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SEPTEMBER 19-26, 2012 COMPILED BY ANDY BROMAGE & TYLER MACHADO COURTESY OF VERMONT PUBLIC TELEVISION

Alan Panebaker (1983-2012)

he Vermont journalism community lost one of its own last week. Former VTDigger.org reporter Alan Panebaker died tragically in a white-water kayaking accident in New Hampshire on September 19. Panebaker, who was 29, was paddling through a steep, narrow gorge when his boat got stuck between rocks and capsized. Panebaker only covered the Statehouse for less than a year before leaving to take a “dream job” with the river conservation group American Whitewater. But he left a large and lasting impression on those who knew him. In a story on VTDigger, which has been shared 3240 times on Facebook, editor Anne Galloway recalled her friend and colleague as “a bright and talented man with a great work ethic” and a “keen and self-deprecating sense of humor.” VTDigger’s comments section received myriad expressions of grief and sympathy from the Statehouse denizens who worked with him on stories, including Gov. Peter Shumlin and House Speaker Shap Smith. Here’s a sampling:

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Alan was the type of guy whose enthusiasm for whatever he was doing right then and there was infectious. He made you quickly realize how good the present was and how much fun there was to be had.

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Ten months later, UVM has officially blamed an offensive “rape survey” on one student, not the frat that closed as a result. Whoopsie.

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1. Stuck in Vermont: “Remembering the Harbor Hide-A-Way” by Eva Sollberger. Take a video look back at the local landmark, from its heydey as Shelburne’s hippest restaurant to its demolition two weeks ago. 2. “Organic Food Fight” by Corin Hirsch. A controversial study says organic food isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be, but local ag experts say the report missed the true point of organic. 3. Side Dishes: “Logan’s Run” by Alice Levitt. Logan’s of Vermont opens in downtown Burlington, offering pastries, sandwiches, take-home dinners and more. 4. “Burlington’s King Street Neighborhood Looks to Build Up — Without Gentrifying” by Kathryn Flagg. Can Burlington spruce up and develop its King Street neighborhood without displacing low-income residents? 5. Fair Game: “Who’s Chummy With Shummy” by Paul Heintz. A look at the specialinterest groups, unions and corporations donating the big bucks to Gov. Peter Shumlin’s reelection campaign.

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that Vermont has added 7500 jobs during his tenure may have been true in June, but it’s not true anymore. Using his own criteria, the correct number would be 1700. If Shumlin wants to provide an accurate sense of job creation during his tenure, he should shift to the seasonally adjusted measure, which shows an increase of 4700 nonfarm jobs during his tenure. By cherry-picking the best numbers available to him, Shumlin exaggerates Vermont’s job growth during the past 21 months. We rate his claim “Mostly False.”

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If you’ve spent any time listening to Gov. Peter Shumlin argue his case for a second term, you’ve heard the number 7500. That’s how many jobs he says have been created in Vermont since he took office in January 2011. Shumlin’s campaign says it arrived at that figure by comparing the Vermont Department of Labor’s tally of not-seasonally-adjusted, nonfarm jobs between January 2011 and June 2012. And, indeed, the number increased by 7550 during that time frame — from 296,600 to 304,150 jobs. But the story doesn’t end in June. In July, the number of nonfarm jobs dropped 4950 to 299,200. And in August, it dipped another 900 to 298,300. Throughout Shumlin’s 21 months in office, therefore, the number of not-seasonallyadjusted, nonfarm jobs has MOSTLY MOSTLY DEBATABLE increased by just 1700. TRUE FALSE Of course, there’s a reason economists seasonally adjust employment figures: They tend to fluctuate in a fairly predictUDDER able pattern throughout the TRUE BULL year. For instance, last summer’s June-to-July drop-off S E VEN DAY S & VT DIGGER was similar to this past one; in 2011, the June-to-July nonfarm employment figure dropped from 299,450 to 292,950 — the lowest jobs figure of Shumlin’s tenure. In December 2011, that figure surged to 308,100 — the highest of his tenure. When employment numbers are seasonally adjusted, Shumlin’s record looks a little better — though not quite as rosy as he claims. Between January 2011 and August 2012, the number of seasonally adjusted, nonfarm jobs increased by 4700 — from 298,500 to 303,200. Another way to judge Shumlin’s economic record is to look at unemployment figures. Between January 2011 and August 2012, the seasonally adjusted number of unemployed Vermonters fell from 21,600 (6 percent) to 19,000 (5.3 percent). While unemployment is lower now than when Shumlin took office, it has actually increased during each of the past three months, from a low of 16,400 (4.6 percent) in May.

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alf a century af ter the start o f second-wavef eminism, women still haven’t achieved parity in certain areas of the arts. Few women number among the country’s leading orchestra conductors, architects or film directors. And in theater, according to University of Vermont drama prof essor Lynne Gree Ley , “83 percent of plays produced in this country are by men.” The question is: Why? The University f o Vermont’s theater depart ment is using its current season to address that last disparity. At Greeley’s instigation, the season f eatures plays written exclu sively by women: Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive , Mary Zimmerman’s The Arabian Nights and Wendy Wasserstein’s The Heidi Chronicles. (The f ourth, Patricia Clapp’s The Toys Take Over Christmas, is an annual tradition that happens to be female authored.) As for the question of why a theater

season f eaturing women is so unusual — while a season of plays by men barely raises an eyebrow — UVM is hosting a symposium dedicated to the topic this Saturday that is f ree and open to the public. Vogel herself will give the keynote address. The 60-year-old Yale University School of Drama prof essor won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize f or How I Learned to Drive and has mentored several successf ulf emale playwrights, including 2010 Pulitzer finalist Sarah Ruhl and the 2012 winner, Quiara Alegría Hudes. Vogel will also join the symposium’s panel discussion — titled “Women in Theatre: Transcending Barriers” and moderated by Greeley — with Cristina aLiCea , producing artis tic director of Vermont sta Ge Company ; meLissa Lourie , artistic director of the midd Lebury aCtors Workshop and an ad junct prof essor of acting at UVM; and lighting designer Lauren GLoVer , a recent UVM graduate.

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“It’s a national question,” Alicea says of the underrepresentation of women playwrights onstage, “and I’m glad we’re going to discuss it.” The 33-yearold, who calls herself “one of the f ew female artistic directors in the country,” suggests that “the problem lies in the people who are choosing the plays”

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fair, part county fair and part something entirely new.” The maker movement has been gaining steam in Vermont, and reached a tipping point last year when a handful of enthusiasts, including sound artist Jenn karson , started a group called Vermont makers . Soon, local hackers, program mers and other creative hobbyists were coming out of the woodwork. This weekend, they’ll all come together to play, experiment and share ideas. Spearheading the Champlain Mini Maker Faire has been dou G Webster , a coordinator f or the Vermont Department f o Education, aerospace engineer, president of the National Association for Workforce Improvement and host of the retn television series “STEM Education: A Renewed Culture of Innovation.” Webster was drawn to the maker con cept f or its educational potential. “We want to steer away f rom the ‘silos’ as

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much as we can,” he says, ref erring to the way most students learn isolated disciplines. “This is a good way of integrating everything: innovation, technology, even the arts.” Around the world, access to new, modular, open-source technology is f ueling the maker movement. Case in point: the Arduino, a dirt-cheap, cus tomizable microcontroller that can be

TEcHnology used to power anything from a miniature airplane to a pumpkin-headed robot monster. You’ll find both, plus countless other Arduino-based creations, at Shelburne Farms this weekend. “These maker f aires are happening all over the world, but the Champlain Maker Faire has the most Vermontyness of any of them,” Karson says. Her favorite example? The Critter Twitter Trap, a

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— many of them older men who still serve as artistic directors of the theaters they founded during the 1970s regionaltheater movement. “To be fair, I don’t think it’s a conscious decision,” Alicea adds. “They’re reading the plays they’re interested in.” UVM theater department chair GreGory ramos, who is directing Vogel’s play, places the gender disparity within a larger social picture of “fewer opportunities for women” — especially when they choose to have children and become primary caregivers. Greeley notes that “there are plenty of women writing plays out there,” and no dearth of published scripts by women. The problem comes in the move from page to stage. Even Ruhl, Greeley says, tells of sending her plays to producers and being told that they had no strong characters. In fact, Ruhl’s plays have plenty of strong women characters — including the eponymous lead of Eurydice, which UVM produced a few years ago — but the male producers didn’t recognize them as such. The half-day symposium will preface the Saturday-night performance of Vogel’s play. How I Learned to Drive is told from the perspective of

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a 35-year-old woman, Li’l Bit, looking back on her relationship with her uncle, Peck, who took advantage of her budding sexuality but also taught her a sense of control through driving lessons. While humorously frank on sexual taboos and expectations about women’s social behavior — with a drink; behind the wheel — the play is both moving and difficult to watch. Will Vogel stay and watch? “She hasn’t committed, but we hope she stays,” says Greeley. “But the director and actors have said they really don’t want to know if she does.” m

Symposium on Women in Theatre: Transcending Barriers. Saturday, September 29, 1 to 5 p.m. at Royall Tyler Theatre, University of Vermont in Burlington. The symposium is free and open to the public, but registration is required: Email theatre@uvm.edu or call 656-2094.

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faire is all about creating opportunities for collaboration. “It’s the mash-ups; that’s where invention and ideas come together,” says Karson. Just imagine a lawn full of inventors and builders tinkering side by side. “How are people going to be influenced by the people who are to the left and right of them?” she wonders. Webster says he’ll consider the event a success if “everybody has a great time and is totally amazed by some of the things that the makers are doing, and they leave wanting to make something themselves.” Just reading about the makers’ projects has inspired Webster to think about his own. An avid bagpipe player and promoter of Celtic arts in Vermont, Webster is excited about the possibilities of the conductive thread some makers are playing with. “You can run LEDs through clothing and stuff,” he says. Is Webster planning on illuminating Celtic dancers? “That’s a trade secret,” he says with a laugh. m

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mong the most entertaining new additions to the SOUTH END ART HOP earlier this month were the standup comics on a shuttle bus f errying passengers up and down Pine Street. NATALIE MILLER and NATHAN HARTSWICK of Burlington’s SPARK ARTS organized the deservedly popular mobile jesters. But the bus hosting the la˜ riot turned heads, too. It’s a vehicle owned by the proprietors ofARTSRIOT, and the Art Hop was just the kind of event with which they like to get involved. “We’re into having events and promoting other people’s,” says ArtsRiot cofounder FELIX WAI. Since launching in July, ArtsRiot has been making connections with the youthful cognoscenti of Burlington, o˜ ering a selective calendar of events on its website. They range f rom a skateboarding session at Maglianero to apple-pie making at Champlain Orchards. ArtsRiot is also initiating events of its own — including a themed supperclub series called Isole Dinner Club, with local chef RICHARD WITTING (see Side Dishes, this issue). Food, art, music and culture are the targeted areas of interest. “We keep following the path of collaboration,” Wai says. The nascent company is a bit hard

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to deﬁ ne, in part because its existence is largely virtual. Wai o˜ ers this in a blog post on the website: “We made this site in order to showcase, support and send love and energy to all the creative people in our community…” While that doesn’t sound like a particularly lucrative business model, Wai, 33, and his partner, PJ MCHENRY, 26, are

QUICK LIT: MURDER IN WINE COUNTRY

t’s common enough to see wine at author readings. But when Fayston’s JANET HUBBARD reads from her debut novel at PHOENIX BOOKS (ESSEX) this ˜ ursday, browsers will be able to buy glasses of Champagne, Prosecco and New Mexican Gruet. ˜ e sparklers are de rigueur: Champagne: ˜ e Farewell , is a murder mystery set in the Champagne region, with the members of an elite winemaking family as central characters — and suspects. According to wine journalist Nicholas Faith, who provides the book’s epigraph, the “farewell” is the taste Champagne leaves “at the back of the throat after it has been swallowed.” ˜ e novel’s title, however, also refers to a nastier send-off: After the wedding dinner of her niece,

pregnant Champagne heiress Léa de Saint-Pern suffers a fatal blow to the head. Was Léa killed by her younger, American lover? By the German businessman who hoped to buy her winery, or the relations who wanted to keep it in the family? Sorting through the long list of suspects and solving the case falls to two wedding guests: examining magistrate Olivier Chaumont; and New York police detective Maxine “Max” Maguire, a two-ﬁ sted stunner with ancestral roots in the French aristocracy. Naturally — with all that Champagne around — the two sleuths experience some romantic friction. Hubbard’s heavy prose doesn’t match the effervescence promised by the title, and keeping track of the many characters and their entanglements

optimistic that their LLC start-up will eventually pay f or itself with online advertising and admission f ees at its own events, as well as revenue f rom marketing and consulting. Meanwhile, Wai says, ArtsRiot is paying f or two employees with a grant f rom Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and Vermont HITEC.

slowed this reader down. Max, who’s supposed to be equally tough, gorgeous and vulnerable, never quite comes to life the way great detective characters do. But the author has clearly done her homework on the French judicial system — and, for some readers, the premise could prove irresistible. ˜ ey should know that Champagne is just the ﬁ rst in a wine-themed “Vengeance in the Vineyard” mystery series — and that Phoenix will provide cheeses to go with the bubbly. MAR GO T H AR R I S O N

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During an interview at ArtsRiot HQ — aka Wai’s apartment on Lakeview Terrace in Burlington — he and McHenry wax enthusiastic about their new enterprise. Wai is a doctoral student at the University of Vermont’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, his dissertation topic socially engaged ecological design.

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espite its name, the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival is neither held (exclusively) in the Big Apple nor limited to the city’s fi lmmakers. Instead, it’s nothing if not international: From 520 entries received from 49 nations, the judges have selected 10 fi lms, each 18 minutes or less. ˜ e fi nalists will be screened starting this Friday in 300 cities around the globe — including Burlington and (for one night only) Middlebury. After each screening, popular democracy kicks in, as viewers receive ballots to vote for their choice of top fi lm. ˜ e results of the global vote will be announced on Sunday, October 7, on manhattanshort. com. ˜ is year’s selection is diverse and lively, with several fi lms combining live action, digital animation and other stylized elements in inventive ways. “A Curious Conjunction of Coincidences,” from the Netherlands, for

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His parents are from Hong Kong, but culture, is an important aspect of “what Wai was raised in Memphis, Tenn. makes a place worth living in.” He comes to the arts-and-culture “Felix and I thought there was scene with a serious background: Not room out there for [ArtsRiot],” says only does Wai study sustainable living, McHenry, a Vermont native who went he spent some time working in New to Burlington High School and to colOrleans on disaster relief and rebuild- lege at University of Miami. In addition ing. “I went back to New Orleans after to ArtsRiot, he works as an independent Katrina,” says Wai, who had earned his contractor for Fuse, a marketing combachelor’s and master’s degrees from pany in Winooski. Both McHenry and Wai believe that “causeTulane University, “and found out what oriented work” will flow I really love: commufrom the communities nity organizing.” created through social networking. After “cutting my But it’s not just about teeth,” he says, in the Crescent City, Wai the parties, or helping lived in Hong Kong other organizations for six months, and put on events. That’s F ELIx WAI then returned to New relatively easy. So, in a Orleans to teach sixth-grade science at sense, is mobilizing in the aftermath a charter school. Next, he decided to of a natural disaster. That is, “when “marry grassroots education and eco- there’s an acute need, everyone gets design” and enter the program at the how that works,” suggests Wai. But here Rubenstein School. In Burlington, Wai in Vermont, he says, “We are trying to met McHenry through friends, and dis- be sustainable. That’s the long, hard covered that the two shared a common game.” If social communities can get us to interest in environmental issues and in “creating spaces for the community that goal, party on. m exploration of art, food and music.” The pair believes one of the best See Side Dishes, page 47, for details ways to organize people is through about Isole Dinner Club. ArtsRiot is social functions. So far, ArtsRiot’s hosting a mural-painting event, called “The activities seem geared toward just Space Between,” with six street artists on that — socializing — but Wai suggests October 6, 3 to 9 p.m., in the alley by Curtis Lumber in Burlington. Admission is free; that bringing people together, whether food and bar from vendors. artsriot.com for a nonprofit cause or to enjoy local

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It’s easy to see why. Psychiatry and psychology, like police work, have long been recognized as high-stress fields of practice due to constant exposure to humanity’s dark side. In interviews with medical students about their perceptions of psychiatry, researchers found a common concern that (as one subject put it) “working with crazies will make you crazy.” For all that, the prevalence of mental disorders among mental health workers didn’t receive much attention until the 1980s. A widely noted study from 1980 found 73 percent of psychiatrists had experienced moderate to incapacitating anxiety early in their careers, and 58 percent had suffered

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from moderate to incapacitating depression. To some extent, this is simply a result of working in medicine — physicians in general suffer from higher stress levels and depression than the general population and have a higher suicide rate. But research suggests mental health specialists are particularly at risk. One British study found psychiatrists had nearly five times the suicide rate of general practitioners, and U.S. research indicates psychiatrists commit suicide at two to three times the rate of the general population. Similarly, depression, stress and burnout are high among physicians but higher among psychiatrists; the same is true of alcohol and drug abuse. Psychiatrists have a divorce rate 2.7 times that of other physicians and as much as five times

Many of the problems you’ll encounter as a mental health professional have a lot to do with the nature of the work — hey, skimming through my inbox any given week is enough to make me reach for the Thorazine. Jung called the transference of psychological problems from patient to doctor an “unconscious infection.” Patients can get violent, either with you or themselves. Dealing with certain types of patients can be emotionally draining, such as those with borderline personality disorder or victims of sexual abuse. You’ve also got stressors such as overwork, job instability, liability fears, paperwork overload, and disciplinary actions and monitoring. But let’s get back to the point I made at the outset. Does the mental health field attract people with mental problems? Research is thin, but some studies have found mental health workers are more likely than average to have experienced early abuse and trauma. A much-cited 1963 study reported that 24 out of 25 psychiatrists had entered the field because of a wish to explore some personal conflict. That gives one pause. Sure, there’s value in consulting a health professional who’s been down the same road as us. But who wants their therapist thinking, “Maybe after I get this head case straightened out, I’ll figure out what’s wrong with me”?

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that of the general public. From a quarter to a half of psychiatrists say they’re suffering from burnout at any given time. A study of more than 8000 Finnish hospital employees found that the psychiatric staff was 81 percent more likely to suffer from a current or past mental illness and 61 percent more likely to miss work due to depression. Psychiatric staff were twice as likely to smoke as other hospital staff and had much higher rates of alcohol use. A 30-year study of 20,000 UK medical workers found psychiatrists were 46 percent more likely than their peers to die from injuries and poisoning, and at 12 percent greater risk of dying overall. If you were a woman in the mental health field, Paul, you’d have an especially tough time of it. Compared to other female physicians, female psychiatrists have a 67 percent greater likelihood of suffering from psychological problems, primarily depression, and have a 26 percent greater likelihood of having a family history of psychological problems. They’re twice as likely to smoke, drink 50 percent more alcohol and rate their personal health much lower than their peers do. As a male, you may find other ways to alleviate your stress. The California Medical Board found male psychiatrists were almost twice as likely as their peers to be disciplined for unethical sexual relationships with patients.

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SD: Ever work in tight quarters? KF: We had a job in a lake down in Pennsylvania where they had a problem with the drain and were in danger of losing the whole lake. We got inside that pipe and put a plastic liner in it. Working inside the pipe was a bit unusual. I wasn’t very happy about it. I couldn’t even touch my hands together.

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ost divers seek out scenic underwater locales such as crystal-clear seas, his toric shipwrecks and coral reef s teeming with wildlif e. When Ken Fredette goes down, invariably it’s in the last place any recreational diver wants to be: a drainage ditch, a municipal water tank or the silt-filled, low-visibility waters behind hydroelectric dams. Fredette, 56, is a commercial diver in Wallingford. Rutland County may seem like an unlikely place to earn a living as a diver, but Fredette has carved out a comf ortable niche doing underwater con struction work f or M&K Commercial Diving of North Clarendon. And in Vermont, there’s work to be had. In 2005, af ter a sewer line rup tured in the Winooski River, Fredette helped fix it. He’s also done underwater welding on the Missisquoi Bay Bridge, repaired the support stanchions of highway overpasses and sealed the intake lines at Burlington’s Moran Plant. However, the bulk of Fredette’s jobs are at hydroelectric dams throughout New England. When logs and other Fredette has some unique tools, in debris pile up behind a dam, Fredette’s cluding an underwater drill, a hydraulic company is called to clear it out to chain saw and a Broco, or underwater prevent damage to the floodgates and cutting torch. “It’s the closest you’ll ever turbines. In winter, when the dams are get to having a light saber,” he jokes. inaccessible, Fredette cleans municipal Even af ter many years on the job, water tanks. Fredette says he hasn’t lost the thrill of How’d a Vermont f arm being weightless in water. boy get into this gig? When “It’s the closest I’ll ever Name he was a child, Fredette’s come to being an astro Ken Fredette f amily vacationed at naut,” he says. “But this is Malletts Bay, where he pretty close.” Tow N snorkeled f or hours on SEVEN DAYS: What’s the Underwater end. At 20, he got SCUBA most dangerous aspect certified, then moved to Construction of your job? Calif ornia to learn com Worker KEN FREDETTE: I mercial diving. always joke, it’s getting Later, Fredette spent Job to the job, driving on the f our years working offWallingford roads! But one thing we shore on oil rigs in the Gulf deal with a lot at hydro of Mexico, laying pipeline electric dams is when they have a leak in along the ocean floor, doing inspections a gate they’re trying to seal so they can and clearing ropes, cables and other debris that fell or got tossed off the drill- dewater and work on the turbines. If that gate isn’t sealed, there’s water flowing platforms. ing through there that can grab ahold of Unlike SCUBA divers, Fredette is you or your dive rig. You can find youralways attached to an umbilicus that supplies him with air and warm water to self in a bad situation. maintain his body temperature. He com- SD: Ever had any scary experiences municates with those “topside” using a underwater? headset and video camera mounted on a KF: [Company owner Dave Hathaway] is 25-pound helmet. very safety oriented, so I don’t consider

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that lasted three years and ultimately birthed Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys. It’s remarkable that over their f our decades, the Plowboys have had so little turnover. Early in the Deer Run days, the trio approached a local f olk singer, Peter Tourin, to play bass. He wasn’t actually a bass player, but he possessed a striking tenor voice. High-range vocals are prized in bluegrass music, so Dan Lindner told Tourin, “If you can learn to play bass, you can be in the band.” Tourin did. That became a running theme. Later, Sam Blagden, also a fi ne singer but a banjo player by trade, replaced Tourin. For the past nearly 20 years, tenor Jon Henry Drake has manned the upright. Similarly, the band has occasionally rotated fi ddlers and other instrumentalists. Renowned fi ddler Phil Bloch, who

going on, too,” Davis says in a phone interview. Now 69, he’s an entrepreneur and f ormer commissioner of Economic Development f or the state of Vermont. Dan Lindner was a piano tuner for many years, as well as an administrator for the Vermont Youth Orchestra. Willy Lindner was a journalist who still freelances. Davis adds that supportive “f riends, girlfriends and wives” have helped keep the band grounded while allowing them the freedom to play regularly. “I think it’s always been more important to us to be able to enjoy doing it than trying to make a lot of money at it,” Dan Lindner says. “Which is good, since we haven’t made much,” Willy quips.

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t doesn’t sound quite right to say that Banjo Dan is the f ather of Vermont bluegrass. Af ter all, the style predates him, musically speaking, by at least half a century. How is it possible that no one before him introduced bluegrass to Vermont? It’s not, really. There were bluegrass musicians active in Vermont bef ore the Plowboys rose to prominence — the Green Mountain Boys, f or example. But no individual player achieved the level of recognition, or degree of inﬂ uence, that Banjo Dan has. “I’ve always viewed Dan as the father of bluegrass in the New England area,” Pete Langdell says. A luthier and f ounder of local bluegrass band Big Spike, Langdell has been involved in bluegrass music in Vermont since the 1960s. He, too, is regarded by many as a local guardian of the music, and has helped f ound a number of local and regional bluegrass f estivals. Langdell, who no longer plays with Big Spike, says there wasn’t much of a bluegrass scene in Vermont before the Plowboys, despite the handful of players around.

