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Is it OK for the majority leader of the Vermont House of Representatives to take a “community relations” job with the state’s dominant power company? A company that just two months ago fought tooth and nail to kill a House bill that would have forced it to return $21 million to ratepayers? That’s the question after Rep. LUCY LERICHE (D-Hardwick) confirmed last week that she’s become the latest political figure to go on the payroll at Green Mountain Power, the state’s largest electric utility. Leriche announced weeks earlier that she wouldn’t seek reelection this fall, but she remains House majority leader until January. In her new role at GMP, Leriche will work with local and state officials to coordinate the company’s construction of the controversial Kingdom Community Wind project in Lowell. While Common Cause Vermont executive director WALLY ROBERTS and former Republican minority leader PATTI KOMLINE (R-Dorset) have questioned whether it’s appropriate for Leriche to sign on with GMP, the Hardwick Dem says there’s no conflict of interest. “We have a citizen legislature here. So how do you really separate that? Do you say to a legislator, ‘You have to give up your job’?” Leriche asks. “I can see how people would feel that way in big states with campaigns that cost millions of dollars and have full-time legislatures — places that are corrupt — but, I mean, this is Vermont. This is a small place. Everyone uses their connections to get jobs.”

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— and their parasites — routinely bed down for the night. “A dog is the most efficient way to check for bed bugs,” Reagan argues. “In my opinion, it paints the clearest picture of where they are.” As Reagan explains, bed bugs today have largely evolved a resistance to chemical pesticides. As a consequence, about the only way to kill them is to heat a room above 130 degrees. But to do so cost

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ot bed bugs? If so, Buster the beagle could be your new best friend. The 4-year-old pooch is a trained bed-bug-sniffing hound with Vermont Bed Bug Dog of Burlington. For a modest fee, Buster and his handler, Padraic “Paddy” Reagan, will visit your home or business in search of the tiny bloodsuckers and their larvae. You could say that Buster and Reagan are a match made in hell. A few years ago, Reagan and his girlfriend, Jennifer Martin, had a devil of a time getting rid of the bed bugs that had infested their public-housing apartment in Burlington. Although the Burlington Housing Authority bombed their apartment with chemical pesticides, when the couple returned, the bed Bugs were still alive and nipping. Frustrated and itchy, Reagan and Martin eventually had to toss out most of their furniture and personal belongings. It wasn’t until they hired a pair of bed-bug-sniffing dogs from Connecticut to pinpoint the trouble spots that they were able to fully eradicate the problem. “The dogs ended up being our best friends through the whole thing,” Reagan recalls. “They really clarified the situation for us.” Reagan was so impressed with the bug hounds that he decided to invest in one himself. In November 2010 he adopted Buster, who had already been trained by J&K Canine Academy in High Springs, Fla. Reagan launched his business soon thereafter. Business has been booming ever since, he reports, especially as bed bugs have crept their way back into social prominence, infesting even some of the toniest five-star hotels around the country. Today, about half of Reagan’s work is in summer camps, hotels, school dormitories and other places where transients

honed? He keeps a colony of bed bugs at home, which he uses to train the dog. On a recent weekday morning, the team was inside the Monkey House bar in Winooski, where Reagan works part time. He had stashed several sealed vials there for Buster to find. After a command of “Find your Bs!,” the eager beagle got to work, circling the room clockwise and sticking his sensitive sniffer under chairs, tables and couch pillows — even electrical fixtures. At one sofa, Buster stopped and scratched eagerly. He discovered the first of several vials and was immediately rewarded with food.

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STATE of THEarts A Vermont Author Lays Out the Rules, and Rewards, of Animal Rehabilitation B Y PA MELA P O LST ON

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nyone who has ever wanted to take a slingshot to the annoying squirrels in their backyard should read The Squirrel Diaries ﬁ rst. Monkton-based author ASTRID HELENA NICOLAY might persuade you to see the f urry Rodentia di° erently. She plainly states her basic conviction right up f ront, in the pref ace of her recently released book: “I believe we need to care about all the creatures that live alongside us on the planet.” Squirrels included. Even if they dig up your garden and potted plants burying food, eat the precious fruit o° your tree, and leave a trail of nutshells on the deck for you to sweep up. Nicolay, 52, was raised in a f amily that moved around a lot. According to her brief autobiography, she has lived in Sweden, six countries in Central and South America, and the U.S., “because of my dad’s plastics manufacturing business and his stint in the diplomatic corps as Swedish consul.” As a consequence, Nicolay grew up a girl more comf ortable with animals than people, to whom she constantly had to say good-bye. When her high school classmates were job-shadowing professionals in high-paying careers, she notes, Nicolay got a gig shoveling manure at a zoo and making meals for a bear cub. At home, “There simply wasn’t a time when we weren’t busy taking care of animals,” she writes, adding, “There is no sense of purpose as clear and rewarding as putting f ood inside a hungry baby bird’s mouth.” It was years later, af ter Nicolay had relocated to Vermont, that she stopped trying to rescue any and all animals and began to f ocus exclusively on squirrels — “so when f eeding time comes around you are not struggling to make 10 di° erent menus or formula

mixtures,” she writes. Who knew each species has different nutritional needs? Why the reportedly wretched smell of opossum poop did not turn Nicolay toward more sanitary pastimes is anyone’s guess, but instead she became an o˛ cial wildlife rehabilitator. And, yes, there is an application process, a fee and o˛ cial rules and standards; hell, you even need liability insurance. Nicolay includes a chapter near the end of the book that explains the procedure, but not without fi rst issuing a number of caveats about how challenging, heartbreaking and even dangerous it can be. “At certain times of the year, it is a 24/7 job,” she warns. “It gets tough when you also have a paying job (hers is a part-time sales position at NPI, a voice and data computer managed services provider in South Burlington), have to fi x family dinners, help kids with homework, and pay your mother regular visits. Think about how it will a° ect your life — because it will.” Throughout The Squirrel Diaries , Nicolay does her best to scare dilettantes away. Rescuing sick, injured and/or abandoned wild animals is serious business and, no matter how cute they can be, wild means wild; saving does not mean taming. And the author provides a two-and-a-half -page list of potential squirrel a˝ ictions — bacteria, parasites and viruses — to watch out for. Some of which can pass to humans. Yikes. Oh, and then there’s the expense: “I spend anywhere f rom $7,500 to $10,000 per year for about one hundred animals, an average of about $90 per animal in food, formulas, feeding implements, medications, vet visits, fi rst-aid supplies and cages,” Nicolay writes. “This money comes out of my own pocket as rehabilitators are not reimbursed by the state of Vermont.”

ANIMALS Rehabilitating wild animals, in other words, is not for weenies. But f or those whose compassion and selﬂ essness outweighs their common sense, the book holds plenty of practical advice about becoming an o˛ cial rehabilitator. And Nicolay deftly balances cautionary tales with amusing anecdotes about the adorable critters she’s saved over the years. Or not. “The average success rate,” she points out, “is less than 50 percent.” Many of the stories are poignant, yet Nicolay veers f rom sentimentalism, somehow remaining clear-eyed despite her obvious love f or wildlif e and her of tenf unny descriptions of animal behavior. Her writing style is conversational and imminently readable — The Squirrel Diaries is enjoyable even if you, um, don’t care f or squirrels or anything else that requires nighttime f eedings, draws blood anywhere on your person or pees on your shirt.

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radf ord, Vt.’s small, independent newspaper, the Journal Opinion, has been published weekly since the end of the Civil War. One reason f or its longevity may be that it brings news to readers in the Connecticut River area that’s relevant to their lives. One recent f ront page reported on a “wayward” selectboard member with attendance issues, a 10-year e° ort to bring broadband internet connection to the region and a rise in local speeding complaints. Those concerns demonstrate the pace of life summed up in Voices in the Hills: Collected Ramblings from a Rural Life, a collection of editorial columns

written for the Journal Opinion by NESSA FLAX. For more than 10 years beginning in 1995, the Ryegate Corner resident wrote 500 words a week about lif e in northeastern Vermont under the title “Rambling Refl ections.” The book assembles 126 of these ruminations under one paperback cover, complete with usef ul fl aps f or keeping one’s place. Light and entertaining, Voices in the Hills combines moving personal refl ections with paeans to Vermont’s natural beauty and small-town ways. Flax grew up in Virginia and Calif ornia in mostly urban and suburban environments, so other fl atlanders in particular will enjoy comparing notes with her on how the North Country

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di° ers from the rest of the country. For example, like many newcomers, Flax puzzles over how rarely locals can be enticed to come in f or tea. Entering someone’s home is an “intrusion,” she says in “Real Vermonters Don’t Sit Down.” They pref er to stand in doorways and chat. But not f ront doors; those f ormal entryways of ten “hover” on the f ront of houses over nonexistent steps, Flax notes. As she recounts in “Front-Door Phenomenon,” Vermonters appreciate the ﬁ nished look a f ront door gives a house, but sometimes consider actually building steps to it a waste of time and resources: It’s the mudroom entrance that actually gets used. Flax’s tributes to Vermont’s natural

beauty can be saccharine; she admits to being “a hopelessly sentimental sap,” for whom “beauty often moves to tears.” But she also observes that some aspects of North Country life, such as fall colors, really are inspiring every time. “Unlike winter weather discussions,f oliage

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And again, why squirrels? According to Nicolay, they are charming and hilarious. Never mind the vast dangers in the normal life of a squirrel, they really like to have fun: On a damp and muggy day in August, I looked out the kitchen window and saw a juvenile squirrel lay on his back and play with a branch. He rolled sideways and leapt up and down. He somersaulted and then leapt frog style — boing, boing, boing. He scurried up a tree and back down. He chased his tail, and then aborted a climb by changing directions in a millisecond. He dug a hole in the dirt, zigzagged around, and started to dig another hole. Then he leapt straight up in the air, hung upside down on a low branch, and stretched his arms to the ground… Over the next few weeks, in the mornings whenever I looked out the window he would be ‘happy feeting’ away. It was dizzying to watch. Squirrels are such party animals, in fact, that rehabilitators had better not be dull types; their charges might literally die of boredom. Nicolay notes that “a mentally and physically stimulating environment is vital to their rehabilitation success. Otherwise, squirrels can become destructive, depressed and neurotic.” Nicolay tells such squirrel stories throughout the book, and nearly a third of her short chapters detail particularly

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and receives a litany of complaints from the man about feeling old. Only then does Flax reveal to readers that he is 84. Voices in the Hills tends toward a certain familiar portrayal of Vermont: a land of homegrown wisdom, rugged locals and green hills that are best left unchanged by all but the seasons. In his blurb for the book, Sen. BERNIE SANDERS writes that Flax captures “what our values are, and why we love our state.” It’s a perspective that, like fall foliage, continues to enchant no matter how familiar.

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critiques don’t compare past with present,” she writes in “Leaf Liturgy.” “Natives will say, ‘There’s never been a winter like the one of…,’ but I’ve never heard anyone insist that one long-past fall puts all others to shame.” Fall, she concludes, “enchant[s] people into pure appreciation of the present.” Flax often draws from fiction’s toolbox for her witty anecdotes about North Country folk — many of them old-timers who bring to mind characters portrayed by filmmaker JOHN O’BRIEN in Nosey Parker and Man With a Plan, or by short-fiction writer BILL SCHUBART in The Lamoille Stories. “The Garbage Man” is her ode to Walter Wilcox, the man who picks up her trash “in rain, sleet, hail, snow or heat.” Flax quips, “There are few things in life as reliable as Walter. The sun rises and sets each day, and on Wednesday Walter picks up our garbage.” When he doesn’t appear one day, she calls

memorable critters that have passed through her life. Her beloved Eddy, with a probable thyroid defect, was a veritable pet. Hypothyroid squirrels cannot make it in the wild, she notes, and likely will live only a couple of years in captivity — and then only with devoted care and special feeding. Nicolay stresses that rehabilitators are not allowed, by law, to keep “unreleasable” wild animals. For

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When Winooski cheerleaders and arts advocates Ric Kasini KadouR and Jodi haRRington joined forces last year to transform five long-vacant storefronts on the traffic circle into contemporary art galleries, they awakened an art beast in the Onion City — and it was all the more tragic when those storefronts (with the exception of the WinoosKi Welcome centeR) emptied out again at the end of the summer. Well, Winooski has popped again! The five galleries that Sculpture by Angelo Arnold make up this year’s district opened at a lively reception last week. The über-cool, Montréal-based drawing collective En Masse got the party started last Friday in the Front Porch Forum Gallery. Four illustrators hauled in buckets of black paint and spent the opening reception — and the next few days — painting street-art-style imagery all over a 4-foot cube, which is now suspended from the gallery ceiling. Around them hang the haunting paintings of maRc aWodey and dreamlike drawings of tree houses growing out of a girl’s hair by goWRi savooR. And then there’s Phil Whitman, a Barre artist with an obsession: the outcropping of boulders known as Devil’s Den on the Gettysburg battlefield. He scours the internet for photos of tourists posing — often in exactly the same stance — under the suspended boulders. Then Whitman re-creates the photos in paint, making one simple, and hilarious, change: He removes the tourists’ clothes. A few doors down at the Opportunities Credit Union Gallery, amy Rahn curated an exhibit called “Open House,” in which she explores how we distinguish between house and home. Front and center is the work of angelo aRnold, who takes apart and reassembles furniture, creating floral-upholstered chairs that look as though they would chew up anyone who dared to sit in them. maRy ZomPetti’s photographic series — one exploring the interior of her Burlington home and the other of her hotel room during a visit to Iceland — are hung side by side. Both are characterized by rumpled blankets and sheets and bright morning light, raising the question, what makes one home and the other not? Take a seat on a real couch arranged in front of two TV screens to watch the simultaneously laugh-out-loud funny and poignant video installations of Kate BRandt. In one, a man clumsily attempts to carry a woman over the threshold into their house. He keeps dropping her, so she tries to lift his hulking body over her own — to no avail. In the other video, the same man stands behind the woman as she cooks, his hands on hers as she mixes ingredients and reaches for measuring cups. Head around the corner to the Energy Co-op of Vermont Gallery and the first thing you’ll notice is the smell: distinctly hamster cage. Likely responsible is RiKi moss’ “The Paper Forest,” an installation and sound-art piece made of pressed abaca-paper sculptures. Some pieces look like petrified trees, others like the sun-shriveled carcasses of small animals. Other environmentally minded artwork, by Janet van Fleet, cami davis, Janet FRedeRicKs, emiKo saWaRagi gilBeRt and linda e. Jones, is seamlessly arranged around it. Finally, up in the Winooski Welcome Center and Preci Gallery, which has been showing art regularly since December, you’ll find “Hello From Vermont,” a group show featuring the work of 29 more artists. Should be enough to keep art lovers busy through the Pop-Up Gallery District’s last day, August 4. mE GAN JAm E S

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Feedback « p.7 based upon population density. Kind of like Tweedledee and Tweedledum. There is effectively no balance. Think where our U.S. Congressional stance would be if the U.S. were similarly proportioned. So here we have Essex County represented by a senator who lives in Orleans County, and Grand Isle County represented by a senator who lives in Chittenden County. And six senators in Chittenden County. What kind of madness is that?! Should we the people of Vermont revolt against such insanity, we could create a Senate that has two senators from each of the 14 counties, and maybe someday the Northeast Kingdom and other lightly populated areas could get an equal voice. Chances of that happening are zero. Or are they? Dick Strifert

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I respond to [Poli Psy: “Put the ‘Sex’ Back in ‘Homosexual,’” June 20] as an out-and-proud queer who lives in rural Vermont, where my partner and I get “looks” every time I walk out the door — and those looks vary considerably from curiosity to hatred. Why do I live in Vermont? Well, sometimes I wonder. I love its beauty, but Vermont isn’t so liberal, folks. I am not sure why a heterosexual woman who doesn’t mention until well into the article that she identifies as such, and who obviously knows little of the intricacies of being queer, is writing this article. I got excited to see a photo of a rainbow flag in the paper, but when I read the article, I nodded to myself and said, Yup, another hetero Vermonter pretending to understand the queer Vermont experience. She got it all wrong. Sex is a part of all intimate partnerships, in some way. The author has no idea just how powerful it is to have the president change his mind about gay marriage, watch “don’t ask, don’t tell” be repealed or hear any other mention of queerness in the news. She also doesn’t know how it feels to walk around queer in Vermont. for years, Pride has not been well attended, and first friday at Higher Ground has become a hetero, not-sowelcome-to-queers event. Slowly some queer events are emerging — organized by brave people, thank you. There is no sex in the Pride event because even holding hands in downtown Burlington is a painful experience, let alone a quick kiss. Being queer is not all about sex, contrary to popular belief. Please don’t pretend you understand our experience, which varies in as many ways as there are queer people. Next time the paper talks about something queer, have someone queer write it. I am not ashamed of my hers-and-hers kayaks on the top of my Subaru, and I am not going to attend Pride to display my sex to anyone. I will attend to enjoy one event of the year where I can be in my community.

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I am so happy to have read the “Party on the Trails” piece in last week’s issue. Pierre Couture of the Millstone Trails Association worked magic in the woods of Barre Town Saturday. A combination of the area’s beauty, perfect weather, skilled performers and artists, blazing starlight, and a huge effort provided attendees a sense of wonder and peace. The ROCKfIRE experience that night began with the lighting of bonfires and pipers marching into the field, lead by torchlight. We followed them to the beginning of a trail where they formed two columns. Passing between the columns and that ancient sound felt like being launched into the starry skies. The trail was lined with thousands of candles — candles in rock crannies and bonfires along the way provided naturally perfect illumination for the walk. Stops along the way for gazing into the depths of a quarry at night, dancing to a fiddler’s music, viewing quality art installations, the eerie sounds of a fire organ, even opera through the trees. Wow, multisensory bliss! All this ended with sending a fire-lit paper lantern floating into the heavens. We returned home very happy to have

been a part of this festival. I hope it becomes a yearly fundraiser for such a worthy association. Thank you to all the people and the incredible effort made to pull this off so skillfully. The people of Barre Town must be very proud.

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epends on your idea of promiscuity. If you merely mean that people in their carefree twenties have more sex partners and for that matter more sex (i.e., any) than they do after acquiring spouses and mortgages, the answer is: Of course, what else would you expect? On the other hand, perhaps your comrade (and please tell me you guys aren’t actual Bolsheviks) has been browsing in the Oxford English Dictionary, which defines promiscuous as “undiscriminating in sexual relations … characterized by frequent changes of sexual partner.” In short, he thinks the question isn’t whether college students get laid somewhat more often than their elders, but whether they’ll screw anything with a pulse. Generally speaking, the answer seems to be no, but with an asterisk, which I’ll explain anon.

Let’s look at the general population aged 20 to 24, whose sexual habits have been studied with great devotion by the Centers for Disease Control. Within this group, 12 percent of women have never had opposite-sex sexual contact; 5 percent have, but not in the last year; 58 percent have had one sexual partner in that time; 14 percent have had two; and 10 percent have had three or more. Men’s responses break down similarly, which is surprising given the male propensity to lie: 14 percent have never had heterosexual sex; 6 percent have,

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but not recently; 50 percent have had one partner in the last year; 12 percent have had two; and 16 percent have had three or more. Other interesting tidbits for your voyeuristic pleasure: Nearly one in three women have had anal sex and one in six a same-sex encounter by the time they’re 24. Men report about the same number in the hetero anal-sex department, but far fewer acknowledge same-sex experiences — just 6 percent. Conclusion No. 1: Even as kids, most of us lead sedate sexual lives, with only a minority getting a lot of action. Hardly the impression you get from our salivating media, which leads

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us to conclusion No. 2: Sex — at least of the rambunctious variety prized by the tabloids — is largely a spectator sport. But you asked about college students. Turning to this subset we find the following: • The 2008 National College Health Assessment found 13 percent of women and 18 percent of men reported having three or more sexual partners, same- or opposite-sex, in the previous year, numbers in line with the CDC’s general-population figures above. However, only 24 percent of male and 19 percent of female college students had had anal sex, rates significantly lower than the CDC found. What does this tell us? Beats me. • Going way back, the New England Journal of Medicine tracked the sexual lives of women students from 1975 to 1989 and found the number who’d had one or fewer sexual partners in the previous year ranged from 58 to 63 percent, showing little change over time. But partner quantity increased significantly — the number of college women who’d had only one sexual partner decreased by half, while the number who’d had two to five partners increased by 29 percent. • A 2004 University of Pennsylvania study of a mostly collegiate crowd found men on average had had a little more than four

partners of either sex, while women had fewer than three, about the same numbers as in the general population. Given these unimpressive numbers, one may ask whence comes the belief that college life is a nonstop orgy. Hollywood surely bears much of the blame, but another factor may be the collegiate phenomenon known as a hookup — a casual, shortterm sexual encounter not necessarily ending in intercourse, which has replaced that obsolete ritual the date. A survey of 555 northeastern college students found 78 percent had had at least one hookup, although only 30 percent had had a hookup leading to intercourse. One in seven hooker-uppers had to rely on the recollections of their friends to piece together the events leading up to whatever it was they’d gotten into, one in six felt pressured to go through with it, and less than one in eight had a hookup evolve into a long-term relationship. Another study of 382 college students found 37 percent had most recently hooked up for sex with a stranger or someone they hardly knew, and one in five was cheating on a current partner. So promiscuity-wise, we relics can take comfort in knowing that while college students may not be outdoing us in terms of quantity, what sex they do have, by and large, is just as cheap.

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leaving Marcy in the cab with me. Leaning over the front seat, she whispered in a husky voice, suggestive of conspiracy, “You want to know something?” “You bet I do,” I replied. “I think Trav is still carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend.” “What is he, nuts?” I said, getting into the drama. “You seem like a real doll. Does the man not appreciate what he has with you? I’m gonna have to have a talk

Marcy kept declaring how Much she loved Me.

EvEn though this was a typical casE of drunkEn lovE, it still was nicE to hEar. not to show it, if only to maintain that loving feeling. At some point, a savvy young man learns that a woman’s romantic receptivity can be a tenuous thing, easily squandered. So it’s best not to say stupid stuff. He said to me, “Sir, could you take us back to, let’s see … Mr. Mike’s? I guess that’s the last place we were at.” “Sure, no problem,” I replied and spun the cab around to head back down the Main Street hill. I pulled in front of Mr. Mike’s and the two of them went inside. They returned in a couple of minutes, empty-handed. Travis said, “OK, maybe now let’s check Rí Rá’s. We were hanging out there for quite a while.” I parked at the Sweetwaters corner on College and Church — the closest waiting location for Rí Rá — and Travis gallantly went solo on the purse rescue mission,

with the boy when he gets back in here. Dude needs a reality check.” “Oh, you definitely have to do that!” Marcy exclaimed. “You are awesome. I love you!” As I sat there reveling in my awesomeness, and how great it is to be admired by an attractive woman, Travis returned triumphant, purse in hand. Taking his seat next to Marcy, he said, “Somebody found it in the ladies room. Thank goodness, right?” Luckily, Marcy had already forgotten about the fidelity lecture I was supposed to deliver to Travis, because, frankly, that was never going to happen. As we started back to their motel — take two — Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” came on the oldies radio station. “Hey, guys,” I said. “You know what’s the funnest thing in the whole world? In this song, right? Every time Elton sings,

‘Philadelphia freedom,’ we all sing instead, ‘Philadelphia Cream Cheese.’ Got it?” “Yeah, that’s cool,” Travis said. “Let’s do it.” “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!” said the birthday girl. Elton sang, “Shine a light, won’t you shine a light,” and the three of us belted out, “Philadelphia Cream Cheese, I loooove you … yes I do!” We continued along to the end of the tune — singing our hearts out, a paean to Philadelphia Cream Cheese. By the end, we were all laughing uproariously. “You know what?” I said, doing my best to keep the cab on the road. “Isn’t it the small things that make life worth living?” “Amen, brother,” Travis agreed. Meanwhile, Marcy kept declaring how much she loved me. Even though this was a typical case of drunken love, it still was nice to hear. Finally, as we pulled up to Motel 6, she asked, “Just how old are you, anyway?” “How old am I? Old enough to be your grandfather, honey.” “Get out of here,” she scoffed. “I mean, seriously.” “OK, I am 93 years old. I just take really good care of myself.” “Well, you sure do, Mr. Cabbie, ’cause you still got it going on.” Chuckling, I said, “I accept that, Marcy, and on behalf of old dudes everywhere, I thank you.” m “hackie” is a twice-weekly column that can also be read on sevendaysvt.com.

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“My dad won’t sell them, so usually we just give them away,” says Patti. “He wants to make sure whoever gets them can take care of them. It doesn’t mean that much to him to get money for them. It’s more important that they have a decent place to go.” It’s clear Harvey loves his horses. “Oh, yeah,” says his daughter with a smile. “For racehorses, these are pretty spoiled.” Seven Days caught up with Jim Harvey on the track with his horses to talk training regimen, prize money and the competitive spirit.

they go f or speed, and you work them down, down, down. The younger horses are down to about 2:20. But to do any good in Saratoga, you have to race under two minutes. These horses, when they get there, will be entry-level horses. And then, if they’re any good, they’ll work their way up the ladder. What about the other one? JH: [Kelly’s Noah] is in the very top level. His best winning time is about 1:51. The best track record ever at Saratoga is 1:50. So he’s been pretty close.

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n a recent morning, Jim Harvey steps out of the barn at his Duxbury f arm, which his family has owned and operated for the last 100 years — fi rst as a dairy farm and now as a training ground f or standardbred racehorses. It’s 8:30 a.m. and the mercury is already edging toward 90 degrees. Harvey’s 6-year-old gelding, Kelly’s Noah — who’s already won $368,093 and was named Horse of the Year at Saratoga Casino and Raceway in 2010 — is cooling o° in the barn. His younger two horses, Mountain Rock and Mountain Star, are headed to his track for their morning jog. Harvey’s land, which abuts the Winooski River about three miles f rom the Bolton Falls gorge, was badly fl ooded when Tropical Storm Irene tore through the region last summer. He spent a portion of the last year rebuilding the part of his racing track that was destroyed. Now 81, Harvey has been training standardbreds to race in Saratoga and Montréal since 1968. Before that, he was a dairy farmer. And until 1993, he also delivered mail for the U.S. Postal Service. On his f arm, Harvey and his wife raised eight children, two of whom are helping out with the horses this morning. While daughters Ann and Patti Harvey drive the horses around the track, Harvey describes the two animals as if he were referring to his chil- Jim Harvey dren. Mountain Rock, or “Moose,” is enormous — about 17 hands tall — but a bit uncoordinated. He’s a “big baby,” Harvey says with a° ection. Today Moose is afraid of a large piece of farm equipment parked by the track. Every time he passes it, he rears up his massive head and bugs out his eyes. Mountain Star, or “Socks,” is much smaller and really fast, but he lacks focus, Harvey says. At their young age — both horses are about 3 — it’s too soon to tell if they’ll make the cut as racers. If they don’t, Harvey says, he’ll likely fi nd them homes as saddle horses.

SD: Where did he get that name? JH: The month he was born it rained every day but two. SD: So how much of the prize money do you get if he wins? JH: He’ll race Saturday nightf or a purse of $18,500. And it’s divided ﬁ ve ways. The winner gets half the purse. Last three get hot and dirty. SD: Hot and dirty? JH: [Laughs] They don’t get any money. SD: Is it a bit of a gamble, then, to make a living off of racing horses? JH: It can very well be, but this horse I have up here now has done very well. He was Horse of the Year in 2010. Eleven wins. Last year he had eight. So he’s done really well.

SEVEN DAYS: Did you grow up with horses? JIM HARVEY: My father bought and sold draft horses f rom the time we could walk. But the Second World War put the draf t-horse business out. As soon as the tractors started coming back from the war, there was no more horse business.

SD: How long are most horses’ racing careers? JH: They can race all the way to 14 [years old], but not very many do. That’s a long haul.

SD: So what are the qualities that make a great racehorse? JH: They have to have speed and they’ve got to want to do it. They’ve got to have heart. If they don’t, you’re SD: What’s their training regimen? wasting your time. And then they’ve gotta be deterJH: Today they’ll only jog seven times around, three and mined. This horse up here, if another horse gets near a half miles. Every other day they go counter-clockwise,

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him, he just digs and digs and digs. Unless they’re tougher than he is, he wins. SD: Does a bigger horse have a better chance? JH: Well, he’s got huge strides, but, then again, he might not be so handy doing some things the smaller ones can. SD: How old were these horses when you got them? JH: They were raised here. Their mothers are across the road there. But these are the last two that I’m getting involved in. There’s a three-year process involved. And you can have the best mother and father in the world as far as racehorses are concerned, but with genetics you never know what you’re going to get. You may get a champion, you may get a dud.

SD: How long before you figured it out? JH: When he was at the racetrack, they have a vet there who puts a tiny camera on a tube right up their nose and down their throat, and you could see everything in there. It looked like mayonnaise. The vet said, “I don’t think he’s sick — he has no temperature, no nothing. I think he has allergies.” So we did a blood test, and sure enough.

A lot of the young horses don’t ever mAke it becAuse somebody gets impAtient. It’s lIke sendIng a kId to hIgh school when he should be In the eIghth grade.

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SD: How do you train a horse to win? Is it all J Im HAr VE Y just dependent on its SD: I’m sure this beats natural ability? delivering the mail. JH: The biggest thing is patience. If JH: It wasn’t a bad job, but it was a job: you try to take them where they can’t 54 miles a day, 550 stops, six days a week. go before they’re ready to go there, you I was in Waterbury, Duxbury, off into can ruin them. A lot of the young horses Moretown. It was nine hours a day. We don’t ever make it because somebody used to jog [the horses] at night then. It gets impatient. It’s like sending a kid to was a full day. high school when he should be in the eighth grade. SD: What’s the best part of training racehorses? SD: When a horse wins, do you think JH: Oh, when you develop a nice horse he knows it? like that [gestures to Noah]. And also JH: Yeah. You take a horse that’s not very when you win serious money. Let’s face competitive, and you can see they get it: You don’t do all this for nothing. discouraged. It’s like a kid in a running race. After you get whomped about 10 SD: Do you still get excited or anxious times, you get a little discouraged. before a race? JH: [Pauses] Your whole week is SD: Do racehorses have any kind of wrapped up in a minute and 52 seconds, special diet? and then it’s all over. m

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SD: What do you do if you get a dud? JH: Well, the Amish people buy a lot of them. They’re good saddle horses because they’re well mannered, most of them.

JH: Kelly’s Noah is on a special diet because we found out he has allergies. He’s allergic to wheat and, the worst thing, wool. We used to put wool blankets on him. He kept having respiratory problems.

