults her cards to offer guidance and clarity. Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $1 per minute; preregister.

Info, studio@zenbarnvt.com.

fairs & festivals

BRETON FEST-NOZ: Carrying on the centuries-old tradition from Brittany, this ceilidh-like soirée sends spirits soaring with

FIRST FRIDAY FLICKS: Blankets or beanbags in tow, families file in for a monthly motion picture.

Bethel Town Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, hello@bethel revitalizationinitiative.org.

‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

BURGER WEEK: Foodies take a bite out of specially priced meat and veggie patties served with all the fixins from participating restaurants. See burgerweek. sevendaysvt.com. Various locations statewide. Cost of food.

Info, 864-5684.

FISH DINNER: Seafood lovers get their fill of formerly finned fare.

Essex Junction VFW Post, 6-7 p.m. $12. Info, 878-0700.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31, 9:15 a.m.

CARNAGE 21: Seasoned players and newbies alike converge for a weekend-long multi-genre tabletop game convention.

Killington Grand Resort Hotel, noon-midnight. $65-75. Info, info@carnagecon.com.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.31.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.31.

health & fitness

ACUDETOX: Attendees in recovery undergo acupuncture to the ear to propel detoxification.

Turning Point Center, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

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

CHILL TO THE ‘CHI’ QIGONG: Meditative, relaxing movement patterns are based on ancient Chinese concepts of health and well-being. Waterbury Public Library, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 244-7036.

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

Info, 318-6050.

LIVING RECOVERY: Folks overcoming substance abuse move, breathe and make positive change in a moderately paced flow yoga class. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

MOVE TO THE MUSIC: Propelled by music ranging from big band to country western, participants sit or stand while completing light strength- and balanceboosting activities. Waterbury Public Library, 11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 244-7036.

REFUGE RECOVERY: A LOVE SUPREME: Buddhist philosophy is the foundation of this mindfulness-based addictionrecovery community. Turning Point Center, Burlington, noon.

Free. Info, 861-3150.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.1.

holidays

PEACHAM CORNER GUILD CHRISTMAS SHOW: Gift-seekers shop ornaments, small antiques, specialty foods and fine handcrafted items. Peacham Town Hall, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3332.

lgbtq

FIRST FRIDAY: Revelers swing from the chandelier at an LGBTQ dance party with the theme of “Night of 1,000 Sias.” Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 652-0777.

montréal

SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MONTRÉAL: Cinephiles take their pick of 26 thought-provoking films from Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the United States and Canada. Cinéma de Sève, Webster Library, Concordia University, Montréal, 6:30 p.m. $10; $46.14 for festival pass. Info, info@centrekabir.com.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: Take a chance on the United Kingdom’s favorite ABBA tribute act. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $36.5043. Info, 476-8188.

BARBARY COAST JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Former Dartmouth College music professor and double-reed instrument specialist Bill Cole sits in with these heady hepcats as a guest soloist. Taylor Ho Bynum directs. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $9-12. Info, 603-646-2422.

BLUE ÖYSTER CULT: More cowbell! The pioneering heavy metal band thrills fans with hits such as “Burning for You,” “Godzilla” and, of course, “(Don’t Fear) the

Reaper.” Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $49-59. Info, 775-0570.

JEAN-GUIHEN QUEYRAS: The French virtuoso who “carries the universe at the end of his bow,” according Montréal’s Le Devoir, performs J.S. Bach’s “Suites for the Unaccompanied Cello.” See calendar spotlight. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. $6-28. Info, 443-3168.

RED PRIEST: Call it baroque and roll. This quartet brings modern rock ‘tude (and a recorder) to 17th-century classical music in the new program “The Baroque Bohemians: Gypsy Fever from Campfire to Court.” University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-35. Info, 656-2094.

ROY HURD: Skip Smithson and Tim Hartnett join the folkster for a night of mountain-grown sounds. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 518-561-6920.

THE LOGGER & THE FIDDLER: Comedian Rusty DeWees and fiddler Patrick Ross present a night of belly laughs and bluegrass licks. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 476-8188.

STEINWAY COMES TO VERMONT: See THU.1, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

talks

EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR EVERYONE: University of Vermont associate professor John Waldron delivers “Puerto Rico Then and Now.” Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $5. Info, 658-6554.

theater

‘THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN’: Set on a remote island off of Ireland in 1934, this dark comedy staged by Lamoille County Players follows a young man with his heart set on starring in a film.

Hyde Park Opera House, 7-9 p.m. $12-18. Info, 888-4507.

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 Find club dates at local venues in the music 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.

‘ECLIPSED’: The captive “wives” of a rebel officer during the Second Liberian Civil War band together to determine their own fate in this poignant production by the Dartmouth College Department of Theater. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $9-12. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘AN EVENING WITH THELMA FORBANKS: THE FINAL BITCH SESSION’: See THU.1.

‘HAVEL: THE PASSION OF THOUGHT’: See THU.1.

‘THE KING STAG’: See THU.1.

‘LOVE AT FIRST BITE’: As Drake Yula discovers in this monstrously entertaining production from the Trumbull Hall Troupe, it’s tough being the new kid in town … especially when you’re a vampire. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 603-448-0400.

‘MARJORIE PRIME’: See THU.1.

‘PAST IS PRESENT: THE THEATRE OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’: See THU.1.

‘THE SINGING MASTER’: The White River Valley Players raise the curtain on an original production inspired by the life of Vermont shape-note composer Jeremiah Ingalls. Rochester High School, 7:30-9 p.m. $10-16. Info, 234-7296.

‘THE TURN OF THE SCREW’: See THU.1.

words

BOOK FAIR: See THU.1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.

BOOK SALE: Thousands of gently used CDs, DVDs, puzzles and page-turners pique shoppers’ interest. Rutland Free Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

‘BULLETS INTO BELLS: POETS AND CITIZENS RESPOND TO GUN VIOLENCE’: Writers Major Jackson, Brian Clements, Matthew Olzmann and Kerrin McCadden, along with survivors and activists Clai LasherSommers and Abbey Clements, share selections from a 2017 anthology. See calendar spotlight.

Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 229-0774.

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works in progress

by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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Sat., 11/10 • Plant Hangers 3 Ways • 1pm–3pm • $50 Sun., 12/2 • Holiday Centerpieces • 1pm–3pm • $40 Thurs., 12/6 • Airplant Wreaths • 5:30pm–7pm • $50 Sat., 12/8 • Holiday Swag • 10am–12pm • $40

bazaars

COCHRAN’S SKI & RIDE SALE: Snow sports enthusiasts stock up on new and used gear. Camel’s Hump Middle School, Richmond, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, cochranskiclub.info@gmail.com.

WILLISTON GARDEN CENTER 472 MARSHALL AVE., WILLISTON, VT

COZY NOOK CRAFT FAIR: Baked goods beckon as people peruse treasures from crafters and artists. Essex Free Library, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Sunday, 11/11 • Macrame Plant Hangers • 10am–1pm • $40 Thursday, 11/29 • Plant Press Wall Art • 5:30pm–7pm • $40 Thursday, 12/6 • Staghorn Fern Mounting • 5:30pm–7pm • $45 Sunday, 12/9 • Kokedama • 2pm–4pm • $40 Thursday, 12/13 • Airplant Ornaments • 5:30pm–7:30pm • $50

FALL CRAFT SHOW: More than 100 crafters, artisans and specialty food vendors showcase their products. Williston Central School, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, willistoncraftshow@cvsdvt.org.

LEBANON GARDEN CENTER 220 MECHANIC ST., LEBANON, NH

JOSH PALLOTTA FUND CRAFT FAIR: Handmade items find new homes. St. Albans City Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 782-3022.

Saturday, 12/1 • Holiday Swag • 12pm–2pm • $40 Sunday, 12/2 • Kissing Balls • 2pm–4pm • $40

RUMMAGE SALE: Bargain hunters thumb through a wide array of take-home treasures. Baptist Building, Fairfax, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 849-6313.

Saturday, 12/8 Kids Club: For the Birds 10am-11am - FREE Sunday, 12/9 • Painted Pottery • 10am–11:30am • $30 Saturday, 12/15 • Fairy/Dish Gardens • 1pm–3pm • $45

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

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‘BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL’: See FRI.2, 4 & 8 p.m.

conferences

INTEGRATION SUMMIT: ‘DEFY CONVENTION’: See FRI.2, 8 a.m.5 p.m.

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AUCTION CELEBRATION & RECEPTION: Photographs and repurposed vintage milk cans are up for grabs during a lively bidding war held in honor of the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery’s 100th anniversary. St. Albans City Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free; cash bar.

Info, 524-2444.

CATAMOUNT ARTS BENEFIT AUCTION: Patrons bid on everything from concert tickets to wood stove pellets at this annual fundraiser. St. Johnsbury Masonic Temple, reception, 5:30 p.m.; auction, 7 p.m. $45 includes food and beverages.

Info, 748-2600.

HISTORIC BARN HOUSE TOURS: 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. Info, 310-0097.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE: Anything goes in an in-person networking group where folks can share hobbies, play music and discuss current events — without using online social sites. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 658-0030.

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.

TRANSLATING IDENTITY CONFERENCE: Prison-reform activist CeCe McDonald delivers the keynote speech at a one-day event dedicated to exploring transgender identities, issues and intersections. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-3569.

MISS VERMONT USA & MISS TEEN VERMONT USA: Contestants compete to represent the Green Mountains at the 2019 Miss USA pageant. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 8 p.m. $30-65. Info, 760-4634.

dance

SAINT ANDREW’S TARTAN BALL: From food to music and dancing, Scottish traditions take center stage at this annual soirée. Trader Duke’s Hotel, South Burlington, social time, 5 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m. $55. Info, 985-3903.

BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: Hoofers hit the dance floor for a themed evening of blues and West Coast swing. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlington westie@gmail.com.

CONTRA DANCE: Nils Fredland calls the steps for a traditional social dance with music by Riptide. Capital City Grange, Berlin, instruction session, 7:35 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $5-15. Info, 829-9355.

education

FINAL BHS TOUR: Community members witness firsthand why the school district is seeking a bond provide a fully accessible learning facility. Burlington High School, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-5332.

INSTANT DECISION DAY: Prospective students tour the campus and apply for on-thespot admission. Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 800-225-1998.

QUEEN CITY GHOST WALK: DARKNESS FALLS: See WED.31.

WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: Gourmands graze on locally made products at this annual benefit for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. Shelburne Vineyard, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations of cash or nonperishable food items. Info, 985-8222.

film

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

‘DANCING WITH THE CANNIBAL GIANT: FIVE NEW STORIES FOR THE GREAT TRANSITION’: Narrated by Penobscot elder Sherri Mitchell, this documentary film portrays remarkable accounts of people and places transforming the world. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 4 p.m. Free.

Info, 767-9670.

‘DRAGON BALL Z: BARDOCK – THE FATHER OF GOKU’ & ‘DRAGON BALL Z: FUSION REBORN’: Anime fans geek out over a double feature of Japanese animated adventures shown with English dubbing.

Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 12:55 p.m. $12.50.

Info, 660-9300.

‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.31.

‘WOMAN AT WAR’: Halla, the main character in this 2018 thriller, wages a one-woman-war on the local aluminum industry.

Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

‘WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?’: The Woodstock Film Series continues with a screening of this 2018 documentary about children’s TV host Fred Rogers.

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $5-11.

Info, 457-2355.

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND: See FRI.2, 8:30 a.m.

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WILLISTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING: A short business meeting paves the way for Tracy Martin’s presentation on President Chester Arthur. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

WINE & CRAFT SOCIAL: Fueled by vino samples, appetizers and desserts, friends browse offerings from crafters and product vendors. Essex Junction VFW Post, 2-5 p.m. Donations; $5 for wine tasting. Info, 878-0700.

fairs & festivals

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Attendees take a trip around the globe with performances and cuisine from the Pacific Islands, Africa, Europe, Latin America, South Asia and East Asia. Court D. Tarrant Student Recreational Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 5-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2000.

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 Find club dates at local venues in the music 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.

FIND FUTURE DATES + UPDATES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/EVENTS

food & drink

BURGER WEEK: See FRI.2.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the flavor profiles of varieties such as toffee almond crunch and salted caramel latte. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-1807.

EMPTY BOWL DINNER: A simple meal served in handcrafted vessels raises funds for area food shelves. Middlebury United Methodist Church, 6:15 p.m. $30.

Info, 388-7276.

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SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MONTRÉAL: See FRI.2, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

CAPITAL CITY CONCERTS: Vocal soloists, a five-part choir and a large chamber orchestra undertake Bach’s Magnificat.

Montpelier St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 7:30 p.m. $16-26. Info, info@capitalcity concerts.org.

FALL PASTURED MEAT SALE: Locavores cop cuts of beef, pork, lamb and salmon amid coffee, treats, and music by Mister Chris & Friends. Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 985-9200.

VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Saturday mornings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 9 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 233-9180.

games

CARNAGE 21: See FRI.2, 8 a.m.-midnight.

health & fitness

INTRO TO STUDIO CYCLING: Beginners hop in the saddle for a 20- to 30-minute ride with an instructor demonstrating each position. Alpenglow Fitness, Montpelier, 10-10:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 279-0077.

NEWBIE NOON CLASS: Firsttimers get their stretch on in a comfortably warm environment.

Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

holidays

PEACHAM CORNER GUILD CHRISTMAS SHOW: See FRI.2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

language

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

Info, 865-7211.

DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASS: Planning a trip to Amsterdam?

Learn vocabulary and grammar basics from a native speaker.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, bheeks@ yahoo.com.

lgbtq

PRIDE YOGA: LGBTQ individuals and allies hit the mat for a stretching session suited to all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

TIC BALL: DJ Llu brings the beats to a Translating Identity Conference dance party to celebrate trans folks and allies.

ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7-10 p.m.

Free. Info, 540-0406.

SOCK CAPITAL THE WORLD! SOCK CAPITAL OF OF THE WORLD!

STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS: The beloved local rockabilly trio celebrates two decades of honky tonkin’. With special guests Kevin Maul on pedal steel and dobro, and multiple time Vermont Fiddler of the Year Dorie Reid. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $12-24.

Info, 728-6464.

STEINWAY COMES TO VERMONT: See THU.1, 2-5:50 p.m.

outdoors

BUTLER LODGE VIA NEBRASKA NOTCH HIKE: Outdoor adventurers make strides on a 6.2-mile trek gaining 1,700 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, 899-9982.

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DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON: An open mic sets the stage for a husband-and-wife duo that channels the essence of rural America through fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $10-15; preregister for open mic.

Info, 388-9782.

MURIEL ANDERSON: The champion guitarist and harp guitarist performs her new multimedia show Eclipse, which includes a visual reenactment of a solar eclipse by photo artist Bryan Allen. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $10-25.

Info, 533-2000.

MYRA FLYNN: Music fans swoon over the indie singer’s soulful stylings following an opening reception for photographer Jack Rowell. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 6-10 p.m. $20. Info, info@mainstreet museum.org.

OLEO ROMEOS: Whether playing folk, blues, country or rock, this veteran group is sure to get toes tapping. Funds raised support the Fairfield Food Shelf.

Meeting House on the Green, East Fairfield, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 827-6626.

‘SCHUBERT MANIA’: Soprano Victoria Cole, pianist Allan DiBiase and clarinetist Amos Hamilton celebrate the music of Franz Schubert. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 478-2600.

SOCIAL BAND’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY & REUNION: Members of the Burlington choral group lift their voices in “With Songs and Honors Sounding Loud.” Richmond Free Library, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15-18. Info, 355-4216.

EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC: Attorneys help folks who meet state guidelines to clear their criminal records. Vermont Legal Aid, Burlington, noon-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 800-889-2047.

sports

GRANITE CITY 5K RUN/WALK FOR VETERANS: Athletes take steps for the Veterans’ Place.

Capstone Community Action, Barre, 8-9:30 a.m. $40. Info, 477-2967.

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ANDREW SCOTT BARTLEY: History hounds learn the ins and outs of a multiyear New England Historic Genealogical Society study called Early Vermont Settlers to 1784. Vermont Genealogy Library, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.noon. $10. Info, 310-9285.

theater

‘THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN’: See FRI.2.

PUBLIC MEETINGS – FLOODING STUDY Meet with US and Canadian study members to learn about progress made on potential solutions to reduce the impacts of flooding in the basin.

Register today to have your say: www.ijc.org/en_/LCRR

‘ECLIPSED’: See FRI.2.

‘AN EVENING WITH THELMA FORBANKS: THE FINAL BITCH SESSION’: See THU.1.

‘HAVEL: THE PASSION OF THOUGHT’: See THU.1.

‘THE KING STAG’: See THU.1.

‘LOVE AT FIRST BITE’: See FRI.2.

‘MARJORIE PRIME’: See THU.1.

‘PAST IS PRESENT: THE THEATRE OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’: See THU.1.

Thursday, November 8, 6–8pm Grange Hall, 1610, Rte 22 Whallonsburg, New York

‘THE SINGING MASTER’: See FRI.2.

‘THE TURN OF THE SCREW’: See THU.1.

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The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board was established by the International Joint Commission to examine the causes, impacts, risks and solutions to flooding in the basin.

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BOOK & MEDIA SALE: Bibliophiles bag bargain reading materials. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

BOOK FAIR: See THU.1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.

FICTION BOOK WORKSHOP GROUP: Burlington Writers Workshop members dole out detailed written and spoken feedback about a featured work.

110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, dickmatheson@myfairpoint.net.

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COCHRAN’S SKI & RIDE SALE: See SAT.3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LOCAL WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS/CRAFTERS EXPO: Folks get a jump on holiday giftbuying while supporting female entrepreneurs. Fraternal Order of Eagles, Vergennes, 12:30-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 377-0476.

HOWIE MANDEL: For 30 years, the actor, comedian and television host has been one of the most likable figures in showbiz.

Touring his standup act nationwide, the funnyman makes a stop in Rutland. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $59-69.

Info, 775-0570.

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.

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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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LITERARY NORTH WRITERS’ PROCESS NIGHT: Poet Camille Guthrie and fiction and nonfiction writer Peter Orner trace the evolution of their work from idea to finished product.

A biscuit bar and live music by Laura Jean Binkley round out the night. Open Door, White River Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. $5. Info, literarynorth@gmail.com.

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VETERANS’ TOWN HALL: Those who have served their country share what their past service means to them. Non-veterans are invited to listen and learn.

Burlington City Hall Auditorium and American Legion, Rutland, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, btvvetstownhall@gmail.com.

dance

‘AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A CAR OPERA IN FIVE ACTS’: Small groups embark on an hour-long self-guided

tour of this site-specific installation and performance created

by Erika Senft Miller featuring dancers, actors, musicians and other artists collaborating on immersive scenes inside of cars.

Marketplace Parking Garage, Burlington, 1-8 p.m. $3. Info, 865-7166.

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.

STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE: Dancers present original works in various styles.

University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

education

OPEN HOUSE: Potential pupils meet teachers, coaches and current students. Rice Memorial High School, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 862-6521, ext. 235.

etc.

DELECTABLE WORDS: Sweets by dessert chefs Nancy Davis and Dianne Schullenberger pair perfectly with readings by writers Mary Fillmore and Zoe Fowler.

Dianne Shullenberger Gallery, Jericho, 4 p.m. $25; preregister.

Info, 899-4993.

MISS VERMONT USA & MISS TEEN VERMONT USA: See SAT.3, 2 p.m.

NEEDLEMAN’S BRIDAL & FOOD EXPO: Brides to be meet vendors for all of their wedding-day needs. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundations.

Hampton Inn, Colchester, noon-3 p.m. $10. Info, 655-6177.

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND: See FRI.2, 10:30 a.m.

fairs & festivals

HARVEST BARTER FAIR: My canned tomatoes for your homemade bread? Locavores swap handmade goods at this informal gathering. Lakeview Union School, Greensboro, 2-4 p.m. Free; bring items with an estimated value of $5, or $5 increments to swap. Info, 755-6336.

film

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

‘COMING HOME’: See FRI.2, Bethany United Church of Christ, Randolph.

‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

BURGER WEEK: See FRI.2.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.3.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on-site. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-2090.

FIRST SUNDAYS X SHACKSBURY CIDER: Cider and eats from local vendors such as Pioneer Food Truck & Catering and Lu•lu ice cream satiate friends and families who gather for fun and games. Shacksbury Tasting Room, Vergennes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, grace@shacksbury. com.

games

CARNAGE 21: See FRI.2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

health & fitness

MOVING MEDITATION WUJI GONG: Jeanne Plo leads pupils in an easy-to-learn form of qigong known as “tai chi for enlightenment.” Burlington Friends Meeting House, 3:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 233-6377.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.1, 5:30 p.m.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners alike chat en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 430-4652.

montréal

SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MONTRÉAL: See FRI.2, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

THE BEETHOVENS OF TODAY: This celebration of contemporary composers includes the world premiere of a new work by Nicholas DiBerardino.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 2 p.m. $35. Info, 863-5966.

CAPITAL CITY CONCERTS: See SAT.3, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 3 p.m.

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 Find club dates at local venues in the music 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.

FIND FUTURE DATES + UPDATES AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/EVENTS

A CELEBRATION OF LIVES FOR ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY: The Grace Church Sanctuary Choir, Castleton University Chorale and soloists present an evening of music and poetry featuring Vivaldi’s “Gloria” to honor the lives of those who have died. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 775-4301.

‘ECLIPSED’: See FRI.2, 2 p.m.

COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 595-5252.

words

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE GLEE CLUB: The vocal ensemble finds perfect harmony in works by Brahms, Debussy and Ravel.

Rollins Chapel, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 p.m. $912. Info, 603-646-2422.

FREVO: Four Vermont musicians serve up an eclectic sampling of chamber music for flue, clarinet, cello and classical guitar. United Church of Westford, 4-5 p.m.

Donations. Info, 879-4028.

MICHELE FAY BAND: Elements of folk, swing and bluegrass blend in understated originals and traditional covers. United Church of Westford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-6863.

MURIEL ANDERSON: See SAT.3, Richmond Congregational Church, 4-6 p.m. $20-23. Info, 434-4563.

NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Morrisville VFW Post, noon-5 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 431-3901.

PHIL HENRY: The contemporary folk artist crafts rich and sweeping story songs. Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, 2 p.m.

Free. Info, 899-4962.

SOCIAL BAND’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY & REUNION: See SAT.3, First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, 3-5 p.m.

STEINWAY COMES TO VERMONT: See THU.1, 2-4 p.m.

seminars

BIRD FEEDING 101: Avian enthusiasts learn to attract and identify backyard visitors. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Quechee, 1-2 p.m.

Regular admission, $13.50-15.50; free for members and kids 3 and under. Info, 359-5000.

sports

PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 1:15-2:45 p.m. $2-3; additional cost for rentals. Info, 518-564-4270.

talks

JOAN MALOOF: Facts and findings take root in “Celebrating Our Ancient Forests.” Richmond Free Library, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

theater

‘THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN’: See FRI.2, 2-4 p.m.

‘THE KING STAG’: See THU.1, 2 p.m.

‘LOVE AT FIRST BITE’: See FRI.2, 3 p.m.

‘MARJORIE PRIME’: See THU.1, 2-4 p.m.

‘THE TURN OF THE SCREW’: See THU.1, 2 p.m.

ALEXANDRA CONTRERASMONTESANO: Lit lovers line up for a reading and reception with the poet and Burlington High School senior. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 540-2546.

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.

SUE ELLEN THOMPSON: Lit lovers lend their ears for the lecture “Marriage, Metaphor and Mortality: The Poetry of Jane Kenyon.” BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 767-9670.

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FEMALE FOUNDERS SPEAKERS SERIES: ‘PRESS & JOURNALISM’: People Making Good PR’s Nicole Ravlin, Seven Days’ Paula Routley and VTDigger.com’s Anne Galloway share their experiences as leaders in their industry. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $15; cash bar; preregister; limited space. Info, 651-5012.

film

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

‘DRAGON BALL Z: BARDOCK – THE FATHER OF GOKU’ & ‘DRAGON BALL Z: FUSION REBORN’: See SAT.3, 7 p.m.

‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.31.

food & drink

BURGER WEEK: See FRI.2.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31, 6:30 p.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.31.

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

Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.31.

health & fitness

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version of the Chinese martial art. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

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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.

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SEATED TAI CHI: Movements are modified for those with arthritis and other chronic conditions.

Winooski Senior Center, 11 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.

YOGA FOR VETERANS: Seasoned practitioners and neophytes alike engage in postures of strength and physicality. Participants may bring a friend or other support person. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

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LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Bring a bag lunch to practice the system of communication using visual gestures. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

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LGBTQ FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES: A conversation follows a viewing of a popular flick. Call for the title. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

tech

TECHNOLOGY FOR TOMORROW: Technological neophytes bring their own devices to a workshop on accessing TED Talks. South Burlington Community Library, University Mall, 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 846-4140.

TECHNOLOGY NIGHT: Virus protection becomes second nature during a class with Vermont Technical College’s Ken Bernard.

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

Info, 878-4918.

words

READING THROUGH THE BIBLE: Participants gather near the fireplace to peruse the Scriptures.