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now lives in Maine, has been a mainstay of the Plowboys’ most recent incarnation; the equally renowned Gene White preceded him. The Lindners say they’ve been able to play continuously f or 40 years because of that versatile cast of characters. When they ﬁ nd themselves missing a piece, they can shift instrumental duties to cover parts. But the real secret of the Plowboys’ longevity may come as a surprise to fans. “We’ve never taken it too seriously,” says Dan Lindner. Though the band has at times gigged upward of 60 dates per year, and traveled throughout the Northeast and to Europe and Russia, being Plowboys has never been its members’ sole profession. “We’ve all always had other things

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When Dan, 69, and Willy, 66, talk about the impending conclusion of their very long era, the melancholy is palpable. “I wouldn’t say I’m happy about the band retiring,” Dan Lindner admits. “But it would appear it’s time.” Considering the sheer length of the band’s tenure, that’s hard to dispute. The Plowboys have given Vermont E HILLS” “I’LL TAKE TH audiences more than they could have ER BY DAN LINDN asked f or. And all good things come to an end eventually. Still, even now, the Plowboys seem to be at or near the top of their game, gigging regularly to large, t’s a classically brilliant late summer appreciative audiences and writing and morning in Montpelier, the kind of recording f requently. The band has a day that conf uses even longtime timeless quality (and, perhaps, even an Vermonters — not quite T-shirt ageless one, despite the gray hair). Few weather, and not really time for a sweat- f ans would be surprised if they continshirt, either. But it’s chilly in the shade, ued to play f or years to come. So why so Dan Lindner suggests we pull our stop now? chairs, where we’ve been sitting f or an “Well, we thought 40 was a nice, interview, f rom the porch into the sun. round number,” explains Dan Lindner, a A panting Lab f ollows us and Dan’s slight grin almost obscured beneath his brother, Willy Lindner, to a brighter spot signature bushy mustache. in the slightly overgrown yard. From this perspective, Dan Lindner’s home looks I’ll take the hills as welcoming and familiar as a Vermont , and the valleys full of su farmhouse. nshine I’ll take the long Clad in a long-sleeved shirt and a lowdays working with m slung baseball cap that shades his sharp y hands I’ll take the fi el eyes, Dan Lindner speaks sof tly but ds, and the forest in the thoughtf ully, one hand absentmindedly moonlight I’ll take my chan patting his dog, which sits contentedly ces living from the la at his f eet. Lindner gesticulates with nd. his other hand, his long, slender fi ngers moving with rhythmic ease. It’s hard not to be hypnotized by those hands. For much of the past 40 years, Lindner’s fi ngers have curled around an Lindner says he fell in love with the instrument that gave him his moniVermont “as one does,” in the early ker: Banjo Dan. The Lindner brothers 1970s while visiting his college f riend — Willy is a mandolinist — and Dan’s Al Davis, who had moved to the Green longtime friend, guitarist Al Davis, form Mountains after graduation. the core of Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite “I just decided to stay,” Lindner adds Plowboys. Theirs is the longest-running matter-of-factly. bluegrass band in Vermont, and quite He began helping Davis build a possibly the longest-running local band house in rural Vermont. Willy Lindner, in any genre. Many listeners view the then playing music on the West Coast, Plowboys as the f athers of Vermont soon joined his older brother. When bluegrass, certainly as a Green Mountain not pounding nails, the trio continued institution. the musical relationship they’d had at But, af ter f our decades, some 17 school. They shared a love for bluegrass albums — including those of inter— one that, for the Lindners, went back connected side projects such as the to their teenage years in Baltimore. Lindners’ duo, the Sky Blue Boys, and “Eventually we thought, Let’s see if “solo” albums that usually include we can take it out and sell this someplace,” various Plowboys — and innumerable says Dan Lindner of the brothers’ early regional gigs at bars, weddings, grange jams with Davis. halls and opera houses, Banjo Dan and In 1972, the trio began playing at a the Mid-nite Plowboys are calling it a Je° ersonville restaurant called Deer career. The band plays its farewell show Run, a joint popular with the ski crowd at the Barre Opera House this Saturday, and locals. Those shows soon turned into September 29. a weekly Wednesday-night residency

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That inspiration led Stone to cofound the progressive bluegrass band Pine « p.35 Island, a star-studded Burlington group “I know it sounds outlandish,” he con- whose members were Plowboys continues. “Not to compare [Dan Lindner] temporaries during the late ’70s, when to Bill Monroe, but, in a way, he’s sort of bluegrass was exploding locally. similar. He and Willy and Al were doing “I remember lines around the corner it before it was cool again. These guys at Hunt’s when we played,” recalls came and brought legitimacy to what Willy Lindner, referring to the legendthe Vermont bluegrass scene was to be.” ary Queen City nightclub. “And on any Gordon Stone, 63, is widely consid- given night, there might be four or five ered one of the finest banjo players of bluegrass bands playing in town.” his generation, cited alongside modern He says the masters such as Plowboys and Pine Tony Trischka Island would someand Béla Fleck. times swap venues, But Stone — mid-gig, when they also known for were both playing his pedal-steel on the same night. work — credits Typically, one band Banjo Dan and would be at Hunt’s, the Mid-nite the other up Main Plowboys with Street at Nectar’s. inspiring him to “We’d time it so pursue the banjo. that our sets would Stone caught a P Et E L A N g D EL L finish at the same Plowboys show time,” Willy Lindner at Deer Run in explains. “Then we’d 1974 after leaving race up there, they’d the Berklee College of Music in Boston, race down here, and we’d play a set for where he had been studying jazz guitar. each other’s crowd.” “I was playing banjo a little and apReminded of this prank in a phone plying some of what I had learned at interview, Stone concurs, “Oh, yeah. Berklee,” he says. “Banjo Dan inspired That was a lot of fun.” me to really play traditional bluegrass Another local musician who felt banjo like Earl Scruggs, Don Reno and the impact of the Plowboys was Danny Ralph Stanley.” Coane, now front man — on vocals and

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acoustic guitar — for the rockabilly band Starline Rhythm Boys. Another of the area’s most accomplished banjo players, he’s a member of the WDEV Radio Rangers. Coane says what made the Plowboys unique, especially early on, was not simply that they played bluegrass, but that they wrote their own songs and put a personal spin on a genre that can be tightly bound to tradition. “I’ve always thought their original music was what made the band,” he says in a phone interview, and cites as a personal favorite the Davis-penned “Snowfall,” which was an early Plowboys hit on local radio. “They’re all such great songwriters and really do a nice job of representing Vermont in their music.” Langdell agrees. “I wouldn’t call them a traditional bluegrass band,” he says, and explains that part of the band’s appeal is the way the musicians often include elements of other popular styles in the mix. The chorus of “Snowfall,” for example, features harmonies that have more in common with doo-wop than hillbilly music. “Traditional music can sometimes be less accessible for certain crowds,” Langdell continues. “What Banjo Dan has always done well is find ways to entice those types of listeners with sounds or songs they might recognize, as well as a lot of humor, and still honor the traditions of bluegrass.”

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an Lindner/Banjo Dan’s retirement leaves a hole in Vermont’s bluegrass scene, but, luckily, a plethora of good players remains to feed your banjo jones. Five-string wizard Gordon Stone is perhaps the best known of them (thanks, Phish!). Here are seven other local banjo pickers well worth checking out. (Disclosure: I am a banjo player and unabashed bluegrass junkie; these selections are totally subjective.) By day, Steve Light is associate vice president for academic affairs at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. By night, he plays with two of Vermont’s best bluegrass bands: the mostly instrumental Modern Grass Quintet and the harmony-focused Bluegrass Gospel Project. The Glens Falls, N.Y., native is a two-time Vermont state banjo champion who released a solo album of musical duets last spring titled Banjo and Friends. His next gig is with MGQ on October 13 at Burlington’s North End Studios. Scott Hopkins is the super-versatile player who replaced Gordon Stone in Breakaway, the erstwhile Burlington-area bluegrass group. He’s also a classically trained tuba player and public school music teacher in New York. Hopkins recently joined Dobro great Junior Barber’s Plattsburgh-based band, Beartracks, and will be showing off his jazzy licks at the Rattling Brook Bluegrass Festival in Belvidere next June. Starline Rhythm Boys front man Danny Coane is best known for guitar, but his first string instrument was banjo. For almost 20 years, the Montpelier native played the driving five-string heard in the Radio Rangers, the band that re-created old-time bluegrass shows with 15minute sets that aired Saturday mornings on WDEV and its sister stations. The Rangers ended their radio run this past spring but are still doing occasional live shows, Coane says. Bill Gaston plays banjo and Dobro with the high-energy traditional band Big Spike. A New Jersey native, Gaston heard his first bluegrass at age 12 while riding in a friend’s Dodge Dart and was hooked. “I threw in a cassette and it was the Osborne Brothers doing ‘Ruby,’ and I was like, holy

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crap!” Today, Gaston and his wife run the Smugglers’ Notch Inn in Jeffersonville, and he also plays with the Missisquoi River Band. Look for Big Spike at festivals next summer. Putney native Bruce Stockwell picked up the five-string at age 11 and won Vermont’s state banjo contest at age 14. “There were adult banjo players that were better, but we were so cute in our little matching outfits, all the judges cut us a break,” Stockwell recalls. After stints playing funk and Afro pop, Stockwell returned to his traditional bluegrass roots. The Yale grad married a former student and formed his current two-banjo band, Hot Mustard, with her and another couple. Their next gig is October 6 at the Mole Hill Theater in Alstead, N.H. Bob Amos (see related story, p. 70) was the front man of Front Range, a big-deal Colorado-based band in the 1990s. Today he makes his home in St. Johnsbury, where he runs a recording studio and has swapped guitar for his first instrument, banjo. Amos formed Catamount Crossing and put out an album of original bluegrass songs last spring. He admits he’s a hopeless traditionalist in the mold of Earl Scruggs. “A fellow banjo player once said I play banjo like it’s 1955!” Amos says. Next gig: September 29 at the Second Annual Kingdom Bluegrass Jamboree in St. Johnsbury. Eric Gibson is half of the acclaimed Plattsburgh-based bluegrass band the Gibson Brothers. He and his brother Leigh have racked up a series of awards for their songwriting and vocal harmonies. The Gibsons do high-andlonesome better than almost any band around, and Eric’s playing is some of the best traditional picking you’ll hear. Next gig: September 29 at the Plattsburgh Bluegrass Festival.

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— think Garrison Keillor with a wicked with frantic energy. He shudders and streak — informs the audience that the shakes, holding his mandolin as if it Plowboys intend to deliver “a tasteful were on fire. Which, in a way, it is. ruckus.” That elicits a hearty chuckle And then there is Banjo Dan himand a smattering of applause. Over self, his lean, lanky frame looming in the next two-plus hours, the quintet the background, save for the occasions obliges with a mix of when he rotates signature originals toward the solo mic and surprising covers and plucks typically — including a verunderstated, impecsion of Norah Jones’ cable lines. He smiles “What Am I to You?” occasionally. But genThe crowd hangs on erally, Lindner stands every note. Even — or there with a genteel maybe especially — stoicism. Or perhaps during a blackout of it’s a tinge of sadness, several minutes. The as he remembers this band jams on despite is one of the last times near-total darkness. he’ll stand with the Davis, taking lead Plowboys onstage. on several tunes, inAs they often do, cluding “Snowfall,” is the Plowboys close playful and smooth, with a benediction of his deep tan a fitting sorts, a Davis original complement to his titled “Good Luck.” DAN LiNDNEr roguishly suave deIn unwavering, mulmeanor. He’s particutipart harmonies, the

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band sings, “Good luck to every one of us, as we make our way back home.” It’s meant as a blessing and thankyou to the audience. But on this night, especially when the crowd spontaneously rises to demand an encore, it’s easy to feel that the song is as much a benediction for the men onstage as it is for those out front. m

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larly cheeky on his song “Death Comes Down to Danville,” a devilish tale that Charlie Daniels would surely adore. Bloch is a whirling dervish on fiddle, stepping to the mic with a matador’s grace and confidence. He more than delivers the goods, and his slippery runs elicit some of the evening’s loudest cheers. As good bassists should, Drake holds down the low end with precision and very little flash. That is, until he sings. Whether he’s taking lead or adding high harmony, Drake’s crystalline tenor could make the Louvin Brothers weep. Willy Lindner, standing to the far left of the quintet’s semicircle, clad in dadlike khakis and a Hawaiian shirt, bustles

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When the Levy Breaks You Racing the marines’ Walter N. Levy Challenge at Norwich University B Y S Ar Ah t u ff

among teams of four vying to prove themselves the toughest on campus; the course has stretched as long as 16 miles, with additional elements in the campus swimming pool. “When there’s 5 f eet of snow, it limits the terrain,” said Castro, who added that he changed the Levy’s course, date and length to give the public a chance to support the military (registration proceeds go to the Semper Fi Fund and a Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarship). As he put it, “What better way to support something worthy and

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ruth be told, I’ve never had a thing f or messy obstacle races. Yes, I know they’re popular: A half million people are now racing in Tough Mudders, according to the 2012 “Obstacle Course Competitors crawl through a mud pit during the 2012 Walter N. Levy Racing: State of the Union” Marine Corps Endurance Challenge at Norwich University f rom obstacleracers.com; 700,000 participate in the Warrior Dash series; thou sands of others sign up f or the Vermont-based Spartan patriotic than by being physically challenged at the oldest Race series. And, yes, I know these races can be fun, em - private military university in the country?” From the packet that I received f rom Capt. Castro a boldening, childlike, liberating and all that. But I’ve fallen few weeks before the event, I learned that this year’s race on smooth pavement on a perf ectly dry, sunny day and permanently scarred my chin. I’ve fallen off a treadmill. was 6.5 miles. Definitely doable! I was also encouraged to see that the Levy Challenge was presented by the Knotty Twice. So the last things I need in my running path are deliberate obstacles. Shamrock, a pub in Northfield. How bad could a pubsponsored race be? Still, af ter crossing into a new decade and spending But then I read that I was supposed to wear a longa f ew months working out at South Burlington’s new sleeved T-shirt to “prevent any elbow abrasions,” and CrossFit Threshold Training, I was curious to see how my fitness stacked up against that of young marines. And sturdy cargo shorts to negotiate “multiple low-crawling sections” and climbing walls. My clothes, the packet I was eager to check out the natural obstacles that race director Capt. David Castro of the U.S. Marine Corps de - promised, would become “muddy, torn, frayed.” My nerves were what felt frayed after I glanced over scribed. “It’s a great place to host a race,” he told me. In the past, the Levy Challenge has been held in winter the racecourse description — including “worm pits” — and

checked out the waiver that described “risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death.” On race morning, I showed up at Norwich’s Plumley Armory an hour before my start time of 8 a.m. In my nec tarine-colored GoLite shirt and black lululemon capris, I stood out like a sore thumb among the hordes of “rooks,” or Norwich freshman, wearing full camo and CamelBaks. Of the 250 entered in that day’s Challenge, I later learned, the majority were rooks or active members of the military. Many were still upholding tradi tion in teams of f our. Carrying heavy, awkward objects, crawling through muck, doing pull-ups and lunges? All in a day’s training for most of these folks. Paper race bibs? Those are f or wimps. We were given permanent-marker numbers on our arms, cheeks, foreheads and legs. To quell my anxiety near the starting point at Sabine Field, I chatted with Brian Tarbox, a 28-year-old Norwich grad and Barre-based architect who does Tough Mudder and other races to stay in shape. Buying a crois sant f or her 9-year-old daughter and stretching f or the race was Ana Delvalle, a 4-f oot, 11-inch, 30-year-old marine of Salvadoran origin who’d decided to test her Victoria’s Secret makeup spray by wearing it today. Badass. Then there was the quartet from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, who told me they’d been training by run ning with rucksacks in full gear, doing buddy carries and climbing walls. Gulp. But bef ore I had time to beeline it back to Burlington, Capt. Castro was playing the national anthem and giving us the countdown. Waves of eight participants were released every two minutes, and Delvalle and I sprinted 100 meters to the first station, where it was 10 pull-ups for men, 10 burpees for women. I hate burpees. Little did I know that in about one minute, I’d be burping up mud af ter crawling through a Dog River swamp. The gunk got caked to my capris, making the mile-plus climb straight up Hill 488 even more arduous. But, somehow, I was channeling Levy himself — and by refusing to walk, I’d taken the lead in my wave. On the PHo Tos: j Eb WALLACE-bRod EUR

achine-gun fire erupted at the top of the hill, where a soldier in camouflage face paint hid behind a rock pile. I could barely see him through the smoke in my eyes, which I mostly kept fixed on the muddy ground so I could concentrate on carrying the two 30-pound metal cans of ammo up the slope. My legs were burning, my lungs were heaving, and I was pretty sure there was blood running down my arm. South Vietnam? Nope. But this endurance race, the 2012 Walter N. Levy Challenge, was designed to re-create some of the chal lenges that its namesake, a Norwich University gradu ate, f aced in Quang Nam Province before he was killed in action in September 1965. When Norwich race organizers decided to open the gru eling event (held this year on September 22) to the public f or the first time, I couldn’t wait to start. But as I took on the “Rock Pile ammo resup ply mission,” I was wonder ing if I’d ever finish.

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I uttered plenty of curse words and cries of “Are you kidding me?” as I attempted to fling myself up a wall and over chest-high and head-high logs. At this point, the race packet promised “a trip into the jungle.” Um, sure, if that jungle was something out of Apocalypse Now. The Rock Pile ammo resupply, I feared, would be my Waterloo. But I completed the task and made it to the Upper Parade Deck, where I picked up an M16 rifle, and the straps of my 50-pound field pack promptly broke on my back. “My pack!” I cried out. I was suddenly the hunchback of Norwich University lurching around the prestigious green. Not pretty, and neither was the moment when I flew across the finish line holding the M16 upside down and backward like a crazed lunatic. I was muddy, I was scraped up, and I was a bit bruised, but I was alive and delighted to see a table full of PB&J sandwiches, oranges and bananas. I savored the sight of racers coming in, equally begrimed and beaming. Eventually, results sheets were posted, and I learned that my time of one hour, 15 minutes and 58 seconds had earned me the title of “first female individual.” My prize: Spray painted with the words “2012 Walter N. Levy Challenge,” and mounted on a wooden board was — what else? — an ammo can. m

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exhilarating run back down the road, I braced myself for the Da Nang serpentine: a poisonous, snaking course of stutterstep tires, long jumps, water-jug carries, railroad-tie pushes and the like. Thanks to some marine-driven motivation, though, it was manageable — and, as tough as the challenge was, I was repeatedly struck by the kindness of the 45 volunteers. One even sought me out to hand me a cup of water when none was available at a Gatorade station. Things were not so sweet when I had to carry a 30-pound sandbag down a seemingly endless trail. My quads and back were screaming, I slowed to a walk, and by the time I reached the portion of the race I’d dreaded most — the Quang Nam worm pits — I was so delirious with the relief of dropping the sandbag, I didn’t mind writhing in the cool mud with a fire hose spraying in my face. (There weren’t actually worms, after all.) Because of my lollygagging with the sandbags, Delvalle and another woman — 19-year-old Delaney Welch, I would learn later — were catching up to me. So I forced myself to run through the tire carry, up and down and up and down a hill, and round and round stakes until I was thoroughly dizzy. Then came the U.S. Marine Corps obstacle course, also known as the O Course or, for me, the “Oh, shit” course:

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Paula Poundstone dishes on “Wait Wait,” press interviews and meeting George H.W. Bush BY K EN P I C A R D

ith Paula Poundstone, you never know what you’re going to get. That’s understandable, since she never knows what she’s going to say until she says it. And that’s what her fans love about her: Poundstone’s acts are unscripted, so no two are ever alike. Some comics would wet their pants going onstage without rehearsed material, but this 52-year-old comedienne thrives on improv. (It’s one reason she was recently inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.) In fact, Poundstone says her favorite part of her show is asking the time-honored question “What do you do for a living?” It’s an opportunity, she explains, to get mini-biographies of her audience. Or, as she puts it, “It’s kind of like riding on Willy Wonka’s chocolate river.” For the uninitiated, Poundstone’s comedy is largely autobiographical, f ocusing on whatever’s happening in her lif e. Years ago, she says, it was all about taking public transportation and bussing tables for a living. Lately, it’s more about airport pat downs and rebellious teenagers. Are her three kids OK with being included in her act? “I don’t know,” she says. “I don’t ask them.” Seven Days spoke to Poundstone by phone from her home in Santa Monica, Calif., prior to her performance at the Flynn MainStage this Friday, September 28.

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SEVEN DAYS: Do you like doing phone interviews? PAULA POUNDSTONE: I don’t know. Honestly, I’m not very good at them. I’ve been [in comedy] since I was 19. There are a lot of things I’ve gotten pretty good at. I’m pretty good onstage. I feel like I can deliver the goods. But the interview thing? I’ve never felt any mastery of it. SD: Understandable. Someone calls you out of the blue and expects you to perform. It’s like a phone-sex line. PP: [Laughs] I have never called a phone-sex line — and I say that with great pride — but I hope it’s nothing like a phone-sex line! And I want you to know that I’m wearing three layers of clothes right now. SD: I’m a fan of National Public Radio’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” Does host Peter Sagal tell you when it’s your turn to riff? PP: No. Obviously, he has a script, as does Carl [Kasell]. But Peter improvises a lot. The only thing we know ahead of time is

the blu˜ story, that one of us gets the real story but has to write it in his or her own words. Other than that, we just know it’s based on the week’s news. Say you happened to be lucky enough — which I wasn’t — to be on after Clint Eastwood did whatever the hell that was [at the Republican National Convention], then you know that’s going to come up. So you bust out your best warehouse furniture jokes. SD: Are the panelists competitive? PP: No. One of the great things about the show is that I don’t think anybody has any great f eeling of proprietorship. When a topic comes up and one of us thinks of something f unny to say, the rest of us f eel nothing but relief , quite honestly, and we’re happy to have somebody jump in.

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SD: So you’re pulling for Mitt Romney. PP: Precisely, f or my career. To be honest, Obama hasn’t been as f unny as SD: Do you enjoy rifﬁ ng on politics? he could have been. Fortunately, you PP: I do. Comedy is a great way to under- have the occasional rogue Republican, stand things. As it happens, Democrats like [Indiana Congressman] Bob Morris, are better comics, and Republicans are who said that the Girl Scouts’ mission funnier topics. is to destroy the family. When you have

someone like that around, who cares if Obama isn’t pulling his comedic weight? I just want to see what badge you get for that. Sew that on your sash! SD: You once performed at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for George H.W. Bush. What was that like? PP: Whenever they show clips of it on TV, it always looks like more fun than it was. SD: Why? An uptight audience? PP: Not because the president is there, but you’re talking to White House correspondents. It’s a very jaded crowd. These are people who have seen everything, done everything. They don’t even listen to each other when they talk. SD: Did you talk to the president afterward? PP: I actually got to talk to the president before and afterward. It was a long time ago, and I was very young and idealistic. Charles Bierbauer f rom CNN was the

head of the White House correspondents back then. He contacted me and asked me to do the job Right away, I said, “I don’t want any pictures with that guy. I don’t want to stand beside him; I don’t want anything to do with the president.” SD: And then? PP: I arrived at the hotel on the day of the show, and the message light on my phone was blinking. So I called the front desk, and the guy tells me the White House called. Any shred of spine I had flew out the window.

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SD: The president wanted to meet you beforehand? PP: Oh, yeah! So I zip over to the White House and we’re welcomed in, and George Bush comes out and walks us around and talks to us. Unbelievably charming! I would not have guessed that of him, because he doesn’t look charming and he doesn’t sound charming. But there was an energy that came off this guy that was magnetic. Then he got a message that [Boris] Yeltsin was on the phone. I don’t know, maybe it was phony, but it was such a funny thing to hear.

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SD: George Bush gave you a personal tour of the White House? PP: He did! At the end, he asked, “Do you want to take some pictures?” And I was thrilled! But there was something so surreal about it. He was showing us this stuffed animal that his grandchildren played with, and if you hit it with a plastic hammer, it spun around. When he went to show it to us, it didn’t work, and he said, “Oh, it’s out of batteries.” And the Secret Service guys were taking their batteries out of their headsets.