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othing prepares youf or the shock of a home invasion. Early last summer, I came downstairs to make coffee in the morning and discovered we’d been robbed: On the pantry floor lay a brand-new bag of IAMS with a huge gash in it; the floor was wet, and the water in the cat’s bowl was cloudy. A mass of muddy little footprints led from the scene of the crime out the door. The cat door. My boyfriend, Tim, and I knew exactly what had hit us. The perp was a Procyon lotor or so-called “bandit of the wild,” aka raccoon. This would be the first of many f ree meals Rocky and his relatives enjoyed at our expense between May and September. Like most kid-f ree couples, we spoil our cat, Tito, to a ridiculous degree. He comes in and out of the house as he pleases all year round, through a large-cat/smalldog-size door in the living room wall. He doesn’t wear a collar — a prerequisite for a magnetic cat door — and enjoys access to dry food 24/7, which explains his weight: almost 20 pounds. To a resourcef ul urban raccoon, our cat-coddling pad on Burlington’s Lakeview Terrace may as well have an “all-you-caneat” buffet sign outside. The animal is not just an omnivore — consuming both plants and animals — but an “optivoire,” accord ing to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website, which translates as “opportunistic.” That means raccoons will eat whatever they can find, be it in the wild — grubs, bird eggs, carrion — or in the garbage can. But given the choice, raccoons will pick cat f ood. On every occasion the critters broke into our house, they passed up nuts, cereal and everything else in the pantry to chow down on the chow. Storing the kibble in heavy-duty con tainers didn’t deter them, either. One late night we caught a raccoon leaving with a container of dry food under one arm, like a f ootball. Dinner to go. On the way out, she dropped the container, but not before slashing and puncturing it with her razorsharp claws. Of course, no af ter-midnight snack would be complete without a beverage.

Raccoons live near water because they don’t have saliva glands. They wash their food in water before they eat it, to aid with digestion. Hence the murky water bowl and signature wet paw prints. We tried raccoon spray to ward them off. Closed the pantry door. But looking back on it now, I appreciate the simple logic of a wildlif e biologist I contacted last week. Parker Hall, who oversees rabies eradication in Vermont and New Hampshire f or the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said firmly: “If raccoons have f ound they can come into the house and eat cat f ood, they will continue until you totally exclude them or make it so they cannot.” Apparently, they can smell it a mile away. “Minimizing access points,” as he put it, meant closing off the cat door at night. Easier said than done. “Locking” it was a joke; the raccoons burst right through the plastic tab designed to hold the flap shut. We tried blocking the opening with

numerous heavy objects, all of which they managed to maneuver or ram through. On numerous occasions, we awoke to the dis quieting horror-movie sound of raccoons attempting to break into our house. A cooler, weighted down by a big box of paper and a car battery, finally did the trick. On the outside, we rested a heavy table against the cat door opening. But this nighttime arrangement re stricted Tito’s f reedom, and our own. We had to be home every night prior to the moment when our daytime cat access transf ormed into a nighttime revolving door f or every hungry raccoon on the street. That’s not convenient when you’re out to dinner or on vacation. Once the house was secured, Tito would meow below our bedroom window when he wanted to come inside. When he wanted to go out again, he’d come up to our room to demand a doorman. Among his quirks: In the five years he’s been with us, we’ve never seen Tito poop; he prefers

the great outdoors to a cheap plastic litter box. So this was serious business. Tim and I made a deal: He’d be in charge of letting Tito in; I’d let him out. As a result, neither of us — especially me, the lighter sleeper — was getting sufficient shut-eye. During the day, we debated alternatives to what was clearly an unsus tainable situation. House sitters — once thrilled to stay at our place overlooking the lake — started saying no. That’s when we decided to try trapping. We borrowed two Havahart traps from different neighbors and baited them with the raccoon equivalent of caviar: wet cat food. The first time the trap slammed shut — in the dead of night, in the pouring rain — we suddenly realized we didn’t know what to do next. We couldn’t leave the animal confined outside all night. So we loaded the first caged ’coon into my boyf riend’s old Volvo and drove it out North Avenue. It was surreal, to say the least, driving through the dark at 3 a.m. with a wild animal in the backseat. I couldn’t help noticing Rocky was very cute. Scary and kinda sad, too. We kept wondering if he was smart enough to get out of the cage and, if so, what he’d do to us. The first release was nerve-wracking, but Tim had the f oresight to bring heavy gardening gloves. As the raccoon ran off into the night, we thought our problem was solved. It wasn’t. Our neighbor informed us the next day that any ’coon worth its stripes could find its way back from the New North End. Plus, our strategy was based on the mistaken assumption that the raccoon population on Lakeview Terrace is finite. Every time we set one or both traps, we bagged another one. We took them farther away, to South Burlington, figuring there’s no way they could cross I-89. Chief among the raccoon’s predators is the automobile. On our “best” night, we caught three raccoons within five minutes — two in one trap, one in the other. We pulled off Swift Street at the entrance to East Woods, and Ro Cky’s REv Eng E

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released the reluctant trio in the glare of the headlights. I’ve never felt more furtive. Turns out, we were actually breaking the law. We didn’t know it at the time, but Vermont Fish & Wildlife statutes prohibit moving raccoons from one part of the state to another. Baiting, trapping and killing are all OK, but relocation can be a criminal offense. “The law came about to protect against rabies,” said Lt. Don Isabelle, Vermont’s district chief game warden, who could fine me $716 and take away my right to

other raccoon in the area … They’ll kill each other.” Over the course of the summer of 2011, Tim and I delivered 15 raccoons to meet that potential fate. Local authorities recommend a simpler form of extermination. Burlington Deputy Police Chief Andi Higbee didn’t know it was illegal to move raccoons, either: “If the animal is actually breaking into your house, what are you going to do? You’ve got to take some action,” he said. “Could these things attack? I don’t think I want to find out.” Higbee was the unlucky officer who got to Raccoon problem? respond last year when a Don’t take it into your own hands. woman slammed a dead raccoon against the front door • Discourage animals from approaching your of Burlington City Hall. house by eliminating all accessible food Isabelle was more spesources, including bird feeders. Block cat cific: “The most humane way doors; keep trash cans inside until pick-up day. is to shoot it.” Asked about other options in a city that • If you find a raccoon raising babies — like prohibits discharging weapbears, they have very strong maternal ons, he said, “Well, that’s a instincts — or hibernating in your house, good question. I think they garage, attic or boat, you need a nuisancesell some kind of gas chamanimal trapper. Both the local police and the bers that would basically put wildlife experts who work the Vermont Rabies it to sleep.” Hotline can provide a list of professionals in Tim might well have conyour area. They will chase the animal out, if sidered raccoon genocide possible, or trap and kill it. Some submerge when Rocky returned this the traps in carbon monoxide tanks to summer. But after a couple of euthanize the animals. heated arguments, we went back to the old closed-door hunt, fish or trap for a year. “They don’t policy. ’Round midnight, the cat door slams want people transporting raccoons that shut, and Tito has two choices: in or out. might be rabid into an area where they The silver lining: It makes us look fordon’t have a problem with rabies.” ward to winter, when the raccoons “go into Hall confirmed the reason for the a torpor,” as Hall described their form of law — in Vermont, raccoons are the pri- hibernation. And as long as we’re opening mary carrier of rabies — but he couldn’t the door for Tito all night, we can see what remember the specifics of the Vermont he’s got in his mouth. That means he can’t statute. “Each state has different laws,” bring live mice up to our bedroom, torture he said. From Concord, N.H., he oversees them and then let them make a run for Vermont’s full-time rabies biologist, two the radiators. At least a dozen mice have rabies hotline answerers, and up to three vanished in our house since we moved in seasonal fieldworkers who trap, vaccinate almost three years ago. and release raccoons in the wild to preGuess we really love this cat. vent the spread of the disease, which is always fatal. More bad news: “Relocated racVermont Rabies Hotline: 800-4RABIES coons generally don’t do very well,” Hall Fish & Wildlife: 241-3727, 241-3716 informed me. “They are extremely terGeneral raccoon info: vtfishandwildlife. ritorial and aggressive with each other. If com/vtcritters/animalscfm?cat=mammals&sp you move a raccoon to another area with ecies=Raccoon an existing population, it doesn’t know where to find food. It’s got to whip every

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nce again, we’re reminded how much people love PRESENTED BY: their pets. Crazy, crazy love. And that’s a good thing. We received more than 530 photographs from 216 readers. Some categories received more entries than others — Doggone Adorable and Purrrf ect Posers are especially popular. That’s probably because most people’s pets are either cats or dogs. We found the tiny hedgehog pretty irresistible, but Humphrey did not prevail in the general election. Seven Days sta˜ ers held a preliminary vote to narrow down the entries for readers — a tough job, but that’s the kind of awesome we are. Readers then weighed in on the fi nalists with nearly 3000 votes — via the Seven Days Social Club’s Facebook page — and you can see the winners here. (Alaskan malamute Annuk is our cover girl.) We mention as a cautionary tail, er, tale that one zealous fi nalist somehow managed to game the voting system, but was discovered and disqualifi ed. Tsk, tsk; is that the kind of role model you want to provide for your pet? Anyway, thanks to everyone who submitted photos of your feathered, furry, fuzzy or spiny friends. All of them are clearly special, but only one could be the top vote-getter in each category. Thanks also to Play Dog Play of Burlington, which donates a $50 gift certifi cate to each of the winners. And here they are, the Best of the Beasts 2012…

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Winner: Annuk, Alaskan malamute, 11 months old

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Winner: Pacific Raindrop, a Shetland pony, 5 years old Raindrop’s birthplace — a ranch in California overlooking the Pacific Ocean — inspired her name, says proud owner John Killacky of South Burlington. The pony was gifted to him when he made the move east to become executive director of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. Now boarded at Windswept Farm in Williston, Raindrop is learning to pull a cart — with Killacky in it. Her most endearing quality? “As soon as I arrive [at the stables] and make a sound, she whinnies for me,” says Raindrop’s dad. “Nothing is more touching than hearing your animal calling for you.” Runner-up: Humphrey, an African hedgehog owned by Molly Kalker

Jackie Meserole of Burlington is Annuk’s “mom,” but her photo was submitted by Meserole’s friend Corey Rondeau. “Annuk was the second-biggest in the litter. She’s going to be huge,” Rondeau says. Though her size might make her intimidating to some, Rondeau insists she’s “very playful and loves everybody.” Annuk “kind of picked Jackie,” he adds, but “Annuk is also very attached to me.” Runner-up: Izzy, a Leonberger owned by Susan Hong

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Winner: Goma, a Himalayan cat, 3½ years old Goma was already a superstar kitty, or at least a YouTube sensation, before this latest honor. That’s thanks to his mom, graphic designer Sachie Tani of Essex Junction, who is a cat blogger and self-described “crazy cat lady.” Tani’s hilarious videos of her beloved pet caught the attention of Animal Planet a few years back. (Not to mention of Seven Days multimedia producer Eva Sollberger.) In case you can’t make out Goma’s costume, he’s disguised as a cat-erpillar. A year and a half ago, Tani provided Goma with a “little brother”: a gray tabby named Kuma. No word on his internet career as yet. Runner-up: Rio, a chocolate Lab owned by Kathleen Rivard

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Winner: Ruca, a German shepherd, 4 years old

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Runner-up: Winston, an English bulldog, and Lily, a Boston terrier, owned by Connie Beal

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Dan Giangreco says Sir Carl showed up at his house in Richmond as, seemingly, a stray. Years later, he actually found the cat’s original owner. “We’ve had a few Carl parties together,” Giangreco says, adding, “He’s great with whoever he’s with.” That includes his BFF, Wicker, a rescue dog from South Carolina. When Giangreco returns from a walk with the dog, Sir Carl “goes to town on him, licking away.” And how does Wicker respond to this wet adoration? “He tolerates it,” says Giangreco.

Runner-up: Willie, an exotic shorthair owned by Joel Dauteuil

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“The Prophet: China Cat Azlyn Moon Leaf” is the grand, full moniker of our winning feline, according to owner Alexandria Kerrigan of Burlington. He is the only cat we know with a colon in his name, not to mention the title of a spiritual book. The Azlyn part came from azul, because of his beautiful blue eyes, Kerrigan says. She describes her pet as “sweet, but kind of evil — he likes to sneak up on you and attack you.” Azlyn has an unlikely but devoted best friend at home, an 80-pound boxer named Jack.

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So I set out to survey a few of Vermont’s animal communicators about their work, their “gift” and, just for curiosity’s sake, the inner workings of one dog’s mind. I enlisted an unwitting accomplice: my puppy Sally, a 5-month-old wirehaired pointing griffon. In my preliminary conversation with the first animal communicator — Cathy Wells of Shelburne — I slipped up and gave away a few details of Sally’s life on our Shoreham farm, including her energetic nature and her run-ins with our resident goats and cattle. I tried to be more circumspect with the other psychics, sharing only her breed, name and age. Most animal communicators work

communicators would give me any startling insight into her psyche. Would her biggest complaint be that she’s not allowed on the furniture? Every communicator I contacted has a different way of working. Burlington resident Jeanne Miller, the 59-year-old author of the self-published The Pet Psychic Diaries, will perform a reading for $35. She works by email — her clients send along a photograph and some questions, and Miller writes back with a detailed explanation of the “conversation” she’s had with the pet. Miller was raised Catholic and, though she’s no longer practicing, she says she’s found certain prayers useful

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an animals talk? Or, more to the point: Can we hear what they’re saying? Absolutely, according to a contingent of animal communica7:29 PM tors — sometimes called pet psychics — who claim to intuit and interpret animals’ inner voices. And we’re not talking about interpreting a bark that means “I want to go out” or “I’d like some dinner, please” — we’re talking about “vibrational frequencies” and “telepathic communication” and “spirit guides.” Sounds crazy, right? To preface this story, let me explain that I’m a common-sense kind of girl — and yet, in spite of that, there’s a part of me that sort

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of wants to believe in the occult. Maybe I read too many fantasy novels growing up. Maybe I’m just open minded. Either way, when a no-nonsense acquaintance told me she’s contacted an animal communicator, I was curious. This friend and her husband were heading off on a months-long backpacking adventure and were leaving their dog with her parents. They wanted to let their pet know, somehow, that they weren’t abandoning him for good. To hear her tell it, the psychic passed along messages from the dog such as “The man with the ponytail is nice” — that being the woman’s father — but the family’s golden retriever “doesn’t like to play with me.” How could the psychic have known such eerily specific details?

from a distance. Typically, clients will email a few photos of their animal. Wells, for instance, asks for at least one head shot with a good look at the dog’s eyes, so she can make a better connection. Some ask for specific questions they can explore while conversing — telepathically — with the animal. Wells isn’t really interested in general stuff such as “Is my dog happy?” or “What kind of dog food does he like best?” She compares herself to a doctor — the person you seek out when there’s a bigger issue to address. Here’s the thing about Sally, though: It’s not too hard to guess what’s going on inside her mind at any given moment. She’s an extremely happy (and fairly typical) puppy. I was skeptical that the animal

in establishing a connection in the spirit world. She uses the rosary as a form of meditation and then says she enters a sort of sacred space, where a “spirit guide” will lead her to the right animal. The animals communicate with her verbally — “I try not to question it too much,” she explains. She says she’s connected with all kinds of animals: dogs, cats, a rabbit, horses. “They yack,” she says with a chuckle, referring to the horses. “Oh, my God, are they talkers.” Barbara Molloy, 61, of Johnson, likens her work as a communicator to “tuning in a radio channel.” (When Molloy isn’t working as an animal communicator, she teaches art at Johnson State College.) You figure out where the channel is, she says, and “you consistently go back there.” She’ll

receive readings by way of pictures, or So what did I learn about Sally? All sometimes a particular smell or sound. three pet psychics called her either a Other times she’ll pick up on an intense “sweetie” or a “sweetheart.” This is true. emotional signal. Miller’s reading, which she emailed Molloy adds that it’s not just compan- (with a blue clip-art background), menion animals that can communicate on tioned that Sally has a ladylike demeanor, that channel, though those are her most that she’s dignified and polite — and frequent clients. “Once you accept the that, unlike a lot of dogs her age, she’s premise that you can communicate, you mature and didn’t “jump around a lot” can really communicate with any species, when Miller met her in the spirit world. anywhere, at any time,” she says, adding Unfortunately, this maturity hasn’t yet that animals are often shocked to encoun- developed in the physical one; Sally practer a human who can “hear” them. “I’ve tically levitates when excited. had wonderful experiences with yellow Miller’s reading, which included direct jackets. I’ve worked with grasshoppers,” quotes from Sally, referred only to “Mom.” Molloy notes. She even claims to have My husband was quite disappointed that communicated with stones — which she Sally apparently made no mention of him says were none too happy about being in her conversation. constrained in a rock wall. Wells’ reading ended up being more Wells — who manages a team of four like a conversation. She asked where we draft horses at Shelburne Farms — starts acquired Sally — from a breeder in Québec her animal communications by meditat- — and exclaimed delightedly, “I knew it!” ing. She’ll spend time looking at the pho- Wells also told me that “[Sally] is a bit of an tograph a pet owner has provided, old soul, and she’s also a very young writing down any “instantaneous soul right now” — which made impulses” she receives, and then perfect sense. The psychic asked she’ll “consciously connect more questions of me than I did with them vibrationally, from of her, and the reading felt like heart to heart. That takes a useful consultation with an practice.” animal behaviorist. the Naturally, animal comIn Sally’s final reading, municators deal with their Molloy said that she’s a share of skeptics. “typical puppy” and didn’t issue “You have to try to have any “great pearls of remember how you felt wisdom yet.” But Molloy before you got into this work. also told me that Sally “really It sounds so out there,” says Miller. tries to be good and do her best More distressing than the skeptics, she to listen.” Her mother, before she left the says, are those who decry her work as litter, allegedly told the pup, “Do your best “evil” or “the devil’s work.” to please them and they will take care of Molloy, for one, knows something you.” about skeptics because, as she puts it, she’s Was I convinced? Not really. The parts a “natural born” one. of Sally’s “readings” that resonated the “My first instinct is, ‘Stop, this can’t most were fairly generic: The dog likes be,’” she says. “I don’t feel like I’m really shoes. She needs a “job.” She’s trying hard gullible. I’m a New Yorker; you gotta prove to please me. She’s not keen on having her something to me first.” nails clipped. Wells, meanwhile, flat-out won’t work That said, I have to admit that I with detractors. “If the person is putting enjoyed these readings immensely. All out the energetic vibration of mistrust skepticism aside, there’s something and disbelief, it totally messes up my con- heartwarming about hearing your dog — nection with the animal,” she says. “It’s a allegedly — tell you how she feels. It’s one self-fulfilling prophecy.” thing to have her plunk her muzzle down Of course, it’s hard to prove (or on your knee and gaze up at you affectiondisprove) something as intangible as ately. It’s another to hear, in plain English, animal communication. There’s a de- that your dog loves you and wants to make voted contingent of believers, and many you happy. Plus, it was surprisingly fun. I of Vermont’s animal communicators laughed out loud when Molloy told me have studied under or reference one of that Sally sent her an image of herself the field’s superstars: Penelope Smith, “gnashing her teeth like a land shark” — the author of Animal Talk. They also all a perfect visualization of Sally’s puppy point to success stories — heartwarming “mouthiness.” tales of passing on a comforting message A few of Vermont’s animal commufrom a dead pet, for instance, or easing nicators told me that their skills — while tensions by opening up the lines of com- practiced — aren’t that uncommon. munication between pet and person. “People say, ‘Oh, I’d love to do that,’” Ultimately, pet psychics like Molloy, Molloy says. “Well, you can. We all have Miller and Wells say they’re dealing as the ability. It’s just that I’ve chosen to hone much with human concerns as animal those skills.” ones. It’s a lovely concept. But I, for one, “I’m really working with people, and won’t be “tuning in” anytime soon: Sally helping people through their animals,” and I have enough work cut out for us Wells says. communicating “sit,” “stay” and “come.”

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him through medical school. She studied alongside him and was accepted to medical school herself on two separate occasions, but ultimately decided to enroll in the veterinary school at Ohio State University. The choice between the two was a toss-up, but Larson’s exhusband ultimately helped her make the decision to pursue veterinary medicine. “He saw my unease with people,” Larson says. “I think he saw that in me long before I did.” Larson knew, when she enrolled at OSU in 1961 in her mid-twenties, that she was in hostile, male-dominated territory. At the time, three other veterinary schools in the country were under court order to allow women to attend. She learned in her interview that the Ohio administrators just wanted to “keep the courts o° [their] backs.” And her fi ght didn’t stop at admission. She was kicked out of vet school twice, both times on thin excuses concocted by faculty who, she claims, didn’t want to see a woman in the program. Once, a dean told Larson that “women [were] too neurotic to handle the course load.” She was “mouthy” by the end, as she tells it, f ed up by the chauvinistic behavior of some faculty members — but that didn’t prevent her f rom graduating in the top 10 percent of her class. “You give a woman a chance to do something, and [she’ll] do it,” Larson says now. “Women can do this job … but you have to prove that you can do it.” Larson and her fi rst husband divorced amicably when she was 30; her ex-husband, she explains, wanted a partner who was interested in children and homemaking, and she hadn’t the faintest interest in either. She married again, this f eral and unwanted cats means less time to Prior, a Vermont native who’d su° ering, to her mind. bought a veterinary practice in Larson’s The clinic they f ounded together in hometown in North Dakota. The two 1992 is a bare-bones operation — just a few rooms in the half-basement of a non- were married for 38 years. At 6-f oot-2 and 200 pounds, Prior descript o˝ ce building on Route 7. Low overhead means Larson can perform the towered over his wife — and conformed more to the expectations of the ranchsurgeries f or just $50, a f raction of the ers the two veterinarians served. “They cost charged by most veterinary clinics. thought I was too small,” Larson says. “This is a MASH unit,” Larson says, But that didn’t stop her in the least — “I ref erencing the mobile Army surgical was running after … cattle that could kill hospitals. “It’s not the Mayo Clinic.” me,” she remembers, and it didn’t take Larson didn’t set out to become a long f or Larson to win over her toughvet. She married her fi rst husband out to-impress clients. of high school, and then worked to put PHOTOS: MATTHEW THORSEN

eterinarian Peggy Larson gets along better with animals than with most humans. “The spaying and neutering is pretty easy,” she says, cleaning up af ter a surgery in her Colchester-based Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic. “What’s hard is dealing with people.” It’s not surprising that Larson takes a sometimes-dim view of her f ellow humans: She’s spent decades fi ghting instances of animal abuse ranging from livestock mishandling to rodeo exploitation to outright neglect and cruelty. But this feisty and outspoken woman wasn’t always an animal crusader. She grew up a self -described tomboy on a North Dakota ranch, and at 16 decided on a whim to take up bareback bronco riding — a rodeo sport dominated by men. “I was crazy when I was young,” Larson says with a laugh. “You really have a di° erent mindset when you grow up on a ranch,” she continues. Animals were “income-producing objects,” a commodity, and so she didn’t worry much about the spurs she dug into a bronco’s back, or the calves who were shocked repeatedly bef ore a roping event — until she enrolled in veterinary school and found herself gobsmacked by just how much animals and humans have in common. “It was a real revolution,” she says. Now Larson is 77, though she looks a good decade younger. At 5-f oot-4, she’s spry and petite. Today she’s wearing scrubs and comf ortable Crocs sandals, and she perches atop a small step stool next to her operating table. Larson keeps up a steady stream of chatter from behind her surgical mask while she def tly preps a long-haired gray cat f or surgery. Already asleep with the aid of an anesthetic, the cat is splayed belly up on the operating table. Larson fl ips on a bright lamp and drapes the animal with a blue operating cloth that covers everything except her abdomen. She makes a caref ul incision and then works swiftly. Larson was one of the pioneers of a speedy, fi ve-minute cat spay, a technique that she videotaped f or YouTube. It’s had more than 30,000 viewers. Engaging in lively conversation isn’t a distraction f or Larson, who has perf ormed this surgery tens of

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thousands of times, she says. Since opening the Colchester clinic 21 years ago, she estimates that she and her late husband, Roger Prior, spayed and neutered 70,000 cats, and she’s on track to hit 73,000 by the end of this year. In a typical day she’ll operate on 30 cats, aided by her practiced crew of f our other women. Prior performed surgeries alongside his wife until 2007, when he ﬁ nally retired at 87. Larson believes that spaying and neutering prevents the birth of yet more unwanted cats, and her work is a sort of preemptive strike against animal cruelty: Fewer

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A Cut Above « p.39 of animal overpopulation and mistreatment? “Some days yes, some days no,” Ludwig says. “There’s so much ignorance out there,” Larson says, shaking her head at the cat owner who dipped his animal in gasoline in an effort to remove tar from the animal’s fur, or the person who accidentally poisoned his cat with radiator fluid. Larson has adopted two cats — Pete and Pinto — who came into the clinic as rescues. One of them was tossed from a moving car’s window when he was just weeks old. But, Larson says of the clinic’s staff, “We have a good time.” “You have to be able to laugh,” adds Ludwig. “Otherwise,” cuts in Manookian, “you’d cry.” m mATTHEw THoRSEN

opened more than two decades ago, says the business has changed dramatically. “Doc Prior and Dr. Larson did more by the skin of their teeth. They do stuff by feel and examination,” Ludwig says. “Now the whole mind-set is x-ray, ultrasound. God forbid you do anything by looking at the animal.” The banter in the spare, shabby Colchester clinic is lively: The five women who work there — including Ludwig, Doris Lashway, Ginny Shores and Nikki Manookian — work as a welloiled machine to move the cats from pre-op to surgery to recovery. They all have horror stories to tell — often about pet owners who mistreat or misunderstand their animals, or college kids or summer campers who abandon a cat when it’s time to pack up and go home. Ludwig admits that, after more than two decades, she can be a little bit cynical about the work. Even after more than 70,000 cats, does she feel like they’ve made a dent in the problem

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know you. I know you! How do I know you?” This is is what whatJohn JohnRao Rao said as ashe heintercepted intercepted me during duringtwo twoofofmymy three three visits totoPizzeria Pizzeria Verità, Verità, fforgetting orgetting who whoI was I was ffrom rom one onevisit visit to the to the next, ororthat that I had I had interviewed him him back while while he he was still still plan-planning Burlington’s Burlington’s newest pizzeria. The lanky lankyRao Rao is anan exuberant, exuberant, ubiquitous and and endearing presence presence inside the Burlington Burlington restaurant, where where he he bounces f from rom table tabletoto table, checking on on checkingin in guests. Verità Veritàisisclearly clearly Rao’s baby, baby, and and he hehas hasput put much of himself into it — from the years ecting the years he hespent spentperf perfecting thecrust crust ffor or wood-fi to to wood-fired redNeapolitan Neapolitanpizzas pizzas casting near f orfor hishis oven, his his nearand andf arfar oven, fl flour, our, his San SanMarzano Marzanotomatoes, tomatoes, his his salad greens, his management and sta˛ . To understand why someone would exit a real estate career to devote himself to pizza, know that the Neapolitan style has an almost cultlike following: Fewer than 100 pizzerias nationwide turn out these thin-crusted, misshapen, blistered pies, which are made according to strict rules. What appears to be a simple creation — a wood-fi red pizza decked out with fresh, basic toppings — actually relies on subtlety and exactitude to make it work, from the right type of fl our, a long dough rise, the perfect oven temperature, and

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pizzainintown, town, posartisan pizza possibly in the state. Is all this thisenough enoughtoto drag the thevenue venueoutout of the restauf o the restaurant Bermuda Bermuda Triangle? One One hopes so: so:ItItis is damned good good pizza that that deserves to to become aaperpermanent fi fixture. xture. Walking into into Verità is like is like entering aasleek, sleek, industrial-chic temple totopizza: pizza: stacks ofoffi rewood; firewood; soaring wall wallof ofneatly neatly EN stacked wine bottles; wine bottles; RS O TH EW huge, mosaic-covered oven in in TH T MA which you can glimpse a fi fire. re. Inside that thatoven ovenisisa 900-degree a 900-degree inferno that singes singesand andblisters blistersVerità’s Verità’s inf erno that pies within withintwo twominutes. minutes. They arrive They arrive at the thetable tablewith witha constellation a constellation of air of air bubbles, burn marks and and char char so soample, ample, it might leave leave your your fifingers blackened as you eat. In the beginning, those charred fl avors were overwhelming; each pie tasted a touch burnt. While the pizza was decent, its elements seemed fl at — the bright San Marzano sauce lacked fi nesse, the dough and cheese needed salt. Then she and Rao tapped JDK Design All of those issues had been resolved to create the interior and landed a few weeks later. The char marks were veteran restaurateur David Abdoo to manage the bar. Wells and Rao resolved smoky bottom notes on a crust with satto make their own mozzarella — which isfying pull and fl avor, a hint of powdery fl our clinging to its sides. The crust, they call Fior de Latte — and source though thin, stayed crisp whether baked f resh, local meats, greens and cheeses beneath sauce, prosciutto, broccoli rabe the Neapolitan way. or burrata. And, sporting serious cojones, Rao Verità o˛ ers 13 pies, f rom standardand Wells opened within two blocks bearers such as the marinara to pizzas of American Flatbread — Burlington topped with aged cheeses, soppressata, Hearth, which has long set the bar f or

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very fresh cheeses, meats and produce. For Rao, perhaps, it was a siren’s call. This May, he and co-owner Leslie Wells opened Pizzeria Verità in the St. Paul Street space that has housed a string of ultimately defunct eateries: 156 Bistro, Menores Mexican Cantina, the Waiting Room and Plan B among them. Wells — who used to run PK Caf é in Colchester — traveled to New York to study the Neapolitan style at Keste Pizza and Vino, she then shared with Verita’s pizzaioli, or pizza makers. LISTEN IN ON LOCAL FOODIES...