Panera Bread, South Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 893-6266.

WOMEN VETERANS’ EXPRESSIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Women who have served in the United States military put pen to paper.

White River Junction VA Medical Center, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 295-9363, ext. 6134.

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CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP: Speakers brush up on their language skills en español.

Starbucks, Burlington, 6 p.m. $15.

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TOXIC WHITENESS DISCUSSION GROUP: Peace & Justice Center representatives facilitate a conversation on the harmful effects of white supremacy on communities and individuals. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.

business

RUTLAND 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 Regional Planning Commission, 6-9 p.m.

Free for Rutland-area residents; preregister. Info, 391-4870.

community crafts

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

dance

film

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

‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.31.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.1.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

YOGA AT THE WINOOSKI VFW: Certified instructors guide veterans and their families through a series of poses. Arrive five to 10 minutes early. Second floor, Winooski VFW Hall, 6-7 p.m.

Donations. Info, 655-9832.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.31.

‘THE PAJAMA GAME’: Doris Day portrays a sleepwear factory employee who advocates for her fellow workers during a pay-raise dispute — and falls for the man representing management. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Sherpa Kitchen, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652.

SOCIAL GATHERING: Those who are deaf or hard of hearing or want to learn American Sign Language get together to break down communication barriers. The North Branch Café, Montpelier, 4-6 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 595-4001.

‘REEL ROCK 13’: Climbing’s biggest stories and athletes are the subjects of four new films full of edge-of-your-seat action.

Alexander Twilight Theatre, Northern Vermont UniversityLyndon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-225-1998.

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ARABIC: A six-week language class covers the alphabet and simple conversations. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31, 7 p.m.

health & fitness

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

etc.

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASS: See THU.1.

‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0195.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE: Martial-arts training promotes healthy living for those in

Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience.

Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deena stories@gmail.com.

Find club dates in the music section.

MILTON COMMUNITY BAND REHEARSALS: New musicians are welcome to join the ensemble as they hone their skills in preparation for their holiday concert.

Cornerstone Community Church, Milton, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, milton band01@hotmail.com.

talks

HARRIS WEBSTER: Armchair travelers get a glimpse of a Southeast Asian nation through “Sharing My Cambodian Experience.”

Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

words

BURLINGTON POETRY GROUP: Writers of verse ages 18 through 30 field constructive feedback on original works. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, btvpoetry@gmail.com.

FALL LITERATURE READING SERIES: Ambitious readers cover selected pages of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. 110 Main St.,

WED.7 cannabis

conferences

PRODUCERS & BUYERS FORUM: Growers, food producers, buyers and distributors network during round-table discussion and breakout sessions guided by the theme “How Big, How Fast, How Far.” Kirk Alumni Center, Middlebury College, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $25.

Info, 922-7060.

crafts

FIBER RIOT!: See WED.31.

etc.

BENEFIT CONCERT: Rusty Bucket and the Schroons provide the musical backdrop for games and appetizers at a soirée supporting the Missisquoi River Basin Association. 14th Star Brewing Co., St. Albans, 5:30-9 p.m. $20; free for kids. Info, 393-0076.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. Williston Fire Station, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817.

STORIES & DANCES OF THE MOTHER GODDESS: Tales from Moth Grand Slam raconteur Julia Lynam, a circle dance and a potluck feast reflect the energy of female deities. Bobbin Mill Community Center, Burlington, 4:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 777-2964.

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‘FLYING MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.31.

‘GREAT WHITE SHARK 3D’: See WED.31.

MOVIE: Snacks are provided at a showing of a popular film. Call for details. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘PATERSON’: Adam Driver portrays a bus driver and aspiring poet in urban New Jersey.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS’: This 2018 documentary tells the story of three young men who discover that they are triplets separated at birth. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

TOURNÉES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: ‘MAKALA’: Shown with English subtitles, a 2017 documentary turns the lens toward a charcoal salesperson in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 881-8826.

food & drink

BURGER WEEK: See FRI.2.

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.31.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.31.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.31.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.31.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.31.

RESILIENCE FLOW: See WED.31.

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‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.31.

GREENER DRINKS: See WED.31.

music

ANNE JANSON & ANNEMIEKE MCLANE: Two Vermont instrumentalists hit all the right notes in a program for flute and piano.

Robison Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE SUN-STYLE TAI CHI, LONG-FORM: Improved mood, greater muscle strength and increased energy are a few of the benefits of this gentle exercise. South Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 735-5467.

‘THE ROLE OF POWER, AUTHORITY AND CONTROL IN GROUPS’: A brief presentation of the day’s topic paves the way for an open discussion of the

REIKI CLINIC: Thirty-minute treatments foster physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.

JourneyWorks, Burlington, 3-5:30 p.m. $10-30; preregister. Info, 860-6203.

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recovery. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3150.

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WEDNESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See WED.31.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.31.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

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

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.31.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

MAMADOU DIABATE & PERCUSSION MANIA: The balafon virtuoso leads his ensemble through a dynamic showcase of West African traditional music.

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $1425. Info, 603-646-2422.

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.

STOWE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT: Student ensembles give a seasonal performance. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 760-4634.

VERY OPEN REHEARSAL: Members of the acclaimed Aizuri Quartet let listeners in on their process as they prepare for a trio of Vermont concerts. Green Mountain Girls Farm, Northfield, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 377-3161.

talks

ADAM GRANT: Appearing via live broadcast, the New York Times bestselling author of Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World imparts his wisdom.

Stearns Cinema, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 7 p.m. Free. Info, krista.swahn@ northernvermont.edu.

BILL LIPKE & BILL MARES: Speaking in conjunction with the exhibition “Doughboys and Flyboys: WWI Stories by Vermonters From the Home and Battlefront,” the authors of Grafting Memory: Essays on War & Commemoration examine how Canadians have chosen to honor their veterans. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, noon. Regular admission, $3-12. Info, 388-2117.

BOB POPP: The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department botanist digs into the state’s rare, threatened and endangered plants.

Room 207, Bentley Hall, Northern Vermont University-Johnson, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Info, les.kanat@ northernvermont.edu.

DANIEL HEWETT: “UrbanFrame Youth Design/Build” looks at what happens when teenagers have the chance to unleash their creativity through design and construction. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-5545.

DERAY MCKESSON: In “Political Activism and the Case for Hope,” the Black Lives Matter activist outlines how his liberal arts education informs his approach to advocacy. Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

THE DISH: WOMEN IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY 2.0: Moderated by Seven Days contributor Melissa Pasanen, a discussion on female farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs provides food for thought.

ArtsRiot, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $5. Info, 540-0406.

GRAZIELLA PARATI: “The Roots of Fascism” identifies similarities and differences in the regimes of Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco. Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 334-7902.

IGNITE TALKS: A diverse lineup of speakers shares exciting and educational stories on a wide range of topics. Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5.

Info, 859-0100.

MANISHA SINHA: From William Lloyd Garrison to Frederick Douglass, antislavery editors are at the center of “The Antislavery Press and the Road to Civil War.” Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 649-1184.

MARGARET MARTIN: The nonprofit founder strikes a chord with “The Neuroscience of Music — Lessons from the Harmony Project.” Livak Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, wellenv@uvm.edu.

MARK POTOK: How is the explosion of misinformation changing the nation? The former editor of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Intelligence Report addresses this and other questions in “News, ‘Fake News’ and Democracy in America.”

Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

NICHOLAS MA: The producers discusses and shows clips from his recent film, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

STAN SLOAN: A visiting scholar at Middlebury College, the speaker discusses threats to representative democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law in “The Fate of Western Democracy.” St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

TONY D’ANGELO: In the 2018 Fall Cron Lecture “Living the Spiritual Life in a Changing World,” the longtime student of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers explores the benefits of incorporating spirituality into one’s daily routine. Newman Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Free.

Info, prich005@plattsburgh.edu.

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tech

INTRODUCTION TO HTML5 & CSS3: See WED.31.

theater

‘TARTUFFE’: Moliere’s timeless comedy about a con man who uses religion as a tool for deceit is as relevant now as it was 350 years ago. Presented by the UVM Department of Theatre.

Royall Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 656-3131.

words

AN EVENING WITH VIET THANH NGUYEN: Fiction fans hear from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer. Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-3056.

FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of the craft when responding to work by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

JUDY CHAVES: The longtime hiker reveals a Vermont park’s hidden gems in a discussion of her guidebook, Secrets of Mount Philo: A Guide to the History of Vermont’s First State Park.

Phoenix Books, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 448-3350.

KATHERINE PATERSON: The acclaimed children’s author reads between the lines of her novel, Bread and Roses, Too. Rutland Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 773-1860.

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CVUHS Campus HINESBURG. Full descriptions at access.cvuhs.org.

215 CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: All ages, all welcome! Fall semester runs Sep. through the end of Jan. New classes beginning every week.

Access community education for all, in its 18th year, offers the following classes for the Fall Semester: 50 Art, 30 Culinary Art (cook and eat), 10 Foreign Language, 10 Music, 17 Fitness and Dance, 15 Kids, 17 Computer and Tech, 50 Life Skills, and 15 One Night U. Every person is a learner here, guaranteed. Senior discount. Full descriptions and schedule at access.cvuhs.org.

Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194.

hours to Kripalu’s Ayurveda Health Counselor program. More information at ayurvedavermont. com/classes. 2019 schedule: Feb. 9-10, Mar. 9-10, Apr. 6-7, May 17-18, Jun. 8-9, Jul. 13-14, Aug. 17-18, Sep. 14-15, Oct. 19-20, Nov. 16-17. Cost: $2,795. Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 872-8898, ayurvedavt@ comcast.net.

AYURVEDIC ACUPRESSURE MARMA TRAINING IN NOVEMBER!: Marma Therapy, the jewel of Ayurveda, is the perfect training for acupuncturists, ayurvedic practitioners and bodyworkers. 50 CEUs! Learn selfcare rituals for rejuvenation and simple acupressure protocols for each body area. Workshop time includes theory, demonstrations, hands-on practice, experiential meditation and yoga, self-care protocols, and Q&A. Nov. 12-18, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $1,200.

Location: The Roost, 99 Lower English Settlement Rd., Underhill.

Info: marmainstitute@gmail.com.

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art LET’S GO BACK TO BASICS: DRAWING: Designed for students with some experience who are looking to practice their skills.

The first class will focus on an expansive still life, and the second will focus on drawing a landscape from a photograph. Instructor: Chiyomi McKibbin. Sat., Nov. 3: Still Life, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 17: Landscape, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. One class: $90 (member), $115 (nonmember). Both classes: $160 (member), $210 (non-member).

Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com.

ayurveda 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

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ACRYLIC PAINTING: Want to learn how to paint in acrylic but not sure how to get started? This course explores techniques and practices to develop confidence within the medium. Using still life as the basis for exploration, students learn about composition, color theory, shape and form, and paint-handling techniques.

Instructor: Misoo Filan. Wed.,, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 7-Dec. 19. Cost: $200/ materials not incl. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Craft School, 985-3648, info@ shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

WOOD CARVING: Looking for a great seasonal gift? Learn how to make one in one of our carving workshops or mini carving courses this fall. Beginners and all skill levels welcome. No previous carving experience needed. Tools are included, and you get to bring

them home for future projects!

Sat. & Mon. Cost: $180/Costs vary depending on course. Location: Shelburne Craft School, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Craft School, 985-3648, info@ shelburnecraftschool.org, shelburnecraftschool.org.

culinary CHARCUTERIE INTENSIVE: Learn to cure meats at home from award-winning author and butcher Meredith Leigh. Starting with a half hog from Reber Rock Farm, learn to create salamis, bacon, sausages, forcemeats and other cured delicacies. This is a hands-on event: You will take home books, projects and a lot of knowledge! Sat. & Sun., Nov. 3 & 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $350/2-day course; incl. hands-on instruction, take-home projects & treats, & two books. Location: Reber Rock Farm, 1699 Jersey St., Essex, NY. Info: Mereleigh Food, Meredith Leigh, 828-582-5039, mereleighfood@gmail.com, mereleighfood.com/books/ newyork.

empowerment EMBODYING MIND-BODY LEADERSHIP: Learn about how to embody mind-body leadership as a way of life. What we embody creates an energy field that holds everyone around us. Incorporating mind-body meditation, grounding exercises, group discussion and mind-body tools including the Inner Board of Directors, explore how to stay grounded and connected with the flow of life, including challenging situations requiring us to embody leadership skills. Reflect on what’s in the way of embodying our leadership right now and how to move through these barriers so we can become more emotionally embodied, maintain an intentional presence and be the leaders we can be. Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $130/before Sep. 15; $145/after Sep. 15. Location: Bishops Booth Conference Center, Rockpoint Rd., Burlington. Info: 860-6203, journeyworksvt.com/embodyingmind-body-leadership-with-lindamarksmsm.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, group and private, four levels.

Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout.

Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina. com.

DSANTOS VT DANCE CLASSES: New classes, new location! Come join the fun.

Weekly classes in salsa, bachata, kizomba, kuduro. No partner or experience needed.

Beginner drop-in classes. Salsa, Mon., 7-8 p.m.; Kizomba, Wed., 8-9 p.m.; Bachata, Thu., 6-7 p.m.

Cost: $15/1-hour class. Location: Dsantos VT Dance Studio, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Unit 112A, Burlington. Info: Jon Bacon, 2272572, dsantosvt.com.

BALLET: Teens and adults.

Instructor: Elizabeth Brody. Dropins welcome. Ballet l (beginners): Mon., Sep. 10-Dec. 3 (no class Nov. 19), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ballet Level ll (advanced beginner & intermediate): Mon., Oct. 1-Dec. 3, 6:40-7:40 p.m. Cost: $180/12 weeks; $15/ hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynn center.org, flynncenter.org.

BOLLYWOOD AND INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE FOR ADULTS: Teens and adults. Instructor: Reshma Sinu. Drop-ins welcome.

Tue., Sep. 11-Dec. 4 (no class Nov. 20), 7:15-8:15 p.m.

Cost: $180/12 weeks; $15/hour to drop in.

Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org.

LYRICS & MUSIC MASH-UP FOR TEENS: Ages 13-19. Instructors: Rajnii Eddins & Randal Pierce. Fri., Nov. 2-Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23), 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $75/6 weeks.

Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY DRUMMING: Co-presented with VSA Vermont. For families with children of any age diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Free and open to the public, but please register in advance at flynncenter.org. Sun., Nov. 18, 1-2 p.m. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org.

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YOUTH DANCES: Grades 4-8.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Thu., Oct. 25-Dec. 6 (no class Nov. 22), 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $125/9 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter. org, flynncenter.org.

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drumming TAIKO AND DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: Open classes in September. New drumming sessions begin the weeks of 10/8, 11/26, 1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 5/6.

Intermediate Taiko: Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko for Adults: Tue., 5:306:20 p.m., & Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m. Djembe for Adults: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Taiko for Kids and Parents: Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m.

World Drumming for Kids and Parents: Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m.

Drums provided. Conga classes, too! Visit schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

ACRO-YOGA: Teens and adults.

Instructor: Jeff Mandell. Drop-ins welcome. Sun., Sep. 16-Dec. 9 (no class Sep. 30, Oct. 7 or Nov. 18), 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $180/10 weeks; $22.50/1.5-hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

ADULT SATURDAY SING!: Teens and adults. Instructor: Jen Greenwood. Sat., Oct. 27-Dec. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $75/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

game ideas are available, or you can adapt a game of your choice!

Generatorvt.com/classes. Thu., 3:30-5:30 p.m., Nov. 15-Dec. 13.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

GENERATOR CLASS OFFERINGS: Come check out our classes on 3D Printing, Welding, Jewelry, Laser Cutting, Forge, CNC Routing, Woodworking, Metalsmithing, Electronics, Welding, Kids Classes, Design Programs and more! Learn about classes at generatorvt. com/classes. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

KIDS: GAME BOARD AND PIECES: Make your own table-top game and pieces that are beautiful to look at and use. This is a project-based class that relies primarily on the laser machine and the 3D printer. Students will then design and construct a tabletop game using the laser machine and 3D printer. Several

LASER CUT TABLE (INCLUDES LASER TRAINING!): In the Laser Cut Coffee Table course, students will fashion a piece of baltic birch ply into a coffee table for themselves or a friend. Using the laser cutter, as well as a few standard woodworking tools, students will cut, route and sand before finishing their table with stain and a resin-filled insignia to make it their own. Generatorvt. com/classes. Tues., 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 13. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

MATERIAL EXPLORATION ON THE LASER CUTTER: Learn how to design and create products with an Epilog laser cutter. This class will guide you through the creative process — from concept sketches to laser cutting the finished piece with a 60-watt CO2 laser — to make wooded boxes and glass wear. This class includes laser training. Generatorvt.com/classes. Thu., 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 1-29; no class Nov. 22. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761.

language LEARN SPANISH OR ENGLISH: SWC: We provide high-quality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Small classes or private lessons. Our online English classes are live, engaging, face-to-face interactions, not computer exercises. In our 12th year. See our website for complete information, or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH FLUENTLY: The most engaging native Spanish-speaking professor in Vermont is offering intensive group sessions for basic, intermediate and advanced levels.

Private sessions also available.

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Cost: $99/8 sessions. Location: Burlington, Vermont. Info: 3739705, spanishtutor.vtfla@gmail. com, sites.google.com/view/ vt-foreign-language-academy.

martial arts JKA OF VERMONT TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SHOTOKAN KARATE TRAINING: We practice JKA Traditional Shotokan BUDO Karate and train under the guidance of JKA of Japan headquarters. Our classes are geared to challenge you mentally, physically and spiritually. If you can endure it, you will find spirit, mind and body unity and power. 10 join, five get their first rank, three advance to higher rank, one graduates as a Black Belt.

If you are interested and feel ready for the challenge, come and try it out! Tue. & Thu., 7-8:30 p.m. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., Burlington. Info: JKA Instructor Jairo Blanco 4th Degree BB, 825-5489, jblanco@jkavt.org, facebook.com/ groups/724367394588198.

jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces.

No training experience required.

Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF & CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree Instructor under Carlson

Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion.

Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation weeknights 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu. noon-1 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.noon. Classes and retreats also offered. See our website at burlington.shambhala.org. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

pilates PILATES WORKSHOP WITH ANULA MAIBERG: Join us for a six-hour workshop/movement experience with Anula.

Topics will include Where Should I Be Feeling This and Building Community in Your Studio. Anula has made a name for herself in the Pilates world: she’s been

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian

featured in ‘Pilates Style’ magazine, is an instructor for Pilates Anytime and has over 23.7K Instagram followers. Her unique way of thinking about Pilates and movement has caught the attention of many. Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $250/ person. Location: All Wellness, 128 Lakeside Ave., Burlington.

Info: 863-9900, info@allwellnessvt.com, allwellnessvt.com/ workshops.

tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings.

Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 3636890, snake-style.com.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington.

Daily drop-in classes include $5 Community, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Yin,

Meditation, Yoga Wall and Yoga Therapeutics led by physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice with Yoga for Life, a semesterbased program of unlimited yoga, weekend workshops and mentorship. Transform your career with our Yoga Teacher Training rooted in anatomy and physiology and taught by a faculty of healthcare providers who integrate yoga into their practices. $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/community class. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington.

Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.

HEALTHY PELVIS SERIES: YOGA FOR PELVIC PAIN: If you suffer from pubic symphysis dysfunction, vulvodynia (vulvar pain), dyspareunia (pain with intercourse), endometriosis,

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interstitial cystitis, vaginismus or other undiagnosed pelvic pain, incorporating some holistic treatments such as yoga can help. This six-week series will guide you to relax, release tension and reconnect with your pelvis.

Expect gentle movement with room for instruction on proper alignment for yoga postures.

Taught by our Physical Therapist, Lucy D’Aponte. Wed., Nov. 7-Dec. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $100 on or before Oct. 31; $120 after Oct. 31. Location: All Wellness, 128 Lakeside Ave., Burlington.

Info: 863-9900, info@allwellnessvt.com, allwellnessvt.com/ workshops.

SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages.

Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/ month and practice as often as you like! Daily. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 448-4262, Info@sanghastudio.org.

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hese young Vermonters aren’t old enough to vote yet, but they’ve all demonstrated an interest in civics by completing the first Good Citizen Challenge.

Developed by Seven Days and Kids VT, with support from the Vermont Community Foundation, the Challenge invited participants to earn points by learning about Vermont history, demonstrating their knowledge of local government and engaging in their communities.

Many students wrote poems about America and drew portraits of American patriots, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Some made posters encouraging adults to vote!

Please join us in congratulating them for their work — and honoring them by casting a ballot on or before November 6.

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Students Who Completed the Good Citizen Challenge Riley Amerio, Salisbury Thomas Bishop, Salisbury Ethan Bishop, Clarendon Sophia Boise, Salisbury Thea Boyles, Montpelier Teagan Brennan, Montpelier Channing Brush, Salisbury Henry Bushey, Charlotte Lila Bushey, Charlotte Meredith Cameron, Salisbury Kayla Charbonneau, Salisbury Keenan Chicoine, Salisbury Ethan Delorme, Salisbury Isaac Dodge, Essex Junction Aly Dorman, Underhill Jack Dragoo, Essex Owen Flanagan, Salisbury Josie Gaiotti, Salisbury Chris Gile, Salisbury Natalie Gillette, Salisbury Tyler Graves, Barre Grace Heller, Moretown Phyler Holt, St. Johnsbury Janelle Hoskins, Waterbury Center Mabel Huard, Morrisville Zoe Keuhl, Montpelier Jackson Kitts, Rutland

Sawyer Kless, Essex Junction Vance Larocque, Salisbury Michael Levitt, Quechee Hazel Longe, Morristown Jameson Maguire, Salisbury Rosalynn Manalo, South Burlington Lily Meyer, Montpelier Addison Moats, Salisbury Alan Moody, Cabot Emma Morrissey, Salisbury Harvey Neddo, East Montpelier Joseph Neddo, East Montpelier Arthur Neddo, East Montpelier Anna Newara, Montpelier Luke Nuceder, Salisbury Bella Olinger, Burlington Ethan Oszureck, St. Albans Sophia Oszureck, St. Albans Chris Palagonia, Colchester Ben Palagonia, Colchester Somerset Pierce, Montpelier Lachlan Pierce, Montpelier Sam Reilly, Burlington Graham Resmer, Winooski Ivy Resmer, Winooski

Yankee Rheaume, Salisbury Miles Robbison, West Rutland Alia Ross, Winooski Sutton Rubright, Salisbury Lada Salida, Stowe Mercedes Sheldrick, Salisbury Pela Slater, Salisbury Hannah Smiley, Milton Henry Swisher, Jericho Ella Switser, West Burke Lucas Switser, West Burke Makyliah Tellier, Salisbury Lindsey Treat, Manchester Center Tyreese Tucker, Salisbury Noah Vandenburg, Stowe Evangeline Vandenburg, Stowe Gabe Velez, Salisbury Cody Warner, Salisbury Grace Warrington, Shelburne Peter Warrington, Shelburne Ada Weaber, Salisbury Henry Weston, Middlebury Matt Whelan, Salisbury Mykayla White, Salisbury

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The Spins DJ Taka is Burlington’s king of disco B Y JORD A N AD AMS

DJ Taka at the Light Club Lamp Shop

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hen Lee Anderson opened the Light Club Lamp Shop in 2014, he didn’t intend for it to be a music venue.

Instead, he envisioned the extension of his Burlington-based coffeehouse/music venue Radio Bean and adjoining streetfare restaurant ¡Duino! (Duende) as “more of a conversational lounge.”

“I was trying to break the ‘altar’ aspect of hanging out at Radio Bean — meaning that everyone stands shoulder to shoulder facing the stage,” he says. “I wanted to have a community spot that wasn’t necessarily stage-focused.”

Best intentions aside, the radiant cocktail bar has since become just as much a live music venue as its sister space. But two nights a week, it offers something that fits Anderson’s original vision — sort of. Every Friday and Saturday, the Lamp Shop converts to a full-blown discotheque.

Resident turntablist DJ Taka keeps the beat with old-school, often obscure disco and early house music.

Full name Takahiko Matsui, the 40-year-old Japanese expat appeared in Burlington seemingly out of nowhere in 2015. Almost immediately after taking up his residency, buzz about his skills and selection were a hot topic of conversation 62

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Practically overnight, Matsui had cultivated a loyal following and one of the most stimulating dance parties in the Queen City. This weekend, he not only takes on his regular Friday slot but closes out Radio Bean’s 18th Birthday Bash on Saturday, November 3.

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Matsui is bashful and exceedingly humble. Part of his timidness relates to his lack of confidence in conversational English — though in talking to him you get a sense that he’s always been a bit of a shy guy. He speaks softly, frequently tucking his gray-streaked black hair behind his right ear.

Matsui got his start deejaying in his

teens in Osaka’s club scene, spinning mostly rap.

“At the same time, I wasn’t really into hip-hop music,” he says, despite having rubbed elbows with many noteworthy artists during his time there. “It was easy to meet lots of American hip-hop musicians in my town,” Matsui recalls. “I [was] most impressed [with] DJ Premier and Gang Starr.”