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how swiftly and dramatically this school is changing. Not long ago, 95 percent of students at the Lawrence Barnes School lived in poverty, compared with about 48 percent district wide. A former Burlington School District superin tendent was in f avor of closing Barnes altogether and bussing students across the district. The school survived the chopping block because of an innovative program: When it opened as a magnet school in 2009, Barnes became the first sustainability-themed elementary school in the country. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing after that. For one thing, the theme was hard to explain — “everyone has their own definition of sustainability,” points out BSD superintendent Jeanne Collins. Then Abi Sessions, the academy’s first principal af ter it transitioned to a sus tainability-themed magnet school, lef t after just two years on the job; her departure coincided with an investigation into allegations made by an African American mother who said her young son had been mistreated af ter accidentally urinating Chris Sharp in front of the outdoor classroom on the playground. The incident, Collins says, left some members of the commu nity mistrustful of the school. Williams stepped into this environ ment last year; he’s now entering the second year of a two-year contract as interim principal, and he’ll have the option to apply for the permanent job. Williams makes time to speak with a visitor to the outdoor classroom even At the Sustainability Academy, an outdoor face-lift is more than skin deep as he orchestrates preparations f or a B Y KAthr YN Fl A gg community open house, just hours away, where the school expects to f eed some 300 visitors. “Do you think 30 pounds n a recent Friday morning, Command central f or Friday’s “out - even if they don’t have children at the side day” — the kindergarteners’ favorite school, want to come spend time,” Cline of pasta will be enough?” he asks during kindergarten students at Lucey says. “The children want to spend one break in the conversation. When day of the week — is the new outdoor the Sustainability Academy the school day ends and students careen time outside. It feels nourishing.” classroom erected in the heart of the at Lawrence Barnes in school yard. It’s less a traditional class The changes to the grounds may seem across the school yard, Williams’ own Burlington pack into the new outdoor classroom on the Old North End school room than it is an open-air veranda, fash- like a cosmetic upgrade, but the school’s kindergartener, Eleanor, comes skipping biggest champions argue they’re indica- across the courtyard for a hug. ioned f rom the bark-stripped trunks of grounds. Today’s lesson has students It was Williams, along with tive of much more. “We were stuck in enormous Vermont larches that rest on learning about shapes, and most clutch a rut,” says Tiffany Tillman, a parent Burlington High School art teacher boulders serving as foundation stones. colorf ul construction-paper cutouts of That new learning area isn’t the only volunteer. The school’s leaders de - Chris Sharp, who brought the outdoor circles, squares and triangles as their feet classroom to life after six weeks of “full dangle from logs fashioned into benches. change on the grounds. A tiny amphi - cided that it needed a dramatic change tilt” construction this summer. That theater of log benches on the east side of — something people could see, and a “You need to put on your ‘owl eyes’ f ollowed months of community design the school serves as an activity space for place where students could be outside and be really observant scientists,” says charettes and input f rom teachers and and learn. kindergarteners. The gardens, planted teacher Julie Benz, bef ore turning the students. Seventh Generation f unded Now, a year into Williams’ tenure, and tended by students, are lush and students loose to hunt for shapes. green. Just as healthy, many parents say, Barnes is bustling with new energy. “He the $7000 project, but it required a They take her directive to heart. “I is the Lawrence Barnes School — thanks is the kind of principal who … can make heavy dose of volunteer labor and cre f ound a triangle!” exclaims one small boy, pointing at the roof of a little butter- to an adventurous magnet program and those things a reality,” Tillman says. “All ative engineering solutions. “We couldn’t afford a crane, so fly house perched in the “ABC Garden,” the energetic leadership of interim prin- of a sudden, people feel like we can get we had to use the district’s f orklif t,” things done.” cipal Brian Williams. which kindergarteners at the school Williams says, gesturing to the massive “I’ve never known anybody who Just a year and a half ago, says parent planted a f ew years ago. 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Williams in English. Their friendship neighborhood. Second, Cline Lucey was one incentive for Sharp to pitch in considers himself deeply committed to on the outdoor classroom project. He place-based and service learning, basic also has a deep connection to Barnes: tenets of the Vermont Commons School. Sharp, now 47, attended elementary He admits that the concept of susschool there. The school hasn’t changed tainability isn’t as easy to pitch as, say, much in appearance, he says — the same that of the Integrated Arts Academy, seemingly indestructible green tiles line Burlington’s other magnet elementary the hallways. What does feel markedly school. Everyone understands how different, Sharp says, is the spirit of art and education fit together — but the place. sustainability? “I grew up in the Old North End, and “People’s minds obviously turn imI know that it’s oppressive to live in an mediately to environmental sustainabilenvironment without hope,” he says. ity,” Cline Lucey says. They think “reBut today? Sharp speaks with infectious cycling” or “compost.” In reality, what enthusiasm about the transformation of the Sustainability Academy is teaching his childhood school. are much broader concepts of economic “This isn’t just a school. It’s a model and environmental sustainability and of what change in a school can be,” he social equity. says. “This is the most vibrant change “They’re not just learning about I’ve ever seen made in a school.” nature every day,” Cline Lucey adds. Cline Lucey agrees. “It’s so much “They’re taking walks around the Old more than just this North End with their outdoor classroom,” he classes, and they’re says. “What’s happenasking themselves, ing at the Sustainability ‘What would make this Academy is vanguard. an even nicer commuIt’s where we’re going nity to live in?’” to have to see more and And then, even more more schools moving.” impressively, students Already the magnet are learning how to school is showing gains. make changes. “It’s not It’s diversifying economjust saying, ‘Oh, it’d be mArk c liN E lu cE Y ically; currently, about 70 nice to have a stop sign percent of students live there,’” Cline Lucey says. in poverty, down from 95 percent before “It’s then going to the city offices and the magnet program. Test scores are making a proposal … It’s a pedagogy of inching up, and this year the first class of empowerment for the kids.” kindergarteners to enter the program — What’s most “magical” about all of now third graders — will sit for the New this, he says, is that it’s happening at a England Common Assessment Program school like Barnes — an urban, public standardized exam. elementary school grappling with There are still challenges to face. poverty. “Resources are very limited,” says suPerhaps happiest of all — about the perintendent Collins, though grants recent upgrades to the school’s outdoor have supported the innovative work space in particular — are the students. at Barnes. And the school is small: On a recent “outside day,” the kinderWith more than 200 students, it’s now garteners clamber onto the wooden at capacity, which limits the number benches of the outdoor classroom and of pupils who can participate in the eagerly await their morning snack: a academy. And the school district is crisp, local Macintosh apple for each trying to answer the question “What child. “I feel like they’re proud of their next?” A new committee nicknamed space,” says Benz, one of the two kinder“Magnets in the Middle” is looking garten teachers. for ways to extend the magnet-school And the students do seem delighted ethos inculcated at the Integrated Arts by the structure. Williams notes that and Sustainability academies into the when the school unveiled its latest admiddle-school years. dition, some students asked, adorably Meanwhile, though, more and more wide-eyed, “Is this for us?” parents — especially those in the Old After school, a few kids perch on North End — are singing Barnes’ praises. the benches to speak to a reporter. “It For Cline Lucey, an educator at the took us a long time to build this thing,” independent Vermont Commons School second grader Lucia Clark says earin South Burlington, the choice to send nestly. And when it was finished, she his second-grade son to Barnes had two continues, “We finally tried it out, and strong motives. First, it’s the family’s nothing broke.” m

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was the carrots that won me over. The thin, orange coins sat with cinnamon sticks in a liquid that gave each zingy bite a flush of aromatic Middle Eastern spices. If Worthy Burger bottled these, I would be the first in line. I tried a fourth fermented food — kimchi — on the Rosa Gold fish sandwich. Luckily for Worthy Burger diners, Merrill’s day job happens to be at Wood Mountain Fish, where he can take his pick of the catch of the day for his eatery. When I visited, that meant a thick, beautifully grilled square of swordfish for only $6.50. At practically any other restaurant, $20 and up would be standard for the portion. tOm mcneill

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these were ultra-crisp. Some of the slim frites were soft and mashed inside, others crunchy as potato chips. All had the sweet, sensuously creamy flavor of beef, along with a light smattering of salt. My only complaint was the portion size: about two handfuls for $3. We found the homemade condiments at the pick-up window. Aioli was extremely thick, with a pleasant kick of acid. So was the pretty, green basil version, which tasted exactly like the plain one, with nary a hint of herbaceous zest. Though often the ketchup is homemade, that night tomatoes were scarce, and the condiment was courtesy of Heinz. Three different types of pickles came in a box with three slots, too high on a counter for me to see the contents. I had to rely on my dining companion to pick them for me. While dilly beans were zippy and gherkins a nice agrodolce, it

Grilled kimchi doesn’t come with the fish sandwich, but I ordered it as an addition. Made by Laughing Lotus Farm’s Iris Kim Brodrick — Dave Brodrick’s wife — it wasn’t as fermented as I prefer. The cabbage seemed fresh, but it had a delightfully smoky taste resulting from the light char on the hot peppers that clung to the leaves. With a slick of mayo, the sandwich made a winning combination. The standard Worthy Burger is also a bargain, at $5.50 for a third of a pound of grass-fed beef from Eastman Farm. The burger was slightly underseasoned, a paler cousin to the world-class patties at Worthy’s closest Burlington cognate, the Farmhouse Tap & Grill. A thin strip of pink made

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The corner of St. Paul and Main streets in Burlington will be reanimated come Friday, when EspEranto opens in the former souza’s brazIlIan stEakhousE space at 131 Main Street. WIll pouch cofounded the original Esperanto 17 years ago in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He’s imported many of the eatery’s hallmarks to Burlington, including late-night hours and street food from around the globe. The signature Dough-Boy — diced chicken breast and melted cheese baked in pizza dough — will anchor a graband-go hot display that’s also stocked with twice-baked potatoes, chimichangas and Dough “cousins” filled with a rotating roster of local produce. (Pouch says amErIcan

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it look juicier than it actually was. This tends to be the sad truth about grass-fed beef: It takes more fat to make the naturally leaner cuts burst with beefy flavor. What saved the burger was its gooey blanket of Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company Lillé. This fromage is in the style of French Coulommiers, a thicker, more intensely nutty ancestor to brie. The combination was worthy of National Cheeseburger Day, despite the disruptive presence of lettuce and paper-thin onion ribbons, which come on every burger. In this case, the aggressive flavor of the raw onion cut unpleasantly into the subtle cheese. By contrast, the bun — also standard with all burgers — worked especially well with the beef and cheese. The rolls, made by Amber Arpaia’s Bakery in Quechee, are egg washed and mildly sweet, with a base that melds challah and Hawaiian sweet rolls. The latter may be the secret: Unlike full-bodied challah, Worthy’s buns crumple like a paper bag filled with air with each bite, then spring back. The magical little things practically made me quote poetry.

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hesitation. In her business, up to 10 percent of mature animals are not bred, and she’d rather give them a dignified end than have them wind up on a farm where “they might starve.” Plus, in the Andes, most alpaca land on a plate by the age of 6. (There, domesticated alpacas are

not only valued for their fiber, they are a prime source of low-fat, healthy protein and a staple of the Peruvian diet.) Despite their conviction, the Lutzes, who began selling alpaca meat just a few months ago, are still tentative about how to market and sell it. Eating alpaca is still somewhat taboo in an industry where the animals are known primarily as a “huggable investment,” according to Ian Lutz. Indeed, it’s easy to be charmed by these animals. The alpaca that roam the hilly pasture on the farm — trotting through the fields, twirling pieces of straw in their mouths, clucking and humming — are endearing: both clumsy and elegant, with long necks extending from wooly bodies. Their hairdos can resemble spiked mullets or Afros, and their elongated faces make them look as if they’re pursing their lips or trying to crack a tight smile. Jennifer Lutz became acquainted with alpaca, the smaller cousins of llamas, while studying abroad in Ecuador in the early 1990s. When she returned to her native Vermont — she’s from East Barnard — she jokingly suggested to her then-boyfriend, Ian, “Hey, let’s get an alpaca for the backyard.” Trouble was, they didn’t have a backyard at the time, and Jennifer was working as a civil engineer. She and Ian attended a sheep and wool festival in Killington in 1994, and over the next few years, they learned about the low-impact ways of alpaca: They eat less than cows and have soft pads on their feet that don’t tear up pastures; a split in their lips enables them to shear off grass rather than pull it up in clumps. Alpaca rarely make more noise than a low hum, when they’re content, or a rattle — called an orgle — when they’re mating. They’re very social and hate to be alone. And they are reliably profitable.

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Cir C Alt Ern Ati VE tA sk For CE mEEting : The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Metropolitan Planning Organization hosts a public meeting to address transportation, safety, livability and economic development in the region. Town Hall, Williston, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4490, ext. 15, mboomhower@ccrpcvt.org. opEn rot A mEEting : Neighbors keep tabs on the gallery's latest happenings. ROTA Gallery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free. Info, 518-563-0494. t ropi CAl storm ir EnE support group : Berlinarea residents affected by the flooding share their stories and learn coping skills. Berlin Elementary School, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 279-8246.

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Ch Ampl Ain VAll Ey rA inbo W squ Ar Es DAnCE Cl Ass : Dancers find out that it's hip to be square at this LGBTQ-friendly introductory evening. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 6:45-9:15 p.m. Free for new dancers. Info, 735-5362.

killington hAy FEsti VAl : More than 30 giant hay animals pop up through town at a five-weeklong harvest party, which includes family-friendly events, a 5K walk/run and Killington Restaurant Week. Various locations, Killington, 8 a.m. Free; see discoverkillington.com for details. Info, 422-2185.

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't h E intou Ch Abl Es': After the death of his wife, a quadriplegic aristocrat hires an ex-con in Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano's French drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 748-2600.

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SEPT.27-30 |MUSIC Call of the Wild The world is a savage f rontier in Anaïs Mitchell’s latest album, Young Man in America — so it’s apropos that her first statewide tour since the acclaimed Hadestown appearances is set against open pastures and dusty dirt roads. Joined by longtime collaborator Michael Chorney, the Addison County-born songbird launches the Vermont Barnstorming Tour this week. Farm-to-table dinners and opening acts Reed Foehl or Wallis Bird accent each evening of Mitchell’s story-rich, character-driven songs. And because, baby, it’s a wild world and area farms are still recovering from Tropical Storm Irene, a portion of the dinner proceeds benefit the Vermont Local Food and Farms Fund.

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'r is E l ik E l ions' : Jay Moore and Sue Morris spark a discussion about Scott Noble's powerful film documenting the Occupy Wall Street movement. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

Google the word “fluffy,” and the first search result — above kittens and marshmallows — is Gabriel Iglesias. There’s nothing mean-spirited about the rolypoly comedian’s nickname; the weight shtick, combined with spoton storytelling and sound effects, defines his act. Since appearing on “Last Comic Standing” in 2006, Iglesias has proclaimed his love f or doughnuts and enumerated the various “levels of f atness” everywhere f rom “Conan” to Comedy Central. His gig hosting that network’s “Stand-Up Revolution” last fall marked his arrival as a true comedic heavy hitter, no pun intended. Catch up with the phat cat at the Flynn on Thursday.

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VErmont moVE to Am EnD CoAlition Community Forum : Attorney and Move to Amend organizer David Cobb discusses the history behind the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in "Overturn Citizen's United! Challenge Corporate Rule." Union Station, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-4929.

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Friday, September 28, through Sunday, September 30, 10 a.m., at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. $22-27 per day; $65-80 per weekend pass. Info, 512-587-1859. wftda.com Cou RTESy o F gS Joh NSo N Ph o Tog RAPhy

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Farmers market Wellness table: Trained by the Aveda Institute, masseuse Laura Emerson demonstrates the health benefits of massage. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.

monarcH butterFly tagging: In 2007, a black-and-orange flyer identified at the nature center was recovered in Mexico. Folks catch, tag and release the migrating monarchs to help with future connections. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30 p.m. $3-5; free for members. Info, 229-6206.

Herbal medicine making: Herbal education coordinator Cristi Nunziata shares recipes for salves, lotions and massage oils using calendula and lavender extracts. City Market, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.

Wagon-ride Wednesday: Riders lounge in sweet-smelling hay on scenic, horse-drawn routes. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular admission, $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

meditation & discussion: Powerful energies arise from this participant-led session, which chases 30 minutes of meditation with a brief reading and discussion. Inspired Yoga Studios, Jay, 7-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 988-0449.

seminars

baby time PlaygrouP: Crawling tots and their parents convene for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 658-3659.

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enosburg PlaygrouP: Children and their adult caregivers immerse themselves in singing activities and more. American Legion, Enosburg Falls, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

• PILOXING, FITNESS & AQUATICS DEMOS • MINI WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

FairField PlaygrouP: Youngsters entertain themselves with creative activities and snack time. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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HigHgate story Hour: Gigglers and wigglers listen to age-appropriate lit. Highgate Public Library, 11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

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montgomery PlaygrouP: Little ones exercise their bodies and their minds in the company of adult caregivers. Montgomery Town Library, 3:304:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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music & movement PlaygrouP: Youngsters tune in for six weeks of song, dance and fun with instruments. St. Albans Free Library, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. music WitH mr. cHris: Rug rats raise their voices to original and traditional sing-alongs with local musician Chris Dorman. There are games to play, too. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 497-7217.

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st. albans PlaygrouP: Creative activities and storytelling engage young minds. NCSS Family Center, St. Albans, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. story time & PlaygrouP: Read-aloud tales pave the way for themed art, nature and cooking projects. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 426-3581, jaquithpubliclibrary@gmail.com. story time WitH bill & His critters: Crafts, snacks and show-and-tell revolve around tales — and, possibly, tails. Ainsworth Public Library, Williamstown, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 433-5887.

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story Walk: Bookworms read a story along a trail to Lone Tree Hill. Shelburne Farms, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Regular admission, $5-8; free for kids, members and Shelburne residents. Info, 985-8686.

language

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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.

creating a Financial Future: Spenders and savers learn to build wealth over a lifetime. Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 114. model railroad clinic: Tinkerers and hobbyists learn about installing DCC sound in a locomotive with Paul Allard. Northwestern Vermont Model Railroad Association, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 370-9617, calendarnwv@gmail.com. setting boundaries: Career-transition coach Glenda Otto tackles the tough — but vital — task of establishing behavioral limits. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain. coop.

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Jared carter: Vermont Community Law Center's managing attorney raises a timely topic in "Constitution in Crises: Imperial Presidencies." Burlington College, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. 'looking back: tHe vermont interstate system': Research by a team of UVM students paves the way for a discussion of how the highway's construction altered our landscape. Room 219, Delehanty Hall, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3396. 'migration, navigation, observation: tHree aPProacHes to tHe study oF bird migration': Choreographer Jennifer Monson, Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources associate dean Allan Strong, and ornithologist professor Michele Patenaude discuss their individual studies of avians in flight. Room 102, Aiken Center, UVM, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005.

theater

'next to normal': Stowe Theatre Guild stages the Tony Award-winning rock musical about mental illness. Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $20-23. Info, 866-253-3961. PuPPets in tHe green mountains: Blackbox theaters, opera houses, arts centers and an apple orchard play host to Sandglass Theater's nine-day lineup of stunning international puppet arts. Various locations in southern Vermont, various times. $8-16 per performance; see puppetsinthegreenmountains.com for locations. Info, 387-4051.

words

book discussion series: inner Journeys: Potluckers read into Stephen Crane's Civil War classic, The Red Badge of Courage, over a group dinner. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; bring a dish to share. Info, 878-6955.

beatlemania noW: Note for note, this tribute band re-creates the Fab Four's defining songs of the peace-and-love era. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $26-46. Info, 603-448-0400.

burlington Writers WorksHoP meeting: Members read and respond to the poetry and prose of fellow wordsmiths. Participants must join the group to have their work reviewed; see meetup.com for details and to register (space is limited). Levity, Burlington, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 383-8104.

clannad: Putting a contemporary-pop twist on traditional Irish music, this award-winning family band celebrates its 40th anniversary with a rare North American tour. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $42.25-52.75. Info, 863-5966.

Painted Word Poetry series: A series highlighting established and emerging New England poets features Cathy Park Hong and Neil Shepherd. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0750.

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GardeninG Tips for fall: Local master gardener Kelly Wakefield doles out seasonal advice for bulbs, perennials and veggies. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. GrowinG Garlic: Gardening guru Charlie Nardozzi digs into his knowledge at a lunchtime talk about sprouting these fragrant bulbs. Gardener's Supply, Williston, noon-12:45 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.

business

VermonT VenTUre neTwork: Entrepreneurs, investors, government agencies, service providers and others attend a networking forum with remarks by special guests. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.

comedy

Gabriel iGlesias: The standup better known as "Fluffy" for his roly-poly physique weighs in with gut-busting parodies, characters and sound effects. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $46.50. Info, 863-5966.

community

planbTV open HoUse: Get a say on your 'hood! Burlingtonians weigh in on the projected future of downtown and the waterfront. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, noon-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7188.

conferences

a book talk, Phoenix Books Burlington, reception, 6 p.m.; author event, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. qUeen ciTy GHosTwalk: TwisTed HisTory: Haunted Burlington author Thea Lewis induces goose bumps with hair-raising tales of the city's fascinating — and spooky — past. Meet at the fountain, Battery Park, Burlington, 11 a.m. $13.50; arrive 10 minutes before start time. Info, 863-5966. VermonT ski & snowboard mUseUm Grand reopeninG: Jake and Donna Carpenter are inducted into the museum's Hall of Fame at its 10th anniversary celebration, which also launches new and expanded exhibits. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 253-9911, ext. 201.

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'HUnGarian rHapsody: qUeen liVe in bUdapesT ’86': See WED.26, 7 p.m. 'THe inToUcHables': See WED.26, 7:30 p.m. '13': Itching for powder? Folks screen Burton's much-anticipated new film, featuring snowboarding superstars such as Danny Davis, Mikkel Bang, John Jackson and others. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Stowe, 8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 253-9911, ext. 201, mscott@vtssm. com.

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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.

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. ocToberfesT 2012: See WED.26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 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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fiTness HUla-HoopinG: Hula-Hoopers wiggle their hips in a cardio workout aimed at improving coordination, balance and stamina. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. $10. Info, 255-8699.

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edUcaTors appreciaTion day: Teachers and librarians stroll through the stacks as Random House's Bobbie Ford offers tips on educator resources via Skype and author N.D. Wilson presents

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health & fitness

John Hiatt &

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.

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.

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sqUare-dance clUb: Green Mountain Steppers Square Dance Club members do-si-do and swing their partners 'round at an evening of friendship and fitness. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 879-1974.

FREE Demonstrations • Live Music

'ai weiwei: neVer sorry': See WED.26, 5:30 p.m.

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.

'liVe dancinG arcHiVe': Visiting professor and choreographer Jennifer Monson's new work juxtaposes the dancing body with moving images of video and other media. Mann Auditorium, UVM, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005.

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parenTinG reVisiTed: THe impacT of cHanGe: Local and national experts speak at this Vermont Kin as Parents conference about resources and support for those involved in kinship care, where children are raised with relatives other than parents. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $75; free for kinship caregivers. Info, 338-4716.

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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.

woman's crafT GroUp: Inventive females work on artful projects at a biweekly meet-up. Essex Alliance Church, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 238-2291.

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fairs & festivals

nicHolas r. clifford symposiUm: Peabody Award-winning radio producer and best-selling author Julie Burstein keynotes this conference about creativity and collaboration. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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Chiropractic, Winooski, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 655-0354.

kids

oPen mic night: Performers of all ages strut their musical stuff in a relaxed and supportive environment. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, Woodstock, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3500. Sonic exPlorerS: Bandleader Jerry Sabatini's triumphant trumpeting sets the tone for this Boston jazz, soul and funk ensemble. Brandon Music, 7:30 p.m. $12; $22 includes early-bird dinner special; BYOB. Info, 465-4071, info@brandonmusic.net.

Alburgh PlAygrouP: Tots form friendships over music and movement. Alburgh Family Center of NCSS, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

FArmyArd Story time: Cute cows, sheep and chickens look on as little ones flock to the Children's Farmyard for weekly activities. Shelburne Farms, 10:15-11 a.m. Regular farm admission, $5-8; free to members, Shelburne residents and kids under 3. Info, 985-8686.

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IC Fletcher tumble time: Exuberant youngsters find an outlet for all of that energy. Gymnasium, Fletcher Elementary School, Cambridge, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

FrAnklin Story hour: Lovers of the written word perk up for read-aloud tales and adventures with lyrics. Haston Library, Franklin, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. hAndmAde SPAghetti & tomAto SAuce: "Pasghetti," please! Kids ages 8 and up hand-crank fresh pasta and use sun-ripened fruits for this classic Italian dish taught by Adele Dienno. Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 861-9700.

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middle School PlAnnerS & helPerS: Lit lovers in grades 6 to 8 help redesign the young-adult reading room and plan cool projects for the library. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:40 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. montgomery inFAnt/toddler PlAygrouP: Infants to 2-year-olds idle away the hours with stories and songs. Montgomery Town Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. 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.

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SunSet > moonriSe AquAdVenture: Paddlers of all abilities relish the serenity of the Waterbury Reservoir as they look for loons and beavers in an educational outing. Little River State Park, Waterbury, meet at the Contact Station by 5:30 p.m.; program begins at 6 p.m. at A-Side Swim Beach. $2-3; free for kids under 4; registration required; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103, greenwarbler@gmail.com. treemendouSly brilliAnt: What do carrots and bananas have in common with fall foliage? Walkers find out on an hourlong exploration of the Nature Trail. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 4 p.m. $2-3; free for kids under 4; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103, greenwarbler@gmail.com. We WAlk the colorFul WoodS: Autumn coats Vermont forests with flaming hues as leaf peepers look at the foliage through the lens of their cameras. Meet at the History Hike Parking Lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10:30 a.m. $2-3; free for kids under 4; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. Wild PlAnt WAlk: Folks hone their plant-identification skills while learning about the local habitat and sustainable wild-harvesting practices. Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury, 5-6:30 p.m. Donations accepted; preregister. Info, 456-8122.