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Want popcorn and a creemee with your pony ride? How about tucking into a panino under a chandelier while your little ones learn handsprings? Both are possible at a pair of new eateries. HARVEST MOON SNACK BAR is scheduled to open on June 30 at Harvest Moon Valley Ranch in Starksboro. AUTUMN PRIM, the owner of that horse farm, purchased a mobile

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snack bar in order to make a kid-friendly dining destination in the quiet town. “There’s nothing, really, in Starksboro for anyone to do,” Prim opines. Thanks to her, now there is. Families can hop on ponies Thru July 10th. and feast on freshly prepared hot dogs, hamburgers and other snack-bar staples. A popcorn machine provides a lighter option, or kids can just get their post-ride finfrom Waterbury $12.79 - 4 pack gers sticky with a creemee. Unless you’re the parent OPEN 7 DAYS of a tumbler at the Regal 985-3246 • 2659 Shelburne Road Gymnastics Academy at 2 Corporate Drive in Essex 6/25/12 4:34 PM Junction, chances are you 8v-rte7liquor062712.indd 1 haven’t discovered REGAL BISTRO. The casual lunch spot belongs to the gym’s owners, TOM and ERIKA REEVES, but it is open to the public. Manager RYAN HANSON, previously of the GARDEN OF EATIN’ CAFÉ in Williston, says nearby businesspeople have been stopping in for his locavore lunches since the spot opened at the end of May. Regal Bistro opens at 8 a.m. each morning and serves homemade muffins and hot brews from GREEN 06.27.12-07.04.12

Long before he began kneading dough in Vermont, BOHEMIAN BAKERY’s ROBERT HUNT was a professional coffee roaster in the San Francisco Bay area and oversaw quality control for an espresso company. Even after he and his wife, ANNIE, bought the East Calais farmhouse that became Bohemian Bakery nine years ago, coffee has remained Hunt’s obsession. Now he has reengaged with a roasting machine for Bohemian’s own line, which he plans to sell to retailers. “This is the last piece of the puzzle to round out my experience,” says Hunt. From casual research, Hunt determined that “people like a really dark roast.” With that in mind, he began roasting four-pound batches on a Diedrich IR-3 roaster, eventually settling on his first blend, the dark-but-smooth Bohemian Coffee Roast #7, using beans from Colombia, El Salvador and Papua New Guinea. His debut retail outlet is Montpelier’s HUNGER MOUNTAIN

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Since it opened in 2008, Stowe Mountain Golf Club’s THE COTTAGE has been serving risotto, charcuterie and other rustic European fare from chef JAMIE NELSON. Now diners will have to venture south on Route 100 to taste the 22-year kitchen veteran’s creations. Last week, Nelson joined the staff at AKE’S DEN in Waitsfield. “I’m here to try a new adventure,” says the chef. “I wanted a less corporate environment. Up there [at the Cottage], I wasn’t able to cook as much as I like to. Now I’m more than an executive number cruncher.” The Harwood Union High School grad is eager to return to his Mad River Valley roots. He began his career as souschef to uncle MICHEL MARTINET at TRAPP FAMILY LODGE. Other experience in Stowe kitchens included seven years as assistant chef at now-defunct Bistro Mes Amis and three years as chef at Olive Bistro, now also closed. Though Nelson will keep the popular Den Burger and maple-chipotle wings, he has remade most of predecessor RYAN MAYO’s menu. The new chef’s first order of business is introducing more local products, including a Vermont cheese plate. One creamy selection often on the rotating menu is Lake’s Edge goat cheese from BLUE LEDGE FARM, which Nelson calls one of his favorites. He’s serving it with homemade balsamic syrup. Even before he switched to his new menu on June 25, Nelson says, his truffle fries with garlic and Parmesan were a breakout hit. Though the chef envisions the winter menu will include lots of hearty, old-world dishes such as beef Stroganoff and coq au vin, summer dishes are lighter and many showcase

seafood. Tuna Niçoise, Caprese salad and a refreshing Tuscan roasted-garlic-andwhite-bean dip are among the appetizers. More casual dinner offerings include fish tacos and SWITCHBACK-battered tilapia fish and chips. Nelson also brings his longtime specialty to Ake’s Den. His ginger-sweet-potato-crusted salmon will likely bring old fans from the Cottage and win over new ones. Each night, the chef also runs numerous specials, many of them on the higher end. Chocolate mousse, crème brûlée and White Russian cheesecake provide a sweet finish to a night at the (newly gourmet) bar.

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caramelized onions, even smoked salmon and dill. There are three glutenfree pies to choose from, which the server offers to have cooked separately from those containing gluten. Specials might include a burrata-topped pizza, and even one topped with dried cherries. The Fior di Latte is a creamy, saline blessing wherever it appears, from the earthy Margherita pie ($11) dotted with singed pieces of basil, to the lighter, chewy bianca ($15), a white pizza piled high with fresh arugula and curls of paper-thin prosciutto. The crust takes more of a backseat in the flavorful salsiccia e rapini pie ($15), with crumbles of peppery, housemade fennel sausage, a sloppy tangle of broccoli rabe and aged bits of Grana Padano cheese. The flavors come together for a bitter, sweet, salty, astringent and truly finger-licking-good pizza. Also sublime is a pizza topped with a snow-white sea of burrata ($16) and dotted with sweet, quick-roasted cherry tomatoes. Eating it is like moving your tongue through a savory cloud. The gluten-free crust, made with rice and soy flour, is a study in contrasts: While it has a nuttier, fuller flavor than the standard Verità crust, it doesn’t achieve the crispness of its glutinous cousin. The salads are worth their own sea of ink. I love a simple, fresh green salad, yet at many restaurants it seems to be an afterthought. At Verità, each green in a mista salad ($5) is buoyant and barely kissed by sweet vinaigrette. I couldn’t resist having the rocket salad ($8) twice: The greens are spicy and peppery, the vinaigrette is light and almost citrusy, and the pine nuts and slivers of Grana Padano offer up texture and saltiness. A plate of perfectly crisptender asparagus spears is bedecked with a heavenly olive tapenade and dressed up with an almost-hard-boiled egg and nest of microgreens ($9). The kitchen also offers build-yourown plates of antipasto (one item for $3.50, three items for $10, five for $16). On one visit, we inhaled a board of tangy, soft artichoke hearts marinated in salty brine; wedges of Fior di Latte; and a handful of an addictive smoked prosciutto called speck. (Other offerings include olives, rapini, salami, baked goat

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own shell. That is, the puckery lemon sorbet comes inside a bisected lemon peel, and the rich, creamy coconut sorbet — shot through with chewy flecks of coconut — is pressed into a round coconut shell. In contrast to the simplicity of the menu, the bar serves up some imaginative and unusual cocktails, such as the San Paolo ($9), a quenching, almost savory blend of white tequila, Campari, strawberries, lime juice, seltzer and balsamic vinegar. Some excellent craft beers flow here, too — Fiddlehead and Magic Hat Humdinger are on tap. Though the wine list is compact, it’s interesting, though I’m puzzled as to why three of the six reds are Barberas. However, the wine on tap — a pair of Charles Bielers that are among the first tapped wines in Vermont — didn’t do it for me. Even though Rao recognized me at the end of two meals, it really didn’t matter. The same oven serves critics and punters alike, and serves them very well.

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They also needed nutrients and electrolytes. Though our forebears were probably unaware of the specifics, the ingredients in switchel — ginger, vinegar and sweetener, whether honey, maple syrup or molasses — are all high in potassium. Those invigorating electrolytes might also account for switchel’s popularity, in various forms, across time and culture; it’s similar to the ancient Greek medicinal oxymel, also a blend of vinegar, honey and water. About four years ago, Alexander got

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hat would you do if someone handed you a glass of water seasoned with vinegar? Would you crinkle your nose? Not Susan Alexander. From the moment she was first handed a glass of switchel a quarter-century ago, at a family gathering, she was in love. The tangy blend of honey, apple-cider vinegar, ginger and water left such an impression that she made many batches of it over the years since. “I liked everything about it,” Alexander recalls, including that the beverage had historical resonance in her family: Both her husband and her sisterin-law could remember their grandparents making batches of switchel to keep themselves energized and refreshed during haying time — hence the drink’s other name, haymaker’s punch. In the back of her mind, Alexander thought it was something she might someday bottle and sell. Yet two careers and two children took precedence — until this month. After years of honing her formula, Alexander has launched her own amber-colored brew, Vermont Switchel. Switchel’s roots stretch back to a time in colonial New England when drinking cold water was considered almost suspect (it could harbor bacteria, or was thought to be a shock to the system). Rum, cider and beer were plentiful, but not exactly ideal for manual labor. Switchel offered late-summer hayers a buzz-free, zingy pick-me-up, with apple-cider vinegar subbing for often-scarce citrus juice. “A hundred years ago, people didn’t have access to a lot of fresh ingredients, so they used what they had in their kitchens,” says Alexander. “Those haying days were long and hot, and you needed a lot of energy.”

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n Cuba, diners looking for prepared food outside the home aren’t limited to sit-down restaurants. In f act, natives are just as likely to pick up supper at a paladar — a DIY eatery that Yuris Mora describes as “a little tiny restaurant in your own home or in front of your house, selling f ood and plates of lunch.” Mora should know: She’s the chef /owner of Vermont’s fi rst and only paladar, La Cocina Cubana. The petite 27-year-old Cuban expat says she has planned to open a Cubanstyle kitchen ever since she moved to Vermont with her husband, Jared Carter, in 2006. The couple met in Baracoa, Cuba, in 2003, when then-recent college grad Carter ran into Santiago native Mora on the beach. He was in the country to study national parks f or a nonprofi t group; she was a student of organic agriculture working as a caterer. This spring, the couple moved f rom Montpelier to Burlington. Carter left his position as director of Rural Vermont in f avor of a job at Burlington College teaching legal studies and working for its Cuba study-abroad program. He’s also head of the Vermont Community Law Center, which recently made headlines for its class-action suit against Pinnacle Foods Group — the big business behind Log Cabin syrup and Birds Eye f rozen vegetables — for its allegedly illegal use of the label “all natural.” The move to Burlington, with its larger population, presented Mora with an opportunity to make her longtime paladar dream come true, she says. In April, Mora served her fi rst meals from the couple’s small apartment on South Willard Street under the moniker La Cocina Cubana, or the Cuban Kitchen. Initially, it was her connections within the Latin community that drove business to the walk-up in the back of the big brown and purple building. Cubanborn Vermont Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca has visited several times, says Carter, who calls him a good f riend. Other Cuban acquaintances have been good customers, as well, he says, adding that he and Mora have met additional expats through the new f ood business. This was a surprise, notes Carter, because “it’s a very small community. You can count them on two hands, maybe one hand.” However, what he describes as a “vibrant group of Cubaphiles” also quickly f ound its way to La Cocina Cubana. Mora, a part-time early-education student at Community College of Vermont, serves her meals Wednesday through Saturday. She changes the menu nearly every week, usually o° ering seven or eight entrées, including at least

one vegetarian option. Each meal comes with rice, salad, and a choice of either fried plantains or soup. Sincef resh ingredients are key, Mora asks that customers place their dinner orders by 1 p.m. that day so she has time to buy f ood and prepare the f o ten-slow-cooked specialties. Though larger-scale organic f arming was a f airly new trend in Cuba when she studied it in college, Mora says, she describes the f ood served at most traditional paladars as local, of ten home-grown organic and fresh.

Nearby City Market provides everything she needs f or her exotic cuisine, says Mora. Yucca or ripe plantains are sometimes scarce, but, on the whole, she’s hard pressed to come up with an ingredient she can’t easily access in Burlington. The plantains are key. When customers choose them over the soup of the day — usually black bean or chicken — Mora prepares two kinds. Tostones are brined and then pan-fried with garlic f or a pungent ﬂ avor. The thin-pounded, double-f ried slices are

countered by thicker chunks of sweet, caramelized plantain pieces called maduros. Last week, the f ried delights were available with entrées that included shrimp in garlic-lime sauce, Creole-style pork chops, and an eggplant sauté with f resh, chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic. No introduction to Cuban cuisine is complete without the national dish, ropa vieja. The name means “old clothes,” but Mora’s version doesn’t resemble the common tangle of

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Though Mora says she grew up cooking for a big family in a small kitchen, she wasn’t making a l arge number of completely different meals in a single night. And the recent heat wave forced her to cook in an un-air-conditioned kitchen in temperatures approaching triple digits. “That’s when Yuris calls me at five o’clock and says, ‘You have to come home,’” jokes Carter. “Or ‘Dios mio!’ When she gets excited she reverts back to Spanish.” Carter calls himself Mora’s souschef, helping however he can, including doing dishes. But he readily admits that his only area of culinary proficiency is in replicating his wife’s singular lime vinaigrette. The combination of lime, vinegar, cilantro and salt dresses both her ensalada de aguacate and ensalada Cubana. The latter builds on the avocado and onion of the former with the addition of fresh, juicy tomatoes and chilled slices of cucumbers scalloped at the edges. The dressing is so transparent that, to the naked eye, the salad vegetables appear unadorned. But a quick taste proves otherwise — the cucumbers taste almost pickled with morA citrus. Think of it as a vegan ceviche. The avocados provide a creamy foil to the acidic cukes, tomatoes and onions. With her business increasing slowly but steadily, Mora is sure to introduce her exotic comfort food to yet more Vermonters soon. She hopes to be a part of next year’s Burlington Farmers Market. Mora also hints that, in the future, she may open a more conventional restaurant outside her home. Having traveled to other parts of the U.S. and found Cuban eateries in big cities such as New York, she was disappointed not to find any in Vermont. The way Mora sees it, she’s sharing her heritage with her new neighbors. “I always wanted to bring something of my culture here — to cook for American people,” she says. “They should try. It’s tasty.” m

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slow-cooked, pulled meat that earned it that moniker. Texturally, La Cocina Cubana’s ropa vieja can be compared most closely to chopped brisket. But this tender, boiled meat in tomato-based sauce differs from both that dish and traditional ropa vieja because of the chunks of green and red bell peppers, onion, and carrots. Mora says this is the version she and her three younger siblings grew up eating. With more vegetables than meat, her family recipe is a more nutritious alternative, she points out. Mora serves it with a congri Oriental Cubano, rice and black beans from her native eastern Cuba. The white rice is cooked with the beans, turning it a purplish brown and giving it a slightly glutinous texture. Garlic, onions and cilantro are the dish’s dominant flavors. Though many Latin cuisines are associated with heat, Cuban food leans toward the aromatic. This is a point that Mora thinks Americans — or at least Vermonters — have yet to learn. Mora, whose English is fluent but still careful and halting, searches for a word to describe this culinary tendency but can’t seem to Yu riS find it. She settles on “sweet,” but adds that’s not quite right. Umami might be the best descriptor, especially in dishes such as her arroz con pollo. The white rice she prepares absorbs a glowing yellow hue from the liberal addition of turmeric, often referred to as a poor man’s saffron. The savory taste is umami at its purest. Green and red peppers add a confetti-like color contrast and, paired with Spanish onions, a mild sweetness that complements the turmeric, garlic and meaty stock flavoring the rice. The skin of a pair of chicken legs also soaks up the colors and flavors, though the meat underneath remains pristinely white. The heavy foil container in which Mora serves the food contains enough arroz to feed a family — or a single diner for three or four meals. On a busy night, Mora prepares about 15 dinners. She also has catering gigs, including events for Burlington College’s Cuba study-abroad program. For every 10 plates of food she sells, Mora donates uncooked rice and beans to a local charity.

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Contain Er Gar DEnin G: Ed Smith, author of The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, advises growers on ways to achieve flower power — even in a small spaces. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. Plant it & t h Ey Will Com E: Gardeners focus on landscaping with native plants to attract local wildlife and pollinators. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 5 p.m. $15-20. Info, 229-6206.

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Bri Stol’ S 250th anniv Er Sary CEl EBration : Two and a half weeks of special events fête the town known as the “Gateway to the Green Mountains.” See bristolvt250.com for schedule. Various locations, Bristol, 7 p.m. Various prices. Info, 453-7378.

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Glo Bal Film S in th E Park : Cinephiles screen award-winning documentaries and short films from Cuba, the UK, Mexico, Israel and Palestine in a monthly summer series. Burlington City Hall Park, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 660-2600, orly@ vtiff.org.

VErmo Nt S Ympho NY o rch EStr A t D BANk SummEr fES ti VAL t our Friday, June 29, at Sugarbush Resort in Warren; Saturday, June 30, at Jay Peak Resort; Sunday, July 1, at Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden; Monday, July 2, at Hildene Meadowlands in Manchester; Tuesday, July 3, at Grafton Ponds; Wednesday, July 4, at Shelburne Farms. View website for future dates through July 8. All performances at 7:30 p.m.; arrive early for picnicking. $11-38. Info, 864-5741, ext. 10. vso.org

‘oCto BEr Ba By’: After learning she was adopted after a failed abortion, college frosh Hannah (Rachel Hendrix) tries to make sense of her past in this pro-life film by Andrew and Jon Erwin. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 748-2600.

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imProv niGht : Fun-loving participants play “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”-style games in an encouraging environment. Spark Arts, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 373-4703.

‘t urn mE on, Dammit!’ : A 15-year-old girl in a sleepy Norwegian town resorts to hormonefueled sexual fantasies in Jannicke Systad Jacobsen’s 2011 comedy. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422.

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Cham Plain iSlan DS Farm Er S mark Et : Baked items, preserves, meats and eggs sustain shoppers in search of local goods. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372- 3291.

Annemieke Spoelstra and Jeremiah McLane cover a whole lot of musical ground. Spoelstra, a Dutch-born classical-piano virtuoso, is the accompanist f or the Vermont Youth Orchestra chorus and chorale. McLane is a master accordionist — and, f un f act, great-grandson of f ormer New Hampshire governor John McLane — who infuses Franco-American and Celtic tunes with elements of jazz and roots music. Together, the duo perform thoroughly modern arrangements based on traditional folk melodies from the last three centuries.

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mak E Stu FF!: Defunct bicycle parts become works of art and jewelry that will be sold to raise funds and awareness for Bike Recycle Vermont. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 264-9687.

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‘DEar Pina’ : Twenty-eight Vermont dancers move to choreography by Hannah Dennison, Amy LePage and Hanna Satterlee in a large-scale dance/theater tribute to the late Pina Bausch. Breeding Barn, Shelburne Farms, 7 p.m. $15-25. Info, 863-5966. SaCr ED Cir Cl E Dan Cin G: No experience and no partners are necessary for these ancient and modern movement patterns set to gentle, slow, international music. Suitable for all adults, including seniors. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; bring water. Info, 978-424-1482.

Barr E Farm Er S mark Et : Crafters, bakers and farmers share their goods in the center of the town. Barre City Hall Park, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, barrefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Willi Ston Farm Er S mark Et : Shoppers seek prepared foods and unadorned produce at a weekly open-air affair. Town Green, Williston, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 735-3860, info@willistonfarmersmarket.com.

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an Ev Enin G oF yoGa: Vermonters affected by Tropical Storm Irene blow off steam in a stressrelieving exercise for beginners. Williamsville Hall, South Newfane, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 249-3628.

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DEtox t hrou Gh nutrition & hE r BS: Naturopathic physician Kitt Guaraldi addresses sluggishness, fatigue, headaches, insomnia and more as she details ways to do a gentle cleanse. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington,

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l oCavor E 2.0: Foo D + tEC h Entr EPr EnEur S: Panelists from FarmPlate, Three Revolutions, FarmsReach, YourFarmstand and LocalvoreToday shed light on how the internet can help reshape the way the food ecosystem functions. Maglianero Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8261, ext. 2856.

may Fair Park annual mEEtin G: Residents of South Burlington Fire District #2 convene to hear neighborhood news and developments. Community Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 999-1075.

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‘Fir St Po Sition’: Six young dancers try to raise the barre at the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix competition in Bess Kargman’s award-winning documentary. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 748-2600.

SummEr Book Sal E: High-quality used — and sometimes new — tomes are organized by subject. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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he year was 1987. “The Simpsons” made its TV debut. Americans got their first dose of Prozac. The Bangles’ “Walk Like an Egyptian” topped the charts. And Rob Mermin founded the big-top troupe Circus Smirkus in a 200-year-old Greensboro barn. The Vermont institution celebrates its 25th year this summer with a time-travel-themed tour. Expect impossibly bendy acrobats, seemingly weightless aerialists, jugglers of all varieties and a whole lot of clowning around. Circus Smirkus kicks off its 67-show, 14-town tour at its Northeast Kingdom home base.

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Thursday through s aturday, June 28 through 30, 8 p.m.; s unday, July 1, 2 p.m. at t own Hall Theater in Middlebury. View website for future dates through July 7. $10-20. info, 382-9222. townhalltheater.org

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Annie Baker was on to something when she set her Obie Award-winning play Circle Mirror Transformationin a six-week community acting class. Anyone who’s ever played an improvisational theater game knows that acting classes breed hilarity and revelation. Baker, a 30-year-old Massachusetts playwright, has set three of her plays, including this one, in a fictional Vermont college town — not unlike the one the Middlebury Actors Workshop calls home. Catch its production of a play the New York Times has called “absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny … the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word.”

calendar Brandon Family fun begins on Friday with a block party, and continues the following day with an “Over the Rainbow” parade and fireworks bursting above Park Village. July 6 and 7, various times, various downtown locations. Info, 2476401. brandon.org

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a.m.-dusk, Merchant’s Row. Info, 728-9027. randolph-chamber.com

Burke Mountain celebrates the Fourth with outdoor music by the Crunchy Western Boys, a barbecue and scenic chairlift rides, and a smashing display of fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 6, 5 p.m., Burke Mountain. Info, 626-7300. skiburke.com or lyndonvermont. com

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The Georgia Brass Band sound off in a pops concert before a lights show in the sky. June 28, grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on the grounds behind the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. $10-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 388-2117. henrysheldonmuseum.org

Patriots celebrate the nation’s birthday with a colorful community parade. July 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Rochester Park. Info, 767-3631. rochestervermont.org

The small town celebrates the Fourth in a big way with live music, games, crafts and a bright lights show ending Tuesday evening with a bang. The Great Bristol Outhouse Race, a 5K road race and a themed parade extend the fun to Wednesday. July 3, 6 p.m.-dusk, and July 4, 7:30 a.m., various dowtown locations. Info, 4534877. bristol4th.com

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Burlington

Bill Gaston and Neil Rossi join the Missisquoi River Band in a prefireworks concert. July 3, 6-9 p.m., the Old Bowling Alley Restaurant. Info, 933-2545.

Live bands and fun-filled activities — including stilt walkers, face painting, amusement-park rides and theater acts — set the scene

The parade is back this year, and the two-mile route to the recreation park is followed by the always-popular Ducky Race, now in its 20th year. July 4, 1-6 p.m., various downtown locations. Info, 849-2641. fairfaxrecreation.com

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Milton

The Milton Community Band provides a patriotic salute in an old-fashioned outdoor concert, followed by grand pyrotechnics. July 4, 7 p.m.-dusk, Milton Outdoor Performance Center. Info, 893-1398.

Montpelier Patriots eat a pancake breakfast, catch street entertainment and circus arts, and participate in — or

Rouses Point, N.Y. Food booths, a village-wide garage sale, a car and motorcycle show, live tunes, and fireworks abound to commemorate the Fourth in Mardi Gras-themed style. June 29, 4 p.m.-midnight; June 30, 8 a.m.midnight; July 1, 9 a.m.-dusk. Info, 518-297-5502. rousespointny.com

Rutland Award-winning fireworks cap Summer Smash 2012, which includes carnival-style concessions and the Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby. July 4, 4:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:45 p.m., Vermont State

Warren Thousands attend one of the state’s largest parades, which goes Constitutional with a “We the People” theme this year. Village street entertainment, music by the Mad Mountain Scramblers and kids games follow. July 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., various locations. Info, 4963409. madrivervalley.com Folks get their fill of zip-line rides, scenic chairlifts, mountain biking and finger-lickin’ barbecued eats before tunes by Jimmy Yozell and dazzling evening fireworks. July 4, noon-dark, fireworks at 9:45 p.m., Sugarbush Resort. Info, 800-5378427. sugarbush.com

Waterbury The Waterbury Rotary Club starts the fun early with a “Not Quite Independence Day Celebration.” On Friday, George Seymour & the Plainfield Plowboys set up a stage in Rusty Parker Memorial Park. Saturday brings a village parade, carnival entertainment

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for spectacular fireworks over Lake Champlain. July 3, 3 p.m.dusk with fireworks at 9:30 p.m., various waterfront locations. Info, 864-0123. enjoyburlington.com Rock the Dock Celebration: Queen City sailors host a barbecue benefit for the CSC McConnell Scholarship Fund with prime lakeside seating and DJ’d tunes. July 3, 6:30 p.m., Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center dock. $25-65. Info, 864-2499. communitysailingcenter.org

Colchester Amateur athletes make strides at a fun run, then take in a Main Street parade and evening concerts before a fireworks finale at Bayside Beach. July 4, 8:15 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 264-5640. colchestervt.gov

Jeffersonville An old-fashioned town parade precedes carnival-style entertainment, tunes by the Starline Rhythm Boys and a frog-jumping contest. Head to Smugglers’ Notch Resort at 5 p.m. for the Firemen’s Barbecue on the Green, patriotic music by the Vermont National Guard 40th Army Band and fireworks blasting off in front of the Green Mountains. July 4, 10 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 644-1118. smuggs.com

Killington High spirits fly at this Fourth of July celebration, which includes a parade, silent auction, field games, swimming, fireworks and an all-day barbecue cooked by the town’s firemen. July 4, 10 a.m.-dusk, Herbert I. Johnson

ogle at — a one-mile road race and city parade. Downtown fills with bands and vendors before evening fireworks. July 3, 8 a.m.-midnight with fireworks at 9:30 p.m., various downtown locations. Info, 223-9604. montpelieralive.org

North Hero Sky blossoms bloom after dark at a fireworks extravaganza in the middle of Lake Champlain, with music by 314. July 3, park opens at 10 a.m. for swimming and picnicking; fireworks at dusk, Knight Point State Park. Info, 3728400. champlainislands.com

Randolph Folks reflect on American life in a “Vermont: Strong, Resilient & Free” promenade and street fest, which pave the way for evening fireworks and concessions. July 4, 10

Fairgrounds. Info, 773-2747 or 800-756-8880. rutlandvermont. com

Shelburne A morning bazaar mixes white elephants with baked goods, books, toys and a bounce house, followed by a live auction and a chicken barbecue with all the fixings. July 4, 9 a.m., Shelburne United Methodist Church. Info, 985-3981.

Stowe An old-fashioned celebration starts with marching music in the Moscow parade. Face painting, music, clowns and food in the village follow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fun picks up at Mayo Farm at 6 p.m., with fireworks at dusk. July 4, 10 a.m.-dark, various locations. Info, 253-7321. gostowe.com or stowevibrancy.com

and evening fireworks. June 29, 6 p.m., and June 30, 11 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 882-2226. revitalizingwaterbury.org

Woodstock Independence Day starts on the right foot with a bright and early road race, walk and fun run, followed by live music and an award for the most patriotic costume. Evening entertainment includes carnival games, a cookout, bluegrass music, ice skating and booming fireworks. July 4, 8 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 457-2500. unionarea.org Old Vermont Fourth: Celebrate the Fourth the old-fashioned way — with historic debates, wagon rides, ice-cream making and an egg toss. July 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum. $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355. billingsfarm.org

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Chess Club: King defenders practice castling and various opening gambits with volunteer Robert Nichols. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. Chess for kids: Checkmate! Kids entering third through eighth grade scheme winning strategies. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Create your oWn fairy house: Preschoolers through second graders craft tiny abodes for mythical pixies. Highgate Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970. Garden story tiMe: Weather permitting, kids ages 4 and under park themselves in the grass for tall tales and tunes. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097. MontGoMery PlayGrouP: Little ones exercise their bodies and their minds in the company of adult caregivers. Montgomery Town Library, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. PajaMa story tiMe: Kids arrive wearing jammies for bedtime tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. read to a doG: Bookworms share words with Rainbow, a friendly Newfoundland and registered therapy pooch. Fairfax Community Library, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister for a 15-minute time slot. Info, 849-2420. suMMer story tiMe: Rug rats revel in the wonder of reading. East Montpelier Fire Department, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. the baCkPaCk theater: Talented young thespians perform The Gingerbread Boy and The Emperor’s Nightingale. Brandon Town Hall, 1 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, info@brandontownhall.org.

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/ke•n kt/: A trio from western Massachusetts offers “comprovisational folk.” ROTA Gallery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. $3-5 suggested donation. Info, 518-586-2182.

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Mountain-bike ride: Onion River Sports staff bring intermediate to advanced riders to different

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‘Good PeoPle’: The Dorset Theatre Festival present’s David Lindsay-Abaire’s thoughtful drama on the “haves” and “have-nots.” Dorset Theatre, 8 p.m. $20-45. Info, 867-2223. MetroPolitan oPera suMMer enCore: Mariusz Kwiecien stars in a broadcast screening of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6:30 p.m. $12-15. Info, 748-2600. ‘nunsense’: Saint Michael’s Playhouse sets the stage for Dan Goggin’s hilarious and heavenly musical, in which the nuns must put on a talent show to cover funeral funds for dearly departed sisters. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Call for price. Info, 654-2281. ‘the hound of the baskervilles’: Three Weston Playhouse Theatre Company actors play all of the characters in this Sherlock Holmes thriller, adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson. Weston Playhouse, 2 p.m. Call for price. Info, 824-5288. ‘thorouGhly Modern Millie’: Stowe Theatre Guild follows Kansas girl Millie as she enthusiastically sets out to see the world during the rip-roaring ’20s. Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $1323. Info, 253-3961. ‘you’re a Good Man, Charlie broWn’: Charles Schultz’s comic-strip characters come alive in a family musical by Weston Playhouse Theatre Company. Weston Rod & Gun Club, 4 p.m. $8-15. Info, 824-5288.

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authors at the aldriCh: The Killing of Crazy Horse writer Thomas Powers brings the tragic tale of a great warrior to life. A concert in Currier Park follows. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550. book disCussion: Jared Diamond’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies examines the rise of Western civilization. Hartland Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 436-2473. readinGs in the Gallery: Nationally recognized poets Pamela Harrison and Galway Kinnell voice their literary expressions before a reception and book signing. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. rob MerMin & rob GurWitt: Bubbles and sleights of hand may be involved as the founder of Circus Smirkus and a Norwich writer excerpt their book, Circus Smirkus: 25 Years of Running Home to the Circus. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

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herbal first aid kit: Folks learn to fend off the bee stings and sunburn of summer with a few herbal essentials. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.coop.

dance

‘dear Pina’: See WED.27, 7 p.m. square danCe WorkshoP: Spectators are welcome as Green Mountain Steppers Square Dance Club members do-si-do and swing their partners ’round. St. John Vianney Parish Hall, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free to watch. Info, 879-7283.

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burlinGton Walk/bike CounCil MeetinG: The all-volunteer advisory council to the City of Burlington considers infrastructure improvements and policy changes for pedestrian and pedaler transportation — and celebrates both by organizing events and activities. Room 12, Burlington City Hall, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-2700. feMinine sPirit of the livinG earth: A women’s learning group embarks on a metaphysical exploration through meditation and oneness. Rainbow Institute, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Donations accepted; call ahead. Info, 671-4569.

film

‘first Position’: See WED.27, 5:30 p.m. ‘oCtober baby’: See WED.27, 7:30 p.m.