DJ by night, Matsui served as vice president of a cosmetics company by day.

But in 2014, after finally obtaining a green card, he decided to leave the company to follow his heart. He landed in White River Junction along with his American partner, whom he’d met and begun a relationship with years earlier in Japan. “[But] I couldn’t find a job there,” he laments.

After about nine months, Matsui moved by himself to Burlington and began working at the Diggers’ Mirth Collective Farm at the Intervale Center.

How Matsui ended up snagging his residency is a brief but serendipitous tale.

Brian Nagle — aka DJ Disco Phantom and one of the most in-demand local DJs — saw Matsui play a set at a private party.

Impressed by his skills and selection, Nagle passed the tip on to Anderson, who needed someone to fill a slot for a special event at the Lamp Shop.

“He blew my mind,” says Anderson.

“The second he ended, I said, ‘Hey, do you want to deejay here every Friday and Saturday night?’”

“I wasn’t thinking I was going to [deejay] when I moved to this country,” says Matsui. “Unfortunately, [it was] hard to find a better job.”

Matsui creates a unique sonic space in the Lamp Shop, though it’s not the only place to get funky on the weekend. His sets have a vibrant, organic feel. Deep cuts from artists such as RAH Band and Dee D. Jackson mix and blend into a hypnotic, glittery haze. “[A lot of club] music is so quantized,” says Nagle. “[Taka] plays records that are very musical. If you were in the other room, you might think a live band was playing.”

Matsui typically brings four crates of records to his residency — approximately 400 discs. He claims his collection totals approximately 15,000 records total, including a large portion he keeps at his parents’ house back in Japan. And though THE SPINS

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Madaila: Where Do We Go From Here?

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Several weeks ago, news broke that Burlington psych-pop band MADAILA are going on indefinite hiatus. The band enjoyed a meteoric rise throughout the last several years, playing high-profile gigs at home and abroad. From early on, the group seemed primed to make the jump to the “next level,” fueled by an ecstatic local fan base.

But life had other plans. Recently, the band’s front person, songwriter and primary creative force MARK DALY became a father. Also taking into consideration the harsh realities of being an indie band in 2018, Madaila have decided to take some time apart. They perform what’s being billed as “The Last One” on Friday, November 2, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington.

Seven Days recently spoke with Daly

The Medallions, who are definitely not Madaila

and bandmates ERIC MAIER, JER COONS and

WALKER ALLEN.

SEVEN DAYS: So … what happened?

MARK DALY: Well, there’s so much depth to it. It’s kind of been a long process. It’s hard to know how to summarize it or where to begin. It was definitely brought on by me. I take responsibility. I’ve been agonizing over this for a long time.

Probably about a year ago, I was getting a little wary of being on the road — even before my son was born.

But then, when he was born, it made things even more confusing. That doesn’t even touch on the trials and tribulations of being on the road and slugging it out. We’ve all been doing it for a long time. By no means are any of us giving up. It’s more, How do we step back to refresh our minds, bodies and souls?

SD: I’m sure there wasn’t one specific moment when you realized you needed to step back. But is there one that sticks out as a turning point?

MD: I had a bit of a cathartic breakdown in Lawrence, Kan., in February 2017. We had just played a gig to, like, two people. And we got hammered, ’cause why not? It was not all sad-crying. It was the foreshadowing. I was like, “I’m having a son! Oh, my God.” And, also, “Can I keep doing this?”

ERIC MAIER: We quickly got to this next tier that a lot of bands can’t get to.

And we were really grateful for [that].

It’s a lot of grinding on level two, trying to get to a place where we can make some money and have a little comfort.

MD: I’m so grateful, and so in love with this child of mine. But it was certainly not the best timing for our band trajectory. We had momentum and, you know, often these big life complexities can interrupt that momentum.

SD: What about the business side of things? What else was going on that made it hard to thrive?

EM: Mark and I kind of experienced this in our first band, CHAMBERLIN. GRACE POTTER took us out. We’d never even been on tour. We’d played, like, four gigs and went out on this huge tour. It gave us this kind of shot out of the gates. It’s kind of hard to beat the five-year-growth thing — especially around here.

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THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Kind Bud’s Kind Dubs (acoustic), 6:30 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: 99 Neighbors’ Graveyard Smash with special guests Chyse and Loupo (hiphop), 9 p.m., $10-20. 18+.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Madaila, LuxDeluxe, DJ Disco Phantom (psych-pop), 8:30 p.m., $17/20.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: First Friday featuring Sade Bolger, DJ Llu, DJVU (open format), 8 p.m., $5/10.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Ray Vega and the UVM Post-Bop Ensemble (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: The Dimmer Twins: Mr. Charlie and Gary Wade (covers), 6 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Scary as Funk Super Group (funk), 9:30 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Brave New World: A Retrofuturism Event featuring Night Protocol, Foamek, DJ Scott Carlson (synthwave), 10 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Resonators (rock), 5 p.m., free.

Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Bella’s Bartok, Superhuman Happiness (circus punk), 9 p.m., $10.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: McKew (rock, country), 8 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Barbacoa (surf), 10 p.m., $5-10.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Benge, Sex Fly (eclectic), 9 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: The Growlers (rock), 7 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish), 7:30 p.m., free. DJ Stevie B (open format), 10 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Scott Graves and Brad Beaudet (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. Zeus Springsteen, Barbacoa (rock), 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Possessed: Comedians Channel Other Comedians, 7 p.m., free.

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CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: tUnE-yArDs, U.S. Girls (indie pop), 8 p.m., $20/23.

MONKEY HOUSE: Miku Daza, the Fobs (carnival punk), 8:30 p.m., $3/8. 18+.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Tsunamibots, Jarv, Sed-One (surf-punk), 8:30 p.m., free.

WTF It takes conviction to put an obscenity in your band name. But Toronto’s

their names for Festival of the Fuck Bands in, appropriately, the village of Fucking, Austria. Beyond the eyebrow-raising name, the hardcore punk group is known for its zero-fucks-given attitude and for absolutely destroying its audiences.

Fucked Up perform on Monday, November 5, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. BAD WAITRESS add support.

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ARTSRIOT: Marco Benevento, Wolf! featuring Scott Metzger (rock), 8:30 p.m., $15/20.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Preacher Lawson (standup), 7 p.m., $20. Tinder Nightmares (improv), 9 p.m., $5. Fanny Pack (standup), 10 p.m., $5.

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BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 9:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

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FOAM BREWERS: Maple Street Six (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Roots of Creation, the Melting Nomads (reggae, rock), 8 p.m., $15/18.

MOOGS PLACE: Jim Charanko (Americana), 7:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free. MOM AND DAD, the Rob Compa Trio, Wolf Van Elfmand (alt-rock), 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Joe Scrimenti (folk-rock), 5:30 p.m., free. Kaomi Kingsley (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free. Benjamin Roesch (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Bero Bero (synth-pop), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: The Jeff Salisbury Band, 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Lara Cwass Band, Fossa (indie), 9 p.m., $3.

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IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free.

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LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Mike Brinkman’s Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., free.

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JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Irish Session, 7 p.m., free.

THE ENGINE ROOM: Comedy Night, 8 p.m., $10.

MONKEY HOUSE: Funny Girl Comedy Night (standup), 7:30 p.m., $3.

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THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Colin McCaffrey and Friends (folk), 6 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Cooie Sings (Americana), 5 p.m., free. Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

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OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

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BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: George Petit (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

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CLUB METRONOME: Move B*tch: 2000s Hip-Hop Night with DJ SVPPLY, 10 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic with Allen Church, 8:30 p.m., free.

DRINK: Broseph Stalin, DFT, Versus, Castle Black, Bear Bones (punk), 7 p.m., $5.

FOAM BREWERS: Chad Hollister Band (rock), 8 p.m., $5.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Tim Brick (country), 5 p.m., free. Robin Gottfried Band (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

POSITIVE PIE (MONTPELIER): Yestrogen, Django Soulo (rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Big Hat No Cattle (Western swing), 7 p.m., free.

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JUNIPER: Lowell Thompson (alt-country), 9 p.m., free.

EL TORO: Jacob Green (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: DoshJobbs (eclectic), 7:30 p.m., free. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MOOGS PLACE: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free. Harsh Armadillo (funk, jazz), 9 p.m., $7.

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RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Radio Jarocho and Zenen Zeferino (Latin), 6:30 p.m., free.

Plywood Cowboy (Americana), 8:30 p.m., free. The Smittens, Missy Bly, the Ballet (indie pop), 10 p.m., $10.

RED SQUARE: Los Mapaches (Latin jazz), 4 p.m., free. Mountain Pound (jam), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Snug House, Honey & Soul (folk), 7 p.m., free. DJ Fattie B (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Preacher Lawson (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $25/32.

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BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

RUSTY NAIL: TURNmusic (chamber-folk), 8 p.m., $20.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: PostHalloween Bash featuring Twist of Fate (rock), 9 p.m., free.

ROUGH CUT: The Tom Caswell Blues Band, 7 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest 14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Jamie Lee Thurston (country), 6 p.m., $10.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Tom Pearo (ambient, jazz), 7 p.m., free.

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CASA CAPITANO: Ed Schenk (accordion), 6 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: The Mountain Carol, Famous Letter Writer (rock, electro-pop), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

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MD: It’s so much easier when you’re 20. The reality is, we’re all getting older.

New chapters are beginning.

SD: Will there be another Madaila album?

MD: Time will tell. There probably should be. There’s something that’s pretty close to being done.

EM: It’s tough to want to put energy into it at this point.

SD: Sure. It’s like trying to save the environment.

MD: Exactly. We’ve still toured and done stuff this year, but it’s slowed down a ton due to me having a kid. And there’s been a lot of uncertainty for all of us. That’s why we thought it was a healthier decision to take some time off completely rather than being half in, half out. That’s almost more frustrating.

SD: I dare say, despite the title of the upcoming show, it’s not really the last one. Right?

JER COONS: It’s gonna be the last one for a while. There are zero plans for a follow-up. Consider it the last one. But [it’s good] that all of us are sitting here and aren’t like, “Fuck you!” It would’ve been a lot easier to be like, “I’m mad at you guys.” Everything feels good. It’s just a situational life reality. You almost wish with any sort of breakup or hiatus that there was this concrete, go-fuck-yourself moment, because it would be easier to pull the Band-Aid off. I’m not mad about it.

We’re definitely keeping the door open.

MD: Friday is going to be an emotional, hard night. We do want to make it so fucking fun and celebratory. But there will be this thing in the back of our heads.

JC: It’s breakup sex.

EM: It sucks for everyone. We’ve all grown a ton professionally through this.

Personally, after already being in a band with Mark that ended before it probably had seen its full potential, intellectually I feel great about what’s coming next.

But emotionally, it sucks. We’ve been a family in a lot of ways for three or four years. These have been the most important people to me.

SD: Walker, as the newest member of the band, how much of this stuff was openly talked about when you joined a year ago?

WALKER ALLEN: Around that time, I would say the band was entering a new phase and losing a little steam with the loss of MARK [BALDERSTON] as manager.

MD: And [former guitarist] WILLOUGHBY [MORSE].

WA: In December, we dropped the agent we had. Then we were doing this on our own. And there was this [question] of who’s really pushing. But we also got to do a lot of cool shows.

MD: I’m the first one in the band to have a baby. None of us knew what it was going to be like. Maybe we should’ve taken a break last summer, right when he was born. Shoulda, woulda, coulda.

SD: Earlier this year, when you released “Where Do We Go From Here,” were you hinting at any of this? You painted it as a political song, but I couldn’t help but think there might have been some subtext.

MD: [Laughing] No, that was purely political.

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EM: I would say anytime we flew. When someone flies you somewhere to play music, it just feels dope.

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GROENNFELL MEADERY: Hallows Weekend featuring Discount Face Tattoos, Melkor, Wolfhand, Abaddon (metal), 8 p.m., free.

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Steve Blair (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

CLUB METRONOME: Dalton & the Sheriffs, Fran Briand (country), 9 p.m., $12/15.

DELI 126: The Bee’s Tease Burlesque, 8 p.m., $25.

FOAM BREWERS: June Bloom, the Pyros (psych-rock), 8 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Gneiss (rock), 6 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’S: Small Change (Tom Waits tribute), 7 p.m., free.

Dynamo, Vinegar Mother (jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: 18th Birthday Bash (eclectic, all-day music marathon), 8 a.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Left Eye Jump (blues), 3 p.m., free. The Last Minute (rock), 7 p.m., $5.

Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: L Dora (punk), 7 p.m., free. Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): West African Dance Party with Sabouyouma, Jeh Kulu, A2VT, DJ Rivan C, Gua Gua, 8 p.m., $10.

SMITTY’S PUB: Troy Millette (folk-rock), 8 p.m., free.

is an unstoppable songwriting machine. In the past decade, the Los Angeles-based artist dropped 12

studio albums, including three new ones in 2018: two solo records, Freedom’s Goblin and Fudge Sandwich; and Joy, a collaborative LP with garage rocker Tim Presley, aka White Fence. Within his vast output, the singer-songwriter touches on many styles: sensitive and confessional, aggressive and jagged, and tripped-out psychedelic. Catch Segall on Tuesday, November 6, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. WILLIAM TYLER opens.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Colter Wall, Ian Noe (Americana), 7:30 p.m., $20/23.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: The Main Squeeze, Hamish Anderson (rock, funk), 8 p.m., $12/15.

JUNIPER: Vestal Oak (folk), 9 p.m., free.

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AUTUMN RECORDS: Andrew Weathers and Seth Crisman, Jaguar Stereo (improvisational, experimental), 7:30 p.m., $5.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Preacher Lawson (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $25/32.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nerbak Brothers (rock), 5 p.m., free. The Growlers (rock), 9 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Buckshot (rock, blues), 8 p.m., free.

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BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Rust Bucket (old-time), 9 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: AliT (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. FEMCOM (standup), 8:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: DJ Kaos (open format), 9:30 p.m., free.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: The Revenants (bluegrass), 7 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Jenn and John (rock), 7 p.m., free.

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EL TORO: Mark LeGrand and Sarah Munro (country), 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: The Brown Stripes (Ween tribute), 9 p.m., free.

RUSTY NAIL: Rumourz: The Fleetwood Mac Experience, 8 p.m., $8.

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ZENBARN: Day of the Dead Party with Radio Jarocho (flamenco, cumbia), 9 p.m., $9.50.

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CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: PostHalloween Bash featuring DJ Earl (open format), 9 p.m., free.

ROUGH CUT: Carol Reed (folk), 7 p.m., free.

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Just as all great television series reach their epic finales, conceptual pop outfit Hank & Dad™ just released its final album, Music for Delis. But who are Hank & Dad™? And why is their name trademarked?

Should Seven Days unmask the man behind the project? Nah. Let’s just say that he’s a longtime Burlington musician, and the trademark symbol is just one kitschy aspect of the food- and pop-cultureobsessed artist. If you really want to know who he is, maybe send him a message via Bandcamp.

Music for Delis is a 20-track flurry of goofy, synth-heavy product placements for nonexistent commodities and sickly sweet love songs about ’80s and ’90s television and film characters. Imagine if They Might Be Giants teamed up

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with Dr. Demento, and they started making fanciful jingles for dubious dining establishments (“Chris Chelios’ Chili House”) or psychotic radio spots for hygienic products (“Tissues”). The instrumentation is intentionally chintzy.

It’s a celebratory blend of elevator music spliced with novelty pop.

Clearly a child of the late ’70s/early ’80s, the enigmatic creator puts sitcom heroines of the day on a pedestal. “Mallory Keaton” is a sparkling dream-pop ode to teenage Justine Bateman, who played the character on NBC’s “Family Ties.”

“Mallory Keaton / You’re so beautiful / Even though your boyfriend Nick is a jerk / Your family eventually accepted him into your family,” the artist rambles over a bed of soft murmurs and clattering chimes.

Part of the album’s charm is the nuance of the references. “Winnie Cooper vs. Becky Slater” only makes sense if you’ve watched ABC’s “The Wonder Years.” On the ’60s-era show, teenage protagonist Kevin Arnold

rebounded from his true soul mate — girlnext-door archetype Winnie Cooper — to the volatile yet sensitive Becky Slater.

The acoustic ballad even includes teases of series composer W.G. Snuffy Walden’s “Winnie’s Theme.”

“Hobson,” a quick tune about recurring character Craig Hobson, is an even deeper dive into “The Wonder Years.”

Under nauseating synths the artist sings, “Craig Hobson / Craig Hobson / He’s a friend of mine / Some of the time.”

It puts superfluous scrutiny on one of Arnold’s inconsequential but nonetheless confounding friendships.

And then there are just freaking weird tracks. “Buttcrack Brown” is a doo-wop PSA for wiping your ass. “Hey Dad? Hey What?” is a breathy, a cappella round about cough drops that gets increasingly aggravated. And “Laundry Day” sounds plucked from an educational kids’ show.

The best thing about Music for Delis is its sincerity. Sure, it’s plenty tongue-incheek, but it’s not ironic or cynical. It’s just fun.

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Wool See, Ewe Gross (HEAVEN NOISE RECORDINGS, DIGITAL, VINYL)

Wool See is a one-man band consisting of rapper/producer IAME, who recently settled in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

He made his name in the creative and competitive Portland, Ore., scene as a member of two distinguished hip-hop crews, Oldominion and Sandpeople. His latest release, Ewe Gross, marks his seventh LP. The man has a serious résumé. Yet nobody is less impressed with it than Wool See himself. His earnest work ethic and humble demeanor have helped him find a home in Vermont’s rap scene. His last project, Leaving/Left, was ostensibly a concept album about moving across the country. The 2017 album was no mere rap journal, though.

The personal and the political blended seamlessly into a wide-ranging conversation about where our culture is headed.

In some ways, Ewe Gross is a more playful affair. As the lead track “Issa

Bleat Tape Mostly” indicates, this LP is heavy on instrumentals. Whether God will forgive him for these sheep puns is beyond the scope of this review. I can, however, confirm that Ewe Gross is a thundering monument to Wool See’s production skills.

The album is absolutely overflowing with ideas. Not only are the instrumentals a constantly shifting canvas, the producer tucks dozens of tantalizing interludes into every corner. As always, his ear is refined and his influences span genres, incorporating the vocabulary of EDM and indie rock in equal measure.

His pen game is still razor-sharp. Every time Wool See steps up to the mic, he does damage. His keen eye for observational detail spares nothing, least of all himself.

“As for me, I’m not half of the man I’m trying to be,” he raps on “Late Breaks.” He continues, “A musician? / I barely stepped a few inches in front of me / guess I’m a wannabe.”

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however, is how often Wool See can step back from the mic and lets his beats do the talking. His staggering array of flavors never sounds forced — or, worse, merely eclectic.

In interviews, Wool See often refers to his recent work as “an experiment.” This latest project makes it pretty clear that experiment was a success. He’s carved out a broad lane for himself, veering from hypnotic electronica tracks (“Creefer”) to smashing beats (“Babel Baboon”) to the soaring highs and machine-gun rhymes of “Gamma Wraith.” As he jokes on the outro to that track: “You see, I really do this … whatever that means.”

I’ll take a stab at what that means: Wool See is a genre-devouring creative force at the top of his game. As a rapper, he’s a veteran with nothing left to prove but much more to say. As a producer, though, you can’t escape the impression that he’s cracked some kind of code — a mad scientist, howling in triumph at midnight in his secret mountain lab. Wherever he goes from here, it will be essential listening.

Ewe Gross is available at woolsee. bandcamp.com.

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LINCOLNS: The Laugh Shack (standup), 8:30 p.m., $5.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Blue Fox (blues), 7 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

upper valley

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

outside vermont

RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Brianna Lane (folk, Americana), 8:45 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

THE ENGINE ROOM: Climbing PoeTree (poetry, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $30.

MONOPOLE: Hunter (rock), 10 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Mystique & Toxic Presents: Drag Bingo Birds, 7 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: High Voltage and Balla Voca do AC/DC, 9:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Blackout Barbie and SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ukulele Kids with Joe Baird (sing-along), 9:30 a.m., free.

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DELI 126: Autumn Records’ Vinyl Night featuring DJs Greg Davis and Weekend Custody, 8 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Ty Segall, William Tyler (rock), 8:30 p.m., $18/20.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Ross From Friends, Canti (house), 8 p.m., $15.

FOAM BREWERS: Emma Cook (singer-songwriter), 1 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Parasites, Sink or Swim, Suburban Samurai (punk), 8 p.m., $10/15. 16+.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., free.

Vanwho, Tom Chicoine (indie folk), 5 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Blue Fox’s Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Pep Rally (sketch comedy), 7 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: The Oh Hellos, Samantha Crain (folk-rock), 8 p.m., $18/20.

MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: William Matheny, Erin Cassels-Brown (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

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MOOGS PLACE: Cal Stanton (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., free.

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ZENBARN: Jazz Jam, 6 p.m., free.

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LADY LAMB, Aly Spaltro occupies space at both ends

of the rock continuum. From vigorous, grunge-inflected anthems to softly plucked ukulele ballads, the Brooklyn-via-Maine singer-songwriter’s tunes are powerful regardless of how

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Friedman (folk), 11 a.m., free.

many decibels they clock. Her latest release, the 2016 EP Tender Warriors Club, largely

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

arrangements. This places the artist’s voice in the spotlight, which she wields with utter

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: High Voltage and Balla Voca do AC/DC, 9:30 p.m., free.

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burlington

ARTSRIOT: Fucked Up, Bad Waitress (hardcore), 8:30 p.m., $15.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Lamp Shop Lit Club (open reading), 8 p.m., free. Shtreiml (Jewish and Turkish music), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

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HATCH 31: Erin Cassels-Brown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free. Kelly Ravin and Lowell Thompson (country), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

grace and control through some of her most intimate songs to date. Lady Lamb performs on Wednesday, November 7, at Club Metronome in Burlington, with support from

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RADIO BEAN: Jeremy Seigrist of theillalogicalspoon (folk, punk), 5:30 p.m., free. Andrew of the North (piano rock), 7 p.m., free.

Erik Sievert (acoustic), 8:30 p.m., free. The Modifieds (indie rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

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SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

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HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Seven Lions, MitiS, Jason Ross (electronic), 8:30 p.m., $23/25.

MONKEY HOUSE: Erin CasselsBrown (indie folk), 6 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free.

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burlington

ARTSRIOT: SNL Trivia, 7:30 p.m., free.

DRINK: Comedy Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Local Dork (eclectic vinyl), 6 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: StorytellingVT, 7:30 p.m., free.

Emily Elbert (soul-folk), 9:30 p.m., $5.

CLUB METRONOME: Lady Lamb (solo), Katie von Schleicher (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., $16/18.

FOAM BREWERS: Comedy Night, 7 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Orion Freeman (soul-folk), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Kingfisher and Ian Stonerook Trio of Wild Leek River (Americana, roots-rock), 5 p.m., $3/5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Matthew O’Neil (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Bira (pop, funk), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB & WHISKEY ROOM: Gypsy Reel (traditional Irish), 7:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Ignite Talks (storytelling), 7 p.m., $5.

Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal, Harms Way (metal), 8 p.m., $25.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Magic City Hippies, Bay Ledges (funk), 8:30 p.m., $15/18.

MONKEY HOUSE: Preece, Pity Party (punk), 9 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Lackard Blues Jam, 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: The Idletyme Band (blues, rock), 8 p.m., free.

middlebury area

BAR ANTIDOTE: Sarah King (blues, rock), 7 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

ROUGH CUT: The Band (acoustic rock), 7 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest 14TH STAR BREWING CO.: Missisquoi River Basin Association Benefit Concert featuring Rusty Bucket and the Schrrons (rock), 5:30 p.m., $20.

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): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free. m

The Spins « P.62 he mainly mixes vinyl, he uses digital media, as well.

“Lots of people [assume] that vinyl sound is best,” he says. “But it’s totally not true. Of course, it’s great sound. But I sometimes choose digital because it doesn’t get shaken with vibrations [like vinyl does].

“I don’t want people to think the laptop DJ is not good,” he continues. “I can do the same thing with high-end digital media.”

Matsui says that when he first started his residency, people would come into the DJ booth, tap him on the shoulder and make requests. But now, three years on, he says he feels like his audience is more attuned to his artistry and lets him do his thing uninterrupted.

“It’s a really positive and accepting vibe,” says self-proclaimed DJ Taka superfan Chris Dubin. “I just happened to be there one of the first times he was deejaying. His ability to play to the vibe or feel of the room and not just kind of force music on the audience is quite spectacular.”

Not just a DJ, Matsui is also a classically trained pianist and serves as beatsmith in Anderson’s experimental disco-punk

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outfit Appalled Eagles. Similar to how a DJ extemporaneously creates a set, the pair enters its live shows with only a loose idea of each song’s structure and groove.

Typically, Appalled Eagles is just Anderson and Matsui on synths and beats, respectively — though in 2017, they enlisted a horde of others for an epic midnight set during the Waking Windows music festival.

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“When it’s just Taka and I, I find that we’re able to modulate and adapt really quickly and improvise a bit more fluidly,” says Anderson.

The nuance of English is always tricky for Matsui. That’s especially true when working on music.