AnAïS mitchell'S Vermont bArnStorming tour: Farm-to-table dinners set the scene for the Vermont singer-songwriter's four-stop state tour with longtime collaborator Michael Chorney. Partial proceeds benefit the Vermont Local Food and Farms Fund. See calendar spotlight. Inn at Baldwin Creek, Bristol, dinner, 5 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. $10-25 for dinner tickets; $20-22 for the concert. Info, 888-512-7469.

seminars

bAcon thurSdAy: mArygoround: Folks come for plates of bacon and creative dipping sauces, and stay for jazzy piano tunes and rowdy accordion. Nutty Steph's, Middlesex, 6 p.m.-midnight. Cost of food; cash bar. Info, 229-2090.

talks

FAculty JAzz nonet: Trumpeter Ray Vega, saxophonist Brian McCarthy and other campus professors sound out a concert devoted to Miles Davis' Birth of the Cool. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7776. JohnSon StAte college concert bAnd: Community musicians join an ensemble of college students, staff and faculty members, and select high schoolers in weekly rehearsals of contemporary compositions. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 8210504, steven.light@jsc.edu.

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Vermont SymPhony orcheStrA: mAde in Vermont muSic FeStiVAl: The fiery foliage inspires a statewide tour of brilliant works by Michael Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich, David Feurzeig and Franz Schubert. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 7:30 p.m. $6-26. Info, 863-5966.

me2/orcheStrA reheArSAl: Ronald Braunstein conducts this classical ensemble composed of musicians with mental health issues and the people who support them. All ability levels welcome. Chill Out Center, Burlington Town Center Mall, 7:15-8:45

going SolAr Without going broke: SunCommon's Jessica Edgerly Walsh gives the lowdown on financing options, and federal and state incentives, to soak up the power of the sun. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@hungermountain.coop.

Amy miller: Armchair travelers explore India, Nepal and other sacred destinations with the director of the Milarepa Center. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. gAil golec: The archaeologist explores the 9000year prehistory of the Bellows Falls area — and the value of this knowledge today. Windham Antique Center, Bellows Falls, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 463-4964. PAul SeArlS: In "Major Valentine's Swedes," the speaker explores the bizarre story of Vermont's Swedish colonists, brought to the state in 1890 to rejuvenate its "abandoned" farms. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3131.

theater

'ForeVer PlAid': Checkered clothing reigns supreme in the Lamoille County Players' goofy revue of popular music from the 1950s. Hyde Park

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p.m. $5-10, $20 maximum per family; bring a dessert to share. Info, 503-1251.

'How I Learned to drIve': Presented by the UVM Department of Theatre, Paula Vogel's memory play is a funny and harrowing look at one young woman's path to adulthood. Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $7-18. Info, 656-2094.

Queen CIty tanGo mILonGa: No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. North End Studio B, Burlington, 7-10 p.m.; beginners session, 7-7:45 p.m. $7. Info, 658-5225.

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education

PuPPets In tHe Green mountaIns: See WED.26, various times. 'tHe CurIous InCIdent of tHe doG In tHe nIGHt-tIme': Top-notch British theatrics, such as this stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's mystery novel, are broadcast around the world as part of the National Theatre Live series. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $10-23. Info, 603-646-2422. 'wIre2': Brother-and-sister team R&B Productions — Middlebury College grads Rachel and Ben Schiffer — combine dance, wire walking and sound design in an inventive, original show. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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aCademIC ConvoCatIon: Tracy Romano is inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame, and other faculty members are honored for achievements in teaching, scholarship and service. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

Queen CIty GHostwaLk: twIsted HIstory: See THU.27, 11 a.m.

Janet Hubbard: Listeners sip bubbly as the author of Champagne: The Farewell draws them in with a tale of mystery and murder set in France. Phoenix Books, Essex, 7 p.m. Free; cash bar. Info, 872-7111.

fairs & festivals

wILd musHrooms: Mycologist Greg Marley focuses on the fungi kingdom in a visually stimulating presentation on the common 'shrooms of fall. Richmond Free Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 434-3068.

bazaars

comedy

PauLa Poundstone: The comedian cracks the smiles with razor-sharp wit and candid humor. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-35. Info, 863-5966.

community

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'a CurIous InvasIon/mIddLebury': The Dance Company of Middlebury teams up with the awardwinning PearsonWidrig DanceTheater in a sitespecific dance journey moving through the arts center. See calendar spotlight. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

frIday evenInG danCe soCIaL: Kick up your heels in a half-hour mini lesson before the dance floor opens up for the rumba. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. Free. Info, 598-6757. 'LIve danCInG arCHIve': See THU.27, 8 p.m.

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kILLInGton Hay festIvaL: See WED.26, 8 a.m. roCktoberfest!: 1960s cover band Mellow Yellow deliver groovy tunes at the kickoff to the Stowe Rotary's weekend Oktoberfest. Jackson Arena, Stowe, 7-11 p.m. Free. Info, 253-2682.

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'beasts of tHe soutHern wILd': Benh Zeitlin's 2012 fantasy gives viewers a glimpse of the near future through the eyes of Hushpuppy, a 6-year-old girl in a delta community affected by rising global temps. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 748-2600.

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manHattan sHort fILm festIvaL: At one of more than 150 global venues, film lovers convene to screen the finalists — and vote for their top pick. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $1012. Info, 518-523-2512. vermont InternatIonaL fILm festIvaL weekend sHowCase: Viewers sneak a peek at a "quintessential quintet" of award-winning films at this kickoff for the October screen fest. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 7 p.m. $5-10 per film; $25-35 passes. Info, 873-3022. '360': Fernando Meirelles's romantic 2011 drama crisscrosses the globe in a vivid look at modern love. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5-8. Info, 748-2600.

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beLLows faLLs farmers 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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CHeLsea farmers 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.

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CommunIty dInner: Neighbors bring their appetites for homemade baked beans, corn bread, coleslaw and community spirit. Osborne Parish House, Hinesburg, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3352. fIve Corners farmers 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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baLLroom Lesson & danCe soCIaL: Singles and couples of all experience levels take a twirl. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, lesson, 7-8 p.m.; open dancing, 8-10 p.m. $14. Info, 862-2269.

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GIant faLL Harvest taG saLe: The changing seasons usher in an exchange of household items, books, toys, clothes and food. Jericho United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3093.

Queen CIty GHostwaLk: darkness faLLs: Chills and thrills await as paranormal historian Thea Lewis recaps the city's dark and twisted past. Meet at the steps, Burlington City Hall Park, 7 p.m. $13.50; arrive 10 minutes before start time. Info, 863-5966.

tHe GHosts of tHe oLd Posts: Brave souls follow the light of a lantern around the resting place of more than 100 unknown soldiers for spine-tingling ghost tales. Old Post Cemetery, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8-9:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-645-1577.

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JaCk mayer: The author of Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project tells the story of a Holocaust hero and the three Kansas teens who commemorated her years later. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7648.

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become seasonal dishes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355. Hardwick Farmers 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. LudLow Farmers 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. Lyndon Farmers market: More than 20 vendors proffer a rotation of fresh veggies, meats, cheeses and more. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, lyndonfarmersmarket@gmail.com. PLainFieLd Farmers market: Farmers, cooks, herbalists and crafters attract grocery-shopping locavores with a bounty of fresh veggies, berries, meats, infused olive oils, breads, salsa and more. Mill Street Park, Plainfield, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 454-8614.

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montgomery tumbLe time: Physical-fitness activities help build strong muscles. Montgomery Elementary School, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426. musicaL tHirds story time: Children read and rock out at this tuneful meetup. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. sPanisH stories & music: Niños up to age 6 and their parents practice their español through stories, rhymes and songs. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. story waLk: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. swanton PLaygrouP: Kids and caregivers squeeze in quality time over imaginative play and snacks. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Swanton, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

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anaïs mitcHeLL's vermont barnstorming tour: See THU.27, Rockingham Hill Farm, Bellows Falls, dinner, 5 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. $20 for dinner tickets; $20-22 for the concert. ariana giLLis: Unusual storytelling threads through the Canadian singer-songwriter's original works. North End Studio A, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 864-5888.

ricHmond Farmers market: An open-air emporium connects farmers and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 603620-3713, rfmmanager@gmail.com.

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bandanna: From Patsy Cline covers to rockand-roll standards, Anna Lienau and her band make the dance floor come alive. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222.

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tHe Pennywise Pantry: On a tour of the store, shoppers create a custom template for keeping the kitchen stocked with affordable, nutritious eats. City Market, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

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avoid FaLLs witH imProved stabiLity: 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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cHiLdren's story time: Budding bookworms pore over pages in themed, weekly gatherings. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

'dr. seuss' tHe Lorax': Young love inspires a boy to save the trees in this eco-conscious animation. Popcorn and soda provided. Brownell Library, Essex 9/17/12 10:41 AMJunction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. droP-in story time: Picture books, finger plays and action rhymes captive kids of all ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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Lego Fun & games: Budding architects in grades K and up piece together snazzy structures. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. middLe scHooL maLL crawL: Two-person teams of fifth through eighth graders complete a video-based scavenger hunt through the shopping

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david wax museum: This virtuosic duo crosses borders with its blend of Mexican and American folk traditions. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, preperformance talk, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $15-22. Info, 656-4455. FisHtank ensembLe: Dubbed the "rompin', stompin' leaders of cross-pollinated gypsy music" by LA Weekly, this West Coast ensemble plays everything from flamenco to punk. Barre Opera House, 8 p.m. $10-26. Info, 476-8188. Jazz conversations: trading Fours: Director of jazz activities Dick Forman and top jazz students play it by ear at an improv demonstration. Lower Lobby, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. skiP gorman & connie dover: Two singers strip down American "cowboy" songs to show their Celtic roots. Private home, Bethel, 7:30 p.m. $10-20; call for location. Info, 728-6351, vart4u@aol.com. vermont symPHony orcHestra: made in vermont music FestivaL: See THU.27, Bellows Falls Opera House, 7:30 p.m. vermont youtH orcHestra: Jeffrey Domoto conducts the fresh-faced ensemble — and featured violin soloist Lea Martin — in soaring works by Sibelius, Grieg and Kabalevsky. Fine Arts Center, Castleton State College, 7 p.m. $2-5. Info, 655-5030.

outdoors

Harvest moon PaddLe: Rowers explore the autumnal wetlands of the Clyde River under a full moon. Northwoods Stewardship Center, East Charleston, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 723-6551, ext. 115. Hike HedgeHog HiLL: Leaf peepers feast their eyes on foliage on a moderate hike up into a historic sugar-maple grove. Meet at Hedgehog Hill Trail, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10:30 a.m. $2-3; free for kids under 4; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103, greenwarbler@gmail.com. owL ProwL & nigHt gHost Hike: Flashlight holders spy denizens of dusk on a journey to 19thcentury settlement ruins, where spooky Vermont tales await. Meet at the History Hike parking lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6 p.m. $2-3; free for kids under 4; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103, greenwarbler@gmail.com.

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women's FLat track derby association east region PLayoFFs: The Green Mountain Derby Dames and Montréal Roller Derby cohost the Sugarbush Showdown, a three-day regional tournament among 10 fiercely talented roller-derby leagues. See calendar spotlight. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. $22-27 per day; $65-80 per weekend pass. Info, 512-587-1859.

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eLder education enricHment FaLL series: Sarah C. Alexander, an assistant professor of English at UVM, looks at Charles Dickens as an urban journalist, social critic and humorist. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5 drop-in for all ages. Info, 864-3516. JosHua david & adrian benePe: The cofounder of the High Line, an elevated park built on a historic freight rail line in Manhattan, and the former New York City Department of Parks and Recreation commissioner recall the establishment of this remarkable public space. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. oFF tHe waLL: inFormaL discussions about art: Charles A. Dana professor of art and architecture Kirsten Hoving discusses the beginnings of the current exhibition "Camera Work: Stieglitz, Steichen, Strand and Company." Middlebury College Museum of Art, lunch, 11 a.m.; talk, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. teLLing coLLaborations: tHe 'LiFe stories oF middLebury coLLege' ProJect: Assistant professor of dance Christal Brown introduces a collaborative undertaking to conduct filmed oral histories of college community members. Room 125, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. tHe creative Process, art making & entrePreneursHiP: Radio producer and bestselling author Julie Burstein, dance program chair Penny Campbell and associate professor of economics Jessica Holmes discuss the key details to thriving in creative endeavors. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 1:45 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. w.P. seeLey: The sculptor and visiting assistant professor of philosophy from Bates College explores action, emotion and intention in art in "Kinesthetic Energy as a Creative Practice in Film, Fiction, Music and Dance." Room 232, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 10:15 a.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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'Forever PLaid': See THU.27, 7 p.m. 'How i Learned to drive': See THU.27, 7:30 p.m. imProvisation worksHoP: Positive partner work fuels on-the-spot creativity in this class with New York and Chicago actress Lisa Velten Smith. Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. 'kimberLy akimbo': Richard Waterhouse and 2nd Act Productions present David Lindsay-Abaire's dark comedy about a 16-year-old girl who, suffering from progeria, ages about four times faster than she should. Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 505-1759. 'next to normaL': See WED.26, 8 p.m. PuPPets in tHe green mountains: See WED.26, various times. 'tHe god oF tHe HiLLs': Jim Hogue stars as Ethan Allen in a compelling military history based on the Revolutionary War hero's own writings. Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $8. Info, 456-1123 or 877-6737.

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Finding tHe true, singing words: Poets Gary Margolis, Paige Ackerson-Kiely, Ray Hudson and Karen Gottshall read their words and comment on the creative process. Room 126, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

fiND SElEct EVENtS oN twittEr @7dayscalendar Keith herKalo: In a book signing and discussion, the author of The Battles at Plattsburgh: September 11, 1814 emphasizes how this historic skirmish helped determined the outcome of the war. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350. Playwriting worKshoP: Middlebury grad Andrew Smith explores how collaboration helps spark creativity in the writing process. Room 221, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168.

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stiletto walK: Activists wear whatever shoes they choose as they step out against sexual violence in a benefit for HOPE Works. Burlington City Hall, 4 p.m. $10-15 donation. Info, 864-0555.

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ChiP-Carving Class: Adults and older children whittle out a heron in this woodworking class with David Tuttle. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $25-35; preregister; bring lunch. Info, 434-2167. native ameriCan Pottery worKshoP: Creative clay workers learn traditional techniques from artist and archaeologist Charles Paquin. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids ages 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386. PrehistoriC roadshow & Flint-KnaPPing demonstration: Archaeologist Charles Paquin analyzes prehistoric finds and offers his perspective on their history. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 2 p.m. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids 2 and under. Info, 877-324-6386.

bazaars

Barn & BaKe sale: Forty-five families contribute gently used, high-quality children's clothing, outdoor gear, housewares and more to support Saxon Hill School. Oh, yeah — there's a table of sweet treats, too. Underhill Flats, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 540-0373, rstarks@gmail.com.

giant Fall harvest tag sale: See FRI.28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. sKi & snowBoard sale: Prepared for powder? Athletes swap new and used winter apparel. Drop off used equipment on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. South Burlington High School, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 363-6766.

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megaraFFle: Supporters of Green Mountain Performing Arts attend its biggest fundraiser of the year, a locavore pasta dinner with hip-hop and theater performances, a DJ and dancing, and plenty of opportunities to take home prizes. American Legion Post 59, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. $100 admits two and includes dinner. Info, 244-8600, melody@ greenmountainperformingarts.org. 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 Marketplace, 11 a.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 522-8259. Queen City ghostwalK: darKness Falls: See FRI.28, 7 p.m. Queen City ghostwalK: twisted history: See THU.27, 11 a.m. 'smithsonian' magazine's national museum day live: In the spirit of the magazine, visitors soak up some culture at this operating dairy farm and museum of Vermont's rural past. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free for Smithsonian readers; download a ticket at smithsonian. com/museumday. Info, 457-2355. the hidden history walKing tour: Folks follow in the footsteps of soldiers, sailors and patriots as they hear forgotten stories of the historic downtown, OF M including tales of murders, ID DL EB hangings, the epic 1814 battle UR Y CO LLE GE and the Great Fire of 1867. Trinity Park, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6:30-8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 518-645-1577. vermont PuBliC radio's listener PiCniC: Audiophiles celebrate the station at a locavore luncheon with Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of "The Splendid Table." Vermont Agricultural Business Education Center, Brattleboro, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-2192.

ChamPlain mini maKer Faire: Tech enthusiasts celebrate the DIY mind-set at this quirky science fair featuring such offbeat creations as pumpkinchuckin' pirates and quadcopter choreography. Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $6-15; free for kids under 12. Info, info@champlainmakerfaire.com. Fine Furniture & woodworKing Festival: Folks witness the transformation of forest to furniture as wood artisans present demonstrations and offer their goods for sale. Union Arena, Woodstock, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $10; free for kids under 18. Info, 747-7900.

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harvest CeleBration: A concert with Vermont singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell wraps up a spirited festival of the fall bounty, featuring hands-on harvesting, farm tours and a locavore dinner. See 12v-valleyplayers0926112.indd 1 “Anaïs Mitchell’s Vermont Brainstorming Tour” under “Music” for details. Pete's Greens, Craftsbury, 1-9 p.m. $20 for concert; $5-20 for preshow dinner; all other events are free. Info, 586-2882, ext. 8. Killington hay Festival: See WED.26, 8 a.m. stowe rotary's oKtoBerFest: From brews to bratwursts and foliage to face painting, this 16th annual harvest festival includes music by German oompah bands, a grand parade and dancing. Proceeds support local charities and scholarships. Jackson Arena, Stowe, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $7. Info, 253-2682. the vermont sheeP & wool Festival: Fascinated by fiber? Visitors get the warm fuzzies while hanging out with sheep, llamas, alpacas, goats and more during shearing, spinning and sheepdog demonstrations. Tunbridge World's Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $1-6. Info, 223-2456.

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'Beasts oF the southern wild': See FRI.28, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. intrinsiC CollaBoration in Film art direCtion: Oscar-winning production designer Rick Heinrichs thinks back to successful partnerships with Tim Burton, Ang Lee, Gore Verbinski and the Coen brothers. Seeler Studio Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. 'Pina': Wim Wenders' visually thrilling documentary pays tribute to German dancer/choreographer Pina Bausch. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3168. vermont international Film Festival weeKend showCase: See FRI.28, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. '360': See FRI.28, 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

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ameriCan FlatBread Fungi Fest & Feast: Mycologist John Atkinson points out booming mushroom populations on a trek to Dana Forest Farm, where Nick Laskovski discusses the process of transporting shiitake from forest to plate. A sumptuous feast of mushroom flatbreads follows at 6 p.m. American Flatbread, Waitsfield, 3 p.m. $515 for 3 p.m. walk; $50 for dinner (space is limited). Info, 496-4949.

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'she who walKs in the moonlight': Tribal and belly-dance troupes from all over New England celebrate the lunar cycle with moon myths, stories and rituals. Proceeds benefit Puppets in Education. North End Studio A, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10. Info,

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, info@prestomusic.net.

BurKe Fall Foliage Festival: Color-changing leaves inspire a parade, a craft show, live music by the Crunchy Western Boys and Chickweed, a beer tent, and wagon rides. Various locations, East Burke, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 626-4124.

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'live danCing arChive': See THU.27, 8 p.m.

historiC tour oF uvm: Folks register online, then meet at Ira Allen's statue to tour the campus' modest early clapboards and grand Victorians, led by professor emeritus William Averyt. University Green, UVM, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 656-8673.

'a Curious invasion/middleBury': See FRI.28, 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.

CalCutta & silent auCtion: Rusty "The Logger" DeWees MCs a dinner and bidding benefit for the Milton Community Youth Coalition. Eagles Club, Milton, MCYC annual meeting, 5:30 p.m.; benefit, 6-9 p.m. $65 includes dinner and ball entry for two. Info, 893-1009.

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Burlington waterFront walKing tour: Get the scoop on the architecture, industrial history and characters behind the Queen City's oldest neighborhood on a stroll with Preservation Burlington. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Info, 522-8259.

vermont state sPiritualist semiannual Convention: Folks follow their intuition to healings, lectures and interactions with a guest medium. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 310-0586.

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undergraduate Program visiting day: Prospective students interested in the school's low-residency creative writing and individualized studies program tour the historic campus and meet faculty, students and staff. Community Center, Goddard College, Plainfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-468-4888, erin.johnson@ goddard.edu.

Brandon harvest Fest: Scarecrows take over the town at an afternoon bursting with pumpkins, hayrides, apple pies and leaf crafts. Central Park, Brandon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 247-6401.

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Fair trade Business Forum: Equal Exchange's Rob Michalak focuses on Ben & Jerry's in a keynote speech at this conference about the importance of fair trade and its positive impact on our global society. Local fair trade vendors offer samples of their products. Burlington City Hall, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 8.

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Bristol Farmers market: 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.

r.i.p.p.e.d.: An acronym for Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance and Diet, this class challenges participants' determination and strength. North End Studio A, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $8-10. Info, 578-9243.

Burlington Farmers market: 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.

rosemary gladstar: The "godmother of modern herbalism" and author of Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs makes "fire cider" during a discussion of herbs for winter health. Phoenix Books Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

Burlington Food tours: Green Mountain gourmands eat their way through tastings from local restaurants and food producers. Tours begin at East Shore Vineyards Tasting Room, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 12:30-3 p.m. $45. Info, 448-2379.

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Caledonia spirits & Winery open House: Visitors amble through the distillery, learning about the production of its mead, raw honey and honey vodka. Caledonia Spirits & Winery, Hardwick, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8000.

Capital City Farmers market: Fresh produce, pasteurized milk, kombucha, artisan cheeses, local meats and more lure buyers throughout the growing season. Live music and demos accent each 9/19/12 1:51 PMweek's offerings. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958, manager@montpelierfarmersmarket.com.

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CHiCken pie supper: Mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce and homemade pies round out this hearty autumnal feast. Elementary gym, Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, 5 p.m. $5-10; takeout available. Info, 849-6313.