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disCoveries in Wine: The café manager guides wine enthusiasts through Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs and more from New Zealand, paired with local breads and cheese. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-7 p.m. $25; preregister; must be at least 21 years of age with valid ID. Info, 872-7111. fletCher allen farMers Market: Locally sourced meats, vegetables, bakery items, breads and maple syrup give hospital employees and visitors the option to eat healthfully. McClure Entrance, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 847-0797, tanya.mcdonald@vtmednet.org. hinesburG lions farMers Market: Growers sell bunched greens, herbs and fruit among vendors of fresh-baked pies, honeycomb, artisan breads and marmalade. United Church of Hinesburg, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3904 or 482-2651. jeriCho farMers Market: Passersby graze through locally grown veggies, pasture-raised meats, area wines and handmade crafts. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, jerichofarmersmarket@gmail.com. neW north end farMers Market: Eaters stroll through an array of offerings, from sweet treats to farm-grown goods. Elks Lodge, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8072, newnorthendmarket@ hotmail.com. PeaChaM farMers Market: Seasonal berries and produce mingle with homemade crafts and baked goods from the village. Academy Green, Peacham, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3161. Waterbury farMers Market: Cultivators and their customers swap veggie tales and edible inspirations at a weekly outdoor emporium. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 522-5965, info@waterburyfarmersmarket.com.

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suMMer book sale: See WED.27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Chess GrouP: Novice and expert players compete against real humans, not computers. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $2. Info, 324-1143.

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june business after hours: a Carnival de Cuba: Businesspeople network at a creatively themed party of Cuban fare, music and dance — and, of course, mojitos. Partial proceeds benefit Burlington College. Burlington College, $8-20;

CalCiuM & other CruCial nutrients for MaintaininG your health: Clinical herbalist and nutritionist Suzanna Bliss supplies important information about keeping up bone health and overall wellness through food and supplemental

Meditation 101: Folks enlighten up as Martha Tack focuses on the stress-relief benefits of this calming practice. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 633-4136. suPPortinG a healthy diGestive systeM: Akshata Nayak addresses bloating and other gut issues that hamper proper digestion — and how to create a diet that works with your body, not against it. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-2569, ext. 1.

holidays See “Independence Day Celebrations 2012” on page 50.

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booked for lunCh series: Kids in grades K and up listen to a librarian read themed stories. Bring a bagged lunch. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Crafternoon: Visual learners entering grades K through eight expand their horizons in arts activities. Sarah Partridge Community Library, East Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7588. ‘dreaM biG, read!’ Craft series: First through fifth graders work on projects related to dreams and nighttime. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. early-literaCy story tiMe: Weekly themes educate preschoolers and younger children on basic reading concepts. Westford Public Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639, westford_pl@vals.state.vt.us. M.d. usher: The author of The Golden Ass of Lucius Apuleius retells this ancient tale in a participatory reading for kids ages 7 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. MusiC With raPhael: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves to traditional and original folk music. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. raPtors in the library!: Bird-watchers ages 5 and up eye live falcons, hawks and owls in a firsthand encounter overseen by the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. teen Club: Adolescents stave off — yawn! — summer boredom with movies, snacks, games and more. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4:305:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. the baCkPaCk theater: See WED.27, Fairfax Community Library, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. the sWinG PeePers: Family members tap their toes to interactive song and dance. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; ticket required. Info, 388-4097.

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City hall Park lunChtiMe PerforManCes: A Vermont Symphony Orchestra string trio lets loose chamber works by the fountain. Burlington City Hall Park, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. Green Mountain ChaMber MusiC festival eMerGinG artist ConCert: High school through graduate school students of an annual summer conservatory perform virtuosic solos and chamber music pieces for their peers and the public. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 503-1220. interPlay jazz all-stars: Musicians capture the joy of improvisation in a brown-bag concert. Woodstock Village Green, noon-1 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 457-3981. johnny CleGG band: The South African champions peace through buoyant polyrhythms blending pop and ancient tradition. On the green,

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hash house harriers: Beer hounds of legal age earn their suds with an invigorating run and highimpact game of hide-and-seek. Meet in the parking lot, Leddy Park, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free if it’s your first time; $5 otherwise; bring ID. Info, 355-1015.

yesterMorroW suMMer leCture series: Furniture maker Bruce Beeken explores the relationship of sustainable forestry and fine wood products in “Trees, Logs, Friends and Furniture.” Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

verMont venture netWork: Entrepreneurs, investors, government agencies, service providers and others attend a networking forum with remarks by David Roberts, David Tyler and Brendan Cahill of Green Mountain Digital. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.

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blue-Green-alGae-MonitorinG traininG: Potential monitors learn how to distinguish bluegreen algae from other floating phenomena, as well as how to submit online reports to the Lake Champlain Committee as part of its monitoring program. Lake Champlain Committee, Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1461.

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sources. City Market, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

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Green Mountain ChaMber MusiC festival artist faCulty ConCert: The artist faculty of an annual summer conservatory present “The Meaning of Life: Love, Delight and Longing,” which features Barber’s Dover Beach, Piazzolla’s Three Tangos and Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, op. 115. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25; free for students under age 22 with school ID; students under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Info, 503-1220.

Wednesday niGht World ChaMPionshiPs: Fast riders vie for bragging rights in town-line sprints. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409.

donations accepted. Info, 863-3489, ext. 220, jennifer@vermont.org.

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italian Conversation GrouP: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.

area trails each week. Carpooling is an option; call ahead for details. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409.

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Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. Snow Farm Vineyard Con Cert Serie S: Picnickers take in live classical, jazz, swing, bluegrass and classic rock by the grapevines every Thursday evening. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, grounds open, 5 p.m.; concert, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463. Swing noire : This Hot Club-style quartet channels Django Reinhardt in the park. Bring a chair or blanket. Central Park, Brandon, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-6401.

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new england edu Cation l aw Center w ork Shop : Parents and caregivers learn the basic legal rights of students with special needs in public schools, as well as how to manage and organize records. Markle Room, Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 291-7161.

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onion r iVer Sport S t hur Sday night mountain-Bike Serie S: Racers of all ages and abilities compete on the multi-loop course of varied terrain; there’s a trail for little kids, too. Riders bring food and beverages for a postrace barbecue. Millstone Hill Touring Center, Websterville, 6 p.m. $6-10. Info, 229-9409. t hur Sday night national S: Bikers set the pace for a weekly ride along ever-changing routes. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409.

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‘Carele SS l oVe’: Depot Theatre sings its way through Ryan G. Dunkin’s country/blues love story about a falsely accused felon released from jail just as his sweetheart is about to marry his friend. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $27. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘Cir Cle mirror t ran SFormation’ : As part of the inaugural MiddSummer Nights Theater Festival, Middlebury Actors Workshop presents Annie Baker’s comedy about the students of a six-week community acting class. See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 382-9222.

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‘good people’ : See WED.27, 8 p.m. murder- myStery dinner Crui Se: Thrills await on the lake as the Spirit of Ethan Allen Players present With This Ring, I Thee Dead, an interactive, fastpaced comedy of errors served with a three-course meal. Spirit of Ethan Allen III, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. $31.92-49.54. Info, 862-8300. ‘nun SenSe’: See WED.27, 8 p.m. ‘Strat Ford Shake Speare Fe Sti Val’ S ‘t he t empeSt’’ : All eyes are on Christopher Plummer as he takes the starring role in an acclaimed broadcast production of Shakespeare’s tale of revenge and love. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $15-18. Info, 748-2600. ‘t he h ound o F the Ba Sker Ville S’: See WED.27, 7:30 p.m. t he metropolitan opera Summer enCore: Juan Diego Flórez stars in a broadcast of Rossini’s comic opera Le Comte Ory. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7 p.m. $14-16. Info, 518-523-2512. ‘t horoughly

modern millie’ : See WED.27, 8 p.m.

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Exposition, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $10-12; free for children under 14. Info, 872-0034.

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Summer Book Sale : See WED.27, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

dance

Ballroom l eSSon & dan Ce SoCial : Singles and couples of all levels of experience take a twirl. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; open dancing, 8-10 p.m. $14. Info, 862-2269. ‘dear pina’ : See WED.27, 7 p.m.

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Bri Stol’ S 250th anni Ver Sary Cele Bration : See WED.27, 7 p.m. Vermont morgan h eritage day S: Vermont’s Morgan-horse owners celebrate the breed through competitions in dressage, junior-amateur horse shows, races, carriage driving and more. Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Info, 603-756-3183.

fairs & festivals

Friday night l iVe: Pedestrians take over a main thoroughfare through town for this weekly outdoor bash featuring beer gardens, two stages for live music and children’s entertainment, and a variety of shopping and eating options. Center Street, Rutland, 6-10 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380. Vermont Quilt Fe Sti Val : This annual parade of patchwork features displays, appraisals, gallery talks and vendors offering colorful bed coverings and the means to make them. Champlain Valley

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‘darling Companion’ : Diane Keaton stars in Lawrence Kasdan’s 2012 dramady about a woman who loves her dog more than her husband (Kevin Kline). Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 748-2600. ‘Jiro dream S oF SuShi’ : Octogenarian Jiro Ono, generally hailed as the world’s best sushi chef, obsesses about sculpting the perfect roll while his son sweats the day he’ll take over the family restaurant in David Gelb’s mouthwatering documentary. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘t he per FeCt Family’ : Nominated for her church’s Catholic Woman of the Year award, Eileen Cleary is confronted with family matters that don’t fit her view of “perfect” in Anne Renton’s comic 2011 drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 748-2600. ‘w all- e’: A garbage-collecting robot unwittingly changes the fate of humankind in Andrew Stanton’s 2008 animated adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

food & drink

Bellow S Fall S Farmer S market : Music enlivens a fresh-food marketplace with produce, meats, crafts and ever-changing weekly workshops. Waypoint Center, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 463-2018.

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l udlow Farmer S market : Merchants divide a wealth of locally farmed products, artisanal eats and unique crafts. Okemo Mountain School, Ludlow, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 734-3829, lfmkt@tds.net. l yndon Farmer S market : More than 20 vendors proffer a rotation of fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and more. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, lyndonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. plain Field Farmer S market : Berries, farm produce, meat and eggs draw grocery-shopping locavores to the green. Mill Street Park, Plainfield, 4-7 p.m. Free. r iChmond Farmer S market : An open-air emporium connects farmers and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-620-3713, rfmmanager@gmail.com.

t ai Chi For arthriti S: AmeriCorps members from the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging lead gentle, controlled movements that can help alleviate stress, tension and joint pain. Winooski Senior Center, 10-11 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 865-0360. t he intention o F dream S: a pre Sentation o F ar Chetypal dreamwork : Sue Scavo and Bill St. Cyr of North of Eden explore how nighttime dreaming affects physical, psychological and spiritual health. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:307:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.coop.

holidays See “Independence Day Celebrations 2012” on page 50.

‘THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER’: Saturday, June 30, Ainsworth Public Library, Williamstown, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 433-5887. ainsworthpubliclibrary. wordpress.com

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h ardwi Ck Farmer S market : A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Granite Street, Hardwick, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2337, hardwickfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

aVoid Fall S w ith impro Ved Sta Bility : A personal trainer demonstrates daily practices for seniors concerned about their balance. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 10 a.m. $5. Info, 658-7477.

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FiVe Corner S Farmer S market : From natural meats to breads and wines, farmers share the bounty of the growing season at an open-air exchange. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 5cornersfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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When school’s out, libraries shift into high gear, revving up their summer literacy programs to keep kids reading while on break. The Ainsworth Public Library in Williamstown is bringing back the TRAVELLING STORYTELLER, one of its most popular summertime events. This year, the backpack theater troupe performs The Elves and the Shoemaker using marionettes and its “animated literacy” signature approach. Troupers discuss the story with kids first, then perform the original puppetshow play, pulling kids in to participate, and finish with handson projects. Assistant librarian Roberta Tracy says the kids are so enthralled, they don’t realize how much they are learning.

open Stage/ poetry night : Readers, writers, singers and ranters pipe up in a constructive and positive environment. ROTA Gallery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-314-9872, rotagallery@ gmail.com.

Chel Sea Farmer S market : A long-standing town-green tradition supplies shoppers with eggs, cheese, vegetables and fine crafts. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 685-9987, chelseacommunitymarket@gmail.com.

Salad Supper : Kids and adults get their veggies in through servings of leafy greens, augmented by a silent auction and live jazz music. Osborne Parish House, United Church of Hinesburg, 5-7 p.m. $5-9. Info, 482-3352.

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Burger night : Live music by Bread and Bones lends a festive air to a local feast of grass-fedbeef or black-bean burgers, hot dogs, fresh-baked buns, salads, and cookies. Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free; cost of food; BYOB. Info, 985-9200.

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dream Big! youth media l aB: Fledgling filmmakers create movies and explore related technology in a collaborative program cohosted by Middlebury Community Television. For kids entering fourth grade and up. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4097. drop- in Story t ime: Kids of all ages enjoy stories from picture books, as well as finger plays and action rhymes. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. impro V: Youngsters get silly in spur-of-the-moment games. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, kids in grades 5 to 8 attend from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; kids in grades 9 and up attend from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. meet the Vermont l ake mon Ster S BaSeBall player S: Members of the sports team read tall tales to tots and autograph baseballs. Dorothy

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Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

music

Annemieke SpoelStrA & JeremiAh mclAne: A classical-piano virtuoso and master accordionist base unique arrangements on traditional folk melodies from the past three centuries. See calendar spotlight. Brandon Music, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 465-4071, info@brandon-music.net. Green mountAin chAmber muSic FeStivAl ArtiSt FAculty concert: The artist faculty of an annual summer conservatory present Personal Czech: Music of Dvořák, featuring three of his enduring works. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $25; free for students under age 22 with school ID; students under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Info, 503-1220. JAckSon Gore outdoor muSic SerieS: Remember September turn the lawn into an outdoor concert venue. Grill goodies or full-service dining available. Jackson Gore Inn, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 228-4041. leonArd bernStein’S ‘mASS’: Musical director Rip Jackson and stage director and choreographer Maris Wolff oversee this Grace Church production, which includes additional texts by Bernstein and Stephen Schwartz. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $15-20. Info, 775-4301. rockinGhill muSic FeStivAl: Barefoot Truth, the Brew, Jatoba, Lucas Gallo, Hannah Hoffman, the Edd, the Z Three, the Ryan Montbleau Band and others steal the stage during two days of tunes. Rockingham Hill Farm, 2 p.m. $20 for Friday; $30 for Saturday; $40 for full weekend. Info, info@ barnabyspresents.com. the michele FAy bAnd: An acoustic quartet stirs up seamlessly blended folk, swing and bluegrass as part of a summer concert series. A strawberryshortcake fundraiser, starting at 6:30 p.m., benefits the Sheldon Food Shelf. Grace Episcopal Church, Sheldon, 7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Info, 326-4603. vermont Symphony orcheStrA td bAnk Summer FeStivAl tour: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and booming fireworks wrap up a patriotic and playful musical program. See calendar spotlight. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, gates open for picnicking, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $11-34. Info, 864-5741, ext. 10.

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‘circle mirror trAnSFormAtion’: See THU.28, 8 p.m. ‘Good people’: See WED.27, 8 p.m. ‘nunSenSe’: See WED.27, 8 p.m. ‘the hound oF the bASkervilleS’: See WED.27, 7:30 p.m. ‘thorouGhly modern millie’: See WED.27, 8 p.m. ‘you’re A Good mAn, chArlie brown’: See WED.27, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

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lArry coFFin: The president of the Bradford Historical Society and author of In Times Past: Essays from the Upper Valley, Book Two covers topics of local history. The Local Buzz, Bradford, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4423. viSitinG writerS SerieS: Fiction novelist Richard Bausch reads from his work, which has appeared in The New Yorker and The Atlantic. College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8599.

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occupy centrAl vermont GenerAl ASSembly: Citizen activists incite the change they want to see in the world. Visit occupycentralvt.org for location, Montpelier, 3-5 p.m. Free.

bazaars

FriendS oF brownell book SAle: Bibliophiles restock their nightstands at a benefit for teen programs at the library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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cApitAl city contrA dAnce: Folks in soft-soled shoes practice their stepping to calling by Mary Wesley and tunes by Pete Sutherland, and Roger and Ross Kahle. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163. ‘deAr pinA’: See WED.27, 7 p.m.

environment

rozAliA proJect: mArine debriS cleAnup: Volunteers pull on their gloves, pick up trash and collect data to further the understanding of water pollution in Vermont. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 651-1885, leclair.patty@gmail.com.

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briStol’S 250th AnniverSAry celebrAtion: See WED.27, 7 p.m.

doriS wAlvoord: In “Yesterday Is Behind You,” the 84-year-old Vermont artist and poet shares watercolors and words about growing up in Randolph with 11 siblings. Westview Meadows, Montpelier, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

kite FlierS meetinG: Common interests soar as fans of tethered aircrafts meet like-minded peers. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-0030.

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demo dAy: The store’s resident dollhouse-building expert demonstrates shingling, wiring and flooring techniques during its annual summer clearance sale. Real Good Toys Dollhouse Factory Outlet Store, Barre, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 479-2217.

miSS vermont ScholArShip competition: For the 68th year, promising contestants compete in interviews, onstage questions and talent, eveninggown and fitness categories. Performing Arts Center, Burlington High School, 7 p.m. $10-35. Info, 878-8487. preServAtion burlinGton hiStoric wAlkinG tour: Walkers and gawkers see the Queen City through an architectural and historic perspective. Meet in front of Burlington City Hall, Church Street

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‘A rAther Grimm FAiry tAle’: Fourteen-year-old Madeleine Barrett’s enchanting original production, suitable for the whole family, benefits the school’s theater department. Al Myers Theatre, Williston Central School, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. $5; additional donations accepted. Info, 871-5153, defyinggravity53@ gmail.com.

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Summer book SAle: See WED.27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

brown-bAG SerieS: Tom McGrath of the Transportation Research Center hosts a discussion about “Total Failure: Political Decision-Making and the Gasoline Tax.” Decision Theater, Farrell Hall, UVM, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3946.

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FridAy niGht Fix: Serial cyclists get to know their bikes in a clinic on flat fixes and troubleshooting. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9409, thefolks@onionriver.com.

‘cAreleSS love’: See THU.28, 8 p.m.

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‘money mAGick: how to Get it And how to keep it’: Penny pinchers learn old Southern folk spells, charms and tricks for bringing in the dough and building financial stability in a class with healer Kirk White. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 660-8060.

‘Avenue Q’: People and puppets weave a hilarious tale of trying to make it big in the Big Apple in this R-rated production by the Valley Players. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 583-1674.

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Marketplace, 11 a.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 522-8259. Vermont morgan Heritage Days a.m.-8 p.m.

: See FRI.29, 8

fairs & festivals

King Dom aquafest : Folks gear up for fun in the sun along the shores of Lake Memphremagog. Activities include the Kingdom Swim, bed racing, a boat parade and a log-rolling competition. Various locations, Newport, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $5 button; most events are free; see kingdomaquafest.com for schedule. Info, 323-8424 or 334-6345. tH e eVent in a t ent : Picnickers take in a massive fiddling jam, orchestral works, circus and trapeze stunts from the New England Center for the Circus Arts, strolling minstrels, and more. Vermont Agricultural Business Education Center, Brattleboro, noon-6 p.m. $15-35. Info, 451-0436. Vermont quilt f esti Val : See FRI.29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

film

‘CHiCo & r ita’ : A Cuban pianist and a beautiful singer are united by romance but tested by their long search for fame in this delightful animated feature film. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘Darling Companion’ 7:30 p.m.

: See FRI.29, 5:30 p.m. &

sunset & a moVie: In a large field overlooking Lake Champlain, cinephiles screen a feature film, as well as a short by a Burlington College student. Bring your own seating; refreshments available for purchase; picnicking allowed. Burlington College, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616.

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r utlan D County f armers mar Ket : Downtown strollers find high-quality fruits and veggies, mushrooms, fresh-cut flowers, sweet baked goods, and artisan crafts within arms’ reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813. sHel Burne f armers mar Ket : Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season’s best. Shelburne Parade Ground, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472, shelburnefarmersmarket@ sbpavt.org. w aitsfiel D f armers mar Ket : Local entertainment enlivens a bustling open-air market, boasting extensive farm-fresh produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.

health & fitness

w omen’s w ellness exams & Can Cer sCreenings : Un- and underinsured women take advantage of free pap tests, heart-health screenings, HPV tests and vaccines. Childcare and food provided; transportation reimbursed if qualified. Affiliates in OB/GYN, Burlington, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-7498 or 800-508-2222.

‘tH e perfe Ct f amily’ : See FRI.29, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

food & drink

holidays

Burlington f armers mar Ket : More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172, info@ burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.

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ol D-f as Hione D all- you-Can- eat C Hur CH supper : Strawberry shortcakes the size of dinner plates top off a classic summer meal of rolled ham, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad and more. Dummerston Congregational Church, 5-7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 257-0544, susanna@griefen.com.

ZumBa f itness Drop- in Class : A seasoned instructor spurs Latin-inspired dance moves for fitness. Perkins Fitness Consulting and Personal Training Studio, South Burlington, 9-10:15 a.m. $5. Info, 999-9748.

Bristol f armers mar Ket : Weekly music and kids activities add to the edible wares of local food and craft vendors. Town Green, Bristol, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 453-6796, bristolfarmersmarket@gmail. com.

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norwi CH f armers mar Ket : Neighbors discover fruits, veggies and other riches of the land, not to mention baked goods, handmade crafts and local entertainment. Route 5 South, Norwich, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 384-7447, manager@norwichfarmersmarket.org.

Capital City f armers mar Ket : Fresh produce, pasteurized milk, kombucha, artisan cheeses, local meats and more lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Live music and demos accent each week’s offerings. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958, manager@montpelierfarmersmarket.com. CHamplain islan Ds f armers mar Ket : Baked items, preserves, meats and eggs sustain shoppers in search of local goods. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 372- 3291. f armstea D Buttermil K: Animal Farm’s Diane St. Clair whips up pizza with a buttermilk-whey crust and buttermilk béchamel sauce; salad dressing with fresh-drained buttermilk cream; and macerated berries with buttermilk cream. Sustainability Academy, Lawrence Barnes School, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700. l oCal sweetness: Honey meaD & goat’s- mil K Caramel : Locavores hitch a ride to Artesano and Fat Toad Farm to sample their products up close and personal. City Market, Burlington, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free for co-op members; others will be placed on a waiting list; pack a picnic lunch. Info, 861-9700. mount t om f armers mar Ket : Purveyors of garden-fresh crops, prepared foods and crafts set up shop for the morning. Parking lot, Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 7632070, foxxfarm@aol.com. nort Hwest f armers mar Ket : Stock up on local, seasonal produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5821.

See “Independence Day Celebrations 2012” on page 50.

kids

gar Den t ea party : Pinkies up! Kids and parents stop and smell the flowers before teatime at the inn. Shelburne Farms, 1-3 p.m. $10-12 per adult/child pair; $5-7 per additional child. Info, 985-8686. ‘star w ars’ t rooper Visit : Characters from George Lucas’ sci-fi series overtake the library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. yout H afri Can Drumming w or KsHop : Guinea’s Sayon Camara, one of the world’s top emerging djembe players, teaches youth the traditional drum music of his people. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, White River Junction, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $10-25. Info, 779-4914.

music

a Day w it H Kos HKa: The world-renowned gypsy band presides over an afternoon lesson for violinists and guitarists, as well as an evening concert and feast of Russian cuisine. North End Studios, Burlington, $10-25 master class, noon-4 p.m.; $15-18 dinner and concert, 5-8 p.m.; $30-35 for the full day. Info, 863-6713. interplay Ja ZZ: Students and faculty capture the joy of vocal and instrumental improvisation at an all-American jazz picnic. Bring a blanket or chair. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, noon-4 p.m. Regular admission, $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355. Killington musi C f esti Val : Internationally acclaimed musicians offer fine chamber music in “Souvenirs From Eastern Europe,” featuring masterworks by Rachmaninoff, Dvořák and Tchaikovsky. Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 422-1330. l eonar D Bernstein’s ‘ mass’ : See FRI.29, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

possumHaw : Colby Crehan fronts the Vermont bluegrass and folk band. Music Box, Craftsbury, 8-10 p.m. $10; donations accepted. Info, 586-7533. r oCKing Hill musi C f esti Val : See FRI.29, noon. ‘simple Heart’ : Jacob Patorti directs and Erika Schmidt choreographs this interactive concert featuring music by Laura Cortese, which outlines an Italian woman’s new life in America. Merchants Hall, Rutland, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $13. Info, 855-8081, info@ merchantshall.com. Vermont sympHony or CHestra t D Ban K summer f esti Val t our : See FRI.29, Jay Peak Resort, gates open for picknicking, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.

outdoors

Bir D-Ban Ding Demonstration : Experts catch, measure and band local songbirds to study their survival and reproductive successes. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-11 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-6206. Bir D-monitoring w al K: Early risers scout out feathered wings above. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7:30-9 a.m. Donations accepted; preregister. Info, 434-2167, museum@birdsofvermont. org. History in Bloom : Experts answer garden questions on a tour highlighting five Woodstock-area gardens, a nature sanctuary, and a special exhibit of art and floral arrangements. Woodstock Historical Society, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $25-30. Info, 457-1822.

seminars

a w or KsHop in r is King t He growt Hful : Transformational life coach Sandra Lucas explores inner barriers through Gestalt experiments with imagery, metaphor, poetry, visualization and dialogue. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 1-2:30 p.m. $10-12; preregister. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.coop. Community Her B Class : Jade Mountain Wellness’ Brendan Kelly discusses “Treating Sleep Issues With Western Herbs: A Chinese Medicine Approach.” Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 1-4 p.m. $15-18; preregister. Info, 224-7100, info@vtherbcenter.org. open meDia w or KsHop : Professional or novice film editors learn about various programs for mixing and enhancing all of their video assets into a single project. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692. VCam aCCess orientation : Video-production hounds get an overview of the facilities, policies and procedures. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

sport

Huntington r aCe 4 sun Daes : In the shadow of Camel’s Hump, runners hoof it along paved and dirt roads in a mile-long fun run, 5K or 10K benefiting Neighbor Helping Neighbor. Huntington Volunteer Fire Department, 9 a.m. $5-25. Info, 434-3987, huntingtonrace4sundaes@weebly.com. sprint t riat Hlon i: usa t riat Hlon national qualifier : Up to 200 racers swim, bike and run to and from the sandy shores of Lake Champlain. Shelburne Beach, 8 p.m. $50-72. Info, 985-4410 or 316-7142.

theater

‘aVenue q’: See FRI.29, 8 p.m. ‘Careless l oVe’: See THU.28, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘Cir Cle mirror 8 p.m.

t ransformation’

: See THU.28,

‘goo D people’ : See WED.27, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘nunsense’ : See WED.27, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘tH e Complete History of ameri Ca (aBri DgeD)’: Act Three Theatricals recaps the creation of our nation in an inventive — albeit hurried — 90-minute sketch comedy. Rated PG-13. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 673-5762. ‘tH e Houn D of t He Bas Ker Villes’ : See WED.27, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. ‘tH oroug Hly moDern millie’ : See WED.27, 8 p.m.

‘you’re a goo D man, C Harlie Brown’ WED.27, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

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eVelyn gra Ce geer & t He l epine sisters : The Morristown author of The Lepine Girls of Mud City: Embracing Vermont shares a story of a generation of steadfast Vermonters. Phoenix Books Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. Visiting w riters series : Michael Hemery shares works of creative nonfiction, which have appeared in the Los Angeles Review and Post Road Magazine. College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8599.

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stop t He w ar against t He 99%: Vermonters attend an inaugural meeting to pursue an agenda of jobs, justice and the environment by planning to vote in November to legalize, regulate and tax all cannabis and hemp products. Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

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musi C, art & t ea: Lively folk duo Marge and John Butterfield perform folk, jazz, Caribbean, country and popular music on the hour at an afternoon tea party featuring the paintings of Sean Dye and fiber art of Ginger Johnson. Fisk Farm Art Center, Isle La Motte, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 928-3364. Vermont morgan Heritage Days a.m.-4 p.m.

: See FRI.29, 8

fairs & festivals

King Dom aquafest : See SAT.30, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. psy CHiC f air : Folks follow their intuition and receive divine guidance through readings, chakra cleansings, aromatherapy workshops and more. Nature’s Mysteries Books & Beyond, Lyndonville, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 626-8466. Vermont quilt f esti Val : See FRI.29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

film

‘Darling Companion’ p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

: See FRI.29, 1:30 p.m., 5:30

‘t aHrir’ : Stefano Savona’s real-time documentary shows a daily account of the revolution in Tahrir Square. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘tH e perfe Ct f amily’ : See FRI.29, 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

food & drink

sout H Burlington f armers mar Ket : Farmers, food vendors, artists and crafters set up booths in the parking lot while sports teams take over the athletic fields for spectator-friendly events. South Burlington High School, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, kindle@commonroots.org. stowe f armers mar Ket : Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027, 498-4734 or info@stowevtfarmersmarket. com. w inoos Ki f armers mar Ket : Area growers and bakers offer “more than just wild leeks.” On the green, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, winooskimarket@gmail.com.

holidays See “Independence Day Celebrations 2012” on page 50.

music

art Herttua : The jazz guitarist plays everything from bebop to the Beatles. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.

li St Your EVENt for fr Ens Embl E PoEma: The Boston-based chamber ensemble interprets works by Barber, Corigliano, Debussy and Ravel. Federated Church, Rochester, 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 767-9234. VErmont symPhony orch Estra t D bank summEr F Esti Val t our : See FRI.29, Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden, gates open for picknicking, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.

sport

t h E Gr Eat r ac E: Intrepid athletes exert themselves in a 3.1-mile run, 12-mile bike and 3-mile canoe/kayak. St. Albans Bay Park, 10 a.m. $35-155. Info, 524-2444, info@fcrccvt.com.

theater

‘aVE nu E Q’: See FRI.29, 8 p.m. ‘car El Ess l oVE’: See THU.28, 5 p.m. ‘circl E mirror 2 p.m.

t rans Formation’ : See THU.28,

circus smirkus biG t oP t our : Acrobatics, tumbling feats, high-wire high jinks and general clowning around come together in “Topsy-Turvy Time Travel!” See calendar spotlight. Circus Smirkus Barn, Greensboro, 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. $15-20. Info, 533-7443. ‘Goo D PEoPl E’: See WED.27, 3 p.m. ‘t h E h oun D oF th E bask Er Vill Es’: See WED.27, 3 p.m. ‘you’r E a Goo D man, charli E brown’ : See WED.27, 3 p.m.