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doesn’t happen anywhere else in town,” he says. “I get to play records that wouldn’t go off anywhere else.”

What’s most impressive about Matsui’s tenure is that he achieved local-legend status largely by word of mouth — he only recently created a Facebook page. Anderson credits the unique culture the DJ fosters at his residency as a key to that success.

“Even though somebody could play almost the exact same set, it’s something about the feel that he has when he’s doing and how he EQs it,” says Anderson. “If you watch him, he really plays the track in this alive way that I think is really special. He takes crazy chances, which is part of the way that he’s built culture.”

Contact: jordan@sevendaysvt.com

INFO DJ Taka hits the decks every Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m., at the Light Club Lamp Shop in Burlington. $5. 21+.

For up-to-the-minute news about the local music scene, read the Live Culture blog: sevendaysvt.com/liveculture.

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DJ Kimby A Life of Artic Sounds

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can’t say it,” he says. “But I can show the difference.”

Matsui lives and breathes music. He listens to thousands of tracks per week, always searching for fresh tunes. Consequently, he has a reputation of being a compendium of knowledge.

“If you want to talk about what’s the best gospel music, or best folk song, or ’80s synth hit, or ’90s indie rock — he knows all of that stuff,” says Anderson. “He’s not just knowledgeable about disco.”

Matsui says he often borders on obsessive.

“That’s been a problem, because I usually forget to eat or go to sleep,” he admits. “That’s bad because I easily get sick.”

However, he’s only had to skip out on his residency a handful of times in three years. Nagle is happy to step in on those rare occasions.

“It’s really exciting because I know people are coming to hear disco, which

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Twilight of the Autos Erika Senft Miller’s new performance piece turns car culture into an “opera” B Y A MY L ILLY

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urlington artist Erika Senft Miller was born in Marktoberdorf, Germany. The small Bavarian town lies near Neuschwanstein, the famous castle built by King Ludwig II, composer Richard Wagner’s patron, and a few hours from Bayreuth, where Wagner tailor-built an opera house to stage his four-opera Ring Cycle.

While Miller has yet to see the Ring live — people wait years for tickets to the Bayreuth Festival, where she hopes to see it — the work has always loomed large in her consciousness. It’s only slightly surprising, then, that the latest project of this visionary site-specific performance artist and choreographer is based on Wagner’s opera cycle.

Why surprising? Because AutoBiography: A Car Opera in Five Acts is, as its title suggests, about cars: their roles in our lives, the possibilities and limitations they represent, the memories they evoke. Yet, just as Wagner conceived the Ring as a Gesamtkunstwerk — a “total work of art,” unifying all the arts in one opera — Miller will use cars to create an immersive experience. AutoBiography involves all five senses as it leads audiences through the five levels of Burlington’s Marketplace Garage. Oh, and that downtown parking garage will remain operational for the public throughout.

The experience is guaranteed to be like nothing audiences have ever encountered and, at the same time, likely to trigger every car-related memory they have.

On Sunday, November 4, any time between 1 and 7 p.m., people can stop at Handy’s Service Center next to the garage, buy a program for $3 (which also serves as a coupon for a free coffee at Lucky Next Door on Cherry Street) and take an approximately hourlong self-guided tour of the large-scale performance installation.

“It’s like a road trip,” says Miller. “You have your road map; you dress comfortably. It’s about how you travel.

Some people just want to get there — you can run through it in 15 minutes and go get your free coffee — and some want to look at the scenery.”

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Burlington City Arts, Miller collaborated with more than 30 sculptors, composers, musicians, dancers, photographers, city officials and others. Key collaborators are sculptors Aaron Stein and Lydia Kern, IT consultant Leif Hunneman, and the staff of aroma “apothecary” Alice & the Magician.

Opera singer Annalise Shelmandine will perform in a stairwell, but the soundscape also includes blues bands, folk musicians and an a cappella group singing inside a Toyota Camry.

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Miller has divided the experience into five “acts,” each inspired by one of the Ring Cycle’s operas and exploring a different facet of car culture. Wagner’s Das Rheingold addresses the lure of luxury. In Die Walküre, decisions are made about who lives and dies. The eponymous hero of Siegfried must acknowledge his blind spots before putting his father’s broken sword back together, and the gods perish altogether in Götterdämmerung.

Miller split that last opera into two acts. “That’s when everything goes to pieces, and no one comes out on top.

We’re all in this together,” she says, adding that the fifth act occurs in and around a minivan.

Self-guided audience members will likely spot people inside some cars. These audience members belong to a group who reserved tickets back when the show was conceived as an experience for a limited audience. (Miller later decided to open it to the public.) In Act I, which explores the lure of the shiny new car, these “invited audience members” will serve to heighten the scene’s theme of desirability. But no one need feel excluded: Most of the videos and scents that the invitees find inside the cars will be available for everyone to experience at Lucky Next Door.

Long interested in doing a piece on cars, Miller recognized a potential collaborator for AutoBiography in Stein after seeing his process sculpture “The Big Hit.” The work consisted of a car he outfitted gradually over the summer of 2014 for a demolition derby. Stein subsequently drove it in the Champlain Valley Fair derby and submitted the wrecked result to the South End Art Hop’s juried show. The piece won first prize for outdoor sculpture.

Miller, who is devoted to the collaborative process, had long discussions with Stein about the complex role of cars in our culture and how to distill that into specific scenes, she recalls. Stein storyboarded the project, found many of the 20-odd cars used in the piece and made 3D drawings of the proposal in situ that went to the city for safety approval.

“I’ve majored in cars since I was 2,” jokes Stein, whose work, including license-plate sculptures, explores the culture’s love-hate relationship with car consumerism.

Miller found a few cars on her own, including a trashstrewn Subaru Impreza on Facebook Marketplace. She and Stein drove to central Vermont to purchase it in cash and had AAA tow it back to Burlington. They kept the trash in place.

One of Miller’s earliest car memories is of riding from Marktoberdorf, where she lived until age 6, to Neuschwanstein in her parents’ old Volkswagen Beetle.

The combined smells of the car’s exhaust and heating systems assailed her until, on arrival, the castle’s magicalseeming architecture took over her senses.

While based on her own experiences, Miller’s project is meant to inspire viewers’ memories and awareness of car culture without offering judgments, she says.

That pursuit of an open, collaborative audience element characterizes much of her work. In June, she produced Output/Input, an installation in a small room off Burlington’s Maglianero Café. Collaborating with design studio Alder, Miller lined the floor with grass sod, installed a computer on one wall and asked visitors to input their reactions to instructional cards. (One read, “Take a big step to the right then take a big step to the wrong.”) For Between Land and Water, which took place on the Burlington waterfront in 2016, the audience wore life jackets and walked the Community Sailing Center dock to remain as close as possible to the 40-odd kayakers, paddleboarders and dancers who participated in the performance.

AutoBiography is taking place not a moment too soon, in Miller’s view.

“We’re at the cusp of cars as we know them,” she says, citing increasingly frequent predictions that the auto industry is moving toward electric power and car ownership will one day be obsolete. “Ten years from now, this will be a historic piece. It’s important to understand where we’ve been.”

INFO AutoBiography: A Car Opera in Five Acts, performance installation by Erika Senft Miller et al., Sunday, November 4, 1 to 8 p.m., at Marketplace Garage in Burlington. Ticketprograms available at Handy’s Service Center, 1 to 7 p.m. $3. burlingtoncityarts.org

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f THE ART SHOW NO. 12: Artists are invited to submit one work of any size, medium or subject, to be voted upon by viewers at opening night. (Bring in Thursday, November 1, or Friday, November 2). Winner takes home a mini grant. Reception: Friday, November 2, 6-9 p.m. Voting ends at 8 p.m.

November 2-23. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com.

RL Photo Studio in Burlington.

CRYSTAL STOKES: Acrylic paintings by the central Vermont artist. Curated by SEABA. November 1-December 31. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

f ‘NOTE TO SELF’: A site-specific installation by gallery owner Christy Mitchell that integrates the memory of a past generation through the use of erabased artifacts. Reception: Friday, November 2, 5-10 p.m. November 2-December 1. Info, spacegalleryvt@ gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. f THATIANA OLIVEIRA & MADELINE VEITCH: “Sick and tired of being sick and tired: how to tell a story of a body and what ails it?,” an exhibition featuring interactive installations, sound pieces, performance, video and sculpture, curated by Sumru Tekin. Reception: Friday, November 2, 5-8 p.m. November 2-January 17. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington. f TIMOTHY SANTIMORE: Acrylic paintings influenced by Eastern philosophies and the aesthetics of abstract of gestural abstraction.

Curated by SEABA. Reception: Friday, December 7, 5-8 p.m., as part of Friday Art Walk. November 1-December 31. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

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f JUDI MACULAN AND JOHN PENOYAR: New works by the Hinesburg artists. Opening reception: Saturday, November 3, 1-3 p.m. November 3-December 31. Info, 482-2878. Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg.

SAM WYATT: “Darkness Obscured,” giclée prints of original watercolor paintings that explore abandoned industrial buildings in West Rutland. November 1-December 31. Info, s.wyatt826@gmail.com. Healthy Living Market & Café in South Burlington.

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f ANNE DAVIS: “A Peaceable Kingdom,” new paintings on old canvases by the Barre artist. Opening and artist talk: Thursday, November 8, 4-5:30 p.m.

November 4-January 5. Info, 279-6403. CVMC Art Gallery in Berlin.

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JACK ROWELL: “Cultural Documentarian,” portraits of Vermont people and other wildlife by the Braintree photographer. Reception: Saturday, November 3, 6-8 p.m.; Myra Flynn concert: 8 p.m.

November 3-April 1. Free; concert $20. Info, info@ mainstreetmuseum.org. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

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group exhibit of 20 paintings of scenes at four conserved farms in the Memphremagog Watershed by six members of Plein Air Northeast Kingdom.

Reception: Tuesday, November 6, 5-7 p.m., including informal talk by local conservationists and farmer appreciation dinner. November 6-December 30.

Info, sarah.damsell@vt.nacdnet.net. The East Side Restaurant & Pub in Newport.

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f CIARA CUMISKEY: “Chapters: New Works,” still lifes, landscapes and imaginative scenes by the California artist. Reception: Saturday, November 3, 4-6 p.m. November 3-December 31. Info, 763-7094.

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f ‘UKIYO-E TO SHIN HANGA’: An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts from the Syracuse University art collection. Reception: Saturday, November 10, 2-5 p.m. November 4-December 30. Info, 518-7921761. The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y.

ART EVENTS ANNUAL (NOT SO) SILENT AUCTION: A benefit for the studio featuring donations from local artists and businesses. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, Friday, November 2, 5-7 p.m.; preview at 4 p.m. Info, 295-5901.

‘AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A CAR OPERA IN FIVE ACTS’: A collaborative, multisensory, site-specific performance featuring artist Erica Senft Miller with Matt LaRocca, Aaron Stein and Leif Hunneman, to take place throughout the garage and stairwells. Eighty ticket holders can receive hourlong guided tours in groups of four (meet at Handy’s Service Center next door); self-guided tours with program also available. Marketplace Garage, Burlington, Sunday, November 4, 1-8 p.m. $3. Info, 498-3509.

COMICS CLASS WITH RACHEL LINDSAY: The Burlington-based cartoonist, whose comic appears weekly in Seven Days, and author of the new book Rx: A Graphic Memoir, leads a two-hour class.

Space is limited; email Jill or call 482-2878 to sign up. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, Friday, November 2, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.

‘NOURISH — SOIL & SOUL’: Paintings, sculpture and installation art by MFA student Kathie Lovett focusing on themes of land, food, culture and politics.

November 5-16. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING: Sessions featuring a variety of approaches to working from the figure are suited to all levels of drawing, painting and sculpture backgrounds and expertise. Easels and tables available. River Arts, Morrisville, Tuesday, November 6, 3-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, 888-1261.

f F/7 PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: “Grace,” images by members of the photo group. Reception: Friday, November 16, 5-7 p.m. November 1-December 31.

Info, 244-6606. Waterbury Congregational Church.

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See Art Map Burlington program at participating locations. Various Burlington locations, Friday, November 2, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.

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f ‘COLORFUL & CURVACEOUS: CAPTIVATING QUILT ART’: Fabric works by Judy B. Dales, who began making quilts in 1970 with a focus on geometric patterns but soon evolved to create fluid designs of curved lines and lyrical shapes. f ‘REMEMBRANCE’: An exhibit featuring work by mixed-media collage artist and fine art photographer Athena Petra Tasiopoulos and artist, feminist and educator Nina Dubois. Artist talk and reception: Thursday, November 8, 5-7 p.m. November 1-January 9. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville.

SEAN THOMAS: “Anthropocene,” a solo exhibition featuring the Arizona painter’s new series of urban landscapes. November 1-29. Info, 760-6785.

Edgewater Gallery in Stowe.

November 11, 1-4:30pm

FREE FIRST FRIDAY: The acclaimed contemporary art center welcomes the public free of charge and with no reservation necessary. Hall Art Foundation, Reading, Friday, November 2, 5-8 p.m. Info, 952-1056.

SILENT AUCTION: Annual benefit featuring works by local artists and contributions from local business, accompanied by refreshments and live music. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, Friday, November 2, 5-7 p.m. Info, 295-5901.

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is People’s Choice winner Kyle Sikora. Through November 30. Info, 859-9222. SEABA Center in Burlington.

TALK: ‘DOMESTIC DESIGNS: THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN HOME’: State architectural historian Devin Colman explores the evolution of the single-family home in the U.S. and how cultural traditions and material goods influence the design, layout and use of domestic spaces. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, November 7, 6 p.m. Info, 656-0750.

VANESSA KOTOVICH: “Lugo-Ravenna​,” photographs made during a residency in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, which explore themes of development and decay, myth and reality, beauty and blight. Through November 30. Info, audrie@thekarmabirdhouse.com.

Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

‘VISIONS OF THE WORLD’: Works by Vermont artists including paintings by Abeer Almogalli, Hom Pradhan and Sabah Abass; fashion and jewelry by Sahar Alsammarae and Virginie Diambou; and photographs by Umesh Acharya and the youth mentor program Crossroads: Where Cultures Meet. Curated

by Laurie Stavrand from the USCRI/Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Through December 1. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

TALK: ELLE PÉREZ: The artist and educator speaks as part of the Visual Arts Lectures Series.

Tishman Lecture Hall. Bennington College, Tuesday, November 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Info, 440-4547.

TALK: HELEN ZUGHAIB: “Arab Spring: Unfinished Journeys,” the Lebanese-born, Washington, D.C.-based artist speaks in conjunction with the international exhibition “I AM,” featuring the works of 31 contemporary female artists from the Middle East.

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, Friday, November 2, 4 p.m. Info, 864-0471.

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‘AVIAN JOURNEY’: Felt tapestry by Neysa Russo, reflecting the important role of birds as inspiration for artists throughout history. Through November 10.

Info, 288-8081. Northeast Fiber Arts in Williston.

TALK: HELEN ZUGHAIB AND SARAH ROGERS: “The Power of Art,” the Lebanese-born, Washington, D.C.based artist has a conversation with the art historian in conjunction with the international exhibition “I AM,” featuring the works of 31 contemporary female artists from the Middle East. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m.

Info, 864-0471.

TALK: ‘HOME PORCHES AS THRESHOLDS OF SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT’: Thomas Visser, a professor in the University of Vermont history department and director of the historic preservation program, talks about porches as transitional zones between the private and public realms and takes a historical look at the symbolic and functional qualities of porches and how they’ve evolved in the U.S. and Canada. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, October 31, noon. Info, 656-0750.

TALK: JACOB ATEM: The former Sudanese refugee to Vermont and current postdoctoral fellow at the Center of Humanitarian Health at Johns Hopkins University gives a guest lecture. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, Thursday, November 1, 6 p.m.

Donations. Info, 253-8358.

TALK: SUE ELLEN THOMPSON: Through photographs and poems, the Pushcart Prize-winning poet discusses “Marriage, Metaphor and Mortality: The Poetry of Jane Kenyon,” exploring Kenyon’s lifelong struggle with depression and her marriage to Donald Hall. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, Sunday, November 4, 3 p.m. Info, 767-9670.

TWIST O’WOOL ART GUILD: Demonstrations of rug hooking and hand spinning in conjunction with the Winooski Art Walk. The Mill Museum, Winooski, Friday, November 2, 6-9 p.m. Info, 355-9937.

VIVA LAS ARTES!: An evening for art lovers to support the community art center. Includes dinner by Susanna’s Catering, a cash bar, and a live and silent auction. River Arts, Morrisville, Friday, November 2, 6 p.m. $75. Info, 888-1261.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

ANTHONY SINI: “In Your Face,” portraiture paintings and drawings by the Burlington artist. Through October 31. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

ART HOP GROUP SHOW: A collaborative exhibition featuring painting, prints, video installation and digital art by Ashley Stagner, Beth Starger, Emily Mitchell, James Stewart and Mark Gonyea. Through October 31. Info, 859-9222. The Gallery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

ART HOP GROUP SHOW: Works by more than 20 local artists. Through November 30. Info, 651-9692.

VCAM Studio in Burlington.

ART HOP GROUP SHOW: A collaborative group exhibition featuring painting, photography and mixed-media works by Bob Arns (Mutin), Ceili Seipke,

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CAROL DALLAS: Vermont landscapes that capture brief moments in time. Through October 31. Info, 985-3648. Shelburne Craft School.

Joe Bolger In his solo exhibition “The Color of Light,” at the Emile A. Gruppe

Gallery in Jericho, the Shoreham artist aims to paint just that: the shapes of color created by the light. The results are impressionistic landscapes rendered in a gently diffused palette. The paintings illustrate Bolger’s keen eye for composition and regard for the natural world. An artist talk and reception close the show on Sunday, November 11.

Pictured: “January Thaw.”

Holly Hauser, Lindsay Bluto, Lorraine Manley and MEM. Through October 31. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

ART SHAPE MAMMOTH GROUP SHOW: A wideranging exhibition featuring works by John Rovnak, Kate Leier, Sharon Webster, Jared Maher, Abbi Meyers-Orr, Barbee Hauzinger, Pievy Polyte, Emily Foster and Susan Essex Luce. Through October 31.

Info, artshapemammoth@gmail.com. Flynndog in Burlington.

BILL PURETZ: “Merrily Merrily Life Is but a Dream,” color photographs. Through October 31. Info, 6583074. Mirabelles Café & Bakery in Burlington.

GREEN DOOR STUDIO GROUP SHOW: An eclectic mix of art and artists including Steve Sharon (abstract paintings), Justine Poole (mosaic furniture), Danny Lefrançois (fantastical mixed-media works), Jason Pappas (recycled/repurposed/assemblage art), Eric Eickmann (urethane, acrylic paintings), Jon Black (metal jewelry), Brea Schwartz (HANKS, handkerchiefs designed by women artists), Jeff Bruno (oil, acrylic, latex and charcoal paintings), Nicole Christman (pop surrealist paintings). Through November 30. Info, nicolechristmanart@gmail.com.

Green Door Studio in Burlington.

‘HOUSE TO HOME’: An exhibition examining the meaning of home through cultural, ethnographic and decorative art objects from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania, ranging from antiquity to the present. ‘THE IMPOSSIBLE IDEAL: VICTORIAN FASHION AND FEMININITY’: An exhibition exploring how fashion embodied the many contradictions of Victorian women’s lives through clothing and accessories from the museum collection, accompanied by excerpts from popular American women’s magazines.

Through December 14. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

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VISUAL ART IN SEVEN DAYS:

‘I AM’: Designed to address stereotypes and challenge misconceptions of the “other,” this exhibition featuring 31 women artists of Middle Eastern heritage from 12 countries is a visual celebration of the crucial role they play as guardians of peace.

Guest curated by Janet Rady, a specialist in Middle Eastern contemporary art. Through November 24.

Info, 864-0471. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Burlington.

JESS POLANSHEK: Fanciful forest illustrations by the 2017 Magic Hat “Labels for Libation” winner.

Through November 30. Info, 658-6016. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

f MISOO FILAN: “Inner Struggle Fought on Paper,” a continuing series of work using Yupo paper, ink and graphite that stems from an experience of childhood sexual abuse. Reception: Friday, November 16, 5-7 p.m. Through November 30. Info, dheffern@ champlain.edu. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington. f ‘TECTONIC INDUSTRIES: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE’: Through sculpture, instructional videos, physical surveys and interactive activities, Lars Boye Jerlach and Helen Stringfellow present a series of selfhelp questionnaires to explore the impossibility of our collective, endless search for concrete answers and endeavor for self-improvement. Artist talk: Thursday, November 8, 6-7:30 p.m. PAULINE JENNINGS: “Becoming Human,” an intermedia exhibition that seeks to identify and dissolve barriers between human and wild in the Anthropocene era. Through February 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

SOUTH END ART HOP ORIGINAL JURIED SHOW WINNERS CIRCLE: Selected by 2018 juror Kathleen Vance: first place, Emily Piccirillo; second place, John Douglas; third place, Linda Dulleba. Also included

ART LISTINGS AND SPOTLIGHTS ARE WRITTEN BY PAMELA POLSTON. LISTINGS ARE RESTRICTED TO ART SHOWS IN TRULY PUBLIC PLACES.

‘COMMON GROUNDS’: Art in recognition of 100 years of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and its conservation consequences, featuring more than 40 bird-centric artworks. Through October 31. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

f ‘INTO THE WOODS’: Established and emerging artists display two-dimensional artworks about the season’s change. Reception: Saturday, November 10, 3-5 p.m. Through December 31. Info, catherine. mcmains@gmail.com. Jericho Town Hall. f JOE BOLGER: “The Color of Light,” paintings by the Shoreham artist. Artist talk and closing reception: Sunday, November 11, 2 p.m. Through November 11.

Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

JULIE ANN DAVIS: “Natural Expressions in Oil,” works by the artist and 17th-generation Vermonter that extend beyond her local roots to the inner world of her imagination. Through December 31. Shelburne Vineyard.

LIONEL DELEVINGNE: “To the Village Square: From Montague to Fukushima, 1975-2014,” photographs from around the world that merge politics and art by the French photographer. Through December 8.

Info, bcollier@smcvt.edu. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

‘LISTENING TO ROCKS’: Fabric collage by Jericho artist Dianne Shullenberger and photographs by Montpelier artist John Snell. Through November 20. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

MICHAEL METZ: “One Degree of Separation,” recent photographs of urban graffiti in New York City, Istanbul and Philadelphia. Through November 3.

Info, 598-6982. Village Wine and Coffee in Shelburne.

‘NEW ENGLAND NOW’: The inaugural exhibition in a curated biennial series featuring contemporary Northeast artists organized around thematic subject matter. Through January 13. Info, 985-3346.

Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

TERESA DAVIS: “She’s in Over Her Head,” a playful homage to the emotional state of women in contemporary American society. Through November 30. Info, info@davisstudiovt.com. Davis Studio in South Burlington.

‘VISIONS OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN & BEYOND’: New oil paintings by Carolyn Walton, Helen Nagel and Ken Russack, as well as pastels by Athenia Schinto.

Through December 30. Info, 985-8223. Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne.

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ART SHOWS

barre/montpelier

‘ANYTHING FOR SPEED: AUTOMOBILE RACING IN VERMONT’: A yearlong exhibition exploring more than a century of the history and evolution of racing in Vermont through the objects, photographs and recollections that comprise this unique story.

Through March 30. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Center in Barre.

JAMES VOGLER: Recent abstract paintings influenced by forms of calligraphy. Through November 13. Info, jmspizzaonearth@gmavt.net.

Barre Opera House.

CAROLE NAQUIN: Soft pastel landscape paintings of sky, river and field. Through November 30. Info, 229-9492. Artisans’ Hand in Montpelier.

LINDA FINKELSTEIN: “Finding the Quiet,” works in rust, eucalyptus and indigo. ‘ROCK SOLID XVIII’: Annual exhibition showcasing stone sculpture and assemblage by area artists. ‘TENSION’: Site-specific installations of sociocultural and environmental datascapes by Tuyen Nguyen and Misook Park.

Through November 3. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

DAVID MACAULAY: Sketches and illustrations from eight books by the best-selling author, MacArthur fellow and Caldecott Medal winner. Through November 2. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

LINDA MIRABILE: “All Things Avian,” an exhibit of new abstract and realistic paintings by the Berlin artist depicting crows, flamingos and more. Through December 31. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

DIANE FITCH: “Interior/Exterior,” paintings and drawings drawn from the artist’s life, with depictions of everyday life as well as private spaces within her psyche. Through December 21. Info, 279-5558.

Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

LUIS JACOB INSTALLATION: “Land Acknowledgment,” public art by the Peruvian-born, Toronto-based VCFA faculty member that acknowledges the Abenaki as Vermont’s indigenous people.

In conjunction with For Freedoms 50 State Initiative.

Through November 15. Info, 828-8599. College Green, Vermont College of Fine Arts, in Montpelier.

HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP & SILENT AUCTION: The gallery’s annual holiday pop-up shop includes unique and affordable works from Vermont artists including Barbara Leber, Anne Davis, Gale Crowl and Raquel Sobel. Through January 4. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

‘INNOVATORS OF NORWICH: BUILDING A NATION’: The second exhibition in a two-part series focusing on advances in railroad engineering, science, architecture and infrastructure. Highlighted contributions from Russell Porter, Edward Dean Adams, William Rutherford Meade and Grenville Dodge. Through December 21. Info, 485-2811. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield.

MAGGIE NEALE: “Abstract Within the Square,” paintings on silk and canvas. Through October 31.

Info, 426-3581. Jaquith Public Library in Marshfield.

f MARY MCKAY LOWER: Paintings of the natural

world. Reception: Thursday, November 8, 5-7 p.m.

Through January 4. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

MATT LARSON: “Mountains, Mesas and Monoliths,” 18 framed, small-scale gold-tone brownprints and eight large-scale, unframed gold-toned brownprints of Utah’s Zion Canyon. Through November 9. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

MELANIE BROTZ: “Winging It,” mixed-media bird paintings using materials salvaged from the

waste stream, including windows, mirrors, boards and picture frames. Through December 15. Info, 485-4786. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.

Putney sculptor Susan H. Wilson. Through November 20. Info, 253-8943. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe.

‘SHOW 28’: Recent work of the gallery’s membership of Vermont-based contemporary artists, including new members. Through December 2. Info, 552-0877.

The Front in Montpelier.

‘LAND & LIGHT & WATER & AIR’: Annual flagship exhibition featuring juried landscape paintings by dozens of New England artists. ‘LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION’: Vermont landscape paintings by gallery founder Alden Bryan and six contemporary artists: Rett Sturman, Andrew Orr, Mary Martin, Susan Bull Riley, Eric Tobin and Gary Eckhart. Through November 4. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

stowe/smuggs

‘ALTERED SPACES’: A group exhibition curated by Kelly Holt featuring collage, photography, painting and multimedia installation; the show will build in layers throughout its run. Artists include Paul Gruhler, Dana Heffern, Ric Kasini Kadour, Lydia Kern, Erika Senft Miller, John M. Miller and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa. Through January 7. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

RANDA MORRIS: “That’s Not Me,” mixed-media drawings. Through November 2. Info, 635-1469.

Northern Vermont University-Johnson.

mad river valley/waterbury

‘CREATIVITY TIMES TWO’: Landscape paintings

by Vermont artists Craig Mooney and Eric Tobin.

Through December 1. Info, 253-1818. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe.

‘CURIOUS & COOL’: Unusual and seldom-seen artifacts of ski culture from the museum’s archives.

Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

‘FAMILIARS’: An exhibition demonstrating the uniqueness, as well as the intersections, of the printmaking practices that Valerie Hammond and Kiki Smith have developed as contemporaries and friends over the last 20 years. Through November 3.

Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Colorful acrylic paintings and prints. Through October 31. Info, kimberleef@msn. com. Green Goddess Café in Stowe.

KRISTA HARRIS: “Moving Pictures,” abstract paintings. Also introducing ceramic figurative works of

MARYELLEN SULLIVAN: Abstracted photographs initially taken to inspire paintings. Through November 5. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

f ‘SHOOT-OUT’: A photography competition featuring the distinctive profile of Camel’s Hump.

Submissions will be judged by Kelly Holt, Jeb Wallace-Brodeur and Whitney Aldrich. Award reception: Friday, November 16, 6-8 p.m. Through November 21. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop in Waterbury.

middlebury area

DON AND JUSTIN PERDUE: “Dimensional Dialogues,” a father-and-son exhibition featuring Donald Perdue’s modernist, abstract and figurative sculpture and Justin Perdue’s paintings, collages and mixed-media constructions. Through November 11.

Info, publicity@townhalltheater.org. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

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‘DOUGHBOYS & FLYBOYS: WWI STORIES

BY VERMONTERS FROM THE HOME AND BATTLEFRONT’: An exhibition that uses archival materials to explore the roles played by Addison County residents in the “War to End All Wars,” in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. ‘WATERFOWL WONDERS & AMUSING ANIMALS’: Carvings by Addison County-based wood carvers Gary Starr, Chuck Herrmann and William Holway. Through November 11. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

Park is aptly named: “Moving Pictures.” The phrase recalls an oldfangled synonym for film, and Harris’ abstract, mixedmedia paintings have a decidedly kinetic quality. According to her artist statement, she thinks of her gestural, layered works as maps or environments, “exploring the imperfect, fleeting changes between the natural and the man-made worlds we

‘GROWING FOOD, GROWING FARMERS’: Large-scale photographic portraits of Rutland County farm families taken by Macaulay Lerman, accompanied by biographies and audio excerpts drawn from the fieldwork of Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos.

Through December 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

PAMELA SMITH: “Moving Still,” a solo exhibit of new work from the Bristol-based, self-taught painter. She draws from a background in textiles, years of living abroad and studying folk art from around the world.

Through November 30. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

PHILIP FREY: “Earth, Water and Sky,” paintings by the Maine artist. Through October 31. Info, 458-0098.

Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

RORY JACKSON: “A Valid Attempt,” new landscape paintings by the Addison County artist. Through October 31. Info, 989-7419. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

‘WONDROUS WORLDS: ART AND ISLAM THROUGH TIME AND PLACE ‘: Featuring more than 100 works of art from the Newark Museum’s collections, this exhibition showcases the long history, vast geographic expanse and diversity of works of art in the Islamic world. Through December 2. Info, 443-5007. Middlebury College Museum of Art.

rutland/killington

ASHLEY WOLFF: “Reinventing the View,” a solo show of new paintings by the artist and illustrator.

Through November 5. Info, 247-4956. Brandon Artists Guild.

ED EPSTEIN & NITYA BRIGHENTI: Paintings by the two local artists in a pop-up gallery. Through November 2. Info, 773-9380. B&G Gallery in Rutland.

‘EWING THE STARK FISHER’: Paintings by Mindy Fisher, Roscoe Tyler Stark and J.R. Ewing. Through December 1. Info, 468-5611. Castleton University Bank Gallery in Rutland.

‘FIGURATION’: Figure drawings by Bonnie Baird, Jerry Ralya and Kate Gridley. Through November 7.

Info, vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.

FRAN BULL & BILL RAMAGE: Sculpture and drawings, respectively, by the two local artists in a pop-up gallery. Through November 23. Info, 773-9380. Opera House Gallery in Rutland.

‘JUST IMAGINE’: A group show featuring works by firsttime and recent artist members. Through November 3.

Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

MAREVA MILLARC & CHRISTINE HOLZSCHUH: Paintings by the two local artists in a pop-up gallery.

Through November 2. Info, 773-9380. West Street Gallery in Rutland.

‘POLLEN RACE’: Art and poetry on endangered species, our fragile environment and climate change, with special focus on the plight of bees.

Through January 6. Info, 468-2592. Merwin Gallery in Castleton.

ROBERT GILSON: “Beyond the Pale,” a collection of photographs, including images that document human interventions in rural and urban landscapes and that chronicle things the artist finds amusing.

Through November 3. Info, 282-2396. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton University.

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navigate on a daily basis.” Harris’ canvases invite the viewer to enter and have a look around. Through November 20. Pictured: “Did You Hear That.”

STACY HARSHMAN: “Second Flight; Butterfly Paintings,” multimedia environments featuring preserved butterflies sourced from eco-farms.

Through November 4. Info, 446-2044. The Sparkle Barn in Wallingford.

champlain islands/northwest

‘FOR THE LOVE OF ART — 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING’: A show and sale featuring 160 works of art, primarily by Vermont artists, from the collection of Nancy Patch. Through October 31. Info, montgomerycenterarts@gmail.com. Montgomery Center for the Arts.

upper valley

BRIAN D. COHEN: “Emblems,” 40 etchings based on the form of the 17th-century emblem book. Through October 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

LIZ ROSS: “Im/migration,” a collection of oil-on-panel paintings completed during a Vermont Studio Center residency; part of a larger series concerned with the immigration and extinction of birds and the migration, expulsion and exile of peoples. Through December 5. Info, 295-0808. Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction.

‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition exploring the science behind the instruments used to create music, from well-known classics to infectious pop tunes. Through May 13. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

northeast kingdom

ANDREW HEPBURN: For years the artist has traveled through New England and parts of Canada photographing rocks and water and creating representational images that border on the abstract.

Through November 30. Info, 745-1393. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum.

ANN YOUNG: “Autumn Pond Abstract,” an exhibition of 39 abstract paintings based on the Barton artist’s observation of the natural world. Through November 24. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

ELIZABETH NELSON: Paintings inspired by Iceland.

Through November 6. Info, info@sterlingcollege. edu. Brown Library, Sterling College, in Craftsbury Common.

ELIZABETH NELSON: “In Beauty I Walk,” photographs of nature in the Northeast Kingdom. Through November 15. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

ETHAN HUBBARD: “Driving the Back Roads: In Search of Old-Time Vermonters,” a retrospective featuring more than 40 of the photographer’s large-format black-and-white portraits made over five decades, accompanied by audio recordings of his subjects. Through December 2. Info, 533-9075.

Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

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‘LOCKED DOWN! KEYED IN! LOCKED OUT! KEYED UP!’: An exhibition examining the long human relationship to the lock and key, its elegant design and philosophies and practices of securing, safeguarding, imprisoning, escaping and safecracking throughout the ages. Through April 30. Info, claredol@sover.net.

The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

MATTHEW SYLVESTER: Art by the East Calais painter and illustrator. Through November 23. Info, 626-6459. Northern Vermont University-Lyndon in Lyndonville.

RICHARD BROWN: Black-and-white photographs of nostalgic Vermont landscapes and people. Through December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

RODNEY REIS: “Landscapes in Classical Realism,” paintings by the Peacham artist. Through November 17. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artists Guild in St. Johnsbury.

brattleboro/okemo valley

DEIDRE SCHERER: “Human Textures,” fiber art and constructions of woven and painted paper made in collaboration with Jackie Abrams. Through November 18. Info, 251-8290. Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts in Brattleboro.

EMILY MASON: “To Another Place,” 50 abstract paintings created by the 86-year-old New York/ Brattleboro artist between 1958 and 2018, many of which have never been shown in public. Through February 10. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘HEALING — THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMAGERY OF ART’: Works exploring the connection between the arts, healing and health, including Mary Admasian, Natalie Blake, Robert Carsten, Karen Deets, Robert DuGrenier, Carolyn Enz Hack, Margaret Jacobs, Neomi Lauritsen, Pat Musick, Robert O’Brien, Priscilla Petraska and Cai Xi Silver. Through March 30. Info, lightson_mary@comcast.net. The Great Hall in Springfield.

‘HOPE AND HAZARD: A COMEDY OF EROS’: A group exhibition curated by American artist Eric Fischl featuring approximately 65 artists and more than 80 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculptures selected from the Hall and Hall Art Foundation collections. ‘MADE IN VERMONT’: A group exhibition of new and recently completed paintings, works on paper and sculpture by Vermont artists. ‘THE SOLACE OF AMNESIA’: More than 30 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculpture by some 25 artists that address human alienation from the natural environment, curated by artist Alexis Rockman and Katherine Gass Stowe.

Through November 25. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

ROBERT COHEN: Black-and-white photographs from the artist’s travels. Through November 12. Info, 869-2960. Main Street Arts in Saxtons River.

‘A WORLD SUSPENDED IN COLOR’: Fine art glass by Clare Adams, Lucy Bergamini, Dominique Caissie, Robert DuGrenier, Alissa Faber, Nicholas Kekic, David Leppla, Melanie Leppla and Chris Sherwin. Through November 3. Info, artinfo@canalstreetartgallery. com. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

manchester/bennington

‘AUTUMN SHOW 2018’: Works by 18 artists including John Richey, Erika Lawlor Schmidt, Richard Weis, Longina Smolinski and Mary Fran Lloyd. Through December 1. Info, 917-842-2669. stART Space in Manchester.

‘CRASH TO CREATIVITY: THE NEW DEAL IN VERMONT’: Works that shed light on how government-sponsored New Deal projects fueled Depression-era creativity. Through November 4. PAT MUSICK: “Where Did You Come From Anyway?,” largeand small-scale sculpture and two-dimensional works made from natural media including wood, stone, paper and beeswax. Through December 30.

Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

‘INSIDE OUT’: Works in a multitude of styles and mediums by the center’s 200-plus artist-members.

Through November 18. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

TORKWASE DYSON: “Scalar,” large-scale abstract paintings responding to sculptor and former Bennington College professor Tony Smith. Through December 15. Info, 442-5401. Bennington College.

randolph/royalton

‘ABUNDANCE: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY IN MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND RECOVERY’: The third annual art and poetry show. Through November 2. Info, 728-6464. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

ALLISON CLAYTON: Photographs by the North Thetford artist. Through November 3. Info, 8899404. Tunbridge Public Library.

BEN FRANK MOSS: “Landscape Mysteries,” abstract paintings. ERIKA LAWLOR SCHMIDT: “Infinity of Worlds,” collage works that navigate contradictory worlds. Through December 8. Info, 767-9670.

BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

GERALD AUTEN: “Graphite Insomnia,” geometric abstractions in graphite powder or pencil and bonding agents on paper by the senior lecturer in studio art at Dartmouth College. Through December 16. Info, 498-8438. White River Gallery @ BALE in South Royalton.

JOHN DUFFY: “Where We Live,” photographs printed on gator board, for sale to benefit local residents fighting cancer. Through October 31. Info, 763-7094.

Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

MARK DIXON: “Flea Market Finds,” photographs.

Through October 31. Info, 685-2188. Chelsea Public Library.

ART SHOWS

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‘10 X 10’ EXHIBITION & FUNDRAISER: 10-by-10-inch artworks donated by regional artists and priced at $100. f BOYAN MOSKOV: “As time goes by…,” works by the Bulgarian-born artist. Artist talk: Thursday, November 1, 5:30 p.m. RACHEL GROSS: Recent relief prints on wood and paper. STINA KÖHNKE: “Parallels,” works made from found materials by the Lyme, N.H., artist. WENDY BRIGGS POWELL: “Color–flow and form,” works created by submerging large sheets of paper into containers of dyed water. Through November 9. Info, 603-4483117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘ALEXANDER CALDER: RADICAL INVENTOR’: More than 100 works by the child prodigy and kinetic sculptor who became one of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists. Through February 24. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

‘BRUSH STROKES & BEYOND’: The White River Junction chapter of the Vermont Watercolor Society joins the New Hampshire chapter to

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present 40-plus original works by more than 15 artists. Through November 28. Info, 602-643-4120.

Howe Library in Hanover, N.H. ‘FALL INTO AUTUMN’: En plein air paintings by members of the Odanaksis artists’ group. Through December 21. Info, 603-653-3460. DH Aging Resource Center in Lebanon, N.H. FRANÇOISE SULLIVAN: A retrospective exhibition highlighting the key role of the artist in the history of modern and contemporary art in Québec.

Through January 20. JEAN-MICHEL OTHONIEL: “Motion – Emotion,” works by the French artist that center on the violence of the elements. Through November 11. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art. ‘LOVE LETTERS: WOOD TYPE IN USE’: An exhibition on loan from Silver Buckle Press and Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum featuring prints and posters produced using historic typographic tools. Through November 2. Info, 518-564-2474.

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CALL TO ARTISTS ‘ART IS VITAL’: Accepting proposals for exhibitions in two street-level downtown Rutland galleries during November and December.

Deadline: October 31. The 77 Gallery, Rutland. Info, william. ramage@castleton.edu.

‘AT THE TABLE’: Artists working in pastel are invited to submit pieces themed around how food is grown, prepared and eaten for an upcoming exhibition November 21 to January 1. Deadline: November 1. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Info, grangehallcc@ gmail.com.

CRAFT FAIR: November 10 craft fair seeks artisans and vendors. Deadline: November 1. Enosburg Opera House, Enosburg Falls. $20. Info, info. fotoh@gmail.com.

HOLIDAY EXHIBITION AND SALE: Seeking excellent and diverse artful creations by AVA’s talented members for an annual community exhibition and sale to take place December 1 to 24. Deadline: November 13. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H. $25.

Info, 603-448-3117.

HOLIDAY MEMBERS SHOW: Artist members are invited to contribute works to this annual exhibition. For details and to participate, visit strandcenter.org. Deadline: November 20. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh N.Y. Info, 518-563-1604.

ISLAND ARTS GALLERY CALL TO ARTISTS: Artists interested in showing at the gallery in 2019 must submit an artist’s statement and/ or biography, the medium employed in their works, and two to five high-quality digital images of their work. For details and to submit, email maryjomccarthy@gmail.com

or call 372-6047 or 378-5282.

Deadline: November 15. Island Arts Gallery, North Hero.

MEMBERS’ ART SHOW: Accepting entries for this annual members’ art show, on view November 20 through December 29. Deadline: November 3. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Free to members. Info, 253-8358.

MURAL FOR YOUTH AREA: Artists are invited to submit proposals to create a mural in the youth area of the Hinesburg library. For more info and an application, visit carpentercarse.org. Deadline: November 26. CarpenterCarse Library, Hinesburg. Info, 482-2878.

‘ON THE FLY’: Submissions open for a juried exhibition of fly fishing in New England and the northern forest region of Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Maine.

Submissions should express and interpret this theme.

For info and guidelines, email: grangehallcc@gmail. com. Deadline: January 1.

Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Free. Info, 244-4168.

OPEN CALL NXNE 2019: Seeking submissions for a January 12 to March 2 juried exhibit showcasing established, mid-career and emerging New England or New York artists working in paint.

Submissions must not exceed 108 inches in height. Submit application form and images of up to four works at brattleboromuseum.org or contact sarah@brattleboromuseum. org. Deadline: November 12.

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. $20-30. Info, 257-0124, ext. 102.

SEEKING ARTISTS: Katlin Parenteau, owner of the tattoo studio and gallery, invites local artists to submit work for

monthly exhibition. Open to all mediums; artists keep 100 percent of sales. Rolling deadline.

Contour Studios, Newport.

Info, contourstudiosvt@gmail. com.

SPOTLIGHT GALLERY: The Vermont Arts Council is accepting proposals from Vermont-based artists for group shows in 2019. Qualified exhibitions will include three or more artists whose works share a thematic connection. To submit, artists and curators should send a brief proposal outlining theme and providing links to artists’ works to info@ vermontartscouncil.org with subject line “Spotlight Gallery Proposal.” Deadline is rolling.

Spotlight Gallery, Montpelier.

SPRUCE PEAK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: Artists are invited to submit proposals for this outdoor festival in Stowe, presented in partnership with Helen Day Art Center. Artists are encouraged to propose light-based sculptural objects and installations. Three artists will be chosen for three locations, one of which will be a “Light Tunnel.” $1,000 to $3,000 stipends available.

For details and to submit, visit helenday.com. Deadline: November 1. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

‘STRICTLY SEDIMENTARY’: Artists are invited to contribute artwork incorporating layers, such as papers, wood, stone, fabric, photographs, Mylar, cardboard, wax and foil. Actual layers preferred to manipulated computer images. For details and to submit, visit studioplacearts. com. Deadline: November 30. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10; free for members. Info, 479-7069.

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more fitting title for this might have been My Work Is Done Here.

Robert Redford has announced that this is his final appearance in front of the camera. For anyone who knows and loves cinema, such a milestone offers an occasion for wistfulness or grateful recognition of his daunting contribution. Perhaps some measure of both.

My existence and Redford’s career were synced by fortune such that I’ve enjoyed a front-row seat to everything he’s done on the big screen. If I wasn’t already a film addict before seeing Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Candidate (1972), The Sting (1973) and All the President’s Men (1976), I was afterward.

Not a bad streak, four classics in seven years. There are stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame who made fewer important films in their entire lives than Redford had by his mid-forties. I can still watch The Natural (1984) or Out of Africa (1985) with undiminished raptness.

Add his achievements behind the camera.

Redford won a Best Director Oscar his first time at bat for Ordinary People (1980). Later came highly regarded works such as A River

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Runs Through It (1992) and Quiz Show (1994) — intelligent, artful ruminations on the human condition.

Has anyone been a better champion of independent cinema? In 1981, Redford bought a ski area in Utah and transformed it into the Sundance Institute. His vision ultimately yielded both the Sundance Film Festival and the Sundance Channel, the first 24-hour network devoted to indies.

In the old days, boys and girls, almost every movie starred Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone. Redford helped change that. In 2016, Barack Obama gave him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, citing among his reasons Redford’s dedication to making American movies great again.

The Old Man & the Gun is a well-intentioned love letter to the star from David Lowery, director of A Ghost Story. Loosely based on the exploits of real-life gentleman bank robber Forrest Tucker, it follows three heistmeisters, known as the Over the Hill Gang, as they travel from state to state politely relieving financial institutions of modest sums.

Danny Glover and Tom Waits come along for the ride.

While making his getaway one day, Redford’s character passes a woman whose pickup has broken down, and he pulls over to help.

LAST ACT Spacek joins Redford in his final film, a fond but forgettable farewell to the screen legend.

Sissy Spacek plays Jewel, a widow who soon invites him to her sprawling ranch to meet her horses and have long talks about life on the porch.

Meanwhile, Casey Affleck has an underwritten part as the conflicted lawman on Tucker’s trail. The more he learns about the courtly thief — that he never brandishes a gun at tellers, for example (the real Tucker did) — the less he longs to put him behind bars.

I’ll be honest. The movie has touching moments, and Lowery clearly means to give Redford a reverential send-off that pays homage to his movie past. The references to westerns

and bank robberies bring audiences full circle from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. At the same time, the picture’s a smidge too self-satisfied. It coasts on its star’s eye twinkling, fedora doffing and widow charming. At times, Lowery even lets it slip into the grumpy-old-gangsters territory typified by pictures like The Crew and Stand Up Guys, which does nobody any favors. Let’s leave it at this: Redford’s film farewell reminds us of what made his career so memorable, but it definitely won’t be among the many movies for which he’s long remembered.

ometimes the movies I read about in online cinephile forums never THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE ODD Phoenix and Reilly play fraternal assassins in Audiard’s expectation-frustrating western. reach Vermont’s multiplexes, or they might surface for a week and disappear. Such is the case of The Sisters Brothers, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal, which won director Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone) a Silver Lion at the 2018 Venice Film Festival.

Come next week, this oddball western probably won’t be in town, and it’s no mystery why. Despite opening with a burst of violence, the low-key film lags along for its first hour, entertaining us with deadpan humor without gaining much momentum.

And yet, by the halfway point, something unusual happened: The movie grew on me.

Withholding the basics we expect from a western — poetic violence, heroic or sinister tableaux of men on horseback — started to seem like the whole point.

Phoenix and John C. Reilly play the title characters, brothers Charlie and Eli Sisters, who make their living as assassins in 1851 Oregon. The former is a bit of a sociopath, espe- reau-quoting guy assigned to keep a watch tween the journeys of the two duos, Audiard cially when he drinks; the latter is an easygo- on Warm, starts bonding with his target. seems to draw us inexorably toward a showing fellow — or as easygoing as a ruthless killer (Gyllenhaal’s bizarre accent seems meant down — between violence and book learning, to suggest patrician New England, but it’s perhaps, or old West and new. can be — just trying to keep things together.

But don’t expect anything like that. The The brothers’ employer, the Commodore, tough to tell.)

The story takes us from the mountain- New York Times review of Patrick deWitt’s has sent them to kill a chemist named Hermann Kermit Warm (Riz Ahmed) and steal scapes of the Northwest to (all too briefly) the source novel noted its plethora of “anticlihis secret formula, which could revolution- humming, semi-lawless hive of Gold Rush San maxes and dead ends.” In this sense, Audiize the process of gold panning. Meanwhile, Francisco. As Warm and Morris become allies, ard has made a faithful adaptation: Every John Morris (Gyllenhaal), the moody, Tho- and the narrative moves back and forth be- time something really exciting seems about 76 SEVEN DAYS OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 7, 2018

to happen, it doesn’t — or it does, but mostly off-screen.

Yet, as The Sisters Brothers winds to its end, things do “change,” as Eli points out. At the start of the movie, Charlie is the sort of avatar of violence whom westerns — yes, even revisionist westerns — tend to glamorize. By the end, he’s simply pathetic. The bumbling, wistful everyman Eli emerges as the true hero, with Reilly’s performance cementing his rep as the MVP of most movies in which he appears.

A western in which hardened killers pause to shoot the breeze about trivia — horses, town names, shawls with sentimental value — draws inevitable comparisons to Quentin Tarantino. Instead of satisfying the audience’s blood lust, however, Audiard gives us shots of sunlight on breeze-ruffled curtains. (Seriously, there are a lot of those shots.) There’s something very Waiting for Godot about the movie’s refusal to deliver on its implicit promises; even the circular banter and blunt sight gags have a Samuel Beckett feel.

At moments this strange alchemy seems perfectly realized, and at other moments The Sisters Brothers plays like a “Deadwood” spinoff in which the colorful supporting characters don’t entirely earn their own showcase.

This is the kind of movie that sinks in theaters but just might develop a cult on streaming, where its purposely small payoffs aren’t dwarfed by the big screen.