Butter making: Shake, shake, shake! Children transform fresh cream into butter in the age-old tradition. Shelburne Farms, 11:30 a.m. Regular farm admission, $5-8; free to members, Shelburne residents and kids under 3. Info, 985-8686. indoor BounCy Fest: High-energy kids defy gravity while jumping around three different inflatable play structures. Center Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $6. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. orienteering: An hourlong clinic boosts navigational skills for a map-and-compass activity course. Shelburne Farms, 9 a.m.-noon. $5-6. Info, 985-8686. praCtiCe sat exam: Young scholars prepare for the standardized test in two Princeton Reviewsponsored sessions. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313. story Walk: See WED.26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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neWport Farmers market: See WED.26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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nside the Peacham Congregational Church, the pews are gently curved so that every member of the congregation has an easy view of the pulpit — or, in this case, center stage. Bob Amos, 54, stands up there, wearing a wide-brim hat and a banjo slung over his shoulder. He taps gently on microphones as part of the sound check, while several musicians tune their instruments. Amos is the leader of Catamount Crossing, a bluegrass band that’s about to kick o˜ the Saturday-night showcase at the Peacham Acoustic Music Festival. Some of Vermont’s fi nest and busiest bluegrass pickers are twisting tuning pegs and bending ears toward their instruments. They’re all known to f ans of the Green Mountain bluegrass scene: Mike Santosusso on bass, Adam Buchwald on mandolin, Patti Casey on acoustic guitar and Freeman Corey on fi ddle. Later, every one of them will take a highwire solo or blend in with Amos’ lead vocals in a breathtaking display of bluegrass harmony singing. The only guy from “away” is guitarist Bob Dick, Amos’ close friend and musical partner for more than 20 years. Dick and Amos, along with Mike Lantz and Ron Lynam, were in a bluegrass band called Front Range that was f ormed in Colorado in the late ’80s. With Amos as their lead singer and primary songwriter, Front Range traveled the world to play at clubs, theaters and bluegrass f estivals f or nearly 15 years. And they recorded fi ve albums for the roots label Sugar Hill Records between 1991 and 2003. The band split up when mandolinist and tenor singer Lantz fell gravely ill. Amos’ perf ormance in a Peacham church is part of his return to the bluegrass f old. Af ter touring and recording with Front Range f or so many years — sometimes upward of 200 days a year — Amos took an entire year o˜ f rom playing music. He moved to Vermont with his family in 2005. Lantz died soon afterward. In Vermont, Amos worked on recovering f rom the death of his f riend and fi guring out what to do next. “I kind of stepped away f rom bluegrass f or a while, because it was just … I mean, to be totally honest, it was painful,” he says during a later conversation over a cup of co˜ ee on his back porch. “Because it just reminded me of the camaraderie and what we had that was very special as a band.” Amos decided to take things slow-

ly. He began to set up a studio, but he wasn’t ready to put a band together or start gigging. Then Sal DeMaio called. “When a bluegrass musician of Bob’s caliber moves to town, you want to try to make a connection with him,” says DeMaio, a longtime resident of St. Johnsbury, real estate appraiser and bluegrass banjo player, during a recent phone call. DeMaio, 64, was holding a weekly bluegrass jam at his o˛ ce and invited Amos to sit in. There, Amos met local pickers of all stripes, f rom enthusiastic novices to pros such as guitarist Colin McCa˜ rey, who now plays with him in Catamount Crossing. “The jams were a great way to ease back into bluegrass,” says Amos. “It deﬁ nitely contributed to the healing process.” He met more Vermont musicians through Stark Brook Productions, the recording studio he built in his house. As he produced and engineered recordings, Amos took stock of people he wanted to play with in the future. “Freeman Corey had been over several times recording with bands,” Amos remembers. “I loved his ﬁ ddle playing and knew that, when the time came, I would ask him to play with me.” Amos began gigging a little. He formed a trio with McCa˜ rey and Patti

Casey that played around Montpelier and the Mad River Valley. He also started playing and singing with his children, Sarah and Nate Amos. At Stark Brook, Amos continued recording bands, including Big Spike and Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys (see cover story this issue). In 2010, he wrote what he calls “singer-songwriter” material and recorded it on an album titled Wide Open Blue. Along the way, Amos joined the board of directors of Catamount Arts, a nonproﬁ t organization based in St. Johnsbury that promotes the arts and arts appreciation in the Northeast Kingdom. “It looked like a great way for me to get involved,” he says. Finally, bluegrass beckoned. Amos began hosting a new bluegrass jam at Catamount Arts. He even picked up the banjo again, which he hadn’t played in years. Af ter his kids went away to college in 2011, Amos spent a lot of time listening to classic bluegrass — Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers and the like — as well as music that predated the genre, old-time acts such as the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Charlie Poole and J.E. Mainer’s Mountaineers. He says he began to feel a “primal” pull. “I know some people who are blues players [who] f eel the same way about that. I’m sure jazz players do, too,” Amos

says, “but I couldn’t stay away from it too long, so I started writing songs.” Those songs resulted in his next album, Borrowed Time, which Amos selfreleased in March. Most of the musicians on it now play in Catamount Crossing. Guests such as Sarah and Nate Amos appear, as well. Bob Amos’ ﬁ rst new bluegrass songs in nearly 10 years range from the personal — a hymnlike ballad for his ailing mother called “Mother of Mine” — to classic bluegrass f are such as “Walking Back to Bristol,” a story about a guy who moves to the big city to make it and goes home broke instead. The big city in this fable? Burlington. For nearly an hour in Peacham, as the summer light fades through the church windows, Catamount Crossing trade solos, harmonize and pick their way through songs from Borrowed Time. And for once, Amos isn’t about to set o˜ on a world tour. He doesn’t have to plan time away from his family. Tonight, there’s a hot band onstage, an appreciative crowd in the room, and everyone gets to drive home after the show. Amos smiles ear to ear the entire time. Bob Amos & Catamount Crossing play the 2nd Annual Kingdom Bluegrass Jamboree at the St. Johnsbury School Auditorium on Saturday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. $5/10/12. Children 12 and under free. catamountarts.org, bobatmos.com

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Swale celebrate the release of A Small Arrival with a show at Radio Bean in Burlington this Friday, September 28, which happens to be 10 years to the day after the band’s first show, also at the Bean. And it promises to be quite the shindig, with performances by GreG dAVis, GusTer’s ryAn miller, pAper cAsTles, ryAn oBer, BreTT huGhes And kAT wriGhT, AppAlled eAGles and dJ disco phAnTom. I’m told there also will be a live karaoke set with Swale as the backing band. On a personal note, I’m delighted to finally have Swale’s record in hand. And I’m guessing I won’t be alone in that feeling, once you folks have a chance to hear it. We’ll have a legitimate review of the record in these pages soon — as soon as I can find someone in this town who isn’t similarly enamored with the band.

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… to those who wait … in small packages … when you least expect them. Pick any closing sentiment to that old chestnut and it can pretty much sum up my thoughts about the long-awaited release of Swale’s debut full-length album, A Small Arrival. Well, maybe not so much the third one, since the collective Burlington music-listening populace has been expecting said album for, oh, about a decade now — though the band did release an Icebox Records EP, Waterlanding, in 2006. But the first two descriptions — those who wait, small packages — are definitely in play here. Now, before we dig in, you need to know two things regarding anything I write about the local art-rock trio’s new seven-year-old album. One, my younger and infinitely more talented younger brother, Tyler Bolles, shows up on bass on a few tracks, which was news to me when the CD arrived. (Ty, you’ve really gotta start telling me this stuff.) That means I need to recuse myself from making any critical observations, positive or negative. And two, I probably need to do that anyway, since I’ve been a fan of both the band’s music and its members for a decade. I’m not sure I could set aside my affinity for either enough to listen objectively. The thing is, for local music fans — particularly those of a certain vintage — the release of Swale’s new album is a big freakin’ deal. And I’m told this is a local music column, where people turn to find out about things that are big freakin’ deals in local music. What’s a conflicted local music scribe to do? Ask the only people who could possibly have more of a conflict of interest than I, Swale’s AmAndA GusTAfson, Jeremy frederick and eric olsen, about their new album. That’s what. Like I always say, if you’re gonna shirk the established tenets of journalistic integrity, go big or go home.

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1/2 Loung E: s cott mangan (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Rewind with DJ c raig mitchell (retro), 10 p.m., Free. Finnigan's Pub : Progress, Jukebox Romantics (rock), 9 p.m., Free. Franny o's: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free. HigHEr groun D sHoWcas E Loung E: Rupa & the April Fishes (world music), 7:30 p.m., $15/17. AA. JP's Pub : Karaoke with morgan, 10 p.m., Free. LEvity : Free movie Night: Back to the Future, 8 p.m., Free. Man Hattan Pizza & Pub : Open mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. nEctar's : Dwight Ritcher Trio, Nicole Nelson milt Reder, Jesse Dee (blues), 9 p.m., $5 donation. 18+. on t aP bar & gri LL: Ryan Hanson Band (rock), 8 p.m., Free. r aDio bEan : Zej & c alen (folk), 7 p.m., Free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. irish s essions, 9 p.m., Free. rED squar E: s hady Alley Band (bluegrass), 7 p.m., Free. DJ c re8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

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EsPr Esso buEno : Extempo (storytelling), 8 p.m., Free/$5. gusto's : Open mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free. skinny Pancak E: Funwaiser with Jay Ekis (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., Donations.

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city Li Mits : Karaoke with Let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free.

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1/2 Loung E: Zack duPont (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free. Electroshock with s elector Dubee & Liam Havard (moombahton), 10:30 p.m., Free. cLub M Etrono ME: Lazerdisk Party s ex, c ake Effect, Jakels & Orman, Kyle Proman, Thelonius X (EDm), 9 p.m., $7/10. Dobrá tE a: Robert Resnik (folk), 7 p.m., Free. Franny o's: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

on t HE r is E bak Ery : Open Bluegrass s ession, 8 p.m., Free.

HigHEr groun D baLLroo M: s witchfoot, Paper Route (rock), 8 p.m., $22/25. AA.

tW o brot HErs t av Ern : mid-week music melodies: Zack duPont Duo (indie folk), 9 p.m., $2.

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Man Hattan Pizza & Pub : Hot Wax with Justcaus & Penn West (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. nEctar's : Trivia mania with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. Bluegrass Thursday: Jatoba, the Whiskey Dicks, s tereofidelics, 9:30 p.m., $5/10. 18+. o'bri En's iris H Pub : 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 bEan : 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 erotheft (rock), 7 p.m., Free. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. rED squar E bLuE r oo M: DJ c re8 (house), 10 p.m., Free. r í r á iris H Pub : Blue James Band (rock), 9 p.m., Free. skinny Pancak E: Zej & c alen (indie folk), 8 p.m., $5-10 donation. vEnu E: Thirsty Thursdays, 7 p.m., Free.

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51 Main : Karen Krajecic & Jon Rose (folk), 8 p.m., Free. bran Don Music caFé: Jerry s abatini's s onic Explorers (jazz), 7:30 p.m., $12. city Li Mits : Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. on t HE r is E bak Ery : Open irish s ession, 8 p.m., Free. tW o brot HErs t av Ern : DJ Dizzle (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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international renown on the heels of remixes and collaborations with the likes of EDM heavyweights Diplo and Steve Aoki. Also, Storm Trooper masks. This Thursday, September 27, the duo headlines the “Final Exam” installment of Electrode Entertainment’s Summer School series at Club Metronome. Locals cak E EFFEct , tHEL onious x , kyLE Pro Man , br EnDan stri EbE and Jak ELs & or Man

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bEE's knEEs: Danny Ricky c ole (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Moog's P Lac E: Lesley Grant and Friends (country), 8:30 p.m., Free. Park Er Pi E co.: michael Hahn (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Free. r iMrocks Mountain t av Ern : DJ Two Rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

tHE ra Py: Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYc E (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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1/2 Loung E: Dave Grippo (jazz), 9 p.m., Free. Bonjour-Hi (house), 10:30 p.m., Free. backstag E Pub : Karaoke with s teve, 9 p.m., Free.

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banana Win Ds caFé & Pub : Hootchie Koo (rock), 7:30 p.m., Free.

Mono PoLE DoWnstairs : Gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

cLub M Etrono ME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5. Platinum: s choolboy, Torro Torro (EDm), 9 p.m., $10.

Mono PoLE: Dynomatics (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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In case you missed the spotlight in the calendar section this week, ANAÏS MITCHELL is set for quite the homecoming this week, after touring extensively behind her critically lauded new album, Young Man in America, for the last several months. She’s doing a four-stop Vermont Barnstorming Tour at various unconventional venues around the state. Each stop includes a farm-to-table dinner and will benefit the Vermont Community Foundation’s efforts to get local food into Vermont schools. Mitchell will be joined by longtime collaborator MICHAEL CHORNEY. Colorado songwriter REED FOEHL will open the first two dates — Thursday, September 27, at the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol; and Friday, September 28, at Rockingham Hill Farm in Bellows Falls — and Ireland’s WALLIS BIRD will handle opening duties for the last two shows: Saturday, September 29, at Pete’s Greens in Craftsbury; and Sunday, September 30, at the Intervale Community Barn in Burlington.

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patrons when they do. Unfortunately, the bar doesn’t have any web presence, 12v-ThreeBros1012.indd presumably since WiFi is spotty in Hell. But if you find yourself in that neck of the woods, I recommend popping in.

I still maintain that Charlie O’s in Montpelier is greatest bar in the world. But in my travels to Derby Line last weekend to catch BANJO DAN AND THE MID-NITE PLOWBOYS, I happened upon a joint that earned a special place in my dive-loving heart, the Hellbilly Hideaway. Tucked into a corner spot on the first floor of the Border Motel along Route 5, the joint boasts devil-red walls festooned with portraits of iconic hillbillies, such as MERLE HAGGARD and JOHNNY CASH. That’s my kind of seedy. There’s a small stage, and I’m told they host live music on occasion, though not the night I stopped by — and I wonder how that goes over with the motel

Last but not least, when the weather turns cool, jazz is often a go-to on my hi-fi. Just feels right, y’dig? Anyway, this Thursday, September 29, the Jazz Studies faculty at UVM will perform MILES DAVIS’ seminal 1957 album, Birth of the Cool, in its entirety at the UVM Recital Hall. Oh, and it’s free. If, like me, your consumption of jazz is inversely related to the temperature outside, I can think of worse ways to warm up than catching the likes of RAY VEGA, TOM CLEARY and RICK DAVIES getting their PRINCE OF DARKNESS on.

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hIgheR gRound BallRoom: Brother Ali, Blank Tape Beloved, Homeboy sandman with DJ sosa, the reminders (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $15/18. AA. hIgheR gRound ShoWcaSe lounge: Donna the Buffalo (Americana), 8 p.m., $17. AA. JP'S PuB: Karaoke with megan, 10 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

cIty lImItS: The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

manhattan PIzza & PuB: KTr presents: seamus the Great, near north, Kloptoscope (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

on the RISe BakeRy: red Hot Juba (cosmic Americana), 8:30 p.m., Donations.

maRRIott haRBoR lounge: The Beerworth sisters (folk), 8:30 p.m., Free.

tWo BRotheRS taVeRn: soulstice (reggae), 10 p.m., $3.

nectaR'S: mildred moody's Full moon masquerade: Funkwagon, climbing up Walls, the Human canvas (funk), 9 p.m., $5/7.

51 maIn: sarah Blacker (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free.

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Red SquaRe: Bob Wagner (rock), 5 p.m., Free. Dapp (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11 p.m., $5. Red SquaRe Blue Room: DJ raul (salsa), 6 p.m., Free. DJ stavros (EDm), 10 p.m., $5. Rí Rá IRISh PuB: The complaints (rock), 10 p.m., Free. SIgnal kItchen: Dr. Green, Kings of spade (rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 18+. t. BoneS ReStauRant and BaR: Open mic, 7 p.m., Free. Venue: 18 & up Destination saturdays, 8 p.m., Free.

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taBu caFé & nIghtcluB: All night Dance party with DJ Toxic (Top 40), 5 p.m., Free.

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1/2 lounge: Deeper underground with craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free. cluB metRonome: Green mountain Derby Dames sugarbush showdown Afterparty with DJ rekkon (EDm), 9 p.m., $8. hIgheR gRound BallRoom: Trevor Hall, Jon and roy (reggae-rock), 7:30 p.m., $17/20. AA.

BagItoS: Tom Gregory (acoustic), 6 p.m., Donations.

monkey houSe: Low cut Lonnie (rock), 9 p.m., $10. 18+.

the Black dooR: Jamie Kent & the Options (roots), 9:30 p.m., $5.

monty'S old BRIck taVeRn: George Voland JAZZ: sabrina Brown-Haas, steve Blair, Dan skea, 4:30 p.m., Free.

tuPelo muSIc hall: Tip Top couture (fashion show), 9 p.m., $15.

champlain valley

nectaR'S: mi Yard reggae night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., Free.

51 maIn: Alba's Edge (funk, scottish), 9 p.m., Free.

on taP BaR & gRIll: pine street Jazz, 10:30 a.m., Free.

cIty lImItS: Dance party with DJ Earl (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

RadIo Bean: neil pearlman & Velociped, 11 a.m., Free. pete sutherland and Tim stickle's Old Time session, 2 p.m., Free. Trio Gusto (gypsy jazz), 5 p.m., Free. miss shevaughn & Yuma Wray (Americana), 7:30 p.m., Free. plain Healers (Americana), 9 p.m., Free. sanders & company (rock), 10:30 p.m., Free.

tWo BRotheRS taVeRn: rehab roadhouse (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

northern

kRISty'S koRneR: sturcrazie (rock), 8 p.m., Free. moog'S Place: Eames Brothers Band (mountain blues), 9 p.m., Free. PaRkeR PIe co.: Bloodroots Barter (Americana), 8 p.m., $5.

Red SquaRe: steph pappas Experience (rock), 7 p.m., Free. D Jay Baron (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

RImRockS mountaIn taVeRn: DJ Two rivers (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

central

matteRhoRn: consider the source (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

on taP BaR & gRIll: party Wolf (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

RoadSIde taVeRn: DJ Diego (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

BagItoS: sunday Brunch with Eric Friedman, 11 a.m., Donations.

moog'S Place: sweet and Lowdown (gypsy jazz), 9 p.m., Free.

RadIo Bean: sad places with Erich pachner (country), 4 p.m., Free. Tripping Trio, 7 p.m., Free. mike Quinones (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Jon Aanestad (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., Free. sloe Loris (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. Villanelles

RuSty naIl: Waylon speed (speedwestern), 9 p.m., $5.

PuRPle moon PuB: sunday night surprise, 7 p.m., Free.

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SkInny Pancake: Katie Trautz (fiddle), 6 p.m., $5-10 donation.

RImRockS mountaIn taVeRn: Friday night Frequencies with DJ rekkon (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. RuSty naIl: Twiddle (jam), 9 p.m., $10.

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are doing something crazy. Trimmed down and dubbed the melVInS lIte, the influential sludge-punk band is touring the entirety of the U.S. (all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C.) in 51 days. Gimmicky? Sure. Still thoroughly ass kicking? Hell, yeah. The lean, mean version of the Melvins drop by the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Friday, September 28. tWeak BIRd open.

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FRanny o'S: Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

(indie), 11:30 p.m., Free. stames & shah (rock), 1 a.m., Free.

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monoPole: mr. Breakdown (rock), 5 p.m., Free.

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cluB metRonome: retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5.

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Fredericks, laura ceraso, Joyce cusimano, 5 p.m., Free. The stereofidelics (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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theRaPy: pulse with DJ nyce (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5.

Venue: nightrain (rock), 9 p.m., nA.

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monoPole: Bloodroots Barter (Americana), 10 p.m., Free.

1/2 lounge: Justin Levinson (singer-songwriter), 3 p.m., Free. 2K Deep (EDm), 10 p.m., Free.

BagItoS: Bob Harris & the Well Trained monkeys (acoustic), 6 p.m., Donations.

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Red SquaRe Blue Room: DJ mixx (EDm), 9 p.m., $5. RuBen JameS: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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Red SquaRe: Jimmy ruin (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., Free. Bad uncle (rock), 8 p.m., $5. DJ craig mitchell (house), 11 p.m., $5.

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REVIEW this Jimmy “T” Thurston, Welcome to My Country (MIDNITE RECORDS, CD)

It’s almost hard to believe that men like Jimmy “T” Thurston still exist. On the cover of his latest album — which album number is hard to discern — Welcome to My Country, the grinning Vermont native is seen standing in front of a run-down, backwoods shack clad in denim overalls, his long beard falling over a red flannel shirt, scraggly white wisps stopping just above the slight bulge of a well-earned beer belly. In the foreground sits what looks like a moonshine still, just to the left of the rifle Thurston holds in his right hand. Were it anyone else, Thurston’s hillbilly/1850s gold prospector getup might seem comically contrived — and the image did initially elicit a chuckle from this scribe. But Jimmy T has been

tearing up Vermont hillsides since the 1960s. This outlaw rocker is the genuine article, for better or worse. Backed by a consortium of musical pals, including his son, country singer Jamie Lee Thurston, and members of his longtime backing band, the Sleepy Hollow Boys, Jimmy T brawls and bawls his way through 13 original tracks of barroom rock and roadhouse country. From the raucous opener, “Who Put the Mojo in the Hoodew Stew,” to quieter, mostly acoustic numbers such as the title track, and straight-up country as on “I’m Gonna Cry Me a Heartache Tonite,” Thurston’s haggard croon suggests a life spent — or misspent — rambling. As a lyricist, Thurston is usually straightforward, occasionally sly and always entertaining. There’s a wildness about him that is undeniably compelling. And maybe a bit heartbreaking. It’s easy to romanticize the hell this man has raised over the years. We do it with the legends of outlaw country all the time. But as badass as

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that collection, which Lindner crafted from bits of Vermont folklore, the tunes here are largely culled from Banjo Dan’s personal lore, specifically from old notebooks crammed with songs he’s penned over the years. As he writes in the album’s liner notes, Lindner wanted to set some of the better songs to tape before he retires for good — he hints this may be his final record. Local bluegrass aficionados will be glad he did. Molly may not be as roundly excellent as Plowboys classics such as Fire in the Sugarhouse. But it is nonetheless a fine example of what Vermont bluegrass has come to represent, as well as the unique charm that Banjo Dan and Co. have offered these past four decades. Performances range from solid to sublime; the album’s songs are colored by understated humor and sensitivity matched only by Lindner’s subtly tasteful musicianship on banjo, guitar or tiple. If Molly really is Banjo Dan’s final record — and let’s hope it isn’t — it would be hard to imagine a more fitting last act. Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys play the Barre Opera House this Saturday, September 29. Kick Molly Through the Wall by Banjo Dan is available at banjodan.com.

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Through the Wall, is a solo project, albeit in name only. The record, released earlier this summer, features most of Lindner’s Plowboys, including his brother, mandolinist Willy Lindner, fiddler Phil Bloch and bassist Jon Henry Drake — the last solely on tenor vocals. There are contributions from some other fine local players, as well, including bassist Clyde Stats, guitarist Bob Amos and Dobro ace Jim Pitman. The album also features guest vocal turns from Dan Lindner’s wife, Jaye Lindner, and daughter, Deanna Booth, and it is dedicated to another Lindner daughter, Molly. (The title is a reference to a horse, not Lindner’s daughter, by the way.) Molly is a loose epilogue of sorts to Lindner’s three-volume local classic, Banjo Dan’s Songs of Vermont. Unlike

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Maybe you’ve heard — hopefully by reading the cover story in this very issue — that after 40 years, Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys are calling it a career this week. The Plowboys retire as the longest-running bluegrass band in the state and quite possibly the longestrunning Vermont band, period. They are credited with introducing bluegrass to the Green Mountains and, ahem, plowing the way for the innumerable pickin’ and grinnin’ outfits of all manner of grassy varietals that have followed locally. The band’s contribution to Vermont music, bluegrass and otherwise, cannot be overstated. Neither can the void that will be left when the lights go down on the Barre Opera House stage, and the band, this Saturday. Fortunately for fans of local bluegrass, though these Plowboys have raked their last, several members of the band plan to continue writing, recording and performing. That includes founding member and band namesake: Banjo Dan himself, aka Dan Lindner. Lindner’s latest album, Kick Molly

Messrs. Haggard, Jennings and Cash undoubtedly were in their day, these were deeply flawed men. And while we celebrate and mythologize their hardness, what humanizes them is the regret for misdeeds implicit in their music. Simmering beneath Thurston’s gravelly snarl and entertaining bluster, there’s no shortage of contrition, as if an older, wiser Thurston has come to 12v-sovernet071112.indd 1 7/6/12 question the folly of his youth. It all makes for a fascinating, and surprisingly potent, listen from a truly singular Vermont songwriter. Welcome to My Country by OUR COMMUNITY Jimmy “T” Thurston is available at IS PART OF THE jimmytmusic.com.

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northern

Bee's Knees: cody michaels (piano), 12 p.m., Donations. nicole carey, Handmade Blues (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations. RiveR House RestauRant: stump! Trivia night, 6 p.m., Free.

Mon.01

1/2 Lounge: Family night Open Jam, 10:30 p.m., Free.

Red squaRe: industry night with Robbie J (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

Take a Look It’s unsurprising that “buckwild American mountain macabre” band, the

Bagitos: Acoustic Blues Jam with the usual suspects, 6 p.m., Free.

champlain valley BLoodRoots

RuBen JaMes: Why not monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

BaRteR, would make fast friends with local suspender fusionistas, the Vermont Joy Parade, as the group did while on

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back-porch Kentucky roots music. The result, as the band aptly puts it, is “bluegrass the way it’s played when nobody

HigHeR gRound BaLLRooM: margaret cho, selene Luna (standup), 7 p.m., $23/25. AA. MonKey House: Anecdote (storytelling), 7:30 p.m., Free. Monty's oLd BRicK taveRn: Open mic, 6 p.m., Free.

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1/2 Lounge: Booty Trap stripper Rap with JJ Dante & Jordan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

tour in Vermont last fall. Like VJP, Bloodroots summon the mischievous soul of bygone musical styles — in this case, is looking.” This week, the Bloodroots Barter embark upon the first leg of a tour that will see them make numerous stops in the area over the next two weeks, including Friday, September 28, at Monopole in Plattsburgh; Saturday, September 29, at Parker Pie Co. in West Glover,; and Sunday, September 30, at Middlebury College. nectaR's: JGB Tuesdays with cats under the stars (Jerry Garcia Band tribute), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+. on tap BaR & gRiLL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., Free. Radio Bean: Gua Gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. Gillian Welch Tribute with sarah stickle (folk), 8 p.m., Free. HonkyTonk sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

Red squaRe: craig mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free.

Bagitos: Karl miller and Friends (jazz), 6 p.m., Donations.

Red squaRe BLue RooM: DJ Frank Grymes (EDm), 11 p.m., Free.

cHaRLie o's: Karaoke, 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.

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t. Bones RestauRant and BaR: chad Hollister (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

Radio Bean: peter J Hochstedler (indie folk), 6 p.m., Free. Faeroplane, 6:30 p.m., Free. Open mic, 8 p.m., Free.

burlington area

Matt & Kim recorded the smash hit “Daylight” in Johnson’s parents’ basement in Jacksonville, VT.