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dance

Danc EFEst : Folks of all ages freestyle dance to hip-shaking, roof-raising music. No instruction and no partner needed. North End Studios, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. $3. Info, 863-6713.

fairs & festivals

kin GDom aQua FEst : See SAT.30, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

film

sambatuca Da! oPEn rE h Earsal : New players are welcome to pitch in as Burlington’s AfroBrazilian street percussion band sharpens its tunes. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017. t h E cham Plain Echo Es: New singers are invited to chime in on four-part harmonies with a women’s a cappella chorus at weekly open rehearsals. Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 6:159:15 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0398. VErmont symPhony orch Estra t D bank summEr F Esti Val t our : See FRI.29, Hildene Meadowlands, Manchester, gates open for picnicking, 5 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.

outdoors

w il D Plant w alk : Folks hone their plant-identifications skills while learning about habitat and sustainable wild-harvesting practices. Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury, 6-7 p.m. Sliding-scale donations up to $10; preregister. Info, 456-8122.

sport

ors cyclocross cruis E: Riders rise and descend on a network of dirt roads. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409.

theater

‘car El Ess l oVE’: See THU.28, 8 p.m.

words

marjori E caDy mEmorial w rit Ers Grou P: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through “homework” assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@comcast. net. Visitin G w rit Ers sEri Es: University of Warwick professor Maureen Freely shares her work in fiction writing and translation. College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8599.

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Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 355-5129. st EPs to wE lln Ess : Cancer survivors attend diverse seminars about nutrition, stress management, acupuncture and more in conjunction with a medically based rehabilitation program. Fletcher Allen Health Care Cardiology Building, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2176. t ai chi For arthritis Library, 2-3 p.m.

: See FRI.29, Westford

holidays See “Independence Day Celebrations 2012” on page 50.

kids

cr Eati VE t uEsDays : Artists engage their imaginations with recycled crafts. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Pr Eschool story h our & t ak E-h omE cra Ft : Tales and hands-on activities help children become strong readers. Sarah Partridge Community Library, East Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-7588. summEr story h our : Kids craft during tale time. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. t ry it at th E l ibrary : Kids entering grades 4 through 6 learn about wildlife rehabilitation with mother-daughter duo Sophia and Julianna Parker. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

language

Paus E-caFé: French speakers of all levels converse en français. Panera Bread, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088.

music

castl Eton summEr conc Erts : Annie and the Hedonists make a scene on the green. Old Chapel Green, Castleton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 468-1206. Gr EEn mountain chamb Er music F Esti Val EmEr Gin G artist conc Ert : See THU.28, 7:309:30 p.m. VErmont symPhony orch Estra t D bank summEr F Esti Val t our : See FRI.29, Grafton Ponds, gates open for picnicking, 5 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.

seminars

food & drink

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bristol’s 250th anni VErsary cEl Ebration : See WED.27, 9 p.m.

buDDhism in a nutsh Ell : Amy Miller serves up a comprehensive overview of the Tibetan Buddhist path in bite-size modules, combining meditation, lively discussion and practical exercises. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 633-4136.

health & fitness

fairs & festivals

sport

‘Darlin G comPanion’ : See FRI.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘t h E PEr FEct Family’ : See FRI.29, 5:30 p.m.

bur GEr niGht : See FRI.29, 4:30-7:30 p.m., music by the Chris Dorman Ensemble.

hE rbal consultations : Folks explore the art of “green” health care at a personalized, confidential clinic with faculty and students from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. City Market, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 861-9700, info@vtherbcenter.org.

kids

music w ith r aPha El : See THU.28, 10:45 a.m.

music

rE cor DEr-Playin G Grou P: Musicians produce early-folk, baroque and swing-jazz melodies. New

‘cabar Et’ : Nightclub debauchery is set against the political rise of the Nazi party in Bob Fosse’s adaptation of the Broadway musical starring Liza Minnelli. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. cr Eatur E FEatur E Films : Moviegoers take in animal antics onscreen. Popcorn and lemonade provided. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366, teenlml@gmail.com. ‘Darlin G comPanion’ : See FRI.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘t h E PEr FEct Family’ : See FRI.29, 5:30 p.m.

food & drink

r utlan D county Farm Ers mark Et : See SAT.30, 3-6 p.m.

health & fitness

l au Ght Er yoGa: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Miller

mont PEli Er mil E: Thousands of spectators cheer on runners at a one-mile Independence Day road race, with cash prizes for top sprinters and ribbons for kids. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 6 p.m. $520. Info, 229-9409.

theater

‘Goo D PEoPl E’: See WED.27, 8 p.m. ‘t h E h oun D oF th E bask Er Vill Es’: See WED.27, 7:30 p.m. ‘you’r E a Goo D man, charli E brown’ : See WED.27, 4 p.m.

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summEr book sal E: See WED.27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

mak E stu FF!: See WED.27, 6-9 p.m.

etc.

bristol’s 250th anni VErsary cEl Ebration : See WED.27, 7:30 a.m.

fairs & festivals

kin GDom aQua FEst : See SAT.30, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

film

‘Darlin G comPanion’ : See FRI.29, 7:30 p.m. ‘t h E PEr FEct Family’ : See FRI.29, 5:30 p.m.

food & drink

barr E Farm Ers mark Et : See WED.27, 3-6:30 p.m. cham Plain islan Ds Farm Ers mark Et : See WED.27, 4-7 p.m. w illiston Farm p.m.

Ers mark Et : See WED.27, 4-7

holidays See “Independence Day Celebrations 2012” on page 50.

kids

ch Ess club : See WED.27, 5:30 p.m.

music

Gr EEn mountain chamb Er music F Esti Val artist Faculty conc Ert : The artist faculty of an annual summer conservatory present “Coming to America: Music of the 20th-Century Immigration,” featuring masterworks by Davidovsky, Martinů and Bloch. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25; free for students under age 22 with school ID; students under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Info, 503-1220. jE r Emiah mcl an E, bob murray & susannah blachly : Three musicians make music inspired by personal truths revealed in their dreams. Universalist Society of Strafford, 7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Info, 765-4295. snow Farm Vin Eyar D conc Ert sEri Es: See THU.28, 5:30 p.m. VErmont symPhony orch Estra t D bank summEr F Esti Val t our : See FRI.29, Shelburne Farms, gates open for picnicking, 5:15 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $11-38. Villa GE h armony : The Teen World Music Ensemble offers old ballads, sea shanties, soulful gospel numbers, Appalachian fiddle tunes, medieval motets and more. Community Church, Guilford, 7 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 426-3210.

sport

coca- cola Fir Ecrack Er t win 44s : Stock-car racers “run” laps before an Independence Day display of fireworks. Devil’s Bowl Speedway, West Haven, 5 p.m. Call for price. Info, 265-3112. mountain- bik E r iDE: See WED.27, 5 p.m. wED nEsDay niGht w orl D cham Pionshi Ps: See WED.27, 5:30 p.m.

theater

‘Goo D PEoPl E’: See WED.27, 8 p.m. ‘t h E h oun D oF th E bask Er Vill Es’: See WED.27, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ‘you’r E a Goo D man, charli E brown’ : See WED.27, 4 p.m.

words

PoE j am w ith Du G naP: Literati take to the mic with poetry and spoken-word expressions — plus a little music. BCA Center, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. Info, 865-7166. Visitin G w rit Ers sEri Es: Virginia Commonwealth University professor Kathleen Graber shares her works of award-winning poetry. College Hall, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7:15 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8599. m

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story & acti Vity t imE: Little ones participate in exciting activities based on the summer-reading theme: “Dream Big, Read!” Crafts include decorating a dream journal and making a dream catcher. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

film

cyclin G 101: Pedal pushers get out of the gym and onto the road on a relaxed spin with Linda Freeman. Call ahead for starting location. Onion River Sports, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free; riders under 15 must be accompanied by an adult; riders under 18 need signed parental permission; helmets required. Info, 229-9409.

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‘away From hE r’ : Sarah Polley’s 2006 drama about love and Alzheimer’s disease screens as part of a series on mental health. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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BUSINESS OF THEATER, FILM & TV: Jul. 14, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $35/2-hr. Q&A & workshop. Location: Spark Arts, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Spark Arts, Natalie Miller, 373-4703, natalie@ sparkartsvt.com, sparkartsvt.com. Learn the ins and outs of the business of theater, ﬁ lm and TV with Broadway and television performer Krystal Joy Brown in this interactive Q&A! She’ll discuss everything from ﬁ nding auditions, to the advantages/disadvantages of joining a union, to resumes, agents and marketing. Learn to negotiate this confusing business and advance your career! GET THE CALLBACK!: Jul. 7, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Cost: $75/5-hr. workshop & copy of book. Location: Spark Arts, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT. Info: Spark Arts, Natalie Miller, 373-4703, natalie@sparkartsvt. com, sparkartsvt.com. Perfect the art of auditioning with professional director professor, auditioning expert and author of the best-selling book “Get the Callback,” Jonathan Flom. Whether you are a student considering auditioning for college theater programs or an adult wanting to work professionally, this is not to be missed! Ages 16 to adult. LEARN FROM A BROADWAY STAR!: Jul. 14, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $80/4-hr. masterclass. Location: Spark Arts, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Spark Arts, Natalie Miller, 3734703, natalie@sparkartsvt.com, sparkartsvt.com. Spend four exciting hours with one of Broadway’s best up-and-coming performers, working on every aspect of musical theater performance. Don’t miss the opportunity to work one-onone with Broadway star Krystal Joy Brown (“RENT,” “Hair,” “Leap of Faith”) and bring down the house with your next big solo or monologue!

art IRON POUR: Jul. 14-22, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost: $350/course, limited amts. of sand & iron provided. Location: Pine Street Studios LLC, 339A Pine St., Burlington. Info: Champlain Metals LLC, John Marius, 363-6094, John@champlainmetals.com, Pinestreetstudiosvt.com. Looking for something new? Smash some radiators to fi ght your blues. Ram some sand into a fl ask. Meet new friends and have a blast. Join our team and you will see. How to recycle Fe. COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP: Jul. 21, 10 a.m. Cost: $45/class, all supplies provided. Location: Firefl y Collective, 200 Main St., suite 9, Burlington. Info: A Creative Place, Elizabeth Llewellyn, 951-9076, 2burmese@comcast.net, acreativeplacevt.com. Colored pencils aren’t just for children! Come learn how to create beautiful paintings with colored pencils in this fun, supportive workshop.

building TINY-HOUSE RAISING: Cost: $250/workshop. Location: Bakersﬁ eld, Northern Adirondaks, Lake Carmi. Info: Peter King, 933-6103. A crew of beginners will help instructor Peter King frame and sheath a tiny house in the Northern Adirondaks, June 24-29 and Lake Carmi, July 14-15. Local housing available.

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BCA offers dozens of weeklong summer art camps for ages 3-14 in downtown Burlington from June to August – the largest selection of art camps in the region! Choose full- or halfday camps – scholarships are available. See all the camps and details at burlingtoncityarts.com. CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: Jul. 12-Aug. 16, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on ˛ u. Cost: $210/person, $189/ BCA member. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington. An introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases and bowls. No previous experience needed! Class includes over 30 hours per week of open studio time to practice. Ages 16+. CLAY: WHEEL THROWING: Jul. 12-Aug. 16, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on ˛ u. Cost: $210/person, $189/ BCA member. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington. An introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques, while creating functional pieces such as mugs, vases and bowls. No previous experience needed! Class includes over 30 hours per week of open studio time to practice. Ages 16+. DROP IN: LIFE DRAWING FOR ADULTS: Jul. 9-Aug. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $8/ session, $7/BCA member. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. ˛ is dropin class is open to all levels and facilitated by a BCA staff member and

professional model. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. Ages 16+. Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free! PAINTING: LANDSCAPE: Jul. 10Aug. 14, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $160/person, $144/BCA member. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Transform a favorite landscape image into a realistic, multilayered oil painting that employs the classical Renaissance techniques of master painters. ˛ e core principles taught in this class will benefi t any painting style, subject matter or discipline. Ages 16+. PHOTO: CYANOTYPE/KALLITYPE: Tue., Aug. 7, 6-9 p.m., & Sat., Aug. 11, 10-3 p.m. Cost: $150/person, $135/BCA member. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Learn how to create large digital negatives from your fi lm or digital fi les and use those negatives to print beautiful, rich-blue cyanotype and deep-brown kallitype images on watercolor paper. No experience necessary. PHOTO: HANDMADE BOOKS: Jul. 19-Aug. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on ˛ u. Cost: $120/person, $108/ BCA member. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Use your own photographs to create a personal and unique handmade book. Learn to sequence and edit images to make an accordion fold book. Course covers image collecting, sizing, printing and bookmaking. No prior computer or bookmaking experience necessary. No experience necessary. PHOTO: INTRO FILM OR DIGITAL: Jul. 11-Aug. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $145/person, $130.50/BCA member. Location: BCA Center, Burlington. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm fi lm or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and fi lm types/sensitivity. No experience necessary. PRINT: INTRO TO PRINTMAKING: Jul. 9-Aug. 13, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $200/person, $180/ BCA member. Location: BCA Print Studio, Burlington. Learn a variety of printing techniques that can be used in combination to create unique prints. Explore and use a variety of layering techniques and have fun experimenting. Demonstrations on monotype, intaglio, lino printing and silk screening are included. Cost includes use of open studio hours for class work. Ages 16+. PRINT: INTRO TO SILK SCREENING: Jul. 12-Aug. 16, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on ˛ u. Cost: $200/person, $180/ BCA member. Location: BCA Print Studio, Burlington. Design and print T-shirts, posters, fi ne art and more! Learn a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Cost includes over 30 hours per week of open studio hours for class work. No experience necessary! Ages 16+.

bodywork 3-5-MILE RUN & RUNNING MEDITATION WORKSHOP: Jul. 14, 9 a.m. Location: Karme Choling, 369 Patneaude Lane, Barnet. Info: 633-2384, karmecholing. org. Based on the book “Running With the Mind of Meditation,” this one-day workshop will help you get the most out of your workout by helping to deepen your mind/body experience. Runners and walkers of all levels welcome. Healthy lunch included. For more information visit karmecholing.org or call 633-2384.

career FEARLESS AT WORK: RETREAT AT KARME CHOLING: Jul. 11-14. Location: Karme Choling, 369 Patneaude Lane, Barnet. Info: 6332384, karmecholing.org. As leaders, the workplace presents us with a stream of challenges, such as moving into a new phase of growth, inspiring our team and resolving diffi cult personnel confl ict. In this retreat, fi nd out how mindfulness enhances your work life, helps you cultivate confi dence, and opens you and your colleagues to new possibilities. July 11-15. For more information, visit karmecholing.org or call 633-2384. TEACHERS MEDITATION RETREAT: Jul. 21-Jun. 26. Location: Karme Choling, 369 Patneaude Lane, Barnet. Info: 633-2384, karmecholing.org. ˛ ere are many pressures on today’s teachers. Take time in this retreat to explore and nourish your inner calling to teach. ˛ is fi ve-day program awards 3.0 credits. For more information visit karmecholing.org or call 633-2384.

clay SUMMER POTTERY CLASSES: Jul. 9-Aug. 24. Cost: $195/7 3-hr. classes. Location: Montpelier Mud, 961 Rte. 2, Middlesex. Info: Montpelier Mud, Michael Sullivan, 224-7000, info@montpeliermud. com, montpeliermud.com. Classes begin July 9 for kids, teens and adults. Whether you are a beginner or experienced potter, enjoy hand building or the wheel, we have something for everyone. Come join in the fun!

craft PAPER CRAFTS FOR KIDS: Jul. 2427, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $150/4-hr. class. Location: Kids Card Camp, 47 Central Ave., S. Burlington. Info: Kelly, 609-405-2213, artsy. card@gmail.com. ˛ is is a camp for budding paper crafters. Kids will learn the art of rubber stamping and designing with paper. Everyone will make a scrapbook, greeting cards and other projects that they can take home daily. Eight-student maximum. Come meet me and see examples July 17 at 7 p.m.; RSVP, please.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@ salsalina.com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $13/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! FOUNDATIONS OF BALLET: Jul. 2-30, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $50/5-wk. progressive session (experienced dancers looking to brush up on technique welcome to drop in at $12/class). Location: Burlington Dances Studio (upstairs in the Chace Mill), 1 Mill Street, suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 863-3369, Lucille@Naturalbodiespilates.com, Burlingtondances.com. Prepare. It is the ﬁ rst word we hear in every ballet exercise. ˛ is ﬁ ve-week series will prepare students for beginning-level classes. Experience elegance, personal growth and fun while shaping, toning and aligning your body to move with ease and grace. Perfect for beginning-level students.

LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Cost: $50/4-wk. class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Lessons also avail. in St. Albans. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@ﬁ rststepdance. com, FirstStepDance.com. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. SHAKTI DANCE W/ SILA ROOD: Weekly on Mon., 6:45-7:45 p.m. Cost: $12/session (better rates w/ your class card). Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill Street, suite 372, Burlington. Info: Lucille Dyer, 863-3369, lucille@ naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com.e ˛ mansion of creation is in our hips. Sila’s class for women starts with Kundalini yoga with bandhas to harness the power that simmers at our base and explodes into dance. Train your hips to have an unlimited axis of movement, so this desire can take on its fullest form.

drumming TAIKO, DJEMBE, CONGAS & BATA!: Location: Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., suite 3-G. AllTogetherNow, 170 Cherry Tree Hill Rd., E. Montpelier. Info: Stuart Paton, 999-4255, spaton55@ gmail.com. Burlington classes: Free Djembe class, Saturday, July 7, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Call for weekly conga and djembe lessons in Burlington. Burlington Beginners Taiko starts Tuesday, September 11, and October 30; kids, 4:30 p.m., $60/6 weeks; adults, 5:30 p.m., $72/6 weeks. Monday Advanced classes start September 10 and October 29, 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. Cuban Bata and house-call classes by request. Call for Women’s Friday 5 p.m. Conga class. Montpelier classes: Djembe class starts˛ ursday, July 12, 5:30 p.m. $45/3 weeks. ˛ ursday Conga, Haitian, Taiko and children’s drumming classes. Call with interest.

education READING/MATH TUTOR: Jun. 25-Aug. 10. Cost: $30/hr. Location: Your home, Chittenden & Franklin counties. Info: Pamela Towne, 8814596, ptownevt@comcast.net. Is your child struggling with reading or math? Experienced educator available for summer tutoring. Individual or small groups.

exercise HOLISTIC EXERCISE CLASS: Fri. evenings, 7-8:30 p.m., beginning Jul. 6. Cost: $45/mo. or $15/single class. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Info: Abair Acupuncture, Carrie Abair, 9999717, Abairacupuncture@gmail. com, nccaomdiplomates.com/ abairacupuncture. ˛ is is a gentle exercise class designed for people who are new to physical disciplines or who want to get back into shape after a period of inactivity. ˛ is class utilizes practices from martial arts, qigong and yoga to help students reconnect with their bodies in a relaxed, noncompetitive environment. NIA W/ REBECCA: Tue. & ˛ u., 8:30 a.m. Cost: $13/drop-in. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Rebecca Boedges, Rebecca Boedges, 922-2400, rboedges@hotmail.com, niaburlington.com. Looking for a new way to look and feel great? Nia offers

ﬁ tness for the body, mind and spirit. Combining dance, martial arts and the healing arts, Nia is a blend of mindful movement with cardiovascular training. Try a class today to change your body and life!

healing arts BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL LEV. 1: Jul. 20-22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $375/course, limited amts. of sand & iron provided. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 658-7715, touchvt@gmail.com, touchstonehealingarts.com. Practical, perceptual and theoretical introduction to the biodynamic model of craniosacral therapy. Class explores the embryological foundations of health, introducing participants to the direct perception of the presence of Primary Respiration and the “breath of life” in the therapeutic process. Can be taken singly or part of two-year foundation training.

health STUDENT & APPRENTICE PROGRAM IN ENERGY WORK HEALING: Dates & times will be arranged to accommodate the schedules of participants. Location: TBA, Middlebury. Info: Barbara, 324-9149, FeelingMuchBetter.org. Medical intuitive and energy work practitioner Barbara Clearbridge is now accepting students and apprentices for individualized one-to-three-year part-time programs. Study what you need for home or professional use. Love offering (you determine what you can pay). Register now, sessions begin this fall. Yes, you can!

herbs HERBALISM WORKSHOPS AT VCIH: Class times vary. See vtherbcenter.org for details. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main St., suite 302, Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Lisa Mase, 224-7100, lisa@ vtherbcenter.org, vtherbcenter. org. Treating Sleep Issues With Western Herbs: Chinese Medicine Approach. Make Your Own Flower Essences. Fermented Foods and Our Health. Sexual Health for Herbalists and (Other) Health Care Providers. Drawing Herbs: A Botanical Exploration. Growing and Wildcrafting Herbs for Your Home Apothecary. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Wild Plant Walk, Mon., Jul. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. Sliding scale $0-10. Preregistration appreciated. Wild Edibles Intensive 2012: summer/ fall term: Aug. 19, Sep. 16 & Oct. 14, 2012. VSAC nondegree grants avail. to qualifying applicants. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@ wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local wild edible and medicinal plants, food as ﬁ rst medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey. Annie McCleary, director, and George Lisi, naturalist.

language LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Ctr. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail. com, spanishwaterburycenter. com. Broaden your horizons, connect with a new world. We provide

high-quality, affordable instruction in the spanish language for adults, students and children. Our fifth year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. small classes, private instruction, student tutoring, aP. see our website for complete information or contact us for details.

martial arts Aikido: Adult introductory classes begin on Tue., Jun. 5, 6:45 p.m. Try out this class for $10. This fee can be applied toward our 3-mo. membership special rate for $190 (incl. unlimited classes 7 days/ wk.). Children’s classes begin on Sat., Jun. 2, 9 a.m. (ages 5-6) & 9:45 a.m. (ages 7-12). Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. Info: 951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org. This Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape and reduce stress. The Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17. We also offer classes for children ages 5-6. classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus sensei, Vermont’s senior and only fully certified aikido teacher. Visitors are always welcome. Aikido CLASSES: Cost: $65/4 consecutive Tue., uniform incl. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido.org. aikido trains body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and strong center within flowing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Vermont aikido invites you to

explore this graceful martial art in a safe, supportive environment. MArtiAL WAy SELf-dEfEnSE CEntEr: Please visit website for schedule. Location: Martial Way Self Defense Center, 3 locations, Colchester, Milton, St. Albans. Info: 893-8893, martialwayvt.com. Beginners will find a comfortable and welcoming environment, a courteous staff, and a nontraditional approach that values the beginning student as the most important member of the school. experienced martial artists will be impressed by our instructors’ knowledge and humility, our realistic approach, and our straightforward and fair tuition and billing policies. We are dedicated to helping every member achieve his or her highest potential in the martial arts. Kempo, Jiu-Jitsu, MMa, Wing chun, arnis, Thinksafe self-Defense. VErMont BrAZiLiAn JiU-JitSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, Julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj. com. classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. accept no imitations. learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, cBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under carlson Gracie sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! a 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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massage ExpLorAtion of MoVEMEnt 14 CEU: Jul. 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $245/14 CEUs ($225 if paid by Jul. 16; call about risk-free introductory fee). Location: Touchstone Healing Arts , Burlington. Info: Dianne Swafford, 734-1121, swaffordperson@hotmail. com, ortho-bionomy.org/SOBI/ DianneSwafford. Using OrthoBionomy, participants will learn to recognize and palpate patterns of joint and muscle movement in order to facilitate tension release and increase range of motion. These techniques help relieve tension in those stuck places in our body that keep our bodies from moving well (i.e., shoulder blades or pelvis that won’t move when someone is walking). MASSAgE prACtitionEr trAining: Sep. 11-Jun. 2, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. Cost: $8,000/course, + supplies. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 658-7715, touchvt@ gmail.com, touchstonehealingarts.com. Touchstone Healing arts school of Massage offers a 690-hour program in Westernstyle (swedish) and therapeutic massage. This course is a solid foundation in therapeutic massage, anatomy and physiology, clinical practice, professional development, and communication skills. since 1998 we have provided quality education in downtown Burlington. Join us!

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LEArn to MEditAtE: Meditation instruction available Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Sat. of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m.-noon. An Open House occurs every third Fri. evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington shambhala center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

WAtErCoLor WEdnESdAyS: Jun. 20-Aug. 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $30/3-hr. class. Location: Ginny Joyner Studio, 504B Dalton Dr., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Info: Ginny Joyner, Ginny Joyner, 655-0899, ginnyjoynervt@gmail.com, ginnyjoyner. blogspot.com. Keep up your watercolor skills or learn for the first time this summer with an opportunity to paint with Ginny Joyner in her studio at Fort ethan allen. small, relaxed, nonjudgmental classes are open to all wishing to refine their skills. Work from life using displays set up each class or focus on your own subject matter. Bring your own supplies. sign up for a single class, or as many as you like. Drop-ins welcome.

outdoors WiLdErnESS QUEStS for AdULtS: Women’s Quest in the Wilderness, Jul. 7-14. Rite of Passage for Adults, Jul. 21-29. Cost: $600/quest, sliding fee scale. Location: Various locations, Hyde Park. Info: Vermont Wilderness Rites, Fran Weinbaum, 249-7377, fran@vermontwildernessrites. com, vermontwildernessrites.com. Be still. listen. What in your life is calling you? When all the noise is silenced, the meetings adjourned, the lists laid aside and the wild iris blooms by itself in the dark forest, what still pulls on your soul? Join others who are seeking a deeper meaning in life.

pilates introdUCtion to piLAtES: Jul. 11-Aug. 15, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Weekly on Wed. Cost: $100/6 1-hour classes. Location: All Wellness, 128 Lakeside Ave., Burlington. Info: All Wellness, Alison Hopkins, 863-9900, info@allwellnessvt. com, allwellnessvt.com. It’s our goal in 2012 to spread the word that Pilates is not a fad workout! Through Pilates you will learn the fundamentals of movement. after six weeks, you will be prepared to join group Reformer Plus classes, so you can begin to further integrate Pilates into your life. piLAtES! ChACE MiLL!: 6 days/wk. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 1 Mill St., suite 372, Burlington. Info: 863-3369, lucille@naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates. com. so many people love Pilates!

Join in the fun in Reformer, circuit and Mat classes. From gentle to vigorous, we have a class that is just right for you. Not ready for Reformer? Just sign up for our Pilates circuit class and learn as you go! Get strong, stay healthy!

plants nEW BotAniCAL prodUCt WorkShop: Jul. 7, 1-4 p.m., Weekly on Sat. Cost: $100/3hr. class ($90 for residents). Location: Community Room, Miller Community Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Ct., Burlington. Info: Miller Center, 540-1058, enjoyburlington.com/FileLib/Miller_Center_ Brochure_FINAL_2.01[1].pdf. summer Ragosta, PhD, will lead three-hour workshops about the role of plants in our lives, botanical classification systems and how to make simple herbal products. students will receive supplies and create their own herbal product. educational materials will be provided. Please bring one wide-mouth glass jar with tight-fitting lid.

pregnancy poStnAtAL piLAtES: Jul. 10Aug. 14, 11 a.m.-noon, Weekly on Tue. Cost: $100/6 1-hour classes. Location: All Wellness, 128 Lakeside Ave., Burlington. Info: All Wellness, Arica Bronz, 863-9900, info@allwellnessvt.com, allwellnessvt.com. Pilates is a powerful tool that can help you regain strength, flexibility and confidence in your body post pregnancy. In this six-week class, both mat and reformer exercises will be taught

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psychotherapy WOMEN’S WRITING THERAPY GROUP: Jul. 23-Sep. 24, 5:30-7 p.m., Weekly on Mon. Cost: $60/1.5-hr. class. Location: Wing Building, 1 Steele St., suite 122, Burlington. Info: Heather Parker, 522-0069, hpburlingtonvt@gmail. com. Exploring one’s internal world creatively through writing can aid in the healing process of depression, anxiety, low selfesteem and relational difficulties. Women’s Writing Therapy Group will encourage the development of self-expression and self-awareness through various writing styles and exercises: fiction, nonfiction, journaling, prose and poetry. Certain insurances may be accepted.

sculpture MOLD MAKING & CASTING: Jul. 21-22, Aug. 25-26 & Sep. 22-23. Each day: 9 a.m. until as late as you want to work. Cost: $500/2 very full days, lunch, all materials provided, only 4 people per workshop for individualized attention.

Location: Leslie Fry Studio, 48 Elm St., Winooski. Info: Leslie Fry, 9995313, lfry@lesliefry.com, lesliefry. com. Almost Instant Gratification Casting: Two-Day Casting and Mold-Making Extravaganza! You will produce a two-part rubber mold and learn many other techniques. This workshop is aimed at artists who want to make molds with the least amount of frustration and with the most versatility of use. Materials will include rubber, plaster, concrete, resin, paper pulp and clay.

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tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, iptaichi.org. 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.

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SEVEN DAYS: How much of Fishbone’s early sound was rooted in the social climate of Los Angeles in the late 1970s and early 1980s? NORWOOD FISHER: I would say quite a bit. That was deﬁ nitely part of it. We didn’t calculate anything. We were kids doing what came naturally to us, incorporating things that were inﬂ uencing us and being adventurous youths, exploratory. That’s what created our sound. But it was the climate and the culture we were living in. As we were beginning to come together and be a band, those were the years that Devo, Blondie, the Talking Heads and bands like that were coming out. And fear was a part of it, too. Things were happening in Los Angeles that were frightening. And the media’s fear of punk rock was a part of it, too, when bands like

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hroughout most of the 1980s, few bands were as dynamic and provocative as Fishbone. Born out of the Los Angeles punk and ska scenes in the early 198 0s, the sextet represented an explosive and singular fusion of punk, ska, rock, reggae and funk that was unlike anything that came before it. And it laid the groundwork for future genre-bending bands such as No Doubt and Sublime, as well as a thirdwave ska sound characterized by the melding of punk rock, heavy metal and ska. But, just as the band seemed poised for mainstream success in the late 198 0s and early ’90s, Fishbone imploded, never quite reaching the stardom for which they appeared destined. ˜ e band’s story is captured in a 2011 documentary, Everyday Sunshine — released on DVD earlier this year — that chronicles in unﬂ inching detail Fishbone’s unlikely rise, harrowing fall and subsequent rebirth. ˜ e latest incarnation of the group, centered around founding members Norwood Fisher and Angelo Moore, continues to tour and record, furthering Fishbone’s legacy as ska-punk innovators. In advance of Fishbone’s show at Burlington’s Club Metronome on Monday, July 2, Seven Days spoke with Fisher by phone.