The Sisters Brothers ★★★★

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NEW IN THEATERS BEAUTIFUL BOY: A dad (Steve Carell) struggles to help his meth-addicted son (Timothée Chalamet) in this drama based on the memoirs by David and Nic Scheff, with Maura Tierney and Amy Ryan. Felix van Groeningen (The Broken Circle Breakdown) directed. (120 min, R. Roxy) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury in this chronicle of rock band Queen that culminates with the 1985 Live Aid concert. With Lucy Boynton, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello and Mike Myers. Bryan Singer (X-Men: Apocalypse) directed. (134 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Welden) NOBODY’S FOOL: Tiffany Haddish plays a recent parolee trying to save her sister (Tika Sumpter) from being catfished by an online beau in this comedy written and directed by Tyler Perry. With Omari Hardwick and Whoopi Goldberg. (110 min, R. Capitol, Palace) THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS: Disney uses the Hoffmann story and holiday-favorite Tchaikovsky ballet as inspirations for a quest fantasy about a young girl (Mackenzie Foy) seeking a precious gift in perilous magical lands. With Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy. (99 min, PG. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Stowe, Welden)

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GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEENHH1/2 A mysterious book unleashes scary critters, and chills blend with comedy in this stand-alone sequel to the 2015 Goosebumps, with Jack Black again playing series author R.L. Stine. With Wendi McLendonCovey and Madison Iseman. Ari Sandel (The Duff) directed. (90 min, PG) HALLOWEENHHH1/2 Forty years after John Carpenter’s slasher flick, this sequel/reboot dispenses with all previous series continuity and puts an older Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) on a new collision course with the masked man. With Judy Greer and Andi Matichak. David Gordon Green (Joe) cowrote and directed. (106 min, R) THE HATE U GIVEHHHH A young woman (Amandla Stenberg) learns to speak out in the wake of her childhood best friend’s shooting by police in this adaptation of Angie Thomas’ best-selling YA novel.

Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Issa Rae and Common also star. George Tillman Jr. (The Longest Ride) directed. (133 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 10/24) THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLSHHH1/2 A boy (Owen Vaccaro) and his warlock uncle (Jack Black) must locate a literal doomsday clock in this adaptation of John Bellairs’ creepy kids’ classic, also starring Cate Blanchett and Kyle MacLachlan. Eli Roth (Death Wish) directed. (104 min, PG; reviewed

by M.H. 9/26) HUNTER KILLERHH After the Russian president is kidnapped, a still-green American submarine captain and a team of Navy SEALs must save him to prevent World War III in this action thriller from director Donovan Marsh (Avenged), starring Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman and Michael Nyqvist. (121 min, R) MID90SHHH1/2 Jonah Hill wrote and directed this drama about a 13-year-old (Sunny Suljic) in 1990s LA who escapes from his troubled home to hang out at the local skate shop. With Katherine Waterston, Lucas Hedges and Na-kel Smith. (84 min, R) NIGHT SCHOOLH1/2 Kevin Hart plays a guy who finds himself back in school trying to get his GED and running afoul of his no-nonsense teacher (Tiffany Haddish) in this comedy. With Rob Riggle, Taran Killam and Romany Malco. Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip) directed. (111 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 10/3)

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALEHHH Seven strangers who meet at a rundown desert hotel must face their own darkest secrets in this thriller written and directed by Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods).

Dakota Fanning, Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Bridges and Jon Hamm star. (141 min, R) COLETTEHHH1/2 Keira Knightley plays the turn-of-the-century French writer who defied her own bourgeois upbringing and the expectations for women in this biopic directed by Wash Westmoreland (Still Alice). With Eleanor Tomlinson, Fiona Shaw and Dominic West. (111 min, R) FIRST MANHHHH Ryan Gosling is astronaut Neil Armstrong in this biographical drama that covers his historic 1969 moon mission. With Claire Foy and Jason Clarke. Damien Chazelle (La La Land) directed. (141 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 10/17) FREE SOLOHHHHH This documentary from directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (Meru) follows Alex Honnold as he attempts to make the first-ever free solo climb of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan Wall. (100 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 10/24)

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THE OLD MAN & THE GUNHHH Robert Redford plays a septuagenarian who escapes from San Quentin and embarks on a string of heists in this drama adapted from a New Yorker article, also starring Casey Affleck and Sissy Spacek. David Lowery (A Ghost Story) directed. (93 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 10/31) THE SISTERS BROTHERSHHH1/2 In the 1850s, a pair of fraternal assassins (Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly) pursue a prospector in this comic-tinged western adapted from Patrick deWitt’s novel. With Jake Gyllenhaal and Riz Ahmed.

Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone) directed. (121 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 10/31) SMALLFOOTHHH A yeti sets out to prove to his fellow yetis that human beings exist in this animated comedy directed by Karey Kirkpatrick (Imagine That) and Jason Reisig, with the voices of Channing Tatum, James Corden, Common and Zendaya. (96 min, PG) A STAR IS BORNHHHH Aaaand it’s time for the fifth version of a perennial tearjerker first brought to the screen in 1932. In this update, set in the music world, Bradley Cooper (who also directed) plays the alcoholic star on a downward trajectory, and Lady Gaga is the talented nobody whose career he fosters. With Sam Elliott and Dave Chappelle. (135 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 10/10)

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21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

wednesday 31 — thursday 1 *Bohemian Rhapsody (Thu only) First Man Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Halloween The Hate U Give Hunter Killer *The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Thu only; 2D & 3D) The Sisters Brothers Smallfoot A Star Is Born Venom friday 2 — wednesday 7

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“Penetralia” is a word that means the innermost or most private parts, the most secret and mysterious places.

It’s derived from the same Latin term that evolved into the word “penetrate.” You Scorpios are of course the zodiac’s masters of penetralia. More than any other sign, you’re likely to know where the penetralia are, as well as how to get to them and what to do when you get to them. I suspect that this tricky skill will come in extra handy during the coming weeks. I bet your intimate adeptness with penetralia will bring you power, fun and knowledge.

desires are clichés, right? Ready to wear, one size fits all. I doubt if it’s even possible to have an original desire anymore.” So says a character in Gemini author Tobias Wolff’s short story “Sanity.” Your assignment in the coming weeks, Gemini, is to refute and rebel against this notion. The cosmic rhythms will work in your favor to the degree that you cultivate innovative yearnings and unique urges. I hope you’ll make it your goal to have the experiences necessary to stir up an outbreak of original desires.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You have officially arrived at the heart of the most therapeutic phase of your cycle. Congratulations! It’s an excellent time to fix what’s wrong, hurt or distorted. You will attract more help than you can imagine if you summon an aggressive approach toward finding antidotes and cures.

A good way to set the tone for your aggressive determination to feel better is to heed this advice from poet Maya Angelou: “Take a day to heal from the lies you’ve told yourself and the ones that have been told to you.”

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): If you’re a typical member of the Cancerian tribe, you’re skilled at responding constructively when things go wrong. Your intelligence rises up hot and strong when you get sick or rejected or burned. But if you’re a classic Crab, you have less savvy in dealing with triumphs. You may sputter when faced with splashy joy, smart praise or lucky breaks. But everything I just said is meant to be a challenge, not a curse.

One of the best reasons to study astrology is to be aware of the potential shortcomings of your sign so you can outwit and overcome them. That’s why I think that eventually you’ll evolve to the point where you won’t be a bit flustered when blessings arrive. And the immediate future will bring you excellent opportunities to upgrade your response to good fortune.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): U2’s singer Bono, born under the sign of Taurus, says that all of us suffer from the sense that something’s missing from our lives. We imagine that we lack an essential quality or experience, and its absence makes us feel sad and

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): “Each of us needs something of an island in her life,” said poet John Keats. “If not an actual island, at least some place, or space in time, in which to be herself, free to cultivate her differences from others.” According to my reading of the as-

trological omens, Leo, you’ll be wise to spend extra time on your own island in the next two weeks. Solitude is unlikely to breed unpleasant loneliness but will instead inspire creative power and evoke inner strength. If you don’t have an island yet, go in search! (P.S.: I translated Keats’ pronouns into the feminine gender.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): I’m rooting for you

to engage in experimental intimacy, Virgo. I hope you’ll have an affinity for sweet blends and incandescent mixtures and arousing juxtapositions. To get in the right mood for this playful work, you could read love poetry and listen to uplifting songs that potentize your urge to merge. Here are a few lyrical passages to get you warmed up. 1. “Your flesh quivers against mine like moonlight on the sea.” —Julio Cortázar. 2. “When she smiles like that she is as beautiful as all my secrets. —Anne Carson. 3. “My soul is alight with your infinitude of stars ... The flowers of your garden blossom in my body.” —Rabindranath Tagore. 4. “I can only find you by looking deeper, that’s how love leads us into the world.” —Anne Michaels.

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): Of course I want you to have more money. I’d love for you to buy experiences that expand your mind, deepen your emotional intelligence and foster your ability to create inspiring forms of togetherness. My soul would celebrate if you got access to new wealth that enabled you to go in quest of spiritual fun and educational adventures. On the other hand, I wouldn’t be thrilled about you spending extra cash on trivial desires or fancy junk you don’t really need. Here’s why I feel this way: To the extent that you seek more money to pursue your most righteous cravings, you’re likely to get more money.

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

tarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke suggested that we cultivate an alertness for the ever-present possibility of germination and gestation. On a regular basis, he advised, we should send probes down into the darkness, into our unconscious minds, to explore for early signs of awakening. And when we discover the forces of renewal stirring there in the depths, we

should be humble and reverent toward them, understanding that they are as yet beyond the reach of our ability to understand. We shouldn’t seek to explain and define them at first, but simply devote ourselves to nurturing them. Everything I just said is your top assignment in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in a phase of your cycle when your influence is at a peak. People are more receptive than usual to your ideas and more likely to want the same things you do. Given these conditions, I think the best information I can offer you is the following meditation by Capricorn activist Martin Luther King Jr. “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquar-

ian environmentalist Edward Abbey spent much of his life rambling around in the great outdoors. He was an emancipated spirit who regarded the natural world as the only church he needed. In an eruption of ecstatic appreciation, he once testified that “Life is a joyous dance through daffodils beneath cerulean blue skies and then, then what? I forget what happens next.” And yet the truth is, Abbey was more than a wild-hearted Dionysian explorer in the wilderness. He found the discipline and diligence to write 23 books! I mention this, Aquarius, because now is a perfect time for you to be like the disciplined and diligent and productive version of Abbey.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): For renowned Piscean visual artist Anne Truitt (1921–2004), creating her work was high adventure. She testified that artists like her had “to catapult themselves wholly, without holding back one bit, into a course of action without having any idea where they will end up. They are like riders who gallop into the night, eagerly leaning on their horse’s neck, peering into a blinding rain.” Whether or not you’re an artist, Pisces, I suspect your life in the coming weeks may feel like the process she described. And that’s a good thing! A fun thing! Enjoy your ride.

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You: Man. Me: Man. #914554 TRADER JOE’S QT You: the cutest person in the store. I eyed you in the produce section with your fuzzy coat and near-silver hair accented with orange/red eyeshadow. You came up to me and complimented my aesthetic, as I complimented yours. Me? Black calf-length trench coat, black beanie and high-top Vans. Maybe we’ll cross paths again? When: Thursday, October 18, 2018. Where: Trader Joe’s. You: Woman.

Me: Non-binary person. #914553 WINTER IS COMING. You: blond sultress at airport. Overheard you have a wolf. Wanna be Lyanna Stark to my Rhaegar Targaryen?

Let’s make it Snow. When: Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Where: BTV. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914541

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BEAUTIFUL BLONDE AT BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE 5 p.m. You helped me select Beekeeper double IPA. You told me there was honey in it, and I was sold! You were wearing a brown jacket and a beanie and jeans.

Blond hair and a smile that could stop a stampede. I was wearing a blue hoodie, sunglasses and jeans. Would love to talk to you. When: Friday, October 19, 2018.

Where: Beverage Warehouse, Winooski.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914552 YOU WERE IN MONTPELIER To the woman in Montpelier: I think it’s wonderful that you are brave enough to work in a part store. I know that is a predominantly male field. And you do it wonderfully. I am too shy to speak to you. I really like what I have seen.

Perhaps someday I will get brave and ask for your number. When: Friday, October 12, 2018. Where: Montpelier.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914551 SARA AT GREEN STATE GARDENERS Kickin’ myself in the butt for not getting your number. We talked pH, dirt, soil, goodies and the diesel. I was wearing the blue windbreaker.

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When: Saturday, October 13, 2018.

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You: Woman. Me: Man. #914550 GIRL WITH THE CAMERA Nothing I can do will get you off my mind.

I know you’re gone forever this time. I wish I had listened to my heart on this.

So many years of letting you down and hurting both of us. I love you, and I wish this was different CM. When: Thursday, April 12, 2018. Where: Montpelier.

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You: Man. Me: Woman. #914548 STRAWBERRY BREAD BAKER Using I-Spy in a desperate attempt to send birthday wishes your way.

Sigh. Hope it’s fantastic, as you are.

I persist on wishing for that random encounter, though I’d probably turn to jelly if it ever happens. Still have Zag? (Subtract eight years from the date below.) When: Thursday, July 12, 2018. Where: Waterbury.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914547 SMILE AT CITY HALL PARK Long legs, khaki shorts, white hair, round tortoiseshell glasses, walking west. I smiled at you just as my son arrived on his bike. The smile was intended for you. ;) When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Where: College St., City Hall Park. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914546

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SCARLETTLETTERS Dear Scarlett,

I have been married to my husband for more than 10 years. He’s always had issues with controlling his anger, but lately it has become more intense because he hates his job. When I fight back, it becomes a miserable yelling match. When I back off, I feel like I am letting him run me over. We have a young son, and I love my husband and want to stay married to him. But I’m worried. He is a great father but loses his temper easily. I don’t want my son seeing us fight like this.

What can I do?

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You: Woman. Me: Man. #914542 WALMART HOTTIE To the guy who works at the Berlin Walmart: Your sarcasm and witty comebacks and that look — the blondhaired, blue-eyed bad-boy vibe — has gotten to me. And a plus are the tattoos.

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You: Woman. Me: Man. #914539 PURPLISH MAZDA PU IN BROOKFIELD I have spied you numerous times over the past year or two and only caught glimpses (you stayed at Ariel’s one winter) and would like to know if you are single. However, these sightings never happen when I could approach you.

Followed you today (10/4/18) out Stone Road and onto I-89 north before I passed in my silver Subaru. When: Thursday, October 4, 2018. Where: Brookfield Roads. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914538 9/26 STOWE REC PATH You were walking with a friend on 9/26 or 9/27 midday. You were very friendly and cordial. We talked briefly on the bridge about fishing. I got the feeling you were interested in becoming more acquainted. I was at a loss as to how to go about it. When: Thursday, September 27, 2018. Where: Stowe Rec Path. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914537

Love, Not War (female, 35)

Dear Love, Not War,

According to a recent Gallup poll, the vast majority of Americans today are unhappy in their jobs. And for many of them, especially the men, there is enormous pressure to “bring home the bacon” and provide for their families. This is a recipe for feelings of anger and loss of control.

Don’t fight back when he’s in a rage. Stay calm and give him time to cool down. Know when to walk away.

You and your child deserve to live in a home that’s safe and respectful, and it’s never OK for him to degrade you. But you won’t resolve any problems when he’s seeing red, and you risk adding fuel to the fire. Assert yourself — just do it at the right time, when he’s able to think rationally.

Be mindful that fights over money or lack of family time can trigger his underlying frustration with his job, as can efforts to change him. People who cannot manage their anger are usually not in the driver’s seat when it comes to their emotions. Anger is often a mask for fear or sadness. It allows him to feel in control.

When he shows signs of anger and defensiveness, try to validate him by listening and repeating what he is saying.

His anger may also be a result of untreated mental or physical illness or basic health issues. Low serotonin or testosterone — and lack of sleep or proper nourishment — can all lead to irritability. To get to the root causes, seek help from a health care professional if possible. And if you ever feel at physical risk, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-7997233) for help.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0245-5 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On October 22, 2018, True North Farm of Shelburne Bay, LLC and Frances Carr & Edward McMahon filed application #4C0245-5 for a project generally described as the construction of a pervious

landing area at the top of an existing stairway and 1:20 PM construction of10/29/18 shoreline stabilization measures including a series of fiber rolls and revegetation with native plantings.

The project is located on 0 Sledrunner Road in Shelburne, Vermont within a deeded beach access area.

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

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

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above.

[CONTINUED] 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0245-5”.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before November 14, 2018, 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.

Parties entitled to participate are the MuACT 250 NOTICE nicipality, the Municipal MINOR APPLICATION 2017 NVBR REALTOR Planning Commission, #4C1125-5 OF THE YEAR the Regional Planning 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 Commission, affected On October 19, 2018, state agencies, and adSeverance Corners Viljoining property owners lage Center, LLC, P.O. Box and other persons to the 2286, South Burlington, extent they have a parVT 05407 filed applicaticularized interest that Robbi Handy Holmes • 802-951-2128 tion #4C1125-5 for a projmay be affected by the ect generally described robbihandyholmes@c21jack.com proposed project under as subdivision within the the 10 criteria. Non-party Find me on existing Severance Corparticipants may also be ners Village Center PUD Making it happen for you! allowed under 10 V.S.A. to create a new lot (Lot Section 6085(c)(5). #15) for the construction issued unless, on or information. Prior to of a 29-unit residential Dated at Essex Junction, before November 16, convening a hearing, the building with associated Vermont this 24th day of 16t-robbihandyholmes-strategies.indd 1 10/2/18 11:47 AM 2018, a person notifies Commission must deterinfrastructure. The ProjOctober, 2018. the Commission of an mine that substantive ect is located on Route issue or issues requiring issues requiring a hear7 and Blakely Road in By: Stephanie H. the presentation of ing have been raised.

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Monaghan evidence at a hearing or Findings of Fact and District #4 Coordinator the Commission sets the Conclusions of Law will The District #4 Environ111 West Street matter for hearing on its not be prepared unless mental Commission is Essex Junction, VT own motion. Any hearing the Commission holds a reviewing this applica05452 request must be in writpublic hearing. tion under Act 250 Rule 802/879-5662 ing to the address below, 51 — Minor Applications. stephanie.monaghan@ must state the criteria or If you feel that any of A copy of the application vermont.gov subcriteria at issue, why the District Commission and proposed permit are a hearing is required and members listed on the available for review at what additional evidence attached Certificate of ACT 250 NOTICE the office listed below. will be presented at the Service under “For Your MINOR APPLICATION The application and a hearing. Any hearing Information” may have a #4C1316 draft permit may also be request by an adjoinconflict of interest, or if 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 viewed on the Natural ing property owner or there is any other reason Resources Board’s web On October 9, 2018, Lakeother interested person a member should be dissite (http://nrb.vermont. side Ovens, LLC, c/o Russ must include a petition qualified from sitting on gov) by clicking on “Act Scully, Scully Interactive, this case, please contact 250 Database” and enter- for party status. Prior to Burlington, submitting a request for the district coordinator ing the project number VT 05401 filed applicaa hearing, please contact as soon as possible, no “4C1125-5”. tion #4C1316 for a project the district coordinator later than prior to the generally described as at the telephone number response date listed No hearing will be held redevelopment of the listed below for more above. and a permit may be former Blodgett Pizza

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by November 14, 2018.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 25th day of October 2018.

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Oven Factory. Improvements include renovation of two pre-existing commercial buildings; stormwater, wastewater, landscaping, and parking improvements; and after-the-fact approval of structures and use as a seasonal beach club.

The Project is located at 44-50 Lakeside Avenue, in Burlington, VT. 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 “4C1316.”

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before November 13, 2018, 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.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than prior to the response date listed above.

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by November 13, 2018.

Parties entitled to

participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 22nd day of October, 2018.

By: Stephanie H. Monaghan Stephanie H. Monaghan District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802/879-5662 stephanie.monaghan@ vermont.gov CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT NOTICE & WARNING OF VOTE TO INCUR A BONDED DEBT The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to come and vote at a Special City Meeting on Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2018 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in their respective wards, at the voting places hereinafter named, for the following purposes: To vote upon two special articles placed on the ballot by request of the City Council, said special articles being as follows: 1. APPROVAL TO ISSUE BONDS FOR BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL “Shall the legal voters of the City authorize the City Council to pledge its full faith and credit by the issuance of its general obligation orders, warrants, notes or bonds in an amount not to exceed $70 million for the purpose of making capital improvements to the existing Burlington High School property, including both new construction and rehabilitation of facilities?”

State funds may not be available at the time this project is otherwise eligible to receive State school construction aid.

The district is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing done in anticipation of State school construction aid.

2. APPROVAL TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND STORMWATER SYSTEM “Shall the City be authorized to issue revenue

SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS bonds or notes in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $29,958,000 in the aggregate, to be issued pursuant to the City Charter and subchapter 2 of Chapter 53 of Title 24, Vermont Statutes Annotated, and payable only from the net revenues of the wastewater system and stormwater system, as may be determined by the City Council, for the purpose of paying for capital additions and improvements to the City’s wastewater and stormwater systems, including (i) improvements to the wastewater treatment plants and disinfection systems, (ii) improvements to the wastewater and stormwater collection system, (iii) improvements for combined sewer runoff and overflow mitigation, treatment and runoff redution, (iv) programmatic improvements, and implementation of a pollution control asset management system, and (v) funding debt service reserve funds and paying costs of issuance?”

Estimated Total Project Costs: $29,958,000 City Share of Total Project Costs: $29,958,000

The following are designated as polling places, viz: Ward One/East District: Mater Christi School, 100 Mansfield Ave. Ward Two/Central District: H.O. Wheeler School (Integrated Arts Academy), 6 Archibald St. Ward Three/Central District: Lawrence Barnes School (Sustainability Academy), 123 North St. Ward Four/North District: Saint Mark’s Youth Center, 1271 North Ave. Ward Five/South District: Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. Ward Six/South District: Edmunds Middle School, 275 Main St. Ward Seven/North District: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Ct. Ward Eight/East District: Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St. The polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. /s/ Miro Weinberger, Mayor Publication Dates: October 17, 24, and 31 Burlington, Vermont CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby

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enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: 7 No parking areas.

No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1)-(289) As Written.

(290) [Repealed.]

1. On the south side of Bradley Street beginning immediately west of the driveway to 298 College Street and extended west for 20 feet, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

(291)-(546) As Written.

Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: 7 No parking areas.

No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1)-(304) As Written.

(305) [Repealed.] On the west side of Colchester Avenue between the driveways of 430 Colchester Avenue and 426 Colchester Avenue.

(306)-(546) As Written.

Adopted this 18th day of October, 2018 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners:

Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. Assistant Director – Technical Services Adopted 10/18/18; Published 10/31/18; Effective 11/21/18.

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Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. Assistant Director – Technical Services Adopted 10/18/18; Published 10/31/18; Effective 11/21/18.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public

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CORRECTED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4442 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the

Burlington City Council to hear comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO): ZA-18-05 Article 3 Amendments ZA-18-06 Article 8 Bike Parking ZA-19-01 Grocery in E-LM The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 during the Regular City Council Meeting which begins at 7:00 pm in Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT. Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. §4444(b): Statement of purpose: • ZA-18-05: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to update Article 3 of the Burlington CDO relative to zoning permit release, timelines for pending permit applications, permit extensions, and permit duration.

• ZA-18-06: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to modify bike parking regulations in Article 8, and in Table 8.2.5-1. These changes increase the required

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• ZA-19-01: The purpose of this proposed amendment is to expand the allowable size for grocery stores within the Enterprise-Light Manufacturing Zoning District to 35,000 square feet.

Geographic areas affected: • ZA-18-05: The proposed amendment applies to all areas of the City.

• ZA-18-06: This proposed amendment applies to all areas of the City.

• ZA-19-01: The proposed amendment applies to the portion of the Enterprise Light Manufacturing zoning district between Home and Flynn Avenues.

List of section headings affected: • ZA-18-05: This amendment affects Sec 3.2.5, Sec 3.2.7 (c), Sec 3.2.9 (b), (d), and (e).

• ZA-18-06: This amendment affects Sec 8.2.18.2.7, adds a new Sec 8.2.7, and amends existing section 8.2.8, and modifies Table 8.2.5-1

Bicycle Parking Requirements.

• ZA-19-01: The proposed amendment modifies Footnote 28 in Appendix A- Use Table.

The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and these proposed amendments are available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www.burlingtonvt.gov/pz.

NOTICE & WARNING SPECIAL CITY MEETING The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to come and vote at a Special City Meeting on Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2018 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in their respective wards, at the voting places hereinafter named, for the following purposes: To vote upon two special articles placed on the ballot by request of the City Council, said special articles being as follows: 1. APPROVAL TO ISSUE

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BONDS FOR BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL “Shall the legal voters of the City authorize the City Council to pledge its full faith and credit by the issuance of its general obligation orders, warrants, notes or bonds in an amount not to exceed $70 million for the purpose of making capital improvements to the existing Burlington High School property, including both new construction and rehabilitation of facilities?”

State funds may not be available at the time this project is otherwise eligible to receive State school construction aid.