Season two fueled by:

ManHattan pizza & puB: Open mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

Red squaRe: DJ cre8 (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

nectaR's: metal mondays: Vattnet Viskar, savage Hen, Boil the Whore, Vaporizer (metal), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

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Jp's puB: Karaoke with morgan, 10 p.m., Free.

Radio Bean: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. mushpost social club (downtempo), 11 p.m., Free.

MonKey House: Am presents: Thin Hymns, tooth ache., DJ Disco phantom (indie), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

Moog's pLace: seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 8 p.m., Free.

HigHeR gRound sHowcase Lounge: Great Lake swimmers, snowblink (indie), 8 p.m., $12/14. AA.

nectaR's: Seven Days singles party, 6:30 p.m., Free. smooth money Gesture (psychedelic rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

burlington area

on tap BaR & gRiLL: Open mic with Wylie, 7 p.m., Free.

HigHeR gRound BaLLRooM: matt & Kim, Oberhofer (indie), 7:30 p.m., $20/24. AA.

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champlain valley

two BRotHeRs taveRn: Trivia night, 7 p.m., Free. monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

northern

Moog's pLace: Open mic/Jam night, 8:30 p.m., Free.

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city LiMits: Karaoke with Let it Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. two BRotHeRs taveRn: mid-Week music melodies: Zack dupont Duo (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $2/3. 18+.

northern

Moog's pLace: Danny Ricky cole (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., Free.

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MonopoLe: Open mic, 8 p.m., Free. m

burlington area

1/2 Lounge: Rewind with DJ craig mitchell (retro), 10 p.m., Free. scott mangan (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free. cLuB MetRonoMe: Ben & Jerry's presents Global Gathering (dance party), 7 p.m., Free. FRanny o's: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

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big PicturE thEAtEr & cAfé, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994. thE bLAck Door, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 225-6479. brEAkiNg grouNDS, 245 Main St., Bethel, 392-4222. thE cENtEr bAkErY & cAfE, 2007 Guptil Rd., Waterbury Center, 244-7500. cAStLErock Pub, 1840 Sugarbush Rd., Warren, 5836594. chArLiE o’S, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. ciDEr houSE bbq AND Pub, 1675 Rte.2, Waterbury, 244-8400. cLEAN SLAtE cAfé, 107 State St., Montpelier, 225-6166. cork WiNE bAr, 1 Stowe St., Waterbury, 882-8227. ESPrESSo buENo, 136 Main St., Barre, 479-0896. grEEN mouNtAiN tAVErN, 10 Keith Ave., Barre, 522-2935. guSto’S, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. hoStEL tEVErE, 203 Powderhound Rd., Warren, 496-9222. kiSmEt, 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646. kNottY ShAmrock, 21 East St., Northfield, 485-4857. LocAL foLk SmokEhouSE, 9 Rt. 7, Waitsfield, 496-5623. mAiN StrEEt griLL & bAr, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. muLLigAN’S iriSh Pub, 9 Maple Ave., Barre, 479-5545. NuttY StEPh’S, 961C Rt. 2, Middlesex, 229-2090. PickLE bArrEL NightcLub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. thE PizzA StoNE, 291 Pleasant St., Chester, 875-2121. PoSitiVE PiE 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. PurPLE mooN Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. thE rESErVoir rEStAurANt & tAP room, 1 S. Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. SLiDE brook LoDgE & tAVErN, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202. South StAtioN rEStAurANt, 170 S. Main St., Rutland, 775-1736. tuPELo muSic hALL, 188 S. Main St., White River Jct., 698-8341.

bEE’S kNEES, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. bLAck cAP coffEE, 144 Main St., Stowe, 253-2123. thE brEWSki, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. broWN’S mArkEt biStro, 1618 Scott Highway, Groton, 584-4124. choW! bELLA, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. cLAirE’S rEStAurANt & bAr, 41 Main St., Hardwick, 472-7053. coSmic bAkErY & cAfé, 30 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0800. couNtrY PANtrY DiNEr, 951 Main St., Fairfax, 849-0599 croP biStro & brEWErY, 1859 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4304. grEY fox iNN, 990 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8921. thE hub PizzEriA & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. thE LittLE cAbArEt, 34 Main St., Derby, 293-9000. mAttErhorN, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. thE mEEtiNghouSE, 4323 Rt. 1085, Smugglers’ Notch, 644-8851. moog’S, Portland St., Morrisville, 851-8225. muSic box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. oVErtimE SALooN, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. PArkEr PiE co., 161 County Rd., West Glover, 525-3366. PhAt kAtS tAVErN, 101 Depot St., Lyndonville, 626-3064. PiEcASSo, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. rimrockS mouNtAiN tAVErN, 394 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-9593. roADSiDE tAVErN, 216 Rt. 7, Milton, 660-8274. ruStY NAiL bAr & griLLE, 1190 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. ShootErS SALooN, 30 Kingman St., St. Albwans, 527-3777. SNoW ShoE LoDgE & Pub, 13 Main St., Montgomery Center, 326-4456. SWEEt cruNch bAkEShoP, 246 Main St., Hyde Park, 888-4887. tAmArAck griLL At burkE mouNtAiN, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., E. Burke, 626-7394. WAtErShED tAVErN, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100. YE oLDE ENgLAND iNNE, 443 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-5320.

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“Camera Work: Stieglitz, Steichen, Strand and Company,” Middlebury College Museum of Art

t isn’t often that a show of fewer than 25 works manages to demonstrate a transf ormative shif t within an entire art f orm. The Middlebury College Museum of Art does achieve that, beautifully, in “ Camera Work: Stieglitz, Steichen, Strand and Company.” This compact exhibit includes a couple of original copies of the avant-garde journal Camera Work, in addition to a sampling of outstanding photos that appeared in its pages over its brief lifespan (1903-1917). Kirsten Hoving, a Middlebury prof essor of the history of art and architecture, assembled the show with help f rom students in her 2011 course on Alf red Stieglitz and Camera Work . A judicious selection of images allows viewers to trace photography’s stylistic transition f rom dewy romanticism to muscular modernism. At the time of Camera Work’s birth, serious photographers were striving to persuade the arbiters of taste to conf er artistic status on a medium that had been invented only 50 years earlier. Advocates of photography as a ﬁ ne art sought to make their case by imitating the kind of painting fashionable in the United States at the end of the 19th century. Arcadian landscapes and soft-focus portraits were given photographic f orm by a band of shooters known as pictorialists. Edward Steichen created the urban equivalent of a ghostly mountain vista in “The Flatiron” (1904). In this nocturne, the f amously prow-shaped Manhattan skyscraper is caressed by fog, with bare branches f eathered across its f açade. A Steichen self-portrait is no less dreamy. It’s heavy-handed, however, in its attempt to gain admission to the temple of ﬁ ne art. In the photo, Steichen holds a painter’s palette and brush as he gazes at his audience intently, with the f araway eyes of a visionary. Art by association is also clearly the intent of Steichen’s photographic portraits of French sculptural giant Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) and the accomplished American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916). In the ear-

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“New York, Bridge Shadow” by Paul Strand

CAMERA WORK WAS ALWAYS AN ELITIST ENTERPRISE, EVEN AS IT SOUGHT

TO ADVANCE A RADICAL ARTISTIC AGENDA.

“Two Towers - New York” by Alfred Stieglitz

lier (1902) of two images of Rodin included in the show, Steichen’s style has already begun to emerge f rom the mists of pictorialism to present his subject, a pioneer of modernism, in a strikingly severe pose. Rodin is made to look like a sculpture, with his darkened proﬁ le starkly contrasted to the white marble hulk of his “Monument to Victor Hugo.” The high-minded ambitions that Stieglitz brought to photography are expressed in Camera Work through an insistence on exacting technical standards. The works he published were all products of the photogravure process, which involves a complicated series of steps leading to the etching of a photographic image onto a copper plate. The

resulting print can be identical in quality and artistry to the work of fi ne-art etchers such as Rembrandt and the Italian f antasist Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778). Paul Strand, a prophet of photographic modernism, may have had Piranesi’s haunting “Imaginary Prisons” series of etchings in mind when he framed one of his most memorable shots. In this photo published in Camera Work in 1916, commuters wearing dark overcoats and casting long, wintry shadows troop past the enormous, darkened windows of a Wall Street building that resembles a penitentiary. The centerpiece of the Middlebury exhibit is Stieglitz’s “The Steerage,” from 1907. A text panel accompanying this piece quotes his explanation of what caught his eye in this angular arrangement of the gangway, smokestack, funnel and rigging of a crowded, double-decked steamer. The artist’s elucidation supports the curator’s description of “The Steerage” as “arguably the most important photograph to appear in Camera Work ” because it qualifi es as a “turning point from pictorialism to modernism.” Camera Work was always an elitist enterprise, even as it sought to advance a radical artistic agenda. At the outset, about 650 readers paid the annual $4 subscription price f or the quarterly journal; at the end, Camera Work had fewer than 40 subscribers. It published a total of 473 photographs. Stieglitz stands as one of the most important fi gures in 20th-century American art, both as an impresario and as a photographer. Not only did Camera Work champion the early, breakthrough work of European painters such as Matisse and Picasso, but Stieglitz simultaneously presided over a gallery at 291 Fif th Avenue that ushered patrons of American art and photography into the 20th century. K EV I N J . K EL L EY “Camera Work: Stieglitz, Steichen, Strand and Company,” Middlebury College Museum of Art. ˜ rough October 28. museum. middlebury.edu

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'20 MediuMs': local artwork in 20 different mediums curated by s.p.A.C.e. gallery in honor of the 20th Annual south end Art hop. Through september 29 at soda plant in burlington. info, spacegalleryvt.com. AAron stein: "Food for Thought," work by the burlington artist. Curated by seAbA. october 1 through november 30 at pine street Deli in burlington. info, 862-9614. AlexAnder CostAntino: Mixed-media paintings. Curated by seAbA. october 1 through november 30 at speeder & earl's (pine street) in burlington. info, 658-6016. Alison BeChdel: "Dykes, Dads and Moms to watch out For," artwork spanning the Vermont cartoonist's career, including drawings from "Dykes to watch out For," Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic and Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama. Through october 27 at Amy e. Tarrant gallery, Flynn Center, in burlington. info, 652-4510. Art hop exhiBition: paintings by burlington artists. Through september 30 at Dostie bros. Frame shop in burlington. info, 660-9005. 'Artists FroM howArdCenter': work by self-taught artists presented by gRACe. Through september 28 at howardCenter Developmental services in burlington. info, 472-6857. AutuMn group show: photography, paintings, handmade paper, artist books, jewelry and sculpture by 35 Vermont artists. Curated by seAbA. october 1 through november 30 at VCAM studio in burlington. info, 651-9692. 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. ConrAd BAkker: "untitled project: seasonal economies," hand-carved and -painted facsimiles of objects related to maple sugaring, fall foliage tour packages and vintage Vermont collectibles. Through november 24 at bCA Center in burlington. info, 865-7166.

diAnne shullenBerger: "outside influences," colored-pencil drawings and fabric collages inspired by the natural world. Through october 23 at Furchgott sourdiffe gallery in shelburne. info, 985-3848.

dok wright: "The love of light," photographs. proceeds benefit Vermont CARes. Through october 31 at Artspace 106 at The Men's Room in burlington. info, 864-2088. FAll group show: works by nancy Dwyer, [michael smith], Ray brown, Clark Derbes, elizabeth nelson and Ron hernandez. Curated by seAbA. october 1 through november 30 at The innovation Center of Vermont in burlington. info, 859-9222.

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'MigrAtion': Artwork and writing from switzerland, greece, the netherlands, italy and the united states addressing topics of immigration, emigration, migrant workers, refugees and visa holders. Through november 25 at helen Day Art Center in stowe. pablo bose, susannah McCandless, Teresa Mares and Alisha laramee lead a panel discussion called "A sense of home: Migrants and Migration in Vermont," Thursday, september 27, 6 p.m. info, 253-8358. 'Big Buzz ChAinsAw CArving FestivAl': Chainsaw artists from around the country convene to carve new work. The festival culminates with an auction. Tuesday through Monday, october 2-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., illana Joffrey Fine Art & high Craft, Chester. info, 965-3211.

'seCond AnnuAl FACeBook First 50': one piece by the first 50 Vermont artists who answered a live call to artists on Facebook. Through september 30 at union station in burlington. Reception: Thursday, september 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. info, 660-9005. ted zilius: "painting or Collage," collage paintings on wood panel created by the Vermont artist and homebuilder in the late 1990s. Through september 28 at local 64 in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, september 28, 6-8 p.m. info, 595-0605. 'roCk solid': An annual exhibit showcasing stone sculptures and other works by area artists; vAnessA CoMpton: "Kingdoms in the sky," collage; John dAvid o'shAughnessy: "Freedom from Dilution," paintings. Through november 3 at studio place Arts in barre. Reception: Friday, september 28, 5:307:30 p.m. info, 479-7069. thornton diAl sr.: "Thoughts on paper," early drawings by the self-taught artist; ‘outCAsts And reBels: prints By williAM BlAke And leonArd BAskin’: works dealing with a range of charged political, social and religious themes; “FroM Mourning to night: John singer sArgent And BlACk in FAshion”: An exhibit exploring sargent's role in popularizing the color black in America as a choice for high fashion rather than mourning. Through December 14 at Fleming Museum, uVM, in burlington. Reception: wednesday, october 3, 5:307:30 p.m. info, 656-0750. 'oCeAniC Art And the perForMAnCe oF liFe': intricately crafted objects,

'Full CirCle: verMont Artists give round A new shApe': Chris Miller, Ken leslie, Janet Van Fleet and a dozen other area artists contribute works that explore the circle, both as a geometric shape and a symbol of life cycles. september 28 through october 7 at The Kent Tavern Museum in Calais. Reception: 12v-toscano092612.indd 1 Musician Donald Knaack, aka "The Junkman," performs, saturday, september 29, 3-5 p.m. info, 828-5657.

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Meg MCdevitt: "both the Door," sculpture and drawings by the Johnson artist. Through october 6 at Colburn gallery in burlington. Reception: Tuesday, october 2, 5:30-7 p.m. info, 656-2014. el eMigrAnte de hidAlgo, MéxiCo: "imagines de mi Alma/ images From My soul," paintings, drawings and sculptures by one of the anonymous artists featured in last spring's migrant farmworker project, "invisible odysseys." september 28 through December 22 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Reception: Friday, september 28, 5-7 p.m. info, 388-4964. peter wolF: "Country life & Rock n Roll," a 33-year retrospective of the Jericho photographer's work, from black-and-white nature shots to a portrait of Carlos santana. september 28 through December 20 at Mt. Mansfield Community Television in Richmond. Reception: Friday, september 28, 6-8 p.m. info, 434-2550. iris gAge: "Majestic biology," photographs of flora, fauna and landscapes. september 28 through December 1 at Tulsi Tea Room in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, september 28, 4-8 p.m. info, 223-0043. 'iMpressions oF lAke ChAMplAin And Beyond': new works by Carolyn walton, susan bull Riley, Athenia schinto, gail bessette, betty ball and Charles Townsend, plus jewelry by Tineke Russell. A portion of all sales will be donated to the humane society of Chittenden County. september 29 through november 28 at luxtonJones gallery in shelburne. Reception: saturday, september 29, 2-7 p.m. info, 985-8223.

Snow Mobiles: Sleighs to Sleds On view through October 28 Extraordinary vintage snowmobiles from the experimental early days to the heyday of the 1960s and 70s. S U P P O R T:

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erikA lAwlor sChMidt: "Rock paper scissors," artwork by the performing artist. Through october 2 at Feick Fine Arts Center, green Mountain College, in poultney. schmidt performs a piece with green Mountain College students, the culmination of her residency, saturday, september 29, 5:30 p.m., Ackley hall, green Mountain College, poultney info, 287-8398.

'people And plACes oF goddArd: 150 yeArs oF shAred history': photographs tracing the history of goddard College, from its 1863 birth as the goddard seminary in barre to its current location in plainfield. september 28 through october 26 at 54 Main street in Montpelier. Reception: live music and a cash bar, Friday, september 28, 4-8 p.m. info, 322-1685.

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'disCovery in our everydAy world': photographs by adults who took local photographer Dawn o’Connell's VsA Vermont "Can Do Arts Class." october 2 through 31 at penny Cluse Café in burlington. info, 655-4606.

Figure drAwing And CoMpositionAl study session: instructor Mark Merrill provides live models and still-life compositions suitable for any medium. Artists bring their own supplies and equipment. Thursday, september 27, 7-9:30 p.m., Main street Museum, white River Junction. info, 356-2776.

stowe verMont plein Air oCtoBerFest 2012: Artists spend two days capturing the fall foliage, then present the results in a group exhibit. september 27 through october 28 at galleria Fine Arte in stowe. Reception: Friday, september 28, 5-7 p.m. info, 253-7696.

hArry orlyk: "like Friends, long Known," paintings of American farmland by the plein-air artist. september 29 through november 4 at plattsburgh state Art Museum, n.Y. Reception: saturday, september 29, 1-3 p.m. info, 518-564-2474.

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dierdrA MiChelle: "peep show," tongue-in-cheek acrylic paintings celebrating the holiday marshmallows and the human form. Through october 1 at black horse Fine Art supply in burlington. info, 860-4972.

'Crossing Cultures': A survey of Australia's contemporary indigenous art movement from the 1970s to the present drawn from one of the world's largest collections of aboriginal art. Through March 10 at hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in hanover, n.h. Robert Tonkinson, professor emeritus of anthropology at the university of western Australia, perth, gives a talk called "Dreaming the land, living the Dream in Australia's western Desert," followed by a reception, Thursday, september 27, 4:15 p.m. info, 603-646-2095.

lAurA shAw: "whimsical watercolors," new works by the Vermont artist. Through september 30 at Capitol grounds in Montpelier. Reception: Friday, september 28, 4-8 p.m. info, curator@ capitolgrounds.com.

including masks, textiles and weaponry, from indigenous cultures of the pacific islands. Through May 24 at Fleming Museum, uVM, in burlington. Reception: wednesday, october 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. info, 656-0750.

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dAvid stroMeyer: "equilibrium," a retrospective of the Vermont artist's monumental-scale, steel-and-concrete sculptural works; 'eMergenCe': Digital and traditional artwork by members of the first graduating class of Champlain College’s emergent media MFA program. Through september 28 at bCA Center in burlington. info, 865-7166.

'Art in the Alley': Artists and vendors line the streets to sell their wares, exhibit their work and give demonstrations. This month's theme is "Taste of Fall." wednesday, september 26, 5-7:30 p.m., various locations, waterbury. info, 244-1912.

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Gallery Grand Openin G: Artwork and artisan food and crafts by Kimberly bombard, Karen barry, Annalisa parent, Ann McFarren, Chantal l awrence, Tinka Teresa Martell, ben Thurber and others. Through December 31 at Vermont Artisans Craft gallery in burlington. info, 863-4600. Gerrit Göllner : "Voiceovers," paintings and a transmedia exquisite-corpse narrative by the design firm's artist in residence. Through o ctober 5 at JDK gallery in burlington. info, 864-5884. Gr Oup exhibit : Diverse artwork by the tenants of the new studio collective. Through s eptember 29 at s tudio 266 in burlington. info, 266studios@ gmail.com. 'id: t he Object Of Self' : s elf-portraits by photographers from around the world. s eptember 27 through o ctober 22 at Darkroom gallery in essex Junction. info, 777-3686. j im mOOre : "eccentric Variety performers," photographs of n ew York City's fringe performers by the photographer who documented philippe petit’s 1974 wire walk between the w orld Trade Center towers. Through s eptember 30 at Metropolitan gallery, burlington City h all. info, 865-7166. j uStin athert On: prints and paintings of monsters, fiends and other ghoulish creatures that spring from the artist's twisted imagination. o ctober 1 through 31 at Red s quare in burlington. info, 318-2438. Katharine mOnt Stream : "l 'art de paris," paintings from the burlington artist's recent trip to the City of l ight. o ctober 1 through 31 at se AbA Center in burlington. info, 859-9222. Kathleen caraher & eri Ka White : Art Affair by s hearer presents acrylic paintings by the s helburne Community s chool art teachers. Through s eptember 30 at s hearer Chevrolet in s outh burlington. info, 658-1111.

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Katie Grauer : "Chairs," large-scale paintings of bright, patterned chairs. Through s eptember 30 at The Firefly in burlington. info, 559-1759. 'l aKe Studie S: under Water expl Orati OnS in cOntemp Orary art' : paintings, photographs, fiber art, sculpture and a site-specific installation inspired by Daniel l usk's book of poetry Lake Studies: Meditations on Lake Champlain. Through o ctober 26 at Flynndog in burlington. info, 363-4746. 'l and Scape alternative S': w ork by Vermont members of the American s ociety of Media photographers including Carolyn bates, Raj Chawla, Caleb Kenna, brett s imison, berne broudy, Andy Dubak, Don Ross and n atalie s tultz. Through s eptember 30 at Draker l abs in burlington. 'l atitude/ lO nGitude: Weavin G t hemeS, aSSemblin G St Orie S': Reflections on identity and geographical coordinates by bren Alvarez, Merche bautista and Tina escaja. o ctober 1 through 31 at l iving/l earning Center, u VM, in burlington. info, 656-4200. lO rraine r eyn Old S & beth Gilm Ore : "American gothic," mixed-media assemblages made with alternative printmaking and painting processes that speak to the viewer through nostalgia and memory. Through s eptember 30 at Vintage inspired in burlington. info, 488-5766. 'Ori Ginal j uried Sh OW 20th anniver Sary r etr OSpective' : w ork by artists who were part of the first Art h op's juried show 20 years ago: Ryan bent, Dan Cardon, Rick l evinson, David l indsay and Todd l ockwood. Through s eptember 28 at Rl photo in burlington. info, 540-3081.

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philip h aGOpian : paintings by the n ew england artist. Through o ctober 3 at s alaam and the Men's s tore in burlington. info, 658-8822. 'r epre Sent' : An annual exhibit featuring examples of work by artists near and dear to the gallery; '5 and dime': Artwork priced between $5 and $100, in the backspace gallery. Through

‘Impressions of Lake Champlain and Beyond’

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accountant. But while taking some time off from number crunching to raise her two children, she rediscovered her childhood obsession: observing and drawing the natural world. These days, Bessette uses oils, encaustics and pastels to re-create the moods and memories she associates with a stand of pine trees, a rolling field or a river bend. “Perhaps it’s wonder or awe, a lost love, a childhood long past, sadness, inspiration or religion,” she writes in her artist statement. Bessette’s newest works are part of a group show at Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne, September 29 through November 28. Pictured: “River’s Edge” by Gail Bessette.

s eptember 29 at s .p.A.C.e. gallery in burlington. info, spacegalleryvt.com. rO bert Wald O brunelle j r. : "w hat i h ave painted s o Far," a 30-year retrospective featuring 185 works. Through o ctober 21 at w inooski w elcome Center & gallery. info, 399-2670. rO lf Kielman : "Architecture: 1972-2012," a retrospective featuring drawings, photographs and models. Through s eptember 30 at TruexCullins Architecture & interior Design in burlington. info, 658-2775. 'Sh Ot S!': photographers Jon o lsen, Fred s tetson, Tom w ay, Victoria blewer and John Churchman interpret the same five themes to create 25 pictures. Through s eptember 30 at Frog h ollow in burlington. info, 863-6458. Sienna fO ntaine : "And i eat Meat," a gluttonous exploration of meat cuts, and the art of butchery, through graphic-diagram-style paintings. Through s eptember 30 at Red s quare in burlington. info, 318-2438. 'SnOW mObile S: Slei Gh S t O Sled S': early, experimental snowmobiles, machines from the ’60s and ’70s, and today’s high-powered racing sleds, as well as horse-drawn sleighs; 'man- made Quilt S: civil War t O the pre Sent' : Quilts made by

men; elizabeth berdann : "Deep end," miniature watercolor portraits on pre-ban and prehistoric mammoth ivory; 't ime machine S: rO bOt S, rO cKet S and Steampun K': 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 o ctober 28 at s helburne Museum. info, 985-3346. 'SOuth end art hO p 2012 j uried Sh OW': w ork selected as the best of this year's Art h op. Through s eptember 28 at se AbA Center in burlington. info, 859-9222. Summer Sh OW: w ork by Joan h offman, l ynda Mcintyre, Johanne Durocher Yordan, Anne Cummings, Kit Donnelly, Athena petra Tasiopoulos, Don Dickson, Kari Meyer and gaal s hepherd. Through s eptember 30 at Maltex building in burlington. info, 865-7166. t erry abram S: photographs of Turkey. Through s eptember 30 at n orth end s tudio A in burlington. info, 863-6713. t erry f indei Sen: s till-life and landscape paintings by the Vermont artist and architect. Through s eptember 29 at l eft bank h ome & garden in burlington. info, 862-1001.

uvm Staff art exhibit : w ork in a variety of media, in honor of staff appreciation week. Through s eptember 27 at l ivak Room, Davis Center, u VM, in burlington. info, 656-2060. vane SSa cOmpt On: Mixed-media works, shown in conjunction with the 20th Annual s outh end Art h op. Through n ovember 7 at petra Cliffs in burlington. info, 657-3872. verm Ont ph Ot O Gr Oup annual exhibit : l andscapes and images of nature by fine-art photographers. Through s eptember 29 at pickering Room, Fletcher Free l ibrary, in burlington. info, 434-5503. viOleta h in Oj OSa: "All That glitters is n ot gold," paper cutouts representing a delusional vision of female glamour by the peruvian artist. Through o ctober 14 at Chop s hop in burlington. info, 660-4343. Wylie S Ofia Garcia : "Dazzle Camouflage," paintings, textile works and dresses inspired by the female body and the camouflage paint scheme used on w orld w ar i warships. Through s eptember 28 at l iving/l earning Center, u VM, in burlington. info, 656-4200.