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Fishbone founder Norwood Fisher talks legacies, MCA and Annette Funicello the Clash were crossing over. There was something happening in Los Angeles, this fashion thing where New Wave, punk rock and Melrose intersected. So New Wave was appealing to the ’hood. And black kids started going down to Melrose to buy clothes at thrift shops. SD: Ah, the original hipsters? NF: [Laughs.] Yeah, dude. We were teenagers and all into rock and roll. Most of us had family members with roots in rock and roll. So it was all of these things that created who we were. SD: What was the initial reaction to Fishbone around your neighborhood? NF: Well, we mostly started in my bedroom. SD: So what did your mom think? NF: She endured it. She wasn’t rocking out to what we were doing, but she allowed us to do our thing. Actually, the manager of the building lived directly above us. And he allowed us to do our thing. Really, he was the ﬁ rst person who stepped up and said, “Aw, man. You all ﬁ nally got a groove.” SD: ˜ ere is a great quote in the documentary from Ice-T, who says even the gangbangers thought you guys were crazy. Was that pretty typical of the reaction to you? NF: Absolutely. That probably kept us safe. As wild as that culture is, gangsterism, they would get freaked out because we were so di˛ erent. They left us alone. SD: ˜ e band’s racial makeup was unusual for punk at the time, but your sound was just as unusual and provocative. Was either of those aspects more challenging

for audiences than the other? NF: The audiences weren’t the problem. We played with all kinds of di˛ erent bands, rockabilly bands, punk bands, funk bands. We did things with reggae bands, other ska bands. And mostly we’d walk away with some fans on some level. It was really the business of music where we had the most obstacles. They didn’t know what to do with us. Especially when we started to become more popular and formed allegiances with bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Untouchables, it became even easier. At the time, we wanted it so bad that sometimes it seemed like it was harder than it was. In hindsight, we started playing clubs in May of 1983. By November of 1984, we were signed to a major label. That’s pretty quick. SD: Annette Funicello, of all people, was instrumental introducing Fishbone to mainstream audiences when she put you in her movie, Back to the Beach. How did that come about? NF: Really, it was because we were a ska band, and she is basically the person that introduced ska music to mainstream America. She was covering Jamaican ska in the 1960s. So ska music and surf culture are forever married by Annette Funicello. But actually, when we ﬁ lmed that, we were in the middle of the Licensed to Ill tour with the Beastie Boys. So the Beastie Boys and that movie really launched us. SD: You must have been really sad to hear of MCA’s passing. [Beastie Boys cofounder Adam Yauch, aka MCA, died of cancer last month.] NF: That was a fucking tragedy, man. He was a young fucking man with a lot of life ahead of him. The tour we did with them

has a lot to do with the fact that I still have a career today. I still get people who say they saw us with the Beastie Boys. So it was painful. After that tour, they were always really cool with us. During the tour, they kind of kept us separated. The tour managers didn’t want Fishbone and the Beasties fucking with each other too much. We were crazy as hell and the Beastie Boys were crazy as hell. But after the tour they showed us even more love and embraced us. They’re amazing guys. The last time I saw MCA, we were on our way to the aiport, leaving New York, and I saw him in the street. I got out of the van, hugged him and had a great conversation with him. It is really sad, but he accomplished so much in such a short time. He left an example of a life well lived. SD: Fishbone famously imploded just when it seemed the band was going to explode. I imagine there is probably some regret there. But you also must be proud to have inﬂ uenced and helped pave the way for bands such as No Doubt and Sublime, among others. NF: Absolutely. As the picture begins to get clearer about the depth of our inﬂ uence, that validates the choices we made as musicians in our youth more than anything. Well, some of the bad decisions we don’t want to validate. [Laughs.] But we were fuck-ups. And I think we paid a higher price for our fuck-ups than some of our peers. But that’s all part of the journey. So I am proud of the band’s legacy. It is something I can hold my head high about. Fishbone play Club Metronome in Burlington this Monday, July 2, 7 p.m. $12/15. Trapper Keeper open.

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“If you have any ideas, I would certainly appreciate hearing from you.” Gulp. So what does it all mean? Who the hell knows? But it doesn’t sound like the future of the Tupelo Music Hall is particularly rosy at the moment. Hayward declined to comment for this filing but did confirm that the club’s summer schedule will go on as planned. What happens after that is still a mystery. Either way, here’s hoping Hayward finds a way to keep Tupelo viable. Stay tuned.

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We’re about to hit the apex for celebrations of Woody gutHrie’s 100th birthday, with all manner of tributes scheduled up to and around Woody’s July 14 b-day. BTW, if you have yet to hear New Multitudes, Anders PArKer’s Guthrie tribute record with JAy FArrAr, yiM yAMes and Will JoHnson, put down this paper and check it out now. We’ll wait. Anyway, years before Parker and friends revisited and reimagined the “lost” Guthrie songbooks, British songwriter billy brAgg teamed up with Wilco to do the same thing on the Mermaid Avenue records. Funny story: Bragg will be in town this Sunday, July 1, for a gig at the Higher Ground Ballroom celebrating — who else? — Guthrie. I’m as big a Wilco fan as could be. But I honestly prefer most of Bragg’s contributions to the Mermaid Avenue albums. Even better are the versions of songs he wrote for those albums that were cut in favor of Wilco versions, and

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A rather strange and disconcerting story is brewing in White River Junction regarding the fate of the Tupelo Music Hall. In a story that ran recently in the Valley News [“Tupelo Music Hall Struggling,” May 24], reporter MAggie cAssidy writes that the concert hall is under financial duress and may close if the current owner can’t find new investors. Cassidy cites a press release sent by Precedent Marketing’s cHArlie dent, who has handled PR for the club since it opened less than two years ago. In it, TMH owner scott HAyWArd announces that the club will close this summer. Here’s where things get weird. The day before the VN story ran, Hayward sent an e-newsletter to subscribers stating that the release sent by Dent — whom the VN reports has since been fired by Hayward — was never meant for public eyes and was an internal document. He included the initial press release in the newsletter. He added that while the club is in financial trouble, there is no plan to close and that he is exploring options to keep the venue open. He also wrote,

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Note to local musicians: Don’t ever call me about work stuff on a Saturday afternoon. That is, unless it’s for something really good. This past Saturday, local scene booster and Radio Bean booking guru Joe Adler dialed me up and left an excited but vague message about “one of the biggest things to happen in local music in years.” Lounging in my hammock, I thought about waiting until Monday to call back. But Joe is about as laid-back a dude as you’ll ever meet, and the giddiness in his voice suggested this might be pretty important. It was. When I called him back, Joe filled me in on what might indeed be the biggest local-music event in memory: the Precipice. What the hell is the Precipice? Glad you asked! The Precipice is a three-day music festival happening across four stages at the Intervale in Burlington and featuring almost 50 local acts — or locally tied, as in the case of Cumbancha Records’ artist luisA MAitA. You read that correctly: 50 local acts. The fest runs Friday, July 20, through Sunday, July 22. Billed as “Dumploads of dirt, dancing and delight. Fortuitous and gratuitous farms, friends, ’fuck yeah’ music, mojo and melons,” the Precipice could be a watershed moment in the history of local music. Has there ever been an event of this size and scope? The lineup, which is still being ironed out, will include artists from every corner of the local scene, from headliners Heloise & tHe sAvoir FAire, KAt WrigHt & tHe indoMitAble soul bAnd, the verMont Joy PArAde and the lynguistic civiliAns, to

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CLuB MEtrono ME: Pop-u p! A Queer Dance Party "s tonewall Night” (EDm), 9 p.m., $5.

DoBrá tE a: Robert Resnik & Friends (folk), 7:30 p.m., Free. f ranny o’s: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. LEvity Café : Open mic (standup), 8:30 p.m., Free. Monk Ey h ous E: The Blank Tapes, Pine Barons (rock), 9 p.m., $5. 18+. nECtar’s : Trivia mania with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. Bluegrass Thursday: Johnson’s c rossroad, 9:30 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. o’Bri En’s irish Pu B: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free. on t aP Bar & gri LL: Bob macKenzie Blues Band, 7 p.m., Free. r aDio B Ean : Jazz s essions, 6 p.m., Free. s hane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Kat Wright & the indomitable s oul Band (soul), 11 p.m., $3. rED squar E: s uper K (reggae), 5 p.m., Free. Tall Grass Get Down (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Free. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

nutty st EPh’s : Bacon Thursday: the c oncrete Rivals (surf), 7 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

51 Main : Holden Amory (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free. City Li Mits : Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. goo D t iMEs Café : Pat Donohue (acoustic), 8:30 p.m., $25. tW o Broth Ers t av Ern : Flashback Friday with DJ mixwell (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free. s alsa Night with DJ Hector, 10 p.m., Free.

northern

BEE’s knEEs: s pider Roullette (acoustic blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations. CLair E’s rE staurant & Bar : Dave Keller (blues), 7 p.m., Free. t h E h uB Pizz Eria & Pu B: Guitar Jazz with Fabian, 6 p.m., Free. ’90s Night, 9 p.m., Free. Moog’s : Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 8:30 p.m., Free.

rED squar E BLuE r oo M: DJ c re8 (house), 10 p.m., Free.

Park Er Pi E Co.: c hickweed (folk), 7:30 p.m., Free.

r í r á irish Pu B: Longford Row (c eltic), 8 p.m., Free.

r iMro Cks Mountain t av Ern : DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

t h E skinny Pan Cak E: Zack duPont (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $5-10 donation. vEnu E: Karaoke with s teve Lec lair, 7 p.m., Free.

central

Bagitos : Kevin macNeil Brown (acoustic), 6 p.m., Donations. gr EEn Mountain t av Ern : Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

regional

Mono PoLE DoWnstairs : Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free. oLiv E r iDLEy’s : Karaoke, 6 p.m., Free. t aBu Café & night CLuB: Karaoke Night with s assy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

t h Era Py: Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYc E (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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BaCkstag E PuB: Karaoke with s teve, 9 p.m., Free. CLuB MEtrono ME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5. Platinum: Dieselboy (EDm), 9 p.m., $10. h igh Er groun D BaLLroo M: 8084, Justice, c ontois s chool of music All s tars (rock), 8 p.m., $14/18. AA. JP’s Pu B: Dave Harrison’s s tarstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LEvity Café : Friday Night c omedy (standup), 9 p.m., $8. Lift : Ladies Night, 9 p.m., Free/$3. Marriott h ar Bor Loung E: Nick c assarino (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free. Monk Ey h ous E: Am Presents: s ound of u rchin, Dino Bravo, Torpedo Rodeo (rock), 9 p.m., $12. nECtar’s : s eth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band (country), 9 p.m., $5. on t aP Bar & gri LL: Leno & Young (acoustic rock), 5 p.m., Free. c razy c hester (rock), 9 p.m., Free. Park P LaCE t av Ern : Buddha & the All s tars (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free. r aDio B Ean : Fiona Luray (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Jack c hicago (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free. ke

nekt (folk), 9 p.m., Free. Justin Levinson & the Valcours (rock), 10 p.m., Free. Whale Oil (rock), 1 a.m., Free. rED squar E: Jimmy Ruin (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., Free. The Folkadelics (folk), 8 p.m., $5. DJ c raig mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5. r uBEn Ja MEs: DJ c re8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free. r í r á irish Pu B: s upersounds DJ (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free. t h E skinny Pan Cak E: Kristen Ford (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $5-10 donation. vEr Mont Pu B & Br EWEry : The Wee Folkestra (folk), 10 p.m., Free.

central

Bagitos : Ken Tonnisen (acoustic), 6 p.m., Donations. Char LiE o’s: The Pilgrims, s ick Feelings (rock), 10 p.m., Free. gr EEn Mountain t av Ern : DJ Jonny P (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

champlain valley

51 Main : 2nd Agenda (rebel folk), 9 p.m., Free. City Li Mits : Top Hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

northern

BEE’s knEEs: c ollin c raig c ontinuum (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations. t h E h uB Pizz Eria & Pu B: Dukes c ounty Love Affair (rock), 9 p.m., Free. Matt Erhorn : Bird s hot Le Funk (funk), 9 p.m., $5. FRi.29

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that he’s been known to play live from time to time. Trust me, they’re worth the price of admission on their own. Looking for some free freedom-dayrelated rocking? Local radio station Planet 96.7 FM is hosting a daylong concert called Planet in the Park at Battery Park on Tuesday, July 3, featuring, among others, the FIX WITH DJ CRAIG MITCHELL, the Lynguistic Civilians, JACOB ES and ERIN BOWMAN. The host is Miss Vermont Teen USA, KARSEN WOODS. Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses

In summer festival news, the Rockinghill Music Festival kicks off at Rockingham Hill Farm this Friday, June 29. The two-day groovefest features jammy tunes from headliners the BREW and the RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND, as well as locals JATOBA, BAREFOOT TRUTH and FLABBERGHASTER, and several other regional acts. Also, there will be free Frisbee golf. For more details, check out barnabypresents.com.

this week, Giordano wrote in with glowing praise for AURORA NEALAND AND THE ROYAL ROSES, who play a string of VT dates this week. The New Orleansbased clarinetist and vocalist, who is a semi-regular on the HBO series “Treme,” is gaining increasing renown for her creative twists on traditional NOLA jazz. You can catch Nealand at the Monkey House this Monday, July 2 — which would be a great way to wind down after FISHBONE, earlier that night at Club Metronome. She’s also at Red Square on Tuesday, July 3, and performs as part of the Fourth of July celebrations in Montpelier the following day.

Last but not least, when the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival’s LISA GIORDANO writes in to recommend an artist, I pay attention. She has two of the most dependable ears I know and has rarely, if ever, steered me wrong. Earlier

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If you prefer your fireworks to be the indoor, bass-heavy variety, I’d suggest checking out YOUNGBLOODZ: Repatriation at Club Metronome on Wednesday, July 4. The two-room, 14-DJ freeDM — see what I did there? — fest features Brooklyn producer BAUER, who, according to MUSHPOST’s NICK CONKLIN, is on the leading edge of trap and club music. What the hell is “trap”? Good question. As Conklin describes it, “Trap is more or less instrumental, dirty south hip-hop. Hip-hop rhythms running 130-140 BPM, a bit faster than traditional hip-hop. Big, booming kick drums, excellent use of negative space, heavy presence of the 808 drum machine, urban vocal samples and synths borrowed from club music.” Got all that? Good. Now shut up and dance.

Performances Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. June 20 through July 7 (except July 4) Stowe Town Hall Theatre 67 Main Street Tickets and information: www.stowetheatre.com 802-253-3961

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Listening In Once again, this week’s totally self-indulgent column segment, in which I share a random sampling of what was on my iPod, turntable, CD player, eight-track player, etc., this week.

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debut album, Treats, pushed the limits of

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MOOG’S : ˜ e Butterbeans (blues), 9 p.m., Free. RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN : Friday Night Frequencies with DJ Rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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RUSTY NAIL : Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 9 p.m., NA.

regional

MONOPOLE : Shameless Strangers (rock), 10 p.m., Free. NAKED TURTLE : Off the Hook (rock), 10 p.m., NA. THERAPY : Pulse with DJ Nyce (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

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burlington area

BACKSTAGE PUB : Smokin’ Gun (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

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CLUB METRONOME : Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. FRANNY O’S : Karaoke , 9 p.m., Free. JP’S PUB : Karaoke with Megan , 10 p.m., Free. LEVITY CAFÉ : Saturday Night Comedy (standup), 8 p.m., $8. Saturday Night Comedy (standup), 10 p.m., $8.

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MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE : ˜ e Low Down Trio (acoustic), 8:30 p.m., Free. MONKEY HOUSE : AM Presents: Sound of Urchin, Dino Bravo, Blue Button (rock), 9 p.m., $12.

NECTAR’S : Phil Darosa (solo acoustic), 7 p.m., Free. ˜ e Aerolites, DCLA (rock), 9 p.m., $5. ON TAP BAR & GRILL : Wolfpack (rock), 9 p.m., Free. RADIO BEAN : ˜ e Would I’s (rock), 1 a.m., Free. Elephant Wrecking Ball (funk), 6:30 p.m., Free. Wren & Mary (indie folk), 9 p.m., Free. Ho(a)rse Lady (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free. Wolcot (indie rock), 11:30 p.m., Free. RED SQUARE : Mind the Gap (rock), 5 p.m., Free. Your 33 Black Angels (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $5. RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB : Kenny Mehler Band (rock), 10 p.m., Free. THE SKINNY PANCAKE : Ben Cosgrove (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $5-10 donation. T BONES RESTAURANT AND BAR : Open Mic , 7 p.m., Free. VERMONT PUB & BREWERY : Gnarlemagne (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

central

BAGITOS : Irish Session , 2 p.m., Donations. Clancy Harris (acoustic), 6 p.m., Donations. CHARLIE O’S : ˜ e Sara Grace Band (soul), 10 p.m., Free. POSITIVE PIE 2 : Mr. Yee (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., $4.

champlain valley

CITY LIMITS : Dance Party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN : ˜ e Ryan Hanson Band (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

northern

NECTAR’S : Mi Yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus , 9 p.m., Free.

MONKEY HOUSE : Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 18+. NECTAR’S : Metal Monday: Brother ˜ rough Glass, Filthy Minutes of Fame, Skrogg, Musical Manslaughter , 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

PARKER PIE CO. : Funkwagon (funk), 8 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN : Queen City Hot Club (gypsy jazz), 11 a.m., Free. Old Time Sessions (old time), 1 p.m., Free. Randal Pierce (piano), 5 p.m., Free. Tango Sessions , 7 p.m., Free. Matt Farr Band (groove), 9:30 p.m., Free.

RIMROCKS MOUNTAIN TAVERN : DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RED SQUARE : ˜ e Wee Folkestra (folk), 7 p.m., Free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN : Open Mic , 8p.m., Free.

ROADSIDE TAVERN : DJ Diego (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE : Ben Cosgrove (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.

BEE’S KNEES : Open Mic , 7:30 p.m., Free. THE HUB PIZZERIA & PUB : Karaoke , 9 p.m., Free. MOOG’S : Mark Harrison Project (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

RUSTY NAIL : Lez Zepplin (Led Zeppelin tribute), 9 p.m., $15/18. AA.

regional

MONOPOLE : Sinecure (rock), 10 p.m., Free. NAKED TURTLE : Off the Hook (rock), 10 p.m., NA. TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB : All Night Dance Party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

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burlington area

BREAKWATER CAFÉ : Mark Lavoie (blues), 3 p.m., Free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM : Billy Bragg: Happy 100th Birthday Woody Guthrie (folk), 8:30 p.m., $22/25. AA. MONKEY HOUSE : Brothers ˜ rough Glass, Cameo Harlot, Errands (rock), 8 p.m., $5. 18+. MONTY’S OLD BRICK TAVERN : George Voland JAZZ: Tiffany Pfeiffer and Dan Skea , 4:30 p.m., Free.

central

BAGITOS : Sunday Brunch with Eric Friedman (acoustic), 11 a.m., Donations.

northern

BEE’S KNEES : Matt Townsend (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations. SWEET CRUNCH BAKE SHOP : Rachael Funk (jazz), 10 a.m., Free.

MON.02

burlington area

CLUB METRONOME : Fishbone, Trapper Keeper (ska, punk), 7 p.m., $12/15. WRUV & Miss Daisy present Motown Monday (r&b), 11 p.m., Free. HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM : Sleigh Bells, Jel, Class Actress (indie), 8:30 p.m., $20/23. AA.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL : Open Mic with Wylie , 7 p.m., Free.

NECTAR’S : Mildred Moody’s Full Moon Masquerade: Chamberlin, Wave of the Future, Mildred Moody, the Human Canvas (rock), 9 p.m., $5. 18+. ON TAP BAR & GRILL : Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment , 7 p.m., Free. RADIO BEAN : Gua Gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. Linda Bassick (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., Free. Honky-Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

RED SQUARE : Ellen Powell (jazz), RED SQUARE : Aurora Nealand 7 p.m., Free. Industry Night with and the Royal Roses (jazz), 8 Robbie J (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. p.m., Free. Craig Mitchell (house), RUBEN JAMES : Why Not 10 p.m., Free. Monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM : DJ 10 p.m., Free. Baron (house), 11 p.m., Free. DJ Mixx (EDM), 11 p.m., Free. central BAGITOS : Open Mic , 7 p.m., Free.

northern

MOOG’S : Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 8 p.m., Free.

TUE.03

burlington area

BREAKWATER CAFÉ : Quadra (rock), 6 p.m., Free. MONKEY HOUSE : AM & MSR Presents: Quilt, Young Magic, Gloaming, tooth ache., DJ Disco Phantom (indie, psych), 8:30 p.m., $10. 18+. MONTY’S OLD BRICK TAVERN : Open Mic , 6 p.m., Free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB : Giants of Science (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

T BONES RESTAURANT AND BAR : Trivia with General Knowledge , 7 p.m., Free.

central

BACK TO VERMONT PUB : John Gillette & Sarah Mittlefeldt (folk), 7 p.m., Free. BAGITOS : Jazz Jam , 6 p.m., Donations. CHARLIE O’S : Karaoke , 10 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

TWO BROTHERS TAVERN : Trivia Night , 7 p.m., Free. Monster Hits Karaoke , 9 p.m., Free.

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— not to mention his instruments — are showcased front and center. But equally Edward P. Beckwith compelling are Anderson’s folk-centric November 30, 1952-June 17, 2012 songs, delivered in an easy baritone, occasionally shaded with something Thank you, dear friend, for everything. resembling a light Celtic brogue. We will certainly miss you. That Anderson is well schooled in both classic and modern folk traditions is evident from the opening notes of “In the Evening.” The moody, churning number evokes evenings spent with a special someone, huddled cozily against a stormy night just beyond the livingroom window. “Autumn” is next and features beautiful, three-part harmonies, courtesy of multi-instrumentalist Colin McCaffrey and local songwriter John Gibbons. McCaffrey also engineered 12v-crowbookstore062712.indd 1 6/26/12 the recording, and his handiwork can be heard all over the album. The go-to guy for local acoustic-music recordings, central Vermont’s McCaffrey imbues the record with warmth and softness, which perfectly accentuate Anderson’s light, affable style. The bulk of the material here is love songs, and Anderson sings them with believability and sensitivity. He’s not

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breaking any molds lyrically, but his straightforward approach is charming, 12v-toscano062712.indd 1 6/26/12 especially when aided by vocalist Karen McFeeters, as on the Latin-hued “Maria Rose.” McFeeters’ sweet, unadorned voice is a lovely complement to Anderson’s pleasing tone. In the liner notes to his album, Anderson writes that the record is meant as a reflection on his life and dreams, as well a gracious ode to his friends and family. And that sense of Come taste our new gratitude and humility pervades A Moment in Time. Short, simple and summer menu and drink list! sweet, it’s a genuinely heartwarming Having a party? collection. Book with us. A Moment in Time by We will make Craig Anderson is available at it perfect! craigandersonguitars.com.

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Craig Anderson has long been regarded as one of the finest luthiers in Vermont. The Burlington-based cabinetmaker and acoustic-guitar builder has been furnishing local players with his handcrafted axes for nearly 15 years. Recently, Anderson announced his retirement from the guitar trade — he’s passing his business to fellow luthier Lars Whitman. But before Anderson rides off into the sunset — presumably plucking one of his A1 dreadnaught guitars — he wanted to say thanks to the community that has supported and inspired him. That sentiment comes in the form of Anderson’s debut record, A Moment in Time. Its nine original compositions feature three of his instruments — including the Mantar, a hybrid guitar-mandolin of his own invention — and a collection of some of his best folk-singing pals. Anderson is a polished guitar player, and his clean, precise lines bloom with pure tones throughout. Not surprisingly, his instrumental prowess

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Trombonist Rick Davies is among the region’s most accomplished Latin jazz players. But before he relocated to the North Country a decade ago to join the faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh, he plied his trade for years in NYC and the Caribbean, and shared stages with Latin jazz giants from Tito Puente to Santiago Ceron. With Wyclef Jean, Davies has performed for President Bill Clinton and appeared in an episode of VH1’s “Storytellers.” Davies’ accolades extend into pop, as well: He’s recorded with Blondie and Michael Jackson and worked with the likes of Gloria Gaynor. In short, dude’s legit. Locally, Davies is perhaps best known for his work in the Latin-jazz all-star ensemble he founded, Jazzismo. It features some of northern New York and Vermont’s finest players, including pianist Tom Cleary and bassist John Rivers. Davies’ latest labor of love, an extension of that group, is a new album titled Salsa Norteña. It stars six Jazzismo alums and several notable Latin-jazz players from New York, Vermont and Montréal, including trumpeter Ray Vega, drummer Jonathan Maldonado and vocalist Jorge “Papo” Ross. The record boasts eight original compositions from Davies, written in tribute to, and in the style of, salsa dura, a branch of the genre popularized in NYC in the 1970s that emphasizes propulsive percussion grooves over horn and vocal melodies. Recorded in Montréal and mastered by Lane Gibson in Charlotte, Salsa Norteña plays like a street festival in Washington Heights. The bright, colorful and irresistible collection of Latin grooves is delicately arranged and expertly, vibrantly executed with immaculate taste.

From the opening pulse of “Baile de Amor” through the rumbling closer “Son, Son, Son,” Davies has crafted an album that deserves a place in the collections of discerning Latinjazz aficionados anywhere. Without exception, the performances here are stellar. Davies in particular displays a beautifully expressive tone that both accents Ross’ sandy croon and proves a worthy foil to Vega’s explosive trumpet. Alternating tunes, bassists Edward Maldonado and Rivers compose a formidable rhythm section alongside Jonathan Maldonado and Neville “Pichi” Ainsley on conga. Cleary is subtly magnificent on piano, while saxophonist Alex Stewart and trumpeter Eduardo Sanchez round out a terrific horn section. Latin jazz may not get as much play here as do other jazz idioms. But Davies’ latest is proof that quality trumps quantity. Salsa Norteña is a masterful album and a perfect soundtrack to the steamy summer nights that lie ahead. Rick Davies appears at Irises Café & Wine Bar in Plattsburgh this Friday, June 29, with the Latin Jazz Thugtet.

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northern

Bee’s Knees: tina and her pony (bluegrass), 7 p.m., donations. Moog’s: open mic/Jam night, 8:30 p.m., free.

regional

Monopole: Lucid (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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burlington area

1/2 lounge: rewind with dJ craig mitchell (retro), 10 p.m., free. BreaKWater Café: funkwagon (funk), 6 p.m., free. CluB MetronoMe: mushpost presents youngbloodz: repatriation (edm), 9 p.m., $5/8/10. 18+. franny o’s: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free. Jp’s puB: Karaoke with morgan, 10 p.m., free. Manhattan pizza & puB: open mic with andy Lugo, 10 p.m., free. neCtar’s: Jay Burwick (solo acoustic), 7 p.m., free. orange television, What’s Good (rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+. one pepper grill: open mic with ryan hanson, 8 p.m., free. on tap Bar & grill: Karaoke, 7 p.m., free. raDio Bean: Gypsophilia (gypsy folk), 6 p.m., free. ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., free. Gladys pimp (edm), 11 p.m., free.

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reD square: dJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. The move it move it (afro-pop), 7 p.m., free. reD square Blue rooM: dJ mixx (edm), 11 p.m., free. the sKinny panCaKe: pandagrass (bluegrass), 7 p.m., $5-10 donation. t Bones restaurant anD Bar: chad hollister (rock), 8 p.m., free.

central

Bagitos: acoustic Blues Jam with the usual suspects, 6 p.m., free. gusto’s: open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., free.

champlain valley

City liMits: Karaoke with Let it rock entertainment, 9 p.m., free.

northern

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rí rá irish puB: Longford row (celtic), 8 p.m., free. venue: Karaoke with steve Leclair, 7 p.m., free.

central

Bagitos: colin mccaffrey & friends (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. Charlie o’s: chrome concept (funk), 10 p.m., free.

Bee’s Knees: danny ricky cole (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., donations.

green Mountain tavern: Thirsty Thursday Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

regional

nutty steph’s: Bacon Thursday: mary Go round (piano), 7 p.m., free.

Monopole: open mic, 8 p.m., free. naKeD turtle: pleasuredome (rock), 10 p.m., na.

champlain valley

51 Main: Zack dupont (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free. City liMits: trivia with top hat entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

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BreaKWater Café: suicide doors (rock), 6 p.m., free. CluB MetronoMe: orgone, dr. ruckus (funk), 9 p.m., $5/8/10. 18+. franny o’s: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free. levity Café: open mic (standup), 8:30 p.m., free. MonKey house: you Blew it!, spirit animal, The new and Very Welcome (rock), 9 p.m., $5. 18+. neCtar’s: trivia mania with top hat entertainment, 7 p.m., free. Bluegrass Thursday: Gold town, 9:30 p.m., free/$5. 18+. o’Brien’s irish puB: dJ dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., free. on tap Bar & grill: nobby reed project (blues), 7 p.m., free. raDio Bean: Jazz sessions, 6 p.m., free. shane hardiman trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free. Kat Wright & the indomitable soul Band (soul), 11 p.m., $3.

northern

Bee’s Knees: other cities (folk), 7:30 p.m., donations. ChoW! Bella: marko the master magician, 7 p.m., free. Moog’s: pyroplastic flows (rock), 8:30 p.m., free. riMroCKs Mountain tavern: dJ two rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free. rusty nail: Lyrics Born, Lynguistic civilians (hip-hop), 8:30 p.m., $15/20. aa.

regional

Monopole DoWnstairs: Gary peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., free. olive riDley’s: Karaoke, 6 p.m., free. taBu Café & nightCluB: Karaoke night with sassy entertainment, 5 p.m., free. therapy: Therapy Thursdays with dJ nyce (top 40), 10:30 p.m., free. m

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bluegrass under the sun — jamgrass, jazzgrass, newgrass, punkgrass, etc. That is until

tina anD her pony came along touting a new grassy varietal we’d never heard of: badass

ladygrass. The New Mexico-based duo both embrace and buck traditions of the genre with a barnstorming mix of Appalachia, old time, country and folk tied to progressive, week, the duo embark on a Vermont tour with stops at the Bee’s Knees in Morrisville on Tuesday, July 3, Claire’s in Hardwick (Thursday, July 5), Nectar’s in Burlington (Friday, July 6) and Parker Pie Co. in West Glover (Saturday, July7).