The district is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with any borrowing done in anticipation of State school construction aid.

2. APPROVAL TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER UTILITY PROJECTS “Shall the City by authorized to issue revenue bonds or notes in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $29,958,000 in the aggregate, to be issued pursuant to the City Charter and subchapter 2

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Terms of Sale: $649,807.17 plus costs, expenses, interest, fees, and related future financial payments recoverable by mortgagee payable as follows: $50,000 at time of auction with the balance to comprise 10% of high bid payable in cash within 7 days of the public auction, upon the execution of a commercial purchase and sales agreement on or before 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 27, 2018, with the balance due within 30 days, or no later than December 27, 2018.

By: /S/ Eric Parker, Esq. Bauer Gravel Farnham, LLP

Said premises have the benefit of an easement for the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement of a parking lot, including ten shared spaces, sidewalk and landscaping as conveyed to the Grantor

by Limited Warranty Deed of Restaurants of Northern Vermont, Inc., of even or approximately even date herewith and to be recorded in said Land Records and also subject to and with the benefit of a shared drainage easement created by an exchange of Quit Claim Deeds between Restaurants of Northern Vermont, Inc., and the Grantor of even or approximately even date herewith and to be recorded in said Land Records.

Said premises are subject to a restriction contained in a Warranty Deed from Frank J. Bissonette and Leonard J. Bissonette to Frank and Maria Bernardini dated June 10, 1952 as recorded in Warranty Volume 5 at Page 79 of said Land Records that said premises shall never

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Said premises are subject to State of Vermont Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Permit No. WW-C-0008 dated June 27, 2006 as recorded in Volume 565 at Page 560 of said Land Records, as amended, Town of Colchester Water and Wastewater Permit No. 01-07 dated June 27, 2006 as recorded in Volume 566 at Page 150 of said Land Records, Town of Colchester Septic Permit No. 02-07 dated June 27, 2006 as recorded in Volume 567 at Page 642 of said Land Records, the terms and conditions of Site Plan and Variance Approvals of the Colchester Development Review Board, State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety Construction Permit dated December 16, 2006 and State of Vermont Storm Water Discharge Authorization 42359015 issued pursuant to General Permit 3-9015 dated June 1, 2006 as recorded in Volume 824

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Said premises are subject to a utility easement, ten feet in width, extending along the frontage of said lot as described in a Quit Claim Deed from Norma P. Bernardini a/k/a Theresa N. Bernardini to San Remo Realty Corporation dated July 10, 1981 as recorded in Volume 71 at Page 366 of said Land Records.

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by Limited Warranty Deed of Restaurants of Northern Vermont Inc., dated December 23, 2002 and as recorded in Volume 419 at Pages 341342 of Town of Colchester Land Records.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY NONJUDICIAL SALE By virtue and in execution of the power of sale contained in a certain mortgage given

by NY2VT, LLC dated September 28, 2017 and recorded in Volume 826 page 387 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same

at Page 187 of said Land Records.”

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/s/Miro Weinberger, Mayor Publication Dates: 10/31/18 Burlington, Vermont

“A parcel of land situated on the northerly side of South Park Drive, so-called, containing 1.04 acres, more or less, and being all of Lot No. 2 as shown and designated on a plat entitled “Plat of Survey 2 Lot Subdivision, Restaurants of Northern VT. Inc. Property, U.S. Route 2 & 7 & So. Park Drive, Colchester, Vermont” prepared by Warren A. Robenstien dated April 3, 2000, and recorded April 12, 2000 as Map Slide 350 in the Town of Colchester Land Records.

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To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to NY2VT, LLC

by Warranty Deed of Gabriel Handy dated July 16, 2007 and recorded in Volume 591, Pages 568-570 of the Town of Colchester Land Records, described as follows:

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of Chapter 53 of Title 24, Vermont Statutes Annotated, and payable only from the net revenues of the wastewater system and stormwater system, as may be determined by the City Council, for the purpose of paying for capital additions and improvements to the City’s wastewater and stormwater systems, including (i) improvements to the wastewater treatment plants and disinfection systems, (ii) improvements to the wastewater and stormwater collection system, (iii) improvements for combined sewer runoff and overflow mitigation, treatment and runoff reduction, (iv) programmatic improvements, and implementation of a pollution control asset management system, and (v) funding debt service reserve funds and paying costs of issuance?”

Estimated Total Project Costs: $29,958,000 City Share of Total Project Costs: $29,958,000

said property will be sold at public auction at 11:00 o’clock a.m. on the 27th day of November, 2018, at 85 S. Park Dr., Colchester, VT being the location of the mortgaged property:

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Mater Christi School, 100 Mansfield Ave. Ward Two/Central District: H.O. Wheeler School (Integrated Arts Academy), 6 Archibald St. Ward Three/Central District: Lawrence Barnes School (Sustainability Academy), 123 North St. Ward Four/North District: Saint Mark’s Youth Center, 1271 North Ave. Ward Five/South District: Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St. Ward Six/South District: Edmunds Middle School, 275 Main St. Ward Seven/North District: Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Ct. Ward Eight/East District: Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St.

The mortgagor and all Junior lien holders are entitled to redeem the mortgaged property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

The mortgagor and all Junior lien holders are hereby notified that at any time before the foreclosure sale, the mortgagor and all Junior lien holders have a right to petition the Civil Division of the Superior Court for the county in which the mortgaged property is situated, with service upon the mortgagee, and upon such bond as the court may require, to enjoin the scheduled foreclosure sale. Failure to institute such petition and complete service upon the foreclosing party, or the party’s agent, conducting the sale prior to sale shall thereafter bar any action or right of action of the mortgagor any Junior lien holder based upon the validity of the foreclosure, the right of the mortgagee to conduct the foreclosure sale, or compliance by the mortgagee with the notice requirements and other conditions of this section. An action to recover damages resulting from the sale of the mortgaged property on the date of the sale may be commenced at any time within one year following the date of sale, but not thereafter.

Other terms to be announced at the sale may be obtained by inquiry to: Terry L. Owen, CAI, AARE Sr. Vice President Thomas Hirchak Company 1878 Cady’s Falls Road Morrisville, VT 05661 1-800-634-7653 (cell) 802-371-8060 Terry Owen <terry@ thcauction.com> UNION BANK

NOTICE OF SALE According to the terms and conditions of a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale (the Order) in the matter of New England Federal Credit Union v.

Donald F. Hayes, Administrator of the Estate of Todd A. Chaffee and Any Tenants Residing at 268 Pettingill Road, Westford, VT, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit Civil Division, Docket No. 346-4-18 Cncv, foreclosing a mortgage given by Todd A. Chaffee to New England Federal Credit Union dated January 29, 2016 and recorded in Volume 164, Page 857 of the Westford Land Records (the Mortgage) presently held by Plaintiff New England Federal Credit Union for the purpose of foreclosing the Mortgage for breach of the conditions of the Mortgage, the real estate with an E-911 address of 268 Pettingill Road, Westford, Vermont (the Property) will be sold at public auction at 11:00 a.m. on November 15, 2018 at the location of the Property.

Property Description. The Property to be sold is all and the same land and premises described in the Mortgage, and further described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Todd A. Chaffee (deceased; death certificate of record at Page 9 of the Westford land records) by Warranty Deed of Ray W. Hill and Heather Tassie dated January 29, 2016 and recorded February 1, 2016 in Volume 164, Page 855 of the Town of Westford Land Records. A 2005 Astro double wide mobile home is described as being located on the Property.

The Property may be subject to easements, rights-of-way of record and other interests of record Terms of Sale. The Property will be sold to the highest bidder, who will pay $10,000.00 at sale in cash, certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check made payable to Kohn Rath Danon Lynch & Scharf, LLP Client Trustee Account (or by wire transfer, if arrangements for wire transfer are made at least five (5) business days in advance, confirmation of wire transfer is available

before commencement of sale and bidder pays additional fees required for wire transfer) and will pay the balance of the highest bid price within thirty (30) days of the issuance of an Order of Confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the highest bidder at sale shall be entitled only to a return of the $10,000.00 deposit paid. The highest bidder shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Morgagee’s attorney.

The highest bidder will be required to sign a no contingency Purchase Agreement and attached Vermont Lead Law Real Estate Transaction Disclosures. Copies of the Purchase Agreement and Disclosures are available by calling the telephone number below. The Property is sold “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. The highest bidder is required to purchase the Property whether or not the Property is in compliance with local, state or federal land use laws, regulations or permits. Title to the Property will be conveyed without warranties by Order of Confirmation. This sale is exempt from federal lead based hazards disclosure.

24 CFR Section 35.82. If the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Property as required by the Purchase Agreement, the $10,000.00 deposit will be forfeited to Plaintiff. The person holding the public sale may, for good cause, postpone the sale for a period of up to thirty (30) days, from time to time, until it is completed, giving notice of such adjournment and specifying the new date by public proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale.

Redemption Rights of Mortgagor. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Order, including the costs and expenses of sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Kohn Rath Danon Lynch & Scharf, LLP 802-482-2905.

Dated: October 2, 2018 /s/ Robert W. Scharf, Esq,__ Robert W. Scharf, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

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NOTICE TO VOTERS FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION BEFORE ELECTION DAY: CHECKLIST POSTED at Clerk’s Office by Sunday, October 7, 2018. If your name is not on the checklist, then you must register to vote.

on any of the eight days preceding the day of the election or on the day of election.)

ON ELECTION DAY: If your name was dropped from the checklist in error, or has not been added even though you submitted a timely application for addition to the checklist, you can fill out a new registration form. ! If the clerk or Board of Registration of Voters does not add your name, you can appeal the decision to a superior court judge, who will settle the matter on Election Day. Call the Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800439-VOTE (439-8683) for more information.

SAMPLE BALLOTS will be posted by Saturday, October 27, 2018.

If you are a first time voter who submitted your application to the checklist individually by mail and did not submit the required document, you must provide a current and valid photo identification, or a bank statement, utility bill, or government document that contains your name/ current address.

HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE: There is no deadline to register to vote. You will be able to register to vote on the day of the election. You can register prior by visiting the town clerk’s office or going online to olvr. sec.state.vt.us.

If you have physical disabilities, are visually impaired or can’t read, you may have assistance from any person of your choice. If any voters you know have disabilities let them know they can have assistance from any person of their choice.

REQUEST EARLY or ABSENTEE BALLOTS: You or a family member can request early or absentee ballots on your behalf at any time during the year of the election in person, in writing, by telephone, email, or online at mvp. sec.state.vt.us. The latest you can request ballots for the November 6, 2018 Election is the close of the Town Clerk’s office on Monday, November 5, 2018. (Any other person authorized by you who is not a family member must apply in writing or in person for a ballot for you.)

If you know voters who cannot get from the car into the polling place let them know that ballot(s) may be brought to their car by two election officials.

WAYS TO VOTE YOUR EARLY BALLOT: • You may vote in the town clerk’s office before the deadline.

• You may take your ballot(s) out of the clerk’s office and return in same manner as if the ballots were received by mail.

• Have ballot mailed to you, and mail or deliver it back to the clerk’s office before Election Day or to the polling place before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. • If you are sick or disabled before Election Day, ask the town clerk to have two justices of the peace bring a ballot to you at your home.

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If you have any questions or need assistance while voting, ask your town clerk or any election official for help.

NO PERSON SHALL: ! Vote more than once per election, either in the same town or in different towns. ! Mislead the Board for Registration of Voters about your own or another person’s true residency or other eligibility to vote. ! Hinder or impede a voter going into or from the polling place. ! Socialize in a manner that could disturb other voters in the polling place. ! Offer, bribe, threaten or exercise undue influence to dictate or control the vote of another person.

FOR HELP OR INFORMATION: Call the Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800439-VOTE (439-8683).

(Accessible by TDD) If you believe that any of your voting rights have been violated, you

may file an Administrative Complaint with the Secretary of State’s Office, 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633.

If you believe you have witnessed efforts to commit any kind of fraud or corruption in the voting process, you may report this to your local United States Attorney’s Office.

If you have witnessed actual or attempted acts of discrimination or intimidation in the voting process, you may report this to the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice at (800)2533931.

INTRUCTIONS FOR VOTERS using Vote Tabulator Ballots CHECK-IN AND RECEIVE BALLOTS: • Go to the entrance checklist table.

• Give name and, if asked, street address to the election official in a loud voice.

• Wait until your name is repeated and checked off by the official.

• An election official will give you a ballot.

• Enter within the guardrail and go to a vacant voting booth.

MARK YOUR BALLOT: For each office listed on the ballot, you will see instructions to “Vote for not more than one, or Vote for not more than two, etc.”

• To vote for a candidate, fill in the oval to the right of the name of the candidate you want to vote for.

• WRITE-IN candidate(s).

To vote for someone whose name is not printed on the ballot, use the blank “write-in” lines on the ballot and either write-in the name or paste on sticker, then fill in the oval.

• To vote yes or no on questions, fill in the oval to the right of the response.

CAST YOUR VOTE by depositing your voted ballot into the vote tabulating machine.

LEAVE the voting area immediately by passing outside the guardrail.

STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO: 33-1-18 CACV NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE v.

MARGARET M. RYAN AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OCCUPANTS OF: 53 Boynton Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered August 22, 2018,, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Margaret M. Ryan to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated May 29, 2008 and recorded in Book 332 Page 369 of the land records of the Town of St. Johnsbury, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage dated September 13, 2017 and recorded in Book 425 Page 206 of the land records of the Town of St. Johnsbury for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 53 Boynton Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont on November 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

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 : October 2, 2018 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

To wit: Being the lands and premises conveyed to Francis X. Ryan (now deceased) and Margaret M. Ryan, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, by Warranty Deed of Dorothy Knapp dated May 18, 1962 and recorded in Book 119, Page 239 of the Town of St. Johnsbury Land Records, and further described as follows:

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 733-8-18 CNCV STONEHEDGE NORTH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v.

SAMANTHA SIMMS and ALL OCCUPANTS OF D-5 STONEHEDGE DRIVE, SOUTH

Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Harry E. Knapp (now deceased) and Dorothy Knapp, as tenants by the entirety,

by Warranty Deed of George C. Frye dated May 15, 1944 and recorded in Book 88, Page 441 of the Town of St. Johnsbury Land Records. Located at 52 Boynton Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT. Parcel ID #1V014007

BURLINGTON, VERMONT, Defendants.

Reference is hereby had to the above mentioned deeds and the records thereof and to all former deeds and their records for a more particular description of the premises.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles,

SUMMONS AND ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Samantha Simms and Occupants of D-5 Stonehedge Drive, South Burlington, Vermont 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Civil Division, Burlington, Vermont. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights.

Plaintiff’s action is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of the Declaration of Condominium for the Stonehedge North

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Condominium, initially recorded in Volume 1201, Page 216 of the City of South Burlington Land Records and the Rules of the Association recorded in Volume 1314, Page 93 of the City of South Burlington Land Records by failing to pay assessments and other charges due to the Plaintiff.

Plaintiff’s action may affect your interest in property described in the Land Records of the City of South Burlington at Volume 1092, Page 191.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 42 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 42 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is October 24, 2018. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff’s attorney, Carl Lisman, Esq., of Lisman Leckerling, P.C., located at 84 Pine Street, 5th Floor, P.O. Box 728, Burlington, Vermont, 05402. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at 175 Main Street, P.O. Box 187, Burlington, Vermont, 05401.

3. 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.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 42 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.

5. YOU MUST MAKE 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.

6. 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 Defendants, Samantha Simms and Occupants of D-5 Stonehedge Drive, South Burlington, Vermont, by publication as provided in Rule 4(g) of those Rules.

This Order shall be published once a week for 2 successive weeks beginning on October 24, 2018 in Seven Days, a newspaper of the general circulation in Chittenden County, Vermont.

DATED at Burlington, Vermont this 17th day of October, 2018. /s/ Helen M. Toor Honorable Helen M. Toor Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit, Civil Division STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1235-9-18 CNPR In re estate of Emily Mariah Pittman-Swint.

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be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: October 28, 2018 /s/ Jennifer J. Swint Signature of Fiduciary Jennifer J. Swint Executor/Administrator: B12 Stonehedge Dr. So. Burlington, VT 05403 jswintvt@gmail.com 802-662-0034 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Dates: 10/31/2018 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Superior Court Probate Division PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 054020511 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 1349-1018 CNPR IN RE: ESTATE OF ANNABELLE J. ROBERT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Annabelle J. Robert, 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 date 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 as described within the four (4) month period.

Dated: 10/23/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

/s/ Paul E. Robert

To the creditors of Emily Mariah Pittman-Swint late of Jericho, Vermont.

Executor/Administrator: Paul E. Robert Address: 98 Northshore Drive City, State, Zip: Burlington, VT 05408

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

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 10/31/18 Chittenden Unit, Probate Court P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402

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Philo Ridge Farm is a 400-acre historic farm in Charlotte looking to hire a Prep Cook/Dishwasher for our new farm market.

We are seeking a multi-talented person with enthusiasm for our mission to help us spread the word about employee ownership and create more of it! Excellent writing skills, and experience with marketing and social media are essential. Business and financial skills desirable. The position is part-time, 20-30 hours (negotiable), with opportunities for advancement. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. EOE. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Full job posting and information on how to apply at veoc.org.

4t-VEOC103118.indd 1 SHELBURNE 10/26/18 TOWN OF The Prep Cook will be responsible for efficient and Advanced Emergency timely prepping and production of raw ingredients as well as Medical Technician executing recipes as directed Shelburne Rescue is seeking applicants by the chef and production for two part-time AEMT positions (24 list as well as for the washing of all dishes, kitchen utensils, hours per week, 7am-7pm). These positions will require you to cookware, and equipment. serve as primary provider for our 911 ambulance, leading EMTs in 911

We are offering $16 an hour plus FULL BENEFITS including 3 weeks paid vacation and amazing health care.

This is a 40 hour a week full time position.

Candidates please apply to kitchen@philoridgefarm.com.

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responses throughout Shelburne and it surrounding communities.

Non-response administrative duties will include assisting volunteers with continued training, apparatus and equipment maintenance, and scheduling. Qualifications preferred are 3 years’ experience, with 1 year’s experience as a crew chief or sole provider at the AEMT level.

Full job description is available online at www.shelburnevt.org/237/Human-Resources. Application materials (cover letter and resume) and questions should be directed to Jacob Leopold at rescue@shelburnevt.org.

Review of candidates will begin 12/01/2018. EOE.

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HIRING: ASSISTANT MANAGER

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Must be 18, with a clean VT driver’s Lic.

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delivery of Newspapers to retail stores. Not a contract route, paid by the hour, vehicle provided. Must be 18, with a clean VT Driver’s Lic.

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Applicant should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and working with people. This job demands flexibility and an interest (and willingness) to work on various aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Overseeing all day-to-day operational aspects of the store, ensuring customers’ needs are being met, overseeing operational elements of business such as unpacking & receiving inbound product shipment and analyzing vendor invoicing. Job Requirements include (but not limited to): being available to work nights/weekends (not all shifts are nights/weekends, but will be part of regular schedule), the ability lift packages of at least 30lbs. a good attitude(!) Experience with retail, business, or food industry are a plus, but not necessarily required.

Salary dependent on applicant’s qualification and experience.

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Support and Services at Home (SASH) Coordinator The Winooski Housing Authority is seeking a full-time SASH Coordinator. The primary role of the Coordinator is to conduct outreach and provide referral and support to residents so that they are able to successfully age in place. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team of community providers and the ability to build trusting relationships with a diverse group of residents and community members.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a combination of background and experience working with the elderly or adults with disabilities. Outstanding organizational and communication skills are required.

A team oriented, friendly work environment and mission-driven work makes this an exciting opportunity.

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If you think you might be interested, let’s talk!

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E-mail resume and any questions you may have to Luke@KissTheCook.net.

WHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seasonal Part-Time

Snow Plow Operator

83 Barlow Street, Winooski, VT 05404

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Wake Robin is Expanding!

10/19/18

An opening is available for an experienced part-time snow plow operator for the Town of Jericho on a seasonal basis.

Work hours vary according to weather and other needs.

Applicants must have a valid Vermont driver’s license (CDL 1:10 PM license preferred) and pass a drug screening before starting.

Full or Part-time All Shifts Staff Nurse (LPN or RN) LNA’s

Applicants must be available to report to work at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. There is no set schedule or guaranteed hours. Applicants must be able to respond promptly and be willing to work various shifts and hours. There are no benefits available to this position and the term of employment will last no longer than April 15th, 2019.

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

The starting hourly wage is $16.00 depending on qualifications.

A job application can be downloaded from our website at:

www.jerichovt.gov.

We continue to offer generous shift differentials; Evenings $2.50/hour, Nights $4.50/hour, and weekends $1.55.

They are also available at the Jericho Town Hall, at 67 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Completed applications can be submitted to Paula Carrier in person, via email at pcarrier@jerichovt.gov or via mail to PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465.

Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at www.wakerobin.com.

Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sales Manager - B2B Health-focused, earth-loving, think-outside-the-box world changers operating VT’s first full-scale cricket farm are seeking sales professional with passion, drive and a proven sales record to lead B2B sales of cricket products.

Full time; base + commission.

Job Description & Application info:

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Manager of Housing Programs

Williston Schools within the Champlain Valley School District have an immediate opening for a full time second shift custodian. We are seeking an individual who:

Highway Maintenance Worker

• Takes pride in his/her work and demonstrates an attention to detail, vision to see and do the little extras

The Town of Jericho is accepting applications for a Highway Maintenance Worker Level 2. This is a fulltime position which requires a CDL and the ability to work routinely outside of regular working hours. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in highway maintenance, construction procedures and methods, and the operation of large trucks, preferably at the municipal level. Equipment operation experience is a plus.

• Has a positive attitude • Works well with adults and children • Is reliable and responsible • Can work independently and as part of a team • Has a background in cleaning to promote health and safety

The starting hourly wage is $16.50-$17.50 depending on qualifications. The Town of Jericho offers excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, and a retirement plan.

If interested, please apply online at www.schoolspring.com or contact Lyall Smith at 871-6013 or lysmith@cssu.org.

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LLP

Legal Secretary

Excellent compensation and benefits package, a team oriented, friendly work environment. For more information about our Agency visit our website at

winooskihousing.org.

Individual must have 3+ years of related work experience, be computer literate and proficient in Word, possess excellent communication skills and be capable of working in a fast paced environment.

Prior law firm experience required. Knowledge of a general litigation practice helpful.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Richard Dorfman, Business Manager Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP 210 College Street Burlington, VT 05402-0721

VETERANS & COMMUNITY JOB FAIR 2018

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Burlington office:

Please reply with cover letter and resume to:

THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PRESENTS:

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OPEN TO PUBLIC: 11:00am-3:00pm

DOUBLETREE

BY HILTON 870 WILLISTON RD, BURLINGTON, VT

Meet with employers and service providers to discuss job openings, career opportunities, and job training.

or via email to: rdorfman@langrock.com

WHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Monday November 23, 2018.

The Winooski Housing Authority (WHA) is seeking a full-time, detail-oriented individual to manage, 5v-TownofJerichoMAINT102418.indd 1 coordinate, and provide oversight of the rental LANGROCK SPERRY & WOOL, assistance activities specific to the Winooski Housing Authority. This position directly supervises the work of seven individuals in the Occupancy Department.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of general housing operations, practices and procedures, including applicable laws and regulations. Five years of experience in housing program administration, or in housing programs needed.

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VETERANS ONLY HOURS 10:00am-11:00am As National Apprenticeship week approaches (November 12th18th),Veterans are encouraged to ask about apprenticeship opportunities.

For more information, please call the Department of Labor (Burlington Location) at (802) 863-7676.

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Internal Medicine Office Nurse

CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAM BUSINESS SPECIALIST – BURLINGTON

The Vermont Department of Health’s Tobacco Control Program is seeking a team player to help implement a comprehensive and complex program to reduce tobacco-related and health disparities in Vermont. If you love numbers, process flow, program implementation and monitoring, and most importantly are detail oriented and passionate about health equity and social justice, this job is for you. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the department’s diversity and commitment to health equity and social justice. For information, contact Annie Ward at annie.ward@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Status: Full Time. Job ID #243. Application Deadline: November 11, 2018.

This position is responsible for all personnel activities in the fingerprint section including workload management, task prioritization and staff performance review. Additional responsibilities include long-term planning, resource allocation, risk identification, and resolution recommendation. The fingerprint section maintains compliance with applicable program standards, technical updates, performance enhancements, and coordination with interrelated Local, State, and Federal systems. For more information, contact Jeffrey Wallin at jeffrey.wallin@vermont.gov.

Department: Public Safety. Job ID #300. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: November 5, 2018.

Send resumes to: Christopher.hebert@uvmhealth.org

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We are seeking a full time nurse for a busy internal medicine primary care practice in Burlington. Providers include three physicians and one nurse practitioner. The hours are 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM with a one hour lunch break, Monday-Friday. The job consists of facilitating patient care activities and patient flow in a wide variety of activites including pre-visit planning, telephone triage, documentation in the electronic medical record, rooming of patients, phlebotomy, EKGs, and vaccinations We offer health insurance, 8 paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

This is a great opportunity to work in one of the few remaining private internal medicine practices in Chittenden County. We provide high quality health care in a smaller, personal setting with a focus on patient centered care.