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'1861-1862: Toward a HigHer Moral PurPose': An exhibition exploring the experiences of Norwich University alumni who fought in the Civil War, featuring photographs, artwork, weapons and equipment, including a cannon likely used by Norwich cadets. Through April 30 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield. Info, 485-2183. adaM Blue: "AstroExplorer," an exhibit featuring two narrative series: "Constellations for the New Millennium," a night-sky installation made up of 70 drawings; and "How the White Cube Hangs Once the Gallery Has Closed," photographs. Through November 18 at Main Street Museum in White River Junction. Info, 603-469-3255. 'afTer irene floodgaTes arT ProjecT': More than 250 6-inch-square artworks made by community members in response to Tropical Storm Irene. Open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Through September 29 at 3 Elm Street in Waterbury. Info, sarahlee@revitalizingwaterbury.org. anne scHaller: Recent paintings by the Northfield artist. Through November 2 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404. 'BigBike sHow': An exhibition featuring new prints by Edward Koren and custom bikes by Zak Hinderyckx, in celebration of nearby Green Mountain Bikes' 25 years in business. Through September 30 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670. dan Barlow & scoTT Baer: "Green Mountain Graveyards," photographs of Vermont's historic, artistic and spooky cemeteries. Through September 30 at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. Info, 496-8994. 'eMergence': Large-scale works by artists from Vermont and beyond make up the inaugural exhibit in the former Fellows Gear Shaper Factory building. Through November 1 at The Great Hall in Springfield. Info, 258-3992. gerard rinaldi: "Homage to Giorgio," still lifes inspired by the Italian artist Giorgio Morandi. Through September 28 at Governor's Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

'Made in THe sHade: THe design of suMMer VacaTion': Examples of design excellence in swimsuits, sunglasses, fishing gear, surfboards and more. Through November 16 at Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design in Waitsfield. Marilyn ruseckas: "Pastels & Paints," vibrantly colored landscapes. Through October 13 at Festival Gallery in Waitsfield. Info, 496-6682.

ria Blaas: Large-scale sculptures and installations, puppets, furniture, paintings, and tableware. Through October 23 at Scavenger Gallery in White River Junction. Info, 295-0808. sidney deleVanTe: "The Whimsical World of Delevante (1894-1984)," paintings by the American artist, educator and poet. Through November 3 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 674-9616. sTuarT eldredge & Marion scHuMann: "A Love Story in Paintings and Letters," artwork and correspondence by the Springfield couple, who met at New York City's Art Students' League in the 1930s. Through October 8 at Springfield Art and Historical Society at the Miller Art Center. Info, 885-4826. 'THe uncoMMon THread': Contemporary quilts and fiber art by eight of the region's top fiber artists. Through October 21 at Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts in Chester. Info, 875-1018. 'Turning leaVes: new direcTions in Book arTs': Sculptural creations made from, or incorporating, books. Through November 10 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 431-0204. VicToria HerzBerg & sHeryl Trainor: "Following the Muse," new hand-pulled monoprints and collagraphs. Through September 30 at Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. Info, 295-5901. 'slowlife': Time-lapse photography and videos set to an original musical score exploring the growth and movement of plants. Through November 25 at Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. Info, 649-2200.

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oPen call for arTisTs: Selection and application for art events in Basel, Venice and London. Visual artists will have their own stand in Basel or Venice. Info, galeriazero. info/program.html. call To arTisTs: The Fletcher Free Library is looking for local, talented painters, photographers and sculptors for an October/ November exhibition. Info, 355-5485. cHandler Holiday Bazaar: Chandler Arts seeks submissions of arts, fine crafts, food products and more to be juried on October 8 for the holiday bazaar. Info, chandler-arts.org. PuBlic arT ProjecT: BCA Center and Redstone are accepting proposals for new public artwork to be the defining landmark for a hotel planned on St. Paul Street in Burlington. Deadline: October 19, 5 p.m. Info, burlingtoncityarts. org/uploadedFiles/ BurlingtonCityArts-org/ Community/Art_in_Public_ Places/StPaulSculptureRFP Reissue.pdf. crafTers wanTed! Annual holiday showcase and craft fair, on November 17, is seeking crafters and demonstrators. Registration deadline: November 1. Info, 782-6874 or fairfaxcraftfair@ yahoo.com. new sPace seeks fine arT: Seeking 2-D art for Burlington location for one- to threemonth rotation beginning now. Please email three JPEG submissions, artist website and a brief description of the work to anna@eastshorevineyard.com.

call To arT owners: Bryan Memorial Gallery requests the submission of privately owned fine art by deceased artists for exhibition and sales in its galleries this fall. Info, info@bryangallery.org or 644-5100. resTauranT arT: Hang your work in a fine-dining atmosphere. Chow!Bella Restaurant and Twiggs @ Chow!Bella are looking for artists to exhibit their work on a three-month rotation. Chow!Bella is located at 28 North Main Street in St. Albans. If interested, email Wendi Murphy, wcmurphy06@hotmail.com, with at least two images of your work or your web address. No charge to hang; no commissions. creaTiVe coMPeTiTion_004: Presented by the Root Gallery. $8 entry fee. People’s-choice vote; winner takes all (compounded entry money). Limit one piece, any size, media or subject. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Vote for your favorite piece until awards ceremony at 8:30 p.m. Location: RLPhoto, 27 Sears Lane, Burlington. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. riVer arTs call To arTisTs: Display your work at River Arts in Morrisville, which is an Open Studio Weekend hub site, October 6 and 7. Juried. Info, riverartsvt.org or 888-1261. SEVENDAYSVt.com

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'Full house': Christine Holzschuh, Kitty O'Hara, Mareva Millarc, Meta Strick and Chikako Suginome each fill a gallery room with a completed body of work. Through September 29 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356.

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nini Crane: Vermont barn and landscape scenes in watercolors, oils, pastels and acrylics. Through September 30 at Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg. Info, 482-2878. 'sCulPtFest2012': An outdoor exhibition of sculptural installations by artists responding to the postindustrial landscape. Through October 21 at Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. Info, 438-2097. 'sWeet liFe': Artwork exploring life's quiet moments by Cynthia Kirkwood, Kathryn Milillo and Jan Roy (through November 4); t.J. CunninghaM: New landscapes and portraits by the local painter (through September 30). At Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 458-0098. 'take Me to the Fair: an addison County tradition': Photographs of the 2011 fair by Markham 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. 'the delight oF deCoys': 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. toM MerWin & diane laFontaine: "Maui Artist in Residence," Merwin's Vermont landscapes paired with LaFontaine's mixed-media works depicting Hawaiian plants. Through November 1 at Merwin Gallery in Castleton. Info, 468-2592. 'What's hatChing in Brandon?': Artistenhanced depictions of 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 at Brandon Artists Guild. Info, 247-4956.

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Caleb Stone: Watercolors and oils by the Massachusetts artist. Through November 4 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. Charlie hunter & SuSan abbott: "Vermont: A Place Apart," new paintings of the Vermont landscape. Through October 31 at West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park in Stowe. Info, 253-8943.

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dorothy Martínez: "We the People," more than 50 figurative paintings celebrating political change in America. Through November 12 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818.

ChelSea Spear & Marjorie KraMer: Landscape, cityscape and self-portrait paintings by Kramer; landscape and floral paintings by Spear. Through October 8 at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. Info, 563-2037.

'expoSed': This annual outdoor sculpture exhibit includes site-specific installations by 17 regional and international artists around the gallery grounds, along the bike path and throughout town. Through October 13 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

'CurtainS Without borderS': Large-scale photographs documenting the history of painted theater curtains in Vermont. Through October 30 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261.

henry Kiely: Large paintings of utilitarian objects on white, gessoed backgrounds. Through October 14 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261. 'in our nature': Paintings, sculpture, monoprints and photography by Katy Schneider, Tom Cullins, Jim Sardonis, Sky Hoyt, Idoline Duke, Henry Isaacs, Bunny Harvey, Don Ross, Joe Salerno, Jane Parkes and Sharon Wandel. Through October 14 at Comfort Farm in Stowe. Info, 793-8372.

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l. MiChael labiaK: "Painter of Light," New England landscapes in watercolor or oils. Through October 7 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211. otto: "A Need for Space," oil paintings. Through September 29 at Montgomery's Café in Newport. Info, 323-4998. paul Gruhler: Paintings that explore line, form and color. Through November 5 at Brown Library, Sterling College, in Craftsbury Common. Info, 586-7711, ext. 124.

Especially at the Kent Tavern Museum in things 360 degrees in a group show from September 28 through October 7. Gowri Savoor’s circles are made of wire, thread and the winged seedpods of sugar maples. endless cycle of seasons. Step outside to walk sculptor Chris Miller’s 34-foot granite labyrinth and contemplate the venue’s own cyclical history: The brick building opened its doors to visitors in the 1830s, when it served as a stagecoach stop on the Pictured: “Adaptation” by Gowri Savoor.

SepteMber artiStS: Work by fiber artist Jan Brosky, photographer David Juaire, printmaker Lyna Lou Nordstrom and potter Susan Delear. Through September 30 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403. 'the VerMont landSCape': Work by self-taught Vermont artists Merrill Densmore, Lawrence Fogg and Dot Kibbee. Through October 9 at GRACE in Hardwick. Info, 472-6857.

Willard boepple: "Tower, Temple, Shelf, Room and Loom," work by the sculptor known for his use of common utilitarian objects. Through October 13 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469.

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SuSan Whelihan: "Pieced Together," piquetteassiette, or broken-plate, mosaic works inspired by the rural landscape. Through November 30 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Info, 508-332-0318.

toM WeSSelMann: "Beyond Pop Art," a retrospective of the American artist famous from the early 1960s for his great American nudes and still lifes. Through October 7 at Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. Info, 514-285-2000. m

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here hasn’t been a whole lot of “f ound f ootage” worth fi nding in fi lms made over the past several years, but writer-director David Ayer snaps that streak with the unexpectedly magnifi cent police dramaEnd of Watch. This is easily the most immersive and brilliantly crafted cop movie since 2001’s Training Day (which Ayer also wrote). It may well be simply the best ever made. Talk about def ying expectations. You walk into a picture like The Master, and you have reason to suspect greatness awaits. I walked into Ayer’s latest thinking I was in for little more than 109 minutes of gritty realism set in cinema’s go-to hellhole: South Central LA. Ayer is, after all, the poet laureate of the Los Angeles Police Department. More than anything else, the city’s cops are what he makes movies about: In addition to writing Training Day, he wrote and directed Harsh Times and directed Street Kings, both police thrillers. This is his artistic turf. End of Watch transcends the genre with an unprecedented combination of pulsepounding action, Mamet-smart dialogue and casually spectacular perf ormances. It’s one

of the darkest cop stories ever told — there are moments when it feels more like a horror movie. And yet, at its center is a f riendship as loving and pure as any in the history of romantic ﬁ lm. This is the story of two self -described “ghetto street cops.” Jake Gyllenhaal plays Brian Taylor. Michael Peña is Mike Zavala. They’ve worked together for years and rarely use those names, pref erring to address each other as “partner.” Zavala is married to his high-school sweetheart (Natalie Martinez). Taylor is getting serious with his latest “badge bunny” (Anna Kendrick). Much of the ﬁ lm depicts the banter between the two men as they patrol these increasingly mean streets, and much of their banter concerns their relationships with the women in their lives. Touchingly, Peña’s character entreats Gyllenhaal’s to settle down so that his friend’s life o° the job can be as satisfying as his own. The dialogue in these scenes, much of it improvised by the actors f ollowing months shadowing real law-enf orcement personnel, is literally worth the price of admission. I would happily watch a movie consisting

BEAT SCENES Ayer’s latest chronicles the arresting odyssey of two cops patrolling the mean streets of South Central LA.

of nothing but these two “brothers” razzing each other, sharing secrets and mocking each other’s cultures f rom the f ront seat of their black-and-white. These moments of easy camaraderie are interrupted by startling bursts of lif ethreatening action. Sometimes they a° ord opportunities for heroism, as when the pair races into a burning home to rescue three young children. On other occasions, they o° er glimpses into a great, mystif ying human darkness. A routine pull over puts the partners in the crosshairs of a cold-blooded Mexican cartel operating out of LA. “You just tugged on the tail of a snake,” a federal agent informs them ominously. “It’s going to turn around and bite you back.” Movie-critic law prohibits me f rom expanding on where the story goes from there, but I can tell you I can’t recall a ﬁ lm in which the tension and suspense were so over-

whelming. A throwaway gimmick in most directors’ hands, the found-footage premise is used here to sensational e° ect. Brian Taylor is taking a ﬁ lm class in his o° hours, and the day-in-the-life footage he shoots, combined with that recorded on other characters’ video cameras and cellphones, puts us squarely beside them on a nightmare ride-along. It’s an uncanny, often unsettling experience f or the viewer and a truly impressive achievement for the ﬁ lmmaker. On top of that, we get superb supporting perf ormances (America Ferrera, Frank Grillo, David Harbour), cutting-edge cinematography and a screenplay so fresh, not a single cop goes rogue. End of Watch, on the contrary, is one of the few movies I can think of where the forces of good prove almost as unfathomable as the forces of evil. RICK KISONAK

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ven if you like adrenaline-charged, larger-than-lif e movies — and I do — it’s hard to deny that summer 2012 was overkill. Af ter f our straight months of thrills, stunts and operatic superhero character development, it’s easy to be pathetically gratef ul f or a slow, meticulous fi lm that f orces you to think. That’s true even if you fi nd yourself suspecting, belatedly, that Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master doesn’t give you that much to think about. The latest f rom the writer-director of There Will Be Blood and Boogie Nights is an ambitious period drama that soars visually, o° ering dozens of arresting images and moments. Yet its central drama never quite gets o° the ground. Anderson takes on a huge subject here. He wants to show how apparently levelheaded Americans might attach themselves to a newly invented, purportedly “scientifi c” religion. (Called the Cause, it suggests the Church of Scientology, but never enough to invite litigation.) He wants to place that spiritual practice in the materialistic post-World War II culture that birthed it, depicting its leader, Philip Seymour Ho° man’s unctuous Master, as something of a marketing guru. And Anderson wants to show the Cause bat-

tling its true nemesis — not the skeptics, but a troubled disciple whose “animal nature” stubbornly resists the church’s e° orts to “process” it away. That disciple is Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix), a war veteran whose name suggests his inability to quell his impulses — loud, lewd and crude alike. Hunched and contorted by unspecifi ed injuries, he skulks through the world clutching a bottle of his favorite home-mixed brew, which appears to contain darkroom chemicals and paint thinner. This cocktail proves to be a hit with the Master, Lancaster Dodd, af ter Freddie randomly stumbles onto his yacht. The two opposites f orm a convincing f riendship: Dodd welcomes the chance to let his own “animal nature” o° the leash, while Freddie is mesmerized by the Master’s honeyed, cerebral eloquence — and his promises to heal the young man’s unsettled mind. Af ter the fi rst third, much of the fi lm plays out in Freddie’s “processing” sessions and other one-on-ones with Dodd, which are like nonviolent, therapeutic versions of the primal conf rontations between Daniel Plainview and Eli Sunday in There Will Be Blood. Phoenix is nearly as central to this fi lm as Daniel Day-Lewis was to that one;

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although we get tantalizing glimpses of Lancaster Dodd alone with his iron-willed wife (a scary Amy Adams), The Master rarely strays from Freddie’s perspective. That’s a problem, because Freddie remains, in many ways, opaque: He’s the mumbling guy you avoid on public transportation, rather than, like Daniel Plainview, an unhinged person whose private world you share f or the ﬁ lm’s running time. We know Freddie idolizes his prewar girlfriend (Madisen Beaty), but not why, or what kind of man he imagines would be worthy of her. He disrupts the Master’s genteel world with horny-primate shenanigans — for one crazy instant, I imagined Adam Sandler playing the role — yet he also strives perpetually, grimly for self-control.

As many critics have pointed out, Freddie’s sessions with the Master resemble acting exercises. Self -exploration is a compelling subject, yet not enough to carry a movie whose visual style evokes grander conﬂ icts with indelible images of parched deserts and churning seas, aided by Jonny Greenwood’s dissonant score. On that f ormal level, The Master feels done — and, yes, masterful. Its story remains on the drawing board, a sketch powerful enough to hint at what might have been: an American epic about f aith, f riendship and self-deception more resonant than any Batman movie. M A R G O T HA R R I S O N

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CELESTE & JESSE FOREVER★★1/2 Actress Rashida Jones cowrote this relationship drama, in which she stars as an alpha female who divorces her slacker husband (Andy Samberg) but then finds herself needing his friendship. Lee Toland Krieger directed. (91 min, R. Big Picture, Roxy) DREDD★★★ The makers of this futuristic action thriller about a cop with powers of judge, jury and executioner, including writer Alex (The Beach) Garland, insist it’s an adaptation of the Judge Dredd comics with no connection to the notorious 1995 Stallone film. Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby and Lena Headey star. Pete (Vantage Point) Travis directed. (98 min, R. Capitol, Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace) END OF WATCH★★★★★ David (Street Kings) Ayer, known for his gritty police dramas, wrote and directed this one about two young cops who find themselves the targets of a murderous cartel. Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña and Anna Kendrick star. (109 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace) THE EXPENDABLES 2★★1/2 The team of mature male action stars is back for another go-round, this time on a revenge mission in enemy territory. Butts are liable to be kicked by Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Dolph Lundgren, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, while Liam Hemsworth is the token millennial. Simon (Con Air) Green directed. (103 min, R. Essex, Majestic; ends 9/27) FINDING NEMO (3D)★★★★1/2 Pixar’s 2003 animated fish story about a clownfish on an oceanic odyssey to find his son gets —you guessed it — a new dimension. With the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen Degeneres and Alexander Gould. Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich directed. (107 min, G. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis) HOPE SPRINGS★★★1/2 A long-suffering wife (Meryl Streep) drags her husband (Tommy Lee Jones) to a famous couples therapist in this comedy-drama from director David (Marley and Me) Frankel. With Steve Carell and Jean Smart. (100 min, PG-13. Essex, Palace, Stowe) HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET★1/2 Jennifer Lawrence and Elisabeth Shue learn that homes where someone killed their parents should probably be avoided, much like cabins in the woods, in this horror flick from director Mark Tonderai. With Max Thieriot. (101 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace)

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his kid-friendly concert includes an introduction of the instruments and several seasonally spooky selections. The highlight of the performance is a narration with music based on the book, “A Symphony of Whales,” by Steve Schuch. It takes its inspiration from a true story about whales stranded in the Siberian Sea, and the heroic efforts by villagers and a Russian icebreaker to free them. Music plays a key role in the heartwarming rescue — and audience members get to participate in a crucial decision!

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VSO String Quartet members are Sofia Hirsch and David Gusakov, violins; Hilary Hatch, viola; and Dieuwke Davydov, cello. Our special guest narrator is Melissa Ewell, a music teacher from Swanton. Enjoy this high-energy presentation, which includes a parade of costumes, and treats to take home afterwards!

THE INTOUCHABLES★★★ In this hit from France, a young daredevil from the Paris slums (Omar Sy) brightens the life of a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) when he becomes his personal assistant. Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano directed. (112 min, R. Marquis; ends 9/27)

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LAST OUNCE OF COURAGE 1/2★ A war veteran is inspired by the death of his soldier son to combat the secular folks who apparently have a problem with his community celebrating Christmas in this message drama from directors Darrel Campbell and Kevin S. McAfee. With Fred Williamson and Jennifer O’Neill. (101 min, PG. Majestic; ends 9/27)

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LAWLESS★★ Tom Hardy and Shia Labeouf play bootlegging brothers in 1930s Virginia in this gangster epic based on Matt Bondurant’s book The Wettest County in the World. With Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain and Jason Clarke. John (The Road) Hillcoat directed. (110 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe, Sunset)

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THE CAMPAIGN★★1/2 Two schemers plot to run a naïf (Zach Galifianakis) against an established incumbent (Will Ferrell) for a seat in Congress in this comedy from director Jay (Meet the Fockers) Roach. With Jason Sudeikis and Dylan McDermott. (97 min, R. Majestic, Sunset)

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BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD★★★1/2 This Sundance hit is a near-future fantasy about a delta community grappling with radical environmental change, told from the perspective of a 6-year-old girl (Quvenzhané Wallis). With Dwight Henry and Levy Easterly. Benh Zeitlin makes his feature directorial debut. (93 min, PG-13. Roxy)

thriller series, in which Jeremy Renner (playing a new character) takes over Matt Damon’s punching and kicking duties. With Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Joan Allen and David Strathairn. (135 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Capitol, Majestic)

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ARBITRAGE★★★1/2 Richard Gere plays a venture capitalist who finds himself in hot water for his dodgy dealings in this financial thriller from writerdirector Nicholas Jarecki. With Susan Sarandon and Brit Marling. (100 min, R. Palace, Savoy)

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 ParaNorman 5. celeste & Jesse Forever 6. The Bourne Legacy 7. Ruby Sparks 8. Full schedule not available at press time. Schedule changes frequently; please check website.

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 House at the End of the Street 3:50, 7. Finding Nemo (3D) 3:40, 6:40. Resident Evil: Retribution 4, 6:50. The Possession 4:10, 7:10.

friday 28 — thursday 4 *Hotel transylvania 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 4:10, 7, 9 (Fri & Sat only). *Won’t For more information Back Down 1:20 (Sat & Sun call Eva at 802-847-5444 only), 3:50, 6:40, 9 (Fri & Sat only). House at the End of the Street 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 4:10, 7, 9 (Fri & Sat 8V-uvmpsych082912.indd 1 8/23/12 3:44 PMonly). Finding Nemo (3D) 1 (Sat & Sun only), 3:40, 6:30, 8:30 (Fri & Sat only).

7:30, 9:45. trouble With the curve 10 a.m. (Thu only), 1:20, 4, 6:40, 9:40. Finding Nemo (3D) 10 a.m. (Thu only; 2-D), 12:35 (2-D), 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35. Resident Evil: Retribution 10 a.m. (Thu only), 12:35, 2:45 (3-D), 4:55, 7:05 (3-D), 9:30 (3-D). 2016: obama’s America 10 a.m. (Thu only), 12:55, 3, 7:20. Lawless 10 a.m. (Thu only), 1, 4, 7, 9:30. The Possession 7:45, 9:50. The odd Life of timothy Green 10 a.m. (Thu only), 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. ParaNorman 10 a.m. (Thu only), 1:05, 3:10, 5:15. Hope Springs 5:05, 9:25. friday 28 — thursday 4 ***Beetlejuice Thu: 8. *Hotel transylvania (3-D) 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 1, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20. *Looper 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:30. *Won’t Back Down 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:25. Dredd (3-D) 10

movies 4:15, 7:15, 9:35. trouble With the curve 1:35, 4:05, 7, 9:25. Finding Nemo (3D) 1, 1:30, 2, 3:15, 4, 6:30, 9. Last ounce of courage 9:20. Resident Evil: Retribution (3-D) 1:10, 3:55, 6:50, 9:10. The Words 1:05, 6:35. Lawless 1, 6:25. The Possession 7:20, 9:45. The Expendables 2 3:40, 9:05. ParaNorman (3-D) 4:20. The Bourne Legacy 6:20. The campaign 3:30, 9:40. friday 28 — sunday 30 *Hotel transylvania 12:30 (3-D), 1 (3-D), 1:30, 2, 2:45, 3:45, 4:10, 5, 6:05 (3-D), 7:05 (3-D), 9:15 (3-D). *Looper 12:35, 3:20, 5:50, 6:35, 8:35, 9:05. *Won’t Back Down 1, 3:40, 6:30, 9:05. Dredd (3-D) 3:15, 8:15. End of Watch 1:15, 3:50, 6:35, 9:05. House at the End of the Street 1:20, 3:45, 6:50, 9:20. trouble With the curve 1, 3:35, 6:40, 9:15. Finding Nemo (3D) 1:05 (2-D), 3:25, 6:10, 8:30. Resident Evil: Retribution (3-D) 9. Lawless 6:20. monday 1 — thursday 4 *Hotel transylvania 1 (3-D), 1:30, 1:45 (3-D), 2, 3, 3:45, 4:10, 5, 6 (3-D), 7:05 (3-D), 9:15 (3-D). *Looper 1:15,

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Dredd (3-D) 10 a.m. (Thu only), 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45. End of Watch 10 a.m. (Thu only), 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20. House at the End of the Street 12:45, 3, 5:15,

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 trouble With the curve 1:20, 3:40, 7, 9:20. Robot & Frank 1:15, 3:10, 5, 7:20, 9:25. Bachelorette 3:30, 8:35. Sleepwalk With me 1:05, 3, 4:55, 6:50, 8:45. monsieur Lazhar 3:20, 8:25. celeste & Jesse Forever 1:25, 6:20. Beasts of the Southern Wild 1, 2:55, 4:50, 6:55, 9:05. moonrise Kingdom 1:10, 6:30.