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“Impressed: Vermont Printmakers 2012,” Helen Day Art Center

isiting the printmakers’ show at the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe is like attending a lively and engaging cocktail party. You start to associate names with looks and, by the end, previously unfamiliar fi gures become acquaintances that you’d like to see again. Helen Day Art Center director Nathan Suter, the curator/host of “Impressed: Vermont Printmakers 2012,” f acilitates the introductions by including a generous sampling of each artist’s work. Here’s Rachel Gross, a creator of geometric abstractions. She’s a habitué of Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction and the wif e of James Sturm, cof ounder of the Center for Cartoon Studies. And meet Lynn Newcomb of Worcester, a blacksmith as well as an etcher. She slashes black/purplish slabs of ink onto white paper, producing a monumental e° ect that may remind you of the muscular, minimalist work of the sculptor Richard Serra. May we also introduce Bobbi Angell? The Marlboro-based illustrator might be familiar to northern Vermonters who have seen her books, or who remember her drawings f or the New York Times ’ weekly gardening column from 1995 to 2008. Angell’s botanical etchings, titled with the scientifi c names of their subjects, are as precisely observed as studies of plants by the great German printmaker Albrecht Dürer. Gallerygoers f rom the Burlington area likely know the work of Bill Davison, who taught printmaking at the University of Vermont for 36 years until his retirement in 2003. Davison is the poster boy for this exhibit. His “Mosaic/ Portal,” a grouping of 40 small squares of varied colors and patterns arranged in fi ve horizontal rows, is f eatured on Helen Day’s website, while another of his watercolor monotypes is given a prominent placement in the gallery. This piece of twinned images in separate but closely hung frames is similar in composition to “Mosaic/Portal,” except that here the squares are vertically oriented. It’s a well-wrought work that sud-

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denly takes on an explosive, disturbing meaning when one reads the title: “Moments of Darkness 9.11.01.” Brilliant. Suter ought not to have placed a second, almost identically titled and conceived, print a f ew f eet away. The redundancy saps both pieces of the power that one or the other initially attains by whacking the viewer with a painful recognition. This gathering of 10 invited artists from around Vermont serves up a broad array of styles. There’s the f unny/macabre works of Briony Morrow-Cribbs, represented in “Impressed” by aquatints of human skulls atop birds’ bodies. Her “Scorpion vs. Snake,” a roundel inside a silver f rame, may strike some onlookers as a miniature version of the mythic showdown between King Kong and Godzilla. Morrow-Cribbs f ounded Twin Vixen Press in Brattleboro with Helen O’Donnell, whose nature scenes also make an impressive impression here. In “The Green River (Utah),” O’Donnell uses a desert palette on a three-plate

bogglingly exemplifi ed in the works of Stowe artist Don Hanson. The wall text accompanying his “Equus Ferus I,” a composition on Japanese Kozo paper, lists the materials as “carborundum, graphite, oil paint and encaustic on aluminum plate on panels.” Hanson creates shadowy, splotchy images of rearing and galloping wild horses, one of which could be winged. It’s likely, then, that Hanson is responsible for a plate depicting a striding horse in the center of one gallery room. But there’s no label attributing this work, which is part of a larger assemblage of accoutrements, such as inky rubber gloves, that presumably are meant to “Mosaic/Portal” by Bill Davison demonstrate the nitty-gritty of printmaking. In the absence of explanatory text, the uninitiated may be unable to decipher what they’re seeing. A handout at the entrance to “Impressed” does o° er a helpf ul glossary of printing techniques. But Helen Day misses an opportunity to bring the process to lif e by at least labeling the f eatured tools or, better yet, including a voice-over video of an artist producing a print. The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., does exactly that in an illuminating show this summer of 50 prints by Jasper Johns. Vermont’s biggest-name printmakers are not represented in “Impressed” — by design. In recounting his selection “How the West Was process, Suter says his long list of candiWon” by Don Hanson dates f or the show included “some obvious ones like Sabra Field and Woody Jackson.” He then adds, “The question for me was, is this going to be the best color etching to produce the swirl printmakers in Vermont, [or] the most marks lef t on boulders by prehistoric successful printmakers in Vermont?” fl oods. Her standout piece in the show Suter is too tactful to say it explicitly, is a midsize study of a hayfi eld with gray but he implies that the two options are grasses writhing in the wind against a mutually exclusive. “I’m not saying these black backdrop, à la van Gogh. are the 10 best printmakers in Vermont,” To a certain extent, Suter says in an he cautions. He could say with justifi cainterview, “the show is a story of three presses in Vermont.” In addition to Two tion, however, that these are 10 of the most engaging Vermont printmakers you Rivers and Twin Vixen, a couple of the will ever be fortunate enough to meet. represented artists have an association with the BCA Print Studio in Burlington. K EV I N J . K EL L EY The printmakers selected by Suter employ many di° erent means of applying ink and other materials to surfaces. “Impressed: Vermont Printmakers 2012,” “Printmaking as a fi ne art is highly Helen Day Art Center. ˜ rough September technical,” he notes in an introduction 9. helenday.com to the show. That complexity is mind-

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Talks & evenTs ‘fesTival inTernaTional monTréal en arTs’: hundreds of artists and performers transform the street into an open-air gallery called “boulevArt” for the 13th year. Thursday through sunday, June 28-July 1, rue sainte-Catherine est, Montréal. info, 514-370-2269. ‘Bread and puppeT TheaTer: an emergenT mosaiC’: photographs of the theater’s work from 2004-11 by longtime puppeteer Mark Dannenhauer. Through July 15 at plainfield Community Center. Dannenhauer leads a panel discussion with bread and puppet participants: Monday, July 2, 7-9 p.m. info, 371-7239. ‘arT on park’: local artisans sell their handcrafted products, artwork, specialty foods and more; musicians perform. Thursday, June 28, 5-8 p.m., park street, stowe. info, 793-2101.

ishana ingerman: “un-Masking: The Truth,” ceramic masks. Through June 30 at Fletcher Free library in burlington. The artist performs poetry and music: saturday, June 30, 2-3 p.m. info, 865-7211. ‘arT in The alley’: Artists and vendors line the streets to sell their wares, exhibit their work and give demonstrations. wednesday, June 27, 5-8 p.m., various locations, waterbury. info, 244-1912. vermonT QuilT fesTival: Quilters of every variety plus quilt-supply vendors gather for new england’s largest and oldest quilt event. Friday and saturday, June 29 and 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; sunday, July 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Champlain Valley exposition, essex Junction. info, 872-0034. Julia sTiles: “Visual passages Through the new Testament,” paintings inspired by the scriptures. July 1 through 7 at First united Methodist Church in burlington. gallery of Faith curator Kyle Albee gives a presentation: sunday, July 1, 4 p.m. info, 863-0134.

reCepTions ‘five’: Artwoork by Jeanne Amato, Faith Fellows, Daryl storrs and Marie weaver, all of whom have worked as assistants or apprentices to printmaker sabra Field, whose work is also on display. Curated by Frog hollow. June 28 through July 30 at 152 Cherry street in burlington. Reception: Thursday, June 28, 6-8 p.m. info, 863-6458. JaCk dowd: “The 27 Club: legends in Music,” pastel profiles of Jimi hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Amy winehouse and seven other musicians who died at 27. Through August 19 at Vermont institute of Contemporary Arts in Chester. Reception: Friday, June 29, 5:30-8 p.m. info, 875-1018. Judy B. dales: “Curves, naturally!,” colorful, textured fiber-art wall hangings. Through July 31 at governor’s office gallery in Montpelier. Reception: wednesday, June 27, 3-5 p.m. info, 533-7733.

Through July 31 at Artspace 106 at The Men’s Room in burlington. info, 864-2088.

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‘CurTains wiThouT Borders’: large photographs of Vermont’s painted theatrical scenery created between 1900 and 1940, plus one 1930s curtain from beecher Falls, Vt. Through July 28 at Amy e. Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center, in burlington. info, 652-4510.

‘a day aT Common ground CenTer’: Color photographs of the starksboro family camp. Through June 29 at Jackie Mangione studio in burlington. info, 598-1504. ‘an ouTgrowTh of naTure: The arT of Toshiko Takaezu’: Ceramic sculptures inspired by the poetry of the buddhist nun otagaki Rengetzu (through september 9); shahram enTekhaBi: Happy Meal, a film featuring a young Muslim girl eating a McDonald’s happy Meal, in the new Media niche (through August 26). At Fleming Museum, uVM, in burlington. info, 656-0750.

arT’s alive Juried exhiBiTion: work by Vermont artists. Through June 30 at union station in burlington. info, 660-9005.

‘By The end of Tomorrow’: prints, paintings and photographs by Cody James brgant, Avery Mcintosh, brian Zager and Jackson Tupper. Through July 5 at The Root gallery at Rlphoto in burlington. info, 224-6913.

Carol maCdonald: "The Thread," a mid-career retrospective of the Vermont artist who has worked in many media but is best known as a printmaker. Through August 31 at VCAM studio in burlington. info, 859-9222. Chip Troiano: "new Zealand landscapes," photographs taken during the artist’s 2010 travels.

mark Boedges & Brenda BlaCk: new paintings by boedges; pottery by black. June 30 through July 31 at Mark boedges Fine Art gallery in burlington. Reception: saturday, June 30, 6-8 p.m. info, 735-7317.

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‘arTisTs | expressions’: work in a variety of media by new england artists. June 30 through August 11 at nuance gallery in windsor. Reception: saturday, June 30, 4-6 p.m. info, 674-9616.

Researchers at the University of Vermont would like to speak with you. This study will examine risk factors for preeclampsia, a disease of pregnancy.

karen J. lloyd: "into the heart," digital photographs of the natural world. June 29 through August 3 at block gallery in winooski. info, 373-5150. kimBerlee forney: Art Affair by shearer presents paintings by the Vermont artist. Through June 30 at shearer Chevrolet in south burlington. info, 658-1111.

If you are interested please call 802-656-0309 for more information.

doug hoppes: oil paintings of a surreal Vermont landscape. Through July 5 at salaam in burlington. info, 658-8822.

leah van rees: "Fluid Connections," Vermont landscape paintings. Through July 1 at uncommon grounds in burlington. info, 865-6227.

emily hoffman: "ostara," artwork that celebrates the springtime goddess of pre-Christian germanic tribes. Through June 30 at The gallery at Main street landing in burlington. info, 735-2906.

lorin duCkman: "street burlington," portraits of 8V-DeptOBGYN062911.indd 1 people who hang out on Queen City streets. July 1 through August 31 at new Moon Café in burlington. info, 989-3944.

eriC eiCkmann & sTeve hogan: portraits of women by eickmann and colorful, mixed-media pieces by hogan. Through June 29 at The Firefly gallery in burlington. info, 279-1624.

lynn rupe: "Disaster Detritus," acrylic paintings. Through July 31 at Metropolitan gallery, burlington City hall. info, 865-7166.

fred g. hill: “pictures & words,” photographs and scanned documents by the burlington photographer. Through June 30 at Fletcher Free library in burlington. info, 865-7211. ‘from vermonT’s foresTs’: Furniture made from local lumber by 18 members of the guild of Vermont Furniture Makers. Through June 30 at Frog hollow in burlington. info, 863-6458. gregory forBer: Drawings inspired by climbers. Through July 2 at petra Cliffs in burlington. info, 657-3872. ‘here Comes The sun’: watercolors by Annelein beukenkamp, plus work by a variety of Vermont artists, in the 21st annual summer group show. Through July 10 at Furchgott sourdiffe gallery in shelburne. info, 985-3848. ian CosTello: "sprawl," oil paintings of Manhattan-inspired crumbling tenement buildings and crooked sidewalks. Through June 30 at north end studio A in burlington. info, 863-6713. Joe John: large figurative drawings and mechanical artist books; The arTisT CollaBoraTive: work by 10 northern Vermont public-school art teachers. Through June 30 at seAbA Center in burlington. info, 859-9222. John wolff: work by the south burlington artist. Through June 30 at Red square in burlington. info, 318-2438.

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‘maCro/miCro: phoTographiC exTremes’: photographs taken from way up close or super faraway. Through July 1 at Darkroom gallery in essex Junction. info, 777-3686. marian willmoTT: Monoprints, oil paintings and poetry by the Vermont artist. Through August 31 at pine street Deli in burlington. info, 859-9222. mary Claire Carroll: "living Connections: Voices and Visions for shared lives," photographs of Vermonters with developmental and other disabilities. July 2 through 30 at pickering Room, Fletcher Free library, in burlington. info, 865-7211.

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‘nude’: work depicting the human figure by artists from Vermont and beyond. Through August 17 at lille Fine Art salon in burlington. info, 617-894-4673.

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perry BarTles: Abstract oil paintings, gates 1-8; Jim wesTphalen: Vermont landscape color photographs, skyway; elizaBeTh nelson: "interstate Rocks February and March," acrylic on cotton canvas diptych, escalator. Through June 30 at burlington Airport in south burlington. info, 865-7166.

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nanCi kahn: underwater photography and papiermâché bird sculptures. Through July 31 at left bank home & garden in burlington. info, 862-1001.

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Carl ruBino: "Reflections of a Dream state," photographic interpretations of the shape-shifting nature of dreams. Through July 31 at brickels gallery in burlington. info, 825-8214.

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larry golden: plein-air paintings by the Vermont artist at st. Johnsbury Athenaeum. June 29 through August 31. Reception: Friday, June 29, 5-7 p.m. info, 748-8291.

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Brian Collier: "The Collier Classification system for Very small objects," a participatory exhibit of things big enough to be seen by the naked eye but no larger than 8 by 8 by 20 millimeters. Through october 15 at Durick library, st. Michael’s College, in Colchester. info, 654-2536.

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anne Cady: "into the hills, high Flying," paintings of the Vermont landscape. Through August 31 at shelburne Vineyard. info, 985-8222.

david sTromeyer: “equilibrium,” a retrospective of the Vermont artist’s monumental-scale, steel-andconcrete sculptural works. June 29 through september 28 at bCA Center in burlington. Reception: Friday, June 29, 5-8 p.m. info, 865-7166.

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SculPtFeSt 2012: The Carving studio and sculpture Center invites sculptors to submit proposals for sculptFest2012, september 8 through october 21. The theme for this year’s outdoor installation event is “Keep on Keepin’ on.” proposals should include a project description on one or two pages, sketches or other visual representations, résumé, optional statement, and up to 10 digital images portraying previous site-specific work. Deadline: July 20. info, 438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org. Public art ProJect: burlington City Arts and Redstone seek proposals for a public art project in conjunction with a new building in downtown burlington. Deadline: 5 p.m., July 13. info, burlingtoncityarts.org/Art_in_public_places/ or skatz@ci.burlington.vt.us. call to artiStS: The great Vermont plein Air paint-out in historic waitsfield Village is a festival within the Festival of the Arts! August 18. info and registration, vermontartfest. com or 496-6682. creative coMPetition_004: presented by the Root gallery.

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‘run’: An exhibit of 6-by-6-inch wood-panel works by 100 artists. Curators laura green and Karyn Vogel chose the theme because "run" has more definitions than any other word in the Oxford English Dictionary. July 2 through August 1 at penny Cluse Café in burlington. info, 318-1906. robin KatricK: Music photography by the Vermont artist. July 1 through 31 at Red square in burlington. info, 318-2438. Sabra Field: A retrospective that spans 50 years of work by of the iconic Vermont printmaker. July 1 through 31 at Frog hollow in burlington. info, 863-6458.

Fletcher allen health care calendar: Fletcher Allen health Care is seeking submissions for its 2013 artist calendar and note cards. Deadline: Thursday, June 28. info, stacey.pape@vtmednet. org or 847-5977. call to PhotograPherS: For submissions to “Among Trees,” a photography exhibit. Deadline: July 5, midnight. Juror: beth Moon. Darkroom gallery. info, darkroomgallery.com/ex31. wall to canvaS: seeking street-style artists who use wheat pasting, stencils, collage, spray painting, markers and the like to create unique pieces of art for a creative live-art competition for cash prizes, at the Magic hat Artifactory on saturday, August 25. Must be 21+ to apply. Deadline: July 20. submission forms at magichat.net/walltocanvas.

Shawna croSS: Abstract oil paintings by the Vermont artist. Through June 30 at Vintage inspired in burlington. info, 488-5766. ‘Snow MobileS: SleighS to SledS’: early, experimental snowmobiles, machines from the ‘60s and ‘70s, and today’s high-powered racing sleds, as well as horse-drawn sleighs; ‘Man-Made QuiltS: civil war to the PreSent’: Quilts made by men; elizabeth berdann: "Deep end," miniature watercolor portraits on pre-ban and prehistoric mammoth ivory; ‘tiMe MachineS: robotS, rocKetS and SteaMPunK’: Toys, textiles and art representing the golden age of sci-fi, the 1930s to ‘50s, as well as work by contemporary artists and designers. Through october 28 at shelburne Museum. info, 985-3346. SPring Show: work by Chinese-calligraphy and watercolor artist lucia Chiu, nature photographer Carol sullivan and photomontage artist Carol

Truesdell. Through July 15 at The gallery at phoenix books in essex Junction. info, 872-7111. StePhanie holMan thwaiteS: "Collecting light," nature paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media. Through June 30 at Dostie bros. Frame shop in burlington. info, 660-9005. Studio grouP Show: paintings, photography, clay and book arts by Jason pappas, Dan leFrancois, george gonzales, nicole Christman and steve sharon. Through June 30 at The green Door studio in burlington. info, 363-2005. SuMMer Show: work by Joan hoffman, lynda Mcintyre, Johanne Durocher Yordan, Anne Cummings, Kit Donnelly, Athena petra Tasiopoulos, Don Dickson, Kari Meyer and gaal shepherd. Through september 30 at Maltex building in burlington. info, 865-7166. tabbatha henry & Sage tucKer-KetchaM: "Two/Tabbatha henry and sage Tucker-Ketcham: Two Artists, Two locations, Two Mediums," largeformat ceramic work and paintings. Through June 30 at select Design in burlington. info, 985-3848. ‘the 3rd Floor Show’: new work by artists who occupy one floor of burlington’s howard space Center: Julie Davis, sharon webster, linda Jones, Maggie standley, paige berg Rizvi, Maea brandt, Maggie sherman and wylie sofia garcia. Through July 29 at Flynndog in burlington. info, bren@ flynndog.net. ‘the Soda Plant ShowcaSe’: work by the artists who occupy the former ginger ale factory. Through June 30 at s.p.A.C.e. gallery in burlington. info, spacegalleryvt.com. ‘winooSKi PoP-uP gallery diStrict’: More than 50 Vermont artists have transformed several vacant retail spaces, plus the winooski welcome Center, into temporary art galleries. Through August 4 at various locations in winooski. zelde griMM: "Animals with Things living in Their stomachs," slightly macabre pen-and-ink drawings. Through July 31 at speaking Volumes in burlington. info, 540-0107.

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ed ePStein: new paintings. Through June 28 at Vermont supreme Court lobby in Montpelier. info, 828-0749. FirSt anniverSary exhibition: Charcoalon-paper landscapes by Ailyn hoey; metalwork sculptures of wildlife by Mark goodenough; oil-onpanel landscapes by Judith Carbine; and abstract paintings by scott Morgan. Through August 15 at waterMusicArt gallery in Chester. info, 875-2339.

The title of Annemie Curlin’s new show of paintings at the Charlotte Library, “Charlotte, a Heavenly View,” isn’t meant just metaphorically; Curlin actually paints from an aerial perspective. Using bright swaths of color and textural brushwork, Curlin, an Austrian native who has lived in Vermont since 1972, captures her favorite local haunts, such as “Thorp Brook Estuary” (pictured), the Charlotte Berry Farm, Nordic Farms, Wings Point and the ball field. In her artist statement, Curlin says she paints in celebration of the natural world. However, she adds, “this joy and reverence are laced through with sadness … about mutability and death and a larger sadness about the August 31.

FranK woodS: Abstract representations of the kimono. Through June 30 at Quench Artspace in waitsfield. info, 598-4819. henry ericKSon: "Connections," ink drawings of the natural world. Through July 28 at Festival gallery in waitsfield. info, 496-6682. henry Swayze: "Celebrating nature All Around us," photographs of natural Vermont. Through August 11 at Tunbridge public library. info, 889-9404.

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KAtHrenA rAvenHorst-AdAms: "Spring Bloom," watercolors, oil paintings and pastels. Through June 30 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Info, 454-1275.

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‘Red Fields & Yellow skies: The A RT oF The lA ndsc Ape’: Work by 12 Vermont artists. Through September 2 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 431-0204. Ron lAY -sleepe R: "Montpelier Scenes: Joy of Life Photographs of a Winooski River Town,” landscapes, nature shots and street scenes. Through July 1 at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier. Info, curator@ capitolgrounds.com. sAm TAlbo T-kell Y: "SOILED," garments made from soil, moss, peat and ashes. Through June 30 at Salaam Boutique in Montpelier. Info, 223-4300. ‘sc-eYe-nce’ : A science and visual-arts fusion; nichol As h eilig : "Live Art," black-and-white illustrations; kARolin A kAwi AkA: "Digital Topography," an installation. Through July 7 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069. seTh buTle R: "Tattered," a photo essay investigating the display, misuse, commodification, desecration and identity of the American flag in the context of the U.S. Flag Code. Through July 10 at Seminary Art Center in Waterbury Center. Info, 279-4239. ‘Tol’ko po Russk Y, pozh Aluis TA (Russi An onl Y, ple Ase)’: Russian School photographs, Slavic festival costumes and Russian Imperial badges make up this exhibit chronicling the history of Norwich’s Russian School, which operated from 1968 to 2000. Through September 2 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield. Info, 485-2183. ‘wA l TeR doRwin Te Ague: h is l iFe, w oRk And inFluence’ : Creations and artifacts from the man who designed numerous Kodak cameras, the Bluebird radio, Steuben glassware and many other iconic objects. Through August 31 at Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design in Waitsfield. Info, 496-2787.

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2012 summeR membeRs’ exhibi T & ‘doodle 4 google’ Fin Alis Ts: Work by members as well as Vermont finalists in this year’s Google student-art contest. Through July 7 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356. 25Th Annive RsARY membeRs show : Work in a variety of media by members of the nonprofit artseducation organization. Through July 1 at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Info, 438-2097. Annemie cuRlin : "Charlotte, a Heavenly View," colorful aerial-view oil paintings of the town. July 2 through August 31 at Charlotte Library. Info, 425-3301. don A Ann mcAd Ams: "A View From the Backstretch," photographs and audio stories from the venerable Saratoga racecourse. Through September 8 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964. ‘heRe’s l ooking AT You’ : Self-portraits by artists and community members. Through June 29 at WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room in Bristol. Info, 453-3188. kAT h RYn milillo & sus An sh Annon : "Double Vision," oil paintings by Milillo; Su Chi pottery by Shannon. July 4 through August 28 at Brandon Artists’ Guild. Info, 247-4956. ‘lA ke sTudies: con TempoRARY ART’: Work by painters Janet Fredericks, Catherine Hall and Nancy Stone, sculptors Chris Cleary and Kate Pond, fiber artist Marilyn Gillis, and installation artist Jane Horner. Through July 29 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022.

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sTephen beATTie: "There’s Something in the Water," photographs. Through July 31 at Gallery 160 in Richmond. Info, 434-6434. ‘TAke me To The FAiR: An Addison coun TY TRAdiTion’ : Photographs of the 2011 fair by Mark Starr, plus 19th- and early-20th-century fair posters, ribbons, photographs and other ephemera from the Sheldon collection. Through November 10 at Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Info, 388-2117.

‘RUN’ Two years ago, artists Karyn Vogel and Laura Green filled up Burlington’s Penny Cluse Café with 6-by-6-inch wood

panels that had been painted, turned into mosaics, collaged on or otherwise manipulated by 100 artists — mostly from Vermont — on the theme of water. Vogel and Green had so much fun with that show, they’re doing it again. Only this time, the theme is “RUN.” That word, the pair found, will have more meanings than any other entry in the next edition of the

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artists interpret it — while you’re snarfing down your tofu scramble. From July 2 through August 1. Pictured: cubes by Diana Brooks, Maura O’Sullivan, Frances Cannon, Molly Stevens, Britta Johnson and Heather Hammack. ‘The deligh T oF deco Ys’: A bird decoy for each of the 25 years the museum has been open. Through October 31 at Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington. Info, 434-2167. ‘w h AT’s hAT ching in bRAndon?’ : Artistenhanced roosters, hens and other barnyard fowl fill the gallery and appear in various downtown locations as part of the annual town-wide art project (through September 30); kl ARA cAli TRi: "Flower Power," paintings and pastels (through July 1). At Brandon Artists’ Guild. Info, 247-4956.

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‘A digi TAl A RT show’ : Digitally edited paintings by Vermont artists printed on watercolor or photo paper or canvas. Through June 30 at Village Frame Shoppe & Gallery in St. Albans. Info, 524-3699. eliz AbeTh nelson : "Symbolic Landscapes," new oil paintings on wood panel. Through July 22 at Claire’s Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 586-8078. ‘eng Age’: A juried exhibition of artwork by Vermont artists with disabilities. July 4 through August 31 at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. Info, 655-7772. ‘FAnTAsiA’: A group show featuring dragons, elves, goddesses, mermaids, flying horses and witches portrayed in clay, fiber, wood, glass and painting. Through July 28 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158. hA zel hA ll Roches TeR: "Looking Back: Hardwick in the 1950s," paintings by the late Vermont artist. Through July 8 at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. Info, 563-2037.

‘h eAling engine o F emeRgenc Y: The inc Redible sT o RY o F The sAF eTY pin’ : A visual history of the safety pin, including a miniature menagerie made from safety pins, a collection of ancient Roman fibula, the precursor to the safety pin, and other oddities. Through August 31 at The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. Info, 626-4409. ‘h ooked on The isl Ands’ : Fiber artworks, including traditionally hooked rugs with modern designs, by members of the local textile group Fiber Bees. Through July 31 at Island Arts South Hero Gallery. Info, 372-5049. ‘impRessed: veRmon T pRin TmAkeRs 2012’: Work by Vermont artists in the print medium (through September 9); hA l mAYFoRTh & eli simon : Ink drawings and paintings by Mayforth and a terracotta sculptural installation by Simon (through July 29). At Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358. Jenni FeR h ubb ARd: "Activating the Character," portraits in oil on canvas. July 1 through 31 at Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee in Stowe. Info, 279-4239. Jim collins : Surrealistic photographs of Cuba and other subjects. Through July 29 at Parker Pie Co. in West Glover. Info, 525-3366. John cl ARke olson : "Pastoral Vermont," landscapes in oil on panel. Through August 15 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818.

June Fe ATuRed ARTis Ts: Work by tie-dye artist Andy Wooten, wildlife painter Franklin Tiralla and photographer Wayne Tarr. Through June 30 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403. ‘lA nd & l igh T & wAT eR & AiR’: New England landscape paintings by artists from around the country; And Rew oRR: Landscape and still-life paintings. Through July 8 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. l ibbY h illhouse : "Parallels," photographic portraits of area residents. Through June 30 at Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-2600. monique dew YeA: Florals and landscapes by the Vermont artist. Through July 15 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211. peRmAnen T collec Tion exhibi T: Work by Gayleen Aiken, Curtis Tatro, Mary Paquette, Huddee Herrick, Stanley Mercile, Emile Arsenault and Phyllis Putvain. Through July 10 at GRACE in Hardwick. Info, 472-6857. Roge R muRph Y: "Realizing Cambodia," photographs from a recent trip to the southeast Asian country with a group of American high school students. Through June 30 at Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee in Stowe. Info, 279-4239.

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elcome to the cutest apocalypse ever. In the hands of ﬁ lmmakers like John Hillcoat ( The Road) and Lars von Trier ( Melancholia), the end of the world can be such a downer. Firsttime writer-director Lorene Scaf aria has a di° erent vision: She sees the obliteration of the human race as the perfect backdrop for a romantic comedy. And, for 10 or 15 minutes, she comes close to making that work. The opening scenes of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World are by f ar the richest and most inventive. We hear a radio announcer report that a space mission has f ailed in its e° ort to intercept an approaching asteroid and that said asteroid will collide with the Earth in 21 days. I thought, Hey, it’s Armageddon — the alternate ending. Deal me in! What f ollows is a series of deliciously absurd reaction shots. Steve Carell stars as a New Jersey insurance salesman named Dodge. He responds to the news — at least initially — by clocking in at the o˛ ce anyway. His wif e responds by literally running o° ,

never to be heard f rom again. Friends such as Warren (Rob Corddry) and Diane (Connie Britton) throw wild parties where the adults hook up without f ear of f uture complications, and the children are cheered up with chilled martinis. “Sue and Dave brought heroin,” one guest announces. “I’m ﬁ nally going to take that pottery class,” o° ers another. Funny stu° . Scafaria’s most compelling notion is that, even with the end nearer by the minute, much of humanity would probably go about its business as usual. Early scenes include eerie images of homeowners stoically mowing their lawns, ﬁ tness freaks still working out at the gym and TV news anchors reporting for duty despite the fact that nothing remains to be said. I couldn’t help thinking a poignant, low-key movie might have been built on such a premise. Unf ortunately, that’s not the movie Scafaria decided to make. Mere minutes in, the picture’s tone shifts with the introduction of Keira Knightley’s character. She plays ditzy hipster chick Penny who lives in the apartment below Carell’s. The two don’t know

HAPPY ENDING Knightley and Carell play the most obliviously chipper couple in disaster-movie history.

each other from Adam, but that doesn’t stop them f rom embarking on a road trip and slowly falling in last-minute love. Did I mention they adopt an abandoned dog and bring it along f or the ride? Could the end-times possibly get any cuter? Maybe not, but in Scaf aria’s hands, they do manage to get cornier. Along the way, Dodge and Penny open up about their childhoods (Penny’s f amily lives in England; Dodge’s father walked out on the family when he was a kid). They ﬁ nd a working phone that makes possible a tearful long-distance f arewell to Penny’s parents and then locate Dodge’s long-lost dad (Martin Sheen), with whom he patches things up in maximum heart-tugging fashion. Cornier still is the stack of vintage vinyl LPs the ﬁ lmmaker has Penny pack f or the trip. The a° ectation is irksome enough, but it

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REVIEWS Moonrise Kingdom ★★★★★

t’s hard to judge a movie as a movie when you want to live inside it. Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom isn’t a gripping drama or an uproarious comedy; like most of his ﬁ lms, it’s a design triumph rich in clever, droll and moving moments that never quite coalesce into something bigger. But for people of a certain age, it will exert an incredible nostalgic pull, like a strange and beautiful picture book forgotten in a cupboard for decades and suddenly brought out into the light of day. Moonrise Kingdom is set in 1965, an era that predates much of its target audience — including cowriter-director Anderson, born in 1969. So why the nostalgia? In a recent New Yorker piece about “Mad Men,” Adam Gopnik o° ers a compelling theory of why fortysomething pop-culture creators in each era love to re-create and mythologize the period just before they were born: “Forty years past is the potently f ascinating time just as we arrived ... the Edenic period preceding the fallen state recorded in our actual memories,” he writes. Every frame in Moonrise Kingdom lovingly re-creates some aspect of that “potently fascinating” lost world: the plaid fabrics; the banana-yellow rotary phones; the Scouts in

coonskin caps; the kneesocks and heavy eyeliner on precocious preteen Suzy (Kara Hayward), who seems to be trying to embody her favorite pop singer, Françoise Hardy. And the fi lm’s hermetic setting does, at least at fi rst, suggest an Eden. On the 16-mile-long New England island of New Penzance, 12-year-old Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) escapes f rom his Khaki Scout encampment and absconds with Suzy, who inhabits a nearby lighthouse. The two have been carrying on a secret correspondence since their brief meeting a year. Pursued by the guilt-ridden scout master (Edward Norton); Suzy’s estranged parents (Frances McDormand and Bill Murray); and the local lawman (Bruce Willis) with whom Suzy's mother is having an a° air, the two kids head into the wild. The island, mapped f or us by o˛ cious narrator Bob Balaban, is a painterly, Neverland-like desolation without real dangers. Even the kitten Suzy carries into the wilderness — along with half her library — will emerge safe and sound. Still, Anderson gives this f antasy of f reedom dark edges. Both Suzy and Sam have been deemed “problem” children, and the script captures their moments of selfi shness, delusion and discon-

NOSTALGIA TRIP Hayward and Gilman play sort-ofstar-crossed preteen lovers in the latest from Wes Anderson.

nection along with the stirrings of fi rst love. Gilman and Hayward are too stern-faced to be cute; everything about them feels true to the di˛ cult middle-school years, including the f act that Suzy looks and acts like Sam’s glamorous older sister (but is, under her makeup, as childish as he). The adults in Anderson’s movies tend to be childish, too, and these are no exception. But, rather than limiting themselves to portraying comically ine° ectual authority fi gures (as they would if this were a Disney fi lm), the older actors bring notes of gravity and pathos to their roles. It’s a surprise to fi nd Willis particularly poignant as a bachelor whose regrets are underscored by Hank Williams on the soundtrack.