FINGERPRINT SECTION SUPERVISOR – WATERBURY

Learn more at: careers.vermont.gov

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Senior Network Engineer THE TECH GROUP, THE HUMAN SIDE OF IT Want to work on the cutting edge of technology, with the best equipment and software? We’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team, dedicated to setting new and higher standards of customer service to support our clients’ wide range of technology demands.

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for client service delivery of high level and tactical solutions for client networks, security planning, design, implementation and installation.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year CS, Engineering, Information Technology, or Math degree, with at least 5+ years of field service delivery experience in the IT, Cloud Computing, Outsourcing, and/or Managed Services fields. Experience or exposure to proposal development, budget and product management a plus.

Expert knowledge of Cisco, Citrix, MS operating systems, VMware, LAN/WAN/WLAN, VPN, switching and routing technology, protocols, and optimization, network security, firewalls and IPS; advanced network certifications such as CCNA, CCAA, VCP series certifications experience required. Six Sigma, ITIL, or equivalent certifications or experience is preferred.

Interested? Send resumes to Human Resources, careers@tgvt.net.

PAR T-TIME PHYSICIANS DEPAR TMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES – DISABILIT Y DETERMIN ATION SERVICES Are you looking for an opportunity for a new or supplemental part time career outside a clinical setting that can expand your knowledge of unusual, potentially disabling conditions and their treatment?

Do you have an interest in helping to improve the lives of Vermont’s most vulnerable people while supporting the integrity of the disability program in Vermont?

Would you enjoy stable, challenging work on a flexible schedule that meets your needs in a collegial office environment where you use your clinical expertise to assess medical case files and assist in disability evaluation?

The Vermont Disability Determination Services is seeking to contract with licensed physicians in such fields as general or internal medicine, family practice, osteopathy, neurology, or Physiatry.

Program training is provided, and the work is performed at the Disability Determination Office in Waterbury, VT during regular business days/hours with no patient care responsibilities.

For details, questions, and application materials, contact DDS Director Trudy Lyon-Hart at 802-241-2464 or Trudy.

Lyon-Hart@ssa.gov

The Tech Group offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

All applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM Monday, November 26, 2018.

EOE

For more details regarding the Medical Consultant position go to http://vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

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The Burlington law firm of Maley and Maley, PLLC, a plaintiffs’ personal injury and medical malpractice firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant. Our new team member will possess a high degree of professionalism while interacting with clients and others in-person and over the phone; embrace technology and have proficiency with Microsoft products & Adobe Acrobat; consistently produce high-quality, error-free work while constantly multi-tasking; be detail oriented, organized, and able to follow step-bystep procedures but also be resourceful and capable of working independently and as part of our team; possess excellent editing skills; and maintain a positive attitude during stressful situations. Prior legal experience is a plus but not required.

If you have a desire to learn about the law and think you would be a great addition to our team, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Heather Moreau, Firm Manager Heather@maleyandmaley.com.

For more information about Maley and Maley, please see our website at www.maleyandmaley.com.

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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LEGAL ASSISTANT LITIGATION We are seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our firm. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience in litigation and a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Requirements of this position are: a strong work ethic, excellent writing, proofreading and typing skills, the ability to prioritize and communicate effectively with clients, attorneys and team members. Minimum of three years’ law firm experience preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-leading paid parental leave and a generous retirement package.

Please e-mail cover letter, résumé and references to: fmiller@gravelshea.com

Residential Counselors Shelburne House Program The Shelburne House Program is seeking Residential Counselors to join their team.

Shelburne House is a trauma-informed residential treatment program, which provides assessment and stabilization services to male adolescents, ages 13-18. Counselors provide supervision, support, guidance and role modeling to the youth in order to help facilitate healing and growth. Other responsibilities include helping with activities of daily living and building independent living skills. Experience working with teenagers with emotional and behavioral challenges, or a BA in psychology or a related field required.

Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to function well in a team atmosphere and a valid driver’s license. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, with tuition reimbursement. Please apply online at: www.nfivermont.org/careers

Gravel & Shea PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate the diversity of our clients and staff.

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Statehouse/ Investigative Reporter

Office of the Appellate Defender

Administrative Secretary State of Vermont, Montpelier.

Secretarial experience and professional demeanor required, prior legal secretarial experience preferred. Successful applicants should be very organized and detailoriented with excellent word processing and data management skills. Must be able to prioritize workload, and work both independently and as part of a legal team.

Responsibilities include preparing and filing complex legal documents, file and deadline management, assistance with annual trainings, and answering phones with a sometimeschallenging clientele. Fulltime, permanent position with benefits. Min. pay: $16.66/hr., PG17. EOE.

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Want to work for a thriving statewide weekly that cares about journalism, not clicks? Award-winning, locally owned Seven Days newspaper is seeking an experienced reporter to cover Vermont state government, politics and policy.

Select is seeking a full-time Buyer to join our fast-paced product purchasing team. This position will help secure a wide variety of apparel, branded products, and materials procured through the use of best purchasing practices to ensure highest levels of quality, cost, and timely delivery.

If you’re interested in transcribing press conferences and legislative committee meetings, this job is not for you. We’re looking for a journalist who will hold officials accountable, initiate investigations, demand public records, humanize public policy and shine a light on state government. You’ll cover Vermont’s four-month legislative session, its executive branch, congressional delegation, biennial elections and perhaps another presidential run by the state’s junior U.S. senator, Bernie Sanders. In the political off-season, you’ll scour the state for compelling stories outside the halls of power.

Essential knowledge and functions include: purchase order preparation and processing, timeline coordination, order discrepancy reconciliation, contract negotiation, vendor research and management, efficient and accurate data entry, and demonstrated product awareness.

We expect clean copy, well-developed pitches, solid sourcing and a competitive zeal. You should be as comfortable filing a 400-word, breaking-news post for sevendaysvt.com as you are reporting out a 4,000word, magazine-quality piece for the cover of our print edition. This is not an entry-level job, but we’re open to candidates with varied life experiences.

This position requires: critical thinking, customer service skills, strong work ethic and motivation, effective multi-tasking, and high stress tolerance. Compensation is based on experience and capabilities. Benefits include medical, dental, as well as 401k with profit sharing.

To apply, send your résumé, three clips and a cover letter to newsjob@sevendaysvt.com. If you’re applying from out of state, tell us how you’ll get up to speed in time for a legislative session that starts in January. If you’re applying from Vermont, tell us what Seven Days could be doing better.

For more details, please see our website: www.selectdesign.com/job-listing-buyer

Seven Days is an equal opportunity employer.

Email resume and cover letter

by Friday, November 9th to:

Apply via email: careers@selectdesign.com

Mary.Deaett@vermont.gov

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Developmental Home Provider Are you inspired to provide care and attention to another? To be part of that person’s daily life and help them to grow? Do you have skills in American Sign Language? Then we may have the job for you!

Looking for single person, couple or small family to provide a warm and loving home environment for an outgoing and sociable 29-year-old man with a developmental disability. Must have a knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to learn. ASL classes are offered to you at no cost. Must be comfortable with personal care and provide reasonable transportation to various appointments and/or activities. Must be over age 21; have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, high school diploma or equivalent, and cleared background screenings and home inspection.

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ncssinc.org or visit our webiste at www.ncssinc.org/careers. Please call Jessica Carswell, 802-370-4025 for more information.

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America’s premier innovator, designer and manufacturer of high performance wire and cable with a 60-year history of providing solutions to the toughest problems in the world’s most extreme environments. We excel at developing customized products, utilizing our cross-linked irradiation technology, that meet power, signal and data transmission needs—no matter how demanding the challenge—while exceeding standards for quality, durability and safety.

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SUPPLY CHAIN INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST/BUYER

10/29/18 11:02 AM

CHIEF, PLANNING & COURT SERVICES

We are looking for an Inventory Control Analyst/Buyer who will be responsible for inventory control company-wide serving multiple manufacturing facilities.

Some responsibilities are performing cycle counts and reporting results monthly, analyzing inventory data and cycle counts, requesting quotes and placing POs, resolving inventory discrepancies, and training others on inventory practices and procedures. Also responsible for the procurement of non-production and production items. Candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience in inventory control and operational procedures in a manufacturing environment, be proficient in Excel, and able to collate physical cycle counts, inventory data, analyze that data and make recommendations as to corrective action should data indicate an inventory control issue.

(Job Code #18040)

Located in Montpelier, this executive position in the Vermont Courts leads and manages the Planning and Court Services division which oversees $8M across several programs. Responsibility includes strategic planning, data analysis, policy development, judge education, community outreach, media relations, internal communications, and litigant support services. Requires JD or master’s degree plus five or more years of executive level experience that demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and communicate in a sophisticated manner. Excellent benefits including health and dental, disability insurance and SOV retirement plan. Salary of $105,000 or higher depending upon experience.

PRODUCTION PLANNER The Production Planner is primarily responsible for on time/quality deliveries to customers. This will be achieved through review of MRP requirements, scheduling of orders, and working closely with Customer Service, Quality, Engineering, and Production Departments. To be successful at this position, you will need excellent organizational skills, to be a real team player with many others, be knowledgeable of our products, and be extremely reliable. You will work closely with the Master Scheduler to manage workflow through all our facilities. Must ensure materials are available to support system and customer demands. This position will also supply administrative support for shipping, daily paperwork and will fill in when Shipping Supervisor is out. Candidate should have 3 to 5+ years of experience.

Go to www.vermontjudiciary.org/ employment-opportunities/staff-openings for more details and how to apply.

We offer a very competitive salary, profit-sharing, 401k, benefits, vacation, and a great work environment. Please apply by submitting your resume and or cover letter to HR@champcable.com or mail to 175 Hercules Dr. Colchester, VT 05446.

Equal opportunity employer.

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We currently have a full time position Martin available to provide support to a student Center in the classroom setting based in the town People Helping People of Williamstown for a 9-year-old child and additional positions throughout Orange County & surrounding areas. The primary functions are to provide support and related activities (case consultation, attend IEP meetings, treatment team meetings, provide case management) to an individual student in the school setting with a focus towards helping a student to meet their educational goals. Other functions may include modeling of appropriate problem solving skills, social skills, life skills, and a healthy lifestyle, while providing opportunities to enhance vocational skills and participate in physical education programs. This position may serve as liaison for schools, DCF, and other agencies and may assist in providing de-escalation and behavioral management and support as needed.

Flexibility, dependability, strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to be a team player are essential. Bachelor’s Degree Required. ABA Training/Certification Preferred.

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Seasonal Positions

We have immediate openings in our manufacturing department for long-term, full-time & part-time seasonal employment. We will have other opportunities available throughout our company for days, early evening, and weekend shifts. No experience is necessary; we will train you.

Manufacturing Customer service reps Warehouse

Apply in person. 8 am to 5 pm 210 East Main Street, Richmond, VT 05477

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DO WHAT MATTERS Join the creative and dedicated team at the Committee on Temporary Shelter! COTS, a nonprofit recognized nationally as a model for innovative programs, provides emergency shelter, services, and housing for those who are without homes or who are at risk of homelessness. Bring the best of you to the best of social missions.

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VETERANS HOUSING NAVIGATOR COTS is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to provide support to Veterans who are living in COTS Canal Street Veteran’s transitional housing as they work toward securing stable housing. This includes serving both single adult veterans and families with an adult veteran. The Housing Navigator will provide a full range of direct services to Veteran clients while working as a team within COTS’ programs, Veterans Administration and community partners.

We are seeking a Veteran to fill this position; BSW or BA in a related discipline preferred plus 3-5 years of relevant work experience required. Willingness to learn and work with Veterans with mental health, medical, substance abuse, educational and employment issues required.

Good written and verbal communication also required.

Previous experience working with Veterans, homeless population, residential programming, crisis intervention and housing are desirable.

Full time position with benefits. Salary negotiable.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@cotsonline.org.

Learn more about COTS at www.cotsonline.org. EOE

Instructor in Education Studies The Education Studies Program at Middlebury College invites applicants for a three-year, part-time Instructor position in Education Studies beginning in the 2019-2020 academic year. The successful candidate will have a record of exceptional teaching and service in K-12 education and a Level II teaching certificate. A Masters in Education is required. Familiarity with the Vermont, Level I Educator Licensure Portfolio is essential because the successful candidate will be involved evaluating licensure portfolios.

Experience supervising K-12 student-teachers and the ability to creatively partner with public school and college colleagues is important. Prior experience teaching college level courses is preferred and experience with the International Baccalaureate curriculum would be helpful. Attendance at regular state meetings of Vermont teacher educators is expected. Responsibilities for this .6 position will include teaching the undergraduate student teaching seminar, supervising student teachers during their Practicum semester and teaching a course during spring semester. During Winter Term, administrative duties will be centered on the licensure program and overseeing completion of the fall semester, student teaching portfolios. Candidates must be able to begin teaching according to the school calendar of the Addison Central School District.

In your application materials please address how your teaching, scholarship, mentor ship and/or community service might support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Through Interfolio submit: a letter of application addressed to the search committee chair, Jonathan Miller-Lane; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate school transcripts; a statement of your teaching and educational philosophy; and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability. More information is available at http://apptrkr.com/1314271. Review of completed applications will begin immediately; all dossiers must be completed by December 3, 2018. Questions may be sent to Program Director of Education Studies, Jonathan Miller-Lane at jmillerl@middlebury.edu (Please cc: Education Studies Program Coordinator, Trish Dougherty at pdougher@middlebury.edu) Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information on our background check policy can be found here: http://go.middlebury.edu/backgroundchecks..

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Assistant Animal Care Technician Middlebury College seeks an Assistant Animal Care Technician to be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of vertebrate and invertebrate animals used in teaching and research. This position will carry out the day-to-day functions of the animal facility in accordance with established standard operating procedures under only moderate supervision. The technician must understand and follow all applicable operating procedures, recognize commons signs of clinical illness in animals, observe and ensure proper environmental conditions, and report any deviations in approved experimental protocol conditions.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Training on animal care regulations, practices, and procedures is required.

AALAS ALAT certified or eligible preferred, must have an affinity for animals and respect for their welfare, and effective written and oral communication skills. To view the complete job description and apply online, visit http://apptrkr.com/1317199 Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs.

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VETERINARY CLIENT CARE LIAISON FULL TIME POSITION Green Mountain Animal Hospital in South Burlington is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented, enthusiastic individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate would have a positive attitude, enjoy working with people and pets, and have strong communication skills. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: scheduling appointments, welcoming clients and patients, processing financial transactions, answering multi-line phone system, as well as maintaining computerized medical records. Previous experience working in a customer service setting required.

Experience working with animals, particularly in a veterinary setting, highly preferred. Applicant must be able to work Saturdays and be flexible with a variable schedule. This is a full time position with excellent benefits including health care, pet care discount, retirement plan, as well as paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Qualified candidates can email their cover letter and resume to the Practice Manager, Cara, at ctatrogmah@gmail.com.

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Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on selfdetermination values and employee and consumer satisfaction.

Managing Director of Community Development

Direct Support Professional

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), located in Burlington VT, is seeking a Managing Director of Community Development to be responsible for the direction, management, and oversight of VHFA’s Community Development department. In collaboration with Executive Management, this position provides leadership in the development and implementation of the strategic goals and objectives of the Agency, develops and implements successful business plans for each program area of responsibility, monitors program risks and provides Agency-wide leadership.

Work one on one with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism and make a difference in the lives of others. Starting wage is $14.35 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefit package. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or for those looking to continue their work in this field. Send your cover letter and application to: Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.

Key activities include: business development for multifamily loan, construction and tax credit programs; maximizing the return on capital resources for VHFA’s Community Development and Rental Housing initiatives; acting as a policy adviser to the Executive Director and state partners; facilitating the exchange of information among VHFA staff, management, Board, and other housing partners; and coordinating specific strategic planning efforts.

Shared Living Provider

Provide residential supports to an individual with an intellectual disability in your home, or in theirs. A generous stipend, paid time off (respite), comprehensive training & supports are available. We are currently offering a variety of opportunities. For more information contact: Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118.

The candidate must have knowledge of public finance programs and housing policies, a college degree (master’s degree preferred) and five years’ experience within the affordable housing and/ or public finance arenas. The ideal candidate would have five years’ management experience and knowledge of or experience working in Vermont. Familiarity with the state’s housing leaders and lenders, policies and systems, as well as strong negotiation skills, is desirable.

Home Provider

Provide a home to an individual moving out of a nursing home and into a home setting. A generous stipend, day supports, training and ongoing support is provided. There are a variety of situations available, we may have the perfect match for you and your home. For more information contact Marie Greeno, mgreeno@ccs-vt.org or 802.655.0511 x 109.

Candidates must demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fluid environment. VHFA has a strong cohesive team environment and is looking for an individual who desires to lead that team in pursuit of their mission. This position requires some travel inside and outside of Vermont and dependable personal transportation. A desire to help the Agency fulfill its mission and vision through excellence and innovation are paramount. Named a “Best Small/Medium Place to Work in Vermont” in 2016, 2017 and 2018, VHFA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. This posting and a summary of benefits is available at www.vhfa.org/careers. Please send cover letter, resume and references to HR@vhfa.org by 4:00 pm, Friday, November 9, 2018. Position will be open until filled.

Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Ave, Suite 1 Colchester, VT 05446 (802) 655-0511

VHFA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. We highly encourage women, persons with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Building a community where everybody participates and everybody belongs.

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Vice President of Tourism & Marketing We are seeking a dynamic professional to lead our work to make Burlington, and Vermont, the destination of choice for visitors. The ideal candidate has a passion for Vermont, loves building and sustaining successful marketing campaigns, and is looking for an opportunity to bring their passion to their work. 5-10 years’ experience in a related field plus previous experience leading marketing and sales teams is desired. To view the full job description, visit www.vermont.org/chamber/job/vptourism. To apply, e-mail a cover letter & resumé to vermont@vermont.org with the subject line: Vice President of Tourism & Marketing.

LCRCC PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY OR GENETICS.

Assistant to the Registrar for Data Entry, Photography, and Rights and Reproduction Middlebury College seeks an Assistant to the Registrar to oversee the expansion of the Museum of Art’s digital image collection, as well as the documentation, preservation, access, and distribution of this collection. The Assistant to the Registrar will coordinate photography of the Museum’s art collection and manage the development of digital art images including rights management and copyright compliance.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. The ideal candidate will have art handling and photography experience, an understanding of rights management and copyright compliance according to professional standards and best practices, and have experience with digital asset management systems, TMS, and Photoshop. To view the complete job description and apply online, visit http://apptrkr.com/1318337.

Middlebury College employees enjoy a high quality of life with excellent compensation; competitive health, dental, retirement, and vision benefits; and educational assistance programs.

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DO WHAT MATTERS Join the creative and dedicated team at the Committee on Temporary Shelter! COTS, a nonprofit recognized nationally as a model for innovative programs, provides emergency shelter, services, and housing for those who are without homes or who are at risk of homelessness. Bring the best of you to the best of social missions.

FAMILY SHELTER AWAKE OVERNIGHT STAFF COTS is seeking candidates for an awake overnight staff position to maintain safety and supervision at its Family Shelter. Families rely on our staff to maintain a safe and healthy living environment. Ideal candidates include professionals with passion and commitment to serve economically vulnerable families and a desire to grow their skills in direct service.

Bachelor’s in Social Work or commensurate experience working in homeless direct service preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which skills needed have been acquired. Strong communication and crisis management skills, attention to detail, and commitment to serving vulnerable populations. Experience working with Excel and Word preferred, databases a plus.

Must be available for 2-3 awake overnight shifts weekly (10pm to 8am). Additional weekend daytime shifts also available.

This position is full-time (30-40 hrs/week) with benefits, paid leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@cotsonline.org. COTS is an EOE.

COTS PO Box 1616 Burlington, VT 05402 www.cotsonline.org

Green Mountain Access, a subsidiary of Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom, a Vermont based telecommunications solutions provider, is seeking a qualified individual to join our staff in Hinesburg, Vermont:

INTERNET SUPPORT ASSOCIATE Responsibilities include providing high-quality moderately complex technical support to Green Mountain Access customers, supporting all broadband transactions, which include service orders, general service, and technical support questions via telephone, live chat, mail, and office contacts. Also responsible for reconciling concerns regarding customer accounts and/or documentation of broadband service related troubles, as well as the sale of appropriate products and services. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a minimum of three years’ “help desk” and technical support experience, possessing a solid understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures associated with information technology technical support. Additionally, advanced internet skills and knowledge regarding e-mail, web hosting, broadband and wireless connectivity required along with advanced knowledge of a variety of broadband platforms including fiber-to-the-premise, ADSL, and VDSL. Sophisticated knowledge of both hardware and software applications is desirable, including knowledge of a variety of mobile, wireless, and streaming devices and their corresponding operating systems (i.e. iPhones, Android devices, iPads, tablets, Roku, Chromecast, sling devices, etc.). Additionally, strong interpersonal skills necessary to maintain productive relationships with customers in resolving service questions and marketing new services is also required. EOE. Please submit letter of interest, resume, and application to the address below.

No telephone calls please. Job applications can be found on our website: www.wcvt.com under “Company.”

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DIRECTOR- COMMUNITY & EMPLOYMENT ($2000 SIGN-ON BONUS) The Community Care Network is seeking a dynamic leader to provide program oversight and management, and assure the highest quality employment, community, and post-secondary supports are provided to individuals with developmental disabilities in Rutland County. Qualified candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, critical thinking, and experience building collaborative partnerships.

Candidate should be committed to innovation and able to implement complex initiatives. Bachelor’s degree preferred with minimum of 4 years’ experience in supported employment/community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities; other relevant experience in employment and community partnerships will be considered. Three years’ supervisory or management experience required.

Medical, dental, vision. Generous leave time, company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, EAP and wellness offerings. 401K with company match. Reduced tuition program for employees and their families, tuition reimbursement and more! Apply online: rmhsccn.e3applicants.com.

We offer competitive salaries, an innovative and supportive work environment, and the opportunity to grow, all while making a difference.

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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.

This opening and others are updated daily.

Boiler Technician - Physical Plant Department - #S1755PO Be part of this dynamic maintenance team that supports the University of Vermont’s mission! Excellent benefits and generous time off.

The Physical Plant Department of UVM is hiring a Boiler Technician to perform skilled plumbing and heating repairs, maintenance, emergency service and installation.

Minimum qualifications: High School diploma, Master Plumbing license and two years of experience with license in construction plumbing/heating system installation and maintenance required. Natural Gas Installer Certification or ability to obtain within six months required. VT Oil Burner Installer Certification or ability to obtain within one year 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/ For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com; Job Hotline #802-656-2248; telephone #802-656-3494. Applicants must apply for position electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily.

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The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

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The position offers the qualified candidate a positive work environment, good benefits, and opportunity for professional growth in a beautiful, bucolic setting.

A bachelor’s degree and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required, and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP is a plus.

Salary: $40-60K commensurate with experience.

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Driven by Design?

We are too.

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Is hiring a

For a complete job description:

VSA Vermont seeks a part-time (28 hours/week) Development and Communications Assistant to support its fundraising and management team. This individual will manage the donor database, assist with mailings, and work with the Executive Director to coordinate marketing efforts. The position is perfect for someone looking to build skills while learning about best practices in nonprofit management in a collaborative and fun environment. The ideal candidate will have great written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a working knowledge of both Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Applicants should have a passion for the mission of VSA Vermont and an interest in the arts, diversity awareness, and disability inclusion.

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to help create a vibrant presence for the Town of Waterbury during its upcoming Main Street reconstruction project.

products in Vermont — Hubbardton Forge.

Put your digital expertise to work as a member of our creative marketing team.

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR Tri-Valley Transit, DBA Stagecoach Transportation Services, is seeking a highly motivated leader to be the Regional Director for its community transportation operations. Based in Randolph, Vermont, Stagecoach services Orange and Northern Windsor Counties. The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive and dynamic self-starter with a passion for mission-based work and community building.

The Regional Director reports to the Executive Director and will supervise multiple department heads. Overall responsibility includes: • • • • • • •

We are a fast-paced, nimble agency with a focus on strategic thinking.

And, we’re growing!

Two new positions:

Site-based operations Budget management Maintenance Programs Community relations Safety Facilities management

The Regional Director position requires superior interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to think strategically and a strong attention to detail. Candidates should have at least five (5) years in the field of management and a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Transit experience is a plus but not required.

Digital Content Specialist Digital Media Specialist

STSI highly values leaders who can be both team players and work well independently. Excellent benefits including: health insurance, short-term disability, retirement plan, PTO and paid holidays.

This is a 40 plus hour/week position with occasional early morning/night/weekend meetings.

Position requires 24/7 availability in emergency situations. Salary commensurate with experience.

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Selected candidate must pass required background checks and Drug/Alcohol testing.

Confidentiality is a must. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Director via email to: gina@trivalleytransit.org No phone calls, please TVT/STSI is an AA/EO Employer www.trivalleytransit.org

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