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a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45. End of Watch 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20. House at the End of the Street 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45. trouble With the curve 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 1:20, 4, 6:40, 9:40. Finding Nemo (3D) 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only; 2-D), 12:35 (2-D), 2:50, 5:05, 7:20 & 9:35 (except Thu). Resident Evil: Retribution 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 12:35, 2:45 (3-D), 4:55, 7:05 (3-D), 9:30 (3-D). The odd Life of timothy Green 10 a.m. (Tue & Thu only), 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. ***See website for details.

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3:45, 5:50, 6:35, 8:30, 9:10. *Won’t Back Down 1, 3:40, 6:30, 9:05. Dredd (3-D) 3:50, 8:15. End of Watch 1:15, 3:50, 6:35, 9:05. House at the End of the Street 1:20, 3:45, 6:50, 9:20. trouble With the curve 1, 3:35, 6:40, 9:15. Finding Nemo (3D) 1:05 (2-D), 3:25, 6:10, 8:30. Resident Evil: Retribution (3-D) 9. Lawless 6:20.

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Finding Nemo (3D) 7. Resident Evil: Retribution7. The Intouchables 7. friday 28 — thursday 4 *Hotel transylvania 2 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30 (Fri & Sat only), 7 (Sun-Thu only), 9 (Fri & Sat only). Finding Nemo (3D) 2 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 The Possession 6:30, 9. Resident Evil: Retribution (3-D) 6:30, 9. friday 28 — thursday 4 *Hotel transylvania (3-D) 1 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9. *Won’t Back Down 12:40 & 3:35 (Sat & Sun only), 6:15, 9:10.

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friday 28 — thursday 4 ***manhattan Short Film Festival 1:10, 4, 6:30, 9:15. *Looper 1:15, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10. trouble With the curve 1:20, 3:40, 7, 9:20. Robot & Frank 3:20, 8:30. Sleepwalk With me 1:05, 3, 4:55, 6:50, 8:45. Beasts of the Southern Wild 1, 2:55, 4:50, 6:55, 9:05. moonrise Kingdom 1:25, 6:35.

wednesday 26 — thursday 27 The master 6:30, 9. Sleepwalk With me 6, 8.

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 trouble With the curve 7. Lawless 7. Hope Springs 7.

wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Arbitrage 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:25, 4, 6:50, 9:10. Dredd 1:30, 4:10, 7:05, 9:35. End of Watch 1:15, 3:55, 6:55, 9:25. House at the End of the Street 1:40, 4:15, 7:10, 9:40. The master 12:45, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20. trouble With the curve 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 12:55, 3:30, 6:45, 9:15. Resident Evil: Retribution 1:45, 4:20, 7:15, 9:30. Lawless 1:10, 9:05. Premium Rush 3:35, 9. Ruby Sparks 3:50, 6:40. Hope Springs 1:05, 6:35.

friday 28 — thursday 4 *Looper 2:30 (Sat only), 4:30 (Sun only), 7, 9:10. trouble With the curve 2:30 (Sat only), 4:30 (Sun only), 7, 9:10. Hope Springs 2:30 (Sat only), 4:30 (Sun only), 7, 9:10.

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friday 28 — thursday 4 ***maloof cup World Skateboarding championship Event Tue: 7:30. *Hotel transylvania 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:35, 4, 6:45, 9. *Looper 1:10, 4:10, 7, 9:40. *Won’t Back Down 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25. Arbitrage 1:25, 4:05, 6:50, 9:10. Dredd 4:15, 9:05. End of Watch 1:15, 3:55, 7:05, 9:30. House at the End of the Street 1:40, 4:20, 7:10 (except Tue), 9:35. The master 12:45, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20. trouble With the curve 12:55, 3:30, 6:45, 9:15. Hope Springs 1:05, 6:35.

friday 28 — thursday 4 Arbitrage 1:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6, 8:15. The master 1 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9.

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wednesday 26 — thursday 27 Resident Evil: Retribution 4, 7. The Possession 4, 7. The odd Life of timothy Green 4. 2016: obama’s America 7. Full schedule not available at press time.

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« P.85 avoided the previous installments, you don’t care what happens in this one anyway. With Michelle Rodriguez and Sienna Guillory. Paul W.S. Anderson directed. (97 min, R. Bijou, Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Marquis, Palace, Paramount [3-D], Sunset, Welden)

THE MASTER★★★★ Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a midcentury guru who recruits Joaquin Phoenix for his new religion — or, some might say, cult — in this ambitious period drama from Paul Thomas (There Will Be Blood) Anderson. With Amy Adams and Jesse Plemons. (137 min, R. Palace, Savoy)

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ROBOT & FRANK★★★1/2 Frank Langella plays a retired burglar who enlists his robot companion in a new caper in this fest favorite set in the near future. With Susan Sarandon, Liv Tyler and Peter Sarsgaard voicing the robot. Jake Schreier directed. (90 min, PG-13. Roxy)

MONSIEUR LAZHAR★★★★ A Montreal teacher (Mohamed Fellag) tries to inspire his sixth-grade classroom in the wake of a tragedy in this acclaimed Québécois film from director Philippe Falardeau. (94 min, PG-13. Roxy; ends 9/27)

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RUBY SPARKS★★★1/2 A blocked novelist (Paul Dano) invents the woman of his dreams (Zoe Kazan), only to find she has come to life and he can script her every action, in this offbeat romantic comedy from Little Miss Sunshine directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. (95 min, R. Big Picture, Palace)

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. Roxy)

SLEEPWALK WITH ME★★★★1/2 Standup comic Mike Birbiglia brings the autobiographical tale he told on “This American Life” — about his problems committing to his girlfriend (Lauren Ambrose) while struggling with a sleep disorder — to the screen. With Carol Kane and Kristen Schaal. Birbiglia and Seth Barrish directed. (91 min, NR. Roxy, Savoy)

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN 1/2★ Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton play a childless couple who, instead of adopting, bury their wishes for their ideal child in their backyard — only to find said kid sprouting there. Peter Hedges directed this Disney drama. (104 min, PG. Essex, Welden) PARANORMAN★★★ A boy who can communicate with the dead seeks a productive use for his ghoulish talent in this stop-motion animation from Laika, the studio behind Coraline. With the voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Chris Butler and Sam (The Tale of Despereaux) Fell directed. (92 min, PG. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic [3-D], Sunset)

TED★★1/2 A Christmas miracle brings a boy’s teddy bear to life — and, as an adult, he can’t shake the fluffy, obnoxious companion in this comedy with Mark Wahlberg, Joel McHale, Mila Kunis and Giovanni Ribisi. Seth (“Family Guy”) MacFarlane wrote, directed and voice-starred. (106 min, R. Sunset; ends 9/30)

THE POSSESSION★★1/2 A family makes the classic mistake of bringing a haunted box into their home in this horror flick. Kyra Sedgwick, Natasha Calis, Madison Davenport and Jeffrey Dean Morgan star. Ole (Nightwatch) Bornedal directed. (93 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Sunset, Welden)

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TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE★★★ An aging baseball scout (Clint Eastwood) reconnects with his estranged daughter (Amy Adams) and proves he can still spot talent in this drama that sounds like a counterargument to Moneyball. Robert Lorenz makes his feature directing debut. (111 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe)

PREMIUM RUSH★★★ Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a bike messenger who finds himself delivering a dangerous package in this thriller from director David (Secret Window) Koepp. With Michael Shannon and Dania Ramirez. (91 min, PG-13. Palace; ends 9/27)

THE WORDS★1/2 What is it with casting Bradley Cooper as an aspiring Great American Novelist? In Limitless, he used a drug to give himself supercreativity; this time around, his character just plain plagiarizes, then feels guilty while enjoying fame and the company of Zoe Saldana. With Olivia Wilde, Jeremy Irons and Dennis Quaid. Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal make their directorial debuts. (87 min, PG-13. Majestic; ends 9/27)

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n present-day Havana, a lonely elderly man hears an oldie on the radio, clinks two glasses together to suggest an invisible companion and remembers his past. Havana, 1948. When talented piano player Chico (voiced by Eman Xor Oña) sees drop-dead sexy Rita (Limara Meneses) singing in a bar, he can’t take his eyes off her. They begin a turbulent, off-and-on romance that leads to musical collaboration and then to a bitter split, when an American producer decides he wants to make Rita a star in the U.S. — and in his bedroom...

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James Davis Wilson, 43, punched an assistant manager at a McDonald’s restaurant in Knoxville, Tenn., over a dispute about a hot fudge sundae. “It had chocolate on the bottom,” Wilson testified at his trial. “The hot fudge should be on top. It freezes up when you get hot fudge on the bottom of it.” Even though assistant manager Brad Skelton refunded Wilson’s money, Wilson hit him in the face. The jury convicted him of misdemeanor assault. (Knoxville News Sentinel)

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Authorities in Shaoyang, a financially struggling city in China’s Hunan Province, gave roughly 1000 neighborhood watch committee members the power to issue tickets to citizens for littering, spitting in public, parking illegally and other minor infractions. The workers, all retirees, are paid about $78 a month, plus 80 percent of all fines they collect. Residents complained that the financial incentives have turned the enforcers into veritable ticketing machines. (New York Times)

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Missouri voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that reaffirms “the right to pray in a private or public setting,” even though the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights already protect the right to pray. State Rep. Mike McGhee, whose legisla-

tion led to the amendment proposal, acknowledged the redundancy, but he and other proponents insist the amendment will fortify protection for Christianity, which they said is under attack. (Fox News)

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A British funeral company is offering to add quick response (QR) codes to headstones, linking smartphones to online biographies featuring pictures, videos and personal messages from family and friends of the deceased. “It’s about keeping people’s memories alive in different ways,” said Stephen Nimmo, managing director of Chester Pearce funeral directors in Poole, Dorset. He explained he got the idea after visiting the Kremlin Wall necropolis in Moscow and realizing he knew so much about the people buried there. Chester Pearce charges about $480 to etch a code on a small granite or metal marker that can be placed on gravestones, benches, trees or plaques to link to a page on its QR Memories website. (Reuters)

Cause & Effect

Corn prices have risen because there are so many ethanol plants competing for the corn, but ethanol plants are closing because they can’t afford the corn. After the Central Minnesota Ethanol Co-op in Little Falls laid off most of its 30 workers and suspended production, general manager Dana Persson said, “Until we can buy corn or sell ethanol at a price more conducive to doing business, this is the course we have to take for now.” (St. Cloud Times)

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Fifteen students and two employees at Dahl’s College of Beauty in Great Falls, Mont., filed a lawsuit accusing owners Douglas and Barbara Daughenbaugh of charging students $9950 for classes, then abruptly expelling them and keeping the money. The plaintiffs, all women, added that the school failed to address sexual harassment allegations against an instructor who later became the school director. According to the 10-page complaint: “Among the offensive and unwelcome conduct included, inter alia, the instructor publicly exposing her genitals, exposing her buttocks and requesting that students examine a boil to see if it could be extracted, requiring students to wax her pubic hair, using a student’s trimmers and wax stick to trim and wax her pubic hair that were, upon information and belief, then used on customer haircuts.” (Huffington Post)

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The German poet and philosopher Friedrich von Schiller liked to have rotting apples in his desk drawer as he worked; the scent inspired him. Agatha Christie testified that many of her best ideas came to her while she was washing dishes. As for Beethoven, he sometimes stimulated his creativity by pouring cold water over his head. What about you, Libra? Are there odd inclinations and idiosyncratic behaviors that in the past have roused your original thinking? I encourage you to try them all this week, and then see if you can dream up at least two new ones. You have officially entered the brainstorming season.

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(april 20-May 20): in my first dream last night, i gave you a holy book that

gemiNi (May 21-June 20): There’s a good chance that your rhythm in the coming days will resemble a gentle, continuous orgasm. it won’t be stupendously ecstatic, mind you. i’m not predicting massive eruptions of honeyed bliss that keep blowing your mind. rather, the experience will be more like a persistent flow of warm contentment. you’ll be constantly tuning in to a secret sweetness that thrills you subliminally. again and again, you will slip into a delicious feeling that everything is unfolding exactly as it should be. Warning! There are two factors that could possibly undermine this blessing: 1. if you scare it away with blasts of cynicism; 2. if you get greedy and try to force it to become bigger and stronger. so please don’t do those things! caNceR

(June 21-July 22): Philosopher Jonathan zap (zaporacle.com) provides the seed for this week’s meditation: “Conscious reflection on the past can deepen the soul and provide revelations of great value for the present and future. on the other hand, returning to the past obsessively out of emotional addiction can be a massive draining of vitality needed for full engagement with the present.” so which will it be, Cancerian? one way or another, you are likely to be pulled back toward the old days and the old ways. i’ll prefer it if you reexamine your history and extract useful lessons from the past instead of wallowing in dark nostalgia and getting lost in fruitless longing.

leo (July 23-aug. 22): Picture a tV satellite

dish on the roof of a peasant’s shack in rural Honduras. imagine a gripping rendition of

beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata played on the mandolin. Visualize the Dalai lama quoting Chris rock a bit out of context but with humorous and dramatic effect. got all that? next, imagine that these three scenes are metaphors for your metaphysical assignment in the coming week. need another hint? oK. Think about how you can make sure that nothing gets lost in the dicey translations you’ll be responsible for making.

ViRgo (aug. 23-sept. 22): Here are some

ways to get more respect: 1. Do your best in every single thing you do — whether it’s communicating precisely or upholding the highest possible standards at your job or taking excellent care of yourself. 2. Maintain impeccable levels of integrity in everything you do — whether it’s being scrupulously honest or thoroughly fair minded or fiercely kind. 3. on the other hand, don’t try so compulsively hard to do your best and cultivate integrity that you get self-conscious and obstruct the flow of your natural intelligence. 4. Make it your goal that no later than four years from now you will be doing what you love to do at least 51 percent of the time. 5. give other people as much respect as you sincerely believe they deserve. 6. give yourself more respect.

scoRpio

(oct. 23-nov. 21): it’s expensive for the U.s. to hold prisoners at its guantanamo bay detention camp in Cuba: $800,000 per year for each detainee. That’s 30 times more than it costs to incarcerate a convict on the american mainland. according to the Miami Herald, guantanamo is the most expensive prison on the planet. How much do you spend on locking stuff up, scorpio? What does it cost, not just financially but emotionally and spiritually, for you to keep your secrets hidden and your fears tamped down and your unruly passions bottled up and your naughty urges suppressed? The coming weeks would be a good time to make sure the price you pay for all that is reasonable — not even close to being like guantanamo.

sagittaRiUs (nov. 22-Dec. 21): What time is it, boys and girls? it’s Floods of Fantastic gratitude Week: a perfect opportunity to express your passionate appreciation for everything you’ve been given. so get out there and tell people how much you’ve benefited

from what they’ve done for you. For best results, be playful and have fun as you express your thanks. by the way, there’ll be a fringe benefit to this outpouring: by celebrating the blessings you already enjoy, you will generate future blessings.

capRicoRN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): telling the whole deep truth and nothing but the whole deep truth isn’t necessarily a recipe for being popular. it may on occasion provoke chaos and be disruptive. in an institutional setting, displays of candor may even diminish your clout and undermine your ambitions. but now take everything i just said and disregard it for a while. This is one of those rare times when being profoundly authentic will work to your supreme advantage. aQUaRiUs

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “show me the money” is a meme that first appeared in the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire. it has been uttered approximately a hundred trillion times since then. Have you ever said it in earnest? if so, you were probably demanding to get what you had been promised. you were telling people you wanted to see tangible proof that they valued your efforts. in light of your current astrological omens, i propose that you use a variation on this theme. What you need right now is less materialistic and more marvelous. try making this your mantra: “show me the magic.”

pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): My acquaintance Jacob fell for a woman who also professed her ardor for him. but in the midst of their courtship, as the mystery was still ripening, she suddenly left the country. “i’ve got to go to indonesia,” she texted him one night, and she was gone the next day. Jacob was confused, forlorn, dazed. He barely ate for days. on the sixth day, a Fedex package arrived from her. it contained a green silk scarf and a note: “i wore this as i walked to the top of the volcano and said a five-hour prayer to elevate our love.” Jacob wasn’t sure how to interpret it, although it seemed to be a good omen. What happened next? i haven’t heard yet. i predict that you will soon receive a sign that has resemblances to this one. Don’t jump to conclusions about what it means, but assume the best.

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aRies (March 21-april 19): Here’s the curious message i derived from the current astrological configurations: it’s one of those rare times when a wall may actually help bring people together. How? Why? The omens don’t reveal that specific information. They only tell me that what seems like a barrier might end up serving as a connector. an influence that in other situations would tend to cause separation will in this case be likely to promote unity. Capitalize on this anomaly, aries!

you left out in the rain. in my second dream, i cooked you some chicken soup that you didn’t eat. My third dream was equally disturbing. i assigned you some homework that would have helped you discover important clues about tending to your emotional health. alas, you didn’t do the homework. in the morning, i woke up from my dreams feeling exasperated and worried. but later i began to theorize that maybe they weren’t prophecies, but rather helpful warnings. now that you’ve heard them, i’m hoping you will become alert to the gifts you’ve been ignoring and take advantage of the healing opportunities you’ve been neglecting.

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Bullwin Kle Bu Ys a ph One To the cute woman at the phone store with dark hair, and orange and purple nail polish: My mom and I were the two characters you got to deal with. Hope you were as entertained by my cousin’s arrest story as I was. Thanks for your patience. What would you say to a coffee and a conversation? (Anything but phones!) w hen: Friday, september 14, 2012. w here: phone store. You: w oman. me: man. #910649

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Budweiser man in the islands! Sexy, strong man at Keeler Bay Variety Friday night. I was paying for my beer next to you as you were paying for your beer and liquor. I wish I had say hi to you in person! w hen: Friday, september 21, 2012. w here: Keeler Bay Variety. You: man. me: w oman. #910665

smiling in Beige h ighlander At vegetable stand Wednesday evening. I couldn’t see anything but your cute smile through your windshield. I was the bearded guy with an armful of veggies. Would have liked to investigate a little more but you were talking to a friend. I would guess you’re already taken. But nice smile anyway! w hen: w ednesday, september 19, 2012. w here: vegetable stand. You: w oman. me: man. #910654

w al King Outside Fletcher Free l iBrar Y Hi! We passed each other and exchanged warming “hi”s. (You: dark skinned and dressed in red.) (Me: glasses and beard.) I would love to say hi to you again. Send me a message if you read this! w hen: saturday, september 22, 2012. w here: outside Fletcher Free l ibrary. You: w oman. me: man. #910664

st Ymied in new h aVen? Who hindered or prevented you from something? Would that something be a “cake walk into town” by any chance? w hen: t uesday, september 18, 2012. w here: Vergennes Bakery. You: man. me: w oman. #910648

Beaut Y at Bl OcK galler Y Today, Wednesday, I was at the Block Gallery around noon for a Latte. I saw you and you were alone. I had to meet with someone or I would have said hello. You: glasses, nice brown hair and beautiful:). Me: jeans, black pullover, no glasses, reading Seven Days. Long shot, I know. w hen: w ednesday, september 19, 2012. w here: Block gallery. You: w oman. me: man. #910652

l emOnade at the Fair You sold me lemonade at the fair. We exchanged a few pleasantries. Love that British(?) accent! I’d love to hear it some more. w hen: saturday, september 1, 2012. w here: champlain Valley Fair. You: w oman. me: man. #910662

rand Om umBrella Opened On Fl OOr! You were going to bar at Radio Bean. Umbrella opened under chair at Honky Tonk. I want to know more about you. Happened to be entertaining guys I’d just met who were visiting Burlington. You left before I could say I was about to walk them home and wanted come back to find you. Meet again? w hen: t uesday, september 18, 2012. w here: r adio Bean h onky t onk. You: man. me: w oman. #910651

hO t gu Y! shin Y r ed t ruc K You pulled up next to me at 9:40 a.m. out by City Market in a shiny red truck. I was in a black BMW. Wish I’d turned into the gas station to meet you. Can’t stop thinking about you, hoping for another chance. w hen: Friday, september 21, 2012. w here: by city market, Burlington, Vt. You: man. me: w oman. #910661 shel Burne museum’s dOg daY Saw you in your red hoodie with your Beauceron. I thought your pup was a Doberman mix. Didn’t catch your name ... coffee sometime? w hen: sunday, september 16, 2012. w here: shelburne museum. You: man. me: w oman. #910660

Dear Mistress,

My partner is into lingerie, specifically when I wear it underneath my clothes when we go out — it really turns him on. The problem is, I’ll buy some lacy thing, wear it a couple of times and then I don’t know how to wash it. The tags say to hand wash, but let’s get real, I can barely wash the dishes. When I do try to hand wash, it doesn’t feel like I really get it clean. I don’t mean to give you TMI, but sometimes the mild detergent doesn’t get the body odors out. So what’s a lazy girl to do? I can’t afford to keep buying new lingerie. Any quick and easy tips for care?

You’re not alone. I know plenty of women who are loath to take care of their delicates. One friend buys cheap pieces exclusively from downscale department stores so she doesn’t feel guilty tossing them after a few turns in the laundry room. Another friend brings all of her lingerie to the dry cleaner — most anything that says “hand wash” can be dry cleaned. Aside from enduring the shopkeeper’s leering stares, this method works for her. But it’s expensive. It doesn’t sound like you’re a gal who likes household chores, so perhaps you don’t know that washing machines have a gentle cycle? My favorite way to care for my delicates is to throw them all in a mesh bag, remembering to fasten bra hooks and eyelets (this reduces snagging and tearing). Next, wash the bag on the gentle cycle, with mild detergent, and skip the spin cycle. Lay your skivvies out to dry on clean, white towels (hanging can misshape garments). Popping your lingerie in the washing machine is more risky than hand washing, but it’s a heck of a lot easier. As for the detergent, try a formula specifically made for your most delicate items, such as Lingerie Wash Powder by Hanky Panky (hankypanky.com). Unscented or lightly scented lingerie detergents will get out those pesky body odors without leaving you smelling like a laundromat. One last note: Though taking care of lingerie may seem like a chore, I commend you for participating in your sexual relationship. Wearing a sultry slip or a tantalizing teddy for your lover is a sure-fire way to keep the passion in your partnership. Surely that’s worth a little extra care with the laundry.

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i’m a JOKe? Well, that may be true. But NO ONE loves you more than me. And NO ONE EVER WILL. Remember that. w hen: Thursday, september 20, 2012. w here: i haven’t in months. You: w oman. me: w oman. #910657 BOrn BeFOre the wind? This fellow Aquarian is curious of an exuberant chica from Ludlow. A teacher, no less?! Inspired, I nearly amassed a profile just to connect. But in the age of internets, we must leave some things to chance, no? Perhaps the moment passed ... but if not, care for a romp with me (+pup) somewhere in these green mountains? Come on girl... w hen: sunday, september 16, 2012. w here: nowhere yet. You: w oman. me: man. #910656

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Zachar Y’s piZZa cOlchester You: eating dinner with your father and daughter. Me: eating dinner with my son and mother. You were sitting in the booth behind us. My son is a month older than your daughter. Not sure if you’ll see this, or if you are even single, but I’m trying anyway. w hen: saturday, september 15, 2012. w here: Zachary’s pizza, colchester. You: man. me: w oman. #910645

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shut Y Our eYes Second chances are not meant to be wasted. I cannot tell you how moved I am by you every single day. You have instilled a love like no other and I am beyond grateful to call you mine. Miles between or standing by my side, I will always deem myself the luckiest. I love you pretty girl. w hen: Thursday, september 20, 2012. w here: every moment of every day. You: w oman. me: w oman. #910659

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