Not for nothing is the ﬁ lm named for an imaginary world that exists for a single evening — and then in memory. Looking back on Moonrise Kingdom, viewers are likely to recall not its action-packed climax, nor its conventional dramatic resolution, but isolated moments, like Suzy and Sam attempting to rock and sway on the beach to the sounds of her battery-operated phonograph. That scene is a straight shot of bittersweet nostalgia, unadulterated by illusions about the “lost world” — because, f etching as the tableau may be, we can’t help but notice that those kids aren’t keeping the same beat. M A R G O T HA R R I S O N

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THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL★★★1/2 Aging folks of limited means find themselves living in a ramshackle hotel in India in this seriocomic showcase for some of the UK’s best actors, including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson and Bill Nighy. John (Shakespeare in Love) Madden directed. (124 min, PG-13. Bijou, Roxy, Savoy) BRAVE★★★1/2 In the latest Pixar animation, set in ancient Scotland, a feisty princess decides to defy standard female roles and go all Hunger Games with her bow and arrow, then must face the consequences. With the voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters and Emma Thompson. Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman directed. (100 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, St. Albans, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) FIRST POSITION★★★★ Bess Kargman’s documentary follows driven teens from disparate backgrounds who are preparing for a high-stakes ballet competition. (90 min, NR. Roxy) MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED★★★ Still trying to return home, the Central Park Zoo animals find themselves taking over a traveling circus in their third computer-animated adventure. With the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen. Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath and Conrad Vernon directed. (93 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) MEN IN BLACK 3★★1/2 Will Smith is a government agent hunting wayward aliens again in this action-comedy. This time he’s on a mission back in time to save his partner (Tommy Lee Jones in the present, Josh Brolin in the Swinging Sixties). With Emma Thompson and Michael Stuhlbarg. Barry Sonnenfeld returns as director. (106 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Sunset) MOONRISE KINGDOM★★★★1/2 Writer-director Wes Anderson returns with this whimsical period drama, set in the 1960s, in which two kids on a bucolic New England island decide to run away together. With Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray. (94 min, PG-13. Bijou, Roxy, Savoy) PEACE, LOVE, & MISUNDERSTANDING★★ Jane Fonda plays an aging flower child trying to reconnect with her estranged conservative daughter (Catherine Keener) and grandchildren in this comedy from Bruce (Driving Miss Daisy) Beresford. (96 min, R. Savoy; ends 6/28) PROMETHEUS★★★1/2 Director Ridley Scott returns with this dark SF thriller about a team exploring a planet in preparation for human colonization, set in the Alien universe (which does not mean the tentacled baddies will show). Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace and Idris Elba star. (127 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset) ROCK OF AGES★★ Based on the Broadway musical loaded with ’80s hair-metal hits, this is the movie where Tom Cruise plays a rock god, with Julianne Hough as a small-town girl chasing her dream in Hollywood, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alec Baldwin and Bryan Cranston. Adam (Hairspray) Shankman directed. (123 min, PG-13. Capitol, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED★★★1/2 Journalists pursue an eccentric big-box-store employee who NOW PLAYING

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BERNIE★★★★ Jack Black plays a well-liked smalltown resident suspected of murdering his wealthy patron (Shirley MacLaine) in this dark comedy based on real events. With Matthew McConaughey. Richard (Waking Life) Linklater directed. (104 min, PG-13. Roxy; ends 6/28)

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THE AVENGERS★★★1/2 Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk team up to form a super-group and battle yet another global threat in this Marvel Comics extravaganza. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson. Joss Whedon directed. (140 min, PG-13. Majestic, St. Albans, Sunset)

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wednesday 27 — thursday 28 Brave 1:15, 3:45, 6:40, 8:30. The Best Exotic marigold Hotel 1:15, 3:45, 6:50, 9:15. Rock of Ages 7, 9:15. That’s my Boy 1:15, 3:45, 7:10, 9:15. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 1:15, 3:45. friday 29 — monday 2 *ted 1:15, 3:45, 7, 9:15. moonrise Kingdom 1:15, 3:45, 6:50, 9:15. Brave 1:15, 3:45, 6:40, 8:30. The Best Exotic marigold Hotel 3:45, 6:30. That’s my Boy 8:30. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 1:15.

cAPItoL SHoWPLAcE

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wednesday 27 — thursday 28 Brave 1:30 (3-D), 6:20 (3-D), 9. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 1:30, 6:20, 9 (3-D). Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 1:30, 6:25, 9:10. Prometheus 1:30, 6:15, 9:10. Rock of Ages 9. Snow White and the Huntsman 6:10. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 1:30. friday 29 — monday 2 *ted Fri: 1:30, 6:20, 9:05. Sat & Sun: 12:45, 3:30, 6:20, 9:05. Mon: 1:30, 6:20, 9:05. Brave Fri: 1:30 (3-D), 6:30 (3-D), 9:05. Sat & Sun: 1 (3-D), 3:40 (3-D), 6:30 (3-D), 9:05. Mon: 1:30 (3-D), 6:30 (3-D), 9:05. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Fri: 1:30, 6:15, 9 (3-D). Sat & Sun: 1:15, 3:50, 6:15, 9 (3-D). Mon: 1:30, 6:15, 9 (3-D). Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 6:25, 9:10.

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tuesday 3 — wednesday 4 *The Amazing Spider-man 1:15, 6:10, 9:15 (3-D). *ted 1:30, 6:20, 9:05. Brave 1:30 (3-D), 6:30 (3-D), 9:05. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 1:30, 6:15, 9. Prometheus 6:15, 9:10. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 1:30. thursday 5 ***Katy Perry: Part of me 1:30, 6:30, 9. *The Amazing Spiderman 1:15, 6:10, 9:15 (3-D). *ted 1:30, 6:20, 9:05. Brave 1:30 (3-D), 6:30 (3-D), 9:05. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 6:15, 9. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 1:30. ***See website for details.

ESSEX cINEmAS & t-REX tHEAtER

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wednesday 27 — thursday 28 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 10 a.m. (Thu only; 3-D), 11:30 a.m., 12:30 (3-D), 1:45, 2:45 (3-D), 4, 5 (3-D), 6:15, 7:15 (3-D), 8:30, 9:30 (3-D). Brave 10 a.m. (Thu only; 3-D), 11:45 a.m., 12:45 (3-D), 2, 3 (3-D), 4:15, 5:15 (3-D), 6:30, 7:30 (3-D), 8:45, 9:45 (3-D). Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 11:30 a.m., 1:35, 3:40, 5:45, 7:50, 9:55. Rock of Ages 10 a.m. (Thu only), 1, 4, 7, 9:40. That’s my Boy 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. Prometheus 11:30 a.m. (3-D), 2:05, 4:40 (3-D), 7:15 (3-D), 9:50. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 10 a.m. (Thu only), 12:30 (3-D), 2:40 (3-D), 4:50, 7 (3-D), 9:15. Snow White and the Huntsman 2, 7. men in Black 3 11:40 a.m., 4:40, 9:40. friday 29 — monday 2 *magic mike 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40. *People Like Us 12:45, 3:35, 6:25, 9:15. *ted 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 11:30 a.m., 12:30 (3-D), 1:45, 2:45 (3-D), 4, 5 (3-D), 6:15, 7:15 (3-D), 8:30, 9:30 (3-D). Brave 11:45 a.m., 12:45 (3-D), 2, 3 (3-D), 4:15, 5:15 (3-D), 6:30, 7:30 (3-D), 8:45, 9:45 (3-D). Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 2:30, 7:40. Rock of Ages 1, 4, 7, 9:40. That’s my Boy 12, 5, 10. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 12:30 (3-D), 2:40 (3-D), 4:50, 7 (3-D), 9:15.

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wednesday 27 — thursday 28 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (3-D) 1:15, 3:45, 7:10, 9:35. Brave 12:45, 2 (3-D), 3:05, 4, 4:25 (3-D), 6:15, 7 (3D), 8:40, 9:20 (3-D). Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 1:30, 4, 6:40, 9:05. Rock of Ages 12:15, 3, 6:30, 9:15. That’s my Boy 12:50, 3:35, 6:50, 9:25. Prometheus (3-D) 12:25, 3:15, 6:45, 9:25. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 12, 2:10, 4:30 (3-D), 6:45, 9 (3-D). Snow White and the Huntsman 1:15, 6:45, 9:30. The Avengers 12:45, 6:15. men in Black 3 3:45, 9:10. friday 29 — monday 2 *magic mike 1, 3:40, 6:45, 8:40, 9:15. *People Like Us 1:15, 3:50, 6:30, 9:05. *ted 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 8:30, 9:30. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (3-D) 1:25, 4:10, 6:55, 9:25. Brave 11:30 a.m. (except Mon; 3-D), 1, 2 (3-D), 3:30, 4, 4:30 (3-D), 6, 7 (3-D), 9:20 (3-D). Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 1:10, 6:20. Rock of Ages 12:45, 6:55. That’s my Boy 3:35, 9:35. Prometheus (3-D) 1:10, 6:50, 9:40. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 11:45 a.m. (except Mon), 2, 4:15, 6:25. Snow White and the Huntsman 3:40, 8:50.

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(Thu only), 12, 1, 2:20, 3:35, 4:45, 6:05, 7:10, 9:35. Rock of Ages 12:50, 3:45 (Thu only), 6:35, 9:25. That’s my Boy 1:10 (Thu only), 3:55, 6:30 (Thu only), 9:05. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:05, 9:10 (Thu only). Prometheus 12:40, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30. Snow White and the Huntsman 8:30. friday 29 — monday 2 *The Amazing Spider-man Mon: midnight. *magic mike 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20. *ted 1:20, 3:55, 6:50, 9:35. *tyler Perry’s madea’s Witness Protection 12:40, 3:40, 6:35, 9:05. Safety Not Guaranteed 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:15. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 3:45, 6:30. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 1:15, 4, 6:55, 9:40. Brave 12, 1, 2:20, 3:35, 4:45, 6:05, 7:10, 9:30. Rock of Ages 8:30. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:05, 9:10. Prometheus 12:50, 8:45. tuesday 3 — wednesday 4 *The Amazing Spider-man 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30. *magic mike 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20. *ted 1:20, 3:55, 6:50, 9:35. *tyler Perry’s madea’s Witness Protection 12:40, 3:40, 6:35, 9:05. Safety Not Guaranteed 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:15. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 1:15, 4, 6:55, 9:40. Brave 12, 1, 2:20, 3:35, 4:45, 6:05, 7:10, 9:30. Rock of Ages 8:30. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:05, 9:10. ***See website for details.

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222 College St., Burlington, 8643456, www.merrilltheatres.net

wednesday 27 — thursday 28 moonrise Kingdom 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9:15. First Position 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 1:05, 3:20, 7:05, 9:30. Bernie 8:50. The Best Exotic marigold Hotel 1:15, 3:55, 6:40. Rock of Ages 9:25. Prometheus 1:20, 4:10, 6:50, 9:20. friday 29 — monday 2 *magic mike 1:25, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25. *ted 1:05, 3:20, 7:10, 9:30. moonrise Kingdom 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9:15. First Position 1:20, 6:30. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 3:10, 8:20. The Best Exotic marigold Hotel 1:15, 3:55, 6:40, 9:10.

PALAcE cINEmA 9

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wednesday 27 — thursday 28 ***met Summer Encore: Don Giovanni Wed: 1, 6:30. Safety Not Guaranteed 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:15. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 1:15, 4, 6:55, 9:40. Brave 10:30 a.m.

PARAmoUNt tWIN cINEmA 241 North Main St., Barre, 4799621, www.fgbtheaters.com

wednesday 27 — thursday 28 That’s my Boy 1:30, 6:20, 9:05. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted (3-D) 1:30, 6:30, 9. friday 29 — monday 2 *magic mike Fri: 1:30, 6:20, 9:05. Sat & Sun: 1, 3:45, 6:20, 9:05. Mon: 1:30, 6:20, 9:05. That’s my Boy 9. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted (3-D) Fri: 1:30, 6:30. Sat & Sun: 1:15, 3:30, 6:30. Mon: 1:30, 6:30. tuesday 3 — thursday 5 *The Amazing Spider-man 1:15, 6:15, 9:15. *magic mike 1:30, 6:20, 9:05.

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friday 29 — monday 2 Brave followed by The Avengers tuesday 3 — thursday 5 *The Amazing Spider-man

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Prometheus Fri: 1:30, 6:15, 9:10. Sat & Sun: 12:25, 3:15, 6:15, 9:10. Mon: 1:30, 6:15, 9:10. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted Fri: 1:30. Sat & Sun: 1, 3:15. Mon: 1:30.

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misunderstanding 6, 8. The Best Exotic marigold Hotel 6:30. friday 29 — thursday 5 ***Island of Lost Souls Sun: 3:30, 11. *Your Sister’s Sister 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6, 8. moonrise Kingdom 1 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 8:30. ***See website for SciFi July details.

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wednesday 27 — thursday 28 Brave 7. Rock of Ages 7. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 7. friday 29 — thursday 5 *The Amazing Spider-man Tue-Thu: 6:30, 9 (except Wed). *ted 2:30 & 4:30 (Sat, Sun & Wed only), 7, 9:10 (except Wed). Brave 2:30 & 4:30 (Sat, Sun & Wed only), 6:45, 8:45 (except Wed). Rock of Ages 2:30 & 4:40 (Sat, Sun & Wed only) 6:45, 9:10 (except Wed).

SUNSEt DRIVE-IN

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wednesday 27 — thursday 28 Brave at 9:10, followed by The Avengers. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter at 9:10, followed by Prometheus. That’s my Boy at 9:10, followed by What to Expect When You’re Expecting. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted at 9:10, followed by Rock of Ages. friday 29 — monday 2 *ted at 9:10, followed by That’s my Boy. Brave at 9:10, followed by The Avengers. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter at 9:10, followed by Prometheus. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted at 9:10, followed by Rock of Ages. tuesday 3 — thursday 5 *The Amazing Spider-man at 9:10, followed by men in Black 3. *ted at 9:10, followed by That’s my Boy. Brave at 9:10, followed by The Avengers. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter at 9:10, followed by Prometheus.

WELDEN tHEAtER

104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 5277888, www.weldentheatre.com

wednesday 27 — thursday 28 Brave 2, 4, 7, 9. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 4, 7, 9. Rock of Ages 4, 9. That’s my Boy 2, 7, 9. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 2. friday 29 — monday 2 *The Amazing Spider-man Mon: midnight. *ted 2, 4, 7, 9. Brave 2, 4, 7, 9. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 4, 7, 9. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 2. tuesday 3 — thursday 5 *The Amazing Spider-man 2, 7, 9:30. *ted 4, 7, 9. Brave 2, 4, 7. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 4, 9. madagascar 3: Europe’s most Wanted 2.

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Police investigating a break-in at a Little League snack bar in La Mesa, Calif ., promptly located the culprits by f ollowing “a trail of chips, candy and other snacks leading away f rom the scene and up the street,” Sgt. Colin Atwood said. Officers f ound more snacks behind a vehicle, searched the home that the vehicle was parked in front of and discovered property belonging to the Little League, including a cash register. Authorities charged a man, two women and a girl at the home with burglary. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Latvia’s AirBaltic airline disclosed it began testing “SeatBuddy,” a new service that lets passengers pick their seats based on whether they f eel like talking with their neighbors about business, chattingf or pleasure, working or resting during flights. Passengers can also specify whether they’d like seatmates to speak the same language, belong to the same generation, work in the same business or share other cultural traits. Noting the service will be f ree while its “f uture commercial potential” is explored, AirBaltic expects that seating like-minded people together will make trips more pleasant. “The main thing is how you feel,”

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walking her dog in a city park at 2 a.m. when a man approached her complain ing she was keeping his f riend awake by making too much noise. He then picked up a pooper-scooper and began swinging it at the woman, who said she used her own pooper-scooper to defend herself for nearly half an hour before she was finally able to leave the park. Police couldn’t find the attacker. (Seattle’s Post-Intelligencer)

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R.J. Williams, 22, admitted robbing 11 New York City banks in five weeks after he was caught trying to rob one of them a second time. Police said Williams was writing a note to a teller on a deposit slip when em ployees recognized him f rom the previous When Guns Are Outlawed robbery attempt five days before. He noticed A woman told Seattle police she was them staring at him and fled, but two bank employees f ollowed him to where they saw him duck REAL f REE WIll a St Rology by rob brezsny into a doorway and change clothes. They described the new clothing to police, (although i’m not ruling that out.) w hat who stopped Williams and it does suggest is this: you can have any ca NcER (June 21-July 22): brought him to the bank, relationship with the divine w ow that you where the teller positively very 10,000 years or so, reports the dare to imagine; you can get all the grace identified him from his you need to understand why your life is the w eekly w orld news, hell actually does distinctive sideburns. Police way it is; you can make tremendous prog freeze over. a rare storm brings a found a demand note in his ress as you do the lifelong work of liberating massive amount of snow and ice to the infernal yourself from your suffering. pocket. Police added that regions, and even the l ake of Fire looks like Williams holds the world VIRgo (aug. 23-sept. 22): a plain old or a glacier. “satan himself was seen wearing record f or eating an entire dinary leap of faith might not be ambitious enough for you in the coming months, Virgo. lightbulb: 33 seconds. (New earmuffs and making a snowman,” the story i suspect your potential is more robust than York Post) says about the last time it happened. i foresee that, more primed for audacity. h ow would a hell-freezes-over type of event happening for you feel about attempting a quantum leap Facilities of faith? h ere’s what i mean by that: a soaryou in the coming months, Cancerian — and i Management ing pirouette that sends you flying over mean that in a good way. The seemingly imposNorwegian authorities an the nagging obstacle and up onto higher nounced plans to convert sible will become possible; what’s lost will be ground, where the views are breathtakingly part of a high-security found and what’s bent will be made straight; vast instead of gruntingly half-vast. prison where spree-killer the lion will lie down not only with the lamb but l IBRa ( sept. 23- oct. 22): “The dream Anders Behring Breivik is which is not fed with dream disappears,” also with the sasquatch. For best results, be being held outside Oslo into said writer antonio porchia. ain’t that the ready to shed your expectations at a moment’s notice. a psychiatric unit if Breivik

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When postal worker Jacquelyn V. Myers, 55, reported she was unable to deliver the mail because of a lower-back injury in May 2009, her supervisors re lieved her of mail carrying and put her on “light duty.” In the following months, the Tallahassee, Fla., woman took part in more than 80 long-distance races and triathlons, including the

aRIES (March 21- april 19): if you play solitaire, your luck will be crazy strong in the coming weeks. if you have candid, wideranging talks with yourself in the mirror, the revelations are likely to be as interesting as if you had spoken directly with the river god or the angel of the sunrise. t aking long walks alone could lead to useful surprises, and so would crafting a new declaration of independence for yourself. it’ll also be an excellent time to expand your skills at giving yourself pleasure. please understand that i’m not advising you to be isolated and lonely. i merely want to emphasize the point that you’re due for some break throughs in your relationship with yourself. ta URUS ( april 20-May 20): are you in possession of a talent or interest or incli nation or desire that no one else has? is there some unique way you express what it means to be human? according to my understanding of the long-term astro logical omens, the coming months will be your time to cultivate this specialty with unprecedented intensity; it’ll be a window of opportunity to be more practical than ever before in making your signature mark on the world. between now and your next birthday, i urge you to be persistent in celebrating the one-of-a-kind truth that is your individuality. Che Ck

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bottle” is not just a pirate movie cliché. it’s a form of communication that has been used throughout history for serious purposes. england’s queen elizabeth i even appointed an official “uncorker of ocean bottles.” and as recently as 2005, a message in a bottle saved the lives of 88 refugees adrift in the Caribbean sea on a damaged boat. glass, it turns out, is an excellent container for car rying seaborne dispatches. it lasts a long time and can even survive hurricanes. in accordance with the astrological omens, i nominate “message in a bottle” to be your metaphor for the rest of 2012. h ere’s one way to apply this theme: Create a message you’d like to send to the person you will be in five years, perhaps a declaration of what your highest aspirations will be between now and then. w rite it on paper and stash it in a bottle. store this time capsule in a place you won’t forget, and open it in 2017.

l Eo (July 23- aug. 22): “ in purely spiritual matters, god grants all desires,” said phi losopher and activist simone w eil. “Those who have less have asked for less.” i think this is a worthy hypothesis for you to try out in the next nine months, l eo. t o be clear: it doesn’t necessarily mean you will get a dream job and perfect lover and $10 million. w eekly

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Sco RPIo ( oct. 23- nov. 21): a Chinese businessman named h u xilin is the cham pion fly killer of the world. ever since one of the buzzing pests offended him at the dinner table back in 1997, he has made it his mission to fight back. h e says he has exterminated more than 10 million of the enemy with his patented “Fly slayer” machine. and oh by the way, his obsession has made him a millionaire. it’s possible, scorpio, that your story during the second half of 2012 will have elements in common with h u xilin’s. is there any bad influence you could work to minimize or undo in such a way that it might ultimately earn you perks and prizes — or at least deep satisfaction? Sag Itta RIUS

(nov. 22- dec. 21): From the 14th through the 18th centuries, many towns in england observed a curious custom. if a couple could prove that they had gone a year and a day without ever once being sorry they got married, the two of them would receive an award: a side of

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ca PRIco RN ( dec. 22-Jan. 19): “ if i had my life to live over,” said nadine stair at age 85, “ i would perhaps have more actual problems, but i’d have fewer imaginary ones.” i suggest you write out that quote, Capricorn, and keep it close to you for the next six months. your task, as i see it, will be to train yourself so you can expertly dis tinguish actual problems from imaginary ones. part of your work, of course, will be to get in the habit of immediately ejecting any of the imaginary kind the moment you notice them creeping up on you. aQUaRIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.81 ): astronomer percival l owell (18 55-1916) was instrumental in laying the groundwork that led to the discovery of pluto. h e was a visionary pioneer who helped change our conception of the solar system. but he also put forth a wacky notion or two. among the most notable: h e declared, against a great deal of contrary evidence, that the planet Mars was laced with canals. you have the potential be a bit like him in the coming months, aquarius: mostly a wellspring of innovation but sometimes a source of errant theories. w hat can you do to ensure that the errant theories have minimal effect? be humble and ask for feedback. PIScES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Throughout the 16th century and even beyond,european explorers trekked through the new w orld hunting for the mythical land of el dorado: the l ost City of gold. The precious metal was supposedly so abundant there that it was even used to make children’s toys. The quest was ultimately futile, although it led the explorers to stumble upon lesser trea sures of practical value — the potato, for example. after being brought over to europe from south america, it became a staple food. i’m foreseeing a comparable progres sion in your own world during the coming months: you may not locate the gold, but you’ll find the equivalent of the potato.

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cit Y gir L but cou Ntr Y HEArt I am kind and generous. I love my work and my free time. My favorite activities are jogging (well, it’s more of a shuffle) with the dog, hiking, anything related to water and reading a good book. I like movies but have not seen many lately. I work hard but I have a flexible schedule, which I love. bayls, 38, l

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muSic i S mY LiFE o ut of everything that I enjoy doing, I think that my top three favorite things are writing and recording hip-hop/ rap music, taking my grandfather out for dinner once a week and visiting the other residents at the nursing home that he’s currently at. Feel free to send me a message and say “hello.” musicalmind, 18, l

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i don’t know you 1x1c-mediaimpact030310.indd 1 something 3/1/10 1:15:57 PM Looking for someone and new and thrilling. Just a sexual relationship but the right vibe has to be there. I want to make love to you, feel safe around you. But have my entirely own life void of any commitments or obligations. hazel, 26, l Fun Fit sexually seekin G vt Looking for someone to have fun with this summer. Someone I can take hiking, camping, running; or someone just to have over and watch a movie after a busy day. Also, someone that isn’t too shy between the sheets. I am a very sexual person and am looking for someone that is similar. fun2b0, 22

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married For married Hi. I’m in a sexless marriage. Not looking to leave wife but I would like to have an affair with another married woman who is in the same relationship. marriedButl ooking, 55 sport Fuckin G mil F hunter I am a more-than-attentive lover. I love to satisfy by any means necessary. I am new in town and looking for a good time with a woman who is confident with her sexuality. Bobbyd, 30 Grounded, sane, very sexual...you? Modest (read as very choosy), but open minded, with a very healthy and creative sexual appetite. There absolutely are very grounded, mature and healthy of emotion, unusually sexual creatures out there. Finding us is the tough part. And, yes, looks are very important. If we hit it off in words, I can direct you to photos later. (Yes, I’m good looking.) exploreo ptions, 53 w ild stallion I am looking for a woman or a female couple to have fun with. Sexual encounters, emails, etc. I am very good with my tongue, and hands, and other parts. I am Caucasian living in Burlington and looking for a lot of fun. Message me to know more. t2keeper00, 21, l in-shape, mature Guy In shape, smart, good humored, mature seeking in-shape, good-humored woman/couple (M-F), age doesn’t matter, for NSA fun. Happy to please my partner first. Very oral, massage is great, too. inshapemature, 55 try anythin G, once at least Pretty new with being with men, but boy, I like knowing how to please someone. I love using my mouth on a man’s parts especially, almost as much as I love his on mine. And its really fun for me the better I get to know and trust a guy. I can be top or bottom. sunny003, 60 t akin G you t o t he t op! If you’re looking for a good time or just to hang out, I’m ready to please you. I gotta say, I think I’m a pretty cool person but you can decide that on your own. I’m down for pretty much any kind of girl. Now tell me what you want to have. BrooklynBorn, 19 new to vt Just bored, looking for some new friends. jcs162005, 23, l l ookin G For excitement! Hi. I’m looking for mutual masturbation, oral, massage, or just giving you a little show as I get myself off! Simple as that. No drama, just fun! I like it in cars, kitchens, the woods and meadows. I would REALLY love to get a massage by two people... Soothe away ALL my stress ;). openminded, 46, l is this what you want? I’m looking for a lovely lady that is willing to have some discreet fun with a good-looking guy. I’m athletic

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White sunglasses... Wednesday evening, you were sitting on a bench across from Red Square, wearing your white sunglasses on your head. My friends (two other girls) kept wondering loudly what you were waiting for. We made eye contact a few times, now to answer the question: WHAT were you waiting for? When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Where: Church st. across from Red square. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910341 h eY skinn Y pan Cake gi Rl! Hey there, you curly-headed, blondie-shirtwearing, champagne-drinking bad-ass... running into you tends to be the highlight of my week. Just throwing that out there :). When: Friday, June 22, 2012. Where: l os tres needs. You: Woman. Me: Man. #910340 BReak Wate Rs 6/22/12 6ish You told me that your girlfriend only gave you five minutes to get ready. Clearly you were the most beautiful lady there. I would enjoy seeing what a little more time does in taking you out somewhere. I was wearing a John Deere hat. When: Friday, June 22, 2012. Where: Breakwaters. You: Woman. Me: Man. #910339 sBu Rl h anna Fo Rds Che Ckout gi Rl Kate, I was in your line the other day. You looked like you were dying to get out and play in the sunny warm weather we have been having this week, but you pulled off the cutest little smile for me...care to grab a coffee? When: t uesday, June 19, 2012. Where: south Burlington h annafords. You: Woman. Me: Man. #910338 You take MY BReath a WaY To the gorgeous redhead guy with brown eyes and those curly locks I’m dying to run my fingers through: you’re too good to be true. Let’s go explore exotic places—or just each other ;). Run away with me? When: t uesday, June 26, 2012. Where: green cab. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910337

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I’ve been curious about water sports. I fantasize about peeing on my boyfriend, possibly in the shower or at the beach (private beach, of course). My boyfriend was a little apprehensive at first, but he’s willing to try it. For our first time, I want to make sure we have a good experience. I hear that there are foods I can eat to make my pee smell nice. I know that asparagus is a no-no, but what can I eat that might help?

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Kudos to you and your boyfriend for exploring golden showers. Some people don’t realize how sensual and intimate pee play can be. It’s admirable that you want your urine to be as alluring as possible for your first interlude. You’re right — unless your partner really likes his greens, you’ll want to stay away from asparagus, which can give urine a noticeable odor and distinctly green hue. That said, you might consider becoming a vegetarian, as diets higher in protein can lead to more pungent piss. You might also choose an herbal tea over a cup of coffee — too much java can leave you dehydrated with thicker, riper tinkle. Some piss pros claim that the artificial sweeteners found in diet beverages can give urine a sweet smell and taste — but let’s get real: Just because you drink a diet cola doesn’t mean your pee is going to taste like honey. Piss is piss, and the only thing you can do to temper the aroma is drink lots of fluids. The more hydrated you are, the more diluted and light in color your pee will be. Make sure you’re getting plenty of water and add organic cranberry juice to your daily fluid intake. The healthier you keep your kidneys, the healthier your peefriendly sex life will be.

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shad Y Rill You seemed shy today as I stumbled so often down the rocks. You looked sweet and thanks for making my fall seem like nothing! Your friend didn’t put in a good word for you later! Maybe I’ll run into in town and we will actually speak?! When: Friday, June 22, 2012. Where: Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Woman. #910335

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t o the thieves at Junio R’s To the folks that found my debit card at Junior’s early Saturday morning: Thanks for buying $42.11 worth of pizza and smokes on my card. My bank recovers that money from the establishments that you and I support. To the

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